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Newcastle claim their bid to join the elite is being held back by spending rules
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe (right) is limited in the transfer market – Reuters/Carl Recine Newcastle United believe Premier League spending rules are preventing them from splitting up the ‘Big Six’. The club also warned that they would have to sell players they would rather not lose to fund further investment to improve the quality … Read more
‘We were lucky’ – Jurgen Klopp admits fortune played a big role in rebuilding midfield
Jurgen Klopp admits luck has played a big role in Liverpool’s midfield transformation – Getty Images/Andrew Powell There were three main priorities as Liverpool attempted to repair the damage from a season in which they finished eight points behind Sunday’s opponents Manchester United; midfield, midfield and midfield. The trend after a transition period, especially one … Read more
Watches are a must-have for Premier League players, but not for the reason you think
Many Premier League players now see wristwatches as a smart investment – Getty Images/Oli Scarff Roy Keane tells a story about how he was introduced to a watch dealer by his Manchester United teammate Lee Sharpe. Wrist accessories weren’t exactly Keane’s style, but he was willing to pay the £1,150 he thought was the price. … Read more