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Harry Maguire, Harry Winks, Jack Butland, Kieran Trippier and Aaron Cresswell all started for England against Lithuania. Composite: PA/Getty/Reuters/Getty/Getty
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Jose Mourinho, left, and Pep Guardiola are both set to embark on their second seasons at Manchester United and Manchester City respectively. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters
Pressure on José Mourinho and Pep Guardiola to Produce Title Challenges
London- After Antonio Conte led Chelsea to their fifth Premier League crown in his first campaign, Pep Guardiola and José Mourinho embark on a defining 2017-18 season. Defining because the pair were granted a free pass last term. However, Conte’s feat casts a harsh...Caption:
Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho and midfielder Paul Pogba. (AFP)
Paul Pogba’s Big-Game Experience and Academy Roots Key for Mourinho
London – On a sunny morning at Georgetown University José Mourinho is discussing why Paul Pogba can be Manchester United’s driving force in the Champions League, how “it is difficult to like players” as he does his squad and the rare sadness felt when Wayne...Caption:
Manchester City’s Ederson, left, comes off his line during a friendly against Manchester United but Romelu Lukaku heads past him before scoring. Photograph: David J. Phillip/AP
If Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are to Succeed, Ederson Needs to Hit Ground Running
London- The success of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City tenure could hinge on a 23-year-old goalkeeper who is untested in English football and has only one full season behind him at a major Portuguese club. Ederson Santana de Moraes was bought for £34.9m from Benfica...Caption:
Wayne Rooney’s goal against Manchester City in 2011 but described by Sir Alex Ferguson as the best at Old Trafford over his time as manager. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA