Manchester City star Samir Nasri’s flair is just what France need in midfield, says Didier Deschamps
Frenchman has not played for his country in almost a year
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Wayne Rooney will not go ‘AWOL’, promises former Manchester United captain Gary Neville
Rooney is at the centre of a transfer tug-of-war with Chelsea
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Tuesday Team Talk: England shouldn’t waste their time playing lesser teams like Scotland – we need a challenge
The Three Lions should only compete against top 30 teams
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Cool Pellegrini just what Manchester City needs – the opposite of ‘on edge’ Mancini, says ex-Blue Niall Quinn
Chilean replaced Roberto Mancini in the Etihad Stadium hotseat
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‘Thanks, mate’: Rogue penalty verdicts cost us game – and ‘sorry’ doesn’t fix it, says Oldham Athletic boss
Lee Johnson disappointed at penalty decisions
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‘We’re the ones to watch’: Van Persie and Giggs scoff at claims Manchester United are only third favourites for title
The Reds are third favourites for the league although Van Persie does not agree
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‘This was Sir Alex’s… the next one’s mine’: Manchester United boss Moyes takes no credit for Community Shield
Moyes praises Sir Alex’s squad
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‘The only way is down’: Nemanja Vidic doesn’t understand Wayne Rooney’s desire to leave Manchester United
Vidic thinks Rooney is at the best club in the world
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Rising star: Manchester City youngster Greg Leigh on life, football and the pursuit of first team games
Full-back Greg Leigh gives the low-down youth team life
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Debate: Hypocrisy from football clubs calling for winter break while jetting off on far-flung money-spinning tours
Manchester United and City both clocked up impressive mileage during pre-season
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Hawk-Eye lands for Community Shield clash: Five dubious goal-line decisions
Goal-line technology premiers this Sunday