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Arsenal legend Ian Wright on the Gunners moment that ‘broke’ him – ‘Like ripping your heart out’

Arsenal and England legend Ian Wright

Ian Wright says he “never cried so much” as when Arsenal suffered a gut-wrenching defeat in the last minute of extra-time against Real Zaragoza to lose the Cup Winners’ Cup final. The Gunners were bidding to win the European trophy for a second consecutive season in 1994/95, having beaten Parma …

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“Eddie Howe has a ruthless edge” – Ian Harte reveals his old manager’s tough side ahead of Newcastle’s trip to Milan

Eddie Howe

Of all the managers currently operating in the Premier League, Eddie Howe comes across as one of the more mild-mannered.  The Newcastle United boss, who takes his side to play AC Milan in the Champions League this evening, tends to cut a calm, measured and polite figure in most interviews. …

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Ian Holloway:

MAnchester City striker Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring against Manchester United in October 2022.

Manchester City’s capture of Erling Haaland last season will surely go down as one of the all-time great transfer coups, after the Norwegian plundered a ridiculous 52 goals in all competitions as Pep Guardiola’s side sealed a historic treble.  The €60 million capture bagged 36 in 35 Premier League matches, …

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Match of the Day set for first-ever father and son punditry team with Ian Wright and Shaun Wright-Phillips

Ian Wright and Shaun Wright-Phillips on Match of the Day BBC

Ian Wright and Shaun Wright-Phillips are set to make history by becoming the first-ever father and son punditry team to appear on BBC’s Match of the Day on Saturday. The pair will join the show’s host, Gary Lineker, in the studio to review highlights from Saturday’s Premier League fixtures. Former Arsenal striker …

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