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Almeyda, his staunch defence of Alexis and the call from Chile
Matías Almeyda strongly defended Alexis from recent criticism, highlighting his effort, low salary and love for the game, and revealed that he was close to coaching Chile during the pandemic but a high release clause blocked the move, turning it into a family disappointment.
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League leaders Arsenal lose at Villa Park after a goal in the very last second
Arsenal have suffered a last-gasp defeat away to Aston Villa. Substitute Emiliano Buendía smashed in the 2-1 in the very last second of the match, after a spectacular goalmouth scramble.
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Yaya Toure tears into evil Guardiola
Yaya Toure goes on the attack again against Pep Guardiola, the coach he worked with at Barcelona and Manchester City.