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The head coach of Manchester City, Josep Guardiola, praised his players for their dedication in the lost match of the 12th round of the English championship against Newcastle (1:2).

«We gave our all. We wanted to take another step forward, as we have done for the past two months, but this is not an easy place to travel after the international break. There is a very, very, very long way to go ahead.

It was a competitive match, with chances for both sides. Gigio played brilliantly. We didn’t take our chances, and in the second half, we conceded a goal. Both teams had further chances, but in the end, we couldn’t achieve the result,» quoted Guardiola officially by the club’s website.

Arsenal winger Eberechi Eze shared his delight after scoring a hat-trick in the match against Tottenham, which took place during the 12th round of the Premier League.

— It’s madness. A special day, man. A special day for me, my family. I don’t think I could ever dream of this. It’s something even more special. I can only thank God. A special day. We were ready, no matter what formation they played because our coaching staff worked on it. They deserve huge praise. And, of course, the players on our team have the skill and talent to threaten the goal and score from any distance. A good game, sumptuous three points, and a special day. I probably should have scored four, to be honest. I always try to score, always try to take my chances. It’s important not to relax, — said Eberechi Eze.

Arsenal’s head coach Mikel Arteta believes his team defeated 'Tottenham' in a dominant manner.

’This is a very special day for us. We knew the importance of this match and its significance for our fans. It’s a wonderful day when we gave them this pleasure. We dominated every aspect of the game. We created great moments and many times were very close to scoring. We remained patient.

Whoever we put on, they do their job effectively. This group of players has the belief and skill to consistently deliver results. We’ve gained a really good momentum, but you see how challenging each match in the EPL is. It’s a long distance, so let’s take it game by game. Let’s enjoy tonight, and then come Bayern here and Chelsea away. It’s going to be a tough week,' Arteta said.

Some matches of the 12th round of the English Championship have taken place. We present the results to your attention.

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Liverpool’s head coach Arne Slot commented on the Reds' performance this season after the loss to Nottingham Forest (0:3) in the English championship match:

’Victories and defeats are my responsibility. But I see how the team fights to the end, how the fans support our team. I also saw things (in the match against Nottingham Forest) that weren’t present in the match with Man City. The problems in the first half were not just on our side, but also in other matches: we dominated and created chances.

As I’ve said, recently we’ve been almost constantly losing chances, while the opponents manage to score against us. This can’t continue for the entire season.

I see many signs that under normal circumstances the result would be different, but we are currently in a tough position, so we need to do even more to achieve the desired results,' Slot said.

Currently, Liverpool is in 11th place in the Premier League standings, with 18 points.

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher commented on the Reds' coach Arne Slot.

«I think Slot is slightly obsessed with the Champions League. He talks a lot about PSG after their defeat to them last season. He speaks so well about them as if he’s in awe of his loss to this team and the fact that they went on to win the tournament.

I think he loves coaches whose teams play in such a way, and it shows how he ideally wants to play himself. That’s why after last season, he wanted to make Liverpool’s game more vibrant, and you can see that with the players he’s brought in. But when you spend so much money, you have to be one of the favorites to win the Champions League.

In the summer, I met Arne Slot while he was vacationing with his family. I thanked him for leading Liverpool to the league win last season, and he introduced me to his wife and children as a Champions League winner. And I pretty much felt: „This is our next step.“ He seemed to say: „We’ve won the league, now we want to win the Champions League.“

This thought stuck in my head. You can feel that he desperately wants it, like all top-level coaches. But when you coach Liverpool, this club is synonymous with the Champions League, so we have to be close,» Sky Sports quotes Carragher.

Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson, who is spending the current season on loan at Bayern, has clearly defined his priorities.

According to journalist Ekrem Konur, the 24-year-old footballer is not interested in returning to London and wants to continue his career at Bayern. However, the situation is complicated by the fact that the buyout option in his contract is unlikely to be activated by the German club. Now everything depends on the renewal of negotiations between Bayern and Chelsea.

This season, Jackson has played 12 matches for the Munich team in all competitions, scoring three goals and providing one assist.

Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma revealed that his friendship with striker Erling Haaland played a significant role in his decision to join the «Citizens».

«He’s a great guy, he’s so calm, he loves his family and loves being with them. We understood each other well. This synergy developed naturally between us. Even when we played against each other, we stayed in touch and often talked after matches.

Then I had the opportunity to move here, and he wrote to me. He was persistent in persuading me to come here, and I’m very grateful to him for that. He’s truly a wonderful friend, and it’s great to play with him because playing against him is so hard! He’s an alien!» Donnarumma is quoted by Sky Sports.

Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola believes that his team’s striker Erling Haaland can break Alan Shearer’s record, who is the top scorer of all time in the English Championship.

“That would be good because it would mean he was scoring goals! Alan Shearer is still the top scorer in this league, and whatever happens in Erling’s career here, Alan Shearer will still be prestigious due to his goalscoring prowess.

I have always admired guys who demonstrate high performance over a long period, not just one or two seasons. They are consistent and perform every season. They don’t just score goals for one season. They do it for many seasons, which means they are incredibly focused and professional, and also love football,” talkSPORT quotes Guardiola as saying.

Some matches of the 12th round of the English championship have taken place. Here are their results.

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Ghanaian Bournemouth striker Antoine Semenyo has caught the attention of five top English clubs, reports talkSPORT.

According to the source, «Arsenal,» «Chelsea,» «Manchester United,» «Manchester City,» and «Liverpool» are showing interest in the player. In January, a clause for the player’s buyout will be activated for £65 million, including £5 million in bonuses. «Liverpool» is the favorite to sign the player. The current sporting director of the «Reds,» Richard Hughes, once invited Semenyo to «Bournemouth.»

Forward for «Al-Nassr» Sadio Mane commented on the forward of the Portugal national team and his club teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.

«Even before meeting Cristiano in person, I watched his matches on television, read news about him, his professionalism, mentality, incredible seriousness. And I saw exactly that when I came here and met him. He is incredible, works hard every single day, as before, he wants to win and show the maximum, despite already being 40 years old. He is a perfect athlete in every sense,» said Mane on the YouTube channel Rio Ferdinand Presents.