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Richard Jolly

Senior Football Correspondent@RichJolly

Richard Jolly is Senior Football Correspondent for The Independent, covering the Premier League, the Champions League and international football. Based in the north of England, he spent the previous 17 years contributing regularly to the Guardian, the Daily Telegraph, FourFourTwo, ESPN, the Sunday Express, the Daily Mail, the National, the Straits Times and Eurosport, among others.

<p>Pep Guardiola has signed a new deal which will keep him at Man City for another two years </p>
Football

Pep Guardiola signs new two-year contract with Man City

<p>Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo</p>
Football

The revival of Nuno, Forest’s shrewd tactician who failed at Spurs

<p>Pep Guardiola in deep discussion with his Manchester City players. This season, it is notable that the aesthete has turned into the competitor </p>
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Building Man City 3.0 will be Guardiola’s greatest challenge yet

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Pickford wants to go one step further with England under Thomas Tuchel

Football

Carsley’s mini England revolution gives Tuchel one major dilemma

<p>Lee Carsley ended his interim period with a 5-0 thrashing of Ireland</p>
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Eight debuts, five wins and one regret: Carsley’s England report card

<p>Taylor Harwood-Bellis, centre, was among the scorers for England </p>
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England’s night of firsts reveals true value of Lee Carsley’s tenure

LiveFootball

England thrash Ireland to secure Nations League promotion - reaction

<p>Ruben Amorim is ready to hit the ground running as the new Manchester United manager</p>
Football

Amorim will ‘do everything’ to achieve ‘something special’ at Man Utd

<p>Lee Carsley (Bradley Collyer/PA).</p>
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Carsley believes U21 triumph can see England achieve senior success

<p>Unfamiliar territory: Harry Kane heads for the bench before England’s game against Greece in Athens on Thursday</p>
Football

Kane wants to get even better but England have way to play without him

<p>Ollie Watkins took advantage of a good start for England as he scored early on </p>
Football

England’s Watkins gamble pays off to leave tricky Kane question

<p>Lee Carsley’s goal as interim coach is promotion to the top tier of the Nations League</p>
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Amid mass withdrawals, Carsley’s kids will determine his legacy

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Amid mass withdrawals, Carsley’s kids will determine his legacy

<p>Lee Carsley’s goal as interim coach is promotion to the top tier of the Nations League</p>
<p>Jack Grealish withdrew from England’s squad on Monday</p>
Football

Carsley disputes Guardiola claim over Grealish’s fitness

<p>Anthony Gordon is excited to join up with Thomas Tuchel at England</p>
Football

Gordon reveals all on failed Chelsea move: ‘It was quite close’

<p>Harry Kane and Thomas Tuchel worked closely together at Bayern Munich </p>
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Kane ‘pleasantly surprised’ by appointment of ‘winner’ Tuchel

<p>Harry Kane has criticised his England teammates for pulling out of Lee Carsley’s squad</p>
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Kane hits out at England teammates over withdrawals from squad

<p>Harry Kane has criticised his England teammates for pulling out of Lee Carsley’s squad</p>
Football

Kane hits out at England teammates over withdrawals from squad

<p>Manchester City have become the masters of the 90-point Premier League season but things may be changing </p>
Football

A Premier League era is ending before our eyes

<p>Hall has moved from being a midfielder to play left-back </p>
Football

Stars aligning for Lewis Hall to meet England’s biggest need

<p>Gary Lineker became a broadcasting giant at the BBC </p>
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Gary Lineker became the face of the BBC – but everyone is replaceable

<p>Ruben Amorim is still waiting on his work permit to arrive before he can take charge of Manchester United</p>
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Man Utd still awaiting work permit for incoming boss Ruben Amorim

<p>Mohamed Salah wrapped up victory for Liverpool </p>
Football

Slot’s Midas touch sends Liverpool five points clear at the top

<p>Bruno Fernandes has rediscovered his form under Ruud van Nistelrooy but can he fit into Ruben Amorim’s preferred system?</p>
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With Amorim arriving, Fernandes proves why he is Man Utd’s best player

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Van Nistelrooy leaves Man Utd as Amorim era begins

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De Ligt on Ten Hag and Amorim: ‘You know what football is about’

<p>Bruno Fernandes has rediscovered his form under Ruud van Nistelrooy but can he fit into Ruben Amorim’s preferred system?</p>
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With Amorim arriving, Fernandes proves why he is Man Utd’s best player

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Van Nistelrooy leaves Man Utd as Amorim era begins

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De Ligt on Ten Hag and Amorim: ‘You know what football is about’

<p>Andy Robertson has hit back at his doubters </p>
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Robertson hits back at ‘doubters’ after early-season criticism

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Robertson hits back at ‘doubters’ after early-season criticism

<p>Andy Robertson has hit back at his doubters </p>
<p>Liverpool’s Luis Diaz salutes fans after their win over Aston Villa</p>
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Why Liverpool can win the title – and three reasons why they might not

<p>Manchester United interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy went unbeaten in four games in charge </p>
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Van Nistelrooy leaves three gifts to Man Utd’s anointed one Amorim

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Casemiro reveals the Man Utd ‘connection’ set to help Amorim thrive

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Trent Alexander-Arnold gives Liverpool big boost after injury fears

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Trent Alexander-Arnold gives Liverpool big boost after injury fears

<p>Trent Alexander-Arnold went off injured during the first half at Anfield </p>
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Liverpool offer ‘serious’ injury update on Alexander-Arnold

<p>Amad Diallo celebrates after scoring United’s second goal</p>
Football

Amad sends Amorim a message in Man Utd’s Europa League win over PAOK

<p>Mikel Arteta’s centrality to the club’s long-term plan seems still greater without the Brazilian sporting director</p>
Football

Edu exit leaves Arsenal and Arteta’s vision at a transfer crossroads

<p>Arsenal suffered their first defeat in the Champions League this season</p>
Football

Penalty incidents cannot hide true nature of Arsenal’s latest defeat

<p>Atletico Madrid are struggling in the Champions League </p>
Football

PSG and Atletico’s slow starts inject jeopardy into Champions League

<p>Hugo Viana has built a reputation as an outstanding sporting director at Sporting CP</p>
Football

Viana, Man City’s incoming sporting director, faces one major task

Football

Amorim has two clear tasks as signings make Man Utd even less cohesive

<p>Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal must find something different to stay in the Premier League title race </p>
Football

Arteta must reverse Arsenal’s transformation to win the title

<p>Moises Caicedo scored an excellent volley to secure Chelsea a point </p>
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Caicedo finally proves worth to show Amorim his tough Man Utd task

<p>Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson have seen their value increase at Chelsea </p>
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Maresca has the formula to finally deliver return on Chelsea spending

<p>Arsenal were incredibly poor as they slipped to defeat at Newcastle </p>
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Title challenge over? Toothless Arsenal fail another test

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Title challenge over? Toothless Arsenal fail another test

<p>Arsenal were incredibly poor as they slipped to defeat at Newcastle </p>
<p>Even if Portuguese coach Roben Amorim brings substantial improvement, the risk is this becomes another wasted year at Old Trafford </p>
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Amorim could be another victim of Man Utd’s dangerous assumption

Football

Amorim emerged as only Man Utd candidate thanks to three clear reasons

<p>Ruud van Nistelrooy’s tenure kicked off with a winning start can he keep that going before Ruben Amorim’s arrival?</p>
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Ruud van Nistelrooy seeks to redefine his Manchester United legacy

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Van Nistelrooy reveals next steps of Man Utd manager search

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Van Nistelrooy reveals next steps of Man Utd manager search

<p>Ruben Amorim says the ‘soap opera’ of his move to Old Trafford is coming to an end</p>
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Ruben Amorim promises more clarity over ‘soap opera’ move to Man Utd

<p>Man Utd’s victory brought some much-needed joy to the players and the fans at Old Trafford</p>
Football

Van Nistelrooy’s debut proves Man Utd were right to dismiss Ten Hag

Football

Van Nistelrooy happy to ‘help and serve’ Man Utd’s next manager

Football

Van Nistelrooy reveals Man Utd sacrifice and return of club ‘culture’

<p>Trent Alexander-Arnold could be leaving Liverpool next summer </p>
Football

Alexander-Arnold knows Real Madrid offer something Liverpool can’t

<p>Luke Shaw will miss the start of the Premier League season after picking up another injury.</p>
Football

Shaw suffers new ‘setback’ in latest blow for Man Utd star

<p>Pep Guardiola may have to deploy some of his star players in the League Cup </p>
Football

Why Guardiola may have to break his Carabao Cup promise against Spurs

<p>Ten Hag was chewed up and spat out by United </p>
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How Ten Hag lost his way and dragged Man Utd into even deeper chaos

Football

Man Utd settle on ‘unanimous’ Ten Hag decision due to two reasons

<p>West Ham heaped more pressure on Erik ten Hag as Manchester United lost again</p>
Football

Ten Hag was wrong – Man Utd’s calamitous season is about the manager

<p>Rodri (left) and Brentford’s Fabio Carvalho battle for the ball during Manchester City’s 2-1 win </p>
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A defensive midfielder winning the Ballon d’Or? Rodri can make history

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A defensive midfielder winning the Ballon d’Or? Rodri can make history

<p>Rodri (left) and Brentford’s Fabio Carvalho battle for the ball during Manchester City’s 2-1 win </p>
<p>Manchester United were beaten by West Ham leaving them languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League</p>
Football

The Manchester United failing that may prove the death of Ten Hag

<p>Erling Haaland scored the only goal of the match for Man City </p>
Football

Man City milestone arrives with inevitability - and lead of the table

<p>Liverpool and Arsenal players ahead of a friendly in the US this summer </p>
Football

Slot has already counted the cost if Liverpool lose at Arsenal

Football

Ten Hag reveals why defeats are ‘not a fair assessment’ of Man Utd

Football

Ten Hag reveals why defeats are ‘not a fair assessment’ of Man Utd

<p>Erling Haaland scores Manchester City’s second goal</p>
Football

Haaland’s ‘freak’ goal stuns teammates as City break United’s record

<p>John McGinn of Aston Villa celebrates with teammates after scoring</p>
Football

How Emery’s Villa shocked Europe to go top of the Champions League

Football

Haaland labelled ‘freak’ by Man City teammate after outrageous goal

<p>The Baku Olympic Stadium is bidding to host the Champions League final</p>
Football

Atletico’s Metropolitano has surprise rival for Champions League final

<p>Pep Guardiola embraces John Stones after the defender’s goal at Molineux</p>
Football

Guardiola’s father-son bond with Stones is being tested to its limits

<p>Jurgen Klopp at Borussia Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park in September </p>
Football

Connected by Klopp, Liverpool and Red Bull share something in common

<p>Aston Villa maintain flawless start to move to the top of the Champions League</p>
Football

Aston Villa take unlikely position as Emery allows fans to dream again

Football

Guardiola reveals the injury which left him ‘so angry’ with England

<p>Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk applauds fans at full-time</p>
Football

Liverpool captain Van Dijk speaks out over Anfield contract talks

<p>Curtis Jones scored the winner in a tight-fought clash between Liverpool and Chelsea</p>
Football

Jones embodies Gerrard as Liverpool pass toughest test under Slot

<p>Maresca said Chelsea ‘controlled’ the game at Anfield </p>
Football

Chelsea are making progress at last — but crucial task faces Maresca

<p>Rasmus Hojlund can cement his place as Manchester United’s main striker with a run of goals</p>
Football

Hojlund solution to Man Utd’s goalscoring problem — but he needs help

<p>Darren Fletcher could be issued a ban after confronting the officials during Manchester United’s win over Brentford</p>
Football

Manchester United coach facing possible ban after referee altercation

<p>Mohamed Salah has spearheaded Liverpool’s fine start under Arne Slot</p>
Football

What Liverpool’s brutal seven-game run will reveal about their season

<p>Rasmus Hojlund scored United’s winner at Old Trafford </p>
Football

Man Utd’s sense of injustice sparks comeback win for Erik ten Hag

<p>Trent Alexander-Arnold has been linked with Real Madrid with his Liverpool contract due to expire at the end of this season </p>
Football

Slot confident uncertainty over key trio will not prove a distraction

<p>Mohamed Salah has spearheaded Liverpool’s fine start under Arne Slot</p>
Football

What Liverpool’s brutal seven-game run will reveal about their season

<p>Rasmus Hojlund scored United’s winner at Old Trafford </p>
Football

Man Utd’s sense of injustice sparks comeback win for Erik ten Hag

<p>Trent Alexander-Arnold has been linked with Real Madrid with his Liverpool contract due to expire at the end of this season </p>
Football

Slot confident uncertainty over key trio will not prove a distraction

Football

Ten Hag makes concerning United admission: ‘We have to deal with this’

<p>Erik ten Hag was incensed at suggestions that his Manchester United future was in question </p>
Football

Ten Hag lashes out at ‘fairytales and lies’ over his Man Utd future

LiveFootball

Tuchel speaks as new England manager – follow live updates

<p>The Old Trafford club have ended former manager Alex Ferguson’s ambassador role</p>
Football

Man Utd terminate Ferguson’s £2m contract in cost-cutting drive

<p>Erik ten Hag gives instructions to Bruno Fernandes during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United</p>
Football

Ten Hag faces another inquest and one big change could decide his fate

<p>Ederson saves at the feet of Fulham winger Adama Traore</p>
Football

The City malfunction Guardiola must fix over the international break

<p>United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos director of sport Sir Dave Brailsford were at Villa Park </p>
Football

What Man Utd’s draw at Villa could mean for Ten Hag’s future

<p>Ezri Konsa suffered an early injury against Manchester United</p>
Football

Konsa emerges as England doubt as Emery provides injury update

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