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While the Premier League title looks set to be wrapped up in record time by Pep Guardiola’s Manchester in 2018, things certainly aren’t so clear in the rest of the league.

11 teams are embroiled in an extensive relegation battle for the ages, while at the opposite end of the league, the “top six” need to become a top four – with two teams set to be massively disappointed at missing out.

In a unique set of circumstances, five teams actually managed to qualify for the Champions League for the current campaign after Manchester United also snuck in by winning the Europa League in 2017. And the same could well happen again if Arsenal win Europe’s second competition this year.

The fortunes of a club like Leicester city are forever changing. They have experienced the Himalayan Peaks of winning the Premier League and Oceanic troughs of League One all in the last ten years. All in all, it has been onwards and upwards for the East Midlands outfit over the last few seasons despite a slight wobble last year under Craig Shakespeare.

When Claude Puel was appointed in October 2017, it was seen as an underwhelming choice but in fact has turned out to be just what Leicester City needed. The title-winning season in 2015/2016 was as good as it gets for fans of the Foxes and even the most ardent Leicester City fan would have agreed that replicating that feat again would be nigh on impossible, at least in the short term.

Philippe Coutinho refused to discuss his future as speculation mounts about a transfer offer from Barcelona in the January transfer window. Barcelona are targeting a number of players in the January transfer window, as the club has been rather stale in the forward line up since the departure of Neymar. Atletico Madrid have already made a complaint about Barcelona’s advances on their superstar Antoine Griezmann, and it is believed that the Catalan club still have an interest in Philippe Coutinho. Back in the summer, Barcelona were prepared to pay as much as £ 120 million for the player. It would have been the second most expensive deal in the world, but Liverpool resisted the opportunity to seal and even then.

Since then, however, Liverpool have been having mixed feelings with the performances of Coutinho not exactly the best around. The Brazilian has also been overshadowed by the brilliances of Mohamed Salah, who is the top scorer in the Premier league. As a result, there is a hint that Liverpool may consider having a potential deal with Barcelona. Coutinho refused to be drawn on this speculation even after coming in with a good performance against Bournemouth in the 4-0 victory. Coutinho’s opening goal created the opportunity for Liverpool to take three points and remain ahead of Liverpool in the table.

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas insists that he is 'too happy' to consider a move away from Stamford Bridge in the future. The Spain international has been in and out of Antonio Conte's line-up last term as the Blues lifted their second Premier League title in three seasons.

Fabregas had been constantly linked with a Serie A move earlier in the summer, but he has now clarified that he is content at the west London club, he said: "I have found absolute happiness at Chelsea. The family is delighted, totally adapted to life in London and the fans love me. I am too happy to change clubs. I just miss my family and my friends in Barcelona."

The head coach of the Italian football team Gianpiero Ventura has left following the failure of the team to make the World Cup for the first time in 60 years. The coach was widely criticized for his team selection and the tactics he employed throughout the qualification phase.

The whole country has been thrown into mourning following the miss. The outrage means any one that played a major part in the qualification process would likely get the hammer. The 69-year old is one of the casualties as the European soccer giant would miss the prestigious tournament for the first time since 1958.

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas insists that he is 'too happy' to consider a move away from Stamford Bridge in the future.

The Spain international has been in and out of Antonio Conte's line-up last term as the Blues lifted their second Premier League title in three seasons.

Fabregas had been constantly linked with a Serie A move earlier in the summer, but he has now clarified that he is content at the west London club, he said: "I have found absolute happiness at Chelsea. The family is delighted, totally adapted to life in London and the fans love me. I am too happy to change clubs. I just miss my family and my friends in Barcelona."

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has admitted that Spanish forward Pedro has been unlucky with injuries since the start of pre-season.

The talented winger was substituted midway through the London derby against Arsenal last weekend after he sustained a minor ankle problem.

The injury was not Pedro's first in recent months having previously suffered a facial injury against Arsenal in a pre-season friendly whilst he felt a discomfort in his ankle prior to sending off in the Community Shield last month.

Sweden international Victor Lindelof insists he has a 'good dialogue' with Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho despite a slow start to his Old Trafford career.

The 23-year-old joined the Mancunian giants earlier in the summer after they paid up a £30m fee to Portuguese champions Benfica.

Lindelof has since managed just four appearances for the Red Devils across all competitions, none of which have come in the Premier League. Speaking to Swedish outlet Expressen, the young defender admitted that all is well between him and the manager, irrespective of his limited playing time, he said: "It’s between me and him. But we talk and have a good dialogue. I feel no stress. I’m at one of the world’s best clubs, it’s clear that it’s a tough competition – but I have the time it takes."

Jose Mourinho’s debut season at the helm of Manchester United was a fairly underwhelming one as the Portuguese tactician had to settle with the 6th spot in the English Premier League. As a way to avoid suffering another disappointing campaign, Manchested United made a huge splash during the summer transfer window, signing Romelu Lukaku, Nemanja Matic and Victor Lindelof for a total cost of around €164 million, whilst also being linked with a January move for Radja Nainggolan, who has been earning rave reviews from Socagol viewers so far this season.

Romelu Lukaku has kicked off his career at Old Trafford in a very strong manner as the Belgium attacker scored 7 goals in 8 league matches which makes him the top goal-scorer of Jose Mourinho’s squad, and in the Premier League - it's no wonder so many fans are tuning in to watch United games on https://www.direttastreamingcalciogratis.it this season.