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Danny Murphy

Athlete

Former Spurs midfielder and sports commentator.

Notable Quotes

"I would be really surprised if they weren't able to fight their way out of it."
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"He has such confidence in his own ability. The patience, the skill, the shot. What a goal from England's best player."
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"Aston Villa's 'woeful' performance against Brighton, which saw them lose 4-0."
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"Fulham's defending in their 3-2 defeat by Crystal Palace."
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"It's a really tricky one. Maybe it could be a tiny bit on his sleeve or right forearm. But is it clear and obvious? No. That's the answer."
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"think Phil Foden's red card was the correct decision"
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"Brighton's 'incredible' performance in their 3-0 win over Arsenal"
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"But the mark of a good manager is if you try something and it's not working, then you take some risks - change it up and do something else."
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"There is one thing there is no debate about. Harry Kane is England's greatest goal scorer."
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'A win at home in the first game was beyond anyone's dreams' - Holden on MOTD

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'Energy, pace, passion' - Newcastle's dynamic performance against Liverpool

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'It would appear he's no longer wanting to play for Aston Villa' - does Watkins want out?

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'Only his last changes worked' - how Arteta's gambles finally paid off

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'He brings an energy' - Should Ngumoha start against PSG?

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'Weak, vulnerable, and very, very nervous' - Shearer on Arsenal

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