data-mm-id=”_nc2rp1jme”>For all intents and purposes, the Andy Dalton era in Cincinnati is over. Despite his best efforts, the quarterback and his aging roster remain winless into the start of November. Needing a spark, new head coach Zac Taylor has benched Dalton for backup Ryan Finley – but much to Dalton's disgust, held onto him instead of trading him away. The bridge between quarterback and team has been burned, and it seems that next year, Dalton will be in another jersey.Fortunately, quarterbacks are in higher demand than ever, and Dalton will be no exception come this offseason. Here's where he could end up. Tampa Bay BuccaneersAnother team with a first-year head coach and a less-than-ideal situation at quarterback. Despite Bruce Arians' best efforts to defend him, Jameis Winston is running out of excuses in Tampa Bay, especially on the final year of his contract and playing under a head coach known for his talent at developing quarterbacks. Perhaps Arians would have better luck with Dalton, an inconsistent quarterback who can show flashes of brilliance, and has done so even this season. Dalton leads the NFL with 204 completions.Chicago BearsA playoff-contending team held back by the most important position in the game. The Chicago Bears have a stingy defense capable of stalling some of the most talented offensive attacks in the NFL, and they showed this on Opening Day against the Packers – a game they lost 10-3 due to a poor performance by QB Mitch Trubinsky. Even a supposed "game manager" type of quarterback with a good defense behind him can do just enough to help a team reach the playoffs, but the Bears don't have one. This offseason, they might take the first offer that comes along.Tennessee TitansThe Bengals could partner up with Tennessee in a like-for-like swap, as the Titans are in a quarterback mess of their own. After throwing the best season of his career last year, Marcus Mariota has fallen out of favor with head coach Mike Vrabel and fallen behind Ryan Tannehill in the depth chart as the Titans try to salvage their playoff hopes. The Titans also possess a top-tier defense – ranked fourth in the league in points allowed – but could use a decent quarterback to make their lives easier in case Tannehill doesn't work out.
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Wenger s men claimed the trophy for the third time in four seasons with a 2-1 win over Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday.
The Frenchman s future has been debated for months, with his contract expiring at the end of the campaign.
While that remains unclear, Wenger said the win against Chelsea was the perfect example of what Arsenal were capable of under his guidance.
The best presentation is to watch the game, he said.
I ve played until the end of my contract I think I have shown you that I have exactly the same commitment.
For me, the contract does not have special meaning but, because of the debate, maybe I should have …
Manuel Pellegrini made his strongest suggestion yet that Manchester City s mid-season announcement of Pep Guardiola as his successor was a key factor in derailing the club s Premier League title bid.
City played out a concluding 1-1 draw at Swansea City on Sunday to secure the point they required for a top-four finish at the expense of Manchester United, whose match against AFC Bournemouth must be rescheduled after the discovery of a suspicious package forced an abandonment at Old Trafford.
Pellegrini closes his three seasons in charge as a 2013-14 Premier League champion and two-time League Cup winner, but his side finished 15 points shy of surprise winners Leicester City this time around.
The Chilean saw his team beaten 3-1 by Leicester in February at the end…
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang insists he is 100 per cent committed to Arsenal following reports he wanted to leave the club.
English newspaper The Times claimed this week Aubameyang had informed Arsenal of his desire for a close-season transfer to a team capable of challenging for trophies.
Inter and Barcelona have been credited with an interest in the 30-year-old forward, who has scored 15 goals in 25 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners this season.
Aubameyang was asked about his future following Arsenal s 2-0 victory over Manchester United on Wednesday – their first win since Mikel Arteta took over as head coach.
The English press like to talk a lot. For now, I m here. I m here 100 per cent, he said in quotes reported by RMC Sport.
It…
Former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez will sign for West Ham from Bayer Leverkusen subject to a medical, the two clubs have announced.
The 29-year-old Mexico international moved to Leverkusen from Old Trafford, following a season on loan at Real Madrid, in August 2015.
He scored 39 goals in 76 competitive games for the Bundesliga side and will bolster Slaven Bilic s attacking options, with the West Ham boss having already signed Joe Hart on a season-long loan along with the England goalkeeper s former Manchester City team-mate Pablo Zabaleta.
West Ham are said to be paying a fee in the region of £13million for Hernandez s services.
A statement on West Ham s official website read: West Ham United and Bayer Leverkusen have agreed terms for the …
Denmark remarkably booked their place in the last 16 of Euro 2020 with a stirring 4-1 win over Russia in Copenhagen on Monday.
After losing 1-0 to Finland – a game overshadowed by the cardiac arrest suffered by Christian Eriksen – and 2-1 to Belgium, Denmark s hopes of making the knockout stages were slim before the clash at the Parken Stadium.
Kasper Hjulmand s side delivered a sensational display, though, to claim a first win of the tournament – and seal second spot in Group B courtesy of Finland s defeat to Belgium – Mikkel Damsgaard and Yussuf Poulsen putting them 2-0 up before the hour mark.
Artem Dzyuba pulled one back for Russia from the penalty spot, but Denmark secured a thrilling victory late on thanks to goals from Andreas Christensen and…
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Sane sustained the problem in Sunday s shock 4-1 away defeat to Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga.
He will subsequently be missing for Wednesday s Klassiker contest with Dortmund, while David Alaba is a doubt and will be checked closer to kick-off due to a muscular injury.
Sane, who scored on his debut for the club against Schalke this month after signing from Manchester City, will also be out for Bayern s weekend league meeting with Hertha Berlin, their last game before the international break.
David has muscular problems, so we have to wait and see how that develops, explained head coach Hansi Flick at his pre-match news conference.<…
Anthony Gordon is raring to go for England’s friendly against Belgium as the Newcastle forward looks to build on his senior international debut.
The 23-year-old was a rare bright spark for England as they lost 1-0 to Brazil on Saturday night in the first of two final friendlies before Gareth Southgate names his squad for Euro 2024.
Gordon, who was named player of the tournament as England won the Under-21 European Championship last year, impressed off the left at Wembley – where Endrick’s late goal secured a narrow victory for the away side.
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Looking to mark their return from March’s international break with a statement at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea will welcome Burnley to west London on Saturday afternoon.
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Starting with the hosts, while Chelsea might have suffered EFL Cup final heartbreak at the hands of Liverpool on February 25th, the Blues do appear to have turned a recent corner. Although Mauricio Pochettino might have found increasing scrutiny over his long-term future at Stamford Bridge, the former Premier League champions do have their sights firmly set on mounting a late European charge. Last seen extending on their FA Cup adventure as they secured an action-packed 4-2 victory against Leicester, Chelsea have lost just one of their previous eight appearance…
Liverpool face Rangers on Tuesday in a friendly which sees Charlie Adam face his former club for the first time since he left Ibrox in 2009.
The midfielder endured a mixed career in Glasgow, playing in Europe and clashes against Celtic while remaining on the sidelines for smaller fixtures.
But the Scotland international is hoping the Reds can use the game to build up momentum and confidence ahead of their next Premier League match.
There were ups and downs really. I had some great times there but also some hard times and that was with not playing, which was a difficult period, Adam told Sky Sports.
But since moving south, the midfielder insists he still follows the progress of his former club as admits that the match is one he is eager to feature in.
Inter Milan striker Diego Milito says his side are on the way back to their best ahead of Wednesday s Champions League match at home against Lille.
It has been a tough start to the season for the 2009/10 European champions, with coach Gian Piero Gasperini sacked just three league games into the campaign after some indifferent performances.
The club brought in former Chelsea and Juventus boss Claudio Ranieri as his replacement, and although they were beaten 2-1 by Juve on Saturday their form has been steadily improving.
Inter posted a 1-0 win in the first match of their Group B double-header with the French champions on October 18, and Milito believes it is only a matter of time before the club hits top form once again.
I m sure that on Wednesday we ll h…