Graham Arnold was officially appointed Socceroos coach for after the World Cup and, if an Australian was wanted, he was undoubtedly the standout candidate.
The Sydney FC coach will replace Dutchman Bert van Marwijk after the showpiece event in Russia.
Arnold has long been linked with the job, one he held for almost a year in 2006 and 2007.
While the former Socceroo polarises opinion, he was the best local option for Football Federation Australia (FFA).
Under Arnold, the Sky Blues won the premiership-championship double last season and the 2017 FFA Cup.
82 Graham Arnold has managed his sides to 82 clean sheets, more than any other manager in history (Merrick, 75). Regime.
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Jurgen Klopp lauded Diogo Jota once again as Liverpool turn their attention back to the Premier League and Sunday s clash with Crystal Palace.
Jota scored twice in a 2-0 win for the Reds at Arsenal on Thursday in the second leg of their EFL Cup semi-final.
Once more shorn of Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah, who are on international duty with Senegal and Egypt respectively at the Africa Cup of Nations, Liverpool progressed with relative ease to set up a final against Chelsea next month.
It is the first time the Reds have made a cup final since 2019, when they won the Champions League by defeating Tottenham in Madrid.
Liverpool spent £41million to sign Jota from Wolves in September 2020 and he has gone on to score 27 goals in 57 appearances across all competi…
Cristiano Ronaldo has been a joy to watch in recent years, according to Pep Guardiola and the Spaniard believes football will never see the like of the Manchester United star s talents again.
The duo will face off once more in the Manchester derby on Sunday, having built a rivalry during their days in La Liga as Real Madrid forward and Barcelona coach respectively.
Manchester City boss Guardiola tried to coax Ronaldo to join his side from Juventus in the close season, before United swept in to seal a homecoming for the Portugal superstar.
But even after missing out on his services, Guardiola has nothing but praise for the evergreen attacker s skills, citing him and Lionel Messi as generational powerhouses.
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Mohamed Salah scored twice as Liverpool maintained their 100 per cent Premier League record by beating Arsenal 3-1 at Anfield.
Joel Matip s header and Salah s second-half brace ensured the Reds moved three points clear at the top of the table, with the Gunners staying second despite suffering a fourth straight away defeat to Liverpool in the Premier League.
Although Lucas Torreira recorded an 85th-minute reply, Liverpool s victory means they have won 12 consecutive Premier League matches, breaking the club s record in the competition, while they are now up to 42 home league games without defeat.
Adrian s gaffe in the 2-1 win against Southampton did not cost Liverpool last time out but he was at fault again in the early stages, racing out of his goal to slice a c…