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'It's the K-word, isn't it — confidence': Our guide to the year in guff

These are the standout quotes from the world of punditry in 2019...

'It's the K-word, isn't it — confidence': Our guide to the year in guff

Sun, 29 Dec, 2019 - 19:24

These are the standout quotes from the world of punditry in 2019...

Mark Lawrenson figured out Pep: “If you can make chances against Man City, you’ll always have a chance to score.”

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