From Mourinho to Wenger and England’s heroics at the World Cup – SunSport’s pictures of the year 2018
SunSport's award-winning photographer Richard Pelham picks his best images of 2018
Richard Pelham
SUNSPORT’S award-winning snapper Richard Pelham shows why he is No 1 at home and abroad with his best football pictures of the year.
Our man, who won THREE prizes at the SJA awards earlier this year, was there to capture Manchester City’s Premier League and Carabao Cup double plus England’s stunning march all the way to the World Cup semi-finals in Russia.
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Harry Kane celebrates his late winner as England beat Tunisia in their opening World Cup gameCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
2018 was also the year Arsene Wenger made an emotional farewell to Arsenal, finally bowing out after nearly 22 years at the club.
Manchester United were torn apart by the personality clash between Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba — which saw the Special One head for the exit door.
There was also another impressive year for Man City as they won the Premier League and Carabao Cup.
Have a look through his best pics of 2018 here...
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England manager Gareth Southgate, wearing his waistcoat, shows how much it all means to himCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Paul Pogba, the focus of so much attention at Manchester United, looks to the skiesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Jose Mourinho, ultimately sacked by Manchester United before 2018 was out, performs a gesture with his little finger. It was understood to be a dig at the size of the manhood of one his criticsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Chelsea ace Pedro looks to make a move into photographyCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente scores against Rochdale in an FA Cup replay as snow batters WembleyCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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England celebrate their penalty victory over Colombia at the World CupCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Vincent Kompany celebrates in Manchester City's Carabao Cup final winCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Thing get heated in the Manchester derbyCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Harry Kane beats Juventus' Giorgio Chiellini to the ball in the Champions LeagueCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud bandaged upCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Kyle Walker at the World Cup in Russia where he played a huge role in the Three Lions' impressive run to the semi-finalsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Lionel Messi rescues Argentina at the World Cup before their elimination at the hands of FranceCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Harry Kane enjoys a roll over for TottenhamCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Arsene Wenger bids farewell after 22 years at the helm of ArsenalCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
