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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Neil McLeman

Marco Silva hails Willian for Fulham resurgence after Arsenal and Corinthians nightmares

Marco Silva has claimed Willian is enjoying his life and football again - and is playing well enough to earn another contract at Fulham.

The former Chelsea and Arsenal star set a new record for a Brazilian of 265 Premier League appearances last weekend - breaking the record held by Manchester City legend Fernandinho. Willian, 34, won every domestic trophy and the Europa League with the Blues before an unhappy season with the Gunners.

And his return home to his first club Corinthians was cut short by “constant threats” to the 70-times capped international and his family. But the Samba star has refound his old rhythm by the banks of the Thames after signing a one-year deal in September.

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