Month: May 2021

Chelsea's Kai Havertz celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London on Saturday May 1, 2021.Kai Havertz scored twice to boost Chelsea's grip on a Champions League place and send Fulham closer to Premier League relegation.The German, one of five changes in between the Blues' Champions League semi-final legs against Real Madrid, latched on to Mason Mount's through ball to give them an early lead.He doubled their advantage when he finished after a one-two with Timo Werner.In between those efforts he also had a goal correctly ruled out for offside. FT: Chelsea 2-0 FulhamReaction on the @BBCSport website.#HateWontWin— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) May 1, 2021 Fulham had plenty of chances in the first half with Antonee Robinson and Ola...

Brighton and Hove Albion's Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at the AMEX Stadium Brighton on Saturday May 1, 2021.Brighton moved within touching distance of Premier League safety for another season as Graham Potter's hosts opened a 10-point gap to the relegation places with victory over Leeds United.With four games to play, the Seagulls - looking to secure a fifth successive term in the top flight - climbed three places to 14th and have a significant margin to 18th-placed Fulham.The hosts were rewarded for a positive start at Amex Stadium when Pascal Gross expertly found the bottom corner with a 14th-minute penalty, awarded following Ezgjan Alioski's clumsy foul on Danny Welbeck. FT: Brighton 2-0 Leeds A big win for Bright...

Sergio Aguero of Manchester City celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on May 01, 2021 in London, England.Manchester City could clinch the Premier League title on Sunday after two goals in the space of 83 seconds saw off a stubborn Crystal Palace.City will secure a third title in four seasons if second-placed Manchester United lose at home to Liverpool.After a scrappy first half, Sergio Aguero thumped City ahead with a clinical finish before Ferran Torres drilled in a low shot.That ended the resistance of Palace, who stay in 13th place. FT: Crystal Palace 0-2 Man City#HateWontWin— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) May 1, 2021 Roy Hodgson's side had chances in the first half through Christian Benteke, ...