Month: April 2022

Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace scoring last minute winning goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and Crystal Palace at St Mary's Stadium on April 30, 2022 in Southampton, United Kingdom.Wilfried Zaha was the hero for Crystal Palace as he came off the bench to net a stoppage-time winner and give his side a 2-1 win over Southampton at St Mary’s.The Eagles had to do it the hard way, with Eberechi Eze on the hour mark scoring his first goal of the season to cancel out Oriol Romeu’s early goal, before Zaha ensured Palace returned to south London with all three points.Patrick Vieira had left the winger on the bench after a bruising encounter at Leeds in the Eagles’ last outing, but he came on for the final 25 minutes to remind everyone just how indispensable he is to his club...

Manchester City's Rodri (centre) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game with team-mate Ruben Dias during the Premier League match at Elland Road, Leeds. Picture date: Saturday April 30, 2022.Manchester City produced the perfect response to Premier League title rivals Liverpool by outclassing Leeds United to regain top spot.City needed the win after Liverpool had overtaken them earlier in the day with victory at Newcastle - and they produced a highly impressive display in Elland Road's hothouse that also prolonged the relegation worries for Jesse Marsch's side.The reigning Premier League champions went ahead in the 13th minute when Rodri glanced home Phil Foden's free-kick and while Leeds were spirited, they barely tested visiting keeper Ederson until the game was lost.City ...

Naby Keita of Liverpool scores the opening goal past Martin Dubravka of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St. James Park on April 30, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.Liverpool kept themselves firmly in the fight for the quadruple as they overcame a spirited Newcastle to move back to the top of the Premier League - for a few hours at least.Jurgen Klopp made five changes at St James' Park, including leaving top scorer Mohamed Salah on the bench, after the Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.It looked like it would backfire as in-form Newcastle started strongly, pressing Liverpool high and forcing them into a couple of early mistakes.But Liverpool grew into the game and were dominating possession when Naby Keita struck in the ...

Manchester City's Pep Guardiola in action during training at Manchester City Football Academy on April 1, 2022 in Manchester, England. Manchester City's Pep Guardiola in action during training at Manchester City Football Academy on April 1, 2022 in Manchester, England.Premier League leaders Manchester City will be without injured defenders Kyle Walker and John Stones for Saturday’s trip to Leeds United, with the former possibly out for the season, manager Pep Guardiola said. The Spaniard told reporters on Friday that England international Stones could miss next week’s Champions League semi-final second leg at Real Madrid after limping off in the 4-3 win at the Etihad. “For tomorrow he’s out and we’ll see for Wednesday,” said Guardiola.João Cancelo is back from suspension to fill in at...

Everton manager Frank Lampard applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield on April 24, 2022 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Everton are facing possible relegation for the first time in 71 years but manager Frank Lampard said he remains "very committed" to the job.Everton are in the relegation zone, in 18th place and two points behind 17th-placed Burnley, who have played one more game.Lampard's team have six matches remaining this season and host Chelsea on Sunday.I am very committed," Lampard said. "I really don't want to get into the headlines or ins and outs of that, but absolutely [I am committed].The former England international was unwilling to discuss the consequences if Everton got relegated but promised to stay at the club as long as...

Antonio Conte, head coach of Tottenham Hotspur during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on April 27, 2022 in Enfield, England.Antonio Conte concedes that he is ‘happy’ other clubs appreciate his work but insists media must show respect and avoid spreading fake news.The Italian tactician has been linked with a move to PSG in the summer and according to Calciomercato.com in Italy, he can leave Spurs at the end of the season by activating a clause in his contract.Reports in France have suggested that Conte demanded a €30m-a-year salary in Paris and, among other things, the chance to work with Gianluca Petrachi.Obviously, I think it’s good that other clubs appreciate my work, but this is one thing. The truth is I don’t like when people try to invent ne...