Author: Silver Emmanuel

12May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Mikel Arteta provides worrying Declan Rice injury update

PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 07: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, speaks to the media in a post match press conference following his team's defeat and subsequent elimination after the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal FC at Parc des Princes on May 07, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Lars Baron - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta warned that Declan Rice is suffering from an injury which "does not look good".The all-action midfielder was left out of the squad which battled back to earn a 2-2 draw at the home champions Liverpool on Sunday afternoon. Before the match, Arteta did not provide an exact diagnosis on the issue ailing Rice, although he did reveal that the England international "couldn't even train". ...

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TRANSFERS

Real Madrid reportedly want to sign three players before the FIFA Club World Cup

William Saliba centre-back of Arsenal and France during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Arsenal Stadium on April 8, 2025 in London, England. Real Madrid’s aggressive attempt to complete the acquisition of Trent Alexander-Arnold was quite notable this month. The Spanish giants have not only tried to confirm the purchase of the English international as soon as possible, but they have also tried to reach an agreement in which the player would be able to play for the club in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. Real Madrid want three players before FIFA CWC In fact, Real Madrid’s urgency in the Alexander-Arnold deal signify a broader objective for the club, which is to reinforce the team as much as possible before the ...

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Bruno Guimaraes admits Newcastle United ‘nerves’ in Champions League run-in

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle United celebrates following the team's victory during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Chelsea FC at St James' Park on May 11, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Newcastle United looked nervy against Chelsea at times - and captain Bruno Guimaraes has made an honest admission. Bruno Guimaraes has admitted Newcastle United were nervous before beating Chelsea 2-0 at St James’ Park. There were no early signs of anxiety as Sandro Tonali fired the Magpies into a second-minute lead. Guimaraes sealed the victory in stoppage with a deflected effort to put one black-and-white foot firmly at the Champions League party next season. However, everything in between was tense despite Chelsea playing most of ...

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Ligue 1

Mason Greenwood to get transfer wish as Premier League clubs ‘weigh up’ deal

LILLE, FRANCE - MAY 4: Coach of Olympique de Marseille Roberto De Zerbi, Mason Greenwood of Marseille following the Ligue 1 football match between Lille OSC (LOSC) and Olympique de Marseille (OM) at Stade Pierre Mauroy, Decathlon Arena on May 4, 2025 in Villeneuve d'Ascq near Lille, France. Mason Greenwood could secure the Premier League return he craves in the next 12 months with two top-flight clubs now supposedly ready to pursue a deal for the former Manchester United forward. Greenwood, 23, moved to France last summer in a deal worth £26million after being informed he had no future at Old Trafford. He has delivered in a Marseille shirt, too, accumulating 20 goals and five assists across 35 games for Roberto De Zerbi's side. Despite Greenwood's fine maiden campaign in Ligue 1, it w...

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SERIE A

Napoli 2-2 Genoa: Double fumble blows title race wide open

NAPLES, ITALY - MAY 11: Romelu Lukaku of Napoli battles for possession with Johan Vasquez of Genoa during the Serie A match between Napoli and Genoa at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 11, 2025 in Naples, Italy. Napoli twice fumbled a lead to draw 2-2 with Genoa after Romelu Lukaku and Giacomo Raspadori goals, so their lead at the top from Inter is sliced to just a single point. The Partenopei felt they were on the verge of triumph, especially as they already knew Inter’s result away to Torino before taking to the field here. Alessandro Buongiorno and Juan Jesus were still out of action, with David Neres only fit for the bench, but Stanislav Lobotka grit his teeth to start despite an ankle sprain. Matias Olivera was again preferred to Rafa Marin as a makeshift central defender. Ge...

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LALIGA

Raphinha says Barca team-mates deserved his Clasico MVP award

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 11: Raphinha (2nd L) of FC Barcelona celebrates with his teammates Gerard Martin, Inigo Martinez, Dani Olmo and Lamine Yamal after scoring their team's fourth goal during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona forward Raphinha may have bagged a brace against Real Madrid and taken home the MVP award but he wasn’t too happy with his performance. The Brazilian did also miss a couple of chances in the 4-3 win at Montjuic and admitted afterwards he felt he should have done better. “I could have scored more than two goals. I missed three chances that I can’t afford to miss. I have very high standards and I think much more about the ones I missed than the ones I scored. I ...

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11May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

West Ham victory inflicts more League pain on Man Utd

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Tomas Soucek of West Ham United scores their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and West Ham United FC at Old Trafford on May 11, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) Manchester United's desperate Premier League campaign looks like reaching a lame and toothless conclusion as Ruben Amorim's Europa League finalists were deservedly beaten by West Ham at Old Trafford. Tomas Soucek and skipper Jarrod Bowen scored the goals for a team that had not won in its past eight league games. It was a straightforward away win for the Hammers against a Manchester side that started with five players who are expected to feature against Totteham in Bilbao on 21 May. However, the loss of defender ...

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Leicester strike late to dent Forest’s top-five hopes

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Facundo Buonanotte of Leicester City scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Leicester City FC at City Ground on May 11, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Nottingham Forest missed the opportunity to move into the Champions League positions as they conceded a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw against rivals Leicester. Argentina midfielder Facundo Buonanotte scored with eight minutes left on the clock to earn a point for the Foxes, who are already relegated. Goals from striker Chris Wood and midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White had turned the game in Forest's favour, after Conor Coady had given the Foxes the lead in the first half with his first Premier League goal for the club. Victor...

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Dominant Palace down Spurs before FA Cup final

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Crystal Palace FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 11, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Crystal Palace geared up for Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City with a derby victory against Tottenham that helped them equal their record Premier League points tally. Eberechi Eze scored for the fourth game running to pull 12th-placed Palace ahead at the end of a one-sided first half before the England international sealed the win for Oliver Glasner's side soon after restart. The Eagles now have 49 points with two games left - equalling their record tally first set during the 1992-93 season and matche...

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LALIGA

Barcelona squad for crucial El Clásico

Robert Lewandowski, Inigo Martinez, and Frenkie de Jong participate in FC Barcelona training at the Joan Gamper Sports City before the LaLiga match against Real Betis Balompie in Barcelona, Spain, on May 10, 2025. Barcelona will play the biggest La Liga game of the season at home against Real Madrid in a title deciding El Clásico, and Hansi Flick is expected to call up the following 23 players for Sunday’s clash: Goalkeepers: 1. Marc-André ter Stegen, 13. Iñaki Peña, 25. Wojciech Szczesny Defenders: 2. Pau Cubarsí, 3. Alejandro Balde, 4. Ronald Araujo, 5. Iñigo Martínez, 15. Andreas Christensen, 24. Eric García, 32. Héctor Fort, 35. Gerard Martín Midfielders: 6. Gavi, 8. Pedri, 16. Fermín López, 17. Marc Casadó, 20. Dani Olmo, 21. Frenkie de Jong Forwards: 7. Ferran Torres, 9. Robert ...

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Ligue 1

AS Monaco impressively defeat Lyon to secure Champions League qualification

Takumi MINAMINO of AS Monaco and Ainsley MAITLAND-NILES of Olympique Lyonnais during the Ligue 1 MCDonald's match between Monaco and Lyon on May 10, 2025 at Stade Louis II in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Johnny Fidelin/Icon Sport via Getty Images) AS Monaco secured their place on the Ligue 1 podium and in next season’s UEFA Champions League thanks to a superb 2-0 victory against Olympique Lyonnais on a festive evening at the Stade Louis II. In a warm atmosphere for the last home match of the season, AS Monaco got the job done against a tough opponent. Thanks to goals from Takumi Minamino and Denis Zakaria, the Red and Whites have now claimed a place on the podium and thus validated their ticket for next term’s Champions League. Prince Albert II and President Dmitry Rybolovlev wer...

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BUNDESLIGA

Harry Kane scores in comfortable win for Champions Bayern

MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 10: Harry Kane of FC Bayern Muenchen lifts the Meisterschale trophy as Bayern Muenchen celebrates its league title victory after the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Borussia Mönchengladbach at Allianz Arena on May 10, 2025 in Munich, Germany. Harry Kane scored as newly crowned Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich beat Borussia Monchengladbach in Thomas Muller's last home game for the club. With 31 minutes played, Michael Olise cut inside before aiming a shot towards the top corner that was headed in by Kane for his 25th Bundesliga goal of the season. French winger Olise completed the victory in the 90th minute with a clever flicked finish into the bottom corner from Leroy Sane's pass. Kane was restored to the starting line-up after serving a one-match...

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NEWS

Messi scores, but short-handed Inter Miami blown out at Minnesota United 4-1

ST.PAUL, MN - MAY 10: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF in front of Tani Oluwaseyi #14 of Minnesota United FC during a game between Inter Miami CF and Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field on May 10, 2025 in St.Paul, Minnesota. Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Anthony Markanich and Robin Lod each scored goals to lead Minnesota United to a 4-1 victory over Inter Miami on Saturday afternoon in St. Paul, Minn. Minnesota (6-2-4, 22 points) won its second consecutive MLS match and third in a row across all competitions. The Loons handed Inter Miami (6-2-3, 21 points) its most lopsided loss in league play this season. Miami played without forward Luis Suarez, who did not make the trip due to personal reasons, and without left winger Fafa Picault due to illness. Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal th...

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SERIE A

Empoli 2-1 Parma: Anjorin magic ends five-month negative streak

EMPOLI, ITALY - MAY 10: Tino Anjorin and Ola Solbakken of Empoli FC celebrate the victory after the Serie A match between Empoli and Parma at Stadio Carlo Castellani on May 10, 2025 in Empoli, Italy. It was a tough slog against a Parma side down to 10 men for an hour, but Empoli gave themselves hope with their first Serie A victory of 2025, decided by Jacopo Fazzini and Tino Anjorin strikes. This was a big relegation battle, as the Tuscans were desperate in penultimate place, while the Ducali saw their status waver after a home defeat to Como. Lorenzo Colombo was suspended following his controversial red card against Lazio, joining injured Youssef Maleh, Christian Kouame, Pietro Pellegri, Nicolas Haas, Szymon Zurkowski and Saba Sazonov on the absentee list. At least there was some goo...

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LALIGA

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone reacts to Alexander Sorloth goal blitz

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 10: Alexander Sorloth of Atletico Madrid celebrates 3-0 with Koke of Atletico Madrid during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico Madrid v Real Sociedad at the Estadio Civitas Metropolitano on May 10, 2025 in Madrid Spain. Atletico Madrid secured Champions League qualification once again on Saturday – and they did it in spectacular fashion. Real Sociedad were swept aside at the RiyadhAir Metropolitano, with Los Colchoneros winning 4-0. And the man of the moment for Atleti was Alexander Sorloth, who scored all four goals – and in the opening 30 minutes. His hat-trick came inside the first 11 minutes, with those three goals coming in the space of three minutes and 57 seconds, which is a new La Liga record. As per MD, Atleti head coach Diego Simeone spoke on Sorl...

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10May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Southampton shut out Man City to move past record low point total

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 10: Erling Haaland of Manchester City is challenged by Jack Stephens and Jan Bednarek of Southampton during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Manchester City FC at St Mary's Stadium on May 10, 2025 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Relegated Southampton shut out lifeless Manchester City to move past the Premier League record low mark of 11 points with a goalless draw at St Mary's. This season's Saints are now up to 12 points to ensure Derby County's record low from the 2007-08 season remains intact for at least another year. City could have moved level on points with second-placed Arsenal with a win but served up a dismal attacking display a week before their FA Cup final against Crystal Palace. They stay in third pl...

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Brighton win at Wolves to maintain European bid

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 10: Danny Welbeck of Brighton & Hove Albion scores his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Molineux on May 10, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Brighton maintained their push for a place in Europe next season with a 2-0 win over Wolves at Molineux. Danny Welbeck scored from the penalty spot before half-time, and substitute Brajan Gruda grabbed his first goal for the club late in the second half. Matheus Cunha came closest to scoring for Wolves when his hooked shot brought a superb save out of Bart Verbruggen. The Seagulls lie in ninth place, level on points with Brentford one place above them in the Premier Lea...

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Brentford beat Ipswich to keep alive European hopes

IPSWICH, ENGLAND - MAY 10: Kevin Schade of Brentford runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Jack Taylor and Axel Tuanzebe of Ipswich Town during the Premier League match between Ipswich Town FC and Brentford FC at Portman Road on May 10, 2025 in Ipswich, England. European hopefuls Brentford beat already relegated Ipswich Town at Portman Road to make it four successive wins in the Premier League. The in-form Bees' winner came from their first attempt on goal when Kevin Schade, who scored twice in last weekend's 4-3 win over Manchester United, sent a looping header into the far corner from Bryan Mbeumo's corner. Mikkel Damsgaard dragged a shot narrowly wide of the far post in first-half stoppage time, while Ipswich goalkeeper Alex Palmer denied Yoane Wissa and Schade in the secon...

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Postecoglou ‘hopeful’ Son will return for Spurs against Palace

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, shakes hands with Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur as he leaves the field after being replaced by substitute Mathys Tel of Tottenham Hotspur during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Eintracht Frankfurt at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 10, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Ange Postecoglou says he is "half hopeful" that captain Son Heung-min will return on Sunday as he makes plans for Tottenham's showdown with Manchester United in the Europa League final. South Korea international Son, 32, has missed the club's past seven fixtures with a foot injury, including both legs of Tottenham's 5-1 aggregate win against Norweg...

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Nuno provides Murillo and Hudson-Odoi injury updates ahead of Leicester City clash

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo applauds the fans at the end of the match during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 21, 2025 in London, England. Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo hopes Murillo will be fit for their important encounter with Leicester City. The clash scheduled at the City Ground on Sunday (2.15pm kick-off) is big as the Reds, facing a dip in form, host their relegated local rivals. With their Champions League ambitions wavering and just three games remaining, Forest aim to secure a top-five finish. Encouragement was drawn from Forest's improved display during their 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Monday night, yet concerns loom over an ...

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