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Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl before the match Southampton v Newcastle United - Premier League - St Mary's Stadium 07-03-2020 . Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuettl has signed a four-year contract to stay with the club until 2024, eight months since his team suffered a record 9-0 Premier League mauling at home to Leicester City. The deal marks a remarkable change in fortunes for the 52-year-old Austrian, who joined Southampton on a 2-1/2-year contract in December 2018 after Mark Hughes's departure and rescued them from relegation last season. After a slow start to the current campaign, Southampton enjoyed a good run of form in December and January with victories over Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. "To witness first-hand the recovery of the first team aro...

Odion Ighalo of Manchester United celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 first leg match between LASK and Manchester United at Linzer Stadion on March 12, 2020 in Linz, Austria. The match is played behind closed doors as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Manchester United have confirmed a deal to extend Odion Ighalo’s loan from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua. Initially due to expire on 31 May, the Nigerian striker will now remain with the Red Devils until 31 January 2021. Eyebrows were raised when the former Watford striker made his deadline day switch from the Chinese Super League side in January, but the 30-year-old quickly made an impression at Old Trafford. Ighalo not only helped ease the attacking burden...

Adil Aouchiche warms up during a Paris Saint-Germain training session at Ooredoo Center on February 13, 2020 in Paris, France. Mikel Arteta has supported Arsenal’s bid to sign Paris Saint-Germain teenager Adil Aouchiche, according to a report in England. ESPN, as quoted by Metro, is reporting that Arsenal are interested in the 17-year-old in light of the uncertainty surrounding his future at Paris Saint-Germain. The same article states that Aouchiche’s family believe that the attacking midfielder’s career would benefit from a move away from the Ligue 1 champions this summer. According to the same story, Arsenal are facing competition from French clubs Saint-Etienne and Lille but Aouchiche’s demands have provided the interested duo with an obstacle to a deal. ESPN go on to ad...

Troy Parrot of Tottenham Hotspur controls the ball during the Premier League 2 match between Derby County and Tottenham Hotspur at Pride Park on October 26, 2018 in Derby, England. Tottenham striker Troy Parrot will miss the Premier League restart after having surgery to remove his appendix. The teenage striker was found to have early signs of appendicitis after reporting abdominal pain to the club's medical staff. He will undergo a period of recovery before commencing rehabilitation and returning to training later in June. The Premier League will resume on June 17 , meaning Parrott will miss several of Spurs' remaining games in the 2019-20 season. Parrott, who turned 18 in February, made his senior Spurs debut in September last year against Colchester United in the Carabao Cu...

Arsenal Chairman Sir Chips Keswick in the directors box before the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Arsenal at Cardiff City Stadium on September 2, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick has retired, the club have announced. Keswick, 80, joined the Gunners board in 2005 and was appointed chairman in June 2013 after his predecessor Peter Hill-Wood was forced to step down on health grounds. It is understood the club will not seek to appoint a new chairman, with the board now consisting of Stan Kroenke, Josh Kroenke, Lord Harris and Ken Friar. Keswick said: “It has been an honour to be the chairman of this great football club. Arsenal has always held a special place in my life and that will remain the case in the future. “I made my plan...