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16May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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It’s 90% about us, says Palace boss ahead of Cup final

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi applauds the fans at the final whistle 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 Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images) Crystal Palace are hoping to lift their first FA Cup The quiet confidence seeping out of Crystal Palace's training ground ahead of the FA Cup final against Manchester City was summed up by manager Oliver Glasner on Friday. "We're focused on what we want to do tomorrow at Wembley. We analysed Man City, but 90% we were talking about us," Glasner, who will become the first Austrian to lead a team in an FA Cup final, told reporters. "This is what we can influence. We can influence our performa...

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16May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arsenal’s Kai Havertz could return vs. Newcastle

GIRONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 29: Kai Havertz of Arsenal FC looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between Girona FC and Arsenal FC at Estadio de Montilivi on January 29, 2025, in Girona, Spain. Arsenal forward Kai Havertz could feature in their Premier League home game against Newcastle United after recovering from hamstring surgery, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday as the north London club look to consolidate second place. Havertz was set to miss the rest of the season when he underwent surgery in February but the Germany forward has fast-tracked his recovery to potentially return for Arsenal in the last two games of the season. Despite missing more than three months of action, Havertz remains Arsenal's top scorer with nine league goals this season and ...

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16May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Crystal Palace go for glory as Man City seek salvation in FA Cup final

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola celebrates his side's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on April 22, 2025 in Manchester, England. Twice FA Cup runners-up, Palace have never won a major trophy in their 119-year history. The Eagles sense this may finally be their time up against a City side far from their former glories of Guardiola's trophy-laden reign. Palace warmed up for the Wembley showpiece by cruising to a 2-0 win at Tottenham last weekend to equal their record of 49 Premier League points with two games of the season to spare. The south London club finished in the top 10 for the first time in the Premier League era last season after just a few months under Oliver Glasner...

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14May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Newcastle United star open to new deal despite PSG transfer interest

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Sven Botman of Newcastle United (4) arrives for 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 defender Sven Botman would reportedly be open to signing a new contract with the club despite previous transfer interest from Paris Saint-Germain. The 25-year-old has shone during his time at St James’ Park, though this season was majorly disrupted by a serious ACL injury. Overall, though, Botman has proven himself to be a key player for Newcastle, and fans of the club will no doubt be hoping he stays for a long time. PSG showed an interest in Botman before his injury, according to iNews, but their report adds that he’s now open to signing a new deal...

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14May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Nottingham Forest’s Awoniyi has ‘urgent surgery’ on abdominal injury

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 1: Taiwo Awoniyi of Nottingham Forest in action during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Manchester United FC at City Ground on April 1, 2025 in Nottingham, England. Forest have confirmed that Awoniyi, 27, has undergone “urgent surgery” following a severe abdominal injury sustained when he collided with the goalpost. Despite receiving pitch-side treatment, the Nigerian international was visibly distressed when he returned to action for the closing minutes as Forest pushed for a winner to revitalise their Champions League aspirations. “The club can confirm Taiwo Awoniyi has undergone urgent surgery following an abdominal injury sustained during Sunday’s match against Leicester City,” read Forest’s official statement. “Everyone at No...

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13May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Leicester City’s chances of keeping star wanted by Chelsea and Man City revealed

Jeremy Monga of Leicester City is in action during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Leicester City at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on May 11, 2025. Leicester City boss Ruud van Nistelrooy is hopeful that the club will agree a new contract with Jeremy Monga ‘soon’. The 15-year-old is one of the most exciting talents to come through the Foxes academy, and he has incredibly already made five Premier League appearances. Given his age, Leicester are unable to agree a professional contract with Monga, which has left them vulnerable to losing the teenager, and it has been claimed that Man City, Chelsea and Real Madrid are among the clubs tracking him. However, speaking to The Athletic after Leicester’s 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest, van Nistelrooy revealed th...

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12May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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12May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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11May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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11May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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11May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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10May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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10May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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10May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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10May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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10May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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10May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Wolves vs Brighton injury news as 5 out and 1 doubt

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Solly March of Brighton & Hove Albion looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Selhurst Park on April 05, 2025 in London, England. Solly March will play no further part in Brighton’s Premier League season after undergoing knee surgery. March sustained a serious knee injury in October 2023 and missed the rest of the season, with his fitness issues also limiting him to just 10 appearances this term. The 30-year-old winger started the 3-2 victory over West Ham on April 26, but that will be his final contribution this term with three matches remaining. “Unfortunately Solly will be out for the rest of the season. Hopefully he will be back for pre-season,” boss Fabian Hurzeler said. “It’s not a new injury...

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9May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Fulham boss Silva refuses to rule out Saudi switch

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Marco Silva, manager of Fulham reacts on the touchline during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Fulham FC at St Mary's Stadium on April 26, 2025 in Southampton, England. Silva has one year left on his contract with the Cottagers and reports claimed he is a target for the Saudi Pro League side. The 47-year-old has been in charge at Fulham for four years and the west Londoners are currently 11th in the Premier League. "Being a manager means you have to be open to everything with what the market can give you, but the last few years is clear about what my ambitions are," Silva told reporters on Friday. "I don't close doors to something like that, I'm not saying I won't work outside of Europe, it can happen in the future." Silva is also sai...

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9May By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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James Maddison admits he is ‘gutted’ he will miss Europa League final

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 1: Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and FK Bodo/Glimt at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 1, 2025 in London, England. Tottenham star James Maddison has expressed his frustration at missing the Europa League final due to injury.Ange Postecoglou's side secured their place in the final on Thursday night as they won 2-0 away to Bodo/Glimt to give them a 5-1 victory on aggregate. Tottenham will take on Manchester United in an eagerly-anticipated all-English final in Bilbao on May 21. However, Maddison will not be able to feature as he has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.Maddison sustained the problem during the first leg against Bodo/Glimt -...

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7May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Maresca: Chelsea winning Conference League would prove club are ‘Back’

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca after the 1-0 loss during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images) Enzo Maresca insists winning the Conference League trophy this season would be a ‘statement’ that says ‘Chelsea is back’ as they bid to complete the clean sweep of European silverware. The Blues are set to face Swedish side Djurgarden on Thursday in their semi-final second leg with a 4-1 lead from the first leg in Stockholm. With Thursday evening’s clash expected to be a formality, either Real Betis or Fiorentina will await in the May 28 final in Wroclaw, Poland. While the fanbase may be more used to winning in the Champions Leagu...

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