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Man City 3-0 Arsenal: David Luiz sent off as City defeat 10-man Arsenal

Raheem Sterling of Manchester City celebrates after scoring his teams first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on June 17, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Arsenal's David Luiz was sent off in a performance riddled with mistakes as Manchester City secured a comfortable victory behind closed doors on the first night of the Premier League's return. Luiz, who came on as a first-half substitute, failed to clear the ball just before half-time and Raheem Sterling fired in City's opener. The defender was then sent off after pulling back Riyad Mahrez in the second half to give away a penalty, which Kevin de Bruyne coolly slotted in for City's second. Substitute Phil Foden netted a third for the defending champions, capitalisin...
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David Silva to extend his stay at Manchester City

David Silva of Manchester City in action during the training session at Manchester City Football Academy on June 06, 2020 in Manchester, England. David Silva is set to extend his contract to stay at Manchester City for the rest of an extended season – which Pep Guardiola hopes will culminate in Champions League glory and a rush to be ready for the 2020/21 campaign. The City captain’s current contract expires on June 30 and he would be ineligible for the run-in if he did not sign a new deal. Manager Guardiola regrets that Silva will be denied the send-off he deserves for 10 years of outstanding service but said City are already planning to welcome him back so their fans can pay tribute. He said: “He will stay until the end of the season. It is unfortunate he is going to finish his...
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Man United Goalkeeper Dean Henderson set to extend loan deal at Sheffield United

Sheffield United goalkeeper Dean Henderson celebrates their victory after the final whistle during the Premier League match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson will finish the Premier League season on loan at Sheffield united. The England Under-21 international keeper is close to agreeing an extension from United until the current campaign ends, and it could be done before the Blades restart the Premier League with a game at Aston Villa on Wednesday. The Blades and United are both competing for Champions League football, but it appears as though United are prioritising Henderson's development. Blades boss Wilder said: "I spoke to Ole (Gunnar Solskjaer) yesterday morning. I thanked him for his co-operation with Dean and we are in the process, in...
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David McGoldrick Signs Contract Extension at Sheffield United

David McGoldrick of Sheff Utd in action during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Brighton & Hove Albion at Bramall Lane on February 22, 2020 in Sheffield, United Kingdom. David McGoldrick has signed a contract extension at Sheffield United that will keep the forward at the club until the summer of 2022. The Republic of Ireland international scored 15 times in 45 appearances in his first season with the Blades to help them achieve promotion to the Premier League last year. He is yet to break his duck in the top-flight, though, which is set to resume next week following a three-month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. McGoldrick has become the third Sheffield United player to put pen to paper on a new deal this week, following in the footsteps of club c...
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Tottenham Midfielder Dele Alli banned for one game over coronavirus video

Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 05, 2020 in London, England.  Dele Alli will miss Tottenham’s first game back from the Premier League’s suspension after receiving a one-match ban on Thursday for a racially insensitive post on social media during the coronavirus outbreak. Alli put a video on a private Snapchat conversation in February in which the midfielder joked about the virus and appeared to mock an Asian man. The post was forwarded to a British newspaper. The Football Association said Alli’s actions were “a misguided attempt at humor” but that the player “had not set out to be insulting or to create a racial stereotype.” Alli was found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute, the FA said...
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Harry Kane believes Tottenham can benefit from focusing on Premier League

Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 05, 2020 in London, England. Harry Kane hopes Tottenham can benefit from only having the Premier League to focus on once the season resumes. Spurs have nine games to try and force their way into the Champions League places, which could be as low as fifth if Manchester City's appeal against their European ban is rejected. All of their rivals have other things to play for with Manchester United in the FA Cup and Europa League, Chelsea in the FA Cup and Champions League, Wolves in the Europa League and Sheffield United in the FA Cup. He said on Sky Sports News: “From our point of view we are not in any of the other competitions so we have got nine games to concentrate ...
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Everton offer Leighton Baines one-year contract extension

Leighton Baines of Everton prepares to cross during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Manchester United at Goodison Park on March 01, 2020 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Everton have offered Leighton Baines a new 12-month contract extension, with the left-back’s current contract set to expire at the end of June. Baines, 35, has made six appearances for the Toffees this season, three of which have come under Carlo Ancelotti, who has said the defender remains ‘really important’ to Everton. Should Baines accept Everton’s offer, it would see him extend his stay with his boyhood club into a 14th season, having joined the Blues from Wigan Athletic in a £6 million deal in the summer of 2007. Though he has lost his place as first-choice left-back to Lucas Digne in the last...
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Southhamton boss Ralph Hasenhuettl signs new deal

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...
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Manchester United extends Ighalo loan deal

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...
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Mikel Arteta backs Arsenal transfer move for PSG teenager Adil Aouchiche

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...
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Tottenham youngster Parrot set to miss EPL restart after appendix surgery

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...
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Sir Chips Keswick retires as chairman of Arsenal

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...
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Report: Chelsea identified £15m Kepa Arrizabalaga replacement

Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on March 8, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. Kepa Arrizabalaga does not look like the £71 million goalkeeper following a string of mediocre performances and his Chelsea future has come under doubt.  According to Team Talk, Chelsea are looking at alternatives already and the blues are ready to make a move for Roman Burki, who could be available in a cut-price deal.  The Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper could be available for just £15 million, as he is entering into the last year of his contract with the Germans. The Switzerland international has been with Dortmund since 2015 and he has spent a vast majority of his professional career in German football. He is a pla...
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Real Madrid eager to offer Four Players to Sign Man United star Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba of Manchester United waves to the fans at full time during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on December 26, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Real Madrid are reportedly ready to offer four players in exchange for Manchester United star Paul Pogba. The Spanish giants are long-term admirers of the French midfielder but have so far been unable to strike a deal with the Red Devils. However, it is claimed that Los Blancos are prepared to part with four players as part of their offer. The Sun claim Martin Odegaard, Lucas Vazquez, James Rodriguez and Brahim Diaz have all been put forward as they look to finally get a deal over the line. Pogba hasn't featured for United since September but is back in training ahead ...
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Premier League set for return on June 17

The Nike swoosh logo on an official Premier League match ball on May 6, 2020 in Manchester, England. The Premier League is set to return on June 17 with Manchester City vs Arsenal and Aston Villa vs Sheffield United, after the 20 clubs agreed to come back that week in Thursday’s ‘D-Day’ videoconference. While the official date proposed and agreed upon is 20 June, the competition has to complete those two games in hand first, and it is also possible that another fixture – potentially Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United – is played on Friday 19 June. It is thought, however, that Friday evenings are likely to be kept free for the EFL. According to report, the date was put into a proposal for Thursday’s ongoing videoconference, and was one of the first items discussed. A majority ...
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David Luiz may leave Arsenal with no Contract extension talks planned

David Luiz of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on May 22, 2020 in St Albans, England. David Luiz's short spell at Arsenal could be set to come to an end with the Brazilian reportedly out of contract next month. It was thought the defender had joined the club on a two-year deal from Chelsea last summer, but Sky Sports claim that agreement was only reached on an initial 12-month stay.  According to journalist James Benge, Arsenal have a one year option to extend his deal which they are yet to activate. But huge wages of £125,000 could be an issue in potential negotiations.  The defender made the shock switch from Stamford Bridge to the Emirates on transfer deadline day for a fee of £8million after Laurent Koscielny left for Bordeaux.  Manager Mik...
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Jose Mourinho: Harry Kane, Heung-Min Son and all Tottenham players recovered from injury

Jose Mourinho, Head Coach of Tottenham Hotspur during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on May 20, 2020 in Enfield, England. Tottenham will welcome back four key first-team players when the Premier League season resumes after the coronavirus lockdown, Jose Mourinho has revealed. It represents a huge boost for Spurs, who were left with a threadbare squad after injury robbed them of star men like Harry Kane and Son Heung-min earlier this year. But the Tottenham boss fears that they will struggle to reach their best when they do return due to their extended period on the sidelines. Kane has not played since limping out of Tottenham's New Year's Day defeat by Southampton with a hamstring problem, while Son has since fulfilled military servi...
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Solskjaer says Pogba and Rashford will be fit for Premier League return

Manchester United's French midfielder Paul Pogba (L) celebrates with Manchester United's English forward Marcus Rashford after he scores the team's second goal from a second penalty during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on April 13, 2019. Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba will be fit for the proposed resumption of the Premier League. Rashford was due to miss the rest of the season after a back operation in January, while Pogba had not played because of a foot injury. With both men now in group training ahead of Project Restart, Solskjaer has delivered positive news. "They're looking good, they've joined training now and they'v...
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Liverpool are eager to sign Wolves winger Adama Traore

Adama Traore of Wolverhampton Wanderers during a training session at Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground on May 20, 2020 in Wolverhampton, England. Liverpool are eyeing a move for Wolves winger Adama Traore, according to a report in the Sun.  According to the report, Traore is at the top of Jurgen Klopp’s wish-list as he bids to strengthen his Liverpool squad and ease the heavy reliance on his front three of Roberto Firmino, Mo Salah and Sadio Mane. Traore has been a revelation at the Molineux and the 24-year-old has starred for Nuno Espirito Santo’s team, scoring six goals and racking up seven assists for the Premier League club in all competitions this season. The former Barcelona winger Traore joined Wolves from Middlesbrough for £20m in 2018, according to the Sun, but his...
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Chelsea confirm contract extension for Giroud and Caballero

Chelsea's Olivier Giroud during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on March 8, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. Chelsea have confirmed that they have extended the contracts for Olivier Giroud and Willy Caballero. Both players had deals which were running out at the end of the 2019/20 campaign, however they have now been extended for another season. Giroud, 33, and Caballero, 38, have mainly been back-up players under Frank Lampard this season, however both have been called into action in recent months. World Cup-winner Giroud was keen on a Blues exit in January, however that was blocked due to Chelsea's failure to bring in another striker in his place. With the injury to Tammy Abraham and the disappointing start by Michy Batshuayi, G...
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