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16Sep By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

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Report: Newcastles top January target is also wanted by Spurs and Liverpool

According to The Sun, Newcastle United may be plotting a move for Lille midfielder Angel Gomes, who is also wanted by Tottenham Hotspur. Angel Gomes is having a great year Gomes’ contract with Lille runs out next summer and a number of clubs in the Premier League, including Spurs, are thought to be monitoring the midfielder’s situation. HITC suggested at the start of this month that the Lilywhites are willing to offer the 24-year-old a route back to England as he fits the profile of number eight that Ange Postecoglou wants to add to his squad. The Sun have now also backed up Tottenham’s interest in Gomes, revealing that the North London club were one of many clubs who sent representatives to Wembley to watch the Lille star in action for England in their Nations League win over Finland. New...

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16Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Unbeaten Newcastle stage second-half comeback to record Wolves win

Newcastle United fought back from a halftime deficit with two long-range strikes in the space of five minutes to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 at Molineux on Sunday and move into third place in the Premier League. Fabian Schar’s speculative effort took a deflection to draw Newcastle level after Wolves captain Mario Lemina’s 36th-minute goal had put the hosts ahead at the break as they chased a first league success of the season. But while there might have been an element of fortune about Schar’s 75th-minute goal, there was no luck involved as Harvey Barnes thrashed home a spectacular winner five minutes later. Both efforts came from outside the penalty area and dramatically turned around the outcome after struggling Wolves had dominated most of the encounter.Wolves remain in the bottom ...

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15Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Bruno Fernandes sends message to Nottingham Forest star after shock Liverpool win

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has sent a message to former teammate Anthony Elanga after he made a telling impact off the bench at Anfield to help inflict a first defeat on new Liverpool head coach Arne Slot. Ex-Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi scored the winning goal in the game but Elanga was another to impress on the day for the visiting team. Liverpool had the vast majority of the possession but couldn't find a way through to goal, only then to be punished at the other end on the counter-attack. "That assist man," Fernandes commented on an Instagram post that Elanga shared following the Nottingham Forest victory. It was accompanied by a clapping hands emoji. Liverpool needs to bounce back quickly with matches against AC Milan and Bournemouth coming up this week in the ...

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15Sep By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arsenal keeping close tabs on £100m-rated La Liga midfielder

Arsenal are reportedly keen on the Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra. The Gunners are looking to add more quality and depth to their midfield and they have identified the La Liga midfielder as a potential target. The likes of Thomas Partey and Jorginho will be free agents next summer and Mikel Arteta is already looking at potential alternatives, as per Football Insider. Guerra has the quality to play for a big club like Arsenal and he has the technical attributes to thrive in the Premier League as well. The midfielder has a £100 million release clause in his contract but it is highly unlikely that any club would be willing to pay that kind of money for the 21-year-old. Arsenal will be looking to negotiate a more reasonable fee for the technically gifted midfielder and it remains to be seen ...

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14Sep By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Jean-Philippe Mateta’s late penalty secures 2-2 draw for Crystal Palace vs Leicester

Crystal Palace rescued a dramatic point against Leicester City at Selhurst Park, with Jean-Philippe Mateta’s stoppage-time penalty cancelling out Leicester’s two-goal advantage. The encounter showcased the resilience of Roy Hodgson’s side and highlighted the ongoing struggles of both teams in the Premier League. Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta and Leicester City's Victor Kristiansen (right) battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London. Picture date: Saturday September 14, 2024. (Photo by John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images) The match began with Leicester City asserting their authority, and Jamie Vardy was quick to capitalise on Palace’s defensive lapses. Midway through the first half, Vardy pounced on a pass from Wilfred Ndidi, round...

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14Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Man Utd survive horror half hour to breeze to 3-0 victory vs Southampton

Manchester United appeared cool, calm, and collected as they secured a comfortable 3-0 away win over the recently promoted Southampton. SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United celebrates scoring their second goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Manchester United FC at St Mary's Stadium on September 14, 2024 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Zohaib Alam - MUFC/Manchester United via Getty Images) Coming off a second straight defeat before the international break, Man United were in desperate need of three points in order to restore confidence in their supporters, particularly given the mounting frustration being directed at manager Erik ten Hag. It was the newly promoted team that appeared more likely to score early on,...

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14Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Why Erik ten Hag could be doomed if Man United lose at Southampton

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is at risk of an unwanted Red Devils first in Saturday's Premier League clash with Southampton, which history suggests could cost him his job. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United, writes on a notepad during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford on September 01, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) The Dutchman was surprisingly given a stay of execution by Sir Jim Ratcliffe over the summer, as the Red Devils ended a challenging 2023-24 season with a shock FA Cup final win over Manchester City. That Wembley triumph marked Ten Hag's second piece of silverware in two seasons at the helm, although he also oversaw Man United's...

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14Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Onana — “I grew as a man at Everton”

Amadou Onana has spoken of how his experience playing through Everton's emotional battles against relegation has shaped him ahead of his reunion with the Blues at Villa Park this evening. The Belgian midfielder comes face-to-face with his former team-mates for the first time since he signed for Aston Villa in a £50m deal when Sean Dyche takes his team to Birmingham for a televised clash on Sky Sports. LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Everton's Amadou Onana during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Sheffield United at Goodison Park on May 11, 2024 in Liverpool, England.(Photo by Dave Howarth - CameraSport via Getty Images) Onana played 63 times for Everton over two seasons after arriving from Lille in the summer of 2022 and played his part as Dyche first steered the Clu...

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14Sep By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ten Hag: Utd need wins for club to keep faith in me

Erik ten Hag has accepted Manchester United must start winning if he's going to retain the faith of the club's hierarchy. The Dutchman has come under increased pressure following the 3-0 defeat to Liverpool before the international break. Speaking before the Liverpool game, CEO Omar Berrada and sporting director Dan Ashworth both backed Ten Hag as the right man for the job. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Manager Erik ten Hag of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on September 12, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images) But ahead of the trip to Southampton on Saturday, the 54-year-old had admitted the support will only last if results pick up. "In...

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13Sep By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Arteta issues Odegaard injury update ahead of North London derby

Mikel Arteta has revealed the latest on Martin Odegaard’s fitness after the Arsenal captain was injured on international duty for Norway. LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images) Odegaard sustained an ankle injury while playing for his national side against Austria on Monday and was consoled by Premier League title rival Erling Haaland. Arsenal take on Tottenham in the north London derby on Sunday, but are likely to be without Odegaard, and Declan Rice has already been ruled out of the match when he was shown a red card against Brighton. Arteta said at the press conference ahead of the...

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13Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Liverpool to hear Mohamed Salah contract news as injury blow outlined

Arne Slot will preview Saturday's visit from Nottingham Forest at 9am at the AXA Training Centre on Friday. The Liverpool head coach has been back at work since the start of the week and has no doubt been watching on with his fingers crossed as many of his squad were involved during the international break. After getting his international contingent back at the £50m Kirkby base on Thursday, Slot was able to put his players through their paces ahead of the return of Premier League action this weekend. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford on September 01, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) ...

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13Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Chelsea predicted lineup vs Bournemouth – Premier League

Chelsea are aiming to return from the September international break with a bang this Saturday when they journey to Bournemouth in the Premier League. The Blues have endured a difficult 2024/25 - their six-goal thrashing of Wolverhampton Wanderers aside - and Enzo Maresca is still attempting to instil his philosophy at the club. Chelsea's gargantuan squad, filled to the brim with young talent, will naturally take time to adjust to a new and distinct style. However, the Italian may not be afforded a significant adjustment period, which is why it's so important that he tops up his support from the club's hierarchy with positive performances and convincing results. Here is how Chelsea could line up for a tricky trip to the south coast. Chelsea predicted lineup vs Bournemouth (4-2-3-1) GK: Robe...

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13Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Erik ten Hag: I don’t care what Ronaldo has to say about me

Erik ten Hag has brushed off Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest criticism of him by insisting: “He’s far away from Manchester.” Ronaldo reignited his feud with Ten Hag by saying the Manchester United manager sent out the wrong message by claiming, in an interview during the summer, that the club were a “long way” from being able to win the Premier League and Champions League. The former United striker – who has been playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League since leaving in late 2022 – also cast doubt himself on United’s ability to win the league, claiming it would be “difficult”. But Ten Hag gave short shrift to Ronaldo’s comments when quizzed on the subject ahead of United’s game at Southampton tomorrow and implied he was not too concerned about the opinions of a player 3,200 miles away in Sa...

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12Sep By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Mikel Arteta signs new Arsenal contract and vows to ‘do much more’

Mikel Arteta has signed a new three-year contract with Arsenal, committing his future to the club until 2027. The Spaniard, who has been in charge since late 2019, had entered the final 12 months of his previous deal at the start of the season. LONDON COLNEY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta Signs a new contract at Sobha Realty Training Centre on September 12, 2024 in London Colney, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arteta has helped transformed Arsenal’s ambitions since replacing Unai Emery, leading the club to Premier League title challenges in each of the last two seasons. Although the Gunners fell short to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in both years, Arsenal finished the last two seasons on 84 and 89 points - their hig...

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11Sep By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez banned from driving for six months

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has been banned from driving after being found guilty of a motoring offence.The Argentina international was fined £3,020 and banned from driving for six months after being found guilty on two charges of failing to identify the driver of a Porsche Cayenne. A driver of the car was allegedly caught speeding on Carmarthen Road, Swansea on December 20, 2023, by South Wales Police and running a red light on Church Street, Llanelli on November 28 last year by Dyfed-Powys Police.It was not proven that Fernandez was the driver of the vehicle on either occasion. Both police forces wrote to the 23-year-old, as the vehicle's registered owner, but he did not respond to requests for information. Fernandez did not appear before Llanelli Magistrates' Court on Wed...

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11Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Man City injury update: Ake and Foden latest news and return dates

Manchester City resume their Premier League campaign at home to Brentford on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s side have won their opening three games of the season and will be strong favourites to extend that to four this weekend. City, who have something of a habit of starting the season relatively slowly, do not appear to have skipped a beat over the course of the summer break. Erling Haaland is in fine fettle and many of their stars involved at Euro 2024 are yet to hit their straps, which is a terrifying prospect for their title rivals. Still, the fixtures will soon pile up thick and fast, so Guardiola will no doubt need his whole squad available. With that in mind, here’s a look at the latest Manchester City injuries…. Nathan Ake Nathan Ake was forced off during the clash between the Ne...

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10Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Ilkay Gundogan has ‘told’ Pep Guardiola who Man City should sign out of Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz

Ilkay Gundogan has already made his feelings clear on who Manchester City should sign out of Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz. Over the last couple of seasons, youngsters Musiala and Wirtz have developed into two of the biggest talents in world football. Musiala has impressed playing for Bayern Munich and has since nailed down a regular starting role for Germany. Meanwhile, Wirtz played a big role in Bayer Leverkusen’s journey to becoming Bundesliga champions last season. Both players have also been linked with Premier League clubs such as City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United. Speaking during EURO 2024, Gundogan, who made a return to City last month, was full of praise for Musiala. As reported by Hayters, the midfielder said: “For me, he’s incredible. “It’s such a joy to pl...

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10Sep By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bayern Munich among top clubs eyeing William Saliba

William Saliba has, in recent games, captured the footballing world’s attention with his impressive skills at the defensive line for both Arsenal FC and the France national team. He is consistently praised for his talents as a center back, and is now on the radar of top clubs across Europe. One of the clubs aiming to get Saliba’s signature is Bayern Munich. The German Rekordmeister recently lost some incredible players in Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, and could be looking to replace the talent at the back line. However, Bayern will reportedly face some competition from other top clubs, namely Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. Reported by CaughtOffside, the Spanish and French giants are also looking to sign William Saliba for a hefty price tag of €120 million at least....

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10Sep By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Arsenal star Martin Odegaard suffers injury before Tottenham clash

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has been one of the best players in the Premier League since joining the Gunners from Real Madrid, spreading his wings as one of world football’s best modern playmakers under coach Mikel Arteta. With Odegaard pulling the strings, Arsenal are perennial Premier League title contenders and one step closer towards returning to a Champions League Final, with the 25-year-old coming off a 10-assist season after notching 15 goals in 2022/23. Unfortunately for Arsenal, it looks like they may have to face arch rivals Tottenham in the North London derby this coming Sunday without the services of their superstar midfielder. Odegaard went down with a left ankle injury during the September international “break”, getting caught with Austria star playmaker Christoph Baum...

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9Sep By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Report: Man United in £8m reveal as Real Madrid learn reason for Leny Yoro snub

Manchester United's significantly higher contract offer was the determining factor in Leny Yoro's decision to snub a move to Real Madrid, according to a report. The former Lille starlet was seemingly bound for the Bernabeu after becoming a mainstay in Les Dogues' defence, scoring three goals in 60 games for the 2020-21 Ligue 1 champions as a teenager. Yoro was courted by several top-level clubs during the most recent transfer window - Liverpool were also said to have been huge admirers - but he was rumoured to have had his heart set on joining Los Blancos. However, Carlo Ancelotti's side never came forward with an official offer for the 2005-born product, who subsequently made the switch to Man United in a deal worth an initial £52.4m. The Red Devils could end up shelling out close to ...

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