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28Mar By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Ange Postecoglou’s future ‘in serious doubt’ as Tottenham identify top target

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Craven Cottage on March 16, 2025 in London, England. Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing Andoni Iraola in a blow to current manager Ange Postecoglou, it has been claimed. Postecoglou has found himself under pressure this term with Spurs falling down the table after finishing fifth in his first season. Bournemouth boss Iraola moved to the Premier League at the same time at Postecoglou, having previously impressed at Rayo Vallecano. His first season on the south coast took a while to get going, but he has overseen significant improvement this term. A run of one point from the last four games has left the Cherries down in 10th, but an 11-game unbeat...

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27Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Chelsea reportedly receive worrying Renato Veiga update

TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 26: Renato Veiga of Juventus during a training session at JTC on March 26, 2025 in Turin, Italy. Chelsea sent Renato Veiga to Juventus on loan during the winter transfer window, hoping he’d get regular minutes on the pitch – but that has not been the case. The youngster initially made a handful of appearances, three in Serie A and two in the Champions League, but an injury halted his momentum. Since returning, he’s struggled to make an impact. He featured in Juventus’ defeat to Fiorentina over a week ago but was subbed off early in the second half. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, via SportNapoli, Juventus are unlikely to extend his stay. The club isn’t convinced by the 21-year-old, and all signs point to him heading back to Chelsea once the season ends. Earlier ...

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25Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Man Utd face Premier League fixture uncertainty vs Brentford

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: The United Trinity statue, which depicts George Best, Denis Law and Sir Bobby Charlton, is pictured at Old Trafford on the day of the funeral of Scotland and Manchester United legend Denis Law, on February 11, 2025, in Manchester, England. (Photo by Rob Casey/SNS Group via Getty Images) Manchester United must wait to find out the confirmed date of their top flight trip to Brentford despite the Premier League announcing the TV selections for that weekend. United travel to the Gtech Stadium on the first weekend of May and the match is currently set to kick off at 3pm on a Saturday having not been chosen for live television coverage. However, that is subject to change and the fixture will move to Sunday, May 4, with a 2pm kick off should United stil...

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21Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arsenal handed Riccardo Calafiori injury concern as Luciano Spalletti provides update

MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 20: Antonio Rudiger of Germany gives a pat on the head to Riccardo Calafiori of Italy as he receives treatment from medical staff during the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal leg one match between Italy and Germany at Stadio San Siro on March 20, 2025 in Milan, Italy. Arsenal have been handed a fresh injury concern after Riccardo Calafiori was forced off in Italy's 2-1 defeat against Germany on Thursday. Italy boss Luciano Spalletti included the Arsenal defender in his starting lineup for the UEFA Nations League quarter-final first leg. The Azzurri fell to a narrow loss at the San Siro despite taking the lead through Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. To compound their misery, Italy were dealt an injury blow in stoppage time when Calafiori had to go off af...

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18Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Dougie Freedman leaves role as Crystal Palace sporting director

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Dougie Freedman Sporting Director of Crystal Palace watches from the stands during the Barclays Women's Championship match between Crystal Palace Women FC and Sunderland Women FC at Selhurst Park on April 28, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Crystal Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman has left his role at the club after eight years. The 50-year-old is see as a Palace legend by the fans and others at the club for spells as both a player and manager. Freedman had two stints as a player for Palace the first coming between 1995-1997 before he returned in 2000 and stayed till 2008. Three years on from that the Scotsman was announced as the new Palace manager in 2011, before he left just a year later in a decision he has since said he always regretted as Palac...

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17Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Rasmus Hojlund admits poor run of form following Leicester City goal

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund in action during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester United and Real Sociedad de Futbol at Old Trafford on March 13, 2025 in Manchester, England. Rasmus Hojlund is determined to build on his long-awaited goal after finally ending a frustrating three-month dry spell in Manchester United’s dominant win over Leicester City. The 22-year-old striker has endured ups and downs since arriving from Atalanta in August 2023, with questions swirling over the £64 million transfer fee. While Man United always saw him as a raw talent with immense potential, his struggles in front of goal, which was made worse by inconsistent service, only fuelled scepticism. Hojlund’s goal at the King Power ...

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13Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Graham Potter shares Niclas Fullkrug injury update at West Ham

ROMFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Niclas Fullkrug of West Ham United during training at Rush Green on March 04, 2025 in Romford, England. Graham Potter has revealed when Niclas Fullkrug will return to action after being sidelined due to an injury at West Ham. The Germany international signed for the Hammers last summer from Borussia Dortmund, but his consistent fitness issues have frustrated fans. Fullkrug returned to light training away from the London Stadium a few weeks back and could potentially be available soon. Potter has also been without Michael Antonio and has provided an update on both of his number nines. Potter provides Fullkrug update after injury return Fullkrug is still not ready to start against Everton on Saturday for the East London outfit after returning from injury, Pot...

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12Mar By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Postecoglou gives Danso injury update and reveals returning player for Spurs

ALKMAAR, NETHERLANDS - MARCH 6: Kevin Danso of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Round of 16 First Leg match between AZ Alkmaar and Tottenham Hotspur at AFAS Stadion on March 6, 2025 in Alkmaar, Netherlands. Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that Kevin Danso will play no part for Tottenham in Thursday's Europa League round of 16 second leg tie against AZ Alkmaar because of a hamstring injury. Joining from French side Lens at the end of the January window, Danso has been an ever-present in the Spurs side since making the move to north London. football.london reported on Tuesday evening that the Austrian sustained a muscle injury in last Sunday's 2-2 draw at home to Bournemouth. Danso looked to be struggling towards the end of the game and then could be seen...

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11Mar By Silver Emmanuel6 Comments

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Matty Cash makes feelings clear about Aston Villa competition

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Matty Cash of Aston Villa speaks during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg press conference at Bodymoor Heath training ground on March 11, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Morgan Harlow/Getty Images) Matty Cash believes this Aston Villa squad is the strongest he has been a part of since joining the club five years ago.The right-back has made a total of 167 appearances for Villa, playing his part in the club's rise after surviving relegation in 2019/20. After securing their return to European football two seasons ago and then reaching the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League last term, Villa are now deep in the Champions League. Hosting Club Brugge on Wednesday with a two-goal lead from last week's 3-1 victory in Be...

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11Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Arsenal’s Saliba: I’ve not been so good this season

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Arsenal's William Saliba warming up before the match during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Arsenal FC at Molineux on January 25, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images) Arsenal defender William Saliba has admitted he has "not been so good" this season and said he needs to demand more of himself to help the club win silverware. Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães have been among the best centre-back pairings in the league over the last two years. Last season, the duo formed the heart of the defence that conceded just 29 goals -- the lowest in the league. However, Arsenal have struggled to maintain their high defensive standards this season. With 10 games still left in the ...

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10Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Michail Antonio set for return to West Ham after car accident

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: West Ham United's Michail Antonio in action during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and West Ham United at St James' Park on November 25, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Michail Antonio will make an emotional return to the London Stadium tonight ahead of West Ham’s clash with Newcastle. The Hammers striker is still recovering after his horror car crash in December that saw Antonio trapped inside his Ferrari for 45 minutes that left him with a broken leg and lucky to be alive. Antonio’s rehab has been going well and the forward recently returned from a 12-day warm weather training programme in Dubai. The 34-year-old will be introduced to the West Ham crowd at the London Stadium just before kick-off as Graham Potter’s side...

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10Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Liverpool go back in time by signing €70m-a-season kit deal with Adidas

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Detail View of a Liverpool shirt and the official adidas match ball with Madrid Final 19 logo during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg match between Liverpool and FC Bayern Muenchen at Anfield on February 19, 2019 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) Liverpool have signed a multi-year kit deal with Adidas believed to be worth £60m (€70m)a season.The club have worn Adidas kits in two previous eras, from 1985-1996 and from 2006-2012, and the three stripes will return to the red shirts of the Premier League leaders after a five-year spell in which they were manufactured by Nike. “Everyone at the club is incredibly excited to welcome Adidas back into the LFC family,” said Billy Hogan, the club’s chief ex...

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10Mar By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

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Arteta walks out of interview after Manchester United draw

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, reacts at half time during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on March 09, 2025 in Manchester, England. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has walked out of an interview with Sky Sports following a frustrating 1-1 draw at Manchester United. The draw left his side 15 points behind leaders Liverpool, raising questions about the Premier League title chase. It was the third match in a row that saw the Gunners drop points, following a 1-0 home loss to West Ham and a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest. Arsenal dominated the first half but were made to pay for their lack of attacking threat when Bruno Fernandes scored a stoppage-time free-kick. Declan Rice’s strike and some key David Raya sav...

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9Mar By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

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Cucurella stunner rescues Chelsea after Palmer’s penalty blunder

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Marc Cucurella of Chelsea applauds the fans after the team's victory during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City FC at Stamford Bridge on March 09, 2025 in London, England.  Marc Cucurella scored for the second consecutive game as Chelsea beat relegation battling Leicester City 1-0 after Cole Palmer had missed a penalty in the first half. Palmer’s blushes were spared after he missed the first penalty of his professional career, with Cucurella firing home from 25 yards to secure Chelsea a priceless win in the race for the Champions League. Victory sees Enzo Maresca’s men leapfrog Manchester City into fourth place in the Premier League. With Chelsea legends including Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Dennis Wise, Kerry Dixon, Ron “Chopper” Harris ...

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8Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Ollie Watkins gives Aston Villa victory at former club Brentford

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 8: Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken catches the ball as Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa looks on during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Aston Villa FC at Brentford Community Stadium on March 8, 2025 in Brentford, England. Ollie Watkins returned to haunt former club Brentford with the decisive strike as Aston Villa recorded a 1-0 win at the Gtech Community Stadium. The England striker, who left west London in 2020, was subjected to jeers by the home fans as his clinical finish saw Villa continue their hunt for European qualification. The midfielder’s perfectly-weighted touch to release Yoane Wissa was interrupted by an offside flag moments after Villa were able to scramble the ball away from danger. Villa, on track to advance into the quarter-final...

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7Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Unai Emery: Premier League remains priority for Aston Villa

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Aston Villa's manager Unai Emery arriving at the stadium during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Aston Villa FC at Selhurst Park on February 25, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images) Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says the Premier League remains his side’s priority this season.Villa put one foot into the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 3-1 first-leg win against Club Brugge on Tuesday and they meet Championship side Preston in the last eight of the FA Cup at the end of the month. Their league form has been highly inconsistent, yet they remain on the coattails of the clubs chasing a top-five finish, which looks certain to bring Champions League qualification. And Emery insists ...

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3Mar By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

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Fulham condemn Bassey online abuse after win over Manchester United

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Calvin Bassey of Fulham celebrates after he scored for 2-1 during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Craven Cottage on February 15, 2025 in London, England. Fulham have condemned racist and homophobic abuse faced by their defender Calvin Bassey online after he scored in Sunday’s FA Cup win over Manchester United. Nigeria international Bassey gave his side the lead before halftime in the match that ended 1-1 at Old Trafford before Fulham overcame the hosts on penalties to qualify for the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. “Fulham Football Club is utterly appalled at the racist and homophobic abuse received and subsequently shared by Calvin Bassey on social media after Sunday’s FA Cup tie against Manchester United,” Fulham said...

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3Mar By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Newcastle confirm Anthony Gordon appeal plan for Carabao Cup final vs Liverpool

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 23: Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon in action during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Nottingham Forest FC at St James' Park on February 23, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Newcastle are ready to appeal Anthony Gordon's red card - which currently has him missing the Carabao Cup final. The Magpies winger was sent off before extra-time against Brighton on Sunday in what was a forgettable FA Cup outing for Eddie Howe's men. Another major trophy opportunity passed them by as the Seagulls secured a 2-1 win at St James' Park. Gordon was dismissed on 83 minutes after shoving Jean Paul van Hecke. Newcastle's 10 men couldn't hold out against the visitors, who were also down a man, with Danny Welbeck notching the winning goal ...

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28Feb By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Ruben Amorim responds to Roy Keane’s criticism of Bruno Fernandes

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Old Trafford on January 19, 2025 in Manchester, England. Ruben Amorim says his opinion of Bruno Fernandes is more important than Roy Keane’s as he defended his Manchester United captain in the face of another attack by the Irishman. Former United skipper Keane took aim at Fernandes again in a podcast on Thursday, accusing the Portuguese of not being ‘a fighter’ and claiming that ‘talent is not enough’ to captain the club. But Amorim leapt to Fernandes’ defence on Friday even though he acknowledged that the player can sometimes get under people’s skin. Asked about Keane’s comments, he said: ‘I heard about that, I have a differen...

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28Feb By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

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Ruud van Nistelrooy vows to ‘keep going’ after another poor Leicester result

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Ruud van Nistelrooy, Manager of Leicester City speaks to the media in a post match press conference after the Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Leicester City FC at London Stadium on February 27, 2025 in London, England. Ruud van Nistelrooy shrugged off any suggestion he could be sacked after Leicester slumped to another dismal defeat at West Ham. The Foxes looked like they were waving the white flag in the battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League during an abject first half. An early goal from Tomas Soucek and Jannik Vestergaard’s own goal before half-time ultimately gave West Ham a 2-0 victory that was far more comfortable than the scoreline suggests. Van Nistelrooy’s hapless side have now lost 11 of their last 12 matches, th...

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