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Report: Julen Lopetegui has now personally given the green light for West Ham to sign top passer

 Julen Lopetegui is unveiled as the new West Ham United manager on May 21, 2024 in London, England. New West Ham United boss Julen Lopetegui's appointment is now official, following the club's announcement on Thursday, and he's said to have already given the green-light for a new signing this summer.Lopetegui arrives at West Ham to replace David MoyesDavid Moyes' second tenure with the Irons is now over, after four successful years, with the Scotsman even guiding the club to a Europa Conference League title in Prague last year and ending the club's four-decade-long wait for a trophy.The Lopetegui era has now begun, though, with the Hammers electing not to hand Moyes an extension given a mixed end to his tenure at the London Stadium. His successor, a former Spain and Real Madrid m...
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Premier League captain spotted training in Celtic kit

Sam Morsy of Ipswich Town during the Sky Bet Championship match between Coventry City and Ipswich Town at The Coventry Building Society Arena on April 30, 2024 in Coventry, England.It's not unusual for footballers to keep fit in the off-season. Usually, though, they're not training in the kit of other teams.However, one Premier League captain has been spotted wearing a Celtic shirt in warm-weather training. Sam Morsy - captain of Premier League-bound Ipswich - donned a Celtic kit as he trained in Dubai this week.The midfielder, 32, was a key player in the promotion-winning season from the Championship with Ipswich second in the league table gaining automatic entry to the top flight.And despite the gruelling season in England's second tier, Morsy has jetted out to Dubai to train with E...
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Everton must avoid repeat of double transfer mistake but biggest problem remains unsolved

Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Abdoulaye Doucoure during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Liverpool FC at Goodison Park on April 24, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Another tumultuous campaign at Goodison Park has come to an end and members of the ECHO sportsdesk are offering their thoughts on proceedings with a review of Everton’s season.A two-part special sees Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley and Matt Jones give their conclusions on the Blues’ offerings from 2023/24. Here’s the second instalment…Who is your Everton player of the season?CB: There are several honourable mentions and I’ve already said that tough as teak James Tarkowski has been my favourite Everton player this season given the fact that he never hides - either on or off ...
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Roy Keane tells Erik ten Hag to ‘cut that crap out’ over FA Cup final achievement

Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho celebrate victory with Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United, after the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final between Manchester United and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford on March 17, 2024 in Manchester, England.  Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has consistently highlighted his achievement of guiding the club to back-to-back FA Cup finals as evidence of success, yet that argument has been comprehensively dismissed by former United captain Roy Keane.United will take on Manchester City in the end-of-season Wembley showpiece for a second successive year this weekend, with Ten Hag suggesting his record of taking the club to two FA Cup finals and a win in last season’s Carabao Cup final deserves to be celebrated.Yet speaking on the latest Stick To Foo...
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Mauricio Pochettino leaves Chelsea after one year as manager of the Premier League club

Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Chelsea, reacts prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea FC at Selhurst Park on February 12, 2024 in London, England. Mauricio Pochettino has left Chelsea by mutual consent, the Premier League club said Tuesday.Pochettino spent just one season as manager at Stamford Bridge and endured a troubled campaign in which he failed to secure qualification for the Champions League.“On behalf of everyone at Chelsea, we would like to express our gratitude to Mauricio for his service this season. He will be welcome back to Stamford Bridge any time and we wish him all the very best in his future coaching career,” Chelsea sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley said in a statement.Chelsea finished sixth in the standings, was...
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Aston Villa confirm Adidas for new multi-year kit deal beginning next season

 Premier League 2023/24 match balls lined up prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on April 3, 2024 in Manchester, England. Aston Villa have confirmed that adidas will be the club’s new kit partner from the 2024/25 season onwards. Adidas will replace Castore for Villa’s debut season in the Champions League.Described as a multi-year deal, no value was given for the new partnership though it is said to be a record for the club. It is the first time adidas have supplied Villa’s kit.Aston Villa co-owner Nassef Sawiris owns about 7% of Adidas.Castore were reportedly paying Villa £3 million per season but the relationship with the club started to sour after players complained about Castore’s ‘wet look’ shirts which they said retaine...
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Arne Slot’s player ‘fine system’ as Liverpool confirm head coach appointment

Head Coach Arne Slot of Feyenoord says goodbye to Feyenoord during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Feyenoord and Excelsior at De Kuip on May 19, 2024 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.Liverpool's new head coach Arne Slot is set to implement a series of fines for players upon his arrival at Anfield.The former Feyenoord boss was confirmed as the new manager of the Reds this evening. His arrival has been one of the worst-kept secrets in football since Jurgen Klopp led the Liverpool fans in chants for the Dutchman on Sunday.Slot himself had also announced earlier in the month that he had taken on the position at Anfield during a press conference. The 45-year-old is heading into a difficult job with the Reds as he looks to navigate the new era at the club.To help him do this, according to The Athlet...
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Ross Barkley set to join Premier League club after Luton relegation

Ross Barkley of Luton Town scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Luton Town at Etihad Stadium on April 13, 2024 in Manchester, England. Aston Villa are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Ross Barkley from Luton Town after they were relegated from the Premier League on Sunday.Barkley had been linked with a move to Manchester United and it was thought that Sir Jim Ratcliffe saw him as a potential replacement for Casemiro.But Villa want to strengthen their squad in the upcoming summer transfer window as they prepare for the Champions League after finishing fourth in the top-flight.It seems they’re set to bring in Barkley – who massively impressed for Luton in the 2023-24 campaign – after arriving at Kenilworth Road as a free agent l...
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Klopp seeks private life, encourages Liverpool fans to embrace the future

Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool asleep with the Carabao Cup on the flight back to Liverpool after the Carabao Cup Final between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on February 25, 2024 in London, England.Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he plans to retreat into a private life following his departure from the Premier League club and has no immediate plans to return to management.Klopp bade farewell to the Anfield faithful in a long address after Liverpool's 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday and led the crowd in a song for incoming manager Arne Slot, who has enormous shoes to fill.Klopp, who famously introduced himself as "the normal one" in his first Liverpool press conference, was glad he is leaving the club in a good position after enjoying a trophy laden car...
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Andre Onana names two key players ahead of Manchester United FA Cup final vs Man City

Andre Onana of Manchester United warms up ahead of the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United at American Express Community Stadium on May 19, 2024 in Brighton, England.Andre Onana is calling on everyone associated with Man United to stand together ahead of this weekend's FA Cup final at Wembley.Goalkeeper Andre Onana insists the returns of Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane will give Manchester United a significant boost ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley.Martinez started for the first time since February 4 as United beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 on the final day of the Premier League season. Diogo Dalot and Rasmus Hojlund both scored in the second half to seal a second successive win for the Reds.Varane, like...
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Emotional Bukayo Saka moment applies pressure to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta

David raya and Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Arsenal and Adidas kit shoot at Emirates Stadium on February 28, 2024 in London, England.Arsenal could face a fight to keep Bukayo Saka long-term if they again fail to land the Premier League title next season. Despite not being passed fit to face Everton at the Emirates on Sunday, the England forward was overcome with emotion at the final whistle, visibly in tears after the Gunners were confined to second place in the table.Mikel Arteta’s side kicked-off against Everton knowing no less than a win would suffice if they were to have any chance of ending their 20-year wait for a top flight title, and the hosts delivered. Despite trailing to Idrissa Gueye's deflected free-kick, Takehiro Tomiyasu levelled before half time and Kai Havertz scrambl...
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Man City win record fourth English title in a row as Foden scores twice

Phil Foden of Manchester City celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 2-0 during the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on May 19, 2024 in Manchester, England.Imperious Manchester City beat West Ham 3-1 at Etihad Stadium to become the first team to win the English league title four seasons in a row.With City needing a win to be sure of holding off Arsenal, who started the final day two points behind but with a better goal difference, Phil Foden put Pep Guardiola’s side ahead after just two minutes.The England star added another before the break and although Mohammed Kudus pulled one back, midfielder Rodri restored the home side's two-goal cushion with a shot from the edge of the area after 59 minutes.City survived a late scare when West Ha...
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Moyes: The plan is to try and do something special

 David Moyes of West Ham United during his last press conference as West Ham United manager at Rush Green on May 17, 2024 in Romford, England.David Moyes has already enjoyed one fairytale ending in his West Ham United career, and now he would love nothing more but to sign-off his time in charge with another.A year on from Jarrod Bowen’s last-minute UEFA Europa Conference League final winner against Fiorentina in Prague, the Hammers head to Manchester City for the final game of the Scotsman’s four-and-a-half-year spell as manager.A positive result would not only see Moyes end his tenure on a real high, following last weekend’s rousing home send-off and win over Luton Town, but it could also see him deny Pep Guardiola and his side a fourth consecutive Premier League title.Whatever happe...
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Newcastle’s Kieran Trippier concerned about Australia’s trip

Kieran Trippier of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on May 15, 2024 in Manchester, England. Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier acknowledged after Wednesday’s loss at Manchester United that the team’s post-season tour in Australia is “not ideal” preparation for the upcoming Euro 2024 with the England national side.Trippier sounded concerned about the tight schedule, which leaves limited time for rest and recovery before England’s international fixtures.Following their final Premier League match against Brentford on Sunday, Newcastle will fly to Australia for two friendly matches. They face Tottenham Hotspur at the Melbourne Cricket Ground next Wednesday and an A-League All-Star team at Melbourne’s Mar...
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Tottenham’s top priority summer signing for Postecoglou unclear

 Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 14, 2024 in London, England. Tottenham have money to spend in the summer transfer window, while other Premier League clubs may have to battle against Financial Fair Play and Profit & Sustainability conditions.Ange Postecoglou would like to get deals done early on in the transfer window, and that may be the view of the club as well. If they are to get transfers completed before June 30, they would go onto the 2023/24 accounts and not next year's.There are plenty of areas that need attention this summer, but which is the biggest priority position for Postecoglou and Johan Lange to fix? We asked out football.lon...
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Martial, Shaw, Varane – Manchester United injury news and return dates for Brighton

Luke Shaw, Christian Eriksen of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on February 07, 2024 in Manchester, England.Manchester United will be looking to qualify for Europe in their final Premier League game of the season, with an away trip to Brighton on Sunday afternoon.Erik ten Hag's side bounced back from the defeat against Arsenal by beating Newcastle United 3-2 at Old Trafford on Wednesday. The sides are now locked on 57 points ahead of the final day.The prospect of playing European football next season remains a possibility, though United will have to beat Brighton and hope Newcastle drop points in their clash with Brentford. Alternatively, they could still qualify for Europa League if they get the better of Manchester City in th...
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Pep Guardiola sends Aston Villa warning as Man City players prepare for West Ham finale

Pep Guardiola the head coach / manager of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 14, 2024 in London, England.Pep Guardiola has warned Manchester City against repeating Aston Villa mistakes from two years ago.The Manchester City manager is on the verge of leading his team to an unprecedented fourth consecutive league title.Pep Guardiola has said he expects Sunday’s final-day meeting against West Ham United to be similar to the near slip-up against Aston Villa two years ago.Manchester City trailed 2-0 with 15 minutes remaining in the last game of the 2021/22 season, against a side in claret and blue that had nothing to play for. It’s the same situation that faces City and Guardiola on Sunday, when they...
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Klopp leaves lasting legacy after restoring Liverpool to elite

Jurgen Klopp the head coach / manager of Liverpool waves to Liverpool fans at full time after the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Liverpool FC at Villa Park on May 13, 2024 in Birmingham, England.Jurgen Klopp will leave Anfield on Sunday as a living legend, having restored Liverpool to the elite of English and European football while building a lasting bond with the city and its people.Ever since the manager in January announced the shock decision he would be stepping down at the end of the season, the sense of loss that has enveloped Merseyside has been palpable.The raw emotion is testament to a transformation that Liverpool had not seen since the days of Bill Shankly decades ago.On Klopp's first day in charge at Anfield in October 2015 he modestly declared himself as "a Norm...
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Man City confirm major injury blow for title decider and FA Cup final

 Pep Guardiola the head coach / manager of Manchester City with Ederson of Manchester City as he is substituted during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 14, 2024 in London, England. Manchester City have confirmed that Ederson will miss both the last day of the Premier League season and looming FA Cup final through injury.Scans have determined that Pep Guardiola’s first-choice goalkeeper sustained a small fracture in his right eye socket after colliding painfully with Spurs defender Cristian Romero at the back post during Tuesday night’s crucial 2-0 win over Tottenham.Ederson was treated at length on the pitch at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, initially allowed to play on before being replaced - much to his u...
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Man City win triggers Aston Villa payment after Champions League qualification

 Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa in action during the UEFA Europa Conference League 2023/24 Semi-Final first leg match between Aston Villa and Olympiacos FC at Villa Park on May 2, 2024 in Birmingham, England.Aston Villa will have to pay Middlesbrough a small fee as part of their agreement for the transfer of Morgan Rogers, after the club qualified for next season's Champions League, courtesy of Man City's win over Tottenham. Villa signed Rogers, in doing so brought him back to the West Midlands, from Boro in January.The attacking midfielder, who has three goals to his name this term - in the win over Bournemouth and in the draws with Brentford and Chelsea - could miss the end of the season after suffering an injury in the recent defeat at Brighton, but he has made a significant impact s...
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