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Soucek: Moyes deserved to finish at home with a win

 Tomas Soucek of West Ham United celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Luton Town at London Stadium on May 11, 2024 in London, England. An elated Tomás Soucek hammered home his seventh Premier League goal of the campaign to ensure David Moyes got the London Stadium send-off he deserved, as West Ham United defeated Luton Town 3-1 on Saturday.Following an underwhelming first 45 minutes, where West Ham chances were few and far between, the Hammers came out for the second half with a greater sense of purpose, overturning their one-goal deficit courtesy of strikes from James Ward-Prowse, Soucek and George Earthy.Riding the momentum of the home crowd following Ward-Prowse's effort on 54 minutes, the Czech international del...
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Reece delighted to be back after ‘long days’ on the side

Nicolas Jackson interacts with Reece James of Chelsea after the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea FC at City Ground on May 11, 2024 in Nottingham, England. It took Reece James all of three minutes to make an impact when marking his return to action against Nottingham Forest, with the skipper playing his part in our dramatic 3-2 away win.The Blues left the City Ground with all three points as we came from behind to defeat the Reds, with Mykhailo Mudryk, Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Jackson – set up by James – securing the victory after former Blue Callum Hudson-Odoi had looked destined to send Forest to victory.Reece made his return from a lengthy injury lay-off in the second half on Trentside and sent over the perfect cross for Jackson to head home to complete ...
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Man City control Premier League race with Fulham stroll

Josko Gvardiol of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's third goal with team mate Phil Foden (obscured) during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Manchester City at Craven Cottage on May 11, 2024 in London, England. Manchester City have stayed in command of the Premier League title race by beating Fulham 4-0, with defender Josko Gvardiol scoring a double to add to his unlikely end-of-season haul of goals.City extended their unbeaten run to 33 games in all competitions and only have to win their final two matches -- at Tottenham on Tuesday and at home to West Ham on May 19 -- to capture an unprecedented fourth straight English top-flight title.Centre back Gvardiol, who has been playing out of position as an attacking left back, opened the scoring in the 13th minute ...
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Defiant Postecoglou offers Tottenham fans renewed hope

 Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, gestures to the Spurs fans following the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on May 05, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Ange Postecoglou has not given up on a top-four finish but accepts there is work to do before his Tottenham squad can be deemed ready for Champions League football.Spurs entertain Burnley on Saturday eager to halt a run of four consecutive defeats, which has put a dampener on an overall pleasing first campaign under the Australian coach.Fifth-placed Tottenham trail Aston Villa in fourth by seven points but have a game in hand on Unai Emery's team, who have also struggled for consistency recently but could seal Champions League football over the coming days.Asked if he had given u...
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Pochettino says he will find out Chelsea future in one week amid sack pressure

 Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Chelsea, looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on April 23, 2024 in London, England. Mauricio Pochettino believes in "one week" he and his coaching staff will know whether they have a future at Chelsea or not.The Argentine, who was appointed as Blues head coach almost 12 months ago, will see his job role reviewed at the end of the season. That has always been the plan, football.london understands, with Pochettino almost halfway through the two-year contract – with the option of a further 12 months – he signed in May 2023.Despite a bit of progress in recent weeks, speculation over his future is understandably prominent with the season drawing to a close. Pochettino has stressed that he is hap...
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Roy Keane: I’d play a reserve or youth team player ahead of Casemiro

Casemiro of Manchester United looks on during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on November 01, 2023 in Manchester, England. Roy Keane and Casemiro: "If there was one player I wouldn’t play at centre-half against Crystal Palace, he’d be the one I wouldn’t play."Roy Keane says under-pressure Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag should have played anyone else but Casemiro at centre half against Crystal Palace this week.United were comprehensively beaten 4-0 by the Eagles at Selhurst Park on Monday night with the Brazilian midfielder enduring a torrid evening in the unfamiliar central defensive position.“Casemiro is the last player you’d want to play at centre-half against [Crystal] Palace, in his defence," Keane said on the Stick To F...
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Arsenal Eye Historic Win Over Man Utd This Sunday

 Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, talks to fourth official, Graham Scott during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on November 04, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. As the Premier League season draws to a close, the fixture between Manchester United and Arsenal on Sunday at Old Trafford transcends a mere game of football; it’s a pivotal clash with profound implications for the title race. Arsenal, seeking to avoid a costly stumble, are poised to challenge the historical narrative that has seen them win only once in their last 16 visits to Old Trafford, a daunting venue where they have suffered 10 defeats during the same period.Arsenal’s Quest for VictoryThe Gunners arrive as the favourites, a testament to their stellar season, ...
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Unai Emery unveils Aston Villa’s next ‘objective’ after Europa Conference League exit

Unai Emery, manager of Aston Villa, issues instructions to Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa during the UEFA Europa Conference League 2023/24 Semi-Final first leg match between Aston Villa and Olympiacos FC at Villa Park on May 02, 2024 in Birmingham, England.Unai Emery is disappointed with Aston Villa’s exit from the UEFA Europa Conference League but the focus is already on the next objective.The head coach was frustrated with his side’s lack of clinical nature to get back into the two-legged affair with Olympiacos at the semi-final stage but the damage was done in the first leg. Defeated 4-2 by the Greek giants at Villa Park last week, it was always going to be an onerous task to overturn the deficit at Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium.What was disheartening, however, was the fact Olympiacos won y...
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Leicester City hoping to offload multi-million pound playing asset

 Boubakary Soumare of Sevilla FC looks on during the Copa del Rey quarter final match between Atletico de Madrid and Sevilla FC at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on January 25, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Leicester City are willing to cash in on Boubakary Soumaré this summer following his loan spell with Sevilla.According to Spanish outlet ABC, the Foxes are planning to sell the midfielder in order to raise funds in the transfer market.The 25-year-old has been with Leicester since the summer of 2021, signing from French side Lille for a reported £17 million.But he departed the King Power Stadium last year following the club’s relegation to the Championship, moving to La Liga on loan for the campaign.He has earned praise for his performances in the Spanish top flight, having made 25 app...
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‘Pep Guardiola is no genius manager – he just has the most money and the best players’

 Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on March 31, 2024 in Manchester, England. Many people think Pep Guardiola is the greatest manager of all time, but Liverpool legend Graeme Souness doesn't buy into the claims and says the Manchester City boss has "just had the best players"And Liverpool legend Souness reckons the Manchester City boss's success is all down to him having had the best players - like Lionel Messi. Guardiola is widely regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time.The Spaniard has won 37 major trophies with three clubs and is the most decorated boss in football history. He won the Treble with City last season - and is closing in on what would be a historic...
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Mainoo nominated for Young Player of the Season

Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on March 3, 2024 in Manchester, England. Kobbie Mainoo has been rewarded for his breakthrough campaign at Manchester United with a nomination for the Premier League’s Young Player of the Season award.The Academy graduate, who turned 19 last month, made his first league start at Everton in November and hasn’t looked back since.Mainoo has gone on to play 20 Premier League games for United, scoring two goals, both of them spectacular efforts, against Wolves and Liverpool.His impressive showings in Erik ten Hag’s midfield resulted in him winning the club’s Player of the Month prize in January and he was also picked in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the l...
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Man City and England star Jack Grealish fined for speeding

Jack Grealish of Manchester City gestures to camera alongside a match mascot prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on April 03, 2024 in Manchester, England. England footballer Jack Grealish was caught speeding in a Range Rover.The Manchester City midfielder, who has a home near Knutsford, must pay a £666 fine and has seen his licence endorsed with five penalty points after driving at 44mph on a 30mph road.Grealish did not attend a four-minute sentencing hearing at Worcester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (May 8), but pleaded guilty through his lawyer.The 28-year-old’s barrister, John Dye, said of his client: “Mr Grealish means no discourtesy by not attending.“I am instructed to enter a guilty plea on his behalf in relation to spee...
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Erik ten Hag has ‘huge respect’ for what Manchester United player did against Crystal Palace

Jonny Evans of Manchester United looks dejected after the team's defeat in the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United at Selhurst Park on May 06, 2024 in London, England. Erik ten Hag says he has 'huge respect' for Jonny Evans after he stepped into the Manchester United line up against Crystal Palace despite not being fully fit.The Irishman only returned to training late last week after a month on the sidelines and was due to start on the bench at Selhurst Park. However, Evans founds himself starting on Monday night after an injury ruled Harry Maguire out with a muscle injury on the eve of the match.It left Ten Hag with no fully fit centre-back for the match with Evans and Casemiro selected to start against Palace, with Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Vic...
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Julen Lopetegui’s West Ham contract details emerge

Julen Lopetegui, Manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers, looks on prior to the pre-season friendly match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Luton Town at Molineux on August 02, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. The details of Julen Lopetegui’s draft contract agreement with West Ham United have emerged.A deal is in place between West Ham and the Spaniard for him to become the next manager at the London Stadium.The move is expected to be finalised this week with David Moyes moving on from the club at the end of the season.He is yet to sign the contract but a draft agreement has already been agreed upon between the Hammers and Lopetegui.According to Italian outlet Tutto Mercato, Lopetegui will be signing a two-year contract with an option of a third year.The extension would be triggered if We...
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Pep Guardiola believes Man City have no room for error amid Arsenal title fight

Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City speaks with Jack Grealish of Manchester City after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on March 31, 2024 in Manchester, England. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has emphasised the importance of winning their remaining matches to secure the Premier League title, acknowledging that any mistakes could cost them dearly against a consistent Arsenal side.Guardiola highlighted the necessity for his team to claim victories in their final games against Fulham, Tottenham and West Ham to retain their crown, especially given Arsenal's current lead at the top of the table with an extra game played. The Spaniard also praised the Gunners' form in recent months and believes Mikel Arteta's side will win their re...
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Brighton win upsets Villa’s Champions League charge

 Joao Pedro of Brighton heads in the rebound after his penalty was saved by Robin Olsen of Aston Villa, to give his team the lead during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa at American Express Community Stadium on May 05, 2024 in Brighton, England.Joao Pedro struck a late winner as Brighton put a dent in Aston Villa's Champions League hopes at the Amex Stadium.The Brazilian headed home a rebound in the 87th minute after his penalty was saved by Robin Olsen.Pascal Gross had an earlier effort for the hosts ruled out for offside by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), while Villa captain John McGinn was also judged to be inches ahead of the Brighton defence before scoring at the other end.Unai Emery's fourth-placed side remain seven points clear of T...
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Chelsea trash West Ham to stay on track for Europe

 Cole Palmer of Chelsea FC celebrates scoring their teams first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on May 05, 2024 in London, England. Chelsea strengthened their chances of securing European football next season, cruising to victory against West Ham at Stamford Bridge.It took just 15 minutes for Chelsea to get their noses in front with Cole Palmer reacting quickest to meet a loose ball in the West Ham box.West Ham almost hit back immediately when Jarrod Bowen's header crashed back off the crossbar, but it was one-way traffic from then on.Chelsea doubled their lead on the half-hour mark through Conor Gallagher before Noni Madueke headed in the third six minutes later.Nicolas Jackson struck twice in the second half to roun...
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Kai Havertz sends clear message to Man City and thanks Bukayo Saka

 Kai Havertz of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on March 04, 2024 in Sheffield, England. Arsenal forward Kai Havertz insists there'll be no let-up in their chase for the Premier League title. Arsenal are currently leading the table by one point after a decisive 3-0 victory against Bournemouth on Saturday.A half-time penalty from Bukayo Saka and two second-half goals from Leandro Trossard and Declan Rice dispelled any threat from the Cherries and placed Arsenal at the top, with two critical games remaining this season. However, the fate of the trophy is far from sealed. Manchester City have a game in hand and are ready to challenge Mikel Arteta's side.Havertz has shown remarka...
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Haaland expresses frustration at being substituted against Wolves

  Erling Haaland of Manchester City holds the match ball during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad Stadium on May 04, 2024 in Manchester, England. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland was angry at being substituted in his side's 5-1 win at home to Wolves.Haaland had scored four goals for City during their comprehensive victory but he was replaced by Julian Alvarez in the 82nd minute.However, the 23-year-old, who is currently leading the race for the Premier League golden boot, was adamant that he should have stayed on the pitch and looked frustrated as he took his place on the bench.Haaland has scored 25 goals in the Premier League this season, which puts him top of the scoring charts.Chelsea's Cole Palmer and Newcastle's...
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Isaan Khan: Bournemouth did their homework on Ben White’s dark arts

Benjamin White of Arsenal in action with Justin Kluivert of AFC Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on May 04, 2024 in London, England. It is those pesky dark arts Ben White deploys which have turned the attention away from his playing ability of late.As seen against Tottenham last weekend, White in the opposition penalty area on corner-kicks is a menace. That day he had a part to play in two of Arsenal's goals, appearing to try undo goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario's gloves before the ball reached the box for the first goal.And then for the third goal, scored by Kai Havertz, he backed into Vicario on the goal-line to leave him planted there.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleBecause of this, Bournemou...
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