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23Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Pep: City’s season ‘bad’ even if we qualify for UCL

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 6: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola talks with Bernardo Silva after the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Manchester City FC at Old Trafford on April 6, 2025 in Manchester, England. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola scoffed at suggestions that his team could look back on this season as a special one if they clinch a Champions League berth. City took a big step towards securing European qualification with their 2-1 Premier League win over Aston Villa on Tuesday thanks to Matheus Nunes's 94th-minute strike. Guardiola's men climbed two spots to third in the league table, still 18 points behind leaders Liverpool and so will finish well short of their early-season goal of capturing an historic fifth consecutive league title. "This sea...

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22Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Tottenham’s Ange Postecoglou rues ‘unacceptable’ Forest loss

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Ange Postecoglou manager / head coach of Tottenham Hotspur with Pedro Porro and Mathys Tel after the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 21, 2025 in London, England. The rare smile Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou wore four days ago in Frankfurt was replaced by the more familiar frown as a 2-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest made it 18 Premier League losses for the London club this season. Tottenham found themselves 2-0 down after 16 minutes and although they dominated the game thereafter and got a late lifeline through Richarlison, it proved another tale of woe in a season that could become Tottenham's worst in terms of points gained since they managed only 44 in 1997-98...

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21Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Arne Slot: It’s ridiculous to question Trent Alexander-Arnold’s commitment to Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26:Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United FC at Anfield on February 26, 2025 in Liverpool, England. The Reds are now tantalisingly close to reasserting their dominance over English football thanks to Alexander-Arnold's winner against Leicester on Sunday. Essentially, with Arsenal beating Ipswich Town earlier in the day, this was an exercise in marking time for Liverpool. The Premier League trophy will be returning to Anfield for the first time since 2020. The only question is ‘when’ not ‘if’. For Leicester City, however, the waiting is over. Only a year after achieving promotion back to the top-flight and less than a decade after breaking the stranglehold Manchester, Chelsea an...

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21Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arsenal injury update: Saka, Calafiori, Jorginho latest return dates

IPSWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, embraces Thomas Partey of Arsenal after the Premier League match between Ipswich Town FC and Arsenal FC at Portman Road on April 20, 2025 in Ipswich, England. Arsenal would have been fearing the worst when seeing Bukayo Saka requiring treatment on a possible ankle injury during the win over Ipswich. The winger was given his first Premier League start since returning was injury, and was instrumental in his side going two goals to the good before being sithed down during the 4-0 win. Saka carried on before being withdrawn early in the second half, but the initial prognosis is positive. Elsewhere, there is good news on Riccardo Calafiori ahead of facing Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final,...

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21Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Chelsea injury news and return dates as fresh blow confirmed after Fulham win

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Enzo Maresca, Manager of Chelsea, talks to Cole Palmer during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Chelsea FC at Craven Cottage on April 20, 2025 in London, England. Chelsea secured a huge win on Sunday as they continue their battle for a Champions League spot, but it came at a cost. The Blues fought back from behind at Craven Cottage to win 2-1, with Tyrique George levelling the score-line and Pedro Neto slamming in a brilliant winner in stoppage time. After the game, Blues boss Enzo Maresca described the win as his side’s ‘toughest’ of the season so far. He said: “Today was an important win because first of all it's a derby, second it gives us the chance to be there [in the Champions League qualification places]. It was probably the most diffic...

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20Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Martinelli faces crucial run-in as Arsenal weigh up Williams bid

Gabriel Martinelli left winger of Arsenal and Brazil during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Arsenal Stadium on April 8, 2025 in London, England. After a difficult season, Wednesday night and a trip to the Bernabeu turned out to be a moment for Gabriel Martinelli to savour. The winger believes it was the biggest night of his career and it is hard to argue with that after he scored the winning goal. It was a classic Martinelli goal too, something we have not seen enough of this season, as he used his pace to streak clear from the halfway line before calming slotting the ball past Thibaut Courtois. Even after 90 minutes in the Bernabeu, Martinelli still had fuel in the tank and his reward was a goal that will go d...

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19Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Richards sent off as Crystal Palace hold Bournemouth

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Chris Richards of Crystal Palace is sent off after receiving hid second yellow during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and AFC Bournemouth at Selhurst Park on April 19, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images) Bournemouth missed the chance to close the gap on the Premier League's top seven as they were held to a draw by 10-man Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The home side had to play over half the match with a numerical disadvantage after Chris Richards' dismissal in first-half stoppage time, but Andoni Iraola's side failed to break down their opponents in a second half low on goalmouth drama. The first half had ended in controversy after Palace defender Richards, who was alrea...

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19Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Man City strike twice late on to beat Everton

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Nico O'Reilly of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Manchester City FC at Goodison Park on April 19, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Manchester City remain on track to qualify for next season's Champions League after winning at Everton with two late goals. An uninspiring contest looked to be heading for a drab draw before being brought to life with six minutes remaining when young full-back Nico O'Reilly stole in from close range to convert Matheus Nunes' cutback. Substitute Mateo Kovacic added a second in injury time on the stretch as Pep Guardiola's men climbed to fourth in the table, four points clear of sixth-placed Chelsea,...

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19Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Arteta seeks quick reset after Madrid heroics ahead of Ipswich trip

Arsenal trainer Mikel Arteta speaks during the press conference after the match PSV - Arsenal at the Philips Stadium for the UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - 1st leg season 2024-2025 in Eindhoven, Netherlands, on March 4, 2025. (Photo by Marcel van Dorst / EYE4images/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Arsenal's superb performances against Real Madrid prove they can compete against the best but manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday that they had little time to celebrate as they look to delay Liverpool's coronation as Premier League champions. Arsenal beat Real Madrid in both quarterfinal legs to advance 5-1 on aggregate but the achievement of reaching a first Champions League semifinal since 2009 could lose its sheen if they suffer defeat at Ipswich Town on Sunday. With a 13-point lead and six...

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18Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Mikel Arteta confirms double Arsenal injury boost ahead of PSG

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 15: Mikel Arteta, head coach Arsenal FC, attends his press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League, football match against Real Madrid, at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on April 15, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. Mikel Arteta faced the press ahead of this week’s Premier League match with Ipswich Town. The team remain on a high following their massive win over Real Madrid, knocking out the holders from the Champions League. They managed the feat without many key players, such as Riccardo Calafiori, who has been out with a knee injury since the last international break. Many others like Gabriel Magalhaes, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are missing with longer term issues. Asked for an update on Calafiori and Jorginho, Arteta said: “Jorgi is not going to be available yet. ...

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16Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Alexander-Arnold returns to Liverpool training

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26:Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United FC at Anfield on February 26, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Richard Martin-Roberts - CameraSport via Getty Images) Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has returned to training before their Premier League fixture with Leicester City on Sunday. The 26-year-old England international has been absent since he sustained an ankle injury in Liverpool's Champions League last-16 defeat by Paris St-Germain in March. Reds boss Arne Slot previously said he expected Alexander-Arnold to be back before the end of the season, but did not put a specific timeframe on when he might be available. Alexander-Arnold's return from injury c...

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16Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Amorim confirms Onana will get the nod for Lyon clash

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Manchester United's Andre Onana celebrates his side's first goal 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. Ruben Amorim has confirmed Andre Onana will get the chance to make amends for last week's mistakes as the Manchester United goalkeeper returns to the starting line-up for Thursday's key Europa League quarter-final against Lyon. The 29-year-old was labelled "one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United's history" by Nemanja Matic before the first leg as the Lyon midfielder reacted furiously to the stopper saying the Premier League team were "way better" than the French club. Onana did little to quell such talk ...

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16Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Onana’s Man Utd Future Unclear After Recent Errors

Andre Onana of Manchester United plays during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on April 1, 2025. History often has a way of repeating itself at Manchester United. Two years ago, late-season mistakes by David de Gea led Erik ten Hag to re-evaluate the goalkeeper position. Now, as Andre Onana falters under pressure, the same conversation is unfolding at Old Trafford. Decisions Loom for Amorim Ruben Amorim’s decision to drop Onana for the trip to Newcastle suggests growing uncertainty. With Thursday’s Europa League clash against Lyon holding Champions League qualification – and major financial implications – the pressure is intensifying. United insiders are questioning Onana’s long-term future. As reported,...

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14Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Newcastle dedicate win over Man Utd to hospitalised manager

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: Harvey Barnes of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring the second goal with Bruno Guimaraes during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Manchester United FC at St James' Park on April 13, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. They may have been without their manager on game day, but nothing was going to stop Newcastle United from carving up the field against Manchester United. Newcastle powered to a 4-1 victory over a troubled United outfit at St James' Park as the hosts continue on their quest to gain automatic Champions League qualification. The post-match celebrations were one of great excitement for the home team but a key figure of the club was a notable absentee. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe was forced to miss the m...

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13Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Onana left out in Man Utd squad against Newcastle united

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 1: Andre Onana, goalkeeper of Manchester United on the ball during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Manchester United FC at City Ground on April 1, 2025 in Nottingham, England. Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim has dropped Andre Onana for their Premier League clash against Newcastle on Sunday, according to reports. ESPN broke the news on Sunday morning that the Cameroon international will be dropped by Amorim after he came in for heavy criticism of his performance against Lyon in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final in midweek. The report claims: ‘Onana did not travel to Tyneside with Ruben Amorim’s squad on Saturday and is set to be replaced at St James’ Park by No.2 Altay Bayindir. ‘A source close to Onana has told ESPN that...

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13Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Howe taken to hospital ahead of Newcastle’s clash with Man United

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 7: Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Newcastle United FC at The King Power Stadium on April 7, 2025 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Alex Dodd - CameraSport via Getty Images) Eddie Howe will miss Newcastle United’s clash against Manchester United after falling ill and being admitted to hospital on Friday.The Magpies boss had felt unwell for a number of days and was taken into hospital late on Friday night, where he was kept overnight for further tests. These tests are said to be ongoing but he is conscious and talking with his family, with the club saying that he is “continuing to receive expert medical care”. Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones will lead the team at St James's P...

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11Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Man United make move for Premier League ‘keeper

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 29: Bart Verbruggen of Brighton & Hove Albion looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest at Amex Stadium on March 29, 2025 in Brighton, England. Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw by French side Lyon in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday night. The hosts took the lead in France when United goalkeeper Andre Onana misjudged Thiago Almada’s free-kick, before young defender Leny Yoro levelled the tie with his first goal for the Red Devils. Joshua Zirkzee then looked to have earned Ruben Amorim’s side a crucial first leg lead when he put them in front late on, but Lyon drew level in the closing stages when Rayan Cherki pounced on another Onana mistake. Onana has ma...

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11Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Mohamed Salah extends Liverpool contract

Liverpool's Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the team's third goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on March 8, 2025. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) Mohamed Salah put an end to months of specul...

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10Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Enzo Maresca blasted over his ‘Pathetic’ team selection at Brentford

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - APRIL 6: Chelsea's Cole Palmer (right) shares a moment at the end of the match with manager Enzo Maresca during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Chelsea FC at Gtech Community Stadium on April 6, 2025 in Brentford, England. Paul Merson has branded Enzo Maresca's team selection against Brentford 'pathetic' in a disparaging assessment of the Chelsea manager's priorities. Chelsea's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season took a concerning hit on Sunday as Brentford held the Blues to a frustrating 0-0 stalemate in west London, profiting from Maresca's decision to shuffle his pack ahead of Thursday's Conference League quarter-final against Legia Warszawa. Maresca's XI for Brentford raised eyebrows before the match as key first-team playe...

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8Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Newcastle United provide double injury update on Anthony Gordon and Joe Willock

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. Eddie Howe admits that Anthony Gordon a serious doubt for the weekend clash with Manchester United at St James' Park - and Joe Willock may also be missing against the Red Devils too. The Scouser missed the clash at the King Power Stadium as he recovers from a hip injury sustained in England's 2-0 win over Albania in the World Cup qualifiers. Having served a three-match suspension, Gordon was free to play against Leicester City but is yet to even practice according to Eddie Howe. When asked about Gordon's availability for the Sunday afternoon cla...

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