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11May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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West Ham victory inflicts more League pain on Man Utd

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Tomas Soucek of West Ham United scores their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and West Ham United FC at Old Trafford on May 11, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) Manchester United's desperate Premier League campaign looks like reaching a lame and toothless conclusion as Ruben Amorim's Europa League finalists were deservedly beaten by West Ham at Old Trafford. Tomas Soucek and skipper Jarrod Bowen scored the goals for a team that had not won in its past eight league games. It was a straightforward away win for the Hammers against a Manchester side that started with five players who are expected to feature against Totteham in Bilbao on 21 May. However, the loss of defender ...

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11May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Leicester strike late to dent Forest’s top-five hopes

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Facundo Buonanotte of Leicester City scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Leicester City FC at City Ground on May 11, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Nottingham Forest missed the opportunity to move into the Champions League positions as they conceded a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw against rivals Leicester. Argentina midfielder Facundo Buonanotte scored with eight minutes left on the clock to earn a point for the Foxes, who are already relegated. Goals from striker Chris Wood and midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White had turned the game in Forest's favour, after Conor Coady had given the Foxes the lead in the first half with his first Premier League goal for the club. Victor...

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11May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Dominant Palace down Spurs before FA Cup final

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Crystal Palace FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 11, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Crystal Palace geared up for Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City with a derby victory against Tottenham that helped them equal their record Premier League points tally. Eberechi Eze scored for the fourth game running to pull 12th-placed Palace ahead at the end of a one-sided first half before the England international sealed the win for Oliver Glasner's side soon after restart. The Eagles now have 49 points with two games left - equalling their record tally first set during the 1992-93 season and matche...

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10May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Southampton shut out Man City to move past record low point total

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 10: Erling Haaland of Manchester City is challenged by Jack Stephens and Jan Bednarek of Southampton during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Manchester City FC at St Mary's Stadium on May 10, 2025 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Relegated Southampton shut out lifeless Manchester City to move past the Premier League record low mark of 11 points with a goalless draw at St Mary's. This season's Saints are now up to 12 points to ensure Derby County's record low from the 2007-08 season remains intact for at least another year. City could have moved level on points with second-placed Arsenal with a win but served up a dismal attacking display a week before their FA Cup final against Crystal Palace. They stay in third pl...

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10May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Brighton win at Wolves to maintain European bid

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 10: Danny Welbeck of Brighton & Hove Albion scores his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Molineux on May 10, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Brighton maintained their push for a place in Europe next season with a 2-0 win over Wolves at Molineux. Danny Welbeck scored from the penalty spot before half-time, and substitute Brajan Gruda grabbed his first goal for the club late in the second half. Matheus Cunha came closest to scoring for Wolves when his hooked shot brought a superb save out of Bart Verbruggen. The Seagulls lie in ninth place, level on points with Brentford one place above them in the Premier Lea...

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10May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Brentford beat Ipswich to keep alive European hopes

IPSWICH, ENGLAND - MAY 10: Kevin Schade of Brentford runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Jack Taylor and Axel Tuanzebe of Ipswich Town during the Premier League match between Ipswich Town FC and Brentford FC at Portman Road on May 10, 2025 in Ipswich, England. European hopefuls Brentford beat already relegated Ipswich Town at Portman Road to make it four successive wins in the Premier League. The in-form Bees' winner came from their first attempt on goal when Kevin Schade, who scored twice in last weekend's 4-3 win over Manchester United, sent a looping header into the far corner from Bryan Mbeumo's corner. Mikkel Damsgaard dragged a shot narrowly wide of the far post in first-half stoppage time, while Ipswich goalkeeper Alex Palmer denied Yoane Wissa and Schade in the secon...

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10May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Postecoglou ‘hopeful’ Son will return for Spurs against Palace

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, shakes hands with Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur as he leaves the field after being replaced by substitute Mathys Tel of Tottenham Hotspur during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Eintracht Frankfurt at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 10, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Ange Postecoglou says he is "half hopeful" that captain Son Heung-min will return on Sunday as he makes plans for Tottenham's showdown with Manchester United in the Europa League final. South Korea international Son, 32, has missed the club's past seven fixtures with a foot injury, including both legs of Tottenham's 5-1 aggregate win against Norweg...

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10May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Nuno provides Murillo and Hudson-Odoi injury updates ahead of Leicester City clash

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo applauds the fans at the end of the match during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 21, 2025 in London, England. Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo hopes Murillo will be fit for their important encounter with Leicester City. The clash scheduled at the City Ground on Sunday (2.15pm kick-off) is big as the Reds, facing a dip in form, host their relegated local rivals. With their Champions League ambitions wavering and just three games remaining, Forest aim to secure a top-five finish. Encouragement was drawn from Forest's improved display during their 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Monday night, yet concerns loom over an ...

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10May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Wolves vs Brighton injury news as 5 out and 1 doubt

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Solly March of Brighton & Hove Albion looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Selhurst Park on April 05, 2025 in London, England. Solly March will play no further part in Brighton’s Premier League season after undergoing knee surgery. March sustained a serious knee injury in October 2023 and missed the rest of the season, with his fitness issues also limiting him to just 10 appearances this term. The 30-year-old winger started the 3-2 victory over West Ham on April 26, but that will be his final contribution this term with three matches remaining. “Unfortunately Solly will be out for the rest of the season. Hopefully he will be back for pre-season,” boss Fabian Hurzeler said. “It’s not a new injury...

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9May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Fulham boss Silva refuses to rule out Saudi switch

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Marco Silva, manager of Fulham reacts on the touchline during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Fulham FC at St Mary's Stadium on April 26, 2025 in Southampton, England. Silva has one year left on his contract with the Cottagers and reports claimed he is a target for the Saudi Pro League side. The 47-year-old has been in charge at Fulham for four years and the west Londoners are currently 11th in the Premier League. "Being a manager means you have to be open to everything with what the market can give you, but the last few years is clear about what my ambitions are," Silva told reporters on Friday. "I don't close doors to something like that, I'm not saying I won't work outside of Europe, it can happen in the future." Silva is also sai...

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9May By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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James Maddison admits he is ‘gutted’ he will miss Europa League final

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 1: Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and FK Bodo/Glimt at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 1, 2025 in London, England. Tottenham star James Maddison has expressed his frustration at missing the Europa League final due to injury.Ange Postecoglou's side secured their place in the final on Thursday night as they won 2-0 away to Bodo/Glimt to give them a 5-1 victory on aggregate. Tottenham will take on Manchester United in an eagerly-anticipated all-English final in Bilbao on May 21. However, Maddison will not be able to feature as he has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.Maddison sustained the problem during the first leg against Bodo/Glimt -...

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7May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Maresca: Chelsea winning Conference League would prove club are ‘Back’

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca after the 1-0 loss during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images) Enzo Maresca insists winning the Conference League trophy this season would be a ‘statement’ that says ‘Chelsea is back’ as they bid to complete the clean sweep of European silverware. The Blues are set to face Swedish side Djurgarden on Thursday in their semi-final second leg with a 4-1 lead from the first leg in Stockholm. With Thursday evening’s clash expected to be a formality, either Real Betis or Fiorentina will await in the May 28 final in Wroclaw, Poland. While the fanbase may be more used to winning in the Champions Leagu...

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7May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Amorim wants to keep Fernandes at Man Utd

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United trains with teammates during a training session ahead of the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 semi final second leg match between Manchester United and Athletic Club at Carrington Training Ground on May 07, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim wants to keep captain Bruno Fernandes at the club amid interest from Saudi Arabia. Fernandes' contract runs to 2027 but the Portugal playmaker has been the subject of interest from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal, who are thought to be willing to offer a huge salary for the 30-year-old to move before next month's Club World Cup. Amorim knows he must sell players in order to fund an extensive summer squad rebuildi...

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6May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Aston Villa ‘not happy’ as Tottenham fixture moved

PRESTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: Damian Vidagany, Sporting Director of Aston Villa (L), Unai Emery, Manager of Aston Villa (C) and Monchi, President of Football Operations at Aston Villa (R) during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Preston North End and Aston Villa at Deepdale on March 30, 2025 in Preston, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images) Aston Villa bosses insist they are "not happy" about their Premier League match against Tottenham being brought forward two days to assist the Londoners' preparations for a potential Europa League final appearance. Spurs' request to bring the match forward from its original date of May 18 to May 16 has been granted by the Premier League, with Ange Postecoglou's side in a strong position to reach the continental final on May 21...

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6May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Newcastle United training ground update as defender set to be ruled out v Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Harrvey Barnes, Alexander Isak, Bruno Guimaraes, Jamaal Lascelles, Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar and Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United celebrate with the trophy after winning the Carabao Cup Final between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on March 16, 2025 in London, England. Newcastle United defender Jamaal Lascelles has been out of action for the last 13 months with an ACL injury. Lascelles picked up the injury in March 2023 during Newcastle’s 4-3 win over West Ham United at St James’ Park. The Newcastle captain has been back in training and even lifted the Carabao Cup at Wembley Stadium along with Bruno Guimaraes and Kieran Trippier. Sky Sports captured footage of Lascelles training with the Newcastle first team ahead of Sunday’s Premier ...

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5May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Nottingham Forest draws at Crystal Palace as Champions League hopes fade

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo (centre) applauds the fans after the final whistle in the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London. Picture date: Monday May 5, 2025. Nottingham Forest drew with Crystal Palace 1-1 in the Premier League on Monday and saw its Champions League hopes fade. Nuno Espírito Santo´s men have spent most of the year in the league top three but a run of one win in four has dropped them behind Chelsea, Newcastle and a resurgent Manchester City. A win at Selhurst Park would have brought them equal with Chelsea and Newcastle but one point means it stays in sixth, with the top five qualifying for next season's Champions League. Neither team was able to take control of a sometimes scrappy match that saw eight names go in the referee´s book. Palace too...

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4May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arsenal must use ‘rage’ of Bournemouth defeat at PSG, say Arteta

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (R) celebrates with Arsenal's French defender #02 William Saliba at the end of the English Premier League football match between Brentford and Arsenal at the Gtech Community Stadium in London on January 1, 2025. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hoped to carry positive momentum into Wednesday's Champions League semifinal second leg at Paris St Germain but instead called on his players to harness their rage from Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by Bournemouth. Declan Rice marked his 100th Arsenal appearance with a well-taken goal to give the hosts a lead at the break as they sought to tighten their grip on second place in the Premier League. But a nearly full-strength Gunners side conceded two sloppy goals from Dean Huijsen and Evanilson in eight second...

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4May By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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David Moyes singles out three Everton players after frustrating Ipswich draw

David Moyes, manager of Everton, applauds his team's supporters during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Everton at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on April 12, 2025. David Moyes picked out Beto, Dwight McNeil and Carlos Alcaraz as he sought to take positives from Everton’s draw with Ipswich Town. The Blues boss conceded he was disappointed after his side blew a two-goal lead for the fourth time this season, the second under him, but struck an optimistic tone in his assessment of the game. He argued Beto, who now has six since he returned to the dugout in January, could have had more had he played more in the first half of the season and praised McNeil and Alcaraz for answering his call for more goals and assists from midfield. After the match, Moyes point...

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3May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Youri Tielemans heads Villa back into Champions League contention

Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans scores their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Villa Park, Birmingham. Picture date: Saturday May 3, 2025. Youri Tielemans' first-half goal saw Aston Villa boost their chances of a Champions League return with a crunch 1-0 victory over Fulham. Villa, who made the quarter-finals of this season's competition, are still in the hunt to finish in the Premier League top five which will see them back among Europe's elite next term. Tielemans' 12th-minute header was enough for them to earn a vital three points which extended their unbeaten run at Villa Park to 20 games in all competitions and saw them bounce back from last week's no-show in the FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace. They drew level with Nottingham Forest and Chel...

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3May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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‘I can’t’ – Worrying injury update for Brighton as £25m man suffers another setback

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Ferdi Kadioglu of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Anfield on November 02, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) Brighton midfielder Ferdi Kadioglu looks set to miss the remainder of the season with his toe injury.The Turkey international joined from Fenerbache last summer for around £25m but his campaign has been scuppered by injury. Kadioglu has managed just six Premier League starts this term thanks to a toe problem sustained last November in the 2-1 loss at Liverpool.The 25-year-old was just starting to show his best form and his prolonged absence has been a huge blow for Brighton boss Fabian Hurzel...

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