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Painful loss won’t wreck Arsenal’s season – Arteta

Arsenal Head Coach Mikel Arteta during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between FC Bayern München and Arsenal FC at Allianz Arena on April 17, 2024 in Munich, Germany.Mikel Arteta says his Arsenal players are feeling the pain of their Champions League exit to Bayern Munich but insists it will not wreck their season.The Gunners were knocked out at the quarterfinal stage as Joshua Kimmich scored the only goal in Wednesday's second leg to hand Bayern a 3-2 win on aggregate.Arsenal face a quick turnaround with a trip to Wolves on Saturday as they aim to chase down Premier League leaders Manchester City with six games left to play.Arteta said: "[The pain] is there. It's not going to go away certainly tonight but I can guarantee you by tomorrow we're fully focused on Wolv...
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Alisson hits nail on head when summing up two things that have gone wrong with Liverpool

Alisson Becker of Liverpool FC talks to the media during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 quarter-final second leg press conference at Gewiss Stadium on April 17, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has pinpointed two major issues the Reds need to address following their recent run of poor form.Liverpool are hoping to give Jurgen Klopp a fitting farewell when he steps down as manager at the end of the season and they have already won the Carabao Cup. However, their hopes of lifting two more trophies have taken a hit in recent weeks.They have dropped points in their last two Premier League games, drawing 2-2 with Manchester United and losing 1-0 to Crystal Palace, and are 3-0 down heading into the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final clash against Atalanta.And...
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Trent Alexander-Arnold: I owe everything to Jurgen Klopp

 Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool before the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Quarter-Final first leg match between Liverpool FC and Atalanta at Anfield on April 11, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Alexander-Arnold made his return from two months out with a knee injury in the Eagles encounter and expects more "twists and turns" as the popular German's final season in charge comes to an end.Trent Alexander-Arnold says he owes everything to Jurgen Klopp and believes the Liverpool manager's impending departure could feed into the title race drama.Reigning champions Manchester City sit top of the Premier League pile with six matches remaining after second-placed Arsenal and the third-spotted Reds suffered shock defeats on Sunday.Liverpool's 1-0 home loss to Crystal Palace compounded Thursda...
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin injury update ahead of Everton’s relegation showdown against Nottingham Forest

Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton is replaced by Beto during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Burnley FC at Goodison Park on April 06, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Sean Dyche is hopeful that Dominic Calvert-Lewin will be fit for Everton's seismic Premier League showdown against Nottingham Forest.The striker was absent from the Toffees' squad for the chastening 6-0 drubbing against Chelsea earlier this week. Calvert-Lewin suffered a hamstring issue ahead of the Stamford Bridge encounter and was not risked.Everton's loss means they remain just two points above the relegation zone in 16th with six games remaining. They now prepare to face a Forest side on Sunday who are just one place and one point below in the battle for survival.The Blues will want to have all of their key...
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Three things spotted in Manchester United training before Coventry as youngsters aim to impress

Manager Erik ten Hag, Antony of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on April 16, 2024 in Manchester, England. Erik ten Hag faces a huge week at Carrington as Manchester United prepare for an FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City.Last weekend against Bournemouth, United were held to a 2-2 draw with Bruno Fernandes continuing his good form in front of goal by scoring a brace. A number of issues emerged surrounding the clash with Antony missing out due to injury while Alejandro Garnacho was withdrawn at half-time with some disciplinary concerns emerging after the game.The Argentina international then liked a number of X posts that criticised the United boss and as reported by the Manchester Evening News on Monday, Ten Hag addre...
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Cole Palmer to miss out on goal bonus despite scoring as many as Erling Haaland

 Cole Palmer of Chelsea celebrates during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on April 15, 2024 in London, England. The Chelsea star is tied with Manchester City hotshot Erling Haaland in the Premier League Golden Boot race following his four-goal haul during the Blues' rampant win over Everton on Monday night.But The Sun reports that regardless of whether he claims the prize, no extra money is heading his way as Palmer didn't negotiate a bonus into the deal that brought him to Stamford Bridge last summer.The 21-year-old came through the youth academy at Manchester City before going on to make 41 appearances for Pep Guardiola's side.Despite being highly rated by City, Palmer took the decision to leave the treble-winners as he looked to ki...
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Liverpool could give new manager perfect start by revisiting £179m transfer plan

 Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool, looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace at Anfield on April 14, 2024 in Liverpool, England. If you were to take a quick glance at the list of players Ruben Amorim has managed throughout his career to date, a number of names immediately stand out.Beyond your litter of Premier League stars, past and present, three former Liverpool players feature among the Portuguese’s alumni. Sebastian Coates is his second most-used player, with the Sporting Lisbon captain making 172 appearances for Amorim to date.Meanwhile, at the other end of the spectrum, Rafa Camacho and Tiago Ilori, both made a handful of appearances under the Sporting boss.But after a second glance, something else becomes clear. Without ever playin...
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Bernardo Silva and Manchester City aiming to reach new heights to create unique legacy

 Bernardo Silva of Manchester City during a training session at Manchester City Football Academy on April 16, 2024 in Manchester, England. If the treble was history, the double treble would be legacy. Bernardo Silva has an eye on a hat-trick of achievements that would echo through the ages. Manchester City won the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Champions League last season, a feat only previously accomplished by Manchester United in 1998-’99.In the last three decades, since the European Cup evolved into the Champions League, only Real Madrid have retained the trophy. Until, perhaps, City this season.And since the English league was established in 1888, no team has won four successive titles. With six games to go, City are two points clear at the top of the table, their fate e...
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Liverpool must get over ‘really, really rubbish’ feeling to do Newcastle United a favour

 Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool, speaks with Curtis Jones of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace at Anfield on April 14, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Newcastle United are firmly back in the hunt for Europe after taking 10 points from a possible 12 in the last two weeks and, as such, will be keeping a close eye on how their European counterparts perform on the continent this week.How English sides get on in Europe this season will have a knock-on effect on how many Champions League spots are awarded to the Premier League next term, as well as deciding which league positions will earn Europa League and Europa Conference League football.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleLiverpool and West Ham United both have Eur...
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Mauricio Pochettino sends Dele Alli heartwarming message after Monday Night Football appearance

 Chelsea's Argentinian head coach Mauricio Pochettino (R) congratulates Chelsea's English midfielder #20 Cole Palmer (L) as he is substituted during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge in London on April 15, 2024.Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino could not help but show his sheer delight to see Dele Alli after the former Tottenham midfielder appeared on Monday Night Football.Dele, who is now at Everton, swapped the pitch for the studio to provide analysis of their trip to Chelsea as he continues to recover from an injury that has stopped him from playing a single minute this season. He last featured on loan for Besiktas in February 2023 and has struggled with hip and groin injuries.This was Dele's his first media appearance since his...
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West Ham injury update: Bowen, Areola and Phillips latest return dates

 David Moyes, Manager of West Ham United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Fulham FC at London Stadium on April 14, 2024 in London, England. David Moyes is hoping for some positive injury news ahead of a huge week for West Ham.The second leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie comes on Thursday night, with the Hammers needing to overturn a two-goal deficit against Bayer Leverkusen at the London Stadium.Jarrod Bowen missed that first-leg defeat in Germany and remains a doubt, while Alphonse Areola and Kalvin Phillips have also had spells on the sidelines.Jarrod BowenWest Ham could be without Jarrod Bowen for the second leg against Leverkusen on Thursday night.The forward missed the first match in Germany and then played no part against Fulham over th...
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Declan Rice claims Aston Villa player never stopped running against Arsenal

 Declan Rice of Arsenal is challenged by Lucas Digne (L) and Pau Torres of Aston Villa (R) during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on April 14, 2024 in London, England.Following Aston Villa‘s 2-0 win against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, Declan Rice was full of praise for one player.Villa defeated the Gunners in a surprising result that has changed the course of the Premier League title race.That Arsenal defeat has put Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the driving seat at the top of the Premier League standings.Rice was speaking to the media after the defeat at the Emirates Stadium when he praised the Aston Villa players.A few of Villa’s players, according to Rice, are “technically unreal,” and Ollie Watkins is a constant threat up to...
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‘We can’t’ – Joelinton injury update as Newcastle United star facing four months out

 Joelinton of Newcastle United celebrates with Miguel Almiron of Newcastle United after scoring his team's first goal during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Sunderland and Newcastle United at Stadium of Light on January 06, 2024 in Sunderland, England.Eddie Howe says he won’t rush Joelinton back from injury as Newcastle United go in search of European qualification.Joelinton - who this week signed a new long-term contract with the Magpies - has been sidelined since the 3-0 Tyne-Wear derby victory at Sunderland on January 6 because of a thigh issue, which required surgery.The Brazilian was back at United’s training ground this week taking part in some individual work on the grass alongside Miguel Almiron. There have been suggestions he could return at the start of May but...
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Advantage Man City in the Premier League title race after losses for Arsenal and Liverpool

Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Luton Town at Etihad Stadium on April 13, 2024 in Manchester, England. With a certain inevitability, Manchester City is suddenly in charge of the Premier League title race.Arsenal and Liverpool both produced lethargic performances under pressure and lost home matches on Sunday, leaving City – seeking an unprecedented fourth straight English top-flight title – with a two-point lead with six games left.After Liverpool lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace for its first league defeat at Anfield in 18 months, Arsenal was beaten 2-0 by Aston Villa for its first league defeat in 2024.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleWith the three contenders entering this weekend sep...
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Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino dismisses Liverpool comparisons – ‘It’s not fair’

Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Chelsea on the side line during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Chelsea FC at Bramall Lane on April 7, 2024 in Sheffield, England. Chelsea won’t be challenging for the Premier League title next season even if they have no European football to contend with, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. The Blues lie ninth in the table ahead of a home game with Everton on Monday night, and amid an erratic campaign are up against it to secure qualification to the Europa League or even the Europa Conference League.Pochettino’s side do have an FA Cup semi-final with Manchester City to come at Wembley, a competition which signifies their last chance of salvaging some silverware after their Carabao Cup final loss to Liverpool. But t...
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Unai Emery’s men prove true Villains of the title piece as Arsenal’s failings exposed

 Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, speaks with his players during a drinks break in the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on April 14, 2024 in London, England.So much for an unprecedented three-way title race. It was instead all so familiar at Arsenal as Mikel Arteta’s side followed Liverpool in losing at home to perhaps end this run-in just as it was properly beginning.This may be the weekend that everyone looks back on as when Manchester City won the 2023-24 title. There was daylight between the champions and the challengers for the first time, although not as wide as that in the Arsenal defence as they chased the game against a brilliantly astute Aston Villa.Unai Emery once more did a number on his old club, as this also served to put his s...
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Pereira scores twice as Fulham win at West Ham

 Andreas Pereira of Fulham celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Fulham FC at London Stadium on April 14, 2024 in London, England. Andreas Pereira scored twice to give Fulham a rare win at West Ham in the Premier League.Despite a nervy start, Fulham took an early lead when Konstantinos Mavropanos failed to deal with Alex Iwobi's tricky ball into the box.The mistake was leapt upon by Pereira, who swerved past Lukasz Fabianski before slotting into an empty net.The Brazilian doubled the visitors' lead when he tapped in from close range at London Stadium.It is the first time the Cottagers have won a Premier League game at West Ham since 2001.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleVictory completed Fulham...
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Liverpool’s title hopes hit by loss to Palace

 Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace at Anfield on April 14, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Liverpool's Premier League title hopes suffered a huge blow as they fell to a 1-0 defeat by Crystal Palace at Anfield.Eberechi Eze converted from Tyrick Mitchell's cut-back to finish off a flowing Palace move early on and the visitors were deservedly in front at the break.Jurgen Klopp's Reds ramped up the pressure in the second half but, just as in recent games against Manchester United and Atalanta, their finishing let them down as they fell to a first league loss at home since October 2022.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleDefeat leaves Liverpool two points...
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Moyes: We’re still in with a shout despite defeat

West Ham United head coach David Moyes coaches his team during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Quarter-Final first leg match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and West Ham United FC at BayArena on April 11, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany.West Ham United have a massive task on their hands at London Stadium next Thursday if they are to rescue their European campaign.But David Moyes still believes his side can defy the odds after substitutes Jonas Hofmann and Victor Boniface stepped from the bench to give Bayer Leverkusen a late 2-0 victory at Bay Arena last night. “We may be two goals down but we’re certainly not out of it,” said the Hammers boss after the heart-breaking UEFA Europa League, quarter-final, first-leg defeat.“Certainly, we’re still in with a shout but we definitely need to get the f...
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Leeds United setbacks can help develop ‘mental steel’ as Daniel Farke leads by example

 Daniel Farke the head coach / manager of Leeds United applauds the fans at full time during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Sunderland at Elland Road on April 9, 2024 in Leeds, England.Daniel Farke aims to lead by example to guide his Leeds United players back to winning ways in the final three games of this most extraordinary Championship promotion race - and feels there recent setbacks will help his young squad to develop 'mental steel'.After setting a blistering pace throughout the season, Leeds, Leicester City and Ipswich Town have stumbled somewhat of late, with the Whites' 1-0 home defeat to Blackburn Rovers meaning they have picked up just five points from the last 15 available. Farke has twice won promotion from this division with Norwich City, and kno...
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