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The impact Everton points deduction could have on Manchester United

 Abdoulaye Doucoure during the Everton Training Session on March 11, 2024 in UNSPECIFIED, Portugal. Man Utd’s domestic rivals Everton have been deducted points for the second time this Premier League season.Manchester United will be watching on with interest after Everton were deducted two points yesterday for their second breach of Premier League financial rules.The Merseyside club will appeal against the decision, having had a previous 10-point deduction reduced to six back in February. Everton’s second breach is a timely reminder of the strict profit and sustainability rules (PSR) in place, which only permit a club to lose £105 million over a three year period.At Old Trafford, finances are expected to be tight ahead of the summer window with the club targeting record player sa...
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Report: Ansu Fati offered three escape routes from Barcelona

Brighton and Hove Albion Ansu Fati during the match Roma - Brighton and Hove Albion at the Olympic Stadium. Rome (Italy), March 07th, 2024.Barcelona winger a will reportedly have options at his disposal if he wishes to depart Camp Nou in the summer.Having scored 29 goals from 112 games for the Catalan giants, largely as a teenager, Fati's stock with the club still remains relatively high.However, having become no more than a squad option under Xavi's tenure, the Spain international quickly became a sellable asset at a time when Barcelona are desperate to improve their financial situation.That said, club officials did not want to part ways with the 21-year-old for a cut-price fee last summer, subsequently resulting in a straight loan deal being agreed with Brighton & Hove Albion.As well...
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“It depends on Newcastle” – Magpies player says he’s tempted to be elsewhere next season

 Yankuba Minteh of Feyenoord celebrates after scoring his teams second goal during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Almere City FC and Feyenoord at Yanmar Stadion on February 25, 2024 in Almere, Netherlands. Last summer, Newcastle United signed Yankuba Minteh from Danish side Odense Boldklub and offered him a contract until 2028.The winger is currently on loan at Feyenoord and has impressed for them this season, scoring 10 goals and registering four assists from 32 games. This includes a brace and an assist in the Eredivisie side’s 6-0 crushing victory over Ajax on Sunday.After the tie, the Newcastle owned player spoke to ESPN’s Hans Kraay Jr. and his quotes are relayed by Feyenoord Pings.Kraay Jr pointed out to the 19-year-old that his deal with the Magpies lasts until 2028, b...
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“That is why they punish us” – Mauricio Pochettino on Chelsea’s draw to Sheffield United

 Oliver McBurnie of Sheffield United consoles Thiago Silva of Chelsea who looks dejected after the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Chelsea FC at Bramall Lane on April 7, 2024 in Sheffield, England. After showing signs of turning the corner during their sensational last minute victory against Manchester United, Chelsea dropped yet more points against relegation candidates.Thiago Silva, returning to the Chelsea lineup, scored first for the Blues, but Sheffield United right-back Jayden Bogle leveled the score. Cole Palmer assisted Noni Madueke’s goal before their key player, Palmer, was subbed off, though Mauricio Pochettino clarified it wasn’t due to injury. And then in the dying moments, Oli McBurnie equalised for the home side.Pochettino criticised his team’s fa...
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Newcastle United star major doubt to face Tottenham Hotspur – 11 players already ruled out

Joe Willock of Newcastle United battles for possession with Alex Iwobi of Fulham during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Newcastle United at Craven Cottage on April 06, 2024 in London, England.Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock is a major doubt for Saturday’s Premier League clash at home to Tottenham Hotspur (kick-off 12:30pm).After coming on as a substitute during the midweek draw against Everton, Willock was recalled to the starting XI for yesterday’s 1-0 win at Fulham. However, the former Arsenal man lasted just 40 minutes at Craven Cottage due to an ongoing Achilles problem.Willock has twice sustained the same injury this campaign and only recently returned from three months out. He could now be set for another spell on the sidelines.“Joe is still feeling his Achille...
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Arsenal return to Premier League summit with win over Brighton as Man City cruise

Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on April 06, 2024 in Brighton, England.Arsenal leapfrogged Liverpool at the top of the Premier League on Saturday with a 3-0 win at Brighton after Kevin De Bruyne scored twice in Manchester City’s victory at Crystal Palace.Goals from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard lifted the Gunners to 71 points -- one clear of Jurgen Klopp’s men, who are tied on 70 points with defending champions City.Liverpool face a trip to mercurial Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday in the next chapter of a thrilling three-way title race.Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, who have now won 10 of their pa...
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Everton beat Burnley

 Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Abdoulaye Doucoure during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Burnley FC at Goodison Park on April 06, 2024 in Liverpool, England.Dominic Calvert-Lewin capitalised on an Arijanet Muric error to score his second goal in as many games and help Everton to a priceless win over fellow strugglers Burnley, whose own survival hopes were dealt a major blow at Goodison Park.The bizarre goal earned the Toffees their first top-flight win in 14 attempts - since a 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on 16 December.Calvert-Lewin, who ended a run of 23 games without a goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw at Newcastle, opened the scoring at the end of a poor first half, when Muric's attempted clearance struck ...
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Kevin de Bruyne shines as Man City maintain title challenge

 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne (left) celebrates scoring his side's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on April 6, 2024 in London, England.Manchester City maintained their title challenge in ruthless fashion as Kevin de Bruyne claimed his 100th goal for the club in a comeback victory at Crystal Palace.In an entertaining encounter, Palace stunned City with an early opener from Jean-Philippe Mateta, before De Bruyne's wonderful finish pulled the visitors level in the first half.Mateta raced on to a pass from Adam Wharton and slotted the ball inside the far corner in only the third minute as noise erupted from the stands at Selhurst Park.But De Bruyne's curling effort was a sublime equaliser just 10 minutes later.Pa...
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Liverpool legend insists Roberto de Zerbi won’t replace Jurgen Klopp

Roberto De Zerbi head coach of Brighton & Hove Albion looks on during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg training and press conference at Stadio Olimpico, on March 06, 2024, in Rome, Italy. A Liverpool legend has ruled Roberto de Zerbi out of the running to replace Jurgen Klopp by insisting Reds decision-makers wouldn't 'go anywhere near' the Italian.The Brighton boss is one of the names in the running to succeed Klopp at Anfield after the German announced the shock decision to leave the club at the end of the season.Current Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim is favourite to takeover Liverpool in the summer after Xabi Alonso made the decision to stay at Bayer Leverkusen, but De Zerbi has also been mentioned as a potential successor.Doubt has been cast by De...
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Joe Gomez fires warning to Man Utd ahead of Liverpool clash

 Joe Gomez of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield on March 31, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Liverpool defender Joe Gomez believes Manchester United players will be under pressure to act as the protagonists in Sunday's meeting at Old Trafford.The Reds make the short journey over from Merseyside this weekend looking to maintain their pace in the Premier League title race.Erik ten Hag's men head into this encounter off the back of a hugely disappointing 4-3 defeat at Chelsea in which they had led 3-2 heading into stoppage time.Speaking to Liverpool's official website, Gomez insisted the onus will be on United to come out and attack their visitors."I mean, they're at home. I don't think the atmosphere [and fans] woul...
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Enzo Fernandez fires clear Mauricio Pochettino message in Man United win

Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea embraces team mate Ben Chilwell during the Carabao Cup Final match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on February 25, 2024 in London, England.Enzo Fernandez sent clear messages to both Mauricio Pochettino and Mason Mount during Chelsea's celebrations in the chaotic 4-3 win against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.The visitors appeared to be heading for all three points until Noni Madueke was fouled in the penalty area which allowed Cole Palmer to score his second spot-kick of the game and salvage a point for the Blues. However, with two minutes of additional time still to play, more drama was on the horizon.From a short corner being taken quickly, Palmer picked up the ball from Fernandez and fired an effort goalward with the ball deflecting past ...
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Mikel Arteta tips Bukayo Saka to be ‘decisive’ for Arsenal on injury return

 Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during a training session at Sobha Realty Training Centre on April 02, 2024 in London Colney, England.Mikel Arteta predicted Bukayo Saka will “fly” during Arsenal’s Premier League run-in but the England winger could be a doubt to face Brighton on Saturday.The 22-year-old missed his side’s 2-0 win over Luton on Wednesday that briefly returned them to the top of the table before being knocked back into second by Liverpool ahead of the weekend’s visit to the Amex Stadium.A muscle injury sustained during the goalless draw at Manchester City meant Saka missed a league game for just the second time this season, with Reiss Nelson deputising as Arteta’s side made it nine wins from their last 10 in the title race.Saka has scored 16 goals in all competitions as Arsenal s...
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Rio Ferdinand and Joe Cole agree on Cole Palmer after Chelsea win over Man Utd

 Cole Palmer and Mykhaylo Mudryk of Chelsea look frustrated with referee Darren England during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Burnley FC at Stamford Bridge on March 30, 2024 in London, England.Cole Palmer scored his first senior hat-trick as Chelsea came from behind to beat Manchester United in a thrilling seven-goal clash on Thursday night.Erik ten Hag's side were 3-2 up and just seconds away from picking up all three points at Stamford Bridge when Diogo Dalot brought down Noni Madueke in the box in the seventh minute of added time. Palmer scored from the penalty spot to seemingly rescue a point – but a stunning finale awaited.The former Manchester City player lashed a long-range effort past Andre Onana with virtually the final kick, with the aid of a slight deflecti...
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Pep Guardiola: Top-class Phil Foden can do whatever he wants in football

 Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola congratulates Phil Foden as he leaves the field after being substituted during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on April 03, 2024 in Manchester, England. Pep Guardiola said Phil Foden can “do whatever he wants” in football after watching him fire Manchester City to a 4-1 Premier League victory over Aston Villa with a brilliant hat-trick.With Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne dropping to the bench, Foden moved into a central position and orchestrated the demolition of Villa with an outstanding display, playing a hand in Rodri’s opener and then taking the game away from the visitors after Jhon Duran had levelled.Foden restored City’s lead with a free-kick in first-half stoppage time when he ...
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Arsenal cruise past Luton Town to return to Premier League summit

 Martin Odegaard of Arsenal FC celebrate with Reiss Nelson after scoring opening goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Luton Town at Emirates Stadium on April 3, 2024 in London, England.Arsenal coasted to a 2-0 win over struggling Luton on Wednesday to dislodge Liverpool from the top of the Premier League table, once again edging ahead in a thrilling three-way title tussle. Gunners captain Martin Odegaard opened the scoring midway through the first half and an own goal just before the break gave the much-changed home side a cushion. The result lifts Arsenal to 68 points -- one ahead of Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool, who host bottom side Sheffield United on Thursday.Elsewhere on Wednesday, Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as defending champions Manchester City crushe...
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Man City injury latest after Aston Villa as Liverpool and Arsenal dealt fresh blow in title race

Pep Guardiola (R) of Manchester gives instructions to Kevin De Bruyne (C) of Manchester after he receives medical treatment during the UEFA Champions League 2022/23 final match between FC Internazionale and Manchester City FC at Atatuerk Olympic Stadium on June 10, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. Pep Guardiola chose to rest both Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland as his Manchester City strode to a 4-1 victory over Aston Villa.Phil Foden netted a superb hat-trick after Rodri had given the reigning champions the lead, however they were given a scare with Jhon Duran initially cancelling out the City midfielder's opener. John Stones was again an unused substitute for City with Guardiola clearly not feeling the need to use the England international.Nathan Ake, Kyle Walker and Ederson remained ou...
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Mikel Arteta set to give Emile Smith Rowe new Arsenal role after Luton display

 Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal during a training session at Sobha Realty Training Centre on March 29, 2024 in London Colney, England.From the moment Emile Smith Rowe was named in the Arsenal starting XI it was always going to be a huge night for him. The Hale Ender has started just once in 2024, and played just 91 minutes since the winter break.A minor ankle injury has played a part in that. But primarily he can argue he's not had a fair crack of the whip.With Arsenal 5-0 up at half-time against Sheffield United he could not get on the pitch. With a win over Burnley secured when Bukayo Saka scored the third in the 47th minute, Smith Rowe could still only accrue five minutes. Speaking prior to the match, though, Mikel Arteta seemed to suggest this was an issue he did not have too much sy...
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Son urges Spurs to keep oft-criticised attacker after another assist

 Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his teams third goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 02, 2024 in London, England.Heung-min Son wants Tottenham to sign Timo Werner on a permanent basis following his positive impact since joining on loan.Werner set up Brennan Johnson’s opener against West Ham last night and now has two goals and three assists in 11 appearances for Spurs.His pace and direct play have given Ange Postecoglou a different threat out wide and the German would like to turn his loan switch from RB Leipzig into a permanent move.Spurs are considering whether to take an option to sign Werner for around £15million in the summer, and Son said: “I think he listened to what the ga...
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Pep Guardiola delivers cheeky response when asked Man Utd vs Liverpool question

 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola before the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on March 16, 2024 in Manchester, England.Pep Guardiola has joked he will be supporting Manchester United in their clash with Liverpool this weekend - though he quickly retracted the claim.Guardiola's Manchester City side are locked in a three-way fight for the Premier League title and currently sit third in the top-flight. Liverpool meanwhile lead the way, with their trip to United one of the more tricky games left for them this season.The Reds are three points ahead of City after beating Brighton on Sunday, while Guardiola's men played out a bore draw with Arsenal, who are second. Though City and United are fierce rivals, Guardiola would...
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Erik ten Hag must give Manchester United player his first Premier League start in five months

Manager Erik ten Hag of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on February 15, 2024 in Manchester, England.If any player was going to speak in the mixed zone after Manchester United's draw with Brentford at the weekend, it was going to be the goalscorer, Mason Mount.It transpired not even Mount was willing to speak, although he did do an interview with MUTV. "If you look at the game overall it wasn't to our standard," he said. "We know that. When you score at the death you think you can maybe hang on. But maybe we didn't deserve it."Brentford make it difficult. It is never easy coming here. They make it tough and get around you. Maybe we didn't get it going from the beginning. We know we can improve and we need to because we need to w...
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