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Danny Ings haunts Burnley as West Ham United fight back for point

 Danny Ings of West Ham United scores a goal which was later ruled out for offside during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Burnley FC at the London Stadium on March 10, 2024 in London, England. Danny Ings was West Ham United's hero as the Hammers fought back from two goals down to deny Burnley a priceless win in a 2-2 Premier League draw at the London Stadium.On the back of a gruelling sojourn to Germany in the Europa League, David Moyes's men cut timid figures in the first half, and the visitors were deservedly two up at half time thanks to David Datro Fofana's rocket and Dinos Mavropanos's own goal.Lucas Paqueta got West Ham back into the game almost immediately after the restart, though, and moments after having one effort disallowed, Ings opened his top-fl...
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Son inspires Spurs to thrash ten-man Aston Villa in top-four chase

 Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his side's third goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on March 10, 2024 in Birmingham, England.Tottenham Hotspur inflicted a chastening 4-0 home defeat on 10-man Aston Villa as Ange Postecoglou’s men emphatically won this key battle in the race for Champions League qualification.Sunday’s crunch clash between fourth and fifth was described in the build-up by Villa skipper John McGinn as “the most important game in the club’s recent history”.Unai Emery’s men had the chance to move eight points clear of Spurs in the final guaranteed Champions League spot, but instead the hosts’ captain saw red in an embarrassing second-half collapse.Tottenham moved within two points of Villa wit...
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Man United star set for huge pay rise

 Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United applauds the fans during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton FC at Old Trafford on March 9, 2024 in Manchester, England. Two first half penalties were enough to earn Manchester United a much needed win over struggling Everton on Saturday afternoon.The Red Devils welcomed the Toffees to Old Trafford off the back of successive Premier League defeats against Fulham and Manchester City, but midfielder Bruno Fernandes settled the nerves from the spot early on.United were then awarded a second penalty before half-time, which was duly dispatched by forward Marcus Rashford.The win keeps United sixth in the top flight table, keeping alive their slim hopes of finishing in the top four this season.In the meantime, it appears tha...
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Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes slammed by Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney after win over Everton

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 2-0 during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton FC at Old Trafford on March 9, 2024 in Manchester, England. Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes have been criticised by Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney – despite scoring the goals in the Red Devils' 2-0 win over Everton at Old Trafford on Saturday.Fernandes gave Erik ten Hag's side the lead with a penalty after 12 minutes and Rashford made it 2-0 later in the half – also with a spot-kick.With the second penalty, the Portuguese gave the ball to Rashford and although the end result was the same, Rooney was critical of the gesture.Speaking on TNT Sports, Manchester United's all-time top scorer said: "I think any club should have o...
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Mikel Arteta praises ‘exceptional’ Arsenal star after beating Brentford

 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates victory after the final whistle in the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday March 9, 2024.Mikel Arteta branded Arsenal matchwinner Kai Havertz an ‘exceptional player’ following his decisive contribution in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Brentford.The Gunners looked to be on course for another routine win when Declan Rice headed Arsenal into an early lead but Brentford stunned the Emirates Stadium with a bizarre equaliser, courtesy of an Aaron Ramsdale howler, in first half injury time.With Liverpool hosting Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday, Arsenal could not afford to drop points in the race for the title and finally got themselves back in front in the closing stages thanks to Havertz’s bullet header.The sum...
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Leeds United maintain Premier League push amid drama

 Patrick Bamford of Leeds United is challenged by Bambo Diaby of Sheffield Wednesday during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United at Hillsborough on March 08, 2024 in Sheffield, England. Leeds United have climbed back into the automatic promotion places after winning 2-0 at Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday.Patrick Bamford struck in first-half stoppage time and Willy Gnonto added a second after the break as Leeds extended their unbeaten league run in 2024 to 12 matches.Daniel Farke's side are two points behind Championship leaders Leicester after leap-frogging Ipswich, with their promotion rivals, including Southampton, due to play on Saturday.Wednesday missed the chance to climb out of the bottom three for the first time since August, hav...
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Erik ten Hag confirms Man Utd have suffered fresh injury ahead of Everton

 Erik ten Hag, manager of Manchester United, looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on March 03, 2024 in Manchester, England. Erik ten Hag has given a detailed injury update ahead of the Premier League clash against Everton on Saturday.Manchester United were without eight players for last week's Manchester derby, while Marcus Rashford and Jonny Evans had to be replaced with knocks in the second half. While Ten Hag confirmed the duo will be available for the weekend, there was an update on a fresh injury ahead of the the Everton clash."That’s the good the news, they [Evans and Rashford] recovered after the derby and they are available. For the rest, it’s the same squad [against Everton] apart from Omari Forson. He d...
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Pochettino says he understands anger from Chelsea fans

Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Chelsea controls the ball during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Chelsea FC at Brentford Community Stadium on March 02, 2024 in Brentford, England.Mauricio Pochettino admitted he might "behave the same" as frustrated Chelsea fans after they called for his sacking during last week's draw against Brentford.The London club are 11th in the Premier League during a miserable first season at the helm for the former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain boss, who is yet to win silverware in England.The Argentine, who is preparing his injury-hit squad to face Newcastle on Monday, said he needed to "accept the criticism"."We need to try to improve in the way we play and the result and try to change this feeling," he said at his pre-match press conference...
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Erling Haaland hints at Real Madrid move by refusing to rule out Man City exit

 Erling Haaland of Manchester City faces the media during a press conference at Manchester City Football Academy on March 05, 2024 in Manchester, England. Erling Haaland has refused to close the door on a move to Real Madrid in the future despite insisting he is “really happy” at Manchester City.Real are expected to sign France striker Kylian Mbappé on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain this summer but are long-term admirers of Haaland.City beat the Madrid giants to sign the Norwegian goal machine from Borussia Dortmund for £51 million in June 2022 but Real’s interest has never gone away.Asked about the links with Real and whether he felt he had everything he needed at City to remain at the club in the longer-term in the build-up to their Champions League clash against Cope...
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Arsenal secure historic 6-0 Premier League win over Sheffield United

 Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 0-1 during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on March 4, 2024 in Sheffield, England.Arsenal secured a sensational 6-0 victory against Sheffield United, marking their seventh consecutive Premier League win and propelling them within two points of league leaders Liverpool. The Gunners made history by becoming the first English side to achieve three consecutive away wins with a margin of five or more goals. Manager Mikel Arteta's squad showcased their relentless attacking ability, with six different scorers contributing to the formidable win.With his goal in the fifth minute, captain Martin Odegaard set the tone early. Goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Jayd...
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Liverpool get Xabi Alonso boost as Bayern Munich switch targets for next manager

 Xabi Alonso, Manager of Bayer Leverkusen, reacts during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Köln and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at RheinEnergieStadion on March 03, 2024 in Cologne, Germany. Bayern Munich be set to turn their attention away from Xabi Alonso in their search for a new manager.The Bavarians are seeking a replacement for Thomas Tuchel, who they have confirmed will leave the club at the end of the season, and Alonso has been heavily linked with a switch after taking his Bayer Leverkusen side 10 points clear of Bayern at the top of the Bundesliga.Liverpool are also considering a move for their former player to replace Jurgen Klopp when he departs the club after nine years, but Bayern could now instead move for Feyenoord's Arne Slot as their next manager. The 45-year-old has im...
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‘Best in Premier League’ – Pep Guardiola talks up Phil Foden’s impact on Man City

 Phil Foden of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on March 3, 2024 in Manchester, England.Pep Guardiola praised fantastic Phil Foden and said the Manchester City midfielder is developing into a world-class player - the current best in the Premier League - after his wonderful, derby-winning display against Manchester United.Nobody expected anything other than embarrassment at the Etihad Stadium for Erik ten Hag’s stumbling Red Devils, yet Marcus Rashford’s scorcher gave them a shock half-time lead.United were under the cosh for large periods before and after the break, finally buckling as 23-year-old Foden scored a superb leveller in the 56th minute before then firing ...
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Burnley’s survival hopes hit as Bournemouth win

 Bournemouth's Justin Kluivert celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and AFC Bournemouth at Turf Moor on March 3, 2024 in Burnley, England. Burnley's slim hopes of staying up suffered another setback as Bournemouth won in the Premier League for the first time in 2024.Justin Kluivert set the Cherries on their way with a powerful finish past James Trafford after poor defending.Burnley responded strongly with Neto producing an outstanding save to keep out Jacob Bruun Larsen's free-kick while Vitinho headed a good chance over the bar.Larsen also had a goalbound shot blocked by Adam Smith after Neto denied David Datro Fofana.Josh Cullen's disallowed goal - ruled out for a foul in the build-up - only added to the sense of frustration ins...
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Werner praises support as first goal sparks Spurs win

Timo Werner of Tottenham Hotspur in action with Daniel Munoz of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 2, 2024 in London, England. Timo Werner praised the support of his team-mates after his first Tottenham goal sparked his side's comeback win over Crystal Palace.Werner, who was making his sixth appearance since joining on loan from RB Leipzig in January, scored Spurs' equaliser as the hosts scored three times in the final 13 minutes to win and boost their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.Werner had failed to convert a when played clean through in a forgettable first half and Spurs' woes deepened when Eberechi Eze opened the scoring with a 59th minute free-kick."They [his team-mates]...
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Pep Guardiola praises Erling Haaland’s talent after five-goal haul against Luton

 Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, congratulates Erling Haaland of Manchester City after he is substituted during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Luton Town and Manchester City at Kenilworth Road on February 27, 2024 in Luton, England. Pep Guardiola described Erling Haaland's goal tally as "unbelievable", after the Manchester City striker scored five against Luton in the FA Cup.The 23-year-old took his total for the season in all competitions to 27 as he combined with the excellent Kevin De Bruyne to deliver a goalscoring masterclass in the 6-2 victory at Kenilworth Road.It came less than four weeks after his return to the side following nearly two months out with a foot injury, and took his total since joining City in the summer of 2022 to 79 in 83 appeara...
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Jarrod Bowen hits treble as West Ham sink Brentford to end barren run

 Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United celebrates after scoring during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Brentford FC at London Stadium on February 26, 2024 in London, England.Jarrod Bowen ended his goal drought with a hat-trick as West Ham beat struggling Brentford 4-2 to secure their first win in nine games on Monday. Bowen hadn’t scored in the Premier League since December 23, but the England forward got back on track with a stylish treble at the London Stadium. The 27-year-old struck twice in the first seven minutes before Neal Maupay got one back for Brentford in a frantic opening 13 minutes. Bowen completed the first hat-trick of his career after the interval before Emerson’s superb long-range blast made it four. Yoane Wissa reduced the deficit late on, but Dav...
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Kai Havertz showers praise on “world-class” Arsenal star

 Kai Havertz of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2024 in London, England.After the match against Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal forward Kai Havertz shared his thoughts on Jorginho. Mikel Arteta’s side comfortably defeated Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday evening.In the Premier League fixture on Saturday evening, Arsenal dominated Newcastle United with a resounding 4-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium. Jorginho was among the starters for the Gunners, as manager Mikel Arteta positioned him in the center of a three-man midfield within a 4-3-3 formation.Following the match, Havertz, who contributed with a goal and an assist,...
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Premier League: Manchester United fumble at home as Fulham ride late strike

Alex Iwobi of Fulham celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Fulham FC at Old Trafford on February 24, 2024 in Manchester, England.Alex Iwobi scored deep in stoppage time as Fulham shocked sub-par Manchester United 2-1 in the English Premier League on Saturday, the London side's first win at Old Trafford since 2003 and second since 1963.United, who lost for the first time in six league matches, are sixth in the table on 44 points, eight behind fourth-placed Aston Villa. Fulham are 12th on 32 points."I'm over the moon right now to come back into the team and get the win here — there is no better feeling," Iwobi said. "We feel we performed really well and have been performing really well recently, it is just about getting the re...
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Pereira salutes Silva’s philosophy

 Fulham's Andreas Pereira during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage on February 17, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The statistical site WhoScored have a fascinating chat with Fulham playmaker Andreas Pereira this morning ahead of his return to Old Trafford on Saturday.The attacking midfielder moved from Manchester United to Craven Cottage after the Whites were promoted from the Championship in Marco Silva’s first season. The Brazilian international says Silva’s ambition persuaded him to make a move he wasn’t initially convinced about.“I think the most important thing for me especially is the way he thinks about football. We match in that way so for me that that was the most important thing.”Pereira, who has won a single international cap...
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Newcastle United handed potential triple injury boost ahead of Arsenal clash

 Newcastle United Head Coach Eddie Howe smiles holding a ball during the Newcastle United Training Session at the Newcastle United Training Centre on February 21, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. After a disappointing evening in the Champions League, Arsenal will be hoping to bounce back to form this weekend when they take on Newcastle United in the Premier League. The Gunners were left frustrated on Wednesday night when Porto snagged an extremely late winner at the Estádio do Dragão.Arsenal failed to register a single shot on target against the Portuguese side, a huge contrast to their 5-0 win over Burnley last time out in the league. They will be hoping to add another important three points to their tally on Saturday as they continue to compete with Liverpool and Mancheste...
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