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Klopp to leave as Liverpool boss at end of season

 Jurgen Klopp of Liverpool addresses the media at a club press conference ahead of the Emirates FA Cup tie with Norwich City at AXA Training Centre on January 26, 2024 in Kirkby, England. The club and Jurgen Klopp announced earlier in the day that he was to leave the club at end of the current season bringing an end to his successful nine year spell at the club.Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is to step down from the role at the end of the season, saying he is "running out of energy".Klopp was appointed in October 2015 and his contract was due to run until 2026.He won the Champions League in 2019 before leading Liverpool to their first league title in 30 years in 2019-20."I told the club already in November," said 56-year-old Klopp, who has announced his decision with his side top of t...
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West Ham agree Phillips loan deal with Man City

 Kalvin Phillips defensive midfield of Manchester City and England controls the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 match between Urawa Reds v Manchester City FC at King Abdullah Sports City on December 19, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. West Ham have agreed a deal with Manchester City to sign England midfielder Kalvin Phillips on loan for the rest of the season.Phillips, 28, signed a six-year contract when he arrived at City from Leeds in a £45m deal in July 2022.However, he has struggled under Pep Guardiola and has only started twice this term in all competitions.Phillips, who is also interesting Juventus, now appears set to have a medical in London later this week.Personal terms are not expected to be a problem, with the Hammers set to cover Phillips' salary a...
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Arsenal reignite title bid with big Crystal Palace win

 Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal holds off Tyrick Mitchell of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on January 20, 2024 in London, England. Arsenal reignited their Premier League title challenge by thrashing struggling Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium.The Gunners' fight at the top had faltered towards the end of last year as they lost three of their past five Premier League games.But, after heading off to Dubai for a week-long winter break, Mikel Arteta's side returned reinvigorated as a Gabriel header, Dean Henderson own goal, a Leandro Trossard finish and two late Gabriel Martinelli strikes sealed the three points.The first two goals came from corners, with the opener coming in the 11th minute when Gabriel nodded in ...
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Klopp’s ‘shock’ at Salah injury that could end Liverpool title bid

 Mohamed Salah of Egypt sits on the floor with an injury during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations group stage match between Egypt and Ghana at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny on January 18, 2024 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.Jurgen Klopp said he was shocked to discover Liverpool star Mohamed Salah had suffered a hamstring injury while playing for Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations.Salah has missed just 10 Premier League matches in six and a half seasons with Liverpool.The 31-year-old’s impressive fitness record meant Liverpool boss Klopp was surprised to learn his forward had been forced off during Egypt’s 2-2 draw with Ghana on Thursday.The German is now sweating on the extent of Salah’s injury and how long he will be sidelined.“In the moment it was a shock. He felt it and we all kn...
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Villa held by Everton in scrappy goalless draw

 Alex Moreno of Aston Villa scores their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Aston Villa at Goodison Park on January 14, 2024 in Liverpool, England.Aston Villa missed the chance to move level on points with Premier League pace-setters Liverpool as they were forced to settle for a draw in a scrappy, low-quality encounter with Everton at Goodison Park.In the first goalless draw in manager Unai Emery's 97 top-flight games with Arsenal and Villa, his side could not produce the decisive moment to enable them to overhaul Manchester City and move into second place.Villa thought they had taken a first-half lead when Alex Moreno rifled a 25-yard finish past Everton keeper Jordan Pickford but the goal was ruled out for offside after a four-minute video assis...
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‘I’ve missed this’ – De Bruyne revels in Man City win

 Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James Park on January 13, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne says he has missed playing football and influencing games while he has been out with a hamstring injury.The Belgian came off the bench at Newcastle and equalised for the Blues before an inch-perfect pass set up Oscar Bobb's stoppage-time winner.De Bruyne, 32, was playing in the league for the first time since the opening day of the season on 11 August."I enjoyed myself. It was crazy," De Bruyne told TNT Sports."I missed this. I had a big injury and I needed the time."Of his performance, he added: "I think it was more willpower than anythi...
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Palmer penalty gives Chelsea win over Fulham

 Cole Palmer of Chelsea celebrates with team mates after scoring their sides first goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Fulham FC at Stamford Bridge on January 13, 2024 in London, England.Cole Palmer's first-half penalty gave Chelsea a narrow win over West London rivals Fulham at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.Palmer's reverse pass set up Raheem Sterling, who was caught by Issa Diop inside the penalty area.Palmer dispatched the spot-kick, sending Fulham keeper Bernd Leno the wrong way to net his ninth goal since joining the Blues in August.Conor Gallagher almost added a late second when his sweetly struck effort using the outside of his boot cannoned off the far post.Chelsea kept Fulham at arm's length and held on for their third con...
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Joelinton faces six weeks out with thigh injury

 Joelinton of Newcastle United is playing in the FA Cup Third Round match against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, on January 6, 2024.Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton has been ruled out for a minimum of six weeks with a thigh injury.The 27-year-old injured his quad during the Magpies' 3-0 FA Cup win against Sunderland on Saturday.The Brazil international has made 23 appearances this season, scoring three goals and assisting four.Speaking on Friday, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said: "We have had to try and pick him up. He is our midfield driving force, it is a big blow."Newcastle face Manchester City in the Premier League at St James' Park at 17:30 GMT on Saturday.Howe's squad has been plagued with injuries so far this season, with Joelinton becoming the 11th player...
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West Ham’s Paqueta out for ‘at least two months’

 Lucas Paqueta of West Ham United is substituted due to injury during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between West Ham United and Bristol City at London Stadium on January 07, 2024 in London, England. West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta could be sidelined for "at least two months" with a calf injury.The Brazilian suffered a recurrence of the issue in Sunday's FA Cup draw with Bristol City, having initially been injured against Arsenal at the end of December.He missed the goalless draw with Brighton on 2 January and lasted just 14 minutes of the Bristol City tie.Paqueta is set to see a specialist to determine the extent of the problem.His absence would be a major blow for manager David Moyes as Paqueta emerged as a key figure in West Ham's resurgence during 2023.It was his pas...
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Man City’s Rodri & Haaland doubts for Huddersfield tie

 Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates scoring the opening goal with Kevin de Bruyne and Rodri during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Manchester City's Rodri and Erling Haaland are doubts for the club's FA Cup third round tie against Huddersfield Town.Spain midfielder Rodri could miss Sunday's game following the death of his grandmother."Today and tomorrow he will not be here," said Guardiola, whose side won the FA Cup last season."Hopefully he will come back for the game but, if he needs to stay, family issues are the most important thing."Haaland has not played since 6 December because of a foot injury.Midfielder Kevin de Bruyne and winger Jeremy Doku are bac...
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Newcastle United’s Kalvin Phillips hopes boosted

 Kalvin Phillips of England during the UEFA EURO 2024 European qualifier match between England and Italy at Wembley Stadium on October 17, 2023 in London, England. Newcastle United target Kalvin Phillips’ preference would be to stay in the Premier League if he leaves Manchester City this month, which is a boost for the Magpies, according to The Northern Echo.Phillips is keen to move on from Manchester City and Pep Guardiola is ready to sanction a loan move away from the club.Newcastle are interested in signing the midfielder but the Manchester City hierarchy’s financial demands have made a deal improbable.The Magpies are not prepared to shell out a massive loan fee or agree to Manchester City’s key condition of inserting a mandatory purchase clause.Juventus are also interested in...
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‘Smart’ Brighton earn first clean sheet of season

 Brighton's Italian head coach Roberto De Zerbi (L) shakes hands with Brighton's English midfielder #41 Jack Hinshelwood at the end of the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Brighton and Hove Albion at the London Stadium, in London, on January 2, 2024. Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi praised his side's "very smart game" after they kept their first Premier League clean sheet of the season at West Ham.It was the first time in 24 league matches Brighton have not conceded a goal, ending a club-record run.Brighton had more possession and better chances in a largely dour game to open 2024 for both sides at London Stadium.But they were unable to break through a West Ham defence which in contrast has now kept four consecutive clean sheets.De Zerbi said the f...
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Reguilon returns to Spurs as Man Utd end loan deal

 Manchester United's Sergio Reguilon during the pre-match warm-up ahead of the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United at City Ground on December 30, 2023 in Nottingham, England. Manchester United have triggered a break clause in Sergio Reguilon's loan move, allowing the defender to return to Tottenham.Reguilon was signed by United in August following injuries to the club's left-backs Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.The 27-year-old made 12 appearances, most recently as a late substitute at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.He started on seven occasions, most recently in the 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth on 9 December.With Shaw and Malacia expected to return to action this month, United have opted to let Reguilon return to Premier League rivals Tottenham.Spu...
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Tomas Soucek signs new West Ham United contract until 2027

 West Ham United's Tomas Soucek during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Crystal Palace at London Stadium on December 3, 2023 in London, England.West Ham United have announced that midfielder Tomas Soucek has extended his contract with the club until June 2027.The 28-year-old initially joining the Hammers on loan from Slavia Prague in January 2020 before making his move to the London Stadium permanent the following summer.Soucek has since established himself as a key cog in David Moyes's machine, scoring 30 goals in 182 appearances across all competitions.The Czech Republic international chipped in with three goals and six assists in 50 games last season and helped the Hammers win the Europa Conference League – the club's first European trophy for 58 years.Soucek, w...
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Donny van de Beek leaves Man United

Donny van de Beek of Manchester United looks on during a training session at Carrington Training Ground on December 11, 2023 in Manchester, England.Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has joined Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt on loan until the end of the season.The 26-year-old Netherlands international has made just six Premier League starts for United since moving from Ajax for a reported £35 million (€40 million) in 2020.His only top-flight appearance this term came as an 88th-minute substitute in a 1-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace at the end of September.United boss Erik ten Hag recently said countryman Van de Beek needed a move to revive his career.Frankfurt sports director Markus Krosche told his club’s website: “Donny van de Beek fits our game idea perfectly and is a...
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Spurs see off wasteful Bournemouth

 Pape Matar Sarr of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates alongside teammate Richarlison of Tottenham Hotspur after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and AFC Bournemouth at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 31, 2023 in London, England.Tottenham finished 2023 on a high with victory over an energetic Bournemouth in the Premier League at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Pape Sarr opened the scoring when Rodrigo Bentancur latched on to Neto's casual pass out from the back and it broke for Sarr, who drilled it into the far corner.Smarting from a 4-2 loss to Brighton in midweek, an injury-hit Spurs watched as Bournemouth enjoyed plenty of chances and looked likely to level.But the visitors lacked a clinical edge in the final third and Son Heung-mi...
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Man City ends historic year on high and just two points off EPL lead

 Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, interacts with Jack Grealish of Manchester City as he is substituted off during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Sheffield United at Etihad Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Manchester, England. After the greatest year in Manchester City's history, Pep Guardiola's players look hungry for another.The defending English Premier League champion ended a trophy-laden 2023 with a 2-0 win against Sheffield United on Saturday.City moved up to third, just two points behind leader Liverpool. That's not bad considering Guardiola's team has struggled to hit the heights of last season's treble-winning campaign and has been without the talismanic Kevin De Bruyne since August.The Belgium international is on his way back from a hamstri...
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Pedro’s penalties help Brighton beat Tottenham

 Joao Pedro of Brighton & Hove Albion scores their team's fourth goal from a penalty kick during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur at American Express Community Stadium on December 28, 2023 in Brighton, England.A superb display saw Brighton overcome Tottenham in the Premier League at the Amex Stadium.Spurs dominated the early possession but the hosts took control when teenager Jack Hinshelwood fired into the roof of the net after Joao Pedro was allowed to drift across the length of the 18-yard line.Pedro doubled the Seagulls' lead from the penalty spot after Dejan Kulusevski had pulled back Danny Welbeck in the area.Brighton continued to press, with James Milner hitting the post and Facundo Buonanotte having a goal disallowed for off...
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Arsenal miss chance to go top as West Ham win at Emirates

 Tomas Soucek of West Ham United celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 28, 2023 in London, England. West Ham stunned Arsenal to record a third successive Premier League victory, denting the Gunners' title challenge in the process.It was a ruthless display by West Ham, who converted two of their three shots on target, while Arsenal squandered a host of opportunities as they missed the chance to move top of the league.Tomas Soucek fired in Jarrod Bowen's cutback and, while the ball had potentially gone out of play in the build-up, there was not enough evidence for the video assistant referee to overturn the goal.That gave West Ham a first-half lead which was doubled when former Arse...
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Liverpool go top after hard-fought win at Burnley

 Darwin Nunez of Liverpool celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Liverpool FC at Turf Moor on December 26, 2023 in Burnley, England. Liverpool signalled their title ambitions by going top of the Premier League thanks to a hard-fought victory at relegation-threatened Burnley.Jurgen Klopp's side have only been beaten once so far this season and went two points clear of Arsenal at the summit despite some wastefulness in front of goal.The Reds got the perfect start by netting after just six minutes as Darwin Nunez guided in a lovely finish from the edge of the box to end a run of 12 club games without a goal.The impressive James Trafford was kept busy in the Burnley goal and had already smothered Harvey Elliott's low drive before m...
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