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7Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Southampton sack manager Juric after Premier League relegation

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Southampton's manager Ivan Juric looks on during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Southampton FC at City Ground on January 19, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images) Southampton have sacked manager Ivan Juric following their relegation from the Premier League, the club announced Monday.Southampton were condemned to relegation in record time after a 3-1 defeat at Tottenham on Sunday. Juric's bottom of the table side have lost 25 of their 31 top-flight games in a wretched campaign.Relegation with seven fixtures left gives Southampton, last season's Championship play-off winners, an unwanted Premier League record, surpassing Derby and Huddersfield's relegations with six games left in...

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6Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Fulham’s 3-2 win ends Liverpool’s unbeaten run to delay title party

Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister breaks through and scores their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Craven Cottage, London. Picture date: Sunday April 6, 2025. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images) Liverpool slumped to just their second Premier League defeat of the season as Fulham struck three times in 14 first-half minutes to boost their own European ambitions with a 3-2 win. Arsenal’s 1-1 draw at Everton on Saturday left Liverpool needing just 11 points from their final eight games to secure a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title. Arne Slot’s men were unbeaten in 26 league games and looked set to take another step towards the title when Alexis Mac Allister’s stunning strike opened the scoring.But poor defending allowed Ryan Sess...

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6Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Latest Bastoni update after Inter injury scare

Alessandro Bastoni plays during the match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale in the Coppa Italia Semi-Finals at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, on April 2, 2025. (Photo by Alessio Morgese/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Sky Sport Italia reports Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni trained separately this morning, but the Nerazzurri are confident he’ll be available against Bayern Munich on Tuesday. The Italy international was subbed off at half time of a 2-2 draw against Parma on Saturday with a suspected knee injury. Sky Sport journalist Matteo Barzaghi reported the latest fitness updates on the Inter defender on Sunday morning, saying that Bastoni trained separately from the rest of the team after the Parma game. Bastoni will continue to be monitored on the eve of the match on Mond...

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6Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Chelsea confirm star is ruled out for the rest of the season in fresh injury setback

Chelsea's Wesley Fofana during a training session at at Cobham Training Ground, London. Picture date: Wednesday March 12, 2025. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images) Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana will miss the remainder of the season, the club have confirmed. The centre-back has undergone hamstring surgery after his latest comeback lasted just two games. The Frenchman, 24, began the season as a starting centre-back under Enzo Maresca. He picked up a hamstring problem during a victory over Aston Villa in December, though, and only returned to the Blues' matchday squad in late February. Fofana was an unused substitute against Southampton and then started back-to-back games, a win over former club Leicester and a defeat at Arsenal. He wasn't involved on Thursday ...

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5Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Liverpool title push boosted by Arsenal draw at Everton

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal scores the opening goal during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on April 05, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images) Liverpool's great local rivals Everton have done the Reds a big favour in the Premier League title race by taking crucial points off second-place Arsenal . A 1-1 draw at Goodison Park on Saturday left Arsenal 11 points behind Liverpool with seven games to play in what is looking like an increasingly forlorn task to catch the leaders. Iliman Ndiaye converted a penalty in the 49th minute to earn Everton a point after Leandro Trossard gave the lead in the 34th to Arsenal. The Gunners may have had only themselves to blame by leaving key p...

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5Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Arsenal look to cut Liverpool’s Premier League lead at Everton

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 1: Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Fulham FC at Emirates Stadium on April 1, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images) Arsenal visit Everton in the Premier League knowing they have to win on Merseyside to keep any pressure on Liverpool in the title race. While Mikel Arteta’s side are certain to be runners-up, the Gunners have the chance to trim Liverpool’s advantage to nine points ahead of their trip to Fulham tomorrow. The Reds required Diogo Jota’s goal at Anfield on Wednesday to end Everton’s unbeaten run under David Moyes and Arsenal will have to match that result. But the visitors may be forgiven for looking ahead to Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final against Real Ma...

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4Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arsenal’s Arteta on Gabriel injury: We can cope

Mikel Arteta manages Arsenal during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on February 26, 2025. (Photo by MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Mikel Arteta has claimed Arsenal "have the resources to cope" with Gabriel's season-ending injury, hinting both Ben White and Jurriën Timber could soon return to action. Arsenal confirmed on Thursday that Gabriel would not play again this season after undergoing an operation on a hamstring injury sustained in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Fulham. Gabriel forms a key centre-back pairing with William Saliba in an Arsenal team that boasts the best defensive record in the Premier League. The Brazil international's absence comes at a critical time with the north London side due to fac...

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4Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Kevin De Bruyne to leave Manchester City in summer after starry spell

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City at Vitality Stadium on March 30, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images) Kevin De Bruyne has confirmed he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after 10 years at the Etihad Stadium. The Belgian is the most decorated player in the club’s history, having won 19 medals since joining from Wolfsburg in 2015.The City captain’s contract expires at the end of June. De Bruyne has struggled physically in recent years and Pep Guardiola has admitted he needs players who can cope with the rigours of playing twice a week. In a social media post that began “Dear Manchester”, De B...

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4Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Newcastle Utd injury list and expected return dates after Alexander Isak fear

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - APRIL 2: Newcastle United's Alexander Isak in action during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Brentford at St James' Park on April 2, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Alex Dodd - CameraSport via Getty Images) Newcastle United's tight squad will be tested to its limits over the coming weeks as they negotiate the final nine matches of what has already been a long season. With a place in the Premier League top five - and Champions League qualification which comes with it - at stake, Eddie Howe and Co can ill-afford any injury issues at this stage of the campaign. The sight of star striker Alexander Isak and experienced defender Kieran Trippier leaving the field before the end of the 2-1 win over Brentford will be of ...

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3Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Fernandez grabs winner as Chelsea beats Tottenham to climb to fourth in Premier League

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 3: Enzo Maresca Manager of Chelsea congratulates Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea at the full time whistle as they celebrate the victory during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Stamford Bridge on April 3, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty Images) Enzo Fernandez sent Chelsea back into the Champions League qualification positions with a second-half header that secured a 1-0 win over Tottenham in a typically feisty Premier League derby between the London rivals on Thursday. The Argentina midfielder got in between defenders to nod home Cole Palmer’s cross in the 50th minute at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea climbed above Newcastle and Manchester City into fourth place in the Premier League, which should have...

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2Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Saka scores on return as Arsenal beat Fulham 2-1

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 1: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrate with Gabriel Martinelli after scoring a goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Fulham FC at Emirates Stadium on April 1, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images) Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the team’s second goal during the English Premier League match against Fulham at the Emirates Stadium in London on Tuesday. (AFP) Bukayo Saka marked his return from a lengthy injury absence with a goal as Arsenal beat Fulham 2-1 on Tuesday to cut the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to nine points. Saka came off the bench to head in on his first appearance since December 21, after Mikel Merino’s deflected effort had given Arsenal a first-half lead. However, victory came ...

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1Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arsenal suffer huge injury blow one week before Real Madrid Champions League clash

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Arsenal's Gabriel at the end of the match during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Arsenal FC at City Ground on February 26, 2025 in Nottingham, England. Arsenal's talismanic centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes lasted a little more than 15 minutes before sinking to the turf against Fulham on Tuesday evening. The Brazilian defender wasn't near any opponent or teammate when he crumpled in a heap off the ball at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal continued attacking while their colleague writhed around in agony deep inside his own half, yet felt aggrieved when Fulham refused to put the ball out of play after losing possession. Gabriel hobbled around in evident agony as his Arsenal teammates eventually conceded a corner before he was belatedl...

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30Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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My performance this season has been ‘really poor’ – Guardiola

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 8: Josep Guardiola Manager of Manchester City reacts during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Manchester City FC at City Ground on March 8, 2025 in Nottingham, England. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits he has had a "really poor" performance this season. City, who have won four successive Premier League titles, are languishing in fifth in the Premier League, 22 points behind leaders Liverpool, while they were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League by Real Madrid at the competition's last-16 stage. City take on Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarter-final. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes he should have done "much better" this season, describing his own performance as "really poor". Having won four successive Pre...

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28Mar By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Ange Postecoglou’s future ‘in serious doubt’ as Tottenham identify top target

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Craven Cottage on March 16, 2025 in London, England. Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing Andoni Iraola in a blow to current manager Ange Postecoglou, it has been claimed. Postecoglou has found himself under pressure this term with Spurs falling down the table after finishing fifth in his first season. Bournemouth boss Iraola moved to the Premier League at the same time at Postecoglou, having previously impressed at Rayo Vallecano. His first season on the south coast took a while to get going, but he has overseen significant improvement this term. A run of one point from the last four games has left the Cherries down in 10th, but an 11-game unbeat...

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27Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Chelsea reportedly receive worrying Renato Veiga update

TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 26: Renato Veiga of Juventus during a training session at JTC on March 26, 2025 in Turin, Italy. Chelsea sent Renato Veiga to Juventus on loan during the winter transfer window, hoping he’d get regular minutes on the pitch – but that has not been the case. The youngster initially made a handful of appearances, three in Serie A and two in the Champions League, but an injury halted his momentum. Since returning, he’s struggled to make an impact. He featured in Juventus’ defeat to Fiorentina over a week ago but was subbed off early in the second half. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, via SportNapoli, Juventus are unlikely to extend his stay. The club isn’t convinced by the 21-year-old, and all signs point to him heading back to Chelsea once the season ends. Earlier ...

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25Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Man Utd face Premier League fixture uncertainty vs Brentford

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: The United Trinity statue, which depicts George Best, Denis Law and Sir Bobby Charlton, is pictured at Old Trafford on the day of the funeral of Scotland and Manchester United legend Denis Law, on February 11, 2025, in Manchester, England. (Photo by Rob Casey/SNS Group via Getty Images) Manchester United must wait to find out the confirmed date of their top flight trip to Brentford despite the Premier League announcing the TV selections for that weekend. United travel to the Gtech Stadium on the first weekend of May and the match is currently set to kick off at 3pm on a Saturday having not been chosen for live television coverage. However, that is subject to change and the fixture will move to Sunday, May 4, with a 2pm kick off should United stil...

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21Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arsenal handed Riccardo Calafiori injury concern as Luciano Spalletti provides update

MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 20: Antonio Rudiger of Germany gives a pat on the head to Riccardo Calafiori of Italy as he receives treatment from medical staff during the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal leg one match between Italy and Germany at Stadio San Siro on March 20, 2025 in Milan, Italy. Arsenal have been handed a fresh injury concern after Riccardo Calafiori was forced off in Italy's 2-1 defeat against Germany on Thursday. Italy boss Luciano Spalletti included the Arsenal defender in his starting lineup for the UEFA Nations League quarter-final first leg. The Azzurri fell to a narrow loss at the San Siro despite taking the lead through Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. To compound their misery, Italy were dealt an injury blow in stoppage time when Calafiori had to go off af...

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18Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Dougie Freedman leaves role as Crystal Palace sporting director

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Dougie Freedman Sporting Director of Crystal Palace watches from the stands during the Barclays Women's Championship match between Crystal Palace Women FC and Sunderland Women FC at Selhurst Park on April 28, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Crystal Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman has left his role at the club after eight years. The 50-year-old is see as a Palace legend by the fans and others at the club for spells as both a player and manager. Freedman had two stints as a player for Palace the first coming between 1995-1997 before he returned in 2000 and stayed till 2008. Three years on from that the Scotsman was announced as the new Palace manager in 2011, before he left just a year later in a decision he has since said he always regretted as Palac...

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17Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Rasmus Hojlund admits poor run of form following Leicester City goal

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund in action during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester United and Real Sociedad de Futbol at Old Trafford on March 13, 2025 in Manchester, England. Rasmus Hojlund is determined to build on his long-awaited goal after finally ending a frustrating three-month dry spell in Manchester United’s dominant win over Leicester City. The 22-year-old striker has endured ups and downs since arriving from Atalanta in August 2023, with questions swirling over the £64 million transfer fee. While Man United always saw him as a raw talent with immense potential, his struggles in front of goal, which was made worse by inconsistent service, only fuelled scepticism. Hojlund’s goal at the King Power ...

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13Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Graham Potter shares Niclas Fullkrug injury update at West Ham

ROMFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Niclas Fullkrug of West Ham United during training at Rush Green on March 04, 2025 in Romford, England. Graham Potter has revealed when Niclas Fullkrug will return to action after being sidelined due to an injury at West Ham. The Germany international signed for the Hammers last summer from Borussia Dortmund, but his consistent fitness issues have frustrated fans. Fullkrug returned to light training away from the London Stadium a few weeks back and could potentially be available soon. Potter has also been without Michael Antonio and has provided an update on both of his number nines. Potter provides Fullkrug update after injury return Fullkrug is still not ready to start against Everton on Saturday for the East London outfit after returning from injury, Pot...

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