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Hojlund fires Man Utd to comeback win over Villa

 Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United celebrates scoring the third and winning goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on December 26, 2023 in Manchester, England. Rasmus Hojlund scored his first Premier League goal as Manchester United fought back from two goals down to record a sensational victory in a thrilling Boxing Day encounter with Aston Villa at Old Trafford.In United's first game since Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 25% purchase of the club, and with future director and current Ineos head of sport Sir Dave Brailsford in the directors' box, Erik ten Hag's side produced one of those 'back-from-the-dead' endings for which they are so famed.After John McGinn and Leander Dendoncker had given Villa a deserved half-time advantage, Uni...
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Wood hat-trick helps Forest to superb win at Newcastle

 Chris Wood of Nottingham Forest celebrates with team mate Morgan Gibbs-White after scoring their sides third goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest at St. James Park on December 26, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.Chris Wood's hat-trick was more goals than he managed in 18 Premier League appearances for Newcastle at St James' ParkChris Wood scored a hat-trick on his return to St James' Park as Nottingham Forest ended a seven-game winless run with a stunning Premier League victory at Newcastle.The result moves Forest up to 16th in the table and five points clear of the bottom three prior to Tuesday's other fixtures.Alexander Isak had seemingly put Eddie Howe's side in control when he stroked home a penalty midway through the first half...
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Struggling Man Utd seek form against high-flying Villa

 Christian Eriksen and manager Erik ten Hag of Manchester United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium on December 23, 2023 in London, England.Manchester United and visiting Aston Villa both will be looking to rebound from weekend setbacks when they meet on Boxing Day at Old Trafford.United (9-8-1, 28 points) were forced to accept a familiar fate on Saturday, losing 2-0 at West Ham United in a game in which they had the majority of the possession and -- in manager Erik ten Hag's view -- the chances.A victory would've taken Man U up to sixth in the table and within three points of crosstown rival Manchester City. Instead, late goals from Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus ensured the Hammers of all three points, and United of a thi...
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Manchester United falter at West Ham: Pressure mounts on Ten Hag as scoring woes continue

Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United in action during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium on December 23, 2023 in London, England. Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus' second-half goals gave West Ham a 2-0 win over Manchester United in the English Premier League's early game on Saturday.Bowen bundled home from close range in the 72nd minute after a lovely one-two with Lucas Paqueta, who played in Kudus six minutes later to settle the game with a sharp finish. West Ham, recovering from a bruising 1-5 defeat to Liverpool in the League Cup in midweek, move up to sixth on 30 points. United, who have not scored in their last four games in all competitions, drop to eighth with 28 points.The first half was low on quality and its best chance fe...
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Man City make history with Club World Cup win

 Julian Alvarez second striker of Manchester City and Argentina lifts the trophy after winning with his team the final of the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 between Manchester City and Fluminense at the King Abdullah Sports City on 22 December 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Julian Alvarez scored twice as Manchester City won the Fifa Club World Cup for the first time by beating Brazilians Fluminense in Saudi Arabia.Pep Guardiola's side, taking part in the tournament after winning last season's Champions League, made the ideal start as Alvarez struck after 40 seconds, chesting in from close range after Nathan Ake's long-range strike hit the post.They added a second in the 27th minute when Nino turned Phil Foden's cross into the back of his own net.England's Foden then got on ...
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Villa miss chance to go top of Premier League despite late draw

 Vinicius Souza of Sheffield United and Nicolo Zaniolo of Aston Villa challenge during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Sheffield United at Villa Park on December 22, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Aston Villa missed out on the chance to move top of the Premier League as they were held at home by Sheffield United.Cameron Archer, sold by Villa to the Blades in the summer, stunned the hosts by opening the scoring in the 88th minute from close range.Substitute Nicolo Zaniolo snatched a point for Villa with a header deep into stoppage time, but they could not find a winner.Villa needed a win to go top for the first time since August 2011, having not led the table at this stage in a season for 25 years.But despite dominating possession and chances, they remain behind lea...
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Late Welbeck header gives Brighton draw at Palace

 Facundo Buonanotte and Danny Welbeck of Brighton & Hove Albion and Jefferson Lerma, Tyrick Mitchell , Jordan Ayew of Crystal Palace in action during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion at Selhurst Park on December 21, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. Danny Welbeck's late looping header rescued a point for Brighton as they denied rivals Crystal Palace victory at Selhurst Park in the Premier League.Having dominated much of the second half, the Seagulls deservedly levelled when substitute Welbeck met Pascal Gross' deep cross, flicking the ball over Dean Henderson and into the top corner.Jordan Ayew had opened the scoring for Crystal Palace on the stroke of half-time, and the home side were eight minutes of normal time away from ending t...
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Forest appoint Nuno to replace sacked Cooper

 Al-Ittihad's Portuguese coach Nuno Espirito Santo attends a press conference ahead the November 6 AFC Champions League match between Iraq's Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya and Saudi's Al-Ittihad in Arbil, the capital of Iraq's northern autonomous Kurdish region on November 5, 2023.Nottingham Forest have appointed Nuno Espirito Santo on a two-and-a-half-year contract to replace Steve Cooper.Cooper was sacked on Tuesday after two years, with Forest having lost five of their past six league games and sitting 17th in the table.Former Wolves and Tottenham manager Nuno was sacked by Saudi Pro-League club Al-Ittihad in November.The 49-year-old's first match in charge will be Saturday's home Premier League game against Bournemouth.Nuno spent four years at Wolves, guiding the club to promotion from the Cha...
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Man Utd’s Onana must ‘decide what is best’ over Afcon

 Andre Onana of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester United at Anfield on December 17, 2023 in Liverpool, England.Andre Onana must think of his career when he decides whether to miss part of the Premier League season to go to the Africa Cup of Nations in January, says former Manchester United and Cameroon midfielder Eric Djemba-Djemba.Indomitable Lions goalkeeper Onana could miss more than a month of United's campaign if he joins his country's squad at the tournament in Ivory Coast.The 27-year-old, who ended his international retirement in September, has come under scrutiny during a poor start to the season for United which has seen them knocked out of Europe and well off the pace domestically."One of the problems for him is e...
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Forest sack Cooper and hold talks with Nuno

 Nottingham Forest's manager Steve Cooper looks on during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Nottingham Forest at Molineux on December 9, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. Nottingham Forest have sacked manager Steve Cooper and are holding talks with former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo to replace him.After losing five of their past six games, Forest have decided to act and told Cooper of the decision on Tuesday.Nuno, 49, was sacked by Saudi Pro-League club Al-Ittihad in November.Former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner has also been mentioned as a potential replacement, but it seems Nuno is now in pole position.Forest, 17th in the top flight, have won once in 13 Premier League games and taken eight points in that time.They have also picked up just ...
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Chelsea edge past dogged Sheffield United

 Wes Foderingham of Sheffield United makes a save after Raheem Sterling of Chelsea has a shot during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge on December 16, 2023 in London, England. Chelsea returned to winning ways with a hard-fought victory over a dogged Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge. The Blues, beaten by Manchester United and Everton in their past two games, broke the deadlock nine minutes into the second half when Cole Palmer slotted home after fine work by Raheem Sterling. It was 2-0 seven minutes later, Nicolas Jackson converting Palmer’s pass after Blades goalkeeper Wes Foderingham palmed the ball into the former Manchester City youngster’s path. Chelsea enjoyed almost 80% possession across the 90 minutes, but Conor Gallaghe...
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Tottenham victory at Forest boosts top-four hopes

 Richarlison of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring their team's first goal with Son Heung-min during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur at City Ground on December 15, 2023 in Nottingham, England. Ten-man Tottenham condemned Nottingham Forest to a fifth Premier League defeat in six games as they underlined their top-four ambitions at the City Ground. Richarlison’s third goal in two games set Spurs on their way with the outstanding Dejan Kulusevski sealing victory for Ange Postecoglou’s side who had Yves Bissouma sent off in the 70th minute. The result moves fifth-placed Tottenham level on points with Manchester City, although the champions have played a game less. Forest who sit 16th in the table, five points clear of the bottom three, have ...
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Casemiro returns to Manchester United training ahead of Bayern Munich clash

 Casemiro defensive midfield of Manchester United and Brazil during the warm-up before leg match between Sevilla FC and Manchester United at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on April 20, 2023 in Seville, Spain.Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has returned to training ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich at Old Trafford.Casemiro has not played a competitive game since being forced off in an EFL Cup loss against Newcastle United on November 1.The Brazilian was making his return from an ankle injury he picked up in October's international break, but he was subsequently withdrawn at half time of the cup defeat due to a hamstring issue.As a result, the former Real Madrid man has missed Man United's last eight matches, including Saturday's disappointing 3-0 defeat ...
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Everton beat Chelsea for third win in row

 Abdoulaye Doucoure of Everton runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Chelsea FC at Goodison Park on December 10, 2023 in Liverpool, England.Everton claimed three consecutive Premier League victories for the first time since 2021 as they saw off Chelsea at Goodison Park.Abdoulaye Doucoure and substitute Lewis Dobbin both fired home first-time efforts in the second half as Sean Dyche's side moved four points clear of the relegation zone.It was a tight and tense first half with Jordan Pickford making decent saves to deny Enzo Fernandez's rasping shot and Cole Palmer's dipping drive from range.Jack Harrison's acrobatic volley which flew narrowly wide was Everton's most presentable opportunity in the opening period and Dwight McNeil forced visiting goalk...
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Man City come from behind to beat Luton

 Bernardo Silva of Manchester City celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Manchester City at Kenilworth Road on December 10, 2023 in Luton, England. Manchester City needed a second-half comeback to beat Luton Town at Kenilworth Road and end their four-match winless run in the Premier League.Pep Guardiola's side were facing back-to-back league defeats for the first time since December 2019 when Elijah Adebayo gave Luton the lead in first-half stoppage time, rising highest at the back post to head in Andros Townsend's cross.But Bernardo Silva latched on to a loose ball in the penalty area and equalised for the visitors with a fine curling effort.Three minutes later City completed the turnaround when Jack Grealish conv...
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Haaland injury absence length unknown – Guardiola

 Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, speaks with Julian Alvarez of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park on December 06, 2023 in Birmingham, England.Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he does not know long Erling Haaland will be out for with a foot injury.The Norway striker had started all of City's league matches this season but was left out of their squad for the Premier League game at Luton Town on Sunday (14:00 GMT)."A bone stress reaction in his foot," said Guardiola when asked about Haaland's issue."After the last game against Aston Villa, he felt it and he cannot play."Haaland leads this season's top-flight scoring chart with 14 goals, and has 19 in all competitions for City."I don't know (the length of...
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Bournemouth humiliate Man United in three goal victory

  Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola (left) and Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday December 9, 2023. Bournemouth are celebrating a stunning first-ever victory at Old Trafford after Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United were outplayed and outfought in a 3-0 Premier League humiliation.The Red Devils were embarrassed by Andoni Iraola’s ever-improving Cherries just three days on from beating Chelsea with arguably their best performance of the season.Star turn Dominic Solanke scored a smart fifth-minute opener and hit the post in an alarming first-half display by United that was followed by a complete capitulation after the break.Substitute Philip Billing headed Bournemouth further ahead and Marcos ...
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Liverpool playing with title-winning mentality – Salah

 Mohamed Salah is celebrating after scoring during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park in London, on December 9, 2023. Mohamed Salah believes Liverpool possess a similar mentality to their last title-winning side after his 200th goal for the Reds sparked a 2-1 comeback over 10-man Crystal Palace.Jurgen Klopp's men failed to register a shot on target in the first half at Selhurst Park, where the hosts were hoping to bounce back from a disappointing midweek defeat to Bournemouth after which boss Roy Hodgson pleaded for disillusioned fans not to abandon ship.The crowd were boosted by the goalless first half and Jean-Philippe Mateta’s spot kick to open the scoring after the break, but both mood and momentum took a hit when Jordan Ayew was se...
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Arsenal boss Arteta says he cannot stop touchline emotion

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gives instructions to his team in a break in play during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on November 4, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Mikel Arteta says he will continue to show passion on the touchline despite landing himself with a ban for Arsenal's trip to Aston Villa on Saturday.The Spaniard will not be in the dugout at Villa Park as Arsenal aim to strengthen their grip at the top of the Premier League after he received a third yellow card of the season in Tuesday's last-gasp victory at Luton.The Gunners came from behind to win 4-3 as Declan Rice headed in the decider deep into stoppage time, with Arteta cautioned by referee Samuel Barrott, who deemed he had celebrated the goal excessively.Howev...
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Everton beat Newcastle to climb out of drop zone

 Everton's English midfielder #07 Dwight McNeil is mobbed by teammates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Newcastle United at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on December 7, 2023.Everton scored three times in the final 11 minutes of a hectic encounter to beat Newcastle and move out of the Premier League's relegation zone.The Toffees were sent tumbling into the bottom three by their 10-point deduction for breaking the top flight's financial rules, but moved back into safety thanks to late goals from Dwight McNeil, Abdoulaye Doucoure and summer signing Beto.The hosts punished a pair of mistakes from Kieran Trippier, the first coming as McNeil pounced on a poor touch, drove forward and thumped a deflected effo...
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