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Martinelli hits late winner as Arsenal beat Man City

 Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder #11 Gabriel Martinelli (C) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 8, 2023. Gabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic late winner as Arsenal earned a statement victory over defending Premier League champions Manchester City at Emirates Stadium.A largely disappointing game was given a stunning finale four minutes from time just as both sides looked certain to have to settle for a point.Making his return from a hamstring injury as a substitute, Martinelli's strike deflected in off Nathan Ake to earn Arsenal a first league win over City since December 2015.It was a moment that sparked wild celebrations and put the Gunners leve...
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Kudus late goal helps West Ham draw with Newcastle

 West Ham United manager David Moyes applauds the fans after the final whistle in the Premier League match at the London Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday October 8, 2023. West Ham United manager David Moyes said he was "thrilled with a point" after Mohammed Kudus scored an 89th-minute equaliser to deny Newcastle United victory in a pulsating match at London Stadium.Newcastle looked to be heading for a fifth straight win when Alexander Isak's second-half double turned the game around, following Tomas Soucek's eighth-minute opener for the Hammers.But Kudus' first Premier League goal since joining West Ham in the summer, a driven effort into the bottom corner, ensured the points were shared in the capital."We were up against a really good team who are probably as good as most t...
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Bukayo Saka out of Arsenal squad for huge Man City clash

 Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on October 3, 2023 in Lens, France. Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has been left out of their squad for their home clash against Manchester City.Saka limped off with an injury in the Gunners’ 2-1 defeat to Lens in the Champions League during the week.His fitness was therefore a concern ahead of the visit of the Premier League champions.However, Arsenal will be without Saka at the Emirates Stadium in what could be a huge blow to their chances of winning.Gabriel Martinelli was, however, named on their bench in his first squad appearance since September 17.Mikel Arteta has opted for a front three of Eddie Nketiah, Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard.The Gunners have lost ...
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Basham ‘devastated’ by severe leg injury

 Chris Basham of Sheffield United uses a Penthrox Inhaler, or a 'Green Whistle', for pain relief as he is treated for a nasty ankle injury during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Sheffield United at Craven Cottage on October 7, 2023 in London, United Kingdom.Sheffield United's Chris Basham says he is "devastated" by the severe lower-leg injury he suffered in his team's 3-1 loss at Fulham on Saturday.The 35-year-old centre-back, who has undergone the first of two planned operations, sustained the injury to his standing leg as he attempted to cross in the first half.Basham also thanked Fulham defender Tim Ream for the support he offered."[I] would like to thank the football world for their support," Basham said."[Thanks to] all my close friends and family, to Sheffield Uni...
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Man Utd beat Brentford with late McTominay double

 Scott McTominay of Manchester United celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 2-1 during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Brentford FC at Old Trafford on October 7, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Scott McTominay scored twice in stoppage time as Manchester United came from behind to record a sensational Premier League victory against Brentford at Old Trafford.United were staring at a third successive home league loss for the first time since 1977 thanks to Mathias Jensen's first-half effort.McTominay was only brought on with three minutes remaining as manager Erik ten Hag desperately searched for salvation - and the Scot duly provided it.He showed excellent control before firing home when Kristoffer Ajer scuffed a clearance inside his own box for the ...
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Sterling inspires Chelsea to comeback win at Burnley

 The cross from Chelsea's Raheem Sterling celebrates after his deflected cross made the score 1-1 during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Chelsea FC at Turf Moor on October 7, 2023 in Burnley, United Kingdom. Raheem Sterling inspired Chelsea to an impressive comeback win as Burnley slumped to their fifth successive Premier League home defeat of the campaign.Eighteen-year-old French forward Wilson Odobert marked his first Premier League start by drilling low and hard past Robert Sanchez to send home fans into raptures at Turf Moor.Chelsea were disjointed for spells but were back on level terms before half-time thanks to an unfortunate own goal.A cross by Sterling, back in the starting XI after a virus, struck the knee of Belgium defender Ameen Al-Dakhil and looped o...
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Guimaraes signs new five-year Newcastle contract

 Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes celebrates his side's fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Newcastle United FC and Paris Saint-Germain at St. James Park on October 4, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has signed a new five-year contract at St James' Park.Guimaraes, 25, joined from Lyon in January 2022 and has gone on to make 67 appearances, scoring 11 goals.The Brazil international helped inspire Newcastle to a Champions League return after 20 years last season."I'm absolutely delighted. The fans have made me feel at home since my first day here and I feel so loved in my life," he said."I remember in my first interview, I said I wanted to play for this club in the Champions League and now it's happening. We...
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Arsenal’s Saka ‘in contention’ to face Man City

 Bukayo Saka of Arsenal Football Club during the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal Football Club and Racing Club de Lens, in Lens, France, on October 03, 2023. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka could be in contention to face Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday.The forward went off with a muscle injury in the first half of Tuesday's 2-1 Champions League defeat at Lens.Saka, 22, has played in each of Arsenal's past 87 league games, a club-record streak in the Premier League."He is in contention, we'll see how he progresses from here to Sunday," Arteta said."Obviously he had to leave the pitch [against RC Lens], that's never good news, but let's see how he recovers."Saka was also named in England's squad on Thursday for the riendly with Australia an...
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Newcastle United midfielder facing six-months out after injury set-back

 Joe Willock of Newcastle United celebrates with teammate Bruno Guimaraes after scoring the teams first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James Park on April 02, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Willock has not featured for Newcastle since May following a hamstring injury picked up in the 4-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion last season. The 24-year-old midfielder missed all of pre-season and is yet to feature so far this campaign after suffering a fresh injury set-back.After recovering from his hamstring injury, Willock has since suffered an Achilles injury that has delayed his return to Newcastle’s first-team plans. And the former Arsenal youngster is facing almost six months on the sidelines with Magpies head coa...
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Ten-man forest fight back to draw with Brentford

Nottingham Forest's Nicolas Dominguez controlling the ball under pressure from Brentford's Kristoffer Ajer (right) during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Brentford FC at City Ground on October 1, 2023 in Nottingham, England. Ten-man Nottingham Forest fought back from a goal down to draw with Brentford as Nicolas Dominguez's first goal earned the hosts a point.After a tame first half, the game sparked into life early in the second when Moussa Niakhate was sent off having stood on the heel of Yoane Wissa.From the resulting free-kick, Brentford captain Christian Norgaard put his side ahead as he powered in a header from Mathias Jensen's delivery for his first goal of the season.But the lead only lasted seven minutes before Argentina international Dominguez, who joi...
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Wolves shock Man City to end perfect league start

 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Joao Gomes (left) and Manchester City's Julian Alvarez battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton. Picture date: Saturday September 30, 2023. Manchester City's 100% Premier League record came to an end at Molineux as Hwang Hee-chan scored a second-half winner to give Wolves a shock victory against the champions.City manager Pep Guardiola, forced to watch from the stands as he served a one-match touchline ban, was unable to intervene as his side failed to take control in their usual manner and free-scoring striker Erling Haaland was limited to a single chance.Still, it did seem as though the visitors were on course to emerge victorious after Julian Alvarez curled home a brilliant free-kick to level Ruben Dias' e...
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Havertz scores as Arsenal thump winless Bournemouth

Kai Havertz of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's third goal from a penalty during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Bournemouth, England.Kai Havertz scored his first goal for Arsenal with a penalty as they comfortably beat winless Bournemouth in the Premier League at Vitality Stadium.Havertz, who has struggled since arriving from Chelsea in the summer, converted the second of two Gunners penalties to ensure their third consecutive away victory.Bukayo Saka opened the scoring, heading in the rebound from Gabriel Jesus' effort and Martin Odegaard scored a penalty to give Mikel Arteta's side a comfortable lead at the break.The Gunners' dominance continued into the second half, and after Havertz ...
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Watkins scores hat-trick as Villa thump Brighton

 Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa is tackled by Adam Webster of Brighton & Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion at Villa Park on September 30, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Ollie Watkins scored his second hat-trick of the season as Aston Villa delivered a ruthless display to thrash high-flying Brighton at Villa Park.Watkins gave Unai Emery's side an early lead, finishing coolly into the left corner after Matty Cash had picked out the forward with a low cross.The 27-year-old went close with a rasping drive that flew inches wide, before doubling his personal tally with a low shot inside Jason Steele's right-hand post.Sharper to the ball and stronger in the challenge, Villa were all over Brighton and increased their lead just ...
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Chilwell out with ‘bad’ hamstring injury

 Ben Chilwell of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on September 27, 2023 in London, England. Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell has suffered a "bad" hamstring injury with no timescale yet put on his return, says Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino.Chilwell has had a scan on the injury that forced him off late on against Brighton in the EFL Cup on Wednesday.Chelsea are already without Reece James until after the international break with a thigh problem."When they're at their best, they are the best full-backs in the world," said Pochettino."At all clubs, important players are missed when they don't play."If the question is 'do we miss them?' Of course. Reece is a top player and [Chilwell] also."Chilwell missed ...
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Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to Liverpool training

 Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on April 19, 2023 in Kirkby, England.Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold returned to training on Monday, the Merseyside club's assistant manager Pep Lijnders said on Tuesday ahead of their League Cup third round match against Leicester City.Alexander-Arnold, who injured his hamstring in a 3-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa earlier this month, also missed England's Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine and their friendly against Scotland."Trent, he was training yesterday in rondos and counter-pressing and he looked outstanding," Lijnders told reporters ahead of Wednesday's home meeting with Leicester."Tomorrow comes too early for him."Lijnders also provided an update on midfielder Thiago Alca...
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Ten Hag needs to break his own golden rule at United

 Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United, looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg one match between Manchester United and Real Betis at Old Trafford on March 09, 2023 in Manchester, England. Erik ten Hag has already shown during his time at Manchester United that he's not afraid to make tough decisions.His attitude towards player unrest in the camp is a prime example of this. Cristiano Ronaldo was swiftly dealt with after his infamous interview with Piers Morgan and Jadon Sancho currently finds himself exiled from the first-team squad due to his response to the manager's criticism of him following the Arsenal defeat.While Ten Hag isn't afraid to wield the axe if a player steps out of line, he is a creature of habit when it comes to selecting a starting XI for ...
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Brighton still getting used to extra demands of Europe, says Gilmour

 Billy Gilmour of Brighton & Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and AFC Bournemouth at American Express Community Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Brighton, England. Billy Gilmour admits Brighton are learning on the job as they get to grips with the Thursday-Sunday grind. The Seagulls suffered the major disappointment of losing the first Europa League match in their history against AEK Athens in midweek. But three days later they came from behind to beat Bournemouth 3-1 to climb to third in the Premier League. Brighton trailed to Dominic Solanke’s opportunist strike but went in level at half-time after Milos Kerkez headed Gilmour’s cross into his own net. Boss Roberto De Zerbi, who had made nine changes to his starting line-up from Thurs...
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Arsenal and Tottenham play a thrilling derby draw

 Bukayo Saka of Arsenal scores the team's second goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2023 in London, England. Tottenham came from behind twice to secure a hard-earned point in the north London derby against Arsenal in a thriller at Emirates Stadium.In a relentless encounter, Arsenal took the lead after 26 minutes when Bukayo Saka's shot was deflected into his own goal by Spurs defender Cristian Romero.Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had made the big decision by keeping David Raya in of goal ahead of Aaron Ramsdale and he justified that faith with two fine saves from Brennan Johson as Spurs went in pursuit of an equaliser.Raya should have done better, however, when Spurs levelled thre...
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Nunez helps fire Liverpool to win over West Ham

 Darwin Nunez of Liverpool scores the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and West Ham United at Anfield on September 24, 2023 in Liverpool, England.Darwin Nunez scored a fine goal as Liverpool saw off West Ham to extend their unbeaten run to 18 games.Mohamed Salah gave Liverpool the lead against the run of play with a penalty after he was brought down by Nayef Aguerd.Jarrod Bowen levelled for West Ham with an excellent stooping header to meet Vladimir Coufal's cross.Soon after Curtis Jones had a goal ruled out for Liverpool for offside.Nunez put them ahead with a difficult hooked volley from Alexis Mac Allister's clipped ball over the top.The Hammers played well in stages but never created a clear-cut chance to equalise.And Diogo Jota sealed the po...
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Bruno Fernandes scores stunner as Man Utd beat Burnley to end losing run

 Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United scores their first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Manchester United at Turf Moor on September 23, 2023 in Burnley, England.Bruno Fernandes' stunning volley gave Manchester United a much-needed victory as they edged past winless Burnley in the Premier League.United were in desperate search for inspiration following three straight defeats and received it on 45 minutes courtesy of captain Fernandes, who brilliantly volleyed home a first-time finish from Jonny Evans' lofted pass.The sublime strike was worthy of winning any game and gave United their third win from six league games this season, leaving Vincent Kompany's side bottom of the table with only a point so far.Burnley played some delightful football in periods and ...
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