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Alejandro Garnacho, PREMIER LEAGUE

Garnacho signs new five-year Manchester United contract

 Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United poses with Manager Erik ten Hag after signing a new contract at Carrington Training Ground on April 28, 2023 in Manchester, England.Alejandro Garnacho has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester United, even as they decided not to allow the Argentinian to play in the Under-20 World Cup in his home country. United have rewarded Garnacho, who has scored four goals in 29 games in a breakthrough season, with a pay rise and an extended deal as he is set to make his comeback after seven weeks out. Argentina had failed to qualify for the World Cup but then became the hosts when the tournament was moved from Indonesia – but Garnacho is instead staying at Old Trafford to concentrate on United’s bid for a top-four finish and the FA Cup final. Uni...
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PREMIER LEAGUE, Son Heung-min

Tottenham fight back to draw against Man Utd

 Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur and Luke Shaw and Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 27, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. Son Heung-min scored a 79th-minute equaliser to complete a fine Tottenham comeback against Manchester United in Ryan Mason’s first game back as interim boss.United looked to be coasting to a fourth straight Premier League win after goals by Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford put them in a commanding position at half-time. Pedro Porro launched the fightback before Bruno Fernandes hit the bar for United when he should have scored. Son equalised from close range after good work by Harry Kane to leave home fans, who had earlier called ...
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Joelinton, PREMIER LEAGUE

Newcastle win keeps Everton in relegation zone

 Joelinton of Newcastle United celebrates with teammates Callum Wilson and Bruno Guimaraes after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Newcastle United at Goodison Park on April 27, 2023 in Liverpool, England. Newcastle took a huge stride towards Champions League football next season by inflicting a demoralising defeat on struggling Everton, who remain rooted in the Premier League’s relegation zone. A comfortable win at Goodison Park keeps Eddie Howe’s men in third place, eight points clear of Aston Villa in fifth and with a game in hand, in the battle to play in Europe’s elite club competition. Callum Wilson scored twice for the visitors in each half, reacting quickest to poke home the opener before curling a magnificent 25-yard ef...
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Kevin de Bruyne, PREMIER LEAGUE

Kevin de Bruyne: Manchester City ‘at our best’ in emphatic win over Arsenal

 Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City and Thomas Partey of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on April 26, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Kevin de Bruyne said Manchester City were at their best in the 4-1 win over Arsenal on Wednesday night, a result which has tipped the Premier League title race in the defending champions’ favour. De Bruyne scored twice at the Etihad – the first a superb low finish – either side of providing the free-kick for John Stones to head home City’s second after a VAR review. Rob Holding pulled one back for Arsenal, before Erling Haaland added another record to his debut season, his 33rd goal setting a new milestone for most goals scored in a 38-game Premier League campaign. It was the...
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Frank Lampard, PREMIER LEAGUE

Fifth loss for Lampard as Brentford win at Chelsea

 Chelsea's English caretaker manager Frank Lampard (R) passes a stray ball back to Brentford's Danish defender Mathias Jorgensen during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Brentford at Stamford Bridge in London on April 26, 2023.Chelsea lost their fifth successive game since the return of Frank Lampard as Brentford won at Stamford Bridge to strengthen their position in the Premier League’s top 10. The visitors did not have a shot on target in the first half but took the lead midway through when Mathias Jorgensen’s flick from a corner hit Cesar Azpilicueta on his shoulder to deflect into the back of the net. Chelsea once again struggled to create chances and a hugely disappointing first half ended with boos from some of the home supporters. The Blues did impro...
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Jamie Vardy, Leicester city, PREMIER LEAGUE, UCL

Vardy salvages late draw for Leicester at Leeds

 Jamie Vardy of Leicester celebrates scoring the goal to make it 1-1 during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Leicester City at Elland Road on April 25, 2023 in Leeds, England.Substitute Jamie Vardy scored a late equaliser to salvage a Premier League point for Leicester City at Leeds United, keeping both sides firmly in trouble. Vardy slotted home a cool finish in the 80th minute from James Maddison’s pass and the former England striker then thought he had won it when converting from close range, but it was ruled out for offside. Colombian winger Luis Sinisterra opened the scoring in the first half with a header at the back post from Jack Harrison’s pin-point cross, but the hosts could not hold on. The draw leaves Leicester firmly in trouble, only out of the bottom thr...
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PREMIER LEAGUE, UCL, Wolverhampton

Wolves close to safety after win over Palace

 Diego Costa of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates his team's first goal with team mates Matheus Cunha, Ruben Neves, Nelson Semedo and Hwang Hee-Chan during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace at Molineux on April 25, 2023 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.Julen Lopetegui insists his Wolves side still need “more points” to stay up despite taking a huge step towards securing their Premier League status for next season with victory over Crystal Palace at Molineux. In a match low on clear-cut chances, Wolves went in front after three minutes when Ruben Neves’ corner bounced off the knee of Palace centre-back Joachim Andersen and in off the crossbar. A scrappy and tetchy affair was eventually settled by Neves’ stoppage-time penalty as Wolves, who wer...
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Aston Villa, PREMIER LEAGUE, Tyrone Mings, UCL

Aston Villa beat Fulham to move up to fifth spot

 Tyrone Mings of Aston Villa scores his side's first goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Fulham FC at Villa Park on April 25, 2023 in Birmingham, England.Aston Villa beat Fulham at Villa Park to move up to fifth in the Premier League and boost their chances of playing in a European competition for the first time since 2010. Tyrone Mings scored the crucial goal, his first in the league since November 2021, with a glancing header following John McGinn’s excellent inswinging corner. Fulham saw Andreas Pereira fire an acrobatic volley into the side-netting after only 30 seconds, but struggled to create further clear-cut chances. Unai Emery’s Villa are now unbeaten in 10 Premier League matches and this victory takes them above Tottenham and five points behind third...
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Evan Ferguson, PREMIER LEAGUE, UCL

Irish striker signs long-term deal with Premier League club

 Evan Ferguson of Brighton & Hove Albion warms up prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on April 15, 2023 in London, England. Brighton striker Evan Ferguson has signed a new long-term contract until 2028. The 18-year-old, who joined the Seagulls from joined Irish club Bohemians in January 2021, has scored nine times in all competitions this season, including four in the Premier League. Ferguson also got a first senior goal for the Republic of Ireland in March’s friendly against Latvia. “It’s very important news, he can improve a lot with us,” Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi “In Brighton, there are the right conditions for the young players and he’s still 18. We have to not forget that. “He’s playing very well. Wi...
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Michael Antonio, PREMIER LEAGUE, UCL

West Ham hammer Bournemouth to move clear of danger

 Michail Antonio of West Ham United scores the team's first goal past Neto of AFC Bournemouth during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and West Ham United at Vitality Stadium on April 23, 2023 in Bournemouth, England. West Ham took a big step towards Premier League safety by thrashing fellow strugglers Bournemouth. An unmarked Michael Antonio rose highest and headed home from Aaron Cresswell’s corner for the opener at Vitality Stadium. Lucas Paqueta scored another header, getting on the end of a deep cross from Vladimir Coufal, as West Ham scored twice in the opening 12 minutes. Hammers captain Declan Rice smashed past Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto for number three just before half-time, with the home side failing to clear the ball from Cresswell’s corner once more. ...
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Alexander Isak, Newcastle United, PREMIER LEAGUE, UCL

Newcastle humiliate Spurs to close on top-four spot

 Newcastle United's Alexander Isak celebrates his sides 5th goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur at St. James Park on April 23, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Newcastle United humiliated Tottenham Hotspur with five goals in 21 stunning first-half minutes as they ran out easy winners in what was billed as a showdown for a top-four spot. Jacob Murphy and Alexander Isak each scored twice and Joelinton added another as Newcastle scythed through a porous visiting defence that was already under the spotlight from last week’s defeat against Bournemouth. Harry Kane pulled one back in the second half at St James’ Park but Callum Wilson added a sixth shortly after coming off the bench to complete the rout. The embarrassing defeat...
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Bukayo Saka, PREMIER LEAGUE, UCL

Title-chasing Arsenal salvage point against Saints

 Bukayo Saka of Arsenal shoots during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on April 21, 2023 in London, England.Premier League leaders Arsenal scored two late goals as they fought back to draw a thriller at home to struggling Southampton. It was a third draw in a row for the Gunners and their pursuit of the title is no longer in their own hands. Manchester City are now five points behind but with two games in hand – and host the Gunners at Etihad Stadium next Wednesday. Saints led after just 28 seconds, when Carlos Alcaraz capitalised on an Aaron Ramsdale error to score. Arsenal have now conceded the two fastest goals at home in the Premier League this season, the other being Philip Billing’s strike after 9.11 seconds for Bournemouth. Theo...
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Granit Xhaka, Mikel Arteta, PREMIER LEAGUE, UCL

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta explains why Xhaka misses clash with Southampton

 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta with Granit Xhaka during a training session at London Colney on December 29, 2022 in St Albans, England.Mikel Arteta has revealed the reason why Granit Xhaka was absent from Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Southampton on Friday evening. The Swiss international was omitted from the Gunners’ matchday squad against the bottom-of-the-table due to illness. He was replaced by Portuguese Fabio Vieira alongside Thomas Partey and Martin Odegaard in midfield. It was one of two changes to the side that drew 2-2 with West Ham last week. Oleksandr Zinchenko returned to the starting XI at left-back with Kieran Tierney dropping down to the bench. Speaking to Sky Sports before the game, Arteta said: “Very different qualities, this morning unfortunately Granit [Xhaka]...
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PREMIER LEAGUE, Toti Gomes, UCL, Wolverhampton

Julen Lopetegui delighted with Toti Gomes’ Wolves form

 Julen Lopetegui, Manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers, drinks prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford FC at Molineux on April 15, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. Julen Lopetegui has heaped praise on Toti Gomes for taking his chance in the Wolves team. The 24-year-old had to wait patiently after featuring on January 17 and then waiting two-and-a-half months for his next appearance, when he started at left-back against Nottingham Forest on April 1. Gomes has kept his place in the last three games and put in superb performances, which prompted Lopetegui to praise the defender’s patience and attitude. “Toti has been out of the squad list for a lot of matches but he continued working and he was ready,” the head coach said. “When the alarm clock c...
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin, EVERTON FC, PREMIER LEAGUE, UCL

Dominic Calvert-Lewin drops major hint over Everton injury return date

 Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton looks on during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Fulham FC at Goodison Park on April 15, 2023 in Liverpool, England.Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has dropped a major hint that he could finally be ready to return from injury to spearhead their battle to beat the drop. Calvert-Lewin has not played for the relegation-threatened Blues since February when the talisman picked up a hamstring injury in new manager Sean Dyche’s first game in charge. His season has been blighted by setbacks and Everton have only had their No.9 fit and available for 11 matches in the Premier League. But could the England international be pencilled in for a first-team return on Saturday afternoon? Sitting one position above the bottom three, on goal differe...
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CHELSEA FC, Julian Nagelsmann, PREMIER LEAGUE, UCL

Chelsea hold talks with ex-Bayern boss Nagelsmann

 Former Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann arrives in his car at the headquarters of German first division Bundesliga football club FC Bayern Munich in Munich, southern Germany, on March 24, 2023. Chelsea have held talks with Julian Nagelsmann as part of their search for a new manager. The German was sacked by Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in March after less than two years in charge. Football Flame understands Chelsea do not yet have a preferred option to replace Graham Potter, who was sacked in April. Despite holding talks with Nagelsmann, 35, the process to find a new manager is ongoing – with Luis Enrique also reportedly of interest to Chelsea. Potter left Stamford Bridge less than seven months after leaving Brighton & Hove Albion to replace Thomas Tuchel. Nagelsm...
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Diogo Jota, Mohamed Salah, PREMIER LEAGUE, UCL

Liverpool hammer Leeds for first win in five games

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool scores the team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Liverpool FC at Elland Road on April 17, 2023 in Leeds, England.Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota both scored twice as Liverpool claimed a first league win in five games by inflicting a second successive home hammering on Leeds, who remain mired deep in the relegation battle. The Reds had not won since putting seven unanswered goals past Manchester United at the start of March, but after a slow start they ruthlessly dismantled hapless Leeds. The home side claimed Trent Alexander-Arnold used an arm to control the ball but he then drove forward to set up Cody Gakpo for the opener before Salah fired in from an angle to put the visitors in control. Leeds were given hope after the break ...
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Arsenal, Gabriel Jesus, PREMIER LEAGUE, UCL, West Ham

Arsenal let slip two-goal lead to draw at West Ham

 Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on April 16, 2023 in London, England. Leaders Arsenal missed a penalty and threw away a two-goal lead as they drew at West Ham in a blow to their hopes of winning the Premier League. A close-range finish from Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard’s volley put the visitors 2-0 ahead inside the opening 10 minutes at London Stadium as they looked to be cruising to the victory. But, just as they did in the 2-2 draw at Liverpool last Sunday, Mikel Arteta’s side could not hold on to their advantage and dropped valuable points in their title battle with Manchester City. Said Benrahma’s penalty, after Gabriel had brought down Lucas ...
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ARSENAL FC, PREMIER LEAGUE, UCL, West Ham

Key Arsenal man absent for important West Ham clash

 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during a training session at London Colney on April 11, 2023 in St Albans, England.Having watched Manchester City beat Leicester City 3-1 on Saturday, Arsenal, set to play West Ham on Sunday, will know the pressure is back on them if they’re to remain favourites for this season’s title. Preparing to square off against David Moyes’ struggling Hammers, today’s London derby is set to be a fiery encounter and Mikel Arteta will know his young Gunners will need to be at their brilliant best if they’re to come away from the London Stadium with all three points. Arsenal’s chances have been dealt a blow though after defender William Saliba is confirmed to be absent following an injury to his back. Missing the Londoners’ last five matches, there was hope the French...
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Aston Villa, Ollie Watkins, PREMIER LEAGUE

Aston Villa thrash Newcastle to close on top four

 Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa celebrates scoring his first goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Villa Park on April 15, 2023 in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Aston Villa blew the race for a top-four finish in the Premier League wide open as Ollie Watkins scored twice in a convincing 3-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday. Jacob Ramsey was also on target as sixth-placed Villa closed to within six points of Newcastle in third thanks to a seventh win in eight games. The Magpies first defeat in six games means Tottenham can move level on points should they beat Bournemouth later on Saturday, ahead of a clash between the sides next weekend. But Unai Emery’s men are the form side in the battle for a place in next season’s Champions League after taking 22...
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