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Alex Iwobi, EVERTON FC, PREMIER LEAGUE

Iwobi confident Everton can avoid relegation

 Alex Iwobi of Everton reacts during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park on April 03, 2023 in Liverpool, England.Alex Iwobi is confident that Everton can avoid relegation from the Premier League as they host Fulham at Goodison Park on Saturday in what will be a big day for the Toffees’ survival hopes. Sean Dyche’s side are currently 17th in the Premier League, four points ahead of bottom of the table Southampton but the joint on points with 18th-placed Nottingham Forest also in the drop zone. The Merseyside club still have to face Newcastle United and Manchester City in their remaining games as they fight for survival in the Premier League, something Iwobi feels they can achieve. “The main thing for us now is to remain consistent. We are ...
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Gianluca Scamacca, PREMIER LEAGUE, West Ham

West Ham forward Gianluca Scammaca set for operation on knee injury

 West Ham United's Gianluca Scamacca in action during the Premier League match at the London Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday April 2, 2023.West Ham United striker Gianluca Scamacca is set for an operation on his knee injury. Scamacca, 24, has missed West Ham’s last four matches through injury and will again be absent on Sunday as his side host Arsenal. West Ham manager David Moyes said on Friday: “The only news is that Gianluca Scamacca will have an operation on his knee tomorrow (Saturday) so we will be missing him (against Arsenal).” Scamacca previously spent four games out with a knee injury in January and Februray, before returning to play a part in West Ham’s Europa Conference League last-16 tie against AEK Larnaca. The Italian then returned from international duty with a k...
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Liverpool FC, PREMIER LEAGUE, Roberto Firmino

Liverpool grab late draw to hurt Arsenal’s title bid

 Liverpool's Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino (R) celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on April 9, 2023.Roberto Firmino’s late equaliser saw Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League cut to six points after an incident-packed encounter with Liverpool at Anfield. The Gunners were in cruise control with a two-goal lead inside the first half-hour as they went in search for their first win at Liverpool since 2012, but were left bitterly disappointed as they paid the price for losing their discipline at times. Gabriel Martinelli pounced on sloppy Liverpool defending to put Arsenal ahead after eight minutes then Gabriel Jesus rose unmarked between Virgil van...
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Erling Haaland, Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE

Haaland double as Man City hammer last-placed Saints

 Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates scoring their 3rd goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Manchester City at Friends Provident St. Mary's Stadium on April 8, 2023 in Southampton, United Kingdom.Manchester City cut Arsenal’s Premier League lead to five points after Erling Haaland scored twice in a 4-1 win over bottom side Southampton, while Newcastle United edged closer to a return to the Champions League for the first time in 20 years. Haaland was at his sublime best on his return from injury and he signed off with a stunning bicycle kick that took his league tally to 30 goals in 27 games – five goals shy of breaking the Premier League record. “I think our bosses bought him for this type of game, we are uncomfortable and not playing at our best le...
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Burnley, PREMIER LEAGUE, Vincent Kompany

Vincent Kompany’s Burnley secure promotion to the Premier League

 Burnley manager Vincent Kompany (left) and Burnley's Jack Cork celebrate promotion to the Premier League following the Sky Bet Championship match at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. Picture date: Friday April 7, 2023.Burnley boss Vincent Kompany said even he is surprised at the speed at which his side secured promotion to the Premier League after they won 2-1 at Middlesbrough on Friday. A 19-game unbeaten league run has taken the Clarets 19 points clear of third-placed Luton, who have just six games remaining, at the top of the Championship. Burnley still have seven games to play, making their promotion the quickest of the Championship era. “It’s Easter and there’s seven games to go and we’re already celebrating. We didn’t expect it,” Kompany told Sky Sports. “We wante...
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CHELSEA FC, Frank Lampard, PREMIER LEAGUE

Frank Lampard named Chelsea manager for rest of season

  Caretaker Manager Frank Lampard of Chelsea during a training session at Chelsea Training Ground on April 6, 2023 in Cobham, England. Frank Lampard says he will "focus on the job in hand" after being named Chelsea's caretaker manager, rather than trying to land the role full-time. Lampard has completed a surprise return to Chelsea for the rest of the season, replacing the sacked Graham Potter. The club say Lampard will take charge while they carry out an "exhaustive process" to find a permanent boss. "I want to do the best possible role I can and after that we will see what happens," the 44-year-old said."I am not getting anywhere ahead of myself." Lampard, who has been out of a job since he was dismissed by Everton in January, previously managed Chelsea from Jul...
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Luke Shaw, Manchester United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Luke Shaw signs four-year deal that will keep him at Manchester United until 2027

 Luke Shaw of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James Park on April 02, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.Luke Shaw has signed a new four-year deal with Manchester United to stay at Old Trafford until the summer of 2027. The 27-year-old England international, who became the most expensive teenager in history when he moved to Old Trafford from Southampton in 2014, has been rewarded after making himself a key component in Erik ten Hag’s side this term. Shaw’s previous deal had been due to expire in the summer, although United had already triggered a one-year extension clause to keep him at the club until 2024. “Nine years ago, I signed for this amazing club, and I’m thrilled to be extending my stay...
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Michael Keane, PREMIER LEAGUE

Keane stunner gives Everton draw against Tottenham

 Michael Keane of Everton wins a header against Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park on April 3, 2023 in Liverpool, United Kingdom.Michael Keane scored a stunning long-range strike in the 90th minute to salvage a Premier League draw for Everton against Tottenham in a game that saw both sides finish with 10 men. Defender Keane stepped up from the back to arrow a 25-yard drive into the top corner, the point taking Sean Dyche’s men out of the relegation zone. Harry Kane had given Tottenham the lead in the second half from the penalty spot after Keane himself had fouled Cristian Romero in the area. The game had been an uninspiring encounter up until the flashpoint on 57 minutes, when Toffees midfielder...
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Alexander Isak, Newcastle United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Newcastle beat Man Utd to climb up to third

 Newcastle United's Swedish striker Alexander Isak (L) vies with Manchester United's Argentinian defender Lisandro Martinez (R) during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on April 2, 2023.Newcastle United leapfrogged Manchester United into third place in the Premier League table after avenging their Carabao Cup final defeat against the Red Devils. The Magpies produced a magnificent display to leave their opponents without a win – or a goal – in their past three top-flight games. Newcastle were thwarted by David de Gea’s excellent first-half double save, the Spaniard showing quick reactions to deny Joe Willock from close after clawing away Alexander Isak’s header. Willock w...
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Nayef Aguerd, PREMIER LEAGUE

West Ham win to pile pressure on Southampton

 West Ham United's Nayef Aguerd celebrates scoring his side's first goal with Kurt Zouma during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Southampton FC at London Stadium on April 2, 2023 in London, United Kingdom.West Ham gained a crucial win over Southampton in the Premier League’s congested relegation scrap to lift themselves out of the bottom three and leave their opponents at the foot of the table. Nayef Aguerd guided home an precise first-half header from Thilo Kehrer’s free-kick, although the goal was only awarded after a lengthy VAR check for offside. Until deep into the second half, when Gavin Bazunu turned away Said Benrahma’s goalbound free-kick, it was the Hammers’ only effort on target. However, for large parts, Southampton were ineffective. Lukasz Fabianski di...
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Brendan Rodgers, Leicester city, PREMIER LEAGUE

Leicester sack Rodgers after Crystal Palace loss

 Brendan Rogers manager of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Leicester City at Selhurst Park on April 1, 2023 in London, United Kingdom.Leicester City have sacked manager Brendan Rodgers after Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace with the club’s board “compelled to take alternative action” to stay in the Premier League.Their fifth league defeat in six games dropped them into the relegation zone.Rodgers, appointed in February 2019, won Leicester’s first FA Cup in 2021.But chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said performances and results this season have been “below our shared expectations”.In a statement, he added: “It had been our belief that continuity and stability would be key to correcting our course, particularly given our previous achieve...
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NEWS, PREMIER LEAGUE, TRANSFERS

Arsenal ‘weighing up summer move for Dominic Calvert-Lewin’

 Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin during this summer’s transfer window. The Gunners are expected to be in the market for another forward in the upcoming market despite adding Gabriel Jesus to their squad ahead of the 2022-23 campaign. Three players have hit double figures for Arsenal in all competitions this season, with Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka both on 13 goals, while Martin Odegaard has 10. Eddie Nketiah has managed nine, while Jesus, who has only just returned from injury, has struck seven times following his arrival from Manchester City. According to Football Insider, Arsenal are currently looking at forwards that could potentially be available for cut-price fees this summer, and Calvert-Lewin has emerged as a genuine op...
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Crystal Palace, Jean-Philippe Mateta, PREMIER LEAGUE

Palace grab late win over Leicester on Hodgson return

 Crystal Palace's French-born striker Jean-Philippe Mateta (L) celebrates after scoring his team second goal during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Leicester City at Selhurst Park in south London on April 1, 2023.Crystal Palace snatched victory over fellow strugglers Leicester City as Jean-Philippe Mateta scored deep into stoppage time in Roy Hodgson’s first game since returning as manager. Palace were dominant and recorded 20 shots by the break – the most in a Premier League half by any side since 2015 – but struggled to make a breakthrough. They were made to pay for their wastefulness shortly into the second half when substitute Ricardo Pereira unleashed a well-struck effort after being teed up by Timothy Castagne. But Leicester’s lead was short-...
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Bournemouth, Dominic Solanke, PREMIER LEAGUE

Bournemouth out of bottom three by beating Fulham

 Dominic Solanke of Bournemouth bundles the ball home and scores a goal to make it 2-1 and celebrates with team-mates Adam Smith and Hamed Traore during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Fulham FC at Vitality Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Bournemouth, England. Bournemouth leapt out of the Premier League relegation zone as goals from Marcus Tavernier and Dominic Solanke in a second-half turnaround helped them beat Fulham at Vitality Stadium. Solanke bundled home the hosts’ winner in the 79th minute, scoring his first league goal since November. Earlier, substitute Tavernier had struck a stunning, curling equaliser into the top corner. Fulham had taken the lead through Andreas Pereira’s side-footed effort in the 16th minute. Bournemouth’s win moved them up to 15th in t...
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ARSENAL FC, Gabriel Jesus, PREMIER LEAGUE

Jesus scores twice as leaders Arsenal beat Leeds

 Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal celebrates with Martin Odegaard after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on April 1, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. Gabriel Jesus scored his first Arsenal goals since October as the Gunners restored their eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a comfortable win over Leeds. Second-placed Manchester City’s victory at home to Liverpool on Saturday lunchtime had cut the gap to five points, but Jesus’s first-half penalty – awarded for Luke Ayling’s mistimed challenge on the Brazilian – put Mikel Arteta’s side in front just after the half-hour mark. Leeds had created the better opportunities in the opening half hour of the contest, with Rasmus Kriste...
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Erling Haaland, Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE

Man City thump Liverpool to keep pressure on Arsenal

Jack Grealish of Manchester City celebrates after scoring the team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool FC at Etihad Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Manchester, England.Manchester City maintained the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal by shrugging off the absence of the injured Erling Haaland to outclass Liverpool with a magnificent display at Etihad Stadium. City’s 42-goal striker was ruled out with a groin injury, but Pep Guardiola’s reigning champions demonstrated their all-round strength by coming from a goal down against a Liverpool side who have made life so difficult for them in the past, to run out convincing winners. Liverpool caught City with a counter-attack after 17 minutes to take the lead, Diogo Jota making the break before ...
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ANTONIO CONTE, PREMIER LEAGUE, TOTTENHAM

Tottenham manager Conte leaves by mutual consent

 Antonio Conte, head coach of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 11, 2023 in London, England.Manager Antonio Conte has left Tottenham Hotspur by mutual consent after 16 months in charge. Conte called the Spurs players “selfish” and criticised the club’s culture in a remarkable news conference after their recent draw at Southampton. Tottenham are fourth in the top flight but are out of all cup competitions. Conte’s assistant Cristian Stellini will step up as head coach for the rest of the season, with former midfielder Ryan Mason his deputy. “We have 10 Premier League games remaining and we have a fight on our hands for a Champions League place,” chairman Daniel Levy said. “We all need ...
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Aston Villa, Diego Carlos, PREMIER LEAGUE

Diego Carlos closes in on Aston Villa return

 Diego Carlos of Aston Villa in action during training session at Bodymoor Heath training ground on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England.Villa defender Diego Carlos will further step up his recovery from serious injury this week in a behind-closed-doors friendly. The £26million summer signing has not played since rupturing his Achilles more than seven months ago, though he has been an unused substitute in Villa’s last two Premier League matches while being eased gradually back into the first-team fold. Friday’s planned fixture with Bristol Rovers at Bodymoor Heath represents another step with the 30-year-old hoping to feature for Villa before the end of the season. Midfielders Boubacar Kamara (ankle) and Leander Dendoncker (hand) will also be assessed ahead of the next Premier League...
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ARSENAL FC, Crystal Palace, PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal Cruise past Palace to go eight points clear

  Bukayo Saka of Arsenal (Obscured) celebrates after scoring the team's fourth goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on March 19, 2023 in London, England. Arsenal moved eight points clear at the top of the Premier League thanks to a routine home victory over managerless Crystal Palace. The Gunners, aiming to become champions for the first time since 2003-04, went ahead at Emirates Stadium through Gabriel Martinelli's left-footed strike - his sixth goal in six league matches. Bukayo Saka doubled the lead when he collected Ben White's pass and curled an effort past 19-year-old goalkeeper Joe Whitworth. Granit Xhaka made it 3-0 with a first-time finish from Leandro Trossard's assist, before Jeffrey Schlu...
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Brentford, Leicester city, PREMIER LEAGUE

Leicester end losing run with draw at Brentford

 Harvey Barnes of Leicester City takes on Bryan Mbeumo of Brentford during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Leicester City at Gtech Community Stadium on March 18, 2023 in Brentford, England.Leicester City gained a crucial point and ended their five-match losing run as Harvey Barnes netted a second-half equaliser at high-flying Brentford in the Premier League. Barnes was sent through on goal by James Maddison shortly after half-time, dinking the ball over Brentford keeper David Raya. Earlier, Mathias Jensen’s deflected shot had put Brentford ahead in the 32nd minute at the Gtech Community Stadium. In the closing stages, Brentford substitute Shandon Baptiste was sent off for a second bookable offence, catching Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. A point for Leicester saw them stay 1...
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