PREMIER LEAGUE – Page 52 – Football Flame

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Leeds United, PREMIER LEAGUE, Wolverhampton

Leeds out of bottom three with victory at Wolves

 Jonny of Wolverhampton Wanderers challenges Luke Ayling of Leeds United which resulted in him receiving a red card during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United at Molineux on March 18, 2023 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.Leeds climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone after holding off a late Wolves fightback to win an enthralling game at Molineux. The victory lifts Javi Gracia’s side – who started the day in 19th – four places and two points above the bottom three. Jack Harrison, who scored in last weekend’s 2-2 draw at home to Brighton, side-footed Wilfried Gnonto’s cut-back past Jose Sa to give the visitors an early lead after a bright start. Leeds doubled their advantage four minutes into the second half as Luke Ayling, left completel...
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PREMIER LEAGUE, Southampton FC, Tottenham Hotspur

Southampton comeback earns late point against Spurs

 James Ward-Prowse of Southampton scores the team's third goal from a penalty kick during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Friends Provident St. Mary's Stadium on March 18, 2023 in Southampton, England.A late James Ward-Prowse penalty earned Southampton a deserved point in a thrilling encounter as they came from behind against Tottenham at St Mary’s. A fragmented first half never really got going as both sides were forced into two substitutions apiece with Richarlison and Ben Davies coming off injured for Spurs and Saints’ Armel Bella-Kotchap and Jan Bednarek also replaced. Pedro Porro broke the deadlock, hammering a shot into the roof of the net just before half time. Che Adams levelled 47 seconds into the second half, but Saints were staring a...
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Alexander Isak, Newcastle United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Newcastle’s Isak scores late winner at Forest

Alexander Isak of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring his winning goal by penalty (1-2) during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United at City Ground on March 17, 2023 in Nottingham, United Kingdom.In an eventful encounter, Newcastle substitute Elliot Anderson thought he had made it 2-1 when he thumped in a header at the back post, only for it to be ruled out by VAR for offside in the build-up. Newcastle were on top for large spells and hit the crossbar twice in the first half, either side of a glorious chance fired over by Joe Willock from close range. Forest’s opener came against the run of play when Newcastle defender Sven Botman unforgivably gifted possession to Dennis, who smartly chipped it over the players standing guard on the goalline. The vis...
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Crystal Palace, PREMIER LEAGUE, Roy Hodgson

Crystal Palace ready to consider Roy Hodgson reunion

 Roy Hodgson applauds the fans after reaching a Forever Fulham Award during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on January 23, 2023 in London, United Kingdom.Crystal Palace are reportedly open to a reunion with former manager Roy Hodgson. On Friday morning, Palace announced that they had taken the decision to sack Patrick Vieira after failing to win a single game since the turn of the year. While the Eagles still occupy 12th position in the Premier League standings, they sit just three points above the relegation zone and five ahead of bottom spot. Although Paddy McCarthy, the club’s Under-21 boss, has been placed in temporary charge for Sunday’s Premier League fixture at Arsenal, Palace will now assess their options. Ralph Hasenhuttl and...
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Patrick Vieira, PREMIER LEAGUE

Palace need to change mindset, says Vieira as Brighton boost Euro hopes

 Albert Sambi Lokonga shakes hands with Patrick Vieira, Manager of Crystal Palace, after the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace at American Express Community Stadium on March 15, 2023 in Brighton, England. Patrick Vieira says his Crystal Palace side need to change their “mindset” to end their 11-game winless run that has dragged them towards a relegation battle. Palace have managed just four goals since the turn of the year and only fellow strugglers Everton, Wolves and Southampton have scored less than the Eagles’ 21 goals this term. A third consecutive 1-0 defeat, on Wednesday against a Brighton side chasing European football, followed a frustratingly familiar pattern for Vieira with his side spurning three good chances to take control of...
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Declan Rice, PREMIER LEAGUE, TRANSFERS

Arsenal are one step closer to meeting condition for Declan Rice transfer

 West Ham United's Declan Rice during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Aston Villa at London Stadium on March 12, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. Arsenal’s win over Fulham was significant for many reasons in addition to keeping their five-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table intact. First-half goals from Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli and captain Martin Odegaard were enough to secure a 3-0 win for the Gunners at Craven Cottage and the fixture also marked the return to action for Gabriel Jesus following three months on the sidelines with a knee injury. And aside from responding to Man City’s win over Crystal Palace, Arsenal took another step towards sealing a top-four finish. Now on 66 points, if last season is any indic...
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Kevin de Bruyne, Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE

Pep Guardiola urges Kevin De Bruyne to get back to basics in hunt for form

 Kevin De Bruyne and manager Pep Guardiola of Manchester City and Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on March 11, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. Pep Guardiola has challenged Kevin De Bruyne to raise his game by going back to basics as Manchester City’s season prepares to enter a defining period. City face RB Leipzig in the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie at the Etihad Stadium tonight and then play Vincent Kompany’s Championship leaders Burnley in the FA Cup quarter-finals four days later. Whereas De Bruyne has long been indispensable to Guardiola, there have been signs over the past two months of that beginning to change. The Belgium midfielder has failed to start in six of t...
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Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, PREMIER LEAGUE

Guardiola era ‘will be judged’ on European success

 Pep Guardiola of Manchester City celebrates victory during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on March 11, 2023 in London, England.Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his reign will “absolutely” be judged on whether he leads the club to a first Champions League title, although he “doesn’t agree” with it. City have won nine major trophies since Guardiola took charge in 2016. But he was asked whether his spell will be defined by success in Europe’s premier cup competition. “It doesn’t mean I agree with it but, absolutely, I’ll be judged on that,” said the 52-year-old Spaniard. “Before my first game in the Champions League [with City], people said I was here to win it. “I said ‘what?’ I don’t know, but I accept it. As much as I go...
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ARSENAL FC, Gabriel Martinelli, PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal beat Fulham to restore five-point lead

 Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal has a shot saved by Bernd Leno of Fulham during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Arsenal FC at Craven Cottage on March 12, 2023 in London, England.Arsenal restored their five-point advantage at the top of the Premier League in outstanding fashion with a ruthless victory at Fulham. Mikel Arteta’s side responded to Manchester City’s narrow victory at Crystal Palace on Saturday night by wrapping up this win by half-time as they opened up a 3-0 lead with a devastating attacking display. Gabriel Martinelli had already had a goal narrowly ruled out for offside by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), before defender Gabriel headed in Leandro Trossard’s corner after 21 minutes – the first of a trio of assists for the Belgian. Trossard then crossed fo...
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Ollie Watkins, PREMIER LEAGUE, West Ham

West Ham move out of bottom three with Villa draw

Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa scores the opening goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Aston Villa at London Stadium on March 12, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. West Ham earned a point against Aston Villa which saw David Moyes’ struggling side move out of the Premier League relegation places on goal difference.Villa striker Ollie Watkins continued his impressive form as he broke the deadlock with a 17th-minute header from left-back Alex Moreno’s sublime cross for his sixth goal in seven games. The lively Said Benrahma took his opportunity to respond for the hosts from the penalty spot nine minutes later, firing his spot-kick out of reach of World Cup winner Emiliano Martinez after Leon Bailey’s foul on Lucas Paqueta. Benrahma was the standout attacking threa...
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Harry Kane, PREMIER LEAGUE, Tottenham Hotspur

Kane scores double as Spurs ease pressure on Conte

 Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 11, 2023 in London, England.Harry Kane scored twice in a comfortable victory over Nottingham Forest as Tottenham consolidated their place in the Premier League’s top four and relieved some immediate pressure on manager Antonio Conte. Liverpool’s surprise defeat at Bournemouth earlier on Saturday means Spurs are six points clear of Jurgen Klopp’s side in fourth and seven points above Newcastle, who have played three games fewer. Kane broke the deadlock with a trademark header from Pedro Porro’s delivery before netting his 20th league goal of the season from the penalty spot following Joe ...
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CHELSEA FC, Kai Havertz, PREMIER LEAGUE

Chelsea win again as Leicester concerns increase

 Havertz of Chelsea celebrates after scoring to make it 1-2 during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea FC at King Power Stadium on March 11, 2023 in Leicester, United Kingdom.Chelsea’s mini-revival continued with a third victory in a row as they consigned struggling Leicester City to a fifth consecutive defeat. Buoyed by their Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea started brightly and Ben Chilwell volleyed in from a tight angle against his old club. Chelsea’s Joao Felix and Leicester’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall hit the woodwork in the space of two minutes, then Felix had a goal ruled out by the video assistant referee for offside. Patson Daka rifled home an excellent equaliser after Ricardo Pereira won the ball off the dawdling Felix outside the box....
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Bournemouth, Liverpool FC, Mohamed Salah, PREMIER LEAGUE

Salah misses penalty as Bournemouth beat Liverpool

 Mohamed Salah of Liverpool reacts after missing a penalty kick during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool FC at Vitality Stadium on March 11, 2023 in Bournemouth, England. Mohamed Salah’s glaring penalty miss helped ensure Bournemouth climbed out of the relegation zone after an excellent win which damaged Liverpool’s chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions League. The Reds were brought back down to earth after last week’s 7-0 thrashing of Manchester United as the Cherries, who started the weekend bottom, did their survival chances a power of good. Liverpool were punished for poor defending when the unmarked Philip Billing struck from eight yards for his sixth Premier League goal of the season after fine work by Dango Ouattara. Virgil van Dijk had ...
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Manchester United, Marcus Rashford, PREMIER LEAGUE

Rashford Beats Iheanacho to Player of the Month Award

 Marcus Rashford of Manchester United looks on during 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.Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho has missed out on the Premier League Player of the Month. The Leicester City center forward had been nominated for the prestigious accolade alongside Berd Leno (Fulham), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Emerson Royal (Tottenham Hotspur), Manor Soloman (Fulham) and Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa). EA SPORTS in conjunction with the English Premier League announced yesterday that Rashford has won February’s Player of the Month award, earning the prize for the second successive month, and the third time this season. The Manchester United number 10 has ...
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Liverpool FC, PREMIER LEAGUE, Roberto Firmino

Klopp ‘bit surprised’ by Firmino’s choice to leave

Roberto Firmino of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on March 09, 2023 in Kirkby, England.Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he was “surprised” by Roberto Firmino’s decision to leave Anfield at the end of the season. The Brazil forward will end an eight-year stay at Anfield when his contract expires in June. Firmino, 31, had been in talks over a new contract but has chosen to leave. “Surprised? Yes, a little bit – it could go two ways and it went one. And I respect that a lot,” Klopp said on Friday. “But it’s completely normal in this kind of long relationship that we have and Bobby has with the club.” Firmino scored seven goals in 13 Premier League games prior to the break for the World Cup but suffered a calf injury that kept him out for two months following the do...
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Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Fernandes should not captain Man Utd again – Sutton

 A dejected Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United with Alisson Becker of Liverpool after losing 7-0 during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester United at Anfield on March 5, 2023 in Liverpool, United Kingdom.Bruno Fernandes should not captain Manchester United again following Sunday’s humiliating 7-0 defeat by Liverpool, says Chris Sutton. The Portuguese, who deputises in the absence of club captain Harry Maguire, was criticised for his behaviour and attitude in the game. “There are people that are far better qualified to be captain,” Sutton said. “Fernandes is not their best leader. There are more suitable candidates than him, Casemiro being one.” Speaking on BBC 5 Live’s Monday Night Club, former Premier League striker Sutton, who also suggested Raphael Varane...
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Brentford, Ivan Toney, PREMIER LEAGUE

Toney scores as Brentford win west London derby

 Ivan Toney of Brentford celebrates after scoring the team's second goal from a penalty kick during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Fulham FC at Gtech Community Stadium on March 06, 2023 in Brentford, England. Brentford’s impressive Premier League season continued as they overcame west London derby rivals Fulham at the Gtech Community Stadium to keep their hopes of European football very much alive. Bees’ striker Ivan Toney was the talisman once more, making it 22 successes out of 22 from the penalty spot for Brentford as they closed to within three points of sixth-placed Newcastle United. Toney is playing under a cloud as he faces a ban after accepting breaking Football Association betting rules, but he was outstanding here as Brentford secured a deserved three...
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David Moyes, PREMIER LEAGUE, West Ham

West Ham United ‘have no plans to sack David Moyes’

West Ham manager David Moyes during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham United at American Express Community Stadium on March 04, 2023 in Brighton, England.West Ham United reportedly have no intention of sacking manager David Moyes, despite another disappointing week for the club. On the back of two seasons which resulted in European qualification, the Hammers were again expected to challenge for a top-seven finish in the Premier League standings. Instead, West Ham occupy 16th position, only one point above the relegation zone, after collecting just 23 points from 25 matches. Ahead of a meeting with Nottingham Forest at the end of last month, it was suggested that defeat in that fixture would result in Moyes being removed from his position in the dugout...
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Adama Traore, PREMIER LEAGUE, Wolverhampton

Adama Traore focused on Wolves’ survival fight

 Julen Lopetegui the head coach / manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates the 1-0 victory with scorer Adama Traore during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur at Molineux on March 4, 2023 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.Adama Traore has refused to be drawn on his future and vowed to focus on Wolves’ survival fight after his first goal since October earned a crucial 1-0 win over Tottenham on Saturday. It lifted Wolves five points clear of the Premier League’s relegation zone after a fourth win in eight games. Traore – linked with Tottenham and Leeds last month – is out of contract in the summer and talks have dragged on with no agreement but he remains committed to keeping the club up. “My mindset is to give everything to the team, after...
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Luke Shaw, Manchester United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester United too relaxed since League Cup triumph – Shaw

Luke Shaw of Manchester United looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester United at Anfield on March 5, 2023 in Liverpool, United Kingdom.Manchester United’s level of performance has dropped since the team lifted the League Cup, defender Luke Shaw said after they were thrashed 7-0 by arch-rivals Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday in their worst loss in 92 years.United travelled to Anfield on an 11-match unbeaten streak but suffered the club’s worst defeat since losing 7-0 to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1931. The defeat came a week after United claimed their first trophy since 2017 by winning the League Cup, having beaten Newcastle United in the final. “It was completely unacceptable,” Shaw told MUTV. “Our standards have clearly dropped since we won t...
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