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Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE, Riyad Mahrez

City cast Villa aside to close the gap on Arsenal

Riyad Mahrez of Manchester City celebrates with team mate Erling Haaland after scoring their sides third goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Manchester, England. Manchester City hit back after a dismal week off the field with a commanding display on it as they overpowered Aston Villa 3-1 on Sunday. The champions were rocked when they were charged with 115 breaches of the Premier League’s Financial Fair Play regulations on Monday. The players responded to the furore with one of their best displays of the season, racing into a 3-0 half-time lead with goals from Rodri, Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez. Ollie Watkins pulled one back after the break but the visitors were no match for a fired-...
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Leeds United, Marcus Rashford, PREMIER LEAGUE

Rashford goal sets Man Utd on way to win at Leeds

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United scores the team's first goal past Illan Meslier of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on February 12, 2023 in Leeds, England.  Manchester United scored twice in the final 10 minutes at Elland Road to leave manager-less Leeds deep in relegation trouble. Marcus Rashford broke the deadlock when he rose to meet Luke Shaw’s curling cross to head past Illan Meslier for his 21st goal of a superb season. Substitute Alejandro Garnacho then outpaced the home defence before beating Meslier at his near post to the obvious joy of manager Erik ten Hag on the touchline. The result was harsh on Leeds, who created a number of decent opportunities but could not beat visiting goalkeeper David de Gea....
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Iheanacho, Leicester city, PREMIER LEAGUE, Tottenham Hotspur

Leicester come back to blow away sloppy Spurs

Kelechi Iheanacho of Leicester City celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur at The King Power Stadium on February 11, 2023 in Leicester, England.Tottenham’s mentality was questioned as assistant boss Cristian Stellini apologised for their humbling by Leicester City. The Foxes were hugely impressive as they came from behind to win with four goals for the second time in a row. Spurs, with boss Antonio Conte back in the dugout following a gallbladder removal, had an ideal start when Rodrigo Bentancur diverted home Victor Kristiansen’s sliced clearance. But the resurgent Foxes netted twice in less than two and a half minutes to turn the game on its head. First Nampalys Mendy scored only the second goal of his e...
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Liverpool FC, Luis Diaz, PREMIER LEAGUE

Luis Diaz names Liverpool game he hopes to return for after injury update

Luis Diaz of Liverpool, Roberto Firmino of Liverpool before the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield on January 21, 2023 in Liverpool, England. Luis Diaz has publicised his hope of making a return from injury in time for Liverpool’s trip to Real Madrid next month. Diaz has not featured since sustaining a knee injury during the Reds’ 3-2 defeat to Arsenal on October 9. The Colombian was named in Liverpool’s mid-season training camp in Dubai during the World Cup hiatus but suffered a setback after returning to training and flew back to England to undergo surgery on the knee issue. Speaking earlier this month, Reds boss Jurgen Klopp confirmed Diaz had stepped up his rehabilitation and was now running on grass. However, he admitted it will “take a few w...
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Joao Felix, PREMIER LEAGUE, TRANSFERS

Joao Felix reveals feelings on Chelsea stay and insists he ‘doesn’t regret’ Atletico move

Joao Felix of Chelsea shoots the ball during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Chelsea FC at Craven Cottage on January 12, 2023 in London, England.Joao Felix has opened up on his Chelsea future – and whether he wants to return to Atletico Madrid. On-loan Blues forward Felix will return to action against West Ham, having served a three-game suspension for a red card against Fulham. That misdemeanour came on his debut in the west London derby, where he impressed straight out of the blocks, only for a star performance to be cut short. The 23-year-old had just arrived from Atleti, on a six-month loan reportedly worth a whopping £11million. That deal came without any further option to buy, although when Felix was asked about staying by AS, he far from dismissed it. “You don’t have ...
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Jadon Sancho, Manchester United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Sancho earns Man Utd point in thrilling Leeds draw

Jadon Sancho of Manchester United celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 2-2 during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford on February 8, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho combined to deny managerless Leeds a rare Old Trafford victory as Manchester United came back from two goals down to snatch a point from a thrilling Roses clash. The hosts looked finished when Raphael Varane turned Crysencio Summerville’s cutback into his own net to put Leeds two ahead after Wilfried Gnonto had given them a first-minute lead. But Rashford halved the deficit when he headed home Diogo Dalot’s inviting cross before Sancho, only just back to first-team duties after recovering from physical and mental issues, scored his first P...
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Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE

Man City face uncertain future after PL charges

Erling Haaland of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Manchester City were the ultra-rich “noisy neighbours” who became the Premier League’s dominant force. But they now face an uncertain future that includes the ultimate threat of relegation. Abu Dhabi-backed City were charged by the English top flight on Monday with more than 100 alleged breaches of financial rules between 2009/10 and 2017/18, and referred to an independent commission. The reigning champions have also been accused of failing to cooperate with investigations by the Premier League. The club faces a range of possible punishments, including a reprimand, points deduction or even expulsion from th...
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Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool FC, PREMIER LEAGUE, Wolverhampton

Twelve minutes of misery as Liverpool misfire again

Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool looks dejected alongside assistant Peter Krawietz during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool FC at Molineux on February 4, 2023 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. As Wolverhampton Wanderers closed out the final few minutes of Saturday’s hugely impressive dismantling of Liverpool, their fans responded to a lengthy spell of passing with chants of “ole”. In recent seasons, that is something Reds fans were often able to inflict on their opponents – but those days feel like a long time ago as a season of disappointment continues. If a 3-0 loss at Brighton last month felt like a significant low, then this 3-0 defeat at Molineux was arguably worse. After all, the Seagulls are chasing a top-seven finish while Wolves started S...
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ARSENAL FC, EVERTON FC, PREMIER LEAGUE, Sean Dyche

Everton stun Arsenal in Dyche’s first game as boss

James Tarkowski of Everton celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on February 04, 2023 in Liverpool, England.New manager Sean Dyche enjoyed a dream start as a much-improved Everton side stunned Premier League leaders Arsenal at a raucous Goodison Park. Dyche was appointed last Monday following the departure of Frank Lampard, who was sacked with the team in the relegation zone. And the hosts picked up their first victory in 11 games in all competitions courtesy of a link-up between two men who played for Dyche at Burnley. Centre-half James Tarkowski rose at the far post to power home a header from Dwight McNeil’s corner to spark the sort of joyous scenes that have been witnessed rarely at Goodison thi...
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CHELSEA FC, Enzo Fernandez, PREMIER LEAGUE

Fernandez makes debut as Chelsea held by Fulham

Thiago Silva and Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea embrace after the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Fulham FC at Stamford Bridge on February 03, 2023 in London, England.British record signing Enzo Fernandez made his Chelsea debut but could not help his new side claim only their second win of 2023 as they were held by Fulham at Stamford Bridge. Argentina midfielder Fernandez completed a £107m move to the Blues from Benfica three days ago and Graham Potter opted to hand him an immediate start. He made a solid impression and almost enjoyed a dream debut when his curled effort flew just wide of the post in the second half. Kai Havertz also went close before the break when his lobbed effort from Hakim Ziyech’s superb pass clipped the woodwork before the ball was cleared off the line, while...
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ARSENAL FC, Mikel Arteta, PREMIER LEAGUE

Mikel Arteta named Premier League Manager of the Month for January

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta receives the Premier League January Manager Of The Month award at London Colney on February 03, 2023 in St Albans, England.Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta has been named the Premier League Manager of the Month for January. The 40-year-old led his side to two victories and a draw from meetings with Newcastle United, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur to maintain their lead over Manchester City at the top of the table. The Gunners were held to a goalless stalemate with Newcastle in their opening fixture of 2023, prior to back-to-back wins over fellow top-four hopefuls Tottenham and Man United later in January. Hugo Lloris’s own goal and Martin Odegaard’s strike saw Arsenal ease to a 2-0 win over Spurs in the North London derby, before Man United were on the wrong end...
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EVERTON FC, PREMIER LEAGUE, Sean Dyche

Sean Dyche: Not everyone wanted me at Everton

New Everton Manager Sean Dyche (R) and Steve Stone (L) watch Alex Iwobi Neal Maupay and Ruben Vinagre during the Everton training session at Finch Farm on January 30, 2023 in Halewood, England. New Everton manager Sean Dyche admits he probably would not have got the job had the club not been facing a second successive relegation battle. The former Burnley boss takes over with Everton off the bottom of the Premier League only on goal difference after nine defeats in their last 12 matches, and his first game is against leaders Arsenal on Saturday. He was not owner Farhad Moshiri’s first choice with the billionaire owner wanting ex-Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa to replace the sacked Frank Lampard, only for negotiations to break down over the Argentinian’s terms. Dyche, fired last April af...
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EVERTON FC, PREMIER LEAGUE, Sean Dyche

Dyche wants to help his Everton squad ‘shine’

Sean Dyche poses for a photograph after becoming manager of Everton FC at Finch Farm on January 30, 2023 in Halewood, England. Sean Dyche says it is his job to make the quality players in Everton’s squad “shine” after being appointed manager. The Toffees sacked Frank Lampard last week with the club 19th in the Premier League and two points from safety. Dyche, 51, who joins on a two-and-a-half-year contract until June 2025, had been out of work since being dismissed by Burnley last April. “Our aim is to put out a team that works, that fights and wears the badge with pride,” said Dyche. “The connection with the fans can then grow very quickly because they’re so passionate. “There is quality in this squad. But we have to make them shine. That’s the job of me and my staff.” Dyche is Evert...
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Lyle Foster, PREMIER LEAGUE, TRANSFERS

Burnley sign South Africa forward Foster

Foster Lyle forward of KVC Westerlo during the Jupiler Pro League match between KVC Westerlo and KRC Genk on January 17, 2023 in Westerlo, Belgium.Burnley have signed South Africa forward Lyle Foster from Belgian side KVC Westerlo on a four-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee. The 22-year-old moves to England after playing in South Africa for Orlando Pirates, France with Monaco, Portugal with Vitoria Guimaraes and Belgium with Cercle Brugge and Westerlo. He scored eight goals in 22 games for Westerlo this season. Foster said joining Vincent Kompany’s Clarets is “a dream”. Talking to the club website, he added: “From the moment I heard that there was interest from Burnley, my heart and my head were set on the club.” Foster joins a Burnley side that are five points clear at the top o...
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Fulham FC, Harry Kane, PREMIER LEAGUE, Tottenham Hotspur

Kane equals Greaves goal record as Tottenham top Fulham

Tottenham Hotspur Head Coach Antonio Conte embraces Harry Kane during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on January 23, 2023 in London, United Kingdom.Harry Kane’s record-equalling first-half strike earned Tottenham in a 1-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage. The England captain’s 266th goal for Spurs moved him level with Jimmy Greaves as the club’s all-time joint highest scorer. Greaves’ tally had stood alone since 1970. Tottenham had been slightly off the pace before Kane created space on the edge of the area and fired past Bernd Leno in the Fulham goal in first-half stoppage time. Tottenham had gone into the game with an unenviable record of 21 goals conceded in their last 10 Premier League matches, but Monday’s win lifted them to within t...
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EVERTON FC, Frank Lampard, PREMIER LEAGUE

Lampard sacked as Everton manager

Everton manager Frank Lampard during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Everton FC at London Stadium on January 21, 2023 in London, England.Everton have sacked manager Frank Lampard after less than a year in charge at Goodison Park. Defeat at fellow strugglers West Ham United on Saturday was Everton’s ninth loss in 12 Premier League games. They are second from bottom of the table with 15 points from 20 matches, above Southampton on goal difference. Former England midfielder Lampard, 44, replaced Rafael Benitez in January 2022 with the team 16th in the table and helped Everton avoid relegation. Everton are now looking for their sixth permanent manager in five years. After a 1-1 draw at reigning champions Manchester City on 31 December, Everton have lost 4-1 to Brighton at ...
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ARSENAL FC, Bukayo Saka, PREMIER LEAGUE

Late Nketiah goal hands Arsenal win over Man Utd

Arsenal retained control of the Premier League title race after Eddie Nketiah’s 90th-minute winner gave them a dramatic victory over Manchester United in a thriller at Emirates Stadium. Manchester City’s earlier win over Wolverhampton Wanderers applied pressure on the Gunners but they responded with character and quality, even after going behind, to secure a five-point advantage at the top with a game in hand. United’s man of the moment Marcus Rashford fired home a superb right-foot strike from 25 yards to give them a 17th-minute lead. Bukayo Saka of Arsenal and Luke Shaw of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 22, 2023 in London, United Kingdom.Arsenal responded fiercely and were level seven minutes later...
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Brentford, Jesse Marsch, Leeds United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Leeds held to frustrating draw by Brentford

Jesse Marsch the head coach / manager of Leeds United and Tyler Adams of Leeds United at full time during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Brentford FC at Elland Road on January 22, 2023 in Leeds, United Kingdom.Leeds United’s winless run in the Premier League extended to six games as they were held to a frustrating draw by Brentford. Jesse Marsch’s side had the better chances and forced Brentford goalkeeper David Raya into several good saves at Elland Road. Teenager Wilfried Gnonto, fresh from his double in the FA Cup win over Cardiff on Wednesday, had the best opening but his effort was kept out by Raya. Brentford failed to produce a shot on target but kept their discipline in defence to keep Leeds out and extend their unbeaten record to eight successive games. Bees forw...
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Erling Haaland, Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE

Haaland hat-trick helps Man City cut Arsenal lead

Erling Haaland of Manchester City scores his second goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Manchester, England.Erling Haaland scored his fourth Manchester City hat-trick and took his goal tally for the season to 31 in all competitions as relegation-threated Wolves were swept aside by Pep Guardiola’s men. By his own incredibly high standards, Haaland had been going through a barren spell. But after ending a three-game drought against Tottenham on Thursday, the Norwegian demolished Wolves in a 12-minute spell either side of half-time. Haaland initially rose to head home Kevin de Bruyne’s cross to put the hosts ahead at the break. He then drove home a penalty after Ilkay Gundogan h...
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EVERTON FC, Jarrod Bowen, PREMIER LEAGUE, West Ham

Bowen scores twice as West Ham beat Everton

Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United runs with the ball from James Tarkowski of Everton during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Everton FC at London Stadium on January 21, 2023 in London, England.Everton slumped to another defeat in front of owner Farhad Moshiri as Jarrod Bowen's first-half double earned West Ham their first win in almost three months and piled the pressure on old boy Frank Lampard.Under-fire Moshiri was attending his first game in 14 months, alongside the directors who missed last week's home defeat by Southampton because of a 'real and credible' threat to their safety, in a show of support for Lampard and defiance of his critics.But his return didn't bring Everton any luck as Bowen scored twice in seven first-half minutes to take West Ham out of the relega...
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