PREMIER LEAGUE – Page 56 – Football Flame

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Erling Haaland, Leeds United, Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE

Haaland sets record as Man City beat Leeds

Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 0-2 during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester City at Elland Road on December 28, 2022 in Leeds, United Kingdom.Erling Haaland became the fastest player to reach 20 Premier League goals as Manchester City overcame a stubborn Leeds to reduce Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table to five points. Frustrated by a disciplined and determined home side and their own profligacy for much of the first half at Elland Road, City snatched the lead just before the break through Rodri’s follow-up finish and then sped into the distance in a one-sided second half. Having seen a couple of efforts saved early in the game, Haaland – playing in the city of his birth against the side he supports – did not cel...
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NEWS, PREMIER LEAGUE, Wembley

Wembley fence plan after Euro final chaos

Fans arrive at Wembley Stadium for the UEFA Women's Euro football final match, with England playing against Germany.New gated perimeter fencing could be erected at Wembley as part of the Football Association’s response to the chaotic scenes at the Euro 2020 final. Fans without tickets stormed the stadium entrance before the match between England and Italy on July 11, 2021. A review conducted by Baroness Casey last year found there were more than 20 ‘near-misses’ which could have resulted in serious injury or death connected to the chaos An application was submitted to Brent Council last week by Wembley National Stadium Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the FA. The application was stated to include “installation of fencing and roller shutters, external alterations to existing Club Wembley, ...
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Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, PREMIER LEAGUE

Pep Guardiola sends Man City warning ahead of Leeds United fixture

Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola holds the ball during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on December 22, 2022 in Manchester, England.Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City players that they cannot suffer from a World Cup hangover at Elland Road tonight when they face “the most aggressive team” in the Premier League. The Blues are in Premier League action for the first time in 47 days when they face Leeds United and the pressure has been nudged up after Arsenal went eight points clear of them with a win on Boxing Day. City lost their last Premier League fixture before the World Cup, beaten 2-1 by Brentford at the Etihad, but they were impressive in beating Liverpool six days ago in the Carabao Cup fourth round. Even more of...
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Kai Havertz, PREMIER LEAGUE

Comfortable Chelsea win boosts top-four hopes

Lloyd Kelly of AFC Bournemouth is challenged by Kai Havertz of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on December 27, 2022 in London, England.Chelsea boosted their top-four hopes as they resumed their Premier League season with a comfortable victory over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge. Having failed to score in three consecutive matches prior to the break for the World Cup it took Chelsea less than 16 minutes to get up and running with Kai Havertz sliding in an effort at the back post from Raheem Sterling's low cross. With the hosts dominant, Mason Mount celebrated his 150th appearance for Chelsea in style, curling a superb effort into the bottom right corner of the Bournemouth net from the edge of the penalty area. It drew a nod o...
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Eddie Nketiah, PREMIER LEAGUE

Nketiah helps Arsenal net win over West Ham United

Eddie Nketiah of Arsenel celebrates after scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 26, 2022 in London, England.Eddie Nketiah scored on his first start for Arsenal this season as the Premier League leaders completed a 3-1 comeback win over West Ham. The hosts dominated possession in the first half but were frustrated as Said Benrahma’s spot-kick was the only goal at the break. But the Gunners regrouped and Bukayo Saka struck the equaliser eight minutes after the restart before Gabriel Martinelli fired Arsenal ahead. Nketiah’s goal in the 69th minute ensured the Gunners secured all three points and equalled their longest-ever Premier League home winning streak with their 10th straight victory at the Em...
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Lei, Newcastle United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Newcastle power past Leicester to go second

Newcastle United's Joelinton during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Monday December 26, 2022.Newcastle United cruised past Leicester City with three first-half goals to claim a sixth consecutive Premier League win and move up to second in the table. Chris Wood kickstarted a dominant performance by smashing the opener from the penalty spot before Miguel Almiron glided past the Leicester defence to tuck away the second. Joelinton headed the third from a Kieran Trippier corner for his second goal of the season as the Magpies demonstrated the clinical edge that the hosts were missing. With England midfielder James Maddison out of the Leicester squad, as he continues to recover from a knee issue sustained before the World Cup, Brendan Rodgers’ side w...
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Brentford, Harry Kane, PREMIER LEAGUE

Kane scores as Spurs fight back to draw with Bees

Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur has a headed shot whilst under pressure from David Raya of Brentford during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Brentford Community Stadium on December 26, 2022 in Brentford, England.England captain Harry Kane scored in the first Premier League match since the World Cup as Tottenham fought back from 2-0 down to draw with Brentford. The Bees were on course for their first win over Spurs since 1948 after goals from Vitaly Janelt and Ivan Toney, before Spurs netted twice in the last 25 minutes. Kane, who scored one penalty and missed another in England’s 2-1 quarter-final loss to France, pulled one back in the 65th minute with an excellent header from Clement Lenglet’s cross. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg made it 2-2 with a curling fi...
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Mikel Arteta, NEWS, PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal resume title tilt without Jesus, City deploy refreshed Haaland

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta with his players during a training session at London Colney on December 24, 2022 in St Albans, England.Arsenal continue their push for a first title in 19 years when they host West Ham United in the late game on Monday as the Premier League season resumes after the pause for the World Cup, but they must do so without injured striker Gabriel Jesus. Jesus scored five goals and provided six assists to help Arsenal move five points clear of his former club Manchester City at the top of the table but is not expected to play again until February after surgery to treat a knee injury sustained in Brazil’s 1-0 defeat by Cameroon on December 2 in Qatar. The Brazilian started all 14 of Arsenal’s league matches but now they must turn to English forward Eddie Nketiah as the...
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Aston Villa, Emiliano Martinez, PREMIER LEAGUE

Villa boss will speak to Martinez about World Cup celebrations

H.E Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani looks on as Emiliano Martinez of Argentina gestures with the world cup trophy during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.Aston Villa manager Unai Emery will speak to Emiliano Martinez about the Argentina goalkeeper’s controversial World Cup celebrations when he returns to club duty with the Premier League side.Martinez made a key save to deny Randal Kolo Muani in extra-time and then denied Kingsley Coman in a penalty shoot-out in Qatar as Argentina beat France in a thrilling final.But he was seen making a crude gesture after winning the golden glove trophy for the best goalkeeper at the tournament.In the final, Mbappe scored a hat-trick as France twice fought...
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Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Manchester United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester United boss gives hope to Wan-Bissaka ahead of transfer window

Aaron Wan-Bissaka of Manchester United in action during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Burnley at Old Trafford on December 21, 2022 in Manchester, England.Manchester United is looking forward to providing a long rope for Aaron Wan-Bissaka despite clubs encircling the right-back.After the Burnley game in the Carabao Cup, Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has provided a lifeline for Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The right-back has been out for a while due to injury and fitness issues. Pundits and transfer journalists linked the former Crystal Palace defender with a move away from Old United in the upcoming transfer window. However, Erik ten Hag’s recent comments on the player tell a different tale. Post the victory in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, ten Hag spoke...
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Brentford, PREMIER LEAGUE, Thomas Frank

Brentford manager Thomas Frank signs new deal keeping him at club until 2027

 Brentford manager Thomas Frank ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Brentford FC at Etihad Stadium on November 12, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom.  Manager Thomas Frank has signed a new contract at Brentford, keeping him at the club until summer 2027.The Dane had only put pen to paper on a three-and-a-half-year extension in January, but the club have reaffirmed their commitment to him with fresh terms. Frank, 49, was appointed in October 2018 and has led the side into the Premier League, where they – at the time of writing – currently lie in the top half.He said: ‘Being a head coach at a club is like a relationship; there are highs and lows. I have been here six years in total, which is a long time in modern football, and I’d like to say thank you to...
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Michail Antonio, PREMIER LEAGUE, West Ham

Antonio: I want my Hammers place back

West Ham United's Michail Antonio during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Norwich City at London Stadium on December 18, 2021 in London, England.Reggae Boyz forward Michail Antonio has two personal goals – win back his place as a centre forward for West Ham United, and lift the Hammers clear of a relegation battle – when the English Premier League returns on Boxing Day after the break for the World Cup.He said he did not watch the World Cup final, won by Argentina, or a great deal of the rest of the tournament, either, apart from a few England matches and a bit of Brazil, instead stepping back from football, enjoying a holiday in Dubai, time with his family, and the rarity of a mid-season break. The break came at a good time for the Hammers, who are only a point clear o...
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Christian Pulisic, PREMIER LEAGUE, TRANSFERS

Liverpool and Newcastle to battle for Chelsea star as Jurgen Klopp plots transfer reunion

 Christian Pulisic of USA reacts during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between Iran (0) and USA (1) at Al Thumama Stadium on November 29, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.Liverpool are ready to join a host of Premier League clubs in the hunt for the signature of Chelsea attacker Christian Pulisic as Jurgen Klopp is hoping for a long overdue reunion with the USA international, according to reports. Pulisic looks set to depart the Blues in January as teams continue to declare their interest in the winger – and Klopp is keen to bring him in on a loan deal to Anfield in January. Pulisic has returned to training with Chelsea after enjoying a short break following the USA’s World Cup exit, but he is expected to depart the Blues in January with several clubs interested in snapping him u...
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Harry Maguire, Manchester United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Erik Ten Hag tells Harry Maguire he can leave if he doesn’t want to fight for place

Harry Maguire of England on the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between England and France at Al Bayt Stadium on December 10, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar.Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag warned Harry Maguire he will not stroll back into the Red Devils’ back four. The £85million central defender put in an array of very positive performances during Gareth Southgate’s side’s run to the World Cup quarter-finals. He started every match for the Three Lions, forming a very impressive defensive partnership with Manchester City ace John Stones. Considering the immense criticism he was facing in the build-up to the tournament, it would be very fair to say he managed to prove a lot of his doubters wrong. However, that does not mean Ten Hag will automatically grant him a...
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Cristiano Ronaldo, PREMIER LEAGUE, TRANSFERS

Man United begin process to sack Cristiano Ronaldo amid Chelsea interest

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal in action during the Portugal Training and Press Conference at Cidade do Futebol FPF on November 15, 2022 in Oeiras, Portugal.Manchester United have reportedly begun the process of sacking Cristiano Ronaldo following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan in which he slammed the club. The Red Devils were ‘furious’ after being caught by surprise with the TV interview, in addition to the five-time Ballon d’Or winner claiming that he felt ‘betrayed’ by the club. Ronaldo accused United’s hierarchy of trying to force him out and he also claimed that he had no respect for boss Erik ten Hag. United have been taking legal advice and now several outlets, including the Mirror, are reporting that lawyers have told them they have grounds to terminate Ronaldo’s dea...
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Cristiano Ronaldo says he has no respect for Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag

Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo attends a training session at Cidade do Futebol training camp in Oeiras, Portugal, on November 13, 2021, on the eve of their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying football match against Serbia.Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo says that the club have betrayed him and that he is being forced out, while he has no respect for manager Erik ten Hag. Ronaldo rejoined United from Juventus for a second spell at Old Trafford in August 2021 on a two-year deal, returning to the club where he won eight major trophies from 2003-2009. In an interview with controversial English journalist Piers Morgan for TalkTV, Ronaldo was asked whether United’s hierarchy were trying to push him out of the club. “Yes, not only the coach (Ten Hag), but another two or three guys ar...
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England, Ivan Toney, Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE

Overlooked Toney helps Bees to victory at Man City

Ivan Toney of Brentford shoots during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Brentford FC at Etihad Stadium on November 12, 2022 in Manchester, England. Ivan Toney responded to being overlooked for England’s World Cup squad by delivering a match-winning two-goal performance in Brentford’s thoroughly deserved Premier League win at Manchester City. Toney missed out on a place in Qatar but demonstrated his vital importance to Brentford with an outstanding all-round display that left the reigning Premier League champions stunned as the Bees took all three points with a 98th-minute winner. It was fully merited for Brentford’s positive approach as they refused to take a backward step from the first whistle, even after Manchester City’s Phil Foden restored equality with a crisp...
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Bournemouth, Marcelo Bielsa, PREMIER LEAGUE

Marcelo Bielsa in talks with Bournemouth of vacant manager job

Leeds United former coach Marcelo Bielsa shouts instructions to his team from the technical area during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Newcastle United at Elland Road on January 22, 2022 in Leeds, United Kingdom.Bournemouth are interested in former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa and have spoken to him about becoming their new head coach, but current interim Gary O’Neil remains very much in contention to get the job on a permanent basis. Bournemouth sacked Scott Parker, who had brought them up from the Championship last season, in August and appointed O’Neil as interim. O’Neil has enjoyed some very good results at the start of his time in charge, but has seen form dip in recent weeks – losing their last four league games. Bournemouth have also been going through a takeover, wi...
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ANTONIO CONTE, PREMIER LEAGUE, Son Heung-min, Tottenham Hotspur

Antonio Conte ‘confident’ Son Heung-min can come back for World Cup

Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur at Vitality Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Bournemouth, England.Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte is confident that Son Heung-min will be able to come back quickly and play for Korea at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Speaking to reporters after Sunday’s 2-1 loss to Liverpool, Conte said Son is out of hospital and is hoping to recover in time the for World Cup. “I sent him a message yesterday after the surgery and Sonny was really, really disappointed for this situation but I hope for him he will recover very well and play in the World Cup,” Conte said on Sunday. “I was a player and I know the importance of playing in the World Cup. Tonight he was the first person to pl...
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Liverpool FC, Mohamed Salah, PREMIER LEAGUE

Liverpool end two-game losing streak as Mohamed Salah’s double downs Tottenham

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool runs in to score after an error from Eric Dier of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 6, 2022 in London, United Kingdom.Liverpool survived a second half onslaught from Tottenham to win 2-1 and end their two-game losing streak in the Premier League. Mohamed Salah’s brilliant first half double against Spurs proved to be the difference as the Reds leapfrogged above Fulham into eighth spot. Salah broke the deadlock in the 11th minute with a fiercely struck volley into the bottom corner after being picked out by Darwin Nunez. And he then doubled the visitors’ lead just before the break as he capitalised on Eric Dier’s poor header where he chipped the onrushing Hugo Lloris...
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