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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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ARSENAL FC, Gabriel Magalhaes, PREMIER LEAGUE

Gabriel goal sinks Chelsea and sends Arsenal back to top of Premier League

Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal scores the opening goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on November 6, 2022 in London, United Kingdom.Gabriel Magalhaes poked home a corner into the roof of the net to take Arsenal to the Premier League summit with a 1-0 victory against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The best chance of the opening half fell to Gabriel Jesus around the half-hour mark. His Brazilian team-mate Gabriel Martinelli brilliantly got past Cesar Azpilicueta before curling a pinpoint inswinging corner to the far post towards a completely unmarked Jesus. The striker’s diving header, however, went wide as his goal drought continued. Arsenal continued to pressure the home side in the second half as Graham Potter’s men struggled to get out of ...
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Morgan Gibbs-White, Nottingham Forest, PREMIER LEAGUE

Forest score last-gasp equaliser to salvage point

Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White (left) and Brentford's Sergi Canos battle for the ball during the Premier League match at the City Ground, Nottingham. Picture date: Saturday November 5, 2022.Nottingham Forest scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser to salvage a point against Brentford at the City Ground. Morgan Gibbs-White opened the scoring with a delightful solo effort when he received the ball on the edge of the box, shrugged off a few defenders and got a shot away that was helped on its way by a heavy deflection. Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo converted a controversial penalty and Yoane Wissa chipped goalkeeper Dean Henderson to put Brentford on the brink of their first away win of the season. But a scramble in the box in the 96th minute eventually saw the ball cross the line, the f...
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Julen Lopetegui, PREMIER LEAGUE, Wolves

Wolves appoint Julen Lopetegui as new boss

Julen Lopetegui, head coach of Sevilla CF during the La Liga Santader match between Sevilla CF and Deportivo Alaves at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan in Seville, Spain, on November 20, 2021.Wolves have announced the appointment of Julen Lopetegui as the club’s new head coach. Former Spain, Real Madrid and Sevilla boss Lopetegui will take charge on 14 November, subject to being granted work permits, with Steve Davis remaining in interim charge ahead of Saturday’s home match against Brighton. Wolves chairman Jeff Shi said on the club’s website: “Julen is a top coach, with excellent experience at an elite level of the game, and we are very pleased to have agreed a deal to bring him to Wolves. “Since the very beginning, Julen has been our number one choice to manage Wolves, and we look forward to welco...
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Erling Haaland, Pep Guardiola, PREMIER LEAGUE

Pep Guardiola hints at Erling Haaland’s return against Fulham

Erling Haaland of Manchester City shows his disappointment during the UEFA Champions League group G match between Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City at Signal Iduna Park on October 25, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany.Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said Premier League top goalscorer Erling Haaland is “much better” and could return to action against Fulham on Saturday. Guardiola did not risk Haaland for City’s Champions League clash with Sevilla in midweek, given they had already sealed top spot in their group, after the Norwegian picked up a knock against former club Borussia Dortmund the previous week. Haaland, who has taken to the Premier League like a duck to water following his close season move to Manchester, scoring 22 goals across all competitions already, could be given the chance...
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PREMIER LEAGUE, Unai Emery

Emery announces his ‘two objectives’ at Aston Villa as he takes charge for the first time

Unai Emery head coach of Aston Villa poses for a picture at Villa Park on November 04, 2022 in Birmingham, England.New boss Unai Emery has targeted ending Aston Villa’s trophy drought ahead of his first game in charge at the weekend.The former Arsenal manager wants to win Villa’s first silverware in 26 years and take them back to Europe after joining from Villarreal.He takes charge for the first time against Manchester United on Sunday having returned to the Premier League last week to replace the sacked Steven Gerrard.Emery has won the Europa League four times, including with Villarreal last year, but Villa have not lifted a trophy since their 1996 League Cup victory.He said: “My dream is to win a trophy with Aston Villa. It’s my personal challenge at the beginning. My second objective co...
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NEWS, PREMIER LEAGUE, Unai Emery

Emery is back in the Premier League to prove Arsenal wrong

Unai Emery head coach of Aston Villa in action during a training session at Bodymoor Heath training ground on November 02, 2022 in Birmingham, England.With Unai Emery in charge, Aston Villa is more likely to return to European competition than the second-division Championship. That’s the level at which the Spaniard operates. And with nine major trophies to his name – won with Sevilla, Paris Saint-Germain and Villarreal – Villa might also be dreaming about silverware after appointing him manager. Emery has been a proven winner virtually everywhere he has gone and Villa will hope his particular niche of guiding unfashionable clubs to success can continue, first against Manchester United on Sunday. But Emery’s last experience in the Premier League is why his return to England is laced with an...
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PREMIER LEAGUE, Son Heung-min, Tottenham Hotspur

Son He­ung-min doubt­ful for Qatar World Cup af­ter fa­cial in­jury

Tottenham's South Korean striker Son Heung-Min (2nd-L) leaves the pitch after sustaining an injury as Tottenham's Brazilian midfielder Lucas Moura (R) follows him during the UEFA Champions League group D football match between Olympique Marseille (OM) and Tottenham Hotspur at The Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, southern France on November 1, 2022.South Korea’s captain may miss the World Cup after it was announced he would undergo surgery on a facial injury. South Korea captain Son Heung-min will undergo surgery after fracturing his left eye socket, raising doubts over his availability for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Son, one of Asian football’s highest-profile players, was caught by Chancel Mbemba as he attempted to flick on a high ball during the first half of Tottenham’s Champions Leagu...
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Chelsea, Kepa Arrizabalaga, PREMIER LEAGUE

Chelsea without keeper Kepa against Dinamo Zagreb

Kepa Arrizabalaga of Chelsea makes a save during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea FC at American Express Community Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Brighton, United Kingdom.Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga will miss Chelsea’s Champions League game against Dinamo Zagreb because of a plantar fascia injury. Manager Graham Potter said it is a “slight issue” and should heal in a matter of days. Midfielder Mateo Kovacic, who has been missing from training because of a calf injury, will be a late decision. Potter confirmed centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly will be in the Blues’ matchday squad. Despite Chelsea having already won Group E, Potter says he will pick a “competitive” side to face Dinamo Zagreb, who are bottom with four points. “I think we have to be competit...
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ANTONIO CONTE, PREMIER LEAGUE, Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham in talks with Antonio Conte over new contract

Antonio Conte, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, looks on prior to kick off of the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur at Vitality Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Bournemouth, England.Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Antonio Conte over a new long-term contract. There is confidence at Spurs that they will be able to agree a new deal with the Italian manager. Conte’s current contract at the north London club — agreed when he joined in November last year — expires at the end of this season. But there is an option within that contract to extend it. The former Juventus midfielder impressed after joining Spurs, guiding them to a top-four finish, and his side have started this season in good form. They are third in the Premier League and their hopes of reaching the ne...
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Arsenal, Gabriel Martinelli, PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal put five past Forest to return to top spot

Thomas Partey (R) of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Gabriel Martinelli and Granit Xhaka after scoring their team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on October 30, 2022 in London, England. Arsenal bounced back from Thursday's Europa League loss to PSV Eindhoven by returning to the top of the Premier League table with an emphatic win over Nottingham Forest. Gabriel Martinelli headed the Gunners in front early on before England's Bukayo Saka - who set up the opener - was forced off with an injury. Reiss Nelson, Saka's replacement, doubled the lead four minutes after the restart with his first Arsenal goal since November 2020 before quickly adding his second. Thomas Partey and Martin Odegaard goals added gloss to t...
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Brighton & Hove Albion, PREMIER LEAGUE

Brighton thump Chelsea on Potter’s return

Pervis Estupinan of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates with teammates after their sides third goal after an own goal by Trevoh Chalobah of Chelsea (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea FC at American Express Community Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Brighton, England.Graham Potter endured a nightmare return to Amex Stadium as Brighton thrashed Chelsea to claim a first victory under their new manager Roberto de Zerbi. In a chaotic opening, Leandro Trossard's calm finish put the home side in front after Thiago Silva - who had already produced two goalline clearances to deny the Seagulls - surrendered possession cheaply in his own half. Two own goals extended Brighton's lead before the break, Ruben Loftus-Cheek putting through his own ...
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Kevin de Bruyne, Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE

Stunning De Bruyne free-kick moves Man City top

Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City scores their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Manchester City at The King Power Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Leicester, England. Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League after Kevin de Bruyne’s world-class free-kick broke down Leicester City’s stubborn resistance at the King Power Stadium. Foxes’ manager Brendan Rodgers had clearly set up his team to do a containing job on the reigning champions and it had worked effectively until De Bruyne curled a magnificent strike into the top corner from 25 yards four minutes after half-time. De Bruyne’s goal was reward for City’s dominance, even though they missed the killer touch of the absent Erling Haaland, who has been suffering from a fever and a ...
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CHELSEA FC, Kalidou Koulibaly, Mateo Kovacic, N’Golo Kante, PREMIER LEAGUE, Reece James, Wesley Fofana

Chelsea injury news ahead of Brighton with updates on Kovacic and Koulibaly

Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea FC controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League group E match between FC Salzburg and Chelsea FC at Football Arena Salzburg on October 25, 2022 in Salzburg, Austria. Chelsea made it nine unbeaten under Graham Potter in midweek as his side picked up a huge victory over RB Salzburg to confirm a place in the Champions League knockout stages. It gives them a game spare against Dinamo Zagreb and could allow for further rotation. The Blues don’t have too much time to revel in their achievements though as fixtures continue to come thick and fast before the winter break for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Next up is a whole host of familiar faces for Potter as he makes the return to the south coast against Brighton in the Premier League. The west Londoners already hav...
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Brighton & Hove Albion, Kaoru Mitoma, PREMIER LEAGUE, World Cup 2022

Injured Kaoru Mitoma expects to recover in time for World Cup

Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton and Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield on October 1, 2022 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Brighton & Hove Albion winger Kaoru Mitoma said Tuesday his trainer expects him to recover from a right ankle injury in time to play for Japan at the World Cup in Qatar. “My trainer said I can get back in time,” said Mitoma, who has missed his Premier League club’s last two matches after sustaining the injury on Oct. 14 against Brentford. “Now I’m only thinking about how quickly I can recover.” Mitoma is training separately from teammates and does not know if he will be able to play in Saturday’s match against Chelsea, an important fixture given the fast-starting Brighton has lost three of its past four ...
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Ronaldo returns to training with United squad after omission

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo warming up prior to kick-off during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday October 19, 2022. Cristiano Ronaldo returned to first-team training with Manchester United on Tuesday after being omitted from the squad ahead of the team´s Premier League match at Chelsea at the weekend. Ronaldo was disciplined for refusing to come on as a substitute in United´s 2-0 win over Tottenham in the league on Wednesday. He then headed to the locker room before the final whistle of the game at Old Trafford in a show of dissent. United manager Erik ten Hag said afterward that the Portugal striker “remains an important part of the squad” but had to be sanctioned for the sake of the culture within the team. Ahead of Saturday´s game at...
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Kurt Zouma, PREMIER LEAGUE, West Ham

West Ham see off Bournemouth 2-0 in scrappy victory

Kurt Zouma of West Ham United celebrates scoring his teams first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and AFC Bournemouth at London Stadium on October 24, 2022 in London, England. West Ham United defender Kurt Zouma’s scrappy headed goal and a Said Benrahma penalty in stoppage time sealed a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth in a scrappy Premier League tussle at the London Stadium on Monday. Frenchman Zouma glanced the ball in from close range on the stroke of halftime after a goalmouth scramble with the effort being allowed after a VAR check despite a suspicion of handball by his defensive partner Thilo Kehrer in the melee. There was precious little else for either set of fans to get excited about as West Ham held onto their lead despite some nervy moments as Bournemouth...
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Casemiro, Manchester United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Casemiro’s masterclass shows what Chelsea are missing in Manchester United draw

Carlos Casemiro of Manchester United and Carney Chukwuemeka of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 22, 2022 in London, England.83 per cent pass accuracy, 68 touches, 10 ball recoveries, six ground duels won, six long balls completed, four tackles won, three clearances and one goal. It’s safe to say Casemiro had a brilliant game at Stamford Bridge in Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Saturday evening. The Brazil international started in a midfield three alongside Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen and was the deepest man in the middle for the visitors in west London. “That is why we brought him in,” Man United boss Erik ten Hag said on Casemiro after the game. “We know he is capable to do that. He prove...
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Aston Villa, Danny Ings, Leon Bailey, PREMIER LEAGUE

Villa claim big win after Gerrard departure

Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa celebrates with teammate Danny Ings after scoring their team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Brentford FC at Villa Park on October 23, 2022 in Birmingham, England.Aston Villa made the perfect start to life after Steven Gerrard as they beat Brentford at a buoyant Villa Park to record only their third win of the season. Ex-Liverpool captain Gerrard was sacked on Thursday following a heavy defeat at Fulham, with first team coach Aaron Danks taking charge of Sunday’s game. And Danks enjoyed an incredible debut in the dugout as Villa found themselves 3-0 up inside 15 minutes. Leon Bailey got the ball rolling when he swept in from Douglas Luiz’s pass following a smart corner routine in the second minute. Danny Ings made it 2-0 fi...
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Fulham FC, Leeds United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Fulham beat Leeds to increase pressure on Marsch

Bobby Decordova-Reid of Fulham celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-2 during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Fulham FC at Elland Road on October 23, 2022 in Leeds, United Kingdom.Leeds boss Jesse Marsch faces an uncertain future after Fulham came from behind to claim a win at Elland Road that leaves the Whites in in the Premier League bottom three and without a win in eight games. Second-half goals from Bobby Decordova-Reid and Willian sealed the game for the Cottagers – the former steering a header before the latter scored from close range to provoke mutiny among the home crowd. The last 10 minutes were played out to the sound of chants against Marsch and the club’s board with the final whistle greeted by boos from around the ground. Looking to boost their lowly ...
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