PREMIER LEAGUE – Page 58 – Football Flame

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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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Manchester United, PREMIER LEAGUE, Raphael Varane

France defender Varane’s injury ‘less serious than thought’

Raphael Varane of Manchester United receives medical attention during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 22, 2022 in London, England.Manchester United’s France defender Raphael Varane is less seriously injured than feared and still hopes to make the World Cup, a source close to the player told AFP on Sunday. Varane, 29, left the pitch in tears with a leg injury during United’s 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Saturday after falling awkwardly in a challenge with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. There were fears the injury could rule him out of the World Cup which kicks off in Qatar on November 20 but the source said a scan on Sunday had been “relatively positive”. It showed Varane has a small hamstring tear but it is “less serious than feare...
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Chelsea, Graham Potter, Manchester United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Chelsea boss Graham Potter delivers honest verdict on Manchester United draw and Casemiro goal

Head Coach Graham Potter of Chelsea with Kepa Arrizabalaga and David De Gea of Manchester United after his sides 1-1 draw during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 22, 2022 in London, England. (Chelsea head coach Graham Potter felt a draw was a fair outcome after Casemiro’s last-gasp header earned Manchester United a point at Stamford Bridge. The Brazilian, who had been excellent in the centre of midfield, leapt highest inside the penalty area to connect with Luke Shaw’s superb cross to head home a dramatic 94th-minute equaliser, making it 1-1. United had fallen behind with just three minutes of normal time left on the clock via a Jorginho penalty. The Italian dispatched the ball from 12 yards after substitute Scott McTominay had...
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Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, PREMIER LEAGUE

Forest stun Liverpool to climb off bottom of table

Taiwo Awoniyi of Nottingham Forest celebrates with teammates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool FC at City Ground on October 22, 2022 in Nottingham, England. Nottingham Forest produced a superb performance to shock Liverpool and climb off the bottom of the Premier League at a boisterous City Ground. Taiwo Awoniyi, who left Liverpool in 2021 without making a competitive appearance, hit the winner from close range after his initial attempt came back off a post. Liverpool were a long way from their best – Virgil van Dijk wasted their best chance – and remain without an away league win this season. It could have been worse for the visitors but Brennan Johnson hit a post in the closing moments with Liverpool keeper Aliss...
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ARSENAL FC, BRAZIL, PREMIER LEAGUE

Gabriel signs new long-term Arsenal contract

Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on October 20, 2022 in London, England. Arsenal defender Gabriel has signed a new long-term deal with the club. Gabriel, 24, has made 81 appearances for Arsenal since joining from Lille in the summer of 2020. On Gabriel’s new contract, manager Mikel Arteta said: “Gabi has shown huge qualities since he joined us. He is a young player with a great work ethic and his consistent strong performances have been hugely important to us over the past two seasons. “Working with Gabi every day is a pleasure, he has formed strong relationships with everyone at the club and we’re so pleased that he has committed to us on a long-term contract.” Gabriel’s performances for Arsen...
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ANTONIO CONTE, PREMIER LEAGUE, TOTTENHAM

Conte fears Spurs could be derailed by ‘big difficulty’ with injuries

Tottenham Hotspur Manager Antonio Conte reacts at the end of the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on October 19, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Antonio Conte says Tottenham are in danger of being derailed by their “big difficulty” with injuries after Dejan Kulusevski’s return to action was delayed. The winger was expected back this month after suffering a hamstring problem while playing for Sweden. But Conte revealed on Friday that the 22-year-old winger now faces a race against time to be fit before the Premier League pauses on November 13 ahead of the World Cup in Qatar. Kulusevski has not played for Tottenham since September 17, while Brazil forward Richarlison is also sidelined with a calf strain that is expected to keep him out ...
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Arteta: We have a huge responsibility to behave on the touchline

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Arsenal FC at Elland Road on October 16, 2022 in Leeds, United Kingdom. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admits his touchline behaviour can sometimes make for difficult viewing – and accepts all managers have a huge responsibility to try to keep their emotions under control. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been charged with improper behaviour by the Football Association following his sending off during the 1-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday. Klopp was shown a red card for his angry reaction towards referee Anthony Taylor and one of his assistants after Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was not awarded a foul following a challenge by Bernardo Silva. The German was not the first manager to lose their cool on ...
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Forest edge off bottom, Zaha tames Wolves

Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace battles for possession with Ruben Neves of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Selhurst Park on October 18, 2022 in London, England.Nottingham Forest edged off the bottom of the Premier League by holding out for a 0-0 draw at Brighton as Wilfried Zaha gave Crystal Palace a 2-1 win over Wolves on Tuesday. Forest still have only one win on their return to the top flight for the first time in 23 years, but were grateful to escape the Amex with a point after Brighton dominated throughout. The Seagulls are still waiting for their first win under new boss Roberto de Zerbi and it was a familiar failing that cost Brighton as they missed a series of chances to claim the three points. Leandro Tr...
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N’Golo Kante out of World Cup after hamstring surgery

N'Golo Kante of Chelsea during a training session at Chelsea Training Ground on October 4, 2022 in Cobham, England.France and Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has been ruled out of the World Cup after undergoing an operation on his hamstring which will see him sidelined for four months. The 31-year-old suffered the injury in Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham back on August 14 and had surgery after suffering a setback in his rehabilitation. A Chelsea statement said: “N’Golo Kante has undergone an operation on his hamstring injury. “The midfielder visited a specialist with the club’s medical department to explore the options for his rehabilitation approach and it was mutually agreed for N’Golo to have surgery to repair the damage. “Following a successful operation, N’Golo is now expected to b...
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Salah scores winner as Liverpool beat Man City

 Mohamed Salah of Liverpool gets away from Joao Cancelo of Manchester City to go on and score their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester City at Anfield on October 16, 2022 in Liverpool, England. Liverpool put their recent Premier League struggles behind them to end Manchester City’s unbeaten run in an enthralling and hot-tempered encounter at Anfield, which saw Jurgen Klopp sent off. City, fuelled by the goals of Erling Haaland, were in prime condition but Liverpool finally found the form which has deserted them for much of the season to overcome the reigning champions. Haaland, for once, was not on the scoresheet and it was Liverpool’s talisman Mohamed Salah who made the vital contribution, racing on to a clearance from keeper Alisson...
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Mount double at Villa extends Chelsea winning run

Mason Mount of Chelsea celebrates scoring his 2nd goal with Ben Chilwell during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Chelsea FC at Villa Park on October 16, 2022 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Mason Mount scored his first two club goals of the season as Chelsea survived a first-half onslaught against Aston Villa to continue Graham Potter’s unbeaten start as manager. The England international was gifted an opener when Tyrone Mings’ header fell to him for an easy finish after six minutes. And in front of the watching England boss Gareth Southgate, Mount added a second from a 25-yard free-kick – but again he was helped after Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez was wrong-footed. Villa, who had been unbeaten in four games, did everything but score in the first half but found Chelsea goal...
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Richarlison injury a concern for Conte as Tottenham see off Everton

Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison picks up an injury and is forced to be substituted during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 15, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Tottenham boss Antonio Conte admits the team’s growing list of injuries is a genuine concern ahead of a packed stretch of matches. Spurs sealed their 10th consecutive home victory with a 2-0 win over Everton thanks to second-half goals from Harry Kane and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. But it was not all good news for Conte, who was forced to substitute Richarlison in the 52nd minute, the striker later appearing in the mixed zone on crutches and fighting back tears. “For sure against Manchester United he’s out,” said the Spurs boss, looking ahead to his side’s trip to O...
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Neves penalty earns Wolves win over Forest

Ruben Neves of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Nottingham Forest at Molineux on October 15, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England. Wolves came out on top in a game of two penalties to climb out of the relegation zone and leave Nottingham Forest bottom of the Premier League. Skipper Ruben Neves drove the hosts in front from the spot after a four-minute video assistant referee delay at the start of the second half. After a second lengthy VAR intervention when referee Thomas Bramall initially missed Matheus Nunes pulling back Ryan Yates, Wolves keeper Jose Sa superbly turned away Brennan Johnson’s spot-kick. The save was made more remarkable as Sa has been playing with a broken bone in his wris...
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Leicester stay in drop zone after Palace stalemate

Leicester City's Jamie Vardy and Crystal Palace's Joachim Andersen battle for the ball during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Saturday October 15, 2022. Leicester City were unable to ease the pressure on manager Brendan Rodgers as they were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Crystal Palace at King Power Stadium. The Foxes had their moments but struggled to find impetus and remain in the Premier League relegation zone, with the 4-0 win over bottom club Nottingham Forest two weeks ago appearing a false dawn. It felt like a day when the first goal would be crucial and Leicester’s nerves were evident from the start as Palace exerted early pressure. But the home side sprung into life when Harvey Barnes and Patson Daka combined to unlock the Palac...
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Mikel Arteta speaks out on Gabriel Jesus injury concern ahead of Leeds United clash

Ben White checks on his teammate Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 09, 2022 in London, England. Mikel Arteta has confirmed Gabriel Jesus was in ‘discomfort’ after Arsenal’s win over Liverpool last weekend and isn’t guaranteed to return against Leeds tomorrow. The summer signing from Manchester City has enjoyed a fantastic start to his Gunners career with his five goals and three assists so far barely doing justice to the transformative effect he has had on Arteta’s attack. Jesus has started all nine Premier League games so far this season but he could be forced to miss the trip to Elland Road after a bruising encounter against Liverpool. The Brazil international sustained a facial injury after he was ...
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Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi takes a swipe at Thomas Frank after their heated exchange

Thomas Frank, Manager of Brentford clashes with Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Brighton & Hove Albion and Joel Veltman of Brighton & Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Brentford Community Stadium on October 14, 2022 in Brentford, England. Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi has blamed Thomas Frank’s touching of an opposition player for their heated clash in Brentford’s 2-0 win over the Seagulls on Friday night. The Bees’ manager tussled with Joel Veltman when the ball went out of play by the touchline. De Zerbi took objection and started shouting at his opposite number, at which point a number of players came to join in with the altercation. Both managers were shown yellow cards but shook hands immediately afterwards. Speakin...
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Reece James could miss up to nine Chelsea games due to knee injury

Reece James of Chelsea leaves the pitch after receiving medical treatment during the UEFA Champions League group E match between AC Milan and Chelsea FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 11, 2022 in Milan, Italy. The knee injury sustained by Reece James in Chelsea’s victory over AC Milan is worse than initially feared and the wing-back faces a race to be fit for the World Cup in Qatar.James has been one of the standout players so far this season, starting 10 of the 11 games in the Premier League and Champions League, scoring two goals and assisting the same number. Not only was James again demonstrating his growing influence for Chelsea, but there was a strong expectation he would play a key role for Gareth Southgate during England’s upcoming World Cup campaign. That is now in jeopardy...
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Howe confirms major injury blow ahead of Man United trip

Alexander Isak of Newcastle United in action during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United at Anfield on August 31, 2022 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Eddie Howe has confirmed Alexander Isak will not be available for Newcastle this weekend as they travel to face Manchester United. The Magpies are in good form ahead of the trip to Old Trafford, scoring nine goals across their last two matches as they sit sixth in the Premier League, with their only defeat of the season coming at Anfield when Fabio Carvalho struck an 98th-minute winner. Isak, a £60million arrival in the summer, has not been involved in the club’s recent goalscoring form, missing the wins over Fulham and Brentford with a thigh injury that was picked up while on international duty with Sweden. No ti...
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