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Lampard insists Everton cannot treat home clash with Crystal Palace as ‘all or nothing’

Everton manager Frank Lampard applauds the supporters following the Premier League match between Everton and Brentford at Goodison Park on May 15, 2022 in Liverpool, England.Frank Lampard insist Everton must not adopt a belief that their fight for survival boils down to an “all or nothing” encounter at home to Crystal Palace.The Toffees realistically need two points from their remaining two matches but fans, well aware of the team’s woeful away record, have long been fearing a final-day trip to Arsenal.But Lampard said it would not be wise to pin all their hopes on their last home game of the season in case they still needed to go to the Emirates to get something at the weekend.“If you approach it as ‘all or nothing’ and then we don’t get the right result, do you then try to rekindle that ...
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Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel describes Man City and Liverpool as Premier League’s best ever

Thomas Tuchel, manager of Chelsea looks on during the national anthem during The FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on May 14, 2022 in London, England.Thomas Tuchel has described Manchester City and Liverpool as 'maybe the best teams to ever play' in the Premier League but is pleased with Chelsea's progress this season.The Blues will likely finish third in the final standings, albeit some way behind the two title challengers, but Tuchel expressed satisfaction given the sanctions imposed on the club as owner Roman Abramovich was ousted.In addition to qualification for next season's Champions League, Chelsea have reached both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup finals - losing both on penalties to Liverpool - and won the FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.But ...
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Beating this Liverpool side to Premier League title would be Guardiola’s finest achievement

Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool celebrates their sides victory after the Premier League match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary's Stadium on May 17, 2022 in Southampton, England.Jurgen Klopp classed Liverpool’s chances of winning the Premier League title as “not likely but possible” after 2-1 victory over Southampton on Tuesday night moved them within a point of leaders Manchester City.It means the fate of the title race remains in City’s own hands; if they win on Aston Villa, they will be crowned champions for the fourth time in five years, with Liverpool’s victory in 2020 the only interruption.The Reds looked as though they might have conceded the league early when a second-string line-up went down 1-0 to Southampton early on, but goals from Takumi Minamino and Joel Matip t...
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Liverpool beat Saints to keep alive title race

Che Adams of Southampton is challenged by Joel Matip of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary's Stadium on May 17, 2022 in Southampton, England.Liverpool have taken the Premier League title race down to the final day of the season by coming from behind to win at Southampton.Jurgen Klopp's side knew defeat would hand the title to Manchester City - while even a draw would effectively end the challenge because of their inferior goal difference.And it looked as if Liverpool might have a struggle on their hands when Nathan Redmond gave Southampton a 13th-minute lead with a curling right-foot shot beyond Alisson.Liverpool, with nine changes from the side that won the FA Cup by beating Chelsea on penalties at Wembley on Saturday, once again showed ...
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Mikel Arteta refuses to defend Arsenal players after Newcastle defeat

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta talks to Mo Elneny during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St. James Park on May 16, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.Mikel Arteta refused to defend his Arsenal players following their shambolic performance in the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Monday evening.The Gunners have now put Tottenham in the driving seat to qualify for a Champions League place as the loss at St James’ Park means they are two points behind their north London rivals with one game remaining.Arsenal, who host Everton on the final day, now require Spurs to lose against Norwich City on Sunday to stand any chance of finishing fourth in the Premier League.But Arteta admitted after the defeat to Newcastle that his side looked well short of looking like a C...
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Arsenal injury news and predicted XI as Mikel Arteta faces defensive crisis

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during a training session at London Colney on May 15, 2022 in St Albans, England. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta knows he may have to field a makeshift defence if Ben White is not fit to start against Newcastle United. The Gunners boss did not sound confident that White or Gabriel Magalhaes would return from injury when he spoke with the press earlier this week.Last week's defeat to arch rivals Tottenham Hotspur, not only closed the gap to fourth place, but saw Arsenal finish the game with ten men. A red card for Rob Holding means he'll also be absent for the Gunners tonight.“It's a good question,” Arteta told Football London when asked about the status of players who might be available including White and Gabriel. “We will know probably more tomorrow, so we wa...
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp makes prediction for Man City vs Aston Villa

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp celebrates with the trophy following The FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on May 14, 2022 in London, England.Jurgen Klopp cannot see Manchester City failing to beat Aston Villa in their final game of the Premier League season, admitting that it is very unlikely that his Liverpool side will manage to win the title.The Reds go to Southampton on Tuesday night in their penultimate league match of the campaign, knowing that a victory will put them just one point behind City at the top of the table.A win at St Mary’s would take the Premier League title race down to the final day, but it would leave Liverpool needing to win at home to Wolves and hope that City slip up at home to Villa.Klopp admits that this is unlikely, especially ...
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Ben Foster announces he will leave Watford

Ben Foster of Watford FC warms up ahead of the Premier League match between Watford and Leicester City at Vicarage Road on May 15, 2022 in Watford, England.Former England goalkeeper Ben Foster has confirmed he will leave Watford at the end of the season after the club’s relegation from the Premier League.The 39-year-old rejoined Watford from West Brom in the summer of 2018 but will not be staying on as the club rebuild for life back in the Championship.Foster announced his decision on his Twitter account, posting: “The ups, downs, good, bad and ugly... it’s all part of the journey!“My time at Watford is up, but a huge thanks for all the support and love I’ve received from fans, players and staff in the six years with the club, it’s been a blast!“Looking forward to what next season will bri...
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Late Struijk goal gives Leeds survival hope

Pascal Struijk of Leeds United celebrates scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Brighton & Hove Albion at Elland Road on May 15, 2022 in Leeds, England. Pascal Struijk headed an injury-time equaliser to keep alive Leeds' hopes of Premier League survival after a frenetic home draw with Brighton.Jesse Marsch's side toiled at a raucous Elland Road but looked to be edging nearer to relegation after Danny Welbeck coolly finished to give Brighton a deserved first-half lead.But the home support defiantly roared Leeds on and Brighton keeper Robert Sanchez brilliantly denied Mateusz Klich in each half, while also turning away a Raphinha free-kick as pressure built.Leeds striker Joe Gelhardt had gone close himself but his persistence was re...
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Vardy double helps Leicester thrash dismal Watford

Jamie Vardy of Leicester City celebrates their sides second goal with team mate James Maddison during the Premier League match between Watford and Leicester City at Vicarage Road on May 15, 2022 in Watford, England. Jamie Vardy scored twice as Leicester thrashed already relegated Watford to consign them to a seventh defeat in eight Premier League games.The result boosts the Foxes hopes of a top-10 finish, with Watford, who have now lost 15 of their 19 home matches, dropping to the bottom of the table.With Roy Hodgson's successor Rob Edwards paraded before kick-off, the afternoon had started brightly for the Hornets.Joao Pedro's close-range effort deflected off Timothy Castagne to put them in front, and they had opportunities to extend their lead with Adam Masina hitting the crossbar a...
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Title in Man City’s hands despite West Ham draw

Jack Grealish of Manchester City battles for possession with Lukasz Fabianski of West Ham United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester City at London Stadium on May 15, 2022 in London, England.Manchester City came back from two goals down for the first time under Pep Guardiola to earn a point at West Ham that means victory over Aston Villa on the final day will see them crowned champions.City's grip on the Premier League title was looking distinctly shaky at the break as the Hammers led thanks to Jarrod Bowen's well-taken double.But Jack Grealish struck for the visitors four minutes after the re-start and Vladmir Coufal headed Riyad Mahrez's free-kick into his own net as City avoided defeat after coming back from two goals down in a top-flight game for the ...
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Mikel Arteta happy Arsenal remain in control of their fate

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gestures during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 12, 2022 in London, England.Mikel Arteta is satisfied Arsenal’s hopes of a Premier League top-four finish remain in their own hands despite a humbling defeat at fierce rivals Tottenham on Thursday.Arsenal were brushed aside 3-0 by their north London neighbours at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, meaning the battle for the final Champions League spot is likely to go down to the wire.Despite such a dispiriting loss, Arsenal hold the upper hand as maximum points from their last two matches – at Newcastle on Monday and Everton next weekend – would render whatever Spurs do irrelevant.Arteta, who will be without Rob Holding at St James’ Park following the ...
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Tottenham star Son Heung-min’s comments will worry Antonio Conte ahead of Burnley match

Tottenham Hotspur's South Korean striker Son Heung-Min (L) is congratulated by Tottenham Hotspur's Italian head coach Antonio Conte as he leaves the pitch during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on May 1, 2022.Tottenham boss Antonio Conte may be left somewhat preoccupied about one of his star players after Son Heung-min admitted he is 'struggling' to sleep amid Spurs' Premier League run-in. The battle for fourth place looks set to go down to the wire after the Lilywhites thumped their bitter rivals Arsenal 3-0 on Thursday to move just one points behind Mikel Arteta's side.Spurs would go above their north London neighbours if they manage to get three points against Burnley on Sunday lunchtime, with...
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Thomas Tuchel reveals Timo Werner ruled himself out of coming off the bench in FA Cup defeat

Timo Werner (L) and Kai Havertz of Chelsea inspect the pitch prior to The FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on May 14, 2022 in London, England.Thomas Tuchel revealed that Timo Werner ruled himself out of coming off the bench in Saturday's FA Cup Final defeat because of a hamstring complaint.Chelsea fans were stunned that £52million Werner was not among the six substitutes used by Tuchel in an energy-sapping 120 minutes at Wembley that ended 0-0 before Liverpool won 6-5 on penalties.Another star Germany forward Kai Havertz, who scored the winner in last season’s Champions League final. wasn’t even included in the Chelsea 18 because of another hamstring injury.‘Kai did not train because of hamstring problems and we thought he would injure himself,’ said Tuch...
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Ronaldo backs Ten Hag to deliver at Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on May 12, 2022 in Manchester, England. Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo expressed confidence that incoming manager Erik ten Hag will be a good fit at Old Trafford but warned that the Dutchman must be afforded time if United are to return to winning ways.Speculation has been rife about Ronaldo's future at United following a trophy-less campaign and their failure to qualify for the Champions League this season."What I know about him is he did a fantastic job for Ajax (Amsterdam), that he's an experienced coach," Ronaldo told the club website on Friday. "But we need to give him time. Things need to change the way he wants."The 37-year-old has been among the few brigh...
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Salah, De Bruyne, Son and Saka on shortlist for Premier League Player of the Season award

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool looks on during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park on May 10, 2022 in Birmingham, England. Mohamed Salah, Kevin de Bruyne and Heung-min Son feature on a shortlist of eight who have been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Season award.The EA Sports-backed award will be voted for by fans, along with the captains of the 20 Premier League teams and a panel of experts to select the winner.The Egyptian has been joined on the list by his fellow Liverpool team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has been a shining light down the right flank for the Reds. He has played a part in 14 goals, two of his own and 12 assists.De Bruyne won the award in the 2019/20 campaign and he is in the mix again. His four goals in Manchester...
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Manchester City unveil Sergio Aguero statue

Manchester City Club legend, Sergio Aguero during his statue unveiling outside the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Clubs first Premier League title and the iconic 93:20 moment. Picture date: Friday May 13, 2022. Manchester City have unveiled a statue of Sergio Aguero at the Etihad Stadium on the tenth anniversary of the club's first Premier League title victory.Aguero, who retired from football last year due to a heart problem, scored the club's iconic injury-time winner in their 3-2 victory against Queens Park Rangers on the final day of the 2011-12 season.On the statue being unveiled, City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: “Sergio Aguero's contribution to Manchester City in a defining era for the club cannot be overstated. He is without doubt...
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Spurs beat 10-man Arsenal to close in on top four

Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur battles for possession with Mohamed Elneny of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 12, 2022 in London, England.Tottenham turned up with pressure on arch-rivals Arsenal in the race for a place in next season's Champions League with an emphatic north London derby victory.Arsenal could have confirmed a place in the Premier League's top four with a win at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but endured a dismal night to now stand only one point clear of Spurs with two games left.In a feverish atmosphere, Harry Kane gave Spurs the lead from the spot in the 22nd minute after Son Heung-min was fouled by Cedric Soares, then added a second before the break with a stooping far-post header after Rodrigo...
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Martin Odegaard: Arsenal are ahead of schedule

Granit Xhaka and Martin Odegaard of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on May 11, 2022 in St Albans, England.Martin Odegaard has been limited to the role of Champions League spectator this season – but he wants to end that by leading Arsenal to victory at Tottenham tonight.A win for the Gunners would secure a return to Europe’s elite competition after a five-year absence.Arsenal sit four points clear of Spurs heading to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and have their top-four destiny in their own hands – even if they lose for a third time in a row in N17.Boss Mikel Arteta has called on his players to get the job done by completing a north London derby double for the season and Odegaard admits the squad have been keeping a watching brief as some memorable Champions League night...
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Chelsea’s Mateo Kovacic set to miss FA Cup final after Dan James challenge

Players of Chelsea react as Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea is down injured during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Chelsea at Elland Road on May 11, 2022 in Leeds, United Kingdom.Thomas Tuchel expects Mateo Kovacic to miss Saturday’s FA Cup final after Dan James’ reckless challenge in Chelsea’s 3-0 win at Leeds.Kovacic was forced off in the 30th minute with an ankle injury, shortly after James had been shown a straight red card for his high tackle on the Croatia midfielder.Chelsea cruised to victory and edged Leeds deeper into the relegation mire through Mason Mount’s early opener and second-half goals from Christian Pulisic and Romelu Lukaku.But boss Tuchel said the satisfaction of his side’s timely return to form before they face Liverpool at Wembley had been tempered by Kovac...
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