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Vardy double helps Leicester beat Norwich

Jamie Vardy of Leicester City scores their side's second goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Norwich City at The King Power Stadium on May 11, 2022 in Leicester, England.Jamie Vardy scored twice as Leicester condemned relegated Norwich to a fifth consecutive Premier League defeat.Vardy's double ensured the Foxes ended their own seven-game winless run in all competitions and sees them move up to 10th in the table.It was no more than Brendan Rodgers' side deserved as they dominated possession, although they struggled to make a breakthrough until Vardy's opener, which deflected off Norwich defender Grant Hanley before looping over visiting goalkeeper Angus Gunn.Harvey Barnes, who created Vardy's first, also supplied the second for the 35-year-old, who timed his run...
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De Bruyne scores four to send Man City clear

Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City celebrates scoring his side's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City at Molineux on May 11, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England.Kevin de Bruyne's stunning four-goal haul helped Manchester City thump Wolves and restored their three-point lead at the top of the Premier League.Pep Guardiola's side now need only four points from their final two fixtures to ensure they will finish above Liverpool and win their fourth title in five seasons.De Bruyne has played a central role in all of those previous triumphs but this was an individual display that must rank among the finest of his stellar collection in a City shirt.The Belgian started the move that led to his side's opener, and finished it too, running on to B...
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Jurgen Klopp delivers Fabinho Liverpool injury update after Aston Villa substitution

Liverpool's Fabinho is substituted after picking up an injury during the Premier League match at Villa Park, Birmingham. Picture date: Tuesday May 10, 2022.Liverpool face an anxious wait to discover if Fabinho will be fit for the FA Cup final after he limped off at Aston Villa.Fabinho was replaced on the half-hour after suffering a suspected hamstring injury during the 2-1 Premier League win at Villa Park on Tuesday night.The midfielder, who was substituted for Jordan Henderson, will now undergo scans to ascertain the extent of the damage ahead of Saturday’s showpiece against Chelsea.But Jurgen Klopp offered a cautiously optimistic fitness update when asked if Fabinho would be available for Wembley.I don’t know,” said the Reds boss. “He felt a muscle, not too much. It was not the thigh, bu...
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Man City take control of title race with Liverpool by thrashing Newcastle

Newcastle United's English defender Jamaal Lascelles (L) vies with Manchester City's English midfielder Raheem Sterling during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on May 8, 2022.Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City answered the critics after their Champions League meltdown with a composed and comfortable victory against Newcastle on Sunday that returned them to the top of the Premier League.City, beaten so traumatically by Real Madrid in midweek, took full advantage of Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham on Saturday, to demolish Newcastle 5-0 thanks to two goals from Raheem Sterling and one apiece for Aymeric Laporte, Rodri and Phil Foden.The meeting between the two Premier League clubs w...
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Everton beat Leicester to move out of bottom three

Everton's Ukrainian defender Vitaliy Mykolenko (L) scores the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Everton at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on May 8, 2022.Everton climbed out of the Premier League relegation places by holding on for a hard-fought victory over Leicester City at King Power Stadium.A stunning volley by Vitaliy Mykolenko and Mason Holgate's header gave Frank Lampard's side their third win in five games and ensured they remain in control of their destiny with four games to play.Mykolenko finished superbly from Alex Iwobi's cross after six minutes but Patson Daka capitalised on Yerry Mina's attempted header back to Jordan Pickford to draw Leicester level five minutes later.The unmarked Holgate was quickest to...
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Nketiah scores twice as Arsenal sink 10-man Leeds

Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah (left) and Leeds United's Diego Llorente battle for the ball during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday May 8, 2022.Arsenal took a huge step towards securing Champions League football next season as they saw off an ill-disciplined Leeds United, with the 10-man visitors dropping into the Premier League relegation zone.It was a fourth successive win for Mikel Arteta's side and one that puts them firmly in the driving seat for a top-four spot before Thursday's north London derby at Tottenham.But Leeds' early capitulation was entirely of their own making, with goalkeeper Illan Meslier gifting the hosts an opener before captain Luke Ayling was sent off for a needless lunge on Gabriel Martinelli.Eddie Nketiah pounced on Meslier's...
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Bruno Fernandes reveals Manchester United assurances about their future

Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes warms up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester United at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on May 7, 2022. Bruno Fernandes says he was given assurances about the future plans of Manchester United prior to signing his contract extension.The 27-year-old penned a new and improved deal at Old Trafford last month, which saw him extend his stay by one year as well as receive a handsome wage increase.Fernandes has established himself as a key player since he joined the club from Sporting back in January 2020, but he is yet to win any major honours with the club and will not be playing in the Champions League next season.United are mathemati...
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Antonio Conte makes ‘incredible’ Liverpool admission after Tottenham draw

Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp (R) and Tottenham Hotspur's Italian head coach Antonio Conte (L) shakes hands after the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on May 7, 2022.Antonio Conte praised his Tottenham Hotspur side for the way in which they handled an “amazing atmosphere” to dent Liverpool’s title charge.Luis Diaz equalised Son Heung-Min’s opener as the Reds were held to a 1-1 draw by the Londoners at Anfield on Saturday evening.Conte expressed pride in his players for coping with Liverpool’s “incredible” energy while admitting the outcome was a fair result as his team chase Champions League qualification.And the Tottenham boss said: It isn’t simple to play in this moment against this team. E...
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Watford relegated as they lose at Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace's Ivorian striker Wilfried Zaha (R) scores their first goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Watford at Selhurst Park in south London on May 7, 2022.Watford have been relegated from the Premier League after Wilfried Zaha's first-half penalty secured a deserved victory for Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.Defeat by Burnley last week had left the Hornets 12 points adrift of safety with four games remaining and Palace sent their former manager Roy Hodgson's side straight back down to the Championship with a dominant display.The Eagles controlled the contest from the outset and went ahead when Zaha confidently swept his 31st-minute spot-kick past Ben Foster after Hassane Kamara had used his arm to block Michael Olis...
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Wolves score late to draw with Chelsea

Wolverhampton Wanderers' English defender Conor Coady (R) headers the ball to score the team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge in London on May 7, 2022.Wolves captain Conor Coady headed a dramatic 97th-minute equaliser to deny Chelsea victory on the day the sale of the club was agreed.With Todd Boehly - the man leading the consortium's purchase - watching on at Stamford Bridge, Romelu Lukaku looked to have secured victory for the Blues with two goals in three second-half minutes.But Wolves substitute Francisco Trincao pulled one back with a spectacular effort 11 minutes from time and Coady headed in to level seven minutes into added time.The Blues' future is now seemingly resolved and despite their ...
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Brentford ease to win over Southampton

Brentford's Pontus Jansson and Southampton's Armando Broja (right) battle for the ball during the Premier League match at the Brentford Community Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday May 7, 2022 Two goals in 79 first-half seconds set Brentford on their way to a comfortable victory over Southampton.Both sides began the day on 40 points but Brentford's victory moved the Bees up to 12th in the Premier League, 11 points clear of the bottom three.They went in front when centre-back Pontus Jansson forced home Ivan Toney's cross from close range, before Yoane Wissa curled into the bottom corner from the edge of the penalty area moments later.Kristoffer Ajer sealed the win in the second half when he skipped away from two Saints players in the area before poking the ball beyond Fraser Forst...
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Jesse Lingard unhappy with Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick

Manchester United's English midfielder Jesse Lingard (L) reacts after Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah scored his team second goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on April 19, 2022.Manchester United forward Jesse Lingard is 'upset' with interim manager Ralf Rangnick at being denied an Old Trafford farewell appearance against Brentford.Sources close to Lingard, who is out of contract in June, say the 29-year-old was dismayed by Rangnick's decision to send on Edinson Cavani ahead of the academy graduate in the 3-0 win. Lingard's final home game for United turned out to be in the 3-2 win over Norwich on April 16.In an Instagram post on Monday night, Lingard's brother Louie lambast...
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Man Utd earn morale-boosting win over Brentford

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Brentford at Old Trafford on May 2, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Manchester United claimed a morale-boosting victory over Brentford to end a run of three Premier League matches without a win.Bruno Fernandes volleyed in from Anthony Elanga's cutback early on to ease tensions at Old Trafford amid plans for a fans' protest against the owners.Cristiano Ronaldo thought he had doubled the lead before the break but his strike was ruled out by the video assistant referee for offside.But Ronaldo got his goal with a penalty he won when he was brought down by Bees defender Rico Henry.Raphael Varane ensured United claimed only a second win in seven league matches when he volleyed in fro...
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Son and Kane score as Spurs boost top-four hopes

Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates by leaping onto Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur after the latter had scored the opening goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 1, 2022 in London, United Kingdom.Son Heung-min scored twice and Harry Kane rediscovered his touch in front of goal as Tottenham beat Leicester to boost their hopes of a top-four Premier League finish.Kane, goalless in his previous five Spurs games, headed in the opener from Son's corner.Son stroked in the second after being picked out by Dejan Kulusevski, then curled in a sensational third.Leicester's Kelechi Iheanacho scored a consolation with a crisp strike.Spurs moved into fourth place at the expense of Arsenal, who play at West Ham later...
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Everton beat Chelsea to boost survival hopes

Richarlison of Everton battles with Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park on May 1, 2022 in Liverpool, United Kingdom.Richarlison scored a crucial second-half winner as Everton beat Chelsea to move within two points of the Premier League safety zone.The Brazilian was gifted the chance as Cesar Azpilicueta dallied on the ball, allowing him to steal in and finish calmly.Chelsea's Mason Mount hit both posts with a 20-yard strike before Everton keeper Jordan Pickford brilliantly kept out Azpilicueta's follow-up shot.The win moves the Toffees to within two points of Burnley in 16th and Leeds in 17th, with a game in hand on both.
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Southampton 1-2 Crystal Palace: Zaha nets stoppage-time winner

Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace scoring last minute winning goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and Crystal Palace at St Mary's Stadium on April 30, 2022 in Southampton, United Kingdom.Wilfried Zaha was the hero for Crystal Palace as he came off the bench to net a stoppage-time winner and give his side a 2-1 win over Southampton at St Mary’s.The Eagles had to do it the hard way, with Eberechi Eze on the hour mark scoring his first goal of the season to cancel out Oriol Romeu’s early goal, before Zaha ensured Palace returned to south London with all three points.Patrick Vieira had left the winger on the bench after a bruising encounter at Leeds in the Eagles’ last outing, but he came on for the final 25 minutes to remind everyone just how indispensable he is to his club...
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Man City put four past Leeds to reclaim top spot

Manchester City's Rodri (centre) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game with team-mate Ruben Dias during the Premier League match at Elland Road, Leeds. Picture date: Saturday April 30, 2022.Manchester City produced the perfect response to Premier League title rivals Liverpool by outclassing Leeds United to regain top spot.City needed the win after Liverpool had overtaken them earlier in the day with victory at Newcastle - and they produced a highly impressive display in Elland Road's hothouse that also prolonged the relegation worries for Jesse Marsch's side.The reigning Premier League champions went ahead in the 13th minute when Rodri glanced home Phil Foden's free-kick and while Leeds were spirited, they barely tested visiting keeper Ederson until the game was lost.City ...
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Liverpool beat spirited Newcastle to go top

Naby Keita of Liverpool scores the opening goal past Martin Dubravka of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St. James Park on April 30, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.Liverpool kept themselves firmly in the fight for the quadruple as they overcame a spirited Newcastle to move back to the top of the Premier League - for a few hours at least.Jurgen Klopp made five changes at St James' Park, including leaving top scorer Mohamed Salah on the bench, after the Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.It looked like it would backfire as in-form Newcastle started strongly, pressing Liverpool high and forcing them into a couple of early mistakes.But Liverpool grew into the game and were dominating possession when Naby Keita struck in the ...
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Pep Guardiola: Now is not the time to talk about my future

Manchester City's Pep Guardiola in action during training at Manchester City Football Academy on April 1, 2022 in Manchester, England. Manchester City's Pep Guardiola in action during training at Manchester City Football Academy on April 1, 2022 in Manchester, England.Premier League leaders Manchester City will be without injured defenders Kyle Walker and John Stones for Saturday’s trip to Leeds United, with the former possibly out for the season, manager Pep Guardiola said. The Spaniard told reporters on Friday that England international Stones could miss next week’s Champions League semi-final second leg at Real Madrid after limping off in the 4-3 win at the Etihad. “For tomorrow he’s out and we’ll see for Wednesday,” said Guardiola.João Cancelo is back from suspension to fill in at...
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Frank Lampard remains committed to Everton job despite relegation threat

Everton manager Frank Lampard applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield on April 24, 2022 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Everton are facing possible relegation for the first time in 71 years but manager Frank Lampard said he remains "very committed" to the job.Everton are in the relegation zone, in 18th place and two points behind 17th-placed Burnley, who have played one more game.Lampard's team have six matches remaining this season and host Chelsea on Sunday.I am very committed," Lampard said. "I really don't want to get into the headlines or ins and outs of that, but absolutely [I am committed].The former England international was unwilling to discuss the consequences if Everton got relegated but promised to stay at the club as long as...
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