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Chelsea snatch late win over Newcastle

Kai Havertz of Chelsea puts the ball past Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka to score the only goal of the match during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on March 13, 2022 in London, United Kingdom.Chelsea snatched a dramatic winner against Newcastle in the first game at Stamford Bridge since Blues' Russian owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government.The game looked to be heading towards a goalless draw before Kai Havertz expertly controlled a ball forward and fired into the net in the 88th minute.It was a tough goal to concede for Newcastle who had wanted Havertz to be sent off in the first half for catching Dan Burn in the face with an elbow when jumping, but the German only received a booking.Before the goal, both sides had...
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Spurs boss Conte to discuss contract extension at end of season

Spurs head coach Antonio Conte congratulates Dejan Kulusevski after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on February 19, 2022 in Manchester, England. Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte expressed his commitment to the club and said he would discuss a potential extension to his contract at the end of the season.The Italian, who joined Spurs on an 18-month contract in November, appeared to question his own future at the club after their defeat to Burnley in February, but has since walked back his statements.At the moment there is only one truth - I am committed to this club for another year, Conte told reporters. After four months I think the club have understood the way I want to work and I understand the club.In three months, at the e...
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Chelsea now owned by the UK government

Supporters applaud as a gesture in support of Ukraine, following the country invasion by Russia, prior to the start of the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Chelsea at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on March 5, 2022. European football champions Chelsea are now effectively controlled by the British government after sanctions were imposed against Russian owner Roman Abramovich.Abramovich, who had been under scrutiny following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, had announced he was selling the Premier League club last week.That process is now on hold, leaving the west London club, ranked by Forbes as the seventh most valuable in world soccer at $4.7 billion, in a state of limbo, operating under a special government licence.The Russian bought the club in 2003 for a...
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Portugal winger Pedro Neto signs new Wolves deal

Pedro Neto poses for a portrait after signing a new contract until 2027 with Wolverhampton Wanderers at The Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground on March 08, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England. Portugal winger Pedro Neto celebrated his 22nd birthday on Wednesday by signing a new long-term contract at Wolves, committing himself to the Premier League club until 2027.Neto joined Wolves in 2019 from Italian club Lazio and has scored 10 times in 83 games in all competitions for club.He made his first start of the season in the defeat to Crystal Palace last weekend following a long stint on the sidelines because of injury.Wolves technical director Scott Sellars told the club's website: It's a deserved reward for him. He's returned from injury and put in a lot of hard work to get back, so it's good for a...
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Leicester striker Vardy out several weeks with knee injury

Jamie Vardy of Leicester City celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Burnley and Leicester City at Turf Moor on March 01, 2022 in Burnley, England. Leicester striker Jamie Vardy will be sidelined for several weeks because of a knee injury, manager Brendan Rodgers said Wednesday.The 35-year-old Vardy had recently returned from a hamstring injury when he sustained the knee problem in Leicester's 1-0 win over Leeds in the Premier League on Saturday.He unfortunately got injured in the last game so he's going to be out for a few weeks, which is a shame, Rodgers said. Hopefully in the next three to four weeks it responds OK. He just felt soreness the day after the game.Vardy is Leicester's top scorer with 10 league goals despite the long layoff ...
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Kane scores two as Spurs thrash Everton

Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur tangles with Anthony Gordon of Everton during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 7, 2022 in London, United Kingdom.Tottenham increased Everton's growing relegation fears and maintained their own top-four aspirations as Frank Lampard's side were outclassed and humiliated.On an embarrassing night for Lampard and his players, Spurs ran riot as Everton capitulated in a fashion that raises genuine doubts about their ability to maintain Premier League status.Everton defender Michael Keane set the tone for the night by firing Ryan Sessegnon's into his own net after 14 minutes while goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was at fault for Son Heung-min's second three minutes later.Matt Doherty set Harry Kane free ...
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Man City outclass Man Utd to restore six-point lead at top

Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City and Scott McTominay of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on March 6, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Manchester City outclassed Manchester United to maintain control of the Premier League title race with an outstanding display at Etihad Stadium.City remain six points clear of Liverpool having played one game more after a victory that was arguably even more convincing than the scoreline suggests.Ralf Rangnick's side were without injured Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani, as well as Raphael Varane and Luke Shaw, who have Covid-19, and found themselves overwhelmed by the quality and intensity of the reigning champions.Kevin de Bruyne was at the heart of it all. He put...
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Arsenal impress but have to cling on to see off Watford

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka (centre) celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Vicarage Road, Watford. Picture date: Sunday March 6, 2022.Arsenal climbed into the Champions League places with an entertaining victory over lowly Watford in a game with five quality goals.The Hornets, who remain in the relegation zone, thought they had taken the lead within the first 20 seconds as Emmanuel Dennis slotted home but he was offside.Martin Odegaard put Arsenal ahead not long afterwards after flicking the ball into the path of Bukayo Saka and then running into the centre to slot in Saka's cross.Watford levelled with the best individual goal of the game, Cucho Hernandez's acrobatic flying volley from Kiko Femenia's cross.The visitors restored their lead when...
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Pep Guardiola says Man City ‘definitely’ need to bring in a striker

Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City arrives at the stadium prior to the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Peterborough United and Manchester City at ABAX Stadium on March 01, 2022 in Peterborough, England.Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said the Premier League leaders will look to sign a striker in the close season as they seek a long-term replacement for record scorer Sergio Aguero.Guardiola's side have played without a recognised centre forward throughout the current campaign after Argentine Aguero left the club at the end of the last campaign.City also missed out with several attempts to sign England striker Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur.I think the club needs a striker, definitely," Guardiola was quoted as saying by the BBC ahead of Sunday's derby at home to Man...
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Wilfried Zaha enjoying his football after Crystal Palace secured 2-0 win at Wolves

Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha (left) and Wolverhampton Wanderers' Pedro Neto battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton. Picture date: Saturday March 5, 2022.Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha praised his side’s fast start and the variety of options to impact the game after securing their seventh Premier League win of the season – A 2-0 victory against Wolves today.Zaha scored his ninth goal of the season in the 34th minute when he converted a penalty that Jeffrey Schlupp won.Palace opened the scoring through Jean-Philippe Mateta in the 19th minute at Molineux when Zaha latched on to a Conor Gallagher through ball and crossed for the French forward to finish at the second time of asking.Wolves had five shots on target but could not find a way ...
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Marsch’s first Leeds game ends in defeat at Leicester

Marsch the manager / head coach of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Leeds United at The King Power Stadium on March 5, 2022 in Leicester, United KingdomJesse Marsch's first game as Leeds boss ended in defeat as Harvey Barnes scored the only goal to give Leicester their second Premier League win of the week.The winger produced Leicester's one moment of attacking quality with a precise angled finish midway through the second half of a game in which they had been largely second best.It has been an emotional week for Leeds since the departure of Marsch's much-loved predecessor Marcelo Bielsa following a chastening month in which they conceded 20 goals and picked up only one point from a possible 15.But they produced a lively and energetic display at the K...
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Pep Guardiola confirms key Man City injury blow ahead of Manchester derby

Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola reacts during the English FA cup fifth round football match between Peterborough United and Manchester City at the Weston Homes Stadium, in Peterborough, on March 1, 2022.Pep Guardiola has confirmed Ruben Dias will miss Sunday afternoon's Manchester derby.Premier League leaders Manchester City will welcome Manchester United to the Etihad, knowing they can't afford to lose against their local rivals.Guardiola's side are just six points ahead of title foes Liverpool having played a game more. Bragging rights, of course, are also at stake.Dias is one of City's most important players, playing 25 of their 27 Premier League fixtures this season. He is the reigning Football Writers' Association (FWA) Player of the Year.But the Portuguese defender is...
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Newcastle United injury list in full ahead of Brighton clash

Callum Wilson of Newcastle United (9) arrives for the warm weather friendly match between Al-Ittihad and Newcastle United at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium on January 28, 2022 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.Eddie Howe is hopeful that Allan Saint-Maximin will be fit for Newcastle United's game against Brighton & Hove Albion this weekend. The Magpies boss has revealed the 24-year-old hasn't trained with the squad but will make a decision closer to the time.The Frenchman has missed the last two matches after picking up a calf injury in the 1-0 win over Aston Villa back in February. However, he has spent some time out in Monaco to speed up the recovery phase as he gets set for a return to competitive action.There was some anticipation that Saint-Maximin would be fit to face Brentford last week...
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Moyes praises Soucek after game-winning performance vs Wolves

David Moyes speaks to Tomas Soucek of West Ham United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at London Stadium on February 27, 2022 in London, England.David Moyes was full of praise for Tomas Soucek after his goal was enough for West Ham to beat Wolves 1-0 on Sunday afternoon.The Hammers boss had said before the game that he would like more goals from Michail Antonio and Soucek before the pair linked up for the hosts’ only goal of the game.Antonio heeded his manager’s words, playing in Soucek in front of goal, which was then tapped home by the Czech Republic international to give West Ham the lead and ultimately, the three points.Soucek scored 10 goals last season for the Hammers but before Sunday had only found the net three times in this campa...
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Marcelo Bielsa fired by struggling Leeds United after slump in form

Marcelo Bielsa the head coach / manager of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road on February 26, 2022 in Leeds, United Kingdom.Leeds United parted ways with Argentine manager Marcelo Bielsa on Sunday after their 4-0 home loss to Tottenham Hotspur left the club hovering above the Premier League relegation zone.Leeds chair Andrea Radrizzani said: This has been the toughest decision I have had to make during my tenure at Leeds United, taking into account all the success Marcelo has had at the club.The 66-year-old was in charge of the team for over three-and-a-half years, having taken the reins in June 2018.He transformed the club’s fortunes on the pitch, which began with the 3-1 demolition of Stoke City at Elland Road two months...
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Roman Abramovich hands over control of Chelsea to club’s foundation

Roman Abramovich, Owner of Chelsea and Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea pose with the FIFA Club World Cup trophy following victory in the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 Final match between Chelsea and Palmeiras at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on February 12, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich said Saturday he was handing over the "stewardship and care" of the Premier League club to the trustees of its charitable foundation. The move comes with Russia under intense scrutiny following its invasion of Ukraine this week.Billionaire Abramovich, who took over at Stamford Bridge in 2003, said in a statement: "During my nearly 20-year ownership of Chelsea FC, I have always viewed my role as a custodian of the club, whose job it is ensuring that we are as succe...
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Wasteful Man Utd held by Watford

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United battles for possession with Joshua King of Watford FC during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Watford at Old Trafford on February 26, 2022 in Manchester, England. Manchester United dropped two more points in their quest for a Champions League place as they were held at home by relegation-threatened Watford.And the Red Devils left the field to boos after the goalless draw, despite dominating at Old Trafford.United had 22 shots against Roy Hodgson's side but the only time they found the net, Cristiano Ronaldo was offside.Ronaldo also hit a post and struck team-mate Anthony Elanga with a goal-bound shot.Elanga also failed to provide the finish to a flowing move, while Bruno Fernandes was unable to capitalise on two excellent fi...
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Tottenham Hotspur picked Leeds apart in vital 4-0 victory

Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur scores a goal to make it 0-3 during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road on February 26, 2022 in Leeds, United Kingdom. A clinical first half Tottenham offensive outburst against the worst defensive side in the league helped Tottenham secure a vital 4-0 victory. Spurs 4-0 win was exactly the result they were looking for as they try to climb their way back into contention for a Champions League berth. It was also Tottenham’s first clean sheet in 11 matches.Matthew Doherty finally scored his first Tottenham goal thanks to lightning-quick break put in motion by an intelligent, pinpoint Harry Winks through ball. Providing the outlet option, Ryan Sessegnon dashed down the left wing and received the pass...
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Former Wolves chief returns to Premier League as Everton director of football

Kevin ThelwellFormer Wolverhampton Wanderers sporting director Kevin Thelwell has been named Everton's new director of football.Thelwell will replace Marcel Brands at Goodison Park who left in early December, over a month before manager Rafa Benitez departed earlier this year.The 48-year-old, a club statement says, will report directly to the club's board of directors and is a key part of the club’s ongoing strategic review of its football strategy and operation, which included the appointment of Frank Lampard as its new manager.In the aforementioned statement, Thelwell has spoken about the announcement.I’m so pleased to be joining Everton and to have the opportunity to play a part in the club’s ambitious journey, Thelwell said. I’m greatly looking forward to working with Frank and th...
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Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl speaks after his side beat Norwich City

Oriol Romeu(L) of Southampton is congratulated by Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhüttl during the Premier League match between Southampton and Norwich City at St Mary's Stadium on February 25, 2022 in Southampton, England.Ralph Hasenhuttl labelled Saints’ victory over Norwich a “tough win” despite the stats suggesting otherwise.Akin to their comfortable win over Everton last Saturday, Saints controlled the game without having to exert much effort onto their opponents, eventually coming out 2-0 winners.Che Adams bundled the ball home to give Saints a first-half lead, before Oriol Romeu’s thunderbolt from outside the box in the final minutes sealed back-to-back wins.Coming into the game Saints were expected to win due to the differing form and league positions of the two sides, but boss Hase...
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