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Frank Lampard set to get Toffees job as fans vent fury at Pereira

Everton fans unveil a banner in the crowd, directed at the board after their sides defeat during the Premier League match between Everton and Aston Villa at Goodison Park on January 22, 2022 in Liverpool, England. Everton are poised to appoint their new manager in the next 24 hours, with Frank Lampard fighting it out with Vitor Pereira and Duncan Ferguson for the post.Ferguson, caretaker after the sacking of Rafa Benitez, is a surprise candidate given it had appeared to be a straight shoot-out between Pereira and Lampard. All three are due for talks today.Lampard was interviewed for a second time yesterday, in another twist to the club’s search. The former Chelsea and Derby County manager is under serious consideration to land the Goodison job, while Everton have already spoken to former P...
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Claudio Ranieri sacked as Watford manager after Norwich defeat plunges club into relegation zone

Manager of Watford Claudio Ranieri is interviewed after the Premier League match between Watford and Norwich City at Vicarage Road on January 21, 2022 in Watford, England.Claudio Ranieri has been sacked as manager of Watford just three days after the Premier League club lost 3-0 at home to relegation rivals Norwich City.Watford fell into the bottom three with the dismal defeat, which lifted Norwich out of the relegation zone on Friday evening.The terrible nature of the loss as well as the result ultimately sealed Ranieri’s fate, while it is understood the decision to sack the 70-year-old was taken by the Watford hierarchy in a meeting on Saturday morning.Watford do not play again until February 5, when they travel for their re-arranged fixture away to Burnley and it is understood that the ...
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Chelsea beat Tottenham for third time in three weeks

Hakim Ziyech of Chelsea scores their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on January 23, 2022 in London, England. Two second-half goals, including a brilliant strike from Hakim Ziyech, helped Chelsea beat Tottenham for the third time in three weeks.After a goalless first half, Ziyech scored within two minutes of the restart, superbly curling the ball into the top corner from 20 yards after a fine run from Callum Hudson-Odoi.The hosts doubled their lead eight minutes later when defender Thiago Silva headed in from Mason Mount's excellent free-kick delivery.In the first half, Tottenham thought they had taken the lead as Harry Kane slotted the ball past Kepa Arrizabalaga, but the goal was ruled out as the England striker wa...
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Liverpool beat Crystal Palace to cut Man City lead

Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool scores the opening goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park on January 23, 2022 in London, England. Liverpool gave their hopes of challenging for the Premier League title a boost as they mixed early class with late resilience to hold off Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.Less than 24 hours after league leaders Manchester City dropped points for the first time since October, Jurgen Klopp's side were sharp and ruthless early on to take the game away from their hosts.The intensity of their press and crisp use of the ball overwhelmed Palace and Virgil van Dijk rose to deliver a bullet header for their opener before Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain finished a sweeping team move for their second.Palace, though, eventually offere...
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Laporte rescues Manchester City in Southampton draw

Aymeric Laporte of Manchester City celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-1 during the Premier League match between Southampton and Manchester City at St Mary's Stadium on January 22, 2022 in Southampton, United Kingdom.Pep Guardiola backed Manchester City to hold their nerve after the Premier League leaders' 12-game winning run came to an end as Aymeric Laporte rescued a 1-1 draw against Southampton on Saturday.City were rocked by Kyle Walker-Peters' first ever top-flight goal in the opening minutes at St Mary's.After a poor first half by their high standards, Guardiola's side kicked into gear after the break.Spain defender Laporte headed the equaliser, but City could not extend their winning streak in a one-sided finale that saw the visitors lay siege to the Southampton goal.The ch...
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Rashford snatches late win for Man Utd against West Ham

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United scores their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on January 22, 2022 in Manchester, England.Marcus Rashford scored the winner with virtually the last kick of the game as Manchester United leapfrogged West Ham into the Premier League's top four.It seemed certain to be another frustrating afternoon for the hosts, who were stifled by the Hammers' organisation and came no closer than Fred's second-half effort that was saved by Alphonse Areola.But with less than 30 seconds of the three minutes of injury time remaining, United broke and in a move that involved all three substitutes, Edinson Cavani held his run to remain onside as he collected Anthony Martial's short pass before rollin...
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Buendia header earns Aston Villa win at Everton

Emiliano Buendia of Aston Villa (obscured) scores their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Aston Villa at Goodison Park on January 22, 2022 in Liverpool, England. Emiliano Buendia scored the winner for Aston Villa as Duncan Ferguson's second spell in interim charge of Everton began with defeat at Goodison Park.Buendia sent a looping near-post header over goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and into the far corner shortly before half-time.Emi Buendia of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Aston Villa at Goodison Park on January 22, 2022 in Liverpool, England.  There were unsavoury scenes during the celebrations, with Matty Cash and former Toffees player Lucas Digne hit by a bottle thrown...
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Claudio Ranieri ready for battle as Watford in drop zone after Norwich defeat

Manager of Watford Claudio Ranieri is interviewed after the Premier League match between Watford and Norwich City at Vicarage Road on January 21, 2022 in Watford, England. Claudio Ranieri insisted he was not going anywhere after Watford suffered a heavy 3-0 home defeat to Norwich in the Premier League and maintained that he “never gives up”.Josh Sargent struck twice to lift Norwich out of the relegation zone as Watford finished the game with 10 men, piling more pressure on Ranieri.Sargent’s improvised flick broke the deadlock before he headed home from a well-weighted Milot Rashica cross for the Canaries’ second of the match.Emmanuel Dennis was shown a second yellow card soon after for a high foot on Max Aarons, before Norwich added a third in added time when Juraj Kucka diverted a ball fr...
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Chelsea must improve attitude, admits Tuchel

Head Coach Thomas Tuchel of Chelsea after his sides 1-1 draw during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea at American Express Community Stadium on January 18, 2022 in Brighton, England.Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel admitted his side need to improve their attitude for Sunday's Premier League clash with Tottenham if they are to avoid a battle just to remain in the top four.The Blues' title challenge has evaporated over the past two months after a run of one win in seven league games.Tuchel's men were below par in a 1-1 draw at Brighton on Tuesday that left them 12 points behind runaway leaders Manchester City, having played a game more than the champions.I could see, I could feel from myself and from the team, that some emotions took over, maybe frustration,...
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang undergoing tests in London after heart lesion diagnoses

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal runs for the ball during the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on December 06, 2021 in Liverpool, England.Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has returned to London and is undergoing tests after he was sent home from the African Cup of Nations due to health issues.The “cardiac lesions” were found in a check by Confederation of African Football (CAF) medical officials, who had examined Aubameyang to ensure he was good to play for Gabon after returning following a positive Covid-19 test.While CAF announced Aubameyang and teammate Mario Lemina had this issue, Gabon coach Patrice Neveu said neither player had serious heart problems but rather they were suffering from some after effects of Covid...
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Chelsea slump continues as Brighton earn draw

Danny Welbeck of Brighton & Hove Albion is challenged by Hakim Ziyech of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea at American Express Community Stadium on January 18, 2022 in Brighton, England. Chelsea surrendered a lead against Brighton for the second time in a month as both sides had to again settle for a 1-1 draw on Tuesday.The European champions went ahead against the run of play when Hakim Ziyech's snap shot caught Robert Sanchez in the Brighton goal by surprise.But the Blues have now just one of their last seven league games as Adam Webster's towering header earned Brighton a fully deserved point.Thomas Tuchel was critical of his forward players after a 1-0 defeat at Manchester City on Saturday, but kept faith with Romelu Lukaku ...
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Burnley ask Premier League to postpone Watford clash

Burnley's English manager Sean Dyche applauds supporters after the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Burnley at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on December 30, 2021.Burnley have asked the Premier League to postpone Tuesday's fixture against Watford due to coronavirus and injury issues.The Premier League board is due to meet later on Monday to review the application, which comes after the Clarets' fixture against Leicester on Saturday was called off at Burnley's request.A Burnley statement said: Burnley Football Club can confirm it has made an application to the Premier League for the postponement of Tuesday night's match at home to Watford.The decision was reluctantly made to submit the application due to a high number of injuries and Covid...
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Everton enter talks to hire Roberto Martinez as Rafa Benitez’s final snub emerges

Roberto Martinez of Belgium during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Belgium and Czech Republic at the Koning Boudewijnstadion on September 5, 2021 in Brussel, Belgium.Roberto Martinez has emerged as the favourite to become the next Everton manager, after the club opened talks with the Belgian FA.On a dramatic day when Rafa Benitez was sacked after less than seven months and just 25 games in charge, the Blues turned to their former boss, as they looked for an experienced coach who understands the philosophy of the club.Martinez has indicated that he would like the challenge of resurrecting the Blues and keeping them in the Premier League, after a dramatic slump that has plunged them into relegation trouble.But he will not walk out on Belgium after steering them into the posit...
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Harrison’s hattrick gives Leeds win at West Ham in EPL

Jack Harrison of Leeds United celebrates after scoring their team's third goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Leeds United at London Stadium on January 16, 2022 in London, England.Jack Harrison scored a hat trick as Leeds overcame a long list of absentees to beat West Ham 3-2 in the Premier League on Sunday.West Ham hit back twice through Jarrod Bowen and Pablo Fornals, but Harrison’s well-taken third goal ended the London club's four-match winning streak.Leeds traveled to West Ham without nine first-team players — and two others went off injured before halftime — and had seven teenagers, including 15-year-old Archie Gray, on the bench.But unlike Arsenal, which got Sunday's game at Tottenham postponed due to a player shortage, Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa said ...
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De Bruyne strike lifts Man City 13 points clear

Antonio Ruediger of Chelsea tackles Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on January 15, 2022 in Manchester, England.Kevin de Bruyne produced a moment of world-class quality to tighten Manchester City's stranglehold on the Premier League title race with victory over Chelsea at Etihad Stadium.The former Chelsea player broke the deadlock in a tight game with a superb curling drive past keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga with 20 minutes left to extend City's lead at the top of the table to an imposing 13 points.Pep Guardiola embraces Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City after he is substituted during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on January 15, 2022 in Manchester, England.Ch...
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West Ham beats Norwich to climb to 4th in Premier League

West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen is congratulated after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Norwich City at London Stadium on December 18, 2021 in London, England.Jarrod Bowen scored twice to send West Ham back into the top four of the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Norwich on Wednesday.Bowen’s seventh and eighth goals of the season secured a third straight Premier League win for the Hammers and left Norwich rooted to the bottom of the table.With eight assists as well, Bowen has now been directly involved in 16 goals this season — the most of any English player in the top flight.West Ham climbed two points above Arsenal into fourth place, although the Gunners have a game in hand.Norwich, meanwhile, now has six successive defeats withou...
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Southampton dominates Brentford in EPL win

Che Adams of Southampton gets between Vitaly Janelt and Pontus Jansson of Brentford to lift the ball over keeper Alvaro Fernandez and scores a goal to make it 4-1 during the Premier League match between Southampton and Brentford at St Mary's Stadium on January 11, 2022 in Southampton, England.Southampton earned its biggest Premier League win of the season by beating Brentford 4-1 with the south-coast club's new owner in attendance on Tuesday.Jan Bednarek, Armando Broja and Che Adams scored and Southampton added an own-goal from Brentford goalkeeper Alvaro Fernandez in a match rescheduled from December because of a COVID-19 outbreak in the Brentford squad.Brentford midfielder Vitaly Janelt's goal canceled out Bednarek's fifth-minute header off James Ward-Prowse's corner, but the home team w...
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Paul Pogba return a month away, says Rangnick

France's mdfielder Paul Pogba reacts after getting injured during a training session as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifying matches in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on November 8, 2021.Paul Pogba is not expected to return from a thigh injury for at least another month, Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has confirmed amid mounting speculation over the French midfielder's future.Interim Manager Ralf Rangnick of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on January 07, 2022 in Manchester, England.The 28-year-old last played in a 2-2 draw at Atalanta in early November before pulling up with the injury during training on international duty with France.Former United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hope...
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Tuchel hails Havertz after forward broke finger scoring against Spurs

Kai Havertz of Chelsea scores the opening goal during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on January 5, 2022 in London, England.Thomas Tuchel has hailed Kai Havertz for playing through the pain of a “horrible” broken finger in Chelsea’s 2-0 Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg win over Tottenham.Havertz’s fifth goal of the season put Chelsea in charge against a miserable Spurs but the Germany forward suffered a nasty broken finger in the tumble that followed his early finish.The 22-year-old battled on until half-time when he was forced to give up the ghost amid mounting pain, but Chelsea still produced a fine result amid a makeshift set-up and against a strong Spurs XI.Chelsea made a last-minute switch to a back four after Thiago ...
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Liverpool seek postponement of Arsenal semi-final due to Covid

Brand ambassador Jürgen Klopp, football coach of Liverpool FC, stands in front of his own signed drawing on stage during the presentation of the new Opel Astra Hybrid. Automaker Opel has unveiled the new Opel Astra at the Opel plant in Rüsselsheim, Germany.Liverpool have formally requested that tomorrow night’s EFL Cup fixture with Arsenal be postponed, creating the possibility of further fixture chaos trying to complete this season’s competition.Jurgen Klopp’s team had been scheduled to play their semi-final first leg away to Arsenal this week but have been dealing with a Covid outbreak in recent days, with Klopp missing Sunday’s Premier League draw at Chelsea along with Alisson, Roberto Firmino and Joel Matip following suspected positive tests.Klopp also has Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and...
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