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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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Liverpool rout Leeds to revive title bid

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Leeds United at Anfield on February 23, 2022 in Liverpool, England. Liverpool routed Leeds United 6-0 at Anfield on Wednesday night to cut Manchester City’s lead in the Premier League to just three points.The hosts took the lead before 15 minutes when Mohammad Salah dispatched a spot-kick resulting from a Stuart Dallas handball.Salah then set up Joel Matip for Liverpool’s second goal before scoring his penalty spot after Sadio Mane was judged to have been fouled in the penalty box.Jurgen Klopp’s side was rewarded for the relentless pressure with Mane adding a pair of late goals before Virgil van Dijk struck to complete a convincing win.Coming into the match, Leeds had conceded at least twice in each of their l...
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Kane has to play for Spurs even on one leg: Conte

Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur applauds during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on February 19, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte needs Harry Kane to recover from a back injury at all costs and play in Premier League match at Burnley after the striker’s stunning performance helped them beat Manchester City. Two goals from Kane, including a stoppage-time winner, blew the Premier League title race wide open as Tottenham beat league leaders City 3-2 in a rip-roaring match at the Etihad Stadium.Tottenham, eighth in the table on 39 points after 23 games, face Burnley in a rescheduled fixture after their November meeting was called off due to heavy snowfall at Turf Moor.Harry had a hit on his b...
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Super subs earn Man United victory in thriller at Leeds

Harry Maguire of Manchester United scores their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on February 20, 2022 in Leeds, England.Second-half goals from substitutes Anthony Elanga and Fred earned Manchester United a 4-2 victory over Leeds United in a thriller at Elland Road in the Premier League on Sunday.In a red-hot atmosphere, the visitors took the lead in the 34th minute, with captain Harry Maguire heading home to score his side’s first league goal from a corner all season.As the rain became more torrential, United compounded the home side’s woes when Bruno Fernandes, who scored a hat-trick in the reverse fixture earlier this season, squeezed another header into the net in first-half stoppage time.But keeping hold of half...
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Kane gives Tottenham dramatic late win over Man City

Spurs player Harry Kane heads to score the third Tottenham goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on February 19, 2022 in Manchester, England.Harry Kane's stoppage-time goal gave Tottenham a stunning victory over Premier League leaders Manchester City in a chaotic finale at Etihad Stadium.City thought they had rescued a point moments earlier when Riyad Mahrez converted a penalty awarded after a VAR review, but there was another twist to come and Kane, predictably, provided it.The Spurs striker, whom City had tried to sign in the summer, rose highest to nod home Dejan Kulusevski's cross in the 95th minute and spark wild celebrations from the travelling fans.It was a dramatic end to a pulsating match that had already seen Spurs pe...
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Diaz scores in Liverpool comeback win over Norwich

Luis Diaz of Liverpool scoring the third goal making the score 3-1 during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield on February 19, 2022 in Liverpool, England.Liverpool staged a second-half comeback against a resilient Norwich side to keep their Premier League title hopes alive with an eighth successive win in all competitions.The Reds had threatened the Norwich goal countless times but they were stunned into emergency action moments after the interval when Milot Rashica's deflected strike gave the Canaries hope of a first win at Anfield in 28 years.Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, who made seven changes to the side that won at Inter Milan in the Champions League in midweek, intervened to make attacking changes on 62 minutes and within four minutes his side had tur...
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Newcastle’s unbeaten run continues as Willock earns draw at West Ham

Newcastle United's English midfielder Joe Willock (C) celebrates after scoring a goal during the English Premier League football match between West Ham and Newcastle United at the London Stadium, in London on February 19, 2022. Newcastle continued their impressive resurgence under Eddie Howe with a valuable draw at West Ham that edged them five points clear of the Premier League relegation zone.Howe's side are unbeaten in the league since Christmas, despite this result bringing their recent three-game winning run to an end.Craig Dawson headed the opener for West Ham from Aaron Cresswell's enticing free-kick after goalkeeper Martin Dubravka had earlier tipped a Jarrod Bowen effort onto the crossbar.But the visitors capitalised on a defensive lapse on the brink of half-time when Joe Willock ...
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West Ham boss David Moyes urges Kurt Zouma to focus on football

Kurt Zouma of West Ham United looks dejected after the Premier League match between West Ham United and Watford at London Stadium on February 8, 2022 in London, United Kingdom.Defender Kurt Zouma should focus on football as he deals with the ramifications of a video where he was seen abusing his pet cats, West Ham manager David Moyes said on Friday.Zouma has apologised after the video showed him slapping the cat and kicking it across the floor, which led to outcry on social media. He is also seen throwing shoes at the animal and chasing it around the room.The 27-year-old France international pulled out of last week's 2-2 Premier League draw at Leicester City because of a stomach bug, but Moyes said he could feature against Newcastle United on Saturday.He's better, but it's taken him a coup...
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Kieran Trippier return to Newcastle United squad

Kieran Trippier of Newcastle United down injured during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at St. James Park on February 13, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.Kieran Trippier will return to the Newcastle United squad following a successful operation on a broken bone in his foot, but the timing isn’t yet known for certain.England international Kieran Trippier, who broke a bone in his foot against Aston Villa, has had successful surgery to repair the bone. The defender, who only joined the Magpies in the January window, will need rehab before he can join the squad again.Trippier moved back to the Premier League from Atletico Madrid and cost Newcastle United £12 million. The defender had a super start with the Magpies and the 31-year-old also scored fr...
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Adam Idah is out for the rest of the season and will miss Ireland’s upcoming fixtures

Norwich Citys Adam Idah celebrates and own goal by Evertons Michael Keane during the Premier League match at Carrow Road, Norwich. Picture date: Saturday January 15, 2022.Ireland and Norwich City forward Adam Idah will miss the rest of the football season due an injury he picked up against Crystal Palace last weekend.The 21-year-old's injuries have been revealed by his manager Dean Smith in his  pre-Liverpool press conference.We've had some bad news about Adam," he said.He went in for an arthroscopy and then for a meniscus repair, he should be out for the season now.It's a real blow and disappointing but it gives other players an opportunity now.It was in the game when he did it. He planted his foot and hurt his ankle and knee but played on. He felt a bit stiff on the following two da...
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Frank Lampard confirms stance on Everton appointing a director of football

Everton manager Frank Lampard celebrates at full-time following the Premier League match between Everton and Leeds United at Goodison Park on February 12, 2022 in Liverpool, England.Frank Lampard believes that having a director of football at Everton could be "very good" if the club are able to find the right fit for the potential role.The Blues have been without anyone in that position at the club since the departure of Marcel Brands in December 2021, following over three years in the job.After the Dutchman left Merseyside, Everton confirmed that they would be conducting a "strategic review" regarding the structure of the club in the future,  With that still underway - and the vacant DoF position retained - Lampard has been asked whether the model is something he thinks he can w...
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Jack Grealish injury update as Pep Guardiola plans for Man City’s clash with Tottenham

Jack Grealish of Manchester City in action during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester City and Fulham at Etihad Stadium on February 5, 2022 in Manchester, England.Jack Grealish is hopeful his latest shin injury is nothing major and the ace could return to Manchester City ’s squad this weekend.The champions’ £100million summer signing has not featured for Pep Guardiola’s side in their last two games.He has been absent since discomfort in his shin in training after City’s 2-0 win over Brentford on February 9.It raised fears the former Aston Villa ace had another big shin problem which affected him last term.Grealish, 26, missed 12 games for Villa between February and May last season when he was ordered to rest his shin.He recovered to finish the season with Villa and be...
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Conte blasts Tottenham for ‘weakened’ squad

Antonio Conte, head coach of Tottenham Hotspur during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on February 16, 2022 in Enfield, England.Antonio Conte on Wednesday blasted Tottenham's transfer activities in January, saying that his team has been left "weakened".Spurs sent Tanguy Ndombele back to Lyon, Giovani Lo Celso and Bryan Gil moved to Valencia and Villarreal respectively, while Jack Clarke went on loan to Sunderland and Dele Alli signed for Everton.Meanwhile they brought in Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski from Juventus, two players who had failed to impress in Turin.Rather than reinforce the squad, we on paper weakened it. Bentancur and Kulusevski are ideal prospects for Tottenham, because Tottenham are seeking young players they can develop a...
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Ronaldo strikes as Man Utd climb back into top four

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United scores his first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on February 15, 2022 in Manchester, England. Cristiano Ronaldo ended his goalscoring drought on Tuesday as Manchester United recovered from an insipid first-half display to beat 10-man Brighton 2-0 and clamber back into the Premier League top four.The match dramatically changed complexion early in the second half, with Ronaldo scoring his first goal in 2022 before Lewis Dunk was sent off three minutes later.But the home side wasted chances to double their lead until Bruno Fernandes sealed the points deep into stoppage time.Ralf Rangnick's team had acquired the damaging habit of squandering leads, dropping vital points against ...
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Chelsea facing major injury worry before Carabao Cup final against Liverpool

Mason Mount embraces Thomas Tuchel, Manager of Chelsea as he is substituted due to an injury during 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 midfielder Mason Mount is facing a race against time to be fit for the Carabao Cup final after limping off with an ankle injury in Saturday's Club World Cup victory over Palmeiras.Mount limped off after just 31 minutes of Saturday's final against the Brazilian side after an opposition player fell on him, and he left the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on crutches.The initial diagnosis is that Mount will spend at least two weeks on the sidelines, with his participation in the final against Liverpool on February 27 now ...
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Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard praises ‘humble and grounded’ Philippe Coutinho for his impact

Steven Gerrard, Manager of Aston Villa interacts with Philippe Coutinho of Aston Villa following the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park on January 15, 2022 in Birmingham, England. Boss Steven Gerrard hailed a grounded Philippe Coutinho after his instant impact at Aston Villa.The Barcelona loanee has two goals in three appearances since moving to Villa Park last month.He excelled with a goal and two assists in Wednesday's thrilling 3-3 draw with Leeds before being forced off with cramp.Coutinho will be fit for Sunday's trip to Newcastle and Gerrard praised his influence.He said: He was desperate to come back to the Premier League and we've given him everything he needs to go out there and perform.For me, the good thing about Phil is he's so humble, ...
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Lampard delivers more injury news for Everton

Frank Lampard poses for a photo after becoming the new manager of Everton FC on January 31, 2022 at USM Finch Farm in Halewood, England. Frank Lampard has revealed that Everton will be without a handful of their first-team players for their clash with Leeds United on Saturday.The Toffees go into the match at Goodison Park in abysmal form having won just once in their last 15 Premier League games.Marcelo Bielsa’s side will be desperate to take advantage of those struggles as they look to extend their six-point gap to the relegation zone.They will be boosted by the news of Everton’s absentees given a number of the key players at Elland Road are still unavailable themselves through injury.Lampard claimed that Yerry Mina will not feature in the defence while Leeds academy graduate Fabian Delph...
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta demands ‘explanations’ after seeing Gabriel Martinelli sent off

Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal is shown a red card during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at Molineux on February 10, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England.Boss Mikel Arteta has demanded an explanation for Gabriel Martinelli's quickfire red card at Wolves and defended Arsenal's disciplinary record.The striker was sent off - the Gunners' fourth red card in 2022 - for two yellow cards in a matter of seconds as Arteta's side hung on to win 1-0 at Molineux.Gabriel Magalhaes' first-half strike moved the Gunners up to fifth in the Premier League table, a point behind West Ham with two games in hand.Martinelli's dismissal was the 15th under Arteta since he took charge in 2019, but the head coach insists they are not dirty and wants to know why they are falling foul of...
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Diogo Jota double inspires Liverpool to win over Leicester

Diogo Jota of Liverpool scores their side's second goal with team mates as players of Leicester City look dejected during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Leicester City at Anfield on February 10, 2022 in Liverpool, England.Liverpool closed the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City to nine points as Diogo Jota's doubled earned Juergen Klopp's side a 2-0 victory over Leicester City on Thursday.After City's 2-0 win over Brentford on Wednesday extended their advantage at the top, second-placed Liverpool needed to issue a response, edging in front in the first half at Anfield thanks to Jota's close-range finish.Mohamed Salah came off the bench to rapturous applause to make his first appearance since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, with the Egyptian striker curli...
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Southampton stun Tottenham with comeback win

Southampton's Che Adams (left) celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game during the Premier League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. Picture date: Wednesday February 9, 2022. Southampton twice came from a goal behind to put a huge dent in Tottenham Hotspur's top-four ambitions with a 3-2 away win in a compelling Premier League clash on Wednesday.Son Heung-min appeared to have secured a vital win for a ragged Tottenham with a superb finish 20 minutes from time.But Southampton, who had been the better team throughout, struck twice in the space of three minutes.Mohamed Elyounoussi headed in the equaliser before Che Adams won it for the visitors with another header -- James Ward-Prowse providing the crosses for both goals.As the rain fell in north London there was st...
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