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Romelu Lukaku to start vs Tottenham but Thomas Tuchel can’t make Chelsea transfer promise

Head Coach Thomas Tuchel has words with Romelu Lukaku during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on December 29, 2021 in London, England.Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has appeared to throw some doubt over Romelu Lukaku's long-term future at the club, but has hinted he will start against Tottenham tonight (Wednesday). Thomas Tuchel can't promise the Belgian striker will be at Stamford Bridge beyond this summer amid the chaos surrounding his controversial interview with Sky Italy.Last week, an interview featuring Lukaku came to light, where he revealed he was unhappy with his situation at Chelsea and was open to a return to Inter Milan in the future.The 28-year-old only returned to the Premier League last summer, leaving Inter in a de...
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Wolves win at Old Trafford as Rangnick suffers first loss as Man Utd boss

Joao Moutinho of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 0-1 during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on January 3, 2022 in Manchester, England.Joao Moutinho struck the only goal eight minutes from time to give Wolves a deserved victory at Old Trafford and end Ralf Rangnick's unbeaten start as interim Manchester United manager.It also needed a Jose Sa save in the fifth minute of stoppage time to earn Wolves their first Old Trafford win since 1980.Sa turned away a curling free-kick from substitute Bruno Fernandes, who had earlier fired against the bar when he should have done better.The visitors controlled the opening half-hour and were back on top by the time Moutinho struck, although the goal was unfor...
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Christian Pulisic caps Chelsea comeback, drawing 2-2 with Liverpool

Christian Pulisic of Chelsea fouls Diogo Jota of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on January 2, 2022 in London, England.Christian Pulisic completed Chelsea's fightback against Liverpool to claim a 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Sunday.The American struck in the 45th minute for only a third goal from 11 league appearances this season, three minutes after Mateo Kovacic´s first-time volley from the edge of the penalty area began the recovery.A pulsating first half started with Liverpool forward Sadio Mane escaping a red card for elbowing César Azpilicueta in the face while trying to get past the Chelsea captain.Liverpool's Irish goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher punches the ball to save a free-kick by Chelsea's US midfielder Christian Pu...
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Brighton win five-goal thriller with Benitez’s Everton

Alexis Mac Allister of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates after scoring their sides first goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion at Goodison Park on January 02, 2022 in Liverpool, England.Brighton piled more pressure on Everton manager Rafael Benitez as the Seagulls climbed to eighth in the Premier League with victory in an entertaining match at Goodison Park.Alexis Mac Allister scored a third-minute opener for the visitors following Neal Maupay's cushioned header and Dan Burn headed in when unmarked at the back post to double the lead after 28 minutes.The returning Dominic Calvert-Lewin, absent through injury since August, had the chance to respond from the penalty spot after referee John Brooks reviewed Enock Mwepu's challenge on Anthony Go...
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Leeds see off Burnley to end losing run

Leeds United's Stuart Dallas (right) scores their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Elland Road, Leeds. Picture date: Sunday January 2, 2022.Leeds United ended a three-game losing run in the Premier League with a victory over Burnley at Elland Road that adds to the Clarets' own relegation fears.Stuart Dallas curled in with 13 minutes to go and Daniel James' header then crept in as Marcelo Bielsa's side moved eight points clear of the relegation zone.Stuart Dallas of Leeds United challenges for the high ball with Jack Cork of Burnley during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Burnley at Elland Road on January 02, 2022 in Leeds, England.Jack Harrison had opened the scoring before the break, squeezing an effort inside the near post after Wayne Hen...
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Southampton midfielder retires at 26

Sam McQueen of Southampton during the UEFA Europa League match between Southampton FC and FC Internazionale Milano at St Mary's Stadium on November 3, 2016 in Southampton, England. Southampton midfielder Sam McQueen has announced his decision to retire from professional football at the age of 26 after failing to recover from a major knee injury.McQueen, who joined his hometown club at the age of eight, has spent more than three years attempting a comeback from the ruptured anterior cruciate ligament he sustained in his right knee while playing on loan for Middlesbrough in October 2018.Sam McQueen of Southampton in action during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Southampton and Celta Vigo at St Mary's Stadium on August 1, 2018 in Southampton, England.  However, McQueen, who was out...
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Antonio Conte delighted with win but admits Spurs have room for improvement

Tottenham Hotspur's Italian head coach Antonio Conte speaks during a press interview after the English Premier League football match between Watford and Tottenham Hotspur at Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, southeast England, on January 1, 2022.Antonio Conte was delighted to see Tottenham claim victory at Watford following Davinson Sanchez’s last-gasp winner but admits they need to make more of their opportunities.Tottenham, having been held 1-1 by 10-man Southampton on Tuesday, looked set to be frustrated again as they struggled to make the breakthrough against the Hornets despite dominating possession and having a number of chances at Vicarage Road.However, with the match deep into almost 10 minutes of added time following a late stoppage due to a medical emergency in the crowd, Sanchez...
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Sean Dyche confident Clarets can climb out of trouble

Sean Dyche the manager of Burnley reacts during the Premier League match between Burnley and West Ham United at Turf Moor on December 12, 2021 in Burnley, England.Burnley boss Sean Dyche is heading into 2022 feeling “very confident” about his team’s prospects in their bid to avoid relegation.Following Thursday’s 3-1 loss at Manchester United, the Clarets sit 18th in the Premier League with 11 points and only one win from 16 games.They are two points adrift of 17th-placed Watford and five behind 16th-placed Leeds - who they travel to tomorrow.When asked how confident he felt that Burnley could turn things around in the new year, Dyche said:“Very confident.“The performance levels have been generally high. The details are so vital in any game, and the margins. We have to obviously change that...
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Ralf Rangnick praises four Manchester United stars after Burnley victory

Interim Manager Ralf Rangnick of Manchester United watches from the touchline during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Burnley at Old Trafford on December 30, 2021 in Manchester, England. Ralf Rangnick praised four Manchester United players after his side got back to winning ways in the Premier League against Burnley.United were widely criticised after their below-par performance in a 1-1 draw with relegation-battlers Newcastle United earlier in the week, but produced a better display to down Sean Dyche’s Burnley 3-1 at Old Trafford.Scott McTominay fired the Red Devils in front with an early strike from the edge of the box, and Ben Mee’s unfortunate own goal saw Rangnick’s side take control.Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 14th goal of the season before Aaron Lennon netted...
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Jamie Vardy adds to Leicester’s growing injury woes

Brendan Rogers, Manager of Leicester City talks with Jamie Vardy of Leicester City following the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Leicester City at St Mary's Stadium on December 01, 2021 in Southampton, England. Leicester's injury problems continue to worsen after striker Jamie Vardy was ruled out for three to four weeks with a hamstring problem.The former England international, 35 next month, had complained of an issue in the Carabao Cup defeat at Anfield last week, was rested for the Stephen's Day trip to Manchester City but played and then sustained the injury in the second half of Tuesday's win at home to Liverpool.Attacking midfielder James Maddison is fit after he came off against Jurgen Klopp's side but with Patson Daka also injured - forcing him to miss the Africa Cu...
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City boss hoping for January window conversation

Dean Smith posed for a picture with the Manager of the Month Award at Aston Villa's training ground on January 18, 2021 in Bodymoor Heath, Birmingham, England. Dean Smith is hoping to have a conversation with Norwich City sporting director Stuart Webber over plans for the upcoming transfer window.City's chief has seen his squad decimated by injuries, Covid infections and other illnesses that led to 10 players being absent for their recent encounter against Crystal Palace. Since he was appointed as head coach in November, Smith has been rather coy on plans for January, instead opting to focus on the current group of players at his disposal. But on the back of five straight defeats in the Premier League and the squad not looking up to the standard required, Smith has conceded that ...
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Brighton score late equaliser at Chelsea

Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea and Danny Welbeck of Brighton & Hove Albion interact following the Premier League match between Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on December 29, 2021 in London, England.Substitute Danny Welbeck scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser for Brighton to deny Chelsea victory and deal a blow to their hopes of keeping pace with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.Chelsea looked set to move three points clear of fellow title contenders Liverpool when Romelu Lukaku marked his first top-flight start for two months by giving his side a lead, which they held until the 91st minute.Brighton carved out 18 chances in total at Stamford Bridge but looked set for disappointment before Welbeck met Marc Cucurella's chipped cross.On a bad nigh...
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Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk admits his side deserved to lose at Leicester City

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk (left) is tracked by Leicester City's Wilfred Ndidi during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Tuesday December 28, 2021. Virgil van Dijk admits Liverpool 'must improve' if they wish to maintain their challenge for the Premier League title this term.The Liverpool defender returned to the Reds team at the back following a spell out with Covid-19 but was unable to prevent his side slipping to a 1-0 defeat at Leicester City on Tuesday.Ademola Lookman fired the Foxes' winner in the 59th minute winner but Liverpool also wasted good chances to score, with Mohamed Salah missing a first-half penalty while Sadio Mane also fired over from inside the box in the second half. While Van Dijk admitted the Foxes were the better team...
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West Ham fight back to beat Watford

Mark Noble, Tomas Soucek and Michail Antonio of West Ham United appeal for a penalty which is later given after a VAR check during the Premier League match between Watford and West Ham United at Vicarage Road on December 28, 2021 in Watford, England. West Ham ended their recent run of poor form by coming from behind to overwhelm struggling Watford at Vicarage Road.The Hammers had gone into the game with just one win in seven games - a run that had seen them seemingly slip out of top-four contention.It looked like the slump was going to continue when Emmanuel Dennis knocked the ball past Craig Dawson in the fourth minute before firing a superb strike into the top corner.West Ham initially struggled to impose themselves but improved as the half wore on and then shocked the Hornets with two g...
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Crystal Palace Outclass Norwich to go ninth

Odsonne Edouard of Crystal Palace controls the ball during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Norwich City at Selhurst Park on December 28, 2021 in London, England. Crystal Palace climbed into the top half of the Premier League after easing to victory against Norwich at Selhurst Park.Three first-half goals from Odsonne Edouard, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jeffrey Schlupp condemned the Canaries to the foot of the table at the end of 2021.The visitors started brightly but found themselves a goal down after eight minutes when Kenny McLean fouled Will Hughes in the area and Edouard converted from the spot for his first goal since October.Palace took charge from there with Hughes their driving force. He sprung forward and slipped in Mateta, who could only find the side-netting.Mat...
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Ten-man Southampton frustrate Tottenham Hotspur

Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur is tackled by Mohammed Salisu of Southampton leading to a red card and a penalty for Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary's Stadium on December 28, 2021 in Southampton, England. Southampton put on a show of resilience in holding Tottenham to a draw despite playing with 10 men for over 50 minutes at St Mary's.Ralph Hasenhuttl's side started admirably when James Ward-Prowse cut across a bouncing ball to volley a swerving shot past Hugo Lloris for a superb opener.But Saints looked to have undone their fine work when Mohammed Salisu fouled Son Heung-min in the box to earn a second booking in 12 first-half minutes and allow Harry Kane to score from the penalty spot.Spurs twice had the ball in th...
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Leicester City could be without nine players through injury for Liverpool clash

Players of Leicester City throw Brendan Rodgers, Manager of Leicester City in the air after victory in The Emirates FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Wembley Stadium on May 15, 2021 in London, England. Leicester City are likely to be without as many as nine players when they take on Liverpool on Tuesday.The Reds are back in Premier League action after their Boxing Day clash against Leeds United was postponed.While Liverpool got that day off, Leicester were in action against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, where they lost 6-3Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has been without a number of players due to injury and positive Covid-19 tests in recent weeks.Leicester do not have the same luxury, with many players still on the treatment table despite seeing the back of a recent ...
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Edinson Cavani salvages point for Man United at Newcastle

Edinson Cavani of Manchester United scores their first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James Park on December 27, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Substitute Edinson Cavani scored in the second half to help Manchester United salvage a 1-1 draw at struggling Newcastle United in the Premier League on Monday.The result stretched Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick's unbeaten start to four games in all competitions but the German will hardly be pleased by a toothless performance with goalkeeper David De Gea rescuing the visitors.Cavani netted an opportunist 71st-minute equaliser after Allan Saint-Maximin gave the home side a seventh-minute lead with a fine individual effort, side-stepping two markers before he fired pa...
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Chelsea: Romelu Lukaku admits Thomas Tuchel snub has been ‘difficult’ after scoring at Aston Villa

Chelsea's German head coach Thomas Tuchel (R) shakes hands with Chelsea's Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku (L) after the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on December 26, 2021. - Chelsea won the game 3-1. Romelu Lukaku scored his first league goal since September to help Chelsea claim a precious 3-1 win at Villa Park, moving them level on points with Liverpool and six behind leaders Manchester City.The Belgium striker has failed to work his way back into Thomas Tuchel's plans since returning from an ankle injury in November, with his last league start coming back in October, while he also missed their last two matches after testing positive for Covid-19.And after coming off the bench to head home against Villa on...
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Man City six points clear after winning thriller against Leicester City

Raheem Sterling of Manchester City scores their side's fourth goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Leicester City at Etihad Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Manchester, England.  Manchester City held off an unlikely Leicester comeback to clinch a ninth successive Premier League win in thrilling style and move six points clear at the top of the table.It looked like the defending champions had wrapped up the points after only 25 minutes as they led a depleted Foxes side 4-0, with a penalty apiece by Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling on top of strikes by Kevin de Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan.Leicester had other ideas, however, with three goals in the space of 10 second-half minutes from James Maddison, Ademola Lookman and Kelechi Iheanacho giv...
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