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Son Heung-min ends drought in Tottenham’s Premier League victory

Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur is challenged by Charlie Goode of Brentford during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 02, 2021 in London, England.A long drought is over for Son Heung-min.The South Korean star for Tottenham Hotspur netted his fifth goal of the Premier League season against Brentford at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Thursday (local time), helping the club to a 2-0 victory. Son was also involved in a first-half own goal by Brentford midfielder Sergi Canos.Son's 65th-minute marker was his first goal in the Premier League since Oct. 17 against Newcastle United. He now has five goals in 13 league matches.Across all competitions, Son hadn't scored since Nov. 4 in a UEFA Europa Conference League mat...
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Liverpool thrash Everton, Chelsea win to stay top

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates after scoring their side's third goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park on December 01, 2021 in Liverpool, England.Liverpool thrashed local rivals Everton 4-1 to pile the pressure on former Reds boss Rafael Benitez on Wednesday, while victories for Chelsea and Manchester City ensured the Premier League top three remain separated by just two points.Leaders Chelsea were made to work hard for a 2-1 win at Watford in one of two games held up by lengthy delays to allow treatment for an ill supporter in the crowd.Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard could not do his old club a favour as his 100 percent start as Aston Villa manager was ended by a 2-1 defeat to City.Liverpool had won only once in their last nine ...
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Spurs defender Cristian Romero out for rest of year with ‘very serious’ injury

Sergio Reguilon and Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on November 05, 2021 in Enfield, England.Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero has been ruled out for the rest of the year.The 23-year-old suffered a hamstring injury playing for Argentina in last month's World Cup qualifier against Brazil and a second scan showed he will not be fit to play before 2022.He will miss at least 10 games between now and January 2, starting with Brentford at home on Thursday, with boss Antonio Conte unsure when he will be fit again.Conte said: "The news is not positive, the injury is serious. It will take time before we see him again. Surely next year, we have to check his injury week by week, but the injury is serious."Now ...
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Norwich deny 10-man Newcastle first win of the season

Teemu Pukki of Norwich City in action during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Norwich City at St. James Park on November 30, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.Teemu Pukki denied 10-man Newcastle a first win all season as Norwich earned a 1-1 draw at St James' Park on Tuesday, but wasted a huge chance to deepen the Magpies' relegation fears.Newcastle were a man short for more than 80 minutes after Ciaran Clark saw red for pulling down Pukki.However, Norwich were largely wasteful in trying to make that advantage count and fell behind to Callum Wilson's penalty on the hour mark.Pukki smashed home on the volley to equalise 11 minutes from time and Norwich should have claimed a massive three points in stoppage time when Martin Dubravka saved from Pierre Lees-Melou.A poin...
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Rafa Benitez should worry about timing of Liverpool trip to Everton

Rafael Benitez, Manager of Everton ahead of the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton at Molineux on November 01, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England.Like previous seasons, Liverpool are entering their groove as the hectic festive period begins to gather pace in the Premier League.With just two points between the Reds and leaders Chelsea, it is all up for grabs as games come thick and fast.In Liverpool’s title-winning season of 2019-20, they came into their own in December and opened up a huge lead at the top of the table.And much like the current campaign, it all started with a Merseyside Derby.Back on December 4, 2019, Liverpool ran out 5-2 winners at Anfield, a result which marked the end of Marco Silva's spell as Everton manager.But more importantly, it was the si...
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Jack Grealish admits to struggles at Pep Guardiola’s Man City as he tries to adapt

Jack Grealish and Kevin de Bruyne of Manchester City in action during a training session at Manchester City Football Academy on November 05, 2021 in Manchester, England. Jack Grealish admits he feels like a let down since joining Manchester City in a British record £100m deal.Grealish has revealed he's struggled to produce his best form following his stunning move from Aston Villa in the summer.The England ace, 26, has scored just twice in 15 appearances for Pep Guardiola's Premier League champions.Grealish will return to Villa Park for the first time since leaving his boyhood club, when City take on Steven Gerrard's men.And he admits to finding his new life at the Etihad difficult at times.He told the Telegraph: "I've got so much more to give."I've found it a lot more difficult than ...
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Jorginho penalty earns Chelsea draw with Man Utd

Christian Pulisic of Chelsea battles for possession with Alex Telles and Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on November 28, 2021 in London, England.Manchester United prepared for the arrival of interim manager Ralf Rangnick by earning a battling point against Premier League leaders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.United, under the caretaker charge of Michael Carrick with Rangnick's appointment expected to be confirmed imminently, kept Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench and mounted a largely rearguard action until Jadon Sancho hit Chelsea on the break five minutes after half-time.Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United argues with Referee Anthony Taylor during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manc...
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Man City beat West Ham at wintery Etihad

Ilkay Guendogan of Manchester City celebrates after scoring their side's first goal with Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesus and Joao Cancelo during the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Manchester, England.Manchester City midfield pair Ilkay Gundogan and Fernandino were on target as Pep Guardiola's Premier League superiority over West Ham continued.City have now won 10 out of 11 top-flight meetings with the Hammers under the Spaniard.In a game played in a snow-storm before half-time, skipper Gundogan provided the decisive moment after 33 minutes when he turned home a deflected Riyad Mahrez effort at the far-post.It was the Germany midfielder's third goal of the season - and his second in four league games - and was followe...
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Vardy double as Leicester beat Watford to ruin Ranieri return

Jamie Vardy of Leicester City looks on through the snow during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Watford at The King Power Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Leicester, England.Jamie Vardy scored twice as Leicester beat Watford in a hugely entertaining match to ruin Claudio Ranieri's return to the King Power Stadium.Ranieri was in the opponents' dugout for the first time since guiding the Foxes to the 2015-16 Premier League title and received a great reception from the home fans.But in a chaotic and thrilling game played in blizzard conditions, his current side played a big part in their own downfall.There looked to be no danger when Jonny Evans launched a free-kick forward, but William Ekong ducked under the ball and that allowed James Maddison to fire the 16th-minute opene...
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Liverpool go second with big win over Saints

Diogo Jota of Liverpool celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-0 during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on November 27, 2021 in Liverpool, England.Diogo Jota scored twice as Liverpool thrashed Southampton to move up to second in the Premier League, one point behind leaders Chelsea.Southampton arrived at Anfield clearly determined to attack the hosts but their bold intent was punished after less than two minutes when Andrew Robertson was allowed to get away down the flank and cross for Jota to poke in.Sensing the opportunity to secure a big win against wide-open opponents, Liverpool kept up the attack, Sadio Mane heading wide before having a goal ruled out for a marginal offside.But a second goal duly arrived just after the half-hour mark when the...
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Arsenal too good for Howe’s Newcastle

Bukayo Saka celebrates with teammates Emile Smith Rowe (obscured), Martin Odegaard and Nuno Tavares of Arsenal after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on November 27, 2021 in London, England.Arsenal eventually broke Newcastle United down to leave Eddie Howe's side bottom of the Premier League without a win.Howe, in the Magpies dugout for the first time after missing last weekend's 3-3 draw with Brentford because of Covid, set up a team to try to contain Arsenal and eke out a point.It appeared as if the strategy might be working until Bukayo Saka slotted home from Nuno Tavares' through ball in the second half.Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League...
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Klopp: Bad news for other teams if Rangnick joins Man United

Jurgen Klopp (L) and Ralf Rangnick attend the German first division Bundesliga football Borrusia Dortmund vs 1899 Hoffenheim in the western German city of Dortmund on October 24, 2010.Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes Ralf Rangnick’s expected arrival at arch-rivals Manchester United is “not good news for other teams”.Klopp’s fellow German is set to be installed as interim manager at Old Trafford until the end of the season following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.Rangnick has had some influence on the Liverpool boss in terms of the pressing style which has been so successful for him and Klopp knows exactly what to expect.“Unfortunately a good coach is coming to England, that’s how it is, to Manchester United,” he said.“Ralf is obviously a really experienced manager. He built mos...
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Arsenal: Mikel Arteta confirms he’s in shock talks to bring Arsene Wenger back to the club

Arsene Wenger the Arsenal Manager and Mikel Arteta during the press conference at Maksimir Stadium ahead of their UEFA Champions League match against Dinamo Zagreb on September 15, 2015 in Zagreb, Croatia. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed he has held surprise talks with his predecessor Arsene Wenger about having him back at London Colney.The Spaniard didn't confirm what kind of capacity he would have Wenger back in but says that he's been in conversation with his former mentor, after admitting at the launch of Arsene Wenger: Invincible how much he'd like to have the Frenchman back around the club. Wenger managed Arsenal from 1996 to 2018, signing Arteta in 2011 from Everton. Arteta admitted the other day that it was Wenger that made him want to get into management. ...
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Report: Man Utd ramps up managerial search

Ernesto Valverde, former head coach of FC Barcelona during a training session at Estadi Johan Cruyff on January 05, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain.Manchester United is moving forward in its search for an interim manager to guide the club through the remainder of the season following the dismissal of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Sunday.Among those the Red Devils are in talks with is former Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde, reports The Telegraph's James Drucker.Former Lyon manager Rudi Garcia, ex-Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre and former RB Leipzig manager Ralf Rangnick are also believed to be in the frame for the interim role. Notably, none of the men being considered by United has Premier League experience.Valverde spent two and a half seasons at Camp Nou from 2017 to 2020, winning a pair of L...
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Conte claims first league win as Spurs boss after fine comeback against Leeds

Harry Kane and Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur battle for the ball whilst under pressure from Kalvin Phillips of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 21, 2021 in London, England.Antonio Conte secured his first Premier League win in charge of Tottenham as Spurs staged an impressive second-half comeback to beat struggling Leeds.The hosts failed to manage a single shot on or off target in a lacklustre opening 45 minutes with the determined visitors by far the better side.Kalvin Phillips had an early free kick saved by Hugo Lloris and Adam Forshaw drove just wide before Leeds opened the scoring as half time approached when Daniel James stabbed in Jack Harrison's excellent cross.There were some boos fro...
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Raheem Sterling stars and Rodri scores stunner in Man City win over Everton

Raheem Sterling of Manchester City runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Everton at Etihad Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Manchester, England. A second half wonder strike from Rodri helped Pep Guardiola’s Man City secure an important three points at the Etihad versus Everton.The hosts were mich the better side throughout the 90 minutes. Sterling gave them the lead just before half time.A sublime pass from Joao Cancelo set the Englishman up and he clinically found the net from inside the penalty area.Rodrigo of Manchester City celebrates after scoring their side's second goal with Bernardo Silva and Raheem Sterling during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Everton at Etihad Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Manchester, England.&...
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Manchester United sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager, Michael Carrick takes charge of team

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manager of Manchester United acknowledges the fans following the Premier League match between Watford and Manchester United at Vicarage Road on November 20, 2021 in Watford, England.Manchester United ended Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's three-year reign as manager at Old Trafford on Sunday following a run of one win in seven Premier League games. Saturday's 4-1 embarrassment at the hands of struggling Watford was the final straw for the United board, who had stuck by Solskjaer in recent weeks despite humiliating home defeats to Liverpool and Manchester City. "Manchester United announces that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has left his role as Manager," the club said in a statement."Ole will always be a legend at Manchester United and it is with regret that we have reached this dif...
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Misery for Solskjaer as Watford put four past Man Utd & Maguire sent off

Joshua King of Watford FC has a shot saved by David De Gea of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Watford and Manchester United at Vicarage Road on November 20, 2021 in Watford, England. More misery was heaped on beleaguered Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Saturday as Watford sealed a deserved Premier League victory in front of a packed Vicarage Road.In an electrifying first half, United were unable to deal with the high pressing of a well organised Hornets side and quickly found themselves in danger when Scott McTominay bundled forward Joshua King inside the box.But United goalkeeper David de Gea came to the rescue as the Spaniard saved not one, but two Ismaila Sarr penalties. Each of the Senegal winger's efforts were tame but Kiko Femenia mana...
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Gerrard’s Villa start with Brighton win

Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion at Villa Park on November 20, 2021 in Birmingham, England.Ollie Watkins and Tyrone Mings scored in the final six minutes as Steven Gerrard enjoyed a memorable first match as Aston Villa manager with victory over Brighton.Gerrard's bow as a Premier League boss looked set to end in a goalless stalemate until his side broke from an 84th-minute Brighton corner.Villa went the full length of the field as substitute Ashley Young sent Watkins running down the left wing, with the England forward cutting inside the box before delivering a smart finish beyond Jason Steele.A minute from time, the hosts got their second as Adam Webster's attemp...
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Premier League leaders Chelsea brush aside flat Leicester

Ngolo Kante celebrates with Callum Hudson-Odoi and Antonio Ruediger of Chelsea after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea at The King Power Stadium on November 20, 2021 in Leicester, England.Premier League leaders Chelsea ruthlessly tightened their grip on top spot by punishing the failings of lacklustre Leicester at King Power Stadium.Antonio Rudiger continued his habit of scoring against the Foxes with a glancing, looping header from a corner whipped in by ex-Leicester wing-back Ben Chilwell.Another former Foxes favourite, midfielder N'Golo Kante, doubled the lead by firing home from the edge of the box after being allowed to roam 30 yards virtually unchallenged.Chelsea could have been out of sight by half-time, Chilwell graz...
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