PREMIER LEAGUE – Page 76 – Football Flame

PREMIER LEAGUE

No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Steven Gerrard tells Aston Villa ‘we can still be better’ after third win in four

Aston Villa's English head coach Steven Gerrard (R) celebrates on the pitch with Aston Villa's Argentinian goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Leicester City at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on December 5, 2021.Manager Steven Gerrard praised his Aston Villa charges after a 2-1 comeback win over Leicester City but is still demanding more from them as they look to climb the Premier League table.A brace from centre-back Ezri Konsa cancelled out Harvey Barnes’ opener as Villa moved up to 10th in the Premier League on Sunday.It was a third win in four since Gerrard replaced Dean Smith in the Villa Park hot seat last month and the former Rangers boss expects them to continue to improve.“We have come in on the back of fi...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Tottenham climb to fifth with comfortable win over Norwich

Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring the opening goal with team-mates during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Norwich City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 5, 2021 in London, England.  An early goal from Lucas Moura and two after halftime from Davinson Sanchez and Son Heung-min ensured a third successive Premier League win for Tottenham Hotspur as they beat Norwich City 3-0 at home on Sunday.Victory lifted Spurs into fifth place with 25 points from 14 matches, 10 points off the top of the table but with a game in hand, as new manager Antonio Conte continued to make an impact.Moura gave the home side a 10th-minute lead with a shot from outside the penalty area that proved as impressive a finish as the slick build-up that led to it.Sanchez th...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

New Manchester United boss begins era with victory over Crystal Palace

Fred of Manchester United celebrates with team mates after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on December 05, 2021 in Manchester, England. Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 1-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday to earn new caretaker manager Ralf Rangnick a positive start to the Premier League.The hosts grabbed the all-important goal 13 minutes from time when Fred curled his second Premier League goal of the season past Vicente Guaita.The Eagles gave a brave defensive display as they sought to avoid a third consecutive loss, but this would prove futile as United, who were denied on several occasions, kept raiding the visitors area buoyed by the prospect of climbing up the League standings.Fred of Mancheste...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Maupay rescues Brighton with 98th-minute equaliser at Southampton

Mohammed Salisu and Lyanco Vojnovic of Southampton block Neal Maupay of Brighton & Hove Albion shot during the Premier League match between Southampton and Brighton & Hove Albion at St Mary's Stadium on December 04, 2021 in Southampton, England. Neal Maupay rescued another dramatic draw for Brighton with a 98th-minute equaliser against Southampton despite being a man down through injury.Three days after scoring an 89th-minute overhead kick to salvage a point against West Ham, the Frenchman twisted in the box to hammer home the equaliser after being found by Jakub Moder's volleyed cross after his initial free-kick was blocked.Remarkably, on both occasions Brighton found themselves down to 10 men because of injury.Brighton and Hove Albion's Neal Maupay celebrates scoring their side's...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Injury-time Origi winner sends Liverpool top

Divock Origi of Liverpool /.s/ 0-1 during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool at Molineux on December 4, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England.Liverpool went top of the Premier League as substitute Divock Origi scored a last-minute winner to sink Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux.Liverpool's Divock Origi celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool at Molineux on December 4, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England.With seconds remaining, Origi latched on to a Mohamed Salah pass, smashing the ball beyond Jose Sa in the Wolves goal. The win meant Liverpool leapfrogged leaders Chelsea, who lost 3-2 to West Ham in Saturday's early kick-off, although they will drop down to second if Manchester City b...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

West Ham claim thrilling win against leaders Chelsea

West Ham United's Arthur Masuaku (no.26) celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game with team-mates during the Premier League match at the London Stadium. Picture date: Saturday December 4, 2021.Arthur Masuaku scored a bizarre late winner as top-four hopefuls West Ham twice came from behind to beat Premier League leaders Chelsea in a pulsating encounter at London Stadium.After collecting the ball wide on the left, Masuaku arrowed a cross-cum-shot past Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy at his near post to send the Hammers supporters into ecstasy.Thiago Silva broke the deadlock for Chelsea in the first half, heading Mason Mount's corner past Lukasz Fabianski via the inside of the post.West Ham United's Arthur Masuaku (no.26) celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game w...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Misfiring Kane will score ‘many goals’ says Spurs boss Conte

Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on November 30, 2021 in Enfield, England.Kane has found the net just once in 12 league games during the current campaign as he struggles to recapture the form that made him the English top-flight's leading scorer last season.The England captain, who has won the Golden Boot in three of the past six years, has looked a shadow of his former self since his failed attempt to force a transfer to champions Manchester City in the close-season.The 28-year-old has also admitted he felt mentally and physically drained after England's Euro 2020 final defeat against Italy in July.He failed to score in Tottenham's 2-0 win against Brentford on Thursday, missing a golden opportunity in the se...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Interim manager Carrick leaves Man United

Manchester United Coach Michael Carrick celebrates at the end of the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on December 2, 2021 in Manchester, England. Michael Carrick has decided to leave Manchester United following his stint as caretaker manager, the club have announced.United released a statement within minutes of the final whistle after their 3-2 win over Arsenal to reveal Carrick has decided to step down from his role as first-team coach and will leave the club with immediate effect. Ralf Rangnick, who was watching from the stands, will take the reins on Friday until the end of the season."My time at this great club will always rank as the best years of my career," said Carrick. "When I first signed over 15 years ago, I never in my wildest drea...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

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...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

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 ...
Read More
1 Comment
PREMIER LEAGUE

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 ...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

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...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

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...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

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 ...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

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...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

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...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

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...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

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...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

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...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

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...
Read More
Blogarama - Blog Directory