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18Mar By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Dougie Freedman leaves role as Crystal Palace sporting director

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Dougie Freedman Sporting Director of Crystal Palace watches from the stands during the Barclays Women's Championship match between Crystal Palace Women FC and Sunderland Women FC at Selhurst Park on April 28, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Crystal Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman has left his role at the club after eight years. The 50-year-old is see as a Palace legend by the fans and others at the club for spells as both a player and manager. Freedman had two stints as a player for Palace the first coming between 1995-1997 before he returned in 2000 and stayed till 2008. Three years on from that the Scotsman was announced as the new Palace manager in 2011, before he left just a year later in a decision he has since said he always regretted as Palac...

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17Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Rasmus Hojlund admits poor run of form following Leicester City goal

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund in action during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester United and Real Sociedad de Futbol at Old Trafford on March 13, 2025 in Manchester, England. Rasmus Hojlund is determined to build on his long-awaited goal after finally ending a frustrating three-month dry spell in Manchester United’s dominant win over Leicester City. The 22-year-old striker has endured ups and downs since arriving from Atalanta in August 2023, with questions swirling over the £64 million transfer fee. While Man United always saw him as a raw talent with immense potential, his struggles in front of goal, which was made worse by inconsistent service, only fuelled scepticism. Hojlund’s goal at the King Power ...

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13Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Graham Potter shares Niclas Fullkrug injury update at West Ham

ROMFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Niclas Fullkrug of West Ham United during training at Rush Green on March 04, 2025 in Romford, England. Graham Potter has revealed when Niclas Fullkrug will return to action after being sidelined due to an injury at West Ham. The Germany international signed for the Hammers last summer from Borussia Dortmund, but his consistent fitness issues have frustrated fans. Fullkrug returned to light training away from the London Stadium a few weeks back and could potentially be available soon. Potter has also been without Michael Antonio and has provided an update on both of his number nines. Potter provides Fullkrug update after injury return Fullkrug is still not ready to start against Everton on Saturday for the East London outfit after returning from injury, Pot...

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12Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Postecoglou gives Danso injury update and reveals returning player for Spurs

ALKMAAR, NETHERLANDS - MARCH 6: Kevin Danso of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Round of 16 First Leg match between AZ Alkmaar and Tottenham Hotspur at AFAS Stadion on March 6, 2025 in Alkmaar, Netherlands. Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that Kevin Danso will play no part for Tottenham in Thursday's Europa League round of 16 second leg tie against AZ Alkmaar because of a hamstring injury. Joining from French side Lens at the end of the January window, Danso has been an ever-present in the Spurs side since making the move to north London. football.london reported on Tuesday evening that the Austrian sustained a muscle injury in last Sunday's 2-2 draw at home to Bournemouth. Danso looked to be struggling towards the end of the game and then could be seen...

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11Mar By Silver Emmanuel6 Comments

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Matty Cash makes feelings clear about Aston Villa competition

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Matty Cash of Aston Villa speaks during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg press conference at Bodymoor Heath training ground on March 11, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Morgan Harlow/Getty Images) Matty Cash believes this Aston Villa squad is the strongest he has been a part of since joining the club five years ago.The right-back has made a total of 167 appearances for Villa, playing his part in the club's rise after surviving relegation in 2019/20. After securing their return to European football two seasons ago and then reaching the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League last term, Villa are now deep in the Champions League. Hosting Club Brugge on Wednesday with a two-goal lead from last week's 3-1 victory in Be...

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11Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Arsenal’s Saliba: I’ve not been so good this season

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Arsenal's William Saliba warming up before the match during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Arsenal FC at Molineux on January 25, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images) Arsenal defender William Saliba has admitted he has "not been so good" this season and said he needs to demand more of himself to help the club win silverware. Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães have been among the best centre-back pairings in the league over the last two years. Last season, the duo formed the heart of the defence that conceded just 29 goals -- the lowest in the league. However, Arsenal have struggled to maintain their high defensive standards this season. With 10 games still left in the ...

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10Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Michail Antonio set for return to West Ham after car accident

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: West Ham United's Michail Antonio in action during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and West Ham United at St James' Park on November 25, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Michail Antonio will make an emotional return to the London Stadium tonight ahead of West Ham’s clash with Newcastle. The Hammers striker is still recovering after his horror car crash in December that saw Antonio trapped inside his Ferrari for 45 minutes that left him with a broken leg and lucky to be alive. Antonio’s rehab has been going well and the forward recently returned from a 12-day warm weather training programme in Dubai. The 34-year-old will be introduced to the West Ham crowd at the London Stadium just before kick-off as Graham Potter’s side...

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10Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Liverpool go back in time by signing €70m-a-season kit deal with Adidas

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Detail View of a Liverpool shirt and the official adidas match ball with Madrid Final 19 logo during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg match between Liverpool and FC Bayern Muenchen at Anfield on February 19, 2019 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) Liverpool have signed a multi-year kit deal with Adidas believed to be worth £60m (€70m)a season.The club have worn Adidas kits in two previous eras, from 1985-1996 and from 2006-2012, and the three stripes will return to the red shirts of the Premier League leaders after a five-year spell in which they were manufactured by Nike. “Everyone at the club is incredibly excited to welcome Adidas back into the LFC family,” said Billy Hogan, the club’s chief ex...

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10Mar By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

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Arteta walks out of interview after Manchester United draw

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, reacts at half time during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on March 09, 2025 in Manchester, England. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has walked out of an interview with Sky Sports following a frustrating 1-1 draw at Manchester United. The draw left his side 15 points behind leaders Liverpool, raising questions about the Premier League title chase. It was the third match in a row that saw the Gunners drop points, following a 1-0 home loss to West Ham and a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest. Arsenal dominated the first half but were made to pay for their lack of attacking threat when Bruno Fernandes scored a stoppage-time free-kick. Declan Rice’s strike and some key David Raya sav...

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9Mar By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

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Cucurella stunner rescues Chelsea after Palmer’s penalty blunder

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Marc Cucurella of Chelsea applauds the fans after the team's victory during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City FC at Stamford Bridge on March 09, 2025 in London, England.  Marc Cucurella scored for the second consecutive game as Chelsea beat relegation battling Leicester City 1-0 after Cole Palmer had missed a penalty in the first half. Palmer’s blushes were spared after he missed the first penalty of his professional career, with Cucurella firing home from 25 yards to secure Chelsea a priceless win in the race for the Champions League. Victory sees Enzo Maresca’s men leapfrog Manchester City into fourth place in the Premier League. With Chelsea legends including Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Dennis Wise, Kerry Dixon, Ron “Chopper” Harris ...

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8Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Ollie Watkins gives Aston Villa victory at former club Brentford

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 8: Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken catches the ball as Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa looks on during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Aston Villa FC at Brentford Community Stadium on March 8, 2025 in Brentford, England. Ollie Watkins returned to haunt former club Brentford with the decisive strike as Aston Villa recorded a 1-0 win at the Gtech Community Stadium. The England striker, who left west London in 2020, was subjected to jeers by the home fans as his clinical finish saw Villa continue their hunt for European qualification. The midfielder’s perfectly-weighted touch to release Yoane Wissa was interrupted by an offside flag moments after Villa were able to scramble the ball away from danger. Villa, on track to advance into the quarter-final...

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7Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Unai Emery: Premier League remains priority for Aston Villa

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Aston Villa's manager Unai Emery arriving at the stadium during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Aston Villa FC at Selhurst Park on February 25, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images) Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says the Premier League remains his side’s priority this season.Villa put one foot into the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 3-1 first-leg win against Club Brugge on Tuesday and they meet Championship side Preston in the last eight of the FA Cup at the end of the month. Their league form has been highly inconsistent, yet they remain on the coattails of the clubs chasing a top-five finish, which looks certain to bring Champions League qualification. And Emery insists ...

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3Mar By Silver Emmanuel6 Comments

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Fulham condemn Bassey online abuse after win over Manchester United

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Calvin Bassey of Fulham celebrates after he scored for 2-1 during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Craven Cottage on February 15, 2025 in London, England. Fulham have condemned racist and homophobic abuse faced by their defender Calvin Bassey online after he scored in Sunday’s FA Cup win over Manchester United. Nigeria international Bassey gave his side the lead before halftime in the match that ended 1-1 at Old Trafford before Fulham overcame the hosts on penalties to qualify for the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. “Fulham Football Club is utterly appalled at the racist and homophobic abuse received and subsequently shared by Calvin Bassey on social media after Sunday’s FA Cup tie against Manchester United,” Fulham said...

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3Mar By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Newcastle confirm Anthony Gordon appeal plan for Carabao Cup final vs Liverpool

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 23: Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon in action during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Nottingham Forest FC at St James' Park on February 23, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Newcastle are ready to appeal Anthony Gordon's red card - which currently has him missing the Carabao Cup final. The Magpies winger was sent off before extra-time against Brighton on Sunday in what was a forgettable FA Cup outing for Eddie Howe's men. Another major trophy opportunity passed them by as the Seagulls secured a 2-1 win at St James' Park. Gordon was dismissed on 83 minutes after shoving Jean Paul van Hecke. Newcastle's 10 men couldn't hold out against the visitors, who were also down a man, with Danny Welbeck notching the winning goal ...

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28Feb By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Ruben Amorim responds to Roy Keane’s criticism of Bruno Fernandes

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Old Trafford on January 19, 2025 in Manchester, England. Ruben Amorim says his opinion of Bruno Fernandes is more important than Roy Keane’s as he defended his Manchester United captain in the face of another attack by the Irishman. Former United skipper Keane took aim at Fernandes again in a podcast on Thursday, accusing the Portuguese of not being ‘a fighter’ and claiming that ‘talent is not enough’ to captain the club. But Amorim leapt to Fernandes’ defence on Friday even though he acknowledged that the player can sometimes get under people’s skin. Asked about Keane’s comments, he said: ‘I heard about that, I have a differen...

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28Feb By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

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Ruud van Nistelrooy vows to ‘keep going’ after another poor Leicester result

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Ruud van Nistelrooy, Manager of Leicester City speaks to the media in a post match press conference after the Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Leicester City FC at London Stadium on February 27, 2025 in London, England. Ruud van Nistelrooy shrugged off any suggestion he could be sacked after Leicester slumped to another dismal defeat at West Ham. The Foxes looked like they were waving the white flag in the battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League during an abject first half. An early goal from Tomas Soucek and Jannik Vestergaard’s own goal before half-time ultimately gave West Ham a 2-0 victory that was far more comfortable than the scoreline suggests. Van Nistelrooy’s hapless side have now lost 11 of their last 12 matches, th...

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27Feb By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Emery says Villa ‘not contenders’ to win FA Cup

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Aston Villa's manager Unai Emery arriving at the stadium during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Aston Villa FC at Selhurst Park on February 25, 2025 in London, England. Manager Unai Emery says Aston Villa are "not a contender" to win the FA Cup this season. Villa host Championship strugglers Cardiff City on Friday for a place in the quarter-finals. Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea have already been knocked out and Villa beat Premier League rivals West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur in the previous two rounds. But Emery said: "We are not a contender in the FA Cup to win the title, but to try to compete in the competition and have a way to a trophy - and Europe is very important, and prestigious. "Every club, players and coaches like...

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27Feb By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Mikel Arteta wants good news on returns of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli

Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, looks dejected after a 0-0 draw during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on February 26, 2025. (Photo by MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is hoping for some good news from his medical department on the fitness of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli. Saka and Martinelli have both been sidelined with hamstring injuries, with the England international needing surgery before Christmas. They are on the comeback trail and could be fit to return after next month’s international break. Arteta is meeting with medical staff on Thursday to find out their exact condition. Asked if they could be back in early April, the Spaniard said: “I think so but again let’s see how...

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26Feb By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Guardiola says De Bruyne has to decide on his Man City future

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and manager Pep Guardiola during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Thursday December 26, 2024. Kevin De Bruyne must make his own decision on his Manchester City future, Pep Guardiola has insisted. The 33-year-old will be out of contract in the summer after a decade with the club, during which time he has marked himself out as one of the best midfielders to have graced the Premier League. But the Belgian's powers appear to be on the wane and his performance in Sunday's 2-0 home defeat to Liverpool drew criticism. He has played the full 90 minutes only seven times of an injury-disrupted season, starting 12 of 25 league games, scoring two goals and adding six assists. De Bruyne has been linked with a potentially lucr...

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25Feb By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Moyes starts to plan for Everton future with safety in sight

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Everton's manager David Moyes celebrates victory at the end of the match during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Everton FC at Selhurst Park on February 15, 2025 in London, England. Everton manager David Moyes has started planning for next season after leading the club to within touching distance of Premier League survival. Moyes has enjoyed a remarkable run since returning for his second spell with Everton in January to replace the sacked Sean Dyche. Dyche was axed with Everton mired in a relegation battle, but Moyes has quickly lifted the Toffees 14 points clear of the bottom three. The former Manchester United boss is targeting nine more points to reach the 40-point mark he believes will guarantee the Liverpool club's place in Engli...

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