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Jurgen Klopp provides injury update on Roberto Firmino

Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on September 09, 2021 in Kirkby, England.Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Roberto Firmino will miss Liverpool's Premier League meeting with Crystal Palace on Saturday as he continues to recover from injury.Firmino has missed the Reds' last two games - a 3-0 win over Leeds United and a 3-2 Champions League triumph against Milan - with a hamstring problem.There had been hope that he would return to the fray against Southampton but Klopp was quick to rule that out in his pre-match press conference."He’s not ready. Bobby didn’t even start training with the team. It will happen at some point next week, he will be back in training and then we will see," he said.The Southampton game is Liverpool's third is six days ...
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Ronaldo’s Man Utd seek response, Chelsea look to Lukaku in Spurs clash

Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on September 16, 2021 in Manchester, England.All eyes are once again on Cristiano Ronaldo as Manchester United aim make amends for a shock Champions League defeat to Young Boys when the Premier League leaders head to West Ham on Sunday.Second-placed Chelsea are behind United only on goals scored and will look to extend their unbeaten start in a London derby at Tottenham.Liverpool and Manchester City will not expect to be troubled when Crystal Palace and Southampton visit Anfield and the Etihad respectively on Saturday.But the pressure is on under-fire Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta when the Gunners travel to fellow strugglers Burnley.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ...
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Marcelo Bielsa delivers injury update on five Leeds players ahead of Newcastle clash, four missing

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa during the Premier League match between Burnley and Leeds United at Turf Moor on August 29, 2021 in Burnley, England.Marcelo Bielsa has given an injury update on five of his Leeds United players ahead of Friday’s game against Newcastle – as per Leeds Live.Leeds take on Newcastle on Friday and will be looking to get their first win of the season. He has picked up just two points from a possible 12.However, Leeds are struggling for options at centre-back ahead of the clash at Newcastle. Pascal Struijk is suspended after his tackle on Harvey Elliott.Robin Koch is suffering with a groin injury, while Diego Llorente also has a muscular injury. Patrick Bamford has overcome a hamstring problem.Speaking in his press conference ahead of Friday’s trip north, Biels...
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Burnley manager Sean Dyche extends stay by signing four-year deal

Burnley manager Sean Dyche applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Everton and Burnley at Goodison Park on September 11, 2021 in Liverpool, England.Burnley manager Sean Dyche has signed a new four-year deal to extend his stay at Turf Moor, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.The 50-year-old — the longest-serving boss in the English top-flight — has committed his future to the Clarets until 2025.Dyche's success with Burnley, who are playing in the Premier League for a sixth consecutive season, had led to speculation of a move.New owners ALK Capital made securing his services for the long term one of their main stated priorities and that has now been achieved, with assistant Ian Woan also signing for the same period."It is nice to be able to get this deal completed...
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Ben Chilwell back in the Chelsea mix

Ben Chilwell of Chelsea in action during a Chelsea FC Training Session at Chelsea Training Ground on September 02, 2021 in Cobham, England.As he sat with Mason Mount and Reece James in the centre of the Estadio do Dragao pitch in the aftermath of Chelsea’s Champions League success, Ben Chilwell must have thought he was about to enjoy the best summer of his life.And yet it proved to be one of disappointment for the full-back, who has not played a minute of football since helping Chelsea beat Manchester City in the Champions League final at the end of May.The 24-year-old is the only Chelsea player to have started the final who is yet to play for the club this season, having also been one of only three outfield players not to make an appearance for England during the European Championship.Che...
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Andros Townsend’s stunner helps Everton script comeback win over Burnley

Andros Townsend of Everton celebrates scoring his teams second goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Burnley at Goodison Park on September 13, 2021 in Liverpool, England.Everton moved level on points with the Premier League leaders after roaring back from a goal down to beat Burnley 3-1 on Monday.Ben Mee put the visitors deservedly in front at Goodison Park before a three-goal blitz in six minutes just after the hour continued Rafael Benitez's strong start as Everton boss.Michael Keane's header against his old club equalised before two of Benitez's signings Andros Townsend and Demarai Gray turned the game around.The Toffees have taken 10 points from their opening four league games under the Spaniard to move alongside local rivals Liverpool, Chelsea and top-of-the-table M...
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin and the Everton injury list ahead of Burnley as Benitez given triple boost

Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton during the Everton training session at USM Finch Farm on September 9 2021 in Halewood, England.Everton are sweating on the fitness of striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin for the Premier League clash with Burnley tonight.The frontman pulled out of international duty with England last week with a toe injury but has trained with the Toffees.Goodison Park boss Rafa Benitez would not be drawn on whether the 24-year-old would be fit to feature against the Clarets.He said: "He has been training with pain. I am really happy to see him trying in the training sessions, even when not fully fit. That is why I am expecting more."Benitez expects Seamus Coleman to be available despite the full back picking up a hamstring problem while away with Ireland while Ben Godfrey and Yer...
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Salah scores 100th Premier League goal in Liverpool win at Leeds

Liverpool's Senegalese striker Sadio Mane (C) celebrates scoring his team's third goal with Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah (L) during the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Liverpool at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England on September 12, 2021.Liverpool kept pace with the Premier League's leading pack as Mohamed Salah's 100th English top-flight goal helped them to victory at Leeds.The game was somewhat marred, though, by a dislocated ankle to teenage midfielder Harvey Elliott, who was stretchered off following an initially innocuous-looking sliding challenge from Pascal Struijk that ultimately saw the Leeds player sent off.Liverpool were already firmly in control of the game by then, though.Egyptian forward Salah was perfectly placed to tap in ...
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Ramsdale urges Arsenal to kickstart season after win over Norwich

Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Norwich City at Emirates Stadium on September 11, 2021 in London, England.Aaron Ramsdale has urged Arsenal to kickstart their season after beating Norwich.Before their 1-0 win over the Canaries on Saturday, Arsenal had lost all three of their opening Premier League games and failed to score a goal.It had left the Gunners rock bottom of the table and pressure was mounting on Mikel Arteta to turn things around.Arsenal got a much-needed win at the weekend by beating Norwich 1-0, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scoring the winner, and Ramsdale wants the team to build on it ahead of a trip to Burnley on Saturday.“It has been a tough start to the season and we knew we had to have a performance but mainly get the three p...
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Lukaku scores first Stamford Bridge goals as Chelsea beat Aston Villa

Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea scores their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on September 11, 2021 in London, England.Romelu Lukaku scored his first ever goals at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea beat Aston Villa to maintain their unbeaten start.Lukaku kissed the club badge as he celebrated his opener in front of Blues fans after beating Villa goalkeeper Jed Steer on his 15th appearance at the stadium overall.The Belgian's clinical finish through Steer's legs came from a precise pass from Mateo Kovacic inside his own half.Dean Smith's side created plenty of chances after conceding and managed four shots on target, but could not find a way past Blues goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.Villa were punished for their wasted chances when Kovacic dou...
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Bernardo Silva earns Man City win at Leicester

Bernardo Silva of Manchester City celebrates after scoring their side's fist goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Manchester City at The King Power Stadium on September 11, 2021 in Leicester, England.Manchester City secured a third straight league win after seeing off Leicester City in an entertaining game at King Power Stadium.Goalkeepers Kasper Schmeichel and Ederson made crucial saves in a free-flowing match to keep their respective teams on level terms before Bernardo Silva's close-range finish settled a fine contest.The Portuguese pounced after Joao Cancelo's shot was deflected by Caglar Soyuncu into Silva's path.At 0-0 Manchester City's Ederson saved well from Harvey Barnes, while at the other end Gabriel Jesus was twice denied by Schmeichel.Leicester creat...
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Ronaldo scores on Man Utd return

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United scores their first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on September 11, 2021 in Manchester, England.Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his Manchester United return as they moved top of the Premier League with victory against Newcastle.It took Ronaldo 47 minutes to reopen his goalscoring account for United, 12 years after his last appearance for the club.Ronaldo, 36, who re-signed for United from Juventus in August, tapped in from close range to give the hosts the lead in first-half added time.He added his second just after the hour mark, driving a left-foot shot under Newcastle goalkeeper Freddie Woodman after Javier Manquillo had equalised for the visitors.Bruno Fernandes extended the hos...
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Crystal Palace beat 10-man Spurs for first win

Odsonne Edouard of Crystal Palace celebrates after scoring their side's third goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park on September 11, 2021 in London, England.Odsonne Edouard scored twice on his debut as Crystal Palace claimed their first win of the season to end 10-man Tottenham's 100% Premier League start.Wilfried Zaha set the Eagles on their way, rolling in from the spot after Ben Davies was penalised for handball, before substitute Edouard added a second and third late on.The result moves Palace up to 11th in the table and it was no more than they deserved after a dominant display against the league leaders.The hosts were well on top even before Japhet Tanganga's dismissal, with the Spurs defender collecting two yellow cards in...
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Manchester United to unleash Cristiano Ronaldo on Newcastle

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United poses after signing for the club on August 31, 2021 in Lisbon, Portugal.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed Cristiano Ronaldo will make his first Manchester United appearance since his blockbuster move from Juventus when Newcastle visit Old Trafford on Saturday.Portugal superstar Ronaldo returned to United in a shock transfer just before the transfer deadline.The 36-year-old striker, who left United to join Real Madrid in 2009, has been training with his new team-mates for the past few days.United manager Solskjaer confirmed on Friday that Ronaldo would play at least some part in the Premier League clash with Newcastle but it remains to be seen whether the five-time Ballon d’Or winner will start or come off the bench.“He’s been having a good pre-season ...
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Michail Antonio wins Premier League Player of the Month award for August

Michail Antonio of West Ham United celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Burnley at London Stadium on January 16, 2021 in London, England.West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has won the Premier League's Player of the Month award for August.The 31-year-old has had a bright start to the new campaign, scoring four goals and providing three assists in his opening three league matches for the Hammers.Antonio's brace in West Ham's 4-1 win over Leicester City took the newly-capped Jamaica international onto 49 Premier League goals, two more than club legend Paolo Di Canio, before scoring his 50th in the 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace.This is the second time the striker has been named as the Player of the Month, with his fir...
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West Ham United extend partnership with Global Reach

Jesse Lingard of West Ham United celebrates after scoring their side's second goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur at London Stadium on February 21, 2021 in London, England.West Ham United is delighted to announce that the Club is extending its partnership with Global Reach, its Official Payments Partner. Having been partners since 2018, the extension will see Global Reach continue to provide corporate foreign exchange services to the Club, including managing its exposure to foreign currency fluctuations on international player transfers. At the heart of this partnership lies Global Reach’s outstanding foreign exchange and international payments expertise, which have proved to be invaluable to the Club and its wider network. &nbs...
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Virgil Van Dijk reassures Jurgen Klopp he is ‘100% fit’

Virgil van Dijk of Holland during the World Cup qualifier match between Norway and the Netherlands at Ullevaal Stadium on September 01, 2021 in Oslo, Norway.Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk has reassured manager Jurgen Klopp he is 100% fit for the trip to Leeds despite an injury scare on international duty.The Holland captain went down holding his ankle after a tackle by Turkey’s Halil Dervisoglu in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier and that immediately set alarm bells ringing.Van Dijk missed the majority of last season after anterior cruciate ligament surgery following a clash with Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in October’s Merseyside derby.“With Virgil, that was obviously a scary moment, you can imagine,” Klopp told liverpoolfc.com.“I sent him a message after the game: ‘Are you alrigh...
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Report: Mikel Arteta to make sweeping Arsenal changes against Norwich City

Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on after the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at Molineux on February 02, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England.Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has plans to make several changes to his side against Norwich City on Saturday, according to a report.The Gunners have lost all three matches in the Premier League so far this season, including a 5-0 defeat to Manchester City a fortnight ago.Arteta will be hopeful of getting off the mark this weekend, as visitors Norwich have also failed to pick up a point in their opening three games.According to The Mirror, summer signing Aaron Ramsdale may be in line for his league debut for the club after keeping clean sheets in the EFL Cup tie against West Bromwich Albion and a behind-closed-doors fr...
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Manchester United midfielder Fred banned from next two matches under Fifa rules

Fred and Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on September 07, 2021 in Manchester, England.Fred is set to miss the next two Manchester United matches after the Brazilian football federation triggered Fifa rules to impose a 'five-day ban' on the Premier League sides who refused to release players for international duty this month.The Brazilian FA are looking to punish sides who refused to let their players travel to red-list countries over the international break by triggering a clause in Fifa rules which prevents players being selected from the 10th to 14th of September.Under current Fifa legislation Brazil can demand players who had been selected for international duty are ineligible to play in matches for five...
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Man Utd to start Covid spot-checks on matchdays

Manchester United will introduce Covid-19 spot-checks on matchdays at Old Trafford, starting with Saturday's game against Newcastle.It is not yet a mandatory requirement to enter Old Trafford.However, the club say they expect proof of full vaccination to become mandatory in the Premier League from 1 October.Fans aged 18 and over are advised to prove that they are double-jabbed or have had a negative lateral flow or PCR test within 48 hours of the game.In July, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced there was a plan to mandate certification at venues where "large crowds gather", including sporting venues with capacities of 20,000 or more.United are the latest team to introduce spot-checks under the Premier League's matchday protocols for the 2021-22 season, which state fans "must be prepare...
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