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Spurs’ Bergwijn out with ankle injury

Steven Bergwijn of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 19, 2021 in London, England. Tottenham winger Steven Bergwijn could miss Sunday's north London derby against Arsenal after being left out of Wednesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie at Wolves with an ankle injury.The Dutchman was hurt in the Europa Conference League draw at Rennes and is joined on the sidelines by Lucas Moura.Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo said Bergwijn is trying to maintain fitness despite wearing a protective boot ."The injury needs to settle down," Nuno said."He twisted his ankle. It's very, very painful. The decision was to protect his foot and at the same time keep doing ...
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Jesse Lingard set to start in much-changed Manchester United side

Jesse Lingard of Manchester United celebrates after scoring their side's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on September 11, 2021 in Manchester, England.Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is likely to make changes for Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup third round clash with West Ham.The Norwegian has already hinted that midfielder Jesse Lingard, who has scored after coming off the bench in each of his last two Premier League appearances against Newcastle and the Hammers on Sunday, will start against the club where he spent the second half of last season on loan.Striker Edinson Cavani (muscle strain) and defender Alex Telles (ankle) could return and keepers Tom Heaton and Dean Henderson will be hoping David De Gea ...
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Spurs would have been better off selling Kane to City rather than play him on left wing

Harry Kane of England celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Hungary and England at Stadium Puskas Ferenc on September 02, 2021 in Budapest, Hungary.If Tottenham intend to play Harry Kane on the left wing then they should have sold him to Man City. Using him out there in the home defeat to Chelsea was hopefully a one-off, but it was a strange tactical decision from head coach Nuno Espirito Santo.The game passed without Kane scoring. Again. It passed without Kane even looking like scoring, though at least he occasionally touched the ball inside the opposition penalty area.After three 1-0 wins in the Premier League, which briefly earned them top spot and Nuno the manager of the month award, reality has set in ahead of Sunday’s...
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Lingard scores late Man Utd winner at West Ham

Jesse Lingard of Manchester United scores his side's second goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium on September 19, 2021 in London, England.Jesse Lingard came off the bench to score a stunning late winner against his old side and David de Gea saved an injury-time penalty as Manchester United dramatically came from behind to beat West Ham.Lingard, who spent a successful loan spell at London Stadium last season, appeared as a substitute in the second half and with two minutes remaining he cut on to his right foot and fired into the top corner.Further drama followed as Luke Shaw was adjudged to have handballed in the box and De Gea dived the right way to push away the spot-kick that had been taken by Mark Noble, who was making his ...
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Arsenal secure back-to-back win against struggling Burnley

Martin Odegaard of Arsenal scores their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor on September 18, 2021 in Burnley, England.Martin Odegaard's first-half free-kick gave Arsenal their first away win of the season at Burnley.The Norwegian curled home after Ashley Westwood had clipped Bukayo Saka on the edge of the area.It was Odegaard's first goal since joining the Gunners on a permanent basis from Real Madrid in a £30m deal last month.Burnley were denied a chance to equalise from the penalty spot when referee Anthony Taylor overturned his initial decision after reviewing Aaron Ramsdale's challenge on substitute Matej Vydra on the pitchside screen. It was the high point of a spirited second-half performance by the hosts, whose manager Sean Dyc...
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Sadio Mane scores 100th Liverpool goal in decisive win over Crystal Palace

Sadio Mane of Liverpool battles for possession with Joel Ward of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield on September 18, 2021 in Liverpool, England.Liverpool remain unbeaten in the Premier League this season after Sadio Mane scored his 100th goal for the club in a victory against Crystal Palace.Jurgen Klopp's side created numerous chances against a resilient Palace before Mane pounced on a rebound at the back post in the first half.Mohamed Salah doubled their lead with just over 10 minutes remaining when he smashed home a flick-on from a corner, before Naby Keita's late curling strike made it 3-0.Liverpool were wasteful in the first half as Diogo Jota fired over the bar from a few yards out in a glorious position, while Thiago and Jor...
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Shot-shy Man City fortunate to draw with Southampton

Adam Armstrong of Southampton is fouled by Kyle Walker of Man City in the box, but the penalty decision is later ruled void by VAR during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton at Etihad Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Manchester, England.A strangely shot-shy Manchester City could not find a way through a resolute Southampton side and ended up fortunate to get a draw despite the noisy backing of the home fans at Etihad Stadium.City, who did not manage a single shot on target until the 90th minute, were sloppy in possession as well as lacking their usual spark in attack and Saints will feel they should have left Manchester with all three points, not just one.The visitors were awarded a penalty on the hour mark when Kyle Walker was sent off for bundling Adam Armstr...
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Toney stars as Brentford easily overcome Wolves

Ivan Toney of Brentford scores their side's first goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford at Molineux on September 18, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England.Brentford claimed their first win on the road in the Premier League with a comfortable victory over Wolves at Molineux.The newly-promoted London side, who arrived in the west Midlands with an unbeaten away record, took a first-half lead with a well-struck Ivan Toney penalty.The Bees forward then turned provider to shrug off the challenge of Max Kilman and find strike partner Bryan Mbeumo at the back post for his first top-flight goal.Wolves, who have failed to score in their opening three league defeats at home, did not register a shot on target in the west Midlands sunshine des...
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Superb Saint Maximin earns draw for Newcastle against Leeds

Kalvin Phillips of Leeds United and Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle United battle for the ball during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Leeds United at St. James Park on September 17, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.Allan Saint-Maximin's fine equaliser lifted the pressure on Newcastle boss Steve Bruce as his side earned a point against Leeds.After a week when Bruce had to defend his position following further criticism from fans, the mood turned ugly inside a packed St James' Park when Raphinha cut in from the right and sent his cross into the far corner of Karl Darlow's goal after 13 minutes.As Leeds threatened to run riot against a disjointed Newcastle, "we want Brucey out" was sung by all sides of the stadium.Marcelo Bielsa's free-spirited side should have been...
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Daniel Farke insists Watford game is not ‘must win’ for Norwich

Daniel Farke, Manager of Norwich City acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Norwich City at Emirates Stadium on September 11, 2021 in London, England.Norwich head coach Daniel Farke rejects the showdown with Watford is a “must win” game – and launched an impassioned defence of his squad, which has lost all four of their opening Premier League matches.The Canaries swept to a second Sky Bet Championship title under the German last season, but so far have again come up short on their return to the top flight.Following arguably the toughest of starts – against Liverpool, Manchester City and Leicester before losing 1-0 at Arsenal after the international break – the visit of fellow new boys Watford would appear to offer the perfect platform to kickstart the cam...
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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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