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Danny Ings reportedly chasing Champions League football

Ralph Hasenhuttl, Manager of Southampton speaks to Danny Ings of Southampton during the Premier League match between Burnley and Southampton at Turf Moor on September 26, 2020 in Burnley, England.RALPH Hasenhuttl issued a message to striker Danny Ings amid reports he is stalling on signing a new contract at Saints in the hope he can play Champions League football, stating: "Score 10-15 goals more for us this season and then we have a chance to go there."Saints have been hoping to tie down their star striker to a new deal, with his current contract set to expire in the summer of 2022.Reports from the Telegraph and The Athletic this week claim Ings is reluctant to commit his long-term future to Saints just yet, in the hope a club competing at Europe's elite level might try to sign him.Totten...
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Leicester piles more misery on Chelsea to go top of EPL

Christian Pulisic of Chelsea is challenged by Wilfred Ndidi of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea at The King Power Stadium on January 19, 2021 in Leicester, England.Five years after achieving the unthinkable, Leicester are back atop the Premier League and making another improbable run at the title.For big-spending Chelsea and their under-pressure manager, Frank Lampard, any ambitions of winning the league already appear to be dashed.Leicester beat Chelsea 2-0 on Wednesday (AEDT) to jump above the two Manchester clubs, United and City, and reach the midway stage of its league campaign in first place. Leicester go top of the #PL with victory over Chelsea#LEICHE pic.twitter.com/qDJc1PJ8Ff— Premier League (@premierleague) January 19, 2021 Even i...
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Man United stays top after draw with Liverpool

Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba of Manchester United interact with Mohamed Salah of Liverpool after the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on January 17, 2021 in Liverpool, England.LIVERPOOL, England — Manchester United stayed top of the Premier League after drawing 0-0 on Sunday with Liverpool and extending the champion's winless run to four matches.Liverpool hasn't gone as long without a win since 2017, but Jürgen Klopp's team still maintained its unbeaten record at Anfield since the same year thanks to Alisson Becker's late saves from Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba.“We had two great chances and two great saves," United captain Harry Maguire said. “It was cagey but it was two good teams matching up. We found it difficult in the first half to get a rhyt...
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Villa face fixture backlog as virus forces postponement of Everton game

Aston Villa face a Premier League fixture headache after Sunday's game with Everton was postponed because several of their players are still self-isolating after a coronavirus outbreak in the camp.Villa were forced to field a youth team in their FA Cup tie with Liverpool last week after nine players and five staff tested positive for Covid-19.The Everton game had been moved from Saturday to Sunday to give the club extra time but with several players still self-isolating, the Premier League has agreed to reschedule the match."Aston Villa's home match against Everton, scheduled to be played on Sunday, January 17 has been postponed by the Premier League board," said a Premier League statement. Aston Villa’s home match against Everton FC, scheduled to be played on Sunday 17 January at 12pm GMT...
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Man Utd’s Ighalo keen on future MLS transfer

Odion Ighalo of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Aon Training Complex on December 14, 2020 in Manchester, England.On-loan Manchester United forward Odion Ighalo has told ESPN he would be interested in playing Major League Soccer before he retires.The former Nigeria international, who is contracted to Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua, is expected to leave Old Trafford at the end of this month when his loan deal ends.Asked where he sees himself playing in the future, he said a move to a club in the United States would be of interest."I have been watching MLS and the league is doing well and I would like to play in the MLS," Ighalo told ESPN. "I have to wait for offers and if the opportunity arises, I will take it because the league is doing well a...
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Premier League: Ivan Cavaleiro’s late goal helps Fulham draw at Tottenham; Manchester City beat Brighton

Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur battles for possession with Ola Aina of Fulham during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 13, 2021 in London, England.It has become a familiar pattern for Tottenham under Jose Mourinho this season: take the lead, retreat, invite opponents on, and eventually concede.The same thing happened again on Wednesday, and it cost the team a place in the Premier League’s top four.Leading through a rarely seen diving header put away emphatically by Harry Kane,Harry Kane, Tottenham couldn’t hold out against a Fulham side playing the game on just two days’ notice — much to the chagrin of its manager.Ivan Cavaleiro scored a header of his own in the 74th minute to earn Fulham a 1-1 draw at the Tottenham Ho...
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang admits he has been ‘struggling a lot’ in front of goal this season

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal during the FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on January 09, 2021 in London, England.Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang admits he has been 'struggling a lot' this season but is determined to arrest his poor run in front of goal.The Gabonese striker, the club's talisman last season as they won the FA Cup, has scored just three league goals so far this season, with a particular low point coming against Burnley last month when he scored the decisive goal at the wrong end. The 31-year-old's poor form contributed to a terrible start to the season for the Gunners but after four wins on the trot in all competitions in recent weeks, Mikel Arteta's side looked to have turned a corner and Aubameyang hopes...
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Steve Bruce defiant amid calls for his sacking at Newcastle United

Steve Bruce, Manager of Newcastle United reacts during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Newcastle United at Bramall Lane on January 12, 2021 in Sheffield, England.Bruce's side were beaten 1-0 by Sheffield United at Bramall Lanelast night.It was the home side’s first Premier League win of the season – and there was an online backlash on Tyneside to the defeat.Bruce had already been under pressure before the game following a run of seven games without a win which had included two cup defeats.And United’s head coach knows his position will be under further scrutiny in the coming days with the club, 15th in the Premier League with 17 games played, seemingly being dragged into a relegation battle.Asked if he would continue, Bruce said: “Yes, I’m bitterly disappointed that w...
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Concern grows at coronavirus surge with Aston Villa v Liverpool FA Cup clash now in doubt

Jack Grealish of Aston Villa (L) lifts the trophy with Dean Smith of Aston Villa following victory in the Sky Bet Championship Play-off Final match between Aston Villa and Derby County at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo is alarmed by the rising number of Covid-19 cases within English clubs and fears the situation will worsen.Aston Villa's FA Cup third round-match against Liverpool on Friday is in doubt after Villa reported a "significant" Covid-19 outbreak in their squad, while Shrewsbury Town's clash at Southampton will not go ahead after an outbreak at the third-tier team.A final decision on whether the game at Villa Park will take place at all will be made on Friday, while even if it goes ahead, the Premier Le...
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Danny Ings on target as Liverpool stumble against Southampton

Liverpool's Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara (L) vies with Southampton's English striker Danny Ings during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on January 4, 2021.Liverpool failed to win for the third consecutive Premier League game as Danny Ings's second-minute goal earned Southampton a 1-0 win at St Mary's on Monday.The English champions remain top of the table on goal difference over Manchester United, but have now played a game more than the Red Devils.Southampton are only four points off the top as they moved up to sixth in a tightly bunched division with just seven points separating Liverpool from West Ham in 10th.A famous win continued a fine season so far for the Saints, and the size of ...
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Man City outclass Chelsea to hand Lampard another reality check

Manchester City's German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan (2nd R) celebrates scoring the opening goal with Manchester City's Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva (R) and Manchester City's English midfielder Phil Foden (C) during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in London on January 3, 2021.Chelsea fell to a fourth defeat in six Premier League games as Manchester City handed Frank Lampard another title race reality check with a 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge.Ilkay Gundogan fired City into an early 1-0 lead, drilling in on the turn from the edge of the area following a neat assist from Phil Foden.Foden doubled City's lead almost immediately, sweeping home in style from Kevin De Bruyne's low cross to make it 2-0 to the visitors.Chelsea had ...
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta discusses plans to assess Mesut Ozil situation

Sead Kolasinac and Mesut Ozil of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on October 16, 2020 in St Albans, England.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will wait until the end of the January transfer window before making a decision on Mesut Ozil’s involvement in the second half of the season.The German playmaker has been watching from the sidelines since the start of the campaign after being left out of the Premier League and Europa League squads.With his contract set to expire at the end of the season, it seems unlikely at the moment that he will ever play for the club again.Arsenal are set to use the January transfer window to try and find a long-term replacement, with Isco and Christian Eriksen both linked.Arteta has until the end of the month to re-register Ozil in the side and have hi...
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Cavani banned over ‘negrito’ social media post

Edinson Cavani of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on December 29, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani has been banned for three matches and fined £100,000 for using a racial term in a social media post, the Football Association announced on Thursday.The 33-year-old summer signing produced a match-winning display at Southampton on November 29, providing an assist for Bruno Fernandes before netting a two goals in a 3-2 comeback win.Cavani posted a social media message on Instagram shortly after the match, replying to a message of congratulations using the Spanish term "negrito" (small black person).The Uruguayan swiftly deleted the post and issued an apology after b...
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Fulham’s game at Spurs latest to be postponed over COVID-19 cases

In this photo illustration a Premier League logo seen displayed on a smartphone.Fulham’s Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur that was scheduled to kick off at 1800 GMT on Wednesday has been postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak at the West London club, the league said.The match is the third in the English top flight to be postponed due to COVID-19 cases after Newcastle United’s trip to Aston Villa earlier this month was called off, as was Monday’s match between Everton and Manchester City."Fulham lodged a request with the Premier League Board to rearrange the fixture following a significant rise in positive COVID-19 cases, as well as a number of players showing symptoms today," the league said in a statement here.“The Premier League Board has consulted its medical advisors and the dec...
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Premier League: Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool miss chance to stretch lead after Newcastle stalemate

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool is tackled by Federico Fernandez of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St. James' Park on December 30, 2020 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.Liverpool squandered the chance to open up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League in the final English top-flight match of 2020 after being held to a goalless draw by Newcastle on Wednesday.The 0-0 stalemate at St James' Park means the champions go into the New Year with a three-point lead over Manchester United, having played a game more.But they will rue their missed chances in a match in which they enjoyed nearly three-quarters of possession.Mohamed Salah — top of the Premier League goalscoring charts with 13 goals — missed the target either side of half-t...
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Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich sent Frank Lampard sack message after Aston Villa draw

Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea speaks with Ben Chilwell of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on December 28, 2020 in London, England.Chelsea are "far from a crisis" and talk of speculation regarding Frank Lampard's long-term future at Stamford Bridge is far too premature, insists former midfielder Andy Townsend.The Blues have only won one of their past five Premier League matches, suffering three defeats in that time, after drawing 1-1 with Dean Smith's in-form Aston Villa on Monday night as Anwar El Ghazi cancelled out Olivier Giroud's header.That result means if Liverpool beat Newcastle at St James' Park on Wednesday, Chelsea could slip nine points behind the league leaders after 16 matches.Heading into the clash with Villa, sho...
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Solskjaer says Cavani ready to start more games for Man Utd

Edinson Cavani of Manchester United during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Everton and Manchester United at Goodison Park on December 23, 2020 in Liverpool, England.Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said striker Edinson Cavani is far too talented to be considered an impact substitute and the 33-year-old is likely to start more frequently as the Premier League season progresses.Seven of Cavani’s eight league appearances since he joined from Paris St Germain in October have come from the bench, though he has been in the starting lineup for several cup games.The Uruguay international has scored three league goals and assisted on two more, including one for Bruno Fernandes in the 2-2 Premier League draw at Leicester City last time out.“He’s definitely a starter. You do...
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Aston Villa comes back to hold Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Olivier Giroud of Chelsea battles for possession with Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on December 28, 2020 in London, England.Chelsea – Aston Villa: Olivier Giroud’s early goal was canceled by Anwar El Ghazi after the break as Aston Villa stayed above Chelsea on the table with a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Monday.Chelsea had 63 percent of the ball and a healthy edge in shots but Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez made four saves to help the visitors to a point. A point apiece after a lively encounter at Stamford Bridge#CHEAVL pic.twitter.com/j9avydfjGF— Premier League (@premierleague) December 28, 2020 Villa and Chelsea both remain on 26 points, the visitors remaining in fifth place on goal differential. Villa’s...
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Leicester edge up to second despite draw at Crystal Palace

Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace scores a goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Leicester City at Selhurst Park on December 28, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.A much-changed Leicester moved up to second in the Premier League thanks to Harvey Barnes' late equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Monday.Wilfried Zaha's stunning near post volley put the Eagles in front against the run of play after Kelechi Iheanacho had a first-half penalty saved for Leicester. Barnes scores late to rescue a point after Zaha's brilliant breakaway goal#CRYLEI pic.twitter.com/sgFExBJvzc— Premier League (@premierleague) December 28, 2020 With little over 48 hours rest between the Foxes' 2-2 draw with Manchester United on Saturday and the trip to Selhurst Park, Leicester bo...
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Villa beats Palace 3-0 in EPL despite Mings’ sending-off

Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace and Tyrone Mings of Aston Villa tussle as a scuffle breaks outduring the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace at Villa Park on December 26, 2020 in Birmingham, England.Aston Villa belied the sending-off of Tyrone Mings to beat Crystal Palace 3-0 in the Premier League on Saturday, with striker Ollie Watkins playing a part in all of the goals.Mings was shown a second yellow card in the 45th minute for blocking Wilfried Zaha, with whom the defender had clashed to pick up his first booking.Villa was leading 1-0 at that point, with Bertrand Traore scoring from a rebound in the fifth minute after Watkins had a shot saved. Report: Villa 3-0 Palace#CPFC | #AVLCRY— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) December 26, 2020 Instead of sitting back and prote...
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