EPL
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You could feel the relief in the stands at the final whistle when Tottenham fans leapt from their seats, as head coach Ange Postecoglou strolled calmly onto the pitch and the song “Glory, Glory Tottenham Hotspur” rang out of the stadium speakers. That song may not seem fitting these days. Nobody here needs reminding that it has…
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Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to the top of the Premier League as the striker sealed a 1-0 win against Southampton, while third-placed Aston Villa were frustrated by Bournemouth’s last-gasp leveller on Saturday. Haaland had gone three league games without a goal but he ended that mini drought in the first half at the Etihad…
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One of the concerns raised about the English football regulator – in its previous form – was that it could see the Three Lions excluded from European competitions. Culture, Media and Sports Secretary Lisa Nandy was asked if the latest iteration of the watchdog – announced today – carried the same risks. Asked if she…
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Manchester City’s closest challengers for the last two seasons, Arsenal, received their third red card of the season after William Saliba’s sending-off in the Bournemouth defeat. Jamie Carragher insists the Gunners’ disciplinary issues must be resolved if they are to lift their first Premier League title in 21 years. Asked whether Arsenal’s disciplinary problems will…
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Jamie Carragher believes Manchester City have the edge in the Premier League title race despite their vulnerability to counter-attacks. Pep Guardiola’s side are unbeaten this season and sit second in the Premier League, one point behind leaders Liverpool after eight games. Last season’s runners-up Arsenal suffered their first loss of the season in a 2-0…
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A game which brought together two sides building for the future was decided by a player whose legacy has long since been established. There wasn’t much between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday, but the home side prevailed with a 2-1 victory which took them back to the Premier League summit courtesy of Mohamed Salah’s enduring ability to deliver match-defining moments.…
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Manchester City’s contentious last-minute winner against Wolves in the Premier League on Sunday was both correctly ruled and deserved reward for his players’ patience, manager Pep Guardiola said. With City seemingly heading to a frustrating 1-1 draw at Molineux despite their dominance of possession, John Stones headed a 95th-minute corner past Wolves goalkeeper José Sá. Referee Chris Kavanagh first disallowed…
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Chelsea defender Lucy Bronze says their Women’s Champions League victory over Real Madrid is a good start but “playing like that, we won’t win the competition”. The England international has won five European titles with former clubs Lyon and Barcelona. Chelsea won 3-2 at Stamford Bridge in their opening group match on Tuesday but gave Real…
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Real Madrid defender, Antonio Rudiger, has claimed that Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and Arsenal’s William Saliba are the only two centre-backs who can stop Erling Haaland. Haaland has already scored 10 times in the Premier League this season. In total, the 24-year-old has netted an incredible 101 goals in 107 games since arriving at the…
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Liverpool could lose three of their best players — Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold — for nothing in less than 100 days. That is the stark reality of the contract chess game being played out right now at Anfield, because the sands of time really are running down to the final grains. Salah (32 years old), Van Dijk…
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Chelsea’s transfer window ended up being yet another chaotic affair that saw mass change to the playing squad at the club. The Blues brought in the likes of Pedro Neto, Joao Felix and Jadon Sancho this summer, giving Enzo Maresca plenty of options when it comes to configuring an attack this season. Of all the signings the…
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Lee Carsley says he has never sung a national anthem as Republic of Ireland player or England coach and seems set to stick with that stance as the countries meet in his first match as interim boss. Saturday’s Nations League opener marks the start of a new era for both teams, with Heimir Hallgrimsson taking…
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Jack Grealish is set to start for England in Lee Carsley’s first game as interim head coach. Aitana Bonmati is expected to become the highest-paid player in women’s football after agreeing a lucrative contract extension with Barcelona. The Football Association (FA) is working on a consultation plan that will see stakeholders in the women’s game,…
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Clubs can sign Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze with an offer worth £68 million next year, reports the Daily Mail. It is reported that the release clause in the 26-year-old’s contract can be activated with an upfront offer worth £60m as well as a further £8m in add-ons, and it is set to become active again at…
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English football clubs are being warned they will face “enormous opposition” if they try to introduce dynamic pricing for match tickets – after two top sides in Spain confirmed they were adopting the controversial practice. Valencia and Celta Vigo are believed to be the only European clubs to have embraced the system for this season’s…
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West Ham’s new manager Julen Lopetegui vowed to make a “big noise” at the London Stadium after the former Real Madrid boss was hired by the Premier League club on Thursday. Lopetegui has agreed to a two-year contract with the option of a third season. The 57-year-old Spaniard had been out of work since leaving…
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