Ancelotti ‘convinced’ Everton can qualify for Europe

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has called for his players to be braver if they want to compete in Europe next season ahead of what he called a “must-win” match at home to Crystal Palace. The Toffees have been dogged by inconsistency and have not won more than four matches in a row since Boxing Day […]

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Arteta apologises to Arsenal fans after ‘shocking’ defeat

Mikel Arteta has apologised to the Arsenal fans following his side’s limp performance in the defeat to Liverpool on Saturday. The Gunners were brushed aside as Jurgen Klopp’s men ran out comfortable 3-0 winners at the Emirates. MAILBOX: ‘Wenger-esque clown Arteta’ shows no ‘inclination to change’ Arteta called for Arsenal to take the game to […]

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Klopp hails ‘very important statement’ win for Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp hailed Liverpool’s fine win at Arsenal as a “very important statement” as the Reds looks to salvage their Premier League campaign by securing a top-four finish. Manchester City’s win at Leicester earlier in the day meant Liverpool’s hopes of retaining their title were mathematically over after a season of mixed performances, poor results […]

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Neville slams Arteta’s ‘flaky fed lions’ in Arsenal defeat

Gary Neville has criticised Arsenal’s “really flaky” performance in the 3-0 defeat to Liverpool, likening Mikel Arteta’s side to “fed lions”. While Jurgen Klopp’s side impressed at the Emirates, Arsenal barely mustered a whimper as they were totally outclassed by their opponents. And Neville joked that he and fellow commentator Martin Tyler could have lined […]

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‘Wenger-esque clown Arteta’ shows no ‘inclination to change’

‘Wenger-esque clown’ Just want to pay tribute to Arteta’s remarkable achievement. With just eight league matches left, Arsenal are mathematically safe on 42 points! Unreal progress from Arteta, having had a measly £100m to spend over summer; a whole pre-season to prepare and given the flux Chelski, ManYoo, Spurs and Liverpool have been through this […]

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Gossip: Man Utd target £34m Haaland contingency

Manchester United are preparing a Haaland contingency and search for a teen Shaw backup…   HAALAND-LESS Manchester United are preparing themselves for an Erling Haaland-less future. The Norwegian is the hottest property in football (ever?) and Mino Raiola seems to be very much enjoying touting him around the top European clubs, with United reportedly among […]

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Leicester 0-2 Man City: Pep’s men continue title march

Gabriel Jesus continued in-form Manchester City’s march to the Premier League title after a classy victory at Leicester. The striker, who turned 24 on Saturday, wrapped up a 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium as Pep Guardiola’s men made it 15 straight away wins in all competitions. Benjamin Mendy’s second-half opener sent them on […]

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Heckingbottom: Sheff Utd ‘lacked quality’ in derby defeat

Caretaker boss Paul Heckingbottom says Sheff Utd ‘lacked quality’ in their 2-1 defeat to Leeds. The Yorkshire derby was ultimately decided by an own goal from veteran centre-back Phil Jagielka. Jack Harrison had previously opened the scoring by finishing off a nice Leeds move. FEATURE: Frozen out: 11 players yet to make a Premier League […]

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Leeds 2-1 Sheff Utd: Jagielka own goal decides Yorkshire derby

Phil Jagielka’s own goal gave Leeds a 2-1 Yorkshire derby win and sent Sheffield United to their 24th Premier League defeat of the season. Jagielka turned the ball past his own goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale early in the second half after Ben Osborn had cancelled out Jack Harrison’s early opener for Leeds. The Blades, cast adrift […]

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Early losers: Chelsea and Jorginho’s nightmare first half

The warning signs were there after only four minutes for Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea. A tame shot from Matheus Pereira came at the end of a passage of play that saw the Blues robbed of the ball in midfield. They got away with it on that occasion but it was a familiar sight as Chelsea conceded […]

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