Arsenal target free agent Bertrand as Arteta seeks Tierney backup

Arsenal will look to wrap up the signing of Ryan Bertrand as soon as possible this summer amid reports Manchester City are also interested in the Southampton full-back. The 31-year-old, who has made over 200 appearances for the Saints, will become a free agent on June 30 when his contract expires. He has already announced his […]

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Hodgson overjoyed by ‘typical Crystal Palace performance’

Roy Hodgson suggested that his players put in a “typical Crystal Palace performance” to topple Aston Villa at Selhurst Park. First-half goals from John McGinn and Anwar El Ghazi put the visitors on course for victory despite Christian Benteke briefly restoring parity, but the Eagles produced an excellent response after the break. Wilfried Zaha’s deflected […]

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Tottenham 2-0 Wolves: Kane, Hojbjerg score to move Spurs up to sixth

Harry Kane and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg got on the scoresheet as Tottenham eased to victory over Wolves. Spurs started the game the better of the two sides. Kane hit the post from long range early on. This was before Conor Coady made two goal-line blocks in the space of a few minutes before half time. The […]

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Maguire “positive” he’ll be back in time for Europa League final

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire is “positive” he’ll be fit for the Europa League final on May 26, according to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Maguire sustained an ankle injury against Aston Villa last week that ruled him out of important clashes with Leicester City and Liverpool. The team suffered defensively in his absence, conceding six […]

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Souness: ‘Several’ Liverpool players need to take a look at themselves

Graeme Souness has insisted that regardless of whether Liverpool gets into the top four, “several” players need to take a look at themselves this summer. The 2020/21 season has been a really tough one for the Premier League champions. They have been hampered by injuries as they have fallen away from title contention. They even […]

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Why go for Lampard as old dog Hodgson learns new tricks?

Why would Crystal Palace plump for Frank Lampard while Roy Hodgson offers stability and adaptation? Hodgson won’t be drawn on rumours suggesting he will retire at the end of the season, but there have been suggestions Crystal Palace could announce his departure from the club ahead of Arsenal’s visit to Selhurst Park on Wednesday, to allow returning fans […]

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Willian set to leave Arsenal after only one season with the club

Willian will leave Arsenal this summer after just one year at the club, according to reports. The Brazilian joined last August having run down his contract at Chelsea, allowing the Gunners to secure his services for free in what was seen as an astute piece of business at the time. He has not had the […]

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Crystal Palace 3-2 Aston Villa: Mitchell completes second half fight back

Tyrick Mitchell scored his first senior goal for Crystal Palace to complete an impressive second half comeback against Aston Villa. Roy Hodgson’s side trailed twice through John McGinn and Anwar El Ghazi, but a spirited second-half rally saw the hosts recover to earn a 3-2 win. Christian Benteke’s initial leveller was followed up by goals […]

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