Sheff Utd skipper Sharp to miss rest of season after surgery

Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on a thigh problem. The striker, who has not been involved in the Blades’ last three matches, picked up the injury during training. He is aiming to return in time for Sheffield United’s pre-season ahead of the 2021/22 campaign. FEATURE: […]

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Ranking PL managers by their subs’ impact: Ole and Klopp top…

Sean Dyche has made 66 substitutions but not one has had a hand in a goal. Then there’s Ole Gunnar Solskjaer…   1) Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (Manchester United) – 15 goals scored or assisted by subs Games: 31 Substitutions made: 80 Goals scored by subs: 9 Assists by subs: 6 19y 192d – Mason Greenwood is […]

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Ranking PL managers on how likely they are to starve their kids

Jose Mourinho’s powers of misdirection seem to be on the wane if his attempt to shift the focus to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer parenting skills is anything to go by. But it did get us wondering: which Premier League manager would starve their kids for diving or committing other such minor footballing offences?   20) Nuno: The […]

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Injuries dampen Arteta delight after fine Arsenal win

Arsenal’s win against Sheffield United pleased boss Mikel Arteta but his joy was tempered by injury concerns over Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli. Both players had to be withdrawn during the 3-0 victory at Bramall Lane, where Arteta was already without Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Martin Odegaard and Emile Smith Rowe. Saka went to ground holding his […]

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Lacazette ensures Aubameyang is hardly missed

All encouraging Arsenal performances come with many, many caveats – they turn corner after corner yet still haven’t arrived anywhere decisive – and any wins over this sadly limp and lifeless Sheffield United side come with even more, but this win was badly needed. It barely matters that the resistance from the Blades was almost […]

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Sheffield United 0-3 Arsenal: Alexandre the great

Arsenal kept alive their hopes of European qualification with victory at Bramall Lane as Sheffield United’s inevitable relegation from the Premier League edged ever nearer. A wonderful team goal scored by Alexandre Lacazette gave the visitors the half-time lead before Gabriel Martinelli marked his recall to the team with a goal. Lacazette struck again late […]

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Seven changes for City, forward axed completely, Leeds keep it simple

Seven changes for City, forward axed completely, Leeds keep it simple – originally posted on Sportslens.com The 31st round of fixtures in the Premier League features some important matches at both ends of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. The action […]

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West Ham key duo ruled out, Tottenham defenders absent, Baggies star eyes recall

West Ham key duo ruled out, Tottenham defenders absent, Baggies star eyes recall – originally posted on Sportslens.com The 2020/21 Premier League season is heading down the final stretch, and there are some important fixtures taking place this weekend. Fulham face a massive game against Wolverhampton Wanderers this evening as they strive to avoid relegation. […]

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Pundit slates ‘extremely poor’ Arsenal ahead of Sheff U clash

BBC Sport pundit Mark Lawrenson has labelled Arsenal as being “extremely poor” ahead of this weekend’s game against Sheffield United. It has been a very disappointing week for the Gunners. Last time out in the Premier League they fell to a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta’s men could barely lay a […]

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