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Liverpool set Premier League record in Sheffield United win and overtake Arsenal Liverpool set a Premier League record in their victory over bottom-placed Sheffield United and overtook Arsenal at the top of the table. The title-chasing Reds were gifted a first-half lead after United goalkeeper Ivo Grbic hit Darwin Nunez with an attempted clearance and watched the ball rebound into the net. Sheffield United equalised against the run of play after half-time through a Gustavo…

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The fixtures that will decide Manchester United’s top-four fate after devastating Chelsea defeat Manchester United’s top-four hopes suffered a major blow as they conceded twice in injury-time to lose 4-3 at Chelsea in an all-time classic Premier League fixture. A lacklustre United looked dead and buried when Conor Gallagher and Cole Palmer put Chelsea 2-0 up after 19 minutes at Stamford Bridge. But Erik ten Hag’s side were level at the half-time interval thanks to…

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Four things we learned from Chelsea’s spectacular 4-3 win against Manchester United A Cole Palmer hat-trick gave Chelsea a spectacular 4-3 win against Manchester United on Thursday night. Conor Gallagher and a Palmer penalty saw Mauricio Pochettino’s side race into an early lead at Stamford Bridge, before Erik ten Hag’s United mounted an unlikely comeback. Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes levelled the game before the break, before the Argentine forward looked to have won it…

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The Premier League is back tonight after yesterday’s eventful matches that saw Arsenal return to the top of the table, and City in third place – on the same amount of points as Liverpool (but in third due to goal difference). There is just one point separating Manchester City and Liverpool from Arsenal – and with Liverpool in action tonight, they could return to the top of the EPL table. 

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Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs shot dead in car hijacking Luke Fleurs, the 24-year-old defender who signed for Kaizer Chiefs last year, has been tragically shot dead in a ‘hijacking incident’ in Johannesburg. The car hijacking took place in the Johannesburg suburb Florida on Wednesday night as Fleurs was approached by gunmen at a petrol station. Gauteng police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo told local media: ‘The suspects pointed [at] him with a firearm and…

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Sebastian Vettel wants ‘transparency’ over Christian Horner Red Bull scandal Four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel has called more ‘more transparency’ over the Christian Horner scandal at Red Bull. Red Bull team principial Horner was cleared of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ towards a female employee in February after an internal probe but the saga is not over. Horner, who has always denied any wrongdoing, is married to Geri Halliwell and it was reported in March that…

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Mikel Arteta ‘surprised’ by Arsenal star’s disciplinary record amid suspension fear Mikel Arteta had expressed his surprise over how many yellow cards Kai Havertz has received, with the Arsenal star on the verge of a two-game ban. After a shaky start, the German international has found his feet at the Emirates and is now a pivotal player for Arsenal as they look to beat Liverpool and Manchester City to the Premier League title. The Gunners…

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Arsenal star explains why he was ‘a bit disappointed’ after man of the match display Emile Smith Rowe might have walked away with the man of the match award following Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Luton Town last night but fans’ favourite admitted he was still left with a sense of ‘disappointment’. It has been another difficult season for the Hale End Academy graduate who has been forced to bide his time for opportunities to break…

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Chelsea women’s boss criticised for accusing Arsenal rival of ‘male aggression’ Ian Wright has criticised Emma Hayes after the Chelsea Women’s manager accused Jonas Eidevall of ‘male aggression’, claiming she could have ‘finished’ the Arsenal boss had her altercation with her counterpart not been filmed. The Football Association have confirmed that Hayes will face no action for pushing Eidevall, but the incident has divided fans and proved a hot topic of conversation in the wake…

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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery defends decision to make six changes for Manchester City defeat Unai Emery has defended his decision to heavily rotate his Aston Villa line-up in Wednesday’s defeat at Manchester City, while he expects Emi Martinez to return for the weekend. The Spanish coach initially made five changes from the team that beat Wolves on Saturday but was forced to make an additional late alteration, with backup keeper Robin Olsen coming in…

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Phil Foden sends message to Gareth Southgate over his best position following Manchester City hat-trick Phil Foden says he prefers to pay centrally rather than out wide after the Manchester City star bagged a hat-trick against Aston Villa. After an underwhelming goalless draw against Arsenal, City looked back to their old self on Wednesday night when they thumped Villa 4-1 at the Etihad. With Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne benched, Foden stepped up to…

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Arsene Wenger reveals he ‘fought like mad’ to sign current Arsenal star Arsene Wenger has revealed he was desperate to sign a teenage Martin Odegaard before he joined Real Madrid. The current Gunners captain was earmarked as a prodigy after he made his debut as a 15-year-old for Stromsgodset, which alerted the attention of Europe’s heavyweight clubs. Odegaard subsequently trained with the likes of Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Arsenal before making a decision on…

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Manchester United defenders Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof ruled out for ‘at least a month’ Manchester United defenders Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof have been ruled out for ‘at least a month’ in an untimely blow to Erik ten Hag. The injury setbacks come at a crucial point of the season, with United hoping to climb up the Premier League table and win the FA Cup. United are currently sixth, eight points behind Tottenham ahead…

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Pep Guardiola hits back at Roy Keane after calling Erling Haaland ‘a League Two player’ Pep Guardiola has hit back at Roy Keane after he said Erling Haaland played ‘like a League Two player’ in Manchester City’s goalless draw with Arsenal. Haaland put in a rare, poor performance against the Gunners last Sunday in what was a huge clash in the Premier League title race. Victory would have seen the Citizens leapfrog their opponents but…

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‘They’re not going to win the league’ – Micah Richards dismisses Liverpool’s title chances Micah Richards has dismissed Liverpool’s chances in this year’s title race and backed Pep Guardiola to win his sixth Premier League trophy with Manchester City. Top-of-the-table Arsenal sit above second-placed Liverpool on goal difference with ten games remaining of the campaign, with defending champions City one point off the pace in third. Last year’s treble winners welcome Arsenal to the Etihad…

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Mark Selby’s retirement threat shows confidence is fickle even for the greats Mark Selby shocked snooker fans on Tuesday by saying he could give up the game after the upcoming World Championship if he plays like he did in defeat to Gary Wilson at the Tour Championship this week. The four-time world champion was a long way from his best at he was beaten 10-8 by the Tyneside Terror in Manchester and now has to…

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Suspended Christian Horner accuser ‘very angry and lonely’ amid Red Bull appeal F1

Suspended Christian Horner accuser ‘very angry and lonely’ amid Red Bull appeal The woman who accused Red Bull boss Christian Horner of inappropriate behaviour is ‘very upset, angry, scared, intimidated and lonely’ according to a family friend. A female employee of the Red Bull Formula 1 team made the allegations against team principal Horner back in December and they were first revealed to the public in February. Horner, husband of former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell,…

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Premier League fixtures this Tuesday 02/04 It’s a week of Premier League action ahead with some big games in action, including West Ham vs Spurs and Fulham facing league-strugglers Nottingham Forest tonight.  Premier League fixtures tonight Kick-offWhere to watch the PL?Newcastle United vs Everton 19:30TNT SportsNottingham Forest vs Fulham19:30TNT SportsAFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace19:45Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers19:45West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur20:15TNT Sports Premier League table as it stands The current EPL table ahead of…

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Two Premier League clubs eye £100m bid for Newcastle United star Arsenal and Tottenham are set to launch £100m moves to sign Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak in the summer transfer window, according to reports. While Eddie Howe has insisted that the Swedish forward is not for sale, the north London clubs are hoping to take advantage of Newcastle’s financial situation. Newcastle chief executive Darren Eales has admitted that the club may have to sell some…

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Bukayo Saka fitness update provided by Mikel Arteta ahead of Arsenal vs Luton Mikel Arteta insists Bukayo Saka is ‘fine’ but will make a decision on his potential involvement against Luton after Tuesday’s training session. The Arsenal winger has enjoyed another stellar season but has been carrying an injury for several weeks. Saka was called-up to the most recent England squad last month, but was forced to pull out and took no part in the…

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Novak Djokovic ‘considering’ Andy Murray’s mum as new tennis coach Novak Djokovic is ‘considering’ Andy Murray’s mum as his new tennis coach after splitting with Goran Ivanisevic, according to reports in Serbia. The 24-time Grand Slam champion parted ways with Ivanisevic last week following a successful six-year stint in which the pair won 12 major titles. Djokovic was dominant in the 2023 season, winning the Australian Open, Roland-Garros and US Open while he also registered…

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Todd Boehly speaks out on Chelsea’s woeful season amid growing fan backlash Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly has urged supporters to trust the process as pressure continues to ramp up on the owners amid the club’s ongoing struggles. The west Londoners suffered yet another miserable afternoon on Saturday as they were held to a 2-2 draw by 10-man Burnley at Stamford Bridge, with the result leaving the side marooned in 11th place in the Premier League…

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