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Premier League 2020/21 Week 25: EPL Results & Table
The 25th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some key match-ups 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 is already underway, with Wolverhampton Wanderers going head-to-head with Leeds United at Molineux. 🚨 TEAM NEWS 🚨 We’ve got live commentary of 🐺 #WolvesFC 🆚 #LUFC ⚪️at 8pm courtesy of @vksparks & @mbrowny1977 📻! Here’s how both sides line up 🔽 Listen live on @BBCSounds👇🎧📲 https://t.co/SeNxYP3LvM#bbcfootball #WOLLEE pic.twitter.com/p2ncRckTej — BBC 5 Live Sport (@5liveSport) February 19, 2021 The early game on Saturday sees Chelsea attempt to boost their...
Thomas Tuchel confirms double Chelsea injury boost ahead of Southampton clash
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has provided an injury update ahead of the Premier League game against Southampton at St Mary’s on Saturday. The west London side have been in fine form since Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard as manager last month, winning their last four league games. They are favourites to win this weekend with Southampton on a six-match losing league streak. Ahead of the game, Tuchel confirmed that both Tammy Abraham and Kai Havertz are in contention to face the Saints. Abraham picked up an ankle injury which saw him substituted in the 20th minute against Newcastle United on Monday. He has avoided any serious problem and looks set for a return alongside Havertz, who has been out with a knock over the past fortnight. “Tammy feels very good,” Tuchel told the club’s official website...
Preview: Liverpool vs Everton – Team News, Predicted Line-ups, Prediction
Liverpool will bid to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they host Everton in the Merseyside derby on Saturday evening. The Reds have lost their way with three league defeats on the bounce and that has left them a staggering 16 points behind runaway leaders Manchester City. The focus from now on will remain on qualifying for the Champions League. They are currently sixth in the table, two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea. Jurgen Klopp’s side will go into the game with some momentum after securing a 2-0 win over RB Leipzig in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 in midweek. Meanwhile, the Toffees have recently suffered back-to-back losses in the league and they are currently three points and one place behind the Reds with a game in hand. Key Stats: Liverpool h...
Jordan Henderson has a message for Liverpool fans ahead of Merseyside derby
Liverpool host Everton tomorrow at Anfield and will look to bounce back from three consecutive Premier League defeats. The Reds lost to Leicester City at the King Power Stadium last Saturday following back-to-back home defeats at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City. Liverpool also lost at Anfield against of Burnley last month, with their unbeaten home run of 68 games coming to an end. They are currently 16 points behind league leaders Man City and are currently sixth in the Premier League table. Liverpool are two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea after 24 games and cannot afford to drop any more points going forward. Winning tomorrow’s Merseyside derby will provide them with a much-needed boost for the rest of the campaign, and skipper Jordan Henderson has sent a ...
AC Milan vs Inter – Preview, Team News, Predicted Line-ups and Prediction
AC Milan are scheduled to host Inter in Sunday’s eagerly anticipated Serie A clash at San Siro. The game will be the 178th league meeting between the sides and it is the first time in a decade that the Milan giants are occupying the top two positions ahead of the derby. The Rossoneri recently suffered their second defeat in four league games after a surprise 1-0 loss at Spezia. The result saw them relinquish their top position to the Nerazzurri for the first time since October last year. The Nerazzurri are one point ahead of their fierce rivals following a three-match winning streak and the upcoming derby will be crucial for both teams. While Inter have the chance to extend the slender gap at the top, Milan will be aiming to reclaim the first spot. Key Stats: Milan and Inter have already f...
Jamie Carragher says Liverpool need to bring in a goalscorer
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has told Sky Sports’ Super 6 podcast (via Liverpool Echo) that the club needs to sign a goalscorer. The Reds’ title defence seems over given how they’ve fared over the past couple of months, winning only two of their last ten Premier League matches. They are currently sixth in the standings with 40 points. Carragher says that the Reds need a proper goalscorer to lessen the scoring pressure on the likes of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane. He said: “Liverpool definitely need to bring a goalscorer in. I don’t know exactly what position for, whether that’s a centre-forward or a midfielder. “At the moment they are massively reliant on Salah and Mane – nobody else looks like they’re going to score. Jota has been a miss, but whether Jota would eve...
Naomi Osaka Throws Cold Water On Serena Williams’ Quest For Grand Slam Title No. 24
Source: DAVID GRAY / Getty Without a doubt, Serena Williams is the GOAT, but Naomi Osaka’s legendary status is quickly rising. Serena Williams was in rare form during her run through the 2021 Australian Open after knocking off former world No. 1 Simona Halep, 6-3, 6-3 to set up Thursdays (Feb.18) semifinal matchup with Noami Osaka. The showdown between the professional tennis titans would be Williams’ 40th Grand Slam semifinal. Osaka extinguished Williams’ fire defeating her in straight sets 6-3, 6-4. The tennis phenom efficiently took down Williams with 20 winners compared to Serena’s 12. Williams looked good on the court but couldn’t keep pace with Osaka, who was clearly on her game during the matchup. Following the match, Osaka praised Williams during her post-game interview stating, “J...
Naomi Osaka Throws Cold Water On Serena Williams’ Quest For Grand Slam Title No. 24
Source: DAVID GRAY / Getty Without a doubt, Serena Williams is the GOAT, but Naomi Osaka’s legendary status is quickly rising. Serena Williams was in rare form during her run through the 2021 Australian Open after knocking off former world No. 1 Simona Halep, 6-3, 6-3 to set up Thursdays (Feb.18) semifinal matchup with Noami Osaka. The showdown between the professional tennis titans would be Williams’ 40th Grand Slam semifinal. Osaka extinguished Williams’ fire defeating her in straight sets 6-3, 6-4. The tennis phenom efficiently took down Williams with 20 winners compared to Serena’s 12. Williams looked good on the court but couldn’t keep pace with Osaka, who was clearly on her game during the matchup. Following the match, Osaka praised Williams during her post-game interview stating, “J...
‘Sign Sturridge as a free agent’ – NUFC journalist comments on striker links
Newcastle United have reportedly been offered the chance to sign former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge on a free transfer, With Callum Wilson set to miss the next eight weeks to injury, there is no denying that the Magpies could do with another proven goalscorer right now. While the former England international can be snapped up anytime given his status as a free agent, he will not be able to play for Newcastle this term and The Athletic’s Chris Waugh has poured cold water on the links. “DeAndre Yedlin may have been sold, but his place in the 25-man Premier League squad was taken by Christian Atsu,” the journalist said. “They could, in theory, sign Sturridge as a free agent, but it would appear pointless as he could not play. “The Premier League does, on rare occasions, permit special ...
‘Sign Sturridge as a free agent’ – NUFC journalist comments on striker links
Newcastle United have reportedly been offered the chance to sign former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge on a free transfer, With Callum Wilson set to miss the next eight weeks to injury, there is no denying that the Magpies could do with another proven goalscorer right now. While the former England international can be snapped up anytime given his status as a free agent, he will not be able to play for Newcastle this term and The Athletic’s Chris Waugh has poured cold water on the links. “DeAndre Yedlin may have been sold, but his place in the 25-man Premier League squad was taken by Christian Atsu,” the journalist said. “They could, in theory, sign Sturridge as a free agent, but it would appear pointless as he could not play. “The Premier League does, on rare occasions, permit special ...
Five Things Celtic Must Improve For Next Season
Celtic have been below-par during the 2020-21 Scottish Premiership to date, drawing seven and losing three of our first 28 games of the season. The Hoops have basically handed the title to Steven Gerrard’s Rangers, who have an 18-point lead, albeit having played a game more. Neil Lennon didn’t get any results in Europe either, taking just one point from our first five Europa League group stage games this season. Here are five things Celtic need to improve ahead of next season in order to make sure we win the league again: 1. A Second Striker Losing Moussa Dembele and Scott Sinclair in back-to-back summers was a blow for Celtic but they’ve had time to replace them. Odsonne Edouard is doing just fine with 15 goals in 18 SPL starts, but has little support. Albian Ajeti was brought in to do ju...
Five Things Celtic Must Improve For Next Season
Celtic have been below-par during the 2020-21 Scottish Premiership to date, drawing seven and losing three of our first 28 games of the season. The Hoops have basically handed the title to Steven Gerrard’s Rangers, who have an 18-point lead, albeit having played a game more. Neil Lennon didn’t get any results in Europe either, taking just one point from our first five Europa League group stage games this season. Here are five things Celtic need to improve ahead of next season in order to make sure we win the league again: 1. A Second Striker Losing Moussa Dembele and Scott Sinclair in back-to-back summers was a blow for Celtic but they’ve had time to replace them. Odsonne Edouard is doing just fine with 15 goals in 18 SPL starts, but has little support. Albian Ajeti was brought in to do ju...
