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Mikel Arteta provides fresh update on Martin Odegaard’s future at Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided an update on Martin Odegaard’s future following the club’s 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton & Hove Albion. The Gunners ended the league campaign on a positive note with five successive wins, but they still failed to qualify for European football. Odegaard ended the season with assists against Crystal Palace and Brighton, and he is now expected to return to Real Madrid. Speaking in his post-match press conference, Arteta was asked whether the Gunners could re-sign Odegaard following his short-term loan deal. The Spaniard was unsure over the possibility but was hopeful that Odegaard would choose the club this summer if he leaves the Bernabeu Stadium. He told football.london: “I don’t know – it’s not in our hands. He has adapted really well to...
‘Very disappointing’, ‘Bang average’: Some Chelsea fans react to 22-year-old’s display vs Villa
A selection of Chelsea fans were unimpressed with Christian Pulisic’s performance during the club’s 2-1 Premier League defeat at Aston Villa today. The Blues suffered a disappointing loss in the Midlands, but they still finished fourth to qualify for the Champions League after Leicester City failed to beat Tottenham Hotspur. The front trio of Timo Werner, Mason Mount and Pulisic once again misfired in front of goal. The Blues scored just once despite managing 23 attempts. Pulisic produced the cross which contributed to Ben Chilwell’s goal in the 70th minute, but he largely struggled to make any meaningful impact in the final third. Some Blues supporters were critical of his performance, and a few of them believe he is better off when called on from the bench. Twitter reactions: This is exa...
Saint-Maximin reminds Fulham of their relegation dig at NUFC in four-word tweet
Newcastle United will be playing in the Premier League again next season after finishing the 2020-21 campaign in 12th place. The Magpies picked up 45 points, finishing 17 points above the relegation zone after an impressive run of form during the business end of the campaign. Fulham were tipped to beat Newcastle to survival earlier in the campaign, but the Craven Cottage outfit flattered to deceive and eventually finished in 18th place. The London club mocked the St. James’ Park outfit back in August 2016 following their drop to the Championship, sending this message to them on Twitter following a 1-0 loss in their opening game of the 2016-17 campaign in the second division. Welcome to the @SkyBetChamp @NUFC #FFC #COYW pic.twitter.com/MDdHewACNQ — Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 5,...
Key Arsenal pair return, Chelsea star misses out, Hammers make two changes
The 38th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some crucial matches at the top end of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the games. Liverpool booked their place in next season’s Champions League with a 2-0 home win over Crystal Palace – Sadio Mane got the goals. Chelsea ended the campaign in fourth place despite losing 2-1 at Aston Villa – Bertrand Traore and Anwar El-Ghazi were on target for the Midlands club. Leicester City missed out on the top four after crashing 4-2 at home to Tottenham Hotspur – Gareth Bale (2), Harry Kane and Kasper Schmeichel (OG) were on the scoresheet for the visitors. Champions Manchester City rounded off the season with an emphatic 5-0 home victory over Everton –...
Gini Wijnaldum says goodbye as Liverpool clinch Champions League spot
Liverpool not only clinched the Champions League spot but also finished third in the Premier League table after a dramatic final day at Anfield. The Reds won 2-0 against Crystal Palace in Roy Hodgson’s last game for the club. Sadio Mane scored both goals as Liverpool booked a place for next season’s Champions League. With Leicester City losing 4-2 against Tottenham and Chelsea suffering a 2-1 loss against Aston Villa, the Reds jumped ahead of them on the final day. Mane looked to have got his mojo back (a bit too late) in front of fans at Anfield in a must-win game that also saw Gini Wijnaldum bidding farewell to the fans. The Dutchman got a great send-off and a guard of honour from his teammates, as he ends a memorable chapter of his life at Merseyside. Georginio Wijnaldum gets a gre...
Thomas Tuchel provides injury update on Edouard Mendy after Villa defeat
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has provided an injury update on goalkeeper Edouard Mendy following the club’s 2-1 Premier League defeat at Aston Villa. The Senegal international slammed into the frame of the goal while trying to save Bertrand Traore’s goal in the 43rd minute, and he was substituted at the interval. The Blues ended up with a disappointing 2-1 defeat at Villa Park, but still qualified for the Champions League in fourth as Leicester City finished one point behind them. The Foxes were leading 2-1 against Tottenham Hotspur in the 52nd minute, but Spurs made a terrific comeback to win 4-2 at the King Power Stadium. Speaking in his post-match press conference, Tuchel revealed that Mendy has pain in his ribs, and will be assessed ahead of the Champions League final against Manchest...
‘He’s actually going’, ‘gone’ – Some Spurs fans react to what Kane’s wife’s posted on Instagram
Some Tottenham Hotspur fans are afraid they might have seen the last of Harry Kane following today’s 4-2 victory over Leicester City. The 27-year-old reportedly wants to leave at the end of the campaign as he eyes silverware and regular Champions League football, and Spurs qualifying for the inaugural Europa League conference and winning the Golden Boot would not have changed his mind. Kane and Son Heung-min and Dele Alli were locked in a warm embrace after the game, and his wife took to Instagram to react thus to the clip. Tottenham fans think that could mean goodbye, with some of them taking to Twitter to react thus: He should leave as the hero he is and win the trophies he deserves. We’ve been blessed to have him for so long! — Twiterati (@JamesSouthend) May 23, 2021 lets be really , th...
Liverpool star has reportedly told pals he fears missing out on England’s Euros squad
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson returned to training on Friday for his first proper football session since February. The 30-year-old is working his way back to full fitness after recovering from the groin surgery he had three months ago. Henderson missed most of the second half of the campaign, and the Liverpool star fears he could be omitted from England’s European Championship squad. According to The Sun, the midfielder has told close pals he is deeply concerned that his return to training may have come too late for him to make Gareth Southgate’s 26-man list. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reckons he has a chance, but Southgate may not be keen on taking someone lacking match fitness and rhythm to the Euros when other options are available. England have two friendly games scheduled aga...
‘It’d be a shame’ – Thierry Henry sends message to Tottenham’s Harry Kane
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has sent a message to Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane as the England international seeks to leave north London this summer. The 27-year-old wants silverware and regular Champions League football, and Spurs have not delivered the latter since 2018. They will also be playing outside of Europe’s elite competition again next season, and Kane has had enough. The Tottenham star wants to join Manchester City, but whether the Premier League champions are ready to break the bank for him is unclear. It is believed that between £100-150 million could be enough to force Spurs’ hands, and Henry believes it would be a shame if Kane does not win a trophy before his career ends. However, the former Gunners hitman claims Tottenham are not entirely to blame as the player hi...
‘I’m extremely thankful to everyone’ – Kane sends message ahead of Leicester clash
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has scooped a hat-trick of end-of-season awards following a fine individual campaign with the North London outfit in 2020-21. The 27-year-old has emerged as Spurs’ One Hotspur Members’ Player of the Season, Junior Members’ Player of the Season and Official Supporters’ Clubs’ Player of the Season. Kane currently has 32 goals and 16 assists across 48 appearances in all competitions this term, and he is looking to pip Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah to the Premier League Golden Boot. The wantaway Tottenham star is tied with the Egyptian, with 22 league goals each to their names ahead of today’s final round of games. Kane will hope to clinch his third Golden Boot when Spurs visit Leicester City, and he has sent a message ahead of the clash. “It’s great – I’m extr...
Predicted Newcastle XI vs Fulham: Bruce to make six changes amid injury problems
Newcastle United travel to Fulham for their final Premier League game of the season, and the Magpies will be hoping to finish the season with a win. It has been a mediocre campaign for Steve Bruce, and the fans will be expecting a quality performance today. Fulham have already been relegated and have nothing to play for, but Scott Parker will want his team to finish the season on a high note. The Londoners have lost eight of their last 10 home games in the Premier League, and Newcastle will certainly fancy their chances of winning here. The Magpies were held to a 1-1 draw against Fulham earlier in the season, and they will look to make amends this time. Newcastle have quite a few injury issues, with Isaac Hayden, Jamaal Lascelles, Karl Darlow, Ryan Fraser and Callum Wilson all sidelin...
Predicted West Ham XI vs Southampton: Moyes to make two changes, 24-yr-old set to start
West Ham United host Southampton in the Premier League later today and the Hammers will be looking to cement their place in the Europa League for the next season. David Moyes’ side are currently three points adrift of Tottenham Hotspur and a draw here would ensure European football for the next season. West Ham are coming into this game on the back of an impressive win over West Bromwich Albion and they will be full of confidence against a vulnerable Southampton side. The last time these two sides met, they played out a goalless draw and the Hammers will be looking to pick up all three points this time around. Southampton have nothing to play for it will be interesting to see if they can produce a professional performance and pull off an upset. The Hammers will be desperate not to lose thi...
