Sunday’s football briefing: Surprise for Slot and anguish for Arteta

Sunday’s football briefing: Surprise for Slot and anguish for Arteta

Premier League leaders Liverpool tightened their grip on top spot as injury-hit Arsenal’s title challenge was dealt another blow. Red boss Arne Slot was pleasantly surprised by his side’s dramatic 2-0 success at Brentford before Gunners manager Arteta was left frustrated by a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. Elsewhere, tributes poured in for Manchester United great Denis Law, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer returned to management for the first time since […]

January 19, 2025 2

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Erling Haaland signs contract extension at Manchester City to 2034

Erling Haaland has signed a new nine-and-a-half-year contract at Manchester City, the club have announced. The striker’s existing contract was due to expire in June 2027 but he has now committed his future to the club until the 2033-34 season. A post on the club’s X account read: “Erling’s here to stay! We’re thrilled to announce Erling Haaland has extended his contract at City to 2034.” Haaland made an instant […]

January 17, 2025 2

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Friday football briefing: Diallo hat-trick, Brighton victory and new MOTD hosts

Manchester United left it late to see off strugglers Southampton 3-1 as Amad Diallo struck a late hat-trick in a dramatic finish to Thursday night’s Premier League action. There was, though, a less hectic encounter at Portman Road, where Brighton beat Ipswich 2-0 for a first league win since November. Diallo time keeps United revival on track United boss Ruben Amorim had hoped to see more progress from his side […]

January 17, 2025 2

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Thursday’s football briefing: Moyes loses on Everton return as Arsenal ignite title bid

David Moyes began his second spell as Everton manager with a defeat as Aston Villa ruined the Scot’s return to Goodison Park while Arsenal ignited their title charge with victory in the north London derby. Ollie Watkins scored the only goal of the game to leave the Toffees just a point above the relegation zone, while Arsenal went up to second and in-form Newcastle moved into the top four. No […]

January 16, 2025 2

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No Premier League clubs charged over 2023-24 PSR

It's in relation to accounts submitted for 2023-24 by the December 31 deadline. The Premier League will not issue any new charges against its clubs over breaches of its financial rules for the 2023-24 campaign but has confirmed it remains in dispute with Leicester over a charge brought last season. It's understood that no clubs have been issued with a complaint for a breach of the profitability and sustainability rules […]

January 15, 2025 2

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David Moyes asks fans to back mission to ‘rebuild’ Everton after return as boss

David Moyes has urged Everton fans to help him “rebuild” the club after being appointed manager for the second time following Sean Dyche’s departure. Moyes spent 11 years at Goodison Park before leaving to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013, and had been out of work since departing West Ham in the summer. The PA news agency understands the 61-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract, with the […]

January 12, 2025 3

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Everton manager, Sean Dyche has been sacked

The club have won just one of their last 11 Premier League games. Sean Dyche has been sacked as Everton manager, the club have announced. The Toffees have won just one of their last 11 Premier League matches under Dyche. Everton confirmed that under-18s head coach Leighton Baines and club captain Seamus Coleman would take charge of first-team affairs on an interim basis, starting with Thursday night’s FA Cup tie […]

January 10, 2025 2

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West Ham have sacked head coach Julen Lopetegui

The Spaniard has been in charge of the Hammers for less than eight months. West Ham have sacked head coach Julen Lopetegui after less than eight months in charge. The Hammers are expected to announce former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter as the Spaniard’s replacement in the next 24 hours. The PA news agency understands talks with Potter were at an advanced stage on Tuesday night, with a few […]

January 9, 2025 4

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Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka ’emotional’ as he faces lengthy injury absence

Arsenal have been dealt a major injury blow after Mikel Arteta revealed a “really emotional” Bukayo Saka has been ruled out for “many weeks” with a hamstring tear. Saka, 23, left Selhurst Park on crutches after he went down in the first half of Arsenal’s 5-1 win at Crystal Palace holding his right leg on Saturday. And the England international, who has scored nine times and created 12 goals in […]

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