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Southampton vs Liverpool Preview Liverpool to progress within 90 minutes Both teams to score Southampton host Liverpool in the EFL Cup quarter-final at St Mary’s Stadium as the Saints look to find some much-needed respite amidst a torrid Premier League campaign. While Southampton begin life under caretaker manager Simon Rusk after Russell Martin’s dismissal, Liverpool aim to continue their dominance in a competition they have historically thrived in. Southampton: A Chance for Respite Amid Turmoil Southampton’s nightmare season hit rock-bottom on Sunday with a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Tottenham, leading to the dismissal of manager Russell Martin. The result left the…

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Preview Arsenal to qualify within 90 minutes Over 1.5 goals Arsenal and Crystal Palace lock horns in a highly-anticipated Carabao Cup quarter-final at the Emirates Stadium, with both teams seeking to book their spot in the semi-finals. While Arsenal are chasing their first League Cup title in over three decades, Palace aim to make history by matching their deepest run in the competition since 2011/12. Arsenal: Chasing Carabao Cup Glory After two consecutive Premier League draws dented their title challenge, Arsenal turn their attention to the Carabao Cup, a competition that has long eluded them. Despite their historic…

Matchday 16 Awards Remember the QWOP game craze from about 15 years ago? That’s what the title race feels like at the moment, with the weekend’s games seeing all of Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City stumble once more. The Reds were down to 10 men for the majority of their match against Fulham and still managed a draw, while Arsenal drew with Everton and Manchester City snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in their derby against United. Meanwhile, Chelsea got closer to the top of the table by beating Brentford in a tense encounter, Forest recorded a comeback win against fellow…

Bournemouth vs West Ham Report Scorers: Unal 90’; Paqueta 87’ (P) A dramatic late free-kick from Enes Ünal salvaged a point for Bournemouth against West Ham in a pulsating contest at the Vitality Stadium. The result extended Bournemouth’s impressive home form against top opposition this season, while West Ham’s struggles on the road continued with just one win in their last seven away fixtures. First Half: Woodwork and Missed Opportunities Bournemouth, buoyed by three successive wins, came close to an early breakthrough as Antoine Semenyo’s low effort struck the outside of the post. The near miss jolted West Ham into life, and…

Southampton vs Tottenham Report Scorers: Maddison 1’, 45+4’, Son 12’, Kulusevski 14’, Sarr 25’ Tottenham Hotspur delivered a ruthless performance to hand Southampton a humiliating 5-0 defeat at St Mary’s Stadium, deepening the Saints’ relegation fears as they remain nine points adrift of safety. First Half: Spurs Run Riot Southampton’s night began in disaster, with Tottenham opening the scoring after just 37 seconds. James Maddison, pulling the strings from midfield, latched onto a pass from Djed Spence before finishing clinically past Gavin Bazunu. If conceding early wasn’t bad enough, things quickly spiraled out of control. Heung-min Son doubled the lead in the 10th…

Chelsea vs Brentford Report Scorers: Cucurella 43’, Jackson 80’, Mbeumo 90’ Chelsea edged Brentford 2-1 at Stamford Bridge to secure their fourth consecutive Premier League victory, moving within two points of league leaders Liverpool and cementing their place among this season’s title contenders. First Half: Chelsea Break Through Late Despite their previous struggles against Brentford at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea began with intent, looking to dominate proceedings. Early efforts from Nicolas Jackson, who nodded over, and Cole Palmer, whose shot tested Mark Flekken, signaled the Blues’ intent to control the game. However, Brentford posed sporadic threats on the counter, with Levi Colwill producing…

Manchester City vs Manchester United Report Scorers: Gvardiol 36’; Fernandes (P) 88’, Diallo 90’ Manchester United produced a stunning late show to overturn a 1-0 deficit and defeat defending Premier League champions Manchester City 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium. Goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo in the final minutes left City reeling and extended their miserable run to just one win in 11 matches across all competitions. First Half: City Capitalise on United’s Inertia The Manchester Derby began tentatively, with both sides showing signs of their recent struggles. A subdued opening saw little attacking intent from either team, with misplaced…

Brighton vs Crystal Palace Report Scorers: Guehi (OG) 87’; Chalobah 27’, Sarr 33’, 82’ Crystal Palace secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the M23 derby, extending their unbeaten Premier League run to five matches. Ismaïla Sarr starred with a goal and an assist, helping the Eagles to claim their first win in seven H2Hs against their fierce rivals. First Half: Clinical Palace The opening exchanges were scrappy, with both teams struggling to find their rhythm amid a flurry of fouls that disrupted the flow of the game. Brighton dominated possession but lacked incisiveness in the…

Bournemouth vs West Ham Preview Draw or Bournemouth win Over 2.5 goals Bournemouth and West Ham clash at the Vitality Stadium in a Premier League encounter that pits the high-flying Cherries against a Hammers side looking to stabilise their season. With Bournemouth just three points off the top four and West Ham aiming to build on a crucial win last week, this match promises intensity and intrigue under the Monday night lights. Bournemouth: Quietly Climbing the Ranks Bournemouth’s impressive form has turned heads this season, with the Cherries entering this round just three points adrift of the Champions League spots. A…

Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa Report Scorers: Milenkovic 87’, Elanga 90+3’; Duran 63’ Nottingham Forest produced a thrilling late comeback to defeat Aston Villa 2-1, ending the visitors’ three-match winning streak across all competitions and propelling Forest into the Premier League top four. Goals from Nikola Milenković and Anthony Elanga in the dying minutes secured the victory, ensuring Villa’s barren run at the City Ground extended to six top-flight games without a win. First Half: Frustration for Both Sides With momentum from their midweek UEFA Champions League (UCL) triumph over RB Leipzig, Villa approached the City Ground with confidence. Yet, the…