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6 Things We Learned From This Weekend’s EPL and FA Cup Action So the FA Cup semis are done and dusted, the Premier League title race rumbles on, and the 6 bottom sides faced against one another. What conclusions can we draw from what we have witnessed this weekend? Arsenal and Liverpool Are Not Going Away Quietly Manchester City had cup duties on their hands on Saturday, so the Gunners and the Reds had the chance to overtake them in the Premier League standings. With both title contenders having away games on Sunday, we assume more than a few City fans…

The Manchester Derby: Red vs Sky Blue Manchester United and Manchester City. Two teams with the highest of ambitions. As part of our series of articles about iconic Premier League rivalries, today we will be talking about this clash of modern titans of English football. Our previous articles on the rivalries’ topic include a piece on heated moments, revisiting the best of the Liverpool vs Everton rivalry, the North London derby and the Tyne-Wear derby. The Manchester derby is not just a local showdown; it is a spectacle that captures the attention of football fans worldwide. These two teams have…

Fulham vs Liverpool Report Scorers: Castagne 45+2’; Alexander-Arnold 32’, Gravenberch 53’, Jota 72’ Liverpool secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage, bouncing back from a challenging week to keep their Premier League title hopes alive. The Reds inflicted back-to-back home league defeats on Fulham for the first time this season, demonstrating their resilience and quality in the capital. Early Threat and Moment of Brilliance Following a week that saw Liverpool’s UEFA Europa League hopes dashed and ground lost in the Premier League title race, the pressure was on Jürgen Klopp’s side to respond. They nearly made the ideal…

Coventry vs Manchester United FA Cup Report Scorers: Simms 71’, O’Hare 79’ Wright 90+5’ (P);  McTominay 23’, Maguire 45+1’, Fernandes 58’ Penalties scored: Wright, Torp; Dalot, Eriksen, Fernandes, Hojlund Penalties missed: O’Hare, Sheaf; Casemiro Manchester United secured their record-breaking 22nd FA Cup final appearance by overcoming a thrilling Coventry City comeback to win 4-2 on penalties after extra time. The Sky Blues’ Victor Torp’s 121st-minute strike was controversially disallowed for offside, denying Coventry a stunning victory at Wembley Stadium. Fast Start and Early United Dominance United took control early on, demonstrating their attacking intent. Scott McTominay scored the opening goal midway…

Crystal Palace vs West Ham Report Scorers: Olise 7’, Eze 16’, Emerson 20’ (OG), Mateta 31’, 64’; Antonio 40’, Mitchell 89’ (OG) Crystal Palace delivered a five-star first-half performance to crush West Ham United 5-2 at Selhurst Park, marking the Eagles’ first back-to-back Premier League wins of the season. The result dealt a significant blow to West Ham’s European aspirations while ensuring Crystal Palace’s continued climb up the PL table. Palace Dominate Early with Fast-Paced Start After their thrilling victory at Anfield last weekend, Palace entered the game brimming with confidence and took control from the outset. The early pressure paid…

Aston Villa vs Bournemouth Report Scorers: Rogers 45+1’, Diaby 57’, Bailey 78’; Solanke 31’ (P) Aston Villa kept their UEFA Champions League qualification hopes alive with a 3-1 comeback victory against Bournemouth at Villa Park. The win marked a positive shift for Villa following their impressive 2-0 Premier League win over Arsenal and subsequent progression to the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-finals. The Cherries, meanwhile, continued their disappointing away form, having won just once on the road since Christmas. Early Opportunities and Bournemouth’s Breakthrough Villa started the game confidently, with Pau Torres and Moussa Diaby combining well, creating early chances that went…

Everton vs Nottingham Forest Report Scorers: Gueye 29’, McNeil 76’ Everton boosted their survival prospects with a vital 2-0 win over fellow Premier League strugglers Nottingham Forest, securing only their second victory in the last 16 league games. This result provided much-needed optimism for the Toffees in their bid to avoid relegation and lifted them five points clear of the bottom three. Early Chances and Everton’s Breakthrough Both sides came into this match desperate for points, given their recent form and off-field issues. Forest were first to test Everton’s goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, with Neco Williams’ close-range effort. The hosts responded…

Remarkable Last Matchday Moments in the Premier League As the 2023-24 season is rushing to its conclusion, we decided to take a look at the most noteworthy last-gasp happenings in the Premier League. As a part of our series of historic Premier League moments, today we will cover final matchdays. These 10 moments have gotten the adrenaline pumping for many English football fans, as we have witnessed titles decided, relegations avoided (or not), and everything in between. You can read other articles on the topic about comebacks, tactical tweaks and important transfers on our website. Naturally, since the same game outcome can…

Wolves vs Arsenal Report Scorers: Trossard 45’, Odegaard 90+4’ Arsenal ended a challenging week on a high note with a 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux, propelling them back to the top of the Premier League (PL) table. The Gunners’ win not only lifted them to first place, but also set a club record for their sixth consecutive away clean sheet in the league. Strong Start by Arsenal Arsenal’s early dominance was apparent, with José Sá called into action within the opening seconds to deny Kai Havertz’s effort. The Gunners continued to press, with Bukayo Saka testing Sá with…

Manchester City vs Chelsea FA Cup Report Scorer: Silva 84’ Still reeling from their UEFA Champions League (UCL) penalty shootout loss to Real Madrid, Manchester City found redemption in the FA Cup, reaching the final after a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Wembley. Bernardo Silva’s late goal secured City’s progression, handing Chelsea their 10th defeat in their last 13 trips to the iconic stadium. Open Start with City on Top City entered this FA Cup semi-final determined to bounce back from their UCL disappointment. Their opponents, Chelsea, had high morale following a 6-0 Premier League win over Everton. The early stages…