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Burnley vs Newcastle Report Scorers: O’Shea 86’; Wilson 19’, Longstaff 35’, Guimaraes 40’, Isak 55’ Newcastle United delivered a dominant performance to defeat Burnley 4-1 at Turf Moor, strengthening their chances of finishing in the top seven of the Premier League while deepening Burnley’s relegation worries. Start at Turf Moor Burnley began the match with high energy, creating early chances that tested Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka. Despite their initial aggression, Burnley’s efforts were quickly nullified by Newcastle’s effective counter-attacks. The Magpies opened the scoring through Callum Wilson, who capitalised on a rebound from Arijanet Muric’s save off Alexander Isak’s shot. Newcastle’s…
Arsenal vs Bournemouth Report Scorers: Saka 45’ (P), Trossard 70’, Rice 90+7’ Arsenal solidified their position at the top of the Premier League table with a decisive 3-0 victory against AFC Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium, marking their 14th win in 16 games, pushing them four points clear of Manchester City. Dominant First Half The Gunners showcased their dominance early on, launching a relentless attack against the Cherries. Despite Bournemouth’s valiant defensive efforts, including several crucial blocks and saves by goalkeeper Mark Travers, Arsenal’s pressure eventually paid off. The breakthrough came just before halftime when Kai Havertz was brought down…
Premier League Transfer Rumours Round-Up With only about 2 weeks left of the Premier League 2024-25 season, we are rapidly approaching the opening of the summer transfer window. Let’s face it, it’s never too quiet when it comes to transfer rumours, but now that it’s May, it is certainly going into overdrive. So what have we been hearing about EPL clubs’ plans? Who is moving, where to, and for how much? Read on to find out the latest rumours. Tottenham are ‘on the verge’ of agreeing a new contract with club captain Son Heung-min. His current terms expire in 2025. (TBR Football)…
Jose Mourinho’s First Spell At Chelsea As a part of our series of articles covering the most important managerial changes in the Premier League era, today we will be looking at how Chelsea’s appointment of Jose Mourinho changed their fortunes and turned them into serial winners, laying the foundation of their success in the 2000’s and beyond. In our first article on this topic we looked at how Unai Emery’s Aston Villa has been buoyed by the Spaniard replacing Steven Gerrard. You can read that article here. When José Mourinho arrived at Chelsea in the summer of 2004, he boldly declared…
Liverpool vs Tottenham Preview Liverpool to win Diaz to score or assist? As the Premier League season winds down, Anfield prepares for an emotionally charged encounter. Jürgen Klopp’s final games as Liverpool manager are upon us, and while European and league titles have slipped away, the fight for pride and positions continues. This Sunday, Liverpool face a Tottenham side also battling to salvage their season, making this fixture a crucial one for both clubs. Liverpool’s Bittersweet Scenario Despite recent setbacks, including a Europa League exit and a loss in the Merseyside derby, Liverpool managed to secure a spot in next season’s UEFA…
Brighton vs Aston Villa Preview Villa to win Diaby to score in the second half? As the Premier League season draws to a close, Brighton seek to overcome a series of challenging matches to finish strongly, despite a draining European campaign marking their season. Aston Villa, on the other hand, remain buoyed by their European adventures and domestic successes, eyeing a top-four finish. This upcoming fixture could be pivotal for both teams’ ambitions. Brighton’s Struggle for Form Brighton’s current season has shown signs of fatigue as they balance their first European campaign with domestic responsibilities. The team has experienced a concerning…
Chelsea vs West Ham Preview Chelsea to win or draw? Chelsea to score 2 or more (1.5+ goals) Fresh off a crucial victory against Tottenham, the stakes are high as Chelsea prepare to host West Ham in their final London derby of the Premier League season. With European qualification in their sights, the Blues are looking to secure back-to-back league victories for the first time since the festive period. Chelsea’s Strong Form at Stamford Bridge Under Mauricio Pochettino’s guidance, Chelsea have shown formidable form at home, boasting an impressive record in their last seven matches at Stamford Bridge with six wins and…
Luton vs Everton Report Scorers: Adebayo 31’; Calvert-Lewin 24’ (P) Luton Town fought valiantly to draw 1-1 with Everton at Kenilworth Road, marking a crucial step in their battle to remain in the Premier League. This result brings them level on points with 17th-placed Nottingham Forest, who play already relegated Sheffield United tomorrow, intensifying the relegation fight. Early Exchange and Everton’s Breakthrough The match began with intensity, with both teams creating early pressure but failing to secure a penalty despite appeals. Everton found their rhythm first, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin converting a penalty after Teden Mengi’s challenge on Jarrad Branthwaite in…
Manchester City vs Wolves Preview City to win? Matheus Cunha to be booked? As the Premier League season heads into the concluding weeks of the campaign, Manchester City look to tighten their grip on the title race against a challenging Wolverhampton Wanderers side at the Etihad Stadium. City’s pursuit of a fourth consecutive Premier League crown sees them just one point behind leaders Arsenal, making every match a must-win, especially against teams like Wolves who have previously beaten them this season. Manchester City’s Formidable Home Record Pep Guardiola’s squad enters this matchup on the back of three consecutive competitive wins, all…
FPL Top Picks for Gameweek 36 Only three weeks left to go in the Premier League, which means fantasy managers are wrapping up their seasons. Every transfer, in or out, is likely to be permanent and the last of the chips will be played in the next two weeks as FPL managers look to finish on a high. Selecting players at this point will be less tricky than in other weeks, especially with two double game weeks still to come. To help you navigate this closing stretch, here is our in-depth analysis of the upcoming week, complete with our top two…