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Ipswich vs Arsenal Report Scorers: Trossard 14’, 69’, Martinelli 28’, Nwaneri 88’ Red card: Davis 32’ Arsenal piled more misery on Ipswich Town with a commanding 4-0 victory at Portman Road, pushing the Tractor Boys to the brink of Premier League relegation. The Gunners made light work of their bottom-three opponents, extending their dominant record against struggling sides to 11 straight wins. While Arsenal kept their faint title hopes alive, Ipswich now stand on the verge of a swift return to the Championship. First-half dominance sets the tone From the grandeur of the Santiago Bernabéu to the more modest setting of Portman…
Fulham vs Chelsea Report Scorers: Iwobi 20’; George 83’, Neto 90+3’ Chelsea kept their UEFA Champions League hopes on track with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. Trailing for much of the contest after Alex Iwobi’s first-half strike, the Blues responded with late goals from Tyrique George and Pedro Neto to snatch all three points. The result lifts Chelsea into the Premier League’s top five, while Fulham miss the chance to move into the European places. First Half: Fulham Strike First as Chelsea Struggle to Respond Fulham’s impressive home run had given them reason to be confident,…
Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest Preview Draw or Forest win Over 2.5 goals Spurs’ European escape offers a lifeline Tottenham’s frustrating domestic season was handed a lifeline on Thursday as a 1-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt confirmed their place in the UEFA Europa League semi-finals. That result not only boosted their continental aspirations but also offered under-fire manager Ange Postecoglou some respite. With Spurs floundering in the bottom half of the Premier League, their European campaign could now determine the Australian’s future in north London. Any aspirations of gaining late-season momentum must overcome a stark reality – Tottenham have struggled mightily against…
The 15 Most Exciting Wonderkids in the EFL Championship and League One (Ranked) As the 2024-25 season nears its dramatic conclusion, both the Championship and League One continue to deliver unpredictable and exciting football. Promotion battles, relegation fights, and emerging young stars have defined a compelling campaign in the English Football League. At the top of the Championship, Sheffield United, Leeds United and Burnley are locked in a tight race for automatic promotion to the Premier League. Meanwhile, the play-off positions remain hotly contested, showcasing why the EFL continues to capture the imagination of football fans. In League One, Birmingham…
Aston Villa vs Newcastle Report Scorers: Watkins 1’, Maatsen 64’, Burn (OG) 73’, Onana 75’; Schar 18’ Aston Villa extended their unbeaten Premier League run at Villa Park to 16 matches with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Newcastle United, reigniting their push for a UEFA Champions League spot next season. Unai Emery’s side produced a scintillating performance to see off a Newcastle side in fine form themselves, closing the gap between the two clubs to just two points as the race for European qualification intensifies. Lightning Start for Villa The Villans couldn’t have wished for a better start, as Ollie Watkins…
Leicester vs Liverpool Preview Liverpool to win Over 2.5 goals Last-ditch survival hopes for Leicester After nine straight defeats and a painful eight-match goalless run in the Premier League, Leicester City finally showed some fight in their 2-2 draw with Brighton last time out. Coming from behind twice, it was a rare moment of resilience from Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side. Yet with relegation potentially being mathematically confirmed before kick-off depending on earlier results, the Foxes might find themselves playing for pride alone. Even if they enter this match still mathematically alive, a win is essential to keep their faint survival hopes…
Ipswich vs Arsenal Preview Arsenal to win Over 1.5 goals for Arsenal Relegation reality closing in for Ipswich Ipswich may have shown flashes of fight in their 2-2 draw at Chelsea, but surrendering a 2-0 lead was yet another blow to a club staring at inevitable relegation. Even victory here may not be enough to delay the drop, with their fate hinging on other results involving West Ham and Wolves. Should both win, and Ipswich fall to defeat, the Tractor Boys’ return to the Championship will be mathematically confirmed. Their recent form offers little hope of an escape, especially given a…
Brentford vs Brighton Report Scorers: Mbeumo 9’, 48’, Wissa 58’, Norgaard 90+5’; Welbeck 45+3’ Mitoma 81’ Red Card: Joao Pedro 62’ Brentford ended a nine-match winless run at home by defeating Brighton & Hove Albion 4-2 at the Gtech Community Stadium, breathing new life into their European ambitions while condemning the Seagulls to a fifth straight Premier League (PL) game without victory. Both sides entered the contest in poor form and knowing that, with UEFA competition places potentially extending further down the table this season, every point remains crucial. In a pulsating encounter, it was Thomas Frank’s Brentford who emerged victorious,…
Manchester United vs Wolves Preview Draw or Wolves win Over 2.5 goals United’s European chaos leaves lingering questions Dramatic comebacks are ingrained in Manchester United’s storied history, yet even by their lofty standards, Thursday night’s 6-4 aggregate triumph over Lyon in the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals was something truly extraordinary. Trailing 4-2 in extra-time, United somehow found two goals in stoppage time – both after the 120th minute – to become the first side in major European competition history to net twice that late and still go through. How Manchester United respond to such a draining affair – emotionally and physically –…
Fulham vs Chelsea Preview Draw Both teams to score Fulham seek comfort in Craven Cottage return Having looked like genuine dark horses for a UEFA Champions League spot earlier in the campaign, Fulham’s momentum has stalled significantly, particularly on the road. Monday’s 1-0 loss to Bournemouth marked a third straight away defeat, and as such, a return to Craven Cottage will be welcomed by Marco Silva’s men as they look to stabilise their season and potentially reignite a late European push. The Cottagers face local rivals Chelsea with confidence bolstered by a recent upturn in this fixture. They’ve beaten the…