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West Ham vs Southampton Report Scorers: Bowen 47’; Ugochukwu 90+3’ Lesley Ugochukwu was Southampton’s saviour at the London Stadium, netting a 93rd-minute equaliser to earn his side a 1-1 draw against West Ham United and extend the Hammers’ winless run to six Premier League (PL) matches. While already relegated, the Saints showed great spirit and attacking intent to claim a hard-earned point away from home and keep alive their hopes of avoiding the unwanted distinction of equalling the worst-ever points tally in PL history. Bright Start from the Visitors Coming off the back of a 3-0 loss to Aston Villa in…
Everton vs Manchester City Report Scorers: O’Reilly 84’, Kovacic 90+2’ Manchester City kept their UEFA Champions League qualification hopes firmly alive with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Everton at Goodison Park, extending their unbeaten head-to-head run against the Toffees to 16 matches. On what was their final-ever Premier League visit to Goodison Park before Everton’s impending stadium move, Pep Guardiola’s side secured a vital three points that provisionally lifted them four clear of sixth place. It was far from vintage City, but goals from Nico O’Reilly and Mateo Kovačić in the final minutes ensured they capitalised on playing ahead of their…
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth Report Scorers: N/A Red Card: Richards 45+1’ Bournemouth’s push for a top-seven Premier League (PL) finish suffered a blow on Wednesday evening as they were held to a 0-0 draw by 10-man Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park – a result that extends the Cherries’ winless streak in London to 11 matches (D6, L5). With both sides harbouring contrasting ambitions heading into the clash, the visitors looked the more enterprising in the early stages. Milos Kerkez’s early ball to Justin Kluivert signalled Bournemouth’s attacking intent, but it ultimately came to nothing, much like the majority of a tepid…
Premier League Transfers: Van Dijk Loyalty, Rashford Links and Major Club Moves As the summer transfer window gets closer, the football world is awash with speculation, negotiations, and high-stakes rumours. From contract sagas to multi-million-pound bids, here’s a round-up of the latest transfer news dominating headlines. Van Dijk Rebuffs Interest Amid Chelsea and PSG Links Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk recently reaffirmed his commitment to the club, despite reported interest from several European heavyweights. As Van Dijk approached the final weeks of his previous contract, his future at Anfield remained uncertain, prompting interest from other major clubs. According to Mail Sport,…
Aston Villa vs Newcastle Preview Both teams to score Over 3.5 goals With their UEFA Champions League dream now over following a 5-4 aggregate defeat to PSG, Aston Villa must quickly turn their attention back to domestic matters. Their 3-2 second-leg win on Tuesday proved in vain, and Unai Emery will be desperate for his side to respond positively in this crunch top-five Premier League clash. Just one point separates Villa from fifth-placed Manchester City ahead of the round, meaning a win here could be huge in the race for Champions League football. The omens are mixed. While Villa have lost…
Everton vs Manchester City Preview City to win Both teams to score Moyes’ Merseyside momentum builds David Moyes’ return to the Everton dugout has sparked a revival that many didn’t see coming. A dramatic late winner at Nottingham Forest last weekend saw the Toffees clinch a 1-0 victory, extending their impressive run under the veteran manager to just two defeats in 13 Premier League games (W5, D6). With 21 points collected in that time, only five teams have performed better across the same span – a sign that Everton have regained their bite and belief. This test will certainly be one…
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth Preview Draw or Bournemouth win Over 2.5 goals Eagles reeling after back-to-back hammerings Crystal Palace appeared to be mounting a serious push for a top-half Premier League finish after a five-match unbeaten run (W4, D1), but that dream has been crushed by successive heavy defeats. A 5-2 home loss to Manchester City, despite going 2-0 up, was followed by a humbling 5-0 defeat at the hands of Newcastle in midweek. That was the first time since February 1935 that the Eagles had shipped five or more goals in consecutive competitive games. Despite those setbacks, Palace do…
Brentford vs Brighton Preview Draw Both teams to score Brentford aiming to reignite European push Brentford’s European aspirations remain mathematically alive, but unless the Bees can rediscover their winning touch, those hopes will fade rapidly. With just one win across their last six Premier League outings (D3, L2), momentum has stalled at a crucial juncture in the season. A battling 1-1 draw away at Arsenal last Saturday offered some encouragement and kept them in touch with the top half, but victory against 10th-placed Brighton is imperative if they are to mount a serious late charge. Thomas Frank’s men have particularly struggled on…
West Ham vs Southampton Preview West Ham to win Under 4.5 goals Hammers slump towards the finish line Despite a brave performance at Anfield last time out, West Ham fell to a narrow 2-1 defeat against Liverpool, extending their winless run to five Premier League games (D2, L3). With safety long secured but no chance of European qualification, the Hammers seem to be drifting toward the end of a forgettable campaign. They enter this round in 17th place – their lowest position at this stage of a season since their eventual relegation in 2010/11. Manager Graham Potter has yet to leave…
Manchester United vs Lyon Report Scorers: Ugarte 10’, Dalot 45+1’, Fernandes 114’ (P), Mainoo 120’, Maguire 120+1’; Tolisso 71’, Lacazette 78’, 108 (P), Cherki 105’ Red card: Tolisso 89’ In a season of struggle, Manchester United found yet another dramatic rescue act to keep their European dream alive, edging Olympique Lyonnais 5-4 on aggregate in a UEFA Europa League (UEL) quarter-final epic at Old Trafford. From cruising with a two-goal advantage to trailing by two in extra time, before turning the tie on its head once again, United produced a night of unforgettable drama to seal a semi-final showdown with Athletic…