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Everton vs Brentford Preview Everton face Brentford in their third match within six days at Goodison Park, highlighting the demanding schedule in the latter stages of the season. However, the Toffees are not complaining after back-to-back 2-0 victories over Nottingham Forest and Liverpool, with the latter essentially crushing the title hopes of their arch-rivals. The win against Liverpool also nearly guaranteed Everton’s Premier League safety, making it a memorable night for the club’s supporters. Premier League Safety for Everton With four games left, Everton hold an eight-point lead above the relegation zone. A win against Brentford, along with favorable results elsewhere, could…

Aston Villa vs Chelsea Preview Aston Villa have enjoyed a fantastic few days, with a 3-1 comeback victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League, followed by the news of Unai Emery’s contract extension. The Spaniard is aiming to guide his team to a top-four finish, and a win over Chelsea could open up a nine-point gap between them and Tottenham, albeit with three games more played. Villa’s Home Fortress Aston Villa have been formidable at home, going unbeaten in five matches at Villa Park (W4, D1), scoring 14 times during this run. The confidence among the home crowd is high, especially…

Brighton vs Manchester City Report Scorers: De Bruyne 17’, Foden 26’, 34’, Alvarez 62’ Manchester City kept their Premier League title aspirations firmly within reach with a resounding 4-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion. This win takes them just one point behind league leaders Arsenal, with a game in hand, as they aim to become the first team to win four consecutive English league titles. Dominant First Half Sets the Tone Despite a promising start for Brighton, with an early chance from Danny Welbeck, Manchester City quickly took control of the game. Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring with…

Premier League Transfer Rumours TBR Football reports that Newcastle are ready to offer Alexander Isak a new contract as his current one would see his wages decrease due to the lack of Champions League football next season with the club. This comes as Barcelona have apparently joined the race for his signature, alongside Arsenal. Football Transfers mentions that Arsenal are also looking at Viktor Gyokeres for a transfer this summer, with the Sporting CP striker topping Arteta’s wishlist. Michael Olise is of interest to at least 4 EPL sides this summer (Arsenal, Chelsea and both Manchester clubs), as well as Juventus. (Football Insider) Italian journo Rudy Galetti informs us that Al…

Everton vs Liverpool Report Scorers: Branthwaite 27’, Calvert-Lewin 58’ Everton secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Liverpool in the final Merseyside derby with Jürgen Klopp at the helm, all but guaranteeing their Premier League status while effectively ending Liverpool’s title hopes. This triumph marked Everton’s first Premier League H2H victory at Goodison Park since 2010 and came with a thrilling performance that reflected the intensity of this historic rivalry. Early Drama and Everton’s Breakthrough The match began with the usual intensity associated with Merseyside derbies. Within the first 10 minutes, Everton thought they had a penalty when Allison fouled Dominic…

Manchester United vs Sheffield Report Scorers: Maguire 42’, Fernandes 61’ (P), 81’, Højlund 85’; Bogle 35’, Brereton Diaz 50’ Manchester United significantly boosted their chances of securing European football next season by overcoming Sheffield United 4-2 in a riveting Premier League encounter. This critical victory at Old Trafford ended their recent run of games without a win and brought a much-needed uplift to the team’s spirits. Pre-Match Tensions and Early Dominance Amidst growing scrutiny over Erik ten Hag’s management following a controversial FA Cup semi-final victory, Manchester United entered the match with diminished expectations for a top-four finish. Despite these challenges,…

Crystal Palace vs Newcastle Report Scorer: Mateta 55’, 88’ Crystal Palace, enjoying a resurgence under manager Oliver Glasner, achieved a significant milestone by clinching their third consecutive Premier League win, a feat last accomplished in April 2023. Strong Start at Selhurst Park Playing at home, Crystal Palace demonstrated dominant early possession against Newcastle, setting a strong pace at Selhurst Park. Despite controlling the game, Palace initially struggled to convert possession into goals, with Martin Dúbravka effectively thwarting attempts by Joachim Andersen and Jordan Ayew. Newcastle, on the other hand, found few opportunities, their best chance denied when Dean Henderson intercepted…

Wolves vs Bournemouth Report Scorer: Semenyo 37’ Red card: Kerkez 79’ In a closely contested Premier League match at Molineux, Wolverhampton Wanderers’ struggles continued as they extended their winless run to six games, losing 1-0 to AFC Bournemouth. This victory ended Bournemouth’s own three-game winless streak and boosted them into the top half of the standings. First Half Review The first half saw Bournemouth dominate the proceedings, with Antoine Semenyo being a constant threat. Wolverhampton’s goalkeeper, José Sá, was forced into action early, saving a strong attempt from Semenyo, followed by a Marcos Senesi header hitting the crossbar. Further efforts from…

The Tinkerman’s Greatest Season In the annals of football history, or any sport for that matter, few stories capture the imagination like Leicester City’s triumphant 2015-16 Premier League season under the stewardship of Claudio Ranieri. Dubbed ‘The Miracle of Leicester’, this season remains a benchmark of underdog achievement in sports. Claudio Ranieri, an Italian manager with a mixed track record, managed to turn a team expected to fight for survival into English champions, defying 5000-1 odds. This article, a part of our series on legendary Premier League managers, explores Ranieri’s leadership, strategic acumen, and the indomitable spirit of a squad…

Brighton vs Manchester City Preview Brighton’s season is heading into the final stretch, but their recent form has raised concerns. A 1-1 draw against relegation-threatened Burnley last time out extended their winless streak to four Premier League games (D2, L2), jeopardizing what seemed like a likely third consecutive top-half finish. Roberto De Zerbi’s side will need to find their rhythm quickly if they hope to revive their season. Brighton’s Home Struggles and H2H Concerns Amex Stadium’s Recent Setback Brighton’s usually reliable Amex Stadium lost its aura in a recent 3-0 defeat to Arsenal, which ended their 14-game unbeaten run at home (W8,…