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Brighton vs Chelsea Report Scorers: Palmer 34’, Nkunku 64’; Welbeck 90+8’ Red card: James 88’ Chelsea continued their late-season resurgence by securing their fourth consecutive Premier League victory, defeating Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 at the Amex Stadium. This result pushes the Blues closer to securing a spot in European competition, demonstrating the progress they’ve made under manager Mauricio Pochettino. Early Dominance and Opening Goal The game started with high intensity, with Chelsea quickly asserting their dominance. Noni Madueke’s early attempt was a sign of things to come, as both teams looked to assert themselves offensively. It was Chelsea who broke…
Fresh EPL Transfer Rumours We’re almost there, everyone. On Sunday, matchday 38 of the 2023-24 Premier League season takes place. After that, while the window for buying and selling players will not yet be officially open, the rumour mill will certainly go into overdrive. So what are we hearing for now, as a warm-up? Manchester United have confirmed that defender Raphael Varane will be leaving the club in the summer, in an official statement. (source) Spanish outlet El Nacional reports that Manchester United are ready to offer Bruno Fernandes to Barcelona as part of a swap deal for Frenkie De Jong. The Dutch midfielder remains…
A Look at How VAR Works in the EPL As a part of our series on technology implementations in the Premier League, today we will explore how the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has impacted the EPL, in good ways and bad. Our other articles in this series cover the Hawk-Eye and Goal Line Technology systems, as well as a history of broadcasting Premier League football over the years. The VAR system, introduced in the Premier League in the 2019-20 season, has fundamentally changed the landscape of English football. As with any significant technological integration, the application of VAR has sparked debates, controversies,…
Tottenham vs Manchester City Report Scorer: Haaland 51’, 90+1’ Manchester City took a significant step towards securing a historic fourth consecutive Premier League title with a disciplined 2-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Early Exchanges and Tactical Setup Spurs entered the match with their hopes of a UEFA Champions League spot still alive and started aggressively. Rodrigo Bentancur tested Ederson early with a potent strike, indicating Spurs’ intent to challenge City from the off. However, City soon settled into the match, with Phil Foden forcing an outstanding save from Guglielmo Vicario after capitalising on a defensive…
Manchester United vs Newcastle Preview Draw or Newcastle win Anthony Gordon to score? For the last time this season, Old Trafford hosts a critical Premier League showdown between Manchester United and Newcastle. As United reel from recent setbacks both on and off the pitch, including a costly defeat to Arsenal and infrastructural woes, they face a Newcastle side buoyed by a strong league form and historical head-to-head advantages. Manchester United’s Struggles Deepen Following a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, Manchester United’s season continues to spiral as they risk finishing at an all-time low in the Premier League era. Manager Erik ten Hag…
Matchday 37 Awards Now that the last game of the matchday, between Aston Villa and Liverpool, is out of the way (and what a game it was!), it is time for the EPLNews matchday awards. The title race did not provide much drama this weekend, with City battering Fulham and Arsenal winning at Old Trafford, while the relegation battle is now (almost) decided, with Sheffield United, Burnley and, almost certainly, Luton going down. You can read reports for all Premier League games here. And you can also check out what we’ve learned from the action on Saturday and Sunday. As usual,…
Brighton vs Chelsea Preview Chelsea to win? Jackson to score or assist As the Premier League’s final midweek matches unfold, Brighton host Chelsea in a game of contrasting fortunes. Brighton, struggling with form, face a Chelsea side that has recently surged, making this encounter at the Amex Stadium a pivotal moment for both teams. Brighton’s Struggles for Form Brighton’s recent performances have left much to be desired, with just two wins in their last 11 league matches. The pressure mounts on manager Roberto De Zerbi as European competition slips beyond reach. Their offensive struggles are particularly concerning, having not scored more…
Aston Villa vs Liverpool Report Scorers: Tielemans 12’, Durán 85’, 88’; Martinez 2’ (OG), Gakpo 23’, Quansah 48’ Aston Villa rallied late to secure a 3-3 draw against Liverpool, ensuring they avoid consecutive Premier League defeats for the first time this season and keeping their top-four hopes alive. High-Octane Start and Early Goals Liverpool aimed to provide Jürgen Klopp with a memorable send-off in his final away game as manager, quickly taking the lead after Emiliano Martínez mishandled Harvey Elliott’s deflected cross for an own goal. However, Aston Villa, determined to secure their first top-four finish since the mid-90s, quickly equalised.…
Tottenham vs Manchester City Preview Draw result? Phil Foden to score The Premier League’s final midweek of the season pits Tottenham against Manchester City in a clash that holds significant implications for both the title race and the battle for a top-four finish. Tottenham, having just snapped a four-game losing streak with a victory over Burnley, face a City team on the brink of an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title. Tottenham’s Top-Four Aspirations Tottenham’s recent 2-1 win against Burnley has breathed new life into their slim hopes for a Champions League spot. Despite needing other results to go their way,…
What We Learned from This Weekend’s Premier League Action This evening, the last game of matchday 37 of the EPL season takes place, between UCL-chasing Aston Villa and no-longer-title-contenders Liverpool. You can find our preview for it here. Saturday and Sunday we have witnessed 9 Premier League games, each packing a reasonable amount of action and drama. Arsenal went to Old Trafford and won 1-0 as the rain threatened to tear apart the stadium. Also in the title race, Manchester City beat Fulham 4-0 away, showing the same ominous form in this season’s run-in as in previous years. Tottenham’s home win…