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Istanbul bound: City composed in 4-0 Real rout, as a pivotal three weeks now beckon

Bernardo Silva of Manchester City celebrates scoring the first goal during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match between Manchester...

Premier League champions Manchester City banished their demons from twelve months ago, avenging a painful collapse against Real Madrid with a 4-0 (5-1 aggregate) win over the Champions League holders on Wednesday, earning a date with Serie A giants Inter Milan for the Istanbul final on June 10. Five games in 20 days across three competitions between now and then, what’s next?
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FA Cup Final Preview: Chelsea vs Leicester – Time to step up

James Maddison of Leicester City scores to make it 2-0 during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea at The King Power Stadium...

A lot has changed for both sides in the four months since their last meeting, a 2-0 Leicester win propelling them top of the Premier League while confining the Blues to their fifth league defeat in a month under Frank Lampard. Under new management and with a Champions League Final to come on May 29, will Thomas Tuchel’s men prove a step too far for the bullish Foxes here?

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Bournemouth 0-3 Southampton: Ruthless Redmond propels Saints into FA Cup semis

Nathan Redmond of Southampton celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during The Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Bournemouth...

Nathan Redmond scored a brace and assisted another as Southampton booked their FA Cup semi-final berth for the second time in four seasons, easing past Jonathan Woodgate’s Bournemouth. Supposed to be a welcome distraction from Championship rigours, the gulf in quality was clear – it would’ve been worse for the Cherries, had VAR not disallowed two goals. Continue reading “Bournemouth 0-3 Southampton: Ruthless Redmond propels Saints into FA Cup semis”

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Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea: Aubameyang’s brace seals FA Cup trophy and European football

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang netted a matchwinning brace for the second successive FA Cup tie, as Arsenal edged out a nervy 2-1 win over London rivals Chelsea – earning a record 14th title in competition history while subsequently qualifying for UEFA Europa League football next season with Mikel Arteta’s first piece of silverware in management. Continue reading “Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea: Aubameyang’s brace seals FA Cup trophy and European football”

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Sergio Aguero undergoes successful knee surgery, no timescale for his return

Having aggravated a previous knee injury during Monday’s 5-0 thrashing against Burnley, the 32-year-old’s Premier League season appears over. He now faces a race to be fit for their Champions League second-leg clash with Real Madrid in August.

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Premier League to resume on June 17: Man City-Arsenal, Sheff Utd-Aston Villa

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Project Restart has reached an eventual conclusion, as the 2019-20 Premier League season will resume play on the week beginning June 15. Carabao Cup winners Manchester City host Arsenal, while Euro-chasing Sheffield United face relegation-threatened Aston Villa in the first fixtures – with a weekend schedule following. Continue reading “Premier League to resume on June 17: Man City-Arsenal, Sheff Utd-Aston Villa”

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Ashley Cole remembers historic Double triumph, praises Chelsea’s young crop

Chelsea and EPL legend Ashley Cole remembers the Blues' historic triumph in 2010

Former Chelsea defender Ashley Cole spoke to the Blues’ official website about topics including remembering their historic Double triumph ten years ago, to how the club’s young crop are progressing and can challenge for silverware in future.  Continue reading “Ashley Cole remembers historic Double triumph, praises Chelsea’s young crop”

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Reiss Nelson: Balancing his potential with competition, expectations and Arteta’s faith

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His most recent outing might have been against Portsmouth this month, but Reiss Nelson continues to show flashes of beautiful brilliance at a time where his willingness to learn and unlimited potential are shining through: precisely when the Gunners need more decisiveness and quality in the final third.

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Borussia Dortmund close to €35m move for Birmingham City wonderkid Jude Bellingham

According to reports, the Bundesliga giants are edging closer to a €35m (£30.3m) move for one of England’s hottest prospects – fending off Premier League interest in the process. Continue reading “Borussia Dortmund close to €35m move for Birmingham City wonderkid Jude Bellingham”

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Chelsea 2-0 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops as Blues earn FA Cup quarter-final berth

Willian celebrates his opener as Chelsea were victorious over Liverpool to book their FA Cup QF place

Goals from Willian and Ross Barkley were enough for Frank Lampard’s Chelsea to book their place in this season’s FA Cup quarter-finals at Liverpool’s expense during an enthralling encounter in west London. Continue reading “Chelsea 2-0 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops as Blues earn FA Cup quarter-final berth”

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Arteta is honest as Nelson and Lacazette speak after Arsenal scrape past Leeds

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Goalscorer Reiss Nelson and Man of the Match Alexandre Lacazette revealed Mikel Arteta’s inspired half-time teamtalk did wonders for a lethargic Arsenal, who won despite a scare by a bullish Leeds side during their FA Cup tie on Monday evening. Continue reading “Arteta is honest as Nelson and Lacazette speak after Arsenal scrape past Leeds”

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Arsenal 1-0 Leeds United: 5 Hits and Flops as Gunners into FA Cup 4th Round

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Reiss Nelson’s second goal of the season proved just enough for Arsenal to scrape through into the FA Cup Fourth Round, after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Championship side Leeds – who gave a great account of themselves but faded in the latter stages, after a brilliant first-half showing. They now face an away trip to Premier League strugglers Bournemouth for a place in Round Five on January 25. 

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