After watching a potentially promising campaign fizzle out rather unceremoniously from mid-March onwards, it makes sense Steven Gerrard is bolstering his squad over the summer as they look to bridge a fairly feasible gap between themselves and the division’s top seven sides.
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Manchester City vs Wolves Preview: Can Nuno’s men dent Citizens’ hot streak?
After a hard-fought 2-1 win against West Ham on Saturday lunchtime, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City look to increase their record-breaking win streak by putting a volatile Wolves side to the sword on Tuesday night. Will it be plain sailing, or do Nuno Espirito Santo’s men have a trick up their sleeve against a team they’ve regularly earned results against in recent times? Continue reading
Saturday’s PL Previews: Everton host struggling Arsenal, Fulham travel to Newcastle
Euro-chasing Everton look to build on successive wins against Chelsea and Leicester City when hosting Arsenal in Saturday’s 5.30pm kick-off, while Scott Parker’s Fulham face a wounded animal in Newcastle just three days after their hosts were blasted for five by Leeds in midweek. Continue reading
West Ham vs Newcastle United Preview: Hammers host motivated Magpies
West Ham host Newcastle with both sides eager to kickstart the new Premier League season in style this weekend. Neither was particularly impressive during a gruelling 2019-20 campaign for multiple reasons, but will be ambitious about their chances of breaking into the top-half, starting with tonight’s curtain-raiser. Will either side emerge victorious? Continue reading
Previews: Battle at the bottom as Norwich host West Ham, Watford play Newcastle
Match previews as the Premier League relegation battle intensifies with a relentless fixture schedule: it’s a must-win game for Norwich when they host West Ham, while Watford look to build on their 2-1 midweek victory against mid-table Newcastle. Continue reading
Premier League coronavirus update: Aston Villa, Chelsea and Norwich
Aston Villa have today agreed four-month 25% salary deferrals with players, coaches and management. Chelsea are yet to reach an agreement over pay cuts, having rejected captain Cesar Azpilicueta’s latest proposal. Elsewhere in the Premier League, Norwich have defended the decision to furlough non-playing staff. Continue reading
Liverpool place non-playing staff on furlough, day after Henderson’s coronavirus fund revealed
Just a day after captain Jordan Henderson’s Premier League coronavirus fund plan was publicised, the European champions have become the latest top-flight club to furlough their non-playing staff, prompting frustration and further debate.
Arsenal to hold contract extension talks with teenage star Bukayo Saka, as interest increases
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After an excellent display against Newcastle yesterday, Arsenal will hold talks this week with breakthrough teenager Bukayo Saka over a new five-year deal – with the winger’s existing contract expiring next summer and interested clubs set to circle. Continue reading
David de Gea fumes after Manchester United lose 1-0 at Newcastle
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea described his side’s form as unacceptable, while fuming post-match about their displays this term after a 1-0 away loss to Newcastle on Sunday leaves them two points above the relegation zone, eight games into the 2019-20 season. Continue reading
After Newcastle display, Reiss Nelson content biding time for more Arsenal minutes
Having started and impressed during Arsenal’s 1-0 away win over Newcastle on Saturday, teenage winger Reiss Nelson revealed he’s prepared to take things as they come, biding his time in an Arsenal side packed with competition for places. Continue reading
Victor Osimhen nets brace in Ligue 1 debut as Lille beat Nantes
The talented 20-year-old striker has hit the ground running with a well-taken brace to prove Lille’s matchwinner on matchday one of the new Ligue 1 campaign.
Newcastle complete £40m deal for Hoffenheim’s Joelinton
Newcastle have broken their club-record transfer fee to sign Hoffenheim forward Joelinton for £40m, two weeks before the new Premier League season begins on August 9.
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