Ivan Toney’s penalty and Emiliano Marcondes’ finish on the counter-attack ten minutes later, helped Brentford race to a two-goal cushion after 20 minutes – one they wouldn’t relinquish against a frustrating Swansea display, as the Bees finally banished their playoff hoodoo at the tenth time of asking – earning a top-flight berth for the first time since the 1946-1947 season. Continue reading “Brentford 2-0 Swansea City: Toney, Marcondes goals end Bees’ Premier League wait”
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Championship Previews: Watford vs Norwich headlines 10-match Boxing Day slate
Read on for four Championship previews ahead of Saturday’s 10-match Boxing Day slate, where leaders Norwich travel to fellow promotion hopefuls Watford after Nottingham Forest host Birmingham City while Queens Park Rangers and Reading both target home victories too. Continue reading “Championship Previews: Watford vs Norwich headlines 10-match Boxing Day slate”
Championship Previews: West Brom host Derby, Millwall and Swansea among sides in action
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There’s a packed fixture schedule midweek as the Championship season intensifies, with title challengers West Brom set to face promotion hopefuls Derby County. Elsewhere, Millwall and Swansea are among the sides in action on Wednesday. Continue reading “Championship Previews: West Brom host Derby, Millwall and Swansea among sides in action”
Swansea away next, Nathan Jones’ uncertain future continues
Stoke’s forgettable 1-0 defeat by fellow strugglers Huddersfield in midweek has pushed under-fire Nathan Jones toward further scrutiny. Their dismal Championship form continues, with the Potters now without a home victory in their last 11 games. Up next? League leaders Swansea. Continue reading “Swansea away next, Nathan Jones’ uncertain future continues”
Hat-trick hero Tammy Abraham hoping 2019/20 is his breakout season
Fresh from scoring a record-breaking hat-trick during Chelsea’s 5-2 win over Wolves this past weekend, the 21-year-old forward revealed he hopes there’s plenty more to come under Frank Lampard this term.
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Chelsea transfer ban good for me, Tammy Abraham insists
Chelsea’s transfer ban, preventing them from signing new players for two windows, will provide opportunities to those who have been patiently waiting for a chance to shine. Tammy Abraham, who flourished on-loan at Aston Villa, is no exception. Continue reading “Chelsea transfer ban good for me, Tammy Abraham insists”
Where next for Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham?
After an encouraging pre-season tour at Chelsea, it’s more than likely that Tammy will benefit more from another loan spell this term – but where?
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Nigeria’s pursuit of Tammy Abraham is futile: Here’s why
Their interest was made public early last year but now Nigeria appear to have intensified their attempts to convince talented striker Tammy Abraham into switching allegiances to represent the Super Eagles at senior level. Continue reading “Nigeria’s pursuit of Tammy Abraham is futile: Here’s why”
Gylfi Sigurdsson completes £45m Everton move
Everton have finally broken their club-record transfer fee to sign Swansea’s creative midfielder Glyfi Sigurdsson, who has continued to excel over the past few Premier League seasons.
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Tammy Abraham eager to prove his worth – all over again with Swansea
After netting 23 goals in the Championship for an underperforming Bristol City last season, Tammy Abraham has his sights set on replicating success in-front of goal for Swansea in the top flight.
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200 up – How Koscielny grew into one of the world’s best for Arsenal
Since an unforgettable Premier League debut at Anfield in August of 2010, which saw him sent off in second-half stoppage time, Laurent Koscielny hasn’t had an easy journey to success for Arsenal.
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Arsenal vs Swansea preview: Gunners aim to redeem themselves after forgettable week
Following defeats against Barcelona and Manchester United in quick succession, Arsenal will be eagerly awaiting an uplifting display all-round when they entertain Swansea at the Emirates – aiming to keep their title fight alive.
Following successive defeats against Barcelona and Manchester United last week, Arsenal will be looking for a positive response as their Premier League title credentials have been questioned – with a home fixture against Francesco Guidolin’s inconsistent Swansea side.
The visitors for Wednesday’s clash sit in 16th place, just three points above the relegation zone with a game in hand over both Sunderland and Norwich, who played this evening. They’ll be hoping to avenge their 3-0 home defeat earlier on in the campaign, but the Gunners will be equally bullish about their chances of sealing all three points.
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