23 m. ago Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio continue form as Aston Villa leap past Brighton

Fabian Hürzeler has had better weeks. After the agony of being dumped out of the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday by Nottingham Forest in a penalty shootout, there was more heartache for the Brighton manager as Marcus Rashford’s third goal in his last two matches, yet another for Marco Asensio and Donyell Malen’s first for the club gave Aston Villa a crucial victory in the battle for a top-five finish.It meant Unai Emery’s side moved above Brighton and vastly improved their chances of matching last season’s achievement of qualifying for the Champions League. They still have to play fourth- and fifth-placed Manchester City and Newcastle in the run-in but after making some shrewd acquisitions in January, including Rashford and Asensio – who now has eight goals for Villa since joining on loan from Paris Saint-Germain – you wouldn’t bet against them doing it. Continue reading...

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36 m. ago Diogo Jota breaks down Everton’s blue wall as Liverpool move closer to title

The 246th Merseyside derby was as much of a cathartic release for Liverpool as another step closer to a 20th league title. Arne Slot’s side cleansed themselves of recent torment against Everton and two deflating cup defeats with a hard-fought but deserved victory courtesy of Diogo Jota’s fine individual goal. A maximum of 13 points is all that is required from the remaining eight games of the season to put the Premier League trophy on display at Anfield once again.There was a determination to seize control of the derby from the start by Liverpool and, unlike the previous two encounters at Goodison Park, a composure in possession that enabled them to do so. The painful Champions League exit and deserved Carabao Cup final defeat that preceded the international break, plus of course memories of their last run-in with Everton 49 days ago, may also have fuelled the hunger and intensity of a team closing in on the Premier League title. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Newcastle vs Brentford prediction: Premier League betting preview, odds and tips

Newcastle will be looking to build on their Carabao Cup win as they approach the business end of the Premier League season starting with Brentford at home

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12 h. ago Liverpool vs Everton prediction: Premier League betting preview, odds and tips

The last Merseyside derby of the season arrives at Anfield as league leaders Liverpool look to get one over their neighbours Everton especially after how their last meeting ended in the Premier League

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12 h. ago Man Utd star makes 'suffering' admission after Nottingham Forest defeat

Manchester United lost a 13th Premier League game of the season against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night but put in a positive performance at the City Ground and Diogo Dalot believes they have improved under Ruben Amorim

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13 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: Mohamed Salah 'interested' as Prem rivals swoop with £50m offer

Liverpool are marching towards a record-equalling 20th league title but the Reds are already making plans for next season with Arne Slot set to lose major stars and make big signings

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23 h. ago Man United next five fixtures amid Europa League hope and Premier League struggles

The latest Manchester United news as it's been a disappointing domestic season for the club with all eyes turning to the Europa League

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24 h. ago Manchester United paid the price for Ruben Amorim's two mistakes at Nottingham Forest and he knew it

Man United lost for the 13th time in the Premier League this season and remain 13th in the table after Nottingham Forest did the double against them.

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27 h. ago Nottingham Forest v Manchester United: Premier League – live

Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-offLive scores | Read Football Daily | And email ScottA pre-match palate-whetter, courtesy of friend of the site Steve Pye. “I wondered if you might be interested in a blog of mine looking back at Nottingham Forest dramatically beating Man Utd in December 1984?” Sure thing! “For the second time in two weeks, Ron Atkinson’s team threw away a two-goal lead on the road, with a couple of their players coming to blows in the dressing room after the match.”The return of the Premier League, then. It’s been a while, what with World Cup qualifiers, the Nations League, FA Cup quarters, all that. So here’s a reminder of how the division looks as we head into this full round of midweek fixtures. Forest are looking to consolidate third spot, as they chase a Champions League spot and a chance to bid for European Cup number three. United’s most realistic hope of continental competition next season is to win this year’s Europa League, though barreling up...

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28 h. ago Premier League release statement as new offside technology gets start date this season

The Premier League have confirmed that they will begin using semi-automated offside technology from April 12, after debuting in the FA Cup and being implemented in the Champions League

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29 h. ago Premier League to finally use new offside technology THIS season as start date revealed

The Premier League will follow in both UEFA and FIFA's footsteps and use semi-automated offsides for the final part of the 2024-25 season, it's been confirmed

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30 h. ago Premier League release fixtures statement with all 20 clubs to discover key dates

The Premier League has confirmed that next season's fixtures will be announced at a familiar time, with the 2025/26 campaign designed to allow the maximum amount of rest for players

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30 h. ago Premier League release fixtures statement as Man United and Man City set to discover key dates

Manchester City and United now know when the release of all of the fixtures for the 2025/26 Premier League season will happen this summer ahead of next campaign

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33 h. ago Erling Haaland set to miss rest of Premier League season as Pep Guardiola reveals nightmare news

Manchester City striker looks likely to miss the remainder of the Premier League season with the injury suffered in the FA Cup quarter-final win over Bournemouth at the weekend

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35 h. ago Premier League star's wife reveals she passed out at a club during wild hen night as she spills on what REALLY happened behind the scenes of Married to The Game season two

The WAG, 26, had married the footballer in both religious and legal ceremonies in 2022, but last year they exchanged their vows once again in a lavish celebration in Lake Como, Italy.

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36 h. ago Will Manchester United qualify for Europe? Take our fixtures predictor and find out

Man United have work to do if they are to qualify for Europe next season with their best chance perhaps coming through this season's Europa League.

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37 h. ago Oh bemoans lack of Celtic minutes as Genk striker sends message to Hoops fringe man

The South Korean powerhouse dreams of a reunion with the Hoops in the Champions League next season

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38 h. ago Mikel Arteta excited by ‘big summer’ after Andrea Berta’s arrival at Arsenal

Striker believed to be main transfer objective Arsenal hope to extend Saka and Saliba contracts Mikel Arteta is looking forward to “a big summer” working with Arsenal’s new sporting director, Andrea Berta, as the club attempt to strengthen their squad to sustain another Premier League title push next season.Arsenal go into Tuesday night’s meeting with Fulham trailing the leaders, Liverpool, by 12 points with nine games to play and look destined to finish as runners up for a third straight campaign. But after the arrival of Berta – the former Atlético Madrid sporting director who has replaced Edu – Arsenal are expected to step up their search for additions, with a striker believed to be the main objective. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Bournemouth tempt wanted stars to stay with bling beach shack sweetener

AFC Bournemouth are enjoying their best season ever in the Premier League under the transformative leadership of Andoni Iraola who, as a result, will be as in demand from big clubs as his players this summer

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46 h. ago Gary Lineker reveals Sky Sports talks and confirms future plans after Match of the Day exit

Gary Lineker will step down as host of Match of the Day at the end of the 2024-25 Premier League season in May before leaving the BBC altogether following next year's World Cup

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