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Man Utd Held By Brentford As Tottenham, Villa Win In Top Four Chase | Football News
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Man Utd Held By Brentford As Tottenham, Villa Win In Top Four Chase | Football News

[ad_1] Manchester United lost more ground in the battle for a place in next season's Champions League after a dramatic finale in a 1-1 draw at Brentford on Saturday, as Son Heung-min fired Tottenham to a 2-1 win over Luton. Aston Villa remain in fourth after a 2-0 win over Wolves, three points ahead of Tottenham, but now enjoy an 11-point cushion over United, who were lucky to escape west London with a point. Mason Mount's first goal for the Red Devils in the 96th minute looked set to snatch victory for Erik ten Hag's men despite being thoroughly outplayed.However, Brentford hit back three minutes later through Kristoffer Ajer to register just their second point in seven games."We were winning in the end, maybe it wasn't deserved, but then you have to take the three points," said Ten Hag...
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Kai Havertz Spares Aaron Ramsdale’s Blushes As Arsenal Go Top In Dramatic Style | Football News
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Kai Havertz Spares Aaron Ramsdale’s Blushes As Arsenal Go Top In Dramatic Style | Football News

[ad_1] Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League in dramatic fashion as Kai Havertz spared Aaron Ramsdale's blushes with a crucial late strike in Saturday's 2-1 win against Brentford. Mikel Arteta's side were just minutes away from a damaging draw after Gunners keeper Ramsdale gifted an equaliser to Yoane Wissa. Declan Rice put Arsenal ahead early in the first half, but Ramsdale waited too long to clear just before the interval and Wissa took advantage to block the ball into the net. Havertz ensured Arsenal would not miss their chance to climb into first place with a bullet header four minutes from the final whistle at a jubilant Emirates Stadium.The north Londoners' eighth successive league victory lifted them one point clear of previous leaders Liverpool.Arsenal will stay top on g...
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Jarrod Bowen Hits Treble As West Ham Sink Brentford To End Barren Run | Football News
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Jarrod Bowen Hits Treble As West Ham Sink Brentford To End Barren Run | Football News

[ad_1] Jarrod Bowen ended his goal drought with a hat-trick as West Ham beat struggling Brentford 4-2 to secure their first win in nine games on Monday. Bowen hadn't scored in the Premier League since December 23, but the England forward got back on track with a stylish treble at the London Stadium. The 27-year-old struck twice in the first seven minutes before Neal Maupay got one back for Brentford in a frantic opening 13 minutes. Bowen completed the first hat-trick of his career after the interval before Emerson's superb long-range blast made it four.Yoane Wissa reduced the deficit lat...
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Erling Haaland ‘Shuts Mouths’ As Man City Close On Liverpool | Football News
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Erling Haaland ‘Shuts Mouths’ As Man City Close On Liverpool | Football News

[ad_1] Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland had "shut the mouths" of his critics after scoring the only goal of a nervy 1-0 win for Manchester City over Brentford on Tuesday. Just two points separate the top three in a fascinating Premier League title race as City moved to within a point of leaders Liverpool, with third-placed Arsenal one point further back with 13 games to go. Haaland was keen to make amends for a frustrating night in front of goal as City were held 1-1 at home by Chelsea on Saturday. The Norwegian has only recently returned from a two-month injury layoff and Guardiola sai...
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Mohamed Salah Scores In Liverpool Return As Manchester City Held By Chelsea | Football News
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Mohamed Salah Scores In Liverpool Return As Manchester City Held By Chelsea | Football News

[ad_1] Mohamed Salah returned with a goal as Premier League leaders Liverpool routed Brentford 4-1 despite a rash of injuries, while Manchester City's title defence was damaged by a 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Saturday. Arsenal demolished Burnley 5-0 to keep the pressure on Liverpool, who are two points above the second-placed Gunners and four-ahead of third placed City. Salah came off the bench to replace the injured Diogo Jota in his first Liverpool appearance since their win over Newcastle on New Year's Day. Having returned from the hamstring injury he sustained on Egypt duty at the A...
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Cole Palmer Returns To Manchester City As Chelsea’s Star, Liverpool Aim To Tame Brentford | Football News
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Cole Palmer Returns To Manchester City As Chelsea’s Star, Liverpool Aim To Tame Brentford | Football News

[ad_1] Chelsea appear lambs to the slaughter ahead of a trip to Manchester City on Saturday as the English champions have hit top form as the business end of the season approaches. However, Pep Guardiola's men could have ground to make up in the Premier League title race by the time they kick-off at the Etihad with Liverpool and Arsenal in action before them on Saturday. At the other end of the table, Everton are hoping to move out of the bottom three when struggling Crystal Palace come to town on Monday. AFP Sports examines three things to look out for this weekend:Palmer relishing 'wei...
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Phil Foden Hat-Trick Hauls Manchester City Within Two Points Of Premier League Lead | Football News
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Phil Foden Hat-Trick Hauls Manchester City Within Two Points Of Premier League Lead | Football News

[ad_1] Pep Guardiola said Phil Foden is enjoying his best season at Manchester City after the England international's hat-trick beat Brentford 3-1 on Monday to leave the Premier League's top three separated by just two points. City move alongside Arsenal on 49 points, two behind Liverpool, but Guardiola's men have a game in hand to move out in front. The defending champions became the first side in Premier League history to win four consecutive away games despite falling behind in all of them. Neal Maupay fired the Bees in front against the run of play, but there was little doubt over th...
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Alexis Mac Allister Wants Liverpool To Make Mark, Arsenal Eye Revival | Football News
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Alexis Mac Allister Wants Liverpool To Make Mark, Arsenal Eye Revival | Football News

[ad_1] Liverpool can strengthen their position on top of the Premier League when they travel to Bournemouth on Sunday. Spluttering Arsenal will hope for a slip from the Reds as they look to get their title challenge back on track against Crystal Palace. At the other end of the table, Brentford's Ivan Toney is expected to return against fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest. AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of this weekend's action: Mac Allister's mark of successLiverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister is already planning a tattoo to mark a season to remember as the rampant Red...
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Kylian Mbappe’s Future To Dominate Transfer Window | Football News
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Kylian Mbappe’s Future To Dominate Transfer Window | Football News

[ad_1] The future of Kylian Mbappe and his protracted courtship by Real Madrid is expected to be the key theme of the transfer window that opens in Europe on Monday. Arsenal's search for a proven goalscorer to spearhead their challenge for a first Premier League title since 2004 could also loom large. Manchester City meanwhile are widely expected to let Kalvin Phillips leave the club, ending a disappointing stay for the former Leeds midfielder who has failed to make his mark at the world champions.Much attention though will again focus on Mbappe, Paris Saint-Germain's lethal finisher and the man who a year ago scored a hat-trick for France in the World Cup final only to finish on the losing side.Real Madrid are again the main suitor for the 25-year-old whose contract at PSG expires in Ju...
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Manchester United Face Daunting Test At Premier League Leaders Liverpool | Football News
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Manchester United Face Daunting Test At Premier League Leaders Liverpool | Football News

[ad_1] Manchester United travel to the home of bitter rivals Liverpool this weekend desperate to avoid another humiliation but with all the signs pointing to a tough afternoon at Anfield. Tottenham kick off the action at struggling Nottingham Forest on Friday, while in-form Aston Villa, fresh from impressive wins against Manchester City and Arsenal, travel to Brentford.Manchester United enter lion's denStruggling Manchester United, who left Anfield last season with their tails between their legs after a 7-0 drubbing, are facing a Liverpool team top of the Premier League and brimful of confidence.Erik ten Hag's team, dumped out of Europe this week by Bayern Munich, have lost 12 of their 24 games in all competitions this season.Toothless up front, porous at the back and with a lengthening ...
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