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Arsenal Hit Sheff Utd For Six, Make Premier League History | Football News
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Arsenal Hit Sheff Utd For Six, Make Premier League History | Football News

[ad_1] Arsenal entered the record books as a 6-0 demolition of Sheffield United on Monday kept the Gunners on Liverpool and Manchester City's tails in the Premier League title race. Martin Odegaard, Jayden Bogle's own goal, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz and Declan Rice put the visitors 5-0 at half-time before Ben White rounded off the scoring. Mikel Arteta's men become the first side to ever win three consecutive away games in the English top-flight by five or more goals."When we had the ball, we were in a good mood today," said Arsenal captain Odegaard."Created a lot, scored the goals early on - a nice performance."By contrast, Sheffield United also set a new record by becoming the first English top-flight side to concede five or more goals in three straight home matches."It's a painf...
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Liverpool Must Steady Title Challenge As Chasing Pack Close In | Football News
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Liverpool Must Steady Title Challenge As Chasing Pack Close In | Football News

[ad_1] Liverpool must come to terms with a rare domestic loss as the Premier League leaders fight to get back on track this weekend. Beaten at Arsenal last Sunday, if Jurgen Klopp's side slip up again at home to Burnley, then either Manchester City or the Gunners could knock Liverpool out of pole position. AFP Sport looks at three key talking points ahead of the latest round of matches: Title destiny in Liverpool's handsJurgen Klopp has told his Liverpool players to "create their own destiny" in the title race, starting with Saturday's visit from struggling Burnley.After losing 3-1 again...
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Everton Deny Tottenham Hotspur As Rampant Aston Villa Go Fourth | Football News
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Everton Deny Tottenham Hotspur As Rampant Aston Villa Go Fourth | Football News

[ad_1] Premier League strugglers Everton salvaged a 2-2 draw with Tottenham thanks to Jarrad Branthwaite's last-gasp equaliser, while Aston Villa moved into fourth place with a 5-0 demolition of Sheffield United on Saturday. Former Everton striker Richarlison had scored just one league goal for Tottenham between August 2022 and December 2023. But he has now struck nine times in Tottenham's last eight league games after putting the visitors ahead in the fourth minute and restoring their lead with a superb strike from the edge of the area in the 41st minute. However, Everton rallied after ...
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Sheffield United Hold West Ham Thanks To Late Penalty Drama | Football News
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Sheffield United Hold West Ham Thanks To Late Penalty Drama | Football News

[ad_1] Oli McBurnie scored a penalty 12 minutes into stoppage time to salvage a 2-2 draw for Sheffield United against West Ham in chaotic climax at Bramall Lane on Sunday. Both sides were also shown red cards in injury time as West Ham threw away the chance to close to within six points of the top four. Twice David Moyes' men led through Maxwel Cornet and James Ward-Prowse's penalty. But Ben Brereton Diaz's strike on his Premier League debut for the Blades and McBurnie's late spot-kick edged them to within seven points of safety. The visitors were without the injured Lucas Paqueta and Mi...
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Douglas Luiz Sends Aston Villa Joint Top Of Premier League, Manchester City Close In | Football News
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Douglas Luiz Sends Aston Villa Joint Top Of Premier League, Manchester City Close In | Football News

[ad_1] Douglas Luiz's late penalty took Aston Villa joint top of the Premier League with a 3-2 win over 10-man Burnley on Saturday as Manchester City closed on the leaders by sweeping aside Sheffield United 2-0. It looked like a festive season to forget for Villa was set to continue after dropping points at home for the first time this season to Sheffield United and blowing a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 at Manchester United on Boxing Day. But Luiz's spot-kick, that crept in off the underside of the bar, sent Unai Emery's men level on points with Liverpool at the top of the table.Leon Bailey's opener for the home side was quickly cancelled out by Zeki Amdouni for Burnley.Moussa Diaby restored Villa's lead before half-time and they had a man advantage for the final 35 minutes after Sander Berge s...
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VAR Frustrates Unai Emery As Aston Villa Miss Chance To Top Premier League | Football News
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VAR Frustrates Unai Emery As Aston Villa Miss Chance To Top Premier League | Football News

[ad_1] Aston Villa missed the chance to go top of the Premier League, with manager Unai Emery proclaiming VAR was "too much" after Nicolo Zaniolo's late goal salvaged a 1-1 draw at home to struggling Sheffield United on Friday. The visitors kicked off bottom of the table, with Birmingham club Villa having won their last 15 home games in the Premier League. But Cameron Archer, sold by Villa to the Blades in pre-season, stunned the home fans at Villa Park by opening the scoring in the 87th minute with a close-range shot.Substitute Zaniolo rescued a point for Villa with a header seven minutes into stoppage time.Villa needed a win to go top of the Premier League for the first time since August 2011, having not led the table at this stage of the season for 25 years.But they remained behind le...
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Manchester United Say ‘Big Goodbye’ To Bobby Charlton With Emotional Win | Football News
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Manchester United Say ‘Big Goodbye’ To Bobby Charlton With Emotional Win | Football News

[ad_1] Manchester United beat Sheffield United 2-1 on Saturday on an emotionally charged evening as the Premier League giants said a "big goodbye" to club great Bobby Charlton, who died earlier in the day. Charlton's family announced that the England World Cup winner, who enjoyed a glittering career with United, had "passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning" at the age of 86. Tributes poured in from across the football world, with former United player and England captain David Beckham praising Charlton as a "national hero".Elsewhere on Saturday, Manchester City beat Brighton 2-1 to return to the Premier League summit and Arsenal came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Chelsea.Manchester United's players paid a moving tribute to Charlton before kick-off against bottom club...
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Liverpool Face Test Of Title Credentials At Tottenham Hotspur | Football News
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Liverpool Face Test Of Title Credentials At Tottenham Hotspur | Football News

[ad_1] Liverpool's Premier League title credentials face a stiff test at a resurgent Tottenham on Saturday as the Reds aim to keep pace with relentless leaders Manchester City. Defending champions City have taken maximum points from their opening six games and can set a new club record should they extend that streak to seven at struggling Wolves. Liverpool lead the chasing pack, two points back, with Brighton, Tottenham, Arsenal and Aston Villa all within six points of the top. AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the Premier League action this weekend.Szoboszlai shines for new-look LiverpoolAfter years of going toe-to-toe with City for major honours, Liverpool slumped to fifth last season, prompting a full midfield rebuild during the transfer window.The investment has paid i...
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Manchester City Fan Invades Pitch, Celebrates Goal With Erling Haaland. Watch | Football News
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Manchester City Fan Invades Pitch, Celebrates Goal With Erling Haaland. Watch | Football News

[ad_1] Manchester City extended their perfect start to the Premier League season as Rodri sealed a dramatic 2-1 win against Sheffield United after Erling Haaland scored once and missed a penalty for the champions on Sunday. Haaland drove a first half spot-kick against the post before his header put City in front after the break at Bramall Lane. City were in danger of squandering the points when Jayden Bogle equalised against the run of play with just five minutes left. But Rodri saved City with a blistering strike three minutes later as Pep Guardiola's side moved to the top of the table after a third successive victory. City's latest success was achieved without Guardiola, who was watching on television while he recuperates after back surgery in Barcelona.The City boss was in constant co...
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Sheffield United ‘Ready To Party’ After Premier League Promotion | Football News
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Sheffield United ‘Ready To Party’ After Premier League Promotion | Football News

[ad_1] Sheffield United were planning to party long into the night after clinching promotion back to the Premier League with a 2-0 win against West Bromwich Albion at jubilant Bramall Lane on Wednesday. Paul Heckingbottom's side saw off Albion thanks to goals from Sander Berge and Anel Ahmedhodzic, ensuring they earned the second automatic promotion spot behind Burnley in the Championship with three games to spare. Second-placed United sprinted to the finish line, with six wins from their last seven games as they moved seven points clear of third-placed Luton, who have just two matches left.The Blades were relegated from the top flight in 2021 and lost in the Championship play-off semi-finals against Nottingham Forest last season.But Heckingbottom, in his second season as United boss, ha...
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