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  • EPL: Arsenal will win title if we drop points against Southampton – Guardiola

    EPL: Arsenal will win title if we drop points against Southampton – Guardiola

    Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has said that the Southampton game is very crucial to his side.

    According to him, Arsenal will emerge champions if they drop points in tomorrow’s game against Southampton at Saint Mary’s Stadium.

    Guardiola is going neck-to-neck with his former assistant Mikel Arteta for the title this season.

    Ahead of Game Week 30, Arsenal is top with 72 points, eight more than City who has an outstanding fixture.

    The champions travel to Southampton in Saturday’s late kick-off and Guardiola has urged his squad to stay focused.

    When asked about the title race with Arsenal, he replied: “I can’t talk about Arsenal now.

    “Our game against them is in 10 days or two weeks.

    “But if we drop points before then, Arsenal will be champions.”

  • EPL: Paul Merson predicts winner of Liverpool vs Arsenal

    Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson has predicted the outcome of the match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday.

    The Gunners currently sit on top of the English Premier League log with eight points clear of the second place side Manchester City.

    Merson believes if Arsenal win at Anfield on Sunday, they can win the title, but admits it will be a very tough game.

    He told Sportskeeda: “If Arsenal win this game, I think they will win the Premier League.

    “They still have a game against an excellent Newcastle side, but Arsenal won’t have to beat them if they can get the better of Liverpool.

    “Merson’s Prediction: Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal.”

  • EPL: Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp reveals why he hasn’t been sacked

    EPL: Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp reveals why he hasn’t been sacked

    Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has stated reasons why the club management has not sacked him despite Liverpool’s recent poor run of form.

    According to Klopp,  he is yet to lose his job because of his past achievements with the Premier League club, not their form this season.

    Klopp was reacting to the sackings of Graham Potter and Brendan Rodgers at Chelsea and Leicester respectively on Sunday.

    Liverpool will play its outstanding game with Chelsea who have also sacked its manager Graham Potter on Tuesday night at Anfield.

    Since thrashing Manchester United 7-0 Liverpool have lost two premier league games against Bournemouth and Manchester City.

    Despite Liverpool sitting eighth on the table, Klopp knows fully well he could have been sacked too.

    “I’m aware of the fact I’m sitting here because of the past, not because of what we did this season,” Klopp said.

    “If this was my first season, that would be slightly different. We have smart owners who know about the situation, but that doesn’t mean anything else.”

  • EPL: Newcastle defeat Manchester United 2-0, climb to 3rd on the log

    EPL: Newcastle defeat Manchester United 2-0, climb to 3rd on the log

    Newcastle United saw off Manchester united 2-0 to revive their hopes of finishing among top four teams in the English Premier League and securing a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League football.

    Few weeks back same side met at the Carabao cup final but the Red Devils emerged as the better side after 90 minutes.

    However, in a twist of fate, Newcastle got back their pound of flesh by defeating their Carabao cup conqueror by 2-0 at  St James’ park.

    Isak turned Varane smartly on the edge of the D and slipped an excellent through pass towards Guimaraes on the right side of the area. He stood up a deep cross towards Saint-Maximin, who headed it powerfully back across goal to give Willock a simple close-range header for Magpies first goal.

    In the 88th minute, Trippier put in yet another brilliant ball, and Wilson got in front of Lindelof to flick an accomplished header past de Gea to put the game at 2-0 and beyond the reach of Manchester United.

    The result meant Newcastle have now climbed to the 3rd position on the log and pushed Manchester United to fourth position.

    Although both teams are locked on 50 points, Newcastle are in third position courtesy of a better goal difference.

  • EPL: Leicester City fires coach Brendan Rodgers

    EPL: Leicester City fires coach Brendan Rodgers

    Leicester City have fired Brendan Rodgers after four years of managing the English Premier League clubside.

    Leicester City have been in poor form all through the season and are fighting relegation at the moment.

    Rodgers was relieved of his duties a day after their 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace.

    The result saw the Foxes slip into the bottom three with 10 games remaining.

    On Sunday, Leicester announced that a “mutual agreement” had been reached with the 50-year-old, who had been in charge since February 2019.

    Rodgers leaves with coaches Chris Davies and Glen Driscoll.

    This means goalkeeping coach Mike Stowell and first-team coach Adam Sadler will take charge of their fixture against Aston Villa at King Power Stadium on Tuesday.

    Rodgers led the club to consecutive fifth-placed finishes in 2020 and 2021 and won the FA Cup for the first time in their history two years ago.

  • EPL: Antonio Conte quits job at Tottenham Hotspurs

    EPL: Antonio Conte quits job at Tottenham Hotspurs

    Tottenham Hotspur Football Club have confirmed that Antonio Conte has left his job as manager of the clubside.

    Antonio Conte fell out with the team management and players after his recent outburst after his side 3-3 draw against Southampton.

    in a post match conference, Conte described the management and players as being selfish and not purposeful.

    Spurs are currently occupying the fourth position on the Premier League table with no hope of winning a silverware.

    The North London club has not won a trophy since the League Cup in 2008.

    “We have 10 Premier League games remaining and we have a fight on our hands for a Champions League place.

    “We all need to pull together. Everyone has to step up to ensure the highest possible finish for our club and amazing, loyal supporters,” Chairman Daniel Levy said in a statement on Sunday evening.

    Conte’s assistant, Cristian Stellini, has been named acting head coach for the rest of the season, with Ryan Mason chosen as his assistant.

    After the press conference, Spurs chairman, Daniel Levy described Conte’s position as untenable, and has now parted ways with the Italian.

    Conte’s assistant Cristian Stellini will step up as head coach for the rest of the season, with former midfielder Ryan Mason his deputy.

    Announcing the decision on Sunday night, Levy said, “We have 10 Premier League games remaining and we have a fight on our hands for a Champions League place,” chairman Daniel Levy said

  • EPL: Manchester United speaks on appealing Casemiro’s four-game suspension

    EPL: Manchester United speaks on appealing Casemiro’s four-game suspension

    Following a straight red card given to Manchester United’s united midfielder, Casemiro in the match against Southampton, the club has opted not to appeal the decision.

    Casemiro will miss Manchester United’s next four games in the English Premier League.

    The Brazilian  was shown a straight red card by referee Anthony Taylor with 11 minutes left before the interval.

    Taylor had initially produced a yellow card for the tackle.

    But VAR advised him to check the pitchside monitor and the card was changed to a red one.

    It was Casemiro’s second sending off in three Premier League games.

    And according to the Manchester Evening News, United boss Erik ten Hag had no issue with the decision and the Red Devils will not appeal the suspension.

  • Arsenal vs Brentford: Referee Lee Mason resigns after making VAR error

    Arsenal vs Brentford: Referee Lee Mason resigns after making VAR error

    Video Assistant Referee, VAR Lee Mason has resigned from his position as referee following his howler in the match Arsenal versus Brentford.

    This means he will no longer officiate in the Premier League.

    It is understood Mason quit his role by mutual consent, a week after making that major mistake in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Brentford.

    The VAR incorrectly allowed Ivan Toney’s goal to stand, after forgetting to check if Christian Norgaard was offside.

    It left Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta furious, as the error could prove costly in their race to beat Manchester City to the Premier League title.

    The Gunners are now in second place after losing 3-1 to Manchester City on Wednesday.

  • Arsenal vs Manchester city: What I will do if we lose – Guardiola

    Arsenal vs Manchester city: What I will do if we lose – Guardiola

    Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has revealed what he will do should his side lose to Arsenal today at the Emirate.

    Guardiola noted that he would congratulate Arsenal if they lose to the Premier League leaders on Wednesday night.

    Manchester City trailing Arsenal by just three points could catch up on superior goal difference should the gunners lose tonight.

    Both teams in England will clash today at the Emirates.

    The Gunners are three points ahead of City, although Mikel Arteta’s men have played one less fixture.

    “If they beat us because they are better then this is sport, I’ll be the first to congratulate them, as I’ve always done.

    “But not because we are not there. You want it? OK, fight. Take it. It’s in our hands.

    “We’ll defend this title until the last day. This is what I’d like. To fight to the maximum to try to retain the title. If we don’t, accept it, but we need to give our best. My players have to feel that every day,” Guardiola said.

  • EPL: Gary Neville tips Liverpool to make top four

    EPL: Gary Neville tips Liverpool to make top four

    Manchester United legend, Gary Neville has tipped Liverpool to make top four following the Reds 2-0 win over neighbours Everton on Monday night.

    Neville said Liverpool will still have a major say in the fight to finish in the Premier League top four.

    Neville made this remark after watching Liverpool’s performance against the Toffees yesterday night.

    Goals from Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo saw Liverpool claim their first win of 2023.

    Jurgen Klopp’s men will now travel to Newcastle United this weekend for their next fixture.

    A win at St James’ Park would reduce the gap between Liverpool and the last Champions League qualifying spot to six points.

    And with some of their important players close to returning from injury, Neville feels you cannot write off the Anfield club with so many games remaining.

    “You put Van Dijk in that team, Jota on the bench along with Diaz potentially coming back, Firmino as well then it’s a completely different story.

    “All of a sudden when you look at that league table it doesn’t look like they’re out of that reckoning for the top four.

    “The reality is they will come again this season and will go on a run if they can the players into the team,” Neville said.

    Liverpool still have 17 games to secure a top 4 finish this season.

    The Reds have practically struggled this current season and presently occupy the 9th position on the English Premier League Log.