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  • EPL: City coach, Guardiola hails striker who scored a brace against Burnley

    EPL: City coach, Guardiola hails striker who scored a brace against Burnley

    Pep Guardiola the coach of Manchester City has hailed Julian Alvarez describing him as one of the best players in the world.

    Guardiola made this comment  after Alvarez scored twice to help the Premier League champions to a 3-1 win over Burnley.

    Álvarez now has 15 goals for the season, only two behind last season’s tally.

    The 24-year-old forward has won the Premier League title, Champions League and the World Cup in his short career and Guardiola believes he’s already established himself as one of the best in the world.

    “For his age, for the numbers in the Premier League, for what he gives to the team, he is unbelievable.

    “He’s a world champion playing alongside [Leo] Messi, [Ángel] Di María and Enzo Fernández.

    “If you are not good you cannot play in that team. He can play in three different positions and he has an incredible sense with the intensity to run. He’s really good,” Guardiola said.

  • EPL: Liverpool deserve the victory against us – Chelsea coach, Mauricio Pochettino

    EPL: Liverpool deserve the victory against us – Chelsea coach, Mauricio Pochettino

    Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino has noted that his team didn’t post a good performance against Liverpool on Wednesday night, thus deserve to lose.

    The Reds humiliated Chelsea 4-1 at Anfield.

    Diogo Jota, Conor Bradley, Dominik Szoboszlai and Luis Díaz scored for the hosts, while Christopher Nkunku pulled one back for Chelsea in the second half.

    According to Pochettino, the Reds were a much better side and deserve to secure the three maximum points.

    “It was so clear they were much better than us. We lost every single duel. Every time we recovered the ball, after the first or second touch, we lost the ball.

    “It is well deserved for them. In the second half we changed a little bit and Mudryk had a clear chance to score, but then we conceded.

    “Then we score, 3-1, and maybe a penalty on Nkunku provides us with a possibility. But nothing to complain about with the decision. It is only that they were better than us. It was bad luck for us but that does not change the feeling that Liverpool was better than us,” Pochettino said after the game.

    The result leaves Chelsea in 10th place with 31 points after 22 games, while Jurgen Klopp’s men established a five point difference on top of the log.

  • We’re learning how to beat defensive teams – Villa coach, Emery

    We’re learning how to beat defensive teams – Villa coach, Emery

    Aston Villa manager Unai Emery admits they’re finding more teams playing defensively against them.

    Villa had to work hard to find a way to win at FA Cup opponents Middlesbrough on the weekend.

    Emery said: “It is our next step as a team. We are facing a lot of teams who play with a low block and are respecting us a lot.

    “Saturday (at Middlesbrough) was similar to Burnley, Zrinjski and Legia Warsaw. We know it and we are trying to add in our practice and preparation things which can help us face it.

    “It is not easy to beat teams defending like that, particularly when they do it very well.

    “For me, tactically it is exciting to face a difficult challenge and it is the same for our players.”

    Emery added: “We are playing a lot of matches like this because teams in the Premier League, in Europe and the FA Cup are respecting us a lot.

    “Our improvement means teams are facing us differently. We can improve by playing matches like this.”

  • AFCON 2023: No representation for City, Newcastle as 33 EPL players depart for tournament

    AFCON 2023: No representation for City, Newcastle as 33 EPL players depart for tournament

    About 33 African players have left their various English Premier League side to team up with other national teammates in preparation for 2023 AFCON billed to take place in Cote D’Ivoire from the 13th of January to the 11th of February.
    Nottingham Forest is the worst hit as it would be missing the services of six African players for the duration of the tournament.
    Fulham and Manchester United are the second most affected EPL side with three players each.
    However, Manchester City and Newcastle have got no representation in both AFCON and the Asian Cup.
    Below is the list of players Going for AFCON
    CRYSTAL PALACE:
    Jordan Ayew (Ghana)
    EVERTON:
    Idrissa Gana Gueye (Senegal)
     FULHAM:
    Fode-Ballo Toure (Senegal)
    Calvin Bassey (Nigeria)
    Alex Iwobi (Nigeria)
     LIVERPOOL:
    Mohamed Salah (Egypt)
    LUTON:
    Issa Kabore (Burkina Faso)
     MAN CITY:
    n/a
     MAN UTD:
    Andre Onana (Cameroon)
    Sofyan Amrabat (Morocco)
    Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast)
     NEWCASTLE:
    n/a
     ARSENAL:
    Mohamed Elneny (Egypt)
    ASTON VILLA:
    Bertrand Traore (Burkina Faso)
     BOURNEMOUTH:
    Dango Quattara (Burkina Faso)
     BRENTFORD:
    Yoane Wissa (Congo)
    Frank Onyeka (Nigeria)
     BRIGHTON:
    Simon Adingra (Ivory Coast)
    Tariq Lamptey (Ghana)
    BURNLEY:
    n/a
     CHELSEA:
    Nicolas Jackson (Senegal)
    NOTTINGHAM FOREST:
    Serge Aurier (Ivory Coast)
    Willy Boly (Ivory Coast)
    Ibrahim Sangare (Ivory Coast)
    Cheikou Kouyate (Senegal)
    Moussa Niakhate (Senegal)
    Ola Aina (Nigeria)
    SHEFFIELD UNITED:
    Anis Ben Slimane (Tunisia)
    Yasser Larouci (Algeria)
     TOTTENHAM:
    Pape Sarr (Senegal)
    Heung-Min Son (South Korea)
    Yves Bissouma (Mali)
     WEST HAM:
    Nayef Aguerd (Morocco)
    Mohammed Kudus (Ghana)
    WOLVES:
    Rayan Ait-Nouri (Algeria)
    Boubacar Traore (Mali)
  • EPL: Liverpool beat Newcastle 4-2 at Anfield, extend lead at the top

    EPL: Liverpool beat Newcastle 4-2 at Anfield, extend lead at the top

    Liverpool forward, Mohmmed Salah missed a penalty but scored another as he bagged a brace in Liverpool’s 4-2 win over Newcastle at Anfield.

    Liverpool dominated possession and overall play but failed to make it count as all efforts to score a goal in the first half proved abortive.

    Salah who played his last game for Liverpool before heading to AFCON, made up for his earlier error and tapped home the opener just four minutes into the second-half.
    However, the lead was short-lived, as Alexander Isak burst through to equalize for Eddie Howe’s side just five minutes later.

    The Reds were almost made to pay for their missed chances in the first 45-minutes, after Dan Burn headed his effort past Alisson Becker in the Liverpool goal, only to see it ruled out due to an offside in the build-up.

    As several minutes ticked by and a flurry of changes unfolded from Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool would go on to re-take the lead in a well-worked move ending in a Curtis Jones goal, before Cody Gakpo added a third.

    in the 83d minute , Reds Defensive Midfider, MacAllister set up Jota who rounded up the Newcstle goale, Dubrsakabut fouled him in the process and the referee pointed to the spot.

    Salah who initially missed a penalty in the first Half converted this time to put scores at 4-2.

    The result meant Liverpool are 3 points clear on top of the log.

     

     

  • EPL: Fulham beat Arsenal 2-1 at Craven Cottage, Tottenham thrash Bournemouth 3-1

    EPL: Fulham beat Arsenal 2-1 at Craven Cottage, Tottenham thrash Bournemouth 3-1

    Arsenal’s hopes of winning their first premier League title in years have been dented after a 2-1 loss against Fulham at Craven Cottage.

    Bukayo Saka’s early goal was followed by a rousing Fulham comeback, and goals from Raul Jimenez and Bobby De Cordova-Reid condemned the Gunners to fourth position.
     Bernd Leno could only tip Gabriel Martinelli’s curling shot straight into the path of the onrushing Bukayo Saka who tapped home.
    Fulham responded in the 29th minute when Raul Jimenez equalized for the home side, when he stretched to turn home Antonee Robinson’s cross at the back post.
    The home side continued to dominate after the break despite Arteta’s decision to replace Jakub Kiwior with Takehiro Tomiyasu.
    They eventually took the lead when Bobby De Cordova-Reid tapped home after a scramble at a corner.
    Elsewhere at London Stadium,  Pape Matar Sarr had a contrasting experience in the Premier League, with highs and lows, as Tottenham bounced back with a 3-1 victory against Bournemouth in a thrilling matchday 20 encounter.
    The result leaves Tottenham occupying the 5th position a point behind last season’s runners-up Arsenal.
    Win, lose or draw on New Year’s day against Newcastle,  Liverpool will top the log for the new year.
  • EPL: Chelsea beat Luton 3-2, city down Sheffield, Villa defeat 10-man Burnley 3-2

    EPL: Chelsea beat Luton 3-2, city down Sheffield, Villa defeat 10-man Burnley 3-2

    It sounds like Manchester City had a successful end to 2023 with a 2-0 win over Sheffield United, keeping their hopes alive for back-to-back Premier League titles.
    Goals from Rodri in the 16th minute and Julian Alvarez in the 55th minute were enough to give the Cityzens all the needed points to climb to 3rd position.

    Elsewhere, Chelsea secured a 3-2 victory against Luton, moving up to 10th in the standings.

    Aston Villa’s late win over Burnley at Villa Park reasserted their position in the title race. They are now locked on second position with kjust two points behind league leaders Liverpool who are yet to play their matchday 20 fixture.

    With Arsenal now in fourth, the Premier League table promises an exciting start to the new year.

  • EPL: United manager, Erik Ten Hag releases names of players to join Red Devils in January

    EPL: United manager, Erik Ten Hag releases names of players to join Red Devils in January

    Manchester United manager, Erik Ten Hag has five players who are set to return from injury in January.

    The Dutch gaffer, made this known during a pre-match conference ahead of Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

    The Red Devils are currently seventh on the log and face big fixtures against Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa in their next five top-flight games.

    “It will be a similar squad [for the trip to Forest] as we had against Villa.

    “Mid-January we expect many players back. Mason [Mount], Casemiro, [Lisandro] Martinez, [Tyrell] Malacia.

    “We expect Harry Maguire, of course. We expect many players to return in January,” Ten Hag told reporters on Friday.

  • EPL: Mark Lawrenson predicts Fulham v Arsenal, Luton v Chlesea, Liverpool v Newcastle, other matchday 20 fixtures

    EPL: Mark Lawrenson predicts Fulham v Arsenal, Luton v Chlesea, Liverpool v Newcastle, other matchday 20 fixtures

    Former Liverpool star, Mark Lawrenson, has predicted the Premier League match-day 20 fixtures taking place across various grounds in England this weekend.

    Chelsea will travel to Kenilworth road to trade tackle with Premiership new comer,  Luton town.

    Club World Cup champions, Manchester city will welcome Sheffield United to the  Etihad on Saturday.

    Arsenal travel to Fulham on Sunday, while league toppers Liverpool will welcome Newcastle to Anfeld on New Year’s day.

    Below is Lawrenson’s Matchday 20 fixtures

    Luton 1-2 Chelsea
    Aston Villa 2-0 Burnley
    Crystal Palace 2-1 Brentford
    Manchester City 4-0 Sheffield United
    Wolves 2-0 Everton
    Nottingham Forest 1-2 Manchester United
    Fulham 0-2 Arsenal
    Tottenham 2-1 Bournemouth
    Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle
    West Ham 1-1 Brighton

  • EPL: Manchester City coach, Guardiola lists teams that will fight for the title after 3-1 victory over Everton

    EPL: Manchester City coach, Guardiola lists teams that will fight for the title after 3-1 victory over Everton

    Pep Guardiola the manager of Manchester City has posited that they are fighting for the Premier League title along with Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool and Aston Villa.

    The Spanaird made this comment after a 3-1 win at Everton on Wednesday night.

    The hosts went in front through Jack Harrison, but City fought back with goals from Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez and Bernardo Silva to take all three points.

    City are now only behind Liverpool, Arsenal and Villa on the log.

    “We know after six games with just one win, the people were asking, which is normal because it is all about results.

    “But we are close and so do Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool and Aston Villa. We want to be there,” Guardiola told Amazon Prime.