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  • EPL: Guardiola given ultimatum to sign new contract at City

    EPL: Guardiola given ultimatum to sign new contract at City

    Manchester City has reportedly set a Christmas deadline for Pep Guardiola to decide his future with the Premier League club. Guardiola’s current contract is set to expire in the summer of 2025.

    According to Sky Sports, the English champions do not want to enter the New Year with uncertainty about Guardiola’s future.

    They have asked him to inform the club of his decision by Christmas, allowing them to begin the search for a suitable replacement if he opts not to sign a new deal.

    Guardiola, who has been with City for eight years—the longest tenure at any club in his career—hinted earlier this summer that he might leave soon, stating he was closer to exiting Etihad than staying.

  • EPL: Salah sets record as Liverpool beat Ipswich, Arsenal defeat Wolves in season opener

    EPL: Salah sets record as Liverpool beat Ipswich, Arsenal defeat Wolves in season opener

    Arsenal began their Premier League campaign with a comfortable win over Wolves at Emirates Stadium.

    Kai Havertz headed in the opener from a Bukayo Saka cross in the first half. Saka then added a second with a powerful left-foot shot into the right corner after a quickly taken free-kick.

    Despite not being at their best, Arsenal controlled the match and deserved their victory.

    Wolves debutant Jorgen Strand Larsen had his header saved by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, while Matheus Cunha missed a crucial chance in the second half.

     

    Elsewhere, Liverpool started their season with a hard-fought win over newly promoted Ipswich Town at Portman Road.

    Diogo Jota scored the first goal after a slick move involving Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Salah then doubled the lead five minutes later, setting a Premier League record with his ninth opening-day goal.

    Ipswich put up a strong fight in the first half but couldn’t match Liverpool’s intensity after the break.

     

    In another EPL opening day game, Newcastle secured a gritty 1-0 victory over Southampton, despite being reduced to 10 men.

    Joelinton scored the only goal after a mistake by Saints goalkeeper Alex McCarthy. The match saw tempers flare, especially after Fabian Schar was sent off for an altercation with Ben Brereton Diaz. Southampton, despite having 19 shots, couldn’t find an equalizer.

     

    Similarly, Brighton’s new manager, Fabian Hurzeler, celebrated an impressive win in his Premier League debut, as Everton started their final season at Goodison Park in dismal fashion. Kaoru Mitoma, Danny Welbeck, and Simon Adingra scored for Brighton, while Everton had a goal disallowed and a penalty overturned. Ashley Young was sent off for Everton in a frustrating match that ended 3-0 in Brighton’s favor.

    Brighton have gone up to the top of the log pending the outcome of the other remaining games of Match day one.

  • Fulham manager, Marco Silva reflects on 1-0 loss to Manchester United

    Fulham manager, Marco Silva reflects on 1-0 loss to Manchester United

    Fulham’s Premier League campaign got off to a disappointing start with a 1-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford.

    Despite creating scoring opportunities, Fulham were unable to capitalize and ultimately conceded to substitute Joshua Zirkzee.

     

    In his post-match assessment, Manager Marco Silva identified a loss of emotional control as a key factor in the defeat.

    He emphasized the importance of maintaining balance and composure, particularly in open and intense matches.

    Silva noted that Fulham’s decision-making was rushed, leading to quick losses of possession and ultimately, the conceding of the goal.

    He expressed his desire for the team to manage their emotions better and avoid letting the game become too emotional.”

  • EPL: Manchester United pip Fulham 1-0 in season opener

    EPL: Manchester United pip Fulham 1-0 in season opener

     

     

    Manchester United kick started the season 2024/25 on a winning note after defeating visiting Fulham United 1-0 to cart away three maximum points  at Old Trafford.

    The first game of the season took place on Friday night. The first half ended goalless, but the game saw Joshua Zirkzee making his debut as a substitute.

    In the 87th minute, Zirkzee scored the only and winning goal.

     

    Manchester United kick started the season 2024/25 on a winning note after defeating visiting Fulham United 1-0 to cart away three maximum points on Friday night at Old Trafford.

    It was a goalless affair in the first 45 minutes of the thrilling encounter as both teams were uptight defensively.

    However, Fulham had their chances in the second half to pull off a shock win, but it was United who capitalized on theirs.

    Joshua Zirkzee’s debut goal propelled his team to a Premier League flyer!

     

    With this result, United tops the group, pending the outcomes of the other matches on Saturday and Sunday.

  • EPL: Man City’s Premier League status at risk with proposed 70-80 point deduction in financial probe

    EPL: Man City’s Premier League status at risk with proposed 70-80 point deduction in financial probe

    Manchester City could face a points deduction so severe that it would result in the Premier League champions being relegated from the top tier of English football. The club is currently dealing with 115 alleged breaches of financial rules.

     

    Earlier this week, it was confirmed that a 10-week hearing is set to begin next month. City strongly denies any wrongdoing as they prepare to face an independent inquiry.

     

    However, according to The Times, one Premier League club executive remarked, “The collective view I’ve heard is that an appropriate sanction would have to be a points deduction so substantial — we are talking here between 70 and 80 points — that it guarantees City a season in the Championship.”

  • EPL: 20 teams jostle for laurels as 2024/25 season begins today

    EPL: 20 teams jostle for laurels as 2024/25 season begins today

    The 2024/25 Premier League season looks set to kick off on Friday, August 16, with a much-anticipated  night fixture between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford.

    Excitements are buzzing in the air as fans prepare for another exhilarating season of top-tier English football.

     

    Twenty teams are ready to jostle for laurels, each with their eyes set on glory.

    Among them, Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton had fought valiantly to gain promotion, and their return to the Premier League added an extra layer of intrigue to the competition.

    These newly promoted sides are eager to make their mark and prove they belong among the elite.

     

    Manchester City, the defending champions, will face Chelsea on Sunday, promising an early-season clash of titans.

    Pep Guardiola’s side had been dominant in the previous season, but Chelsea, under their astute management, should be ready to challenge City’s supremacy and set the tone for an intense title race.

     

    As always, the Premier League promised a feast of footballing brilliance.

    Goals, dribbles, and VAR drama are guaranteed to keep fans on the edge of their seats.

     

    The implementation of VAR will continue to stir controversy and debate, ensuring that all teams have a fair share of contentious decisions.

     

    The managerial landscape is also poised for upheaval. With the stakes higher than ever, some coaches would inevitably face the pressure and be shown the door, while others would seize opportunities to step into new roles and turn their fortunes around.

    The journey of Leicester, Ipswich, and Southampton, under their respective managers, would be closely watched as they navigate the challenges of Premier League football.

     

    As the season begins, fans across the globe eagerly anticipate the drama and excitement that lay ahead.

     

    Last season the Premier League was not just a competition; it was a narrative of passion, skill, and unrelenting competition.

     

    Every match had the potential to be a spectacle, every player a potential hero, and every game a chapter in the unfolding story of the 2024/25 season.

     

    From the first whistle on August 16, the Premier League would once again captivate the world, delivering moments of joy, heartbreak, and unforgettable memories.

     

    An interesting season await everyone and surely it would be full of twists and turns that only football could provide.

  • EPL: Supercomputer predicts likely winner of 2024/25 season

    EPL: Supercomputer predicts likely winner of 2024/25 season

    The Opta SuperComputer has predicted the winner of the 2024/2025 Premier League title, alongside the teams expected to finish in the top four spots after 10,000 season simulations.

     

    Manchester City have been given an 82.2 percent chance of winning the title, potentially marking their fifth consecutive championship under Pep Guardiola.

     

    Arsenal are predicted to finish second for the third year in a row, with a 12.2 percent chance of dethroning City.

     

    Liverpool, under new manager Arne Slot, are third favorites for the title with a 5.1 percent chance.

     

    Chelsea, led by new manager Enzo Maresca, have a 31.6 percent probability of finishing in the UEFA Champions League qualification places.

     

    Tottenham Hotspur are projected to have a 17.5 percent chance of finishing in the top four, just below Manchester United’s 18.9 percent probability.

  • EPL: Chelsea renew interest in Osimhen

    EPL: Chelsea renew interest in Osimhen

    Chelsea remain interested in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen but will only proceed with a loan move, according to The Telegraph. Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis is firm on suitors paying Osimhen’s €130m (£110.8m) release clause.

     

    Both Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, however, are reluctant to meet this high price for the Super Eagles star. Chelsea were close to signing Samu Omorodion after agreeing on a €40m (£34.5m) deal with Atletico Madrid, but the move collapsed over personal terms disagreements.

     

    With the Omorodion deal off the table, Chelsea has shifted their focus back to Osimhen, contingent on Napoli agreeing to an initial loan arrangement. This could pose a challenge, as Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, has dismissed the notion of the striker leaving Napoli for a reduced fee.

  • EPL: United’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka pens 7-year deal with West Ham

    EPL: United’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka pens 7-year deal with West Ham

    English Premier League side, West Ham United has signed  Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United in a deal worth a reported £15 million ($19 million) on Tuesday.

    The defender agreed a seven-year contract with the Hammers after spending five years at Old Trafford.

    Baring another transfer to a new club, Wan-Bissaka is expected to remain with the Hammers till year 2031.

    The 26-year-old right-back made 190 appearances for United following his 2019 move from Crystal Palace.

    He appeared in United’s surprise FA Cup final win against Manchester City last season but was not in United manager Erik ten Hag’s plans for the new season.

    “It’s an amazing feeling to be back in London and I’m excited for what’s coming,” Wan-Bissaka said.

  • EPL: Chelsea to trim down squad ahead of next season

    EPL: Chelsea to trim down squad ahead of next season

    Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is aiming to reduce his bloated squad as the new season approaches, according to the UK Telegraph.

     

    Maresca is preparing for his debut season at Stamford Bridge, having replaced Mauricio Pochettino this summer. Inheriting a large squad, he now seeks to trim it to a manageable size.

    Chelsea reportedly aims to maintain a first-team squad of around 23 or 24 outfield players.

     

    This means several players are expected to leave either permanently or on loan.

    The club’s recent £54m acquisition of Neto from Wolves marks their 12th summer signing, bringing their total spending since June 14 to £243m. This has expanded the Blues’ squad to over 50 senior players.