Tag: Leeds United
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EPL: Leeds survive relegation battle as Burnley go down
Leeds United survived relegation after claiming a dramatic added-time victory against nine-man Brentford to secure their Premier League survival. Jack Harrison’s late strike from the edge of the penalty area sealed the win and in the end comfortably avoid the drop by three points.
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Arteta explains playing Tomiyasu as left-back
Mikel Arteta has explained the reason for playing Arsenal right-back, Takehiro Tomiyasu at left-back against Leeds United. The Gunners had to show resilience in claiming a 2-1 win over the relegation candidates in the Premier League on Sunday. Given the long-term absence of Kieran Tierney, Tomiyasu was tasked with filling in at left-back against the…
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Ex-Liverpool boss plays down Pogba’s impact against Leeds
Graeme Souness played down Paul Pogba’s impact in Manchester United’s 5-1 win against Leeds on Saturday, instead hailing Mason Greenwood as the “star of the show”. The Red Devils opened the new Premier League campaign with an impressive display at Old Trafford. But ex-Liverpool midfielder and manager Souness said the France star’s input was to…
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EPL: Fernandes hits hat-trick as Man Utd thrash Leeds
Bruno Fernandes scored his first Manchester United hat-trick as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side overpowered old rivals Leeds to make the perfect start to the new Premier League season. The Portugal midfielder opened the scoring on the half-hour mark at a packed Old Trafford, but Luke Ayling’s thunderous strike drew Leeds level early in the second…
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EPL: Varane deal uncompleted as Man Utd approach Leeds United game
Raphael Varane will not be available for Manchester United’s English Premier League season-opener against Leeds United as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the deal is not “100 per cent done yet”. Having completed deals for Tom Heaton and Jadon Sancho, the Old Trafford giants announced on July 27 they had struck a deal with Real Madrid…
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Vardy scores as Leicester City run over Leeds United to go second
Jamie Vardy inspired and Youri Tielemans scored twice as Leicester City enjoyed an impressive 4-1 win at Leeds United on Monday to move up to second in the English Premier League (EPL). The Foxes, who have now won all four away games this season, grabbed the lead in the second minute. This was when Vardy…
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Liverpool to begin EPL title defence against Leeds
Liverpool Football Club will begin their English Premier League (EPL) title defence on Sept. 12 at Anfield when they face newly-promoted Leeds United FC. Manchester City and Manchester United will not participate in the competition until Sept. 19, after they were given 30 days to rest following the end of their European season. Manchester City…
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Leeds United back in EPL after 16-year absence
Leeds United returned to the Premier League after a 16-year absence on Friday as West Bromwich Albion’s loss at Huddersfield Town guaranteed them a top-two finish in the Championship. A huge favour from Leeds’ Yorkshire neighbours, who won 2-1, meant the celebrations could start in earnest at Elland Road. The club’s Italian owner Andrea Radrizzani…
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JUST IN: Leeds United great, Norman Hunter dies of Coronavirus
Norman Hunter, Leeds United great has died of Coronavirus at the 76. Leeds United, in a statement on its website said they are devastated to learn of the passing of club icon Norman Hunter at the age of 76. “Norman was taken to hospital last week after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and despite continuing to…