Tag: Leeds
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EPL: Power outage disrupts match in Arsenal’s slim win over Leeds
The Premier League encounter between Leeds United and leaders Arsenal was delayed by 40 minutes following a power outage at Elland Road. Bukayo Saka scored the winning goal in the first half by punishing Rodrigo’s loose pass, exchanging passes with Martin Odegaard before smashing in high at the near post.
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Why I will never join Man Utd – Kalvin Phillips
Manchester City star Kalvin Phillips has said there was no chance he was going to join Manchester United. Phillips joined City from boyhood club Leeds United this summer in a deal worth £45m. United were strongly linked with the England midfielder, but he was never going to join Leeds’ biggest rival.
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Leeds winger Raphinha agrees five-year deal with Barca
Leeds winger Raphinha has found an agreement on personal terms with Barcelona. The Brazilian right-sided flyer is hoping to complete a move to a big club this summer. According to Sport, Raphinha has agreed on a five-year contract with the Catalan giants.
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EPL: Marcelo Bielsa addresses Leeds squad after exit
Marcelo Bielsa addressed the Leeds United squad this morning after Sunday’s sacking. The Daily Mail says the 66-year old gathered the squad together at around 9.15am to bid farewell after his sacking on Sunday. He wanted to talk to them as a group rather than on a more emotionally-charged individual basis. Despite strain telling on…
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Shelvey gives Newcastle much-needed win at Leeds
Newcastle earned a massive victory at Leeds in their fight to avoid relegation thanks to Jonjo Shelvey’s 20-yard free-kick. Eddie Howe’s side had only won once all season prior to this energetic and tempestuous encounter where both sides struggled to make the most of first-half chances. But after Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka saved Dan James’…
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Arsenal Thrash Leeds To Tighten Grip On Fourth Place
Arsenal consolidated their position in the Premier League’s top four with a 4-1 rout of Leeds in the only Premier League match on Saturday to survive a wave of coronavirus postponements. Two goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka’s deflected strike put the Gunners 3-0 up before half-time. Raphinha’s penalty pulled a goal back, but…
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EPL: I know I could be sacked – Leeds coach
Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa accepts his job is under threat. Bielsa needs a response from his players against Arsenal after their 7-0 thrashing by Manchester City. Bielsa said: “I never think it’s good to promise, and the views being transmitted [by pundits] I don’t know how to interpret. After a big defeat, you’re very…
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Premier League leaders Man City thrash Leeds 7-0
Manchester City tore Leeds apart with an attacking masterclass to increase their lead at the top of the Premier League to four points. The defending champions were at their scintillating best as they racked up their biggest victory of the season and moved further clear of Liverpool and Chelsea, who both play on Thursday. In…
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Jorginho has sacrificed himself for Chelsea – Tuchel
Manager Thomas Tuchel said Jorginho has “sacrificed himself” for Chelsea after the midfielder scored two penalties, including a dramatic stoppage-time winner, against Leeds United. The Italy international’s second penalty after 94 minutes at Stamford Bridge ensured Tuchel’s side remain two points behind leaders Manchester City. Jorginho played the entire match despite suffering with a back…
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EPL: Thomas Tuchel fumes at Chelsea, Leeds fixture
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has complained about the lack of turnaround time between their Champions League clash and a Premier League game against Leeds United. The Blues face their third game in eight days as they take on the Whites at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Both Chelsea and Leeds are facing injury issues in the…