Amad Diallo has vowed to "make history" with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/manchester-united" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Manchester United</a> despite his struggling club's dismal slide down the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/premier-league" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Premier League</a>.
United have lost five of new manager <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ruben-amorim" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ruben Amorim</a>'s 10 games in all competitions since he arrived from Sporting Lisbon to replace the sacked Erik ten Hag.
Dismal defeats to Wolves, Bournemouth and Tottenham in their last three matches have increased the pressure on Amorim ahead of Newcastle's visit to Old Trafford on Monday.
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United are languishing in 14th place in the Premier League, just eight points above the relegation zone.
But Diallo has been one of United's few bright spots, highlighted by his late winner in the derby against Manchester City recently.
The 22-year-old Ivory Coast forward has scored two goals and added six assists in the league this season.
Alongside United's other young players, Diallo has his sights set on taking United back to the top.
<h2>Diallo Keeps Belief Alive</h2>
"We are part of the project, we have so many young players for this club, especially Garna (Alejandro Garnacho), Kobbie (Mainoo), Joshua (Zirkzee), Rasmus (Hojlund), me, we are young players who want to make history for this club," Diallo told MUTV.
"We want to do our best every game. Sometimes it cannot work, but you can see in the pitch we are very focused to do our best for this club, because we want to bring back this club to the level it was before.
"So, for the young lads, we just have to keep going, work hard and the most important thing is to listen to the old men, the old players, learn every day.
"We have now a new manager, he likes to work with young players, and he brings a new system, so we just have to follow it and try to do our best every game."
Diallo has proved his versatility in the early days of Amorim's reign, featuring both at right wing-back and in more attacking roles.
"In football this can happen," he added. "Don't be focused in only one position. Sometimes you can play as a defender, sometimes as a striker. Wherever the manager puts me I'm ready to fight for the team.
"I just want to play, right wing, number 10, anywhere. I say to the manager if you need me as a 'keeper I'm ready to do my best, I will fight for the team and for my team-mates. I want to make history for this club."
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Sports-Football Defeats to Wolves, Bournemouth and Tottenham in their last three matches have increased the pressure on Amorim ahead of Newcastle's visit to Old Trafford on Monday.

Amad Diallo has vowed to "make history" with Manchester United despite his struggling club's dismal slide down the Premier League. United have lost five of new manager Ruben Amorim's 10 games in all competitions since he arrived from Sporting Lisbon to replace the sacked Erik ten Hag. Dismal defeats to Wolves, Bournemouth and Tottenham in their last three matches have increased the pressure on Amorim ahead of Newcastle's visit to Old Trafford on Monday. Also Read: ‘Tennis’ integrity is awful,’ Kyrgios on punishment for Sinner’s failed dope test United are languishing in 14th place in the Premier League, just eight points above the relegation zone. But Diallo has been one of United's few bright spots, highlighted by his late winner in the derby against Manchester City recently. The 22-year-old Ivory Coast forward has scored two goals and added six assists in the league this season. Alongside United's other young players, Diallo has his sights set on taking United back to the top. Diallo Keeps Belief Alive "We are part of the project, we have so many young players for this club, especially Garna (Alejandro Garnacho), Kobbie (Mainoo), Joshua (Zirkzee), Rasmus (Hojlund), me, we are young players who want to make history for this club," Diallo told MUTV. "We want to do our best every game. Sometimes it cannot work, but you can see in the pitch we are very focused to do our best for this club, because we want to bring back this club to the level it was before. "So, for the young lads, we just have to keep going, work hard and the most important thing is to listen to the old men, the old players, learn every day. "We have now a new manager, he likes to work with young players, and he brings a new system, so we just have to follow it and try to do our best every game." Diallo has proved his versatility in the early days of Amorim's reign, featuring both at right wing-back and in more attacking roles. "In football this can happen," he added. "Don't be focused in only one position. Sometimes you can play as a defender, sometimes as a striker. Wherever the manager puts me I'm ready to fight for the team. "I just want to play, right wing, number 10, anywhere. I say to the manager if you need me as a 'keeper I'm ready to do my best, I will fight for the team and for my team-mates. I want to make history for this club." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Amad Diallo 'want to make history' with floundering Manchester United

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Newcastle put a huge dent in Arsenal's title aspirations on Saturday, winning 1-0 to give leaders Manchester City the chance to move eight points clear of the Gunners at the top of the Premier League.

Alexander Isak scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 12th minute, heading home Anthony Gordon's pinpoint cross from the right.

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Arsenal struggled to get out of first gear and although they dominated possession, they produced just one shot on target in the entire game.

Mikel Arteta's men have now picked up just one point in their past three games as their title push quickly runs out of steam.

If defending champions City win at Bournemouth later on Saturday they will be eight points clear of the Gunners. Liverpool, a point behind City, host Brighton at Anfield.

Arsenal have pushed Pep Guardiola's City hard in each of the past two seasons and appeared to be well-equipped for another title challenge but the gap already looks alarmingly big.

The injury-hit visitors started brightly in the opening seconds at St James' Park, with&nbsp;Leandro Trossard dragging the ball wide.

But the home side, who had not won for five matches, quickly settled and Sweden forward Isak got between Gabriel and William Saliba to head home from Gordon's exquisite first-time cross.

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka lacked penetration but headed just wide in the 18th minute after leaping above his marker.

Newcastle defender Lewis Hall blocked Mikel Merino's shot on the line after a Declan Rice corner caused chaos but the visitors lacked rhythm and failed to match the intensity shown by the home side.

Arteta opted against making changes at half-time and Newcastle came close to doubling their lead almost immediately, with Joe Willock's shot saved by David Raya.

The Spanish boss threw on 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri and Oleksandr Zinchenko for Gabriel Martinelli and Merino just after the hour mark.

Isak fired a shot at Raya that the Arsenal goalkeeper pushed away before Rice muscled his way into the Newcastle area and flashed a shot wide.

Arteta made further changes, introducing defender Ben White and forward Gabriel Jesus in the desperate push for an equaliser.

Arsenal struggled to build up a head of steam as the clock ticked down but they squandered a golden chance to equalise when Rice headed just wide from a Saka cross in stoppage time.

The Gunners, still missing captain Martin Odegaard, suffered a shock defeat against Bournemouth last month and drew 2-2 with Liverpool last week.

They have tough games coming up against Inter Milan in the Champions League and Chelsea next week.

The win lifts Eddie Howe's Newcastle to eighth in the table ahead of the later kick-offs on Saturday.

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Newcastle put a huge dent in Arsenal's title aspirations on Saturday, winning 1-0 to give leaders Manchester City the chance to move eight points clear of the Gunners at the top of the Premier League.

Newcastle put a huge dent in Arsenal's title aspirations on Saturday, winning 1-0 to give leaders Manchester City the chance to move eight points clear of the Gunners at the top of the Premier League. Alexander Isak scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 12th minute, heading home Anthony Gordon's pinpoint cross from the right. Also Read: ‘It’s now or never’ - Ruben Amorim reveals how he signed up for Manchester United in three days Arsenal struggled to get out of first gear and although they dominated possession, they produced just one shot on target in the entire game. Mikel Arteta's men have now picked up just one point in their past three games as their title push quickly runs out of steam. If defending champions City win at Bournemouth later on Saturday they will be eight points clear of the Gunners. Liverpool, a point behind City, host Brighton at Anfield. Arsenal have pushed Pep Guardiola's City hard in each of the past two seasons and appeared to be well-equipped for another title challenge but the gap already looks alarmingly big. The injury-hit visitors started brightly in the opening seconds at St James' Park, with Leandro Trossard dragging the ball wide. But the home side, who had not won for five matches, quickly settled and Sweden forward Isak got between Gabriel and William Saliba to head home from Gordon's exquisite first-time cross. Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka lacked penetration but headed just wide in the 18th minute after leaping above his marker. Newcastle defender Lewis Hall blocked Mikel Merino's shot on the line after a Declan Rice corner caused chaos but the visitors lacked rhythm and failed to match the intensity shown by the home side. Arteta opted against making changes at half-time and Newcastle came close to doubling their lead almost immediately, with Joe Willock's shot saved by David Raya. The Spanish boss threw on 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri and Oleksandr Zinchenko for Gabriel Martinelli and Merino just after the hour mark. Isak fired a shot at Raya that the Arsenal goalkeeper pushed away before Rice muscled his way into the Newcastle area and flashed a shot wide. Arteta made further changes, introducing defender Ben White and forward Gabriel Jesus in the desperate push for an equaliser. Arsenal struggled to build up a head of steam as the clock ticked down but they squandered a golden chance to equalise when Rice headed just wide from a Saka cross in stoppage time. The Gunners, still missing captain Martin Odegaard, suffered a shock defeat against Bournemouth last month and drew 2-2 with Liverpool last week. They have tough games coming up against Inter Milan in the Champions League and Chelsea next week. The win lifts Eddie Howe's Newcastle to eighth in the table ahead of the later kick-offs on Saturday. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Premier League: Arsenal's title hopes take hit after loss against Newcastle

West Ham piled more pressure on beleaguered Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag with a dramatic 2-1 win on Sunday as Cole Palmer inspired Chelsea to a victory by the same scoreline over Newcastle.

Tottenham were beaten 1-0 at Crystal Palace, who picked up their first win of the season.

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Liverpool can go back to the top of the table with victory away at Arsenal in the biggest clash of the Premier League weekend later on Sunday.

Ten Hag was left to rue a familiar lack of ruthlessness as United's fourth league defeat in nine games will spark further speculation on how long he will be given to turn the Red Devils' fortunes around.

The visitors should have been out of sight by half-time at the London Stadium.

Alejandro Garnacho hit the woodwork inside two minutes and Edson Alvarez also headed off his own crossbar.

But it was Diogo Dalot who missed the biggest chance when the Portuguese international somehow fired over with the goal gaping after rounding Lukasz Fabianski.

Under-fire West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui showed his disgust with the Hammers' first-half display by making three substitutions at the break.

Crysencio Summerville was one of those introduced and he slid in to open the scoring against the run of play on 74 minutes.

Casemiro brought United level nine minutes from time with a header from point-blank range.

But there was late drama when VAR intervened for a foul on Danny Ings by Matthijs de Ligt.

Jarrod Bowen smashed in the resulting spot-kick to take West Ham above United, who sink to 14th in the table.&nbsp;

Chelsea had been beaten in the Premier League for the first time since Enzo Maresca's first match in charge at Liverpool last weekend despite an impressive performance.

The Blues got back to winning ways with Palmer at the heart of their best work.

The England international had a goal marginally ruled out for offside inside the first five minutes.

Palmer was the creator for the opening goal, despite not being credited with the assist, as his sumptuous ball over the top freed Pedro Neto, who picked out Nicolas Jackson to slot in his sixth goal of the season.

Newcastle are now winless in five league games as the pressure mounts on Eddie Howe ahead of a rematch against Chelsea in the League Cup on Wednesday.

The Magpies did get back on level terms before half-time as Alexander Isak tapped in Lewis Hall's cross at the end of a well-worked move.

Palmer took just two minutes into the second period to make the decisive impact with a driving run forward and powerful finish that beat Nick Pope at his near post.

Newcastle should have left London with a point, though, as Isak botched a huge chance to level 15 minutes from time after rounding Robert Sanchez.

Palace began the day in the relegation zone but were good value for the three points at Selhurst Park as Tottenham's struggles on the road continue.

Eberechi Eze's deft flick teed up Jean-Philippe Mateta to fire home the only goal.

Eze had a second ruled out for offside in the second half, but Tottenham, without injured captain Son Heung-min, were toothless in attack.

Spurs have won just once in five away league games this season as they slip to eighth, four points off the top four.

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West Ham piled more pressure on beleaguered Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag with a dramatic 2-1 win on Sunday as Cole Palmer inspired Chelsea to a victory by the same scoreline over Newcastle.

West Ham piled more pressure on beleaguered Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag with a dramatic 2-1 win on Sunday as Cole Palmer inspired Chelsea to a victory by the same scoreline over Newcastle. Tottenham were beaten 1-0 at Crystal Palace, who picked up their first win of the season. Also Read: La Liga: Madrid’s Ancelotti laments missed chances in Barcelona thrashing at home Liverpool can go back to the top of the table with victory away at Arsenal in the biggest clash of the Premier League weekend later on Sunday. Ten Hag was left to rue a familiar lack of ruthlessness as United's fourth league defeat in nine games will spark further speculation on how long he will be given to turn the Red Devils' fortunes around. The visitors should have been out of sight by half-time at the London Stadium. Alejandro Garnacho hit the woodwork inside two minutes and Edson Alvarez also headed off his own crossbar. But it was Diogo Dalot who missed the biggest chance when the Portuguese international somehow fired over with the goal gaping after rounding Lukasz Fabianski. Under-fire West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui showed his disgust with the Hammers' first-half display by making three substitutions at the break. Crysencio Summerville was one of those introduced and he slid in to open the scoring against the run of play on 74 minutes. Casemiro brought United level nine minutes from time with a header from point-blank range. But there was late drama when VAR intervened for a foul on Danny Ings by Matthijs de Ligt. Jarrod Bowen smashed in the resulting spot-kick to take West Ham above United, who sink to 14th in the table. Chelsea had been beaten in the Premier League for the first time since Enzo Maresca's first match in charge at Liverpool last weekend despite an impressive performance. The Blues got back to winning ways with Palmer at the heart of their best work. The England international had a goal marginally ruled out for offside inside the first five minutes. Palmer was the creator for the opening goal, despite not being credited with the assist, as his sumptuous ball over the top freed Pedro Neto, who picked out Nicolas Jackson to slot in his sixth goal of the season. Newcastle are now winless in five league games as the pressure mounts on Eddie Howe ahead of a rematch against Chelsea in the League Cup on Wednesday. The Magpies did get back on level terms before half-time as Alexander Isak tapped in Lewis Hall's cross at the end of a well-worked move. Palmer took just two minutes into the second period to make the decisive impact with a driving run forward and powerful finish that beat Nick Pope at his near post. Newcastle should have left London with a point, though, as Isak botched a huge chance to level 15 minutes from time after rounding Robert Sanchez. Palace began the day in the relegation zone but were good value for the three points at Selhurst Park as Tottenham's struggles on the road continue. Eberechi Eze's deft flick teed up Jean-Philippe Mateta to fire home the only goal. Eze had a second ruled out for offside in the second half, but Tottenham, without injured captain Son Heung-min, were toothless in attack. Spurs have won just once in five away league games this season as they slip to eighth, four points off the top four. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Premier League: West Ham beat Manchester United, Cole Palmer helps Chelsea win over Newcastle

Amid growing concerns from players over the congested football schedule, English Premier League legend Matt Le Tissier, in an exclusive interview with WION, states that footballers shouldn't complain about playing more matches considering their high earnings.

Matt Le Tissier Weighs in on Congested Football Schedule

Manchester City and the Premier League both claimed victory on Monday after the champions challenged the English top flight's rules on commercial deals.

City launched legal action against the associated party transaction (APT) rules earlier this year on the grounds they were anti-competitive.

The APT rules are designed to ensure commercial deals with entities linked to a club's owners reflect fair market value.

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The case is separate from an ongoing hearing involving City, with the club fighting 115 charges relating to alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules.

The Premier League said on Monday that City were "unsuccessful in the majority of (their) challenge" and that the tribunal considering the case had determined the APT rules were necessary and pursued a legitimate objective.

But City released a statement saying the tribunal had declared the APT rules "unlawful" and that the league had abused a dominant position under competition law.

The Premier League said the tribunal had supported the legitimacy of the regulations and said it had found them essential to make the profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) effective.&nbsp;

It said the tribunal had agreed with the Premier League that if a transaction was evidently not at fair market value, that would distort competition within the league.

The league also said the panel had rejected City's argument that the purpose of the rules was to discriminate against clubs with ownership from the Gulf region.

The Premier League said the panel found in favour of City in "two respects only" -- that shareholder loans should not be excluded from APT rules and that a "limited number of amendments" to the APT rules made earlier should not be retained.

Manchester City said the panel found the APT rules were "structurally unfair" and that the panel had set aside specific decisions of the Premier League to restate the fair market value of two transactions entered into by the club.

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Manchester City and the Premier League both claimed victory on Monday after the champions challenged the English top flight's rules on commercial deals. City launched legal action against the associated party transaction (APT) rules earlier this year on the grounds they were anti-competitive.

Manchester City and the Premier League both claimed victory on Monday after the champions challenged the English top flight's rules on commercial deals. City launched legal action against the associated party transaction (APT) rules earlier this year on the grounds they were anti-competitive. The APT rules are designed to ensure commercial deals with entities linked to a club's owners reflect fair market value. Also Read: Paul Pogba's suspension reduced after experts support claims of unintentional doping: CAS The case is separate from an ongoing hearing involving City, with the club fighting 115 charges relating to alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules. The Premier League said on Monday that City were "unsuccessful in the majority of (their) challenge" and that the tribunal considering the case had determined the APT rules were necessary and pursued a legitimate objective. But City released a statement saying the tribunal had declared the APT rules "unlawful" and that the league had abused a dominant position under competition law. The Premier League said the tribunal had supported the legitimacy of the regulations and said it had found them essential to make the profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) effective. It said the tribunal had agreed with the Premier League that if a transaction was evidently not at fair market value, that would distort competition within the league. The league also said the panel had rejected City's argument that the purpose of the rules was to discriminate against clubs with ownership from the Gulf region. The Premier League said the panel found in favour of City in "two respects only" -- that shareholder loans should not be excluded from APT rules and that a "limited number of amendments" to the APT rules made earlier should not be retained. Manchester City said the panel found the APT rules were "structurally unfair" and that the panel had set aside specific decisions of the Premier League to restate the fair market value of two transactions entered into by the club. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Premier League, Manchester City both claim victory in legal battler over commercial deal rules

Manchester United's winless run stretched to five games in a 0-0 draw at Aston Villa on Sunday that did little to ease the pressure on Erik ten Hag.

Bruno Fernandes hit the crossbar with the best effort from either side with a second-half free-kick but United have now failed to score in their last three Premier League games.

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A point leaves Ten Hag's men still down in 14th, having won just two of their opening seven league games of the season.

Fifth-placed Villa missed the chance to move into the top four as they were unable to repeat their heroics of beating Bayern Munich in midweek.

United's 3-0 humiliation on home soil by Tottenham last weekend had plunged Ten Hag's job back into peril.

A 3-3 draw against Porto in the Europa League on Thursday did the Dutchman's case little favours as United blew an early two-goal lead to trail 3-2 before Harry Maguire's injury-time leveller.

Ten Hag reacted by dropping centre-backs Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt after their chastening night in Portugal with Maguire and veteran Jonny Evans brought back in to the starting line-up.

Villa had a far more memorable European night in midweek when Bayern were beaten 1-0 as the Champions League returned to Birmingham for the first time in over 40 years.

Both sides showed signs of fatigue as the match failed to spark into life.

Ten Hag controversially replaced Marcus Rashford at half-time in Porto after he had scored and set up Rasmus Hojlund's second for United inside the opening 20 minutes.

The United boss said that decision was motivated by managing the minutes of his wingers and Rashford was the visitors' biggest threat.

The England international cut inside and forced Emi Martinez into the only save of the first half with a powerful strike after five minutes.

Morgan Rogers fired wide at the other end, but United's reshaped defence held out with little problems until the break.

Ten Hag was forced into another defensive reshuffle at half-time as Maguire and Noussair Mazraoui were forced off injured as De Ligt and Victor Lindelof came on.

Rashford forced Martinez into another good save with a blistering shot from outside the box.

But he was lucky not to be sent-off for two bookable offences just minutes apart.

Rashford had been booked when he brought down Leon Bailey and was swiftly substituted by Ten Hag to avoid a United dismissal for the third consecutive game.

Fernandes' red card against Tottenham had been rescinded to allow him to play and the United captain came as close to anyone to scoring a winner with a free-kick that came back off the bar.

Unai Emery turned to Villa's super sub Jhon Duran to win the game.

The Colombian has scored five goals off the bench this season but even he could not liven up a sluggish Villa performance.

They did have one big chance to snatch all three points when De Ligt failed to cut out a cross and Jaden Philogene's shot was deflected wide by Diogo Dalot.

A return of eight points from their opening seven league games in United's worst since 1989.

Co-owner Jim Ratcliffe was in the stands at Villa Park and with a two-week international break to come, the United hierarchy must decide whether to hand Ten Hag a stay of execution or decide it's time for change.

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Manchester United's winless run stretched to five games in a 0-0 draw at Aston Villa on Sunday that did little to ease the pressure on Erik ten Hag. Bruno Fernandes hit the crossbar with the best effort from either side with a second-half free-kick but United have now failed to score in their last three Premier League games.

Manchester United's winless run stretched to five games in a 0-0 draw at Aston Villa on Sunday that did little to ease the pressure on Erik ten Hag. Bruno Fernandes hit the crossbar with the best effort from either side with a second-half free-kick but United have now failed to score in their last three Premier League games. Also Read: Moto GP: Francesco Bagnaia holds off Jorge Martin to seal Japanese Grand Prix double A point leaves Ten Hag's men still down in 14th, having won just two of their opening seven league games of the season. Fifth-placed Villa missed the chance to move into the top four as they were unable to repeat their heroics of beating Bayern Munich in midweek. United's 3-0 humiliation on home soil by Tottenham last weekend had plunged Ten Hag's job back into peril. A 3-3 draw against Porto in the Europa League on Thursday did the Dutchman's case little favours as United blew an early two-goal lead to trail 3-2 before Harry Maguire's injury-time leveller. Ten Hag reacted by dropping centre-backs Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt after their chastening night in Portugal with Maguire and veteran Jonny Evans brought back in to the starting line-up. Villa had a far more memorable European night in midweek when Bayern were beaten 1-0 as the Champions League returned to Birmingham for the first time in over 40 years. Both sides showed signs of fatigue as the match failed to spark into life. Ten Hag controversially replaced Marcus Rashford at half-time in Porto after he had scored and set up Rasmus Hojlund's second for United inside the opening 20 minutes. The United boss said that decision was motivated by managing the minutes of his wingers and Rashford was the visitors' biggest threat. The England international cut inside and forced Emi Martinez into the only save of the first half with a powerful strike after five minutes. Morgan Rogers fired wide at the other end, but United's reshaped defence held out with little problems until the break. Ten Hag was forced into another defensive reshuffle at half-time as Maguire and Noussair Mazraoui were forced off injured as De Ligt and Victor Lindelof came on. Rashford forced Martinez into another good save with a blistering shot from outside the box. But he was lucky not to be sent-off for two bookable offences just minutes apart. Rashford had been booked when he brought down Leon Bailey and was swiftly substituted by Ten Hag to avoid a United dismissal for the third consecutive game. Fernandes' red card against Tottenham had been rescinded to allow him to play and the United captain came as close to anyone to scoring a winner with a free-kick that came back off the bar. Unai Emery turned to Villa's super sub Jhon Duran to win the game. The Colombian has scored five goals off the bench this season but even he could not liven up a sluggish Villa performance. They did have one big chance to snatch all three points when De Ligt failed to cut out a cross and Jaden Philogene's shot was deflected wide by Diogo Dalot. A return of eight points from their opening seven league games in United's worst since 1989. Co-owner Jim Ratcliffe was in the stands at Villa Park and with a two-week international break to come, the United hierarchy must decide whether to hand Ten Hag a stay of execution or decide it's time for change. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Premier League: Manchester United play fifth straight winless game with stalemate against Aston Villa

Mohamed Salah fired Liverpool to the top of the Premier League as the Egypt star's penalty sealed a 2-1 win over&nbsp;struggling Wolves on Saturday.

Salah struck in the second half after Rayan Ait Nouri had cancelled out Ibrahima Konate's opener for Liverpool.

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Arne Slot's side have won five of their six league games this season and sit one point clear of second placed Manchester City, who were held to a 1-1 draw at Newcastle earlier in the afternoon.

Slot insisted this week that Liverpool are yet to prove themselves title contenders, but the Dutchman has made a strong impression at the start of the post-Jurgen Klopp era at Anfield.

Since their shock home loss to Nottingham Forest, the Reds have reeled off four successive victories in all competitions.

Liverpool fans packed into one side of Molineux chanted Slot's name loudly as the final minutes wound down on their latest win.

The 46-year-old has masterminded one of the best starts to a managerial reign in Liverpool history. If they continue at this pace, it will be hard for even Slot to deny their title credentials.

The only concern for Slot was a late injury to Andrew Robertson that forced the Scotland left-back to limp off.

"The first 20 minutes weren't great. It was a real tough start for us but eventually we took control of the game and scored the first goal," Slot said.

"Wolves have a really good game plan for every opponent and it was the same for us. It's always nice to win, especially away."

Liverpool, who last won the title in 2020, host Bologna in their second Champions League fixture on Wednesday before travelling to Crystal Palace in next weekend.

Winless and at the bottom of the table, Wolves were weakened even further by a virus that&nbsp;ripped through their squad this week.

Given their dire circumstances, Gary O'Neil's team competed gamely in the first half.

Matheus Cunha's curler tested Alisson Becker on the Liverpool keeper's return from injury.

But Wolves keeper Sam Johnstone had to make a superb save when he spread himself to block Dominik Szoboszlai's close-range effort from Robertson's cross.

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<h2>- Salah strikes -</h2>

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Without a clean-sheet in their previous 17 league games, Wolves couldn't hold out forever and Konate broke the deadlock in first half stoppage-time.

Jota did well to whip over a pin-point cross from the left and Konate timed his run perfectly to power his header past Johnstone's weak attempted save from six yards.

It was the French centre-back's first goal in the Premier League after three years with Liverpool.

Salah wasted a golden opportunity to double Liverpool's advantage early in the second half.

Mario Lemina took a pass from Johnstone on the edge of his own area and carelessly conceded possession to Salah, who shot wide with the goal at his mercy.

Wolves capitalised on that escape to equalise thanks to shambolic Liverpool defending in the 56th minute.

Konate tried to let the ball run for a goal-kick after a miscommunication with Alisson, but Jorgen Strand Larsen nudged him out of the way and picked out Carlos Forbs.

Liverpool again failed to deal with the danger after Forbs couldn't convert and Ait-Nouri finally stabbed home from close-range.

But Liverpool were unbeaten in their last 141 Premier League matches when leading at halftime, dating back to 2016 against Bournemouth.

Slot's team hit back emphatically in the 61st minute as Jota was pushed over in the area by Nelson Semedo as the pair challenged for Alexander-Arnold's cross.

Salah stepped up to smash the penalty past Johnstone for his fifth goal this season.

Konate redeemed himself for his earlier mistake with a last-ditch tackle to deflect Forbs' shot over after the forward surged through on goal.

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Mohamed Salah fired Liverpool to the top of the Premier League as the Egypt star's penalty sealed a 2-1 win over struggling Wolves on Saturday. Salah struck in the second half after Rayan Ait Nouri had cancelled out Ibrahima Konate's opener for Liverpool.

Mohamed Salah fired Liverpool to the top of the Premier League as the Egypt star's penalty sealed a 2-1 win over struggling Wolves on Saturday. Salah struck in the second half after Rayan Ait Nouri had cancelled out Ibrahima Konate's opener for Liverpool. Also Read: Major League Soccer: Inter Miami held to draw again despite Lionel Messi goal Arne Slot's side have won five of their six league games this season and sit one point clear of second placed Manchester City, who were held to a 1-1 draw at Newcastle earlier in the afternoon. Slot insisted this week that Liverpool are yet to prove themselves title contenders, but the Dutchman has made a strong impression at the start of the post-Jurgen Klopp era at Anfield. Since their shock home loss to Nottingham Forest, the Reds have reeled off four successive victories in all competitions. Liverpool fans packed into one side of Molineux chanted Slot's name loudly as the final minutes wound down on their latest win. The 46-year-old has masterminded one of the best starts to a managerial reign in Liverpool history. If they continue at this pace, it will be hard for even Slot to deny their title credentials. The only concern for Slot was a late injury to Andrew Robertson that forced the Scotland left-back to limp off. "The first 20 minutes weren't great. It was a real tough start for us but eventually we took control of the game and scored the first goal," Slot said. "Wolves have a really good game plan for every opponent and it was the same for us. It's always nice to win, especially away." Liverpool, who last won the title in 2020, host Bologna in their second Champions League fixture on Wednesday before travelling to Crystal Palace in next weekend. Winless and at the bottom of the table, Wolves were weakened even further by a virus that ripped through their squad this week. Given their dire circumstances, Gary O'Neil's team competed gamely in the first half. Matheus Cunha's curler tested Alisson Becker on the Liverpool keeper's return from injury. But Wolves keeper Sam Johnstone had to make a superb save when he spread himself to block Dominik Szoboszlai's close-range effort from Robertson's cross. - Salah strikes - Without a clean-sheet in their previous 17 league games, Wolves couldn't hold out forever and Konate broke the deadlock in first half stoppage-time. Jota did well to whip over a pin-point cross from the left and Konate timed his run perfectly to power his header past Johnstone's weak attempted save from six yards. It was the French centre-back's first goal in the Premier League after three years with Liverpool. Salah wasted a golden opportunity to double Liverpool's advantage early in the second half. Mario Lemina took a pass from Johnstone on the edge of his own area and carelessly conceded possession to Salah, who shot wide with the goal at his mercy. Wolves capitalised on that escape to equalise thanks to shambolic Liverpool defending in the 56th minute. Konate tried to let the ball run for a goal-kick after a miscommunication with Alisson, but Jorgen Strand Larsen nudged him out of the way and picked out Carlos Forbs. Liverpool again failed to deal with the danger after Forbs couldn't convert and Ait-Nouri finally stabbed home from close-range. But Liverpool were unbeaten in their last 141 Premier League matches when leading at halftime, dating back to 2016 against Bournemouth. Slot's team hit back emphatically in the 61st minute as Jota was pushed over in the area by Nelson Semedo as the pair challenged for Alexander-Arnold's cross. Salah stepped up to smash the penalty past Johnstone for his fifth goal this season. Konate redeemed himself for his earlier mistake with a last-ditch tackle to deflect Forbs' shot over after the forward surged through on goal. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Premier League: Arne Slot's Liverpool go on top after Mohamed Salah dismantles Wolves

Manchester City will fight to avoid potential expulsion from the Premier League for financial breaches as sport's "trial of the century" begins on Monday.

Premier League champions City have been charged with 115 alleged breaches of the competition's financial regulations.

City deny any wrongdoing and have said they have a "comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence" to clear their name.

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But if they are found guilty, they could face a range of punishments, including a severe points penalty or even be kicked out of the Premier League.

Everton and Nottingham Forest were both hit by points deductions last season for single breaches of the league's profit and sustainability rules.

With City winning eight league titles since 2012, including six of the last seven, a guilty verdict could prompt a slew of compensation claims from rival top-flight clubs.

City's financial affairs have come under regular scrutiny since their takeover by Sheikh Mansour's Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008.

If the verdict goes against City, there is potential for strained diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates, where Mansour is a deputy prime minister.

The hearing, which is not a court case, will be heard by an independent commission and could take 10 weeks to complete.

City's legal team were photographed arriving at London's International Dispute Resolution Centre for the start of the hearing on Monday.

David Pannick from Blackstone Chambers, who is City's lead barrister, was seen on his way into the venue close to St Paul's Cathedral in central London.

A verdict is not expected to be announced until 2025, with City likely to appeal if they are found guilty.

Of the 115 charges, 80 are for breaches of the regulations between 2009 and 2018, while a further 35 relate to failing to cooperate with the Premier League's investigation.

The root of suspicion comes from leaked documents published by German outlet Der Spiegel back in 2018.

Emails purportedly sent between City executives showed the club had allegedly inflated sponsorship revenue from Abu Dhabi state-controlled airline Etihad and telecoms firm Etisalat by disguising direct investment from the Abu Dhabi United Group as income.

Other documents claimed to show off-the-books payments to then manager Roberto Mancini via consultancy fees from a club in Abu Dhabi.

<h2>'Irrefutable evidence'</h2>

City have already defended their position in one case after overturning a two-year ban from the Champions League by UEFA at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in 2020.

CAS found most of the alleged breaches of overstating sponsorship revenue were either not established or "time-barred" because they fell outside the five-year statutory limit for prosecution.

No so such time limitation clause exists in the Premier League case, although City remain confident of avoiding sanctions.

"I know what people are looking for, I know what they are expecting. I know it because I have read it for many years but I've said everyone is innocent until guilt is proven. So we will see," City manager Pep Guardiola said last week.

Aymeric Laporte was a serial title winner with City before moving to Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr and the defender claimed Guardiola's players were reassured there was nothing to worry about during his time at the club.

"When I was there and the news broke, the sporting director (Txiki Begiristain) and the CEO (Ferran Soriano) came and told all the players and staff that we can all be very calm because not one rule has been broken by Man City," Laporte told Mail Sport.

However, a guilty verdict could bring an end to Guardiola's glorious reign, which includes winning City's first Champions League crown in 2023.

The Spaniard, who is into the final year of his contract, has steadfastly backed City's owners but previously said he would walk if they had not been honest with him.

"If you lie to me, the day after I am not here," said Guardiola in 2022.

Severe sanctions would raise doubts over the future of City's cast of star players, including prolific striker Erling Haaland.

Should City prove their innocence, the Premier League will stand accused of being a soft touch outmanoeuvered by the deep pockets of state-backed clubs.

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Manchester City will fight to avoid potential expulsion from the Premier League for financial breaches as sport's "trial of the century" begins on Monday. Premier League champions City have been charged with 115 alleged breaches of the competition's financial regulations.

Manchester City will fight to avoid potential expulsion from the Premier League for financial breaches as sport's "trial of the century" begins on Monday. Premier League champions City have been charged with 115 alleged breaches of the competition's financial regulations. City deny any wrongdoing and have said they have a "comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence" to clear their name. Also Read: Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni back for Real Madrid's Champions League opener, confirms Carlo Ancelotti But if they are found guilty, they could face a range of punishments, including a severe points penalty or even be kicked out of the Premier League. Everton and Nottingham Forest were both hit by points deductions last season for single breaches of the league's profit and sustainability rules. With City winning eight league titles since 2012, including six of the last seven, a guilty verdict could prompt a slew of compensation claims from rival top-flight clubs. City's financial affairs have come under regular scrutiny since their takeover by Sheikh Mansour's Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008. If the verdict goes against City, there is potential for strained diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates, where Mansour is a deputy prime minister. The hearing, which is not a court case, will be heard by an independent commission and could take 10 weeks to complete. City's legal team were photographed arriving at London's International Dispute Resolution Centre for the start of the hearing on Monday. David Pannick from Blackstone Chambers, who is City's lead barrister, was seen on his way into the venue close to St Paul's Cathedral in central London. A verdict is not expected to be announced until 2025, with City likely to appeal if they are found guilty. Of the 115 charges, 80 are for breaches of the regulations between 2009 and 2018, while a further 35 relate to failing to cooperate with the Premier League's investigation. The root of suspicion comes from leaked documents published by German outlet Der Spiegel back in 2018. Emails purportedly sent between City executives showed the club had allegedly inflated sponsorship revenue from Abu Dhabi state-controlled airline Etihad and telecoms firm Etisalat by disguising direct investment from the Abu Dhabi United Group as income. Other documents claimed to show off-the-books payments to then manager Roberto Mancini via consultancy fees from a club in Abu Dhabi. 'Irrefutable evidence' City have already defended their position in one case after overturning a two-year ban from the Champions League by UEFA at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in 2020. CAS found most of the alleged breaches of overstating sponsorship revenue were either not established or "time-barred" because they fell outside the five-year statutory limit for prosecution. No so such time limitation clause exists in the Premier League case, although City remain confident of avoiding sanctions. "I know what people are looking for, I know what they are expecting. I know it because I have read it for many years but I've said everyone is innocent until guilt is proven. So we will see," City manager Pep Guardiola said last week. Aymeric Laporte was a serial title winner with City before moving to Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr and the defender claimed Guardiola's players were reassured there was nothing to worry about during his time at the club. "When I was there and the news broke, the sporting director (Txiki Begiristain) and the CEO (Ferran Soriano) came and told all the players and staff that we can all be very calm because not one rule has been broken by Man City," Laporte told Mail Sport. However, a guilty verdict could bring an end to Guardiola's glorious reign, which includes winning City's first Champions League crown in 2023. The Spaniard, who is into the final year of his contract, has steadfastly backed City's owners but previously said he would walk if they had not been honest with him. "If you lie to me, the day after I am not here," said Guardiola in 2022. Severe sanctions would raise doubts over the future of City's cast of star players, including prolific striker Erling Haaland. Should City prove their innocence, the Premier League will stand accused of being a soft touch outmanoeuvered by the deep pockets of state-backed clubs. (Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.)

Premier League: Champions Manchester City fight against expulsion as trial begins for financial breaches

Manchester United gave manager Erik ten Hag some breathing space with a 3-0 win at Southampton on Saturday thanks to goals from Matthijs de Ligt, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho.

However, United had to ride out an early Southampton storm and the outcome could have been vastly different had Andre Onana not saved Cameron Archer's penalty at 0-0.

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De Ligt's first United goal and Rashford's first for six months quickly flipped momentum in the visitors' favour just before half-time.

Southampton's woes were compounded when captain Jack Stephens was sent off 11 minutes from time for a wild challenge on Garnacho, who rounded off the scoring in stoppage time.

"Sometimes you have to find a way to win," said Ten Hag. "The first minutes we had some problems but after Andre stopped the penalty and the goal by De Ligt I think the game was all ours."

Saints remain without a point from four games on their return to the Premier League, while United's second win of the season lifts them up to eighth.

Ten Hag began the campaign already under scrutiny after surviving an internal review of his position in May following an eighth-place finish in the Premier League last season.

Back-to-back defeats before the international break to Brighton and Liverpool had ramped up the pressure even more on the Dutchman and the Red Devils had to ride their luck early on at St&nbsp;Mary's.

A failure to make the most of some promising build-up play has been the story of Southampton's their return to the top flight.

Teenager Tyler Dibling caught the eye on his first Premier League start and his trickery lured Diogo Dalot into a rash challenge inside the area.

But Archer's spot-kick lacked conviction and Onana parried his attempt before easily clutching the striker's follow-up header at the second attempt.

<h2>'Huge for him'</h2>

Just two minutes later, United led as De Ligt put a difficult week with the Dutch national team behind him to open his account.

The former Bayern Munich centre-back was subbed off at half-time by Ronald Koeman after errors that led to two German goals in a 2-2 Nations League draw in Amsterdam.

A short corner caught Southampton napping and Bruno Fernandes' cross perfectly picked out De Ligt to head into the bottom corner.

"Three points from the games is not enough so there was some pressure on this game but we played really well," said De Ligt.

"Big credit to Andre who saved a really important penalty and changed the game for us."

Rashford then ended his wait since March to get on the scoresheet when his low strike from outside the box curled into the far corner on 41 minutes.

"It is so huge for him," added Ten Hag. "For every striker to be on the scoring list is important. Now he has his first, I'm sure there will be more."

Aaron Ramsdale denied De Ligt a second before half-time as United threatened to run riot.

But the second period was far more sedate as the visitors comfortably held Southampton at bay before the home side's frustration bubbled over.

Stephens' unnecessary lunge caught Garnacho on the knee and was rightly punished with a straight red card.

The Argentine then rubbed salt in Southampton's wounds with a thumping finish from Dalot's cross in the 96th minute.

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Manchester United gave manager Erik ten Hag some breathing space with a 3-0 win at Southampton on Saturday thanks to goals from Matthijs de Ligt, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho.

Manchester United gave manager Erik ten Hag some breathing space with a 3-0 win at Southampton on Saturday thanks to goals from Matthijs de Ligt, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho. However, United had to ride out an early Southampton storm and the outcome could have been vastly different had Andre Onana not saved Cameron Archer's penalty at 0-0. Also Read: Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India beat Pakistan to enter semis unbeaten De Ligt's first United goal and Rashford's first for six months quickly flipped momentum in the visitors' favour just before half-time. Southampton's woes were compounded when captain Jack Stephens was sent off 11 minutes from time for a wild challenge on Garnacho, who rounded off the scoring in stoppage time. "Sometimes you have to find a way to win," said Ten Hag. "The first minutes we had some problems but after Andre stopped the penalty and the goal by De Ligt I think the game was all ours." Saints remain without a point from four games on their return to the Premier League, while United's second win of the season lifts them up to eighth. Ten Hag began the campaign already under scrutiny after surviving an internal review of his position in May following an eighth-place finish in the Premier League last season. Back-to-back defeats before the international break to Brighton and Liverpool had ramped up the pressure even more on the Dutchman and the Red Devils had to ride their luck early on at St Mary's. A failure to make the most of some promising build-up play has been the story of Southampton's their return to the top flight. Teenager Tyler Dibling caught the eye on his first Premier League start and his trickery lured Diogo Dalot into a rash challenge inside the area. But Archer's spot-kick lacked conviction and Onana parried his attempt before easily clutching the striker's follow-up header at the second attempt. 'Huge for him' Just two minutes later, United led as De Ligt put a difficult week with the Dutch national team behind him to open his account. The former Bayern Munich centre-back was subbed off at half-time by Ronald Koeman after errors that led to two German goals in a 2-2 Nations League draw in Amsterdam. A short corner caught Southampton napping and Bruno Fernandes' cross perfectly picked out De Ligt to head into the bottom corner. "Three points from the games is not enough so there was some pressure on this game but we played really well," said De Ligt. "Big credit to Andre who saved a really important penalty and changed the game for us." Rashford then ended his wait since March to get on the scoresheet when his low strike from outside the box curled into the far corner on 41 minutes. "It is so huge for him," added Ten Hag. "For every striker to be on the scoring list is important. Now he has his first, I'm sure there will be more." Aaron Ramsdale denied De Ligt a second before half-time as United threatened to run riot. But the second period was far more sedate as the visitors comfortably held Southampton at bay before the home side's frustration bubbled over. Stephens' unnecessary lunge caught Garnacho on the knee and was rightly punished with a straight red card. The Argentine then rubbed salt in Southampton's wounds with a thumping finish from Dalot's cross in the 96th minute. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Premier League: Manchester United beat 10-man Southampton for second win in four games

Manchester City took another step in their bid to win a fourth consecutive Premier League title with a 2-0 victory over relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest on Sunday (April 28), with Josko Gvardiol and Erling Haaland on target.

Pep Guardiola's men kept the pressure on leaders Arsenal, pulling to within a point of the Gunners -- who held on to win 3-2 at Tottenham Hotspur earlier in the day -- in the table with a game in hand.

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Forest had matched City in a nervous first half at the sundrenched City Ground before Gvardiol got the holders on the scoreboard with his second career league goal when he headed in Kevin De Bruyne's corner kick from the near post in the 32nd minute. Forest had only 10 men on the pitch at the time following an injury to Neco Williams.

Haaland made a quick impact when he entered the game as a substitute in his first action since missing two matches with a muscle injury, scoring a league-leading 21st goal of the season from another De Bruyne assist.

Manchester City took another step in their bid to win a fourth consecutive Premier League title with a 2-0 victory over relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest on Sunday (April 28), with Josko Gvardiol and Erling Haaland on target.

Manchester City took another step in their bid to win a fourth consecutive Premier League title with a 2-0 victory over relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest on Sunday (April 28), with Josko Gvardiol and Erling Haaland on target. Pep Guardiola's men kept the pressure on leaders Arsenal, pulling to within a point of the Gunners -- who held on to win 3-2 at Tottenham Hotspur earlier in the day -- in the table with a game in hand. Also Read: PSG, Kylian Mbappe look for treble after securing 12th Ligue 1 title Forest had matched City in a nervous first half at the sundrenched City Ground before Gvardiol got the holders on the scoreboard with his second career league goal when he headed in Kevin De Bruyne's corner kick from the near post in the 32nd minute. Forest had only 10 men on the pitch at the time following an injury to Neco Williams. Haaland made a quick impact when he entered the game as a substitute in his first action since missing two matches with a muscle injury, scoring a league-leading 21st goal of the season from another De Bruyne assist.

Premier League: Manchester City stay close to table-toppers Arsenal with win over Nottingham Forest

Premier League (PL) club Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez will miss remaining games of the season after undergoing a surgery, the club announced on Thursday (Apr 25). Fernandez had suffered hernia in December last year and has undergone groin surgery for the same. The midfielder had started during 5-0 loss against Arsenal on Tuesday (Apr 24) but will sit out the next six games.

"Enzo Fernandez has today undergone successful surgery on a groin issue and will now begin a period of rehabilitation, sidelining him for the remainder of Chelsea's 2023-24 season," Chelsea said in a statement.

"The 23-year-old midfielder will work with the club's medical department on his rehabilitation at Cobham," the statement further added.

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It is a crucial blow for Chelsea who are ninth in the points-table with 13 wins, eight draws and 11 losses in 32 games played so far. They face fourth-place Aston Villa next week.

Fernandez's injury comes as a blow to his country Argentina as well which will be hoping for the midfielder to get fit ahead of Copa America tournament in June-July later this year.

Slot confirms Liverpool manager talk

Dutch club Feyenoord coach Arne Slot has confirmed that his club is in talks with Liverpool for his potential transfer. This comes after Liverpool identified Slot to replaced Jurgen Klopp who'll be leaving the club after the ongoing season.

Slot spoke about the negotiations ahead of Feyenoord's game on Thursday (Apr 25) and said: "The only thing I can say about it is that the clubs are in negotiations. And then you sit in the waiting room and wait for what will come out."

ESPN has reported that Feyenoord expect to be paid about $110 million (£9 million) for the transfer but Slot said that he'd be happy if two teams can come to an amicable solution.

Premier League (PL) club Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez will miss remaining games of the season after undergoing a surgery, the club announced on Thursday (Apr 25).

Premier League (PL) club Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez will miss remaining games of the season after undergoing a surgery, the club announced on Thursday (Apr 25). Fernandez had suffered hernia in December last year and has undergone groin surgery for the same. The midfielder had started during 5-0 loss against Arsenal on Tuesday (Apr 24) but will sit out the next six games. "Enzo Fernandez has today undergone successful surgery on a groin issue and will now begin a period of rehabilitation, sidelining him for the remainder of Chelsea's 2023-24 season," Chelsea said in a statement. "The 23-year-old midfielder will work with the club's medical department on his rehabilitation at Cobham," the statement further added. Also Read: Formula One: Red Bull's legendary engineer Adrian Newey on cusp of joining Ferrari - Reports It is a crucial blow for Chelsea who are ninth in the points-table with 13 wins, eight draws and 11 losses in 32 games played so far. They face fourth-place Aston Villa next week. Fernandez's injury comes as a blow to his country Argentina as well which will be hoping for the midfielder to get fit ahead of Copa America tournament in June-July later this year. Slot confirms Liverpool manager talk Dutch club Feyenoord coach Arne Slot has confirmed that his club is in talks with Liverpool for his potential transfer. This comes after Liverpool identified Slot to replaced Jurgen Klopp who'll be leaving the club after the ongoing season. Slot spoke about the negotiations ahead of Feyenoord's game on Thursday (Apr 25) and said: "The only thing I can say about it is that the clubs are in negotiations. And then you sit in the waiting room and wait for what will come out." ESPN has reported that Feyenoord expect to be paid about $110 million (£9 million) for the transfer but Slot said that he'd be happy if two teams can come to an amicable solution.

Premier League: Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez undergoes groin surgery, out for remainder of season

Mikel Arteta praised his bit-part players after they helped take Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Luton Town on Wednesday.

Forward Reiss Nelson made his first league start of the season, Emile Smith Rowe his third and midfielder Thomas Partey was in the starting XI for the first time since August.

With Declan Rice, Jorginho and Gabriel Jesus left on the bench and Bukayo Saka not in the squad, however, Arsenal showed they have the strength in depth that was in doubt last season when their title hopes evaporated in the closing months.

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Smith Rowe was especially impressive, having a hand in both goals, while Partey quickly got up to speed.

"I look at my players and squad in a different way. It's a joy to have them fit. If we want to utilise the squad and maximise what we have, they have to play," Arteta told reporters. "I think they did really well.

"I think we have won again with good confidence and I think they've been really important for us."

It was a bold move by Arteta to make five changes from the side that drew 0-0 with champions Manchester City on Sunday, although Rice and Gabriel Martinelli came off the bench late on.

"When they have the moment, they have to take it and they certainly did today," he said of his squad players. "They gave me a reason every day, regardless of the result because it's not the right decision and it's not down to the result.

"If we would have lost the game, it would have been down to making the changes. You have to do what is right and what they deserve, and I was full of confidence that they would respond."

Arsenal, who will relinquish top spot if Liverpool beat Sheffield United on Thursday, certainly look more capable of sustaining their title push.

"It's certainly different to what we had last season, and the big injuries that we had in the key moments of the season," Arteta said.

He reserved special praise for Smith Rowe.

"I love him as a player. It's a joy to watch him, how he moves, how he changes direction, how physical he was today as well without the ball," Arteta said.

"He won a lot of duels and he was thinking with that killer instinct to play forward and to make things happen. Today he helped us a lot to win the game."

Mikel Arteta praised his bit-part players after they helped take Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Luton Town on Wednesday. Forward Reiss Nelson made his first league start of the season, Emile Smith Rowe his third and midfielder Thomas Partey was in the starting XI for the first time since August.

Mikel Arteta praised his bit-part players after they helped take Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Luton Town on Wednesday. Forward Reiss Nelson made his first league start of the season, Emile Smith Rowe his third and midfielder Thomas Partey was in the starting XI for the first time since August. With Declan Rice, Jorginho and Gabriel Jesus left on the bench and Bukayo Saka not in the squad, however, Arsenal showed they have the strength in depth that was in doubt last season when their title hopes evaporated in the closing months. Also Read: Sebastian Vettel thinking about F1 return, in talks with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff Smith Rowe was especially impressive, having a hand in both goals, while Partey quickly got up to speed. "I look at my players and squad in a different way. It's a joy to have them fit. If we want to utilise the squad and maximise what we have, they have to play," Arteta told reporters. "I think they did really well. "I think we have won again with good confidence and I think they've been really important for us." It was a bold move by Arteta to make five changes from the side that drew 0-0 with champions Manchester City on Sunday, although Rice and Gabriel Martinelli came off the bench late on. "When they have the moment, they have to take it and they certainly did today," he said of his squad players. "They gave me a reason every day, regardless of the result because it's not the right decision and it's not down to the result. "If we would have lost the game, it would have been down to making the changes. You have to do what is right and what they deserve, and I was full of confidence that they would respond." Arsenal, who will relinquish top spot if Liverpool beat Sheffield United on Thursday, certainly look more capable of sustaining their title push. "It's certainly different to what we had last season, and the big injuries that we had in the key moments of the season," Arteta said. He reserved special praise for Smith Rowe. "I love him as a player. It's a joy to watch him, how he moves, how he changes direction, how physical he was today as well without the ball," Arteta said. "He won a lot of duels and he was thinking with that killer instinct to play forward and to make things happen. Today he helped us a lot to win the game."

Premier League: Mikel Arteta happy with back-up players keeping Arsenal in title race

The Indian Premier League (IPL) season is just around the corner as 10 teams will battle it out to win the biggest prize in franchise cricket. Considered the biggest tournament in the world in terms of financial power, the IPL has well and truly captured the imagination of the global audience. For many, it is the equivalent version of the English Premier League, which has a worldwide audience and attracts a fan base from different corners of the world. So is the IPL really an equivalent version of the Premier League as we decode several aspects?

<h2>Financial model</h2>

Both the Premier League and the IPL have a huge financial pool and generate the highest income in their respective sports. The Premier League's increasing popularity has seen its stocks rise through broadcasting rights while the same is seen with the IPL. Currently, Sky Sports in England pays more than $4 billion to broadcast the Premier League while TNT Sports and Amazon Prime also have match broadcasting rights.

For the IPL, its TV deal sold in 2023 saw them bag more than $100 million. While it is comparatively low considering the Premier League, it is still the highest for any franchise cricket league in the world. IPL generates the majority of its income through its TV and digital rights sales which are currently held by Star Sports (TV) and Jio Cinema (Digital). According to a report, one IPL match is currently valued at more than $15 million.

<h2>Player attractions</h2>

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe may have never played in the Premier League, but that did not stop it from being the biggest football model. The Premier League is currently home to some of the finest talents in the world including Erling Haaland, Mohamed Salah and others. No other league in Europe currently has a star-studded line-up of players than the Premier League. While Bundesliga, La Liga and Serie A have good potential talents, it is still miles away from the Premier League.

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In comparison, there are franchise cricket leagues in South Africa, Australia, Bangladesh and other countries. However, these leagues are no competition to the IPL as star names (mostly from India) don’t compete in the league. Indian stars like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma do not compete in other franchise leagues which has seen their stocks go down. Indian cricket players have a huge fan following on social media sites and them not competing in such leagues hampers the stocks of the leagues.

The 2007 launched Indian Cricket League (ICL) also suffered from a lack of star names competing in the league. The ICL was later abandoned with the rise of the IPL in India where players also got big salaries.

<h2>The fan base and rivalries</h2>

The English Premier League’s popularity is mostly derived from the history of the teams competing in it. Clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and others have been part of the English sports culture since the late 19th century. The loyal fan base has contributed to the rise of popularity in the nation. The old division football was transformed into the Premier League in the 1992-93 season under a new brand. Rivalries like Manchester United vs Liverpool and Tottenham vs Arsenal have been the feature of the Premier League which has contributed to the popularity of the league.

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On the other side, IPL does not have a rich history as clubs only came into existence in 2008 under the regime of star owners. However, like the Premier League, the IPL has delivered rivalries that have again attracted the fan base. The rivalry between Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians is considered equivalent to Manchester United vs Liverpool as the former two are the most successful clubs in the history of the tournament.&nbsp; The majority of the IPL teams like Premier League sides have a loyal fan base including club shops and a good social media presence.

<h2>Earnings</h2>

Star players in the Premier League on average earn $250,000 per week while some big names like Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah are on even bigger wages. Comparing that to the earnings of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, there isn’t too much difference. Virat Kohli reportedly earns $2 million for the eight weeks of IPL. Breaking it down, he earns, approximately $250,000 per week during the IPL season, which is the same in the Premier League.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) season is just around the corner as 10 teams will battle it out to win the biggest prize in franchise cricket. Considered the biggest tournament in the world in terms of financial power, the IPL has well and truly captured the imagination of the global audience.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) season is just around the corner as 10 teams will battle it out to win the biggest prize in franchise cricket. Considered the biggest tournament in the world in terms of financial power, the IPL has well and truly captured the imagination of the global audience. For many, it is the equivalent version of the English Premier League, which has a worldwide audience and attracts a fan base from different corners of the world. So is the IPL really an equivalent version of the Premier League as we decode several aspects? Financial model Both the Premier League and the IPL have a huge financial pool and generate the highest income in their respective sports. The Premier League's increasing popularity has seen its stocks rise through broadcasting rights while the same is seen with the IPL. Currently, Sky Sports in England pays more than $4 billion to broadcast the Premier League while TNT Sports and Amazon Prime also have match broadcasting rights. For the IPL, its TV deal sold in 2023 saw them bag more than $100 million. While it is comparatively low considering the Premier League, it is still the highest for any franchise cricket league in the world. IPL generates the majority of its income through its TV and digital rights sales which are currently held by Star Sports (TV) and Jio Cinema (Digital). According to a report, one IPL match is currently valued at more than $15 million. Player attractions Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe may have never played in the Premier League, but that did not stop it from being the biggest football model. The Premier League is currently home to some of the finest talents in the world including Erling Haaland, Mohamed Salah and others. No other league in Europe currently has a star-studded line-up of players than the Premier League. While Bundesliga, La Liga and Serie A have good potential talents, it is still miles away from the Premier League. ALSO READ | WPL 2024: Mumbai Indians' Shabnim Ismail throws fastest ball in women's cricket vs Delhi Capitals In comparison, there are franchise cricket leagues in South Africa, Australia, Bangladesh and other countries. However, these leagues are no competition to the IPL as star names (mostly from India) don’t compete in the league. Indian stars like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma do not compete in other franchise leagues which has seen their stocks go down. Indian cricket players have a huge fan following on social media sites and them not competing in such leagues hampers the stocks of the leagues. The 2007 launched Indian Cricket League (ICL) also suffered from a lack of star names competing in the league. The ICL was later abandoned with the rise of the IPL in India where players also got big salaries. The fan base and rivalries The English Premier League’s popularity is mostly derived from the history of the teams competing in it. Clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and others have been part of the English sports culture since the late 19th century. The loyal fan base has contributed to the rise of popularity in the nation. The old division football was transformed into the Premier League in the 1992-93 season under a new brand. Rivalries like Manchester United vs Liverpool and Tottenham vs Arsenal have been the feature of the Premier League which has contributed to the popularity of the league. ALSO READ | Ranji Trophy 2023/24: Vidarbha beat MP by 62 runs, to lock horns with Mumbai in mega final On the other side, IPL does not have a rich history as clubs only came into existence in 2008 under the regime of star owners. However, like the Premier League, the IPL has delivered rivalries that have again attracted the fan base. The rivalry between Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians is considered equivalent to Manchester United vs Liverpool as the former two are the most successful clubs in the history of the tournament. The majority of the IPL teams like Premier League sides have a loyal fan base including club shops and a good social media presence. Earnings Star players in the Premier League on average earn $250,000 per week while some big names like Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah are on even bigger wages. Comparing that to the earnings of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, there isn’t too much difference. Virat Kohli reportedly earns $2 million for the eight weeks of IPL. Breaking it down, he earns, approximately $250,000 per week during the IPL season, which is the same in the Premier League.

Explained: Why IPL is cricket's equivalent version to English Premier League

Declan Rice scored on his return to West Ham as Arsenal smashed David Moyes' men 6-0 in a statement of intent in the Premier League title race on Sunday.

Bukayo Saka struck twice, while Leandro Trossard and centre-backs William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes were also on target in a ruthless display from Mikel Arteta's men as they set a new club record for a Premier League away win.

Victory takes the Gunners back to within two points of Premier League leaders Liverpool and behind Manchester City only on goals scored.

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The wheels of Arsenal's challenge for a first league title in 20 years appeared to be coming off when they lost at home to the Hammers amid a run of one win in seven games either side of the new year.

However, they have bounced back emphatically since a two-week winter break to lay down the gauntlet to perennial title challengers City and Liverpool at the top of the table.

West Ham had beaten the Gunners twice this season, also dumping them out of the League Cup in November.

But they were outclassed to up the scrutiny on Moyes, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

Arsenal's title challenge last season began to wobble when they blew a 2-0 lead at the London Stadium last season.

This time there was never any doubt of the outcome once Saliba headed home Rice's corner to open the floodgates on 32 minutes.

Saka missed a penalty in that draw last April, but made no mistake from the spot after he had been brought down by Alphonse Areola.

Rice led West Ham to Europa Conference League glory in his final game for the club before moving to north London for a fee in excess of £100 million.

The England international was given a clear demonstration of why he had to make the move to fulfil his ambition of more silverware as another wicked Rice delivery was nodded in by Gabriel.

Trossard piled on the West Ham pain in first-half stoppage time as he cut inside to fire brilliantly into the top corner.

That goal was the trigger for many of the home support to leave for the afternoon as the second half was played out in front of vast swathes of empty seats.

Moyes made two changes at half-time to try and stop the bleeding as Kalvin Phillips and former Arsenal defender Konstantinos Mavropanos were introduced.

By the visitors cut loose again with two goals in two minutes just after the hour mark.

Saka's first had been his 50th Arsenal goal and he cut inside to fire home in trademark fashion on his left foot.

Rice then rubbed salt in West Ham wounds with a stunning finish into the top corner from outside the box.

The 25-year-old refused to celebrate out of respect for his former teammates and supporters.

But after Arsenal were criticised by some members of the media for going overboard in their celebrations of a 3-1 win over Liverpool last weekend, there was even more for Arteta and his players to get excited about.

Declan Rice scored on his return to West Ham as Arsenal smashed David Moyes' men 6-0 in a statement of intent in the Premier League title race on Sunday. Bukayo Saka struck twice, while Leandro Trossard and centre-backs William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes were also on target in a ruthless display from Mikel Arteta's men as they set a new club record for a Premier League away win.

Declan Rice scored on his return to West Ham as Arsenal smashed David Moyes' men 6-0 in a statement of intent in the Premier League title race on Sunday. Bukayo Saka struck twice, while Leandro Trossard and centre-backs William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes were also on target in a ruthless display from Mikel Arteta's men as they set a new club record for a Premier League away win. Victory takes the Gunners back to within two points of Premier League leaders Liverpool and behind Manchester City only on goals scored. Also Read: Afghanistan, in stunning collapse, lose eight wickets for 10 runs as Sri Lanka seal series with win in 2nd ODI The wheels of Arsenal's challenge for a first league title in 20 years appeared to be coming off when they lost at home to the Hammers amid a run of one win in seven games either side of the new year. However, they have bounced back emphatically since a two-week winter break to lay down the gauntlet to perennial title challengers City and Liverpool at the top of the table. West Ham had beaten the Gunners twice this season, also dumping them out of the League Cup in November. But they were outclassed to up the scrutiny on Moyes, who is out of contract at the end of the season. Arsenal's title challenge last season began to wobble when they blew a 2-0 lead at the London Stadium last season. This time there was never any doubt of the outcome once Saliba headed home Rice's corner to open the floodgates on 32 minutes. Saka missed a penalty in that draw last April, but made no mistake from the spot after he had been brought down by Alphonse Areola. Rice led West Ham to Europa Conference League glory in his final game for the club before moving to north London for a fee in excess of £100 million. The England international was given a clear demonstration of why he had to make the move to fulfil his ambition of more silverware as another wicked Rice delivery was nodded in by Gabriel. Trossard piled on the West Ham pain in first-half stoppage time as he cut inside to fire brilliantly into the top corner. That goal was the trigger for many of the home support to leave for the afternoon as the second half was played out in front of vast swathes of empty seats. Moyes made two changes at half-time to try and stop the bleeding as Kalvin Phillips and former Arsenal defender Konstantinos Mavropanos were introduced. By the visitors cut loose again with two goals in two minutes just after the hour mark. Saka's first had been his 50th Arsenal goal and he cut inside to fire home in trademark fashion on his left foot. Rice then rubbed salt in West Ham wounds with a stunning finish into the top corner from outside the box. The 25-year-old refused to celebrate out of respect for his former teammates and supporters. But after Arsenal were criticised by some members of the media for going overboard in their celebrations of a 3-1 win over Liverpool last weekend, there was even more for Arteta and his players to get excited about.

Premier League: Arsenal move within touching distance of toppers Liverpool with 6-0 win over West Ham

Liverpool beat Newcastle United 4-2 to open up a three-point lead at the top of the English Premier League. Mohammed Salah crossed the 150-goal landmark before departing for the African Cup of Nations. The Reds fired 34 shots in the match and accumulated an expected goals total of 7.27 which is the most by a side in the history of the premier league.

EPL: Liverpool beat newcastle to show title credentials

Manchester&nbsp;United&nbsp;MANU.N on Thursday (October 26) forecast higher fiscal 2024 revenue after reporting a smaller fourth-quarter net loss as the English Premier League club benefited from an increase in ticket sales and sponsorship revenue.

The club, whose future ownership remains uncertain after the Glazers said in November last year they were exploring a potential sale of the club, did not give any details on the reported interests from British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe or from Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani.

Record 20-time English champions,&nbsp;Manchester&nbsp;United&nbsp;expects revenue between 650 million pounds and 680 million pounds for fiscal 2024, compared with 648.4 million pounds in fiscal 2023.

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The club forecast adjusted core profit between 140 million pounds and 165 million pounds in fiscal 2024, compared with 155 million pounds in fiscal 2023.

Manchester&nbsp;United&nbsp;reported a net loss of 2.9 million pounds ($3.50 million) for the quarter ended June 30, compared with a loss of 71 million pounds a year earlier.

Manchester United MANU.N on Thursday (October 26) forecast higher fiscal 2024 revenue after reporting a smaller fourth-quarter net loss as the English Premier League club benefited from an increase in ticket sales and sponsorship revenue.

Manchester United MANU.N on Thursday (October 26) forecast higher fiscal 2024 revenue after reporting a smaller fourth-quarter net loss as the English Premier League club benefited from an increase in ticket sales and sponsorship revenue. The club, whose future ownership remains uncertain after the Glazers said in November last year they were exploring a potential sale of the club, did not give any details on the reported interests from British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe or from Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani. Record 20-time English champions, Manchester United expects revenue between 650 million pounds and 680 million pounds for fiscal 2024, compared with 648.4 million pounds in fiscal 2023. Also Read: Europa League: Liverpool thump LASK, Marseille clinch thriller against Ajax The club forecast adjusted core profit between 140 million pounds and 165 million pounds in fiscal 2024, compared with 155 million pounds in fiscal 2023. Manchester United reported a net loss of 2.9 million pounds ($3.50 million) for the quarter ended June 30, compared with a loss of 71 million pounds a year earlier.

Manchester United reports smaller loss projects higher revenue in 2024 from ticket, sponsorship sales

VAR was supposed to help cut out egregious and costly refereeing mistakes but the technology has come under heavy fire from Premier League managers who have lost faith in the system.&nbsp;

The video assistant referee was introduced in the 2019/20 season for "clear and obvious errors" or "serious missed incidents" in specific situations.

The promise was that it would lead to "more correct and fairer judgements", even though the Premier League conceded that 100 percent accuracy was impossible.

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But feelings are running high after high-profile incidents that have overshadowed the action on the pitch.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta launched a blistering attack on the decision to let Newcastle's goal stand after his team's 1-0 defeat last weekend, labelling it a "disgrace".

Anthony Gordon's second-half goal was checked for three separate VAR offences but survived them all to earn Newcastle the three points.

"We didn't deserve to lose the match," Arteta told Sky Sports. "We lost the match because of the clear and obvious decisions. It's embarrassing. A disgrace."

The Spaniard's comments were made in the heat of the moment but the club came out strongly in support of their manager in a statement the following day.

"Arsenal Football Club wholeheartedly supports Mikel Arteta's post-match comments after yet more unacceptable refereeing and VAR errors on Saturday evening," Arsenal said.

<h2>'Sporting integrity'</h2>

The angry fallout after the game at St James' Park echoed another VAR controversy in the high-stakes fixture between Tottenham and Liverpool in late September.

Officials wrongly disallowed a goal from Luis Diaz after a misunderstanding over the on-field decision and Spurs went on to win 2-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Referees body Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL) released the audio of the decision that led to the disallowed Diaz goal.&nbsp;

In the recording, video assistant referee Darren England says the check is "perfect" before swearing when he realises a mistake has been made. "They've restarted the game. Can't do anything, can't do anything," he adds in exasperation.

PGMOL admitted a "significant human error" and Liverpool issued a statement in which they said "sporting integrity" had been undermined.

"We fully accept the pressures that match officials work under but these pressures are supposed to be alleviated, not exacerbated, by the existence and implementation of VAR," the club said.

Manager Jurgen Klopp even called for the game to be replayed.

Wolves have far more cause for complaint, with four high-profile penalty decisions going against them, potentially with far-reaching consequences.

Arteta stuck to his guns before Arsenal's Champions League match against Sevilla this week, suggesting it was the duty of managers to discuss the issues around the use of VAR.

"Errors are part of evolution," he said. "The trajectory is never going to be (always upwards), there are always going to be bumps in the road and these things are necessary to improve the game in the right way.

"But we have to talk loudly. If you have a problem and you put it in your drawer, the problem is in the drawer and it's going to stink at some point."&nbsp;

League Managers Association chief executive Richard Bevan says coaches want to see changes -- including the video assistant referee working with the same referee each week.

"PGMOL have confirmed to us that they are actively looking at how best to incorporate VARs into match-day refereeing teams, to ensure the dynamic between on-field referee and VAR is conducive to producing positive outcomes," Bevan told the Daily Mail.

"The managers are also calling for a review (and simplification) of the interpretation of the term 'clear and obvious' in VAR decision-making, as this is a cause of much confusion at present."

Henry Winter, chief football writer for The Times, urged the Premier League to listen to the managers of its clubs.

"Anyone who attends a game or watches on television knows that VAR has never been&nbsp;more contentious," he said.

"Some grown-up debate is required. The starting point is that, love it or loathe it, VAR is here to stay.&nbsp;

"We live in a technological age and other sports have embraced it successfully, so it's about English football getting it right."

VAR was supposed to help cut out egregious and costly refereeing mistakes but the technology has come under heavy fire from Premier League managers who have lost faith in the system.

VAR was supposed to help cut out egregious and costly refereeing mistakes but the technology has come under heavy fire from Premier League managers who have lost faith in the system. The video assistant referee was introduced in the 2019/20 season for "clear and obvious errors" or "serious missed incidents" in specific situations. The promise was that it would lead to "more correct and fairer judgements", even though the Premier League conceded that 100 percent accuracy was impossible. Also Read: How can Pakistan reach ODI World Cup semifinals after New Zealand's win over Sri Lanka? But feelings are running high after high-profile incidents that have overshadowed the action on the pitch. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta launched a blistering attack on the decision to let Newcastle's goal stand after his team's 1-0 defeat last weekend, labelling it a "disgrace". Anthony Gordon's second-half goal was checked for three separate VAR offences but survived them all to earn Newcastle the three points. "We didn't deserve to lose the match," Arteta told Sky Sports. "We lost the match because of the clear and obvious decisions. It's embarrassing. A disgrace." The Spaniard's comments were made in the heat of the moment but the club came out strongly in support of their manager in a statement the following day. "Arsenal Football Club wholeheartedly supports Mikel Arteta's post-match comments after yet more unacceptable refereeing and VAR errors on Saturday evening," Arsenal said. 'Sporting integrity' The angry fallout after the game at St James' Park echoed another VAR controversy in the high-stakes fixture between Tottenham and Liverpool in late September. Officials wrongly disallowed a goal from Luis Diaz after a misunderstanding over the on-field decision and Spurs went on to win 2-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Referees body Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL) released the audio of the decision that led to the disallowed Diaz goal. In the recording, video assistant referee Darren England says the check is "perfect" before swearing when he realises a mistake has been made. "They've restarted the game. Can't do anything, can't do anything," he adds in exasperation. PGMOL admitted a "significant human error" and Liverpool issued a statement in which they said "sporting integrity" had been undermined. "We fully accept the pressures that match officials work under but these pressures are supposed to be alleviated, not exacerbated, by the existence and implementation of VAR," the club said. Manager Jurgen Klopp even called for the game to be replayed. Wolves have far more cause for complaint, with four high-profile penalty decisions going against them, potentially with far-reaching consequences. Arteta stuck to his guns before Arsenal's Champions League match against Sevilla this week, suggesting it was the duty of managers to discuss the issues around the use of VAR. "Errors are part of evolution," he said. "The trajectory is never going to be (always upwards), there are always going to be bumps in the road and these things are necessary to improve the game in the right way. "But we have to talk loudly. If you have a problem and you put it in your drawer, the problem is in the drawer and it's going to stink at some point." League Managers Association chief executive Richard Bevan says coaches want to see changes -- including the video assistant referee working with the same referee each week. "PGMOL have confirmed to us that they are actively looking at how best to incorporate VARs into match-day refereeing teams, to ensure the dynamic between on-field referee and VAR is conducive to producing positive outcomes," Bevan told the Daily Mail. "The managers are also calling for a review (and simplification) of the interpretation of the term 'clear and obvious' in VAR decision-making, as this is a cause of much confusion at present." Henry Winter, chief football writer for The Times, urged the Premier League to listen to the managers of its clubs. "Anyone who attends a game or watches on television knows that VAR has never been more contentious," he said. "Some grown-up debate is required. The starting point is that, love it or loathe it, VAR is here to stay. "We live in a technological age and other sports have embraced it successfully, so it's about English football getting it right."

VAR inconsistencies prompt call for overhaul in Premier League

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted the club's re-signing of Cristiano Ronaldo "turned out wrong".

Solskjaer was in charge when United brought the five-time Ballon d'Or winner back to Old Trafford in a much-hyped move in August 2021.

At the time, the transfer was viewed as a coup that could potentially fuel a Premier League title challenge for the Red Devils, who had finished second the previous season.

But things soon unravelled as the team struggled and Solskjaer was sacked in November that year.

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Ronaldo left the club in acrimonious fashion 12 months later and currently plays his football in the Saudi Pro League with Al Nassr.

"It was about taking the next step to challenge for the title. And, unfortunately, it just didn't work out," Solskjaer told the Athletic.

"It was a decision that was very difficult to turn down and I felt we had to take it, but it turned out wrong."

"It felt so right when he signed and the fans felt that at that Newcastle game (when he scored twice), when Old Trafford was rocking. He was still one of the best goalscorers in the world, he was looking strong."

But the Norwegian added: "When you have a group you need everyone to pull in the same direction. When things didn't go right, you could see certain players and egos came out."

Solskjaer was also the manager when the club signed England defender Harry Maguire in 2019.

The Norwegian feels the recent criticism, and even ridiculing of Maguire, has been unfair.

He said: "Harry Maguire -- it's a disgrace that he's getting so much abuse. I feel sorry for him, but he's a strong lad and I hope it turns for him."

"He raised our defence big time when he arrived and lifted the mood around the place."

United, with Dutchman Erik ten Hag now at the helm, have not won the Premier League since 2013 and are currently 13th in the table after three defeats in their first five matches.

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Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted the club's re-signing of Cristiano Ronaldo "turned out wrong". Solskjaer was in charge when United brought the five-time Ballon d'Or winner back to Old Trafford in a much-hyped move in August 2021.

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted the club's re-signing of Cristiano Ronaldo "turned out wrong". Solskjaer was in charge when United brought the five-time Ballon d'Or winner back to Old Trafford in a much-hyped move in August 2021. At the time, the transfer was viewed as a coup that could potentially fuel a Premier League title challenge for the Red Devils, who had finished second the previous season. But things soon unravelled as the team struggled and Solskjaer was sacked in November that year. Also Read: New York Giants not ready to rule out 'quick healer' Saquon Barkley after victory over Arizona Cardinals Ronaldo left the club in acrimonious fashion 12 months later and currently plays his football in the Saudi Pro League with Al Nassr. "It was about taking the next step to challenge for the title. And, unfortunately, it just didn't work out," Solskjaer told the Athletic. "It was a decision that was very difficult to turn down and I felt we had to take it, but it turned out wrong." "It felt so right when he signed and the fans felt that at that Newcastle game (when he scored twice), when Old Trafford was rocking. He was still one of the best goalscorers in the world, he was looking strong." But the Norwegian added: "When you have a group you need everyone to pull in the same direction. When things didn't go right, you could see certain players and egos came out." Solskjaer was also the manager when the club signed England defender Harry Maguire in 2019. The Norwegian feels the recent criticism, and even ridiculing of Maguire, has been unfair. He said: "Harry Maguire -- it's a disgrace that he's getting so much abuse. I feel sorry for him, but he's a strong lad and I hope it turns for him." "He raised our defence big time when he arrived and lifted the mood around the place." United, with Dutchman Erik ten Hag now at the helm, have not won the Premier League since 2013 and are currently 13th in the table after three defeats in their first five matches. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits mistake of resigning Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United

After being roped in by Manchester United in the transfer window, on Wednesday (July 05),&nbsp;Mason Mount revealed that he had a fair idea, over the last few months&nbsp;that he wasn't in the scheme of things for Chelsea moving forward; prompting him to make a switch. The 24-year-old midfielder made as many as 279 appearances for Chelsea, where he found the back of the net on 58 occasions and contributed with 53 assists. In addition, the youngster was the club's&nbsp;Player of the Year for both the 2020/21 and 2021/22 seasons.

Shedding light on his decision to move from Chelsea to Man United, Mount explained while speaking to MUTV, "I think, over the last several months, it became clear that I wasn't in the plans moving forward [at Chelsea] and, once I knew that United was involved, my decision was made up."

Further, Mount opened up on joining the Red Devils. "It’s a massive club with huge, iconic players that have played here. I wanted to be a part of that from the beginning. And obviously getting in early, ready for pre-season to start, was a main objective of mine as well."

On being presented with jersey number seven, Mount said, "So many iconic players [have played for United]. They've played for this club and, watching them as a youngster and also being a fan of theirs, it's very special to obviously now be here. This is what I worked a long, long time for as a little kid, for this moment here, and, going forward into the future, it's so exciting for myself."

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<h2>'I couldn't be more excited for the seasons ahead'</h2>

After shifting from Chelsea, Mason shared a statement where he stated, "It's never easy leaving the club where you grew up, but Manchester United will provide an exciting new challenge for the next phase of my career. Having competed against them, I know just how strong a squad it is that I'm joining, and I can't wait to be part of this group's drive to win major trophies. Everyone can see that the club has made big steps forward under Erik ten Hag. Having met with the manager and discussed his plans, I couldn't be more excited for the seasons ahead, and am ready for the hard work expected here."

Meanwhile, United football director John Murtough&nbsp;opined, "Mason&nbsp;is an extremely intelligent footballer and has so many fantastic technical qualities that will significantly add to our squad. We have admired his talents for a long time, so we are delighted that he has chosen to take the next steps in his career here at Old Trafford. We were particularly impressed by his strong desire to join United, and his thirst for further success, as we push to drive up our performance levels next season and beyond."

Man United had a mixed run in the 2022-23 season. They ended third in the EPL 2022/23 edition, won the Carabao Cup, ended runners-up in the FA Cup and faced a quarter-final exit in the Europa League. It will be interesting to see how Mount fits into United's scheme of things.&nbsp;

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After being roped in by Manchester United in the transfer window, on Wednesday (July 05), Mason Mount revealed that he had a fair idea, over the last few months that he wasn't in the scheme of things for Chelsea moving forward; prompting him to make a switch.

After being roped in by Manchester United in the transfer window, on Wednesday (July 05), Mason Mount revealed that he had a fair idea, over the last few months that he wasn't in the scheme of things for Chelsea moving forward; prompting him to make a switch. The 24-year-old midfielder made as many as 279 appearances for Chelsea, where he found the back of the net on 58 occasions and contributed with 53 assists. In addition, the youngster was the club's Player of the Year for both the 2020/21 and 2021/22 seasons. Shedding light on his decision to move from Chelsea to Man United, Mount explained while speaking to MUTV, "I think, over the last several months, it became clear that I wasn't in the plans moving forward [at Chelsea] and, once I knew that United was involved, my decision was made up." Further, Mount opened up on joining the Red Devils. "It’s a massive club with huge, iconic players that have played here. I wanted to be a part of that from the beginning. And obviously getting in early, ready for pre-season to start, was a main objective of mine as well." On being presented with jersey number seven, Mount said, "So many iconic players [have played for United]. They've played for this club and, watching them as a youngster and also being a fan of theirs, it's very special to obviously now be here. This is what I worked a long, long time for as a little kid, for this moment here, and, going forward into the future, it's so exciting for myself." Also Read: French police raid PSG boss Nasser Al-Khelaifi over lobbyist's torture claims 'I couldn't be more excited for the seasons ahead' After shifting from Chelsea, Mason shared a statement where he stated, "It's never easy leaving the club where you grew up, but Manchester United will provide an exciting new challenge for the next phase of my career. Having competed against them, I know just how strong a squad it is that I'm joining, and I can't wait to be part of this group's drive to win major trophies. Everyone can see that the club has made big steps forward under Erik ten Hag. Having met with the manager and discussed his plans, I couldn't be more excited for the seasons ahead, and am ready for the hard work expected here." Meanwhile, United football director John Murtough opined, "Mason is an extremely intelligent footballer and has so many fantastic technical qualities that will significantly add to our squad. We have admired his talents for a long time, so we are delighted that he has chosen to take the next steps in his career here at Old Trafford. We were particularly impressed by his strong desire to join United, and his thirst for further success, as we push to drive up our performance levels next season and beyond." Man United had a mixed run in the 2022-23 season. They ended third in the EPL 2022/23 edition, won the Carabao Cup, ended runners-up in the FA Cup and faced a quarter-final exit in the Europa League. It will be interesting to see how Mount fits into United's scheme of things. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

It was clear that I wasn't in Chelsea's plans, says Manchester United's new recruit Mason Mount

Ange Postecoglou has come from humble roots and arrived&nbsp;in Australia by boat as a little boy to stand on the brink of one of the Premier League's biggest jobs.

The 57-year-old Australian looks set to be named Tottenham Hotspur boss, having won five trophies in two seasons at Celtic including the Scottish treble this year.

Athens-born Postecoglou may represent a disappointment to Spurs fans demanding a "bigger name", but he knows what success is, having lifted league titles in three different countries.&nbsp;

Championship glory first came with South Melbourne and Brisbane Roar in Australia, then Japan's Yokohama F. Marinos, before defying sceptics to excel in Scotland.

The no-nonsense Postecoglou also had a successful four years as Australia coach that included winning the 2015 Asian Cup.

Former Everton star Tim Cahill played for the Socceroos under Postecoglou and said his "leadership and beliefs are infectious".

"The most important part was the belief he instilled in us to play a style of football that could test any team we came up against," said Cahill.

<h2>Memories of dad</h2>

Postecoglou was born in the Greek capital Athens before the family emigrated to Australia by boat in 1970 when he was five, settling in Melbourne.

His parents wanted to give their son a better life than the one they had.

"There was a never-ending struggle there to establish ourselves," he told Sky Sports last year.

"He (dad) was working day and night, my mum was working, we were at school, we were saving money to buy a house. We shared a house with another family for a number of years."

Postecoglou told The Scotsman newspaper his hard-working father had been hugely influential both in his life and football philosophy.

"The only time I ever got to see any joy in my dad was when we went to the football on a Sunday. So that did make an impression on me because I made a quick connection that football is something that makes him happy," he said.

It was this bond that has driven Postecoglou to produce teams playing the type of attractive and attacking football that his dad enjoyed watching.

"He's not with us now, he passed away a couple of years ago, but he's in my head," he said.&nbsp;

"I know that and every time my team plays, I'll sometimes have an ugly 1-0 win and I know what he's saying, 'Don't celebrate because that was crap.'"

<h2>Japan legacy</h2>

As a player Postecoglou was a defender for South Melbourne in the-then National Soccer League between 1984 and 1993, winning two championship titles, the latter as captain.

He won four caps for Australia before a knee injury prematurely ended his playing career.

South Melbourne gave him his first coaching break in 1996, which he grabbed with both hands to win back-to-back league titles.

As his stature grew, he took over as coach of the Australian U20 team before a year in Greece with Panachaiki, ahead of a return home with Brisbane Roar.

After leading Roar to the A-League title and being named coach of the year, he was poached by Melbourne Victory, then the Socceroos in 2013.&nbsp;

In 2018 he took over at Yokohama F. Marinos in the J-League, where he finished 12th in his first season, and in the next campaign they claimed the title for the first time in 15 years.

Yokohama fans loved the team's swashbuckling attacking style and Postecoglou's commitment and passion.

"People who watch Marinos now know what to expect in terms of our football, know that we won't change our approach, that we believe in something as a football club," he said before leaving for Celtic in 2021.

"I think that was the most important thing for me."

Postecoglou was determined to leave a legacy in Yokohama and his successor, compatriot Kevin Muscat, went on to win the J-League in 2022.

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Ange Postecoglou has come from humble roots and arrived in Australia by boat as a little boy to stand on the brink of one of the Premier League's biggest jobs. The 57-year-old Australian looks set to be named Tottenham Hotspur boss, having won five trophies in two seasons at Celtic including the Scottish treble this year.

Ange Postecoglou has come from humble roots and arrived in Australia by boat as a little boy to stand on the brink of one of the Premier League's biggest jobs. The 57-year-old Australian looks set to be named Tottenham Hotspur boss, having won five trophies in two seasons at Celtic including the Scottish treble this year. Athens-born Postecoglou may represent a disappointment to Spurs fans demanding a "bigger name", but he knows what success is, having lifted league titles in three different countries. Championship glory first came with South Melbourne and Brisbane Roar in Australia, then Japan's Yokohama F. Marinos, before defying sceptics to excel in Scotland. The no-nonsense Postecoglou also had a successful four years as Australia coach that included winning the 2015 Asian Cup. Former Everton star Tim Cahill played for the Socceroos under Postecoglou and said his "leadership and beliefs are infectious". "The most important part was the belief he instilled in us to play a style of football that could test any team we came up against," said Cahill. Memories of dad Postecoglou was born in the Greek capital Athens before the family emigrated to Australia by boat in 1970 when he was five, settling in Melbourne. His parents wanted to give their son a better life than the one they had. "There was a never-ending struggle there to establish ourselves," he told Sky Sports last year. "He (dad) was working day and night, my mum was working, we were at school, we were saving money to buy a house. We shared a house with another family for a number of years." Postecoglou told The Scotsman newspaper his hard-working father had been hugely influential both in his life and football philosophy. "The only time I ever got to see any joy in my dad was when we went to the football on a Sunday. So that did make an impression on me because I made a quick connection that football is something that makes him happy," he said. It was this bond that has driven Postecoglou to produce teams playing the type of attractive and attacking football that his dad enjoyed watching. "He's not with us now, he passed away a couple of years ago, but he's in my head," he said. "I know that and every time my team plays, I'll sometimes have an ugly 1-0 win and I know what he's saying, 'Don't celebrate because that was crap.'" Japan legacy As a player Postecoglou was a defender for South Melbourne in the-then National Soccer League between 1984 and 1993, winning two championship titles, the latter as captain. He won four caps for Australia before a knee injury prematurely ended his playing career. South Melbourne gave him his first coaching break in 1996, which he grabbed with both hands to win back-to-back league titles. As his stature grew, he took over as coach of the Australian U20 team before a year in Greece with Panachaiki, ahead of a return home with Brisbane Roar. After leading Roar to the A-League title and being named coach of the year, he was poached by Melbourne Victory, then the Socceroos in 2013. In 2018 he took over at Yokohama F. Marinos in the J-League, where he finished 12th in his first season, and in the next campaign they claimed the title for the first time in 15 years. Yokohama fans loved the team's swashbuckling attacking style and Postecoglou's commitment and passion. "People who watch Marinos now know what to expect in terms of our football, know that we won't change our approach, that we believe in something as a football club," he said before leaving for Celtic in 2021. "I think that was the most important thing for me." Postecoglou was determined to leave a legacy in Yokohama and his successor, compatriot Kevin Muscat, went on to win the J-League in 2022. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Premier League: Australian Ange Postecoglou set to become Tottenham Hotspur boss

Liverpool maintained their pursuit of Champions League football next season and pushed Leicester ever closer to the relegation as Curtis Jones scored twice in a 3-0 win at the King Power on Monday.

Trent Alexander-Arnold rounded off another fine performance in his new hybrid role between right-back and midfield with a stunning strike as Liverpool closed to within one point of the top four.

Jurgen Klopp's men still need a late-season collapse from Newcastle or Manchester United, but a seven-game winning streak from the Reds has upped the pressure on their rivals, who both have three games remaining to Liverpool's two.

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"It's all we can do," said Klopp. "It would be a real shame if they slip and we're not there. So we have to do our job.

"I think we have qualified for European football which six weeks ago wasn't in sight."

Seven years on from shocking the world to win the title, Leicester's Premier League days look numbered as they remain two points from safety with two games remaining.

They face another daunting task when they travel to Newcastle next Monday in a match that could seal their fate should Everton or Leeds win over the weekend.

"It's pretty simple, we need to win our next game," said Leicester interim boss Dean Smith. "It will be tough at St James' Park. It would be nice to take the lead for once."

The Foxes' defensive frailties were again exposed as a bright start from the hosts was quickly forgotten when Jones struck twice in three minutes just after the half-hour mark.

Luis Diaz was allowed to race onto a long ball forward from Alisson Becker before it broke for Mohamed Salah to cross for the unmarked Jones to tap in the opener at the far post.

Salah was the provider again moments later as Jones produced a magnificent touch to control and finish past the helpless Daniel Iversen.

"I thought the second goal looked like we had frazzled minds from the kick-off," added Smith.

"We have to have clearer minds and think clear under pressure."

The home crowd quickly turned on their own side and there were boos when Cody Gakpo fired straight at Iversen with a glorious chance to make it 3-0.

Scoring goals has not been Leicester's problem this season, but they even looked blunt in attack as belief drained from Smith's men.

Liverpool's upturn in form after a difficult season has coincided with Alexander-Arnold's new role as a deep-lying playmaker in midfield when in possession.

The England international displayed his quality on the ball with a sumptuous strike into the top corner 19 minutes from time after Salah tapped a free-kick into his path.

The Egyptian should have had his customary goal to add to a hat-trick of assists.

Salah was sent clean through on goal by Gakpo, but slotted wide with just Iversen to beat to the astonishment of most inside the stadium.

That miss could yet prove important with Liverpool four goals behind Newcastle on goal difference.

But the visitors got the main job done with another three points ensuring they will at least play Europa League football next season.

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Liverpool maintained their pursuit of Champions League football next season and pushed Leicester ever closer to the relegation as Curtis Jones scored twice in a 3-0 win at the King Power on Monday.

Liverpool maintained their pursuit of Champions League football next season and pushed Leicester ever closer to the relegation as Curtis Jones scored twice in a 3-0 win at the King Power on Monday. Trent Alexander-Arnold rounded off another fine performance in his new hybrid role between right-back and midfield with a stunning strike as Liverpool closed to within one point of the top four. Jurgen Klopp's men still need a late-season collapse from Newcastle or Manchester United, but a seven-game winning streak from the Reds has upped the pressure on their rivals, who both have three games remaining to Liverpool's two. Also Read: Ligue 1: French soccer anti-homophobia campaign causes row "It's all we can do," said Klopp. "It would be a real shame if they slip and we're not there. So we have to do our job. "I think we have qualified for European football which six weeks ago wasn't in sight." Seven years on from shocking the world to win the title, Leicester's Premier League days look numbered as they remain two points from safety with two games remaining. They face another daunting task when they travel to Newcastle next Monday in a match that could seal their fate should Everton or Leeds win over the weekend. "It's pretty simple, we need to win our next game," said Leicester interim boss Dean Smith. "It will be tough at St James' Park. It would be nice to take the lead for once." The Foxes' defensive frailties were again exposed as a bright start from the hosts was quickly forgotten when Jones struck twice in three minutes just after the half-hour mark. Luis Diaz was allowed to race onto a long ball forward from Alisson Becker before it broke for Mohamed Salah to cross for the unmarked Jones to tap in the opener at the far post. Salah was the provider again moments later as Jones produced a magnificent touch to control and finish past the helpless Daniel Iversen. "I thought the second goal looked like we had frazzled minds from the kick-off," added Smith. "We have to have clearer minds and think clear under pressure." The home crowd quickly turned on their own side and there were boos when Cody Gakpo fired straight at Iversen with a glorious chance to make it 3-0. Scoring goals has not been Leicester's problem this season, but they even looked blunt in attack as belief drained from Smith's men. Liverpool's upturn in form after a difficult season has coincided with Alexander-Arnold's new role as a deep-lying playmaker in midfield when in possession. The England international displayed his quality on the ball with a sumptuous strike into the top corner 19 minutes from time after Salah tapped a free-kick into his path. The Egyptian should have had his customary goal to add to a hat-trick of assists. Salah was sent clean through on goal by Gakpo, but slotted wide with just Iversen to beat to the astonishment of most inside the stadium. That miss could yet prove important with Liverpool four goals behind Newcastle on goal difference. But the visitors got the main job done with another three points ensuring they will at least play Europa League football next season. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

English Premier League: Liverpool thrash Leicester 3-0 in bid to enter top-four

Arsenal's dwindling title hopes are all but over after the Gunners suffered a 0-3 loss against Brighton in the English Premier League. Mikel Arteta's side were by far the best team in the first half of the season but have struggled towards the business end of the season. They have guaranteed Champions League football for next season but will end the season trophyless.

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Rasmus Kristensen kept Leeds in contention to avoid relegation as his late leveller secured a dramatic 2-2 draw that dented Newcastle's bid to finish in the top four on Saturday.

Kristensen struck with 11 minutes left at Elland Road as Leeds hit back after conceding a pair of Callum Wilson penalties.

Leeds captain Luke Ayling had opened the scoring in a pulsating encounter with connotations at both ends of the table.

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Patrick Bamford missed a spot-kick that would have put Leeds two goals ahead before Wilson's penalties for Newcastle.

After Kristensen's equaliser, Leeds had defender Junior Firpo sent off for a second booking in second half stoppage-time.

Leeds moved up one place to 18th and now sit one point from safety, having played a game more than fourth bottom Everton, who host Manchester City on Sunday.

Sam Allardyce's side travel to West Ham next weekend before hosting Tottenham in their final game of the season.

Leeds, without a win in seven games, face another nerve-wracking fight for survival after avoiding relegation on the final day of last season.

For Newcastle, their attempt to qualify for the Champions League via a top four finish is also set to go down to the wire.

Eddie Howe's men remain third but they are only three points above fourth placed Manchester United and four ahead of fifth placed Liverpool.

The Magpies need six points from their last three games against Brighton, Leicester and Chelsea to be sure of a top four finish.

Beaten 2-1 at Manchester City in Allarydce's first game last weekend, Leeds were playing at home for the first time under the former England boss.

Allardyce's eight-month reign as Newcastle clearly left few fond memories with the Magpies fans who loudly jeered him before kick-off.

Even the reception from Leeds supporters for their new manager was polite as opposed to rapturous in an indication they viewed his appointment as a panic move after the sacking of Javi Gracia.

But the mood in the stands changed from unconvinced to jubilant when Leeds made the perfect start after seven minutes.

<h2>Leeds refuse to surrender</h2>

Rodrigo met Bamford's cross with a header that Nick Pope could only push out to Ayling, who took advantage of Newcastle's sloppy marking to slot home from close-range.

Leeds squandered a golden opportunity to extend their lead in the 28th minute.

Firpo burst into the penalty area and Joelinton responded with a despairing challenge that sent the Leeds defender sprawling.

However, Bamford's penalty was far too close to Pope and the dived to his right to save the spot-kick.

Allardyce held his head in his hands in disbelief, and there was more angst to come for the Leeds boss when Newcastle won a penalty of their own three minute later.

Bruno Guimaraes' pass picked out Alexander Isak and he was upended by Max Wober's rash tackle, conceding a spot-kick that Wilson smashed past Joel Robles.

Firpo was lucky to avoid a red card for a studs-up foul on Guimaraes, but that escape came back to haunt Leeds in the 69th minute when the defender conceded a penalty.

Jumping to challenge Isak, Firpo's out-stretched hand made contact with the ball after a slight push from the Newcastle forward.

The spot-kick was awarded after a VAR check and Wilson drilled his strike high into the roof of the net.

It was Wilson's 10th goal in his last nine appearances.

To their credit, Leeds refused to surrender and they snatched an equaliser in the 79th minute when Kristensen's shot beat Pope via a hefty deflection off Kieran Trippier.

Firpo was dismissed for barging over Anthony Gordon but Leeds held on.

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Rasmus Kristensen kept Leeds in contention to avoid relegation as his late leveller secured a dramatic 2-2 draw that dented Newcastle's bid to finish in the top four on Saturday.

Rasmus Kristensen kept Leeds in contention to avoid relegation as his late leveller secured a dramatic 2-2 draw that dented Newcastle's bid to finish in the top four on Saturday. Kristensen struck with 11 minutes left at Elland Road as Leeds hit back after conceding a pair of Callum Wilson penalties. Leeds captain Luke Ayling had opened the scoring in a pulsating encounter with connotations at both ends of the table. Also Read: USA's Brittney Griner plays for Phoenix Mercury in WNBA for first time since Russia detention Patrick Bamford missed a spot-kick that would have put Leeds two goals ahead before Wilson's penalties for Newcastle. After Kristensen's equaliser, Leeds had defender Junior Firpo sent off for a second booking in second half stoppage-time. Leeds moved up one place to 18th and now sit one point from safety, having played a game more than fourth bottom Everton, who host Manchester City on Sunday. Sam Allardyce's side travel to West Ham next weekend before hosting Tottenham in their final game of the season. Leeds, without a win in seven games, face another nerve-wracking fight for survival after avoiding relegation on the final day of last season. For Newcastle, their attempt to qualify for the Champions League via a top four finish is also set to go down to the wire. Eddie Howe's men remain third but they are only three points above fourth placed Manchester United and four ahead of fifth placed Liverpool. The Magpies need six points from their last three games against Brighton, Leicester and Chelsea to be sure of a top four finish. Beaten 2-1 at Manchester City in Allarydce's first game last weekend, Leeds were playing at home for the first time under the former England boss. Allardyce's eight-month reign as Newcastle clearly left few fond memories with the Magpies fans who loudly jeered him before kick-off. Even the reception from Leeds supporters for their new manager was polite as opposed to rapturous in an indication they viewed his appointment as a panic move after the sacking of Javi Gracia. But the mood in the stands changed from unconvinced to jubilant when Leeds made the perfect start after seven minutes. Leeds refuse to surrender Rodrigo met Bamford's cross with a header that Nick Pope could only push out to Ayling, who took advantage of Newcastle's sloppy marking to slot home from close-range. Leeds squandered a golden opportunity to extend their lead in the 28th minute. Firpo burst into the penalty area and Joelinton responded with a despairing challenge that sent the Leeds defender sprawling. However, Bamford's penalty was far too close to Pope and the dived to his right to save the spot-kick. Allardyce held his head in his hands in disbelief, and there was more angst to come for the Leeds boss when Newcastle won a penalty of their own three minute later. Bruno Guimaraes' pass picked out Alexander Isak and he was upended by Max Wober's rash tackle, conceding a spot-kick that Wilson smashed past Joel Robles. Firpo was lucky to avoid a red card for a studs-up foul on Guimaraes, but that escape came back to haunt Leeds in the 69th minute when the defender conceded a penalty. Jumping to challenge Isak, Firpo's out-stretched hand made contact with the ball after a slight push from the Newcastle forward. The spot-kick was awarded after a VAR check and Wilson drilled his strike high into the roof of the net. It was Wilson's 10th goal in his last nine appearances. To their credit, Leeds refused to surrender and they snatched an equaliser in the 79th minute when Kristensen's shot beat Pope via a hefty deflection off Kieran Trippier. Firpo was dismissed for barging over Anthony Gordon but Leeds held on. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Premier League: Kristensen's late goal in Newcastle draw keeps survival hopes alive for Leeds

Injury-hit Manchester United beat relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest 2-0 on Sunday to strengthen their push for a top-four Premier League finish.

Erik ten Hag's men took full advantage of defeats for rivals Newcastle and Tottenham the previous day to climb to third in the table, courtesy of goals from Antony and Diogo Dalot.

The teams had already met three times this season, including in a two-legged League Cup semi-final -- with United winning on each occasion.

Injured United central-defensive pairing Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez were replaced by Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof, while Dalot came in for Tyrell Malacia.

The visitors, also missing top-scorer Marcus Rashford, were forced into a late change when midfielder Marcel Sabitzer was injured in the warm-up and replaced by Christian Eriksen, making his first start since January following an ankle injury.

Forest, who had not won in their past nine games, made four changes.

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United were quickly out of the blocks and Jadon Sancho had a strike blocked in the opening moments.

The visitors dominated possession but Steve Cooper's Forest were a menace from set-pieces.

Forest goalkeeper Keylor Navas saved from Bruno Fernandes before a VAR check for a potential penalty at the other end after the ball hit Maguire's arm from a corner.

United took the lead in the 32nd minute when Antony poked home after Navas parried a powerful shot from Anthony Martial.

Dalot almost gifted Forest an equaliser shortly before half-time after some sloppy play but Taiwo Awoniyi smashed the ball well over.

Fernandes put a header wide from the centre of the box just before the break.

United continued to dominate in the second half, with Fernandes and Eriksen pulling the strings.

Portugal international Fernandes produced a stunning curling effort from the left of the box that was pushed on to the bar by Navas and Antony fired just wide.

Martial missed a glorious chance to extend United's lead when he headed wide with 20 minutes to go before Forest defender Felipe nodded over from close range.

United finally got the reward their dominance deserved in the 76th minute when Dalot burst into the box to meet a pass by Antony to score his first Premier League goal.

<h2>'Solid win'</h2>

The win leaves United three points clear of fourth-placed Newcastle after 30 games, and six clear of Tottenham, in fifth.

"Solid win," Ten Hag told the BBC. "Really focused and concentrated from start to finish."

The United boss remarked on a "really solid performance from all on the pitch today", singling out Maguire and Lindelof for praise.

"Last week I had nine fit top defenders, now I have four," he said. "We need all our players -- we are still in three competitions. We need all the players to form a top team."

The Red Devils have surpassed last season's Premier League points tally with eight matches still to play as they turn their attention to this week's Europa League and FA Cup clashes.

Forest remain in the bottom three and are in serious danger of returning to the Championship after just one season in the English top flight.

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Injury-hit Manchester United beat relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest 2-0 on Sunday to strengthen their push for a top-four Premier League finish. Erik ten Hag's men took full advantage of defeats for rivals Newcastle and Tottenham the previous day to climb to third in the table, courtesy of goals from Antony and Diogo Dalot.

Injury-hit Manchester United beat relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest 2-0 on Sunday to strengthen their push for a top-four Premier League finish. Erik ten Hag's men took full advantage of defeats for rivals Newcastle and Tottenham the previous day to climb to third in the table, courtesy of goals from Antony and Diogo Dalot. The teams had already met three times this season, including in a two-legged League Cup semi-final -- with United winning on each occasion. Injured United central-defensive pairing Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez were replaced by Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof, while Dalot came in for Tyrell Malacia. The visitors, also missing top-scorer Marcus Rashford, were forced into a late change when midfielder Marcel Sabitzer was injured in the warm-up and replaced by Christian Eriksen, making his first start since January following an ankle injury. Forest, who had not won in their past nine games, made four changes. Also Read: La Liga: Barcelona maintain 11-point lead at the top after goalless draw against Getafe United were quickly out of the blocks and Jadon Sancho had a strike blocked in the opening moments. The visitors dominated possession but Steve Cooper's Forest were a menace from set-pieces. Forest goalkeeper Keylor Navas saved from Bruno Fernandes before a VAR check for a potential penalty at the other end after the ball hit Maguire's arm from a corner. United took the lead in the 32nd minute when Antony poked home after Navas parried a powerful shot from Anthony Martial. Dalot almost gifted Forest an equaliser shortly before half-time after some sloppy play but Taiwo Awoniyi smashed the ball well over. Fernandes put a header wide from the centre of the box just before the break. United continued to dominate in the second half, with Fernandes and Eriksen pulling the strings. Portugal international Fernandes produced a stunning curling effort from the left of the box that was pushed on to the bar by Navas and Antony fired just wide. Martial missed a glorious chance to extend United's lead when he headed wide with 20 minutes to go before Forest defender Felipe nodded over from close range. United finally got the reward their dominance deserved in the 76th minute when Dalot burst into the box to meet a pass by Antony to score his first Premier League goal. 'Solid win' The win leaves United three points clear of fourth-placed Newcastle after 30 games, and six clear of Tottenham, in fifth. "Solid win," Ten Hag told the BBC. "Really focused and concentrated from start to finish." The United boss remarked on a "really solid performance from all on the pitch today", singling out Maguire and Lindelof for praise. "Last week I had nine fit top defenders, now I have four," he said. "We need all our players -- we are still in three competitions. We need all the players to form a top team." The Red Devils have surpassed last season's Premier League points tally with eight matches still to play as they turn their attention to this week's Europa League and FA Cup clashes. Forest remain in the bottom three and are in serious danger of returning to the Championship after just one season in the English top flight. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Premier League: Manchester United go third on points table after beating Nottingham 2-0

Five-time English Premier League champions Chelsea sacked manager Graham Potter after less than seven months in charge following their 0-2 home defeat against Aston Villa on Saturday. It was the Englishman's 11th defeat in 31 games since replacing Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge on September 8. The Blues have dropped to 11th in the Premier League, 12 points adrift of the top four - having spent more than $600 million on new players this season. Former Brighton defender Bruno Saltor has been put in interim charge while the search for Potter’s replacement is underway. Chelsea's wishlist includes former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino, Eintracht Frankfurt manager Oliver Glasner and Sporting Lisbon boss Rúben Amorim, who is building a strong reputation in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. However, Julian Nagelsmann, sacked a week ago as Bayern Munich boss, has been installed as the favourite to replace Potter. Zinedine Zidane, who has been without a job since leaving Real Madrid for the second time in May 2021, is also one of the names doing the rounds at Stamford Bridge. There have now been 13 managerial changes in the Premier League this season, three more than in any other previous campaign, with Leicester City also sacking Brendan Rodgers earlier on Sunday.

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Antonio Conte's volatile Tottenham reign came to an almost inevitable end on Sunday as the intense Italian parted ways with the club "by mutual agreement" after 16 months in charge.

Conte, 53, arrived to take charge of the under-achieving Premier League outfit in November 2021.

After spending much of his time making veiled complaints about chairman Daniel Levy's failure to back him sufficiently in the transfer market, it already seemed certain Conte would depart when his contract expired at the end of this season.

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But the Italian appeared to make his position less tenable with an astonishing rant at his players after Tottenham blew a two-goal lead in a damaging 3-3 draw at bottom club Southampton earlier this month.

Although they remained fourth in the Premier League after that debacle, Spurs are in serious danger of missing out on Champions League qualification -- fifth-placed Newcastle are two points behind, with two games in hand.

Levy reportedly became concerned about Conte's mood swings this season. There were claims the squad were tired of their manager's acerbic tongue, while fans bemoaned his perceived negative tactics.

The chairman would surely have preferred to keep Conte to avoid the upheaval triggered by a coaching change at such a critical time of the season.

But the manager's stinging criticism of his underachieving stars made his relationship with Levy more tricky.

To some, it appeared Conte was so fed up with Tottenham's inconsistency that his remarkable rant was an act of self-immolation designed to force his exit.

The club were dumped out of both the FA Cup and Champions League earlier this month as Conte's problems spiralled.

He had only recently returned to the touchline after a spell back in Italy recovering from gallbladder surgery and his patience ran out after Tottenham threw away a 3-1 lead with just 13 minutes remaining at Southampton.

"It's the right moment to speak because for me this is unacceptable," Conte said. "For another time we showed we are not a team.

"I see selfish players, I see players that don't want to help each other and don't put their heart in."

<h2>Alarm bells</h2>

Tottenham have been regarded as English football's biggest underachievers for decades and Conte failed to break the cycle of frustration and recrimination.

Without a major trophy since the 2008 League Cup and not crowned champions of England since 1961, Spurs remain flawed even in a period in which they have benefited from the presence of the club's record goalscorer, Harry Kane.

When pushed on the reasons for the club's continued failure to succeed under a string of different managers, Conte was scathing.

"Tottenham's story is this," he said. "Twenty years there is the owner and they never won something.

"Why? Because they are used to it here. They don't play for something important. They don't want to play under pressure."

Conte arrived at Spurs with a well-earned reputation as a serial winner.

The former Italy coach won three Serie A titles as Juventus boss, led Chelsea to their most recent Premier League crown in 2017 and ended Inter Milan's 11-year wait to become Italian champions in 2021.

Initially the signs were encouraging for Conte, and for Tottenham as well.

He guided them to an impressive top-four finish last season, coming from behind to pip north London rivals Arsenal to Champions League qualification.

But familiar alarm bells started to ring during the summer transfer window, when Conte bemoaned Levy's preference for signing younger players with sell-on potential.

Long-time Conte watchers have grown accustomed to the Italian's habit of blaming his employers for his teams' problems.

Despite his success, his spells at Chelsea and Inter ended over transfer rows.

At Tottenham, there was not even any silverware to make his rants more palatable.

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Antonio Conte's volatile Tottenham reign came to an almost inevitable end on Sunday as the intense Italian parted ways with the club "by mutual agreement" after 16 months in charge.

Antonio Conte's volatile Tottenham reign came to an almost inevitable end on Sunday as the intense Italian parted ways with the club "by mutual agreement" after 16 months in charge. Conte, 53, arrived to take charge of the under-achieving Premier League outfit in November 2021. After spending much of his time making veiled complaints about chairman Daniel Levy's failure to back him sufficiently in the transfer market, it already seemed certain Conte would depart when his contract expired at the end of this season. Also Read: Russia beat Iraq 2-0 in first home international friendly since Ukraine invasion But the Italian appeared to make his position less tenable with an astonishing rant at his players after Tottenham blew a two-goal lead in a damaging 3-3 draw at bottom club Southampton earlier this month. Although they remained fourth in the Premier League after that debacle, Spurs are in serious danger of missing out on Champions League qualification -- fifth-placed Newcastle are two points behind, with two games in hand. Levy reportedly became concerned about Conte's mood swings this season. There were claims the squad were tired of their manager's acerbic tongue, while fans bemoaned his perceived negative tactics. The chairman would surely have preferred to keep Conte to avoid the upheaval triggered by a coaching change at such a critical time of the season. But the manager's stinging criticism of his underachieving stars made his relationship with Levy more tricky. To some, it appeared Conte was so fed up with Tottenham's inconsistency that his remarkable rant was an act of self-immolation designed to force his exit. The club were dumped out of both the FA Cup and Champions League earlier this month as Conte's problems spiralled. He had only recently returned to the touchline after a spell back in Italy recovering from gallbladder surgery and his patience ran out after Tottenham threw away a 3-1 lead with just 13 minutes remaining at Southampton. "It's the right moment to speak because for me this is unacceptable," Conte said. "For another time we showed we are not a team. "I see selfish players, I see players that don't want to help each other and don't put their heart in." Alarm bells Tottenham have been regarded as English football's biggest underachievers for decades and Conte failed to break the cycle of frustration and recrimination. Without a major trophy since the 2008 League Cup and not crowned champions of England since 1961, Spurs remain flawed even in a period in which they have benefited from the presence of the club's record goalscorer, Harry Kane. When pushed on the reasons for the club's continued failure to succeed under a string of different managers, Conte was scathing. "Tottenham's story is this," he said. "Twenty years there is the owner and they never won something. "Why? Because they are used to it here. They don't play for something important. They don't want to play under pressure." Conte arrived at Spurs with a well-earned reputation as a serial winner. The former Italy coach won three Serie A titles as Juventus boss, led Chelsea to their most recent Premier League crown in 2017 and ended Inter Milan's 11-year wait to become Italian champions in 2021. Initially the signs were encouraging for Conte, and for Tottenham as well. He guided them to an impressive top-four finish last season, coming from behind to pip north London rivals Arsenal to Champions League qualification. But familiar alarm bells started to ring during the summer transfer window, when Conte bemoaned Levy's preference for signing younger players with sell-on potential. Long-time Conte watchers have grown accustomed to the Italian's habit of blaming his employers for his teams' problems. Despite his success, his spells at Chelsea and Inter ended over transfer rows. At Tottenham, there was not even any silverware to make his rants more palatable. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

English Premier League: Antonio Conte, Tottenham Hotspur part ways in 'mutual agreement'

Arsenal powered five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a stylish 3-0 win at Fulham, while Casemiro was sent off as Manchester United were held to a 0-0 draw by Southampton on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side had seen second-placed Manchester City close the gap with victory at Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Gunners responded with the kind of composed display that has been the hallmark of their unexpected title charge.

First-half goals from Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard -- all set up by Leandro Trossard -- put Arsenal on course for a fifth consecutive league win.

With 11 league games left, the north Londoners have the title in their sights.

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Since being knocked out of pole position after a defeat against City, which came during a run of four games without a win, Arsenal have shown the mettle of potential champions with a strong response to that wobble.

It was Arsenal's 11th victory from 14 away league matches this season, underlining the durability and maturity that has them in position to win the title for the first time since Arsene Wenger's 'Invincibles' in 2004.

"We scored beautiful goals. I'm really happy to win away from home, especially with a clean sheet," Arteta said.

"It's great to see the goals distributed through the team. Leandro laid on three assists and could also have scored too."

There was more good news for Arsenal in the last 14 minutes as Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus made his first appearance since injuring his knee at last year's World Cup.

With Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger watching from the stands, the Gunners ensured their celebrity fan got satisfaction from his trip to Craven Cottage.

Gabriel put Arsenal ahead after 21 minutes as the Brazilian centre-back rose above three Fulham defenders to meet Trossard's corner with a powerful close-range header.

Arsenal struck again with another aerial raid in the 26th minute.

Trossard was the provider once more, teasing his way down the left flank before lofting a cross towards Martinelli, who easily out-jumped Antonee Robinson to head home from close-range.

Odegaard put the result beyond doubt in the final seconds of the first half as Arsenal benefitted from more abject Fulham defending.

Producing his third assist of the afternoon, Trossard's cross reached Odegaard in the Fulham area and the midfielder, granted far too much space, controlled on his thigh and set himself for a fierce strike that fizzed past Bernd Leno.

<h2>Casemiro woe</h2>

At Old Trafford, Casemiro's dismissal forced third-placed United to settle for a drab goalless draw.

United are unbeaten in their last 22 home games, but this was a limp performance in their first league match since last weekend's humiliating 7-0 defeat at bitter rivals Liverpool.

Erik ten Hag's team looked fatigued after beating Real Betis in the Europa League last-16 first leg on Thursday and had to hold on for a point after Casemiro was sent off in the 34th minute.

The Brazil midfielder's initial booking for a high challenge on Carlos Alcaraz was changed to a red card following a VAR check.

It was the former Real Madrid star's second sending off in eight appearances following his red card against Crystal Palace, leaving him facing a four-match suspension.

"Casemiro played over 500 games in Europe and never once got a red card. Now he has two in the Premier League," Ten Hag said.

"His absence is not the issue. We will deal with that. This game was influenced by the referee."

Southampton remain bottom of the table despite their battling draw.

West Ham moved out of the relegation zone with a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa at the London Stadium.

West Ham, who started the day in 18th place, moved up one spot but were still booed off at full-time.

Villa went ahead with their first effort on target, Ollie Watkins heading in Emiliano Buendia's cross in the 17th minute.

West Ham equalised nine minutes later when Said Benrahma converted a penalty awarded for Leon Bailey's shove on Lucas Paqueta.

Newcastle, sitting sixth in the table, host Wolves in Sunday's late game.

Arsenal powered five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a stylish 3-0 win at Fulham, while Casemiro was sent off as Manchester United were held to a 0-0 draw by Southampton on Sunday.

Arsenal powered five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a stylish 3-0 win at Fulham, while Casemiro was sent off as Manchester United were held to a 0-0 draw by Southampton on Sunday. Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side had seen second-placed Manchester City close the gap with victory at Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Gunners responded with the kind of composed display that has been the hallmark of their unexpected title charge. First-half goals from Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard -- all set up by Leandro Trossard -- put Arsenal on course for a fifth consecutive league win. With 11 league games left, the north Londoners have the title in their sights. Also Read: PL: A top four finish this time will be like winning the league, says Spurs manager Antonio Conte Since being knocked out of pole position after a defeat against City, which came during a run of four games without a win, Arsenal have shown the mettle of potential champions with a strong response to that wobble. It was Arsenal's 11th victory from 14 away league matches this season, underlining the durability and maturity that has them in position to win the title for the first time since Arsene Wenger's 'Invincibles' in 2004. "We scored beautiful goals. I'm really happy to win away from home, especially with a clean sheet," Arteta said. "It's great to see the goals distributed through the team. Leandro laid on three assists and could also have scored too." There was more good news for Arsenal in the last 14 minutes as Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus made his first appearance since injuring his knee at last year's World Cup. With Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger watching from the stands, the Gunners ensured their celebrity fan got satisfaction from his trip to Craven Cottage. Gabriel put Arsenal ahead after 21 minutes as the Brazilian centre-back rose above three Fulham defenders to meet Trossard's corner with a powerful close-range header. Arsenal struck again with another aerial raid in the 26th minute. Trossard was the provider once more, teasing his way down the left flank before lofting a cross towards Martinelli, who easily out-jumped Antonee Robinson to head home from close-range. Odegaard put the result beyond doubt in the final seconds of the first half as Arsenal benefitted from more abject Fulham defending. Producing his third assist of the afternoon, Trossard's cross reached Odegaard in the Fulham area and the midfielder, granted far too much space, controlled on his thigh and set himself for a fierce strike that fizzed past Bernd Leno. Casemiro woe At Old Trafford, Casemiro's dismissal forced third-placed United to settle for a drab goalless draw. United are unbeaten in their last 22 home games, but this was a limp performance in their first league match since last weekend's humiliating 7-0 defeat at bitter rivals Liverpool. Erik ten Hag's team looked fatigued after beating Real Betis in the Europa League last-16 first leg on Thursday and had to hold on for a point after Casemiro was sent off in the 34th minute. The Brazil midfielder's initial booking for a high challenge on Carlos Alcaraz was changed to a red card following a VAR check. It was the former Real Madrid star's second sending off in eight appearances following his red card against Crystal Palace, leaving him facing a four-match suspension. "Casemiro played over 500 games in Europe and never once got a red card. Now he has two in the Premier League," Ten Hag said. "His absence is not the issue. We will deal with that. This game was influenced by the referee." Southampton remain bottom of the table despite their battling draw. West Ham moved out of the relegation zone with a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa at the London Stadium. West Ham, who started the day in 18th place, moved up one spot but were still booed off at full-time. Villa went ahead with their first effort on target, Ollie Watkins heading in Emiliano Buendia's cross in the 17th minute. West Ham equalised nine minutes later when Said Benrahma converted a penalty awarded for Leon Bailey's shove on Lucas Paqueta. Newcastle, sitting sixth in the table, host Wolves in Sunday's late game.

EPL: Arsenal beat Fulham to regain five-top lead at top, Manchester United play goalless draw vs Southampton

Liverpool's resurgence proved short-lived after a 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth on Saturday as Tottenham took advantage in the race for a top-four finish by beating Nottingham Forest 3-1.

Jurgen Klopp's men inflicted a historic 7-0 thrashing on Manchester United last weekend to equal the Red Devils record defeat.

But Liverpool suffered another setback in a frustrating season as Mohamed Salah fired a second half penalty wide.

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Philip Billing scored the only goal on 28 minutes as Bournemouth's first home win since November lifted the Cherries out of the bottom three.

"The game was pretty much the opposite of what we wanted to show and to do today. I think we played for pretty much 95 minutes the game Bournemouth wanted to play," said Klopp.

"This game was a massive knock and how it is with knocks, you have to take them, you have to have a look how big the scars are and then you go from there."

Fifth-placed Liverpool are now six points adrift of the Champions League places after Harry Kane ensured a tough week for Spurs ended on a high.

The England captain's future has been a source of speculation after Tottenham crashed out of both the FA Cup and Champions League in the space a week.

Antonio Conte's men had failed to score in their previous three games, but Kane ended that drought by rising highest to head in Pedro Porro's cross.

Kane then coolly slotted home his first penalty since missing a crucial spot-kick in England's World Cup quarter-final exit to France.

Conte named Richarlison in the starting line-up despite the Brazilian's criticism of his coach after exiting Europe to AC Milan in midweek.

Richarlison made amends by teeing up Son Heung-min to fire in Spurs' third.

Joe Worrall pulled a goal back for Forest, who then also had a stoppage time penalty from Andre Ayew saved by Fraser Forster.

<h2>Lineker sees Leicester lose</h2>

Gary Lineker made the most of his absence from the BBC's flagship football highlights programme Match of the Day to watch his beloved Leicester lose 3-1 against Chelsea.

Lineker was forced to "step back" from his presenting duties after comparing the UK government's rhetoric towards refugees this week to Nazi-era Germany.

Leicester remain rooted in the relegation battle, just one point above the drop zone after a fifth consecutive defeat.

Ben Chilwell put Chelsea ahead early on against his former club before Patson Daka levelled.

But a sensational pass from Enzo Fernandez and finish from Kai Havertz put Chelsea back in front and Mateo Kovacic's strike secured a third consecutive win for the Blues, who continue to lift the pressure on Graham Potter.

Everton moved out of the bottom three and up to 15th thanks to a third 1-0 win in four home games under Sean Dyche.

Dwight McNeil smashed in the only goal inside the first minute to end Brentford's 12-game unbeaten run in the Premier League.

Leeds remain second from bottom but closed to within a point of safety after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 at home to high-flying Brighton.

Alexis Mac Allister put the Seagulls in front before Patrick Bamford levelled before the break.

Jack Harrison then scored at both ends in the second half to leave Brighton still nine points off the top four, albeit with three games in hand.

Manchester City can close to within two points of leaders Arsenal later when they travel to Crystal Palace.

Arsenal are not in action until Sunday when they face Fulham.

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Liverpool's resurgence proved short-lived after a 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth on Saturday as Tottenham took advantage in the race for a top-four finish by beating Nottingham Forest 3-1.

Liverpool's resurgence proved short-lived after a 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth on Saturday as Tottenham took advantage in the race for a top-four finish by beating Nottingham Forest 3-1. Jurgen Klopp's men inflicted a historic 7-0 thrashing on Manchester United last weekend to equal the Red Devils record defeat. But Liverpool suffered another setback in a frustrating season as Mohamed Salah fired a second half penalty wide. Read More: No Football Focus, Final Score shows on BBC as presenters go off air on Saturday to support Gary Lineker Philip Billing scored the only goal on 28 minutes as Bournemouth's first home win since November lifted the Cherries out of the bottom three. "The game was pretty much the opposite of what we wanted to show and to do today. I think we played for pretty much 95 minutes the game Bournemouth wanted to play," said Klopp. "This game was a massive knock and how it is with knocks, you have to take them, you have to have a look how big the scars are and then you go from there." Fifth-placed Liverpool are now six points adrift of the Champions League places after Harry Kane ensured a tough week for Spurs ended on a high. The England captain's future has been a source of speculation after Tottenham crashed out of both the FA Cup and Champions League in the space a week. Antonio Conte's men had failed to score in their previous three games, but Kane ended that drought by rising highest to head in Pedro Porro's cross. Kane then coolly slotted home his first penalty since missing a crucial spot-kick in England's World Cup quarter-final exit to France. Conte named Richarlison in the starting line-up despite the Brazilian's criticism of his coach after exiting Europe to AC Milan in midweek. Richarlison made amends by teeing up Son Heung-min to fire in Spurs' third. Joe Worrall pulled a goal back for Forest, who then also had a stoppage time penalty from Andre Ayew saved by Fraser Forster. Lineker sees Leicester lose Gary Lineker made the most of his absence from the BBC's flagship football highlights programme Match of the Day to watch his beloved Leicester lose 3-1 against Chelsea. Lineker was forced to "step back" from his presenting duties after comparing the UK government's rhetoric towards refugees this week to Nazi-era Germany. Leicester remain rooted in the relegation battle, just one point above the drop zone after a fifth consecutive defeat. Ben Chilwell put Chelsea ahead early on against his former club before Patson Daka levelled. But a sensational pass from Enzo Fernandez and finish from Kai Havertz put Chelsea back in front and Mateo Kovacic's strike secured a third consecutive win for the Blues, who continue to lift the pressure on Graham Potter. Everton moved out of the bottom three and up to 15th thanks to a third 1-0 win in four home games under Sean Dyche. Dwight McNeil smashed in the only goal inside the first minute to end Brentford's 12-game unbeaten run in the Premier League. Leeds remain second from bottom but closed to within a point of safety after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 at home to high-flying Brighton. Alexis Mac Allister put the Seagulls in front before Patrick Bamford levelled before the break. Jack Harrison then scored at both ends in the second half to leave Brighton still nine points off the top four, albeit with three games in hand. Manchester City can close to within two points of leaders Arsenal later when they travel to Crystal Palace. Arsenal are not in action until Sunday when they face Fulham. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Amid the growing drama after BBC anchor Gary Lineker was taken off air by the broadcaster for criticising the United Kingdom's asylum policy, the channel's host for the famous 'Football Focus' program- Alex Scott - in a tweet, said that she won't be appearing on the show on Saturday.

“I made a decision last night that even though I love doing football focus and we have had an incredible week winning an SJA award that it just doesn’t feel right going ahead with the show today,” wrote Scott wrote on Twitter. “Hopefully I will be back in the chair next week…,” she added.

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The row started after Lineker, the broadcaster's highest-paid anchor and presenter of BBC's iconic 'Match of the Day' program about football highlights criticised Rishi Sunak government's legislation on migrants. The former England soccer captain was taken off air Friday after calling the government's policy as a “cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s.”

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Apart from Scott, many other presenters have also decided to be off air in solidarity with Lineker. Notable among them are Jason Mohammad and Kelly Sommers.

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Mohammad , who presents BBC's 'Final Score', took to twitter to inform that he will not be doing his programme.

“As you know, Final Score is a TV show very close to my heart. However — I have this morning informed the BBC that I will not be presenting the show this afternoon on BBC One," wrote Mohammad on Twitter.

Kelly, who has appeared on many shows on BBC, also said the same thing and wrote: "just to confirm I won’t be on BBC television today.”

The BBC, after the presenters backed down, informed that neither 'Football Focus' not 'Final Score' would air on Saturday.

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Amid the growing drama after BBC anchor Gary Lineker was taken off air by the broadcaster for criticising the United Kingdom's asylum policy, the channel's host for the famous 'Football Focus' program- Alex Scott - in a tweet, said that she won't be appearing on the show on Saturday.

Amid the growing drama after BBC anchor Gary Lineker was taken off air by the broadcaster for criticising the United Kingdom's asylum policy, the channel's host for the famous 'Football Focus' program- Alex Scott - in a tweet, said that she won't be appearing on the show on Saturday. “I made a decision last night that even though I love doing football focus and we have had an incredible week winning an SJA award that it just doesn’t feel right going ahead with the show today,” wrote Scott wrote on Twitter. “Hopefully I will be back in the chair next week…,” she added. I made a decision last night that even though I love doing football focus and we have had an incredible week winning an SJA award that it just doesn’t feel right going ahead with the show today. Hopefully I will be back in the chair next week… — Alex Scott MBE (@AlexScott) March 11, 2023 × The row started after Lineker, the broadcaster's highest-paid anchor and presenter of BBC's iconic 'Match of the Day' program about football highlights criticised Rishi Sunak government's legislation on migrants. The former England soccer captain was taken off air Friday after calling the government's policy as a “cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s.” There is no huge influx. We take far fewer refugees than other major European countries. This is just an immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s, and I’m out of order? — Gary Lineker 💙💛 (@GaryLineker) March 7, 2023 × Apart from Scott, many other presenters have also decided to be off air in solidarity with Lineker. Notable among them are Jason Mohammad and Kelly Sommers. Also Read: Indian sports minister Anurag Thakur comes out all guns blazing at BBC over Gary Lineker's suspension Mohammad , who presents BBC's 'Final Score', took to twitter to inform that he will not be doing his programme. “As you know, Final Score is a TV show very close to my heart. However — I have this morning informed the BBC that I will not be presenting the show this afternoon on BBC One," wrote Mohammad on Twitter. Kelly, who has appeared on many shows on BBC, also said the same thing and wrote: "just to confirm I won’t be on BBC television today.” The BBC, after the presenters backed down, informed that neither 'Football Focus' not 'Final Score' would air on Saturday. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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It was a horror outing for Erik Ten Hag-led Manchester United as they were hammered 7-0 by hosts Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday (March 05). With a massive win, Liverpool strengthened their top-four chances in the 2022/23 Premier League season.&nbsp;Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez and Mo Salah struck twice whereas Roberto Firmino also scored once as the Red Devils had no answers and were left clueless versus the hosts in front of a jam-packed stadium.&nbsp;

While Salah, Gakpo and Nunez scored twice each, it was the Egyptian who made heads turn. Not only did the 30-year-old&nbsp;become the Merseyside club’s all-time leading Premier League scorer with 129 goals, he also toyed with Man United's&nbsp;Lisandro Martinez. Here's the video of Salah outfoxing Martinez with his skills during Liverpool's big win over the Old Trafford club:

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Salah’s skill left the Argentine clueless as the defender slipped and slided on the turf and failed to keep up with the former's rapid movement with the ball. Salah eventually passed the ball to Nunez as Jurgen Klopp's men scored the third goal.&nbsp;

After the match, Klopp said, "It was one of the best performances for a long, long time. Everybody saw what the boys can be. The second half couldn't start better. From that moment on we were flying and it was really difficult to play against us."

Erik Ten Hag, on the other hand, was left fuming and stated, "The result is quite obvious. It is unprofessional. There are many things which make me angry. To concede so easy the goals is definitely one."

After this win, Liverpool remain below fourth-positioned Tottenham Hotspur, by three points, whereas Man United is at the third spot with 49 points.

It was a horror outing for Erik Ten Hag-led Manchester United as they were hammered 7-0 by hosts Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday (March 05). With a massive win, Liverpool strengthened their top-four chances in the 2022/23 Premier League season.

It was a horror outing for Erik Ten Hag-led Manchester United as they were hammered 7-0 by hosts Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday (March 05). With a massive win, Liverpool strengthened their top-four chances in the 2022/23 Premier League season. Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez and Mo Salah struck twice whereas Roberto Firmino also scored once as the Red Devils had no answers and were left clueless versus the hosts in front of a jam-packed stadium. While Salah, Gakpo and Nunez scored twice each, it was the Egyptian who made heads turn. Not only did the 30-year-old become the Merseyside club’s all-time leading Premier League scorer with 129 goals, he also toyed with Man United's Lisandro Martinez. Here's the video of Salah outfoxing Martinez with his skills during Liverpool's big win over the Old Trafford club: Mo Salah dismantled Licha Martinez pic.twitter.com/d2PHNP6iaR — Moby (@Mobyhaque1) March 5, 2023 × Also read: Liverpool dent Manchester United's title chances with 7-0 thrashing Salah’s skill left the Argentine clueless as the defender slipped and slided on the turf and failed to keep up with the former's rapid movement with the ball. Salah eventually passed the ball to Nunez as Jurgen Klopp's men scored the third goal. After the match, Klopp said, "It was one of the best performances for a long, long time. Everybody saw what the boys can be. The second half couldn't start better. From that moment on we were flying and it was really difficult to play against us." Erik Ten Hag, on the other hand, was left fuming and stated, "The result is quite obvious. It is unprofessional. There are many things which make me angry. To concede so easy the goals is definitely one." After this win, Liverpool remain below fourth-positioned Tottenham Hotspur, by three points, whereas Man United is at the third spot with 49 points.

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