Crisis at Manchester United are set to continue as the club’s latest round of layoffs is likely to affect around 200 club employees according to a report on Friday (May 23). United fresh from their defeat in the Europa League final at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur are likely to inform around 200 club employees of the redundancy ahead of their match against Aston Villa. The club in addition are also set to learn their final position in the Premier League table on Sunday, which could be as low as 17th if results go against them.&nbsp;<h2>United set for latest round of redundancy?</h2>“Some of the 200 employees facing redundancy will be informed of their fate this week, surprises at the timing of the news, coming so soon after the defeat in Bilbao, but the club appears keen to make savings as soon as possible,” prominent journalist Craig Hope added in his article.&nbsp;In the last 12 months, United have carried out rounds of redundancy, laying off employees from different departments. The cost-cutting spree has also seen Sir Alex Ferguson relieved from his duties as club ambassador. The club has also stopped serving free food for non-first team players in the club canteen.&nbsp;&nbsp;On the other hand, it was also revealed at the start of the week that in case United manage to win the Europa League, there won’t be an open bus parade as other sides have done. Instead United planned for a club dinner party to reduce the cost deposit.&nbsp;&nbsp;On the other hand, United are sitting 16th in the Premier League table and could finish as low as 17th, a place above the relegation zone. United’s game against Aston Villa will be the club’s last home game of the season with fans expected to give a cold reception to the team and the management. The defeat in the Europa League final also saw United miss out on Champions League football, with a return to Europe looking unlikely in the near future.

Crisis at Manchester United are set to continue as the club’s latest round of layoffs is likely to affect around 200 club employees according to a report on Friday (May 23).

Crisis at Manchester United are set to continue as the club’s latest round of layoffs is likely to affect around 200 club employees according to a report on Friday (May 23). United fresh from their defeat in the Europa League final at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur are likely to inform around 200 club employees of the redundancy ahead of their match against Aston Villa. The club in addition are also set to learn their final position in the Premier League table on Sunday, which could be as low as 17th if results go against them. United set for latest round of redundancy? “Some of the 200 employees facing redundancy will be informed of their fate this week, surprises at the timing of the news, coming so soon after the defeat in Bilbao, but the club appears keen to make savings as soon as possible,” prominent journalist Craig Hope added in his article. In the last 12 months, United have carried out rounds of redundancy, laying off employees from different departments. The cost-cutting spree has also seen Sir Alex Ferguson relieved from his duties as club ambassador. The club has also stopped serving free food for non-first team players in the club canteen. On the other hand, it was also revealed at the start of the week that in case United manage to win the Europa League, there won’t be an open bus parade as other sides have done. Instead United planned for a club dinner party to reduce the cost deposit. On the other hand, United are sitting 16th in the Premier League table and could finish as low as 17th, a place above the relegation zone. United’s game against Aston Villa will be the club’s last home game of the season with fans expected to give a cold reception to the team and the management. The defeat in the Europa League final also saw United miss out on Champions League football, with a return to Europe looking unlikely in the near future.

Crisis at Manchester United are set to continue as the club’s latest round of layoffs is likely to affect around 200 club employees according to a report on Friday (May 23).

Crisis continue at Manchester United after Europa League final defeat, employees face latest round of redundancy - Report

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has fired a warning at the team’s management as they close the season on Sunday (May 26). City, having endured a tough season under Pep’s management, won a vital Premier League clash against Bournemouth on Tuesday, which sees them a step closer to Champions League football. However, after the 3-1 win, Pep did not hold back and asked the management to trim the squad, or else he’ll quit.<h2>Guardiola fires warning to Man City management</h2>"I said to the club I don't want that (a bigger squad)," Guardiola said. "I don't want to leave five or six players in the freezer. I don't want that. I will quit. Make a shorter squad, I will stay.&nbsp;"It's impossible for my soul to (tell) my players in the tribune that they cannot play.&nbsp;"Now it happened to add players immediately. Maybe for three or four months, we couldn't select 11 players, we didn't have defenders, it was so difficult. After, people come back but next season it cannot be like that.”&nbsp;The Blues on Saturday lost the FA Cup final, meaning they will end the season without a trophy for the first time since 2017. The team from Manchester had their struggles in the season, having failed to defend their Premier League crown while also losing to Real Madrid in the Playoffs.&nbsp;After Tuesday’s results in the Premier League, Man City are third in the standings with 68 points and a win on Sunday will see them clinch a place in next season’s Champions League. However, failure to win coupled with other results, could see Pep Guardiola’s side finish as low as sixth, meaning they could miss out on a place in the premier continental competition. Man City will end the season against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday.

Man City, having endured a tough season under Pep’s management, won a vital Premier League clash against Bournemouth on Tuesday, which sees them a step closer to Champions League football.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has fired a warning at the team’s management as they close the season on Sunday (May 26). City, having endured a tough season under Pep’s management, won a vital Premier League clash against Bournemouth on Tuesday, which sees them a step closer to Champions League football. However, after the 3-1 win, Pep did not hold back and asked the management to trim the squad, or else he’ll quit. Guardiola fires warning to Man City management "I said to the club I don't want that (a bigger squad)," Guardiola said. "I don't want to leave five or six players in the freezer. I don't want that. I will quit. Make a shorter squad, I will stay. "It's impossible for my soul to (tell) my players in the tribune that they cannot play. "Now it happened to add players immediately. Maybe for three or four months, we couldn't select 11 players, we didn't have defenders, it was so difficult. After, people come back but next season it cannot be like that.” The Blues on Saturday lost the FA Cup final, meaning they will end the season without a trophy for the first time since 2017. The team from Manchester had their struggles in the season, having failed to defend their Premier League crown while also losing to Real Madrid in the Playoffs. After Tuesday’s results in the Premier League, Man City are third in the standings with 68 points and a win on Sunday will see them clinch a place in next season’s Champions League. However, failure to win coupled with other results, could see Pep Guardiola’s side finish as low as sixth, meaning they could miss out on a place in the premier continental competition. Man City will end the season against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has fired a warning at the team’s management as they close the season on Sunday (May 26).

'I will quit, make a shorter squad': Pep Guardiola fires warning at Man City management after poor season

Manchester City gave Kevin De Bruyne a fond farewell in a vital 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday to boost their chances of Champions League football next season.&nbsp;Goals from Omar Marmoush, Bernardo Silva and Nico Gonzalez lifted City up into third heading into Sunday's final round of matches.&nbsp;Mateo Kovacic's red card 20 minutes from time could have given Bournemouth hope, but Lewis Cook was also sent off just minutes later for a lunge on Gonzalez.&nbsp;There was further cause for celebration for City late on when Ballon d'Or winner Rodri made his first appearance since September as a substitute after suffering a serious knee injury.&nbsp;City's victory means a point when they travel to Fulham on the final day will be enough to secure a top-five finish thanks to their much superior goal difference compared to sixth-placed Aston Villa.&nbsp;Just three days on from the disappointment of losing the FA Cup final to Crystal Palace, City had to raise themselves on an emotional night at the Etihad in De Bruyne's final home match.&nbsp;Earlier in the day City had unveiled a mosaic and named a road at the club's training ground after the Belgian.&nbsp;De Bruyne, who won six Premier League titles and the Champions League during his decade in Manchester, was greeted by a huge banner reading "King Kev" as he led the teams out.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-mumbai-indians-delhi-capitals-to-scramble-for-final-playoffs-spot-after-srh-win-ousts-lsg-1747709716601">IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals to scramble for final Playoffs spot after SRH win ousts LSG</a><h2>Marmoush makes amends</h2>&nbsp;Marmoush saw a penalty saved in City's defeat at Wembley on Saturday which ensured they will end the season without a major trophy for the first time since Pep Guardiola's debut season in 2016/17.&nbsp;Missing out on the Champions League would arguably be an even bigger blow for a club who have not failed to qualify for Europe's elite competition in 14 years.&nbsp;Marmoush made amends for his Wembley woe in stunning fashion when he crashed home a long-range effort off the inside of the post on 14 minutes.&nbsp;The moment an expectant crowd had been waiting for looked set to appear moments later when Marmoush squared to give his captain an open goal.&nbsp;Yet, De Bruyne could only spoon the ball onto the crossbar from point-blank range much to his own disgust.&nbsp;That miss could have had more damaging consequences for City had Evanilson found the net rather than hitting the post with a great chance to level for Bournemouth.&nbsp;Instead, Guardiola's men doubled their advantage before the break.&nbsp;Ilkay Gundogan's clever reverse pass found Silva, who slammed home at the near post to spark jubilant celebrations from an animated Guardiola.&nbsp;The City boss was furious when a slack pass from Josko Gvardiol played in Evanilson and he was brought down by Kovacic, denying a clear goalscoring opportunity.&nbsp;The red card hastened De Bruyne's goodbye as he was replaced by Gonzalez to a standing ovation.&nbsp;But the numbers were evened up just six minutes later as Cook caught Gonzalez on the shin with his studs.&nbsp;The cheer for Rodri's return came close to matching De Bruyne's departure.The loss of the Spanish midfielder has played a huge part in City's decline this season.Gonzalez was bought in January to mitigate Rodri's absence but has struggled to hold down a place in Guardiola's side.&nbsp;The Spaniard curled in his first Premier League goal with a fine finish on 89 minutes before Daniel Jebbison pulled a goal back deep into stoppage time.&nbsp;Defeat ends Bournemouth's challenge to qualify for Europe for the first time as they remain down in 11th and now cannot catch eighth-placed Brighton.&nbsp;Palace shrugged off the hangover after celebrating their first ever major trophy to beat Wolves 4-2 at Selhurst Park.&nbsp;Eddie Nketiah made the most of a rare chance to start with a double, while cup final hero Eberechi Eze was also among the scorers.&nbsp;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.

Goals from Omar Marmoush, Bernardo Silva and Nico Gonzalez lifted City up into third heading into Sunday final round of matches.

Manchester City gave Kevin De Bruyne a fond farewell in a vital 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday to boost their chances of Champions League football next season. Goals from Omar Marmoush, Bernardo Silva and Nico Gonzalez lifted City up into third heading into Sunday's final round of matches. Mateo Kovacic's red card 20 minutes from time could have given Bournemouth hope, but Lewis Cook was also sent off just minutes later for a lunge on Gonzalez. There was further cause for celebration for City late on when Ballon d'Or winner Rodri made his first appearance since September as a substitute after suffering a serious knee injury. City's victory means a point when they travel to Fulham on the final day will be enough to secure a top-five finish thanks to their much superior goal difference compared to sixth-placed Aston Villa. Just three days on from the disappointment of losing the FA Cup final to Crystal Palace, City had to raise themselves on an emotional night at the Etihad in De Bruyne's final home match. Earlier in the day City had unveiled a mosaic and named a road at the club's training ground after the Belgian. De Bruyne, who won six Premier League titles and the Champions League during his decade in Manchester, was greeted by a huge banner reading "King Kev" as he led the teams out. ALSO READ | IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals to scramble for final Playoffs spot after SRH win ousts LSG Marmoush makes amends Marmoush saw a penalty saved in City's defeat at Wembley on Saturday which ensured they will end the season without a major trophy for the first time since Pep Guardiola's debut season in 2016/17. Missing out on the Champions League would arguably be an even bigger blow for a club who have not failed to qualify for Europe's elite competition in 14 years. Marmoush made amends for his Wembley woe in stunning fashion when he crashed home a long-range effort off the inside of the post on 14 minutes. The moment an expectant crowd had been waiting for looked set to appear moments later when Marmoush squared to give his captain an open goal. Yet, De Bruyne could only spoon the ball onto the crossbar from point-blank range much to his own disgust. That miss could have had more damaging consequences for City had Evanilson found the net rather than hitting the post with a great chance to level for Bournemouth. Instead, Guardiola's men doubled their advantage before the break. Ilkay Gundogan's clever reverse pass found Silva, who slammed home at the near post to spark jubilant celebrations from an animated Guardiola. The City boss was furious when a slack pass from Josko Gvardiol played in Evanilson and he was brought down by Kovacic, denying a clear goalscoring opportunity. The red card hastened De Bruyne's goodbye as he was replaced by Gonzalez to a standing ovation. But the numbers were evened up just six minutes later as Cook caught Gonzalez on the shin with his studs. The cheer for Rodri's return came close to matching De Bruyne's departure. The loss of the Spanish midfielder has played a huge part in City's decline this season. Gonzalez was bought in January to mitigate Rodri's absence but has struggled to hold down a place in Guardiola's side. The Spaniard curled in his first Premier League goal with a fine finish on 89 minutes before Daniel Jebbison pulled a goal back deep into stoppage time. Defeat ends Bournemouth's challenge to qualify for Europe for the first time as they remain down in 11th and now cannot catch eighth-placed Brighton. Palace shrugged off the hangover after celebrating their first ever major trophy to beat Wolves 4-2 at Selhurst Park. Eddie Nketiah made the most of a rare chance to start with a double, while cup final hero Eberechi Eze was also among the scorers. 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.

Goals from Omar Marmoush, Bernardo Silva and Nico Gonzalez lifted City up into third heading into Sunday's final round of matches.

Premier League: Kevin de Bruyne departs, Rodri returns as Man City close in on Champions League

Brighton's Jack Hinshelwood sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory against Liverpool on Monday to leave the Premier League champions without a win since clinching the title.Arne Slot's side took the lead through Harvey Elliott's early opener before Yasin Ayari equalised at the Amex Stadium.Dominik Szoboszlai restored Liverpool's advantage just before the interval, but Brighton staged a late fightback as Kaoru Mitoma levelled before Hinshelwood came off the bench to net with his first touch.Liverpool have taken just one point from their three matches following the title-clinching rout of Tottenham on April 27.The Reds have lost at Brighton and Chelsea and squandered a two-goal lead in a draw with Arsenal since their record-equalling 20th English crown was confirmedThey can now look forward to receiving the Premier League trophy in Sunday's season finale against FA cup winners Crystal Palace at Anfield before an open-top bus parade through the city 24 hours later."Great game of football but not the result we wanted," said Slot."If you don't score the third goal then it's hard to win at this level, especially away from home. We cannot miss chances like we did if you want to win."I know these players already for 10 months, so it's not the first time I'm judging them, but it's nice to see Harvey score a goal and have an assist."Federico Chiesa had some nice moments as well considering how long he's not been playing."Slot had admitted that motivating the champions for the final two matches of the season was a tricky task and his fears were confirmed by this sloppy display.Slot's players had a celebratory trip to Dubai this week and only returned to training on Friday, while the Reds boss was seen partying in Ibiza for several days, as they soaked in a title victory secured in April."Did you see me on social media!" Slot said with a laugh in reply to a question about how focused he had been on the Brighton game.Ahead of his widely-expected move to Real Madrid when his contract expires in the close-season, Trent Alexander-Arnold was left on the bench for a second successive game.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-hasn-t-taken-any-decision-on-asia-cup-participation-yet-devajit-saikia-1747656081410">BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia dismisses report of India pulling out from Asia Cup</a>&nbsp;Liverpool crumble&nbsp;Conor Bradley featured at right-back instead and showed why he is a contender to replace Alexander-Arnold with his role in Liverpool's ninth minute opener.When Mohamed Salah rolled a pass to Bradley, he shifted gears with a dynamic burst into the Brighton area before clipping a precise pass towards Elliott, who slotted home from close-range.The goal meant Liverpool had scored in every away game of a league season for the first time in their history.Bradley's attacking runs had more than a touch of Alexander-Arnold about them, but his finishing wasn't up to scratch when he took Federico Chiesa's pass and fired wide from 10 yards.Ayari grabbed Brighton's eye-catching equaliser in the 32nd minute.The Sweden midfielder eluded Bradley and drilled a fine low finish past Alisson Becker from the edge of the area after Brajan Gruda's lofted pass prised open the Liverpool defence.Liverpool regained the lead on the stroke of half-time when Szoboszlai caught out Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen with a swerving strike from wide on the right flank that whistled into the top corner.Szoboszlai's bemused grin as he celebrated suggested the midfielder's effort might have been a miscued cross rather than a shot.Salah was captaining Liverpool for the first time in the Premier League to mark his 300th appearance in the competition.But the Egypt forward missed an open goal when he flicked Cody Gakpo's cross wide from five yards.It was a costly mistake from Salah as Brighton equalised in the 69th minute.Welbeck's shot was pushed out by Alisson and Japan winger Mitoma hammered in the rebound.Hinshelwood completed Brighton's thrilling comeback in the 85th minute, the substitute slotting home from Matt O'Riley's cross.&nbsp;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.

Brighton star Jack Hinshelwood sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory against Liverpool on Monday to leave the Premier League champions without a win since clinching the title.

Brighton's Jack Hinshelwood sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory against Liverpool on Monday to leave the Premier League champions without a win since clinching the title. Arne Slot's side took the lead through Harvey Elliott's early opener before Yasin Ayari equalised at the Amex Stadium. Dominik Szoboszlai restored Liverpool's advantage just before the interval, but Brighton staged a late fightback as Kaoru Mitoma levelled before Hinshelwood came off the bench to net with his first touch. Liverpool have taken just one point from their three matches following the title-clinching rout of Tottenham on April 27. The Reds have lost at Brighton and Chelsea and squandered a two-goal lead in a draw with Arsenal since their record-equalling 20th English crown was confirmed They can now look forward to receiving the Premier League trophy in Sunday's season finale against FA cup winners Crystal Palace at Anfield before an open-top bus parade through the city 24 hours later. "Great game of football but not the result we wanted," said Slot. "If you don't score the third goal then it's hard to win at this level, especially away from home. We cannot miss chances like we did if you want to win. "I know these players already for 10 months, so it's not the first time I'm judging them, but it's nice to see Harvey score a goal and have an assist. "Federico Chiesa had some nice moments as well considering how long he's not been playing." Slot had admitted that motivating the champions for the final two matches of the season was a tricky task and his fears were confirmed by this sloppy display. Slot's players had a celebratory trip to Dubai this week and only returned to training on Friday, while the Reds boss was seen partying in Ibiza for several days, as they soaked in a title victory secured in April. "Did you see me on social media!" Slot said with a laugh in reply to a question about how focused he had been on the Brighton game. Ahead of his widely-expected move to Real Madrid when his contract expires in the close-season, Trent Alexander-Arnold was left on the bench for a second successive game. ALSO READ | BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia dismisses report of India pulling out from Asia Cup Liverpool crumble Conor Bradley featured at right-back instead and showed why he is a contender to replace Alexander-Arnold with his role in Liverpool's ninth minute opener. When Mohamed Salah rolled a pass to Bradley, he shifted gears with a dynamic burst into the Brighton area before clipping a precise pass towards Elliott, who slotted home from close-range. The goal meant Liverpool had scored in every away game of a league season for the first time in their history. Bradley's attacking runs had more than a touch of Alexander-Arnold about them, but his finishing wasn't up to scratch when he took Federico Chiesa's pass and fired wide from 10 yards. Ayari grabbed Brighton's eye-catching equaliser in the 32nd minute. The Sweden midfielder eluded Bradley and drilled a fine low finish past Alisson Becker from the edge of the area after Brajan Gruda's lofted pass prised open the Liverpool defence. Liverpool regained the lead on the stroke of half-time when Szoboszlai caught out Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen with a swerving strike from wide on the right flank that whistled into the top corner. Szoboszlai's bemused grin as he celebrated suggested the midfielder's effort might have been a miscued cross rather than a shot. Salah was captaining Liverpool for the first time in the Premier League to mark his 300th appearance in the competition. But the Egypt forward missed an open goal when he flicked Cody Gakpo's cross wide from five yards. It was a costly mistake from Salah as Brighton equalised in the 69th minute. Welbeck's shot was pushed out by Alisson and Japan winger Mitoma hammered in the rebound. Hinshelwood completed Brighton's thrilling comeback in the 85th minute, the substitute slotting home from Matt O'Riley's cross. 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.

Brighton's Jack Hinshelwood sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory against Liverpool on Monday to leave the Premier League champions without a win since clinching the title.

Premier League: Liverpool rocked by Brighton's late fightback, suffer fourth defeat in league season

Ruben Amorim believes the best preparation for Manchester United ahead of the Europa League final would be to shock Chelsea in Friday's Premier League clash rather than resting his key players.
United sit 16th in the English top flight, just outside the relegation zone, after their worst ever Premier League season by some distance.
Amorim has won just six of his 25 league games since taking charge in November.
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However, the Europa League offers the chance of salvation with a place in next season's lucrative Champions League on offer for the winner as well as a major European trophy.
"We cannot spend eight days, nine days without a game. That is a bad thing for the final," said Amorim.
"The best way is to face the game like we should face the game -- it is to win the game. We need to perform, we need to win points in the Premier League and that is the feeling.
"The players have to understand that if you play or don't play against Chelsea, it means nothing to the final. That is important.
"I am just preparing the game of Chelsea. That is my focus and we want to win and to perform."
Defenders Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro are all expected to miss the trip to London with their participation in the final in doubt.
Chelsea must win at Stamford Bridge to keep their hopes of Champions League qualification via a top-five finish in their own hands.
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The Europa League offers the chance of salvation with a place in next season's lucrative Champions League on offer for the winner as well as a major European trophy. Sports Football

Ruben Amorim believes the best preparation for Manchester United ahead of the Europa League final would be to shock Chelsea in Friday's Premier League clash rather than resting his key players. United sit 16th in the English top flight, just outside the relegation zone, after their worst ever Premier League season by some distance. Amorim has won just six of his 25 league games since taking charge in November. Also Read - French Open 2025: Aussie Nick Kyrgios set to play at Roland Garros first time since 2017, pairs up with Jordan Thompson for doubles However, the Europa League offers the chance of salvation with a place in next season's lucrative Champions League on offer for the winner as well as a major European trophy. "We cannot spend eight days, nine days without a game. That is a bad thing for the final," said Amorim. "The best way is to face the game like we should face the game -- it is to win the game. We need to perform, we need to win points in the Premier League and that is the feeling. "The players have to understand that if you play or don't play against Chelsea, it means nothing to the final. That is important. "I am just preparing the game of Chelsea. That is my focus and we want to win and to perform." Defenders Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro are all expected to miss the trip to London with their participation in the final in doubt. Chelsea must win at Stamford Bridge to keep their hopes of Champions League qualification via a top-five finish in their own hands. 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 the WION audience.

Premier League: Ruben Amorim urges Man Utd to focus on Chelsea instead of Europa League final

Southampton claimed a precious point against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/manchester-city" rel="dofollow">Manchester City</a> on Saturday to move past the Premier League record-low mark of 11 points.
The goalless draw at St Mary's took the already-relegated Saints to 12 points, one more than Derby mustered in the 2007/08 campaign.
City dominated possession and had 26 shots to Southampton's two, but were unable to find a way past Saints goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
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"Delighted. We're not happy about how the season has gone, but we're happy we've avoided that record," said Ramsdale.
"We're under no illusions that it's not a great points tally. The fans are happy in the sun, smiling.
"Everyone knows it's been a difficult season for us. That one was for the fans and also the lads who have given everything. A lot of Mondays coming in after heavy defeats. Today is a relief."
Pep Guardiola's men, dethroned as English champions by Liverpool, would have moved level on points with second-placed Arsenal had they won.
But third-placed City remain well-placed to finish in the top five, which would secure qualification for next season's Champions League.
With two games to play, they are four points clear of sixth-placed Nottingham Forest, though their rivals have a game in hand.
Even Erling Haaland, back for his first match since late March, could not find a way to break the deadlock against Saints, who have won just two league games all season.
Stoppage time proved agonising for home fans, with City substitute Omar Marmoush denied only by the crossbar, before the full-time whistle ensured Southampton would not be making unwanted history.
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Manchester City dominated possession and had 26 shots to Southampton's two, but were unable to find a way past Saints goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. Sports, Football

Southampton claimed a precious point against Manchester City on Saturday to move past the Premier League record-low mark of 11 points. The goalless draw at St Mary's took the already-relegated Saints to 12 points, one more than Derby mustered in the 2007/08 campaign. City dominated possession and had 26 shots to Southampton's two, but were unable to find a way past Saints goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. Also read | Pep Guardiola says Manchester City season has been toughest in management "Delighted. We're not happy about how the season has gone, but we're happy we've avoided that record," said Ramsdale. "We're under no illusions that it's not a great points tally. The fans are happy in the sun, smiling. "Everyone knows it's been a difficult season for us. That one was for the fans and also the lads who have given everything. A lot of Mondays coming in after heavy defeats. Today is a relief." Pep Guardiola's men, dethroned as English champions by Liverpool, would have moved level on points with second-placed Arsenal had they won. But third-placed City remain well-placed to finish in the top five, which would secure qualification for next season's Champions League. With two games to play, they are four points clear of sixth-placed Nottingham Forest, though their rivals have a game in hand. Even Erling Haaland, back for his first match since late March, could not find a way to break the deadlock against Saints, who have won just two league games all season. Stoppage time proved agonising for home fans, with City substitute Omar Marmoush denied only by the crossbar, before the full-time whistle ensured Southampton would not be making unwanted history. 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 the WION audience.

Southampton avoid Premier League 'worst-ever' tag with Manchester City draw

Nottingham Forest's bid to qualify for the Champions League suffered a setback as they were held to a damaging 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Monday in the Premier League.
Nuno Espirito Santo's side needed a victory to keep pace with their top five rivals.
<h2>Palace-Forest share a draw</h2>
But Eberechi Eze's second-half penalty put Palace ahead and, although Murillo equalised soon afterwards, Forest left south London outside the Champions League places.
Sixth-placed Forest's attempt to appear in Europe's elite club competition for the first time since 1980-81 is now out of their hands.
They sit two points behind fifth-placed Chelsea and fourth-placed Newcastle, with third-placed Manchester City three points ahead of Forest.
Forest have three games left, with winnable fixtures against Leicester and West Ham before what could be on a final-day shootout against Chelsea.
"We were in control of the game. We created and dominated a lot. Second half was different. Good reaction but Palace created problems," Nuno said.
"Palace are really dangerous if they have the shape. It's important not to allow too much counter-attacks. We were positive but it's not easy to play at Selhurst Park.
"We have to do our job at the City Ground. We play Leicester and it will to be tough. It's for sure going to be like that all the way."
Nuno's team were without injured winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, who instead joined the away fans in one corner of Selhurst Park.
FA Cup finalists Palace dominated the early stages, with some eye-catching interplay between Eze and Adam Wharton in front of England manager Thomas Tuchel.
Their first chance arrived when Tyrick Mitchell whipped in a cross which fellow full-back Daniel Munoz met on the volley, forcing a save from Matz Sels.
But Forest grew into the game and Elliot Anderson hit the side netting from a deep Nicolas Dominguez cross.
They almost made the breakthrough two minutes before half-time with a trademark counter-attack as Dominguez and Wood combined to tee up Anthony Elanga, but his finish was too close to Dean Henderson.
Wood was denied the opening goal by Maxence Lacroix's block as his shot rolled narrowly wide early in the second half.
Palace went ahead on the hour after Mitchell was felled by a combination of Dominguez and Selz in the area.
Referee Andy Madley did not initially give the penalty but changed his mind after a look at the replay, with Eze tucking away the spot-kick.
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Wharton went off with an ankle injury as Palace boss Oliver Glasner took no chances with his influential midfielder before the FA Cup final against Manchester City.
Henderson made a stunning save to keep out an Elanga free-kick.
But Forest levelled in the 64th minute when Murillo stuck out a leg to flick Neco Williams' shot past the wrong-footed Henderson.
Forest rode their luck late on as Eze clipped the crossbar with a 20-yard curler before Eddie Nketiah had the ball in the net, only to be flagged offside.
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Nottingham Forest's bid to qualify for the Champions League suffered a setback as they were held to a damaging 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Monday. World | Football | Sports

Nottingham Forest's bid to qualify for the Champions League suffered a setback as they were held to a damaging 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Monday in the Premier League. Nuno Espirito Santo's side needed a victory to keep pace with their top five rivals. Palace-Forest share a draw But Eberechi Eze's second-half penalty put Palace ahead and, although Murillo equalised soon afterwards, Forest left south London outside the Champions League places. Sixth-placed Forest's attempt to appear in Europe's elite club competition for the first time since 1980-81 is now out of their hands. They sit two points behind fifth-placed Chelsea and fourth-placed Newcastle, with third-placed Manchester City three points ahead of Forest. Forest have three games left, with winnable fixtures against Leicester and West Ham before what could be on a final-day shootout against Chelsea. "We were in control of the game. We created and dominated a lot. Second half was different. Good reaction but Palace created problems," Nuno said. "Palace are really dangerous if they have the shape. It's important not to allow too much counter-attacks. We were positive but it's not easy to play at Selhurst Park. "We have to do our job at the City Ground. We play Leicester and it will to be tough. It's for sure going to be like that all the way." Nuno's team were without injured winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, who instead joined the away fans in one corner of Selhurst Park. FA Cup finalists Palace dominated the early stages, with some eye-catching interplay between Eze and Adam Wharton in front of England manager Thomas Tuchel. Their first chance arrived when Tyrick Mitchell whipped in a cross which fellow full-back Daniel Munoz met on the volley, forcing a save from Matz Sels. But Forest grew into the game and Elliot Anderson hit the side netting from a deep Nicolas Dominguez cross. They almost made the breakthrough two minutes before half-time with a trademark counter-attack as Dominguez and Wood combined to tee up Anthony Elanga, but his finish was too close to Dean Henderson. Wood was denied the opening goal by Maxence Lacroix's block as his shot rolled narrowly wide early in the second half. Palace went ahead on the hour after Mitchell was felled by a combination of Dominguez and Selz in the area. Referee Andy Madley did not initially give the penalty but changed his mind after a look at the replay, with Eze tucking away the spot-kick. ALSO READ | IPL 2025: When football meets cricket! Ex-ENG manager on his passion for gentlemen’s game Wharton went off with an ankle injury as Palace boss Oliver Glasner took no chances with his influential midfielder before the FA Cup final against Manchester City. Henderson made a stunning save to keep out an Elanga free-kick. But Forest levelled in the 64th minute when Murillo stuck out a leg to flick Neco Williams' shot past the wrong-footed Henderson. Forest rode their luck late on as Eze clipped the crossbar with a 20-yard curler before Eddie Nketiah had the ball in the net, only to be flagged offside. 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: Nottingham Forest's top five bid dented by Crystal Palace draw

Manchester United's winless run in the Premier League reached six games after a dismal 4-3 defeat at Brentford, while Alexander Isak's late penalty rescued top five chasers Newcastle in a 1-1 draw at Brighton on Sunday.
Ruben Amorim's side are languishing in 15th place following the latest setback in their wretched top-flight campaign.
United are focused on salvaging their forgettable season by winning the Europa League.
They will host Athletic Bilbao in the semi-final second leg next Thursday protecting a 3-0 lead and Amorim made a host of changes, resting Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro.
With an average age of 22 years and 270 days, United's starting line-up was the third-youngest in Premier League history.
Aged 17 years and 156 days, Chido Obi became the youngest player to start a Premier League match for United, while inexperienced duo Tyler Fredricson and Harry Amass also featured.
In the 14th minute, Mason Mount scored only his second league goal for United since joining from Chelsea in 2023 as he took Alejandro Garnacho's pass and slotted home from eight yards.
But Brentford hit back in the 27th minute when United defender Luke Shaw deflected Michael Kayode's effort into his own net.
United's leaky defence were punished in the 33rd minute as Kevin Schade headed Christian Norgaard's cross past Altay Bayindir.
Adding to Amorim's problems, United defender Matthijs de Ligt limped off with a first half injury.
Lacklustre United conceded again when Schade struck with a 70th minute header.
Yoane Wissa completed the rout four minutes later, poking home for his 18th league goal this season.
Garnacho's 82nd minute blast from the edge of the area was followed by Amad Diallo's stoppage-time effort for the visitors.
But it was little consolation for United, who have lost 12 of Amorim's 24 league games, winning only six times.
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<h2>Spurs held</h2>
Tottenham are also looking to win the Europa League to paper over the cracks in a miserable campaign.
Ange Postecoglou's side warmed up for their semi-final second leg against Bodo/Glimt with a 1-1 draw at West Ham.
Tottenham have only one win in their last nine league matches and sit a lowly 16th in the table, leaving them facing their lowest finish since 1976-77.
They are aiming to end their 17-year trophy drought by winning a first European prize since the 1984 UEFA Cup.
But Postecoglou could still be sacked regardless of the Europa League run.
The Australian made eight changes from the 3-1 win in the first leg against Bodo/Glimt to rest his stars for Thursday's second leg in Norway.
Tottenham took the lead in the 15th minute when Wilson Odobert punished West Ham's sloppy marking to drill home from Mathys Tel's pass.
It was Odobert's first league goal for Tottenham since arriving from Burnley in August.
But Jarrod Bowen levelled for West Ham in the 28th minute, taking Aaron Wan-Bissaka's pass in stride and shooting through the legs of Tottenham keeper Guglielmo Vicario.
Newcastle remain fourth after Isak kept them in the hunt for a place in next season's Champions League.
Yankuba Minteh gave Brighton the lead against his former club with a fine finish, curling into the top corner in the 28th minute.
Isak dragged Newcastle level in the 89th minute, the Sweden striker netting with a penalty for his 23rd league goal this season after Yasin Ayari handled Kieran Trippier's free-kick.
Newcastle, who have three games left, are three points clear of fifth-placed Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa.
Liverpool will play their first match since winning a record-equalling 20th English title when the champions travel to Chelsea in Sunday's late game.
Forest face Crystal Palace on Monday as the top five race heats up.
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Man Utd's winless run in the Premier League reached six games after a dismal 4-3 defeat at Brentford on Sunday while Newcastle rescued a point against Brighton. World | Football | Sports

Manchester United's winless run in the Premier League reached six games after a dismal 4-3 defeat at Brentford, while Alexander Isak's late penalty rescued top five chasers Newcastle in a 1-1 draw at Brighton on Sunday. Ruben Amorim's side are languishing in 15th place following the latest setback in their wretched top-flight campaign. United are focused on salvaging their forgettable season by winning the Europa League. They will host Athletic Bilbao in the semi-final second leg next Thursday protecting a 3-0 lead and Amorim made a host of changes, resting Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro. With an average age of 22 years and 270 days, United's starting line-up was the third-youngest in Premier League history. Aged 17 years and 156 days, Chido Obi became the youngest player to start a Premier League match for United, while inexperienced duo Tyler Fredricson and Harry Amass also featured. In the 14th minute, Mason Mount scored only his second league goal for United since joining from Chelsea in 2023 as he took Alejandro Garnacho's pass and slotted home from eight yards. But Brentford hit back in the 27th minute when United defender Luke Shaw deflected Michael Kayode's effort into his own net. United's leaky defence were punished in the 33rd minute as Kevin Schade headed Christian Norgaard's cross past Altay Bayindir. Adding to Amorim's problems, United defender Matthijs de Ligt limped off with a first half injury. Lacklustre United conceded again when Schade struck with a 70th minute header. Yoane Wissa completed the rout four minutes later, poking home for his 18th league goal this season. Garnacho's 82nd minute blast from the edge of the area was followed by Amad Diallo's stoppage-time effort for the visitors. But it was little consolation for United, who have lost 12 of Amorim's 24 league games, winning only six times. ALSO READ | From Prabhsimran Singh to Rahul Tewatia five uncapped Indian batters with most IPL runs Spurs held Tottenham are also looking to win the Europa League to paper over the cracks in a miserable campaign. Ange Postecoglou's side warmed up for their semi-final second leg against Bodo/Glimt with a 1-1 draw at West Ham. Tottenham have only one win in their last nine league matches and sit a lowly 16th in the table, leaving them facing their lowest finish since 1976-77. They are aiming to end their 17-year trophy drought by winning a first European prize since the 1984 UEFA Cup. But Postecoglou could still be sacked regardless of the Europa League run. The Australian made eight changes from the 3-1 win in the first leg against Bodo/Glimt to rest his stars for Thursday's second leg in Norway. Tottenham took the lead in the 15th minute when Wilson Odobert punished West Ham's sloppy marking to drill home from Mathys Tel's pass. It was Odobert's first league goal for Tottenham since arriving from Burnley in August. But Jarrod Bowen levelled for West Ham in the 28th minute, taking Aaron Wan-Bissaka's pass in stride and shooting through the legs of Tottenham keeper Guglielmo Vicario. Newcastle remain fourth after Isak kept them in the hunt for a place in next season's Champions League. Yankuba Minteh gave Brighton the lead against his former club with a fine finish, curling into the top corner in the 28th minute. Isak dragged Newcastle level in the 89th minute, the Sweden striker netting with a penalty for his 23rd league goal this season after Yasin Ayari handled Kieran Trippier's free-kick. Newcastle, who have three games left, are three points clear of fifth-placed Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa. Liverpool will play their first match since winning a record-equalling 20th English title when the champions travel to Chelsea in Sunday's late game. Forest face Crystal Palace on Monday as the top five race heats up. 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: Man Utd crash at Brentford, Alexander Isak rescues Newcastle

In Premier League, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/arsenal">Arsenal</a> suffered a blow ahead of their Champions League&nbsp;showdown with Paris Saint-Germain as Evanilson fired <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bournemouth">AFC Bournemouth</a> to a historic 2-1 victory, while Aston Villa boosted their top five bid with a 1-0 win against Fulham on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta's side took the lead through Declan Rice's first half opener on his 100th appearance for the club.&nbsp;But Dean Huijsen equalised in the second half and Evanilson completed the comeback to give Bournemouth their first ever away win over Arsenal.
Beaten 1-0 by PSG in the Champions&nbsp;League&nbsp;semi-final first leg on Tuesday, Arsenal will need a much-improved performance in the second leg in Paris on Wednesday.
The second-placed Gunners also still require six points to guarantee <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-league">Champions&nbsp;League</a>&nbsp;qualification for next season via a top five finish in the&nbsp;Premier&nbsp;League.&nbsp;Arsenal finished as runners-up behind Manchester City for the last two seasons and the Champions&nbsp;League&nbsp;is their last hope of a trophy this term.
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They last reached the Champions&nbsp;League final in 2006 and have never won the tournament.&nbsp;"We should have put the game to bed. We defended really poorly, nowhere near the standards that we are used to," Arteta said.&nbsp;"We wanted to generate the momentum and a really positive vibe today and we haven't.
"What we have created is frustration, rage and anger. Make sure we use that on Wednesday."&nbsp;Unai Emery's side are back in the hunt to finish in the&nbsp;Premier&nbsp;League's top five thanks to Youri Tielemans' 12th-minute header at Villa Park.
Seventh-placed Villa extended their unbeaten run on home turf to 20 games in all competitions, lifting them level with sixth-placed Nottingham Forest and fifth-placed Chelsea on 60 points.
After bouncing back from their dismal FA Cup semi-final loss to Crystal Palace last weekend, Villa will hope their rivals falter over the weekend as the top five race heads for a dramatic climax.
"If we weren't winning today, forget it completely," Emery said.
"Today, we got more or less to be close to Europe. Wow, fantastic, brilliant. The best gift we can achieve after it is the Europa&nbsp;League&nbsp;or Champions&nbsp;League.
"We will fight for it, Europe, and hopefully we can fight for the Champions&nbsp;League."
<h2>Saints beaten again, Ipswich fightback</h2>
Southampton wasted a chance to avoid a share of the lowest points total in&nbsp;Premier&nbsp;League&nbsp;history as Jamie Vardy's 199th Leicester goal inspired a 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium.
Simon Rusk's bottom of the table team are trying to avoid finishing with just 11 points -- which would match Derby's low mark set in 2007-08.
But Southampton's hopes of getting a 12th point quickly faded against fellow relegated side Leicester.&nbsp;After announcing last week that he will leave the club at the end of the season, the 38-year-old Vardy bagged a farewell goal as he put second-bottom Leicester ahead in the 17th minute.
The game was delayed for 11 minutes when referee David Webb was forced off with a head injury after colliding with Leicester's Jordan Ayew.
Vardy cheekily blew the referee's whistle while he was being treated.&nbsp;Leicester finally won for the first time since January as Ayew grabbed the second goal in the 44th minute.
Southampton have now lost 28 of their 35&nbsp;league&nbsp;games and have three matches left to avoid sharing the low points record with Derby.&nbsp;Relegated Ipswich fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 in Everton's penultimate match at Goodison Park.
Kieran McKenna's third-bottom side trailed to Beto's 26th-minute goal and Dwight McNeil's effort nine minutes later.&nbsp;But Julio Enciso's 30-yard rocket reduced the deficit in the 41st minute and George Hirst equalised with 11 minutes left.
Everton's emotional last match at Goodison before moving to their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium next season comes against Southampton on May 18.
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World, Sports: Beaten 1-0 by PSG in the Champions League semi-final first leg, Arsenal will need a much-improved performance in the second leg in Paris on Wednesday

In Premier League, Arsenal suffered a blow ahead of their Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain as Evanilson fired AFC Bournemouth to a historic 2-1 victory, while Aston Villa boosted their top five bid with a 1-0 win against Fulham on Saturday. Mikel Arteta's side took the lead through Declan Rice's first half opener on his 100th appearance for the club. But Dean Huijsen equalised in the second half and Evanilson completed the comeback to give Bournemouth their first ever away win over Arsenal. Beaten 1-0 by PSG in the Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday, Arsenal will need a much-improved performance in the second leg in Paris on Wednesday. The second-placed Gunners also still require six points to guarantee Champions League qualification for next season via a top five finish in the Premier League. Arsenal finished as runners-up behind Manchester City for the last two seasons and the Champions League is their last hope of a trophy this term. Also Read: Sovereignty beats Journalism in 151st Kentucky Derby during final stretch They last reached the Champions League final in 2006 and have never won the tournament. "We should have put the game to bed. We defended really poorly, nowhere near the standards that we are used to," Arteta said. "We wanted to generate the momentum and a really positive vibe today and we haven't. "What we have created is frustration, rage and anger. Make sure we use that on Wednesday." Unai Emery's side are back in the hunt to finish in the Premier League's top five thanks to Youri Tielemans' 12th-minute header at Villa Park. Seventh-placed Villa extended their unbeaten run on home turf to 20 games in all competitions, lifting them level with sixth-placed Nottingham Forest and fifth-placed Chelsea on 60 points. After bouncing back from their dismal FA Cup semi-final loss to Crystal Palace last weekend, Villa will hope their rivals falter over the weekend as the top five race heads for a dramatic climax. "If we weren't winning today, forget it completely," Emery said. "Today, we got more or less to be close to Europe. Wow, fantastic, brilliant. The best gift we can achieve after it is the Europa League or Champions League. "We will fight for it, Europe, and hopefully we can fight for the Champions League." Saints beaten again, Ipswich fightback Southampton wasted a chance to avoid a share of the lowest points total in Premier League history as Jamie Vardy's 199th Leicester goal inspired a 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium. Simon Rusk's bottom of the table team are trying to avoid finishing with just 11 points -- which would match Derby's low mark set in 2007-08. But Southampton's hopes of getting a 12th point quickly faded against fellow relegated side Leicester. After announcing last week that he will leave the club at the end of the season, the 38-year-old Vardy bagged a farewell goal as he put second-bottom Leicester ahead in the 17th minute. The game was delayed for 11 minutes when referee David Webb was forced off with a head injury after colliding with Leicester's Jordan Ayew. Vardy cheekily blew the referee's whistle while he was being treated. Leicester finally won for the first time since January as Ayew grabbed the second goal in the 44th minute. Southampton have now lost 28 of their 35 league games and have three matches left to avoid sharing the low points record with Derby. Relegated Ipswich fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 in Everton's penultimate match at Goodison Park. Kieran McKenna's third-bottom side trailed to Beto's 26th-minute goal and Dwight McNeil's effort nine minutes later. But Julio Enciso's 30-yard rocket reduced the deficit in the 41st minute and George Hirst equalised with 11 minutes left. Everton's emotional last match at Goodison before moving to their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium next season comes against Southampton on May 18. 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 rocked by Bournemouth, Villa boost top five bid

Unai Emery vowed Aston Villa will fight until the end for a place in the Champions League after boosting their bid with a 1-0 win against Fulham on Saturday.
Emery's side are back in the hunt to finish in the Premier League's top five thanks to Youri Tielemans' 12th-minute header at Villa Park.
Seventh-placed Villa extended their unbeaten run on home turf to 20 games in all competitions, lifting them level with sixth-placed Nottingham Forest and fifth-placed Chelsea on 60 points.
After bouncing back from their dismal FA Cup semi-final loss to Crystal Palace last weekend, Villa will hope their rivals falter over the weekend as the top five race heads for a dramatic climax.
"If we weren't winning today, forget it completely," Emery said.
"Today, we got more or less to be close to Europe. Wow, fantastic, brilliant. The best gift we can achieve after it is the Europa League or Champions League.
"Champions League, okay. We are not favourites to get it because there is Nottingham Forest in front of us, Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle.
"But we will fight for it, Europe, and hopefully we can fight for the Champions League."
Southampton wasted a chance to avoid a share of the lowest points total in Premier League history as Jamie Vardy's 199th Leicester goal inspired a 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium.
Simon Rusk's bottom of the table team are trying to avoid finishing with just 11 points -- which would match Derby's low mark set in 2007-08.
But Southampton's hopes of getting a 12th point quickly faded against fellow relegated side Leicester.
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<h2>Ipswich fightback</h2>
After announcing last week that he will leave the club at the end of the season, the 38-year-old Vardy bagged a farewell goal as he put second-bottom Leicester ahead in the 17th minute.
The game was delayed for 11 minutes when referee David Webb was forced off with a head injury after colliding with Leicester's Jordan Ayew.
Vardy cheekily blew the referee's whistle while he was being treated.
Leicester finally won for the first time since January as Ayew grabbed the second goal in the 44th minute.
Southampton have now lost 28 of their 35 league games and have three matches left to avoid sharing the low points record with Derby.
Relegated Ipswich fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 in Everton's penultimate match at Goodison Park.
Kieran McKenna's third-bottom side trailed to Beto's 26th minute goal and Dwight McNeil's effort nine minutes later.
But Julio Enciso 's 30-yard rocket reduced the deficit in the 41st minute and George Hirst equalised with 11 minutes left.
Everton's emotional last match at Goodison before moving to their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium next season comes against Southampton on May 18.
Second-placed Arsenal host Bournemouth in Saturday's late game as the Gunners warm up for their Champions League semi-final showdown with Paris Saint-Germain.
Mikel Arteta's side lost 1-0 in the first leg on Tuesday and head to France for the second leg on Wednesday as they look to reach the final for the first time since 2006.
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Emery's side are back in the hunt to finish in the Premier League's top five thanks to Youri Tielemans' 12th-minute header at Villa Park on Saturday (May 3). World | Football | Sports

Unai Emery vowed Aston Villa will fight until the end for a place in the Champions League after boosting their bid with a 1-0 win against Fulham on Saturday. Emery's side are back in the hunt to finish in the Premier League's top five thanks to Youri Tielemans' 12th-minute header at Villa Park. Seventh-placed Villa extended their unbeaten run on home turf to 20 games in all competitions, lifting them level with sixth-placed Nottingham Forest and fifth-placed Chelsea on 60 points. After bouncing back from their dismal FA Cup semi-final loss to Crystal Palace last weekend, Villa will hope their rivals falter over the weekend as the top five race heads for a dramatic climax. "If we weren't winning today, forget it completely," Emery said. "Today, we got more or less to be close to Europe. Wow, fantastic, brilliant. The best gift we can achieve after it is the Europa League or Champions League. "Champions League, okay. We are not favourites to get it because there is Nottingham Forest in front of us, Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle. "But we will fight for it, Europe, and hopefully we can fight for the Champions League." Southampton wasted a chance to avoid a share of the lowest points total in Premier League history as Jamie Vardy's 199th Leicester goal inspired a 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium. Simon Rusk's bottom of the table team are trying to avoid finishing with just 11 points -- which would match Derby's low mark set in 2007-08. But Southampton's hopes of getting a 12th point quickly faded against fellow relegated side Leicester. ALSO READ | IPL 2025: Kagiso Rabada serving suspension after testing positive for recreational drug Ipswich fightback After announcing last week that he will leave the club at the end of the season, the 38-year-old Vardy bagged a farewell goal as he put second-bottom Leicester ahead in the 17th minute. The game was delayed for 11 minutes when referee David Webb was forced off with a head injury after colliding with Leicester's Jordan Ayew. Vardy cheekily blew the referee's whistle while he was being treated. Leicester finally won for the first time since January as Ayew grabbed the second goal in the 44th minute. Southampton have now lost 28 of their 35 league games and have three matches left to avoid sharing the low points record with Derby. Relegated Ipswich fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 in Everton's penultimate match at Goodison Park. Kieran McKenna's third-bottom side trailed to Beto's 26th minute goal and Dwight McNeil's effort nine minutes later. But Julio Enciso 's 30-yard rocket reduced the deficit in the 41st minute and George Hirst equalised with 11 minutes left. Everton's emotional last match at Goodison before moving to their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium next season comes against Southampton on May 18. Second-placed Arsenal host Bournemouth in Saturday's late game as the Gunners warm up for their Champions League semi-final showdown with Paris Saint-Germain. Mikel Arteta's side lost 1-0 in the first leg on Tuesday and head to France for the second leg on Wednesday as they look to reach the final for the first time since 2006. 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: Aston Villa boost top five bid, Southampton beaten at Leicester

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sports-liverpool-clinch-record-equaling-20th-league-title-at-anfield-with-emphatic-win-over-tottenham-9008412" rel="dofollow">Liverpool won its second Premier League title</a>, their <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-is-liverpool-the-most-successful-club-in-english-football-heres-what-the-stats-say-ahead-of-title-clincher-against-tottenham-hotspur-9001719" rel="dofollow">20th in England&rsquo;s top-flight football</a>, late last month after beating rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. A 5-1 win over the Spurs had over 60,000 fans in attendance jump out of their seats, causing a series of tremors, the Earth scientists at the University of Liverpool claim, per the latest report.
On April 27, Arne Slot&rsquo;s team made light work of the struggling Spurs, languishing at the 16th spot on the points table, by hitting five goals in their title-winning home tie at Anfield. Liverpool winning the Premier League was significant to their rich history, but what was more consequential were the earth tremors felt during the game, especially during and after their player scored a goal.
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The most significant tremor was caused by their midfielder Alexis Mac Allister&rsquo;s goal in the 24th minute, the team&rsquo;s second, which registered a peak magnitude of 1.74 on the Richter scale. The Earth scientists at the University of Liverpool recorded the data using equipment usually used to detect earthquakes.
Per Callum Harrison, a seismologist at the British Geological Survey, a &lsquo;very sensitive equipment&rsquo; measured the tremors felt, adding that the energy released at such events, while also mentioning Taylor Swift&rsquo;s concerts last year, is comparable to small earthquakes usually generated by the crowd jumping or dancing.
&ldquo;Seismic signals of this size have been observed at a number of concerts and sports fixtures over the past few years, including at Taylor Swift's concerts last year.
"Whilst the energy released at these events can be comparable to a small earthquake, it is generated by the crowd jumping or dancing and not from the creation of actual earthquakes,&rdquo; Harrison said.
Meanwhile, Dr Antoine Septier, Dr Farnaz Kamranzad, and Professor Ben Edwards from the University's Department of Earth, Ocean and Environmental Sciences, in partnership with the club, conducted the study, with Professor Edwards saying,&nbsp;
"Much like natural seismic events, these goals produced bursts of ground-shaking, triggered by the sheer passion of Liverpool fans. Their enthusiasm was literally powerful enough to move the Earth."
<h2>More goals, more tremors</h2>
Per the report, the second-largest tremor recorded was 1.60, following Mohamed Salah&rsquo;s goal in the second half, while Cody Gakpo's goal was measured at 1.03. Destiny Udogie&rsquo;s own goal was 1.35, and Liverpool winger Luis Diaz&rsquo;s disallowed equaliser earlier was at 0.64.
Besides, Dr Farnaz Kamranzad said that the tremors felt were small and not strong enough to be felt among the fans in the stands, but were still significant enough to leave a lasting impact at Anfield.
"Every cheer, every celebration, leaves a trace beneath our feet, a seismic fingerprint of collective joy, written into the Earth's memory long after the final whistle," she said.

Liverpool winning the Premier League was significant to their rich history, but what was more consequential were the earth tremors felt during the game. Sports, Football

Liverpool won its second Premier League title, their 20th in England’s top-flight football, late last month after beating rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. A 5-1 win over the Spurs had over 60,000 fans in attendance jump out of their seats, causing a series of tremors, the Earth scientists at the University of Liverpool claim, per the latest report. On April 27, Arne Slot’s team made light work of the struggling Spurs, languishing at the 16th spot on the points table, by hitting five goals in their title-winning home tie at Anfield. Liverpool winning the Premier League was significant to their rich history, but what was more consequential were the earth tremors felt during the game, especially during and after their player scored a goal. Also read | Jurgen Klopp congratulates Liverpool on Premier League triumph The most significant tremor was caused by their midfielder Alexis Mac Allister’s goal in the 24th minute, the team’s second, which registered a peak magnitude of 1.74 on the Richter scale. The Earth scientists at the University of Liverpool recorded the data using equipment usually used to detect earthquakes. Per Callum Harrison, a seismologist at the British Geological Survey, a ‘very sensitive equipment’ measured the tremors felt, adding that the energy released at such events, while also mentioning Taylor Swift’s concerts last year, is comparable to small earthquakes usually generated by the crowd jumping or dancing. “Seismic signals of this size have been observed at a number of concerts and sports fixtures over the past few years, including at Taylor Swift's concerts last year. "Whilst the energy released at these events can be comparable to a small earthquake, it is generated by the crowd jumping or dancing and not from the creation of actual earthquakes,” Harrison said. Meanwhile, Dr Antoine Septier, Dr Farnaz Kamranzad, and Professor Ben Edwards from the University's Department of Earth, Ocean and Environmental Sciences, in partnership with the club, conducted the study, with Professor Edwards saying, "Much like natural seismic events, these goals produced bursts of ground-shaking, triggered by the sheer passion of Liverpool fans. Their enthusiasm was literally powerful enough to move the Earth." More goals, more tremors Per the report, the second-largest tremor recorded was 1.60, following Mohamed Salah’s goal in the second half, while Cody Gakpo's goal was measured at 1.03. Destiny Udogie’s own goal was 1.35, and Liverpool winger Luis Diaz’s disallowed equaliser earlier was at 0.64. Besides, Dr Farnaz Kamranzad said that the tremors felt were small and not strong enough to be felt among the fans in the stands, but were still significant enough to leave a lasting impact at Anfield. "Every cheer, every celebration, leaves a trace beneath our feet, a seismic fingerprint of collective joy, written into the Earth's memory long after the final whistle," she said.

Liverpool fans’ PL win celebrations caused series of earth tremors, University scientists reveal

The Premier League on Tuesday (April 29) has announced the opening of an office in India. Based in Mumbai, the new office will build on the Premier League's longstanding work to engage local fans and partners and promote football in India, while supporting the continued growth of the League and its clubs.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Premier League to open India office</h2>
The Premier League has a long history of working in India to engage its millions of passionate fans and football communities. At a grassroots level, the League has been running its Premier Skills programme in partnership with the British Council to support the development of the community football workforce since 2007. Over the past 18 years, the programme has been delivered in more than 18 Indian states, supporting more than 7,300 coaches, referees and educators, benefiting 124,000 young people.
At an elite level, the Premier League has been working closely with the Indian Super League (ISL) since 2014, which has seen the Premier League share knowledge and expertise across all areas of the elite game, including governance, youth, coach and referee development. In 2019, the Premier League launched the Next Gen Cup - an elite international youth tournament organised in collaboration with the ISL and Reliance Foundation to support the development of youth talent. The sixth edition of the tournament will take place in Mumbai in May 2025 and will see ISL youth teams take on U19 teams from Premier League clubs.
The Premier League India office will further underpin the League's commitment to supporting the development of football across India at both elite and grassroots level through strengthened collaboration with football authorities and governing bodies. The office will also focus on creating more ways to engage directly with fans in the region through events and partnership activities, working closely with the League's longstanding broadcast partner JioStar.
Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said: "We and our clubs have a fantastic and knowledgeable fanbase in India, and we know football continues to grow in popularity. We are proud of our longstanding commitment to India, having worked to deliver community football programmes for 18 years and, more recently, our partnership with the Indian Super League.
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"Opening this office marks a significant milestone for the Premier League. It will allow us to operate more effectively locally as we build on our existing work to establish more ways to strengthen our relationship with fans, JioStar and other partners. We are looking forward to the opportunities it will create in the region."
In 2019, the Premier League opened its first international office in Singapore, primarily established to fight piracy of Premier League content and support broadcast partners. In July 2023, the League opened its office in New York to continue to develop fan engagement opportunities in the United States, working closely with its longstanding broadcast partner NBC Sports. In October 2024, the Premier League announced the opening of an office in Beijing to continue to build on the work in the region to engage fans and partners and support the development of the game locally.

The Premier League has a long history of working in India to engage its millions of passionate fans and football communities and set to open its office in India. Sports

The Premier League on Tuesday (April 29) has announced the opening of an office in India. Based in Mumbai, the new office will build on the Premier League's longstanding work to engage local fans and partners and promote football in India, while supporting the continued growth of the League and its clubs. Premier League to open India office The Premier League has a long history of working in India to engage its millions of passionate fans and football communities. At a grassroots level, the League has been running its Premier Skills programme in partnership with the British Council to support the development of the community football workforce since 2007. Over the past 18 years, the programme has been delivered in more than 18 Indian states, supporting more than 7,300 coaches, referees and educators, benefiting 124,000 young people. At an elite level, the Premier League has been working closely with the Indian Super League (ISL) since 2014, which has seen the Premier League share knowledge and expertise across all areas of the elite game, including governance, youth, coach and referee development. In 2019, the Premier League launched the Next Gen Cup - an elite international youth tournament organised in collaboration with the ISL and Reliance Foundation to support the development of youth talent. The sixth edition of the tournament will take place in Mumbai in May 2025 and will see ISL youth teams take on U19 teams from Premier League clubs. The Premier League India office will further underpin the League's commitment to supporting the development of football across India at both elite and grassroots level through strengthened collaboration with football authorities and governing bodies. The office will also focus on creating more ways to engage directly with fans in the region through events and partnership activities, working closely with the League's longstanding broadcast partner JioStar. Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said: "We and our clubs have a fantastic and knowledgeable fanbase in India, and we know football continues to grow in popularity. We are proud of our longstanding commitment to India, having worked to deliver community football programmes for 18 years and, more recently, our partnership with the Indian Super League. ALSO READ | Underfire Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti set to become new Brazil national team manager - Report "Opening this office marks a significant milestone for the Premier League. It will allow us to operate more effectively locally as we build on our existing work to establish more ways to strengthen our relationship with fans, JioStar and other partners. We are looking forward to the opportunities it will create in the region." In 2019, the Premier League opened its first international office in Singapore, primarily established to fight piracy of Premier League content and support broadcast partners. In July 2023, the League opened its office in New York to continue to develop fan engagement opportunities in the United States, working closely with its longstanding broadcast partner NBC Sports. In October 2024, the Premier League announced the opening of an office in Beijing to continue to build on the work in the region to engage fans and partners and support the development of the game locally.

Premier League confirms Mumbai office, vows to promote football in India

Jurgen Klopp congratulated Liverpool on their Premier League title triumph, predicting a bright future for his former club.&nbsp;The squad that won a record-equalling 20th league title on Sunday, in Arne Slot's first season as manager, was almost entirely assembled by the German before he left last year.
<h2>Jurgen Klopp congratulates Liverpool</h2>
After his final game in May 2024, Klopp sang Slot's name on the pitch, something that was reciprocated by the Dutchman at Anfield.
"Super grateful for the past, super, super happy about the present, extremely positive about the future!" Klopp wrote on Instagram on Monday, alongside a picture of the title celebrations at Anfield.
"Congratulations - YNWA (You'll Never Walk Alone)."
He signed off "Thank you Luv", a reference to the phrase he chose to have printed on the front of his hoodie at his farewell to recognise the saying that made him feel at home in Liverpool.
Slot has frequently mentioned his gratitude for the quality of the squad he inherited from the German and thanked his predecessor after Sunday's 5-1 victory over Tottenham in an on-pitch interview before he broke into song.
Former Dortmund boss Klopp won the Champions League and Premier League among other silverware at Anfield.
He is now Red Bull's head of global soccer.
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Slot reiterated in his post-match press conference that his predecessor had left a strong legacy.
"I think that is something not one manager ever did before. So that is what definitely helped me," he said.
"But apart from that, he helped me even more by the team he left behind and the culture he left behind in that team.&nbsp;
"The quality the players have was, I think, obvious for everyone. But the culture of hard work, the culture not only from the players, but also from the staff members, has been incredible."&nbsp;
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Jurgen Klopp has congratulated Liverpool on their Premier League title triumph, predicting a bright future for his former club. World | Sports

Jurgen Klopp congratulated Liverpool on their Premier League title triumph, predicting a bright future for his former club. The squad that won a record-equalling 20th league title on Sunday, in Arne Slot's first season as manager, was almost entirely assembled by the German before he left last year. Jurgen Klopp congratulates Liverpool After his final game in May 2024, Klopp sang Slot's name on the pitch, something that was reciprocated by the Dutchman at Anfield. "Super grateful for the past, super, super happy about the present, extremely positive about the future!" Klopp wrote on Instagram on Monday, alongside a picture of the title celebrations at Anfield. "Congratulations - YNWA (You'll Never Walk Alone)." He signed off "Thank you Luv", a reference to the phrase he chose to have printed on the front of his hoodie at his farewell to recognise the saying that made him feel at home in Liverpool. Slot has frequently mentioned his gratitude for the quality of the squad he inherited from the German and thanked his predecessor after Sunday's 5-1 victory over Tottenham in an on-pitch interview before he broke into song. Former Dortmund boss Klopp won the Champions League and Premier League among other silverware at Anfield. He is now Red Bull's head of global soccer. ALSO READ | Underfire Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti set to become new Brazil national team manager - Report Slot reiterated in his post-match press conference that his predecessor had left a strong legacy. "I think that is something not one manager ever did before. So that is what definitely helped me," he said. "But apart from that, he helped me even more by the team he left behind and the culture he left behind in that team. "The quality the players have was, I think, obvious for everyone. But the culture of hard work, the culture not only from the players, but also from the staff members, has been incredible." 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.

Jurgen Klopp congratulates Liverpool on Premier League triumph

Liverpool clinched record-equalling 20th English league title on Sunday (April 27) as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 5-1. Needing one point to win the match, Liverpool put on a show at Anfield which saw them win their second league title in Premier League era having last done so in the 2019-20 season under Jurgen Klopp. The latest triumph sees them go level with Manchester United for most English league titles adding one more to their trophy cabinet.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Liverpool seal Premier League title<o:p></o:p></h2>
Needing a point to win the title on Sunday, the Reds found themselves behind as early as the 11th minute when Dominic Solanke scored from a corner. Spurs kept things tight as they looked to park the bus before a Luis Diaz equalised for the hosts in the 16th minute. However, Arne Slot&rsquo;s side was not done there as Alexis Mac Allister pounced on an error in the Spurs backline in the 24th minute to give Liverpool the lead. <o:p></o:p>
Spurs at this point were completely on the backfoot as Liverpool looked to capiltise and established a firm lead. The attack paid dividends in the 34th minute when Cody Gakpo made it 3-1, establishing a two-goal lead at half time. <o:p></o:p>
Things did not change much for the home side as they Mohamed Salah scored in the 63rd minute while Destiny Udogie was on the receiving end of an own goal.<o:p></o:p>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Liverpool on the rise<o:p></o:p></h2>
Under the new management of Arne Slot, little was expected from the Reds to challenge for the title. However, Mohamed Salah&rsquo;s brilliant form coupled with a good team work saw them overthrow Manchester City&rsquo;s dominance while also outclassing Arsenal in the title race. The title victory for the Merseyside club came with four matches still remaining in the season. <o:p></o:p>
Slot&rsquo;s side will now look to build on the triumph and defend it in the 2025-26 season. Not since the 1983-84 season when they also clinched the Champions League title by beating AS Roma in the final. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

World | Football | Sports: Liverpool's latest league triumph sees them go level with Manchester United for most English league titles adding one more to their trophy cabinet.

Liverpool clinched record-equalling 20th English league title on Sunday (April 27) as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 5-1. Needing one point to win the match, Liverpool put on a show at Anfield which saw them win their second league title in Premier League era having last done so in the 2019-20 season under Jurgen Klopp. The latest triumph sees them go level with Manchester United for most English league titles adding one more to their trophy cabinet. Liverpool seal Premier League title Needing a point to win the title on Sunday, the Reds found themselves behind as early as the 11th minute when Dominic Solanke scored from a corner. Spurs kept things tight as they looked to park the bus before a Luis Diaz equalised for the hosts in the 16th minute. However, Arne Slot’s side was not done there as Alexis Mac Allister pounced on an error in the Spurs backline in the 24th minute to give Liverpool the lead. Spurs at this point were completely on the backfoot as Liverpool looked to capiltise and established a firm lead. The attack paid dividends in the 34th minute when Cody Gakpo made it 3-1, establishing a two-goal lead at half time. Things did not change much for the home side as they Mohamed Salah scored in the 63rd minute while Destiny Udogie was on the receiving end of an own goal. ALSO READ | MI vs LSG: Record-breaker Bumrah helps Mumbai Indians register fifth straight win in IPL 2025 Liverpool on the rise Under the new management of Arne Slot, little was expected from the Reds to challenge for the title. However, Mohamed Salah’s brilliant form coupled with a good team work saw them overthrow Manchester City’s dominance while also outclassing Arsenal in the title race. The title victory for the Merseyside club came with four matches still remaining in the season. Slot’s side will now look to build on the triumph and defend it in the 2025-26 season. Not since the 1983-84 season when they also clinched the Champions League title by beating AS Roma in the final.

Liverpool clinch record-equaling 20th league title at Anfield with emphatic win over Tottenham

Liverpool are set to seal their 20th English league title on Sunday (April 27) as they welcome Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. Much-anticipated, the Reds will only need a point to win the Premier League title on Sunday as they get ready to entertain the home crowd. While little resistance is expected by the traveling Tottenham side, a title-winning occasion for Liverpool in front of an Anfield crowd will be a monumental moment. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Anfield crowd to witness first title clincher since 1989-90<o:p></o:p></h2>
In a fitting occasion on Sunday, the Anfield crowd will witness its first title clincher since the 1989-90 season when they won the old first division title. The club had gone 30 years without a league title before Jurgen Klopp&rsquo;s side lifted the Holy Grail in the 2019-20 season. However, that joy was cut short with Covid-19 restrictions restricting the crowd from attending matches at Anfield. <o:p></o:p>
But that won&rsquo;t be the case on Sunday as Liverpool will close the chapter for the 2024-25 Premier League title in front of home fans. For the first time in 35 years, Anfield will buzz with a leaguer triumph atmosphere, something only the faithful of the 20th century had experienced. <o:p></o:p>
In the last 35 years, Liverpool have won the Champions League, FA Cup, Europa League and other major honours, but none was decided at Anfield.
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On fitting Sunday, the Kop (Liverpool&rsquo;s famous North Stand) should be ready to welcome the winning heroes as they lay the foundation for future generations under manager Arne Slot. The sweet memory became even sweeter in the last few days when captain Virgil van Dijk and star man Mohamed Salah signed new deals with the club. While Trent Alexander-Arnold is but set to leave, the Reds will put behind that for now and concentrate on an epic title triumph. <o:p></o:p>
The only catch on the day is if Tottenham beat Liverpool, the party will be extended for at least another week. It's worth reminding that Spurs have already beaten Liverpool this season in the League Cup while their away form has seen them hammer Manchester City and Manchester United, so they can still end up as party spoilers at Anfield.

World | Sports: Liverpool are set to seal their 20th English Premier League title on Sunday (April 27) as they welcome Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield with thousands in attendance.

Liverpool are set to seal their 20th English league title on Sunday (April 27) as they welcome Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. Much-anticipated, the Reds will only need a point to win the Premier League title on Sunday as they get ready to entertain the home crowd. While little resistance is expected by the traveling Tottenham side, a title-winning occasion for Liverpool in front of an Anfield crowd will be a monumental moment. Anfield crowd to witness first title clincher since 1989-90 In a fitting occasion on Sunday, the Anfield crowd will witness its first title clincher since the 1989-90 season when they won the old first division title. The club had gone 30 years without a league title before Jurgen Klopp’s side lifted the Holy Grail in the 2019-20 season. However, that joy was cut short with Covid-19 restrictions restricting the crowd from attending matches at Anfield. But that won’t be the case on Sunday as Liverpool will close the chapter for the 2024-25 Premier League title in front of home fans. For the first time in 35 years, Anfield will buzz with a leaguer triumph atmosphere, something only the faithful of the 20th century had experienced. In the last 35 years, Liverpool have won the Champions League, FA Cup, Europa League and other major honours, but none was decided at Anfield. ALSO READ | Against all odds: How Wrexham AFC turned into a global sensation from a forgotten club On fitting Sunday, the Kop (Liverpool’s famous North Stand) should be ready to welcome the winning heroes as they lay the foundation for future generations under manager Arne Slot. The sweet memory became even sweeter in the last few days when captain Virgil van Dijk and star man Mohamed Salah signed new deals with the club. While Trent Alexander-Arnold is but set to leave, the Reds will put behind that for now and concentrate on an epic title triumph. The only catch on the day is if Tottenham beat Liverpool, the party will be extended for at least another week. It's worth reminding that Spurs have already beaten Liverpool this season in the League Cup while their away form has seen them hammer Manchester City and Manchester United, so they can still end up as party spoilers at Anfield.

Anfield crowd to witness first title clincher in 35 years as Reds host Tottenham Hotspur in Premier League

Ipswich were relegated from the Premier League after slumping to a 3-0 defeat against Newcastle, while Chelsea kept alive their hopes of a top-five finish with a 1-0 win over Everton on Saturday.<o:p></o:p>
Emblematic of the self-inflicted wounds that hampered Ipswich this season, Kieran McKenna's side had Ben Johnson sent off in the 37th minute for two bookings in quick succession at St James' Park.<o:p></o:p>
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Newcastle's Alexander Isak converted a penalty after Jacob Murphy was fouled by Julio Enciso in first-half stoppage time.<o:p></o:p>
Dan Burn's 56th-minute header doubled Newcastle's lead, and William Osula's 80th-minute goal left Ipswich with no chance of beating the drop.<o:p></o:p>
Third-bottom Ipswich are 15 points behind fourth-bottom West Ham with four games left, ensuring their first season in the top-flight for 22 years will end with an immediate return to the Championship.<o:p></o:p>
Out of their depth among the Premier League elite, Ipswich have won just four of their 34 league games.<o:p></o:p>
Their relegation alongside Southampton and Leicester, who were both already condemned to the drop, means all three promoted sides will be back in the second tier next season.<o:p></o:p>
Ipswich's fairytale rise to the Premier League had captured the hearts of football romantics after their successive promotions from League One and the Championship.<o:p></o:p>
McKenna, 38, had earned plaudits for Ipswich's attacking style during their surge up the divisions after his appointment in 2021.<o:p></o:p>
But the former Manchester United assistant coach was unable to preserve Ipswich's top-flight status.<o:p></o:p>
Newcastle climb to third place as the League Cup winners eye Champions League qualification.<o:p></o:p>
Enzo Maresca saluted Chelsea's "nasty" performance after a gritty success that kept them in the hunt for a Champions League berth.<o:p></o:p>
Nicolas Jackson struck for the first time since December to seal a vital victory at Stamford Bridge.<o:p></o:p>
The Senegal striker's first-half blast from 20 yards moved Chelsea into fifth place with four games left.<o:p></o:p>
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Ipswich are 15 points behind West Ham with four games left, ensuring their first season in the top-flight will end with an immediate return to the Championship. Sports, Football

Ipswich were relegated from the Premier League after slumping to a 3-0 defeat against Newcastle, while Chelsea kept alive their hopes of a top-five finish with a 1-0 win over Everton on Saturday. Emblematic of the self-inflicted wounds that hampered Ipswich this season, Kieran McKenna's side had Ben Johnson sent off in the 37th minute for two bookings in quick succession at St James' Park. Also read | Celtic win fourth successive Scottish Premiership title after 5-0 demolition of Dundee United Newcastle's Alexander Isak converted a penalty after Jacob Murphy was fouled by Julio Enciso in first-half stoppage time. Dan Burn's 56th-minute header doubled Newcastle's lead, and William Osula's 80th-minute goal left Ipswich with no chance of beating the drop. Third-bottom Ipswich are 15 points behind fourth-bottom West Ham with four games left, ensuring their first season in the top-flight for 22 years will end with an immediate return to the Championship. Out of their depth among the Premier League elite, Ipswich have won just four of their 34 league games. Their relegation alongside Southampton and Leicester, who were both already condemned to the drop, means all three promoted sides will be back in the second tier next season. Ipswich's fairytale rise to the Premier League had captured the hearts of football romantics after their successive promotions from League One and the Championship. McKenna, 38, had earned plaudits for Ipswich's attacking style during their surge up the divisions after his appointment in 2021. But the former Manchester United assistant coach was unable to preserve Ipswich's top-flight status. Newcastle climb to third place as the League Cup winners eye Champions League qualification. Enzo Maresca saluted Chelsea's "nasty" performance after a gritty success that kept them in the hunt for a Champions League berth. Nicolas Jackson struck for the first time since December to seal a vital victory at Stamford Bridge. The Senegal striker's first-half blast from 20 yards moved Chelsea into fifth place with four games left. 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 the WION audience.

Ipswich relegated after one season in Premier League, Chelsea keep top-five hope alive with Everton win

Pep Guardiola has vowed Manchester City will be back to their best next season after losing their "spirit" during a turbulent campaign that exposed an unexpected lack of hunger in his side. Currently third in the Premier League, City -- who had won the previous four English titles -- want to salvage a dismal year by winning the FA Cup and qualifying for the Champions League via a top-five finish.<o:p></o:p>
Guardiola's side face Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday, knowing defeat at Wembley would condemn them to finish without a major trophy for the first time since 2016-17. But Guardiola is already thinking about how to avoid a repeat of City's stunning struggles, and he believes he has found the solution.<o:p></o:p>
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The City boss noticed the passion his players celebrated with after Bernardo Silva put them ahead in a crucial 2-1 win against top-five rivals Aston Villa on Tuesday.<o:p></o:p>
It was a display of unity that Guardiola didn't see earlier in the season, when he felt City took success for granted after winning six of the last seven Premier League titles.<o:p></o:p>
"We learn to do better. To create another bond with the team, to celebrate when we score a goal," he told reporters on Friday. "When Bernardo scored the first goal on Tuesday, we celebrated. The body language, the passion.<o:p></o:p>
"We didn't celebrate the same way when we scored in October. That stupid detail tells a lot.<o:p></o:p>
"We have to recover the spirit we had in the first nine years. This year we didn't have it."<o:p></o:p>
<h2>'We will be back'<o:p></o:p></h2>
Guardiola hopes his quest to reignite his players' fire will eventually close the gap on champions-elect Liverpool.<o:p></o:p>
"Next season will be better. Everybody learned the lesson. I think we will compete a bit better for the Premier League," he said. "I'm not saying we will win it, but we will be more who we are. I think the players understand. You have to fight to defend your club. I'm pretty sure we will be back again."<o:p></o:p>
Guardiola took heart from the way Rodri has been trying to inspire his team-mates as the Spain midfielder recovers from the knee injury that has sidelined him since September.<o:p></o:p>
"I love that," Guardiola said. "The guy doesn't play, and I allow him to be a manager.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p>
"He will help the guys, and it is the way we create a team. It is something special."<o:p></o:p>
City are aiming to reach the FA Cup final for a third successive season after winning the competition in 2023 and losing last year's showpiece against Manchester United.<o:p></o:p>
They face a tricky test from Nuno Espirito Santo's team after losing 1-0 at the City Ground in the Premier League in March, a result that maintained Forest's unexpected push for a first Champions League campaign since 1980-81.<o:p></o:p>
"It would be good to make the final, but we have a serious and tough rival. Nuno has been incredible," Guardiola said.<o:p></o:p>
This is the seventh successive season that City have reached the FA Cup semi-finals, but they have only lifted the trophy twice in the Guardiola era.<o:p></o:p>
No matter the result at Wembley, Guardiola acknowledged the season has been a failure.<o:p></o:p>
"I said many times the season has not been good, regardless if we reach the final or go to the Champions League," he said. "Too many matches have not been good. We would avoid bigger damage for the club if we win the cup. But what will dictate the season is the Premier League."
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City aims to reach the FA Cup final for a third successive season after winning the competition in 2023 and losing last year's showpiece against United. Sports, Football

Pep Guardiola has vowed Manchester City will be back to their best next season after losing their "spirit" during a turbulent campaign that exposed an unexpected lack of hunger in his side. Currently third in the Premier League, City -- who had won the previous four English titles -- want to salvage a dismal year by winning the FA Cup and qualifying for the Champions League via a top-five finish. Guardiola's side face Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday, knowing defeat at Wembley would condemn them to finish without a major trophy for the first time since 2016-17. But Guardiola is already thinking about how to avoid a repeat of City's stunning struggles, and he believes he has found the solution. Also read | Premier League: Ange Postecoglou aims to ruin Liverpool title party despite boyhood fandom The City boss noticed the passion his players celebrated with after Bernardo Silva put them ahead in a crucial 2-1 win against top-five rivals Aston Villa on Tuesday. It was a display of unity that Guardiola didn't see earlier in the season, when he felt City took success for granted after winning six of the last seven Premier League titles. "We learn to do better. To create another bond with the team, to celebrate when we score a goal," he told reporters on Friday. "When Bernardo scored the first goal on Tuesday, we celebrated. The body language, the passion. "We didn't celebrate the same way when we scored in October. That stupid detail tells a lot. "We have to recover the spirit we had in the first nine years. This year we didn't have it." 'We will be back' Guardiola hopes his quest to reignite his players' fire will eventually close the gap on champions-elect Liverpool. "Next season will be better. Everybody learned the lesson. I think we will compete a bit better for the Premier League," he said. "I'm not saying we will win it, but we will be more who we are. I think the players understand. You have to fight to defend your club. I'm pretty sure we will be back again." Guardiola took heart from the way Rodri has been trying to inspire his team-mates as the Spain midfielder recovers from the knee injury that has sidelined him since September. "I love that," Guardiola said. "The guy doesn't play, and I allow him to be a manager. "He will help the guys, and it is the way we create a team. It is something special." City are aiming to reach the FA Cup final for a third successive season after winning the competition in 2023 and losing last year's showpiece against Manchester United. They face a tricky test from Nuno Espirito Santo's team after losing 1-0 at the City Ground in the Premier League in March, a result that maintained Forest's unexpected push for a first Champions League campaign since 1980-81. "It would be good to make the final, but we have a serious and tough rival. Nuno has been incredible," Guardiola said. This is the seventh successive season that City have reached the FA Cup semi-finals, but they have only lifted the trophy twice in the Guardiola era. No matter the result at Wembley, Guardiola acknowledged the season has been a failure. "I said many times the season has not been good, regardless if we reach the final or go to the Champions League," he said. "Too many matches have not been good. We would avoid bigger damage for the club if we win the cup. But what will dictate the season is the Premier League." 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 the WION audience.

Manchester City will be back to its best next season after losing ‘charm’ this time: Guardiola

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is ready to ruin Liverpool's Premier League title party despite his boyhood love for the Anfield club.
<h2>Ange aims to ruin Liverpool title party&nbsp;</h2>
Liverpool will be crowned English champions for a record-equalling 20th time if they avoid defeat against struggling Tottenham on Sunday.
In stark contrast to Liverpool's impending title triumph, Tottenham could equal their most defeats in a Premier League season if they lose for a 19th time this weekend.
Postecoglou's affinity for Liverpool as a child was suggested as a reason he might not be too concerned if the Reds celebrate the title in front of him at Anfield.
Tottenham also have their focus fixed on next week's Europa League semi-final first leg against Bodo/Glimt.
But Postecoglou was adamant he would gladly put the runaway leaders' celebrations on hold with a surprise victory.
"I'm an almost 60-year-old adult, I've gone past my boyhood crushes, so it's got no impact whatsoever," the Australian told reporters on Friday.
"I have great admiration for the football club. Yes, I supported it when I was younger, but that was 50-odd years ago, so we've well and truly moved on since then.
"You want to go there and compete against obviously a very good side and compete well.
"And it's not just about getting through unscathed, you want to get through having played well against the top team. I think irrespective of what's on the horizon, that's the primary importance."
Postecoglou is without Son Heung-min due to a foot injury, which means Cristian Romero could serve as Tottenham's captain.
Romero made headlines earlier this week when the centre-back revealed he would be open to a future move to La Liga.
However, the Argentinian also expressed his desire to win the Europa League, which would be the club's first major trophy since the 2008 League Cup.
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"I haven't read the report too closely but I mean it's like me, if you get asked a question, you have got to answer it," Postecoglou said.
"I am sure if you ask me a lot of questions about my future, you'd probably get some great headlines out of that as well, but it doesn't change anything.
"Do you know what's important right now? It is not Cristian Romero's future or anyone else's future, it is that we have an unbelievable opportunity to do something special at this football club and for me and everyone involved internally, that is what we're concentrating on."
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World | Football | Sports: Liverpool will be crowned English champions for a record-equalling 20th time if they avoid defeat against struggling Tottenham on Sunday.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is ready to ruin Liverpool's Premier League title party despite his boyhood love for the Anfield club. Ange aims to ruin Liverpool title party Liverpool will be crowned English champions for a record-equalling 20th time if they avoid defeat against struggling Tottenham on Sunday. In stark contrast to Liverpool's impending title triumph, Tottenham could equal their most defeats in a Premier League season if they lose for a 19th time this weekend. Postecoglou's affinity for Liverpool as a child was suggested as a reason he might not be too concerned if the Reds celebrate the title in front of him at Anfield. Tottenham also have their focus fixed on next week's Europa League semi-final first leg against Bodo/Glimt. But Postecoglou was adamant he would gladly put the runaway leaders' celebrations on hold with a surprise victory. "I'm an almost 60-year-old adult, I've gone past my boyhood crushes, so it's got no impact whatsoever," the Australian told reporters on Friday. "I have great admiration for the football club. Yes, I supported it when I was younger, but that was 50-odd years ago, so we've well and truly moved on since then. "You want to go there and compete against obviously a very good side and compete well. "And it's not just about getting through unscathed, you want to get through having played well against the top team. I think irrespective of what's on the horizon, that's the primary importance." Postecoglou is without Son Heung-min due to a foot injury, which means Cristian Romero could serve as Tottenham's captain. Romero made headlines earlier this week when the centre-back revealed he would be open to a future move to La Liga. However, the Argentinian also expressed his desire to win the Europa League, which would be the club's first major trophy since the 2008 League Cup. ALSO READ | Is Liverpool the most succesful club in English football? Here's what the stats say "I haven't read the report too closely but I mean it's like me, if you get asked a question, you have got to answer it," Postecoglou said. "I am sure if you ask me a lot of questions about my future, you'd probably get some great headlines out of that as well, but it doesn't change anything. "Do you know what's important right now? It is not Cristian Romero's future or anyone else's future, it is that we have an unbelievable opportunity to do something special at this football club and for me and everyone involved internally, that is what we're concentrating on." 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: Ange Postecoglou aims to ruin Liverpool title party despite boyhood fandom

Liverpool will officially clinch their 20th English title on Sunday (April 27) as they face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League at Anfield. After Wednesday evening&rsquo;s draw between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, Liverpool need only one more point to secure their record-equaling 20th title when they face a lackluster Spurs side on home turf. However, the title win will have ramifications on English football as the Reds will become the joint-most successful side in history, so are they the most decorated side?
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Here&rsquo;s what stats suggest if Liverpool win the title on Sunday</h2>
Considering a draw will be good enough to lift the title with still four games to go, the Reds will have a significant impact on the English football&rsquo;s trophy cabinet. While they become the joint-most successful side with 20 league titles, they already hold the record for the most successful English side in the European Cup (also known as Champions League).
The Reds have won six Champions League titles, latest in 2019, three more than arch-rivals Manchester United. Chelsea and Nottingham Forest with two titles take the other podium spot when it comes to the apex competition in Europe. The Reds have also won the FA Cup on eight occasions but sit third on the list as Arsenal (14) and Manchester United (13) above them.
However, the Reds are back at the apex when it comes to League Cup wins as they have 10 titles, two more than nearest rivals Manchester City (8). On the other hand, when it comes to Community Shield, Arne Slot&rsquo;s side at the time of writing have 16 titles, five less than Manchester United.
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When it comes to the FIFA Club World Cup, there&rsquo;s nothing that separates the four English sides as Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea have one title each in their trophy cabinet.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Where do Liverpool lie in overall trophy rankings?</h2>
In English football, at the time of writing, Liverpool have 69 trophies (to be 70 after the Premier League title win), one more than Manchester United, as they remain the club with most titles. While United could add a European title to their ranks this season if they win the Europa League, they are unlikely to catch Liverpool for the time being.

World | Football | Sports: Liverpool will officially clinch their 20th English title on Sunday (April 27) as they face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League at Anfield.

Liverpool will officially clinch their 20th English title on Sunday (April 27) as they face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League at Anfield. After Wednesday evening’s draw between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, Liverpool need only one more point to secure their record-equaling 20th title when they face a lackluster Spurs side on home turf. However, the title win will have ramifications on English football as the Reds will become the joint-most successful side in history, so are they the most decorated side? Here’s what stats suggest if Liverpool win the title on Sunday Considering a draw will be good enough to lift the title with still four games to go, the Reds will have a significant impact on the English football’s trophy cabinet. While they become the joint-most successful side with 20 league titles, they already hold the record for the most successful English side in the European Cup (also known as Champions League). The Reds have won six Champions League titles, latest in 2019, three more than arch-rivals Manchester United. Chelsea and Nottingham Forest with two titles take the other podium spot when it comes to the apex competition in Europe. The Reds have also won the FA Cup on eight occasions but sit third on the list as Arsenal (14) and Manchester United (13) above them. However, the Reds are back at the apex when it comes to League Cup wins as they have 10 titles, two more than nearest rivals Manchester City (8). On the other hand, when it comes to Community Shield, Arne Slot’s side at the time of writing have 16 titles, five less than Manchester United. ALSO READ | IPL 2025: MS Dhoni on cusp of T20 history as CSK host SRH in do-or-die face-off When it comes to the FIFA Club World Cup, there’s nothing that separates the four English sides as Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea have one title each in their trophy cabinet. Where do Liverpool lie in overall trophy rankings? In English football, at the time of writing, Liverpool have 69 trophies (to be 70 after the Premier League title win), one more than Manchester United, as they remain the club with most titles. While United could add a European title to their ranks this season if they win the Europa League, they are unlikely to catch Liverpool for the time being.

Is Liverpool the most successful club in English football? Here's what the stats say

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/matheus-nunes" rel="dofollow">Matheus Nunes</a> says Champions League qualification would be <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/manchester-city">Manchester City</a>'s "Premier League trophy" after a poor campaign by their stellar standards.
The Portugal international scored a last-gasp winner against Aston Villa on Tuesday to lift Pep Guardiola's men to third in the table, four points ahead of seventh-placed Villa.&nbsp;With Liverpool on the brink of the Premier League title and Arsenal sitting comfortably in second place, five clubs are battling for the three remaining places in Europe's top club competition next season.
Nottingham Forest, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/newcastle-united">Newcastle United</a> and Chelsea are the other sides in the mix for a top-five finish. City, who were hunting a fifth straight league title at the start of the season, suffered a costly collapse in form from late October.
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But they can still end their season on a high, with Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Forest at Wembley coming hot on the heels of their vital win against Unai Emery's Villa.
<h2>'Club's standards are much higher than this'</h2>
"This is our Premier League trophy now, to qualify for the Champions League," Nunes said after scoring his first league goal for City in his second season at the club.
"I think it's massively important for us, in terms of everything, the club, in terms of the players, the mentality."
The 26-year-old admitted though that Champions League qualification for the 15th season running and FA Cup glory would not equal a good campaign.&nbsp;"The club's standards are much higher than this," he said. "We know that there is not the standards we want this club to be at.
"But this is our reality now and we have to accept it. And we just have to go for it like it's the Champions League, the Premier League trophy."

Football, Sports: Manchester City, who were hunting a fifth straight league title at the start of the season, suffered a costly collapse in form from late October 2024

Matheus Nunes says Champions League qualification would be Manchester City's "Premier League trophy" after a poor campaign by their stellar standards. The Portugal international scored a last-gasp winner against Aston Villa on Tuesday to lift Pep Guardiola's men to third in the table, four points ahead of seventh-placed Villa. With Liverpool on the brink of the Premier League title and Arsenal sitting comfortably in second place, five clubs are battling for the three remaining places in Europe's top club competition next season. Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United and Chelsea are the other sides in the mix for a top-five finish. City, who were hunting a fifth straight league title at the start of the season, suffered a costly collapse in form from late October. Also Read: Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir breaks silence on retirement from international cricket But they can still end their season on a high, with Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Forest at Wembley coming hot on the heels of their vital win against Unai Emery's Villa. 'Club's standards are much higher than this' "This is our Premier League trophy now, to qualify for the Champions League," Nunes said after scoring his first league goal for City in his second season at the club. "I think it's massively important for us, in terms of everything, the club, in terms of the players, the mentality." The 26-year-old admitted though that Champions League qualification for the 15th season running and FA Cup glory would not equal a good campaign. "The club's standards are much higher than this," he said. "We know that there is not the standards we want this club to be at. "But this is our reality now and we have to accept it. And we just have to go for it like it's the Champions League, the Premier League trophy."

Champions League spot would be 'Premier League trophy' for Manchester City: Nunes

Leeds United and Burnley won automatic promotion to the Premier League on Monday as faltering Sheffield United were forced to settle for a place in the Championship play-offs.
Leeds, who have spent two seasons in the second tier of English football, humbled Stoke 6-0 at Elland Road, with Joel Piroe scoring four goals.
Daniel Farke's men knew that if Chris Wilder's Sheffield side failed to beat Burnley in the later kick-off, they would be back in the Premier League.
Burnley captain Josh Brownhill scored twice in a 2-1 win, securing promotion for his own side and Leeds.
The two teams each have 94 points and neither can now be caught by third-placed Sheffield United (86), who have won just one of their past five games.
Leeds, who suffered the agony of defeat to Southampton in last season's Championship play-off final at Wembley, made short work of Stoke.
Dutch forward Piroe, who had not scored since late February, returned to form with a vengeance, celebrating a hat-trick in the 20th minute.
Junior Firpo made it four and Piroe, the club's leading scorer this season, netted his fourth goal shortly before half-time. Wilfried Gnonto nodded a sixth in the 59th minute.
Farke, who has previously managed Norwich in the Premier League, celebrated on the pitch with his players though the champagne was still on ice, at least for a few hours.
But when the whistle blew at Turf Moor the Leeds players toasted their success with gusto.
Captain Ethan Ampadu vowed that Leeds would still fight for the Championship title.
"Very proud. A lot of positives," he told Sky Sports. "The celebrations are amazing. We've worked all year for this.
"Not to put a dampener on it, we've still got another target we want to achieve, so we're going to enjoy tonight and then we're going to try and do the full thing."
Leeds wobbled from the start of March, winning just one in six games, raising fears that they would again have to settle for a place in the play-offs.
But the league's top-scorers, with 89 goals, have now won their past four games.
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<h2>Boring Burnley</h2>
Scott Parker's Burnley are nowhere near as prolific as their closest rivals but their superpower is their defence -- they have conceded just 15 goals all season.
Brownhill broke the deadlock at Turf Moor in the 28th minute when he pounced from close range but the visitors were level just nine minutes later through Tom Cannon.
But the skipper put Burnley back in front from the penalty spot before half-time and they held on to extend their unbeaten run to a club-record 31 games -- making an immediate return to the Premier League.
"We've been written off so many times, people calling us boring. We've bored our way to the Premier League," said Brownhill.
Parker has now taken three clubs up to the Premier League -- previously managing the feat with Fulham and Bournemouth.
"It means everything," he said. "Set on a mission at the start of this year to get promoted.&nbsp;
"Early on in the season, there were a lot of ups and downs and the journey we've been on is nothing short of incredible."
Sheffield United were top of the Championship table at the end of last month before a collapse in form.
The Blades are guaranteed to finish third but face a battle to secure a spot in the Premier League through the play-offs.
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World | Sports: Leeds, who have spent two seasons in the second tier of English football, humbled Stoke 6-0 at Elland Road, with Joel Piroe scoring four goals.

Leeds United and Burnley won automatic promotion to the Premier League on Monday as faltering Sheffield United were forced to settle for a place in the Championship play-offs. Leeds, who have spent two seasons in the second tier of English football, humbled Stoke 6-0 at Elland Road, with Joel Piroe scoring four goals. Daniel Farke's men knew that if Chris Wilder's Sheffield side failed to beat Burnley in the later kick-off, they would be back in the Premier League. Burnley captain Josh Brownhill scored twice in a 2-1 win, securing promotion for his own side and Leeds. The two teams each have 94 points and neither can now be caught by third-placed Sheffield United (86), who have won just one of their past five games. Leeds, who suffered the agony of defeat to Southampton in last season's Championship play-off final at Wembley, made short work of Stoke. Dutch forward Piroe, who had not scored since late February, returned to form with a vengeance, celebrating a hat-trick in the 20th minute. Junior Firpo made it four and Piroe, the club's leading scorer this season, netted his fourth goal shortly before half-time. Wilfried Gnonto nodded a sixth in the 59th minute. Farke, who has previously managed Norwich in the Premier League, celebrated on the pitch with his players though the champagne was still on ice, at least for a few hours. But when the whistle blew at Turf Moor the Leeds players toasted their success with gusto. Captain Ethan Ampadu vowed that Leeds would still fight for the Championship title. "Very proud. A lot of positives," he told Sky Sports. "The celebrations are amazing. We've worked all year for this. "Not to put a dampener on it, we've still got another target we want to achieve, so we're going to enjoy tonight and then we're going to try and do the full thing." Leeds wobbled from the start of March, winning just one in six games, raising fears that they would again have to settle for a place in the play-offs. But the league's top-scorers, with 89 goals, have now won their past four games. ALSO READ | ‘Only Rohit can answer that’: Australia legend Steve Waugh on Indian captain’s future in Tests Boring Burnley Scott Parker's Burnley are nowhere near as prolific as their closest rivals but their superpower is their defence -- they have conceded just 15 goals all season. Brownhill broke the deadlock at Turf Moor in the 28th minute when he pounced from close range but the visitors were level just nine minutes later through Tom Cannon. But the skipper put Burnley back in front from the penalty spot before half-time and they held on to extend their unbeaten run to a club-record 31 games -- making an immediate return to the Premier League. "We've been written off so many times, people calling us boring. We've bored our way to the Premier League," said Brownhill. Parker has now taken three clubs up to the Premier League -- previously managing the feat with Fulham and Bournemouth. "It means everything," he said. "Set on a mission at the start of this year to get promoted. "Early on in the season, there were a lot of ups and downs and the journey we've been on is nothing short of incredible." Sheffield United were top of the Championship table at the end of last month before a collapse in form. The Blades are guaranteed to finish third but face a battle to secure a spot in the Premier League through the play-offs. 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.

Leeds United, Burnley seal Premier League promotion as Sheffield United fall short

Nottingham Forest beat struggling Tottenham 2-1 on Monday, bouncing back from two defeats to strengthen their push for a Champions League spot and heap the pressure on Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou.
Forest came into the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in sixth spot in the table after losses to Aston Villa and Everton.
But early goals from Elliot Anderson and top-scorer Chris Wood settled their nerves and they held on tenaciously despite a late goal from Richarlison to climb to third in the table.
Leaders Liverpool have one hand on the Premier League title and Arsenal are likely to finish second.
But behind them the competition is fierce for the top five places that will guarantee qualification for the Champions League next season.
Just three points separate Forest from Aston Villa in seventh spot, with five games remaining for all the contenders.
Nuno Espirito Santo's visitors took the lead in the fifth minute following a corner when Anderson's deflected shot beat Guglielmo Vicario.
Wood had the ball in the net five minutes later but it was ruled out by VAR for offside.
But the New Zealander doubled Forest's lead in the 16th minute, nodding a cross from Anthony Elanga past Vicario.
Spurs dominated possession and had more shots on goal but provided little threat.
Forest had a chance to make it 3-0 10 minutes into the second half when Wood cushioned the ball into the path of Morgan Gibbs-White but the midfielder skewed his shot wide.
Forest defender Harry Toffolo produced a spectacular overhead goal-line clearance to keep out Dejan Kulusevski's header shortly after the hour mark.
Postecoglou brought on former Forest winger Brennan Johnson and forward Dominic Solanke with a quarter of the match to go.
Matz Sels produced a superb fingertip save low down to his right from a Richarlison header with about 10 minutes to go as Tottenham upped the pressure.
The Brazilian did get on the scoresheet in the 87th minute, powering a header home from a Pedro Porro cross but the visitors held on.
Nuno said his team had toughed it out against the home side, who he admitted had his men "against the ropes".
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<h2>Pressure on Spurs</h2>
"It is about getting through it, especially in these moments of the season when there is fatigue, not only physical but mental, anxiety -- all these things made the team go back a bit," he told Sky Sports.
Nuno, whose side play Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals this weekend, said his team had a big week ahead of them.
"You don't get these moments often, especially in this league when we are fighting for something nobody expected," he added.
Forest, who finished 17th last season, are two-time European champions but have not played in the continent's top club competition since the 1980/81 season.
Spurs' 18th defeat of a miserable Premier League season leaves them just two places above the relegation zone.
But Postecoglou still has a chance to win silverware in his second season at the club.
Spurs face Bodo/Glimt in the semi-finals of the Europa League next month, with the winner of the competition guaranteed a place in next season's Champions League.&nbsp;
A disappointed Postecoglou said his side had dominated Monday's game but had "conceded poor goals and given ourselves a mountain to climb".
The Australian, whose team travel to face Liverpool on Sunday, admitted the Europa League was now his priority as he tries to achieve momentum and protect his players.
Fifth-placed Manchester City host Villa on Tuesday.
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World | Sports, Football: Forest came into the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in sixth spot in the table after losses to Aston Villa and Everton.

Nottingham Forest beat struggling Tottenham 2-1 on Monday, bouncing back from two defeats to strengthen their push for a Champions League spot and heap the pressure on Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou. Forest came into the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in sixth spot in the table after losses to Aston Villa and Everton. But early goals from Elliot Anderson and top-scorer Chris Wood settled their nerves and they held on tenaciously despite a late goal from Richarlison to climb to third in the table. Leaders Liverpool have one hand on the Premier League title and Arsenal are likely to finish second. But behind them the competition is fierce for the top five places that will guarantee qualification for the Champions League next season. Just three points separate Forest from Aston Villa in seventh spot, with five games remaining for all the contenders. Nuno Espirito Santo's visitors took the lead in the fifth minute following a corner when Anderson's deflected shot beat Guglielmo Vicario. Wood had the ball in the net five minutes later but it was ruled out by VAR for offside. But the New Zealander doubled Forest's lead in the 16th minute, nodding a cross from Anthony Elanga past Vicario. Spurs dominated possession and had more shots on goal but provided little threat. Forest had a chance to make it 3-0 10 minutes into the second half when Wood cushioned the ball into the path of Morgan Gibbs-White but the midfielder skewed his shot wide. Forest defender Harry Toffolo produced a spectacular overhead goal-line clearance to keep out Dejan Kulusevski's header shortly after the hour mark. Postecoglou brought on former Forest winger Brennan Johnson and forward Dominic Solanke with a quarter of the match to go. Matz Sels produced a superb fingertip save low down to his right from a Richarlison header with about 10 minutes to go as Tottenham upped the pressure. The Brazilian did get on the scoresheet in the 87th minute, powering a header home from a Pedro Porro cross but the visitors held on. Nuno said his team had toughed it out against the home side, who he admitted had his men "against the ropes". ALSO READ | ‘Only Rohit can answer that’: Australia legend Steve Waugh on Indian captain’s future in Tests Pressure on Spurs "It is about getting through it, especially in these moments of the season when there is fatigue, not only physical but mental, anxiety -- all these things made the team go back a bit," he told Sky Sports. Nuno, whose side play Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals this weekend, said his team had a big week ahead of them. "You don't get these moments often, especially in this league when we are fighting for something nobody expected," he added. Forest, who finished 17th last season, are two-time European champions but have not played in the continent's top club competition since the 1980/81 season. Spurs' 18th defeat of a miserable Premier League season leaves them just two places above the relegation zone. But Postecoglou still has a chance to win silverware in his second season at the club. Spurs face Bodo/Glimt in the semi-finals of the Europa League next month, with the winner of the competition guaranteed a place in next season's Champions League. A disappointed Postecoglou said his side had dominated Monday's game but had "conceded poor goals and given ourselves a mountain to climb". The Australian, whose team travel to face Liverpool on Sunday, admitted the Europa League was now his priority as he tries to achieve momentum and protect his players. Fifth-placed Manchester City host Villa on Tuesday. 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: Nottingham Forest see off Spurs to boost Champions League qualification hopes

Leicester City were relegated from the Premier League as Liverpool moved to within one win of the title on Sunday with a 1-0 victory at the King Power. Trent Alexander-Arnold came off the bench to score the only goal 14 minutes from time as the Reds moved to the brink of a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title.<o:p></o:p>
Liverpool could be crowned champions on Wednesday should Arsenal lose at home to Crystal Palace.<o:p></o:p>
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If the Gunners avoid defeat, Arne Slot's men have the chance to seal the deal when Tottenham visit Anfield next Sunday.<o:p></o:p>
Leicester have not scored a single goal at home since December as nine consecutive defeats at the King Power have taken Ruud van Nistelrooy's men down.<o:p></o:p>
A Liverpool cruise seemed in store when Mohamed Salah hit both posts with a glorious chance inside the first two minutes.<o:p></o:p>
But after storming clear of the chasing pack in Slot's early months in charge to build a near unassailable lead, Liverpool have slowed in recent weeks as the finish line approaches.<o:p></o:p>
Wilfred Ndidi came close to ending Leicester's barren run with a low strike that came back off the post.<o:p></o:p>
Liverpool struggled to create from open play in what remained of the first half.<o:p></o:p>
Ibrahima Konate came closest to breaking the deadlock when Ndidi hooked clear his goalbound header from a corner.<o:p></o:p>
The visitors upped the tempo at the start of the second period.<o:p></o:p>
Kostas Tsimikas should have done better when he fired straight at Mads Hermansen.<o:p></o:p>
At the other end Leicester did finally have the ball in the net but Patson Daka had fouled Alisson Becker before Connor Coady headed into an unguarded net.<o:p></o:p>
<h2>Woodwork<o:p></o:p></h2>
Slot introduced Alexander-Arnold for the final 20 minutes on his return from a five-week absence due to an ankle injury. The right-back took just five minutes to score his 23rd and potentially last goal for his boyhood club.<o:p></o:p>
Salah and Diogo Jota somehow contrived to hit the woodwork rather than the net from point-blank range as Leicester struggled to clear a corner.<o:p></o:p>
The loose ball broke to Alexander-Arnold, whose shot went straight through the grasp of Hermansen.<o:p></o:p>
Alexander-Arnold ripped off his shirt in a wild celebration in front of the Liverpool fans.<o:p></o:p>
Unlike Salah and captain Virgil van Dijk, who have signed new contracts to remain at Liverpool for the next two years, the England international still seems set to depart after reportedly agreeing terms of a free transfer move to Real Madrid.<o:p></o:p>
Leicester still had a chance to snatch an unlikely point.<o:p></o:p>
But Facundo Buonanotte's wasteful finish with just Alisson to beat summed up their season to forget.<o:p></o:p>
Champions of England just nine years ago, the Foxes have found life back in the top-flight far too much of a step up in class after romping to the Championship title last season.<o:p></o:p>
They join Southampton, whose relegation was confirmed with a record seven games to go, in an immediate return to the second tier.<o:p></o:p>
Ipswich, who are 15 points adrift with five games to go, are set to follow as for the second consecutive season all three promoted sides will fail to avoid the drop.<o:p></o:p>
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The former league winners, Liverpool could be crowned Premier League champions next Wednesday should Arsenal lose at home to Crystal Palace. Sports, Football

Leicester City were relegated from the Premier League as Liverpool moved to within one win of the title on Sunday with a 1-0 victory at the King Power. Trent Alexander-Arnold came off the bench to score the only goal 14 minutes from time as the Reds moved to the brink of a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title. Liverpool could be crowned champions on Wednesday should Arsenal lose at home to Crystal Palace. Also read | ‘I know I am not 25 any more but…,’ De Bruyne ‘shocked’ over Manchester City exit If the Gunners avoid defeat, Arne Slot's men have the chance to seal the deal when Tottenham visit Anfield next Sunday. Leicester have not scored a single goal at home since December as nine consecutive defeats at the King Power have taken Ruud van Nistelrooy's men down. A Liverpool cruise seemed in store when Mohamed Salah hit both posts with a glorious chance inside the first two minutes. But after storming clear of the chasing pack in Slot's early months in charge to build a near unassailable lead, Liverpool have slowed in recent weeks as the finish line approaches. Wilfred Ndidi came close to ending Leicester's barren run with a low strike that came back off the post. Liverpool struggled to create from open play in what remained of the first half. Ibrahima Konate came closest to breaking the deadlock when Ndidi hooked clear his goalbound header from a corner. The visitors upped the tempo at the start of the second period. Kostas Tsimikas should have done better when he fired straight at Mads Hermansen. At the other end Leicester did finally have the ball in the net but Patson Daka had fouled Alisson Becker before Connor Coady headed into an unguarded net. Woodwork Slot introduced Alexander-Arnold for the final 20 minutes on his return from a five-week absence due to an ankle injury. The right-back took just five minutes to score his 23rd and potentially last goal for his boyhood club. Salah and Diogo Jota somehow contrived to hit the woodwork rather than the net from point-blank range as Leicester struggled to clear a corner. The loose ball broke to Alexander-Arnold, whose shot went straight through the grasp of Hermansen. Alexander-Arnold ripped off his shirt in a wild celebration in front of the Liverpool fans. Unlike Salah and captain Virgil van Dijk, who have signed new contracts to remain at Liverpool for the next two years, the England international still seems set to depart after reportedly agreeing terms of a free transfer move to Real Madrid. Leicester still had a chance to snatch an unlikely point. But Facundo Buonanotte's wasteful finish with just Alisson to beat summed up their season to forget. Champions of England just nine years ago, the Foxes have found life back in the top-flight far too much of a step up in class after romping to the Championship title last season. They join Southampton, whose relegation was confirmed with a record seven games to go, in an immediate return to the second tier. Ipswich, who are 15 points adrift with five games to go, are set to follow as for the second consecutive season all three promoted sides will fail to avoid the drop. 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.

Leicester City relegated as Liverpool inch closer to Premier League title

Manchester City's chances of Champions League football next season were given a huge boost as late goals from Nico O'Reilly and Mateo Kovacic beat Everton 2-0 on Saturday to move the champions up to fourth in the Premier League. <o:p></o:p>O'Reilly turned home Matheus Nunes' inviting cross in the 84th minute before Kovacic blasted in from the edge of the box to turn an uninspired performance from Pep Guardiola's men into a priceless three points.<o:p></o:p>
Just Everton's third defeat in 15 league games since David Moyes returned for a second spell as manager means they have to wait to mathematically guarantee survival.<o:p></o:p>
"I would say a, big, big (win)," said Guardiola. "With six games left, playing here in the moment they had, Liverpool and Arsenal could not win here, so massively important. <o:p></o:p>
"Now it is in our hands. Three games at home, two away and hopefully we can achieve this big success to qualify for the Champions League."<o:p></o:p>
Guardiola said on the eve of the game that he was content to be in the running for Champions League qualification as his side could have been in the bottom half of the table given some of their struggles in a season to forget.<o:p></o:p>
The drop-off in quality from the side that have been English champions for the past four seasons was in evidence at Goodison Park until a late flurry against the tiring Toffees.<o:p></o:p>
A top-five finish will be enough for City to qualify for the Champions League for a 15th consecutive season.<o:p></o:p>
Guardiola's side still have little margin for error in the final five matches of the season but opened up a four-point lead on sixth-placed Chelsea.<o:p></o:p>
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The visitors dominated possession but Everton were rarely troubled until the closing stages as they sat back and waited for the chance to strike on the counter-attack or from a set-piece.<o:p></o:p>
It was the home side who came closest to breaking the deadlock before half-time when James Tarkowski's header from a corner came back off the post.<o:p></o:p>
Kevin De Bruyne rolled back the years in City's fightback from 2-0 down to beat Crystal Palace 5-2 last weekend.<o:p></o:p>
However, the Belgian has often been a shadow of his former self in his final season in Manchester and struggled to put his stamp on proceedings.<o:p></o:p>
De Bruyne did have City's best first-half effort when his goalbound shot was blocked by Jake O'Brien.<o:p></o:p>
Everton were left to rue not making the most of a positive start to the second period.<o:p></o:p>
Jarrad Branthwaite should have scored when he nodded straight at Stefan Ortega after Tarkowski won another header inside the City box.<o:p></o:p>
But the loss of Tarkowski to a muscle injury that could end his season proved to be a turning point.<o:p></o:p>
"For 60 odd minutes we played well and gave them a good game," said Everton boss Moyes. "Tarky coming off had a big change in the game. It shouldn't have, but it did."<o:p></o:p>
Savinho's low shot from the edge of the box that was well-saved by Jordan Pickford and a wasted chance from Omar Marmoush, with just the England goalkeeper to beat, proved to be warnings Everton did not heed.<o:p></o:p>
O'Reilly has made a big impact in recent weeks deputising at left-back and the 20-year-old netted when Nunes drilled in a low cross.<o:p></o:p>
Substitute Kovacic made the points safe with an accurate low drive from Ilkay Gundogan's lay-off to take City a huge step closer to minimising the damage of a disappointing season.<o:p></o:p>
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A top-five finish will be enough for the Premier League winners Manchester City to qualify for the Champions League for a 15th consecutive season. Sports, Football

Manchester City's chances of Champions League football next season were given a huge boost as late goals from Nico O'Reilly and Mateo Kovacic beat Everton 2-0 on Saturday to move the champions up to fourth in the Premier League. O'Reilly turned home Matheus Nunes' inviting cross in the 84th minute before Kovacic blasted in from the edge of the box to turn an uninspired performance from Pep Guardiola's men into a priceless three points. Just Everton's third defeat in 15 league games since David Moyes returned for a second spell as manager means they have to wait to mathematically guarantee survival. "I would say a, big, big (win)," said Guardiola. "With six games left, playing here in the moment they had, Liverpool and Arsenal could not win here, so massively important. "Now it is in our hands. Three games at home, two away and hopefully we can achieve this big success to qualify for the Champions League." Guardiola said on the eve of the game that he was content to be in the running for Champions League qualification as his side could have been in the bottom half of the table given some of their struggles in a season to forget. The drop-off in quality from the side that have been English champions for the past four seasons was in evidence at Goodison Park until a late flurry against the tiring Toffees. A top-five finish will be enough for City to qualify for the Champions League for a 15th consecutive season. Guardiola's side still have little margin for error in the final five matches of the season but opened up a four-point lead on sixth-placed Chelsea. Also read | Barcelona close in on La Liga title after stunning comeback win over Celta Vigo The visitors dominated possession but Everton were rarely troubled until the closing stages as they sat back and waited for the chance to strike on the counter-attack or from a set-piece. It was the home side who came closest to breaking the deadlock before half-time when James Tarkowski's header from a corner came back off the post. Kevin De Bruyne rolled back the years in City's fightback from 2-0 down to beat Crystal Palace 5-2 last weekend. However, the Belgian has often been a shadow of his former self in his final season in Manchester and struggled to put his stamp on proceedings. De Bruyne did have City's best first-half effort when his goalbound shot was blocked by Jake O'Brien. Everton were left to rue not making the most of a positive start to the second period. Jarrad Branthwaite should have scored when he nodded straight at Stefan Ortega after Tarkowski won another header inside the City box. But the loss of Tarkowski to a muscle injury that could end his season proved to be a turning point. "For 60 odd minutes we played well and gave them a good game," said Everton boss Moyes. "Tarky coming off had a big change in the game. It shouldn't have, but it did." Savinho's low shot from the edge of the box that was well-saved by Jordan Pickford and a wasted chance from Omar Marmoush, with just the England goalkeeper to beat, proved to be warnings Everton did not heed. O'Reilly has made a big impact in recent weeks deputising at left-back and the 20-year-old netted when Nunes drilled in a low cross. Substitute Kovacic made the points safe with an accurate low drive from Ilkay Gundogan's lay-off to take City a huge step closer to minimising the damage of a disappointing season. 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.

Manchester City keep Champions League hopes alive after entering top four with Everton win

There is no doubt that Manchester United&rsquo;s 2024-25 season is clouded with inconsistency, frustration and they are on course for their worst season ever, especially when it comes to Premier League. United&rsquo;s campaign is tainted with faltering performances, criticism by football experts and questions over tactics by the team management that has left the supporters of the club disappointed week in, week out.
It&rsquo;s been a season of ups and down. Rather more of downs as compared to ups.
A season where we&rsquo;ve been knocked out of every major cup, where our Premier League campaign feels like a never-ending rollercoaster of missed opportunities, poor decisions, and far too many moments that make you question everything you thought you knew about this team.
We&rsquo;ve watched the pundits make their predictions, and the memes flood our timelines. &ldquo;United are finished.&rdquo; &ldquo;The glory days are behind them.&rdquo; &ldquo;When&rsquo;s the next managerial change?&rdquo; They&rsquo;ve all piled on. Every single week, it feels like another blow. Every weekend, it&rsquo;s a reminder that we&rsquo;re not where we want to be.&nbsp;
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But then Europe comes. And with it, that strange, beautiful madness that only <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/manchester-united">Manchester United</a> can evoke among the fans. There&rsquo;s something about&nbsp;
But then Europe comes. And with it, that strange, beautiful madness that only Manchester United can evoke among the fans. There&rsquo;s something about European nights at Old Trafford. From United beating AS Roma 7-1 in 2006-07 season to Paul Scholes&rsquo; stunning goal against FC Barcelona in 2007-08 season, Old Trafford has seen it all.
In a competition where margins are so low and the slightest slip can derail an entire campaign, Manchester United have done what no other team in Europe has: Remained unbeaten. Not Real Madrid. Not Bayern. Not City. Only Manchester United. Let that sink in for a minute!
And on Thursday night (April 17), Manchester United also called as &lsquo;The Red Devils&rsquo;, reminded the world why one should never write them off.&nbsp;
<h2>A game called Football</h2>
United went into that game with more doubts than hopes. Red Devils' <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/premier-league">Premier League</a> form has been horrible (to say the least), so who could&rsquo;ve predicted this? This game had everything. Thrills. Tension. Last-minute drama.
Yes, United did get the two-goal lead before the half-time whistle, thanks to Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot, but the fans knew that given our current form in the season, we could not celebrate until we heard that final whistle.
And the inevitable happened. Lyon came all guns blazing and hit back and in no time, the scores were levelled and they took lead on aggregate. United fans were left in disbelief thinking, this is it for the season.
The clock was ticking fast and a sense of urgency surrounded the Old Trafford. Going into extra time, Lyon hit two more to take the game completely out of Manchester United hands. 110 minutes gone. Seconds felt like an eternity. United still needing three goals to overcome the deficit if they wanted to make it to the semis of the Europa League.
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It was pure chaos. One of those games where one couldn&rsquo;t even sit still. One minute you&rsquo;re on top of the world, and the next, you are biting your nails and wondering, is this it for Manchester United? And yet, fans weren&rsquo;t just watching. They were living it. Every pass, every tackle, every goal felt like it meant more because, in the back of minds, every supporter knew: They needed this. United needed something to show for this season. A reminder of why they supported this club. Why they stood by this club all these years, no matter what.
And then, those last ten minutes of the game, it was not the United fans have been seeing all season, but that prime United between 2004-2009. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bruno-fernandes">Bruno Fernandes</a>, Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire with others suddenly reminded everyone of the iconic 1999 team.
The players were playing for the badge again, their passion reignited. Whether it was the crowd support, their inner belief or the fact that they just knew that they play for a club which never gives up, whatever it may be, it was beautiful to watch players playing for the club again.
It wasn&rsquo;t just the fact that United won. It was the manner in which they won. The belief they showed when everything seemed stacked against them. The refusal to let this season be defined by our failures. United have been written off so many times this year, but when it matters, when the world is watching, United finds a way to rewrite the script.
Because let&rsquo;s be real&mdash;this is what United does. They don&rsquo;t play by the rules. They don&rsquo;t follow the script. They are not here for easy wins or predictable outcomes. They are here to make it dramatic. To make it memorable.
So yes, the Premier League has been painful. Yes, they have fallen short in the cups. But when the European lights come on, One can never count Manchester United out. Not when the game is on the line. Not when the impossible seems just out of reach. United are the masters of late goals. United have written that story time and time again. And they will keep writing it.
Because this is Manchester United. And when one thinks that they are done, that&rsquo;s when they are at their best. Never write them off.
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Football, Sports: Harry Maguire completes epic comeback as Manchester United beat Lyon 5-4 at Old Trafford to win 7-6 on aggregate in quarter-finals of the Europa League

There is no doubt that Manchester United’s 2024-25 season is clouded with inconsistency, frustration and they are on course for their worst season ever, especially when it comes to Premier League. United’s campaign is tainted with faltering performances, criticism by football experts and questions over tactics by the team management that has left the supporters of the club disappointed week in, week out. It’s been a season of ups and down. Rather more of downs as compared to ups. A season where we’ve been knocked out of every major cup, where our Premier League campaign feels like a never-ending rollercoaster of missed opportunities, poor decisions, and far too many moments that make you question everything you thought you knew about this team. We’ve watched the pundits make their predictions, and the memes flood our timelines. “United are finished.” “The glory days are behind them.” “When’s the next managerial change?” They’ve all piled on. Every single week, it feels like another blow. Every weekend, it’s a reminder that we’re not where we want to be. Also Read: Argentina star Lionel Messi's big revelation on playing in FIFA World Cup 2026, says 'I would lie if...' But then Europe comes. And with it, that strange, beautiful madness that only Manchester United can evoke among the fans. There’s something about But then Europe comes. And with it, that strange, beautiful madness that only Manchester United can evoke among the fans. There’s something about European nights at Old Trafford. From United beating AS Roma 7-1 in 2006-07 season to Paul Scholes’ stunning goal against FC Barcelona in 2007-08 season, Old Trafford has seen it all. In a competition where margins are so low and the slightest slip can derail an entire campaign, Manchester United have done what no other team in Europe has: Remained unbeaten. Not Real Madrid. Not Bayern. Not City. Only Manchester United. Let that sink in for a minute! And on Thursday night (April 17), Manchester United also called as ‘The Red Devils’, reminded the world why one should never write them off. A game called Football United went into that game with more doubts than hopes. Red Devils' Premier League form has been horrible (to say the least), so who could’ve predicted this? This game had everything. Thrills. Tension. Last-minute drama. Yes, United did get the two-goal lead before the half-time whistle, thanks to Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot, but the fans knew that given our current form in the season, we could not celebrate until we heard that final whistle. And the inevitable happened. Lyon came all guns blazing and hit back and in no time, the scores were levelled and they took lead on aggregate. United fans were left in disbelief thinking, this is it for the season. The clock was ticking fast and a sense of urgency surrounded the Old Trafford. Going into extra time, Lyon hit two more to take the game completely out of Manchester United hands. 110 minutes gone. Seconds felt like an eternity. United still needing three goals to overcome the deficit if they wanted to make it to the semis of the Europa League. Also Read: Barcelona’s Hansi Flick seeks answers from Spanish Football over ‘joke’ La Liga schedule It was pure chaos. One of those games where one couldn’t even sit still. One minute you’re on top of the world, and the next, you are biting your nails and wondering, is this it for Manchester United? And yet, fans weren’t just watching. They were living it. Every pass, every tackle, every goal felt like it meant more because, in the back of minds, every supporter knew: They needed this. United needed something to show for this season. A reminder of why they supported this club. Why they stood by this club all these years, no matter what. And then, those last ten minutes of the game, it was not the United fans have been seeing all season, but that prime United between 2004-2009. Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire with others suddenly reminded everyone of the iconic 1999 team. The players were playing for the badge again, their passion reignited. Whether it was the crowd support, their inner belief or the fact that they just knew that they play for a club which never gives up, whatever it may be, it was beautiful to watch players playing for the club again. It wasn’t just the fact that United won. It was the manner in which they won. The belief they showed when everything seemed stacked against them. The refusal to let this season be defined by our failures. United have been written off so many times this year, but when it matters, when the world is watching, United finds a way to rewrite the script. Because let’s be real—this is what United does. They don’t play by the rules. They don’t follow the script. They are not here for easy wins or predictable outcomes. They are here to make it dramatic. To make it memorable. So yes, the Premier League has been painful. Yes, they have fallen short in the cups. But when the European lights come on, One can never count Manchester United out. Not when the game is on the line. Not when the impossible seems just out of reach. United are the masters of late goals. United have written that story time and time again. And they will keep writing it. Because this is Manchester United. And when one thinks that they are done, that’s when they are at their best. Never write them off. Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

Manchester United: The Theatre of Dreams, where the impossible happens

Liverpool are within touching distance of the Premier League title after Virgil van Dijk sealed a dramatic 2-1 win over West Ham, while Newcastle United climbed into the top four with a 4-1 thrashing of Manchester United on Sunday.
Luis Diaz's first-half strike at Anfield was cancelled out by Andrew Robertson's late own goal, but Van Dijk headed Liverpool's winner in the closing moments.
Arne Slot's side are 13 points clear of second-placed Arsenal with six games left.
The Reds can be crowned champions on April 20, if they win at Leicester and Arsenal lose at Ipswich.
Even if Liverpool don't seal the title then, it seems only a matter of time before they clinch a record-equalling 20th English crown.
After losing for only the second time in the league this season last weekend, 3-2 to &nbsp;Fulham at Craven Cottage, Liverpool returned to winning ways, despite an underwhelming performance, thanks to goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
"Alisson probably had his best game of the season today," said Slot.&nbsp;
"(The winner) was a relief because to me it felt after West Ham scored and the way the second half went, it was maybe more that you could expect them scoring."
Mohamed Salah set a new Premier League record with his 45th goal or assist of the campaign, the most ever in a 38-game season, when he teed up Diaz to open the scoring on 18 minutes.
Alisson twice denied Mohammed Kudus and saved a one-on-one from Jarrod Bowen, but was beaten by his own man four minutes from time.
Van Dijk made a hash of clearing Aaron Wan-Bissaka's cross, deflecting it into his own net off Robertson.
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Reds captain Van Dijk made amends three minutes later, rising to head in Alexis Mac Allister's corner as Liverpool closed in just a second league title since 1990.
<h2>Magpies' momentum</h2>
Newcastle shrugged off the absence of manager Eddie Howe, who was admitted to hospital on Friday due to illness, with a second half demolition of struggling United at St. James' Park.
Alejandro Garnacho had cancelled out Sandro Tonali's opener against the run of play to ensure parity for the visitors at half-time.
But Harvey Barnes turned in Jacob Murphy's cross four minutes into the second period to spark a United collapse.
Barnes galloped through the Red Devils defence to fire his second into the top corner just after the hour mark.
Ruben Amorim had left out under-fire goalkeeper Andre Onana after two errors in Thursday's 2-2 Europa League draw at Lyon followed a war of words with former United midfielder Nemanja Matic.
Stand-in Altay Bayindir did his case for future selection no favours for the fourth goal as his clearance went straight to Joelinton, who headed down for Bruno Guimaraes to slot home.
"They were a better team, but we did a lot of mistakes," said Amorim. "
Newcastle's fifth consecutive win takes them to within one point of third-placed Nottingham Forest, with a game in hand. United slip to 14th.
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Diaz's first-half strike at Anfield was cancelled out by Robertson's late own goal, but Van Dijk headed Liverpool's winner in the closing moments. World, Sports, Football

Liverpool are within touching distance of the Premier League title after Virgil van Dijk sealed a dramatic 2-1 win over West Ham, while Newcastle United climbed into the top four with a 4-1 thrashing of Manchester United on Sunday. Luis Diaz's first-half strike at Anfield was cancelled out by Andrew Robertson's late own goal, but Van Dijk headed Liverpool's winner in the closing moments. Arne Slot's side are 13 points clear of second-placed Arsenal with six games left. The Reds can be crowned champions on April 20, if they win at Leicester and Arsenal lose at Ipswich. Even if Liverpool don't seal the title then, it seems only a matter of time before they clinch a record-equalling 20th English crown. After losing for only the second time in the league this season last weekend, 3-2 to Fulham at Craven Cottage, Liverpool returned to winning ways, despite an underwhelming performance, thanks to goalkeeper Alisson Becker. "Alisson probably had his best game of the season today," said Slot. "(The winner) was a relief because to me it felt after West Ham scored and the way the second half went, it was maybe more that you could expect them scoring." Mohamed Salah set a new Premier League record with his 45th goal or assist of the campaign, the most ever in a 38-game season, when he teed up Diaz to open the scoring on 18 minutes. Alisson twice denied Mohammed Kudus and saved a one-on-one from Jarrod Bowen, but was beaten by his own man four minutes from time. Van Dijk made a hash of clearing Aaron Wan-Bissaka's cross, deflecting it into his own net off Robertson. Also read | Kylian Mbappe receives first La Liga red card in Real Madrid’s win over Alaves Reds captain Van Dijk made amends three minutes later, rising to head in Alexis Mac Allister's corner as Liverpool closed in just a second league title since 1990. Magpies' momentum Newcastle shrugged off the absence of manager Eddie Howe, who was admitted to hospital on Friday due to illness, with a second half demolition of struggling United at St. James' Park. Alejandro Garnacho had cancelled out Sandro Tonali's opener against the run of play to ensure parity for the visitors at half-time. But Harvey Barnes turned in Jacob Murphy's cross four minutes into the second period to spark a United collapse. Barnes galloped through the Red Devils defence to fire his second into the top corner just after the hour mark. Ruben Amorim had left out under-fire goalkeeper Andre Onana after two errors in Thursday's 2-2 Europa League draw at Lyon followed a war of words with former United midfielder Nemanja Matic. Stand-in Altay Bayindir did his case for future selection no favours for the fourth goal as his clearance went straight to Joelinton, who headed down for Bruno Guimaraes to slot home. "They were a better team, but we did a lot of mistakes," said Amorim. " Newcastle's fifth consecutive win takes them to within one point of third-placed Nottingham Forest, with a game in hand. United slip to 14th. 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.

Liverpool close in on PL title, Newcastle maul Manchester United to enter top four

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In India, the changing of seasons heralds the rise and fall of various pet trends. As the newest addition to the roster, Indian fantasy sports are rapidly evolving with the integration of technology and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/data-analytics" rel="dofollow">data analytics</a>, transforming them from mere tools of intuition and fandom to something akin to the deep learning AIs of today.
&ldquo;Today&rsquo;s fantasy sports are no different than estimating the stock market using complex algorithms. Everything is a skill these days, and the one who optimises the data best becomes the winner,&rdquo; said FIFS&rsquo; (Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports) Director General Mr. Joy Bhattacharjya on the growing complexity of the sport in an exclusive interview to WION.&nbsp;
The mounting reliance on technology gained legitimacy at the Big Data Gameathon, an initiative spearheaded by Dream11 and FIFS. No longer did participants rely on basic stats, but rather built models that encompassed not only the players&rsquo; stats but also the pitch and weather conditions, and their performance against certain types of bowlers - to the minutiae of how a batsman plays against leg spinners on turning tracks.
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The point was made quite clear, saying AI is making advanced prediction models accessible to everyone, with or without coding skills. As one expert put it, &ldquo;Today, for someone who hasn&rsquo;t coded in decades, AI allows them to pose intelligent questions and receive valuable insight. That is transformative.&rdquo;
The purpose of the collaboration between FIFS and the ministry of information and broadcasting (MIB) is to harness the potential within sport to inspire innovations while taking care of a new breed of sports-tech entrepreneurs. Their method is straightforward, though very impactful: Take India&rsquo;s obsession with cricket, integrate high-level <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/artificial-intelligence">Artificial Intelligence</a> challenges, and prize the top achievers.
Under a month, the Gameathon has scaled from 150 teams to over 650, demonstrating the massive interest this interdisciplinary approach of sports and technology has. Their partnership with the MIB further credibility and reach to ensure this momentum sustains for a long-term ecosystem.
&ldquo;What we&rsquo;re doing is combining a passion for sports with a passion for technology, which is a force we can&rsquo;t stop,&rdquo; Joy said. "Students are developing models for their favorite games and competing at levels where they are recognised not just for monetary prizes, but for notoriety. That&rsquo;s the real motivator.&rdquo;
<h2>'Focus is on India'</h2>
While cricket has captured the imagination of the nation first due to its cultural influence, the goals are far more expansive. There are already plans to apply the same principles to the ISL and I-league. The aim is to use Indian sports to further AI literacy and innovation in technologies.
&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t see any reason why this could not be applied to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/premier-league">Premier League</a> games or any other sport around the world. But right now, the focus is on India,&rdquo; he added.
Perhaps the most exhilarating feature of AI in sports technology comes in the field of talent identification. India's enormous area coupled with its huge population means that myriad athletes with exceptional talent go unrecognised due to the lack of accessibility and infrastructure. AI-driven sports tech can make that possible.
&ldquo;Consider how the internet transformed education in remote areas of India&mdash;AI has the power to do the same for sports,&rdquo; Joy said fervently. &ldquo;We're thinking about the equalisation of access to coaching, scouting, and player development. Every athlete in the global hinterlands would be able to be viewed, analysed, and provided with a systematic approach to achieving their goals.&rdquo;
With the advancement of Artificial Intelligence technologies, and with the development of more complex fantasy strategy disciplines, the question of whether AI is capable of substituting human spontaneity becomes a matter of debate. Although for now, it remains up to people&mdash;their imagination, the zeal to create, and technology.
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Sports: Indian fantasy sports are rapidly evolving, transforming them from mere tools of intuition and fandom to something akin to the deep learning AIs of today

In India, the changing of seasons heralds the rise and fall of various pet trends. As the newest addition to the roster, Indian fantasy sports are rapidly evolving with the integration of technology and data analytics, transforming them from mere tools of intuition and fandom to something akin to the deep learning AIs of today. “Today’s fantasy sports are no different than estimating the stock market using complex algorithms. Everything is a skill these days, and the one who optimises the data best becomes the winner,” said FIFS’ (Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports) Director General Mr. Joy Bhattacharjya on the growing complexity of the sport in an exclusive interview to WION. The mounting reliance on technology gained legitimacy at the Big Data Gameathon, an initiative spearheaded by Dream11 and FIFS. No longer did participants rely on basic stats, but rather built models that encompassed not only the players’ stats but also the pitch and weather conditions, and their performance against certain types of bowlers - to the minutiae of how a batsman plays against leg spinners on turning tracks. Also Read: IPL 2025 | SRH vs PBKS Today Match - Prediction, Toss, Pitch Report and Playing XI The point was made quite clear, saying AI is making advanced prediction models accessible to everyone, with or without coding skills. As one expert put it, “Today, for someone who hasn’t coded in decades, AI allows them to pose intelligent questions and receive valuable insight. That is transformative.” The purpose of the collaboration between FIFS and the ministry of information and broadcasting (MIB) is to harness the potential within sport to inspire innovations while taking care of a new breed of sports-tech entrepreneurs. Their method is straightforward, though very impactful: Take India’s obsession with cricket, integrate high-level Artificial Intelligence challenges, and prize the top achievers. Under a month, the Gameathon has scaled from 150 teams to over 650, demonstrating the massive interest this interdisciplinary approach of sports and technology has. Their partnership with the MIB further credibility and reach to ensure this momentum sustains for a long-term ecosystem. “What we’re doing is combining a passion for sports with a passion for technology, which is a force we can’t stop,” Joy said. "Students are developing models for their favorite games and competing at levels where they are recognised not just for monetary prizes, but for notoriety. That’s the real motivator.” 'Focus is on India' While cricket has captured the imagination of the nation first due to its cultural influence, the goals are far more expansive. There are already plans to apply the same principles to the ISL and I-league. The aim is to use Indian sports to further AI literacy and innovation in technologies. “I don’t see any reason why this could not be applied to Premier League games or any other sport around the world. But right now, the focus is on India,” he added. Perhaps the most exhilarating feature of AI in sports technology comes in the field of talent identification. India's enormous area coupled with its huge population means that myriad athletes with exceptional talent go unrecognised due to the lack of accessibility and infrastructure. AI-driven sports tech can make that possible. “Consider how the internet transformed education in remote areas of India—AI has the power to do the same for sports,” Joy said fervently. “We're thinking about the equalisation of access to coaching, scouting, and player development. Every athlete in the global hinterlands would be able to be viewed, analysed, and provided with a systematic approach to achieving their goals.” With the advancement of Artificial Intelligence technologies, and with the development of more complex fantasy strategy disciplines, the question of whether AI is capable of substituting human spontaneity becomes a matter of debate. Although for now, it remains up to people—their imagination, the zeal to create, and technology.

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Newcastle coasted to a 3-0 win over sorry Leicester on Monday to step up their Champions League charge and condemn the Foxes to an eighth straight Premier League defeat without scoring.
Eddie Howe's men, still on a high after winning the League Cup last month, are up to fifth in the table, level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea but with a game in hand.
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Fifth place will almost certainly be enough to secure a place in the Champions League next season after strong performances by English clubs in continental competition.
But relegation for Ruud van Nistelrooy's hapless team is all but certain after a solitary season in the Premier League.
The visitors were 2-0 up in the 11th minute after two goals from Jacob Murphy, the second a tap-in from close range after an audacious effort from Fabian Schar hit the crossbar, and Harvey Barnes added a third before half-time.
Leicester last scored a league goal in front of their own fans against Brighton on December 8 and they are the first side in football league history to lose eight home league games in a row without scoring a goal.
Newcastle boss Howe said his "biggest challenge" had been maintaining focus after the club ended their 56-year trophy drought in the League Cup final against Liverpool last month.
"I can't compliment them enough," he told the BBC.&nbsp;
"They are a very down to earth, humble group who want to do well and represent the club in the right way. They have shown that in the last few weeks."
Howe said the race for the Champions League was "going to hot up".
"The next week for us is a big week. We have three really tough games (against Manchester United, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa) and that will go a long way in seeing where we are at the end of the season."
<h2>Murphy double</h2>
Newcastle were ahead in the just second minute after Tino Livramento squared for Murphy to tap home after an attack down the left.
Minutes later time stood still as Schar, spotting goalkeeper Mads Hermansen off his line, nearly scored from his own half.
His effort cannoned off the crossbar but landed at the feet of Murphy, who was the only player to react.
The game was effectively over in the 34th minute when former Leicester player Barnes finished from close range after Hermansen saved from Joelinton, declining to celebrate.
Leicester were better in the second half but lacked bite.
The home fans had little to celebrate but cheered the entrance of 15-year-old Jeremy Monga late in the game as he became the second-youngest Premier League player.
Howe has the chance to add gloss to a historic season by qualifying for the Champions League.
Newcastle have leapfrogged Manchester City but it is a tight battle for the top five -- only six points separate third-placed Nottingham Forest from Aston Villa in seventh spot.
Van Nistelrooy arrived at the King Power Stadium in November after a spell as interim manager at Manchester United but results have nosedived after an encouraging start.
The Dutchman said his side were desperately short of confidence.
"In the second half you can see when there is no pressure anymore it frees people up," he told Sky Sports.
"Then you see some reasonable football. When the pressure is on it becomes very difficult. With an early couple of goals it collapses."
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Newcastle, still on a high after winning the League Cup last month, are up to fifth in the table, level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea but with a game in hand. Football Sports

Newcastle coasted to a 3-0 win over sorry Leicester on Monday to step up their Champions League charge and condemn the Foxes to an eighth straight Premier League defeat without scoring. Eddie Howe's men, still on a high after winning the League Cup last month, are up to fifth in the table, level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea but with a game in hand. Also Read: NHL: Russian President Vladmir Putin congratulates Alex Ovechkin on becoming all time top goal-scorer Fifth place will almost certainly be enough to secure a place in the Champions League next season after strong performances by English clubs in continental competition. But relegation for Ruud van Nistelrooy's hapless team is all but certain after a solitary season in the Premier League. The visitors were 2-0 up in the 11th minute after two goals from Jacob Murphy, the second a tap-in from close range after an audacious effort from Fabian Schar hit the crossbar, and Harvey Barnes added a third before half-time. Leicester last scored a league goal in front of their own fans against Brighton on December 8 and they are the first side in football league history to lose eight home league games in a row without scoring a goal. Newcastle boss Howe said his "biggest challenge" had been maintaining focus after the club ended their 56-year trophy drought in the League Cup final against Liverpool last month. "I can't compliment them enough," he told the BBC. "They are a very down to earth, humble group who want to do well and represent the club in the right way. They have shown that in the last few weeks." Howe said the race for the Champions League was "going to hot up". "The next week for us is a big week. We have three really tough games (against Manchester United, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa) and that will go a long way in seeing where we are at the end of the season." Murphy double Newcastle were ahead in the just second minute after Tino Livramento squared for Murphy to tap home after an attack down the left. Minutes later time stood still as Schar, spotting goalkeeper Mads Hermansen off his line, nearly scored from his own half. His effort cannoned off the crossbar but landed at the feet of Murphy, who was the only player to react. The game was effectively over in the 34th minute when former Leicester player Barnes finished from close range after Hermansen saved from Joelinton, declining to celebrate. Leicester were better in the second half but lacked bite. The home fans had little to celebrate but cheered the entrance of 15-year-old Jeremy Monga late in the game as he became the second-youngest Premier League player. Howe has the chance to add gloss to a historic season by qualifying for the Champions League. Newcastle have leapfrogged Manchester City but it is a tight battle for the top five -- only six points separate third-placed Nottingham Forest from Aston Villa in seventh spot. Van Nistelrooy arrived at the King Power Stadium in November after a spell as interim manager at Manchester United but results have nosedived after an encouraging start. The Dutchman said his side were desperately short of confidence. "In the second half you can see when there is no pressure anymore it frees people up," he told Sky Sports. "Then you see some reasonable football. When the pressure is on it becomes very difficult. With an early couple of goals it collapses." 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: Newcastle boost Champions League chances with thumping win over Leicester

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said he was "happy" for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/marcus-rashford">Marcus Rashford</a> as the England forward prepares to make his 500th career appearance.
Rashford has undergone something of an on-field revival since joining the Birmingham club on loan from Premier League club <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/manchester-united">Manchester United</a>, with the England forward scoring three goals in his last two Villa outings. He is now set to make his 12th appearance for Emery's side at home to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, having made 426 appearances for United in total and won 62 caps for England.
"Happy for him," <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/unai-emery">Unai Emery</a> said. "Happy because he is achieving individual objectives as well, with these appearances he is doing, playing matches here with us.
"And try to enjoy with him, not more, try to feel comfortable himself every day here, with everything we are doing and with his team-mates.&nbsp;"Training, playing and of course with the challenges we have together, to try to achieve, and to play in his best form, qualities, skills and confidence."
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Villa are chasing a seventh straight win in all competitions against high-flying Midlands rivals Forest as they aim to continue an impressive season.
They reached the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/fa-cup">FA Cup</a> semi-finals with victory at Preston on Sunday, and Wednesday's 3-0 win at Brighton lifted them to within four points of the top four with eight games to play.&nbsp;Spanish manager Emery could have a full-strength squad to face Forest, with Ross Barkley recovering from a long-term knee injury and Leon Bailey set for a late fitness test.
<h2>'We are feeling stronger'</h2>
Emery said having returning players available again would be vital to how Villa finished the season, adding: "We don't have now time to explain a lot about how we are, and how we are playing a lot of matches now being very, very important in&nbsp;Premier&nbsp;League, in Champions&nbsp;League&nbsp;and in FA Cup.
"Of course, the players now, we are recovering players, we are feeling stronger.&nbsp;"We were in some moments in the season with some players injured, with some players not feeling physically good.
"We were struggling sometimes and not achieving the objective we were facing in that moment.&nbsp;"Of course now, with the players we have more or less available for (Saturday's) match, or the match we play before, I'm happy because my plan is to try to extend 90 minutes competing in the demands we have, and the demands (of) the opponent facing us."
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Football, Sports: Marcus Rashford has undergone something of an on-field revival since joining the Birmingham club on loan from Manchester United

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said he was "happy" for Marcus Rashford as the England forward prepares to make his 500th career appearance. Rashford has undergone something of an on-field revival since joining the Birmingham club on loan from Premier League club Manchester United, with the England forward scoring three goals in his last two Villa outings. He is now set to make his 12th appearance for Emery's side at home to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, having made 426 appearances for United in total and won 62 caps for England. "Happy for him," Unai Emery said. "Happy because he is achieving individual objectives as well, with these appearances he is doing, playing matches here with us. "And try to enjoy with him, not more, try to feel comfortable himself every day here, with everything we are doing and with his team-mates. "Training, playing and of course with the challenges we have together, to try to achieve, and to play in his best form, qualities, skills and confidence." Also Read: Top seed Jessica Pegula rallies to oust defending champion Danielle Collins in Charleston Villa are chasing a seventh straight win in all competitions against high-flying Midlands rivals Forest as they aim to continue an impressive season. They reached the FA Cup semi-finals with victory at Preston on Sunday, and Wednesday's 3-0 win at Brighton lifted them to within four points of the top four with eight games to play. Spanish manager Emery could have a full-strength squad to face Forest, with Ross Barkley recovering from a long-term knee injury and Leon Bailey set for a late fitness test. 'We are feeling stronger' Emery said having returning players available again would be vital to how Villa finished the season, adding: "We don't have now time to explain a lot about how we are, and how we are playing a lot of matches now being very, very important in Premier League, in Champions League and in FA Cup. "Of course, the players now, we are recovering players, we are feeling stronger. "We were in some moments in the season with some players injured, with some players not feeling physically good. "We were struggling sometimes and not achieving the objective we were facing in that moment. "Of course now, with the players we have more or less available for (Saturday's) match, or the match we play before, I'm happy because my plan is to try to extend 90 minutes competing in the demands we have, and the demands (of) the opponent facing us." 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: Aston Villa's manager Unai Emery glad to see Marcus Rashford make landmark appearance

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne confirmed on Friday that he will leave the club at the end of the season.
De Bruyne, 33, has won 14 major trophies since joining City from Wolfsburg in 2015, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2023.
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"Nothing about this is easy to write, but as football players, we all know this day eventually comes. That day is here - and you deserve to hear it from me first," De Bruyne said in a post on social media.
"Football led me to all of you - and to this city. Chasing my dream, not knowing this period would change my life. This City. This club. These people... gave me EVERYTHING. I had no choice but to give EVERYTHING back! And guess what - we won everything."
The Belgian international has been instrumental in City's rise to the dominant force in English football.
He was twice crowned players' player of the year in 2019/2020 and 2020/2021.
De Bruyne sits second in the Premier League's all-time standings for assists on 118 and has scored 106 goals in 413 appearances for City.&nbsp;
<h2>'One of the greatest'</h2>
"He's one of the greatest we've ever seen," said City manager Pep Guardiola.
"His assists, his goals, his vision in the final third, it's so difficult to replace. What he's done here for the past decade has been outstanding."
De Bruyne's contract is due to expire at the end of June but it remains unclear whether he will continue to see out his days as a City player at the Club World Cup, which runs from June 14 until July 13.
"Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the best chapter," De Bruyne added. "Let's enjoy these last moments together!
De Bruyne has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League or Major League Soccer in the United States.
The City captain's influence has diminished in recent seasons due to injury problems.
He missed five months last season due to a hamstring tear.
This season he has made just 21 starts in City's 47 matches in all competitions despite the struggles of Pep Guardiola's side to match the standards they have set over the past decade.
City sit fifth in the Premier League, 22 points behind leaders Liverpool, and were comfortably beaten 6-3 on aggregate by Real Madrid in the Champions League play-off round.
De Bruyne has won over 100 caps as part of Belgium's golden generation that finished third at the 2018 World Cup and quarter-finals of Euro 2016 and 2020, but fell short of the country's first ever major tournament win.
After breaking through at Genk in his homeland, De Bruyne's first experience of the Premier League did not go well as he was discarded by Chelsea after just nine appearances for the Blues.
A move to Wolfsburg kickstarted his career as he was crowned German player of the season in 2014/15 as his side finished second to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga.
City's &pound;55 million ($72 million) move to bring him to Manchester was questioned at the time given De Bruyne's struggles at Chelsea.
But he quickly proved his critics wrong and became an integral part of the side that under Guardiola enjoyed one of the most dominant stretches of success English football has ever seen.
City became the first English top-flight team to register 100 points in winning Guardiola's first title in 2017/18.
A first ever domestic treble of Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup followed in 2018/19.
City then matched Manchester United's feat as the only English side to win the treble of Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup in 2022/23.
They also became the first club to win four consecutive English top-flight titles between last season.
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The Belgian international has been instrumental in City's rise to the dominant force in English football. He was twice crowned players' player of the year in 2019/2020 and 2020/2021. Football Sports

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne confirmed on Friday that he will leave the club at the end of the season. De Bruyne, 33, has won 14 major trophies since joining City from Wolfsburg in 2015, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2023. Also Read: La Liga: Mbappe, Lewandowski in focus as Barcelona and Real Madrid battle for top place "Nothing about this is easy to write, but as football players, we all know this day eventually comes. That day is here - and you deserve to hear it from me first," De Bruyne said in a post on social media. "Football led me to all of you - and to this city. Chasing my dream, not knowing this period would change my life. This City. This club. These people... gave me EVERYTHING. I had no choice but to give EVERYTHING back! And guess what - we won everything." The Belgian international has been instrumental in City's rise to the dominant force in English football. He was twice crowned players' player of the year in 2019/2020 and 2020/2021. De Bruyne sits second in the Premier League's all-time standings for assists on 118 and has scored 106 goals in 413 appearances for City. 'One of the greatest' "He's one of the greatest we've ever seen," said City manager Pep Guardiola. "His assists, his goals, his vision in the final third, it's so difficult to replace. What he's done here for the past decade has been outstanding." De Bruyne's contract is due to expire at the end of June but it remains unclear whether he will continue to see out his days as a City player at the Club World Cup, which runs from June 14 until July 13. "Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the best chapter," De Bruyne added. "Let's enjoy these last moments together! De Bruyne has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League or Major League Soccer in the United States. The City captain's influence has diminished in recent seasons due to injury problems. He missed five months last season due to a hamstring tear. This season he has made just 21 starts in City's 47 matches in all competitions despite the struggles of Pep Guardiola's side to match the standards they have set over the past decade. City sit fifth in the Premier League, 22 points behind leaders Liverpool, and were comfortably beaten 6-3 on aggregate by Real Madrid in the Champions League play-off round. De Bruyne has won over 100 caps as part of Belgium's golden generation that finished third at the 2018 World Cup and quarter-finals of Euro 2016 and 2020, but fell short of the country's first ever major tournament win. After breaking through at Genk in his homeland, De Bruyne's first experience of the Premier League did not go well as he was discarded by Chelsea after just nine appearances for the Blues. A move to Wolfsburg kickstarted his career as he was crowned German player of the season in 2014/15 as his side finished second to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. City's £55 million ($72 million) move to bring him to Manchester was questioned at the time given De Bruyne's struggles at Chelsea. But he quickly proved his critics wrong and became an integral part of the side that under Guardiola enjoyed one of the most dominant stretches of success English football has ever seen. City became the first English top-flight team to register 100 points in winning Guardiola's first title in 2017/18. A first ever domestic treble of Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup followed in 2018/19. City then matched Manchester United's feat as the only English side to win the treble of Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup in 2022/23. They also became the first club to win four consecutive English top-flight titles between last season. 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 the WION audience.

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he does not agree with the offside rule that meant Diogo Jota's goal stood to beat Everton 1-0 on Wednesday, but that the right decision was made.<o:p></o:p>
Jota fired home the only goal just before the hour mark at Anfield as Liverpool opened up a 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League.<o:p></o:p>
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Luis Diaz had been in an offside position when James Tarkowski cut out a pass towards the Colombian. But Diaz then pounced on the loose ball to tee up Jota to drill in his first goal since January.<o:p></o:p>
Everton boss David Moyes said he was disappointed to lose a derby to a "clearly offside goal".<o:p></o:p>
However, Slot said the officials did get the decision right as the rules stand, given Tarkowski deliberately played the ball.<o:p></o:p>
"It was not offside, according to the rules," said Slot. "Do I like the rule? No, I don't like the rule. I hate that rule, but the execution of the rule was, fortunately for us today, well done in that situation."<o:p></o:p>
The goal was the second highly controversial call of the game after Tarkowski avoided a red card just 11 minutes in for a wild lunge on Alexis Mac Allister.<o:p></o:p>
The Everton captain was given a yellow card by referee Samuel Barrott, who was not instructed by VAR to review his original decision.<o:p></o:p>
Slot said he did not need to comment on the decision as so many others had spoken out on the challenge.<o:p></o:p>
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville described it as a "leg breaker" in his role as a pundit commentating on the match.<o:p></o:p>
Even Moyes accepted that Tarkowski was lucky to stay on the field.<o:p></o:p>
"Since I have seen it, we could have been lucky we didn't get a red," said Moyes. "It looked a high one. I think it was the follow-through that looked worse."
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Sports, Football: The goal was the second highly controversial call of the game after Tarkowski avoided a red card just 11 minutes in for a wild lunge on Mac Allister.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he does not agree with the offside rule that meant Diogo Jota's goal stood to beat Everton 1-0 on Wednesday, but that the right decision was made. Jota fired home the only goal just before the hour mark at Anfield as Liverpool opened up a 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Also read | PL: Grealish dedicates long-awaited goal to late brother as Manchester City return to top four Luis Diaz had been in an offside position when James Tarkowski cut out a pass towards the Colombian. But Diaz then pounced on the loose ball to tee up Jota to drill in his first goal since January. Everton boss David Moyes said he was disappointed to lose a derby to a "clearly offside goal". However, Slot said the officials did get the decision right as the rules stand, given Tarkowski deliberately played the ball. "It was not offside, according to the rules," said Slot. "Do I like the rule? No, I don't like the rule. I hate that rule, but the execution of the rule was, fortunately for us today, well done in that situation." The goal was the second highly controversial call of the game after Tarkowski avoided a red card just 11 minutes in for a wild lunge on Alexis Mac Allister. The Everton captain was given a yellow card by referee Samuel Barrott, who was not instructed by VAR to review his original decision. Slot said he did not need to comment on the decision as so many others had spoken out on the challenge. Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville described it as a "leg breaker" in his role as a pundit commentating on the match. Even Moyes accepted that Tarkowski was lucky to stay on the field. "Since I have seen it, we could have been lucky we didn't get a red," said Moyes. "It looked a high one. I think it was the follow-through that looked worse." 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 the WION audience.

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