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EPL: Arsenal’s title hopes dwindle after 1-1 draw at Everton

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Arsenal’s small remaining hope of a first Premier League title for 21 years was further diminished after a 1-1 draw at Everton on Saturday. Leandro Trossard’s opener for the Gunners was cancelled out by Iliman Ndiaye’s penalty to leave Arsenal still 11 points behind Liverpool, who have a game in hand. The Reds now need just 11 points from their remaining eight games to secure a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had said the best preparation for his side’s Champions League quarter-final, first leg against Real…

EPL: Gabriel out for season, Aina sidelined as Isak, Trippier doubtful

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As the Premier League heads into another crucial weekend, managers across several clubs have provided injury updates, with some key players set to miss out due to ongoing fitness issues. Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed that defender Ola Aina is set for a spell on the sidelines after a calf injury. “So we did the scan and he’s going to be out for a while and not available. It is a big blow,” Nuno said in an interview with the Premier League posted on Friday. “We will miss…

BREAKING: De Bruyne confirms Manchester City exit

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Kevin De Bruyne has announced that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the current season, bringing an end to a decade-long spell at the club that has seen him win every major trophy available. In an open letter to fans via his social media on Friday, the Belgian midfielder confirmed that these would be his final months at the Etihad Stadium, stating, “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…

Osimhen rejects Juve for EPL switch

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Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly informed Juventus directors that he aims to play in the Premier League next season, making him unwilling to join the Italian giants. JuveFC reports that Juventus were handed a transfer blow during their latest meeting with Osimhen’s camp as the Galatasaray loanee is focused on securing a move to England rather than Turin. According to sources close to JuveFC, “The Bianconeri outlined their vision and ambitions, hoping to convince the Nigeria international to make the switch to Turin. However, Osimhen reportedly responded with gratitude, politely…

Ancelotti denies tax fraud, blames Real Madrid’s payment system

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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti denied in court that he intentionally committed tax fraud on the opening day of his trial for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain’s tax office. This is the latest in a string of such cases targeting sports figures in the country. Prosecutors are seeking a jail term of four years and nine months for the 65-year-old Italian, accusing him of failing to pay more than one million euros ($1.1 million) due to undeclared earnings from image rights in 2014 and 2015 during his first…

Barcelona lacks funds to register Olmo, Victor, says La Liga

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La Liga said on Wednesday that Barcelona did not have the financial capacity to register players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor and still lack it, ahead of a decision by Spain’s sports council (CSD) over the duo’s eligibility to play. In January, Barcelona announced a deal had been reached to sell VIP boxes at the club’s Camp Nou stadium, currently being rebuilt, worth a reported 100 million euros ($108 million), which gave them the financial fair play room for new licences for the players. La Liga said Barcelona used an…

Super Eagles seek World Cup redemption, Sudan eye history

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Underperforming Nigeria and disadvantaged Sudan share the spotlight ahead of two 2026 World Cup qualifying matchdays in Africa from Wednesday. Seeded to win Group C and automatically qualify, a Nigerian team boasting the past two African Footballers of the Year Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman lie fifth in a six-team section. In a qualifying competition spanning three years, the Super Eagles drew with Lesotho, Zimbabwe and South Africa, then crashed to Benin in pursuit of a seventh World Cup appearance. Since finishing 2024 Africa Cup of Nations runners-up to hosts…

Man Utd co-owner, Ratcliffe, warns he’ll quit if fan abuse becomes unbearable

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Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said he will walk away from the club should the abuse he has received reach the same level endured by the Glazer family. Ratcliffe bought a minority stake in United a year ago but has drawn the ire of fans as fortunes have continued to fade on the field, while he has raised ticket prices and made swingeing cuts to the club’s staffing. The British billionaire has not yet received the same level of backlash as the Glazer family, who have owned the club since…

EPL: Salah wins record-equalling seventh Player of the Month Award

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Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for February, equalling the record for the most awards won by a single player. According to the announcement made on Friday via X by the Premier League, the Egyptian star joins Harry Kane and Sergio Aguero at the top of the all-time list with seven Player of the Month (POTM) accolades. Salah enjoyed a prolific February, registering ten goal contributions in the league to help Liverpool maintain their title push. The Premier League confirmed his achievement,…

JUST IN: Rashford, James return as Kane, Bellingham lead Tuchel’s England squad

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England manager Thomas Tuchel has announced his first squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Albania and Latvia, with key stars such as Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Phil Foden headlining the selection. In goal, Jordan Pickford (Everton) retains his place alongside Aaron Ramsdale (Southampton), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), and James Trafford (Burnley). The defensive line includes experienced names such as Kyle Walker (AC Milan), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), and Reece James (Chelsea), alongside emerging talents like Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) and Jarell Quansah (Liverpool). Newcastle’s Dan Burn and…