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Liverpool extend Premier League lead after dramatic 4-2 win against Newcastle

Liverpool settled a 4-2 victory over Newcastle in a dramatic Premier League clash, taking them three points clear at the top of the table. However, the win was marred by controversy surrounding a late penalty decision. The Reds dominated the match at Anfield, with Mohamed Salah scoring twice. But the highlight of the game came when referee Anthony Taylor awarded Liverpool a penalty after Diogo Jota was deemed to have been tripped by Newcastle’s Martin Dubravka. Mohamed Salah scored the controversial penalty for Liverpool – Getty image Despite replays suggesting minimal contact, VAR did not intervene, and Salah converted the penalty to seal the win. Before the controversial penalty, Liverpool had already taken the lead with Salah scoring from the spot early in the second half. However, Newcastle quickly equalized through Alexander Isak. Liverpool continued to press forward, eventually regaining the lead through a goal from Curtis Jones. Meanwhile, Cody Gakpo thought he had secured the win for Liverpool, Newcastle’s Sven Botman scored from a corner to break the margin to 3-2. Salah’s successful penalty in the closing minutes sealed the win for Liverpool, who now lead the Premier League standings by three points.

Arsenal extend Premier League lead with 2-1 win over Wolves

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal extended their Premier League top of the table lead with a 2-1 win against Wolves on Saturday. The Gunners showed their attacking prowess early in the game, scoring their first within six minutes. Bukayo Saka’s skill maneuvering past Wolves defense, saw him net his eighth goal of the season. The league leaders continued their onslaught, doubling their lead just 13 minutes into the match.

Arsenal continue EPL lead with 2-1 against Wolves – Getty image Oleksandr Zinchenko’s clever play set up captain Martin Odegaard, who calmly finished to put Arsenal in stronger control. The Gunners’ manager Arteta, had been vocal about the challenges posed by Wolves defensive style. However, Arsenal’s attacking display in the game proved mover decisive. Meanwhile, the match also saw Wolves’ goalkeeper, Jose Sa, pick an injury, leading to an unexpected opportunity for second goalkeeper Dan Bentley. Recall that Bentley was a former Arsenal player who was released 15 years ago.

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Kai Havertz’s late winner fires Arsenal to top of Premier League table

Kai Havertz‘ late goal against Brentford, saw Arsenal climb top of the Premier League, surpassing both Manchester City and Liverpool. The Gunners’ £65 million summer signing from Chelsea, proved his worth with a dying minute header in the away encounter. Kai Havertz celebrates his last minute goal – Getty image The match which records Mikel Arteta’s 200th game in charge Arsenal, also marked Havertz second goal since joining the team. The match had seemed destined for a draw until the 89th minute when Bukayo Saka delivered a cross, setting the stage for Havertz’s header, for a 1-0 victory.

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Chelsea, Man City, among eight Premier League clubs who rejected ban on same-party loans

Eight Premier League clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester City, have blocked a proposed ban on same-party loans. The rejection now allows teams to sign players from related clubs on loan during the January transfer window. The proposed ban faced opposition from clubs that had affiliations or shared ownership structures. Newcastle, now owned by the Saudi-led consortium, was among the clubs against the ban, as their majority owners, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), also own several clubs in the Saudi Pro League.

Chelsea and Manchester City are among eight EPL clubs who rejected the same-party ban – Getty image The vote required at least 14 out of the 20 Premier League clubs to pass the motion, but it fell short with only 12 clubs in favor of the ban. The opposing clubs included Sheffield United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Everton, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Nottingham Forest, and Burnley. The motion for the rule change emerged following the PIF’s acquisition of four Saudi teams during the summer, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and competitive balance.

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Nigeria’s Chiedozie Ogbene leads Premier League’s Fastest XI

Nigeria-born Luton striker Chiedozie Ogbene has emerged as the fastest player in the Premier League so far this season. The speed data compiled by Squawka reveals that Ogbene is topping the charts with an incredible speed of 36.93km/h. Joining Ogbene in the attack are Wolves winger Pedro Neto (36.86km/h) and Newcastle star Anthony Gordon (36.68km/h). The trio form a front line squad in the 11-man list. Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai features in central midfield. His speed of 36.76km/h ranks him third.

Chiedozie Ogbene – Getty image The midfield also comprises Everton’s Amadou Onana (36.65km/h) and Luton’s Tahith Chong (36.67km/h). The defensive line is not left out in the speed rankings, as Burnley’s Dara O’Shea leads in that department with 36.73km/h. He is closely followed by Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven (35.52km/h), Kyle Walker (35.32km/h), and Chelsea’s assistant captain Ben Chilwell (35.5km/h). Chelsea goalie Robert Sanchez also made the spot with a speed of 35.11km/h, completing the Premier League’s fastest XI.

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Chelsea, Manchester City play out thrilling 4-4 draw in dramatic Premier League clash

Chelsea and Manchester City played out a sensational 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge, a clash that will be remembered for its exhilarating drama. The match featured a rain of goals, and several stunning individual performances. Former Manchester City player Cole Palmer stole a potential win for City, driving home an injury-time penalty for Chelsea, to mark the Blues third equalizer of the night. The penalty canceled out Rodri’s deflected shot in the 87th minute of the Premier League game. Chelsea hosted City in a thrilling 4-4 draw Erling Haaland scored twice in the thrilling encounter. Manuel Akanji’s header also ensured he was on the score sheet. However, Chelsea, showed resilience, responding with goals from Thiago Silva, Raheem Sterling, Nicolas Jackson, and Palmer’s late penalty. The game left both teams fans gasping for air, for its high intensity and attacking pressure. Recall Chelsea had come off a recent 4-1 win against Tottenham Las Monday, and fought hard for a point against City, which they successfully secured.

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Anthony Taylor set for Premier League return after being “demoted” to Championship

English football referee Anthony Taylor is reportedly being recalled after he was recently “demoted” to the Championship. Taylor is undeniably, one of the most controversial on-pitch officials in the Premier League, with years of experience. He was assigned to a Championship match last weekend between Preston North End and Coventry City, and was widely regarded as being “demoted”. However, reports now suggest that Taylor will be back in the top flight league this weekend as he oversees the high-profile match between Chelsea and Manchester City on Sunday.

Match officiating referee Anthony Taylor – Getty image As usual, Taylor’s stint in the Championship was not without controversy, as he awarded Preston North End a penalty during the match, a decision that sparked reactions. Some fans criticized his decision, claiming that there was minimal contact that led to the penalty, which contributed to Preston’s 3-2 home victory. Meanwhile, Chelsea, fresh off a 4-1 win against Tottenham that ended their London rivals’ unbeaten streak, will host Manchester City, who currently lead the Premier League table this coming weekend.

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Nketiah steals first Premier League hat-trick in Arsenal 5-0 victory

Eddie Nketiah stole the spotlight on Saturday as he scored a hat-trick in Arsenal 5-0 victory against Sheffield United. The Gunners had a three-goal lead before half-time, with Nketiah seizing his opportunity to shine in Gabriel Jesus absence due to a hamstring injury. The young talent delivered a stunning treble, marking his first Premier League hat-trick for the Gunners. His performance earned him an applause from Jesus, who watched from the stands. Nketiah’s hat-trick also made him the first Englishman to score a top-flight hat-trick for Arsenal since Theo Walcott achieved the feat in 2015. Eddie Nketiah – Getty image The 24-year-old striker opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a fine finish following a deep cross from Gunners midfielder Declan Rice. He extended Arsenal’s lead in the 50th minute with a heavy strike from inside the Sheffield United box. Nketiah’s third goal was the standout moment, as he collected the ball 20 yards from goal and unleashed a fierce and precise shot into the top corner.

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Manchester United won’t win Premier League even with Osimhen

Former Manchester United striker, Andy Cole, has said that the club won’t be able to win the Premier League title even if they sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli. Osimhen is said to be one of the top priority players the English club wants to sign as soon as the transfer window reopens. Andy Cole at a match for Manchester United. Source: Getty The Nigerian international has been in incredible form this season, scoring 25 goals in 31 appearances in Serie A. His goal against Udinese, helped Napoli win the Serie A title for the first time in 33 years. Speaking to BoyleSports ahead of an FA Cup final match between Manchester United and Manchester City, Andy Cole stated that his former club won’t be able to win the Premier League next season even if they succeed in signing Victor Osimhen. He said; “No, Manchester United can’t win the league next season. It frustrates me when people think that buying two more players, we can then win the league. So why are Manchester City in such a good position if all it takes is buying two players? Make it make sense. Two players, including Victor Osimhen, can’t help Manchester United compete for the league title.

Victor Osimhen at a match against Bologna. Soure: Getty “Unless Manchester City don’t buy anyone this summer and say ‘we’ll let everyone catch us up.’ Football doesn’t work like that, so I’m honest when people ask if Manchester United can compete for the league title next season, I say no.” Also commenting on Jadon Sancho’s form, Cole said; “Sancho should do whatever he feels comfortable to do. Everyone knows he can be a great player, but sometimes you’re up and sometimes you’re down, that’s football in general. Once you go back to basics, like Marcus Rashford has done this season, you can be fantastic again. Only Erik ten Hag will have the final say on whether he has a long-term future at Manchester United or not. Manchester United need better players to compete for the title, so we’ll have to wait and see what happens in the summer.”

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Brentford defeat Manchester City on final day of Premier League, but miss out on Europa

Premier League champion Manchester City lost their final game of the season on Sunday, May 28, as Ethan Pinnock’s late goal earned Brentford a 1-0 win and a home-and-away double over Pep Guardiola’s team. Pinnock, who signed a new four-year contract with the club on Saturday, May 27, sent a low drive into the bottom corner after Kevin Schade’s teasing cross was headed into his path by Bryan Mbeumo.

Pinnock celebrates his goal against Manchester City. Source: Getty It was a goal that Brentford deserved after dominating the chances all afternoon, as City lost for the first time since their defeat to Tottenham on February 5. Manchester City (89 points – 1st place) opted for a largely rotated side, with seven non-regular starters getting the nod. Guardiola rested some of his big hitters ahead of next weekend’s FA Cup final. City will also play the Champions League final seven days later.

Though Brentford won the game, they narrowly missed out on securing a place in the Europa League next season as Tottenham and Aston Villa were both victorious today. Brentford are just the third outfit to do the Premier League double over Manchester City in a season in which they were crowned champions, after Chelsea in 2013-14 and Tottenham last season. It also ended Manchester City’s 25-match unbeaten run.

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