Man United in crisis: The factors that have led to Ten Hag's bad start to the season
Read full article: Man United in crisis: The factors that have led to Ten Hag's bad start to the seasonManchester United fans waited patiently outside Old Trafford late into the evening after the dispiriting 3-2 loss against Galatasaray.
Liverpool and Man City bitter rivalry boils over at Anfield
Read full article: Liverpool and Man City bitter rivalry boils over at AnfieldPep Guardiola says Liverpool fans will have to improve their aim after claiming coins were thrown at him and missed during Manchester City’s 1-0 defeat at Anfield in the Premier League.
Pulisic comes on as sub to score winner for Chelsea in EPL
Read full article: Pulisic comes on as sub to score winner for Chelsea in EPLU.S. forward Christian Pulisic came off the bench to score in the 90th minute and earn Chelsea a 1-0 win over West Ham that cemented third place in the Premier League.
Steve Pagliuca's bid for Chelsea adds more sports executives
Read full article: Steve Pagliuca's bid for Chelsea adds more sports executivesThe bid for Chelsea launched by Boston Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca has added Canadian sports tycoon Larry Tanenbaum ahead of Thursday’s expected deadline for improved offers for the Premier League club.
Chelsea, Man City win big without playing a striker in EPL
Read full article: Chelsea, Man City win big without playing a striker in EPLChelsea and Manchester City didn’t field a recognized striker between them yet still combined for 11 goals in ominous displays by the two title contenders in the Premier League.
Man U wins after penalty call backfires; Chelsea beats Spurs
Read full article: Man U wins after penalty call backfires; Chelsea beats SpursCristiano Ronaldo began the comeback as Manchester United won 2-1 at West Ham thanks to Mark Noble having a penalty saved in stoppage time straight after being brought off the bench.
England players Mount and Chilwell to isolate at Euro 2020
Read full article: England players Mount and Chilwell to isolate at Euro 2020England players Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell will have to remain in isolation until Monday after their contact with a coronavirus-infected opponent at the European Championship.
Positive virus case disrupts Scotland, England at Euro 2020
Read full article: Positive virus case disrupts Scotland, England at Euro 2020A coronavirus infection has created disruption for two teams at the European Championship after a positive test for Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour also led to two England players having to self-isolate.
More Liverpool misery: 1st home loss to Everton in 22 years
Read full article: More Liverpool misery: 1st home loss to Everton in 22 yearsEverton's Richarlison, second left celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. The worst form since 1923 for Liverpool after a fourth straight home loss. Even worse for Liverpool was losing yet another center back option as Jordan Henderson was forced off injured in the first half. Pickford dived at the feet of striker Mohamed Salah as Liverpool turned up the pressure without really laying siege to the Everton goal. While Southampton ended a six-game losing run in the league, the point stopped Chelsea recording a sixth straight win in all competitions.
Alisson gifts leader Man City win at fading champ Liverpool
Read full article: Alisson gifts leader Man City win at fading champ LiverpoolLiverpool's goalkeeper Alisson stands on the pitch during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. Leicester moved three points ahead of Liverpool in third after drawing 0-0 with Wolverhampton. AdOn a freezing day across England, Klopp could only figure that the icy conditions were to blame for a blundering performance by goalkeeper Alisson Becker that proved so costly. It was only 35 days earlier that a 3-1 win at Chelsea took City to fifth, four points behind then-leader Liverpool with a game in hand. Jorginho’s 58th-minute penalty clinched the win over the last-place team after Timo Werner was brought down by goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
Fans return to the EPL as Chelsea, Man U enjoy comeback wins
Read full article: Fans return to the EPL as Chelsea, Man U enjoy comeback winsThe fans — 2,000 from West Ham, 2,000 from Chelsea — had contrasting experiences on opposite sides of London. Chelsea’s players treated their select group of attending fans to a comeback of their own at Stamford Bridge. The match saw respective managers Frank Lampard, of Chelsea, and Marcelo Bielsa, of Leeds, meet for the first time in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Guardiola didn’t make a single substitution, at a time when he is pushing the Premier League to increase the number of replacements from three to five for player-welfare reasons. It’s now 11 goals in 11 games for the Everton striker after scoring the equalizer in a 1-1 draw at Burnley.
Longest season ends, pandemic issues linger for the EPL
Read full article: Longest season ends, pandemic issues linger for the EPLIt was a test of resolve for new Premier League chief executive Richard Masters, but Project Restart was accomplished. No team suffered more after the restart in June than the 2016 champion, blowing an eight-point cushion in the Champions League places. The capitulation was completed by Sundays 2-0 loss to Manchester United, which took the last Champions League place off Brendan Rodgers' lineup. Like Chelsea, Arsenal turned to a former midfielder this season to take charge. But there wont be a fifth consecutive season in the Champions League for the 2019 beaten finalist.
United, Chelsea into CL; Bournemouth, Watford down from EPL
Read full article: United, Chelsea into CL; Bournemouth, Watford down from EPL(Oli Scarff/Pool via AP)Manchester United and Chelsea qualified for the Champions League at the expense of Leicester on a frantic final day of the Premier League season on Sunday, while Bournemouth and Watford were relegated to end five-year stays in the top flight. United won 2-0 at Leicester through goals by Bruno Fernandes and Jesse Lingard to give Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team a third-place finish. Captain Jack Grealish scored Villa's goal in what could be his last game for his boyhood club. Bournemouth did what it had to do and beat Everton, 3-1, but ended up one point behind Villa. Also, Southampton beat Sheffield United 3-1, with Danny Ings scoring his 22nd goal of the season.
De Gea mistakes see Chelsea beat Man U to reach FA Cup final
Read full article: De Gea mistakes see Chelsea beat Man U to reach FA Cup final(Andy Rain, Pool via AP)LONDON At least David De Gea was spared having a crowd inside Wembley to witness his latest mistakes in the Manchester United goal. Gifted goals to beat United 3-1 on Sunday, Chelsea will be returning to the national stadium on Aug. 1 to face Arsenal in an all-London FA Cup final. Olivier Giroud's close-range deft touch from Cesar Azpilicueta's cross was pushed into his own goal by De Gea. De Gea hadnt played in the competition since the 2018 final when Chelsea beat United. It means Frank Lampard's first season as Chelsea manager will end with a cup final.