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Ancelotti confirms two Everton stars definitely out vs Burnley; three players available
Carlo Ancelotti has provided the latest team news update ahead of their Premier League clash against Burnley on Saturday. The Italian has confirmed that Abdoulaye Doucoure has suffered a small fracture on his foot, and he could be out for a while. “We are not happy for this. An important player for us but we are not the only club who has to manage injuries.” — Phil Kirkbride (@philkecho) March 12, 2021 Doucoure has been superb for the Toffees since joining from Watford, and Ancelotti is hopeful that he can make a come back before the end of the season. Another player who is set to miss the tie is James Rodriguez. Gylfi Sigurdsson is also doubtful with an ankle problem. James out. Will be a check on Sigurdsson (ankle) — Patrick Boyland (@Paddy_Boyland) March 12, 2021 Rodriguez w...
Chelsea stars ruled out, Tottenham sweating on key player’s fitness
The 2020/21 Premier League season continues this weekend, with some intriguing EPL fixtures scheduled over the next four days. The action gets underway on Friday evening as Newcastle United go head-to-head with Aston Villa at St James’ Park. The early kick-off on Saturday is at Elland Road, with Leeds United facing Chelsea. The Blues will be without Tammy Abraham and Thiago Silva, with manager Thomas Tuchel confirming they are sidelined with injuries. There are three other games later the same day, with the clash between Fulham and Manchester City the pick of the bunch. Fulham have given themselves a great chance of avoiding relegation, but they could have their work cut out against the champions-elect. The Sunday line-up features a quartet of matches, headlined by the north London derby b...
Crystal Palace join Burnley in race to sign 27-year-old PL midfielder
Crystal Palace could compete with Burnley in the race to sign Sheffield United midfielder John Lundstram this summer, a report from The Mirror claims. The 27-year-old was hugely impressive in his maiden Premier League season with the Blades last term, registering five goals and three assists from 34 outings. However, he has not been able to replicate the performances this term with only two assists from 23 appearances, and the same can be said about the rest of the squad. The Blades are currently 12 points adrift of safety with only 10 games left, and they appear on course to be relegated to the Championship next term. Amidst this, Lundstram has shown no indication that he could extend his contract, which expires in June, and he may be available on a free transfer this summer. Burnley are ...
Premier League Results: Can the champions fend off Tottenham and Arsenal?
The 27th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some intriguing match-ups at both ends of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. The action is already underway, with Burnley drawing 1-1 with Arsenal at Turf Moor. James Ward-Prowse and Che Adams got the goals as Southampton ran out 2-0 winners at Sheffield United. Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers is next on the agenda, with Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leicester City following. There are four games on Sunday, with the Manchester derby between City and United at the Etihad Stadium the pick of the bunch. Liverpool are in action at home to Fulham, and they will be eager to return to winning ways. The Reds are currently seventh in ...
Twitter reacts to eventful draw between Burnley and Arsenal
Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Burnley on an eventful afternoon at Turf Moor on Saturday. Things started in ideal fashion for the Gunners. Willian fed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who slammed home at the near post via the hand of Nick Pope. It was the former Borussia Dortmund striker’s 15th goal in 29 appearances in all competitions, and fans were quick to react on Twitter. Pierre Emerick Aubameyang has scored more goals (8) against Burnley than versus any other opponent. — Orbinho (@Orbinho) March 6, 2021 Aubameyang is back. Another Willian assist. — WelBeast (@WelBeast) March 6, 2021 Auba whenever he cuts in on his right… pic.twitter.com/wz8OJAgzQ8 — Gunners (@Gunnersc0m) March 6, 2021 However, Twitter wasn’t so kind towards Pope, who will be disappointed not to have kept it out. The E...
Arsenal provide update on Smith Rowe ahead of Burnley clash
Arsenal have this evening revealed a late update on the fitness of Emile Smith Rowe, ahead of their showdown with Burnley. Mikel Arteta’s men are set to return to action tomorrow afternoon, in a Premier League meeting with the Clarets. The Gunners will of course head into the Turf Moor clash with their tails up, on the back of a morale boosting pair of wins over the last couple of weeks. First, a last-gasp Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang header saw Arsenal get the better of Benfica, to book their spot in the Last-16 of the Europa League. And this was followed last weekend by a hugely impressive 3-1 downing of Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. The news, as a whole, proved of a positive nature, with only two players – including 3rd-choice goalkeeper Alex Runarsson – struggling as things st...
Premier League preview: Can Arsenal and Tottenham finish ahead of the champions?
The 2020/21 Premier League season rumbles on this weekend, with some eye-catching EPL fixtures scheduled over the next few days. With Manchester City looking nailed on to win the title, attention has switched onto the battle to qualify for Europe. Arsenal have the opportunity to boost their chances when they visit Burnley in the early game on Saturday. A victory at Turf Moor would move the Gunners just three points behind Liverpool, who are currently in seventh place. There are three further games later the same day, with the Midlands derby between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers the pick of the bunch. Villa are also in the running to bag a European qualification spot but may find it difficult to break Wolves down. There are four fixtures on Sunday, headlined by the Manchester derb...
Paul Merson suggests Spurs star won’t play tomorrow…and he has a theory why
Popular football pundit Paul Merson has suggested that Dele Alli won’t play against Burnley on Sunday. Spurs will face the Clarets in the Premier League at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Alli is expected to feature. Alli has struggled for game time this season, making just one start in the Premier League. The midfielder has been neglected by Jose Mourinho, and it appeared that their relationship was beyond repair. However, Alli seems to have rediscovered his form and has looked sharper in recent games after returning from injury. The 24-year-old delivered his best performance of the season in the Europa League against Wolfsberger on Wednesday where he scored one and provided two assists. The goal he scored was simply spectacular – an acrobatic bicycle kick – and reminded everyone of hi...
Big blow for West Ham, Man City star returns, Chelsea man misses out
The 26th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some key match-ups at both ends of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. The action is already underway, with Manchester City going head-to-head with West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium. Ruben Dias and John Stones got the City goals, with Michail Antonio replying for the visitors. West Bromwich Albion versus Brighton & Hove Albion is the 3.00 pm kick-off, with Leeds United vs Aston Villa following. Newcastle United round off proceedings today with a tough home fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers. There are five games on Sunday, with the clash between Chelsea and Manchester United the pick of the bunch. The Blues will be witho...
Spurs predicted XI: Mourinho to make six changes; duo returns, 25-year-old dropped
Spurs will take on Burnley in the Premier League clash on Sunday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The north London club are going through a poor run of form at the moment, and find themselves ninth in the Premier League table. Jose Mourinho’s side have lost five of their last six games in the league and lost 2-1 against West Ham in the London derby in their last league game. However, Spurs are heading into this game on the back of a 4-0 win against Austrian side Wolfsberger in the Europa League. They’ve booked their place in the last 16 of the competition where they will face Dinamo Zagreb. Dele Alli produced a stunning performance on Wednesday night, and Mourinho now has got a selection headache, which he admits he enjoys most. The Portuguese boss revealed that Serge Aurier has returned ...
‘Calm Buddha life’: Guardiola makes interesting comment on Everton man ahead of West Ham clash
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has paid tribute to Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti by saying he is like a Buddha because he is so calm. Ahead of the game against West Ham United, Guardiola has made this interesting comment. The Spaniard says that Ancelotti remains calm in both good and bad moments, and he gives that serene vibe of Gautama Buddha. 🗣”They live like a calm Budha life” 🤣 Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola compared Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti to Budha in his press conference earlier as he is so calm pic.twitter.com/jNPOiDlhMU — Football Daily (@footballdaily) February 26, 2021 Ancelotti is one of the most decorated managers in world football. The Italian, who has won league titles with AC Milan, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, a...
Alan Shearer excludes Everton star from his England XI at the Euros, names replacement
While Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford put in a masterclass against Liverpool last weekend and made several Team of the Week selections as a result, Premier League legend Alan Shearer would not include him in England’s starting XI at the European Championship. The 26-year-old made the former striker’s EPL TOTW too, but he does not believe that Pickford has done enough to be in goal for the Three Lions this summer, picking Burnley’s Nick Pope ahead of the Toffees star when asked who his starting XI would be if the European Championship started tomorrow and he was manager. The Everton goalkeeper has been in goal 19 times in the top-flight this season, keeping four clean sheets and conceding 25 goals. Pickford remains manager Carlo Ancelotti’s first-choice despite the great threat that Robi...
