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Erik ten Hag backs Man Utd to win FA Cup and end neighbours City’s treble charge

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Erik ten Hag told the raucous Old Trafford faithful that Manchester United have a “really good chance” of winning the FA Cup and ending Manchester City’s treble charge.Having wrapped up Champions League qualification by beating Chelsea on Thursday, the Red Devils sealed third spot in the Premier League on the final day of the campaign.United bounced back from Kenny Tete’s...Full Story »

Liverpool will be Premier League contenders again next season – Jurgen Klopp

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool will be Premier League contenders next season after ending an underwhelming campaign with a thrilling 4-4 draw at relegated Southampton.The fifth-placed Reds arrived at St Mary’s knowing they had already missed out on a top-four finish for the first time since 2015-16.Early goals from Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino appeared to have put the in-form visitors on...Full Story »

Sean Dyche planning major changes at Everton after avoiding relegation

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Everton manager Sean Dyche will allow his players to briefly enjoy their escape from relegation but he has already laid down the law that major changes are needed at the club.Abdoulaye Doucoure’s 57th-minute thunderbolt gave the Toffees a 1-0 win over Bournemouth and the victory which ensured they stayed up and extended their stay in the top flight to 70 successive seasons.For the second c...Full Story »

Injury concerns for Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish ahead of FA Cup final

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Pep Guardiola admits he does not know if Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish will be fit for next weekend’s FA Cup final.Manchester City’s attacking duo, and defender Ruben Dias, missed the 1-0 final-day defeat at Brentford through injury.The champions, who face Manchester United at Wembley on Saturday as they bid to complete the second leg of an historic Treble, were consigned to defe...Full Story »

Dean Smith believes Leicester can immediately bounce back from relegation

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Dean Smith says Leicester have the capability to bounce straight back to the Premier League after they were relegated on Sunday.The Foxes became just the second former champions to drop out of the division, joining Blackburn in 1999, as their 2-1 final-day win against West Ham was not enough to keep them in the division due to Everton’s victory over Bournemouth.They went 2-0 up thanks to g...Full Story »

Unai Emery toasts ‘champagne moment’ as Aston Villa book European adventure

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Unai Emery toasted Aston Villa’s “champagne moment” after they qualified for Europe for the first time since 2010.The manager has sparked a turnaround at Villa Park having been appointed in October, after the club sacked Steven Gerrard sitting three points above the relegation zone.Sunday’s 2-1 win over Brighton – who had already qualified for the Europa League &nda...Full Story »

Bruno Fernandes nets Man Utd winner in comeback against Fulham to clinch third

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Manchester United sealed third spot as Bruno Fernandes’ smart finish completed a 2-1 comeback win against Fulham on the final day of the Premier League season.Having sealed Champions League qualification with Thursday’s 4-1 victory against Chelsea, Erik ten Hag’s men overcame west London opposition once again on Sunday.Kenny Tete opened the scoring and Fulham had the chance to ...Full Story »

Aston Villa end European exile as victory over Brighton secures seventh place

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Aston Villa ended a 13-year European exile after a nervy 2-1 win over Brighton.First-half strikes from Douglas Luiz and Ollie Watkins ensured Villa finished seventh in the Premier League.Deniz Undav pulled one back – having also had a goal disallowed for offside – but the Seagulls were unable to find a leveller.Seventh represents a triumph for Villa boss Unai Emery, having taken over...Full Story »

Derek McInnes credits his Kilmarnock players for securing top-flight survival

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes praised his team for achieving their primary objective of staying in the cinch Premiership after they beat Ross County 3-1 at Rugby Park to avoid a relegation play-off.The Ayrshire side, who were promoted from the Championship a year ago, have spent most of their first season back in the top flight in a dogfight at the foot of the table.But they managed to get th...Full Story »

Granit Xhaka hits brace as Arsenal end season with big win over Wolves

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Granit Xhaka marked his farewell appearance for Arsenal with a brace to help the Premier League runners-up finish their fine campaign with a 5-0 thrashing of Wolves.Xhaka is set to depart the Emirates this summer to join Bayer Leverkusen and signed off a rollercoaster seven years in north London on a high with a first-half double, although he did later miss a great chance for his hat-trick.It fa...Full Story »

Brentford’s fine season ends with victory over champions Manchester City

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Ethan Pinnock consigned Treble-chasing Manchester City to a final-day defeat as Brentford completed a Premier League double over the champions.Defender Pinnock celebrated signing a new four-year contract earlier in the day by scoring an 85th-minute winner to snatch a 1-0 victory for the Bees.With the title long since sewn up, Pep Guardiola rested some of his big hitters ahead of next weekend&rsq...Full Story »

Crystal Palace hit back for point against Nottingham Forest

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest rounded off their respective seasons with a 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park.A sixth goal in four games from Taiwo Awoniyi for the visitors was cancelled out with an effort from Will Hughes after the interval.Forest made three changes from their heroic efforts against Arsenal that secured their survival last week. Ex-Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey, Willy Boly and...Full Story »

Abdoulaye Doucoure saves Everton from relegation with winner against Bournemouth

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Abdoulaye Doucoure scored the most important goal of his career and possibly Everton’s history to save the side from relegation with a 1-0 win over Bournemouth.His powerful 20-yard strike, a bolt from the blue, was enough to extend the club’s top-flight stay to a 70th successive season but for long periods that proud record appeared in doubt.But Doucoure’s 10th goal for the clu...Full Story »

Leeds’ relegation confirmed as Harry Kane hits double in Tottenham win

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Leeds’ three-season stay in the Premier League is over after a 4-1 home defeat to Tottenham confirmed their relegation.Harry Kane and Pedro Porro scored early in either half to put Spurs 2-0 up and, although Jack Harrison reduced the deficit, Kane struck a game-clinching second in what could be his last game for the London club.Tottenham substitute Lucas Moura rubbed salt into Leeds’...Full Story »

Leicester relegated despite ending season with victory over West Ham

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Leicester became just the second former Premier League champions to be relegated despite a 2-1 home victory over West Ham on the final day of the season.The Foxes, who won the title seven years ago, needed to win and hope that Everton did not get three points in their clash at home to Bournemouth.And for a large part of the afternoon that looked like playing out as they went ahead through Harvey...Full Story »

Liverpool fight back for Southampton draw after eight-goal thriller ends season

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Liverpool blew a two-goal lead before battling back from 4-2 down to end an underwhelming Premier League season with a remarkable 4-4 draw at relegated Southampton.Quick-fire finishes from Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota salvaged a point for Jurgen Klopp’s side on a chaotic afternoon at St Mary’s.Saints had looked set to end a miserable campaign in style after Kamaldeen Sulemana’s br...Full Story »

St Johnstone win a fitting ending for Murray Davidson – Steven MacLean

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Steven MacLean insists St Johnstone’s 2-0 win over Livingston was the fitting ending for departing chairman Steve Brown and club legend Murray Davidson.Drey Wright opened the scoring after 17 minutes when he capitalised on some poor defending from the visitors to rifle home from close range, before Chris Kane climbed off the bench to bag his first goal in 16 months after being sidelined wi...Full Story »

Jim Goodwin knows strengthening Dundee United’s defence is vital

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Boss Jim Goodwin insists strengthening Dundee United’s defence is imperative if they are to bounce back from the bitter disappointment of relegation.United’s defensive frailties were evident again as Motherwell battled back from behind to claim a 3-2 win at Fir Park and condemn them to the drop.“I think the game pretty much summed up the season to be honest,” said Goodwin...Full Story »

Frank Lampard signs off second stint as Chelsea boss with draw against Newcastle

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Frank Lampard signed off as Chelsea manager with a 1-1 draw against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge that meant he failed to register a home win during his interim tenure.It took a Kieran Trippier own goal, the defender deflecting the ball into the net midway through the first half, to cancel out Anthony Gordon’s early strike and spare the outgoing coach the ignominy of a ninth defeat in his 1...Full Story »

Use of Hampden for Scottish Cup final great for women’s game – Claire O’Riordan

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Claire O’Riordan believes the use of Hampden Park for Celtic’s Scottish Cup final win over Rangers is another step in the right direction for the women’s game.The first time the two sides had met in the final of the competition was also the first time the showpiece finale was hosted at the national stadium where second-half goals from Natasha Flint and O’Riordan saw the H...Full Story »

Paul Simpson plans ‘really good night’ on the beers after Carlisle win promotion

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Overjoyed Carlisle boss Paul Simpson was happy for his players to head out and enjoy a beer following their dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout win over Stockport in the Sky Bet League Two play-off final.After the Wembley showdown ended 1-1 after 120 minutes, the Cumbrians held their nerve to score five faultless spot-kicks to seal promotion and return to League One after nine years away.“I&rsqu...Full Story »

Kilmarnock consign Ross County to relegation play-off with win at Rugby Park

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Kilmarnock beat Ross County 3-1 at Rugby Park to secure their their cinch Premiership survival and consign their opponents to a relegation play-off against Partick Thistle.The Ayrshire side knew a point would be enough to keep them ahead of the Staggies and out of the bottom two, but they made it a final day to enjoy for their supporters as goals from Brad Lyons, Daniel Armstrong and Kyle Vassel...Full Story »

Drey Wright and Chris Kane on target as St Johnstone see off Livingston

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Drey Wright and Chris Kane were both on target as St Johnstone signed off on their cinch Premiership season with a 2-0 win over Livingston to end the visitors’ hopes of a seventh-placed finish.Saints, who confirmed on Saturday that Steven MacLean will continue as manager on a permanent basis after a successful interim spell, had little to play for with safety guaranteed, but put in a stell...Full Story »

Dundee United’s relegation confirmed following defeat at Motherwell

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Dundee United’s relegation from the cinch Premiership was confirmed as they fell to a 3-2 defeat at Motherwell.The Terrors required a victory and an eight-goal swing in goal difference to avoid the drop but they were unable to produce a great escape at Fir Park.Kevin van Veen took his incredible scoring run to 11 consecutive matches by breaking the deadlock after five minutes – setti...Full Story »

Carlisle promoted to League One after shootout victory over Stockport at Wembley

Posted Monday, May 29, 2023 by PA

Carlisle secured their return to Sky Bet League One for the first time in nine years after claiming a dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout victory against Stockport in the League Two play-off final.The two sides ended 120 minutes locked at 1-1 at a sun-drenched Wembley, before the Cumbrians prevailed thanks to perfect spot-kicks from Kristian Dennis, Jon Mellish, Ryan Edmondson, Owen Moxon and Taylor C...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Bayern Munich win

Posted Sunday, May 28, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Congrats Bayern Munich Dramatic!!Bundesliga champions 22/23   BAYERN MUNICH WIN THEIR 11TH STRAIGHT BUNDESLIGA   Dortmund draw 2-2 at home to Mainz. Bayern win late at Köln.BAYERN SNATCH THE BUNDESLIGA   TAG A PSG FAN & SAY NOTHING...   WHAT A TALENT. WHAT A PLAYER!   TOUGH LUCK, BVB!   The 2022-2...Full Story »

Lionel Messi breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s all-time goalscoring record to lead PSG to Ligue 1 title

Posted Sunday, May 28, 2023 by 101 GREAT GOALS

Lionel Messi secured yet more football history on Saturday night, en route to guiding Paris Saint-Germain to another Ligue 1 crown. Messi, and PSG, marked their return to action a short time ago. In the knowledge that a solitary point would be enough to make their lead atop the French top-flight an insurmountable one, Christophe Galtier's troops made the trip to relegation-battling Strasbour...Full Story »

Man Utd boost as injured star spotted back in training ahead of Premier League finale

Posted Sunday, May 28, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

MANCHESTER UNITED have received an injury boost after Luke Shaw took part in training on Friday. The defender was taken off at half-time against Chelsea on Thursday, sparking fears he could miss the FA Cup final next week. Luke Shaw could pass fit to play against Fulham despite picking up an injury against ChelseaAaron Wan-Bissaka and Marcus Rashford looked focus ahead of the Premier League fi...Full Story »

Tearful Jude Bellingham pushes camera away as Borussia Dortmund lose Bundesliga title

Posted Sunday, May 28, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Jude Bellingham was heartbroken as he missed out on Bundesliga glory A crestfallen Jude Bellingham shoved away a camera after Borussia Dortmund threw away the Bundesliga title on the final day of the season. The England international, who has been heavily linked with a summer transfer to Real Madrid, was only fit enough to come off the bench in the 2-2 draw with Mainz. Dortmund sat two points...Full Story »

Man City ace Haaland lands historic Prem award double

Posted Sunday, May 28, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been named the Premier League's Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year this season. On the eve of the Premier League's final round, Haaland took off the awards double - a first in the competition's history. Haaland pulls off the double in his first season in England after last summer's arrival from Borussia Dortmund. The Norwegian has scor...Full Story »

Man Utd could now 'loan out' unwanted £200k-a-week star at Old Trafford

Posted Sunday, May 28, 2023 by givemesport.com

Manchester United face a big summer as they need to clear the decks before Erik ten Hag can start the revamp of his team. Central to that overhaul is the figure of Harry Maguire. The United captain has seen his status fall through the floor over the past year and with the club now searching for new options at the back - such as Napoli's Kim Min-jae - there becomes a need to find him a new ho...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd won't meet Chelsea's £55 million asking price for Mason Mount

Posted Sunday, May 28, 2023 by Goal.com

Chelsea ready to offer €150m for Vinicius Junior Vinicius Junior Real Madrid Chelsea are preparing a €150m move for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior in the upcoming transfer window, reports El Nacional. Earlier reports have suggested that Vinicius is contemplating his future in La Liga after the constant racial abuse he has faced from opposition supporters. Manchester United and...Full Story »

Ex-Premier League star haunted by a foul-mouthed ghost that calls him a 'd**khead'

Posted Sunday, May 28, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Former Liverpool star Jermaine Pennant got the shock of his life when he visited a haunted pub with a ghost also blabbering in French to the ex-footballer Jermaine Pennant was left spooked by a ghost (Image: Jam Press) A ghost called footie legend Jermaine Pennant a “d*ckhead” in a haunted pub. The ghoul also blabbered on in French to the shocked ex-Liverpool winger, 40. Pennant ...Full Story »

KIER WE GO England ace Kieran Trippier cuddles and picks up blonde reveller while partying with teammates

Posted Sunday, May 28, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

The 32-year-old’s high jinks were spotted on Wednesday night while he was out with pals at a packed karaoke bar. Newcastle United captain Kieran Trippier enjoyed a night out at a karaoke bar with his teammates Credit: Alamy Trippier was pictured chatting to a female reveller Credit: At one stage, he appeared to lift the blonde clubber onto his back Credit: In footage seen by The Sun on...Full Story »

Christian Falk: The kind of players Jorg Schmadtke will be looking for at Liverpool

Posted Sunday, May 28, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

Jorg Schmadtke is set to get work as Liverpool's next sporting director next week ahead of the opening of the summer transfer window on 14th June. With much of the groundwork said to have been completed by Julian Ward and his team, however, many will no doubt be wondering what exactly the former goalkeeper will contribute to the process. Christian Falk reminded Reds fans that players like Ma...Full Story »

LOCK UP Tom Lockyer celebrates Luton promotion wildly from hospital bed after scary on-pitch collapse as dad gives health update

Posted Sunday, May 28, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

The club captain was stretchered off the pitch early in the first half after appearing to collapse. Tom Lockyer celebrated Luton's playoff win from hospital Credit: TWITTER He had been stretchered off in the first half Credit: Alamy The players paid tribute to their absent captain Credit: Getty But after the Hatters won the clash by beating Coventry after a penalty shootout, Lockyer was stil...Full Story »

Lionel Messi vs Dani Alves: Who is football’s most successful player ever?

Posted Sunday, May 28, 2023 by 101 GREAT GOALS

Lionel Messi continued to etch his name ever further into the history books of world football on Saturday night. This came as the Argentine added yet another trophy to his burgeoning silverware cabinet. Owing a 1-1 stalemate with Strasbourg, which saw Messi open the scoring courtesy of a trademark left-footed strike, Paris Saint-Germain sewed up a record-breaking 11th Ligue 1 crown. Mbapp...Full Story »

Barcelona preparing for 'emotional' Camp Nou farewell before temporary move - Xavi Hernandez

Posted Sunday, May 28, 2023 by ESPN

Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has said it will not be easy to play games away from Spotify Camp Nou next season as the club prepare to say a temporary farewell to their iconic stadium. Work on revamping the 99,000-seater ground will begin after Sunday's final home game of the season against Mallorca, with Barca forced to relocate to the 50,000 capacity Olympic Stadium in the Montjuic area...Full Story »

Rob Edwards relieved to hear skipper Tom Lockyer is doing okay after Luton win

Posted Sunday, May 28, 2023 by PA

Rob Edwards’ delight at Luton ending their 31-year wait for Premier League football was nothing compared to the relief he felt at the news captain Tom Lockyer was all right.Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship play-off final went the distance at a packed Wembley, where the Hatters rallied after their skipper’s worryingly collapse early on.Jordan Clark put Luton into a deserved lead ...Full Story »

Emma Hayes hails ‘a victory for the team’ as Chelsea win fourth straight title

Posted Sunday, May 28, 2023 by PA

Emma Hayes credited the togetherness of her players as the driving force behind Chelsea’s fourth successive Women’s Super League title following a 3-0 victory over Reading.Chelsea sealed the trophy courtesy of goals from Guro Reiten and a Sam Kerr double.And Hayes admitted the fear of losing galvanised Chelsea, who added to their FA Cup trophy they won against Manchester United earli...Full Story »

Luton reach the Premier League after shoot-out victory against Coventry

Posted Sunday, May 28, 2023 by PA

Luton completed their fairy-tale rise from non-league to Premier League with a dramatic, sudden-death penalty shoot-out victory against Coventry in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final.Just nine years on from ending their five-season stretch in the Conference Premier, the Hatters are celebrating returning to the top-flight for the first time since 1992.Previous point deductions and disappoint...Full Story »

Fans will see ‘new Rangers team come together’ next season – Michael Beale

Posted Saturday, May 27, 2023 by PA

Michael Beale insists fans will see a new Rangers side next season – but insists this current version was not broken despite a trophyless campaign.The Light Blues concluded their cinch Premiership season with a comfortable 3-0 win over St Mirren in Paisley, thanks to a double from Fashion Sakala and a third from substitute Antonio Colak.Rangers were already consigned to second place b...Full Story »

Lee Johnson hits out at Steven Naismith after fiery end to Edinburgh derby

Posted Saturday, May 27, 2023 by PA

Hibernian manager Lee Johnson took aim at his Hearts counterpart Steven Naismith as tempers flared in the aftermath of a fiery Edinburgh derby at Tynecastle.The pair were at loggerheads throughout as the 10-man Jambos, who had Alex Cochrane sent off in the first half, held on for a point to secure fourth place in the cinch Premiership and prevent their city rivals leapfrogging them.Johnson, whos...Full Story »

Unstoppable Chelsea beat Reading to clinch fourth straight title

Posted Saturday, May 27, 2023 by PA

Chelsea celebrated their fourth successive Women’s Super League title after beating Reading 3-0 at Select Car Leasing Stadium.Having seen off Manchester United in the FA Cup final earlier this month, Chelsea wrapped up the double in style as they breezed past relegated Reading courtesy of Guro Reiten and a Sam Kerr double.The Blues’ recent dominance shone through as their hosts faile...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou insists he needs no reinforcement about what he has at Celtic

Posted Saturday, May 27, 2023 by PA

Ange Postecoglou savoured Celtic’s title party but insisted he needed no reinforcement of what his Parkhead role brings him.The 57-year-old is reported to be high on Tottenham’s wanted list as they search for a new manager but Postecoglou remains focused on winning the treble with Celtic ahead of next weekend’s Scottish Cup final against Inverness.Celtic warmed up in style with...Full Story »

Kyogo Furuhashi gives Celtic injury concern in emphatic win over Aberdeen

Posted Saturday, May 27, 2023 by PA

Celtic turned on the style in their final league game but the title party was tinged with concern for the fitness of Kyogo Furuhashi and Alistair Johnston after the pair went off injured in a 5-0 win over Aberdeen.Furuhashi went off after scoring twice in five first-half minutes to consolidate his place at the top of the cinch Premiership goalscoring charts.The Japan international came off worse...Full Story »

Hearts hold on to beat Hibs to fourth and guarantee European qualification

Posted Saturday, May 27, 2023 by PA

Ten-man Hearts held on for a 1-1 draw in a tense final-day Edinburgh derby at Tynecastle to stop Hibernian leapfrogging them into fourth place in the cinch Premiership.The Jambos knew a point would be enough to keep their fifth-place city rivals beneath them and secure automatic European qualification next term, and they got off to the perfect start when Yutaro Oda fired them into a ninth-minute...Full Story »

Fashion Sakala bags brace as Rangers sign off with victory at St Mirren

Posted Saturday, May 27, 2023 by PA

Fashion Sakala grabbed a double as Rangers signed off on their cinch Premiership season with 3-0 win over St Mirren in Paisley.Both teams had little to play for but the Gers attacker was determined to leave a lasting impression on the campaign, scoring following a solo run after 26 minutes before adding a second just after the break with a similar run and finish.Fit-again Croatia striker An...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Who you got for?

Posted Saturday, May 27, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.     BVB Needs Only ONE WIN TO BECOME THE CHAMPIONS OF GERMANY   IMAGINE These TWO BALLERS in The SAME TEAM.   Andrew Tate is SPOT ON!   Who you got for the Big games tomorrow??   No team kept a clean sheet against this team the whole season.   The Bundesliga title race has been a ride   Thomas Tuchel ta...Full Story »

Stunning OnlyFans star and ex-footballer Madelene Wright ‘traumatised’ after having dirty underwear dangled in face

Posted Saturday, May 27, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

ONLYFANS star and ex-Charlton footballer Madelene Wright was left traumatised after a woman dangled her "dirty underwear" in front of her face. The incident occurred following a bizarre episode in a launderette which Wright described in detail on social media. Speaking on Instagram, she said: "I am honestly traumatised right now. "So I've just come from the launderette, minding my own busin...Full Story »

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