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Post by Webster on Jan 13, 2023 18:17:15 GMT
(The Guardian) Aston Villa boss Unai Emery wants a big response from his players against Leeds tonight following last weekend’s humiliating FA Cup exit to League Two Stevenage. Villa go into the game 11th in the table and victory would pull them level with Chelsea on 25 points. Emery: “Yes, they [the fans] were angry, but the players were angry as well. We have to be together, we have to use this match to try and show different moves. We have the opportunity to show everybody we can change after our defeat. But it’s not only speaking about it, it’s working, taking responsibility, showing energy, being positive. “When you’re making mistakes, you can become a little bit upset. That can transmit negative energy. I want to change it at the start. We have to stay calm and keep focused. In a bad moment, we have to stick to a game plan and use it with good energy.”
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Post by Webster on Jan 13, 2023 18:28:00 GMT
(The Guardian) Joelinton could be dropped after arrest for drink drivingNewcastle boss Eddie Howe says Brazilian midfielder Joelinton could be left out of Sunday’s home game against Fulham. The 26-year-old was stopped by police during the early hours of Thursday morning and later charged with drink driving. He is due to appear before magistrates later this month. Answering questions on whether Joelinton would be dropped, Magpies boss Howe said: “I’m going to have to reflect and analyse on that and I’ll make a decision closer to the game in consultation with him, so I’m not 100 per cent sure. “It came very much as a shock. It’s a difficult situation. Joe is very remorseful, he was very upset yesterday. I think he knows the seriousness of the situation. Obviously I can’t go in to too much detail out of respect for the case, but I think he understands his responsibilities. We’re now in a position where we’re supporting him, and we also understand as a football club the seriousness of the situation.”
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Post by Webster on Jan 13, 2023 18:30:35 GMT
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Post by Webster on Jan 13, 2023 18:35:40 GMT
(The Guardian) Graham Potter believes Joao Felix’s red card and subsequent three-match suspension is a “big blow” for Chelsea as they look to revive their disappointing Premier League campaign. The Blues have won just one of their last nine league games following a 2-1 defeat at Fulham on Thursday night and also have injury issues. Felix, 23, was fast-tracked into the side after signing on loan from Atletico Madrid on Wednesday and had looked to make an instant impact before his debut was cut short in the 58th minute. Felix was sent off for a rash lunging tackle, despite impressing earlier in the match, and will face three matches on the sidelines. On the suspension, Potter said: “Of course, [we are] disappointed because he came here to play, he’s on loan to play. You saw his quality when he was on the pitch tonight, and then to lose him for the three games is a big blow for us but there’s nothing we can do about it now, we have to just deal with it.” Denis Zakaria had just been forced off injured with a suspected quadricep injury before Felix saw red, taking the total list of Chelsea players unavailable to 11. Reece James, Raheem Sterling, N’Golo Kante, Wesley Fofana, Ben Chilwell, Armando Broja, Reuben Loftus-Cheek, Christian Pulisic, Edouard Mendy and Zakaria are all out of the Blues’ upcoming Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Sunday. Potter insisted the club are working to mitigate the injury crisis, but admitted it is hard to find a solution. “Absolutely, we’re looking all the time and we’re going over how they’re happening and trying to evaluate the whole thing. Sometimes it’s difficult when you come in halfway through the season, to know how they’ve happened, but I can sense it’s a bit of bad luck and knowing how we can go forward and how we can improve. “The nature of them [the injuries], it’s like there’s not even a pattern, it’s different problems, so it’s tricky. It’s not like we’ve been over training or anything like that, we just need to get to the bottom of it.” Chelsea have not lost at home to Crystal Palace since August 2015.
With Chelsea still reeling from defeat to Fulham, Graham Potter has issued a rallying cry (of sorts) to his players ahead of Crystal Palace’s visit to Stamford Bridge on Sunday. “We have to recover from the disappointment of the game [against Fulham],” he said. “We have to assess all the players in terms of recovery and injury that we have. Then we have to be positive, move forward and take a home game on – another London derby against a dangerous group of players – prepare ourselves and be the better team.”
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Post by Webster on Jan 13, 2023 18:37:54 GMT
(The Guardian) Van de Beek out for rest of seasonErik ten Hag has announced that Donny van de Beek will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. The midfielder, who also worked with Ten Hag at Ajax, was forced to leave the field during Manchester United’s 3-0 win against Bournemouth at the start of the month after a collision with Marcos Senesi. “I think it is quite positive news,” said Ten Hag. “Of course, the bad news is he is out for the rest of the season, but the good news is, in the long term, his knee will be OK and he will be ready again to play at the highest levels and will be ready for the start of pre-season.”
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Post by Webster on Jan 13, 2023 18:41:24 GMT
(The Guardian) Ahead of Leeds’ visit to Villa Park later, here’s what Jesse Marsch has said about the game. “I know Unai Emery from playing against Villarreal with Salzburg in the Europa League. His team was very disciplined and defensively sound, but also dangerous in counter-attacking situations. They had a lot of good players and he has a lot of good players again.” Marsch will be without Crysencio Summerville owing to an ankle injury, while Luis Sinisterra and Stuart Dallas are also sidelined. Patrick Bamford should be back in the squad, however, after making a successful return to training.
As for Aston Villa, they will be without John McGinn, their captain, along with Diego Carlos. Leander Dendoncker is suspended, while Matty Cash and Ludwig Augustinsson are both doubts after picking up knocks in their FA Cup defeat to Stevenage.
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Post by Webster on Jan 13, 2023 18:42:51 GMT
(The Guardian) What are the odds on Antonio Conte and Mikel Arteta getting embroiled in some rutting stags shenanigans on the touchline this weekend? Emotions are likely to run high in the north London derby but Conte has been talking about “respect” ahead of Sunday’s meeting. Arsenal have been charged by the Football Association for failing to control their players in the last two matches against Newcastle and Oxford so does Conte have concerns over the Gunners’ behaviour? “No (concerns) but I like in an important game like this, (to see) the respect is always at the top, OK? You have to show respect in every situation and especially also with the referee because I know very well the difficulty to be a referee, to take decisions. “I think to intimidate or to create a bad atmosphere is not fair. I don’t like this. I hate the people that try to do it. Don’t forget that we are talking always about a game of football. Sometimes it happens in the emotion, I remember very well against Sporting Lisbon, we scored in the 95th minute and then we stayed five minutes to wait for the VAR decision. “I was really upset but I never, never lacked the respect of the referee. Then, he sent me away because I went into the pitch but I think in every moment you have to show respect. Don’t forget this is football, an incredible sport and we have to respect each other.” As for his opposition manager? “For sure, Arteta is a coach like me, we show our passion. What happens on the pitch is the moment, the emotion and nothing can prepare your mind for this. For this reason, sometimes you can celebrate in a strange way. This passion is a pure passion and Arteta is another coach who likes to live the game, likes to stay on the pitch with his team.” Expect a 30-man brawl then, with both managers being sent to the stands.
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Post by Webster on Jan 13, 2023 18:53:04 GMT
(The Guardian) Not long until Aston Villa v Leeds (8pm GMT) gets this weekend’s Premier League action under way. Remember those fantasy teams. Note to self: get rid of Trossard. Talking of which, Peter Oh emails: “Seeing as how Trossard backwards spells Dr. Assort, I think the whole sorry episode could be classified as a total clusterf***.” Another reader, Jeremy Boyce, is joining Colin (see 14.53 entry) by backing Leeds boss Jesse Marsch. “He took on a mission impossible in terms of occupying the upturned bucket of his predecessor, Bielsa, as well as the hearts and minds of the “Marching on Together” masses, a true poisoned chalice. Bielsa has been sanctified for good reason by the faithful, but the board backed him long and strong to get them back where they belong. There were clearly results issues at the end and the Board made their decision. Could Bielsa have turned it round? What time is Godot coming? Would you rather have Big Sam? “Marsch channeled his inner Big Sam, and the players delivered, to keep them up. He’s been there a year, give him time and a break. He inherited a decent but disjointed squad, and has lost 3 key players, 2 for the money, 1 (top striker) for the physios. He has kept them in the hunt, trying to get better defensive discipline, but actually adhering to the Bielsa-ball style in many ways. All this with the never-ending questions about future ownership. Mind you, grinding out a horrible 1-0 (own-goal) at VP would suit pretty well too.”
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Post by Webster on Jan 15, 2023 1:35:44 GMT
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Post by Webster on Jan 17, 2023 6:18:32 GMT
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Post by Webster on Jan 19, 2023 22:32:35 GMT
(BBC Sport) Crystal Palace's Michael Olise scored a stunning last-minute free-kick to deny Manchester United a victory that would have taken them second in the Premier League. United were on course for their 10th successive win after Bruno Fernandes scored just before half-time when he finished well following Christian Eriksen's pull-back. But Olise struck in dramatic style with a brilliant curling free-kick to ensure a point apiece. The draw does take the Red Devils above Newcastle into third but keeps them behind rivals Manchester City, who host Tottenham on Thursday. (BBC Sport) Manchester City overpowered Tottenham with a stunning comeback at Etihad Stadium to close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal to five points. Spurs looked to be doing bitter north London rivals Arsenal a huge favour when they scored twice in the closing moments of the first half to leave Pep Guardiola's side staring at a third successive loss. Dejan Kulusevski gave Spurs the lead seconds before the break after Rodrigo Bentancur robbed Rodri following Ederson's poor clearance, then Emerson Royal headed a second after the City keeper could only push out Harry Kane's shot. Most inside the Etihad Stadium were frustrated but City, inspired by the outstanding Riyad Mahrez, came flying out after the interval to turn the game on its head with three goals in 12 minutes. Julian Alvarez scored from close range after Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris could not claim Mahrez's cross in the 51st minute, then Erling Haaland headed in from close range two minutes later to draw City level. Spurs almost regained the lead when Ivan Perisic's shot was deflected onto the woodwork by Rico Lewis before Mahrez completed City's comeback, winning a challenge before beating Lloris at his near post. France veteran Lloris was at fault once again after his own goal set Arsenal on their way to victory in the derby on Sunday. Mahrez completed a brilliant individual display when he raced clear in stoppage time to lift a clever finish over the keeper for City's fourth.
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Post by Webster on Jan 20, 2023 19:14:26 GMT
(The Guardian) Transfer news: Wolves attacker Goncalo Guedes has joined Benfica on loan for the rest of the season. The 26-year-old only moved to Molineux from Valencia for £27.5million in the summer but boss Julen Lopetegui has let him leave. That comes after 18 appearances, and two goals, including against Liverpool in the FA Cup game that saw a winning goal controversially ruled out.
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Post by Webster on Jan 20, 2023 19:15:19 GMT
(The Guardian) Newcastle, with financial regulations hampering their movements, may have some wriggle room with Chris Wood coming off the books with a move to Nottingham Forest imminent. Per PA Media. -- Eddie Howe confirmed that Wood is having a medical with Nottingham Forest, with Forest looking to bring the New Zealand international in on loan. Wood joined the Magpies last January from Burnley for £25million, helping the club avoid relegation and Howe was full of praise for the forward’s contributions.
“He’s been a huge player for us,” Howe said. “I have to say he has been outstanding in every way because I think when we signed him we were in a very difficult league position, he’s played a huge part on the pitch to transform the team or help transform the team. Then this season he’s been excellent both on and off the pitch in terms of his leadership and positivity and when he’s not played, so you can’t underestimate the role he’s played. It was a difficult decision, taking into account the player and his wishes, but also I think it’s a good deal financially for the football club.”
Wood’s likely departure will leave Newcastle with Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson as their forward options and Howe stressed a new addition in the January transfer window must be “the right player”.
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Post by Webster on Jan 20, 2023 19:16:16 GMT
(The Guardian) Leandro Trossard will leave Brighton for Arsenal to the regret of his club’s manager, Roberto de Zerbi. A player out of contract in July is being cashed out, for £21m rising to £26m. Trossard looks like he could be ideal for Arsenal, providing cover across the front, and perhaps in midfield. Some Arsenal fans seem annoyed that Trossard is 28, but he will not be 29 until December 2023. That’s how it works. -- The situation was difficult because I understood he wanted to leave. I’m sorry for the last period because I prefer when people are clear, not when there is some different behaviours. But we will see. I think we are a good team, we can play well with Leo or without Leo.
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Post by Webster on Jan 20, 2023 19:17:09 GMT
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