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Leicester draw with Tottenham in return to EPL

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Monday, 19 August 2024 16:11

Veteran striker Jamie Vardy earned newly-promoted Leicester City a 1-1 draw with a profligate Tottenham Hotspur in their Premier League season opener on Monday.Spurs dominated the first half but Pedro Porro's opener in the 29th minute was the only time they could make one of a host of good chances count.Further clear-cut opportunities came and went after the break, with…

Sources: Felix to Chelsea on; Gallagher to Atleti

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Monday, 19 August 2024 16:11

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsChelsea have agreed a deal in principle to sign João Félix from Atlético Madrid, sources have told ESPN, in a move which should now see Conor Gallagher complete his transfer in the opposite direction.Talks have intensified in recent days with Atlético needing to move a player out before finalising a deal for Gallagher, who has been training away…

The VAR Review: Was Havertz 'choked?' Plus Everton's penalty and Eze's 'no goal'

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Monday, 19 August 2024 16:27

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsVideo Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct?After each weekend, we take a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game.In this week's VAR Review: Should Yerson Mosquera have been sent off…

Arsenal need goals, Man United need a forward: What top Premier League clubs still need

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Monday, 19 August 2024 16:27

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe 2024-25 Premier League is underway. Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool underlined their status as favourites to challenge for the title with opening weekend wins. Manchester United made a winning start after last season's eighth-place finish, but Chelsea already have a loss in their column after losing their first game under new coach Enzo Maresca.But although the season…

Conte: Napoli 'melted like snow' in 3-0 defeat

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Monday, 19 August 2024 04:35

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNapoli coach Antonio Conte has apologised to fans after his side "melted like snow" in their 3-0 defeat at Hellas Verona on Sunday.It was Conte's first game in charge of the 2023 Scudetto winners, who finished a disappointing 10th in the table last season."I am the coach and it is right that I take full responsibility," Conte said…

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