International / Premier League / Soccer

Premier League talking points: Top-four race heats up as Man City close on title

Things are heating up as the Premier League edges closer to a conclusion.

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May 8, 2021

International / Premier League / Soccer

Guardiola not thinking about Champions League final ahead of Chelsea clash

Pep Guardiola denies Manchester City’s clash with Chelsea on Saturday will have any bearing on the Champions League final.

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May 8, 2021

International / Premier League / Soccer

Man United co-chairman Joel Glazer vows to improve communication with fans

Manchester United co-chairman Joel Glazer has written to supporters acknowledging the ‘need for change’ and better communication.

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May 8, 2021

International / Soccer / UEFA Champions League

‘Big Six’ among nine European Super League clubs to commit to Uefa competitions

Nine of the original European Super League clubs – including the Premier League’s ‘Big Six’ – have declared their commitment to Uefa and its competitions at continental and domestic levels.

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May 8, 2021

FC Barcelona's striker Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's defender Sergio Ramos.

Feature / International / La Liga / Soccer

Real Madrid and Barcelona’s demise: The golden era of Spanish football is officially over

Real Madrid and Barcelona were almost untouchable between 2009 and 2018 – now they’re being left behind their European rivals.

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May 7, 2021

International / Premier League / Soccer

Keown believes Arteta’s days as Arsenal manager are numbered

Martin Keown fears Mikel Arteta could be on the verge of losing his job as Arsenal manager.

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May 7, 2021

International / Soccer / UEFA Champions League

Comparing Chelsea and Man City’s build-up to the Champions League final

Manchester City will host Chelsea on Saturday in a Premier League match to act as a dress rehearsal for the Champions League final.

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May 7, 2021

International / Soccer / UEFA Champions League

Villa Park emerges as reported rival to Champions League final venue in Turkey

Aston Villa have reportedly offered to host the Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea amid ongoing doubts about the suitability of the match being played in Turkey.

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May 7, 2021

International / Premier League / Soccer

FIFPRO boss says Manchester United’s four-game week ‘is not physically possible’

Manchester United’s schedule of four matches in a week is “not physically possible” the boss of world players’ union FIFPRO has warned.

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May 7, 2021

Local / PSL / Soccer

Mngqithi calms Zwane fears after injury against Maritzburg

Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi says that the injury picked up by Themba Zwane against Maritzburg United on Wednesday is not as bad as first feared.

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May 7, 2021