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Cole Palmer again in prime 3 for important stat after return to type in Premier League

by Soccer-News February 15, 2026

Cole Palmer’s return to type has been mirrored within the numbers, with excellent xG figures placing him prime 3 within the league.

We’re 2/3rds of the way in which by way of the Premier League season, that means we will get some nice reads on the stats and the numbers behind the marketing campaign to date.

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Issues are trying good for Chelsea underneath Liam Rosenior, with prime outcomes to date, and that’s been mirrored within the numbers.

Chelsea’s highest performing star in key attacking stat

The highest gamers for xG within the Premier League, with Cole Palmer in third.

One stat we like to have a look at is xG per 90. This tells you who’s creating probably the most risk within the group. Cole Palmer, as an ideal participant and an attacker who’s completely happy to take pictures, is all the time excessive on this record.

After a few nice video games, he’s again as much as third in the entire Premier League. He’s additionally fifth in the entire league for targets per 90.

As all the time with Palmer, his stats are boosted by his penalty taking duties – it was two spot kicks in opposition to Wolves two weeks in the past which put him again up this record and fired him to type. But it surely’s not simply the penalties. He’s discovering his type after a protracted troublesome spell the place he appeared like he couldn’t belief his physique.

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He had Friday evening off, and we’re hoping he’ll look even higher with that relaxation within the financial institution after we face Burnley subsequent weekend.

In different information…

Chelsea even have been linked with Juventus defender Gleison Bremer. His stats are nice, however at his age and worth it’s simply

Pedro Neto’s transfer to the center proved a hit in opposition to Hull, and we’re to see what else Liam Rosenior

February 15, 2026 0 comments

Premier League

Will Arsenal’s end-of-season type hang-out them once more?

by Soccer-News February 13, 2026

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The strain within the title race was all the time going to come back for Arsenal, and possibly after the 1-1 draw at Brentford that is the place it turns up a notch for Mikel Arteta’s facet.

It have to be identified that they’re in one of the best place of all golf equipment chasing the title, 4 factors clear on the high of the Premier League and with simply three losses all season. However with Pep Guardiola’s Manchester Metropolis the facet chasing them, that hole doesn’t really feel enormous.

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A part of that’s right down to the truth that if Arsenal had crushed the Bees they might have been six factors clear and had the prospect to increase that to 9 factors with a win over Wolves subsequent Wednesday, with the sport happening earlier than Manchester Metropolis are subsequent in motion.

One other issue is that Manchester Metropolis have produced unimaginable runs of type to chase down titles in earlier years and the Gunners have completed second for 3 successive seasons.

With 12 video games to go, historical past doesn’t favour Arsenal with their end-of-season type.

Previously 5 seasons, solely on one event have Arsenal gained 10 of their remaining 12 Premier League matches in a marketing campaign.

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In these seasons, the Gunners have by no means gained extra factors of their remaining 12 video games than the staff that went on to win the title.

‘We’ve got to dam out the skin noise’

With the noise round Arsenal and their historical past beneath Arteta when attempting to win the title, the Gunners boss was requested if he wants to make sure that his facet don’t panic and stay centered on their activity.

“That is what we now have to do,” he stated. “I imply we’re going to be prepared and making ready to win each single match and the one factor that we are able to do is concentrate on that and lift the degrees collectively and individually to be higher than the opponent each week.

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“It is simply the issues that we now have to do, that is crucial factor.”

Earlier than Manchester Metropolis’s dramatic win towards Liverpool on Sunday, it regarded as if Arsenal can be 9 factors clear.

However after Erling Haaland’s late penalty to safe the three factors and their win towards Fulham on Wednesday, the hole was diminished to a few factors and the strain was put again on to the Gunners.

When requested if enjoying after Metropolis is bringing a brand new strain to his staff, Arteta stated: “I do not assume so, I believe we performed nicely after them a couple of occasions this season and we now have gained video games.”

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Of the 17 video games by which Arsenal have scored first within the Premier League this season, the draw at Brentford was simply the second time they’ve did not win, together with their loss to Manchester United in January.

Midfielder Declan Rice couldn’t have put it higher: “It is a rollercoaster of a season.

“You possibly can’t be naive to assume that is going to be simple. We’re enjoying towards one of the best groups week in, week out. We’ve got to maintain pushing and believing in ourselves, controlling the controllables.

“We’ve got to dam out the skin noise. We’ve got completed that actually nicely. Persons are going to speak up the title race and Arsenal however we now have a very calm group.”

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Key gamers lacking at essential time

The Gunners got here into this match with out centre-back William Saliba, who missed out by sickness.

Saliba is a key a part of this Arsenal facet and his partnership with Gabriel Magalhaes is a giant motive why they’ve conceded simply 18 objectives within the league this season.

Because the begin of 2022-23, Arsenal have a 68.6% win fee and common 2.3 factors per recreation with Saliba enjoying within the Premier League (W83 D24 L14), in comparison with a 42.1% win fee and 1.6 factors per recreation on common with out him (W8 D7 L4).

The Gunners are additionally with out Kai Havertz, who has picked up a muscle damage after solely simply coming back from a long-term knee concern final month.

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In addition to these two modifications, Arteta introduced Viktor Gyokeres and Piero Hincapie into the beginning XI at Brentford.

However the Gunners have solely gained two of the previous seven Premier League video games by which they’ve made 4 or extra modifications to their beginning XI from the earlier match (D4 L1).

‘You’d moderately be in Arsenal’s place’

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown stated on TNT Sports activities: “That is what folks had been shouting at me as I used to be coming off the pitch, ‘Man Metropolis are coming to get you’, however on the finish of the day Arsenal are 4 factors clear.

“You get knocked down, you rise up once more. Let’s examine who the fighters are and let’s examine who’s going to win this. They might have put down a giant marker in the event that they gained the match, nevertheless it by no means regarded like that was going to be the case.”

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In two of their three second-placed finishes lately, Arsenal have completed behind Manchester Metropolis, which is why the discuss this title race carries so many emotional scars for supporters.

“What Man Metropolis have gotten is the know-how and the current historical past behind them,” Peter Crouch added on TNT.

“That may result in nervous tensions across the stadium, actually across the again finish of the season.

“Having somebody like Man Metropolis and Pep behind you, you’re all the time going to be trying over your shoulder. However you’ll a lot moderately be in Arsenal’s place.”

Crouch believes Arsenal won’t ever have a greater likelihood to win the title.

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“Man Metropolis aren’t the Man Metropolis of previous, Liverpool aren’t, Manchester United aren’t what they’ve been, Chelsea the identical,” he stated. “There’s a lack of high quality within the high areas [of the league]. The bar has been set excessive prior to now years.

“Now could be an actual alternative for Arsenal. If they do not get over the road, there must be extra questions answered.”

February 13, 2026 0 comments

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La Liga round-up: Actual Sociedad proceed wonderful kind as Athletic Membership return to profitable methods

by Soccer-News February 9, 2026

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MD23 of the 2025-26 La Liga season has been stuffed with drama, with eight matches having been performed thus far. It has been a diminished card as a result of on Saturday as a result of unsafe situation of the Vallecas pitch.

Osasuna seal necessary victory in race for Europe

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Celta Vigo 1-2 Osasuna

Osasuna kicked off the weekend in spectacular trend, as they defeated Celta Vigo at Balaidos. They took the lead within the first half when Ante Budimir headed in Raul Moro’s cross, however regardless of Borja Iglesias equalising from the penalty spot, substitute Raul Garcia fired dwelling the profitable objective with 10 minutes remaining.

Actual Sociedad breach high 8 as Elche swept apart

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Actual Sociedad 3-1 Elche

Actual Sociedad continued their march in the direction of the European locations with a key victory over Elche at Anoeta. Pellegrini Matarazzo’s facet raced right into a two-goal lead within the first half courtesy of Luka Sucic and Mikel Oyarzabal, and though Andre Silva responded after the interval, the three factors had been made secure by substitute Orri Oskarsson.

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Getafe carry winless run to an finish in Vitoria

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Alaves 0-2 Getafe

Getafe ended their two-month await a victory as they dispatched of Alaves at Mendizorroza. January signing Luis Vazquez opened the scoring eight minutes into the second half, and the factors had been made secure quickly after when Mauro Arambarri netted from the penalty spot.

San Mames smiles as Athletic Membership defeat 10-man Levante

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Athletic Membership 4-2 Levante

For the primary time in over two months, Athletic Membership picked up a win in La Liga, after they noticed off Levante at San Mames. The guests had Alan Matturro after 17 minutes, and so they e-book benefit with a quickfire double from Gorka Guruzeta. Unai Elgezabel made it 2-1 on 81 minutes earlier than Nico Serrano restored the two-goal lead for Los Leones, and regardless of a wonderul strike from Jon Olasagasti to cut back the arrears once more, Robert Navarro sealed the victory in stoppage time.

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Late heroics see Sevilla save level towards Girona

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Sevilla 1-1 Girona

There was drama aplenty on the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan, the place Sevilla and Girona performed out an entertaining draw. The guests led within the first half courtesy of Thomas Lemar, however this was cancelled out within the 92nd minute by Kike Salas. Los Nervionenses’ level was dramatically secured when goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos saved Cristhian Stuani’s 98th minute penalty.

February 9, 2026 0 comments

Premier League

Sunderland’s Away Kind Is Irritating But Fixable

by Soccer-News February 9, 2026

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When Chemsdine Talbi slotted the ball into the underside nook of the Chelsea purpose, securing a well-known and morale-boosting early-season away win for the Lads, it got here on the finish of an encounter throughout which we’d proven the entire hallmarks that’ve underpinned our 2025/2026 marketing campaign: dogged dedication, spectacular resilience and iron-clad preventing spirit.

A victory at Stamford Bridge is at all times one thing price shouting about however regardless of Sunderland having fun with a profitable return to the Premier League, it’s honest to say that our overcome the Blues has been the exception quite than the rule with regards to selecting up all three factors away from the Stadium of Mild.

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It’s a evident but fixable concern and for a crew with aspirations of sustained progress, it’s necessary to be truthful relating to weaknesses in our armoury. This doesn’t imply we have to tear the Lads down in the event that they fall brief on the highway, wheeling out drained outdated labels resembling “legal responsibility”, nevertheless it’s necessary to be honest within the closing evaluation.

Don’t get me fallacious: Sunderland have achieved some notable outcomes on the highway this season and we’ve hardly ever if ever regarded out of our depth when travelling across the nation.

A draw at Anfield, a come-from-behind share of the spoils at Tottenham and a 0-0 with final season’s FA Cup winners at Selhurst Park have been very good outcomes, however Saturday’s intriguing encounter with Arsenal — throughout which we competed wholeheartedly earlier than being undone by some moments of Gunners’ high quality — represented the third journey to London in a row throughout which three targets have been conceded and one other event on which the Lads typically didn’t assist their very own trigger.

In equity, we didn’t make the journey to the Emirates with a timid mindset or a meek strategy, and there was no lack of effort from Sunderland’s gamers.

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We clearly went there with the intention of no less than making life troublesome for the hosts — and this was no West Ham-style shambles — however one or two lapses in focus have been taken benefit of, and maybe chasing a comfort purpose was considerably naive given the way through which the third Arsenal purpose took place. Elite opponents aren’t charitable and of their case, the prospect to go 9 factors clear was by no means going to be handed up. Brutal, however that is the place we’re.

It’s in all probability honest to say that a big proportion of Sunderland’s troubles away from Wearside could be attributed to the training course of that the gamers and Régis Le Bris are going via at Premier League stage: the significance of tactical flexibility, minimizing particular person errors, not giving the opposition any simple openings, and so forth.

Though it’s not essentially a “trial and error” dynamic, there’s a sure diploma of belief wanted because the gamers familiarize yourself with it. Often it’ll work and typically it gained’t, however newly-promoted sides hardly ever have all of the angles lined and we’re no completely different.

Changing into a extra harmful travelling facet can be a take a look at of our mentality.

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This season, we’ve seen the facility {that a} raucous stadium can present when the Lads run out at residence, however in numerous environments the place the travelling followers could make up a modest fraction of the gang, can we improvise, adapt and overcome with a view to emerge with one thing to point out for it?

Once more, that’s advantageous and the nice factor is that it offers us a real goal to intention for subsequent season — bettering our away type and bringing it as much as par with how dependable we’re at house is one thing to relish, and given how pushed and motivated these gamers clearly are, why shouldn’t we get it sorted?

This season, there are three away ends in specific which have needled me for a while.

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Our journey to Turf Moor and a loss to relegation-bound Burnley was most positively a missed alternative; we maybe underestimated a Manchester United facet within the depths of Ruben Amorim’s reign of distress at Outdated Trafford, and our last-gasp loss to Fulham after a scrappy purpose from Raúl Jiménez was simply irritating as hell. Three video games from which we should always’ve taken one thing — and on such advantageous margins can league placings swing.

For years, we chased what typically felt like an unimaginable dream of turning the Stadium of Mild into the type of place the place we may thrive and that opposing groups didn’t relish a go to to.

The following stage of the method is to make sure that this proficient group of gamers could be persistently relied on to ship away from residence — and I’ve received loads of religion that they will just do that after some eye-opening experiences on their travels throughout 2025/2026.

February 9, 2026 0 comments

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Inter Milan Star Praised For ‘Evolving Physicality’ After Excellent Run Of Latest Type

by Soccer-News January 30, 2026

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The rise of Federico Dimarco reveals no signal of slowing because the Inter wing-back continues to succeed in new ranges in each efficiency and bodily growth.

The Dimarco influence now stretches properly past targets and assists.

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In keeping with La Gazzetta dello Sport, , Dimarco’s numbers inform solely a part of the story.

Of his six targets in all competitions this season, 4 have damaged deadlocks: at house to Sassuolo, away at Parma, at San Siro towards Napoli, and most lately in Germany after 80 minutes of stalemate.

These strikes underline his capability to ship in decisive moments.

Dimarco Enhancing On All Fronts For Inter Milan

BERGAMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 28: Federico Dimarco of FC Internazionale appears o throughout the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and FC Internazionale at New Stability Enviornment on December 28, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)

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His type in 2026 has been particularly spectacular.

has produced six objective contributions, targets and assists mixed, in simply his final 5 Serie A appearances.

Throughout all competitions, he stands out amongst defenders in Europe’s prime 5 leagues.

He’s the one one to register greater than 5 targets and greater than 5 assists this season, at the moment sitting at six targets and 7 assists.

But Gazzetta stress that his progress can also be bodily.

Dimarco has spoken earlier than about feeling stronger and extra full, and his shows again that up.

“Dimarco sprints, runs, crosses, shoots and scores,” the paper writes. “In motion and from set items, like the opposite evening in Germany. His repertoire is full.”

Within the Ruhr, he even wore the captain’s armband for the primary time, including emotion to an already memorable efficiency.

January 30, 2026 0 comments

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Mauricio Pochettino indicators the USMNT’s search is over, with type and health now shaping World Cup selections

by Soccer-News January 29, 2026

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With time working quick till he should choose his , U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino mentioned Thursday that, after assessing some 70 gamers over nearly 16 months, the door is all however closed to new candidates. However paring down the record to 26 for this summer season’s soccer competition in North America stays very a lot a piece in progress.

His closing alternative to see gamers collectively in individual will come the final week of March for heavyweight friendlies in opposition to .

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Then comes his much-anticipated World Cup announcement in late Could. Actually, the March roster will inform quite a bit — however not all the things, he cautioned — about what to anticipate.

“It is true that now we’re near the World Cup,” Pochettino mentioned Thursday on a video name with reporters. “It is true it should be troublesome to convey some new gamers, as a result of I believe we do not have time. However already we had time to evaluate all of the gamers in a 12 months and a half. I believe we’ve an excellent concept. Now it’s about [wishing] our gamers will probably be match and in superb type for us to pick the fitting gamers.”

Pochettino plans to call his roster for the subsequent camp on March 17, six days earlier than exercises start in suburban Atlanta. Although most alternatives appear apparent, Pochettino has left high-profile gamers out of camps at instances the previous 12 months.

Then there may be the matter of accidents. Most of his regulars are wholesome, however some are recuperating from setbacks. Most notably, and in a race in opposition to time to be prepared for the March camp. Even when absent, although, he would stay excessive on the record for a World Cup slot.

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With extra to show than Adams, that interrupted a improbable run of success with PSV Eindhoven. Pepi can be reportedly a switch goal in England.

“We’ll see how he will come again and begin to play and to carry out,” Pochettino mentioned of Pepi, who’s amongst a number of strikers vying for in all probability three World Cup slots. “After all, he is a participant that’s [on] our radar. Hope he may be match.”

CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 15: Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of United States, provides directions to Tim Ream #13 throughout a world pleasant match between United States and Paraguay at Subaru Park on November 15, 2025 in Chester, Pennsylvania. (Picture by Mark Smith/ISI Pictures/USSF/Getty Pictures)

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Irrespective of who’s in camp in March, Pochettino desires his crew to start pivoting towards the World Cup.

“It is an amazing alternative in March,” he mentioned. “The thought is that the World Cup will begin in March, once we [are] all collectively, as a result of it is time to present like we had been displaying within the final camp [in the fall] — our identification, our approach to play in the way in which we wish to carry out within the World Cup.”

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The Individuals hit their stride late within the 12 months, defeating 4 World Cup-bound groups (Japan, Australia, Paraguay and Uruguay) and tying one other (Ecuador). The ultimate match of 2025 was its greatest below Pochettino, .

The four-month pause till the subsequent worldwide window fell at an inopportune time.

“How we completed 2025, you wish to play the subsequent week once more to reap the benefits of the shape and the idea and the vitality from the group,” Pochettino mentioned. “It’s actually powerful to spend all this time watching soccer, assessing gamers, having conferences, doing various things however no teaching. That’s the most powerful scenario as a result of we love to teach. We like to be on the grass.”

With none camps, Pochettino and his workers have intently monitored gamers within the thick of European membership seasons. His Main League Soccer candidates, nonetheless, are simply getting again in control in preseason.

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Such gamers aren’t essentially at a drawback for the March call-up, Pochettino mentioned. “Perhaps with out video games, you compensate with vitality,” he mentioned. “They got here from a interval that they relaxation, they recuperate, and now they’re charging the batteries to be full.”

The MLS common season received’t start till Feb. 21, although some groups will get began earlier as a part of the Concacaf Champions Cup.

One key MLS-based participant is reportedly leaving for the European circuit quickly: proper again Alex Freeman, who is anticipated to hitch Villarreal in Spain’s La Liga from Orlando Metropolis. Such a transfer so near the World Cup comes with some danger, as a result of with out common enjoying time with a brand new membership in midseason, Freeman may lose his grip on a U.S. roster slot.

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Pochettino mentioned Freeman referred to as him to ask his opinion concerning the impending transfer.

“I’m not involved if some gamers are going to maneuver in that switch window,” Pochettino mentioned. “It’s necessary the participant feels joyful, feels comfy. … They wish to enhance. They wish to develop. It is an incredible problem we have to assist, and assist [him] into adapting the very best manner and to not lose focus.”

January 29, 2026 0 comments

Premier League

Barry prevents Everton fan mutiny however house type stays a fear

by Soccer-News January 27, 2026

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Everton striker Thierno Barry continued to justify supervisor David Moyes’ religion by equalising within the draw at house to Leeds United to stop a mutiny at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The quantity of boos at half-time with the hosts trailing to James Justin’s objective indicated the extent of annoyance followers had with one other lacklustre show, however that will simply have been eclipsed had the Frenchman not maintained his latest scorching streak.

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Having not scored in his first 18 Premier League matches, the 23-year-old now has 4 in his final 5, together with the winner at high-flying Aston Villa final outing.

Regardless of having the extra skilled Beto on the bench, Moyes saved Barry on the sector regardless of the state of affairs trying more and more dire and he was rewarded when the striker nipped in entrance of Sebastiaan Bornauw to clip Idrissa Gueye’s cross into the roof of the web within the 76th minute.

“I’m actually happy for Thierno. There are a number of strikers within the Premier League who value some huge cash and it’s not simple for them both,” Moyes mentioned.

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“Just lately we’ve got not been creating that many probabilities, [so] he has needed to take what he can. The larger factor is he’s a younger French Beneath-21 worldwide discovering his manner.

“His English was OK, not nice, and I feel he’s simply starting to get settled in, [learning] how the Premier League works, what’s anticipated for the depth of the league.

“He’s getting used to the work ranges and coming with that he’s getting just a few objectives as properly. We have to attempt to create some extra probabilities so he can possibly get just a few extra.”

The discharge of frustration across the stadium was palpable, however had Gueye’s shot from the sting of the world gone in off the crossbar as a substitute of rebounding away, the half-time jeers would have been lengthy forgotten.

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file of profitable solely as soon as at house since November is basically accountable for the frustration of followers, who’ve seen solely 4 league victories at house all season.

The draw was a blow to Leeds, who have been hoping to keep up the hole to relegation rivals Nottingham Forest and West Ham, who each gained on the weekend. However one defeat within the final 10 has at the very least given them a platform, though they too could have needed a greater return than three wins in that spell.

Everton could have feared the return of their former striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who left them in the summertime, however the closest he got here was hitting the publish from 5 yards.

As an alternative, it was Justin, scoring his first Premier League objective since September 2024, who made the Twenty eighth-minute breakthrough after profiting from some slack defending.

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Jayden Bogle and Anton Stach mixed down the suitable, a worthwhile avenue all through the primary half, and though Calvert-Lewin couldn’t get a contact on the cross, Justin arrived on the far publish to blast house after Dwight McNeil failed to trace his run.

Everton complained Iliman Ndiaye, along with Gueye, again after profitable the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal, had been fouled earlier within the transfer however they have been clutching at straws.

Moments later Calvert-Lewin’s instinctive first-time poke rebounded off a publish, however the very best Everton may muster in response was James Garner slicing an optimistic left-footed shot into the side-netting and the boos rapidly adopted.

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Moyes’ response was to change to a again three, which means a primary look of the season for Jarrad Branthwaite after hamstring surgical procedure, with a fit-again Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor changing McNeil.

It prompted an enchancment with an try by Ndiaye blocked by Bornauw and Barry’s outside-of-the-right-foot shot bringing the very best save of the sport from Karl Darlow.

Nonetheless, the Leeds goalkeeper may solely watch because the Frenchman’s close-range effort flashed previous him for the equaliser.

Daniel Farke, the Leeds supervisor, was happy with a degree, although that allowed Nottingham Forest and West Ham to realize floor on them after they each gained on the weekend.

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“General a extremely good consequence for us on the street, particularly after a formidable consequence for Everton final time [beating Aston Villa],” he mentioned. “The primary half was spectacular and it was unfortunate we couldn’t capitalise. We had some nice probabilities and we should always have scored [more than one goal].

“It was clear in some unspecified time in the future within the second half they might present up however I obtained the sensation we have been nonetheless controlling the sport even with much less possession. We may have defended a bit sharper however I preferred the response from the lads within the final 10 minutes.”

10:26pm

Sky crew on Thierno Barry

10:23pm

Daniel Farke chatting with Sky Sports activities

“Good consequence, to return away to Everton is a troublesome place. A bit upset as properly although as we weren’t far off profitable it. We maybe may have buried the sport with a second objective. We didn’t enable a lot within the sport and I nonetheless felt we had management within the second half. General a great efficiency from the lads and a great consequence. It was vital to get at the very least one level right this moment and keep one other sport unbeaten. We need to keep on this league and need to maintain going.”

10:18pm

Sky Sports activities crew on Everton’s equaliser

10:14pm

Put up-match ideas of James Justin

“I really feel like we began the primary half fairly properly. We went a objective up and had just a few probabilities to go additional forward however we didn’t make them depend. They’re an honest facet and coming to a spot like this they’re going to have good spells. We had belief in the best way we have been taking part in and had confidence going into the sport. There are ebbs and flows in soccer and you need to journey the waves when you’ll be able to. I’m feeling good for the time being. We’re not afraid to speak about our objective and that’s to remain within the Premier League.”

10:12pm

Everton’s goalscorer Thierno Barry chatting with Sky Sports activities

10:07pm

Put up-match ideas of James Garner

“First half we have been sloppy and never fairly on the races. We have been a lot the higher workforce within the second half and doubtless ought to have gained it. The supervisor needed to see extra tempo and an total higher efficiency. We have been going into the sport hoping to get three factors. We weren’t adequate within the first half and we wanted to react, which we did. We have to begin placing within the performances at house in addition to away.”

10:02pm

Leeds’ subsequent 5 video games

January 31: Leeds vs Arsenal (Premier League)February 6: Leeds vs Nottingham Forest (Premier League)February 10: Chelsea vs Leeds (Premier League)February 15: Birmingham vs Leeds (FA Cup)February 21: Aston Villa vs Leeds (Premier League)

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Everton’s subsequent 5 fixtures (all Premier League)

January 31: Brighton vs EvertonFebruary 7: Fulham vs EvertonFebruary 10: Everton vs BournemouthFebruary 23: Everton vs Manchester UnitedFebruary 28: Newcastle vs Everton

09:58pm

FT stats

Possession: Everton 58%-42% LeedsShots: 10-14Shots heading in the right direction: 3-4Corners: 4-4Touches in opposition field: 25-23

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These numbers utterly modified within the second half; Everton’s possession numbers went up by over 10% and had six pictures after the break, three being heading in the right direction.

09:55pm

This spherical of Premier League fixtures

Saturday:West Ham 3 Sunderland 1Burnley 2 Tottenham 2Fulham 2 Brighton 1Manchester Metropolis 2 Wolves 0Bournemouth 3 Liverpool 2

Sunday:Brentford 0 Nottingham Forest 2Crystal Palace 1 Chelsea 3Newcastle 0 Aston Villa 2Arsenal 2 Manchester United 3

Tonight:Everton 1 Leeds 1

09:54pm

Full time

One other late nook for Leeds and this could possibly be the ultimate act of the sport. The nook is flicked on on the close to publish by Justin however the header is off beam.

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It’s the ultimate act and either side share a degree. It was a sport of two halves; Leeds dominating the primary half, Everton getting the higher of the second.

09:52pm

90+2 minutes: Everton 1 Leeds 1

Leeds could have a late nook with Dewsbury-Corridor not capable of maintain the ball in play. Any objective now could be a winner.

The supply although is poor and an absolute waste as there may be far an excessive amount of on it and the ball goes over everybody.

09:49pm

90 minutes: Everton 1 Leeds 1

There will likely be 4 added minutes.

09:48pm

89 minutes: Everton 1 Leeds 1

Dibling is discovered on the suitable facet of the field and he has the chance to drive a shot in direction of the far nook however as a substitute tries to pick a teammate and the ball is cleared.

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A late change for the hosts as Everton’s goalscorer tonight Barry is changed by Beto.

09:47pm

88 minutes: Everton 1 Leeds 1

Leeds counter and Okafor drives ahead. He lays it off to his proper to his fellow substitute Longstaff, who takes the shot first time however blazes the trouble into the group.

09:46pm

87 minutes: Everton 1 Leeds 1

Is there a profitable objective on this sport? It does really feel like one large likelihood stays and it’s extra prone to fall to the house facet.

09:44pm

85 minutes: Everton 1 Leeds 1

A triple change for Leeds. Longstaff, Okafor and debutant Buonanotte come on. Leeds wanted that you simply really feel.

09:43pm

84 minutes: Everton 1 Leeds 1

One of many oldest cliches within the e book may describe this match; a sport of two halves. Leeds have been much better than Everton within the first half but it surely has been all the house facet within the second.

09:42pm

82 minutes: Everton 1 Leeds 1

Daniel Farke has made only one change up to now. Does he have to get extra recent legs on the pitch with a view to wrestle again some momentum?

09:39pm

80 minutes: Everton 1 Leeds 1

Leeds are in all places proper now and Everton are throughout them. How Leeds will remorse not profiting from their dominance within the first half!

09:37pm Key moments

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78 minutes: Everton 1 Leeds 1

Everton hit the bar they usually can sense a second objective is there for the taking. Dibling lays the ball again to Gueye close to the sting of the field. Gueye takes it first time and tries to pick the highest nook however is unlucky that his effort comes again off the bar, with Darlow overwhelmed. In a matter of moments, Everton practically go from a objective right down to a objective forward.

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Anybody’s video games now, which feels absurd for a way comfy Leeds have regarded. Largely nullified as an attacking drive on this half, they’ve nonetheless coped properly with the whole lot Everton have thrown at them. Gueye practically places his workforce forward and Moyes’ facet can odor blood. Scrumptious, unfair blood.

09:35pm Key moments • Targets • Video

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GOAL! Barry brings Everton stage

The hosts equalise. The ball is moved out to the suitable, the place Dewsbury-Corridor performs the ball ahead into Gueye, who performs the ball throughout in the same place to the place Leeds’ objective within the first half got here from. Barry will get the higher of Bornauw, making the run to the entrance publish, and lifts the ball into the highest of the web. Sport on.

09:34pm

74 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 1

Ndiaye’s shot from outdoors the field deflects behind for a nook, which Dewsbury-Corridor will take.

The inswinger is poor although, not even beating the entrance man.

09:33pm

73 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 1

Leeds have needed to do extra defending because the break however they’ve been as much as the duty so far.

09:30pm

71 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 1

David Moyes goes to make an attacking change as Dibling is approaching for Patterson; a large attacker on for a right-back/ proper wing-back. Which will imply Everton reverting again to a again 4, with O’Brien going from centre-half to right-back.

09:29pm

69 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 1

Leeds haven’t regarded as fluent or in management on this second half as they did within the first. Everton have been higher because the break however they’re nonetheless struggling to create that a lot.

09:25pm

66 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 1

Daniel Farke is making his first change of the night time as Tanaka comes on for Gruev within the centre of Leeds’ midfield.

09:23pm Key moments • Video

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63 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 1

Everton denied. Barry will get his shot away from contained in the field with the surface of his proper foot and Darlow makes a high quality save to his proper. It could have been a detailed name had it been scored as as to if Barry was onside or not.

09:22pm

62 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 1

Moments after Calvert-Lewin went down contained in the Everton field underneath a problem from Tarkowski, Stach forces Pickford right into a save right down to his left. That incident involving former teammates Calvert-Lewin and Tarkowski was not a penalty and truly it didn’t look actually like the previous was genuinely interesting for one anyway.

09:18pm

59 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 1

Justin loses possession inside his personal half and Everton counter by way of Gueye, who drives by way of the Leeds half earlier than taking part in it out to his proper to his compatriot Ndiaye, who cuts inside Struijk contained in the Leeds field and shoots however is denied by an vital block from Bornauw.

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Some indicators of life from Everton, Ndiaye appeared to have labored himself right into a strong capturing place regardless of a barely under-powered cross from Gueye. Prime work from Bornauw to identify the hazard and block his try. House facet actually improved for his or her adjustments and Leeds trying much less threatening from extensive positions.

09:17pm

58 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 1

It has been a reasonably scrappy begin to this half from either side, with neither workforce capable of carve out a real alternative because the break.

09:15pm

56 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 1

Leeds decide up two yellow playing cards in fast succession as Gruev pulled Ndiaye again cynically to stop an Everton counter-attack.

09:14pm

54 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 1

The primary reserving of the sport goes Leeds’ manner as Stach fouls Mykolenko. Stach slid in and caught Mykolenko so he can don’t have any complaints.

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VAR does additionally check out a potential handball by Patterson inside his personal field however that’s cleared. It did hit Patterson’s arm however was it deliberate? That was an fascinating one.

09:11pm

51 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 1

Barry goes down underneath a problem from Bornauw simply outdoors the Leeds penalty space however referee Simon Hooper performs on. It regarded like a foul in actual time and the replays present that was the case. Bornauw could be very fortunate there. It’s secure to say the house followers should not too proud of the referee proper now.

09:09pm

49 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 1

Either side at the moment are working with again threes and wing-backs.

09:04pm

Second half

We’re again underneath manner at Hill Dickinson Stadium. David Moyes has determined he has seen sufficient and is making a double change on the break. Dewsbury-Corridor and Branthwaite are again within the matchday squad from damage and have come on. Maybe Everton going to a again three to match Leeds? Armstrong and McNeil have been changed.

09:00pm

Jamie Carragher on Sky Sports activities

“Leeds have been unbelievable. Everton have made them seem like Actual Madrid. The wing-backs have precipitated them big issues.”

08:56pm

HT stats

Possession: Everton 46%-54% LeedsShots: 4-10Shots heading in the right direction: 0-3Corners: 3-2Touches in opposition field: 10-16

08:51pm Evaluation

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HT verdict

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Leeds will ease out of hazard this season if they will maintain this up. First to each ball, vibrant out extensive, particularly Aaronson and defending superbly. Helps that Everton have been woeful. Full hairdryer incoming for them. Referee Simon Hooper is riling up the house supporters however they solely have their workforce responsible. Vital boos as Hooper blows for half time.

08:48pm

Half-time

The primary half is delivered to an finish and Leeds take a deserved lead into the break courtesy of Justin’s objective simply earlier than the half-hour mark. Loads of boos meet the half-time whistle however how a lot of that’s directed on the officers and the way a lot at their very own workforce? Most likely a mixture of the 2.

08:46pm

45 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 1

Garner has a shot from a slim angle on the left facet of the field but it surely hits the facet netting.

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There will likely be two added minutes on the finish of this primary half.

08:44pm

42 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 1

That was a really nervy second for Leeds. Justin’s cross again is unfastened and Gruev leaves it to Darlow, who got here racing out of his field and makes a hurried clearance. There was very practically an entire miscommunication between Gruev and Darlow, which may have ended disastrously for Leeds.

08:39pm

38 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 1

All of the stats are Leeds’ favour proper now; possession, pictures, touches in opposition field. Daniel Farke will likely be delighted along with his facet’s begin to the sport however his solely remorse will likely be that they’re just one objective forward.

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Aaronson has a shot from vary however it’s a pretty easy save for Pickford right down to his proper.

08:35pm Key moments

34 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 1

Leeds must be two objectives forward as Calvert-Lewin misses a sitter in opposition to his former employers. Aaronson, who’s getting on the ball lots for the guests and pulling the strings, feeds the ball to his proper into Bogle, who performs the ball into the field. The cross picks out Calvert-Lewin, who made the run to the close to publish and will put it into the underside nook however his effort smashes into the publish. Calvert-Lewin has a wry smile, understanding he ought to have buried that chance.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin hits the post

Dominic Calvert-Lewin inches away from scoring in opposition to his former membership – Peter Byrne/PA

08:33pm

32 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 1

Leeds can sniff blood right here and may odor a second objective. There’s a nervousness, a stress from the house followers contained in the Hill Dickinson, and Daniel Farke will need his facet to take benefit proper now and go for the kill. That is their second to strike once more.

08:29pm Key moments • Targets

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GOAL! Justin places Leeds in entrance

The guests in all probability deserve their lead as boos ring across the Hill Dickinson. The Everton followers desire a foul from Rodon on Ndiaye to be given however that’s by no means a foul and referee Simon Hooper is true to play on. Stach then performs the ball throughout from the suitable that Calvert-Lewin makes an attempt to hook in direction of objective however misses. The ball comes right through to the again publish, the place Aaronson leaves it for Justin, who was working onto it, to strike. Justin finds the web, regardless of the very best efforts on the road from Tarkowski to cease the shot.

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That has been coming and there have been a number of defensive failures within the lead-up, Ndiaye’s weak spot, Tarkowski’s misjudged sort out and Patterson’s poor positioning. Too simple for Leeds however a composed transfer, properly completed by Justin. Leeds defending properly too, though it helps that when Everton assault they look like working by way of treacle.

08:28pm

27 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 0

Leeds have a reasonably poor file away from house within the league this season however they’ve in all probability regarded the higher facet on this opening half an hour.

08:24pm

23 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 0

Is Mykolenko to not be booked? He cynically took out Bogle as Leeds drove into the Everton half however referee Simon Hooper exhibits a level of leniency, maybe warning the Everton defender that the following foul will likely be a yellow.

08:22pm Evaluation

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21 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 0

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Grumbles rising right here at Everton’s hapless begin to the match. Their care with the ball has been minimal and the sport up to now is taking part in out like The Very Worst of David Moyes compilation. A bit extra composure and Leeds could be forward. DC-L [Dominic Calvert-Lewin], by the way, was met with a good cut up of boos and applause.

08:21pm

19 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 0

Aaronson cuts the ball throughout from the left facet of the penalty space to the sting of the field, the place Bogle ought to take the shot first time however as a substitute takes a contact. It then falls to Justin to take the shot however it’s instantly blocked.

08:16pm

15 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 0

The nook is cleared to the sting of the field, the place Gruev takes it first time and appears to pick the highest nook but it surely goes simply over.

08:16pm

14 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 0

Beto has a chat with David Moyes and has gone to sit down again down as Barry appears like he’s going to attempt to proceed.

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Leeds could have a nook on the suitable as Bogle’s cross is blocked by a mixture of Mykolenko and Tarkowski.

08:14pm

13 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 0

We’re not even 1 / 4 of an hour into the sport however Everton have an early damage concern. Barry has gone down and Beto has been despatched out to heat up.

08:12pm

11 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 0

After a barely shaky begin, Leeds have grown into the sport in latest minutes.

08:10pm Key moments

8 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 0

Probability for Leeds. Stach’s ball ahead places Calvert-Lewin in behind and the Leeds striker stretches to get his shot away forward of O’Brien from simply contained in the field however he’s denied by Pickford, who had come dashing out of his objective.

08:08pm

6 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 0

Leeds have their first effort of the night time however it’s properly off beam. Aaronson cuts it again to Struijk on the sting of the field and the latter wastes the chance as he opts to simply blast it and the ball flies into the stands. Struijk ought to have been on the lookout for a teammate as a substitute of doing what he did.

08:06pm

4 minutes: Everton 0 Leeds 0

Mykolenko clips in a cross from the left and it’s met by Barry, whose flick-on is deflected behind off Bornauw for a nook. As has been the case just a few instances already tonight, it’s a little bit of a mad scramble contained in the Leeds penalty space however the guests are capable of clear. Leeds have struggled to get out so far.

08:02pm

1 min: Everton 0 Leeds 0

Everton win the primary nook of the night time contained in the opening minute however Leeds are capable of scramble it clear.

08:01pm

Kick-off

Earlier than kick-off, tributes are paid to former Everton defender Tommy Wright, who died the opposite day aged 81.

We’re underneath manner on the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

07:56pm

Practically prepared for motion

Either side emerge from the tunnel and we’re moments away from kick-off on the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Here’s a reminder of the perimeters tonight;

Everton: Pickford, Patterson, Tarkowski, O’Brien, Mykolenko, Garner, Gueye, Armstrong, McNeil, Ndiaye, Barry.Substitutes: Travers, Beto, Dibling, Dewsbury-Corridor, Coleman, Alcaraz, Branthwaite, Rohl, Aznou.

Leeds: Darlow, Bogle, Ampadu, Struijk, Rodon, Bornauw, Justin, Gruev, Stach, Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin.Substitutes: Perri, Longstaff, Piroe, Nmecha, Okafor, Tanaka, Byram, Gnonto, Buonanotte.

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The flags are out within the South Stand on the stadio del Bramley Dock as Everton search a primary house league win since 6 December. Leeds certainly an honest alternative for that, even when Jack Grealish is injured. Can be to see what kind of reception Dominic Calvert-Lewin receives. Was shocked earlier to be taught he has the identical variety of Everton appearances as Duncan Ferguson.

07:53pm

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink on his former membership

07:43pm

Pre-match ideas of Daniel Farke

07:36pm

Everton honour their Afcon-winning duo

07:30pm

Calvert-Lewin returns to former membership

And he will likely be hoping to attain to steer his present facet to victory.

07:25pm

Leeds make bid for Wolves’ £40m-rated Jorgen Strand Larsen

have made the primary bid for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, who’s attracting curiosity from quite a lot of Premier League golf equipment.

Securing the signing of Strand Larsen, 25, who scored 14 league objectives final season after initially signing on mortgage from Celta Vigo, could be a coup for Leeds, who’re eager so as to add firepower to their ahead line.

Whereas there isn’t a settlement for the Norway worldwide, opening dialogue between the golf equipment opens the door for a deal within the ultimate week of the January switch window. It’s understood they don’t seem to be wildly aside in valuations.

07:21pm

Leeds’ final 5 outcomes

Leeds 1 Fulham 0 (Premier League)Derby 1 Leeds 3 (FA Cup)Newcastle 4 Leeds 3 (Premier League)Leeds 1 Manchester United 1 (Premier League)Liverpool 0 Leeds 0 (Premier League)

07:18pm

David Moyes on James Garner

07:15pm

Guests in the home

07:12pm

Everton’s final 5 outcomes

Aston Villa 0 Everton 1 (Premier League)Everton 1 Sunderland 1 (FA Cup, Sunderland gained on penalties)Everton 1 Wolves 1 (Premier League)Everton 2 Brentford 4 (Premier League)Nottingham Forest 0 Everton 2 (Premier League)

07:09pm

Jamie Carragher on Everton’s James Garner

07:05pm

Workforce information in full

Everton have made two adjustments to the facet that gained 1-0 at Aston Villa eight days in the past. Idrissa Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye are again from Afcon to switch Merlin Rohl and the injured Jack Grealish. Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor and Jarrad Branthwaite are again within the matchday squad.

Leeds have additionally made two adjustments to the facet that beat Fulham 1-0 final outing. Anton Stach and Sebastiaan Bornauw are available for Noah Okafor and the injured Gabriel Gudmundsson.

Leeds: Darlow, Bogle, Ampadu, Struijk, Rodon, Bornauw, Justin, Gruev, Stach, Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin.Substitutes: Perri, Longstaff, Piroe, Nmecha, Okafor, Tanaka, Byram, Gnonto, Buonanotte.

07:01pm

Former Leeds striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink on Sky Sports activities

06:58pm

This spherical of Premier League fixtures

Saturday:West Ham 3 Sunderland 1Burnley 2 Tottenham 2Fulham 2 Brighton 1Manchester Metropolis 2 Wolves 0Bournemouth 3 Liverpool 2

Sunday:Brentford 0 Nottingham Forest 2Crystal Palace 1 Chelsea 3Newcastle 0 Aston Villa 2Arsenal 2 Manchester United 3

Tonight:Everton vs Leeds

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06:46pm Key moments

Leeds workforce

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Everton workforce

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Match preview

The Premier League weekend concludes on the Hill Dickinson Stadium as Everton host Leeds. These sides met on the Monday night time of the opening weekend, with Leeds claiming a dramatic 1-0 win courtesy of a controversial Lukas Nmecha penalty late on after a James Tarkowski handball. If Leeds have been to win tonight, they might full a league double over Everton for the primary time since 1990-91. Everton have a great house file in opposition to Leeds, dropping simply one in all their final 16 house league video games in opposition to Leeds.

Final outing, Everton claimed a 1-0 win over Aston Villa at Villa Park courtesy of Thierno Barry’s objective. They go into this sport in eleventh, with the prospect to rise to seventh with a win tonight. Everton have been dealt a blow although as David Moyes has confirmed that Jack Grealish will miss an prolonged time frame because of a damaged foot.

David Moyes reacts during Everton's game at Leeds

David Moyes couldn’t consider the choice to present a penalty in opposition to his facet within the reverse fixture – George Wooden/Getty Pictures

“It’s not for me to present the timescales; we’ve got not obtained it but from the docs however he has a stress fracture in his foot, that’s all I can inform you,” Moyes mentioned. “It’s a large blow as a result of he has been massively vital to us because the begin of the season, he has performed a giant half within the workforce. I might not say something right here for the time being. I might not speculate and I might not put any numbers to it.”

Leeds have had over per week since they final performed, profitable 1-0 at house in opposition to Fulham. Daniel Farke’s facet at present sit sixteenth, with the stress elevated on them after wins for the 2 groups under them, Nottingham Forest and West Ham, this weekend. They’ve accomplished some enterprise on this January switch window, signing Facundo Buonanotte on mortgage from Brighton after the Argentine spent the primary half of the season on mortgage at Chelsea.

“We consider in his character, we consider in his potential,” Farke mentioned. “He’s a really thrilling younger participant, however part of the reality is that he has not performed a lot soccer lately. We’re satisfied of his abilities, of his potential, and we’ll give him the stage. We are going to give him the platform. We’re there for him with open arms. He will get all of the backing, all of the assist to convey himself again right into a prime health stage.”

Gabriel Gudmundsson is an damage doubt for tonight’s sport however Farke is hoping to have Anton Stach again.

Workforce information to observe shortly.

January 27, 2026 0 comments

Premier League

Sunderland evaluation: Away kind struggles proceed

by Soccer-News January 24, 2026

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After a improbable begin to the season, Sunderland at the moment are on a mini-slump having gained simply considered one of their previous seven Premier League matches.

Regis Le Bris’ aspect, whose residence run has understandably been celebrated this season, are additionally winless in seven consecutive league away video games.

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They’d the match’s first true likelihood when Noah Sadiki’s second-minute shot was tipped over the bar by West Ham keeper Alphonse Areola.

However the Black Cats then failed to provide one other shot on course till their purpose within the 66th minute.

By that stage the sport appeared past them.

Sunderland have a winnable residence match in opposition to Nineteenth-placed Burnley subsequent on 2 February, however then face top-four sides Arsenal and Liverpool over the next two weeks.

January 24, 2026 0 comments

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Morgan Rogers makes divisive xG declare after Aston Villa type: ‘It’s a complete load of nonsense’

by Soccer-News January 19, 2026

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has hit out at xG (anticipated targets), the favored soccer statistic, as ‘a complete load of nonsense’ when requested about his ideas on the metric.

xG reveals the likelihood {that a} shot will result in a aim being scored primarily based on the traits of the strike and the occasions main as much as it, resembling the kind of assault or physique half used to shoot.

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The shot is then in comparison with different pictures with related qualities to conclude the likelihood of the strike leading to a aim, with an xG of 0.0 being a sure miss and 1.0 being a sure aim.

In an interview with , the talisman stated: “I feel xG is a complete load of nonsense.”

The 23-year-old has sustained his tremendous type this season after successful the PFA Younger Participant of the Yr final 12 months, with Villa at the moment having the Twelfth-highest xG within the league after their loss to Everton.

Soccer followers have grown accustomed to seeing xG and different soccer knowledge metrics throughout broadcasts, together with Match of the Day, with the quantity now broadly accepted as offering a snapshot of a workforce or participant’s efficiency or type.

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However Rogers defined how the metric has left him pissed off: “It appears like a criminal offense – I’m scoring and xG is placing me down.

“The supervisor at all times stated to our midfielders final season, ‘I’m nonetheless ready for targets from the sting of the field’.”

Regardless of , Rogers and his teammates have actually taken Unai Emery’s sometimes frank recommendation, incomes the England worldwide a nomination for December’s Aim of the Month.

Chic long-range efforts – resembling Ollie Watkins’ strike towards Nottingham Forest or Emiliano Buendia’s curling effort towards Tottenham – have proved to be a profitable path to firing The Villans this marketing campaign.

Rogers in Villa’s 1-0 loss at dwelling to Everton final week. (Getty Photographs)

He stated: “Should you truly have a look at pictures we’re hitting, they’re good choices to take. We’re not taking pot luck pictures.

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“You may’t at all times rating the right aim, from a cross or a faucet in. There are other ways to attain targets.”

The England worldwide is at the moment outperforming his personal complete xG of 4.21 after scoring seven targets to this point this season.

He added: “Typically if you end up in a stadium and also you hear individuals shout shoot, then that’s what followers need. They need pleasure, enjoyment, pictures and targets to win video games. That’s what they wish to see.”

January 19, 2026 0 comments

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Wayne Rooney shares his sincere tackle Kobbie Mainoo’s type when given probabilities for Man Utd

by Soccer-News January 16, 2026

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Wayne Rooney has had his say on Kobbie Mainoo’s type at Manchester United this season, making his stance clear.

The 20-year-old has handled accidents and hasn’t seen a lot motion for the primary crew below Ruben Amorim’s time in cost.

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Mainoo, who got here up by way of the academy, has featured 12 occasions within the Premier League this marketing campaign, however all of these appearances have come off the bench.

He additionally hasn’t managed a purpose or help to date. His solely begins have are available cup competitions — two every in each the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.

Mainoo’s first begin of the season got here again in August when United misplaced to Grimsby City within the Carabao Cup.

Wayne Rooney offers his verdict on Kobbie Mainoo’s season to date

Photograph by Ash Donelon/Manchester United through Getty Photos

Kobbie Mainoo missed the final 4 video games of Ruben Amorim’s time in cost, and solely just lately returned to motion below interim boss Darren Fletcher.

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After recovering from a calf harm, Mainoo got here off the bench in opposition to Burnley earlier than beginning within the FA Cup defeat to Brighton at Outdated Trafford.

Talking on his podcast, Wayne Rooney admitted that he has not been blown away by Mainoo’s performances in a United shirt within the 2025-26 Premier League season.

“I believe Kobbie will definitely get extra of an opportunity [at] what he’s had after which it’s on Kobbie,” he stated on BBC Sport’s The Wayne Rooney Present.

“And I’ll be sincere, I’ve been disenchanted with him when he has had his alternative.”

Wayne Rooney on what he has seen from Man Utd and England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo

Mainoo missed Ruben Amorim’s ultimate 4 Manchester United matches earlier than the Portuguese coach was sacked final week.

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The younger midfielder returned from a calf harm below caretaker supervisor Darren Fletcher, approaching in its place in United’s 2-2 draw in opposition to Burnley.

After returning to health, Mainoo began for the primary time in 2026 throughout United’s FA Cup loss to Brighton at Outdated Trafford, although it resulted in a 2-1 defeat.

“I believe Kobbie will definitely get extra of an opportunity than what he’s had after which it’s on Kobbie,” he stated. “And I’ll be sincere, I’ve been disenchanted with him when he has had his alternative.”

January 16, 2026 0 comments

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