Premier League

The Scout on why Man Utd and Brighton stars are among the best armband options.

3 2 5 Pts per start Pts But in the past always we scored a lot of goals.” “We will see today. We score a lot of goals this season. He scored an incredible amount of goals.

Everton could receive a points deduction as soon as this season, pending a Premier League investigation into alleged Financial Fair Play breaches.

[Manchester City's 101 alleged breaches of FFP rules](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/explained-man-city-punished-premier-league-financial-investigation-points-deduction-relegation/bltc7ca39393f3ab5ed). Regardless, Dyche and his side will remain focused on performances on the pitch; next up, [they face a home clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Monday night](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/match/everton-v-tottenham-hotspur/839s24huiy6wu5amhq48ian84). It's a pretty damning indictment of the Toffees' use of transfer funds in recent seasons (which is partly why Dyche's side are currently facing the threat of relegation). THE BIGGER PICTURE: Specifically, the alleged financial wrongdoings amount to registering combined losses of £371 million ($457.5m) over a three-year period - this is more than three times the permissible limit of £107m, as outlined by FFP rules. And with the authorities confident that the matter will be finalised by the end of the season, any potential deduction could hit them during 2022-23, having a huge impact on the likelihood of them being relegated. Everton are in the midst of a relegation scrap, but things off the pitch aren't looking great either.

Human rights groups have challenged the Premier League to enforce new rules aimed at tightening club ownership.

Merely checking whether people are on an existing UK sanctions list is a very low bar, and the sanctions list reflects the government's foreign policy priorities rather than any objective assessment of human rights issues. Qatar's human rights record and treatments of the LGBTQIA+ community have raised questions over Sheikh Jassim's suitability, although he said his offer for United has been made as a private individual and not with state-backed finance. The most straightforward option to get the worst human rights abusers out of football, without relying on overly politicised or complex assessment processes, would be to just not let states in at all."

The club's ability to continue as a going concern will be at at risk if they are demoted while the combined losses for past three years stand at £305.5m.

However, whilst the directors acknowledge these uncertainties may cast significant doubt on the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, they still feel it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.” Everton, who have worked closely with the Premier League on their financial dealings and attribute £90.4m of crystallised losses to the Covid-19 pandemic, deny the allegation. The accounts reveal Everton are in advanced negotiations to secure the next stage of funding for their new stadium at Bramley Moore dock and that heads of terms have been agreed on a deal that is expected to be concluded within months. Everton have also disclosed that, since the 2021-22 accounting period ended, Moshiri has provided a further £70m of financial support. The loss is a significant reduction on the previous year’s figure of £120.9m but arrived in a year when Everton made a £67.7m profit on player trading. Sean Dyche’s team are two points above the relegation zone having played more games than four of the teams below them.

After the sanctioning of Roman Abramovich almost spelt the end of Chelsea Football Club, the Premier League have decided to clamp down on who is allowed to ...

So, the Premier League have put new plans in place which will now protect the futures of its clubs by amending the owners’ and directors’ test (OADT). The current Premier League rules only cover for crime 'which could reasonably be considered dishonest and any overseas conviction must be in a 'competent' jurisdiction. Todd Boehly has only recently bought the Blues so it's likely that he'll be at the helm for a while from now. The United Kingdom's decision to sanction Roman Abramovich, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, had a devastating impact on the Blues. It's also said that various 'disqualifying events' have been implemented too for prospective directors and chief executives. The Premier League have decided to implement a new rule which will have a major effect on Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham in years to come.

The Premier League are banning all betting sponsors – and it's going to have huge implications on the whole of the pyramid.

Human rights abuses will now be one of a number of additional “disqualifying events” under a beefed-up owners' and directors' test.

Additional annual due diligence will be conducted on existing club directors to ensure ongoing compliance with OADT. The new process should also be more transparent. The league says a list of agreed ‘acquisition materials’ – information required by the Premier League in order for it to complete its due diligence – will be published as part of a takeover process.

EXCLUSIVE: As reported by Sportsmail, Everton's rivals had expressed unhappiness at the timing of the charges after being given assurances last summer that ...

Everton are at risk of a damaging points deduction that could put put a huge dent into their Premier League survival chances Everton are at risk of a damaging points deduction this season as the Premier League have told clubs they are confident of completing their investigation before the end of this campaign. In six separate letters sent to the Premier League the clubs are understood to have asked for greater transparency, and demanded that the case be concluded this season.

We assess Arsenal's bid to avoid unwanted history and preview the huge relegation six-pointers.

[Leandro Trossard](https://www.premierleague.com/players/20486/Leandro-Trossard/stats)’s goalscoring exploits may prevent Jesus from returning to the starting line-up on Saturday, but nevertheless, Jesus’s recovery is a huge boost. But things will inevitably be different at the Etihad Stadium. It probably won’t be full of goalmouth action, yet the tension will make it hard to look away. 0.9 [Sean Dyche](https://www.premierleague.com/managers/8250/Sean-Dyche/overview)’s miserly [Everton](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/7/Everton/overview). [Wolverhampton Wanderers](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/38/Wolverhampton-Wanderers/overview) (and [Southampton](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/20/Southampton/overview), their other bottom-half home fixture) to acquire the points needed to stay in the division. 2 Liverpool Man Utd With drama guaranteed at both ends of the table, Alex Keble looks at the key talking points. 1 [Manchester City](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/11/Manchester-City/overview) and [Liverpool](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/10/Liverpool/overview), there aren’t many [Arsenal](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/1/Arsenal/overview) supporters counting their chickens.

As the Premier League gears up for the business end of the season, both Manchester City and Arsenal have a shot at the title. But who comes out on top?

This fixture is a casualty of City's FA Cup run, and has yet to be slipped into the season. The title could hinge on the Ivan Toney question – will Brentford's lynchpin be able to take part in their final match? [ban due to the player's breach of the FA's betting rules](/sport/football/article-11803159/Brentford-striker-Ivan-Toney-admits-multiple-breaches-FA-betting-rules-set-ban.html) looming, but as yet unknown, Brentford's fate hangs in the balance. Brentford v Manchester City – Prediction: 2-1 to City But will it be enough? Manchester City v Chelsea – Prediction: 2-1 to City Should Potter stay at the helm in west London, time will be the greatest tonic for his Chelsea side. It is hard to predict which iteration of Graham Potter's side will turn up on any given day. Manchester City v Leeds – Prediction: 2-0 to City Manchester City v Leicester – Prediction: 2-1 to City Southampton v Manchester City – Prediction: 2-1 to City Manchester City v Liverpool – Prediction: 3-0 to City

The ability of Everton Football Club to continue as a going concern could be in jeopardy if the club are relegated from the Premier League; assessment comes ...

"Everton will say the mitigating factors have been having to find capital for a new stadium, which should open in 18 months' time, and the issues around Covid. If management conclude that the entity has no alternative but to liquidate or curtail materially the scale of its operations, the going concern basis cannot be used and the financial statements must be prepared on a different basis (such as the ‘break-up’ basis). The concept of going concern is an underlying assumption in the preparation of financial statements, hence it is assumed that the entity has neither the intention, nor the need, to liquidate or curtail materially the scale of its operations. Whenever Everton's day comes, whether it's this season or next season, it's going to be tough for them. They need to find a way out and I just don't see one this season or next." Of the 15 clubs to have released their 2021/22 accounts to date, six - Arsenal, Chelsea, Bournemouth, Leicester, Manchester United and Tottenham - have all recorded heavier losses.

The first Premier League game of the weekend could yet be a decisive one in the title race; if Pep Guardiola's side were to win then the pressure would be ...

Equally with Foden also absent there could be something of a slog for City to get back to their best without Haaland. Tuesday will bring a trip to Chelsea whilst on Sunday they will welcome Arsenal to Anfield; more than just top four, these games could also dictate who wins the Premier League title. Manchester City: Having not been pictured in training on Thursday, Haaland is emerging as a potential doubt, one which would bring with it major headaches for Guardiola at a decisive stage of the season. The first Premier League game of the weekend could yet be a decisive one in the title race; if Pep Guardiola's side were to win then the pressure would be firmly on Arsenal. The former will miss the game after an operation on his appendix, the latter is a doubt after withdrawing from international duty with Norway. A familiar foe lies in wait for Manchester City as they return from the international break, with Liverpool ready to deal an almighty blow to the title hopes of their great rivals.

Premier League action returns this weekend with Arsenal hosting Leeds United after the Manchester City vs Liverpool.

But for tomorrow obviously they deserve all the attention, we should not think about the other games. "So, apart from that, I’m not sure in the moment, I don’t think you could now say it’s nicer to fight for the title or whatever, in the moment it’s just about [that] we have to win football games. Now whilst the Reds aren't challenging for English football's biggest prize this season, they are poised to have a major say as to where the trophy ends up. Furthermore, there is another problem that won't fill Arsenal fans with too much confidence beyond this weekend. [Arsenal handed massive William Saliba injury blow ahead of Leeds clash](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/william-saliba-injury-arsenal-leeds-26597663) [Mikel Arteta offers hope for William Saliba injury return for Arsenal Premier League title push](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/william-saliba-injury-arteta-arsenal-26602251) [Arsenal can recall Gabriel Jesus against Leeds United with Thomas Partey replacement on standby](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-partey-gabriel-jesus-leeds-26587658) [The next two Arsenal players to pen new deals after Bukayo Saka signs contract extension](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-buakyo-saka-signs-contract-26591288) [Arsenal news and transfers LIVE: All the latest news, rumours and gossip from the Emirates Stadium](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-news-transfers-live-saliba-26590416) And you get usually what you deserve if you work hard enough – and that’s what we try.

Table-topping Gunners get back to action as they host the Peacocks at the Emirates.

If you find yourself unable to view the game locally, you may need a different way to watch the game -- that's where using a VPN can come in handy. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network's sports app, you'll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. If you're not, a standalone monthly subscription to the service starts at AU$25. Second, some smart TVs -- like Roku -- don't have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. The service has exclusive rights to this Premier League season. PT in the US, and at 1 a.m. Sling TV's Blue plan includes USA Network making it a great option for those wanting to watch EPL action. The Gunners will be looking to extend a run of six successive victories as they go in search of their first Premier League title since 2004. BST local time in the UK (10 a.m. Leeds are just two points above the drop zone, but have given themselves hope of avoiding relegation following a marked improvement in performances since the appointment of Javi Gracia as manager. Arsenal host Leeds at the Emirates Stadium in London on Saturday, April 1.

Manchester City take on Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturdafter afternoon in a crucial match for both teams.

That means Nathan Ake and John Stones at full-back with Ruben Dias and Manuel Akanji in the middle. In defence, the centre-back options are the most difficult area of the pitch to predict. It's simply far too risky to start him and possibly reaggravated the injury when so many important games are on the horizon. If he is unavailable, it leaves City depleted in attacking areas with Riyad Mahrez, Jack Grealish and Julian Alvarez the only forwards available. City can cope without him, even against Liverpool, and Haaland is needed for the Champions League and Arsenal games later this month. The Blues are currently eight points behind the Gunners, though they have a game in hand, so anything less than three points could prove disastrous.

Brentford have the most difficult run-in according to our Opta Power Rankings. They play Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Brighton, ...

They have the second easiest stretch of games to finish the season. Roger Schmidt’s side have a tie against Inter Milan in the quarter-final of the Champions League that they will feel they can win. Benfica have been tearing it up in the Champions League and domestically this season. They don’t have either of Arsenal or City in their last 12 games of the season but do play against Tottenham, Newcastle and Brighton. Of the teams behind them hoping to qualify for the Champions League, it’s good news for Milan. Forget that Nagelsmann has Bayern in the Champions League quarter-final after beating Paris Saint-Germain and is only a point off Borussia Dortmund at the top of the table heading into They have the third easiest run of games to finish the season. The reason they lie close to each other in the fixture difficulty table is mainly because of the overlap in their games – they both play West Ham, Liverpool, Southampton, Brighton, Leeds and Chelsea and then of course that potential title-decider at the end of April at the Etihad. They count Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City and Newcastle amongst their most difficult games before they can draw the curtain on a particularly difficult and dramatic season at Stamford Bridge. The currently sit eighth in the league and our Opta supercomputer predictions give them a 0.4% chance of finishing in fourth. Steve Cooper is already feeling the heat at Forest and there will be little sign of it cooling off before the end of the season. [squeaky bum time](https://twitter.com/bryansgunn/status/1637360259596533760) in the Premier League where a run of fixtures can make or break seasons and managers.

After a lengthy two-week international break, the English Premier League gets back up and running on Saturday, with this tasty-looking clash between big ...

In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network's sports app, you'll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. If you're not, a standalone monthly subscription to the service starts at AU$25. Second, some smart TVs -- like Roku -- don't have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. The service has exclusive rights to this Premier League season. BT's 30-day pass offers full access to every BT Sport channel for £30 with no contract (the price recently went up from £25). Liverpool game is exclusive to BT Sports -- showing on its BT Sports 1, BT Sports 1 HD and BT Sports Ultra channels. If you find yourself unable to view the game locally, you may need a different way to watch the game -- that's where using a VPN can come in handy. For a limited time, you can sign up for Peacock Premium at a 60% discount, dropping the monthly cost to as low as $2 (or even less if you pay for a year up front). You'll need to be signed up with a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus account to stream games live. PT in the US, and 10.30 p.m. BST local time in the UK (7:30 a.m. Striker Erling Haaland scored an incredible eight goals in City's last two games against RB Leipzig and Burnley, but the Norwegian faces a late fitness test for Saturday's clash.

Pep Guardiola's men hope to close the gap on league leaders Arsenal as they host Jurgen Klopp's Reds.

Andy Robertson collects the loose ball and gives it to Alisson who looks to build a Liverpool attack from the back. Liverpool are out quickly and forced City to pass the ball back to John Stones. “Now it’s clear - top four is the only thing we can really go for,” he said. “Last year, we nearly won four trophies; but then this year, the trophies have gone early. 3 mins: Jack Grealish receives the ball on the left wing and flicks it down the line for Julian Alvarez to chase down. Kevin De Bruyne takes the free kick but knocks it square to Riyad Mahrez. He works it over to Kevin De Bruyne on the right side. He pulls the ball back to Rodri but the midfielder misses it before John Stones collects the ball. Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez stand over the dead ball after a quick conversation. Victory for [Jurgen Klopp’s](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/jurgen-klopp) men today would be a strong statement of their desire to finish the season well and would increase the pressure on top four rivals Tottenham and Newcastle. [uphill battle to finish in the Champions League](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-premier-league-fixtures-man-city-b2311104.html) qualification places. The reigning champions can therefore pile some pressure on Mikel Arteta’s team if they manage to defeat Liverpool.

Haaland leads the Premier League scoring charts with 28 goals and has hit nine in his last three games in all competitions.

Haaland’s father, Alf-Inge, was quoted by Norwegian TV during the week saying his son had traveled to Barcelona for treatment. “It is not a big issue but today he was not right.” “He is not fit.

Arsenal host Leeds United in the Premier League on Saturday, so we simulated the clash to try and predict the final score.

The second goal was imminent, and it came in the 67th minute, with Trossard doubling his tally for the afternoon. Trossard pushed the ball past the defender before rifling his shot into the roof of the net, leaving the 'keeper with no chance. [After their elimination from the Europa League,](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arsenal-sporting-cp-jesus-xhaka-26492391) the Premier League is the only competition Arsenal remain in, which gives his side an advantage over City who have a congested schedule ahead. We simulated the game to find out. A standout in that attack was [Arsenal](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/) 's first game in 11 days, with their last result an impressive 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace.

Adrian Clarke picks out three key battles between players and teams going head-to-head in Matchweek 29. Player analysis - Julian Alvarez.

Crystal Palace vs. Leicester City (April 1, 2023). Roy Hodgson made his second surprising managerial comeback with a return to the Crystal Palace dugout on ...

Overall, he’s taken charge of over 850 top-flight games across the Premier League, Ligue 1, Serie A and La Liga with 227 of these games coming in the Premier League across his career at Chelsea, Fulham, Leicester City and the Hornets – famously winning the Premier League title against all the odds with Leicester in 2015-16. At the time of his sacking, he was the oldest manager in the Premier League (70) and he was also the oldest to manage in Serie A last season (69) by nearly six years. This was his final match in the competition, before relinquishing his short-term position as boss of the Blues to Antonio Conte. Ferguson won 13 top-flight English league titles as a manager during his 27 years at Manchester United – more than twice as many as any other manager in the history of the league and seven more than his closest rivals. He quit the club just a day after this game, with Sunderland winless in eight top-flight matches in 2015-16. Obviously – with Robson and Hodgson never having done so – Fergie is the oldest manager to win a Premier League title. There’s only been one 5-5 draw in the entire history of the Premier League, but it came in Sir Alex Ferguson’s final game as a manager. The much-admired Bobby Robson was 71 years, 192 days old on his final Premier League game as a manager, with Newcastle’s 0-0 draw at Aston Villa his last. He secured 83 wins and a points-per-game average of 1.60 across his 188 games in the competition. This average was even lower than his predecessor Claudio Ranieri – the fifth oldest Premier League manager – who averaged 0.54 points-per-game at the Hornets. At the end of 2020-21, Hodgson ended his 45-year managerial career as Crystal Palace manager with their Premier League trip to former club Liverpool at Anfield. Who is the oldest Premier League manager of all time?

The Scout says Aston Villa forward can be just as important as Haaland over the next few Gameweeks.

[DGW29 FPL bonus points](https://www.premierleague.com/news/3122748) [DGW29 FPL stats: Fernandes frustrates new owners](https://www.premierleague.com/news/3132332) [DGW29 FPL stats: Record number hit Bench Boost button](https://www.premierleague.com/news/3132312) [Liverpool](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/10/Liverpool/overview)’s favourable schedule. He has produced eight goals and three assists since the season resumed in Gameweek 17. [Nottingham Forest](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/15/Nottingham-Forest/overview), [Newcastle United](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/23/Newcastle-United/overview) and [Fulham](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/34/Fulham/overview), and visit [Brentford](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/130/Brentford/overview) in Blank Gameweek 32. [Brentford’s match against Manchester United](https://www.premierleague.com/match/75157) in midweek. Points per start [Who is suspended or close to a ban?](https://www.premierleague.com/news/2801986) Points [Manchester City’s win over Liverpool](https://www.premierleague.com/match/75197) this weekend due to [a groin problem](https://www.premierleague.com/news/3129684). [visit Leicester City](https://www.premierleague.com/match/74976) in the second match of his Double Gameweek 29 in midweek.

Match highlights of every Premier League game to be shown on the Sky Sports website and app just after full-time; watch Chelsea vs Aston Villa, ...

The 'draw no bet' selection at 11/8 with Sky Bet, meaning stakes are refunded if the game is a draw looks a cracking way to oppose Spurs and get Sean Dyche's improving side in the book. He is 7/4 with Sky Bet to register just one shot at The Amex - he's had five in his last two starts - and a player with that kind of expected goals return shouldn't be 66/1 to score first. Pre-Qatar there were 2.87 goals per game but in January to March there has been a big drop to 2.49 goals per game across all matches in the Premier League. In 10 games against the traditional 'big six' and Brighton this season, Newcastle's games have averaged just 1.9 total goals per-90 with seven of those falling under the 2.5 goals line and three of those matches ending 0-0. There is a unique atmosphere for a night game at the great old ground that certainly is a factor to consider when weighing up probabilities for a match outcome. And in truth, that's exactly what they are with odds of just 4/1 available on them finishing in the Champions League spots and 4/6 on them for a top-six finish. Whenever Villa are fancied to grab a result on the road, backing Emiliano Martinez to be carded is certainly a savvy way of nicking a fantastic price. I wouldn't be banging down the door to take the 6/4 with Sky Bet for a home win here, though. But I'm getting greedy and will be focusing on Gibbs-White to play a huge role in sparking the game into life. Bournemouth are all the rage in the markets at 6/4 with Sky Bet to make a mockery of league positions and beat ninth-placed Fulham, who have taken 15 more points than the Cherries this season. As always, Fulham will be tough to beat with him patrolling things as showcased by their record of losing just twice this season from 19 fixtures against teams outside the top five in the Premier League. Harrison has played all but nine minutes of the four games since Gracia took charge, posting a healthy average of 2.75 touches in the box per-90 and registering six shots.

It's a potentially pivotal match in the battle to beat the drop, as the struggling Hammers host the rock-bottom Saints.

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West Ham host Southampton on Sunday afternoon in what is a crucial clash in the Premier League relegation run-in.The Hammers are only a point ah.

- Coming into this weekend’s games, Southampton have picked up the highest share of their Premier League points this season away from home (57% – 13/23). - No other sides have kept fewer clean sheets in the Premier League this season than Southampton (4) and West Ham (5). - Since losing three straight home league games from November to December, West Ham are unbeaten in their last four at the London Stadium (W2 D2). Southampton have been responsible for three of these victories by bottom-placed sides in 2022-23, a joint-high (also Leicester). - Saïd Benrahma has more Premier League goal involvements than any other West Ham player this season (7 – 4 goals, 3 assists). “We’re in a really important stage, lots of games.

Minute-by-minute report: Who will come out on top when the relegation-threatened duo meet at the London Stadium? Join Daniel Harris.

I hold myself to the highest of standards and have never done anything like this before in a long coaching career, and I know I fell way short of those with my actions.” And I also think that adding a “clear and obvious” caveat gave refs an extra layer of subjective interpretation, so I’ve now got no clue what’s going to happen sometimes, even though I can what happened in a particular incident. VAR is not perfect, mistakes have been made but on balance the refereeing mistakes that it rectifies far exceed these mistakes.” This time, though, it’s Emerson not Kehrer and the delivery is poor. 75 min Lovely feet from Emerson, feinting over the ball, so Bednarek ploughs through him and is booked. No matter: he picks out a claret head at the back post, and West Ham clear. 82 min And when the ball’s swung in, Aguerd does superbly to flick towards the back post, where Paqueta’s first touch is excellent … He holds up, buffeting defenders, but can’t quite conjure a shooting lane, so he spreads right to where Fornals now is, picks up the cut-back, and can’t quite get the ball controlled. and Bazunu does pretty well to dive on a low cross, feet about his phizog. Thanks for your company and comments – enjoy the rest of the weekend. I think if we had better-drafted laws, VAR would work better, but ultimately it’s made things more complicated, I think, by drawing attention to their inherently subjective nature and adding an extra layer of “clear and obvious” on top of that. Southampton used to be lauded as one of those “well-run” clubs, good at finding talent and succession planning.

West Ham and Southampton meet at the London Stadium in a high-stakes relegation clash on Sunday afternoon Follow all the action as it unfolds with ...

Well, you know the rest. But his touch is heavy and Benrahma gets back well to tackle. 18': There's such an interesting atmosphere inside the ground. I don't buy that for a second. The loser? But ge heads against the bar! His cross is then cleared. They currently prop up the division in 19th and 20th. Aguerd flicks on the corner and Paqueta is free at the back post. But he skies his effort! 27': It's soft from Southampton, really sort. Thanks for joining me.

A four-game unbeaten run at home in the league has helped boost West Ham's confidence at London Stadium yet, with rivals now beginning to pick up points, the ...

The win moves West Ham up to 14th in the After a nervy start, West Ham went ahead on 25 minutes with their first effort on goal when Aguerd met a Thilo Kehrer free-kick to head home a huge goal. West Ham secured a precious three points in their battle to stay up as they beat Southampton to ease the pressure on David Moyes.

The Reds looked tired in their last match against Fulham in the FA Cup, but some members of the squad, including Marcus Rashford and Raphael Varane, have ...

That suggests Wan-Bissaka should start here, while a return to the starting line up for Fred would be advisable. That means Weghorst goes from the off for the 19th game in a row. Wan-Bissaka dealt well with Saint-Maximin in the second half at Wembley and should start here after the job he did for 45 minutes in that game. Martial must surely be back in the squad this weekend but it's unlikely he's ready to start. Rashford is also expected to be involved in the game, despite withdrawing from the England squad with a knock. Anthony Martial is United's main striker for now and he has trained for more than three weeks.

A win for the Magpies could see them leapfrog Man United as well as Tottenham in the race for a top-four spot.

In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network's sports app, you'll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. Second, some smart TVs -- like Roku -- don't have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. If you're not, a standalone monthly subscription to the service starts at AU$25. The service has exclusive rights to this Premier League season. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its Sky Go app, but cord-cutters will want to get set up with a Now account, and a Now Sports membership, to stream the game. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If you find yourself unable to view the game locally, you may need a different way to watch the game -- that's where using a VPN can come in handy. You can get a day of access for £12, or sign up to a monthly plan from £25 per month right now. PT in the US and 2:30 a.m. Sling TV's Blue plan includes USA Network making it a great option for those wanting to watch EPL action. BST local time in the UK (11:30 a.m. The hosts find themselves in fifth, just two places and three points behind their opponents on Sunday.

Newcastle United host Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.The game gets underway at 4.30pm BST, 11.30am EDT, 8.30am PDT.

Nick Pope and Sven Botman should be fit despite missing international duty. •2h ago We played an extra round in the Europa League. They need a breather to collect energy. “I think he can be in the squad for Sunday.” It came at a good time for Anthony Gordon to improve his injury and to try and get him closer to returning. “Fabian would be a prime example of someone who has played through pain and different things and the break came at a good time for him. “It’s been good for some players,” Howe said of the break. “He really needed a period of training and it’s really difficult to do that amongst games because obviously I need players fresh to play so obviously you can’t work them in the way you want them. “I’ve seen Callum really use the break wisely. Now the board’s decision to smash Newcastle United’s transfer record is being belatedly vindicated. Shaw’s contract is set to mark the first piece of squad shaping concluded by United while bids are in on a takeover.

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Minute-by-minute report: Can Newcastle gain the victory that would see them leapfrog the visitors and go third? Join Rob Smyth.

73 min Bruno robs Bruno on the halfway line and Newcastle break. He miscontrols the ball but recovers to rattle a shot that is crucially blocked by Botman. Antony is a little unfortunate to come off – and pretty aggrieved – as he’s been United’s liveliest attacker by far, but I suppose it was him or Rashford. Asking for a friend who’s interested in a match at the end of April.” But he gets to the ball first and launches it out to Willock on the left wing. Newcastle break and Gordon drives a dangerous low cross that is turned behind by Dalot. Martial was on the line and may have helped to force the ball against the post and away. It was a great performance and we’re glad to get the win and the clean sheet. De Gea pushes it against the underside of the bar, an outrageous reaction save, and then Schar heads the rebound against the post! We knew it had gone but it left a sour taste and we had to put it right today. He runs at Varane, cuts inside and shoots well wide from the edge of the area. 87 min Anderson’s cross is headed wide by Burn at the far post.