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Hojbjerg calls on Conte to elaborate after Tottenham criticism

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has called on manager Antonio Conte to elaborate on his stinging criticism of the players after Saturday’s Premier League draw at Southampton. The experienced Denmark international is the first Spurs player to publicly react since Italian Conte’s angry rant in a media conference following the 3-3 draw. Conte, who labelled his players selfish, lacking team spirit and not being able to play under pressure during his tirade, is tipped to leave the club before his contract expires in June. Speaking head of Denmark’s Euro 2024 qualifiers against Finland and Kazakhstan, the 27-year-old Hojbjerg was asked for his thoughts on Conte’s comments. “He gave a very honest and very open press conference. It is because he is not satisfied. You don’t do...
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Crystal Palace reappoint Roy Hodgson as coach to replace Patrick Vieira | Football News – Times of India

Crystal Palace have reappointed Roy Hodgson as manager until the end of the season, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.The 75-year-old succeeds Frenchman Patrick Vieira, who was sacked last week after a poor run of form left the team three points above the relegation zone.Palace are the only side in the league without a win in 2023, having drawn five and lost seven of their games. Their last league victory came on Dec. 31, 2-0 at Bournemouth, and they are 12th on 27 points with 10 games to play.Hodgson has been brought in to keep Palace in the top flight, a task he achieved for four seasons in a row with the London club between 2017-2021.Roy Hodgson has been appointed Crystal Palace manager until the end of the season.Paddy McCarthy will take the ro… https://t.co/I4kYrf1Zpi— Crysta...
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EPL: Saka stars as rampant Arsenal move eight points clear | Football News – Times of India

LONDON: Arsenal surged eight points clear at the top of the Premier League as Bukayo Saka's brace inspired a 4-1 rout of Crystal Palace on Sunday.Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring in the first half at the Emirates Stadium to put the leaders on course for a sixth successive league victory.It was redemption for Martinelli, whose missed penalty condemned Arsenal to Europa League last 16 defeat in their shoot-out against Sporting Lisbon on Thursday.Mikel Arteta's side needed just 45 minutes against struggling Palace to erase the bitter taste of that loss.Saka followed Martinelli's goal by doubling Arsenal's lead before half-time.Granit Xhaka netted the third after the interval and Jeff Schlupp's reply was no consolation as the influential Saka's second capped Arsenal's stylish display.A...
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James Ward-Prowse stoppage time penalty earns Southampton comeback draw against Tottenham

A controversial stoppage-time penalty converted by James Ward-Prowse earned bottom club Southampton a 3-3 draw at home to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League after the visitors had led by two goals on Saturday. Goals by Harry Kane and Ivan Perisic looked to have sealed the points for fourth-placed Tottenham in the second half but Southampton produced an amazing recovery from 3-1 down. Theo Walcott gave them a lifeline with a close-range finish in the 77th minute shortly after Perisic’s volley appeared to have sealed a vital three points for Tottenham in their bid to finish the season in the top four. FULL-TIME Southampton 3-3 Spurs A back-and-forth encounter sees Southampton save a point late on#SOUTOT pic.twitter.com/sCR5hsjAB5 — Premier League (@premierleague) March 18, 2023 The...
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Man who abused Brentford striker Ivan Toney online gets countrywide stadium ban

A man who racially abused Brentford striker Ivan Toney on social media has been banned from every stadium in the country in the first banning order issued under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. Toney, who has been racially abused several times in the past, shared a screenshot of the message he received on Instagram in October after he scored twice in a 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion. Northumbria Police and the Metropolitan Police launched a full investigation to trace the suspect and in January the man, named Neill, pleaded guilty to sending an offensive message. I wasn’t even going to post this but I woke up angry… pic.twitter.com/2MhjRO05rr — Ivan Toney (@ivantoney24) October 15, 2022 “Neill was handed a four-month senten...
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Casemiro sent off again, Man United held 0-0 by Southampton, Arsenal win against Fulham

Manchester United held firm after Casemiro’s second red card in his last three Premier League games to secure a 0-0 draw with last-place Southampton on Sunday. The Brazil midfielder was sent off in the 34th minute for a studs-up challenge on Carlos Alcaraz that initially earned him a yellow card. The referee changed it to a red after the VAR advised him to look at the incident again on the pitchside monitor. Casemiro must now serve a four-match ban, given it was his second sending-off of the season. His other was at Crystal Palace on Feb. 4. FULL-TIME Man Utd 0-0 Southampton 10-man Man Utd are held in an entertaining draw with Ruben Selles’ Southampton#MUNSOU pic.twitter.com/qfAvaU1nnN — Premier League (@premierleague) March 12, 2023 Southampton had the better of the chances in Casemir...
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Resurgent Chelsea claim 3-1 victory at Leicester, Harry Kane double seals Tottenham win

Ben Chilwell, Kai Havertz and Mateo Kovacic got on the scoresheet as Chelsea continued their upturn in form with a 3-1 win at Leicester City in the Premier League on Saturday. After a dismal run of two wins in 15 games, Graham Potter’s side have won three on the trot in all competitions and are 10th in the league standings with 37 points, while 16th-placed Leicester will now be looking over their shoulders with concern. High on confidence following wins over Leeds United and Borussia Dortmund, the visitors bossed the opening spell of the game and drew first blood in the 11th minute when Chilwell’s crisp left-footed volley beat goalkeeper Danny Ward at his near post. Delight for @ChelseaFC 🔵#LEICHE pic.twitter.com/ooZDHoG4BF — Premier League (@premierleague) March 11, 2023 Chelsea were ...
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Premier League: Resurgent Chelsea claim 3-1 victory at Leicester | Football News – Times of India

LEICESTER (England): Ben Chilwell, Kai Havertz and Mateo Kovacic got on the scoresheet as Chelsea continued their upturn in form with a 3-1 win at Leicester City in the Premier League on Saturday.After a dismal run of two wins in 15 games, Graham Potter's side have won three on the trot in all competitions and are 10th in the league standings with 37 points, while 16th-placed Leicester will now be looking over their shoulders with concern.High on confidence following wins over Leeds United and Borussia Dortmund, the visitors bossed the opening spell of the game and drew first blood in the 11th minute when Chilwell's crisp left-footed volley beat goalkeeper Danny Ward at his near post.Chelsea were guilty of taking their foot off the gas after their opener, with forward Joao Felix losing ...
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Chelsea beat Dortmund to reach Champions League quarter-finals | Football News – Times of India

LONDON: Chelsea kept their season alive by beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League 2-1 on aggregate on Tuesday.Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz, with a twice-taken penalty, got the goals as the Blues relieved the pressure on manager Graham Potter.The Englishman's job was on the line after a season that has so far failed to deliver any return on a world-record injection of over £500 million ($600 million) in one season on new signings.A special night! 🤗#UCL https://t.co/rw5eUjcIeG— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) 1678234140000Chelsea had won just three of their previous 16 matches to fall to 10th in the Premier League and bow out early of both domestic cups.But some of their expensive collection of stars showed up in time to remai...
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‘Monumental score… everything about it was staggering’: Michael Owen on Liverpool beating Manchester United 7-0

After watching his former side blow Manchester United out of the water with a 7-0 scoreline, Liverpool legend Michael Owen lauded the result as a turning point for the under-performing club’s season. “They were pretty ruthless. The over-riding headline is that it’s seven goals. You almost have to see it to believe it. And this was a United team coming into the game with everyone raving about them. They were flying high, and there were question marks really by Liverpool’s name. If there was ever a turning point for Liverpool, to get everything back on track, then surely this is it,” Owen said in the Premier League studio after the result. Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah all scored a brace while Roberto Firmino came off the bench to add one more to that tally. This was Liverpoo...
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‘Difficult not to be embarrassed by that result’: Paul Scholes on Manchester United’s 0-7 defeat to Liverpool

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes slammed the Red Devils after their 0-7 defeat at Anfield at the hands of Liverpool on Sunday. With Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah all scoring twice, Roberto Firmino came off the bench to add one more as the hosts inflicted United’s worst defeat since a 7-0 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1931. This was Liverpool’s biggest competitive win over United in the Premier League, surpassing the 7-1 win they had in the second division, way back in October 1895. The result came a week after United claimed their first trophy since 2017 by winning the League Cup. Reacting to the defeat on the Premier League’s live broadcast, United legend Paul Scholes said: “There’s a naivety about this from United, team and players. They’ve let in six at Manches...
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GG vs MI Highlights: Harmanpreet Kaur shines as Mumbai Indians thrash Gujarat Giants by 143 runs in WPL opener | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai Indians on Saturday started the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) in style, thrashing Gujarat Giants by 143 runs in the tournament opener at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.The Mumbai skipper scored the first half-century of the new league as her 30-ball 65 blitzkrieg powered her team to a massive 207 for 5 after being sent in to bat first by her counterpart, Gujarat captain Beth Mooney. As it happened: Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai IndiansMumbai bowlers then ended Gujarat's innings in the 16th over, reducing them to 64/9 in 15.1 overs to register a huge victory. Saika Ishaque (4 for 11) was the wrecker-in-chief for the Mumbai side, with Nat Sciver-Brunt (2/5) and Amelia Kerr (2/12) taking two wickets each.Gujarat captain Mooney suffered an injury ...
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Premier League: Arsenal seal last-gasp win in thriller | Football News – Times of India

LONDON: Arsenal survived a massive scare in their pursuit of the Premier League title as they came back from two goals down to beat Bournemouth 3-2 with a last-gasp winner from Reiss Nelson, in a rip-roaring contest in north London on Saturday.Relegation-threatened Bournemouth scored the second-quickest Premier League goal of all time after nine seconds of play through Philip Billing, and despite Arsenal's domination, Marcos Senesi made it 2-0 for the visitors before the hour.But then began an Arsenal comeback that could prove a pivotal moment in the title race.Thomas Partey prodded a shot past Bournemouth keeper Neto just past the hour mark, and eight minutes later substitute Ben White's volley crossed the line despite Neto's desperate dive.With the Emirates Stadium crowd roaring their...
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Chelsea overcome Leeds 1-0 to ease pressure on Graham Potter | Football News – Times of India

LONDON: A leaping header from France defender Wesley Forfana earned Chelsea a rare goal and Premier League win against struggling Leeds United on Saturday, easing pressure on coach Graham Potter.Chelsea were dominant in the first half and on-loan Portuguese Joao Felix rattled the bar but it was not until the 53rd minute that Fofana put away Ben Chilwell's corner. Fans greeted the goal - only the second scored at home in 2023 - with surprise and relief.It was the first win since Jan. 15 for Potter's side who were forced to defend in numbers in the second half as Leeds, who have earned only six points away from home this season, sought an equaliser.The narrow and not entirely convincing win leaves Chelsea in 10th place but is a boost before their second leg last-16 Champions League game w...
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Watch: Bournemouth’s Philip Billing scores 9.11 seconds after kickoff | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bournemouth's Philip Billing scored the second-fastest goal in Premier League history against leaders Arsenal on Saturday. Billing strike came 9.11 seconds after the kickoff as it put Bournemouth in front against Mikel Arteta's men.The quickest goal ever scored in the Premier League was Shane Long's effort 7.69 seconds after kickoff for Southampton against Watford in 2019.#EPL #ARSBOU #Arsenal #BournemouthSecond-fastest goal in Premier League history, Philip Billing's scoring in just… https://t.co/dTqnqTuur3— Iris (@Iris4231) 1677944813000Relegation battlers Bournemouth launched an audacious raid down the right straight from the kickoff and the ball was played across for Billing to side-foot into the net.9.11 seconds 💥Philip Billing's opener at Arsenal is the second-fastest g...
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Cricket history in India today: Women’s Premier League begins

AS THE inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) kicks off in Mumbai on Saturday, with the Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians playing the first match, it heralds new beginnings for many. For Delhi Capitals’ top-order batswoman Sneha Deepthi, a mother of a two-year-old at 26, it’s an opportunity to return to professional sport. Then there is Royal Challengers Bangalore’s batswoman Poonam Khemnar, 28, who recalls the opposition she faced from her parents for pursuing cricket. There is also Australia legend and Delhi Capitals’ captain Meg Lanning, 32, who moved away from the game after guiding her side to the Commonwealth Games gold medal victory in August last year. She spent her time travelling and even worked in a cafe “making coffee and washing dishes”. She led Australia to the women’s T20...
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Manchester United face Liverpool test, Arsenal back in the groove | Football News – Times of India

MANCHESTER: Rampant Manchester United are eager to inflict more pain on Liverpool at Anfield as Arsenal aim to pull further clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race this weekend.The Gunners are hot favourites to see off Bournemouth at the Emirates, while City face a Newcastle side hoping to put the bitter disappointment of their League Cup final defeat behind them.Tottenham must bounce back quickly from an FA Cup exit to maintain their advantage over Newcastle and Liverpool in the race for a top-four finish.AFP Sport looks at some of the key talking points ahead of the weekend's action in the English top flight.Liverpool won both Premier League fixtures against fierce rivals United last season by an aggregate score of 9-0.However, the fortunes of both clubs have dramati...
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Spurs join hands with F1 to build an electric karting facility under stadium | Racing News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur and Formula One have joined hands to build an electric karting facility under Spurs' home ground as part of a new 15-year partnership, the club and F1 said on Tuesday.F1 said the facility under the stadium's South Stand will be London's longest indoor track and would be accredited by the National Karting Association, enabling it to host national karting championship races."The karting experience will be a destination and place that families, friends and aspiring drivers from all over the world will want to visit and enjoy, engaging new audiences and offering an accessible entry point to the world of motorsport," F1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali said in a statement.Tottenham Hotspur is delighted to announce a 15-year strategic par...
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Oliver Skipp, Harry Kane keep Tottenham in hunt for top-four finish | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Second half goals from Oliver Skipp and Harry Kane helped Tottenham Hotspur beat Chelsea 2-0 in the Premier League clash in North London on Sunday.The loss extended Blues' torrid run under Graham Potter. Chelsea have only two wins in their last 15 games across all competitions.Suprs sit fourth on the table while Chelsea find themselves at 10th position.Seconds after the break, Skipp picked up a clearance by Chelsea's British record signing Enzo Fernandez and fired in from more than 20 yards, his shot going in off the bar after Kepa Arrizabalaga could not get enough of a hand on it.Kane secured the three points for Spurs when he pounced at the far post after a corner by Son Heung-min was flicked on by Eric Dier in the 82nd minute.Chelsea, who failed to score for fourth time in...
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Premier League: Gabriel Martinelli keeps table-toppers Arsenal out in front with win at Leicester

Arsenal’s Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli scored a fine goal to earn a 1-0 win at Leicester City on Saturday, giving them a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League. January signing Leandro Trossard arrowed a stunning strike into the net midway through the first half, but the Belgian was denied his second goal for Arsenal after VAR ruled Ben White to have fouled goalkeeper Danny Ward in the build up. It took the dominant visitors until the first minute of the second half to break the deadlock as Martinelli raced onto a Trossard pass and stroked home what proved to be the winner. The hosts did not look like getting back into the contest, with Arsenal seeing out the win that stretches their lead over Manchester City, who play at Bournemouth later on Saturday. Leicester stay 1...