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EPL: Mbeumo double helps Brentford stun Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 | Football News – Times of India

In a stunning display, Brentford defied the odds and a ban on striker Ivan Toney to secure a 3-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in their second-to-last Premier League match of the season. Bryan Mbeumo took center stage, netting two goals to lead Brentford to victory.The game started with a brilliant free-kick from Tottenham's Harry Kane, who scored his 28th league goal of the campaign, giving the hosts an early lead. Tottenham dominated the first half in what was their final home game of the season.However, the tide turned in the second half as Bryan Mbeumo, the Cameroonian forward for Brentford, showcased his clinical finishing ability. Mbeumo struck twice with his left foot within a span of 12 minutes, completely changing the dynamics of the match. His goals stunned the home crowd and...
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Premier League keen to aid football development in India: Neil Saunders | Football News – Times of India

PANAJI: ATK Mohun Bagan’s 1-1 draw against West Ham United in the Next Gen Cup early this week was cheered in India and England. Last year, when India’s youth teams travelled to UK for the tournament, Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters FC fell woefully short, losing by heavy margins against their Premier League opponents. Tottenham Hotspur, for example, scored seven against KBFC, while BFC lost 3-6 against Leicester City. In Mumbai this week, Indian clubs are putting up a fight.“The draw against West Ham, one of our leading age-group teams in Premier League, is a good indicator,” Premier League’s director of football, Neil Saunders, told TOI on Thursday. “We had teams from under-12 (at the start), then progressed to the Next Gen Cup with under-14 and the level was comparable. As you get t...
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Brentford’s Ivan Toney handed eight-month ban for breaching betting rules

Brentford and England striker Ivan Toney has been banned from football for eight months and fined 50,000 pounds ($63,000) after admitting to 232 breaches of the Football Association’s (FA) betting rules, the governing body said on Wednesday. Toney will not be able to play for club or country until Jan. 16, 2024 and he has been warned as to his future conduct. The sanctions were imposed by an independent regulatory commission after a personal hearing. The 27-year-old was charged by the FA in November for allegedly breaching the rules 232 times between 2017 and 2021. He was charged with 30 more alleged breaches in December. “The FA subsequently withdrew 30 of these breaches and he admitted to the remaining 232,” the governing body said. “The independent regulatory commission’s written rea...
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Brentford’s Toney handed eight-month ban by FA for betting offences | Football News – Times of India

Brentford and England striker Ivan Toney has been banned from football for eight months and fined 50,000 pounds ($63,000) after admitting to 232 breaches of the Football Association's (FA) betting rules, the governing body said on Wednesday.Toney will not be able to play for club or country until Jan. 16, 2024 and he has been warned as to his future conduct. The sanctions were imposed by an independent regulatory commission after a personal hearing.The 27-year-old was charged by the FA in November for allegedly breaching the rules 232 times between 2017 and 2021. He was charged with 30 more alleged breaches in December."The FA subsequently withdrew 30 of these breaches and he admitted to the remaining 232," the governing body said."The independent regulatory commission's written reasons...
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In-game audio of VAR calls to be released more often next season- Howard Webb

Releasing in-game audio recordings of VAR decisions concerning key incidents in Premier League matches is likely to become more common next season, referees’ chief Howard Webb has said. In-game audio from key decisions was released for the first time when Webb joined Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher on the Monday Night Football programme to discuss incidents from this season. Webb showed video and audio recordings of interactions between on-field referees and VAR officials discussing in-game situations and explained how the decisions were made. “We’re looking to do this (release audio) as much as we possibly can,” Professional Game Match Officials Limited chief Webb said on the show, noting that FIFA would not allow them to play the audio live during the game. “Tonigh...
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UEFA Champions League: It will be a City vs Inter final and City will win the title, says former Manchester City player Mark Seagraves | Football News – Times of India

The second legs of this season's UEFA Champions League semi-finals are now around the corner. While the first tie between Manchester City and Real Madrid is balanced on a knife's edge, the Milan derby is heavily in favour of Inter Milan after their 2-0 win vs AC Milan in the first leg.Inter haven't played the Champions League final since 2010, when they won the title. Before that their last final appearance was in 1972. Now they are on the verge of this season's final. But the marquee clash continues to be the City vs Real toss-up. Pep Guardiola's men will be playing the second leg at home this time, unlike last season when they played Real at the Bernabeu at exactly this stage of the competition. Real beat City in the second leg at the Bernabeu 3-1 and 6-5 on aggregate and eventually w...
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EPL: Arsenal title hopes crushed after defeat by Brighton | Football News – Times of India

The flickering embers of Arsenal's Premier League title dream were all but extinguished as they suffered a 3-0 home defeat by Europe-chasing Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday.With relentless Manchester City winning at Everton in the earlier kickoff to move four points clear, Arsenal knew only a victory would suffice to keep them in the hunt.But they produced a laboured display against the crafty south coast club for whom Julio Enciso, Deniz Undav and Pervis Estupinan all scored after the break as Roberto De Zerbi's side moved up to sixth place.Arsenal's former Brighton forward Leandro Trossard struck the crossbar in the first half, but Arsenal looked deflated after Enciso struck in the 51st minute and crestfallen when Undav lobbed over Aaron Ramsdale in the 86th minute.Estupinan comple...
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EPL: Brentford beat West Ham to ensure top-half finish | Football News – Times of India

LONDON: First-half goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa secured a comfortable 2-0 home Premier League victory for Brentford over West Ham United on Sunday to ensure their best league finish since 1938.West Ham manager David Moyes made seven changes to his starting line-up with one eye on the second leg of their Conference League semi-final away at AZ Alkmaar on Thursday, where they lead 2-1, and they were second best to their hosts.Brentford move up to ninth place with 53 points from 36 games and will finish in the top half for the first time since they came sixth 85 years ago. West Ham stayed 15th, six points clear of the relegation zone with two games to play.Brentford took the lead on 20 minutes as they won the ball in midfield and worked it to Mbuemo in acres of space on the righ...
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EPL: Manchester City beat Everton 3-0 to move four points clear at the top | Football News – Times of India

Manchester City beat Everton 3-0 on Sunday for their 11th consecutive victory as they moved four points clear of Arsenal atop the Premier League table.Ilkay Gundogan scored two brilliant goals and teed up Erling Haaland for another to inspire City to a comfortable win at Goodison Park.With three games remaining, Pep Guardiola's treble-chasing side have 85 points and have a match in hand on Arsenal.Everton remained deep in trouble, just above the relegation zone in 17th place with 32 points.Guardiola crossed the Goodison Park pitch to the raucous City fans and held up two fingers to denote the number of wins they need to clinch the title."From minute one we took the game in our hands," the Spaniard told the BBC. "It was a brilliant performance at the end of a season. We need two more vic...
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Ten Hag says Alejandro Garnacho must push for Man Utd starting role

Manchester United’s Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho must push for a starting spot in the Premier League side after an impressive debut season in which the 18-year-old has scored five goals, manager Erik ten Hag said. Garnacho, who has also made four assists, marked his return from an ankle injury by coming off the bench to score in added time and seal a 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. “He came in and did almost everything good and scored a great goal that will give him belief. It’s good for us for the rest of the season that he’s back and can have an impact,” Ten Hag told reporters. “I’m happy we can bring in young players and, hopefully he will progress so quickly that he can compete for a starting position. Because that is his next challenge.” Asked what Garn...
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EPL: Manchester United beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 to consolidate fourth spot | Football News – Times of India

Manchester United took a step closer to a return to the Champions League on Saturday, registering a 2-0 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford.Anthony Martial and Alejandro Garnacho struck as United notched a comfortable home win that consolidated their top-four position.The win took United to 66 points from 35 games, four points more than Liverpool at 5th spot with three games remaining for both sides in the current Premier League season. With the top four qualifying directly for next season's group stage, United are in a pretty good position at this stage whereas Wolves are 13th on 40 points.After a sluggish start, Brazilian winger Antony headed over from point-blank range on the half-hour mark but he made amends two minutes later, tearing down the right on a quick counte...
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Southampton relegated from Premier League after Fulham defeat | Football News – Times of India

Southampton became the first team to be relegated from the Premier League this season after losing to Fulham at home on Saturday.The 0-2 defeat against Fulham capped a nightmare season for Southampton rooted to the bottom of the table.Second-half goals from Carlos Vinicius and Aleksandar Mitrovic condemned Southampton to the drop in front of their own fans at St Mary's.Ruben Selles' side are without a win in their last 11 games and their plunge into the Championship was confirmed with two matches still to play.The Saints will return to the second tier for the first time in 11 years.Southampton spent most of the season in the bottom three and Selles was unable to save them from the drop after replacing the sacked Nathan Jones in February.Jones had lasted just 14 games as successor to Ral...
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EPL: Leeds snatch 2-2 draw with Newcastle after penalty nightmare | Football News – Times of India

LEEDS: Defender Rasmus Kristensen scored a second-half equaliser to give Leeds United a share of the points in a thrilling Premier League 2-2 draw with Newcastle United that saw Leeds miss one spot kick, concede two more, and have a man sent off in stoppage time.Leeds are still in the relegation zone but move up one spot to 18th on 31 points, one point behind Everton in 17th, while Newcastle remain third in the table on 66 points, three ahead of Manchester United and four ahead of Liverpool.Leeds took the lead in the seventh minute as Rodrigo got his head on a Patrick Bamford cross and though Nick Pope saved superbly, Leeds captain Luke Ayling was on hand to fire home a rebound.The home side could have gone two up in the 28th minute when Joelinton bundled over Junior Firpo in the box, b...
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Arsenal not ruling out William Saliba and Oleksandr Zinchenko despite reports

Arsenal will be without William Saliba at home to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday but the Frenchman and fellow-defender Oleksandr Zinchenko are not ruled out for the remainder of the season, manager Mikel Arteta said. Earlier reports indicated both would miss the remainder of the campaign in a blow for the Gunners in the Premier League title battle with leaders and favourites Manchester City. “With William, that’s for sure that he’s not going to be fit for this game and we are doubting whether he will be for the next game (at Nottingham Forest) as well,” Arteta told reporters on Friday when asked about their injury status. “But we want to keep the hope going and make sure that we give ourselves the best chance to bring them back.” Saliba has been out since March with a back injury ...
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David De Gea error gifts West Ham 1-0 win over Manchester United | Football News – Times of India

LONDON: A howler by Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea gifted West Ham United three vital points in their battle against relegation as the hosts secured a 1-0 Premier League win at the London Stadium on Sunday.United are fourth on 63 points after 34 games, one ahead of Liverpool and with a game in hand over the Merseysiders, while West Ham are 15th on 37 points, seven above the drop zone.Visiting forwards Marcus Rashford and Antony hit the post in the first half but De Gea's error will capture the headlines as it reopened the chase for Champions League places.Said Benrahma's bouncing shot from distance looked to be no real threat but although Spaniard De Gea dived and got a hand to it he failed to keep the ball out as West Ham took the lead."It’s part of football. You have a lot ...
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Arsenal win 2-0 at Newcastle to stay in title hunt

Arsenal showed no sign of raising the white flag in the Premier League title race with a 2-0 victory at Newcastle United on Sunday to close the gap on leaders Manchester City to one point. Defeat would have left Arsenal’s hopes of a first title since 2004 hanging by a thread but Martin Odegaard’s brilliant strike and a Fabian Schar own goal sealed a vital victory. Newcastle, bidding to cement third place and take a big step towards a top-four finish, dominated early on but Odegaard’s sweet strike after 14 minutes gave the visitors the lead. Schar then inadvertently turned in Gabriel Martinelli’s cross with 20 minutes remaining. City, who have won 10 straight games to catch and then overhaul Arsenal, have 82 points from 34 games with the Gunners on 81 having played a game more. Newcastle...
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Salah keeps Liverpool’s top four hopes alive after fans boo anthem | Football News – Times of India

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool forward Mohamed Salahsealed a 1-0 win against Brentford to keep their top four hopes alive after fans booed the national anthem following King Charles III's coronation on Saturday.For the third season in a row, Salah has reached 30 goals in all competitions thanks to his first half strike.The Egypt star is the first player in Liverpool history to net in nine successive games at Anfield, with his strike taking him to 100 career goals at the stadium.He also moved level with Steven Gerrard's Liverpool tally of 186 goals, sitting in joint fifth place in the club's all-time scoring list.Jurgen Klopp's fifth placed team climbed within one point of fourth placed Manchester United after their sixth successive league victory.United's defeat at Brighton in midweek has given L...
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Premier League: Harry Kane grabs winner as Tottenham edge Crystal Palace | Football News – Times of India

LONDON: Harry Kane moved up to second place in the all-time Premier League goalscorers list as he helped ailing Tottenham Hotspur to a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday, securing their first victory in five games.Kane headed Tottenham in front in first-half injury time to score his 209th Premier League goal, one more than Wayne Rooney but still some way behind record-holder Alan Shearer's tally of 260.Tottenham's victory lifted them to sixth in the table with 57 points from 35 games. They are six points behind fourth-placed Manchester United who occupy the last of the Champions League qualification places having played two games more. Palace are in 12th with 40 points.Tottenham had conceded 15 goals in their previous four games, but there was no danger of that in a flat opening pe...
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Manchester City beat Leeds United 2-1 to edge closer to Premier League title | Football News – Times of India

Manchester City on Saturday edged closer to retaining the Premier League title as they defeated struggling Leeds United 2-1 and opened up a four-point lead at the top of the standings.Ilkay Gundogan struck twice before half-time and missed a penalty as Man City made it 14 consecutive wins at the Etihad in 2023.With just four games remaining in the season, and add to it City's far superior goal difference over Arsenal means Pep Guardiola's men likely need a maximum of eight points from their last four games to claim a fifth league title in six seasons.But the home side were made to suffer a far more nervy finale than necessary after Rodrigo pulled a goal back five minutes from time.Pep Guardiola was far from happy after Erling Haaland gave Gundogan the chance to seal his hat-trick from t...
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Spurs captain Hugo Lloris ruled out for the season, says Ryan Mason

Tottenham Hotspur captain Hugo Lloris will miss the rest of the season due to a hip injury, interim boss Ryan Mason said on Friday as the club try to keep alive their hopes of playing in Europe next season. Lloris was withdrawn at halftime during Spurs’ humiliating 6-1 Premier League defeat at Newcastle United last month after conceding five times in the opening 21 minutes, with Fraser Forster replacing him in goal. Lloris, who joined Tottenham in 2012, has played nearly 450 times for the club, and the 36-year-old Frenchman has one more year to run on his contract. But British media have reported that he could leave the club at the end of the campaign. “Hugo is out for the season. We had the results back. Obviously disappointing but we feared that initially, so he won’t play again for u...