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Soccer May 4, 2021

PL aims to avoid Super League repeat as police probe United protest

Premier League officials have vowed to hold the six clubs that attempted to break away "accountable for their decisions and actions."

Soccer Apr 28, 2021

Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke rules out sale of club despite protests

Arsenal owners Stan and Josh Kroenke said on Tuesday they remain "100% committed" to the Premier League club, are not selling any stake and have not received and will not entertain any offers. Swedish billionaire Daniel Ek, the CEO and founder of music streaming service ...

Soccer Apr 25, 2021

English soccer clubs to stage social media boycott in racism protest

The planned three-day blackout comes as players continue to be targeted by anonymous racist abuse from fans online.

Soccer Apr 19, 2021

Premier League fans and former players slam plans for Super League

Former players and fans groups across the globe have slammed plans for a breakaway competition by some of Europe's top clubs, calling the move a "soulless" money grab.

Soccer Apr 13, 2021

WBA's Sam Allardyce calls for VAR overhaul

West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce said the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system needs overhauled after his team was controversially denied a goal in Monday's 3-0 Premier League victory over Southampton. West Brom's Mbaye Diagne thought he had scored the opener in the fourth minute ...

Soccer Mar 13, 2021

Premier League chief hopes to have fans at matches by end of season

The Premier League plans to allow up to 10,000 fans in stadiums for the final two rounds of matches this season, chief executive Richard Masters said Friday. The British government set out a four-stage easing of England's COVID-19 lockdown restrictions last month. Under the third stage ...

Soccer Mar 8, 2021

Manchester United ends Manchester City's long winning streak

Manchester United snapped Manchester City's record winning streak with an impressive 2-0 victory against the Premier League leaders, while Liverpool hit a new low as relegation-threatened Fulham won at Anfield on Sunday. Pep Guardiola's side was on an English top-flight record run of 21 straight ...

Soccer Mar 5, 2021

Fulham boss says VAR 'killing excitement' after defeat to Tottenham

Fulham manager Scott Parker took aim at the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system and said it was killing soccer's excitement after his side had a goal disallowed in Thursday's 1-0 home defeat by Tottenham Hotspur. Tottenham took the lead in the 19th minute thanks to ...

Soccer Mar 4, 2021

Manchester United loses ground in Premier League race after draw

Manchester United fell 14 points behind Premier League leader Manchester City on Wednesday after being held to yet another scoreless draw by Crystal Palace on Wednesday. The stalemate at a foggy Selhurst Park was United's third straight goalless draw in all competitions ahead of Sunday's ...

Soccer Feb 18, 2021

Pep Guardiola urges Manchester City to embrace 'beautiful challenge' of hectic schedule

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said it would be easy to feel overwhelmed by the club's packed schedule but called on his players to embrace the "beautiful challenge" as they compete for four trophies. City moved a step closer to a third Premier League title ...