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Premier League round-up
Phil Foden saves Man City against Leeds United
Phil Foden struck a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Manchester City edged Leeds United 3-2 in what was one of the most dramatic games of the season.
City looked in complete control early on, with Foden scoring inside the first minute and Josip Gvardiol heading in from a corner to make it 2-0 by the 25th minute.
However, Leeds roared back after the break, Dominic Calvert-Lewin pulled one back before winning a penalty that Lukas Nmecha eventually converted on the rebound after Gianluigi Donnarumma saved his initial effort.
Just as Leeds looked set to snatch a point, Foden fired home through a crowded box in stoppage time to seal a thrilling victory and keep Pep Guardiola’s side in the title hunt.
FT Man City 3-2 Leeds United [Pictures from NBC Sports]
Everton stunned by Newcastle United at home
Newcastle United finally ended their away-day misery with a dominant 4–1 win over Everton at Goodison Park.
The visitors flew out of the blocks, with Tino Livramento’s pressing creating chaos that led to Malick Thiaw opening the scoring inside the first minute. Lewis Miley quickly made it two after a costly Jordan Pickford error, stunning the home crowd.
Wouter Veltman added a third before halftime, and Thiaw completed his brace early in the second half to seal the rout. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall grabbed a late consolation, but it was a miserable night for Everton as Newcastle celebrated a long-awaited away win.
FT Everton 1-4 Newcastle United [Pictures from NBC Sports]
Tottenham suffer London derby defeat against Fulham
Thomas Frank’s tough start at Tottenham continued as Fulham sealed a 2-1 victory to pile on more home misery for Spurs.
Kenny Tete struck early before Harry Wilson added a stunning lob to leave the hosts reeling. Although Mohammed Kudus pulled one back after the break, it wasn’t enough to prevent a fourth defeat in six league games.
The result extends Tottenham’s dismal home record, just three wins in their last 21 Premier League matches.
FT Tottenham 1-2 Fulham [Pictures from NBC Sports]
Premier League scores in full
Brentford 3-1 Burnley
Man City 3-2 Leeds United
Sunderland 3-2 Bournemouth
Everton 1-4 Newcastle United
Tottenham 1-2 Fulham
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Arsenal
Arsenal and Manchester United will have to fork out £75 million to sign Borussia Dortmund sensation Karim Adeyemi. (Fichajes)
Arsenal are ready to make a move for 20-year old Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz and have reached out to his agent. The Turkish youngster is valued at around £85M by the Italian club. (La Republica)
Aston Villa
Aston Villa are eyeing a surprise £50m move for Brentford’s 24-year-old Brazilian striker Igor Thiago, who has scored 11 Premier League goals so far this season. (Mirror)
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid have joined the race to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. (Matteo Moretto)
Barcelona
Yan Diomande has emerged as a target for Barcelona. (Bild)
Raphinha after Barcelona’s win against Alaves: “I try to give my best in the minutes I’m on the pitch. With being able to start in the eleven, I am quite happy. What I do is try to help the team as much as I can and I am satisfied with this. I’m trying to look for my best version physically. I’m not yet fit to play 90 minutes, but the minutes I’m on the pitch I try to give my best. Obviously, in the second half I felt a bit tired, but as I said, I’m looking for my best physical version and I’m working very hard for this. I hope I can recover this version as quickly as possible.”
Barcelona and Real Madrid are two of seven teams that have a special clause for Serhou Guirassy, who is able to be signed for €50m. (Florian Plettenberg)
Chelsea
Chelsea are reportedly interested in the Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly. Chelsea believe that he is a player for the future, and they are ready to give him an important role in the team. (The Daily Briefing)
(Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea have established contact as they look to sign Arsenal attacking target Serhou Guirassy. (Fichajes)
Chelsea retain an interest in Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo. He signed a contract in January that runs until 2029 and that puts Forest in a strong position, with a fee of £70M+ required to sign him. He’s left-footed which makes his qualities wanted by possession-based teams. (TEAMtalk)
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace and France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is a target for AC Milan as well as several other clubs in Italy and the Premier League. Mateta has had no talks with Crystal Palace over a new deal since last summer and several clubs are attentive to the situation. (Fabrizio Romano)
Liverpool
Liverpool are looking at Luis Enrique as a potential replacement of Arne Slot. (Fichajes)
Liverpool are interested in signing the Brighton attacker Yankuba Minteh. (Fichajes)
Liverpool are reportedly already keeping an eye on Premier League manager to replace Arne Slot. More details!
Manchester City
Manchester City, Tottenham and Everton’s city rivals Liverpool have made enquiries about signing the Toffees’ Senegal international forward Iliman Ndiaye, 25. (Foot Mercato)
Manchester United
Manchester United are confident of signing Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton in a £70m deal next summer - although the 21-year-old will snub a move to Old Trafford if United do not qualify for Europe. (Mirror)
Manchester United are very interested in the Brazilian prospect, Robinho Junior. They are showing strong interest in the young Brazilian, and they are determined to make a strong push for him. (Fichajes)
Manchester United are interested in signing the Borussia Dortmund attacker Karim Adeyemi. (Fichajes)
Manchester United have been linked with the Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez once again. (Football Insider)
Manchester United are ready to break the bank and fork out €150 million to sign Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior. (Fichajes)
Newcastle United
Newcastle are prepared to make a substantial bid for Brazil winger Raphinha next summer if Barcelona are willing to consider selling the 28-year-old. (Fichajes)
(Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Newcastle United have now made contact over AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit. Smit’s playing style is earning him comparisons to Barcelona’s Pedri. Eddie Howe is keen to add to his options in the middle of the park. He needs competition for Bruno Guimarães, Joelinton and Sandro Tonali. (TEAMtalk)
Tottenham
Tottenham are understood to sense a potential opportunity to rival Manchester United for the transfer of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. (Caught Offside)