🚨 Arsenal's VAR controversy, Liverpool move for new manager, Man United agree personal terms, Chelsea star wants Barcelona move, Real Madrid want Man City defender & more.
Plus Premier League Round-up and all the latest transfer updates.
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Premier League League round-up
Arsenal have one hand on the Premier League title
Arsenal survived a late scare to beat West Ham 1-0 and keep full control of the Premier League title race.
Leandro Trossard’s goal eight minutes from time put the Gunners ahead, but Callum Wilson thought he had rescued a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser for West Ham.
After a long VAR check, referee Chris Kavanagh ruled it out for a foul on David Raya, with Pablo judged to have held the Arsenal goalkeeper.
The win keeps Arsenal five points clear of Manchester City and moves them closer to a first league title in 22 years.
FT West Ham 0-1 Arsenal [Pictures from Sky Sports]
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Aston Villa
Aston Villa have maintained their interest in signing Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush. (Football Insider)
Aston Villa are keen on acquiring the services of Barcelona utility man Ferran Torres. (Fichajes)
Barcelona
Barcelona are interested in a move for Chelsea attacker Joao Pedro and the attacker is open to a move to La Liga. (Sport)
Marcus Rashford scores outrageous free-kick in El Clasico to help Barcelona win title. Watch here!
Chelsea
Chelsea are preparing a €38 million offer to sign Bologna attacking sensation Jonathan Rowe after scouting him last month. (Gazetta dello Sport)
Joe Cole names three experienced players that could come in and help Chelsea. More details!
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace are expanding their search for a new manager, with former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid star Filipe Luís emerging as a shock candidate to take the reins at Selhurst Park. (talkSPORT)
(Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images)
Leeds United
Leeds United remain interested in signing Chelsea defender Axel Disasi. (Football Insider)
Liverpool
Liverpool have made contact with Real Madrid to inquire about Xabi Alonso as they contemplate a major leadership change. (AS)
Liverpool ready to move for German sensation who could cost around €80-100 million. Full Story here!
Liverpool or Man United? £80m defender has a clear preference as to which one he’d rather join. Read more!
Manchester United
Manchester United have intensified efforts to sign West Ham United midfield sensation Mateus Fernandes. (Football Insider)
Fabrizio Romano confirms fresh round of talks with £39m midfielder after personal terms agreement. Full Story here!
Manchester United learn asking price for defensive target with 11 goal contributions this season. Read more!
Newcastle United
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United are leading the race to sign Sporting CP attacking sensation Luis Suarez this summer. (Correio da Manha)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have initiated contact with the representatives of Manchester City defender Joško Gvardiol. (TEAMtalk)
Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur’s contract negotiations with star defender Micky van de Ven have abruptly hit the brakes, giving encouragement to Liverpool to make a move. (Football Insider)
(Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Tottenham submit £39m offer to sign ‘incredible’ Real Madrid talent this summer. More details!
West Ham United
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo on VAR decision against Arsenal: “Due to the circumstances and the way it finished, we are all upset. Look, there is a referee and VAR, there are circumstances in the past that have been judged differently. Let’s not go further than that.”
A closer look at the VAR controversy involving West Ham and Arsenal. Watch here!