🚨 Man City put pressure on Arsenal, Carrick demands English attacker, Arsenal & Chelsea battle for Newcastle star, Liverpool preparing move for PL youngster & more.
Plus Premier League Round-up and latest transfer updates.
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Premier League round-up
Spurs edge closer to relegation
Roberto De Zerbi’s first match as Tottenham manager ended in disappointment as Spurs suffered a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Tottenham thought they had won a penalty in the 21st minute, but the decision was overturned, while Brian Brobbey, Richarlison and Dominic Solanke all came close in an open first half.
Sunderland secured the victory early in the second half when Nordi Mukiele’s deflected effort found the net, giving Regis Le Bris’ side back-to-back league wins.
FT Sunderland 1-0 Tottenham [Pictures from Sky Sports]
Man City put pressure on Arsenal with statement win
Manchester City strengthened their Premier League title charge with an impressive 3-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, reducing the gap at the summit to six points.
Nico O’Reilly kept up his fine scoring run by opening the scoring early in the second half, before Marc Guéhi netted his first league goal for the club.
Jérémy Doku then capitalised on a costly mistake from Moisés Caicedo to seal a convincing win and pile further misery on Chelsea.
FT Chelsea 0-3 Man City [Pictures from Sky Sports]
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Arsenal
Arsenal, along with Premier League rivals Chelsea, are seriously interested in signing Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall. (Caught Offside)
Fabrizio Romano confirms interest in Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri: “Dortmund wanted (Nwaneri) on a permanent transfer from Arsenal already one year ago, when Arsenal were negotiating a new contract with Nwaneri. At the end they were successful in reaching an agreement. There were Chelsea very interested and Borussia Dortmund – these two clubs. So interest especially from Borussia Dortmund remains very strong in Nwaneri. There are several clubs around Europe attentive to the situation.”
Atletico Madrid
Jan Oblak and Johnny Cardoso have resumed training before facing Barcelona in the Champions League this week. (Sport)
Atletico Madrid asked Barcelona about signing Marc Bernal in the January transfer window but the youngster is in the future plans of Barca boss Hansi Flick. (Mundo Deportivo)
Barcelona
Barcelona have drawn up plans to sign a new central defender during this summer’s upcoming transfer window and Jhon Lucumi is Bologna is on the list. (Sport)
Bournemouth
Bournemouth central defender Marcos Senesi may reportedly be closer to choosing his next club as he’s in talks with Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham. (Matteo Moretto)
(Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Chelsea
Fabrizio Romano gives Chelsea’s stance on sacking Liam Rosenior. Full Story here!
Chelsea “enter the race” for midfielder with €50m asking price wanted by Man United and Real Madrid. More details!
Liverpool
Liverpool and Chelsea are among the clubs preparing to make a move for Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi. (Caught Offside)
Manchester City
Manchester City fan becomes viral sensation with Arsenal-branded bottle at Stamford Bridge. More details!
Manchester United
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has provided a massive boost to the Old Trafford faithful by confirming the club is nearing a breakthrough in contract negotiations with “phenomenal” midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. (Fabrizio Romano)
Michael Carrick has advised Manchester United to sign Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers. (TEAMtalk)
Man United hatch plan involving three first-team stars to land £100m-rated “elite player”. Full Story here!
Man United lead Arsenal in the race for £69m star with “real talent with real potential”. More details!
Man United have a three-man shortlist to replace Marcus Rashford in the summer. That shortlist includes: Yan Diomande, Iliman Ndiaye and Morgan Rogers. (Sky Sports)
(Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
Newcastle United
Newcastle United have told clubs interested in Sandro Tonali that they must declare their intentions early in the transfer window and be prepared to meet a substantial valuation of around £100 million. (i Paper)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid add new name to managerial shortlist as Alvaro Arbeloa doubts continue. More details!
Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve their defensive unit with the signing of Italian defender Giorgio Scalvini. (TEAMtalk)
Tottenham are interested in signing the Belgian midfielder Arthur Vermeeren at the end of the season. (FussballDaten)