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☆ Coaches Have to Be Salesmen, Too
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Rory Smith | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

West Ham, in the end, could not quite withstand the barrage. Bayer Leverkusen’s first goal — a Jonas Hofmann shot that picked its way through a thronged penalty area — broke its resistance. The club’s Europa League adventure will likely extend no further than the quarterfinals. Xabi Alonso, its estimable young coach, remains on course to claim a treble — league, cup, Europa League — in his first full season. West Ham is starting to feel at home on the continent: It reached the Europa League semifinals in 2022, losing out to Eintracht Frankfurt, and then beat Fiorentina to claim the Europa Conference League trophy in 2023.

Persons: Bayer Leverkusen’s, Jonas Hofmann, Victor Boniface, Xabi Alonso Organizations: Europa League, Leverkusen, League —, Premier League, Newcastle United, Chelsea, Manchester United, Eintracht Frankfurt, Fiorentina, Europa Conference League Locations: West Ham, Europe

☆ Sandro Tonali: Newcastle United star charged by English FA for 50 alleged breaches of betting rules
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has been charged by the English Football Association (FA) for allegedly breaching betting rules 50 times last year. The FA, English football’s governing body, announced on Thursday that the charges relate to bets Tonali is said to have made between August 12 and October 12. “Due to this ongoing process, Sandro and Newcastle United are unable to offer further comment at this time.”The FA declined to comment on whether any new sanctions could run concurrently with Tonali’s ongoing ban. Tonali is not the only Premier League player to miss much of this season for betting on matches. In January, Brentford striker Ivan Toney returned from an eight-month ban after admitting to 232 breaches of the FA’s betting rules.

Persons: Sandro Tonali, Tonali, Reuters –, “ Sandro, Sandro, Ivan Toney, Toney Organizations: CNN, Newcastle, English Football Association, Italian Football Federation, AC Milan, Reuters, Italian, Tonali, Newcastle United, Premier League, Brentford, Belgium Locations: Italian, Italy, England

☆ Why the Shohei Ohtani story is so concerning for baseball and sports
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( Harry Enten | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —I can’t recall a recent baseball story that has captured the public imagination like the current one involving Los Angeles Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani, his former translator Ippei Mizuhara and gambling. That said, assuming Ohtani has done nothing wrong, America’s pastime will emerge from this situation mostly unscathed. Ohtani stalls at second base after hitting a double during the first inning of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Yes, one team is favored to win, but we don’t know that team will win for sure. And if it occurs involving someone as beloved as Ohtani, it could be a disaster for not just baseball, but sports around the globe.

Persons: Shohei Ohtani, Ippei, –, Ohtani, Will Ireton, Kirby Lee, Reuters Ohtani, it’s, Mike Trout, didn’t, I’ll, won’t, Sean M, I’m, It’s, they’ve, We’ve, Brad Bohannon, Bohannon, Jontay Porter, bettors, Porter, ” Porter wasn’t, Stu Foster, Sandro Tonali, Phil Mickelson, Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson –, Rose, Jackson, Tyrese Haliburton, JB Bickerstaff, Charlie Baker, Ezra Shaw, Rob Manfred, David, Goliath Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League, Dodgers, USA, Sports, Reuters, League, Baseball, St, Louis Cardinals, American, NFL, Former University of Alabama, Alabama, Toronto Raptors, Italian Football Federation, England’s Football Association, Newcastle United, Major League Baseball, Cincinnati Reds, Black Sox, Chicago White Sox, Famers, Bettmann, Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, Getty Images, American Gaming Association, Census, MLB, MLB Network Locations: United States, Nevada, Bohannon, Italy, Tonaly, England

☆ Liverpool’s quadruple dream comes to an end in FA Cup quarterfinal thriller against Manchester United
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Liverpool’s chances of a historic quadruple in Jürgen Klopp’s final season at the club are over after falling to a 4-3 extra time defeat against bitter rival Manchester United in a frenetic FA Cup quarterfinal. Goals from Scott McTominay, Antony, Marcus Rashford and Amad Diallo gave United the win in a topsy-turvy FA Cup classic at Old Trafford in Manchester. “The first 35 minutes I think was the best minutes from our season,” United manager Erik ten Hag told the ITV broadcast after the game. In a game as hectic as this though, no lead was ever truly safe, as United proved in the second half of extra time. United fans were treated to a win in a chaotic cup tie.

Persons: CNN —, Scott McTominay, Antony, Marcus Rashford, Amad Diallo, Harvey Elliott, “, Erik ten Hag, ” United's Alejandro Garnacho, Paul Ellis, ” Klopp, Caoimhin Kelleher – deputizing, Alisson –, Dominik Szoboszlai, United ‘, Andre Onana, Alejandro Garnacho’s, Kelleher, Klopp’s, Wataru Endo, Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister, Darwin Núñez, Onana, Mac Allister, Stu Forster, Núñez, Salah, Michael Regan, Christian Eriksen, Rashford, slotting, Diallo Organizations: CNN, Manchester United, United, turvy, Old, Carabao, Chelsea, ”, ITV, Liverpool, Getty, raptures, Red Devils, English, Coventry City, Premier League, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Leicester City Locations: Klopp’s, Old Trafford, Manchester . Liverpool, AFP, Núñez, United, Chelsea

☆ Dwight Yorke: Manchester United legend says it will be ‘two to three years’ until the club is back at the top
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Zayn Nabbi | Darren Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke has welcomed British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s investment into the club, saying that the new co-owner can restore the European powerhouse to its glory years. Yorke concedes, however, that for the time being the Red Devils will not be able to compete for the English Premier League title. Yorke would go on to win a further two Premier Leagues with the Red Devils before leaving the club in the summer of 2002. “We really should be in the [Premier League] top four relatively comfortably, and it hasn’t been that easy a ride for us. “I think Alan Shearer is still the current [record] holder in the Premier League and was a real goal machine.

Persons: Dwight Yorke, Jim Ratcliffe’s, Yorke, Darren Lewis, Ratcliffe, “, ” Yorke, Sir, Jim, Alex Ferguson’s, Jim Ratcliffe, Peter Byrne, Erik ten Hag, ”, It’s, he’s, ” United, Erling Haaland, He’s, Clive Rose, Alan Shearer, Harry Kane –, Wayne Rooney, Andy Cole, City’s, Kevin De Bruyne Organizations: CNN, Manchester United, Red Devils, English Premier League, CNN Senior, United, FA, League –, Leagues, Premier League, Manchester City, Etihad, Tottenham, Citizens, ”, Fulham, Nottingham Forest, City, Liverpool, Luton Town, Bournemouth, Getty, League, Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United, Bayern Munich – Locations: Old Trafford, “, atoning, England, Germany

☆ French superstar Kylian Mbappé decides to join Real Madrid after PSG contract expires, per reports
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-03 | by ( Homero De La Fuente | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

According to ESPN, Mbappé has not informed PSG or Real Madrid of his decision but is expected to make an announcement next week. CNN has reached out to PSG, Real Madrid and Mbappé’s representation for comment. Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappé in action with Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon on November 28, 2023. Sarah Meyssonnier/ReutersMbappé, for his part, has flirted with Real Madrid year after year. “My father received a call from someone at Real Madrid, inviting me to come to Spain for a training session over the holiday break,” Mbappé told The Players’ Tribune.

Persons: Kylian, he’s, Germain, Le, Mbappé, –, de Cordée, “, ” Mbappé, David Beckham, Ronaldo Nazário, Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaká, Germain's Kylian, Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon, Sarah Meyssonnier, Zinedine Zidane, ‘ Zidane, ’ ” Organizations: CNN, Real Madrid, Paris Saint, PSG, Le Parisien, ESPN, Real, AS Monaco, peerless, Madrid swirled, The New York Times, ”, Blancos, Newcastle, Reuters, Players ’ Tribune Locations: French, Paris, Real Madrid, ” Real Madrid, Spain

☆ Manchester City: Under Pep Guardiola, Phil Foden says the world’s best soccer team feels ‘unbeatable’. Here’s why
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Callum Sutherland | Amanda Davies | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —For Manchester City star Phil Foden, two major influences have shaped his soccer career: his late grandfather and current manager Pep Guardiola. In his eight years at Manchester City, Guardiola has created a squad atmosphere that has been at the heart of the club’s success. The 23-year-old Phil Foden (C) has already won 14 trophies with Manchester City. From Stockport in Greater Manchester, Foden is a lifelong City fan and joined the club when he was just four years old. At home, in particular, Manchester City has dominated.

Persons: Phil Foden, Pep Guardiola, “, ”, Foden, Guardiola, Naomi Baker, there’s, they’re, We’ve, he’s, David Ramos, Rico Lewis, Oscar Bobb, Lewis, I’ve, Michael Regan, John Terry, they’ve, …, ” Terry, Pep, Jan Kruger, it’s, we’re Organizations: CNN, Manchester City, City, Premier League, FA, League, Men’s, Newcastle United, Guardiola’s, UEFA Champions League, Guardiola, Champions League, Real Madrid, Etihad, Chelsea, England, Globe, CNN Sport, Manchester, Premier League Rules, Abu Dhabi United Group, Liverpool, Copenhagen, Tottenham Locations: Dubai, ”, Stockport, Greater Manchester, Real, overshadows, Anfield

☆ Newcastle vs. PSG: Magpies denied famous win after controversial VAR penalty decision
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Newcastle United was denied a famous away win over Paris Saint-Germain after the French side was awarded a late penalty following yet another controversial VAR decision. Trailing 1-0 to Alexander Isak’s 24th-minute goal, PSG swarmed the Newcastle goal throughout the second half but without any success. Polish referee Szymon Marciniak awarded the penalty after being recommended by the VAR to view the pitchside monitor. If he’s the best ref in the business – and he probably is – how can he give that?”How on earth is that a penalty for PSG. After the match, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said he was “still coming to terms” with the decision to award PSG a spot kick.

Persons: Germain, Alexander Isak’s, Ousmane Dembélé, Tino Livramento, Szymon Marciniak –, –, Dembélé, Szymon Marciniak, Alain Jocard, Darren Fletcher, Ally McCoist, it’s, Gary Lineker, Mbappé, Eddie Howe, “, ” Howe, Franck Fife, Marciniak didn’t, Lewis, @ChampionsLeague — Michael Owen, @themichaelowen Organizations: CNN, Newcastle United, Paris Saint, PSG, Magpies, Newcastle, Getty, TNT, TNT Sports, International Football Association Board, UEFA, Borussia Dortmund’s, AC Milan, Milan, Dortmund Locations: Newcastle, AFP, @GaryLineker, Paris

☆ Haaland hits new record, but Man City lose top spot to Arsenal
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-25 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

But Trent Alexander-Arnold drilled in an 80th-minute equaliser with his right foot to deny City a 24th successive home win in all competitions. The result left City on 29 points from 13 games with Liverpool one point behind and Arsenal later claimed a late 1-0 victory at Brentford thanks to Kai Havertz's header. Arsenal leapfrogged Liverpool and City into first place with 30 points. Haaland did what he does best, firing home after Alisson's poor clearance had found its way to Nathan Ake. Not only in the goal -- around the goal, in all situations he was a really important player and a really good game from him," Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said.

Persons: Erling Haaland, Alisson, Andy Cole, Trent Alexander, Arnold, Kai Havertz's, Haaland, Nathan Ake, Alexander, Trent, Juergen Klopp, Aaron Ramsdale, Bryan Mbeumo, Declan Rice, Leandro Trossard, Havertz stooped, Mikel Arteta, Chelsea, Mauricio Pochettino, Alexander Isak, Raheem Sterling's, Jamaal Lascelles, Newcastle's, Thiago Silva, Reece James, Anthony Gordon, Pochettino, Joao Pedro, Lewis Dunk, Jacob Brown, Martyn Herman, Toby Davis Organizations: Premier League, Brentford Newcastle, Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool, City, Arsenal, Brentford, Newcastle United, Brighton, Hove Albion, Nottingham Forest, Sunday, Newcastle, Luton Town, Burnley, West Ham United, Bournemouth, Sheffield United, Thomson Locations: Liverpool, Newcastle, Forest, Crystal

☆ Classy Newcastle thrash Chelsea 4-1 as James sees red
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

NEWCASTLE, England, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak netted on his return from injury, while two quick-fire second-half goals and a late Anthony Gordon strike gave the Magpies a 4-1 Premier League win over 10-man Chelsea at St James' Park on Saturday. Chelsea drew level 10 minutes later as Raheem Sterling was brought down on the edge of the box, and the winger stepped up to drill the resulting free kick past the flat-footed Nick Pope. Newcastle almost went in ahead at the break as a free kick from fullback Kieran Trippier hit the crossbar, but there was little indication of the collapse to come from Chelsea in the second half. Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino, slammed his side after a result that leaves them 10th on 16 points, saying it was their worst game of the season. Reporting by Philip O'Connor, editing by Pritha Sarkar and Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon, Chelsea, Isak, Lewis Miley, Raheem Sterling, Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Gordon, Jamaal Lascelles, Robert Sanchez, Joelinton, Thiago Silva, Reece James, Eddie Howe, Howe, Mauricio Pochettino, Pochettino, Philip O'Connor, Pritha Sarkar, Toby Davis Organizations: Newcastle United, Magpies, Premier League, St James, Chelsea, Newcastle, Thomson Locations: NEWCASTLE, England, Chelsea, Newcastle

☆ Newcastle get green light to loan players from Saudi Pro League - media
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 21 (Reuters) - Newcastle United will be allowed to loan players from sides controlled by their Saudi owners in the January transfer window after a vote on a temporary ban on related-party loans did not get enough support from Premier League clubs, British media reported on Tuesday. Thirteen Premier League clubs voted in favour of the temporary ban on loan moves between teams under the same ownership at a shareholders' meeting on Tuesday, the BBC reported, falling one vote short of the number needed for it to be introduced. The vote means that Newcastle, who in October 2021 were acquired by a group led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), will be permitted to loan players from other clubs also owned by the fund. PIF owns majority stakes in the Pro League's "big four" clubs -- Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, Al-Nassr, and Al-Hilal -- who signed players including Karim Benzema, Sadio Mane, Ruben Neves and Neymar in the last transfer window. Reporting by Anita Kobylinska in Gdansk Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: PIF, Karim Benzema, Sadio Mane, Ruben Neves, Neymar, Anita Kobylinska, Toby Davis Organizations: Newcastle United, Premier League, BBC, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Thomson Locations: Newcastle, Ittihad, Al, Ahli, Hilal, Gdansk

☆ Arsenal's Arteta charged by FA over referee criticism
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 16 (Reuters) - Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been charged by the Football Association (FA) for comments that were insulting towards match officials, English soccer's governing body said on Thursday. Arteta had branded the decision not to rule out Anthony Gordon's goal in Arsenal's 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Nov. 4 as an embarrassment and a disgrace, after the goal stood following a triple VAR assessment. "Mikel Arteta has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3.1 following comments that he made in media interviews after Arsenal's Premier League game against Newcastle United on Saturday 4 November," the FA statement said. "It's alleged that his comments constitute misconduct as they are insulting towards match officials and/or detrimental to the game and/or bring the game into disrepute." Arteta now has until Nov. 21 to provide a response to the charge.

Persons: Mikel Arteta, Arteta, Anthony Gordon's, It's, Trevor Stynes, Julien Pretot Organizations: Arsenal, Football Association, Newcastle United, Arsenal's Premier League, Thomson Locations: Arsenal's

☆ PGMOL chief Webb stands by VAR decision on Gordon goal
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Nov 15 (Reuters) - Referees body (PGMOL) chief Howard Webb said there was no conclusive evidence available for the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to disallow Anthony Gordon's goal for Newcastle United against Arsenal earlier this month. "The ball then comes over and Joelinton challenges Gabriel (Magalhaes), and it could be a foul, might be a foul. The VAR decides that the evidence from the footage isn't clear enough to intervene with a recommendation for a review for a clear error. The VAR went through that diligently and identified no clear evidence to intervene to overturn the goal. However, Webb said VAR fell short during Wolverhampton Wanderers game against Newcastle last month.

Persons: Howard Webb, Anthony Gordon's, Arteta, Webb, Gabriel, Magalhaes, Gordon, Hwang Hee, Fabian Schar, Gary O'Neil, Hwang, Pearl Josephine Nazare Organizations: Newcastle United, Arsenal, St James, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Newcastle, Wolves, Thomson Locations: Bengaluru

☆ Man City 84% likely to win Premier League, predict Opta
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Chelsea - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - May 21, 2023 Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan lifts the trophy as he celebrates with team mates after winning the Premier League Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Manchester City have one Premier League point less than they had after 12 games last season but according to data analysts Opta are overwhelming favourites to claim a fourth successive title. City, according to Opta Analyst, have an 84.6% probability of lifting the trophy again with Liverpool given only a 9.1% chance and last season's runners-up Arsenal on 5.6%. Back-to-back defeats for Tottenham Hotspur mean that, according to Opta, their title hopes are virtually non-existent at 0.3%, the same as Aston Villa. Manchester United, currently in sixth place, are predicted to finish seventh and only have a 5.9% chance of finishing in the top four, although that has risen slightly of late. Newcastle United have a 25% chance of a second-successive top-four finish while Chelsea are predicted to finish ninth.

Persons: Lee Smith, Pep, Martyn Herman, Toby Davis Organizations: Soccer Football, Premier League, Manchester City, Chelsea, Etihad, Premier, League, Burnley, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa . Manchester United, Newcastle United, Thomson Locations: Manchester, Britain, City

☆ Italy's Spalletti asked federation before including Zaniolo in Euro squad
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Spalletti told a press conference on Monday: "He (Zaniolo) had nothing to do with that situation (betting on football). "Before calling Zaniolo I spoke to the President (Gabriele Gravina) and the federation and there was nothing against this." Italy can book a place at next year's Euros if they beat visiting North Macedonia and avoid defeat away to Ukraine. Last month Zaniolo's Premier League club issued a statement saying: "Aston Villa can confirm Nicolo Zaniolo is assisting the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) and the relevant authorities' investigation into alleged illegal betting activity." Fagioli has made one appearance for Italy but was not in the squad for the previous round of international games.

Persons: Nicolo Zaniolo, Claudia Greco, Luciano Spalletti, Spalletti, Zaniolo, Gabriele Gravina, Sandro Tonali, Tonali, Nicolo Fagioli, Fagioli, LOCATELLI, Manuel Locatelli, Udogie, he's, Angelica Medina, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer Football, Italian Football Federation, Aston Villa, North, Malta, Premier League, Villa, Juventus, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Spurs, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Thomson Locations: Italy, Ukraine, San Siro, Milan, North Macedonia, England, Turin, Newcastle, Germany, Mexico City

☆ Solanke double fires Bournemouth to upset win over Newcastle
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BOURNEMOUTH, England, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Two second-half strikes by forward Dominic Solanke gave Bournemouth a 2-0 home win over a depleted Newcastle United on Saturday which lifted the Cherries to 17th place in the Premier League table, three points clear of the relegation zone. Newcastle were missing a slew of players through injury and suspension, forcing manager Eddie Howe, a former player and manager at Bournemouth, to deploy Anthony Gordon as a makeshift centre forward. Pope's efforts were undone at the resulting corner as his defence failed to clear and Solanke was on hand with an improvised close-range finish to double the lead. The second goal took the wind out of Newcastle's sails and Bournemouth wasted chances to add to their lead through Solanke and substitutes Luis Sinisterra and Dango Outtara. Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier declined to blame his side's hectic schedule and the injuries and suspensions that caused key players to miss the game.

Persons: Dominic Solanke, Eddie Howe, Anthony Gordon, Sean Longstaff, Solanke, Newcastle's Joe Willock, Nick Pope, Marcus Tavernier, Pope's, Luis Sinisterra, haven't, We've, Kieran Trippier, we're, Philip O'Connor, Ed Osmond Organizations: BOURNEMOUTH, Bournemouth, Newcastle United, Premier League, Manchester City, Luton Town, Newcastle, Sky Sports, Champions League football, Thomson Locations: England, Newcastle, Bournemouth, Luton

☆ Arsenal win to move level with Man City, Spurs slip up at Wolves
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Nov 11 (Reuters) - Arsenal beat struggling Burnley 3-1 to move level on points with leaders Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table on Saturday after Tottenham Hotspur slipped to a last-gasp loss at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Leandro Trossard, William Saliba and Oleksandr Zinchenko scored in Arsenal's victory which lifted them above Spurs to second in the table, level on 29 points with Manchester City, who have a game in hand. Arsenal's afternoon was slightly soured by substitute Fabio Vieira being shown a straight red card but manager Mikel Arteta, who blasted officials after the loss to Newcastle United a week earlier, gave the referees high marks. A goal in the 59th minute from defender Victor Lindelof earned United a 1-0 win over Luton and secure a second successive league victory. Idrissa Gueye scored four minutes from time to earn Everton a breathless win at Selhurst Park.

Persons: Leandro Trossard, William Saliba, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Josh Brownhill, Fabio Vieira, Mikel Arteta, Arteta, Tottenham's, Pablo Sarabia, Mario Lemina, Gary O'Neil, Sarabia, we've, Lemina, Victor Lindelof, Erik, Idrissa Gueye, Sean Dyche's, Gueye, Dyche, Mykolenko, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Dominic Solanke, Lori Ewing, Christian Radnedge, Ed Omsond Organizations: Arsenal, Burnley, Manchester City, Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Manchester United, Champions League, Luton Town, Everton, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Newcastle United, Spurs, Wolves, Spaniard, TNT Sports, United, Luton, Selhurst Park, Sky Sports, Newcastle, Thomson Locations: Crystal, Newcastle

☆ Howe not looking for excuses despite Newcastle's long injury list
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Nov 10 (Reuters) - Newcastle United have been hit by a string of injuries this season but manager Eddie Howe said on Friday they are good enough to cope. The injury list includes Sven Botman, Alexander Isak, Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy and Dan Burn along with a long-term ban on Sandro Tonali and Howe has never had it this bad. We are building up his load and the plan is for him to return after the international break," said Howe. Newcastle began the Premier League season with a victory before suffering three consecutive defeats but since then are unbeaten in their last seven league games and the manager was impressed with how his side reacted. Newcastle are sixth in the table on 20 points, while Bournemouth are 18th with just one league win all season.

Persons: Eddie Howe, Sven Botman, Alexander Isak, Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy, Dan Burn, Sandro Tonali, Howe, We're, Callum Wilson, Alex, Winger Harvey Barnes, didn't, Bruno Guimaraes, Lewis Miley, Lewis, Trevor Stynes, Ken Ferris Organizations: Newcastle United, Bournemouth, Newcastle, League, Borussia Dortmund, Premier League, Dortmund, Thomson Locations: Bournemouth, Netherlands, Newcastle

☆ Arsenal's Arteta sweating on Saka, Odegaard fitness
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Nov 10 (Reuters) - Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is an injury doubt for the Premier League game against Burnley, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday. Saka limped off late in the 2-0 Champions League win over Sevilla and was named in the England squad on Thursday. Arteta doesn't want a repeat of his last call-up when he left the England camp having missed Arsenal's game before that international break. We want our players to play for their club and play for their national teams," Arteta told reporters. Arsenal have been hit by several injuries with Takehiro Tomiyasu replaced during the Sevilla game and Martin Odegaard missing the last two matches.

Persons: Mikel Arteta, Saka, Arteta, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Martin Odegaard, Let's, they've, Trevor Stynes, Ed Osmond Organizations: Arsenal, Bukayo, Premier League, Burnley, League, Sevilla, England, Newcastle United, Manchester City, Thomson

☆ Sterling misses out on England selection again
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

LONDON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling was again left out by England manager Gareth Southgate as he named his squad for the forthcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia. Sterling, who has earned 82 caps for his country and was once a key part of Southgate's forward line, has now missed five successive England squads. Despite Southgate saying the door remains open, time is clearly running out for Sterling to force his way back into the reckoning for the Euro 2024 finals. Manchester City's John Stones misses out because of injury while Chelsea's Reece James is also not included despite recently returning from a lengthy injury lay-off. "I'm super excited about the tournament, we're really gearing towards the next tournament and I think everybody in international football is always living from tournament to tournament.

Persons: Raheem Sterling, Gareth Southgate, Sterling, Southgate, Raheem, we've, Eddie Nketiah, Callum Wilson, Aston, Ollie Watkins, Manchester City's John Stones, Chelsea's Reece James, Reece James, that's, Sam Allardyce's, Sam Johnstone, Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale, Levi Colwill, Lewis Dunk, Marc Guehi, Harry Maguire, Fikayo, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker, Trent Alexander, Arnold, Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher, Jordan Henderson, Kalvin Phillips, Declan Rice, Jarrod Bowen, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, James Maddison, Marcus Rashford, Martyn Herman, Toby Davis Organizations: Chelsea, Malta, Italy, Newcastle United, Manchester, Wembley, Arsenal, Brighton & Hove Albion, Manchester United, Milan, Manchester City, West Ham United, Bayern, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, Thomson Locations: England, North Macedonia, France, Germany, Malta, Crystal, Everton, Chelsea, Manchester, Liverpool, Real Madrid, West, Bayern Munich

☆ Manchester United stunned by Copenhagen in seven-goal Champions League thriller
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Manav Tanneeru | Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Manchester United’s nightmare season continued on Wednesday night after it was stunned in the Champions League by Copenhagen in a seven-goal thriller. So I can’t make any criticism on the team for that.”Ten Hag looks on during the Champions League game against Copenhagen. James Gill - Danehouse/Getty ImagesAfter an adversity-filled few weeks, Wednesday looked like it might have been the rebirth of Manchester United under the Dutchman. Copenhagen players celebrate after beating Manchester United. Maja Hitij/Getty ImagesBardghji became the youngest player to score a Champions League goal against Manchester United, aged 17 years and 358 days.

Persons: Rasmus Højlund, Marcus Rashford, Erik ten, ”, James Gill, Højlund’s, Copenhagen’s Elias Jelert, Rashford, Donatas Rumšas, Paul Scholes, Owen Hargreaves, Maja Hitij, I’m, Mohamed Elyounoussi, Diogo Gonçalves, United, Harry Maguire’s, Bruno Fernandes, Lukas Lerager, Bardghji, Fernandes, “, it’s Organizations: CNN, Manchester, Champions League, Copenhagen, Galatasaray, Bayern Munich, Premier League, Manchester City, Devils, League, Newcastle United, Manchester United, England, United, TNT Sports, Leicester, Luton Locations: Copenhagen, Brighton, Crystal, Portuguese

☆ Arsenal cruise to 2-0 win against Sevilla
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

LONDON, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Arsenal returned to winning ways with a routine 2-0 defeat of Sevilla to take a big step towards qualification for the Champions League knockout rounds on Wednesday. Europa League champions Sevilla were desperately disappointing and managed only one shot on target, with the last kick of the game, as their last-16 hopes receded. Lens and PSV have five points while winless Sevilla are bottom with two points. Arsenal got their wish as the technology that caused Arteta's angst at Newcastle was redundant and Sevilla offered virtually nothing to cause alarm. "We knew we had to get three points and we did it," Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice said.

Persons: Leandro Trossard, Trossard, Mikel Arteta's, hobbling, Declan Rice, Sevilla, Diego Alonso, Jose Luis Mendilibar, Kai Havertz, Jorginho, Martin Odegaard, Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli's, Marko Dmitrovic, David Raya, Mariano Diaz, Martyn Herman, Clare Fallon Organizations: Arsenal, Sevilla, Champions League, League Cup, Premier League, Europa League, Lens, PSV Eindhoven, PSV, SEVILLA, Newcastle United, La Liga, Uruguay, Copa del Rey, Trossard, Thomson Locations: Newcastle, London

☆ Independent Regulator to safeguard English clubs
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

The Independent Regulator for Football (IREF) will have the power to step in to address cash flow and other systemic issues within clubs, many of which are financially vulnerable. "Legislation will be brought forward to safeguard the future of football clubs for the communities and fans," King Charles said of the Football Governance Bill in his speech. Fair Game, a band of clubs campaigning to improve football governance, described the announcement as an "historic moment for football". It is a unique strength of the English game and something that must be protected and nurtured," Parry said. Since the 1999-2000 season, 19 out of 23 Premier League seasons resulted in pre-tax losses for all clubs combined.

Persons: Park, Newcastle United's Kieran Trippier, Lee Smith, Rishi Sunak, King Charles, Niall Couper, Rick Parry, Parry, Tracey Crouch, Crouch, Lori Ewing, Ed Osmond Organizations: Soccer Football, Premier League, Newcastle United, James, Newcastle, British, Independent Regulator, Football, Bury FC, Super League, Sheffield, Reading, Scunthorpe United, English Football, Former Sports, England, Independent, LaLiga, Premier, Thomson Locations: Newcastle, Britain

☆ Unrepentant Arteta says he had duty to defend his players
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Speaking ahead of his side's Champions League home clash against Sevilla, the Spaniard said he would do the same again. "The game was conditioned by the decisions that were made and it was my duty to be defending my players, supporting my players, supporting my club, defending my people in the best possible way. Arsenal issued a statement on Monday defending Arteta and said the club "deserved better", adding that the officiating body, the PGMOL, urgently needed to address the standard of officiating. "The moment you have a chance in football to put it to bed, do it," Arteta said. "We will have to do a lot of things right tomorrow against a really good team with enormous experience."

Persons: Mikel Arteta, Newcastle's, Arteta, Martyn Herman, Ed Osmond Organizations: Arsenal, Newcastle United, Premier League, Champions League, Sevilla, Thomson Locations: Sevilla

☆ Newcastle's Bruno and Willock racially abused on social media after Arsenal game
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Nov 5 (Reuters) - Newcastle United have condemned racist abuse sent to Bruno Guimaraes and Joe Willock on social media following Saturday's 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the Premier League. "We are providing support to Bruno and Joe and will work with relevant authorities and social media platforms to identify those responsible so that they can be held to account." The 24-year-old posted screenshots of the racist abuse he received on Instagram with the caption: "It's a game of football mate, no need for this. Anti-discriminatory body Kick It Out said the two players were "targeted with disgusting racial abuse", adding that social media companies must offer better safeguards and cannot escape without consequences. The Premier League and Arsenal also condemned the discrimination the players suffered, with the north London club saying they would take a "zero tolerance approach".

Persons: Bruno Guimaraes, Joe Willock, Bruno, Joe, Anthony Gordon, Rohith Nair, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Newcastle United, Arsenal, Premier League, Jorginho, St James, Thomson Locations: London, Bengaluru

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