Football: Spurs beaten for first time in new stadium, Southampton stay up

LONDON (REUTERS) - A goal by Michail Antonio ensured West Ham United became the first visiting team to win at Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium as Mauricio Pochettino's third-placed side missed the chance to effectively secure a Premier League top-four place on Saturday (April 27).
The 1-0 defeat further confused the position behind soaraway frontrunners Liverpool and Manchester City, neither of whom played on Saturday, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United also chasing the final two Champions League spots.
At the bottom, Southampton guaranteed their survival with a thrilling 3-3 home draw against neighbours Bournemouth. Cardiff City's 1-0 defeat at Fulham left them four points from the safety zone after 17th-placed Brighton & Hove Albion drew 1-1 with Newcastle United in the day's late kickoff.
Spurs, who had not even conceded a goal in their first four games back home, were looking for a boost ahead of their Champions League semi-final against Ajax Amsterdam. However, they failed to impress against a West Ham side who had taken just one point from their previous eight away league games.
Pochettino said the best way to now approach Tuesday - and one of the most important games in the club's history - was simply to forget about Saturday's setback.
"We have to forget about it, move on and think about Tuesday," he said.
Antonio's goal owed much to Marko Arnautovic whose dinked through ball allowed his partner a fraction of space to take the ball down on his chest and strike it firmly past Hugo Lloris. The defeat was Spurs' first in the league at their home ground since May 2016 when Southampton were the winners.

 
 
Saints striker Shane Long's rich vein of form continued with his fourth goal in five games after 12 minutes at St Mary's. But after the Irishman missed an even easier chance for his second, Bournemouth hit back with goals from Dan Gosling and Callum Wilson.
An excellent strike from James Ward-Prowse and a bullet header from substitute Matt Targett put Southampton back in front before Wilson equalised, although the point ensured the Saints will go marching on in the top flight next season.

CARDIFF IN TROUBLE

A stunning strike from Ryan Babel gave already relegated Fulham their third successive Premier League win - equalling their best - and narrowed Cardiff's escape options. The visitors mounted a storming finish, with Bobby Reid hitting the bar, but remain cut adrift with two games left.
Saturday's game was interrupted by a worrying seven-minute stoppage when home defender Denis Odoi was accidentally kicked in the head by team mate Maxine Le Marchand.
Odoi required oxygen to revive him and was eventually carried off on a stretcher but manager Scott Parker later said the Belgian was fine.
"Denis is okay, I have just seen him," Parker said. "It was a big head injury; he was out of it for a few seconds which was concerning but he is fine and will be okay."
Brighton then plunged Cardiff deeper into the relegation mire after Pascal Gross scored their first goal in eight games in all competitions to cancel out Ayoze Perez's opener. Cardiff need to win both of their remaining games to have a chance of survival.
Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo said revenge was not in his thinking ahead of their rematch with their FA Cup semi-final conquerors Watford. He will nevertheless be delighted by the 2-1 win courtesy of strikes from prolific scorers Raul Jimenez and Diogo Jota.
The win moved seventh-placed Wolves four points clear of Everton, who drew 0-0 at Crystal Palace, and Watford.

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A goal by Michail Antonio ensured West Ham United became the first visiting team to win at Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium as Mauricio Pochettino's third-placed side missed the chance to
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By Neil Robinson. LONDON (Reuters) - A goal by Michail Antonio ensured West Ham United became the first visiting team to win at Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium as Mauricio Pochettino's third-placed side missed the chance to effectively secure a Premier League top-four place on Saturday.
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Aaron Ramsey: Gunners fans still can’t believe Welshman is leaving for free after he scores beauty against Napoli

It is still mind-boggling that Aaron Ramsey has been allowed to leave Arsenal for free in the summer.

The Welshman has once again proved how crucial he is for the Gunners after opening the scoring for Unai Emery’s men against Napoli in the quarter-final Europa League tie.

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Ramsey agreed a contract with Serie A side Juventus in February after the Gunners withdrew an offer to extend his stay in north London, meaning his 11 year spell at the Emirates is set to come to an end.

And following his sublime finish, Gunners fans have once again taken to social media to express their discontent at this peculiar piece of business.

Have a look at some of their hilarious tweets below…

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Paul Pogba: Adrian Clark thinks Manchester United midfielder was in PFA Team of the Year due to purple patch at right time

Adrian Clarke has explained why he thinks Paul Pogba was named in the PFA Team of the Year.

Pogba’s inclusion in the team was met by surprise especially as there was no place for Eden Hazard in the XI.

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The Manchester United midfielder was the only non-Liverpool and Manchester City player to be included.

The team is voted for by fellow players and was revealed on Thursday.

Former Arsenal player, and talkSPORT2 presenter, Clarke tweeted why he thinks Pogba was chosen by his fellow players.

He wrote: “Here’s why Pogba is in PFA Team of the Year. His purple patch will have coincided with when the votes were cast. Was a fantastic run in an overall bad season.”

He tweeted a picture showing Pogba with nine goals and seven assists at the start of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s spell as interim manager.

The Red Devils went on a brilliant run in that short spell but have since lost seven of their last nine games.

Pogba’s form under Jose Mourinho at the start of the season and in recent matches has been criticised.

The midfielder does have 13 Premier League goals this season and is United’s top scorer but his inclusion has raised some eyebrows.

Chelsea even posted an article expressing their surprise that Hazard was not included in the team.

Hazard made the shortlist for the PFA Player of the Season but there was no place for him in the overall XI.

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Daniel James: Swansea winger withdraws from Wales squad following his father’s sudden death

Swansea winger Daniel James has withdrawn from the Wales squad following the sudden death of his father.

James had been named in the squad for a training camp in Portugal ahead of the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers next month, but did not travel on Wednesday.

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Swansea announced James’ father’s passing on Thursday morning.

A statement from the club read: “Everyone at Swansea City has been saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Daniel James’ father.

“Everyone at the football club send their condolences and our thoughts are with Daniel and his family at this sad time.”

A statement from the Football Association of Wales said: “Our thoughts are with Dan James, his family and friends during this sad time.”

Wales have Euro 2020 qualifiers away to Croatia and Hungary on June 8 and 11 respectively.

James, 21, has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester United in recent days, with the Premier League club reported to have agreed a £15million fee with Swansea.

In 38 appearances for Swansea last season, James scored five goals and had 10 assists.

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Swansea winger Daniel James has withdrawn from the Wales squad following the sudden death of his father. James had been named in the squad for a training camp in Portugal ahead of the upcoming
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Welsh starlet Daniel James has withdrawn from his nation's training camp following the sudden death of his father. The 21-year-old had been named in the group due to train in Portugal, but is now understood to have not travelled. James' club, Swansea City, released a statement expressing their condolences on Thursday:
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Swansea winger Daniel James has withdrawn from the Wales squad following the sudden death of his father. James had been named in the squad for a training camp in Portugal ahead of the upcoming
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Manchester United target Daniel James withdraws from Wales squad after the death of his father Swansea announced the news regarding Daniel James's father on Thursday James will miss Euro 2020 qualifiers in Croatia and Hungary on June 8 and 11 The 21-year-old winger is closing in on a move to Manchester

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Swansea winger Daniel James has withdrawn from the Wales squad following the sudden death of his father. James had been named in the squad for a training camp in Portugal ahead of the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers next month, but did not travel on Wednesday.
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Swansea winger Daniel James has withdrawn from the Wales squad following the sudden death of his father. James had been named in the squad for a training camp in Portugal ahead of the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers next month, but did not travel on Wednesday. Swansea announced his father's death on
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Swansea winger Daniel James has withdrawn from the Wales squad following the sudden death of his father. James had been named in the squad for a training camp in Portugal ahead of the upcoming
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Man Utd target Daniel James withdraws from Wales squad after dad's death. Swansea winger was called-up by Ryan Giggs for a training camp in Portugal ahead of next month's Euro qualifiers
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues ‘will target Crystal Palace duo Wilfried Zaha and Aaron Wan-Bissaka’ if transfer ban is overturned

Chelsea will try to sign Crystal Palace duo Wilfried Zaha and Aaron Wan-Bissaka if their transfer ban is overturned, former Blues striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink believes.

The Stamford Bridge club have been hit with a two-window transfer ban which they are expected to appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), hoping to get it overturned.

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Even if CAS accept the punishment, there is a good chance the ban will be delayed until the case is heard, meaning Chelsea will have the summer window to complete signings.

And, with Eden Hazard looking all but certain to leave the Blues, it is expected to be a busy summer for the west Londoners with numerous incoming signings and some serious cash spent.

Maurizio Sarri will have to bring in a replacement for Hazard, while he is also said to want a new centre-forward following Gonzalo Higuain’s poor loan spell, and there have been other links with new defenders.

And Hasselbaink, who starred for Chelsea between 2000 and 2004, believes Zaha and Wan-Bissaka – two very in-demand players – will be two targets on Sarri’s summer shortlist.

“If Chelsea don’t have a transfer ban, I think they will target two Crystal Palace players,” said Hasselbaink to your-promotional-code.co.uk. “Firstly, Aaron Wan-Bissaka can push Cesar Azpilicueta for a starting place and will learn a lot from him. He’s a very good right back, and can defend very well.

“And then Wilfried Zaha brings the excitement. If Eden Hazard goes, you need somebody to take players on. Yes, they have Callum Hudson-Odoi but any good side needs four wide players, especially if something happens to Pedro or Willian.

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“I think it will be difficult for Crystal Palace to keep them, with all due respect.

“If they’re going to go, I think it’s best for them to stay in London. Zaha had a difficult move to Manchester United that didn’t work out so I think it’d be good for him to stay in London.”

Sarri may not be the man overseeing Chelsea’s summer transfer business, however, if reports are to be believed.

It has been recently claimed Sarri will be dismissed from his post after next week’s Europa League final, with Frank Lampard understood to be Chelsea’s prime target to replace him.

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“If Chelsea get a transfer ban, I can see why they’d go for Frank Lampard,” Hasselbaink continued. “But let’s not forget there’s a manager in place at the moment who hasn’t had a bad year.

“It’s been difficult, but not bad.

“If they hire Frank, they will need to give him time. But I can understand why they want to go for him, and he’s with former Chelsea youth coach Jody Morris who knows all of the young players so I can see why.

“They would need to give him time to implement his way.”

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Chelsea will try to sign Crystal Palace duo Wilfried Zaha and Aaron Wan-Bissaka if their transfer ban is overturned, former Blues striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink believes. The Stamford Bridge club
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'will target Crystal Palace duo Wilfried Zaha and Aaron Wan-Bissaka' if transfer ban is overturned Chelsea will try to sign Crystal Palace duo Wilfried Zaha and Aaron Wan-Bissaka if their transfer ban is overturned, former Blues striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink talkSPORT 1 week ago Also reported by •Football
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If indeed the club to win their appeal and their upcoming ban is overturned, ex-Chelsea player Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has called on the Europa League finalists to move for two Crystal Palace stars. "If Chelsea don't have a transfer ban, I think they'll target two Crystal Palace players," the Dutchman told us-bookies.com (via Goal).
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Chelsea will try to sign Crystal Palace duo Wilfried Zaha and Aaron Wan-Bissaka if their transfer ban is overturned, former Blues striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink believes. The Stamford Bridge club have been hit with a two-window transfer ban which they are expected to appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), hoping to get it overturned.
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Chelsea will try to sign Crystal Palace duo Wilfried Zaha and Aaron Wan-Bissaka if their transfer ban is overturned, former Blues striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink believes. The Stamford Bridge club have been hit with a two-window transfer ban which they are expected to appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), hoping to get it overturned.
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FORMER Chelsea striker jimmy Floyd hasselbaink has tripped has old club to move for crystal Palace pair Wilfried zaha and Aaron wan-Bissaka. The Blues are still awaiting to find out if they can add to their squad in the summer having lodged a fresh appeal against the two window ban handed to them by FIFA.

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Chelsea will try to sign Crystal Palace duo Wilfried Zaha and Aaron Wan-Bissaka if their transfer ban is overturned, former Blues striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink believes. Chelsea have been linked with a whole load of players since the transfer window opened up just a few days ago, despite the fact that they are unable to register players in
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Liverpool: How Jurgen Klopp’s men could line up next season with Raphael Varane and Paulo Dybala but without Sadio Mane

Under the guidance of Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool are slowly but surely becoming one of the biggest clubs in Europe once again.

After blowing Roma and Manchester City away in the Champions League knockout stages last season, the Reds went and dumped Bayern Munich out of this season’s competition in their own back yard.

Although Klopp has spent big to create a team he feels capable of dominating both domestically and Europe, silverware has so far eluded the genial German.

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Defeat in the League Cup and Europa League finals in his first season at Anfield were followed by an implosion during the Champions League final last season against Real Madrid.

In order to rectify this, Klopp spent big in the summer on Fabinho and Alisson Becker, with Naby Keita also finally completing his move to Merseyside.

And, if rumours are to be believed, the former Borussia Dortmund boss will be doing it all over again.

Liverpool are locked in a two-horse race for the Premier League title and face Porto in the Champions League quarter-finals.

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But the fear of failure once again clearly is motivating Klopp as Italian sources are reporting Paulo Dybala is a serious target.

There are also rumours linking Sadio Mane with a move to Real Madrid to become one of the first if the new breed of ‘Galacticos’ under Zinedine Zidane.

And in order to make the deal happen, Los Blancos are reportedly willing to let Raphael Varane move the other way.

And, according to Goal, Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Pascal Gross has been linked with a £15million move to Anfield in the summer.

But how on earth would Klopp manage to fit all these new names into an already star-studded line up?

Here talkSPORT.com have taken a look at several potential Liverpool teams for next season.

FALSE 9 – INVERTED 4-3-3

At times this season, Liverpool have seemed a touch one-dimensional. After tearing apart so many teams on the break last season, opposition defences soon became savvy to what they had to stop.

By restricting space in behind their backline, opposition teams have frustrated the Reds at times this season.

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As a result, Mohamed Salah has cut a frustrated figure at times this season. Opposition full-backs have tucked in and played more conservatively against the ‘Egyptian King’.

Klopp has loved playing with three up top since succeeding Brendan Rodgers in 2015 and, despite the fear of losing key man Mane, could still do that.

Pep Guardiola changed the way modern football was played during his time in charge at Barcelona, with no tactical ploy more daring or ingenious than playing without a recognised striker.

The ‘false 9’ as it became known caused havoc as Barcelona won the Champions League with Lionel Messi being given freedom to roam, so much so that Spain used the same formation at Euroe 2012.

With Dybala used in this role, Salah and strike partner Roberto Firmino could well be given more space to operate and centre-backs would become disorientated and confused – a recipe for disaster against Liverpool’s ‘heavy-metal’ football.

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LOOKING GROSS – 4-2-3-1

While the rumours linking Pascal Gross with a move to Anfield may surprise a few fans, there is certainly logical thinking behind it.

During his debut season in the Premier League last season, Gross scored seven goals and registered eight assists from midfield in a Brighton side not renowned for attacking flair.

While his stats from this season are not as impressive, the former Ingolstadt midfielder is efficient in his work and diligent off the ball.

Having not picked up a booking this season, Gross knows when to put his foot in and when to drift off to cut passing lanes instead.

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Reds supporters need to only look at the success of Xherdan Shaqiri and Georginio Wijnaldum to know Klopp has the ability to pluck players from struggling Premier League team and turn them into superstars.

When 4-3-3 has not worked this season, the German has implemented a 4-2-3-1 system which has allowed the Reds to play through the lines more regularly.

With Salah playing the role of front man, defenders will have to limit the space in behind given the 26-year-old’s ability to break offside traps.

With space in front of the defence, Dybala, Gross and Firmino can wreak havoc, and the the German midfielder will be able to swap with Naby Keita should the Guinean make a lung-bursting run beyond the forwards.

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Steve Clarke is to be Scotland's new head coach. The 55-year-old leaves Kilmarnock after almost two seasons in charge to replace Alex McLeish, who left the national post last month.

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