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Tottenham vs Chelsea LIVE: London rivals clash with struggling Blues desperate for win while Spurs still without Antonio Conte – kick-off time, team news and how to follow

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https://ift.tt/W2tqjQ1 Tottenham host Chelsea today as the London rivals clash with the Blues desperate for a win. Graham Potter’s struggles in charge are continuing to mount and hit another low point last time out after defeat to bottom-of-the-table Southampton . Getty Chelsea have continued to struggle in the Premier League this season Advertisement They will now be out to try and finally turn things around by picking up a crucial three points in this London derby. Spurs are the hosts and after beating West Ham last weekend, they sit just inside the Premier League’s top four. However, they’ll remain without manager Antonio Conte on the sidelines as he continues his recovery from gallbladder surgery. Advertisement Tottenham vs Chelsea: How to watch This Premier League clash will take place on Sunday, February 26.  Kick-off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is scheduled for 1:30pm.  The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports ...

Battle of the Bridge, Thomas Tuchel vs Antonio Conte, and a fan attacking Frank Lampard – Tottenham vs Chelsea is a derby full of drama

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https://ift.tt/kc0HtG2 Chelsea travel across London to face Tottenham on Sunday and it’s set to be a real battle – and there have been plenty of them between the two over the years. They are two sides that simply do not like each other in what has become one of the most hotly contested rivalries in recent years. Getty Chelsea and Tottenham do not like each other Advertisement Every time the Premier League pair meet, there seems to be controversy whether that be managers clashing on the touchline or players having at it on the pitch. No one can forget the infamous Battle of the Bridge that saw Leicester win the title in 2016. Meanwhile footage of Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel’s less-than polite handshake will live long in the memory. Advertisement There have even been incidents involving the pitch invaders as the tensions between the two spill over. Not up to date on what’s happened before in this tenacious tie? Never fear, talkSPORT.com has rounded up all the scrapes...

Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold criticised as Liverpool held by Crystal Palace – but Jurgen Klopp told to sign ‘perfect fit’ Jude Bellingham

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https://ift.tt/r3MsuOh Liverpool’s struggles continued as they followed up the Champions League loss to Real Madrid by drawing 0-0 with Crystal Palace. The Reds were forced into changes with Darwin Nunez , who scored a fine goal in midweek, missing due to a shoulder injury. Getty Liverpool were left frustrated by Crystal Palace – and their own display Advertisement A disjointed Jurgen Klopp side served up another poor showing as they failed to break down a resolute Eagles side who looked dangerous on the counter. And former Chelsea star Scott Minto believes the German boss must now take a long hard look at himself and his squad ahead of huge summer transfer window. He told talkSPORT: “First of all, Jurgen Klopp needs to look in the mirror and see if he can go again. I genuinely believe he can and he’s earnt the right to do that with what he’s done. It’s one bad season. Advertisement “He needs to rebuild in the way Sir Alex Ferguson has done [at Manchester United]. He nee...

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp explains Darwin Nunez absence against Crystal Palace after goal in defeat to Real Madrid

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https://ift.tt/jPV1aJU Darwin Nunez did not travel with the Liverpool squad to Crystal Palace due to a shoulder issue, manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed. The striker, whose form has fluctuated this season, took a knock to his shoulder in their win over Newcastle last weekend. Getty Nunez injured his shoulder in Liverpool’s win at Newcastle Advertisement Getty Despite this, he scored his 12th goal of the season in the defeat against Madrid He returned to the side during the week when he scored the opener in the 5-2 Champions League defeat against Real Madrid . Despite this, he is absent for the Reds at Selhurst Park on Saturday night. Advertisement The 23-year-old is still feeling the effects of the issue he picked up at St. James’ Park. Before the game, Klopp confirmed the reason as to why he didn’t travel: “Darwin had the shoulder problem from the Newcastle game. “[It] worked out for the Real Madrid game but then [he] got another knock there, felt it again an...

Gabriel Martinelli pays price for Arsenal winner with stamp from Wildred Ndidi as Gunners beat Leicester

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https://ift.tt/5sZmSjv Gabriel Martinelli scored a painful winner for Arsenal in their 1-0 victory over Leicester on Saturday. The Brazilian netted for the Gunners shortly after the break to give his side a deserved narrow victory. AFP Ndidi’s foot caught Martinelli’s leg after the Brazilian scored the opener Advertisement Getty The ball then trickled into the back of the net However, while slipping to the ground following his strike, Ndidi’s foot appeared to stamp on the forward’s leg. Martinelli was down in pain on the byline amid the celebrations. Advertisement Fans feared the worst amid a lengthy stoppage, but the forward was able to resume. Mikel Arteta made the decision the bring the 21-year-old in for Eddie Nketiah in the starting XI and it paid off. Leandro Trossard’s screamer was ruled out by VAR in the first half after a subtle pull on goalkeeper Danny Ward by Ben White. Arsenal star Bukayo Saka also thought he scored in the second-half, only to see ...

VAR spots ‘very soft’ foul from Ben White on Danny Ward to rule out Leandro Trossard’s screamer for Arsenal against Leicester

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https://ift.tt/S7N6MYb Leandro Trossard’s stunning goal for Arsenal against Leicester was ruled out by VAR for a foul on Danny Ward. The Belgian gave the Gunners the lead against the Foxes with a superb strike from the edge of the area. Getty Trossard fired a superb effort into the top corner Advertisement Getty But VAR spotted an infringement from White and the goal did not stand However, Arsenal’s celebrations were short lived as VAR came to the rescue for the hosts. On the replays, Gunners defender Ben White could be seen holding the hand of goalkeeper Ward when the preceding corner was crossed in. Advertisement Referee Craig Pawson checked the monitor and spotted the infringement from the England international before ruling out the goal. Many will feel Leicester have got away with the decision, as talkSPORT reporter Geoff Peters said: “I’m struggling to understand that, I’m sure we’ll get communication from the authorities.” Adrian Durham agreed, replying: ...

Super-sub’s hot streak continues as stunning strike keeps Fulham’s unlikely Euro push alive

https://ift.tt/ECgFv2q Manor Solomon extended his hot streak as the Fulham forward came off the bench to rescue a 1-1 draw against Wolves in Friday’s Premier League clash. February 25, 2023 at 03:16AM