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Keine Wiederholungsspiele mehr im FA Cup – Premier League streicht Winterpause

April 18, 2024

Premier League und FA haben sich auf umfassende Änderungen ab der neuen Saison geeinigt. Betroffen ist vor allem der FA Cup – aber auch die Mini-Winterpause der Liga.

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Ab der kommenden Saison gibt es im ältesten Fußballwettbewerb der Welt keine Wiederholungsspiele mehr. Das ist die prominenteste Änderung, die FA und Premier League am Donnerstag beschlossen haben.

Demnach gehen FA-Cup-Spiele, in denen es nach 90 Minuten unentschieden steht, künftig ab der ersten Runde in die Verlängerung und gegebenenfalls ins Elfmeterschießen. Dieser Modus galt bisher erst ab dem Achtelfinale. Wiederholungsspiele waren für unterklassige Teams finanziell zwar lukrativ, den Top-Teams – die ab der dritten Runde einsteigen – aber angesichts der zusätzlichen Belastung schon lange ein Dorn im Auge.

Im Gegenzug wird der FA Cup an anderer Stelle aufgewertet: Alle FA-Cup-Runden steigen in Zukunft an Wochenenden und ab der vierten Runde nicht mehr parallel zum Premier-League-Betrieb. Jene vierte Runde wird dabei sogar von Freitag bis Mittwoch gedehnt. Das Finale, bislang erst nach der Premier-League-Saison ausgetragen, wird auf den Samstag des vorletzten Premier-League-Wochenendes vorverlegt, wobei am Freitag und Samstag keine Ligaspiele stattfinden dürfen.

Die Premier League startet künftig später

Auch die Premier League ändert im Zuge der auf sechs Jahre ausgelegten Vereinbarung ihren Terminkalender. Die Saison startet ab 2024/25 später, nämlich erst Mitte statt Anfang August, dafür wird die kleine Winterpause gestrichen, die den Teams zuletzt gewährt wurde. Dabei war ein Spieltag nach dem Jahreswechsel so gestreckt worden, dass jedes Team zwei Wochen Pause zwischen zwei Spielen hatte.

“Durch diese längere Sommerpause können alle Premier-League-Klubs besser gewährleisten, dass die Spieler im Sommer eine dreiwöchige Pause am Stück bekommen”, erklärt die Liga. “Damit wird den Empfehlungen der medizinischen und technischen Abteilungen Rechnung getragen, die eine längere, vollständige Ruhephase im Sommer einer kurzen Pause im Winter vorziehen.”

Disastrous Muric own goal denies Burnley win over Brighton, Brentford beat Sheff Utd

April 13, 2024

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Villa drop points in dramatic draw, Luton snatch late winner to boost survival hopes

April 6, 2024

Ollie Watkins scored twice as Aston Villa suffered a blow to their top-four hopes despite leading by two goals in a dramatic 3-3 draw against Brentford at Villa Park.

Thomas Frank left Ivan Toney on the bench, which gave Watkins the chance to impress as the pair compete for a spot in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for Euro 2024.

Watkins got off to a fine start on his return from injury with a goal to put the hosts ahead when his close-range header narrowly crossed the line at the front post.

A minute into the second half, Morgan Rogers brilliantly doubled Villa’s lead when he latched onto Youri Tielemans’ through ball before lashing a strike into the bottom-right corner.

Mathias Jorgensen pulled a goal back for Brentford, scrappily turning in Mikkel Damsgaard’s cross, before the visitors completed the comeback two minutes later through Bryan Mbeumo’s volley from the edge of the six-yard box.

Remarkably, Brentford took the lead shortly afterwards when Yoane Wissa tapped Sergio Reguilon’s dangerous cross into an empty net.

However, Watkins grabbed his second of the game with 10 minutes left on the clock to save Unai Emery’s side from defeat and earn what could be an invaluable point.

The result leaves Villa just three points ahead of Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham in fifth place, and Spurs have two games in hand.

Hatters claim big win

At the bottom of the table, Luton Town came from behind to secure a huge three points in their bid for survival following a 2-1 victory against Bournemouth at Kenilworth Road.

After a goalless opening period, Marcus Tavernier gave Bournemouth the lead five minutes into the second half with a low, drilled effort from 20 yards out.

Luton hit back through Jordan Clark, who made an excellent run through the midfield before laying the ball to Luke Berry, who was almost dispossessed, but Clark was in the right place at the right time to wrap his foot around the loose ball and fire past Neto.

As the game entered added time, substitute Cauley Woodrow floated an inviting ball into the box which Luton captain Carlton Morris turned in from close range.

Rob Edwards’ side remain in the bottom three, but are now six points clear of 19th place Burnley and level on points with Nottingham Forest, who have a game in hand.

Hammers win after late drama

West Ham United came from behind to win 2-1 at Wolves, despite some late VAR controversy.

Pablo Sarabia put the hosts ahead from the spot before Lucas Paqueta did the same for The Hammers as the game entered the latter stages.

James Ward-Prowse gave West Ham the lead in memorable fashion, as his corner from the left swirled over everyone in the box and directly into the top-right corner.

Wolves thought they had grabbed an equaliser in the 10th minute of stoppage time, but Max Kilman’s header was dramatically ruled out for offside.

Newcastle claim narrow win

In west London, Bruno Guimaraes’ late goal gave Newcastle a 1-0 win against Fulham at Craven Cottage for their first away victory since February.

The Magpies thought they had taken the lead through Fabian Schar who found the net from a tight angle, but the goal was ruled out due to Dan Burn’s foul on Calvin Bassey in the build-up.

But Fulham could not keep Newcastle out for much longer, as Guimaraes fired Newcastle ahead in the 81st minute.

Everton win relegation battle with Burnley

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored the only goal of the game as Everton beat 10-man Burnley 1-0 for their first victory in 10 matches.

As Sean Dyche’s side held on for a much-needed three points, Dara O’Shea was given a straight red card for a strong challenge on Dwight McNeil.

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Aston Villa v Wolves – Premier League LIVE

March 30, 2024

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Diaby and Konsa strike as Villa see off Wolves to aid top-four push

March 30, 2024

Aston Villa ended a six-match winless run against Wolves in the Premier League as Moussa Diaby helped fire Unai Emery’s side back into fourth spot with a merited 2-0 victory in the West Midlands derby.

Diaby walloped home the opener on 36 minutes after a loose ball broke to him just outside the visiting box, before Ezri Konsa’s cross eluded Wolves keeper Jose Sa to nestle in the net via a post for the killer second.

Villa last defeated Wolves in the top flight back in December 2020, but the importance of these three points cannot be disputed in their quest for a top-four finish and a UEFA Champions League place next term.

Emery’s team are again three points ahead of Tottenham, who defeated Luton 2-1 earlier on Saturday, having played one more game.

Villa have 59 points from 30 matches, while Gary O’Neil’s Wolves remain 10th with 41 points from 29 after a disappointing trip to their local rivals.

Match Highlights

11′ VILLA HAVE THE BALL IN THE NET But the whistle had gone for an offside against Watkins as he tried to break the deadlock. His initial shot is saved by Sa before Douglas Luiz slammed home the rebound, but the groans are palpable among the Villa fans. No doubt Watkins was offside.

15′ GOLDEN CHANCE FOR WOLVES Ball breaks to Rayan Aït-Nouri all alone in the Villa box, but his finish is tipped wide by Martinez. Brilliant save at point-blank range, but that should be 1-0 to Wolves. Perhaps expected an offside flag that never came.

27′ VILLA PASS UP GREAT CHANCE Watkins this time well onside as he races in on goal, but scoops the finish into the side netting. Expected a goal there. And so did the Villa fans. Youri Tielemans with a lovely pass.

35′ GOAL! (DIABY) ASTON VILLA 1-0 WOLVES Thumping finish from the edge of the box from Moussa Diaby. No chance for Sa as the loose ball broke to him via the set-piece and he clatters the finish into the net to give Villa the lead.

66′ GOAL! (KONSA) ASTON VILLA 2-0 WOLVES Ezri Konsa chips the ball over Sa from Moussa Diaby’s pass looking for Duran in the middle. Was over the line before it came back out with Santiago Bueno in the goal for Duran to finish. And suddenly it is 2-0. Villa on their way surely to victory.

Key Stat

Villa completed their first home win over Wolves in the Premier League since a 3-2 success in December 2003.

Diaby and Konsa strike as Villa see off Wolves to aid top-four push

March 30, 2024

Emery’s team are again three points ahead of Tottenham, who defeated Luton 2-1 earlier on Saturday, having played one more game.

Villa have 59 points from 30 matches, while Gary O’Neil’s Wolves remain 10th with 41 points from 29 after a disappointing trip to their local rivals.

Match Highlights

Key Stat

Villa completed their first home win over Wolves in the Premier League since a 3-2 success in December 2003.

‘No truth’ to Man Utd rumours but Wolves boss O’Neil says speculation an ‘honour’

March 29, 2024

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‘No truth’ to Man Utd rumours but Wolves boss O’Neil says speculation an ‘honour’

March 29, 2024

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Man Utd keen to have talks with Wolves boss O’Neil – Paper Round

March 27, 2024

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Ten Hag offered Bundesliga escape route if he departs from Man Utd – Paper Round

March 21, 2024

Ten Hag has Bundesliga options

The Daily Star believes that several Bundesliga clubs could make a move for Erik ten Hag if he leaves Manchester United at the end of the season.

With the Dutchman under pressure, Bayer Leverkusen, Stuttgart and Bayern Munich are all interested.

The paper reports: “Erik ten Hag will be offered an escape route to the Bundesliga if Manchester United sack him this summer.

“Ten Hag is battling to keep his job at Old Trafford following a disappointing season with United. United have failed to challenge for the Premier League title and crashed out of the Champions League at the group stages.

“The Dutchman has to secure Champions League qualification to stand a chance of surviving, with new investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe targeting England boss Gareth Southgate as his replacement should he decide to make a change.

“Bayern Munich have been keeping close tabs on the Ten Hag situation and are admirers of the 54-year-old, although Xabi Alonso remains their No.1 choice to replace the outgoing Thomas Tuchel.

“But German rivals Bayer Leverkusen and VFB Stuttgart also like Ten Hag – and could be willing to hand him a swift return to management. Leverkusen will need to replace Alonso, who is weighing up offers from Bayern and Liverpool, who want him to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.”

Chelsea and Arsenal face higher fee for Gyokeres

Sporting Lisbon want to insert a £102 million release clause into a new contract for striker Viktor Gyokeres.

The Sun reports that with Arsenal and Chelsea two of the clubs keen on the Swede, his current side want to warn off any clubs from thinking they will land him on the cheap.

The paper states: “Sporting Lisbon are opening talks on a new transfer release clause for Viktor Gyokeres to “protect” them from the Premier League clubs circling.

“The Swedish striker cost a club-record £17m last summer from Coventry City but he has already repaid that faith with his scintillating form.

“The 25-year-old has scored 27 goals in 33 appearances, as well as recording double figures in assists, to catch the eye of Europe’s big guns.

“Both Arsenal and Chelsea have been linked with the hotshot – with the latter allegedly having a £74m approach rejected in January.

“Previous reports had claimed that Sporting Lisbon were holding out for the £87m release clause fee that was part of his package.

“Sporting Lisbon are hoping that the reward of a pay rise would see Gyokeres pen his new contract and agree to a release clause of a whopping £102m.”

Man Utd target Wolves’ Gomes

The Mirror believes that Manchester United have added Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes to their list of transfer targets for the summer.

The player, valued at around £40 million, could be in line to replace Casemiro, who is regularly linked with an Old Trafford exit.

The paper explains: “Manchester United are weighing up a move for Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes – who could make his Brazil debut against England.

“United are looking to sign a holding midfielder this summer – with Casemiro likely to leave – and have identified £40million-rated Gomes as a potential replacement for his fellow Brazilian. Gomes has been watched by United on several occasions this season, most recently earlier this month, when Wolves beat Fulham 2-1 at Molineux in the Premier League.

“The 23-year-old, signed by Wolves for £12m from Flamengo in January 2023, is expected to be handed his first cap for Brazil against Gareth Southgate’s side at Wembley on Saturday.

“Gomes, a combative central midfielder nicknamed ‘The Pitbull’ in his homeland, has also attracted interest from United’s Premier League rivals Tottenham and Newcastle.”

Lunin set for Real stay

Real Madrid’s Ukrainian goalkeeper, Andriy Lunin, looks set to stay with the Spanish club as the two parties discuss fresh terms.

The Athletic reports that the club want to keep hold of the 25-year-old and he wants to stay.

The website writes: “Real Madrid and Jorge Mendes, Andriy Lunin’s agent, have begun talks for the 25-year-old goalkeeper’s renewal.

“Lunin’s current contract runs out in 2025, as by The Athletic reported in December. Until then it was understood to end in 2024, as the club had not announced a renewal since the Ukrainian’s signing in 2018, when he signed for six seasons.

“Negotiations are still at an early stage, but Real Madrid wanted to make it clear to Lunin that they count on him and that their intention is for him to renew. The goalkeeper will have to analyse what to do when he has the definitive proposal, but he has always been in favour of staying according to sources with knowledge of his thinking.”

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