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Arsenal Battle to Beat Man Utd, World Champions Chelsea Held by Palace

This is Beirut, 17/08 21:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Arsenal's quest for Premier League glory got off to a winning start as Riccardo Calafiori's goal beat Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday, while world champions Chelsea were lucky to escape with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace. After finishing second for the past three seasons, the pressure is on Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to deliver the club's ...

Haaland Fires Man City to Opening Win at Wolves

This is Beirut, 17/08 12:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Manchester City signalled their intent to take back the Premier League title as Erling Haaland struck twice in a 4-0 win at Wolves on Saturday to begin their campaign. After four consecutive titles, City finished a distant third last season as Pep Guardiola's men failed to win any trophy for the first time in eight years. New signings Tijjani ...

Newcastle Held by 10-Man Villa After Konsa Sees Red

This is Beirut, 16/08 16:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Newcastle got a worrying glimpse of life without Alexander Isak as they were held to a 0-0 draw in their Premier League opener at Aston Villa despite Ezri Konsa's dismissal. Villa defender Konsa was sent off for a professional foul on Anthony Gordon midway through the second half on Saturday. But Newcastle were unable to take advantage in a ...

Liverpool Strike Late to Beat Bournemouth as Jota Remembered in Premier League Opener

This is Beirut, 16/08 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Liverpool struck twice in the final minutes through Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah to overcome a battling Bournemouth 4-2 in a thrilling start to the Premier League season on Friday. Antoine Semenyo looked to have rescued a point for the Cherries by scoring twice, after he had reported an incident of racial abuse from a fan, to cancel out Hugo ...

Arsenal Face Revamped United as New-Look Liverpool Open Premier League Season

This is Beirut, 15/08 13:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Arsenal face an immediate test of their title credentials against a revamped Manchester United, while a new-look Liverpool launch the new Premier League season at home to Bournemouth on Friday. Newcastle are set to be without wantaway star striker Alexander Isak for a tough trip to Aston Villa. AFP Sports looks at the key talking points ahead of ...

Five Premier League Talking Points

This is Beirut, 12/08 14:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Champs Liverpool in Pole Position When Liverpool hosts Bournemouth in the opening match of the top-flight season, the Reds will put on display an expensively overhauled team carrying great expectations. Liverpool haven't been crowned champions in successive campaigns since 1982-83 and 1983-84. Emulating the feat of Kenny Dalglish, Ian Rush, and ...

Liverpool Spend Big To Hold Off Arsenal, City In Premier League Title Fight

This is Beirut, 11/08 13:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Liverpool have splashed out to defend their Premier League title as champions but face stiff competition from an Arsenal side desperate to shake off their tag as nearly men and a rejuvenated Manchester City. After storming to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title in Arne Slot's first season in charge, Liverpool have looked to build ...

New-Look Liverpool Humbled by Crystal Palace in Community Shield

This is Beirut, 10/08 19:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Crystal Palace twice came from behind to stun a new-look Liverpool and win the Community Shield for the first time on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday. New signings Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong scored for the Premier League champions, but Palace responded through Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr before winning an ...

Man Utd Agree 85m Euro Deal to Sign Sesko

This is Beirut, 08/08 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Manchester United have agreed a deal worth up to 85 million euros ($99 million, £74 million) to sign striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig on Thursday, according to multiple reports in England. The BBC, Athletic and Sky Sports reported United will pay an initial 76.5 million euros for the 22-year-old with a further 8.5 million euros due in ...

Newcastle Reject Liverpool Bid for Isak

This is Beirut, 02/08 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Newcastle have rejected Liverpool's opening bid to sign unsettled Sweden striker Alexander Isak, according to reports on Friday. Isak has been training at his old club Real Sociedad this week after reportedly telling Newcastle he wants to leave St James' Park. The 25-year-old has been linked with Liverpool since the end of last season and the ...

Arsenal Seal Swoop for Swedish International Gyokeres

This is Beirut, 27/07 01:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Arsenal on Saturday announced the signing of Swedish international striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon, bolstering their attacking options as they attempt to challenge for the Premier League title. The 27-year-old, who fired Sporting to the Portuguese title last season with 39 goals and netted a Champions League hat-trick against ...

Man Utd Agree to Deal to Sign Brentford Winger Mbeumo

This is Beirut, 19/07 01:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Manchester United have reportedly agreed to sign Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford in a deal worth an initial £65 million ($87 million) as Ruben Amorim steps up his overhaul of the team's misfiring attack. Mbeumo attracted Amorim's attention with 20 goals in 38 Premier League games for Brentford last season. Tottenham, now managed by ...

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