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  • What we learned from Man Utd 2-1 Leicester


    Football writer Ninad Barbadikar analyses Friday night’s FA Cup fourth-round tie at Old Trafford.

    Manchester United 2-1 Leicester City

    Harry Maguire’s late winner for Manchester United against former club Leicester City booked a place in the fifth round of the FA Cup for the Red Devils in dramatic fashion.

    Ruben Amorim’s side were perhaps fortunate with no VAR in play for this round of FA Cup games, with the technology set to be introduced in the fifth round, as Maguire looked to be in an offside position when Bruno Fernandes delivered his set-piece for the goal.

    Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Foxes will feel hard done by after the first half in which they were the better side. This marks their ninth defeat in 13 matches since the Dutchman took charge in early December.

    “We are not defeated in Fergie time, we are defeated in offside time,” said the Leicester head coach after the game.

    Joshua Zirkzee scored once again at Old Trafford to cancel out Bobby De Cordova-Reid’s opener during the match. Zirkzee has now scored four out of his five goals for the club at home.

    Leicester’s opener was United’s 32nd goal conceded across 20 matches in all competitions. Amongst Premier League sides, only Tottenham Hotspur, Southampton and the Foxes themselves have conceded more, with 36, 35 and 34 respectively.

    Leicester goal sums up United first half

    After struggling for much of the first half to create their own chances, De Cordova-Reid’s goal close to half-time felt like an accurate summation of the proceedings at Old Trafford.

    The Jamaican’s strike was the seventh time United conceded the first goal in their last eight home enconuters.

    A tally of just two shots in the first half spoke volumes about their struggles in breaking down an opponent whom they had beaten 3-0 in early November, with van Nistelrooy in charge of Man Utd on a temporary basis.

    See: De Cordova-Reid’s goal v Man Utd

    De Cordova-Reid, who had just scored one goal in all competitions before last Friday evening, made it 17 successive FA Cup games with goals scored for the Foxes.

    Garnacho adds spark

    Alejandro Garnacho started the game on the bench as Amorim preferred Kobbie Mainoo on the right, but the former entered the play at the expense of debutant Patrick Dorgu, who endured a testing first 45 minutes in English football.

    “They’re boring now,” said United legend Roy Keane whilst speaking on ITV. United produced just two shots in the first half.

    In stark contrast to that dull first 45 minutes, super-sub Garnacho added some much-needed spark to the attack and was denied his opportunity to equalise by Caleb Okoli, who put in the clearance of the game to keep the ball out of the Leicester net.

    Moments later though, Garnacho made the difference again, providing the cross for Rasmus Hojlund’s initial shot whose rebound was swept home by Zirkzee.

    See: Zirkzee’s equaliser v Leicester

    Garnacho ended the night with four shots, eight touches in the opposition box and a 50 per cent shot on target rate.

    A game of two halves

    Goalscorer Maguire was clear in his thoughts after the game and explained United’s struggles and comeback.

    “The first half was nowhere near good enough, we played at a slow tempo and we didn’t really get going,” said the United No 5.

    “I think the second half we came out a lot bigger tempo, we dominated the game and it really felt like we were going to get that winner, it would fall to us and thankfully, I put it in the back of the net.”

    Maguire winner v Leicester

    The 31-year-old’s late winner, scored in the final minute of the match, was the first time a United player had scored a second-half stoppage time winner in the FA Cup since Anthony Martial’s memorable winner against Everton in 2016.

    The numbers showed 1.82 Expected Goals (xG) for United versus Leicester’s 0.89, with Amorim’s side creating just 0.04 xG in the first half. A similar tale ensued for the Foxes in the second 45 minutes, where they managed just 0.06 xG.

    Man Utd looked a completely different side after the break due to the introduction of Garnacho and Zirkzee as they produced a total of 11 shots in the second half, four on target as well as four big chances.

    “We didn’t have any energy in the beginning, especially in the first-half. Then in the second half we played a little bit better, with a little more speed, winning second balls,” said United head coach Amorim, after the game.

    “Then we managed to turn things around so it was a good result not a good performance.”

    See: Amorim’s post-match press conference in full

    Though wins have been difficult to come by in the league, Amorim has now won five out of his seven cup games in charge of the Red Devils.

    When is the fifth-round draw?

    The 13-time winners of the FA Cup will discover their fate in the fifth round along with other winning sides when the draw takes place from 19:10 GMT on Monday 10 February.

    The fifth-round ties are scheduled to be held on the weekend of 1-2 March, after Matchweek 27 and before Matchweek 28 in the Premier League.

    Which other Premier League clubs are in action over the weekend?

    Fifteen more Premier League sides will look to join Man Utd in the fifth round.

    At least three more top-flight clubs are guaranteed to join the Red Devils, as Everton take on AFC Bournemouth on Saturday at 15:00 GMT, Brighton & Hove Albion face Chelsea at 20:00 GMT while Aston Villa host Spurs the following day at 17:35 GMT.

    Saturday 8 February

    12:15 Leeds United v Millwall
    12.15 Leyton Orient v Manchester City
    15:00 Coventry City v Ipswich Town
    15:00 Everton v AFC Bournemouth
    15:00 Preston v Wycombe Wanderers
    15:00 Southampton v Burnley
    15:00 Stoke City v Cardiff City
    15:00 Wigan Athletic v Fulham
    17:45 Birmingham City v Newcastle United
    20:00 Brighton & Hove Albion v Chelsea

    Sunday 9 February

    12:30 Blackburn Rovers v Wolves
    15:00 Plymouth v Liverpool
    17:35 Aston Villa v Spurs

    Monday 10 February

    19:45 Doncaster Rovers v Crystal Palace

    Tuesday 11 February

    20:00 Exeter City v Nottingham Forest



    The recent match between Manchester United and Leicester City was a thrilling encounter that taught us a few valuable lessons. Here are some key takeaways from the match:

    1. Importance of teamwork: Both teams showed great teamwork and cohesion on the field, working together to create scoring opportunities and defend against their opponents. It was clear that teamwork is essential for success in football.

    2. Resilience pays off: Despite going behind early in the match, Manchester United showed resilience and fought back to secure a 2-1 victory. This demonstrates the importance of perseverance and never giving up, even when faced with adversity.

    3. Individual brilliance shines through: Players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Mason Greenwood showcased their individual skill and talent, scoring crucial goals for their team. This highlights the impact that individual brilliance can have on a game.

    4. Tactical awareness is key: Both managers made strategic decisions throughout the match, such as making substitutions and adjusting formations. This emphasizes the importance of tactical awareness and the ability to adapt to different situations on the field.

    Overall, the match between Manchester United and Leicester City was a great display of skill, teamwork, and resilience. It serves as a reminder of the valuable lessons that can be learned from the world of football.

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  • WSL LIVE: Man City vs Arsenal, Brighton vs Crystal Palace, Everton vs Leicester, Liverpool vs West Ham, Aston Villa vs Chelsea & Tottenham vs Man Utd – scores, results & latest updates


    Team news – Walsh on Chelsea bench

    Aston Villa v Chelsea (14:30 GMT)

    New Aston Villa manager Natalia Arroyo makes three changes to the team that lost 4-2 to Manchester City last time out.

    Lucy Paker, Noelle Maritz and Gabi Nunes are preferred to Danielle Turner, Maz Pacheco and Adriana Leon.

    Aston Villa XI: D’Angelo; Mayling, Patten, Parker, Maritz; Nobbs, Baijings; Nunes, Daly, Hanson; Grant.

    Subs: Talbert, Tomas, Turner, Taylor, Robinson, Leon, Salmon.

    New Chelsea signing Kiera Walsh makes the bench as the Blues make five changes to the team that beat Arsenal 1-0 last time out.

    In come Ashley Lawrence, Wieke Kaptein, Aggie Beever-Jones, Guro Reiten and Lauren James.

    They replace Lucy Bronze, Sjoeke Nusken, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Sandy Baltimore and Mayra Ramirez.

    Chelsea XI: Hampton; Lawrence, Bjorn, Bright, Charles; Cuthbert, Kaptein; Reiten, Macario, James; Beever-Jones.

    Subs: Liefting, Mpome, Walsh, Jean Francois, Nusken, Brown, Hamano, Kaneryd, Ramirez.



    WSL LIVE: Man City vs Arsenal, Brighton vs Crystal Palace, Everton vs Leicester, Liverpool vs West Ham, Aston Villa vs Chelsea & Tottenham vs Man Utd – scores, results & latest updates

    Today is an exciting day in the Women’s Super League as some of the top teams face off in thrilling matchups. Here are the latest scores, results, and updates from the matches:

    – Man City vs Arsenal: The game ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, with both teams putting on a fantastic display of skill and determination.

    – Brighton vs Crystal Palace: Brighton emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace, securing three crucial points in the league.

    – Everton vs Leicester: Everton dominated the game and secured a comfortable 3-0 win over Leicester, showcasing their strength and prowess on the field.

    – Liverpool vs West Ham: Liverpool came out on top with a 2-1 win over West Ham, with both teams putting on a competitive and entertaining performance.

    – Aston Villa vs Chelsea: Chelsea proved their dominance with a 4-0 win over Aston Villa, showcasing their talent and skill as one of the top teams in the league.

    – Tottenham vs Man Utd: In a highly anticipated matchup, Tottenham and Man Utd ended in a thrilling 1-1 draw, with both teams putting on a fantastic display of talent and determination.

    Stay tuned for more updates and results from the Women’s Super League matches happening today. Exciting football action awaits! #WSL #ManCity #Arsenal #Brighton #CrystalPalace #Everton #Leicester #Liverpool #WestHam #AstonVilla #Chelsea #Tottenham #ManUtd #Scores #Results #Updates

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  • Premier League Predictions, odds and best bets: Can Bournemouth stop Liverpool? Everton vulnerable against Leicester | Football News


    Our betting expert Jones Knows provides his insight as he looks forward to the Saturday card in the Premier League – can Bournemouth stop Liverpool?

    Nottingham Forest vs Brighton, Saturday 12.30pm

    Nottingham Forest’s style of play means they soak up pressure and therefore concede a high amount of corners, especially for a team that are challenging for a top-four finish. They are conceding 6.3 corners per game in the Premier League, a figure that Brighton should be capable of hitting at the City Ground based on the likely direction of travel of the game.

    Forest will sit deep, looking to hit on the counter while Brighton will be the team dominating the ball, sustaining attacks and getting into corner-winning situations.

    The Seagulls won the corner race 9-1 in the corresponding fixture that ended 2-2 and a similar type of game could be on the cards despite Forest having home advantage. Brighton to win six or more corners looks too big at 5/4 with Sky Bet.

    SCORE PREDICTION: 2-2 | JONES KNOWS’ BEST BET: Brighton to win 6+ corners (5/4 with Sky Bet)

    Bournemouth vs Liverpool, Saturday 3pm – PLAY SUPER 6 HERE!

    This should be great fun. Bournemouth are running hot.

    In their last four games, Andoni Iraola’s men are working at a 19.7 per cent conversion rate with their finishing, which is a bonkers number and a huge increase on their 9.2 per cent conversion rate over the course of this season.

    In the last four games they’ve scored a goal every 5.8 shots and again that is a huge upsurge on their season average where they’ve scored every 10.8 shots per goal.

    This is an unsustainable figure unless Dango Ouattara is the next Erling Haaland.

    I think they might slip back to their wayward finishing ways here against one of the best defences in the Premier League.

    Some may deem the Cherries as dangerous outsiders but Liverpool, fresh and ready to go after being given a rest in midweek, are such a relentless winning machine. Away win.

    SCORE PREDICTION: 1-3

    Everton vs Leicester, Saturday 3pm – PLAY SUPER 6 HERE!

    Leicester look a great bet here at Evens with Sky Bet to get a result based on the injuries to Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Oriel Mangala.

    The Everton striker, who has a significant hamstring injury, has missed 15 games since the start of last season and Everton have only won three of them and scored just 10 goals.

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    Also, their numbers this season without Mangala would worry me based on their win price at odds-on. He has missed eight games this season and they have conceded 2.3 goals per game which is very un-Everton-like.

    It would be wrong to get carried away with Leicester but they did play very well in forward areas at Tottenham, moving the ball into some dangerous positions even before they got their two goals. It wasn’t the first time they have caused teams problems under Ruud van Nistelrooy – they scored at Anfield, created enough to win the game vs Man City and were the better team in their home defeat to Crystal Palace.

    SCORE PREDICTION: 1-2 | JONES KNOWS’ BEST BET: Leicester double chance (Evens with Sky Bet)

    Ipswich vs Southampton, Saturday 3pm

    This could be season defining for Ipswich. It’s a big one.

    They’ve disappointed me of late, offering zilch in terms of resistance against Manchester City, who are of course vulnerable, and Liverpool. The 10 goals conceded isn’t going to help their confidence in the defensive process so Kieran McKenna has a big job on his hands to get the balance right at both ends of the pitch with expectation on them in the market to land maximum points. They are 19/20 with Sky Bet – a price I can certainly leave alone.

    The equation could be simple for Ipswich, if Liam Delap plays well, Ipswich win.

    He’s bound to give Jan Bednarek a busy afternoon and a foul frenzy between the pair may play out. Delap is drawing 1.93 fouls per game at home this season and Bednarek, a very aggressive defender, has made at least a foul in his last nine starts, totalling 16 fouls. He is 5/4 with Sky Bet to make two or more.

    SCORE PREDICTION: 2-2

    Fulham are a team I’m always drawn to but rarely make me any money.

    They are such a well-drilled, well-coached outfit under Marco Silva with an excellent process when it comes to their underlying numbers but they find ways not to win matches. It’s down to their lack of finishers in the final third – as seen by Rodrigo Muniz in the defeat to Manchester United.

    Newcastle are almost exactly the opposite with the main man Alexander Isak leading their line. It’s 18 goals in his last 18 starts across all competitions for him.

    So, even though my instincts are telling me to get with Fulham here the likelihood is they’ll play well, do many things right in the game, but Newcastle will come out on top due to their better individual quality across the pitch.

    SCORE PREDICTION: 2-1

    Wolves vs Aston Villa, Saturday 5.30pm, live on Sky Sports – PLAY SUPER 6 HERE!

    Wolves vs Aston Villa

    This is an underrated derby and one that is becoming more intense by the season.

    Since the start of the 19/20 season, this fixture is the second dirtiest when it comes to yellow cards of any Premier League fixture to have been played more than five times, producing 60 yellow cards in 11 matches.

    This latest battle between West Midlands’ finest is expected to deliver on the cards front as there is so much on the line for Wolves, whose bounce under Vitor Pereira has fallen flat with four straight defeats in the Premier League.

    In the last four meetings between these two there have been 75 bookings points shown per game with every game landing for those backing the 50+ booking point line with Sky Bet, who are offering up 5/6 for it to land again. It’s a high line but it’s hard to resist based on the evidence.

    And I think Wolves need to take this game down a scrappy path and try and overpower Villa, who surely will be feeling the effects of their rigorous schedule at various points in this match.

    SCORE PREDICTION: 2-1 | JONES KNOWS’ BEST BET: 50+ booking points (5/6 with Sky Bet)

    Sunday’s PL Predictions….

    Sunday’s predictions and best bets, including Arsenal vs Manchester City – live on Sky – from Jones Knows will be published on Sunday morning across Sky Sports…

    Jones Knows’ best bets…

    • 1pt treble on: Brighton 6+ corners, Leicester double chance & 50+ booking points in Wolves vs Aston Villa (7/1 with Sky Bet)

    Jones Knows’ Profit & Loss record 24/25

    Best Bet singles (1 unit) Best Bet multiples Total P+L
    Matchday One -2.10 -1 -3.10
    Matchday Two +1 -1 -3.10
    Matchday Three -3.00 -1 -7.10
    Matchday Four +3.90 +11 +7.80
    Matchday Five -2 -1 +4.80
    Matchday Six -1 -1 +2.80
    Matchday Seven 0 -1 +1.80
    Matchday Eight -3 0 -2.80
    Matchday Nine +1 0 -1.80
    Matchday 10 +2.38 -1 -0.42
    Matchday 11 +1.4 +5 +5.98
    Matchday 12 0 -1 +4.98
    Matchday 13 -2 -0.5 +2.48
    Matchday 14 0 -1 +1.48
    Matchday 15 -1 -1 -0.52
    Matchday 16 -1 -1 -2.52
    Matchday 17 +2 -1 -1.52
    Matchday 18 -1 -1 -3.52
    Matchday 19 +3.5 -1 -1.02
    Matchday 20 +3 -1 +0.98
    Matchday 21 +1 0 +1.98
    Matchday 22 -2 0 -0.02
    Matchday 23 -3 0 -3.02

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    The Premier League is back in action this weekend with some exciting matches on the cards. Can Bournemouth stop Liverpool’s unbeaten run? Will Everton be able to hold off Leicester’s strong attack? Here are our predictions, odds and best bets for this weekend’s matches.

    Bournemouth vs Liverpool:

    Liverpool are currently sitting comfortably at the top of the Premier League table with a 10-point lead. Bournemouth, on the other hand, are struggling in 16th place and have only won one of their last five matches. Despite their poor form, Bournemouth have been known to cause upsets against top teams at home. However, Liverpool’s attack led by Salah, Mane and Firmino is too strong to be stopped. Our prediction: Liverpool to win.

    Odds: Bournemouth – 6.50, Draw – 4.50, Liverpool – 1.44

    Best bet: Liverpool to win and both teams to score at odds of 2.75

    Everton vs Leicester:

    Everton have been inconsistent this season and are currently in 14th place. Leicester, on the other hand, have been in great form and are sitting pretty in second place. Everton have struggled defensively and Leicester’s attack led by Vardy and Maddison will likely take advantage of that. Our prediction: Leicester to win.

    Odds: Everton – 3.10, Draw – 3.40, Leicester – 2.30

    Best bet: Leicester to win and over 2.5 goals at odds of 3.00

    These are just our predictions and best bets for this weekend’s matches. Make sure to do your own research and bet responsibly. Good luck!

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  • Everton vs Leicester: Starting Lineups & How to Watch | Garner, Beto start


    Everton – With Calvert-Lewin and Mangala out, Moyes has gone for direct replacements with Beto and Garner starting.

    Leicester City – van Nistelrooy has Vardy starting, of course.

    With two consecutive wins Everton have started moving away from the drop zone, but this weekend poses a more direct challenge. Leicester City broke their own seven-game losing streak with a win last weekend and are sitting six points behind the Blues having played a game more.

    A win over the Foxes will increase that gap to nine points and add a definitive exclamation mark to the Toffees’ resuscitation under David Moyes.

    Competition: Premier League Matchweek 24

    Date and start time: Saturday, February 1st at 7:00 a.m. PT / 10:00 a.m ET / 3:00 p.m. BST

    Stadium: Goodison Park, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

    Capacity: 39,572

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    The Blues last game against the Foxes was earlier in the season at the King Power where they were lucky to come away with a point thanks to Iliman Ndiaye. Leicester’s last game at Goodison was back in 2022-23 season when they got relegated, but not before picking up three points off the Blues with a 2-0 win in November 2022.



    Everton will face Leicester City in a crucial Premier League match at Goodison Park. Both teams are looking to secure a European spot for next season, so this game is crucial for their ambitions.

    Here are the starting lineups for both teams:

    Everton: Pickford, Coleman, Godfrey, Keane, Digne, Allan, Doucoure, Iwobi, Rodriguez, Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin

    Leicester City: Schmeichel, Castagne, Fofana, Soyuncu, Thomas, Ndidi, Tielemans, Perez, Maddison, Barnes, Vardy

    Two exciting young talents will also start for Everton, with James Garner and Joao Virginia getting the nod in midfield and goal respectively.

    If you want to watch the match, it will be broadcast live on NBCSN in the US and BT Sport in the UK. Kickoff is at 3:00 PM GMT.

    Don’t miss this exciting clash between two top teams in the Premier League. Who do you think will come out on top? Let us know in the comments below!

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  • Everton vs Leicester City: Premier League preview, team news, stats & head-to-head


  • Everton lost their last home league match against Leicester 2-0 in November 2022 – they’ve never lost back-to-back league meetings with the Foxes at Goodison Park.

  • Leicester have won just one of their last eight Premier League meetings with Everton (D4 L3), though it was their last away match against them in November 2022.

  • 17 of the 35 Premier League meetings between Leicester and Everton have been drawn, the highest percentage for any fixture to have been played 30+ times in the competition (49%).

  • Following wins against Tottenham and Brighton, Everton will be looking to win three consecutive Premier League games for the first time since April 2024.

  • Leicester beat Tottenham 2-1 in their last Premier League game. They’ve not won consecutive away matches in the top-flight since October/November 2022 (a run of three) which included a 2-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park.

  • Only Liverpool and Nottingham Forest (9 each) have kept more Premier League clean sheets this season than Everton (8). However, the Toffees have also failed to score in more games than any other side this term (12), ranking 19th for goals (19), xG (22.3), shot conversion rate (7.9%) and shots on target (73).

  • Everton have the oldest average starting XI in the Premier League this season (29 years, 13 days) and have awarded 9,702 minutes to players aged 30+, the most of any side.

  • All five of Iliman Ndiaye’s Premier League goals for Everton this season have been scored in the first half of games (his first coming in the reverse fixture against Leicester in September) with the Toffees avoiding defeat in all five matches when he’s found the back of the net (W3 D2). Meanwhile, only West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus (57) has completed more dribbles than the Everton winger this term (54).

  • Three of the five players with most shots and chances created combined without registering a goal or assist in the Premier League this season are Everton players – Jesper Lindstrom (25 shots, 16 chances, 1st), Jack Harrison (15 shots, 14 chances, 4th) and Abdoulaye Doucouré (11 shots, 17 chances, 5th).

  • Leicester striker Jamie Vardy has had a hand in eight goals across his 12 Premier League starts against Everton (7 goals, 1 assist). He could become just the fourth player in the competition’s history to score in consecutive appearances while aged 38 or older after Teddy Sheringham, Ryan Giggs and Graham Alexander.



Everton will face off against Leicester City in a highly anticipated Premier League clash this weekend. Both teams will be looking to secure a crucial win as they aim to climb up the table and solidify their positions in the top half.

Team news:

Everton will be without their star striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who is still recovering from a hamstring injury. However, they will be boosted by the return of Allan, who has recovered from a hamstring injury of his own. James Rodriguez is also expected to be fit for the match.

Leicester City, on the other hand, will be without their top scorer Jamie Vardy, who is sidelined with a calf injury. James Maddison is also a doubt for the game, while Wesley Fofana and Timothy Castagne remain long-term absentees.

Stats:

– Everton are currently in 7th place in the Premier League table, while Leicester City are in 3rd place.
– Everton have scored 34 goals in 24 league games, while Leicester City have scored 40 goals in 24 games.
– Everton have conceded 30 goals, while Leicester City have conceded 31 goals.
– Everton have won 11 games, drawn 4, and lost 9, while Leicester City have won 13 games, drawn 5, and lost 6.

Head-to-head:

In their last 10 meetings, Everton have won 4 games, Leicester City have won 4 games, and 2 games have ended in draws. Their last encounter ended in a 2-0 win for Leicester City.

This promises to be an exciting and closely contested match between two top Premier League sides. Both teams will be looking to secure all three points and boost their chances of finishing the season strongly. Make sure to tune in and catch all the action live.

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  • Premier League LIVE: Six games including Nottingham Forest v Brighton, Everton v Leicester City, Bournemouth v Liverpool, Newcastle United v Fulham – radio commentary, live text and score updates


  • Nottingham Forest are winless in their last three Premier League meetings with Brighton (D1 L2), having been unbeaten in their previous eight top-flight matches against the Seagulls (W6 D2).

  • Brighton won this exact fixture 3-2 last season – they’ve never before won consecutive away league games against Nottingham Forest.

  • Nottingham Forest’s eight game unbeaten run came to an end last time out at Bournemouth, conceding more goals in that defeat (5) as they did in their previous seven Premier League games combined (4). Only once previously this season have they lost consecutive league matches, doing so in November against Newcastle and Arsenal.

  • Brighton’s six game unbeaten run was ended last time out at home to Everton. The Seagulls have won just two of their last 11 Premier League games (D6 L3) and could lose consecutive matches for the first time since ending last season with back-to-back defeats.

  • Nottingham Forest have won six of their last eight Premier League home games (D1 L1), with five of those six victories coming by a one goal margin. This is just the second time they are kicking off at 12:30 on a Saturday since their return to the Premier League, beating Liverpool 1-0 at the City Ground in October 2022 in their only previous game.

  • Brighton have scored the opening goal in 10 of their 12 Premier League away games this season (including in each of their last five), more than any other side. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest have gone 1-0 up in 18 of their 23 league games overall this term, the most in the division.

  • Only Erling Haaland (17), Alexander Isak (16) and Mohamed Salah (14) have scored more non penalty goals in the Premier League this season than Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood (12). Wood has scored more goals against Brighton (9) than he has against any other side in his English league career.

  • Brighton’s João Pedro has six goal involvements in his last eight away appearances in the Premier League (2 goals, 4 assists), also netting a brace at the City Ground back in November 2023.

  • The average distance of Nottingham Forest’s goal kicks in the Premier League this season has been 43.7 metres, the highest of any side, while 121 of those have ended in the attacking half, 26 more than any other team. By contrast, only three sides have taken goal kicks at a shorter average distance than Brighton this campaign (23.4 metres).

  • Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina has taken 35 throw-ins that have ended in the opposition’s penalty area in the Premier League this season, seven more than any other player. In total, Forest have taken 56 throws that end in the opposition box, with only Brentford doing so more often (60).



    • Premier League LIVE: Six games including Nottingham Forest v Brighton, Everton v Leicester City, Bournemouth v Liverpool, Newcastle United v Fulham – radio commentary, live text and score updates

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    Tune in for live radio commentary, real-time text updates and score updates as Nottingham Forest take on Brighton, Everton face off against Leicester City, Bournemouth go head-to-head with Liverpool, and Newcastle United battle it out with Fulham.

    Stay tuned for all the goals, drama and excitement as the action unfolds. Don’t miss a minute of the action – follow along with us for all the latest updates!

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  • Van Nistelrooij weerspreekt verhalen over onrust bij Leicester City – Voetbal International


    Ruud van Nistelrooij heeft ontkend dat er sprake is van onrust in zijn kleedkamer. ‘Met de selectie en staf zijn wij verenigd als een eenheid. Ik ben zeer gemotiveerd om de situatie hier te veranderen.’

    De trainer van Leicester City is tijdens de voorbeschouwende persconferentie op het Premier League-duel van zondag tegen Tottenham Hotspur ingegaan op geruchten die deze week over zijn persoon in de media verschenen. Daarin werd beweerd dat Van Nistelrooij richting de uitgang werd gewerkt en dat er over de trainer was geklaagd door bepaalde spelers in zijn selectie.

    De Nederlander herkent dat beeld naar eigen zeggen niet: ‘Als je in tegenspoed zit, draait het om eenheid. Om hard werken en de mouwen opstropen. Het gaat om karakter. Analyseer de wedstrijden, bespreek de goede dingen en bespreek de verbeterpunten. En dan weer door naar de volgende.’

    Van Nistelrooij hamerde vooral op het tonen van karakter door zijn spelers: ‘Ben scherp in de trainingen, klaar om je best te doen. Toon karakter. Daar draait het allemaal om. In deze moeilijjke momenten gaat het erom om bij elkaar te blijven, geloof te houden en hard te blijven werken. De ploeg is zich bewust van onze situatie en doet er alles aan.’

    Leicester City kent nog geen gelukkige periode sinds Van Nistelrooij. De club wacht al zeven achtereenvolgende competitiewedstrijden op een overwinning. Het gat met de tegenstander van zondag bedraagt tien punten op de ranglijst. Tottenham staat momenteel vijftiende en dus wordt het voor Leicester een wedstrijd die eigenlijk gewonnen moet worden.

    In a recent interview with Voetbal International, former Leicester City striker Ruud van Nistelrooij has dismissed rumors of unrest within the squad. The Dutch football legend, who now works as a coach at the club, stated that the team is united and focused on achieving their goals.

    Van Nistelrooij was quick to address the speculation surrounding alleged disagreements between players and coaching staff, stating that any issues have been dealt with internally and are not affecting the team’s performance on the pitch.

    “I can assure you that there is no unrest within the team. We are all working towards the same objective and everyone is committed to giving their best for Leicester City,” Van Nistelrooij said.

    The former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker also praised the team’s recent performances and highlighted the positive atmosphere within the squad.

    “We have a great group of players who are all pushing in the same direction. We are confident in our abilities and believe that we can achieve great things this season,” Van Nistelrooij added.

    With Van Nistelrooij’s reassurance, Leicester City fans can rest assured that the team is in good spirits and focused on their upcoming matches.

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  • Tottenham are dealt yet ANOTHER injury blow – as Ange Postecoglou explains key star’s absence from Leicester clash


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    Tottenham have been dealt yet another injury blow as a key star was ruled out of their clash with Leicester.

    The club have been dealing with a plethora of injury issues this season, often fielding a patched-up side with it, at times, feeling like players have been dropping from the squad like flies.

    First-choice centre back pairing Cristian Romero and Micky Van De Ven have been missing for a number of weeks, with first-choice striker Dominic Solanke also going down in recent days.

    Elsewhere, the likes of Guglielmo Vicario, Destiny Udogie, Timo Werner and Brennan Johnson are also out.

    Stars such as Ben Davies and Richarlison have recently returned to action, and it had looked like the tide was somewhat turning, only for yet another first-team player to be ruled out of Sunday’s clash. 

    James Maddison was a surprise omission from the squad to face the Foxes, and Ange Postecoglou explained why he was not involved.

    ‘He [Maddison] is still a bit sore from the other night,’ the Australian told Sky Sports before kick-off. ‘It took a fair bit out of him and he was not 100 per cent, so he misses out.’

    Asked if the injury was serious, Postecoglou said: ‘No we hope not. He should be alright for next week.’

    More to follow. 

    Ange PostecoglouJames Maddison



    Tottenham Hotspur have been hit with yet another injury setback as key midfielder Dele Alli has been ruled out for their upcoming clash against Leicester City.

    Manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed in his pre-match press conference that Alli will be unavailable due to a muscle injury, further adding to Spurs’ growing list of sidelined players.

    Alli has been in fine form for Tottenham this season, contributing with goals and assists in crucial moments. His absence will undoubtedly be felt as the team looks to secure a vital three points against Leicester.

    Postecoglou expressed his disappointment at losing Alli for the match, but remained optimistic about the team’s ability to cope with the setback.

    “We have a strong squad with capable players who can step up and fill the void left by Dele’s absence,” Postecoglou said. “We will approach the game with confidence and belief in our abilities to come away with a positive result.”

    Tottenham will be hoping to overcome this latest injury setback and continue their push for a top-four finish in the Premier League. The team will need to dig deep and show resilience in the face of adversity if they are to achieve their goals this season.

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  • Postecoglou shares Maddison injury update as Tottenham star absent v Leicester


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    Tottenham midfielder James Maddison misses out against Leicester City [Credit: Imago]

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    Ange Postecoglou has provided an injury update on Tottenham midfielder James Maddison.

    Spurs are set to host Leicester City in the Premier League at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday (26 January), with Paul Merson sharing a Postecoglou sack claim ahead of the clash.

    Maddison has missed out on the Tottenham squad entirely, and Postecoglou has provided some clarity on why the midfielder isn’t available to face his former side.

    The Spurs boss said, [via Alasdair Gold on X, 26 January], “He’s [Maddison] still a bit sore from the other night. It took a fair bit out of the group and he just wasn’t 100% so he misses out today.

    “No no [nothing too serious]. We hope not. Hopefully should be alright for next week.”

    James Maddison misses out for Tottenham v Leicester City

    Maddison will no doubt be gutted to miss out on the opportunity to play against his former club.

    The Englishman was in fine form as Spurs recorded a 3-2 UEFA Europa League win over Hoffenheim at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena on Thursday (23 January), and his quality will certainly be missed on Sunday.

    In addition, players often come to life against their former clubs. Therefore, having Maddison in the squad against Leicester would have been very useful as Spurs go in search of a much-needed win.

    However, supporters will at least be relieved to learn that the injury is nothing serious, as there would have been much confusion before Postecoglou provided some clarity.

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    Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou [Credit: Imago]

    Overall, the North London side should have more than enough to beat the Foxes, even without Maddison.

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    Ange Postecoglou, the manager of Tottenham Hotspur, has provided an injury update on James Maddison ahead of their upcoming match against Leicester City. Maddison, who has been a key player for Tottenham this season, was absent from the squad in their recent training session. Postecoglou confirmed that Maddison is currently dealing with a minor injury and is being closely monitored by the medical team. Speaking to the press, Postecoglou said, “James is a valuable player for us and we want to make sure he is fully fit before he returns to action. He is making good progress in his recovery and we hope to have him back on the pitch soon.” Tottenham will be hoping to have Maddison back in the squad as soon as possible, as they look to continue their strong start to the season. Stay tuned for further updates on Maddison’s injury and his availability for upcoming matches.
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  • Premier League LIVE: Crystal Palace vs Brentford & Tottenham vs Leicester – scores & radio


    Team news – Esse in squad for Palace, one change for Brentford

    Alex Howell
    BBC football news reporter at Selhurst Park

    Crystal Palace come into this match in excellent form. The Eagles have one loss in their last 11 Premier League games and name new signing Romain Esse in the squad for the first time.

    Crystal Palace XI: Henderson, Munoz, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Mitchell, Hughes, Lerma, Eze, Sarr, Mateta

    Subs: Turner, Nketiah, Schlupp, Clyne, Kamada, Esse, Umeh, Devenny, Kporha

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    Brentford on the other hand are not going so well and have registered just one win in their past nine matches across all competitions. However, manager Thomas Frank names a side packed full of attacking talent with Mbeumo, Wissa and Schade all in the starting XI.

    Brentford XI: Flekken, Roerslev, Van Den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter, Janelt, Norgaard, Damsgaard, Schade, Mbeumo, Wissa

    Subs: Valdimarsson, Jensen, Carvalho, Mee, Yarmoliuk, Ajer, Konak, Maghoma, Ji-Soo

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    Welcome to our live coverage of the Premier League matches today!

    Crystal Palace takes on Brentford in an exciting clash at Selhurst Park, while Tottenham Hotspur faces off against Leicester City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

    Stay tuned for live updates on the scores and action from both games. Plus, you can listen to the radio commentary of the matches to keep up with all the drama and excitement on the pitch.

    Don’t miss a moment of the action as these teams battle it out for crucial points in the Premier League table. Let’s see who comes out on top in these thrilling encounters! #PremierLeague #CrystalPalace #Brentford #Tottenham #Leicester #LiveScores #RadioCoverage

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