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Why Eberechi Eze goal for Crystal Palace against Chelsea was disallowed
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South Wales Guardian
27 minutes ago
- South Wales Guardian
Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi included in Crystal Palace side to face Chelsea
Reports had emerged on Saturday that Eze was set not to be involved at Stamford Bridge as talks continue with Tottenham over a move for the England midfielder. Palace captain Guehi also started for Oliver Glasner's side. The 25-year-old defender, who is in the final 12 months of his contract, has been linked with a move to Liverpool. The Palace. Your XI to take on Chelsea 🫡 — Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) August 17, 2025 Following Palace's victory over Liverpool in the Community Shield, Palace chairman Steve Parish admitted the speculation over Guehi's future 'needs a new contract or a conclusion of some kind.' Eze also played a crucial role as Palace won the FA Cup last season, beating Manchester City at Wembley. Palace boss Oliver Glasner played down reports a deal was close for either player to be leaving Selhurst Park. 'Marc (Guehi) and Ebs (Eze) trained well the whole week. Then of course there is no reason not to start him,' Glasner told Sky Sports ahead of kick-off at Stamford Bridge. '(So) good advice to all the children who are watching us now (in this interview) – don't believe everything you are reading in the newspapers.' Eze, 27, joined Palace in 2020 from QPR and has gone on to win 11 England caps. Spurs boss Thomas Frank is in need of creativity after chief playmaker James Maddison ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and with fellow midfielder Dejan Kulusevski also still sidelined. After a failed pursuit of Nottingham Forest captain Morgan Gibbs-White last month, Spurs have this week ramped up their transfer activity, opening talks with Manchester City on Monday over the signing of versatile attacker Savinho and now in discussions with Palace over Eze. Speaking after Tottenham's 3-0 win over Burnley on Saturday, Frank was asked specifically about Eze, but would not be drawn on the reports. 'I have that nice principle that I would like to speak about the players that are in-house, and all the other speculations I don't want to speak too much about that,' the Dane said.
South Wales Guardian
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Eddie Howe: Others at Newcastle dealing with whether Alexander Isak faces fine
The Sweden striker, who was the subject of a rejected bid from Liverpool, has been trying to force a move away from St James' Park and has been training alone after refusing to play in some pre-season matches. He was not involved as Newcastle kicked off their Premier League campaign with a goalless draw at Aston Villa, where they failed to score against 10 men. Asked whether Isak was facing a fine, Howe said: 'Other people are dealing with that issue. I'm concentrating on the team and our next game.' The saga surrounding Isak's future has exacerbated a difficult transfer window, which has seen the Magpies miss out on a number of targets, including Benjamin Sesko. Howe reiterated the club's desire to sign a new striker, regardless of where Isak was after the window closes. 'I think it's been my wish to get a striker when we needed to replace Callum Wilson,' he added. 'I can't say that enough. It's not like we're looking at any other area. "I can't be negative today. The players stood up. I think they were really good mentally today" Hear from Eddie Howe after our opening day draw with Aston Villa 🎥 — Newcastle United (@NUFC) August 16, 2025 'We've been looking to recruit a striker to replace Callum. And Callum is a big miss, not just his playing ability, but his personality, so that's what we're looking to do.' Aston Villa did well to take a point after having to play the final 30 minutes with 10 men following Ezri Konsa's red card. Debutant goalkeeper Marco Bizot did well, standing in for the suspended Emiliano Martinez. Villa boss Unai Emery said: 'Fantastic, because it was his debut at home, against Newcastle. There are a lot of tactical ways we needed to do with the goalkeeper. What a debut 😍🧤 Your #AVLNEW Player of the Match: Marco Bizot!@adidas || #UpTheVilla — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 17, 2025 'He tried them and he was focusing to try to start two-one, three-two, with our centre-backs and midfielders, sometimes getting the full-backs involved and getting the ball to (Ollie) Watkins. 'He took some risk and played with confidence. 'His first save gave him confidence to play and feel strong in our structure. I am so happy because we need our players, and we will need him.'
