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Evening Standard
2 days ago
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Ryan Mason: Tottenham braced for approach from West Brom over manager vacancy
Mason has held a variety of positions at Spurs, including two spells as interim manager. He was asked to take charge of the first team in 2021 after the departure of Jose Mourinho and led Spurs to a 1-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup Final.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
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‘The best team in Europe' – Liverpool's Mohamed Salah opens up on PSG following Champions League exit
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah (32) is adamant the Reds have been knocked out of the Champions League by the best team in Europe, PSG. The Egyptian international has given a wide-ranging interview to France Football and has opened up on Liverpool's Champions League early exit despite topping the league phase standings. Arne Slot's Premier League champions were drawn to play Luis Enrique's Les Parisiens in the last-16. The Ligue 1 champions eventually prevailed on penalties, knocking out Liverpool on their own Anfield turf. Salah has admitted that, despite losing the first leg at home with Harvey Elliott scoring an unlikely winner, PSG produced an outstanding performance. 'They were so unlucky, and we were so lucky', Salah said. 'Alisson produced his best-ever performance of his Liverpool career.' Unfortunately for Liverpool, Lady Luck favoured the visitors in the return leg. 'We struck the posts twice or three times. They did goalline clearances too. We were unlucky too.' Advertisement Salah could not tell which one of Liverpool or PSG was the more worthy team to go through, considering both teams dominated one game each. 'And then, you lose to penalties. Sometimes, it's your day. It was their day.' The Premier League season best goalscorer recalled that he shook the PSG players' hands to congratulate them, and cheered for them to win the Champions League. 'We were in great form all season, and in March alone, we hit a bit of a slump. And we ended up facing the best team in Europe at that time.' Salah added that playing the Carabao Cup Final against Newcastle United just days after this gruelling Champions League defeat at home was 'bad timing.' GFFN | Bastien Cheval
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Salah stats show he's ready to get Anfield rocking but Maddison could be in a foul mood – Weekend Wager's best bets
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SUNSPORT'S Weekend Wager uses in-depth stats and detailed analysis to find the best value bets this weekend. And it could be a party for our experts, as well as at Anfield, if their tips come off - as Liverpool bid to seal the Premier League title. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 11 Mo Salah has an incredible 27 goals in 33 Prem games this term 3of Liverpool during the Carabao Cup Final match between Liverpool vs Newcastle U Credit: Alamy 11 James Maddison & Co aim to delay Liverpool's title party with a shock Tottenham win at Anfield on Sunday Credit: Rex SunSport's Will Pugh was joined by football broadcaster Kweku Afari and Betfair expert Sam Rosbottom to give their verdict on this weekend's most enticing selections. Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa, FA Cup, Saturday 5.15pm Kweku: Rashford three or more shots 7/5 "It's hard to gauge Villa because that was a really good win against Newcastle but against Man City they failed to really capitalise. "If you look at Marcus Rashford, a player rejuvenated at Villa and Unai Emery seems to be getting the best out of him, and the stats back that up as well. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL KIDNAP TERROR Footballer hides under bed in terror as wife and son, 5, are kidnapped "Rashford has had at least three shots on target in both of his FA Cup starts for Villa this season which suggests he's going to be heavily involved if he does start. "I expect Villa to win and Rashford to have a very very good game." 11 Marcus Rashford is in hot form on loan for Villa Credit: PA BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 11 Villa might reckon the omens are good Will: Game to be decided via a penalty shootout 9/2 "Villa are having a brilliant season and this presents that opportunity to go that one step further and lift the cup that their fans are longing for. "Villa have won none of their last four matches against Aston Villa in all competitions, drawn one and lost three, conceded 13 goals and Palace knocked them out of the League Cup. "Everyone's going for a Palace win but I just can't see it. "I think Palace are a bit more switched on than people give them credit for. "A bit of a sluggish start to the season but coming into their own - a great performance, very much deserved that point, at Arsenal. And I just think it will be a cagey one that goes to pens." Sam: Konsa to have one or more shots at 5/4 "Villa have got an unbelievable squad - one of the best in the Premier League. On Tuesday night they brought on Ollie Watkins and Marco Asensio! "It's a semi-final at Wembley. These games are always cagey and tight. But I do think Villa will have just enough to get over the line with that squad depth. "With it being cagey and tight I can see set-pieces being absolutely crucial in this one and Villa have a good couple of threats in their team. "Looking at the centre-halfs, Tyrone Mings and Ezri Konsa - I am going to side with Konsa to have a shot at 5/4. 11 Villa defender Ezri Konsa could be a big menace from set-pieces Credit: Alamy "I think that's a really nice bit of value, especially when we're looking at corners. He's had four shots in his last four games, four shots on target in his last nine matches. "It could be one of those (games) where a defender pops up and makes the difference." Liverpool vs Tottenham, Prem 4.30pm Sunday Kweku: Liverpool to score 3 or more goals 4/6 "For Spurs forget about progressing or getting decent results in the league - it's all about the Europa league, so I'm very much backing Liverpool in this one. 11 The goal stats this season could be ominous for Spurs "Liverpool have been by far the best team in the Premier League this season. Arne Slot has done a fantastic job since coming in. "Liverpool have scored at least one goal in each of their last 29 Premier League games - stretching back to September, when they lost 1-0 against Nottingham Forest, their only home defeat this season. "Spurs have conceded 10 goals against Liverpool this season, losing 6-3 in the league and 4-0 in the League Cup semi-final second leg. "We expect Liverpool to be in celebratory mood and I expect them to score a few goals as well." Sam: Salah, three or more shots on target 2/1 "My bet's not much braver, to be fair! "Mo Salah's had seven shots in his last Premier League game, that 1-0 win over Leicester. "And he had four shots on target the last time Liverpool played Spurs, that 4-0 victory in the League Cup. I really fancy this bet." 11 Mo Salah will hope to again be the Reds' main man Credit: Reuters 11 Liverpool hitman Salah has been peppering in goal attempts Sam: Maddison to commit two or more fouls at 6/4 "Anfield is going to be in jovial, celebratory mood. "Spurs, while their eggs are very much in the Europa League basket, are going to want to spoil a little bit of the party, so they might want to stink the place out a little. "I'm thinking fouls here and there, and if there's a player who absolutely loves a little niggly foul it is James Maddison! "And for him to commit two or more fouls at 6/4 is something that I really like. "Maddison has committed seven fouls in his last three Premier League appearances, so again he could be the one for the fouls." Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn, middleweight boxing, Saturday. from 10pm Sam: Eubank Jr to win by a ninth-round stoppage 13/1 "There's a hydration clause. This is something that's a little bit new for him (Eubank Jr. 11 "We have odds boosted of him to win by TKO or KO at 23/10. "When you look at the records, these guys do love knockouts. "Conor Benn has got a record of 23 wins, 14 knockouts, no losses, so he's in good form. "Looking at that family history, Eubank Jr to win by a ninth-round stoppage 13/1, which would replicate Eubank Senior (against Nigel Benn) in 1990." 11 Here are some of the big-fight flutters that could be tempting Kweku fight verdict: "If Conor Benn gets it done, he gets it done early... but I think Eubank has got too much experience, and it's been at a higher level than Benn. "And we don't know what Conor Benn would look like if he's dragged into deep waters with Eubank, so I've got Eubank to win on points."
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Salah stats show he's ready to get Anfield rocking but Maddison could be in a foul mood – Weekend Wager's best bets
SUNSPORT'S Weekend Wager uses in-depth stats and detailed analysis to find the best value bets this weekend. And it could be a party for our experts, as well as at Anfield, if their tips come off - as 11 Mo Salah has an incredible 27 goals in 33 Prem games this term 3of Liverpool during the Carabao Cup Final match between Liverpool vs Newcastle U Credit: Alamy 11 James Maddison & Co aim to delay Liverpool's title party with a shock Tottenham win at Anfield on Sunday Credit: Rex SunSport's Will Pugh was joined by football broadcaster Kweku Afari and Betfair expert Sam Rosbottom to give their verdict on this weekend's most enticing selections. Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa, FA Cup, Saturday 5.15pm Kweku: Rashford three or more shots 7/5 "It's hard to gauge "If you look at Marcus Rashford, a player rejuvenated at Villa and READ MORE IN FOOTBALL "Rashford has had at least three shots on target in both of his FA Cup starts for Villa this season which suggests he's going to be heavily involved if he does start. "I expect Villa to win and Rashford to have a very very good game." 11 Marcus Rashford is in hot form on loan for Villa Credit: PA BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 11 Villa might reckon the omens are good Will: Game to be decided via a penalty shootout 9/2 Most read in Boxing "Villa are having a brilliant season and this presents that opportunity to go that one step further and lift the cup that their fans are longing for. "Villa have won none of their last four matches against Aston Villa in all competitions, drawn one and lost three, conceded 13 goals and "Everyone's going for a Palace win but I just can't see it. "I think Palace are a bit more switched on than people give them credit for. "A bit of a sluggish start to the season but coming into their own - a great performance, very much deserved that point, at Sam: Konsa to have one or more shots at 5/4 "Villa have got an unbelievable squad - one of the best in the Premier League. On Tuesday night they brought on Ollie Watkins and Marco Asensio! "It's a semi-final at Wembley. These games are always cagey and tight. But I do think Villa will have just enough to get over the line with that squad depth. "With it being cagey and tight I can see set-pieces being absolutely crucial in this one and Villa have a good couple of threats in their team. "Looking at the centre-halfs, Tyrone Mings and 11 Villa defender Ezri Konsa could be a big menace from set-pieces Credit: Alamy "I think that's a really nice bit of value, especially when we're looking at corners. He's had four shots in his last four games, four shots on target in his last nine matches. "It could be one of those (games) where a defender pops up and makes the difference." Liverpool vs Tottenham, Prem 4.30pm Sunday Kweku: Liverpool to score 3 or more goals 4/6 "For Spurs forget about progressing or getting decent results in the league - it's all about the Europa league, so I'm very much backing Liverpool in this one. 11 The goal stats this season could be ominous for Spurs "Liverpool have been by far the best team in the Premier League this season. Arne Slot has done a fantastic job since coming in. "Liverpool have scored at least one goal in each of their last 29 Premier League games - stretching back to September, when they lost 1-0 against "Spurs have conceded 10 goals against Liverpool this season, losing 6-3 in the league and 4-0 in the League Cup semi-final second leg. "We expect Liverpool to be in celebratory mood and I expect them to score a few goals as well." Sam: Salah, three or more shots on target 2/1 "My bet's not much braver, to be fair! "Mo Salah's had seven shots in his last Premier League game, that 1-0 win over Leicester. "And he had four shots on target the last time Liverpool played Spurs, that 4-0 victory in the League Cup. I really fancy this bet." 11 Mo Salah will hope to again be the Reds' main man Credit: Reuters 11 Liverpool hitman Salah has been peppering in goal attempts Sam: Maddison to commit two or more fouls at 6/4 "Anfield is going to be in jovial, celebratory mood. "Spurs, while their eggs are very much in the Europa League basket, are going to want to spoil a little bit of the party, so they might want to stink the place out a little. "I'm thinking fouls here and there, and if there's a player who absolutely loves a little niggly foul it is James Maddison! "And for him to commit two or more fouls at 6/4 is something that I really like. "Maddison has committed seven fouls in his last three Premier League appearances, so again he could be the one for the fouls." Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn, middleweight boxing, Saturday. from 10pm Sam: Eubank Jr to win by a ninth-round stoppage 13/1 " 11 "We have odds boosted of him to win by TKO or KO at 23/10. "When you look at the records, these guys do love knockouts. " "Looking at that family history, 11 Here are some of the big-fight flutters that could be tempting Kweku fight verdict: "If Conor Benn gets it done, he gets it done early... but I think Eubank has got too much experience, and it's been at a higher level than Benn. "And we don't know what Conor Benn would look like if he's dragged into deep waters with Eubank, so I've got Eubank to win on points." 11 Eubank Jr is odds-on to win the family grudge fight
Forbes
31-03-2025
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- Forbes
Newcastle United Must Re-Focus On Premier League After Cup Euphoria
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MARCH 29: Newcastle United Football Club players and staff react to ... More fans during an open-top bus victory parade between St James' Park and the Town Moor after their success in the Carabao Cup final on March 29, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Newcastle United defeated Liverpool in the Carabao Cup Final to end their seventy-year domestic trophy drought. (Photo by) The city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne promised this for years, but when the moment came, it still somehow over delivered. Its population as of 2024 is just over 300,000, the number said to have turned out to celebrate Newcastle United's first domestic trophy success for 70 years, 13 days after beating Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. It was a bigger party than anyone thought, beginning with an open-top bus parade through the streets with the whole team, and culminating in a huge party on the Town Moor. People hung out of windows and climbed street lights in order to get a look at the players holding the cup; a huge flag donning a picture of coach Eddie Howe fell from the roof of a hotel en route, causing an emotional reaction from a man who rarely shows them. This was Newcastle let loose, exhaling after years of holding its breath waiting to celebrate such an achievement. Saturday will go down as one of the greatest days in the region's history; it showed how much Newcastle revolves around soccer. Even more than people thought. But that occasion should be seen as a great way to bookend the celebrations. Because of the fixture calendar, Newcastle has not had a match since Wembley; international games and not playing in the FA Cup meant everybody could embrace the party. On Wednesday, it is back to business; Brentford travels to St James' Park for an important Premier League game. It is the sort of opponent which could exploit any lingering hangover from the last two weeks, and everything must be focussed on dealing with it. This season is already Newcastle's best in living memory; the ultimate aim already achieved, securing a place in the Europa Conference League in the process. Yet, for the future prosperity of the club, qualifying for the Champions League is imperative, and it is very much a possibility if it can use the cup celebrations as inspiration to perform between now and May. NEWCASTLE, UNITED KINGDOM-MARCH 29: Newcastle United players celebrate the Carabao Cup with their ... More fans during an open bus parade in Newcastle, United Kingdom on March 29, 2025. Newcastle United have won their first trophy in 70 years after beating Liverpool on 16th of March 2025. (Photo by Loannis Alexopoulos/Anadolu via Getty Images) Newcastle is currently sixth in the Premier League table; two points behind fourth which is the last Champions League spot. Because the competition has expanded, finishing fifth is likely to be enough; with 10 games of the season remaining, six wins should put Newcastle in control of its own destiny. But even in what is now seen as an incredible season, inconsistency has been a problem, and the players have faced questions over their motivation in certain games, which is cause for concern. Brentford has been in excellent form away from home in 2025, winning its last five on the road and conceding just one goal. At the time of the reverse fixture in December, the lowest point of Newcastle's season when it was beaten 4-2, it hadn't won once away. That change of fortune is very dangerous for Howe's team, which has already been beaten at home this season by the likes of West Ham, Bournemouth and Brighton, games it was favourite to win going in. In each of those matches, supporters criticised levels of intensity, desire and tactical flexibility, all of which were perfect in the win at Wembley. They will need to be again to avoid another damaging defeat this week. BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Nathan Collins of Brentford scores his team's third goal during ... More the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Newcastle United FC at Brentford Community Stadium on December 07, 2024 in Brentford, England. (Photo by) Losing those games in a similar manner is extremely frustrating and has given Brentford a blueprint for how to approach this one. Thomas Frank is a coach who is not afraid to try different things, and his team has shown how defensively resolute it can be since the turn of the year. With the pace of forwards Bryan Mbeumo - a player Newcastle is very interested in signing this summer - and Yoane Wissa, it will likely set up very defensively, shutting off space in midfield and transitioning quickly on the counter-attack. It will be down to Newcastle to use the ball quickly and efficiently to unsettle Brentford and create space to exploit. Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton has every attribute required to do that in midfield, but they must start with purpose; the earlier Newcastle imposes itself, the greater the chance of winning the game. Brentford will only grow in confidence the longer it stays level. There are plenty of warnings from the past Newcastle must consider. If the team and city are not collectively over the cup celebrations, it could be a very dangerous evening on Wednesday. The final showed what can be achieved with a performance when everything goes right, and it needs to in this game. Winning the cup was the most important thing for many Newcastle supporters. Years of torment are over, but for the club to achieve its wider objectives, it needs Champions League football. If that is Newcastle United's focus against Brentford, the good vibes will continue. If it isn't, a harsh reality could hit very hard.
