Palace pay fond farewell to ‘talisman’ Zaha | The Express Tribune

[ad_1] LONDON: Ivory Coast international Wilfried Zaha, who has signed for Turkish champions Galatasaray, has been labelled Crystal Palace’s “talisman and greatest player” by the Premier League club’s chairman Steve Parish. The 30-year-old forward joined Galatasaray on a free transfer after turning down a new contract with Palace and will receive a signing-on fee of … Read more

Man City to open title defence at Burnley | The Express Tribune

[ad_1] LONDON: Manchester City will kick off their bid for a record fourth straight Premier League title away to Burnley, managed by their former captain Vincent Kompany. The fixture list released on Thursday confirmed the Treble winners will visit Turf Moor on August 11 to raise the curtain on the 2023/24 campaign. It will be … Read more

Luton, Coventry battle to reach Premier League | The Express Tribune

[ad_1] Football’s richest game has been billed as “one for the romantics” as Luton and Coventry clash for a place in the Premier League on Saturday after decades in the wilderness. Just five years ago, both clubs were languishing in fourth-tier obscurity. Now one of them will leave Wembley this weekend having achieved a fairytale … Read more

Man City eye finish line in Premier League | The Express Tribune

[ad_1] MANCHESTER: Manchester City can take a giant stride towards a third consecutive Premier League title by beating Everton this weekend but rejuvenated Arsenal have not given up hope of springing a surprise. Liverpool are suddenly in the conversation for a top-four finish after six straight wins cranked up the pressure on Manchester United and … Read more

Arsenal back on top of Premier League | The Express Tribune

[ad_1] LONDON: Martin Odegaard fired Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League as the Norway midfielder’s double inspired a 3-1 win against woeful Chelsea on Tuesday. Mikel Arteta’s side lost control of the title race after last week’s 4-1 defeat at Manchester City. But the Gunners signalled their intention to push City all … Read more

Leicester appoint Dean Smith as manager | The Express Tribune

[ad_1] LONDON: Dean Smith insisted that Leicester can avoid relegation after the Premier League strugglers hired him as their manager until the end of the season on Monday. Former Aston Villa and Norwich boss Smith replaced Brendan Rodgers, who was sacked on April 2 after his side’s slump into relegation trouble. Smith will take charge … Read more

Villa revival restores Emery’s Premier League reputation | The Express Tribune

[ad_1] LONDON: Unai Emery is finally winning admirers in the Premier League after revitalising Aston Villa just five months into his redemptive return to English football.  Villa were languishing just above the relegation zone when Emery was hired following Steven Gerrard’s sacking after an underwhelming 11-month spell in charge.  Energised by the Spaniard, Villa have … Read more

Chelsea searches for new manager as Premier League breaks record for most sackings in a single season | CNN

[ad_1] CNN  —  It was just six months ago that Graham Potter was deemed the man to usher in a fresh, exciting era at Chelsea. The club’s new ownership group, led by American businessman Todd Boehly, had enticed Potter away from Brighton with the promise of managing one of the most lucrative teams in world … Read more

Police investigating reports of Liverpool bus attack after Manchester City match | CNN

[ad_1] CNN  —  Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is investigating reports that Liverpool’s team bus was damaged after the club’s English Premier League match against Manchester City, the police force said in a statement. The incident is reported to have taken place close to the Etihad Stadium, where the match was held, on Saturday afternoon, GMP … Read more