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Premier League returns zero positive coronavirus tests, 10 in Championship

Premier League

by el-admin - May 30, 2020 0497

The Premier League's planned restart on June 17 received a further boost on Saturday when the latest batch of coronavirus tests produced no positive results. The EFL, meanwhile, announced that 10 individuals from eight Championship clubs tested positive in their latest round of tests. - ESPN+: Stream ESPN FC TV daily and 30 for 30:

UK government ‘opening the door’ for Premier League to return in June

Premier League

by el-admin - May 14, 2020 0559

Mark Ogden and Don Hutchison explain why players and clubs are pushing back against the league's approach. Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to details of a burglary at Dele Alli's home. ESPN FC's Mark Ogden discusses why Paul Pogba could stay at Manchester United despite interest

Liverpool, Leeds will have eye on fifth-tier Barrow’s fate for clues to their own title hopes

Premier League

by el-admin - May 2, 2020 0607

What happens to Barrow may ultimately signpost what happens to Liverpool, Leeds United and other teams left hanging in their quest for being crowned champions. Liverpool have waited 30 years to scratch their title itch. Leeds, meanwhile, are approaching the 16th anniversary of their relegation from the Premier League -- a

English football faces grim future: Coronavirus impact on lower leagues

Premier League

by el-admin - April 26, 2020 0581

"We run the real risk of losing many famous football clubs. It could destroy the integrity of the competitions we love as football supporters. Ultimately the crisis may threaten the very existence of our football clubs if sufficient action is not taken. My concern is that we might have double figures

Premier League, EFL players given mental health survey relating to coronavirus crisis

Premier League

by el-admin - April 21, 2020 0560

Gab Marcotti believes the Premier League should not continue if a deal with broadcasters can be arranged. The Professional Footballers Association (PFA) has contacted all members in the Premier League and EFL with a mental health survey relating to the coronavirus crisis which asks about feelings of depression, self-harm

Premier League games behind closed doors? Here’s how many people would have to be present

Premier League

by el-admin - April 18, 2020 0541

Football behind closed doors sounds simple: Get the teams in, keep the fans out and limit the other attendees to those people who simply have to be there. But with the sporting world as a whole facing the reality of returning to action without spectators -- once coronavirus lockdown measures

Man United eye Birmingham teenager Bellingham for Â£25m – sources

Premier League

by el-admin - January 22, 2020 0655

Steve Nicol dismisses the idea of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's job at Manchester United being under threat. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gives an update on Marcus Rashford's injury and how Man United will cope without him. Frank Leboeuf doesn't think adding Edinson Cavani would do anything for Manchester United's

Lukaku sits out again as Utd thump Leeds 4-0

Premier League

by el-admin - July 17, 2019 0640

Jul 17, 2019Rob DawsonPERTH, Australia -- Romelu Lukaku was omitted from the squad again as Manchester United beat Leeds United 4-0 at Optus Stadium.The striker is being pursued by Inter Milan and sat out a second consecutive game through injury. He was able to train on Monday but United insisted

Liverpool re-sign Grabara, loan to Huddersfield

Premier League

by el-admin - July 15, 2019 0780

With the summer transfer window nearing its end, Steve Nicol gives his list of players Liverpool should make moves for. Liverpool have not made any big summer moves yet, but club legend Steve Nicol explains why that is nothing to worry about. After Peter Crouch's retirement, Shaka

Grabara signs Liverpool deal, loaned to Hudds

Premier League

by el-admin - July 15, 2019 0698