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Newcastle United's Swedish striker #14 Alexander Isak (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring their third goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on February 23, 2025. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
Isak hits double as Newcastle beat Forest in seven-goal thriller

Swedish striker’s two goals help Magpies move up to fifth in table after 4-3 win

FootballFebruary 23, 2025
Gareth Cox
Luis Diaz of Liverpool (L) celebrates with Mohamed Salah after scoring the 1-0 opening goal during the English Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers, in Liverpool, Britain, 16 February 2025. EPA/PETER POWELL EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
Premier League predictions: Liverpool to add to Man City misery

We pick out the winners and losers from latest round of English top-flight fixtures

FootballFebruary 21, 2025
Gareth Cox
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, left and Erling Haaland of Manchester City both scored in the Uefa Champions League play-off first leg between the two sides.
Uefa Champions League hopes of Mbappe and Haaland on knife edge

Spanish side hold 3-2 advantage going into play-off second leg at Bernabeu on Wednesday

FootballFebruary 19, 2025
Gareth Cox
Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - February 16, 2025 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Phil Noble EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. .
Salah on target as Liverpool maintain grip on title race

Egyptian scores his 28th goal of season but table-toppers made to fight for 2-1 victory at Anfield

FootballFebruary 16, 2025
Gareth Cox
Tadej Pogacar will lead the charge for UAE Team Emirates in the UAE Tour. LaPresse.
UAE Tour: Riders, teams, routes, road closures and all you need to know

Best cyclists in the world arrive for seventh staging of popular race

SportFebruary 16, 2025
Gareth Cox
Harry Kane scores from the spot to put Bayern Munich in front in their Bundesliga match against Werder Bremen at Allianz Arena on February 7, 2025. Getty Images
Relentless Kane looks to maintain Bayern title push in Leverkusen clash

England captain’s 21 goals have been key to Bavarians opening up eight-point lead at the summit of the German top-flight

FootballFebruary 14, 2025
Gareth Cox
Mohamed Salah, left, celebrates after scoring for Liverpool in their Merseyside derby draw with Everton. EPA
Premier League predictions: Comfortable wins for Liverpool and Arsenal

We pick out the winners and losers from the latest round of English top-flight fixtures

FootballFebruary 14, 2025
Gareth Cox
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City take on Real Madrid in the Champions League knockout stage first leg at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday. EPA
Guardiola admits Man City ‘didn’t deserve' to go straight into UCL last 16

English and Spanish title holders clash over two legs for place in knockout stage

FootballFebruary 10, 2025
Gareth Cox
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City scores his team's second goal past Josh Keeley of Leyton Orient during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Leyton Orient and Manchester City at Gaughan Group Stadium on February 08, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield / Getty Images)
De Bruyne scores winner as Man City recover from early scare to beat Orient

Third-tier side took first-half lead with astonishing goal before Premier League champions turned around tie after break

FootballFebruary 08, 2025
Gareth Cox
Giuliano Simeone celebrates scoring his second goal in Atletico Madrid's Copa del Rey win over Getafe. AFP
Family matters for Atletico as Simeone and son prepare for Madrid derby

Manager Diego has just enjoyed his 500th La Liga game in charge while Giuliano goes into Los Blancos clash on back of two-goal salvo in cup

FootballFebruary 07, 2025
Gareth Cox
Eddie Howe's Newcastle won their League Cup semi-final first-leg against Arsenal 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium. Reuters
Howe admits Newcastle ‘very reluctant’ to lose Kelly but hand was forced by PSR

Magpies go into League Cup semi-final second-leg against Arsenal having lost two squad players in transfer window

FootballFebruary 04, 2025
Gareth Cox
Manchester City drew 2-2 with Arsenal when the two teams clashed back in September. Getty Images
Premier League predictions: Arsenal and Man City finish all square

We pick out the winners and losers from this weekend’s English top-flight fixtures

FootballJanuary 31, 2025
Gareth Cox
Steven Gerrard took over as Al Ettifaq manager in July 2023. Getty Images
Gerrard leaves Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq

Former England and Liverpool captain’s spell in kingdom is over with club sitting 12th in the table

FootballJanuary 30, 2025
Gareth Cox
Jhon Duran has scored 12 goals in 29 games for Aston Villa this season. AFP
Duran on brink of leaving Villa to join Ronaldo at Al Nassr

Colombian striker poised for Saudi Pro League switch in reported £64.5m deal

FootballJanuary 30, 2025
Gareth Cox
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has seen his team drop down to 15th in the Premier League. PA
Kulusevski will fight for Postecoglou and insists ‘he is right man’ for Spurs

Under-pressure Spurs coach goes into Europa League clash with Elfsborg having won once in last 11 English top-flight games

FootballJanuary 29, 2025
Gareth Cox
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