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Martin Odegaard admits Arsenal's title collapse 'will bother me for the rest of my life'
Martin Odegaard admits Arsenal's title collapse 'will bother me for the rest of my life'
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has admitted that he will always be haunted by their failure to win the 2022/23 Premier League title. The Gunners led the standings for a record 248 days before ultimately finishing second to Manchester City.
2023-06-24 20:28
Luton celebrate landmark Premier League win to turn up heat on Everton
Luton celebrate landmark Premier League win to turn up heat on Everton
Luton claimed their first ever Premier League win with a 2-1 victory at Goodison Park as Everton’s positive vibes drained away in the Merseyside drizzle. Representatives from the Toffees’ prospective new owners 777 Partners were in attendance after back-to-back wins over Brentford and Aston Villa had fostered hopes of brighter days ahead. But set-piece goals from Tom Lockyer and Carlton Morris put Luton two up and, although Dominic Calvert-Lewin pulled one back before half-time, the Toffees could not find an equaliser. Instead it was a landmark day for Luton, who celebrated their first top-flight victory since a 2-0 success against Aston Villa in April 1992. Everton began the match very much on the front foot but, as with previous games at Goodison this season, they could not turn chances into goals, or even trouble Thomas Kaminski. Dwight McNeil had the first opening in the third minute, volleying just past a post after a defensive slip, while James Garner, Idrissa Gueye and Amadou Onana all put their efforts wide and Calvert-Lewin, back in the starting line-up after goals in successive matches, headed straight at the keeper. Luton’s only opening had been a shot from Marvelous Nakamba that flew high and wide, but they looked dangerous from set-pieces and Lockyer gave notice of his threat by finding space in the middle of the box from a corner and heading just over the bar. And it was the Luton captain who made the breakthrough from another corner in the 24th minute. Morris’ powerful header hit the bar and rebounded off Jordan Pickford, Ashley Young was too slow in trying to clear the ball and Lockyer got in the way to divert it into an empty net. The optimism around Goodison Park rapidly drained away and things got worse in the 31st minute when Morris was given space at the back post to meet Alfie Doughty’s free-kick and send a crisp volley flying into the far corner. Everton should have pulled one back six minutes later when McNeil’s well-judged cross found Garner unmarked six yards out, but his header hit the angle of post and bar. Four minutes later they did manage to put the ball in the back of the net and it was eventually given after a three-minute VAR check. Garner’s ball in found Onana, who appeared to be having his shirt pulled by Reece Burke as he scrambled a shot, which was blocked by Kaminski. With Everton fans screaming for a penalty, the ball squirmed away from the keeper and Abdoulaye Doucoure teed up Calvert-Lewin, who was eventually deemed to be just onside, for the simplest of finishes. Luton dug in to preserve their lead until half-time and both teams made changes for the second half, Jack Harrison replacing Gueye for his league debut for Everton and Mads Andersen coming on for Burke. The Hatters then lost captain Lockyer to injury, with Teden Mengi coming on in his place. There was a big cheer when Beto was introduced for Everton, who could manage little more than lofting hopeful balls into the box as they sought the equaliser. Luton had the ball in the net again with 63 minutes gone but Morris was denied his second by an offside flag. Everton slowly began to ramp up the pressure, but Kaminski did not have a save to make in the second half, with Beto heading over from the best two openings, and boos greeted the final whistle. Read More Premier League promised land turns into nightmare for new boys The Premier League doesn’t understand Luton Town Carlos Vinicius and Alex Iwobi strike in Fulham’s win over Norwich Everton secure back-to-back wins with cup victory at disappointing Aston Villa Rob Edwards rues Luton’s lack of attacking quality after Carabao Cup exit
2023-10-01 00:47
Cash boost makes Sydney's The Everest world's second-richest horse race
Cash boost makes Sydney's The Everest world's second-richest horse race
Sydney's racing flagship The Everest boosted its prize money Sunday to Aus$20 million (US$13.4 million), becoming the world's second-richest thoroughbred race...
2023-06-25 11:24
Why Arsenal's penalty against Man Utd was overturned
Why Arsenal's penalty against Man Utd was overturned
Explaining why a penalty awarded to Kai Havertz and Arsenal against Manchester United was overturned on Sunday.
2023-09-04 02:24
'I won't lie': Cummins hails Dutch ahead of Pakistan clash
'I won't lie': Cummins hails Dutch ahead of Pakistan clash
Australia skipper Pat Cummins thanked the Netherlands on Thursday for throwing the five-time champions a shock World Cup lifeline with their...
2023-10-19 19:53
Postecoglou promises exciting ride at Spurs
Postecoglou promises exciting ride at Spurs
Ange Postecoglou has promised "a team to get excited by" as he plots Tottenham's revival after being appointed as the...
2023-06-09 23:30
Man Utd close on Champions League return, Southampton relegated
Man Utd close on Champions League return, Southampton relegated
Manchester United edged closer to a return to the Champions League next season with a 2-0 win over Wolves as Southampton were relegated from...
2023-05-14 00:16
South Korea's An wins Thailand Open final
South Korea's An wins Thailand Open final
Badminton women's singles world number two An Se-young smashed home victory at the final of the Thailand Open in Bangkok on Sunday...
2023-06-04 18:26
Atlanta Braves: 1 dream trade involving every other NL East team
Atlanta Braves: 1 dream trade involving every other NL East team
Yes, a trade between division rivals is very, very unlikely. In fact, it's virtually impossible between contenders in the same division. But let's pretend those rules didn't exist for the Braves.In a world full of dream deals and unrealistic trade proposals, exchanges between divi...
2023-05-27 02:59
Former Texas A&M QB Haynes King claims the starting job at Georgia Tech
Former Texas A&M QB Haynes King claims the starting job at Georgia Tech
Former Texas A&M quarterback Haynes King has claimed the starting job at Georgia Tech. Coach Brent Key says King will start the Sept. 1 opener against Atlantic Coast Conference rival Louisville
2023-08-23 06:18
Man Utd have two Rasmus Hojlund offers rejected by Atalanta
Man Utd have two Rasmus Hojlund offers rejected by Atalanta
Man Utd have seen two offers worth €35m and €48m rejected by Atalanta for Rasmus Hojlund. United are not prepared to go much higher than €60m to complete a deal, while Atalanta are holding out for €80m.
2023-07-03 16:48
NBA rumors: Insider says Knicks are interested in Jrue Holiday
NBA rumors: Insider says Knicks are interested in Jrue Holiday
As teams continue to register interest in Jrue Holiday, it seems like the Knicks are joining the race as well.
2023-09-30 10:23