Tag: Premier League

Casemiro’s swollen black eye traced to Crystal Palace clash as he scores again at Newcastle

Casemiro
March 2026

Casemiro arrived at St James’ Park with a pronounced black eye and cheek swelling, then scored United’s equaliser before they lost 2-1 to 10-man Newcastle. The bruising reportedly came from a late collision in the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace; at Newcastle he headed in from a Fernandes set piece for his sixth league goal, with four of his league goals coming from Fernandes dead-ball deliveries.

Rossi tells United hierarchy to prioritise trophies over money as pressure grows on owners

Manchester United
March 2026

Rossi urged United’s ownership and leadership to stop focusing on revenue and refocus on building a trophy-winning team, pointing to City’s dominance since 2013. He referenced United’s post-Ferguson decline, heavy transfer spend with limited return, and argued recent progress under Carrick can be a platform if priorities shift toward winning.

Joao Pedro hat-trick powers Chelsea past Aston Villa in top-four swing

Joao Pedro
March 2026

Chelsea won 4-1 at Villa Park to move within three points of the Champions League places, overturning an early deficit with Joao Pedro scoring three. Villa led through Douglas Luiz, Pedro levelled on the half-hour and struck again in first-half stoppage time, then Chelsea controlled the second half as Cole Palmer scored and helped exploit Villa’s high line for a late fourth.

Carrick suffers first defeat as 10-man Newcastle edge Manchester United late

Michael Carrick
March 2026

United lost 2-1 at Newcastle despite playing the whole second half against 10 men, with Osula scoring a last-minute winner after Casemiro’s equaliser cancelled Gordon’s penalty. Ramsey was sent off late in the first half, Newcastle still led through Gordon’s spot-kick after a Fernandes foul, Casemiro levelled from a set-piece, and United missed chances before Osula curled home late.

Swiss paper blames Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover for “ruining football”

Nicolas Jover
March 2026

Blick criticised Arsenal’s set-piece dominance and singled out Jover as the symbol of a league-wide rise in dead-ball goals, calling the approach unattractive but effective. The piece highlighted Arsenal’s high share of goals from set pieces and described routines involving crowding the six-yard box to limit the goalkeeper’s movement.

Carrick hints Manchester United will target a left winger this summer

Michael Carrick
March 2026

Carrick signalled United may prioritise recruiting a natural left winger as the squad returns to a 4-2-3-1 and lacks true wide options after recent sales and loans. He pointed to squad balance and flexibility, noting they have improvised with Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha wide, but admitted the position is “definitely something to look at” and “quite possibly” addressed in the market.

Karim Adeyemi delaying Dortmund contract as Premier League links grow

Karim Adeyemi
March 2026

Adeyemi has not signed a Dortmund extension, with reports saying he is waiting to see if Premier League interest materialises while his form and role dip. Dortmund have an extension ready, but he is hesitating after limited output since late November and reduced minutes under Kovac, with England seen as his preferred next step.

Newcastle hit by sickness outbreak before Manchester United match

Nick Woltemade
March 2026

A sickness bug disrupted training and left Newcastle unsure about multiple players, with Woltemade the main fitness concern after missing several days. The illness reportedly surfaced during the Everton match and affected squad availability through the week. Jacob Ramsey returned, but Woltemade is still not fully recovered as medical staff monitor him.

Liverpool track Olise as Salah succession plan begins to take shape

Michael Olise
March 2026

Liverpool are stepping up plans for life after Salah and are tracking Bundesliga options, including Olise, as a potential long-term replacement profile. The report notes Liverpool’s history of Bundesliga recruitment, but flags Olise as difficult due to a long Bayern contract to 2029 and no release clause, making a deal unlikely unless Bayern soften their stance.

Slot rules Wirtz a major doubt for Wolves double-header as back issue lingers

Florian Wirtz
March 2026

Slot said Wirtz is likely to miss more time with a back injury that has already kept him out of wins over Nottingham Forest and West Ham.
The back problem began in the warm-up before Forest; despite a strong January run (four goals, two assists), Slot indicated the Wolves league and FA Cup games may come too soon to risk him.

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