EPL: Why Man City lost 1-0 to Nottingham Forest – Guardiola

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March 8, 2025

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said that his team lost 1-0 to Nottingham Forest because of one moment of transition.

With the game looking set to end goalless at the City Ground, Callum Hudson-Odoi escaped down the right and squeezed his effort past Ederson.

“Tight game, we controlled the long balls to [Chris] Wood and second balls in transition,” Guardiola told BBC Match of the Day.

“But in the second half, we lost once in transition, and Callum Hudson-Odoi finished it really well.

“It is not easy to play against them. That is why they are where they are.

“We had three or four chances in the first half. In the second half, it was a bit tighter. We conceded one chance at the near post, so in the end, the balance was for them.”

Guardiola’s men remain in fourth spot with 47 points but could be overtaken if both Chelsea and Newcastle United win their matches.

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Europa League leading scorers head of semi-final fixtures

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April 18, 2025

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Olympiacos attacker, Ayoub El Kaabi remains the joint-top leading scorer in the UEFA Europa League, UEL, following the conclusion of the quarter-final second leg fixtures on Thursday night.

Recall that Manchester United defeated Lyon 5-4 to advance to the Europa League semi-final, Tottenham Hotspur also defeated Frankfurt.

Athletic Club won 2-0 against Rangers, while Bodø/Glimt defeated Lazio via penalty shoot-out.

However, El Kaabi, alongside Bodø/Glimt’s Kasper Høgh are currently the leading scorers in the Europa League this season.

They both have seven goals each to their names ahead of the Europa League last 4 fixtures next month.

Europa League leading scorers so far:

7 goals – Ayoub El Kaabi and Kasper Høgh

6 goals – Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray), Samu (Porto) and Barnabás Varga (Ferencváros), Malick Fofana (Lyon), Václav Černý (Rangers) and Youssef En-Nesyri (Fenerbahçe).

5 goals – Bruno Fernandes (Man United), Iñaki Williams (Athletic Club) and Rasmus Højlund (Manchester United).

The Europa League semi-final first leg fixtures will take place on Thursday, May 1.

Real Madrid and Arsenal fans clash in Kano after UCL Quarterfinal outcome (video)

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April 17, 2025

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Football supporters of Real Madrid and Arsenal clashed in Kano after the UCL quarterfinal outcome last night.

The clash was triggered by Real Madrid’s 1-2 defeat to Arsenal, sealing a 5-1 aggregate win for the Gunners and marking their first Champions League semi-final appearance in 16 years.

A video shared online captured the chaotic scenes as supporters of both football clubs were seen exchanging punches, hurling stones, and shouting at each other.

Watch the video below…….

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JUST IN: Virgil van Dijk signs new two-year deal with Liverpool

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April 17, 2025

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has signed a new two-year contract that has now put an end to the questions about his future after months of speculation.

The 33-year-old Dutch centre-back had been inside the final season of his previous deal, which was due to expire in the summer of 2025.

But he has now penned a seven years extension
after arriving from Southampton in a $95m (£75m/€90m) switch.

Van Dijk, who was named Liverpool captain when Jordan Henderson moved to Saudi Arabia in 2023, has played almost 300 games for the Reds.

He has already won the Premier League and the Champions League.

“There wasn’t any doubt in my head that this is the place to be for me and my family. I’m of Liverpool. Someone called me the other day an adopted Scouser – I’m really proud to hear these things, it gives me a great feeling.”

“What the future will bring I have no idea at the moment. I can only tell you that discussions have been started up and we will see. I feel very good, physically, mentally and I am having fun.

“Discussions are ongoing with the right people and when it’s time to make a decision or whatever, I think you guys [the media] will know it as well. But now full commitment and focus is on Liverpool and to be successful this season. So we will see.”