Phil Foden goal takes Manchester City six points clear at top of Premier League
Manchester City moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League but only after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over stubborn Everton at Goodison Park.
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Eddie Howe hails Joelinton after Newcastle’s fourth win in five Premier League matches
NEWCASTLE: Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has hailed the transformation of Joelinton after the Brazilian’s goal set the Magpies on their way to their fourth Premier League win in five matches. The forward has divided opinion since his $53 million switch from Hoffenheim in 2019. But after handing over the club’s famous No.9 shirt, worn by record goalscorer Alan Shearer, and dropping back into a more defensive midfield role, Joelinton has been a revelation under Howe.
Christian Eriksen set for emotional return – Premier League talking points
Christian Eriksen’s footballing return will offer a boost to the whole sport while Ukraine’s Aleksandr Zinchenko intends to play on despite the ordeals of his homeland.
Abramovich hands over control of Chelsea to club’s foundation: club
LONDON: Chelsea’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich is handing over the “stewardship and care” of the Premier League club to the trustees of its charitable foundation, a statement from the European champions said on Saturday. “During my nearly 20-year ownership of Chelsea FC, I have always viewed my role as a custodian of the club, whose job it is ensuring that we are as successful as we can be today, as well as build for the future, while also playing a positive role in our communities,” the club statement said.
Newcastle’s rise up the Premier League table continues after 2-0 win at Brentford
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe looks to be within touching distance of his first trophy at Newcastle United, albeit a personal, rather than collective one. Howe’s Magpies made it three wins from four to finish off the month of February, putting the head coach in the running for Premier League manager of the month after the team’s unbeaten exploits. More importantly, the gap to the top flight’s bottom three was again stretched to four points, having been cut to two in the week, following a 2-0 victory over 10-man Brentford in West London.
Christian Eriksen: Brentford midfielder makes first appearance since cardiac arrest
The emotion was tangible as Christian Eriksen walked on to complete one of sport's most remarkable comeback stories 52 minutes into Brentford's meeting with Newcastle United.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich giving up ‘stewardship and care’
Roman Abramovich, Russian billionaire and owner of Chelsea, said in a statement released on Saturday, “I am today giving trustees of Chelsea’s charitable Foundation the stewardship and care of Chelsea FC.”
Premier League Round-Up: Christian Eriksen returns to action as Newcastle sink Brentford, Aston Villa beat Brighton
Christian Eriksen returned to action for the first time since his cardiac arrest in the summer but Brentford slumped to a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle. The Danish midfielder had not played for 259 days since collapsing on the pitch while on international duty for Denmark at Euro 2020, but he was given a standing ovation by both sets of fans as he came off the bench in the 52nd minute.