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Palace stun Fulham to keep FA Cup dream alive

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Fulham 0 - 3 Crystal Palace Crystal Palace continued their remarkable resurgence under Oliver Glasner, securing a fifth consecutive win with a clinical 3-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage to reach the FA Cup semi-finals. Author - Craig H Stadium - Craven Cottage Fulham dominated the opening half-hour but failed to capitalise on their superiority, with Rodrigo Muniz going closest for the hosts. Palace, struggling to get out of their own half, took the lead against the run of play when Eberechi Eze produced a moment of brilliance in the 34th minute. Cutting in from the left, the England international bent a stunning low strike past Bernd Leno and in off the far post. Eze, fresh from scoring his first England goal during the international break, was instrumental again in Palaceā€™s second. His precise cross found Ismaila Sarr, who nodded in at the near post to double the visitorsā€™ lead. Fulham pushed for a response, with Willian drawing a fine save from Dean Henderson, but they ne...

Grimsby boost play-off hopes

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Colchester United 1 - 2 Grimsby Town Evan Khouri played a decisive role as Grimsby secured a vital victory in their play-off push, scoring one goal and setting up another in a hard-fought win at Colchester. Author - Josh T Stadium - JobServe Community Stadium The Mariners had an early chance when Khouri dragged a shot wide from Luca Barringtonā€™s pass, but they broke the deadlock just seconds into the second half. Khouriā€™s delivery from the byline found Kieran Green, who bundled the ball home from close range. Colchester hit back in the 51st minute through former Grimsby loanee Owura Edwards. Collecting Jack Payneā€™s pass on the edge of the box, Edwards fired a crisp left-footed strike in off the far post. Grimsby goalkeeper Jordan Wright produced a fine save to tip over Arthur Readā€™s powerful long-range effort, while at the other end, Matt Macey reacted well to keep out Harvey Rodgersā€™ first-time strike as both sides pressed for a winner. READ MORE:  EFL: 2024/2025 READ MORE:...

Sheffield United produce best display of the season

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Sheffield United 3 - 1 Coventry City Sheffield United delivered one of their most impressive performances of the season, outclassing Frank Lampardā€™s Coventry City at Bramall Lane to reclaim top spot in the Championship. Author - Tom Parker Stadium - Bramall Lane Former Coventry midfielder Gus Hamer opened the scoring with a superb free-kick, before top scorer Tyrese Campbell doubled the lead before half-time, netting his 11th goal of the season. Rhian Brewster, fresh from his match-winning goal in the Steel City derby before the international break, sealed the victory with a composed finish in the second halfā€”his first goal at Bramall Lane since January 2022. Coventryā€™s miserable evening was softened slightly by a late consolation from substitute Jack Rudoni, who scrambled the ball home from close range. The result puts the Blades three points ahead of Leeds United, although Daniel Farkeā€™s side could reclaim top spot with a win at home to Swansea City on Saturday. Burnley, in third...

Who will be leading Manchester United's attack next season?

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Matheus Cunha to Manchester United? The Red Devils are continuing to explore potential manoeuvres in the market in search of attacking players, and one of the names that has gained strength in recent days is Matheus Cunha.  Author - Olivia T Source | Football Pictures Flickr The Brazilian forward, currently with Wolves, has shown outstanding performance in the Premier League, attracting the interest of major English clubs.  His ability to play in various attacking positions and his dynamism fit the profile that their manager is looking at. Cunha wants to make the step up While things didnā€™t work out for Cunha at Atletico Madrid, he has certainly revived his career since joining Wolves. He joined the Midlands side on an initial loan deal at the start of 2023 before the move was made permanent in the summer. While he prefers playing as a number nine, Cunha can pretty much feature anywhere in attack. His versatility, combined with his effectiveness in the final third, makes h...

Southampton set to demand huge fee for player

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Where will Tyler Dibling be playing his football next season? Southampton are ready to demand a staggering fee of more than Ā£100 million for the Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham target. Author - Macca Source | Ben Livingstone Flickr The highly rated attacking midfielder is set to be one of the most in-demand players in this summerā€™s transfer window, but Southamptonā€™s hefty valuation is causing frustration among Premier League clubs. Dibling has made just 25 Premier League appearances and looks almost certain to be sold this summer, with Southampton all but relegated to the Championship. Despite expecting strong interest, Southampton are taking a firm stance on his future, reportedly valuing him at more than the Ā£100 million Manchester City paid Aston Villa for Jack Grealish in August 2021. READ MORE:  Brentford thrash Southampton in awful day for new Saints boss READ MORE:  Premier League: 2024/2025 season Manchester United are said to be leading the race f...

Northern Ireland thrashed in Stockholm

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Sweden 5 - 1 Northern Ireland Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak delivered a standout performance, scoring one goal and setting up another as Sweden cruised to a 5-1 victory over a young Northern Ireland side in Stockholm. Author - Paul Woods Stadium - Strawberry Arena Isak teed up Emil Holm for the opener in the seventh minute before Benjamin Nygren doubled the lead midway through the first half. Northern Ireland showed more fight after the break, but Sweden struck again when Ken Sema smashed in a rebound after Nygrenā€™s flicked effort came back off the post. Isak then added his name to the scoresheet with a stunning strike from 25 yards into the top corner, before substitute Anthony Elanga tucked home a fifth at the back post. Northern Ireland did manage a late consolation when Isaac Priceā€™s deflected strike from the edge of the box found the top corner, but it was little more than that. Attention now turns to Juneā€™s double-header before World Cup qualifying begins in Septemb...

Wales snatch dramatic draw in North Macedonia

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North Macedonia 1 - 1 Wales Wales salvaged a dramatic World Cup qualifying draw in North Macedonia after a chaotic finale, where they conceded in stoppage time only for David Brooks to snatch an equaliser with virtually the last kick of the game. Author - Stephen Chad Stadium - ToÅ”e Proeski Arena For 90 minutes, the contest had been edging towards a goalless draw, but a calamitous backpass from substitute Joe Allen gifted Bojan Miovski a golden chance. The Macedonian forward made no mistake, latching onto the loose ball and finishing coolly to send the home crowd into raptures. With defeat looming, Wales threw everything forward. Kieffer Moore rose highest to nod the ball down and Brooks reacted quickest, bundling it home from close range. The visitors erupted in celebration, an odd sight given the frustration that had gripped them only moments earlier. But in the circumstances, this was a dramatic way to extend their unbeaten start to World Cup qualifying and Craig Bellamyā€™s unble...