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Arsenal have held initial discussions over signing a “special” player for Mikel Arteta, with new sporting director Andrea Berta looking to back him in the transfer market this summer.

Arsenal set to sign new forwards before next season

One of the key items on their transfer agenda is the signing of a forward, both out wide and further up front.

Top target: Arsenal and Berta in talks to seal early deal for £60m striker

The Gunners have a new top target at striker, and negotiations are ongoing to convince him to move to the Emirates Stadium.

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Arteta has had to cope with fewer options than he’d ideally like throughout 2024/2025, with star winger Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli both previously sidelined for extended periods.

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Strikers Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz are also unavailable after suffering long-term injuries, and while the latter could return to action earlier than initially expected, some reports have suggested that Jesus could be out until 2026, as he continues his recovery from an ACL rupture.

Mikel Merino has been utilised as an emergency striker while Jesus and Havertz remain sidelined, with the Spaniard doing pretty well in his unlikely new role. However, Merino is hardly a long-term solution, so Berta is reportedly keen to reinforce Arteta’s attacking areas.

As per GiveMeSport and other media sources, Arsenal want to sign a new left-winger and striker this summer, not to mention a potential alternative to Saka on the right-hand side.

That being said, Arsenal are also keen to bring in a new full-back and midfielders, to cover for the looming departures of Thomas Partey and Jorginho on free transfers, so Berta must tread carefully with their budget.

This is where versatile Wolves star Matheus Cunha could be a very useful signing, given the Brazilian can operate in both wide areas and up front as a centre-forward.

His contract also contains a £62.5 million release clause, with Cunha recently admitting that he’d like to take the next step in his career.

Arsenal hold "exploratory" talks over signing Matheus Cunha

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Cunha, but they’re not the only ones, as Man United and Aston Villa are also believed to be among the clubs who are very keen.

Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol, writing a detailed piece on his potential next landing spot, writes that Arsenal have held “exploratory” talks over signing Cunha ahead of the summer, alongside United and Villa, with Saudi clubs also lurking in the background and prepared to trigger his exit clause.

The Brazil international, who signed for just £34 million from Atlético Madrid, is said to be a fan of United, so Arsenal could have some convincing to do as he ponders a switch to Old Trafford.

Cunha has bagged a brilliant 16 goals and four assists in all competitions for Vitor Pereira’s side this term, with Wolves’ manager recently branding him a “special” player.

“He is a special player. He can do things that can make the difference in small details,” Pereira said of Cunha.

“Matheus Cunha is a player, in my opinion, who can reach high standards in this league. I hope not [elsewhere] because we need him.”

Chelsea will take a commanding lead back to Stamford Bridge after they hammered Legia Warsaw 3-0 away from home in the Conference League on Thursday evening.

The Blues heavily rotated their squad for the trip to Poland and one of the young players who came in scored their first goal for the club, as Tyrique George opened the scoring.

Noni Madueke added two goals to his seasonal tally in the second half with two strikes that were assisted by Jadon Sancho, which has left Enzo Maresca’s side in a terrific position ahead of the second leg.

The Conference League is the last chance for Chelsea to win a trophy before the end of the 2024/25 campaign, whilst they continue to compete for Champions League qualification from their Premier League season.

Despite the comfortable win, there were some negatives to come out of the trip to Legia Warsaw, as centre-forward Christopher Nkunku saw his penalty saved.

Chelsea’s strikers have failed to consistently perform across all competitions this season, and it is an area for concern ahead of the summer transfer window.

Why Chelsea need a new centre-forward

Nkunku’s missed penalty against Legia Warsaw means that he has now scored one goal in his last 18 appearances against Premier League level or Conference League teams.

The France international has also failed to register a goal or an assist in any of his last six matches in all competitions, as the ex-RB Leipzig man has been unable to prove his worth to the team in a centre-forward position.

Nkunku has not done enough with his chances this season to seriously push Nicolas Jackson for the starting role in the Premier League, with a return of five goals from 5.58 xG and seven ‘big chances’ missed in the Conference League this term.

Neither Jackson nor the French flop, however, have delivered ruthless performances in front of goal in the top-flight, leaving Maresca without a reliable goalscorer in the number nine position for all of his first season at Stamford Bridge.

24/25 Premier League	Christopher Nkunku	Nicolas Jackson
Appearances	26	25
xG	4.83	11.70
Goals	3	9
Minutes per goal	310	208
Big chances missed	6	17
Assists	2	5
Stats via Sofascore

As you can see in the table above, both of Chelsea’s strikers have underperformed against their xG in the Premier League and missed more ‘big chances’ than they have managed goals scored.

These statistics show that the Blues lack a number nine who can make the most of the high-quality opportunities that the team can create for the striker in Maresca’s system, as they have racked up more than 16 xG between them.

This is why Chelsea should make signing a new centre-forward a big priority to bolster their squad in the upcoming summer transfer window.

Chelsea open talks to sign Premier League striker

According to journalist Simon Phillips’ Substack, Chelsea have opened talks to sign Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

The report claims that the Blues have ‘reopened’ discussions over a deal to bring the England U21 international to Stamford Bridge to compete with Jackson and Nkunku for a starting spot in the team next season.

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It states that the Premier League giants are ‘very serious’ about getting a move over the line for the former Manchester City star and that they want to get it done before the Club World Cup kicks off in the middle of June.

The Guardian recently reported that Delap has a clause in his contract that will allow him to leave Ipswich for £30m this summer if the Tractor Boys are relegated from the division. They are currently placed in 18th and are 12th points adrift with seven matches to go.

This suggests that it could be a fairly reasonably priced deal for Chelsea to complete this summer, which is one of a number of reasons why the Blues should ensure that they win the race for his services.

Why Chelsea should sign Liam Delap

As well as his price tag, the club should swoop to sign Delap from Ipswich because he could supercharge Cole Palmer by providing the England international with the clinical number nine that he has yet to have in a Chelsea shirt.

The Tractor Boys star has outperformed Jackson and Nkunku in the Premier League this season, in what is his first season in the top-flight after loan spells with Stoke City and Hull City in the Championship in recent years.

As you can see in the graphic above, Delap has scored three more goals and missed seven fewer ‘big chances’ in comparison to the Senegal international, outperforming his xG by roughly three goals.

The 22-year-old marksman, who joined Ipswich from Manchester City last summer, has also shown that he can do it against some of the top teams in the league, as shown by the goal against Aston Villa in the clip below.

Delap has proven himself to be a Premier League-grade centre-forward who can excel in front of goal by outperforming his xG, which suggests that he would thrive alongside a creative talent like Palmer.

Cole Palmer (Premier League)	23/24	24/25
Appearances	34	30
Goals	22	14
Key passes	72	75
Big chances created	17	20
Assists	11	7
Stats via Sofascore

As you can see in the table above, the Chelsea superstar has created a staggering 37 ‘big chances’ for his teammates since the start of last season, but has only been rewarded with 18 assists for his efforts.

This suggests that Palmer has suffered as a result of the underperformance of Chelsea’s strikers – Nkunku and Jackson – and that is why he could be supercharged by the signing of a clinical forward like Delap.

The left-footed playmaker’s assist tally could balloon next season if he has a striker, like the £30m-rated star, who can outperform his xG instead of underperforming, to create ‘big chances’ for on a regular basis.

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It is now down to the club to push to win the race for Delap in the summer transfer window and the latest report on them opening talks to sign him is a step in the right direction.

Runners-up PBKS’ Indian core dominates ESPNcricinfo’s uncapped team of the season

Sreshth Shah05-Jun-2025 ‘Where talent meets opportunity’. The IPL 2025 season lived up to the tournament’s motto as India’s uncapped players grabbed the spotlight with their performances. Whether debutants making an impact or experienced players elevating their game, this season flexed India’s talent depth. Here’s ESPNcricinfo’s uncapped team of the tournament.1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)A replacement for his captain Sanju Samson, the 14-year-old Suryavanshi started his IPL journey with a first-ball six, setting the tone for the fearless, aggressive batting that followed. The power Suryavanshi generated alongside some sweet timing was a standout. He finished the season with 18 fours, 24 sixes, and 252 runs, but his most impressive stat was his strike rate of 206.55, the highest of all batters who have faced at least 50 deliveries. His 101 in 35 balls against Gujarat Titans (GT) was the second-fastest in IPL history.2. Priyansh Arya (Punjab Kings)Minimal footwork, maximum impact, that was Arya in his debut IPL. Backed by head coach Ricky Ponting, Arya’s lofted shots and flicks off the body made him a lethal powerplay hitter. His 475 runs, the highest by an uncapped batter in a debut season (surpassing Devdutt Padikkal’s 473 in 2020), came at a strike rate of 179.24. His 43-ball 102 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) was the third-fastest century by an Indian.Related

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3. Prabhsimran Singh (Punjab Kings)A retained player, Prabhsimran delivered on his promise with his best IPL season – 549 runs at a strike rate of 160.52. His crisp drives and ability to capitalise on loose deliveries made his partnership with Arya one of the stories of the season. His 48-ball 91 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and a 49-ball 83 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) masked PBKS’ middle-order woes. His aggressive approach to pace helped him become the highest run-scorer (1305) in IPL history for an uncapped Indian.4. Nehal Wadhera (Punjab Kings)Another uncapped gem for PBKS, Wadhera came from Mumbai Indians (MI) to his new team with a point to prove and turned himself into an adaptable player. With a tendency to hit straight or pummel short balls through midwicket, Wadhera hit a 37-ball 70 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) but his best performance came in Qualifier 2, where in a high-pressure scenario, he matched Shreyas Iyer shot-for-shot to help take down his old team with a 28-ball 49 in a high-octane chase.5. Shashank Singh (Punjab Kings)The 33-year-old, also retained by PBKS, was their finisher. With seven not outs in 14 innings, Shashank brought the fireworks with a 16-ball 44 against GT, 15-ball 33 against LSG, and 30-ball 59 against RR, all unbeaten performances. He was the highest scorer in the final with 61*, and it was another 350-run season for Shashank.Naman Dhir repaid MI’s faith in him with impressive performances as a finisher•AFP/Getty Images6. Naman Dhir (Mumbai Indians)MI used a right-to-match card on Dhir at the auction, and he showed why with his ability to race off the blocks. His 17-ball 38 against Delhi Capitals (DC) was the difference in a close game, and his 18-ball 37 in Qualifier 2 gave MI a promising score. The 11-ball 25 against LSG was another standout, while his eight-ball 24 against DC turned a below-par team total into a winning one. His highest score of the season came out of position, as he made 46 from No. 3 against LSG, while his season’s ball-per-boundary ratio was an astonishing 3.73.7. Vipraj Nigam (Delhi Capitals)A legbreak bowler with a big rip, Nigam was one of the season’s finds with with 11 wickets at an average of 32.36 for DC. Throw in his 142 runs at a strike rate of 179.74, and he was matching Axar Patel in utility. He silenced the Chinnaswamy by dismissing Virat Kohli in a spell of 2 for 18 in four overs on a ground notoriously difficult for spinners. Earlier, he had stifled CSK with 2 for 27 at Chepauk. With the bat, his ability to manufacture boundaries was on show when his 17-ball 39 helped beat LSG by one wicket, while his 19-ball 38 saved DC the blushes against KKR.Digvesh Rathi’s notebook celebration became a regular sight in IPL 2025•Associated Press8. Digvesh Rathi (Lucknow Super Giants)Pure cinema. That’s what Rathi turned out to be with his accurate wristspin, his “notebook” celebrations, and his desire to seek out a fight. Such was his form that by the end of the season, teams were looking to see out the man playing his debut IPL season. He finished with an economy of 7.59, the second-highest tally of wickets (14) for an uncapped bowler and the most for an uncapped spinner. He was also the lone bright spot among LSG’s bowlers.9. Suyash Sharma (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)A zippy googly that flattened Andre Russell’s stumps in the season opener set the tone for Suyash. He wasn’t always among the wickets, but his stump-to-stump bowling, alongside the variation in the dip of his deliveries, made him a tricky prospect. In eight of his games, he maintained an economy of under 8.50, while he saved his best for PBKS. His 2 for 26 against them early in the season contributed to a comfortable win, while his 3 for 17 in Qualifier 1 left RCB chasing only 102.10. Ashwani Kumar (Mumbai Indians)The left-arm seamer from Punjab made a late entry into MI’s XII. He struck with his first ball on IPL debut against KKR, dismissing Ajinkya Rahane, and finished the evening as the first Indian to take a four-wicket haul on IPL debut. His sharp yorkers and back-of-the-hand slower balls in the back-end of the innings made him a regular in the second half of the season, while his bowling average of 21.09 was the best among all uncapped bowlers. Such was Mumbai’s belief in Ashwani that Hardik Pandya trusted him to bowl the 19th over of Qualifier 2.11. Yash Dayal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)RCB has immense faith in Dayal, one of only three retentions made by the eventual champions. That’s because of his knack for coming up trumps when the pressure is high. MS Dhoni witnessed that once again, when Dayal successfully held his nerve against CSK in the 20th over of the chase in their two-run win. With Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar as his senior seamers, Dayal quietly did his job of producing wide and straight yorkers, often bowling in dewy conditions. In the final, he bowled ten dots in three overs to strangle PBKS.12. Vaibhav Arora (Kolkata Knight Riders)With 17 wickets it was another successful season for the tall, swinging bowler. He finished with the most wickets among uncapped bowlers despite playing only 12 games. His stellar head-to-head against left-hand batters was on show as he dismissed Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Travis Head and Ishan Kishan in a spell of 3 for 24. He also held his cool against Rajasthan Royals to eke out a one-run victory at home by playing his part in a final-ball run-out. But his bowling in the death overs was exposed this season, finishing IPL 2025 with an economy of 10.11, among the worst in the season.

England arrived at Lord’s as underdogs and left as favourites

Matt Roller29-Jun-2023England arrived at Lord’s as outsiders on Thursday morning, and left the ground 10 hours later as favourites. Not bad, for a team derided in several quarters as “brainless” and forced to defend their approach on a day where they gained a foothold in an Ashes series that had threatened to slip away from them.After 61 overs, England are 278 for 4 against a team whose spinner looks highly unlikely to bowl again in this match and are only 138 runs behind on first innings. Yet the focus has fallen squarely on a passage in which they lost three wickets for 34 runs, largely ignoring the 244 for 1 they added either side.Jonathan Agnew, the BBC’s cricket correspondent, interviewed Ben Duckett moments after stumps were drawn. “What about the general mood in the dressing room [about the fact] that three frontline batsmen get out in that fashion with such a clear plan, and with the spinner off the field injured?” he asked.Duckett was bemused. “I’m not sure how to answer that,” he said. “I’m surprised about the question. We’ve played positive cricket for the past 12 months and we’re certainly not going to change. We’re very happy with the position we’re in. If we can eke closer to them and even get a lead, I think we’re on top in this game.”The exchange laid bare the extent of the transformation in England’s attitude towards risk. Once, there was a right way to play, an unwritten moral code which dictated that the superior way to get out is while defending; now, there is no stigma involved in attacking, no tacit understanding that certain shots are off limits.Related

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England lost three wickets to the short ball in that period after tea, all of them playing attacking shots. Ollie Pope toe-ended Cameron Green to deep backward square leg; Duckett hooked Josh Hazlewood to deep fine leg; Joe Root plinked Mitchell Starc to square leg, where Steven Smith dived forward to take an excellent low catch.And it could have been worse. Root had earlier gloved behind to Alex Carey, only to be reprieved when replays confirmed Green had over-stepped, while Harry Brook – perhaps the most frenetic of England’s batters during a chaotic passage – was put down by Marnus Labuschagne at square leg, again taking on the short ball.This was, unquestionably, Australia’s moment. A frontline bowler down on a pitch that Smith described as “pretty flat and benign”, their change in plans – a short-ball barrage with fields set to match – brought them three quick wickets and brought them back into a game that had wriggled out of their control.But to hammer England for getting out playing attacking shots misses the point completely. Their mini-collapse did not exist in a vacuum, but in the context of a day where they had been so dominant that Australia – the recently-crowned World Test Champions, no less – were forced away from their own strengths: “We had to revert to different tactics,” Smith conceded.Ben Duckett cuts through point•PA Images via Getty ImagesEngland did not reach 188 for 1 by ducking, weaving, blocking and leaving, but by playing in the manner that comes naturally to a team filled with batters who have been brought up in the T20 era and who trust their attacking shots more than their defence. “I’m not happy I got out, but I’d rather get out like that,” Duckett said.Duckett rode his luck through his innings, with a handful of miscues that did not go to hand, but an element of risk is built into his game. Across his innings, he only left two balls, neither of which he felt he could have reached, and played 21 pull shots; the 21st got him out, but the first 20 brought him 23 runs.”10 metres either side of him there and I’ve got 100,” he reflected on his dismissal for 98. “I’d only have been disappointed if I’d have gone away from my natural game and it’s a shot that I play and it’s a shot that I’ve scored plenty of runs over my career doing so I’m not happy I got out, but I’d rather get out like that.”In another era, Pope would have walked back through the Long Room fearing a verbal barrage after being caught on the boundary on 42. Not now. “No-one in that dressing room will be disappointed with how he got out,” Duckett said. “Everyone will be a bit gutted that it didn’t go for six.”Popey said, ‘I’m going to get that side of it, and smack it into the stands.’ I said, ‘Go and do it.’ He was so unlucky to get a toe-ender there. If that’s anywhere near the middle, or even a top edge, it’s going miles back for six. It’s the way we play our cricket. If they’re going to have plans like that and we’re going to go into our shells and just get bombed out… that would be going totally against what we do.”Only when Ben Stokes walked out did England’s innings regain a semblance of calm – and even then, Brook did his best to further his commercial relationship with Major League Baseball by slugging another Green short ball for three through mid-off, either side of two more cross-batted swings for four through the leg side.Perhaps England could have batted differently for that half-hour. “Most of the bowlers probably didn’t want to keep charging in and bowling short stuff,” Smith said. “If you get under [duck] a few, it might stop but they kept taking it on.” Perhaps they could have been more ruthless, and reached the close two or three wickets down.But to fixate on three miscues risks missing the bigger picture. On Thursday, England scored at 4.55 runs an over against the best seam attack in the world, forcing their way into the ascendancy barely 24 hours after inserting Australia under heavy cloud cover and taking three wickets for 316.England have won 11 out of 14 Tests by embracing their strengths, dialling up the aggression and taking bowlers on – and they might well win this one, too. 18 months on from the limpest defeat in recent Ashes history, they can be forgiven for briefly leaning too far the other way on a day they dominated.

The India captain has left nearly 34% of his 124 balls so far – a vastly different approach than what we are used to

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Third ball of the 11th over after lunch on the second day of the WTC final, Virat Kohli moves back and across as soon as Neil Wagner bangs it in short, headed outside off stump. Standing up on his toes, Kohli flashes hard, and is beaten for pace by the 82mph delivery. Bowler and batter stare at each other, exchanging only smiles, no words.Only 16 runs had come from 11 overs in the second session at that stage, which featured half a dozen maidens. Just before the break, India had managed seven runs in eight overs of which five were maidens. That dry phase had started with the fall of Rohit Sharma, followed a few overs later by that of Shubman Gill.Kohli’s response to the short, wide-angled delivery from Wagner was instinctive. Yet, it was an uncharacteristic reaction in what was a masterful display of restraint, which allowed India to get their teeth into a tough job.

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Despite opening for the first time in England, Sharma and Gill showed exuberance in going for runs, which came at a decent clip especially in the first ten overs, as New Zealand’s new-ball bowlers struggled for consistency. But, as soon as the two fell, New Zealand became more disciplined. That made the second session crucial. In any case, overcast conditions, inclement weather, and two outstanding bowling attacks had suggested a low-scoring match, and anything around the 250-mark might be good enough.That was evident in the batters’ approach. Cheteshwar Pujara had played 21 balls without making a run before lunch. The first over of the second session, delivered by Wagner, was a maiden. Kohli was the batter. Kane Williamson threw the ball to Colin de Grandhomme.In their one-on-one duel during the two-Test series in New Zealand last February, de Grandhomme had conceded just one run and sent Kohli back once in ten balls.Virat Kohli got off the mark with a classy drive through the covers•ICC/Getty ImagesHe might be just a medium-pacer, but de Grandhomme’s strength is that he can sneak the ball past the outside edge or rap the pads with seam movement both ways. Immediately into his spell, de Grandhomme got the perfect length: not full enough, but on a spot where the batter might consider the drive. Kohli was beaten by one such delivery early on, one that pitched on middle-and-off, and moved just enough to beat the edge and hit the outside of his back leg. BJ Watling took the catch but there was no bat involved, and Hawk-Eye showed it to be clearing off stump.Kohli managed just four runs from the 21 deliveries he faced from de Grandhomme. In the first Test of the 2018 series against England at Edgbaston, Kohli had faced 27 deliveries off James Anderson without scoring a run. He ended up scoring a century, one of his best.On this day, New Zealand had a short cover and short midwicket for Kohli, but Williamson had left big gaps on both sides for the India captain to pick. Kohli abstained. Standing, typically, a good yard outside the popping crease, he negotiated both the swing and the seam movement, mostly with ease. His other strength, taking a big stride forward, came in handy, too, as he played the ball under his eye line. Firmly.Related

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There was another change that Sunil Gavaskar, among others on commentary, found in Kohli’s technique that should help him: as and when Kohli makes a back-and-across movement, he keeps the front leg straight, which allows him to deal with the incoming delivery much more efficiently, nullifying the threat of being lbw. There was also the open stance, which allowed Kohli to not just read the line of the delivery better, but also deal with it more effectively.These technical changes allowed Kohli to score runs against the swing, too, mainly square of the wicket. As per ESPNcricinfo’s logs, he scored 25 of his 44 runs in the area between cover and backward point.But what shone through brighter than all of this was Kohli’s patience. As he rushed out with Cheteshwar Pujara after the lunch break, he reminded one of a boxer getting inside the ring. The keenness. But, once he took guard, Kohli was Zen-like. He left a lot of deliveries: nearly 34% of his 124 balls so far. Before tea, Kohli was not in control of only nine out of the 96 balls he had faced, and then seven out of the 30 in the truncated third session.Kohli showed that he could, when needed, be quiet. Along with Pujara and then Ajinkya Rahane, he ensured India would not lose the edge earned through hard work, in the second session. If he can show the same powers of concentration over the rest of the weekend, Kohli might, yet, play the defining role in this WTC final.

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Newcastle United were unable to make it three Premier League wins in a row last night, as Eddie Howe’s men secured a 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur.

After a drab first half with little to shout about for both sides, Bruno Guimaraes’ second-half strike put the Magpies ahead with just under 20 minutes remaining.

Anthony Gordon’s penalty with just a handful of minutes remaining put the hosts ahead once again, but for the second time in the contest, Cristian Romero managed to find a leveller.

The point takes Howe’s men up a place to 13th in the Premier League, but it could have been a whole lot better had his side managed to hold on for all three points.

Despite numerous positive showings, a handful of the players selected to start the game failed to impress, which could lead to numerous changes ahead of the weekend.

Newcastle’s poor performers against Spurs

For the third game in a row, Joelinton was handed a start at the heart of the Newcastle side, this time partnering Lewis Miley and Sandi Tonali, with the latter coming into the starting eleven.

However, the Brazilian was unable to repay the faith shown in him by the manager, with such a showing one to forget for the Magpies’ number seven on Tyneside.

He featured for the entirety of the contest, but only managed to come out on top in just 27% of the duels he entered, whilst being dribbled past on three occasions.

Joelinton wasn’t alone in struggling to deliver at St James’, with winger Jacob Murphy also struggling to provide his usual impact off the right-hand side of the attack.

The Englishman was largely unable to deliver in the final third, as seen by his measly tally of just three crosses completed, doing so at an accuracy rate of just 30%.

He also only managed to complete 50% of his attempted dribbles and completed just 16 passes before being substituted for Anthony Elanga with just over 20 minutes remaining.

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Home games against Spurs have often been a formality for Newcastle, as seen by the club’s recent record against the Lilywhites over the past couple of seasons.

Howe’s men had won four in a row against the North London outfit at St James’, but his men were unable to add to such a record during their lacklustre showing last night.

The inability to secure all three points was no doubt down to the disappointing showings from numerous players, with the aforementioned duo just two of the stars who failed to deliver.

However, they weren’t alone in struggling to match the expectations of the supporters, with winger Harvey Barnes unable to replicate his recent showings in the Premier League.

The 27-year-old has now started four league games in a row, with his two-goal game against Manchester City undoubtedly keeping his place in the starting eleven.

He’s now failed to score in each of the last two outings, including against Spurs, with winger Gordon now deserving of a start after his goal off the bench.

However, Barnes’ performance before his teammate’s arrival onto the pitch was certainly below par, which will no doubt contribute to the manager’s thinking.

The winger featured for 66 minutes on Tyneside last night, but could only muster 30 touches of the ball and made just ten passes, six fewer than Aaron Ramsdale, as he struggled to make the desired impact on proceedings.

He also only managed to complete one of his attempted dribbles and one of his crosses, which further highlights his struggles within the final third of the pitch.

Minutes played

66

Touches

30

Shots taken

2

Dribbles completed

1

Crosses completed

1

Possession lost

12x

Duels lost

75%

Passes into final third

2

Barnes massively struggled to find any of his teammates during the draw, as seen by his tally of 12 times possession lost – ultimately being wasteful when in possession.

The attacker was just as poor without the ball, often being dominated by the opposition, subsequently losing 75% of the ground duels he entered against Thomas Frank’s side.

As a result of his performance, Barnes was handed a measly 6/10 match rating by The Express journalist Lee Ryder – further showcasing his struggles against Spurs.

After such a showing, Howe will no doubt want to shuffle his pack on Saturday against Burnley to attempt to get their recent winning run in the Premier League back on track.

Gordon will no doubt be chomping at the bit after his goal, which could result in his compatriot being dropped after his recent flurry of starts in the North East.

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O São Paulo recebe o Palmeiras nesta segunda-feira (29), pela quarta rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro. A bola rola a partir das 20h (de Brasília), no Morumbis, com transmissão do Premiere.

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São Paulo x Palmeiras – Campeonato Brasileiro
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🗓️Data e horário:segunda-feira, 29 de abril de 2024, às 20h (hora de Brasília)
📍Local:Morumbis, em São Paulo (SP)
📺Onde assistir:Premiere
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Rafael; Igor Vinicius, Arboleda, Alan Franco, Diego Costa e Welington; Bobadilla e Alisson; Calleri, Luciano e André Silva; Calleri. Técnico: Luis Zubeldía.

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Weverton; Marcos Rocha, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo e Piquerez; Richard Ríos, Aníbal Moreno e Raphael Veiga; Endrick, Estêvão e Flaco López. Técnico: Abel Ferreira.

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A new Celtic manager update has emerged from Parkhead following Martin O’Neill’s first defeat as interim boss.

O’Neill’s comments after suffering first loss back at Celtic

The Hoops, after back-to-back wins over Falkirk and Rangers, suffered their first loss under O’Neill on Thursday evening. Celtic’s hopes of prolonging their Europa League campaign into the knockout stages suffered a major blow after they lost 3-1 to FC Midtjylland.

Reo Hatate’s late penalty was only a consolation for O’Neill’s side, and the interim boss said his side were handed a reality check following the defeat.

“It was a tough evening, there’s no question about it. We conceded two goals within a minute or 90 seconds of each other and the game goes away from you very, very quickly.

“They score a third and it’s a long way back. The goals that we conceded weren’t good. But in terms of European football, they’re a very fine side, there’s no question about it.”

The Hoops only have four points after four games in Europe, but O’Neill added: “I suppose I probably always thought that 10 points would probably get you (through), so we’re not out of it.

“That’s a big lesson for us tonight, to know what it takes to be a really decent European team.”

There have been claims that O’Neill’s relationship with Dermot Desmond has been viewed as crucial to his return, which could be extended longer, something which the Irishman is willing to do.

Now a new update has now emerged regarding O’Neill and Celtic.

O’Neill in "driving seat" for Celtic job

According to Football Insider journalist Pete O’Rourke, O’Neill is in pole position to keep the Celtic job on a full-time basis that could even stretch beyond the end of the season, should he wish.

O’Neill has never shied away from his love for Celtic following his successful period in charge between 2000-2005 and was recently called “amazing” by Ian Wright.

English League Cup

1997, 2000

Scottish Premiership

2001, 2002, 2004

Scottish Cup

2001, 2004, 2005

Scottish League Cup

2000

UI Cup

2008

Now, he could be in line for a longer stint than he and many were expecting at Parkhead. There are other options for Celtic, though.

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Patrick Mahomes was fired up Wednesday night at Kauffman Stadium.

During the bottom of the fifth inning of the Kansas City Royals' Game 3 matchup against the New York Yankees in the ALDS, outfielder Kyle Isbel doubled to bring home a run. The next batter, Michael Massey, then hit a game-tying triple to bring home Isbel and even the score 2–2.

Mahomes, watching alongside his wife Brittany Mahomes in a suite, was absolutely elated watching the fifth-inning rally. He ran around the box in celebration and got in the face of his longtime buddy Gehrig Dieter, a former Kansas City Chiefs receiver and lifelong Yankees fan, to talk some trash.

Mahomes, of course, plays across the street at Arrowhead Stadium for the Chiefs. But he also has a stake in the Royals, as he bought 1% of the team in 2020.

The Royals haven't been in the postseason since winning the World Series in 2015 when Mahomes was just a sophomore at Texas Tech.

Regardless if Kansas City pulls off the win Wednesday night, the Royals will host New York again Thursday night at Kauffman Stadium for Game 4.

As for Mahomes? He'll likely be back in the building Thursday night, as the Chiefs are enjoying their bye week after a perfect 5–0 start to the 2024 season.