Author: Karpenko Alex
Fulham edged past Aston Villa 1–0 at Craven Cottage in Matchweek 34 of the Premier League, bringing an end to the visitors’ six-match unbeaten run. Ryan Sessegnon’s goal just before half-time proved decisive, sealing all three points for the hosts. The result marks Villa’s first defeat in six weeks, although they remain in the Premier League’s top five. Fulham were not at their fluent best, but did enough to secure the win. Villa’s points cushion should be enough to keep their Champions League hopes on track, though they will need more consistent performances if they are to hold on to…
Chelsea have sacked Liam Rosenior after just three months in charge, the club confirmed via their official channels. The Blues said the decision was not taken lightly, but admitted recent results and performances have fallen below expectations. The decision follows Tuesday night’s 3–0 defeat to Brighton, a result that leaves Chelsea facing an uphill battle in the race for Champions League qualification. Rosenior departs after a run of five consecutive Premier League defeats without scoring, ending his brief spell in charge. Calum McFarlane will take interim charge for the remainder of the season, supported by the existing coaching staff, as…
Manchester City moved top of the Premier League with a narrow win over Burnley in Matchweek 34. Erling Haaland’s strike proved enough at Turf Moor, with the Norwegian forward coolly chipping over Dubravka to register his 35th goal of the season. Despite creating plenty of chances, City had to settle for a slender win against relegation-threatened Burnley. The defeat confirms Burnley’s relegation to the Championship, while City ended Arsenal’s 200-day stay at the top. It was far from a vintage performance from Pep Guardiola’s side, who looked below their usual standards following last weekend’s 2–1 win over Arsenal. What’s the…
Leicester City relegated to League One a decade after historic Premier League triumph. 10 years after their sensational Premier League title win, Leicester City have been relegated to Sky Bet League One. The Foxes were held to a 1–1 draw by Hull City in Matchweek 44 of the Sky Bet Championship, a result that leaves them seven points adrift of safety and mathematically confirms their relegation. Hull took the lead early through Liam Millar, but Leicester turned the game around in the second half thanks to a Jordan James penalty and a well-struck volley from Luke Thomas. However, Oli McBurnie’s…
Serhii Rebrov leaves role as Ukraine national team head coach, says Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF). 51-year-old manager has stepped down as head coach of the Ukraine NT after the UAF and the manager mutually agreed to end their cooperation. Rebrov took charge of the national side in 2023, during the Euro-2024 qualifying campaign. Despite joining mid-cycle, he guided Ukraine through a challenging playoff path to reach the European Championship. The team then remained in contention for World Cup qualification almost until the final stages, but ultimately fell short of securing a place at the tournament. UAF president Andriy Shevchenko…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot is increasingly likely to remain in charge at Anfield despite what has been described as an underwhelming campaign. According to Sky Sports, any doubts over the Dutchman’s future appear to be fading quickly. A seven-point cushion over Chelsea has strengthened expectations that the reigning Premier League champions will finish fifth — enough to secure qualification for the Champions League next season. Slot is expected to retain the backing of the club’s hierarchy heading into the summer, when Liverpool are anticipated to be active in the transfer market. The departure of Mo Salah has left a gap…
Lincoln City clinched the League One title in Matchweek 44 with an away victory over Doncaster Rovers, securing top spot in the Sky Bet League Two standings. Ukraine U21 international Ivan Varfolomeev played his part as the Imps were crowned champions for the first time in the club’s history. Tuesday’s 2-0 win at Doncaster Rovers thanks to two goals from Ben House ensured no one can finish above the Lincoln in the table, and means the season will finish with silverware. It was the first time promotion had been won from the third tier since the 1951/52 season – 74…
