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EPL: Arsenal thrash Chelsea at Emirate to regain title position

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May 3, 2023

EPL: Arsenal thrash Chelsea at Emirate to regain title position

Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium as the visitors slumped to a sixth consecutive loss under Frank Lampard.

The Gunners came into the game looking to put their 4-1 thrashing by title rivals Manchester City behind them and they did so in emphatic style in a completely one-sided first half.

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Martin Odegaard scored the first two goals, twice capitalising on dismal Chelsea defending to dispatch Granit Xhaka crosses, with Gabriel Jesus then adding the third from close range.

Mikel Arteta’s side should have been totally out of sight by the time Noni Madueke pulled a goal back for Chelsea midway through the second half, but it proved to be only a consolation for the 12th-placed visitors, whose season continues to plumb new depths.

The victory takes Arsenal two points above Pep Guardiola’s side, albeit having played two games more, lifting the mood around the club following a four-game winless run and ensuring the title race remains alive despite events at the Etihad Stadium last week.

EPL: Arsenal thrash Chelsea at Emirate to regain title position

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Bayern pip Dortmund to dramatic Bundesliga title…fires CEO, Director

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1 day ago

May 30, 2023

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Bayern pip Dortmund to dramatic Bundesliga title…fires CEO, Director

Bayern Munich have won the Bundesliga title for an 11th consecutive season after a dramatic final day that saw Dortmund crumble under pressure and draw at home to Mainz.

Dortmund entered Saturday’s decisive final match two points clear of Bayern, but Edin Terzic’s side were stunned in a 2-2 draw following a disastrous first half that saw Mainz go two goals ahead and forward Sebastian Haller miss a penalty.

Meanwhile, Bayern travelled to Cologne and went ahead inside 10 minutes thanks to an early goal from winger Kingsley Coman.

A late penalty from Cologne midfielder Dejan Ljubicic looked to cause more late drama — with the title heading to Dortmund as it stood. However, Bayern forward Jamal Musiala netted on 89 minutes to seal a memorable 2-1 victory.

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Dortmund scored a stoppage-time equaliser through Niklas Sule but had just seconds to chase a winner, with the final whistle confirming Bayern’s 33rd German top-flight title.

It has been a turbulent campaign for the German club as they switched managers during the season, but the March arrival of Thomas Tuchel managed to steer Bayern to yet another league triumph as they continued their decade-long dominance.

Sadly, Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga title celebrations were quickly overshadowed by the fallout from the club’s decision to fire former goalkeeper Oliver Kahn and Hasan Salihamidžić from their positions as top executives.

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Liverpool appoint former Wolfsburg chief Jorg Schmadtke as sporting director

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May 30, 2023

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Liverpool appoint former Wolfsburg chief Jorg Schmadtke as sporting director

Liverpool have announced the appointment of Jorg Schmadtke as sporting director.

The 59-year-old German has signed a short-term deal with the potential to become a contract for the longer term.

He will succeed Julian Ward, who had decided to leave his post after a solitary year in the role and a decade at Anfield, and will oversee Liverpool’s summer transfer business.

Liverpool are looking for at least two midfielders and work on possible summer signings is already underway.

Schmadtke has previously been sporting director at Aachen, Hannover, Koln and most recently Wolfsburg. He has known Jurgen Klopp since the 1980s when both were at Fortuna Dusseldorf, where Schmadtke was the goalkeeper.

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Klopp described him earlier this month as “a good guy and a smart guy; very good at what he did in Germany, very successful”.

Fenway Sports Group president Mike Gordon said: “Firstly, I would like to welcome Jorg to Liverpool Football Club in the knowledge that he will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience into a role in which such qualities can only be beneficial both to him and us.

“Jorg will work with our football operations department as it continues to provide support for Jürgen Klopp, in keeping with our ongoing endeavour to keep growing and developing the club in all areas.

“At the same time as we welcome Jorg, we must also bid a fond farewell to Julian Ward, who has served us with unstinting diligence, fortitude and energy in a number of roles, the most recent one being sporting director.

“We wish Julian and his young family the very best for the future and thank him for everything he has done for Liverpool FC during the past 11 years.”

Liverpool appoint former Wolfsburg chief Jorg Schmadtke as sporting director

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Fabulous Fati fires up Camp Nou farewell in Barca’s 3-0 win

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May 29, 2023

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Fabulous Fati fires up Camp Nou farewell in Barca’s 3-0 win

ANSU Fati’s fabulous first-half double fired Spanish LaLiga champions FC Barcelona to victory on Sunday in their temporary Camp Nou farewell with a 3-0 win over Real Mallorca.

The Blaugrana signed off from their famous stadium in style, with Gavi also netting in a comfortable win over their visitors.

In what was their final home game at their iconic ground before a temporary move to facilitate a lengthy renovation, Xavi’s side ensured they bade it a fitting goodbye.

After losses against Real Sociedad and Real Valladolid, it also marked an impressive return to form.

Barca needed less than a minute to carve open their visitors, with Fati tucking away a Gavi cutback following a neat Robert Lewandowski ball into the penalty box.

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Matters soon worsened for Real Mallorca, when Amath Ndiaye saw his yellow card upgraded to a red by VAR for a shocking foul on Alejandro Balde.

Fati doubled his tally after that with a close-range rocket off Lewandowski’s deft one-touch set-up, and Barca never looked like losing control from there on out.

Real Mallorca dug their heels in, but even then remained under siege, with Jules Kounde hitting the bar with a header shortly after the restart.

Lewandowski crashed a free-kick against the woodwork too, but Barca finally found their third when Gavi lashed a low finish beyond Dominik Greif.

There were standing ovations for Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets on their final home appearances, with the Camp Nou crowd rising to salute the club legends.