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Jürgen Klopp must reinstate fear factor at Anfield; Southampton’s expectation levels threaten Claude Puel; Antonio Conte sees Arsenal as FA Cup favourites Ronald Koeman was not in the mood to bite when the issue of Ross Barkley’s present and future was presented to him at the end of a flip-flop, relaxed, season-wind-down at Arsenal. Koeman gives the impression he would not be too fussed if an enigmatic homegrown talent headed…

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André Ayew headed a second-half winner as West Ham United gatecrashed Burnley’s party by snatching a 2-1 victory at Turf Moor. Already assured of Premier League survival and their highest finish since 1975 the Clarets were in the mood to celebrate on the final day and Sam Vokes enlivened the atmosphere further by putting them ahead. Related: Peter Crouch heads Stoke to victory over wasteful Southampton Related: Vodafone pulls out of £20m naming-rights deal for

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Chelsea and Spurs are streets ahead of the rest; Liverpool and Manchester City are in the Champions League; the relegated teams were relegated for a reason; Harry Kane wins the golden boot; and Arsenal have defensive issues to sort 5.03pm BST Anyway, thanks all for your company and comments; we’ll be back shortly with the end of La Liga. 5.01pm BST So I guess that’s a season. Snivel. Chelsea and Spurs are …

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Featuring: Southampton’s record signings; why Stoke need change; and the manager who makes Eeyore sound like Norman Wisdom on nitrous oxide Part 1: Arsenal to Manchester City Pre-season prediction 1st ; Position now 6th Continue reading…

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John Terry will say goodbye to Chelsea with the title, José Mourinho will pick his weakest team yet and Manchester City should tread carefully at Watford The best team in the league face the worst team in the league in a match that will be played in a carefree atmosphere by everyone except John Terry, whose 717th and final Chelsea appearance will end with him – together with Gary Cahill – …

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• Telecoms company abandons plans to sponsor the London Stadium • Breakdown of talks over terms of deal, not over HMRC investigation Vodafone has abandoned plans to sponsor the London Stadium in a £20m deal, dealing the latest blow to the venue’s troubled conversion to West Ham United’s home. The company was believed to be on the verge of a six-year deal to take on the naming rights, several years after the London Legacy Development Corporation, the publicly …

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Positioned in a different role, the Brazilian was again outstanding in the win at West Ham and showed why they cannot contemplate selling him this summer As Philippe Coutinho departed from the pitch on a warm afternoon in east London, his 89th‑minute substitution met by raucous applause by those who filled the away end, he was embraced by Jürgen Klopp. Nothing surprising there given the frequency with which the Liverpool manger hugs his players but this one felt a little…

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• Manager delighted with players after 4-0 victory at West Ham • Victory against Middlesbrough would guarantee top-four spot Jürgen Klopp insisted Liverpool have proved they can handle the pressure after a convincing win against West Ham United tightened their grip on a top-four finish. The manager hailed a “perfect afternoon” as his team defeated West Ham United 4-0 to climb to third position and within three points of securing a place in the Champions League next season…

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It ended up being one of those afternoons when just about everything went right for Liverpool, who now know they will return to the Champions League next season with a win over Middlesbrough at Anfield in seven days’ time. The equation is that simple for Jürgen Klopp and his players after an emphatic victory over an abject West Ham side ensured Liverpool remain in control of their own destiny going into the …

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Latest action from the 2.15pm BST kick-off at the London Stadium Jürgen Klopp explains why he’s never doubted Daniel Sturridge Email daniel.harris.casual@theguardian.com | Tweet @DanielHarris 4.11pm BST So, that’s that – but do join Simon Burnton to see grown adults cry. Related: Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United: Premier League – live! 4.09pm BST So, Liverpool need one more win, at home to already-relegated Middlesbrough, to secure their…

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Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino reflects on a missed ‘key moment’ on Friday after watching his side lose 1-0 at West Ham. The result at the London Stadium means Spurs failed to close the gap on Premier League leaders Chelsea and all but ends their title bid with just three games of the season remaining Tottenham suffer capital punishment as West Ham dethrone ‘kings of London’ Continue reading…

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Manuel Lanzini’s winner means that for the second season running Tottenham’s title dreams have crumbled at the home of a local rival When a man is tired of London, well, there’s probably a fair chance he is a Tottenham fan in early May. On a chilly, noisy night inside the London Stadium Spurs entered this derby game hoping to apply pressure to Chelsea’s shoulder but knowing they could forfeit the league title, too, by losing the game. And so it…

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• ‘We were missing a little,’ says Spurs manager after 1-0 defeat • Slaven Bilic revels in ‘deserved’ win – ‘you can’t beat the feeling’ Mauricio Pochettino lamented Tottenham Hotspur’s inability to seize the opportunity that they had to spook Chelsea at the top of the Premier League, saying his team’s 1-0 defeat by West Ham on Friday night suggested they lacked the instincts of champions. Related: West Ham derail Tottenham’s title bid with Manuel Lanzini’s goal Related: Tottenham suffer capital punishment as…

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Tottenham Hotspur’s title charge skidded to a halt at the London Stadium as Manuel Lanzini struck a second-half goal that was celebrated as lustily by Chelsea fans as it was by the West Ham faithful. Mauricio Pochettino’s men arrived on a nine-game winning streak and a mission to slash Chelsea’s lead at the top of the table to a single point but they performed sluggishly and left with nothing but regrets. Chelsea will be champions if they beat…

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Live updates from the 8pm BST kick-off at London Stadium Bilic fires Tottenham warning of the trouble moving home Pochettino: Levy’s work at Tottenham is largely unsung Email Nick or tweet @NickAmes82 9.53pm BST West Ham are safe – and surely Chelsea are too! 9.51pm BST 90+4 min: Another Trippier cross towards Alli, and it’s a better one this time – Alli tumbles under a Byram challenge at the back post but no dice there. West Ham…

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• Manager plays down talk he has two games to save his job • Andy Carroll has trained this week and will have a fitness test Slaven Bilic said he is calm and concentrating only on Friday’s game against Tottenham Hotspur after it emerged his future as West Ham United’s manager depends on performances against Spurs and Liverpool in the final two home matches of the season. “It is not the time to …

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Slaven Bilic’s side have struggled in their new home and only visible progress on the pitch will compensate fans who have swapped 112 years of history for a running track and a poor atmosphere From a business perspective, it was not hard to understand why West Ham United found it impossible to resist the allure of the London Stadium, with its agreeably large capacity, vast corporate facilities, proximity to the capital’s centre and Olympic legacy. It seemed to tick all the…

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• Matches against Tottenham and Liverpool key to whether Croat will stay in job • West Ham have been outplayed by the top clubs at home so far this season Slaven Bilic’s future at West Ham United will be determined by how his team performs against Tottenham Hotspur on Friday night and Liverpool on Sunday week in the final two home matches of the season. The club’s hierarchy has watched Bilic’s team labour at the London Stadium since…

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• Spurs can cut Chelsea lead to one point by winning at West Ham • Chelsea not in action until Monday at home to Middlesbrough Harry Kane has called on Tottenham Hotspur to take advantage of the scheduling of Premier League fixtures and increase the pressure on leaders Chelsea by beating West Ham United on their first trip to the London Stadium on Friday night. With Antonio Conte’s side not in action until Monday evening …

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Stoke City and West Ham United shared the spoils in a goalless draw, as Jack Butland kept his first clean sheet since his return – and in front of watching England manager Gareth Southgate. The Potters reached the 40-point mark but they had no joy in an attacking sense, as Saido Berahino was denied a first goal for the club by Winston Reid’s fine block and Adrián’s terrific save. Related: Sunderland relegated from Premier League after defeat by Bournemouth Related…

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• HMRC case thought to be focusing on payments made to agents • Deals for Demba Ba, Papiss Cissé and Sylvain Marveaux also looked at The investigation into suspected £5m income tax fraud in football is focusing on payments relating to five players’ transfers to Newcastle United, including those of Moussa Sissoko, Papiss Cissé, Demba Ba and Sylvain Marveaux, according to sources close to the investigation. HM Revenue and Customs, which conducted an extensive raid on Newcastle’s and West Ham…

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• Lorient player, who has been released, joined Newcastle in July 2011 • Midfielder one of four arrests in France as part of HMRC investigation The former Newcastle United midfielder Sylvain Marveaux, who plays for the French Ligue 1 club Lorient, was one of the four people arrested in France in connection with the HM Revenue and Customs criminal investigation into an alleged £5m tax fraud in football transfers. While HMRC officials raided the stadium offices at Newcastle United and West Ham …

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HMRC will know its incursions into football must produce results if it is not be accused of ignoring bigger targets in its sights The dawn raids of Newcastle United and West Ham United offices and shocking announcement by HM Revenue and Customs of a criminal investigation into tax fraud called to mind similar dramas 10 years ago, staged that time by the City of London police. Following years of suspicion that the payment of bungs was rife in the multimillion-pound …

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• Newcastle managing director Lee Charnley arrested in HMRC investigation • Offices at St James’ Park and London Stadium raided on Wednesday The offices of Newcastle United and West Ham were raided on Wednesday morning as part of an HMRC tax investigation into football transfers with Newcastle managing director Lee Charnley arrested just two days after the team clinched promotion to the Premier League. A statement issued by the HMRC stated: “HMRC has arrested …

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Your weekend roundup of the best photography from the FA Cup and England’s top flight • Follow us on Instagram for more great sports photography Continue reading…

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A match almost entirely lacking in incident stymied Everton’s chances of catching the Premier League elite and proved Slaven Bilic is capable of some sly expectations management, as his scratch West Ham United team comfortably held Ronald Koeman’s side in their first goalless draw of the season. “I think we can do a really short press conference,” said a clearly enervated Koeman after the match. “I’m disappointed about the performance. We were not the team we can be; we…

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