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Gyokeres 'so happy' as Dowman breaks Arsenal record

Arsenal continues to lead the way at the top of the Premier League table after a hard-fought victory over Everton, but the headlines were stolen by 16-year-old sensation Max Dowman. The Hale End product became the youngest-ever goalscorer in the history of the competition after coming off the bench to seal a late win for Mikel Arteta’s side, much to the delight of his team-mate Viktor Gyokeres.

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Rosenior admits tactical error in Newcastle loss

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior expressed deep frustration after a 1-0 home loss to Newcastle, identifying a critical tactical breakdown in his pressing system. Despite dominating, the Blues boss rued a lack of "mental freshness" in attack, while hitting out at the focus on his side's pre-match huddle over a "clear" penalty on Cole Palmer that was not awarded.

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Rosenior to contact PGMOL after Chelsea defeat

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior was left fuming after a sequence of events saw referee Paul Tierney situated inside the Blues' team huddle just moments before the Premier League clash against Newcastle United began. The head coach believes the focus from the officiating team was in the wrong place, contributing to a sense of frustration on a night where Chelsea fell to a 1-0 defeat.

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Dowman can do it against the world's best, says Arteta

Mikel Arteta praised Max Dowman after the 16-year-old became the Premier League’s youngest scorer in a 2-0 win over Everton. The Spaniard revealed his "gut feeling" to play the wonderkid because he proves he can do it against 'the best in the world' every day in training. The historic win moves the Gunners 10 points clear at the top of the table.

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'Phenomenal' Dowman earns special praise for stunning Arsenal impact

The Emirates witnessed history as Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman became the youngest-ever Premier League scorer with a solo run to seal a 2-0 win against Everton. Ex-Chelsea star Pat Nevin hailed the historic feat as a "beautiful moment of football," claiming the teenager's phenomenal impact could define Arsenal’s entire title-winning season.

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Timber forced off in Arsenal v Everton

Arsenal's Premier League title charge faced a nervous moment on Saturday as Jurrien Timber was withdrawn prematurely during their clash against Everton at the Emirates Stadium. The versatile defender appeared to pick up a knock midway through the first half, forcing Mikel Arteta into an unplanned tactical reshuffle.

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Dowman makes history in Arsenal win over Everton

The Emirates witnessed history on Saturday as Arsenal beat Everton 2-0. Wonderkid Max Dowman became the youngest-ever Premier League scorer with a stunning solo run to seal the win, moving the Gunners 10 points clear at the top ahead of Manchester City's game later in the evening. The historic feat by the teenager puts massive pressure on their rivals as Mikel Arteta’s side continue the title charge.

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Referee caught in bizarre Chelsea huddle

Fans at Stamford Bridge witnessed a comical scene on Saturday as Chelsea’s XI "recruited" referee Paul Tierney for their pre-match huddle. Trapped in the circle, the official stood stoically with the ball while players held their tactical talk around him. The bizarre moment created a unique Premier League visual that quickly went viral.

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Joao Pedro goes missing as Chelsea punished by Newcastle

Chelsea lost crucial ground in the race for the Champions League as Anthony Gordon's goal earnt Newcastle United a 1-0 Premier League win at Stamford Bridge. The Blues huffed and puffed but looked far from their best as Joao Pedro offered little threat in attack while substitute Liam Delap missed a huge chance to equalise. For the Magpies' first-half winner, a severe lapse in judgement by both Trevoh Chalobah and Wesley Fofana allowed Joe Willock in behind, while Gordon tapped in unchallenged.

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Arsenal or Man City bound? Tonali agent opens up on PL elite 'goal'

Sandro Tonali remains a man in high demand across the European elite, and his representative, Giuseppe Riso, has suggested that the Newcastle star is exactly where he needs to be to facilitate a future move to the very top of the English game. Riso addressed reports linking the former AC Milan midfielder with heavyweights such as Arsenal and Manchester City, noting that the plan upon leaving Italy was always to elevate Tonali into the bracket of "stellar" global talents.

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Dortmund chief provides hopeful Schlotterbeck contract talks

Borussia Dortmund CEO Lars Ricken has provided an update regarding the club's ongoing efforts to secure the future of Nico Schlotterbeck. The 26-year-old centre-back has developed into one of the Bundesliga's premier defenders, attracting significant interest from the likes of Real Madrid and Liverpool. As the Black and Yellows look to solidify their squad for the coming years, the internal pressure to finalise a deal with their defensive lynchpin is mounting, even as the player weighs his options for the next stage of his career.

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Ratcliffe gives telling verdict on Carrick

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has praised Michael Carrick’s performance as interim boss, boosting his hopes for the permanent role. Since replacing Ruben Amorim in January, Carrick has transformed United into the Premier League's most in-form side, securing 19 points from 24 to ignite Champions League hopes and climb into third place.

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📽️ | Eze left star-struck by Brazil legend Romario

Arsenal star Eberechi Eze might be known as one of the Premier League's coolest customers on the ball, but the England international was left completely speechless this week following a surprise encounter. The Gunners midfielder was caught on camera turning into a total fanboy at the club's training ground when the legendary Romario made an unexpected appearance.

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Shearer slams Guardiola & says City 'got what they deserved'

Alan Shearer has sharply criticised Pep Guardiola after Manchester City suffered a 3-0 defeat to Real Madrid. Shearer expressed his surprise at the line-up, which indicated Guardiola's preference for an attacking style of play when facing a team of Real Madrid's stature away from home. The Newcastle United legend says City "got what they deserved" in the end, given their tactics and approach to the game.

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📽️ | Ashley Cole hails Walker as PL's best full-back

Chelsea legend Ashley Cole is clearly a huge fan of Burnley defender Kyle Walker, crowning him as one of the best full-backs of the Premier League era. Asked by GOAL to choose among some of the star players to have played in the English top flight in that position, the former England international picked Walker as his No.1.

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Under-fire Slot issues bizarre 'nicest club to struggle at' comment

Arne Slot has reached the 100-game milestone as Liverpool head coach, but the landmark comes at a time of significant turbulence for the Dutchman at Anfield. Despite a record-breaking start to his tenure on Merseyside, the former Feyenoord boss is currently facing the most scrutiny of his career as the Reds' form continues to falter, with Slot bizarrely saying it's the "nicest club to struggle at".

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Barca hatch new Rashford plan to keep Man Utd star

Barcelona are exploring a creative second loan deal to retain Marcus Rashford as they struggle to trigger Manchester United's €30 million agreed permanent fee. The England international is reportedly desperate to stay in Catalonia after a career resurgence under Hansi Flick.

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How long will Pereira get? Ex-Forest star on four-boss season

Nottingham Forest have made Premier League history in 2025-26 by working under four permanent managers in a single top-flight campaign. Nuno Espirito Santo, Ange Postecoglou, Sean Dyche and Vitor Pereira have all filled the City Ground dugout. Ex-Reds star Marlon Harewood has discussed a “crazy” season on Trentside with GOAL and pondered how long the man currently at the helm will get.

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📽️ | 'Massacred!' - Pep mimics bullets firing as he defends tactics

Pep Guardiola has sensationally claimed he has been "massacred" for his tactical decisions following Manchester City’s humbling 3-0 Champions League defeat at the hands of Real Madrid. The Catalan coach, evidently feeling the heat after the first-leg collapse at the Bernabeu, delivered a marathon four-minute response to questions about his team selection, even going as far as to mimic gunshots with his fingers to describe the wave of online criticism he has faced.