Leeds United will face Southampton at Wembley Stadium next Sunday after both teams easily won their semi-final second legs. Thursday was undoubtedly Leeds’ greatest performance of the season, and it came at the right time following a string of disappointing performances under Daniel Farke. A 4-0 thrashing of Norwich City set up a trip to Wembley Stadium next Sunday, with only one game remaining to secure promotion. Leeds to meet Southampton in the playoff final. After Leeds thrashed the Canaries, Southampton and West Brom faced off for a trip to Wembley in similar circumstances, with the Saints returning to their…
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Following Leeds United’s play-off semi-final victory against Norwich City, Darren Bent feels the club has the ‘next superstar’ in their ranks. Former Ipswich Town striker Bent had expected Norwich to win 2-1 at Elland Road in the second leg, but he couldn’t have been more incorrect. Leeds dominated Norwich from start to finish, winning comfortably 4-0 to advance to the final against Southampton at Wembley Stadium. Ilia Gruev began the scoring for Leeds early on with a brilliant free kick, before Joel Piroe and Georginio Rutter secured a three-goal lead at halftime. Crysencio Summerville completed the scoring midway in the…
Curtis Davies, a former Derby County defender, has offered his predictions for the Championship play-off final between Leeds United and Southampton. Leeds secured their place at Wembley Stadium with a 4-0 victory against Norwich City on Thursday, and Southampton followed suit last night, defeating West Bromwich Albion 3-1. Leeds and Southampton, who placed third and fourth in the standings respectively during the regular season, were many experts’ favourites to make the final. Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer were among those who predicted this, and OPTA’s supercomputer agreed. Though Leeds finished three points ahead in the regular season, Southampton were actually…
Mohamed Salah pays respect to Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool prepare to say goodbye to their boss this weekend. Mohamed Salah has stated that he will remain in communication with Jurgen Klopp for the rest of his life, as the Liverpool star paid respect to his departing manager. Klopp signed Salah from Roma for about £36 million in the summer of 2017, and the Egyptian has since gone on to become one of Liverpool’s best goal scorers, with 211 goals to his name, trailing only Billy Liddell, Gordon Hodgson, Roger Hunt, and Ian Rush. Salah grew become one of the best…
Keith Wyness, Everton’s former manager, has asked for a Profitability and Sustainability Rules “amnesty” for promoted clubs following Nottingham Forest’s points deduction. Speaking on the latest episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old, who was CEO at Goodison Park from 2004 to 2009 and currently operates a football consultancy advising elite clubs, also urged on raising the PSR barrier from £105 million to £200 million. Speaking to the Daily Mail on May 13, Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis maintained, “PSR appears to me to be an unfair system that does not match the reality of global football standards.” The…
Paul Merson has made his prediction for the Premier League match between Burnley and Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Barring a 12-goal swing between the Garibaldi and Luton Town this weekend, Nuno Espirito Santo’s side can play with confidence, knowing that Premier League football is practically assured for next season. Paul Merson predicts a party atmosphere in the away end at Turf Moor as Nottingham Forest face Vincent Kompany’s Clarets on Sunday. What Paul Merson Expects to Happen at Turf Moor Interestingly, the 56-year-old came close to correctly predicting last week’s result against Chelsea, forecasting a 2-2 tie until Nicolas Jackson…
Jürgen Klopp will give over the reigns to Arne Slot this summer. The current Liverpool manager will take command for the final time against Wolves on Sunday. Jürgen Klopp has issued his opinion on Arne Slot and informed his successor of the biggest challenge he will face at Liverpool. Klopp will take command of Liverpool for the final time tomorrow when the Reds meet Wolves, marking the end of his nearly nine-year tenure at Anfield. It’s bound to be an emotional event, since the German has already said his farewell to players and staff this week. And once the dust…
After reaching the play-off final last night, Southampton manager Russel Martin has made an early prediction for the tight encounter. HIGHLIGHTS Get ready for a thrilling Championship play-off final between Southampton and Leeds for a chance at the Premier League! Russell Martin predicts a tough yet fantastic football encounter with enormous stakes – the winner will be promoted! Both teams have fought hard to reach to this point, and fans are nervous as the big game approaches. Southampton manager Russell Martin has made an early prediction for his team’s Championship play-off final encounter against Leeds United. The Saints defeated West…
Borussia Monchengladbach wants to recruit Max Wöber permanently from Leeds United this summer, but they face a £14.6 million asking price. As we approach June, the last games of the domestic seasons in Europe’s top flight divisions are drawing to an end. Three Leeds loanees have been striving to impress in the Bundesliga, with mixed results: Robin Koch has already secured a permanent transfer, Max Wöber is pursuing one, and Brenden Aaronson could be demoted shortly. Borussia Monchengladbach is in talks with Max Wöber for a £14.6 million deal. Max Wöber has spent this season with Borussia Monchengladbach, and he…
Neil Warnock has decided who he wants to win the Championship play-off final between Leeds and Southampton. Leeds secured their place at Wembley Stadium on Thursday with a 4-0 victory over Norwich City, and Southampton confirmed their attendance Friday night. The Saints overcame West Bromwich Albion 3-1 in the second leg, and the two teams that placed third and fourth will now compete for the final slot in next season’s Premier League. Leeds finished three points ahead of Southampton in the regular season, but were defeated in both league games, including the last day earlier this month. Leeds, who won…