Football Blog: Easter Monday Football + Weekend Premier League Reaction

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09:23, 18 Apr 2022
Last Updated: 16:52, 18 Apr 2022

It's Easter Monday! 

We've got FA Cup, Premier League and Scottish Cup reaction as the PL top four race heats up. The Football League is providing all the action today so we're going to keep you up to date with all the latest action. 

Updates
18 April 2022
PL relegation predicted

Some of The Sportsman staff have predicted which three teams will be relegated from the Premier League this season.

Predicting Who Goes Down In The Premier League
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18 April 2022
Rangers' Prize Money From Europa League Run
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18 April 2022
Man United set to announce Ten Hag

It's happening.

18 April 2022
Tottenham have got themselves a new No. 10

Watch out Harry Kane...

18 April 2022
Leicester preparing £8.3m bid for Yilmaz

The Foxes are looking to sign Ridvan Yilmaz from Besiktas.

18 April 2022
Ralf Rangnick Press Conference

Ralf Rangnick spoke to the press ahead of Manchester United's Anfield trip.

On Bruno Fernandes: "Yes. He was training with the team. But he trained with the team, and he was okay. And that's why I think he will also be okay for tomorrow."

On Jurgen Klopp: "He is one of the best, if not the best coach. It's no coincidence what has happened there."

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18 April 2022
15 years since THAT Messi goal against Getafe

It has been 15 years since Lionel Messi scored this goal against Getafe for Barcelona.

18 April 2022
Real Madrid eyeing Rudiger move

Real Madrid are considering signing Antonio Rudiger after previously ruling out a move for the Chelsea defender.

Sources: Real Madrid eye free agent Rudiger
Sources: Real Madrid eye free agent Rudiger
18 April 2022
Blame For Ajax’s Cup Defeat Will Lie At Hag’s Door

Erik ten Hag missed out on leaving a parting gift for Ajax ahead of his reported move to Manchester United after his side suffered a 2-1 defeat against PSV Eindhoven in the KNVB Cup final at De Kuip on Sunday.

Blame For Ajax’s Cup Defeat Will Ultimately Lie At Erik Ten Hag’s Door
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18 April 2022
Felix and Lemar both suffer hamstring injuries

Atletico Madrid have confirmed that both Joao Felix and Thomas Lemar have suffered hamstring injuries.

Club Atlético de Madrid · Web oficial - João Félix and Lemar both suffer hamstring injuries in the left thigh.
18 April 2022
Jurgen Klopp Press Conference

Jurgen Klopp spoke to the press ahead of Liverpool's huge Premier League clash.

On Manchester United vs Liverpool: "It's a big game, a massive game, two of the biggest clubs in the world."

"Manchester United want to qualify for the Champions League. It will be an intense 90 minutes."

On Mo Salah's form: "Mo is going through a completely normal spell with the physical demands over the last few months. I liked the game against City a lot. It's only a question of time when he scores as well."

Mane and Diaz: "I've known Sadio nearly six years and he has never needed any competition to try to be the best version of himself. I don't think Luis is the reason that Sadio has now scored four goals." 

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18 April 2022
Great stuff from Villarreal

The club are willing to subsdise travel for the Yellow Submarine faithful. 

18 April 2022
Varane to miss Liverpool clash

Ralf Rangnick has confirmed that Raphael Varane is still absent through injury and the defender will miss the crunch clash with Liverpool on Tuesday.

18 April 2022
Sarr puts Huddersfield ahead

In the Championship's early kick-off between promotion chasers Middlesbrough and Huddersfield Town, it's advantage to the visitors at half-time at the Riverside Stadium.

18 April 2022
Muller close to agreeing new Bayern deal

Thomas Muller is close to signing a new deal at Bayern Munich.

18 April 2022
Villarreal suffer injury blow

Villarreal have confirmed that Gerard Moreno has suffered a hamstring injury.

18 April 2022
Man City want Alvarez early

The Argentine forward will be joining from River Plate after a deal was agreed in January. 

18 April 2022
The Super League Still Hangs Over European Footbal

The European Super League announcement on this day in 2021 drew ire, conjecture, and even protests.

One Year On And The Super League Still Hangs Over European Football
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18 April 2022
BBC MOTD Top 10 always causes a stir...
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18 April 2022
Alexandre Lacazette wants to leave Arsenal

Alexandre Lacazette spoke to Canal Plus about eyeing up a move away from Arsenal.

Alex Lacazette says he is in talks with several clubs amid Arsenal exit hint
Alex Lacazette says he is in talks with several clubs amid Arsenal exit hint
18 April 2022
Bruno Fernandes Involved in Car Crash

Bruno Fernandes has walked away without any serious injuries after reportedly being involved in a car crash this morning. 

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18 April 2022
The anniversary of that Lionel Messi goal
18 April 2022
WATCH: Bruno Guimaraes makes fan's day
18 April 2022
Chelsea 2-0 Crystal Palace

Chelsea recovered from a slow start to belatedly put Crystal Palace to the sword at Wembley. This Easter Sunday FA Cup semi final took a while to get going, but the quality in Thomas Tuchel’s squad shone through in the end.

Easter Sermon On The Mount: Chelsea Reach FA Cup Final
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