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Billy Haisley

West Ham United manager David Moyes (centre), first team coach Kevin Nolan (right) and player Michail Antonio (left) during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture date: Sunday May 5, 2024.

Chelsea v West Ham United – Premier League – Stamford Bridge

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The Game Has Once Again Passed David Moyes By

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Ray Ratto

Manchester City fans hold up a sign in protest of the charges brought against the club due to financial fair play during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Manchester City v Aston Villa – Premier League

Mooted Salary Cap Threatens To Drag Premier League Further Into Hell, American Style

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Tom Ley

Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton celebrates his goal with Vitalii Mykolenko James Garner James Tarkowski and team mates during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Liverpool FC at Goodison Park on April 24, 2024 in Liverpool, England.

Everton FC v Liverpool FC – Premier League

I Love Rooting For These Pieces Of Shit

Youri Tielemans of Aston Villa helps up Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey, the scorer of their third goal, after celebrating their third goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and AFC Bournemouth at Villa Park on April 21, 2024 in Birmingham, England.

Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth – Premier League

Ollie Watkins Has Taken Himself And Aston Villa To The Summit

Cole Palmer of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team's third goal, his hat-trick, during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on April 15, 2024 in London, England.

Chelsea FC v Everton FC – Premier League

Cole Palmer Is Right Where He Needs To Be

Noni Madueke of Chelsea argues with Cole Palmer of Chelsea of Chelsea about taking the penalty during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on April 15, 2024 in London, England.

Chelsea Players Briefly Stop Embarrassing Everton In Order To Embarrass Themselves

Arsenal's English midfielder #41 Declan Rice reacts to going two goals behind during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Aston VIlla at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 14, 2024.

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My Kingdom For A Premier League Title Race

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Luis Paez-Pumar

A general view of the Nottingham Forest logo on the side of the stadium ahead of the Premier League match at City Ground, Nottingham. Picture date: Friday December 15, 2023.

Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur – Premier League – City Ground

The Premier League’s Inconsistent Financial Rules Strike Again

Arsenal's Spanish goalkeeper #22 David Raya, Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard, Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka, Arsenal's English defender #04 Ben White and Arsenal's English midfielder #41 Declan Rice celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out session the UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match between Arsenal and Porto FC at the Arsenal Stadium in north London, on March 12, 2024

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Don’t Forget About Arsenal

Jack Harrison (L) of Everton and Felipe challenge for the ball during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Everton FC at City Ground on December 02, 2023 in Nottingham, England.

Nottingham Forest v Everton FC – Premier League

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The Premier League Is In Its College Football Era

Phil Foden of Manchester City scores a goal to make it 2-1 during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on March 3, 2024 in Manchester, England.

Manchester City v Manchester United – Premier League

Phil Foden Paints Manchester Sky Blue

Paul Pogba of Juventus in a match against Torino on December 1, 2012.

Soccer : Serie A – Juventus v Torino

The Failure Of Paul Pogba

Phil Foden of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Manchester City at Brentford Community Stadium on February 05, 2024 in Brentford, England.

Brentford FC v Manchester City – Premier League

Manchester City Is Ready To Pounce

Jurgen Klopp announces he will leave Liverpool in a 25-minute interview

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Jürgen Klopp To Leave Liverpool At The End Of This Season

Joao Pedro of Brighton and Hove Albion during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Stoke City and Brighton and Hove Albion at Bet365 Stadium on January 6, 2024 in Stoke on Trent, England.

Stoke City v Brighton and Hove Albion – Emirates FA Cup Third Round

Brighton Runs On João Pedro Power

Nathaniel Clyne of Crystal Palace is challenged by Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jack Harrison of Everton, leading to a red card for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Crystal Palace and Everton at Selhurst Park on January 04, 2024 in London, England.

Crystal Palace v Everton – Emirates FA Cup Third Round

Game’s Gone

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates after scoring the fourth Liverpool goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United at Anfield on January 01, 2024 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool FC v Newcastle United – Premier League

Mohamed Salah’s AFCON Absence Will Be Liverpool’s Biggest Test

Malo Gusto of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on December 27, 2023 in London, United Kingdom.

Chelsea FC v Crystal Palace – Premier League

Chelsea Is Neither Here Nor There

Everton's Manager Sean Dyche during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Chelsea FC at Goodison Park on December 10, 2023 in Liverpool, England.

Everton FC v Chelsea FC – Premier League

Sean Dyche Is Proving He Was Never A Dinosaur

Luton Town players applaud fans after game was abandoned after team-mate Tom Lockyer needed lengthy medical treatment before being stretchered off during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Luton Town at Vitality Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Bournemouth, England.

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The Frightening Familiarity Of Tom Lockyer’s On-Field Collapse

Luca Koleosho #30 of Burnley F.C. is celebrating his goal during the Premier League match between Burnley and Sheffield United at Turf Moor in Burnley, on December 2, 2023.

Burnley FC v Sheffield United – Premier League

Burnley Endured Hell For One Night In Heaven

Dejan Kulusevski of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring a late equalising goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on December 3, 2023 in Manchester, England.

Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur – Premier League

Tottenham Loves To Ruin Manchester City’s Day

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In the background, Fulham keeper Bernd Leno dives toward a shot by Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool, out of focus in the foreground.

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Liverpool Beats Fulham Via Half A Mile Of Sick Goals

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jarrad Branthwaite and James Tarkowski of Everton form a defensive wall during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Brighton &amp; Hove Albion at Goodison Park on November 4, 2023 in Liverpool, England.

Everton FC v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League

Everton Hit With 10-Point Deduction For Being A Bunch Of Jagoffs

Ollie Watkins (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team third goal during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Fulham at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on November 12, 2023.