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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Monday, April 21, 2025
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Trent Alexander-Arnold came off the bench to score a dramatic late winner, bringing Liverpool within three points of the Premier League title and condemning Leicester City to relegation.
More on Trent Alexander-Arnold, the Reds’ vice-captain, continues to keep his future at Anfield under wraps, despite mounting speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid.
Arne Slot has dismissed claims questioning Trent Alexander-Arnold’s commitment to Liverpool.
Arsenal denied Liverpool the chance to win the Premier League title this weekend with a comfortable victory over 10-man Ipswich at Portman Road.
Still on Arsenal, manager Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka’s ankle injury is ‘nothing serious,’ after the winger was forced off during the Gunners’ win over Ipswich.
Late goals from teenager Tyrique George and Pedro Neto secured a dramatic derby victory for Chelsea at Fulham, boosting the Blues’ hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season.
Struggling Manchester United were punished once again as Pablo Sarabia curled home a brilliant 77th-minute free-kick, sealing a fifth consecutive top-flight win for Wolves – their first such run since 1970 – and ending any lingering fears of relegation.
Kevin De Bruyne was taken aback when he was informed that his Manchester City career was coming to an end, as he feels he is still capable of performing at the highest level.
Real Madrid secured three vital points against Athletic Club, keeping their La Liga title aspirations alive with a late stunner from Federico Valverde.
Despite extending their winless run at Estadio de la Cerámica to four matches, Villarreal moved a step closer to a return to European football, opening up a four-point gap over sixth-placed Real Betis with a 2-2 draw against Real Sociedad.
Inter Milan capitulated to a stunning last-gasp scissor-kick volley from Riccardo Orsolini, handing Bologna the victory and allowing Napoli to catch them at the top of the Serie A table.
More on Inter Milan, manager Simone Inzaghi claims that Inter Milan must remain focused after dropping points in a late defeat at Bologna on Sunday, as the champions saw their lead at the top of the standings slip.
AC Milan’s struggles against teams higher in the league standings continued as they were defeated 1-0 by Atalanta at San Siro on Sunday night.
Serhou Guirassy found the net as Borussia Dortmund strengthened their European ambitions, holding on for a 3-2 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach.
A 1-1 draw with St. Pauli all but ended Bayer Leverkusen’s fading title hopes, handing the advantage firmly to Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.
Samuel Atta Kumi was the hero for Bibiani Gold Stars, scoring a dramatic 96th-minute penalty to secure a 1-0 victory over Medeama SC at Duns Park.
Asante Kotoko’s title hopes suffered another setback with a 2-0 defeat to Nations FC.
Hearts of Oak’s inconsistent form continued with a goalless draw at home against relegation-threatened Karela United.
In Kpando, Heart of Lions produced a dominant performance, defeating Accra Lions 3-1.
Elsewhere, Young Apostles were held to a 1-1 draw at home by FC Samartex 1996.
Dreams FC and Vision FC played out a 1-1 draw at the Tuba AstroTurf.
In the Bono derby, Berekum Chelsea secured a 2-1 away victory over Bechem United, handing the hosts their second consecutive home defeat.
Finally, Basake Holy Stars secured a crucial 1-0 win over struggling Legon Cities, with Issah Yakubu scoring the decisive goal in the second half.
Ghanaian internationals Jordan Ayew and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku have been relegated from the Premier League with Leicester City after a 1-0 defeat to Liverpool.
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