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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Wednesday, April 2, 2025
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Bukayo Saka made an instant impact on his return from a 100-day injury layoff, scoring just seven minutes into the game to help Arsenal secure a 2-0 victory over Fulham at the Emirates Stadium.
Still on Arsenal, defender Gabriel was forced off with a suspected hamstring injury during Tuesday’s clash against Fulham – just a week before the Gunners’ crucial meeting with Real Madrid.
Jørgen Strand Larsen scored his third goal in two games as Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated West Ham United, further distancing themselves from the relegation zone.
Nottingham Forest edged closer to realising their Champions League dream as Anthony Elanga’s solo strike secured a victory over his former club, Manchester United.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has declined to comment on the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold, with growing expectations that the Reds’ vice-captain will join Real Madrid when his contract expires.
Richarlison is closing in on a return for Tottenham Hotspur following his latest injury setback, with reports suggesting the club turned down a bid from Flamengo in January.
Pep Guardiola has revealed the expected length of time Manchester City forward Erling Haaland will spend on the sidelines following an ankle injury sustained against Bournemouth on Sunday.
The Premier League will introduce semi-automated offside technology starting with the round of fixtures on Saturday, 12 April.
German third-division team Arminia Bielefeld reached the final of the German Cup for the first time in their history, sensationally defeating reigning Bundesliga champions and cup holders Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday.
Real Madrid triumphed 5-4 on aggregate over Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey after a thrilling eight-goal second leg, which was decided in extra time.
Paris Saint-Germain avoided a major upset by coming from two goals down to defeat Dunkerque 4-2, securing a place in the Coupe de France final and moving one step closer to winning the competition for a 16th time.
Bibiani Gold Stars climbed to the top of the Ghana Premier League table following a 2-1 victory over Heart of Lions on Tuesday.
More on the Ghana Premier League, Medeama SC claimed all three points against Berekum Holy Stars at the Tarkwa T&A Stadium.
Asante Kotoko head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has urged the club’s supporters to show the same strong backing they displayed in the MTN FA Cup quarterfinal win over True Democracy when the Porcupine Warriors face Berekum Chelsea in the Ghana Premier League on Wednesday.
There is growing confidence in Saudi Arabia that Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah is open to joining the Saudi Pro League when his contract with the Reds expires this summer.
Manchester United have intensified their interest in Ipswich’s 22-year-old English striker Liam Delap, who is valued at £40m.
Newcastle continue to monitor a potential summer move for Burnley’s 22-year-old English goalkeeper, James Trafford.
Brighton have set £100m price tags on 23-year-old Brazilian forward João Pedro and 21-year-old Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba to ward off interest from Liverpool, Newcastle, and Chelsea.
Arsenal, Newcastle, Chelsea, and Manchester United are interested in Serbia striker Dušan Vlahović, with the 25-year-old set to leave Juventus this summer.
Newcastle are planning a surprise move for Liverpool’s 21-year-old English midfielder, Harvey Elliott.
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