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Haaland's Ankle Injury; Man City Reaches FA Cup Semi-Final

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Key Takeaways

  • Erling Haaland suffered a left ankle injury on March 30; return timeframe is unclear.
  • Man City advances to FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest after Marmoush's winning goal.
  • Bukayo Saka is fit for Arsenal's match against Fulham on April 1, 2025.
  • Andrea Berta replaces Edu at Arsenal; Arteta expresses excitement to work with him.
  • Aston Villa secured their first league win since December, defeating Liverpool 2-1.

Injury Updates

Haaland's ankle injury: Extent unclear, return hoped this season

Erling Haaland sustained a left ankle injury on March 30, 2025, during Manchester City's FA Cup match against Bournemouth. Manchester City is evaluating the injury and hopes Haaland can return before the season's end, including the Club World Cup; the extent of the injury is still unclear.

Match Schedules

Man City in FA Cup semi-final vs Nottingham Forest

Manchester City will play against Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium on April 26, 2025. Omar Marmoush replaced Erling Haaland and scored the winning goal, taking Man City into an FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest, scheduled for either 2025-04-26 or 2025-04-27.

Man City vs Man United: April 6, 16:30

Manchester City will play against Manchester United on April 6, 2025, at 16:30.

Man City vs Aston Villa: Postponed due to FA Cup

Manchester City will play against Aston Villa on April 28, 2025, at 20:00, but the match is postponed because of FA Cup, new date and time TBA.

Liverpool vs Everton: April 2, 8 pm

Published on March 31, 2025, Liverpool will play against Everton on April 2, 2025, at 8 pm, televised on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Ultra HDR, and Sky Sports Premier League and streamed on Sky Go. Liverpool has had a difficult few weeks, exiting the Champions League and losing the EFL Cup final; the previous match between these teams ended in a controversial draw.

Chelsea vs Tottenham: April 3, 8 pm

Published on March 31, 2025, Chelsea will play against Tottenham on April 3, 2025, at 8 pm, televised on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Ultra HDR, and Sky Sports Premier League and streamed on Sky Go. Chelsea, currently fourth, has won two of their last three matches, while Tottenham has not won a league game since February 22.

Brentford vs Man Utd: Date change possible

Published on March 31, 2025, the Brentford vs Man Utd match scheduled for May 3, 2025, will move to May 4, 2025, at 14:00 if Man Utd plays in the Europa League semi-finals on May 1, 2025.

West Ham vs Tottenham: Date change possible

Published on March 31, 2025, the West Ham vs Tottenham match scheduled for May 3, 2025, will move to May 4, 2025, at 14:00 if Tottenham plays in the Europa League semi-finals on May 1, 2025.

Arsenal vs Fulham: April 1, Arsenal 12 points behind

Published on March 31, 2025, Arsenal will play Fulham on April 1, 2025. Arsenal is currently 12 points behind Liverpool in the title race; Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have used the international break to “reflect and reset” ahead of the run-in.

Newcastle United vs Brentford: April 2

Published on March 31, 2025, Newcastle United will play Brentford on April 2, 2025. Newcastle recently ended a 70-year trophy drought by winning the EFL Cup final against Liverpool.

Southampton vs Crystal Palace: April 2

Published on March 31, 2025, Southampton will play Crystal Palace on April 2, 2025. Southampton has lost nine of their last 10 matches and will likely be relegated to the Championship next season.

Man City vs Leicester City: April 2, 19:45

Manchester City will play against Leicester City on April 2, 2025, at 19:45 at the Etihad. Manchester City's hopes for a fifth successive title ended months ago, and Leicester is likely returning to the Championship.

Man City vs Crystal Palace: April 12, 12:30

Man City vs Everton: April 19

Manchester City will play against Everton on April 19, 2025.

Man City vs Wolves: May 2, 20:00

Manchester City will play against Wolves on May 2, 2025, at 20:00.

Man City vs Southampton: May 10

Manchester City will play against Southampton on May 10, 2025.

Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd: April 1, 8 pm

Published on March 31, 2025, Nottingham Forest will play against Manchester United on April 1, 2025, at 8 pm, televised on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate and streamed on the Discovery+ app. Forest holds a five-point advantage over Chelsea.

Brighton vs Newcastle: May 4, 14:00 BST

Published on March 31, 2025, Brighton will play against Newcastle United on May 4, 2025, at 14:00 BST, televised on Sky Sports.

Chelsea vs Liverpool: May 4, 16:30 BST

Published on March 31, 2025, Chelsea will play against Liverpool on May 4, 2025, at 16:30 BST, televised on Sky Sports.

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest: May 5, 20:00 BST

Published on March 31, 2025, Crystal Palace will play against Nottingham Forest on May 5, 2025, at 20:00 BST, televised on Sky Sports.

Everton vs Ipswich Town: May 3, 15:00 BST

Published on March 31, 2025, Everton will play against Ipswich Town on May 3, 2025, at 15:00 BST.

Leicester City vs Southampton: May 3, 15:00 BST

Published on March 31, 2025, Leicester City will play against Southampton on May 3, 2025, at 15:00 BST.

Wolves vs West Ham: April 1

Published on March 31, 2025, Wolves will play West Ham on April 1, 2025. Wolves have secured seven points in their last four league games.

Bournemouth vs Ipswich Town: April 2

Published on March 31, 2025, Bournemouth will play Ipswich Town at the Vitality Stadium on April 2, 2025. Ipswich is nine points adrift of safety with nine games remaining.

Brighton vs Aston Villa: April 2

Published on March 31, 2025, Brighton will play Aston Villa on April 2, 2025. Brighton is seventh, just two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, while Villa is two places and two points further back.

Team Updates

Saka fit for Arsenal's match against Fulham

On March 31, 2025, Mikel Arteta confirmed Bukayo Saka's fitness for Arsenal's upcoming Premier League match against Fulham, following hamstring surgery. Riccardo Calafiori sustained a knee injury on international duty with Italy and is not available. Fulham have a clean bill of health.

Andrea Berta replaces Edu at Arsenal

On March 31, 2025, it was reported that Andrea Berta was introduced to the media on Monday, March 30, 2025, after being confirmed as Edu’s replacement on Sunday. Arteta expressed his excitement to work with Berta.

Arteta updates on Saka's return and workload

On March 31, 2025, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided a positive update on winger Bukayo Saka's return, also revealing details about Saka's workload.

Salah leaving Liverpool for free: Biggest mistake?

Published on March 31, 2025, the article discusses the potential implications of Salah leaving Liverpool for free, suggesting it could be one of Liverpool's biggest mistakes, overshadowing a historic season.

Fernandes to stay, help Man Utd win Premier League

On March 31, 2025, Ruben Amorim stated that Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United captain, is not leaving the club and can help the team win the Premier League.

Silva defends Man City players against age criticism

On March 31, 2025, Bernardo Silva defended Manchester City players against criticism regarding the team's age, highlighting their success in winning six English championships in the last eight seasons.

FPL Podcast: Planning for Blank Gameweek 34

Published on March 31, 2025, a YouTube video, "Planning Ahead for Blank Gameweek 34 | FPL Podcast 2024/25," from the FPL Pod, discusses planning for a blank gameweek in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL), covering topics such as the FA Cup's impact on the blank gameweek, long-term chip strategies, and player injuries.

Odegaard's decline contributes to Arsenal's title bid failure

Published on March 31, 2025, Arsenal's transfer news focuses on Martin Odegaard's performance decline, contributing to their third consecutive failed title bid.

Match Highlights

Aston Villa wins first league since December

Published on March 31, 2025, Aston Villa claimed their first league win since December with a 2-1 victory over Liverpool on the weekend of March 31, 2025 (Event Date: 2025-03-30).

Free Premier League highlights: Liverpool vs Everton, Chelsea vs Tottenham

Published on March 31, 2025, Premier League highlights for Liverpool vs Everton and Chelsea vs Tottenham matches are available for free viewing on Sky Sports.

Tottenham's winless run stretches to seven

Published on March 31, 2025, Tottenham Hotspur's winless run stretched to seven after a 1-1 draw away to Leicester City on the weekend of March 31, 2025 (Event Date: 2025-03-30).

Man City secures 2-1 win against Brighton

Published on March 31, 2025, Manchester City saw out a 2-1 win away to Brighton & Hove Albion on the weekend of March 31, 2025 (Event Date: 2025-03-30).

Chairman Statements

Levy defends Spurs' spending amid fan protest

On March 30, 2025, Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy defended the club's spending in response to a planned fan protest. The club released financial results showing reduced losses despite lower revenue, partly due to not participating in European competitions last season; Levy highlighted over £700m net investment in players since 2019 and emphasized the need for sustainable spending.

Transfer Rumors

Bournemouth sets £45m price for Milos Kerkez

On March 31, 2025, reports indicated that Bournemouth has set a £45m price tag on Milos Kerkez, who is a target for Liverpool.

Arsenal considering summer move for Leroy Sané

Match Previews

Arsenal vs Fulham: Predicted lineups, key stats

On March 31, 2025, the predicted line-ups for Arsenal v Fulham were released. Arsenal have won five of their last 10 games against Fulham by two goals or more; there has been a first-half goal in each of Arsenal’s last seven home games, while Fulham have scored a first-half goal in their last four away games.

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