Tomas Soucek’s late strike handed West Ham the first Premier League victory of 2021, beating Everton 1-0 in a game that lacked clear-cut chances. Chances were at a premium for much of the game, with only one shot on target in the first half.
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American company ALK Capital has completed its takeover of Burnley, acquiring a controlling 84 per cent stake in the Premier League club.The investors announced the completion of the deal, approved and ratified by the Premier League, in a statement today.
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Liverpool reopened their three-point lead at the Premier League summit but they were held to a 0-0 draw by a valiant Newcastle at St James’ Park. Mohamed Salah missed two great opportunities but the hosts were inspired by goalkeeper Karl Darlow and his spirited Newcastle defenders.
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Chelsea ended the year with just one win in five as Anwar El Ghazi’s controversial equaliser earned Aston Villa a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. Olivier Giroud gave the Blues a first half lead but El Ghazi’s strike earned Villa a valuable point.
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Semi Ajayi headed a late equaliser to stun Premier League champions Liverpool and clinch a 1-1 draw for relegation battlers West Brom at Anfield. Sadio Mane had given Liverpool the lead after 12 minutes but the Reds failed to increase that margin which proved costly.
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