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Euro 2024: Portugal defeat Turkey to secured top spot in Group F

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Portugal produced a dominant display to guarantee top spot in Group F with a 3-0 win over Turkey in Dortmund.

Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu squandered a great chance early on but things soon went awry for Turkey, Bernardo Silva slamming the ball into the net after good work by Rafael Leao midway through the first half. The second goal saw Turkey unravel.

Cristiano Ronaldo had already thrown his arms into the air in frustration after Joao Cancelo misread his run but under no pressure, Samet Akaydin attempted a pass back to Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir only to find the back of his own net.

It was painful for Vincenzo Montella’s Turkey, who were supported vociferously by the crowd in Dortmund, and it got worse. Ronaldo ran clear early in the second half, unselfishly setting up Bruno Fernandes to stroke the ball home from close range.

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The result takes Roberto Martinez’s Portugal clear at the top of Group F with six points from a possible six, avoiding a possible round of 16 meeting with favourites France.

Turkey will play the Czech Republic in their final group game to decide their fate.

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EPL Results: Chelsea Boost UCL Hopes, Arsenal Win Big, Man United Lost

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The English Premier League matchday 33 delivered high drama and significant movements in the table as Chelsea pulled off a last-gasp comeback, Wolves completed a historic double over Manchester United, and Arsenal cruised to a dominant away victory.
Over at Craven Cottage, Fulham suffered a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Chelsea. Enzo Maresca’s side clawed back from a goal down to snatch all three points dramatically.

Chelsea claimed a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon to strengthen their push for UEFA Champions League qualification. Goals from Tyrique George and Pedro Neto in the final 15 minutes turned the tide after Alex Iwobi’s first-half strike had given the hosts the lead.

Chelsea struggled to create clear chances despite dominating possession for large stretches. The Blues lacked composure in the final third, with Pedro Neto seeing a powerful effort blocked by Bernd Leno and Cole Palmer dragging a promising opportunity wide after a clever run into the area.

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Alex Iwobi had put Fulham ahead in the 20th minute, but Chelsea responded late. Tyrique George equalized in the 83rd minute before Pedro Neto fired home a stoppage-time winner (90’+3). The victory lifts Chelsea back to fifth, now just two points behind third-placed Newcastle.

At Portman Road, Ipswich Town suffered a humiliating 0-4 defeat at the hands of Arsenal. The Gunners dismantled the Premier League newcomers with a clinical performance.

Leandro Trossard netted twice (14’, 69’), while Gabriel Martinelli (28’) and teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri (88’) also got on the scoresheet. The win keeps Arsenal firmly in the title race and adds to Ipswich’s struggles near the bottom of the table.

At Old Trafford, Manchester United suffered a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Wolves in the Premier League matchday 33. Pablo Sarabia stunned the home crowd with a sublime free-kick in the 77th minute, sealing a second win of the season over United for Wolves.

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Note that this is the first time the Midlands club has done the league double over United since the 1979-1980 season. The win puts Wolves level on points with the Red Devils, tightening the race for European spots.

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BREAKING! Arsenal hammer relegation Bound Ipswich 4-0

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Relegation bound Ipswich was on Sunday hammered 4-0 by Arsenal.

Arsenal from the blast of the whistle meant business when in the 14tth minute through a cross from Bukayo Saka was pulled through by Trossard.

Still in the first half, another pull out by Saka was flipped backward by Trossard to Gabriel Martinelli who netted the second goal in the 29th minute.

Thereafter it was a ding dong affair as Saka missed three major opportunities to increase the tally.

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Towards the end of the first half, Ipswich defender, Davis fouled Saka and he was immediately red carded by the referee.

Trossard hits his first brace at the 69th minute when he powered the ball into Ipswich net.

Nwaneri who replaced Saka made it four goals at the 87th minute .

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Just in: Aston Villa trounce Newcastle 4-1

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Aston Villa on Saturday dealt terrible blow on Newcastle thrashing the strong side 4-1.

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