A round-up of Saturday's matches in the English Premier League.
Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is unlikely to play for his club again season due to a knee injury, manager Louis van Gaal said on Friday.
Manchester United kept up their impressive chase for a top-four spot with a comfortable 3-0 win at relegation-threatened Aston Villa in the English Premier League on Thursday. Relegation-threatened Bournemouth had a late goal disallowed by VAR as they had to settle for a 0-0 draw at home to Tottenham Hotspur.
Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) chief executive Gordon Taylor said there was real concern after 'cowardly and criminal' attacks on players by spectators running onto the field of play.
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Belgian winger Adnan Januzaj is poised to return to Manchester United after a disappointing loan spell at Borussia Dortmund, British media reported on Wednesday.
Manchester City climbed back into the Premier League's top four as second-half goals by Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez and Bernardo Silva sealed a comeback 3-1 victory at Everton on Wednesday.
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday
A brilliantly-worked goal by Ryan Christie and a Justin Kluivert penalty gave Bournemouth shock 2-0 Premier League win at home to 10-man Arsenal.
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday
Aston Villa taking on Sheffield United and Manchester City competing against Arsenal when the Premier League resumes on June 17.
Tottenham Hotspur missed the chance to move into the top four when they were held to a 1-1 draw at West Ham United
With no European prizes left to chase this season, England's top clubs are focussed on winning the Premier League title, although that goal looks beyond all but Chelsea.
Liverpool snatched three points with a wild 1-0 victory over relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest.
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
A preview of the line-up action in the English Premier League.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
City did not replace Argentine striker Sergio Aguero last year when the club's all-time top scorer moved to Barcelona on a free transfer.
It is not yet clear how Liverpool will split their squad and whether Klopp will be present at both games.
Chelsea came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 thanks to added time goals from Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez.
IMAGES from EPL matches played on Sunday.
Under-pressure Everton manager Roberto Martinez enjoyed some respite as his struggling side won for the first time in eight league matches.
Liverpool reclaimed top spot in the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Burnley at Anfield on Saturday, but they were made to battle hard by a brave visiting side.
'I am talking about people outside of here. I think it is pretty clear. Sometimes we haven't lost games and the hysteria around it is pretty clear. There is maybe something else going on from behind' 'We wanted to win for the manager'
Cody Gakpo scored his first goal for the club as they halted a dismal run
ManchesterCity cannot afford to make any more mistakes if they hope to launch a serious bid for the Premier League title this campaign, captain Vincent Kompany has said.
Images from the English Premier League matches on Saturday.
Everton's Premier League match at home to Manchester City on Monday has been called off due to new COVID-19 cases reported at City.
Roundup of the matches being held across major football leagues in Europe on Sunday
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday.
A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.
Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish scored three minutes apart as Manchester City came from behind to beat Premier League newcomers Luton Town.
News of all that transpired on and off the football field
Robin van Persie will play no part in Manchester United's busy holiday programme after being ruled out for a month with a thigh injury, manager David Moyes said on Friday.
Liverpool produce an irresistible performance to dismantle a toothless Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 and Arsenal were held 1-1 by Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday.
Manchester City have one just victory from their last 10 games across all competitions.
Ronaldo's career tally includes goals for four top-flight clubs
Diego Costa continued his rich vein of form as he helped leaders Chelsea to a 3-0 win over Aston Villa while Louis van Gaal enjoyed only his second Premier League win as Manchester United manager following a 2-1 victory against West Ham.
Match-by-match facts and statistics ahead of the first round of Premier League fixtures from August 5-7 (all times IST).
Chelsea begin their Premier League title defence against Swansea City on Saturday in the unusual position of heading into a new season having been significantly outspent by their rivals.
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