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Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp has only one yellow card left before he is banned from the Premier League. There is a possibility that the German coach will be forced to miss the last match in charge of the Reds.

"I don't necessarily need to be on the touchline for the final game of the season, but it would be great if I could do it. I will do absolutely everything not to be involved in this kind of story," Klopp was quoted as saying by the Liverpool Echo.

On Monday, Liverpool will visit Aston Villa, and in the 38th round of the Premier League, Klopp's men will host Wolverhampton at Anfield.

Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino said that they have already started planning the off-season with the club's management.

"We have had several meetings and we are working responsibly on the organisation of the next season and, of course, on the work for the future.

If everyone is happy, then it's perfect. But it's not just about whether the owners or sporting directors are happy. You also have to ask if we are happy. Sometimes a coaching staff accepts a situation and then they are unhappy, in which case you have to part ways. It often happens that the coaching staff decides not to continue cooperation after the end of the season," Pochettino was quoted as saying by Daily Sports.

Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp has commented on Borussia Dortmund's progress to the Champions League final.

"I am very happy for Borussia Dortmund. It's great to see that all these people we know are still fighting. This is a great, great achievement. It's a great story," journalist Ben Jacobs quoted Klopp on Twitter.

The Champions League final of the 2023/24 season will take place in London on 1 June. Borussia will face Real Madrid in the fight for the title.

On 11 May, one of the matches of the 37th round of the English Football Championship took place. Bournemouth (England) and Brentford (England) met.

English Championship, 37th round

Bournemouth (England) - Brentford (England) - 1:2 (0:0)
Goals: Solanke (90) - B. Mbeumo (87), Yoan Vissa (90+5)

Warnings: A. Iraola (35), Marcos Senesi (45+2), D. Ouattara (56), Mathias Jensen (85), I. Toni (90+8)

Bournemouth vs Brentford match review:

In a thrilling Premier League match between Bournemouth and Brentford at the Vitality Stadium, fans were treated to a tense encounter that ended 1-2 in Brentford's favour. In the first half of the game both teams struggled without scoring, although in the 27th minute D. Solanke's goal from Bournemouth was cancelled due to handball. The intensity of the game was evident, with Bournemouth players A. Iraola, M. Senesi and D. Ouattara receiving yellow cards in the first half. At the start of the second half, both teams made strategic substitutions to try and gain an advantage.

K. Iyer, M. Rorslev Rasmussen, K. Norgaard, M. Jensen, K. Lewis-Potter and J. Wyssa came on for Brentford, while Bournemouth had J. Kluivert, E. Wattara, E. Kluivert, E. Kluivert, E. Kluivert, E. Kluivert, E. Kluivert and E. Kluivert. Kluivert, E. Unal, M. Tavernier, J. Kluivert, R. Christie, A. Scott and T. Adams. The deadlock was finally broken in the 87th minute when B. Mbeumo scored to put his team into the lead. However, Bournemouth fought back strongly and in the 90th minute D. Solanke managed to equalise. At the moment when it seemed that the match would end in a draw, the player "Brentford" Yu Vissa scored a goal in the last minute, securing the victory for his team. The match ended with a 1:2 victory for Brentford. The tension and excitement of the game kept the fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.

In the next round of the rivals are waiting for such matches: Chelsea - Bournemouth, Brentford - Newcastle.

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On 11 May, one of the matches of the 37th round of the English Football Championship took place. West Ham (London) and Luton Town (England) met.

English Championship, 37th round

West Ham (London) - Luton Town (England) - 3:1 (0:1)
Goals: Ward-Prowse (54), Soucek (66), G. Zemlyanoy (77) - A. S. Lokonga (6).

Warnings: Barkley (10), Emerson Palmieri (52), R. Burke (79), C. Morris (84)

Review of the match West Ham - Luton Town:

In a Premier League match played at the London Stadium, West Ham defeated Luton Town 3-1.In the first half, Luton took the lead in the 6th minute thanks to a goal by A. S. Lokonga. The visitors continued to put pressure on West Ham, who could not find their rhythm. In the 10th minute Luton player R. Barkley received a yellow card, and in the 39th minute he was replaced by J. Clark. In the second half, West Ham took the lead and equalised on 54 minutes thanks to a goal by J. Ward-Prowse. The home side took the lead in the 66th minute thanks to a goal from T. Soucek. Luton made several substitutions in the hope of turning the tide of the match, replacing F. Onyedinma with K. Ogbene in the 74th minute. Ogbene in the 74th minute.

West Ham continued to dominate and in the 77th minute, G. Zemlyanoy scored to increase their lead. Luton's frustration translated into yellow cards for R. Burke and K. Morris in the 79th and 84th minutes respectively. West Ham responded with some late substitutions, with L. Paquette replacing D. Ings in the 84th minute and Emerson replacing A. Cresswell. Towards the end of the match both teams made new substitutions: in the 87th minute Luton replaced R. Burke with K. Woodrow, and A. Doughty - for L. Berry. West Ham also made the last substitution: A. Ogbonna replaced K. Casey in the 90th minute. As a result, West Ham defeated Luton 3-1, showing their resilience and determination, turning the tide of the game in the second half.

In the next round the following matches await the rivals: Man City - West Ham, Luton Town - Fulham.

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On 11 May, one of the matches of the 37th round of the English Football Championship took place. Newcastle (England) and Brighton (England) met.

English Championship, 37th round

Newcastle (England) - Brighton (England) - 1: 1 (1:1)
Goals: Longstaff (45+5) - J. Veltman (18)

Warnings: (45+4), J. Enciso (54), Welbeck (77), L. Hall (80), Harvey Barnes (88), Almiron (90+4), B. Baker-Boity (90+5).

Review of the match Newcastle - Brighton:

In a tense Premier League match held at St James' Park, Newcastle faced Brighton in a tense contest that ended in a 1-1 draw. Brighton took the lead as early as the 18th minute: a goal was scored by J. Veltman, putting the team ahead. Newcastle responded just before the break: S. Longstaff equalised the score - 1:1. Both teams made several substitutions during the match, hoping to gain an advantage. Brighton's T. Lamptey replaced Veltman in the 40th minute, and Newcastle released A. Isak, J. Murphy and Joelinton in the 68th minute.

There were plenty of yellow cards in the game, with B. Gilmour, J. Enciso and D. Welbeck receiving warnings, while L. Hall and M. Almiron were also in the referee's book. In the 85th minute Newcastle seemed to take the lead thanks to an A. Gordon goal, but the goal was cancelled due to offside, much to the disappointment of the home fans. In the final minutes of the match, both teams were aiming for the winning goal, but in the end they had to settle for a draw. Brighton made a late substitution, with K. Baleba and S. Adingra coming on in place of Gilmour. Adingra came on instead of Gilmour and Offiah, and Newcastle released K. Trippier instead of Hall. The game ended with the score 1:1, and both teams took a point in a hard fought battle on the field.

In the next round the rivals are waiting for such matches: Man.United - Newcastle, Brighton - Chelsea.

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Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku will return from his loan spell at Italian side Roma to Chelsea in the summer.

According to Nicolo Scira, the forward is not part of the Chelsea's plans. Because of this, he is ready to leave the club again. His contract with the Londoners expires in 2026. "Chelsea wants to receive 40 million euros for a full transfer of the striker.

This season, he played 45 matches in all competitions for Roma. He has 20 goals and four assists. After his move to Chelsea in 2021, Lukaku spent only one full season in London. After that, he went on loan twice.

The analytical portal Transfermarkt estimates the 30-year-old footballer at 30 million euros.

On 11 May, one of the matches of the 37th round of the English Football Championship took place. Wolverhampton (England) and Crystal Palace (London) met.

English Championship, 37th round

Wolverhampton (England) - Krl Palace (London) - 1:3 ( 0:2)
Goals: Cunha (68) - Michael Olise (26), J. Mateta (28), E. Eze (73)

Warnings: B. Traore (40), Daniel Muñoz (40), Sarabia (71), Cunha (80), N. Ahamada (82), Dean Henderson (84), N. Ahamada (87).

Overview of the match Wolverhampton - Kremlin Palace:

In a thrilling Premier League match between Wolves and Crystal Palace at the Molineux Stadium, the visiting team emerged victorious with a final score of 3-1. Crystal Palace took the lead in the first half thanks to goals from Michael Oliseh and Jean-Philippe Mateta, and the Wolves were losing 2-0 at half-time. Despite some Wolves efforts in the second half when Francisco Trinco scored in the 68th minute, Crystal Palace increased their lead thanks to Eberechi Eze's goal in the 73rd minute.

The match took a dramatic turn in the 87th minute when Crystal Palace player Nusair Ahamada received a red card, leaving his team with ten men for the rest of the game. The match was also full of substitutions and yellow cards, with both teams making strategic changes throughout the game. Will Hughes and Odsonne Edouard were among the players who came on as substitutes, while the Wolves introduced players like Jordan Bellegarde and Matt Doherty in an attempt to turn the tide of the match in their favour. Overall, Crystal Palace showed a strong performance, earning three crucial points in the Premier League standings. The match showed the competitive spirit of both teams and kept the fans in suspense until the final whistle.

In the next round of matches await the rivals: Liverpool - Wolverhampton, Krrl Palace - Aston Villa.

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On 11 May, one of the matches of the 37th round of the English Football Championship took place. Everton (Liverpool) and Sheffield United (England) met.

English Championship, 37th round

Everton (Liverpool) - Sheffield United (England) - 1:0 ( 1:0)
Goals: Doucoure (31)

Warnings: J. Robinson (36), D. Calvert-Lewin (36), O. Arblaster (54)

Review of the match Everton - Sheffield United:

In a tense Premier League match at Goodison Park, Everton managed to secure a confident 1-0 victory over Sheffield United. The only goal of the match came in the 31st minute when Everton's A. Doucoure headed the ball into the net, giving his team the lead before the break. In the first half both teams battled each other, with Everton slightly outnumbering them in terms of possession and chances created. However, Sheffield United held firm in defence, keeping the scoreboard ticking over. In the second half, both teams made several substitutions in an attempt to change the game.

Sheffield United released J. Larousi and A. Brooks on the pitch in the 55th minute, and then S. Curtis in the 63rd minute. Curtis in the 63rd minute. There were also changes in Everton's line-up: L. Dobbin and Chermiti came on in place of A. Doucouré and D. Calvert-Lewin in the 69th and 80th minutes respectively. There were a total of four yellow cards in the game: D. Calvert-Lewin and J. Robinson received warnings in the 36th minute, and O. Arblaster and M. Lowe were warned in the second half. In the last minutes of the game both teams continued to push for a goal, but it was Everton who held their slight advantage and won all three points. The match ended with a 1-0 victory for Everton, much to the delight of Goodison Park fans.

In the next round of opponents are waiting for such matches: Arsenal - Everton, Sheffield United - Tottenham.

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On 11 May, one of the matches of the 37th round of the English football championship took place. Tottenham (London) and Burnley (England) met.

English Championship, 37th round

Tottenham (London) - Burnley (England) - 2:1 (1:1)
Goals: Pedro Porro (32), Micky van de Ven (82) - J. Bruun Larsen (25)

Warnings: Cullen (11), C. Taylor (46), Maddison (47), (55), Sander Berge (65), J. Bruun Larsen (67), P. M. Sarr (87).

Tottenham vs Burnley Match Review:

In a tense Premier League encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur faced Burnley in a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end. In the first half, both teams fought fiercely for possession and control of the game. In the 25th minute, Burnley scored a goal by J. Bruun Larsen, putting the team ahead. However, Tottenham quickly responded with a goal from P. Porro in the 32nd minute, levelling the score at 1-1. The second half was a tense struggle, with both teams showing determination and skill on the pitch. Tension was building as several yellow cards were shown to players from both sides, indicating the physical nature of the match.

In the 82nd minute, Tottenham broke the deadlock with a goal from M. van de Ven, giving them a decisive lead. Despite Burnley's attempts to equalise, they failed to score again. The match ended 2-1 in favour of Tottenham, much to the delight of the home fans. The victory was hard and deserved, Tottenham showed resilience and composure throughout the game. Overall, the match between Tottenham and Burnley was an exciting spectacle for football fans, demonstrating the excitement and competitiveness of the Premier League. Both teams showed skill and determination, making the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium exciting and memorable.

The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Tottenham vs Man City, Burnley vs Nottingham Forest.

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Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim has commented on rumours of his possible move to England.

"I won't make the same mistakes. I have a contract with Sporting, I am focused only on it. I want to win the second championship in a row and have the most successful coaching staff in Sporting's history. I will not catch another plane to England," the Portuguese club's press service quoted Amorim as saying.

On 11 May, one of the matches of the 37th round of the English Football Championship took place. Fulham (England) and Man City (England) met.

English Championship, 37th round

Fulham (England) - Man.City (England) - 0:4 ( 0:1)
Goals: J. Guardiol (13), Foden (59), J. Guardiol (71), J. Alvarez (90+7).

Warnings: Issa Diop (78), Anthony Robinson (90), Issa Diop (90+6)

Fulham vs Man City match review:

In the Premier League match between Fulham and Manchester City at Craven Cottage Stadium, the visitors secured a convincing 4-0 victory.The first goal of the match came in the 13th minute when J. This set the tone for the rest of the game, with City dominating possession and creating numerous goal-scoring opportunities. "Manchester City continued to press, increasing their lead with a goal from P. Foden in the 59th minute and another goal from J. Guardiola in the 71st minute. The visitors showed their skill in attack and their ability to finish the game, leaving Fulham with little chance of a return goal.

As the match progressed, both teams made substitutions to try and change the game. Rodrigo Muniz and A. Pereira came on for Fulham, while Manchester City had C. De Bruyne, E. Haaland, M. Kovacic and R. Lewis. In the final minutes of the match, Fulham's frustration boiled over as I. Diop received two yellow cards, leading to a red card and leaving the team ten men on the pitch. Manchester City took advantage of a penalty scored by J. Alvarez in the final minutes of the match to register a 4-0 victory. Overall, Manchester City showed dominant football, demonstrating their quality and securing an important victory in the Premier League. In the upcoming matches, Fulham will try to regroup and recover from the defeat.

In the next round the opponents are waiting for such matches: Luton Town - Fulham, Tottenham - Man City.

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