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Prem Team of the Weekend: Week 13
Premier League Team of the Weekend voter Paul Mariner shares some of his choices that made the cut for this week's best XI.Source: http://www.espnfc.com/video/espn-fc-tv/86/video/3286386/prem-team-of-the-weekend-week-13
Prem: Top goals of Week 13
Relive the top strikes from Week 13 of the 2017-18 Prem season, including Mohamed Salah's finish against Chelsea.Source: http://www.espnfc.com/video/champions-league-highlights/149/video/3286385/prem-top-goals-of-week-13
Prem: Top saves of Week 13
Relive the top stops from Week 13 of the 2017-18 Prem season, including Mathew Ryan's double-save for Brighton against Man United.Source: http://www.espnfc.com/video/premier-league-highlights/148/video/3286384/prem-top-saves-of-week-13
Prem: Top player of Week 13
Charlie Austin had an inspired performance against Everton, netting two goals in Southampton's 4-1 triumph at St Mary's.Source: http://www.espnfc.com/video/premier-league-highlights/148/video/3286383/prem-top-player-of-week-13
Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp would rather quit than play in 'cynical' way
Jurgen Klopp expresses satisfaction with Liverpool's draw against Chelsea, despite his side conceding the lead late.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he would rather walk away from coaching than engage in "cynical" gamesmanship.
Klopp's side have yielded winning positions twice in the last week, turning a 3-0 lead over Sevilla into a 3-3 draw then seeing Chelsea grab a late equaliser on Saturday to leave Anfield with a 1-1 scoreline.
But the German showed no inclination whatsoever towards instructing his players in the dark arts of eating up time at the end of games.
Klopp has seen others hit the deck to win...Source: http://www.espnfc.com/liverpool/story/3286202/liverpools-jurgen-klopp-would-rather-quit-than-play-in-cynical-way
Man United's Romelu Lukaku could get 3-match ban for kicking out - sources
Man United's Romelu Lukaku and Paul Pogba were both denied at the doorstop late in the first half versus Brighton.
Jose Mourinho admits Pogba and Matic were left isolated by United having too many attackers on the pitch against Brighton.
MANCHESTER -- Romelu Lukaku could be hit with a three-match ban that would rule him out the Manchester derby, with the FA set to review video footage appearing to show the Manchester United striker kicking out at Brighton defender Gaetan Bong, sources have told ESPN FC.
Referee Neil Swarbrick, in charge of United's 1-0 win at Old Trafford on Saturday, is due to submit his match report on Monday.
The incident, which happened in the Brighton penalty area in the second half just before Ashley Young's...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-united/story/3286309/manchester-uniteds-romelu-lukaku-could-get-three-match-ban-for-kicking-out-vs-brighton-sources
Wagner takes positives from Man City defeat
Though disappointed with the outcome, David Wagner looks on the bright side after Huddersfield's narrow defeat to Man City.Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3286257/wagner-takes-positives-from-man-city-defeat
Guardiola: Sterling is now a 'winning player'
Pep Guardiola gushes over Raheem Sterling's match-winning performance at Huddersfield and applauds Man City's grit.Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3286252/guardiola-sterling-is-now-a-winning-player
Prem: 22 goals in 90 seconds
From Willian's equaliser to Raheem Sterling's winner, relive every Premier League goal from Week 13 in 90 seconds.Source: http://www.espnfc.com/video/premier-league-highlights/148/video/3286229/prem-22-goals-in-90-seconds
Tottenham's Dier slams Foster time-wasting in West Brom draw
West Brom caretaker manager Gary Megson is proud of how his side's organisation forced Tottenham to change their shape.
Mauricio Pochettino acknowledges the 'massive' gap between Tottenham and Man City after Spurs dropped points versus West Brom.
LONDON -- Tottenham's Eric Dier has accused referee Mike Jones of being too slow to penalise Ben Foster's time-wasting in Saturday's 1-1 draw with West Brom, claiming Jones told him he did not want to punish the goalkeeper.
The struggling Baggies defended deep and doggedly after taking a surprise fourth-minute lead through Salomon Rondon, and they held on for a valuable point after Harry Kane's equaliser 15 minutes from time.
Foster was booed throughout the match by the Wembley crowd for dallying...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/tottenham-hotspur/story/3286005/tottenhams-eric-dier-slams-foster-time-wasting-in-west-brom-draw
Jose Mourinho: United players need to work harder, follow Lukaku example
Manchester United stumbled past a dogged Brighton side thanks to a deflected Ashley Young strike.
Juan Mata feels it is difficult to see one club dominate English football like Manchester United did due to the league being more competitive.
In an exclusive interview with ESPN, Manchester United's Juan Mata discussed his future in football, and said how pleased he'd be if he could play until he turns 40, like United legend Ryan Giggs.
MANCHESTER -- Jose Mourinho has suggested some of his Manchester United players do not work hard enough and offered up Romelu Lukaku as an example for them to follow.
Lukaku earned praise from his manager for his work rate during the narrow 1-0 win over Brighton at Old Trafford on Saturday.
It included challenging Solomon March to win a corner in the build-up to Ashley Young's deflected winner and chasing back 40 yards to tackle Bruno in the final stages.
Lukaku has scored just once in his last...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-united/story/3284987/jose-mourinho-united-players-need-to-work-harder-follow-romelu-lukaku-example
Ashley Young: Brighton victory could prove to be 'massive' later in season
Manchester United stumbled past a dogged Brighton side thanks to a deflected Ashley Young strike.
Juan Mata feels it is difficult to see one club dominate English football like Manchester United did due to the league being more competitive.
In an exclusive interview with ESPN, Manchester United's Juan Mata discussed his future in football, and said how pleased he'd be if he could play until he turns 40, like United legend Ryan Giggs.
MANCHESTER -- Manchester United full-back Ashley Young is hoping the victory against Brighton will prove vital at the end of the season.
Young's deflected shot gave United all three points at Old Trafford on Saturday as Jose Mourinho's team ground out a much-needed win.
And the 32-year-old is hoping it could prove key -- especially at the start of a week in which United make the trip to Watford and Arsenal.
He said: "It could prove to be a very important goal. If we are totally honest we didn't...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-united/story/3284986/ashley-young-brighton-victory-could-prove-to-be-massive-later-in-season
Dyche: Arsenal penalty 'was never not going to be given'
Burnley's Sean Dyche speaks at great length about the late penalty call that saw Arsenal walk away with all three points.Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3286111/dyche-arsenal-penalty-was-never-not-going-to-be-given
Salah, Cech, Loftus-Cheek and Austin make Team of the Weekend
Janusz Michallik credits Man City for staying true to their formula after they secured their 11th straight Premier League win.After each round of Premier League fixtures, ESPN FC brings you its Team of the Weekend. Our panel of experts carefully selects 11 star performers along with a manager.
Do you agree or disagree? You can have your say on those picked or overlooked in the comments section at the foot of the article or on Twitter using the hashtag #ESPNFCTOTW.
ESPN FC's Premier League Team of the Weekend.
Goalkeeper: Petr Cech
To kick us off, it's Cech who takes his place in between the sticks. While Alexis Sanchez's late winner for Arsenal at Burnley will grab...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/blog/post/3286067/salah-cech-loftus-cheek-and-austin-make-team-of-the-weekend
Wenger: Ozil 'will certainly be short' for Huddersfield
Arsene Wenger reveals illness is likely to keep Mesut Ozil out of Arsenal's midweek clash against Huddersfield.Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3286068/wenger-ozil-will-certainly-be-short-for-huddersfield
Pep Guardiola enjoyed Huddersfield comeback 'more than winning 4-0'
Raheem Sterling struck six minutes from time to help Man City overcome a first-half deficit and edge Huddersfield.
Janusz Michallik credits Man City for staying true to their formula after they secured their 11th straight Premier League win.
Pep Guardiola gushes over Raheem Sterling's match-winning performance at Huddersfield and applauds Man City's grit.
HUDDERSFIELD -- Pep Guardiola says he took as much pleasure from Manchester City's battling 2-1 victory over Huddersfield Town as he did from their big victories this season.
City fell behind for only the third time this season when Nicolas Otamendi deflected in a header on the stroke of half-time.
But they were level two minutes after the restart through Sergio Aguero's penalty before Raheem Sterling snatched a win in the 84th minute to maintain City's eight-point lead at the top.
Asked if he enjoyed...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-city/story/3286044/manchester-citys-pep-guardiola-enjoyed-huddersfield-comeback-more-than-winning-4-0
Huddersfield 1-2 Man City: City squeeze past Terriers
Raheem Sterling struck six minutes from time to help Man City overcome a first-half deficit and edge Huddersfield.Source: http://www.espnfc.com/video/premier-league-highlights/148/video/3286015/huddersfield-1-2-man-city-city-squeeze-past-terriers
Everton players are part of the problem
As Everton continue to spiral without a manager, Janusz Michallik addresses the players' role in the club's struggles.Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3286010/everton-players-are-part-of-the-problem
Michallik: Man City don't feel pressure
Janusz Michallik credits Man City for staying true to their formula after they secured their 11th straight Premier League win.Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3286007/michallik-man-city-dont-feel-pressure
Significant for Arsenal to be ahead of Spurs
Janusz Michallik breaks down Arsenal's win over Burnley, which moves the Gunners past Tottenham into the top four.Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3286006/significant-for-arsenal-to-be-ahead-of-spurs
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