Pochettino dismisses potential return to Tottenham

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino has ruled himself out the running to replace Ange Postecoglou, saying a return to Tottenham at this point is “not realistic”. Postecoglou, 59, was sacked on Friday, despite leading the club to their first piece of silverware in 17 years with victory in the Europa League. Pochettino, whose five-year stay at the club came to an end in November 2019, has been linked with a return to Tottenham.

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Tottenham sack manager Ange Postecoglou

Tottenham have sacked Ange ­Postecoglou as their manager, describing it as “one of the toughest decisions we have had to make”, and are considering whether to replace him with Brentford’s Thomas Frank, who has a £10m release clause. Marco Silva of Fulham is also in the running. Postecoglou led Spurs to Europa League glory on 21 May, beating ­Manchester United in the final in ­Bilbao to end a 17-year trophy drought.

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Arsenal go second with comeback win at Brentford

Arsenal came from behind to beat Brentford in the first Premier League fixture of 2025 and boost their title hopes. Bryan Mbeumo put the hosts ahead, but Gabriel Jesus equalised with his sixth goal in four games. Quickfire strikes from Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli then ensured Arsenal left west London with all three points.

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Ajer scores late equaliser as Brentford hold United

Kristoffer Ajer scored in the ninth minute of injury time as Brentford snatched a dramatic draw against Manchester United in a thrilling finish at the Gtech Community Stadium. The equaliser came three minutes after Mason Mount thought he had snatched the win for the visitors with his first United goal. But they could not hold on for victory and a draw damages the Red Devils’ hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League.

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Foden hits hat-trick as Man City fightback at Brentford

Phil Foden ensured Man City took advantage of Liverpool’s slip at Arsenal to move within two points of the leaders as his hat-trick saw them come from behind to win 3-1 at Brentford. The treble winners were stunned as Neal Maupay latched onto Mark Flekken’s long goal-kick for a route-one opener after 21 minutes, and they found the Brentford goalkeeper in inspired form as they sought an equaliser.

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