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Sheffield United's John Fleck warms up before the English Premier League soccer match between Sheffield United and Crystal Palace at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, England, Saturday, May 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Peter Powell, Pool)
Crystal Palace FC vs Sheffield United FC 5/8/2021

Jun. 01, 2021 07:54 AM EDT

Tottenham's Harry Kane, left, hugs Tottenham's Son Heung-min at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur at the King Power Stadium, in Leicester, England, Sunday, May 23, 2021.(Shaun Botterill/Pool via AP)
Liverpool, Chelsea squeeze out Leicester to clinch CL spots

By Rob Harris May. 23, 2021 05:39 PM EDT

Liverpool's Sadio Mane scores his sides first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Sunday, May 23, 2021. (Phil Noble/Pool via AP)
Liverpool grabs Champions League spot to cap season recovery

By Rob Harris May. 23, 2021 02:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 30, 2021 file photo, Belgium's Jeremy Doku celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during a World Cup 2022 group E qualifying soccer match between Belgium and Belarus at the King Power stadium in Leuven, Belgium. Jeremy Doku and Leandro Trossard were called up Monday, May 17, 2021 for the Belgium squad alongside the usual stalwarts for the European Championship. Belgium will play in Group B, opening against Russia on June 12. The top-ranked Belgians will then face Denmark and Finland. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)
Belgium coach Martinez calls up Doku, Trossard for Euro 2020

By Samuel Petrequin May. 17, 2021 06:50 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday Feb. 6, 2021 file photo, Manchester United's goalkeeper David de Gea warms up before their English Premier League soccer match against Everton at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England. Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says goalkeeper David De Gea will have “the time he needs” before returning to the team following a trip to Spain for the birth of his child. De Gea is unavailable for the Manchester derby on Sunday, March 7 and missed Wednesday’s 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace after he and his girlfriend traveled to Spain for the birth. (Alex Pantling/Pool via AP, file)
Solskjaer hopes to have goalkeeper De Gea back 'very soon'

Mar. 05, 2021 12:41 PM EST

MATCHDAY: Madrid plays Bilbao for place in Super Cup final

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2021 07:20 PM EST
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Thursday: SPAIN Real Madrid faces Athletic Bilbao for a spot in...

Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy, left, challenges for the ball with Fulham's Mario Lemina during an English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Fulham at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Guardiola rebukes Mendy but claims many break virus rules

By Rob Harris Jan. 03, 2021 06:45 AM EST

Chelsea's Ben Chilwell, right, runs to celebrate with Olivier Giroud, left, who scored his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Aston Villa in London, England, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (Richard Heathcote/Pool via AP)
Frustration for Lampard as Chelsea held, Leicester draws 1-1

By Jerome Pugmire Dec. 28, 2020 03:33 PM EST

Crystal Palace's English manager Roy Hodgson walks off the pitch after the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Leicester City at Selhurst Park stadium in London, Monday, Dec., 28, 2020. (Adam Davy/Pool via AP)
Leicester draws 1-1 at Palace, moves into 2nd place in PL

Dec. 28, 2020 12:15 PM EST

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Manchester City at the St Mary's Stadium, in Southampton, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (Adrian Dennis/Pool via AP)
Liverpool and Everton back as EPL frontrunners after wins

By Rob Harris Dec. 19, 2020 04:24 PM EST

A sign welcomes a number of home fans allowed into an English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Burnley at the Emirates stadium in London, England, Sunday Dec. 13, 2020. (Catherine Ivill/Pool via AP)
Virus spike sees EPL games in London closed to fans again

By Rob Harris Dec. 14, 2020 11:07 AM EST

Liverpool fans applaud during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
Spurs beat Arsenal to stay top, fans return to Anfield

Dec. 06, 2020 04:54 PM EST

Players in action during the Champions League group D soccer match between Liverpool and Atalanta at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Jon Super, Pool)
Only half of EPL clubs allowed fans when restrictions eased

Nov. 26, 2020 07:17 AM EST

Burnley's goalkeeper Nick Pope makes a save during the English Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Crystal Palace at the Turf Moor stadium in Burnley, England, Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. (Michael Regan/Pool via AP)
Palace, Wolves stumble after virus robs them of mainstays

By Steve Douglas Nov. 23, 2020 05:06 PM EST

Manchester United's Harry Maguire reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea, at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Michael Regan/Pool via AP)
Manchester misery: Worst starts since 2014 for City, United

By Rob Harris Oct. 24, 2020 06:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday Aug. 26, 2017 file photo, Crystal Palace's manager Frank de Boer looks on during their English Premier League soccer match against Swansea City at Selhurst Park in London. Frank de Boer was appointed coach of the Netherlands on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 succeeding Ronald Koeman who quit to join Barcelona. The federation said the 50-year-old De Boer signed a contract through the World Cup in Qatar in 2022. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland, File)
De Boer takes over Netherlands team with point to prove

By Mike Corder Sep. 25, 2020 10:49 AM EDT

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after he scored his side's fourth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Leeds United, at the Anfield stadium, in Liverpool, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. (Shaun Botterill, Pool via AP)
Liverpool wins wild opener vs Leeds in EPL title defense

By Steve Douglas Sep. 12, 2020 02:59 PM EDT

Burnley s Ashley Westwood, second left, takes a free kick during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Burnley at Selhurst Park, in London, England, Monday, June 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Hannah McKay,Pool)
Mee's header gives Burnley 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace

Jun. 29, 2020 05:20 PM EDT

MATCHDAY: Palace hopes to strengthen attack against Burnley

By The Associated Press Jun. 28, 2020 07:09 PM EDT
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Monday: ENGLAND Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson hopes Wilfried...

Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool's Jordan Henderson leave the field at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, Sunday, June 21, 2020. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
Faltering restart for Liverpool title charge after shutdown

By Rob Harris Jun. 21, 2020 06:26 PM EDT