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Every Premier League goal Harry Kane & Son Heung-min have set up for each other

There aren't many strike partnerships Premier League history better than Harry Kane and Son Heung-min. The 2020/21 season saw the duo combine a ridiculous 14 times for goal combinations as duel scorers and assisters, with particularly impressive performances coming in the 5-2 win at Southampton and the 6-1 embarrassment of Manchester United. Kane and Son then made history in February 2022, combining for their 37th Premier League goal and setting the all-time record in the process. Who's better out of the two? It's pretty much impossible to tell at this stage. The good thing for Spurs, though, is that when the pair combine to good effect they're pretty much unstoppable. So here's every goal they've combined for as creator and finisher in the Premier League. We're not counting penalties, as they're not as much fun. 1. Stoke 0-4 Tottenham - 10/09/2016 ⚽⚽⚽⚽ ?️ #OnThisDay in 2016, we ran riot against Stoke ?#COYS pic.twitter.com/7F7Gp9tGsR — Tottenham Hotspur

Gianluca Vialli dies aged 58

Chelsea and Italy legend Gianluca Vialli has passed away at the age of 58. Vialli played for the Azzurri at the 1986 and 1990 World Cup and later became a heroic figure at Stamford Bridge thanks to European Cup Winners' Cup and League Cup successes in 1998 before winning the FA Cup in 2000. He had been diagnosed and beaten pancreatic cancer before the illness returned in late 2022. Vialli played for Cremonese, Sampdoria, Juventus and Chelsea at club level, being a regular goalscorer during a glistening Serie A era between the 1980s and 1990s. He won Serie A titles with Sampdoria and Juventus and captained Juve to their most recent Champions League victory in 1996, when they beat Ajax on penalties in Rome. Vialli would eventually leave Chelsea in 2000 and manage Watford briefly, more recently becoming a part of Roberto Mancini's coaching staff as the new delegation chief in the Italy set-up. Italy would win Euro 2020 thanks to a penalty shootout victory over England in the final

Jack Grealish questions role of Kepa in Man City winner against Chelsea

Jack Grealish admitted that he expected Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to gather his low cross which led to Manchester City's winner at Stamford Bridge. In a cagey affair in the Premier League on Thursday evening, Grealish's drilled pass across the six yard box found Riyad Mahrez and he tapped in at the back post to cut the gap between City and Premier League leaders Arsenal to five points. While it was good play from the two forwards, Chelsea's supporters lamented Kepa's lack of effort to deflect the ball clear of danger when it appeared to be well within his reach. It's a sentiment that Grealish seemingly agreed with, as he told Sky Sports that he thought the Spaniard was going to cut the cross out before it reached Mahrez at the far post. Watch 90min's Gas Tank as Scott Saunders, Harry Symeou, Grizz Khan and Abbi Summers discuss the latest Premier League action. Subscribe to the channel here ! "I was speaking to Riyad [Mahrez], and he thought

Mikel Arteta makes admission over Arsenal's Mykhaylo Mudryk negotiations

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted that the Gunners have to be ‘smart’ about negotiating a fee for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk. The Premier League leaders have made multiple offers for Mudryk, climbing to around €70m (£62m). But that figure still falls considerably short of Shakhtar’s €90m (£79m) valuation of the player, based off what Ajax sold Antony to Manchester United for in August. Arsenal make improved bid for Mykhaylo Mudryk 90min understands that Mudryk himself has informed Shakhtar that he wants to join Arsenal amid a rival pursuit from Chelsea. The 22-year-old has continued to publicly flirt with Arsenal , who have been unable to strike a deal, opening the door for Chelsea to enter talks with Shakhtar. The Ukrainian side will also continue to speak to Arsenal about Mudryk, but any deal would have to include a hefty up-front fee to convince them to part company with their star asset. “At the end, players decide where they want to play, and if they want

Why Maxi Kleber, who remains sidelined, could make or break the Mavericks' season

On Jan. 18, Dallas Mavericks big man Maxi Kleber told Bally Sports Southwest that he hoped to return from injury before the All-Star break, perhaps even as soon as the following week. Evidently, that was far too optimistic. The All-Star break has come and gone, and Kleber is not quite ready to go.  Kleber practiced on Wednesday, but he will miss Thursday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He told the Dallas Morning News ' Callie Caplan that he'll likely miss Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers, too. He has not played since tearing his right hamstring in practice on Dec. 13, an injury that required surgery and set the team back significantly .  After Wednesday's practice, coach Jason Kidd told reporters that Kleber "got some run, did a really good job," but the Mavericks need to see how his body responds. Thursday marks the beginning of a six-game homestand, and Kidd stoppe

Leeds close to finalising club-record deal for Hoffenheim striker

Leeds United are close to finalising a deal for Hoffenheim forward Georgino Rutter, 90min understands. The Whites are locked in talks with the Bundesliga side and are set to pay a club-record fee in order to land the France Under-21 international. Rutter joined Hoffenheim in 2021 for £500,000 from Rennes, and they are set to make a huge profit with Leeds preparing to pay around £30m to get the deal done. Sources have confirmed that Rutter's personal terms are all but agreed, and Hoffenheim did not risk him in their winter break friendly with Wolfsburg this weekend. Listen now as  Scott Saunders  hosts  Graeme Bailey  and  Toby Cudworth  in the latest episode of Talking Transfers. This week they discuss Man Utd’s interest in Mohammed Kudus, Enzo Fernandez and Chelsea, Jude Bellingham's decision and Mykhaylo Mudryk's preferred move. Available on  all audio platforms. If you can’t see this embed, click  here  to listen to the podcast! Hoffenheim director of Football Alexan

Clippers become latest NBA team to fall victim to theoretical idea of Russell Westbrook

After being traded by the Lakers and bought out by the Jazz, Russell Westbrook will remain in Los Angeles . As confirmed by CBS Sports ' Bill Reiter, Westbrook will sign with the Clippers, who become the latest franchise to fall victim to the theoretical idea of what this former MVP and future Hall of Famer can still bring to a team with championship aspirations.  He can push pace! He can lead second units! With the Clippers, in theory, he can have at his disposal five-out lineups comprised of four shooters, which were the circumstances under which Westbrook last thrived while in Houston.  Remember that? The Rockets uprooted their whole team to give Westbrook a chance to provide some kind of value. It helped Westbrook. Not the Rockets. We keep trying to make this Westbrook conversation about fit, as if that was the only problem with the Lakers, or the Wizards, or the Rockets.  Where, exactly, does a guy who

Todd Boehly still backing Graham Potter despite Chelsea slump

Graham Potter's immediate future at Chelsea is not under threat, 90min understands, but there is an acceptance at Stamford Bridge that results must improve soon. Potter was hand-picked by Chelsea's new owners, Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, as their perfect replacement for Thomas Tuchel, vowing to stick by the former Brighton boss as part of a long-term project. While Chelsea were prepared for a transitional season, the Blues have fallen further than most anticipated. Potter's side have lost six of their last nine Game s and have slipped down to tenth in the Premier League , with Champions League qualification already looking beyond their reach. Understandably, fans have grown frustrated and there is significant pressure on Potter from the supporters, and sources have confirmed to 90min that those in charge at Chelsea have made it clear that things need to improve soon. Potter has been reassured that he retains the faith of Boehly and he will be given the chance to rect

Arsenal LIVE transfer news: Latest news & rumours

Arsenal are enjoying their finest season in years but face a defining January as they seek Premier League glory. Mikel Arteta's side most recently progressed from their third round FA Cup tie with Oxford on Monday and lead Manchester City by five points at the summit of England's top flight. There has been plenty of speculation regarding players who could be drafted in at the Emirates Stadium to boost their title chances in the second half of the season, with Europa League glory also a possibility. Here's all the Arsenal news you need this Wednesday. On this edition of TCOAG,  Harry Symeou  looks back on Oxford United 0-3 Arsenal in the FA Cup third round. We also discuss the latest on Mykhailo Mudryk, have the Gunners made progress in their negotiations & the news João Felix is Chelsea bound.  If you can’t see this embed, click  here  to listen to the podcast! FA investigating FA Cup fixture for spot-fixing The Football Association has opened an investigation into a

2023 Basketball Hall of Fame class: Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade, Pau Gasol and Tony Parker headline finalists

We've reached the final stages of the selection process for the 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame class. On Friday, the Hall announced the 12 finalists for induction in this year's class. Some of the names will be familiar NBA legends, while others come from slightly more surprising backgrounds. Below are the 12 finalists for induction this season: Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade. Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki. San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker. Los Angeles Lakers big man Pau Gasol. San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. Amherst coach David Hixon. Purdue coach Gene Keady. Three Rivers Community College coach Gene Bess. Kansas coach Marian Washington. WNBA legend Becky Hammon. Texas A&M coach Gary Blair. Stanford guard Jennifer Azzi. Nowitzki and Wade, who faced off against one another in the NBA Finals twice, are the obvious headliners of the class . Both are revered as the greatest players in the

Azzedine Ounahi: Angers remain in talks with Leicester, Napoli & Leeds over transfer

Angers are continuing talks with a number of clubs over their star midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, sources have confirmed to 90min . Leicester City launched a bid earlier this month, with Serie A leaders Napoli firming up their interest with a rival bid soon after. The latest concrete offer to Angers has come in from Leeds United, while AC Milan are also considering whether to make a move for the one of the stars of this winter's World Cup finals. Sources have told 90min that Ounahi would likely prefer a move to Italy, but Angers have not rejected any offers so far. Angers have always stated their preferred option is to agree the sale of Ounahi but then keep him until the summer to help in their fight against relegation - something Napoli have offered as part of their bid. Listen now as  Scott Saunders  hosts  Graeme Bailey ,   Toby Cudworth  and  Tom Gott  in the latest episode of Talking Transfers. This week they discuss Chelsea’s hectic transfer strategy, which includes a loan mo