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BIG CHANGES IN EPL RELEGATION BATTLE AFTER WEST HAM WON 1-0 VS SOUTHAMPTON

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West Ham United beat Southampton 1-0 at London Stadium to take all three points and win the Premier League. West Ham United's only goal was scored by Nayef Aguerd, who was set up by Thilo Kehrer in the 25th minute to seal an important victory for the hosts. David Moyes caught goalkeeper Fabianski surrounded by Kehrer, Zouma, Aguerd and Emerson Palmeiri in defence. The Hammers' midfield consists of captain Declan Rice, Soucek and Jarrod Bowen while the attack includes Paqueta, Said Benrahma and Danny Ings.





Southampton goalkeeper Bazunu started off backed by Walker Peters, Bednarek, Caleta Car and Perraud. Southampton captain Ward Prowse led the midfield alongside Lavia and Elyounoussi while the attack consisted of Armstrong, Walcott and Mara. Southampton rushed to find an equalizer but could not penetrate the West Ham defense and had to receive another close goal. After a 1-0 victory, West Ham United overcame 15th place Nottingham Forest to climb to 14th place in the EPL table with 27 points while Southampton fell to 20th with 23 points.  


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TEAMtalk could reveal the latest information on Mason Greenwood's future, amid reports that Manchester United have turned down offers for him while their internal investigation continues.


The 21-year-old was arrested in January 2022 on suspicion of attempted rape, acts of control and coercion as well as assault causing actual bodily harm. However, the Crown Prosecution Service dropped the charges in February 2023, after the main witnesses withdrew.


Greenwood has performed very well in a United shirt, but with the controversy surrounding him, welcoming him back into the squad would be a controversial decision by the club's management.


We reported on Thursday that while many believe he no longer represents the club, Man Utd refuses to rush into making a decision on his future. Meanwhile, England manager Gareth Southgate has ruled out the possibility of Greenwood playing for his national team again, while Reds manager Erik ten Hag has so far remained silent. silent about this situation.


Indeed, Man Utd is currently in a very difficult situation when his contract with the club expires in 2025.


Ownership change could decide Greenwood's fate

Now, transfer expert Graham Bailey has claimed Greenwood's future may depend on who succeeds the Glazers as Man Utd's new owners.


I said:

"It is believed that members of the Manchester United hierarchy refuse to rule out the possibility of the England international's return.


“Nobody at the club is expecting Greenwood to return to training this season, but then he could still have a future. "Some of Greenwood's teammates believe he should be given the opportunity to start his career next season after the charges against him were dropped by the police.


"One big unknown is what will happen with a possible change of ownership, as things are going, the Glazers don't seem to be in a rush to bring back Greenwood, but new owners may have very different point of view."


As TEAMtalk previously reported, British billionaire Sir Jim Radcliffe is "confident" that a deal will be reached to become the new owner of Man Utd, while a group of Qatari investors led by Sheikh Jassim is also being announced. is said to be running for election.


Although the charges against Greenwood have been dropped, there are concerns that his return to the first team could distract from the positive momentum they have built and pursue further success in the Premier League. League, FA Cup and Europa League.


Ten Hag has joined Man Utd to lift the Carabao Cup trophy this season. Finishing in the top four is one of his remaining goals, along with two other titles on offer. With all that in mind, it will be interesting to see how this story develops in the coming months.  

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