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City clinch fifth Premier title Sixteen-goal Lions

BY DAVID SAFFER Manchester City are Premier League champions after neighbours Manchester United lost 2-1 at home to Leicester City on Tues“It’s not impossible but it’s difficult. We will give it a try and see where we get to.” Mid-table Leeds United hit Tottenham’s Euro chances at Elland Road. Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds deserved this 3-1 victory in an rout Scrabble in Cup day night. enthralling clash.

The result wrapped up City’s fifth Premier Stuart Dallas struck on 13 minutes only crown as they are 10 points clear of Ole for Son Heung-min to equalise. But Patrick Gunnar Solksjaer’s side with three games Bamford edged the hosts ahead before half remaining. BY DAVID SAFFER time. Spurs talisman Harry Kane had two

Manager Pep Guardiola told BBC Sport, goals ruled out for offside, the first a close “This was the hardest one. We will always Reiss Mogilner scored six goals as Maccabi call, and hit the crossbar from a free-kick. remember this season for the way we won. London Lions thumped Scrabble A in the Leeds subs Raphinha and Rodrigo comI am so proud to be the manager here and second round of the Cyril Anekstein Cup. bined six minutes from time for the third of this group of players. They are so special. Th e Premier League side racked up a 16-0 goal. To come through this season, with all the win with Daniel Green and Michael Kenley Bielsa told BBC Sport, “For a while now restrictions and difficulties we’ve faced and both bagging a hat-trick. Ed Brafman, Da- we hope to play on an equal term with an show the consistency we have is remarkavid Dinkin, and Adam Hassanali complet- important opponent. In some ways today, ble. It is relentless.” He added, ““I have been ed the rout in a mismatch of a tie. we achieved this.” in Spain, I have been in Germany and I can say this is the toughest league, I would say Lions could have scored in the opening minute of the clash but soon opened the Sadio Mane reignited Liverpool’s Euro challenge PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK Phil Foden helped Manchester City win the Premier title PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK Spurs caretaker boss Ryan Mason told BT Sport, “Today was a massive game for us, to by far. So, it means a lot to everyone.” scoring and led 9-0 by half time. lose it hurts.”

The Foxes are four points from matheTh e Division One team, though out- Sergio Aguero had the opportunity to seal stunning 4-2 win at Leicester. Wolves came from behind to defeat 10matically securing a Champions League classed, battled away to the end. the title from the penalty spot approaching Joe Willock opened the scoring then Paul man Brighton 2-1 with a last-minute winspot alongside United. Chelsea are favourLions boss was lost for words at full time half time but Edouard Mendy saved his Dummett nodded home to double the lead ner from Morgan Gibbs-White at Molineux. ites to land the last place ahead of West such was the display from his team who ‘Panenka’ style effort. The visitors equalised before half time. Callum Wilson bagged a Lewis Dunk opened the scoring for the Ham and Liverpool. gave every respect to the opposition. through Cesar Azpilicueta then Marcus second-half brace prior to Marc Albrighton Seagulls before getting his marching or-

At the other end of the table Fulham and “I’m not really sure there’s anything to Alonso scored an injury time winner. and Kelechi Iheanacho scoring consolation ders in the second half. Wolves sub Adama West Bromwich Albion have joined relegatsay, we are happy to make it through to the City have been defeated by Chelsea goals. Traore equalised and Gibbs-White grabbed ed Sheffield United in The Championship next round of the cup,” he commented. twice in three weeks, having lost an FA Cup A delighted Newcastle manager Steve the headlines. Brighton’s Neil Maupay reafter just one season back in the top flight. Hendon United Sports ran out 3-1 victors semi-final clash at Wembley, which is a Bruce told BBC MOTD, “I have said quietly ceived a red card after the final whistle. Chelsea and Leicester City meet in the FA against League One outfi t North London concern looking ahead to the Champions for weeks that we’d be okay when we got Arsenal ratified West Brom’s demotion Cup final on Saturday. Raiders. League finale at the end of May. 16-goal Maccabi London Lions our big players back. My staff have worked to the Championship with Emilie SmithPHOTO: DAVID SAFFER

City’s third title in four seasons arrived Th e Premier side led early in the second Guardiola told Sky Sports, “It was a tight tirelessly to make sure we got to this posi- Rowe, Nicolas Pepe and Willian hitting the with Caglar Soyuncu’s second half winner half only for Raiders to equalise but struck game, but in general we played really good.” must-win game,” commented Galaxy play- tion. We have turned it around at the right target at Emirates Stadium. Matheus Pereiafter Mason Greenwood equalised Luke Thomas’s opener for the visitors at Old two late goals to book a place in round three of the competition. Regarding Aguero’s botched penalty, he noted, “He decided to take it his way, I’ve er-manager Luke Lewis. “We sat back and allowed Oakwood the time.” Everton remain in the shake up for a Eura scored for the visitors. For Sam Allardyce, it was a first taste of “It was a proper old school performance, Trafford. Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers was Hendon now turn their attentions to the league as they travel to Oakwood A for a nothing to add.” Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel told Sky ball, given the one-man advantage and looked to hit them on the counter attack ropa League spot after defeating West Ham who suffered a setback in their Champions relegation in his top-flight managerial career. Big Sam had previously kept Blackwe battled and defended for the 90 minutes delighted his team had taken a huge step towards the elite competition. He told BT crucial top of the table clash on Sunday (10am). Sports: “What a performance in the second half. We were more or less equals in the with pace. “Both goals came down the right-hand League aspirations. Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored the burn Rovers, Sunderland and Crystal Palace up but the Baggies project was a ‘great and took our chances. Experience proved Sport, “The players have definitely overachieved with all the big teams around. Daniel Kristall’s team stunned the league leaders last month when they won 2-0, a first half, in the last five minutes we almost gave it away completely. If they scored the side. Leigh crossed the fi rst one into Cohen to fi nish, before slotting home himself. Up all-important goal in the first half at London Stadium. to be the winner.” escape’ too far. Allardyce told MOTD, “It is a disappointNow we can really enjoy the final at the victory would move them to within a point penalty it was over before it started and we to fi rst we go.” Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti told BBC ing night but we have to take it on the chin. weekend.” of Hendon with a match in hand. would have no chance to come back.” Th e Division Two title race also took Sport, “If we lost this game we were out of It is not as painful for me as it is for the

Regarding City’s triumph, “CongratulaElsewhere in the latest round of fi xtures, Europa League finalists Manchester a twist with league leaders Herstwood the fight, but we are in the fight with great circumstances,” said delighted Fortune club or players. It is painful, I wanted it for one will enjoy.” tions to Pep and his team. They are a won10-man North London Galaxy made it a United secured a Champions League spot Vale going down to a 2-1 defeat at Temple motivation.” boss Simon Linden. the club and players more than me, but it Vale boss Jacob Emanuel was quick to derful team. They are in the Champions three-way title race in the only Division One with a 3-1 win against Aston Villa at Villa Fortune. West Ham manager David Moyes told “We had a number of players out, Re- hasn’t happened. Everyone has to accept it wish Rebuck well following his injury. League final, they are champions in Engclash of the day after defeating Oakwood B. Park. Faithfold B have played a game more BBC Sport, “I’m obviously disappointed we buck got injured, so I couldn’t have asked and recover quickly.” “First and most importantly, everyone at land and they clearly deserved it.” Jamie Murray saw red early on but Galaxy Bertrand Traore opened the scoring but than Vale but moved level with a 5-3 win at didn’t win or get a least a draw. But that’s any more from the players. We wish Ben a Burnley ended Fulham’s one season Vale would like to wish the Fortune ‘keeper Solskjaer told BBC Sport, “They are very rallied with goals from Josh Cohen and Ja- United hit back when Bruno Fernandes North London Raiders Masters. football, when you get those moments you speedy recovery. Premier tenure with a 2-0 win at Craven a quick recovery, we hope to see him back worthy champions. I have to say congratcob Leigh to record an important 2-1 away slotted home a 52nd minute penalty afJacob Kalms struck twice for Fortune who need to take it.”“It was a proper old school performance, Cottage. on the football pitch as soon as possible,” he ulations because they have played some win. ter Douglas Luiz had fouled Paul Pogba. scored through leading scorer James Mil- Liverpool, meantime, are still in with an we battled and defended for the 90 minutes Fulham boss Scott Parker told BBC Sport, said. fantastic stuff this season.” Galaxy head Redbridge Jewish Care A in Greenwood fired home four minutes later letwith his 17th goal of the season. chance of European football. Sadio Mane and took our chances. Experience proved “It has been looming but it doesn’t hide the As for the defeat, Emanuel commented, Guardiola’s City, a few days earlier, had the table by just one point after 10 matches, prior to Edinson Cavani sealing the points Th e result was all the more remarkable nodded in Mo Salah’s cross shortly after to be the winner. It’s a big win, one we will disappointment, hurt and sadness I feel to“It doesn’t matter how big a squad you blown a chance to win the Premier at home third place Fairlop FC are fi ve points be- on 77 minutes. as Temple were down to 11 players with Alisson saved his side twice in the first half. enjoy and we hope to build on it in 2019.” night. It’s inevitable now.” have, you can never account for unavailwhen they lost 2-1 to fellow Champions hind with two games in hand. Oli Watkins saw red for a second booka‘keeper Ben Rebuck dislocating a shoulder Thiago sealed the win in stoppage time. He added, “Th is win marks 50 years as a Crystal Palace eased to a 2-0 win against ability or injury. Only fi ve of today’s team League finalists Chelsea. Rafi Bloom scored for Oakwood. ble offence before full time. in the warm up. So, are Liverpool still in with a shout? Livfootball club and will be one Nigel Kyte and Sheffield United but went down to Southplayed in our recent win over FC Team, a

Raheem Sterling opened the scoring then “It was a fantastic performance in a Newcastle United assured safety after a “Th is was a fantastic win given the erpool boss Jurgen Klopp told BBC Sport, everyone associated with the club from day ampton 3-1 on Tuesday night. lack of togetherness and poor individual

Premier top-two Maccabi and HMH enjoy comeback wins

BY DAVID SAFFER

Redbridge Jewish Care but we lacked that killer touch in the first shared the spoils with half.”

Premier League title SPEC in a 3-3 draw. Division Two’s NWL Azzuri caused the chasers Maccabi London RJC showed character shock of the round with a 6-5 penalty shootFC and HMH kept their to come from behind out triumph against Jewdinese after a 2-2 championship aspirations twice in the first half with draw. alive by overturning two- goals from Jack Warren Fairlop FC defeated Hertswood Vale 3-0 in goal deficits in the latest and Jimmy Castle. Dar- the other last-16 cup tie. round of fixtures. ren Brown put the hosts Maccabi London FC and HMH meet in

Pacesetters Maccabi de- 3-2 ahead only for the the standout quarter final clash at The Hive. feated North London Raid- visitors to hit back for the Giant killers NWL Azzurri host Oakwood, ers 3-2 in a five-goal thriller. draw. Fairlop welcome North London Galaxy,

Raiders’ Maxim Green Ricky Lawrence, with Hendon United Sports face Borussia Barnet. scored two solo goals for a a brace, and Jonny Blain In the MJSL, Haroldeans moved alongcommanding interval lead. scored for SPEC. side Maccabi Manchester 3rd after a double But Maccabi came out fir- Away from the league, header against Jewventus. ing and after keeper Dan Maccabi Manchester 3rd v Broughton Park Rangers - HMH kept double hopes The Merseysiders won the first game 3-0, Lipman made a number of Moshe Hasid on the attack alive by roaring back Max Benmayor, Marcus Nezri and Sam saves Charlie Dryer struck then set up Ben Paris Saint Jewmain and Borussia Barnet from 3-1 down to edge past North London Kersh scoring, then ran out 5-0 winners with Kohler for an equaliser. Kohler slotted the shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw. Raiders 5-4 in a last 16 tie of the Cyril Anek- Marley Rubins netting four goals ably supwinner 10 minutes from time. “I’m really PSJ player-manager Mikey Elia opened stein Cup. HMH hit back after half time to ported by Jack Bookey. proud of the boys attitude turning the game the scoring against promotion chasing Bar- lead before conceding prior to Oscar Wag- Maccabi beat BPR 7-2. Ryan Sylvester around,” said Maccabi boss Max Kyte. net. The hosts deserved to be in the lead at ner grabbing the headlines. came on at the break and scored a hat-

Maccabi are three points clear of HMH half time and were unlucky not to be 2-0 up Eli Wegrzyn (2) and Alex Moss also scored trick, Moishe Hasid bagged a brace while who defeated Jewdinese 3 2 at the Hive. with a Josh Summerfield free-kick striking for the victors. Dave Chaytow and Sol Mattatia also hit the

Dan Hardon and Oscar Wagner brought the crossbar. Barnet levelled but PSJ fought Goldberg said, “The quality of our football target. Haroldeans head Maccabi on goal the game level before Jordan Levy notched hard for a draw and had stand-in keeper at times was superb as we tore Raiders apart difference. an 87th minute winner, from a Wagner as- Ollie Reback to thank for a number of saves sist, for his first goal since recovering from though PSJ missed a great chance to snatch an ACL injury the win. “A brave performance from the

“Three points is three points although we boys,” commented Elia. “A lot of teams have were sub-par we did not give up scoring a underestimated us given our poor start, but winner,” noted HMH boss Avi Goldberg. if anything, it’s given us a mental advantage,

Third placed Oakwood also battled back today included. Hopefully. we can keep for a 3-2 victory at Faithfold White with goals these performances going for the remainder from Louie Basso, Tom Cantor and James of the season.” Gold. FC Team overcame Faithfold Green in a

O’s boss Lewis Blitz said, “It was probably double header. the worst 45 minutes of football I’ve seen us Stoke Salmon lead Division Two after play, but the second half was a different sto- NWL Azzurri went down to a shock 2-1 dery. We controlled the game.” feat away at Hampstead Ducks.

The O’s will move within two points of Sam Shooter opened the scoring with a HMH if they win a match in hand. cool finish before a diving header from Si-

Club de Chigwell head Division One after mon Fox finished off a sensational move to a comfortable 4-0 winners against Temple seal the win. Fortune. Euphoric Ducks boss Jacob Summerfield

Jacob Bennett, with a brace, Stanley Of- summed up the result as the “best result of ford and Lewis Rackham struck the goals. our season. To a man we were out of this

Hertswood Vale, meantime, are back world,” he said. “Our game plan was executin the promotion shake up after a 3-1 win ed sensationally. We frustrated the opposiagainst pre-match league leaders London tion, defended well and took our chances.” Bears. FC East London Bees defeated West Hen-

Vale led after 11 minutes through a di- don Wallabies 3-1 courtesy of Ollie Silver, rect free kick from Jordan Harris. The Bears Sam Goldman and Aaron Dias goals. equalised but the hosts were not to be de- “Despite early injuries our superiority nied as Harry Graham fired home two min- shone through into a comfortable win,” utes to go. Goldman said.

Vale boss Jacob Emmanuel commented, Zak Gelbier converted from the spot for “A huge three points. The squad showed the visitors. Wallabies boss, Gad Harari, notstrong desire to beat the league leaders.” ed, “A hard fought game with some unlucky

Brook Farm Rovers defeated Mill Hill moments, all in all, positive in terms of imDons 4-3. provement of the squad.”

Dan Cohen (2), Alon Pinhas and Philippe Straw Hat Pirates eased to a 4-2 win at Auret scored for the victors. home against Scrabble with Ben Mandell

Player boss Cohen noted, “We played hitting two goals for the victors. some lovely stuff and deserved the win. It’s Seventeen-year-olds Josh Myers and Olionwards and upwards with plenty of winna- ver Ziff, who bagged a brace, scored for the ble games to come.” visitors.

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