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      Premier League top scorers 2024/25: Who won the Golden Boot?

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      ERLING HAALAND had stopped Premier League rivals from getting anywhere near the Golden Boot since he moved to England – but things changed this season!The Manchester City goal-scoring machine secured the prestigious award for a second successive season during the 2023/24 campaign despite being injured for approximately eight weeks.Erling Haaland’s Golden Boot run is overCredit: ReutersMo Salah scored the most goals and created the most assists this seasonCredit: GettyAnd after scoring a record-breaking 36 goals during his first year with the Premier League champions, Haaland scored 27 during the 2023-25.But the Norwegian star failed to make it three in a row thanks to a certain Egyptian superstar.Who won the 2024/25 Golden Boot?Mo Salah won this year’s Golden Boot after scoring 29 Premier League goals in a title-winning season.Mohamed Salah – Liverpool – 29Alexander Isak – Newcastle – 23Erling Haaland – Man City – 22Chris Wood – Nottingham Forest – 20Bryan Mbeumo – Brentford – 19Yoane Wissa – Brentford – 19Ollie Watkins – Aston Villa – 16Matheus Cunha – Wolves – 15Cole Palmer – Chelsea – 15Jorgen Strand Larsen – Wolves – 14Read more on Premier LeagueHas any player won the Golden Boot three times in a row?Arsenal legend Thierry Henry did the tremendous trio from 2003/04 to 2005/06.While the Premier League’s top goal scorer and Newcastle hero Alan Shearer did it a few years earlier from 1994/95 to 1996/97.If Erling Haaland wins the Golden Boot this season, he’ll be in the company of a couple of sporting icons.Thierry Henry is the last player to win the Golden Boot three times in a rowCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdWho has previously won the Premier League Golden Boot?1992/93 – Terry Sheringham (Tottenham), 22 goals1993/94 – Andy Cole (Newcastle), 34 goals1994/95 – Alan Shearer (Blackburn), 34 goals1995/96 – Alan Shearer (Blackburn), 31 goals1996/97 – Alan Shearer (Newcastle), 25 goals1997/98 – Chris Sutton (Blackburn), Dion Dublin (Coventry), Michael Owen (Liverpool), 18 goals1998/99 – Michael Owen (Liverpool), Dwight Yorke (Man Utd), Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink (Leeds), 18 goals1999/00 – Kevin Phillips (Sunderland), 30 goals2000/01 – Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink (Chelsea), 23 goals2001/02 – Thierry Henry (Arsenal), 24 goals2002/03 – Ruud van Nistelrooy (Man Utd), 25 goals2003/04 – Thierry Henry (Arsenal), 30 goals2004/05 – Thierry Henry (Arsenal), 25 goals2005/06 – Thierry Henry (Arsenal), 27 goals2006/07 – Didier Drogba (Chelsea), 20 goals2007/08 – Cristiano Ronaldo (Man Utd), 31 goals2008/09 – Nicolas Anelka (Chelsea), 19 goals2009/10 – Didier Drogba (Chelsea), 29 goals2010/11 – Carlos Tevez (Man City), Dimitar Berbatov (Man Utd), 20 goals2011/12 – Robin van Persie (Arsenal), 30 goals2012/13 – Robin van Persie (Man Utd), 26 goals2013/14 – Luis Suarez (Liverpool), 31 goals2014/15 – Sergio Aguero (Man City), 26 goals2015/16 – Harry Kane (Tottenham), 25 goals2016/17 – Harry Kane (Tottenham), 29 goals2017/18 – Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), 32 goals2018/19 – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Arsenal), Sadio Mane (Liverpool), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), 22 goals2019/20 – Jamie Vardy (Leicester), 23 goals2020/21 – Harry Kane (Tottenham), 23 goals2021/22 – Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Son Heung-min (Tottenham), 23 goals2022/23 – Erling Haaland (Man City), 36 goals2023/24 – Erling Haaland (Man City), 27 goals More

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      Man Utd 2 Aston Villa 0: Amad scores after controversial disallowed goal to ruin Villans’ Champions League hopes

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S season of mayhem and madness ended in a crazy flurry of red cards and red mist – as Aston Villa missed out on the Champions League in hugely controversial fashion.First Villa keeper Emi Martinez got his marching orders for a jaw-dropping body check on Rasmus Hojlund after racing from his area.Morgan Rogers had a goal controversially ruled out by the refereeCredit: ReutersVilla’s protests were in vain as the whistle had already goneCredit: ReutersAmad Diallo opened the scoring with a header moments laterCredit: PAAnd then just when Villa thought they had snatched a goal to put them in touching distance of a Champions League slot, Morgan Rogers saw his would-be winner dramatically KO’d.Rogers pounced to spin and shoot into an unguarded net from an angle, after Altay Bayindir appeared to let the ball slip from his grasp as he went to smother Harry Maguire’s wayward header.But referee Thomas Bramall had blown for a foul – kicking the ball from his hands – before the Villa striker turned to finish the chance.And even though replays suggested it could easily have been an incorrect call, the fact he had whistled before Rogers’ shot meant VAR Stuart Attwell could not get involved.READ MORE ON MAN UTDEven then a point may have been enough for Villa, who had sneaked into fifth place courtesy of Everton going ahead at Newcastle.But 15 minutes from the end, Bruno Fernandes floated a cross to the far post that cried out to be finished – and Amad Diallo’s header made sure it was.To be fair, it was a lead United had merited in a game they had dominated long, long before they had a man advantage.Casemiro, Diogo Dalot, Fernandes and Amad had all gone close to putting them ahead… and that was before we even got to half-time.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBy the time we did, Villa were down to ten, thanks to that crazy Martinez moment, caused by Matty Cash’s woefully short backpass.As Hojlund hared on to the loose ball, the Villa keeper darted from his goal and smashed into his red-shirted opponent.FIRE SALE at Old Trafford! EVERY Man Utd Star Up for Grabs — Even Mainoo & Garnacho!Referee Bramall was pointing the way to the dressing room almost before he arrived on the scene. Amazingly, Martinez stood with arms outstretched, protesting his innocence.Clearly, with the plea that Hojlund was heading away from goal… and he certainly was by the time the South American had finished with him.Of course, it wouldn’t have been United if they still hadn’t made heavy weather of it even then, as if intent on finishing their chaotic campaign with another cock-up.But then, five minutes from time, Ian Maatsen clipped Amad’s heels on the right edge of the box and Christian Eriksen – in his final game for United – buried the penalty.Villa chief Unai Emery applauded sarcastically at what he felt was another shocking call against his side.But he would be better served focusing on the shocking one his keeper made.Emi Martinez was sent off just before half-time for clattering Rasmus HojlundCredit: GettyIt could be the goalkeeper’s final appearance for Aston VillaCredit: GettyHojlund had a goal chalked out for offsideCredit: GettyAmad marked his goal with a muted celebrationCredit: ReutersChristian Eriksen fired home his penalty in the late stages of his final United gameCredit: PABayindir lost control of the ball before having his pocket pickedCredit: PAUnai Emery made his feelings clear as the referee left the fieldCredit: AFPRuben Amorim addressed the crowd with a speechCredit: AFP More

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      Final Premier League table revealed with nine teams in Europe and Man Utd finishing in embarrassing position

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      THIS is how the final Premier League table looks – after a dramatic race for Champions League on the final day of the season. Liverpool already had the title wrapped up in April and finished on 84 points after drawing with FA Cup winners Crystal Palace at Anfield.The two will now rematch at Wembley in August when the Community Shield kicks off the new season. Arsenal came second for the THIRD campaign in a row having also bailed out in the semi-finals stages of the Champions League.The Gunners ended their campaign with a 2-1 win at rock-bottom Southampton. The tension came in the race for Europe’s elite next season as FIVE clubs looked to book their place in the Champions League. Most read in FootballAnd Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle all booked their place following final day chaos. City – who surrendered the title to Liverpool – had no problems seeing off Fulham 2-0 at Craven Cottage. And Chelsea held their nerve to beat Nottingham Forest away from home thanks to Levi Colwill’s winner.Aston Villa looked on course to take fifth spot despite keeper Emi Martinez getting sent off.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMorgan Rogers put the ball in the net after United stopper Altay Bayindir fumbled the ball. But VAR intervened to adjudge that the keeper was impeded and dispossessed while the ball was in his hands.And just moments after the controversial call, Amad Diallo opened the scoring for United before a Christian Eriksen penalty sealed the game.It meant Newcastle – who lost at home to Everton – snuck into the top five and secured the remaining Champions League spot.United came 15th – the club’s worst Prem finish – off the back of Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.And Spurs – who won their first trophy in 17 YEARS – ended 17th after losing 4-1 at home to Brighton to also make unwanted history. Already relegated were Leicester, Ipswich and Southampton. Palace, who held champions Liverpool 1-1, took the ninth European spot in England after winning the FA Cup.Forest and Villa settle for Europa League football too, with Spurs earning a Champions League spot after their Europa League triumph. Man City secured Champions League footballCredit: APChelsea also secured a place in Europe’s eliteCredit: GettyNewcastle got the fifth and final Champions League spot despite defeatCredit: AFPAston Villa’s 2-0 loss at Man Utd meant they blew itCredit: Getty More

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      Premier League prize money 2024/25: How much did each team earn after thrilling final day?

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      THE 2024/25 Premier League season has come to a thrilling end after what was an action-packed final day – and teams now know exactly how much money they’ll have available for this summer.Liverpool wrapped up the title a little under a month ago with a 5-1 emphatic victory over Europa League champions Tottenham.Liverpool won a record-equalling 20th Premier League titleCredit: GettyAnd it was a historic accomplishment as the Reds have now equalled Manchester United’s record of 20 Premier League titles.Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle have all secured a Champions League spot – Tottenham will join them too having won the Europa League at the expense of Manchester United.Aston Villa fell into a Europa League spot and Nottingham Forest were forced to settle with a Conference League place for next season.While three teams who got promoted last season – Leicester, Ipswich and Southampton are all going straight back down to the Championship.Read more on Premier LeagueBut fans are curious about how much each team earns based on their final positioning in the 2024/25 Premier League table.Premier League prize money 2024/25The Premier League merit payments are distributed on a sliding scale from 1st to 20th, made up of combined earnings from domestic and international broadcast deals.This is a breakdown of the Premier League prize money based on who finished where during the 2024/25 campaign:Liverpool – £56.4mArsenal – £53.5mManchester City – £50.7mChelsea – £47.9mNewcastle – £45.1mAston Villa – £42.2mNottingham Forest – £39.4mBrighton – £36.7mBournemouth – £33.8mBrentford – £31mFulham – £28.2mCrystal Palace – £25.4mEverton – £22.5mWest Ham – £19.7mManchester United – £16.9mWolves – £14mTottenham – £11.3mLeicester – £8.5mIpswich – £5.7mSouthampton – £2.8mMost read in FootballWhen does the 2025/26 Premier League season start?The 2025/26 Premier League season will begin on the weekend of August 16/17, 2025.The start date allows for the maximum player rest time available – 83 clear days – from the end of the 2024/25 campaign.33 weekend and five midweek match rounds will make up the 2025/26 season.The Premier League states that the schedule “continues to allow more rest time for players over the festive match-round period”.No two rounds of fixtures will take place within 60 hours of each other and there will be no game on Christmas Eve.The fixtures for the Premier League 2025/26 season will be released at 9am BST on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. More

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      Aston Villa RAGING after being denied crucial goal vs Man Utd due to VAR protocol and miss out on Champions League

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      ASTON VILLA are FUMING after missing out on Champions League qualification after they had a goal wrongly disallowed and VAR could not intervene.With their game at Old Trafford goalless, Manchester United keeper Altay Bayindir appeared to get away with a huge error.Aston Villa were denied a goal in controversial circumstancesMorgan Rogers appeared to nick the ball off Altay BayindirCredit: PABut the referee had blown his whistle for a foulCredit: PAThe goal was disallowed and VAR could not interveneCredit: PAMorgan Rogers chased down Harry Maguire’s header back and he nicked the ball out of the Bayindir’s grasp.The Villa man then rolled the ball into an empty net in what looked to be a crucial goal for Villa’s European dreams.But referee Thomas Bramall had blown for a foul by Rogers on Bayindir.Replays showed the United stopper never had full control of the ball and the goal should therefore have stood.But due to the official having already blown his whistle for a free-kick, VAR were unable to overturn the decision.And just minutes later, Amad Diallo scored to make it 1-0 to United before Christian Eriksen doubled their lead.It meant Villa missed out on Champions League qualification as they failed to better Newcastle’s result, who lost to Everton by a goal.Before the controversial refereeing incident, Villa were on course to finish in the top five ahead of the Toon.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSBut defeat meant they finished on 66 points in sixth place, missing out to Newcastle on goal difference.Villa have instead had to settle for a place in next season’s Europa League.McGinn ragingAston Villa captain John McGinn was raging after the game.He said: “I think everyone wanted the correct decisions when the VAR was implemented. You watch rugby, even if the referee has awarded a try and it’s wrong, its overturned. “It’s so so hard to take especially when the impact it has on us, as a club and a team, is so big. “Its’ really, really tough to take and handle. I don’t think we deserved to win but if you were 1-0 up at that point and all you need is a point to get to the Champions League, it’s costly.”Moving forward, the rule has to be looked at as the correct decisions were not getting made at the end of the day. I think [referee] Thomas [Bramall] knew. It probably wasn’t fair on him at that moment either. The boys are gutted.”Asked if the ref acknowledged his mistake, he said: “He didn’t really know what to say. “Because of the impact it has on us as players and our careers, the club, you are obviously angry. I think he is a young referee who has progressed very quickly. “Maybe we could look at having more experienced referees. I don’t know. It’s just an incredible decision and makes today even worse than it should be.”Manage Unai Emery added: “It was a mistake. A big mistake.”The match we played overall in 90 minutes with the red card and this goal disallowed, it was a key moment. but overall, they did more. Read More on The Sun”But we showed resilience with one player less. We could have scored one goal and it would have been a good opportunity to continue and keep the result. We didn’t perform enough today to get a good result but we could get it, in case some decision weren’t like it was.”Emery revealed he spoke with the referee after the game: “Yes, I told him but he knows it [he made a mistake].” More

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      Bayern Munich ‘turn to England star with £68m release clause’ as they’re set to lose out on Wirtz transfer to Liverpool

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      BAYERN MUNICH have turned their attention to Eberechi Eze with them set to miss out on Florian Wirtz, according to reports.The Bundesliga champions have accepted that the Bayer Leverkusen star is joining Liverpool in a British record £126million deal.Florian Wirtz is heading to LiverpoolCredit: GettyBayern Munich could now target Eberechi EzeCredit: GettyWirtz, 22, has reportedly told Bayern chiefs he is heading to Merseyside and the club are now set to pursue Eze.The Crystal Palace and England midfielder has a release clause said to be worth £60m, plus £8m in add-ons.Bayern are hopeful of getting a deal done as they have a good relationship with the Eagles after the clubs agreed a transfer for Michael Olise last summer.Despite his release clause, Palace want to convince Eze to stay at Selhurst Park.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd they will stand firm with their price tag and not accept anything less than the release clause.SunSport understand that both Manchester United and Aston Villa are keen on Eze but the fee may prove too costly for them.Bayern are not thought to have an issue with the price as they were set to splash the cash on Wirtz.But like Manchester City they put off the signing after discovering that the total cost of the move could total £252m.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSOn top of the £126m fee, Wirtz is set to pocket £325,000-a-week.Meanwhile, Bayern are also looking at AC Milan winger Rafael Leao and Brighton ace Kaoru Mitoma to bolster their attacking options behind main man Harry Kane.Ebereche Eze wins £15,000 in celebrity online chess tournament – and celebrates more than his Wembley FA Cup goal More

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      Emi Martinez’s Aston Villa ‘farewell’ ends in disgrace as he’s SENT OFF for ‘dumbest ever’ foul on Man Utd’s Hojlund

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      EMI MARTINEZ potentially ended his Aston Villa career with a shocking red card. The keeper brutally wiped out Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund after rushing off his line.Emi Martinez wiped out Rasmus HojlandCredit: Shutterstock EditorialThomas Bramall had no choice but to send him offCredit: GettyIt could be Martinez’s final game for VillaCredit: AFPA weak back pass looked to have put Hojlund through on goal – with Martinez charging out of his box. But Hojlund knocked it past the Villa keeper – who wiped out United’s front man to leave referee Thomas Bramall no choice but to send him off. It was meant to be a farewell match for 2022 World Cup winner Martinez – who already waved goodbye to Villa fans. And as revealed by SunSport, he is also a target for Arsenal who are eyeing a reunion with the Argentine. READ MORE IN football If Martinez is to remain in the Premier League – he will start next season with a three match ban.The Gunners fear their No1 David Raya wants a move back to Spain. Martinez, 32, would jump at a second chance to man the sticks at the Emirates should the deal come round.Spaniard Raya, 29, is being linked with moves to La Liga after establishing himself as the Gunners No .1.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe former Blackburn prospect is short-listed at Real Madrid as a long-term replacement for Thibaut Courtois.While he is also on the radar at neighbours Atletico — who fear Jan Oblak could be tempted by Saudi Arabian cash.Raya has been one of the Premier League’s standout goalkeepers in recent seasons and, should he keep a clean sheet against Southampton on Sunday, will win consecutive Golden Glove awards.Despite his impressive form, Arsenal would be open to selling him if the price was right.The Gunners know that Martinez could be bought, but they will have to be quick with Middle East clubs keen too.Martinez looked as though he waved goodbye to the Villa Park faithful when the Villans played their final home game of the season last weekend.The shot-stopper was in tears as he walked off the pitch following Villa’s 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.Martinez joined Villa in 2020 following a breakout period of success at Arsenal under Mikel Arteta, coming in for the injured Bernd Leno and helping the Gunners win the FA Cup.Since his switch to the Midlands, the former Reading and Rotherham loanee has won the Copa America twice, the World Cup and been named Fifa’s Best Keeper in the World two times.Martinez spent eight years at Arsenal before moving to VillaCredit: Getty More

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      Liverpool and Crystal Palace in never-before-seen DOUBLE guard of honour before final day clash

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      LIVERPOOL and Crystal Palace performed a never-before-seen DOUBLE guard of honour on the final day of the season. Arne Slote’s Premier League champions were honoured by Oliver Glasner’s FA Cup-winning Eagles. Liverpool and Crystal Palace performed a never-before-seen double guard of honourLiverpool returned the favour for FA Cup-winners PalaceBut Liverpool then returned the favour with a guard of honour in the wake of Palace’s cup victory against Manchester City earlier in the month. The two teams will play each other again in the season opening Community Shield in August.But for now, it was mutual respect between the two clubs as one said: “Nice gesture from both teams!”Another added: “Mutual respect strong sportsmanship shown.”READ MORE IN football One hailed: “Double guard of honour is f***ing class! Special special day.”Another said: “Love the double guard of honour!”Elsewhere, Tottenham were due to get a guard of honour after ending their 17 YEAR wait for silverware. Their 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Bilbao won them the Europa League.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSNorth London was gridlocked on their Friday bus parade – two days before hosting Brighton. And the Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler planned for his players to give Spurs a guard of honour at Spurs’ stadium. Inside Tottenham’s wild Europa League open-top bus parade as 200,000 fans greet heroesHe said: “Like we did against Liverpool, if great clubs achieve great things then it’s always a positive thing and also if English clubs achieve great things in the international cups.”I’m very happy for them. Of course, they deserve it, so we will do it.”But Spurs were not given the honour before the match. More