11 May 2021

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Mega Moment!
Gareth Bale scores his first Premier League hat-trick since 2012 and also reaches 50 Prem goals in the 4-0 win over Sheffield United! ■
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Quick quiz!
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Welcome To The Prem!
The 19-year-old forward scored his first-ever goal for Watford on his birthday last September, and has since gone on to establish himself as an important first-team player! The Brazilian baller combines fast footwork, technique and speed to get away
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Farewell, Fara!
17 She made her England debut when she was just 17 years old against Portugal in 2001! 172 She played 172 times for The Lionesses, making her the all-time top appearance maker for the nation! 40 She scored 40 goals for her country, putting her joint-
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Chelsea V Barcelona 5 Things To Watch Out For!
Arsenal are the only English club to have won the Women’s Champions League – back in 2007 when it was still known as the UEFA Women’s Cup! Current Chelsea gaffer Emma Hayes was actually part of The Gunners’ coaching staff at the time, so she’ll be de
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Match Awards 2021
VOTE NOW! Ederson, Man. City Kasper Schmeichel, Leicester Edouard Mendy, Chelsea Emiliano Martinez, Aston Villa Nick Pope, Burnley OTHER: Write on your voting form! John Stones, Man. City Ruben Dias, Man. City Wesley Fofana, Leicester Craig Dawson, W
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LEICESTER v CHELSEA
KELECHI IHEANACHO 2020-21 FA CUP STATS GAMES:5 GOALS: 4 ASSISTS: 1 1 Brendan Rodgers has faced Chelsea 16 times, but only beaten them once! 14 Since his debut in the FA Cup in January 2016, Iheanacho has scored more goals in the competition than any
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Around The Grounds
It used to host Athletics Championships, but was redeveloped in 2009 to become a footballonly stadium! TEAM: Stuttgart COUNTRY: Germany CITY: Stuttgart BUILT: 1933 CAPACITY: 60,441 RECORD ATTENDANCE: 97,553, Germany v Switzerland, 1950
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Win Prizes!
Elite gaming brand HyperX are giving one reader the chance to win a wireless ChargePlay Clutch Charging Case for Nintendo Switch! Visit hyperxgaming.com for more info and for all of the brand’s epic accessories HOW TO ENTER! WWW.MATCHFOOTBALL.CO.UK T
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Futstars Of The Month!
MATCH takes a look at some wicked new players to appear on Ultimate Team! Aguero announced he’ll be leaving Man. City at the end of the season, so he was given this card to reflect on his time at the club! The End of an Era SBC expires this week, but
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Prem Previews
West Ham have been involved in some proper entertaining clashes this season – their late comeback against Spurs, the 3-2 win over Leicester and the 2-2 draw with this week’s opponents Brighton come to mind! The Hammers twice came from behind to earn
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Joe Healy!
JOE SAYS: “It’s been really good! I didn’t expect a lot as I put a lot more time into the game last year than I’ve done this year. I couldn’t pinpoint what it is about this year’s game that suits me more, but it definitely does seem too!” JOE SAYS: “
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Can You Beat match!?
Check out MATCH’s league table after Gameweek 34! Here are MATCH’s biggest signing tips ahead of Gameweeks 36 and 37! MF ★ MAN. CITY £11.1 MILLION In Gameweeks 26 to 34, Razza averaged just one point per week! He’ll repay the faith to his FPL owners
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Hot or not!
Ten goals and assists combined in nine games for the Scotland and QPR striker to end the season on absolute fire! The Wales winger bagged a brilliant treble in Cardiff’s 4-0 win over Birmingham, including TWO fine free-kicks! The England shot-stopper
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Puma 2021 Away Shirts
Puma have played it pretty safe with their new Switzerland away jersey! The country’s flag and badge are moved to the middle, which looks pretty cool, and rightback Kevin Mbabu is obviously a big fan! Price: TBC puma.com Italy’s home and third shirts
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Predict The Result!
The Blues’ experience in recent FA Cup finals should shine through! MATCH SAYS 1-2 YOU SAY It all depends what Clarets side shows up! We fancy an away win! MATCH SAYS 1-2 YOU SAY Palace are having an average year, so this could be another stalemate!
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Zlat’s Back!
MATCH checks out all the latest stories ahead of the European Championship taking place this summer! ONLY 4 WEEKS TO GO! 11 ZLATAN SAYS: “At the time I felt like it was the right decision and even now I feel like it was the right decision. I had crea
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Elite Gifts…
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Big Match Quiz
I started my career in Germany and enjoyed a fiveyear spell with Dortmund! I moved to the Prem in 2016! I won MATCH’s POTM vote in January and February. Get in! Can you fill the gaps with the teams James Maddison has had permanent spells at? 2013-16
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Did You Know?
4 EFL officials Bhupinder and Sunny Gi are brothers, while their dad was als an EFL referee! It’s in their blood! Each of the last four goals netted at Wembley in the FA Cup have been scored by African players! 29 No player has scored more goals in a
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