'There was a point I hated everything about football'
Jason Steele says he reached a point where he "hated" football before rejuvenating his career at Brighton.Steele has emerged as Europe-chasing Brighton's first-choice goalkeeper under Roberto de Zerbi this season.But earlier in his career he was at a "tipping point" and needing to find a way to fall back in love with the game.
We've got used to seeing Everton fall apart when things go wrong for them on the road this season, but Sunday's crucial win at Leicester was a different story.
Manchester City take on Leeds United on Saturday with the potential of extending their lead over Arsenal at the top of the table.The blues moved a point clear of the Gunners with a 3-0 victory over West Ham in midweek and still have a game in hand.They face a Leeds side that have just four games to avoid the drop back to the Championship.
Georginio Rutter goals will come as it's a pleasure to work' with Leeds striker
Sign up to Miguel Delaney's Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel's Delaney's free weekly newsletter Leeds head coach Javi Gracia insists club record signing Georginio Rutter is a pleasure to work with and needs more time to settle in at Elland Road.The France Under-21s striker has started in only three of his eight appearances for Leeds and has yet to score his first goal since arriving from Hoffenheim in January.
Sancho snatches point for Manchester United against managerless Leeds
Jadon Sancho's equaliser was a sweet moment for a player returning from physical and mental well-being issues.When he crashed in on 70 minutes the sound from Manchester United's delirious fans was matched by the dazzling grin from Erik ten Hag: the manager hailed the goal but he also loved the identity of the scorer.
Jesse Marsch looking to Leeds' attacking arsenal' to aid fight for survival
Leeds boss Jesse Marsch is poised to unleash an arsenal of attacking players on the Premier League in his bid to avoid another relegation battle.The Whites broke their club record transfer fee last week when signing striker Georginio Rutter from Hoffenheim in a deal which could rise to 36million.The France Under-21 international will be in Leeds' squad for Sunday's home league game against Brentford, with Marsch to decide who to choose from an exciting array of forward talent.
Premier League roundup: Liverpool beat City, Arsenal stay top
Arsenal remain on top, City lose first game of the season and Chelsea continue resurgence under Potter.Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City suffered their first defeat of the season with a 1-0 loss to a resurgent Liverpool at Anfield.Leeds won two penalties in the game Patrick Bamford missed the first one and the second penalty, that was awarded in injury time, was overturned by VAR.
Everton deservedly collected a monumental victory over fellow Premier League strugglers Leeds to climb out of the relegation zone and send their opponents into trouble.Victory was Everton's second in three games under new manager Sean Dyche, lifting them up to 16th place, while Leeds drop to 19th and remain without a win under interim boss Michael Skubala.
Jesse Marsch buoyant at Leeds after massive step in the right direction'
Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch believes victory over Cardiff in Wednesday night's FA Cup replay can kick-start his side's season.The Whites have won only two of their last 15 Premier League games and sit two points above the bottom three.They dominated for long periods in last Friday's league clash at Aston Villa only to lose 2-1 and before that salvaged a 2-2 draw at Cardiff in the third round of the cup thanks to Sonny Perkins' stoppage-time equaliser.
Gnonto & Bamford fire Leeds into FA Cup fourth round
Wilfried Gnonto struck twice - including one of the goals of this FA Cup season after just 26 seconds - as Leeds hammered Cardiff in a replay to reach the fourth round.Gnonto, 19, also netted the home side's third, slotting in low to take the game away from Cardiff shortly after Rodrigo had made it 2-0 with a cool finish of his own.
Leon Bailey had a hand in both goals as Aston Villa started the Premier League weekend with victory over a slightly unlucky Leeds.The Jamaican winger finished off a quick counter-attack after a great run by Boubacar Kamara in just the third minute to put the hosts ahead.That was Villa's only shot in the first half, with Leeds having two penalty appeals rejected, a Rodrigo goal disallowed for offside and missing big chances.
Leaders Arsenal will continue their battle for the title and the scrap to avoid a relegation fight will restart when the Premier League resumes on Boxing Day.Over six weeks since the last top-flight game was played before a break for the World Cup, the action gets under way again to serve up a post-Christmas treat.
Leaders Arsenal will continue their battle for the title and the scrap to avoid a relegation fight will restart when the Premier League resumes on Boxing Day.Over six weeks since the last top-flight game was played before a break for the World Cup, the action gets under way again to serve up a post-Christmas treat.
If Jesse Marsch is one for omens, waking up on Sunday to the sight of black storm clouds unleashing a torrent of rain on Leeds will have filled him with a sense of dread.
TEAM NEWS Tottenham pair Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison should be available to start after building up their fitness with substitute appearances in the Carabao Cup tie at Forest on Wednesday.Ryan Sessegnon is a major doubt with a muscle injury sustained during that game, while Son Heung-min remains out.
Martin Odegaard reveals how Arsenal got over frustration of recent performances
Arsenal 2:30 PM GMT Arsenal are top of the Premier League but Martin Odegaard has even higher standards / Justin Setterfield/GettyImages Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has admitted the Gunners were frustrated in recent games against Leeds, Southampton and PSV Eindhoven and weren't satisfied with their performances.
Liam Cooper reveals what Arsenal players told him after red-card incident
Leeds United defender Liam Cooper says Arsenal players thought Gabriel's red card should've stood despite foul by Patrick Bamford.The Arsenal defender was sent off after he appeared to kick Patrick Bamford but the referee decided to overturn the the penalty and red card after seeing VAR replay.Speaking to their players as well, I won't name any names, but they thought exactly the same.