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WHY BRENDEN AARONSON IS FINALLY PROVING HIS WORTH TO DANIEL FARKE’S LEEDS

Brenden Aaronson capitalises on a Man Utd defensive slip to score in a 1-1 draw. Explore Farke's praise and Leeds' unbeaten run.

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Brenden Aaronson chalked up his latest goal to a bit of luck and a slip in focus from Manchester United’s Ayden Heaven. Aaronson caught Heaven off guard, snatched a loose ball, and fired Leeds United ahead in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Elland Road.

That goal—his second this season—came after he slipped in behind Heaven, who didn’t seem to notice Aaronson lurking right on his shoulder. One quick touch, a calm finish, and suddenly the crowd erupted in the 62nd minute.

Aaronson’s been on a roll lately: one goal and two assists in his last six games. Even better, his family was in the stands to see him score. After the match, he told TNT Sports, “Honestly, I was just making a run, hoping something might break my way. Sometimes you just have to gamble. The ball bounced to me; the centre-back had no idea I was there. I took a good touch and just tried to put it on target.”

Gabriel Gudmundsson didn’t hold back with his praise after the final whistle. He matched manager Daniel Farke’s high praise for Aaronson’s work ethic. “He’s a top player. You saw it today—his work rate is unbelievable. He runs nonstop and does so much for the team. It’s not just about attacking, either. We all need to defend and put in the work, and he does that too. He scored today, so he deserves a lot of credit.”

Daniel Farke talked about Aaronson’s form and confidence after the game. “He deserves all the praise right now. His work rate has never been in question—he always gives everything for the team. He’s getting more clear-headed in key moments and tidier with his passing and finishing, but there’s still room to grow. Even today, there were moments he could’ve been a bit more decisive, but the important thing is he’s adding goals and assists at this level. He’s a key player for us. He brings quality in possession, creates chances, and works like crazy off the ball—pressing, counter-pressing, and tracking back. He’s in great form and absolutely deserves the recognition he’s getting.”

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE OR CHAMPIONSHIP? CAN SPURS ACTUALLY ACHIEVE BOTH IN ONE SEASON?

Tottenham faces a financial disaster! Discover why relegation could cost Spurs £150M in TV money and a bizarre European scenario.

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Relegation could cost Tottenham £150M in TV rights alone

Tottenham are dangerously close to the relegation zone as they get ready to face Arsenal. If the worst happens and they actually go down, a football finance expert warns the fallout could be huge.

Last season, Spurs barely escaped the drop, finishing 17th. Things haven’t improved this year. Thomas Frank started the season in charge, but after a string of terrible results, he’s already out. The team still hasn’t won a league game at home in 2026.

Now Igor Tudor’s in charge, and the North London derby is coming up at their own stadium. Even though it feels almost impossible to imagine Tottenham getting relegated, the risk is still very real.

Kieran Maguire, who knows his way around football finances, broke down what Tottenham would face if they keep sliding and end up in the Championship. He even pointed out a weird possibility about European competition.

“We could end up in a totally bizarre situation,” Maguire told Football. London, “where Spurs win the Champions League this season, qualify for next year’s competition, but play in England’s second tier.”

Putting that strange scenario aside, Maguire says there’s one upside: the stadium is more than just a football ground now. The events and entertainment side of the business would keep going, even if the team drops down a division.

But losing ticket sales would sting, and the hit to revenue would be massive. Last season, Spurs brought in around £600 million. Maguire doesn’t see any way they could match that in the Championship. “They’ve got a lot of debt, too,” he said. “One year outside the Premier League is rough. By my numbers, they owe over £300 million in unpaid transfer fees to other clubs. Someone’s got to cover that.”

TV money would also nosedive. “Last season they made about £190 million from TV,” Maguire said. “If they go down, even with parachute payments, that drops to around £45 million. That’s a huge drop. Less money in, but still big bills to pay – especially for players they’ve already signed but haven’t finished paying for yet. It’s a mess.”

There is one thing working in Tottenham’s favour, though. Their wage bill is much lower than the rest of the so-called Big Six – about £100,000 a week on average. That helps a bit, since the squad costs less to maintain. Plus, there are incentives in the contracts to push players to perform. Still, if the worst case plays out, the owners would have to step in and put up more money themselves.

"NOT A PENALTY": FORMER KEEPER ROB GREEN DEFENDS REFEREE AFTER BOWEN ANKLE CLIP CONTROVERSY

West Ham's survival fight gets tougher: Discover why the 95th-minute penalty was denied and analyse Nuno's tactical mistakes.

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West Ham denied a penalty in a 0-0 draw against Bournemouth

Sam Barrott made the right call when he didn’t give West Ham a penalty against Bournemouth on Saturday.

The match at London Stadium, yeah, that one on February 21 got really tense in the 95th minute. Jarrod Bowen had a chance, set up by Crysencio Summerville, but sent his shot wide. Right after, Adrien Truffert clipped Bowen on the ankle. The thing is, by the time Truffert actually made contact, Bowen had already taken his shot.

Rob Green, who used to be West Ham’s goalkeeper, didn’t think it was a penalty either. He pointed out that Truffert only put a bit of pressure on Bowen, nowhere near enough contact for a spot-kick.

Nuno Espirito Santo has a few things to answer for after that draw. This was a match West Ham really needed to win; if they’d gotten all three points, they would have caught up with Nottingham Forest, who sit in 17th.

Honestly, the game was pretty flat. Both teams seemed more interested in not making mistakes than actually attacking. Summerville and Taty Castellanos tried to make something happen, but in the end, the 0-0 draw felt inevitable.

During the match, Green said on BBC Radio 5 Live, “This was the chance West Ham was waiting for. Truffaert just put enough pressure on Bowen. I can’t see how it is a penalty. It was enough pressure without there being enough contact.” Hard to argue with that.

A lot of West Ham fans are probably frustrated with Nuno’s choices. He waited until the 72nd minute to bring on Callum Wilson and only swapped Mohamadou Kante for Soungoutou Magassa late on. Adama Traore stayed on the bench, which surprised plenty of people.

Now, after dropping two points at home, West Ham fans are right to worry a bit. The schedule doesn’t get any easier. Next up, they go to Anfield to face Liverpool. Then it’s a trip to Craven Cottage to play Fulham. After the FA Cup, they’re up against Manchester City and Aston Villa. It’s tough to see where the wins are coming from.

With just 11 games left, those two points they missed out on could end up making a huge difference in the fight to stay up.

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