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PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS: JAMES MILNER CELEBRATES 654TH GAME WITH DOMINANT DISPLAY IN 2-0 VICTORY

Albion are back: Discover how James Milner’s 654th game and goals from Gomez and Welbeck secured a massive 2-0 win at Brentford.

Premier League News: James Milner celebrates 654th game with dominant display in 2-0 victory
James Milner, at 654 appearances, is still the most composed midfielder in England

Albion finally got the win they desperately needed, and their away fans made the most of it. Seriously, you could hear the singing and cheering even before the final whistle.

Right after Danny Welbeck smashed in their second goal to seal a 2-0 win at Brentford, the mood flipped from anxious hope to pure celebration. The fans started with “We are staying up.” Then they shifted to “Europe again". And, just for laughs, “We’re going to win the league.” All tongue-in-cheek, all in good spirits – exactly what you need after a gloomy winter where there hasn’t been much to smile about.

Diego Gomez opened the scoring around the half-hour mark, and Welbeck doubled the lead just before halftime, cashing in on a Brentford blunder.

But the real heartbeat of the match? James Milner. He ran the show from midfield, barely putting a foot wrong. His boots had “654” stitched on them, one for each of his Premier League appearances. And judging by this performance, he’s not slowing down anytime soon.

Milner pulled the strings from deep, keeping Albion organised, gritty, and focused. They held their shape, showed flashes of quality, and never really let Brentford get comfortable except for a couple of late scares that came to nothing.

Gomez’s opener actually arrived in a moment that almost became another “typical Albion” hard-luck story. Ferdi Kadioglu curled a brilliant shot past Caoimhin Kelleher, only to see it crash off the underside of the bar. Fans barely had time to groan before Gomez pounced and buried the rebound – just the kind of sharp finishing Albion have been missing to match their effort.

Brentford’s Nathan Collins had barely come off the bench when he fluffed his clearance, letting Welbeck hammer in the second. You expected Brentford to come out swinging after halftime, but Albion, with Mats Wieffer back and looking sharp, stood their ground.

Near the end, there were a couple of shaky moments that could’ve made things tense. Mikkel Damsgaard sent a weak effort straight at Bart Verbruggen, and then the keeper had to react quickly to stop a deflection off Joel Veltman from sneaking in. But Albion held on.

Final score: 2-0, and plenty of reasons for the fans to keep singing all the way home.

"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.

BURNLEY BACKS HANNIBAL: CLUB LAUNCHES MAJOR POLICE REPORT OVER RACIAL ABUSE OF MIDFIELDER

Burnley takes action! Discover the club's police report regarding Hannibal Mejbri’s abuse and the star’s powerful response.

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Racism storm hits Burnley as Hannibal Mejbri exposes online haters

Burnley didn’t hold back after young midfielder Hannibal Mejbri was hit with racial abuse following their Premier League match against Chelsea. The club put out a clear statement, calling out the abuse and saying, flat out, there’s zero tolerance for racism.

Meanwhile, Liam Rosenior is catching a lot of flak for his team selection against Burnley. Fans even called one of his players 'pathetic' – not exactly the feedback you want to see.

But back to Hannibal. He didn’t stay quiet. The 23-year-old shared just one of the awful DMs he got after the game, posting a screenshot on Instagram with a simple caption: “pfft…” It says a lot without saying much.

Burnley didn’t just talk; they acted. They reported the abusive message to Instagram and the police. Their statement, posted on the club website, makes it clear: they expect Meta, the Premier League, and the police to back them up and help track down whoever’s responsible. Burnley added that Hannibal has their full support, along with the backing of Burnley fans who’ve already spoken out against the abuse.

Hannibal himself posted another story, writing, “It’s 2026, and there are still people like that…” You can almost hear the frustration.

Sadly, this isn’t new for him. Last season, after a match, Preston North End’s Milutin Osmajic got fined £21,000 by the FA for what they called an “aggravated” breach of their rules. Osmajic denied it but had to complete an education course and sat out nine games.

The issue’s making headlines across football, especially after Real Madrid’s Vini Jr accused Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni of using a racial slur during a Champions League match this week. Prestianni has since responded, but the problem isn’t going away.

Burnley’s statement on behalf of Hannibal cuts right to the heart of it: racism has no place in football, or anywhere else. And they’re not just saying it. They’re pushing for real action.

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