Barclays premier league news and transfers

Here are the latest news and transfer updates from the Barclays Premier League:

News:

  1. Manchester City's title hopes boosted: Manchester City have been boosted by the news that Kevin De Bruyne is set to return from injury in time for the title run-in. The midfielder has been out with a knee injury since January, but is expected to be fit for the team's next match against Tottenham.
  2. Liverpool's Champions League hopes dented: Liverpool's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League have been dented after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton. The Reds are now five points behind fourth-placed Chelsea and face a tough run-in.
  3. Arsenal's top-four hopes fade: Arsenal's top-four hopes have all but faded after they were beaten 2-0 by Crystal Palace. The Gunners are now six points behind Chelsea and face a tough run-in.
  4. Tottenham's title hopes boosted: Tottenham's title hopes have been boosted after they beat Manchester City 1-0. The win has moved Spurs to within three points of City and has given them a chance to catch up.
  5. Chelsea's injury crisis deepens: Chelsea's injury crisis has deepened after it was revealed that N'Golo Kante and Willian will miss the rest of the season. The duo joins a long list of injured players, including Eden Hazard and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Transfers:

  1. Manchester United sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka: Manchester United have signed Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace for £50m. The right-back has signed a five-year contract and is expected to replace Antonio Valencia.
  2. Tottenham sign Giovani Lo Celso: Tottenham have signed Giovani Lo Celso from Real Betis for £55m. The midfielder has signed a five-year contract and is expected to replace Christian Eriksen.
  3. Arsenal sign Nicolas Pepe: Arsenal have signed Nicolas Pepe from Lille for £72m. The winger has signed a five-year contract and is expected to replace Alex Iwobi.
  4. Chelsea sign Christian Pulisic: Chelsea have signed Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund for £58m. The winger has signed a five-year contract and is expected to replace Willian.
  5. Liverpool sign Sepp van den Berg: Liverpool have signed Sepp van den Berg from PEC Zwolle for £1.3m. The defender has signed a five-year contract and is expected to join the club's youth academy.

Other news:

  1. VAR controversy: The Premier League has been plagued by controversy over the use of VAR, with several high-profile decisions being overturned. The league has announced that it will review the use of VAR in the coming weeks.
  2. Fan protests: There have been several fan protests in the Premier League this season, with supporters calling for changes to the league's ownership structures and the way the game is run. The protests have been sparked by concerns over the increasing influence of foreign owners and the lack of investment in the game.
  3. Player injuries: There have been several high-profile injuries in the Premier League this season, with players such as Kevin De Bruyne, N'Golo Kante, and Eden Hazard all being ruled out for several weeks. The injuries have had a significant impact on the league, with several teams struggling to cope with the loss of key players.