The absurdity of Luis Diaz’s disallowed goal on Saturday highlights the officials’ inadequate use of available technology. Virgil van Dijk hesitated to voice his thoughts. He didn’t want to add to the controversy already surrounding Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night, but he was still taken aback by the outrageous errors that marred Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat. He openly admitted that he was ‘losing faith’ in VAR. When questioned about Luis Diaz’s disallowed goal during the first half of the North London game, the Dutchman commented, “It’s all rather peculiar. I’m not sure who was in the VAR room making that…
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Gabriel Jesus initially put Mikel Arteta’s team in the lead, but the absence of the English winger left them lacking offensive bite against the underdog French side. Arsenal experienced their first defeat of the season in the Champions League against Lens, despite taking the lead through Gabriel Jesus. Unfortunately, a mistake by goalkeeper David Raya allowed the home team to equalize. The situation worsened for the Gunners when Bukayo Saka had to leave the field due to an injury. In the absence of their key player, Arsenal struggled to find attacking creativity, a vulnerability that Lens recognized as the match…
Galatasaray’s relentless attacks ran circles around United’s defenders, recovering from deficits twice to seize victory at Old Trafford. This outcome has presented a significant challenge for Erik ten Hag’s team in the Champions League. Scholes expressed profound apprehension regarding Raphael Varane’s performance. Disappointed. I don’t think Manchester United played that badly, but all the talk before the game was about a lack of goals in the team. We disregarded the defensive side of the game,” Scholes told TNT Sports. “It is not good enough, they were all over the place. The former United midfielder was particularly concerned about Varane’s form. The…
The Danish striker showcased shades of prime Ruud van Nistelrooy, but the goalkeeper’s performance resembled Massimo Taibi’s, leaving Erik ten Hag’s squad in a dire situation. The ongoing Manchester United saga continued with a night filled with intense drama that oscillated between brilliance and absurdity. It culminated in Erik ten Hag’s team teetering on the brink of a complete catastrophe, as they twice surrendered the lead to suffer a 3-2 defeat at home to Galatasaray. With zero points from their initial two Champions League fixtures, they seem headed towards a humiliating exit from the group stage. Rasmus Hojlund delivered an…
Former Nigerian football star, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, holds a strong belief in the potential success of his compatriot, Samuel Chukwueze, who recently made a move from Spanish side Villarreal to AC Milan in Italy. AC Milan’s manager, Stefano Pioli, made the decision to start Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze for the first time against Newcastle United, marking his debut for the club since his transfer from Villarreal. Chukwueze had gained fame during his five productive years at Spanish La Liga’s Villarreal. However, his transition to Italian Serie A with AC Milan has not seen immediate success. While Chukwueze was a…
Erik ten Hag, the Manchester United manager, has surfaced as the fourth-favored Premier League boss who could potentially face dismissal. As per Sky Bet, the Dutchman’s odds of being the next head coach to be terminated have narrowed to 12/1, placing him on par as the fourth favorite alongside Burnley’s Vincent Kompany. Kompany has yet to secure a win since his team’s promotion to the English top flight. The only three managers deemed to be at greater risk of losing their jobs are Wolves’ Gary O’Neil at 9/1, Everton’s Sean Dyche at 7/1, and Sheffield United’s Paul Heckingbottom at 4/11.…
Arsenal’s players and coaching staff experienced a challenging situation at Luton Airport, enduring a five-hour delay just before their Champions League group match against Lens on Tuesday evening. Initially, the Gunners had planned to travel to France on Monday afternoon, and manager Mikel Arteta was scheduled to conduct a media conference at 6pm UK time. However, an intense storm in the vicinity of Luton Airport disrupted Arsenal’s plans, resulting in a significant delay to their chartered flight. According to the UK Mirror, Arsenal will not face any fines as the circumstances were entirely beyond their control. Their flight eventually took…
Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, has strongly hinted that goalkeeper Andre Onana might start on the bench in Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Galatasaray. The Cameroonian international has encountered challenges in finding his footing during the early stages of his Manchester United career. He has conceded 15 goals in just nine matches, leading to questions from many United fans regarding the decision to let David de Gea depart the club during the summer. In the team’s initial Champions League fixture this season, the 27-year-old was held responsible for the opening goal in the 4-3 defeat to Bayern Munich. During…
Former AC Milan and Manchester City standout Mario Balotelli praised an African talent, whom he believes possesses superior technical abilities compared to the Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr. The current Al-Hilal left-winger is widely regarded as one of the most technically gifted players of his generation, if not the very best. At the age of 31, he effortlessly outplays his opponents, often without exerting much effort. This quality has consistently been a strong suit for Neymar on the field, given his delicate physical attributes. “You may think it’s an insult, but in my opinion, in terms of technical ability, he surpasses…
Arsenal is scheduled to play Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium next weekend, and Mikel Arteta has shared his thoughts on the upcoming match. Following Arsenal’s impressive 4-0 victory over Bournemouth, manager Mikel Arteta has spoken out about the team’s upcoming match against Manchester City. Despite their convincing win, Arteta remains focused on the next challenge and is determined to maintain the level of performance displayed by his players. In an interview with Arsenal’s official website, Arteta expressed his satisfaction with the team’s triumph over Bournemouth, stating, “I feel great we have won the game, that’s the only thing we…
Manchester United’s defender Lisandro Martinez is scheduled for surgery on Monday because of a foot injury that will keep him out of action for around three months. Manchester United’s defensive challenges continue to mount with each new setback. The absence of Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw due to injuries prompted the loan acquisition of Sergio Reguilon, but now even he has joined the list of injured players. Aaron Wan-Bissaka is facing a two-month period on the sidelines, and Raphael Varane’s track record in avoiding injuries is a subject of doubt. Now, Lisandro Martinez is the latest to face an extended…
Liverpool has responded to the PGMOL’s apology regarding the disallowed goal scored by Luis Diaz in their 2-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. The organization responsible for refereeing in England, PGMOL, has already acknowledged that Díaz’s goal was incorrectly ruled out for offside after VAR officials Darren England and assistant VAR Dan Cook mistakenly believed that the on-field officials had awarded the goal. In the 34th minute, Diaz believed he had given Liverpool the lead, only for the offside flag to be raised. The VAR team initially misunderstood the on-field decision as a “goal” and promptly recognized that Diaz…
It began as a week brimming with hope for Manchester United but ended as a profound disappointment when we suffered a 1-0 home defeat against Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon. Erik Ten Hag expressed his displeasure with several refereeing decisions during the match, but ultimately, his team had no one to blame but themselves as they suffered their fourth defeat in the new Premier League campaign. Here are five key talking points from Old Trafford as United endured their worst start to a league season in 34 years. Marcus Rashford had rested during the earlier encounter between these two sides…
Manchester City’s perfect Premier League run was disrupted at Molineux when Hwang Hee-chan scored a crucial second-half goal, sealing a stunning victory for Wolves against the defending champions. Pep Guardiola, City’s manager, had to watch from the stands due to a one-match touchline ban, unable to impact the game as his team departed from their usual dominant style, and their high-scoring striker, Erling Haaland, had just one chance. Nonetheless, it appeared that the away team was poised to secure a victory when Julian Alvarez beautifully curled in a free-kick to equalize Ruben Dias’ own goal early in the match.
Kai Havertz opened his goal account for Arsenal by converting a penalty in a convincing Premier League victory over winless Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium. Havertz, who faced challenges since his summer transfer from Chelsea, successfully took the second of two penalties awarded to Arsenal, securing their third consecutive away win. Bukayo Saka initiated the scoring by heading in the rebound following Gabriel Jesus’ attempt, while Martin Odegaard converted a penalty, ensuring a comfortable lead for Mikel Arteta’s team at halftime. Arsenal’s superiority extended into the second half, and with Havertz’s goal, Ben White headed the ball into the net from…
Luis Enrique’s team struggled to find their rhythm in the attacking third, resulting in a goalless draw for Paris Saint-Germain against their struggling opponents. In a rarity for this season, Kylian Mbappe had minimal impact on the match. The French forward put in a full 90-minute effort for Paris Saint-Germain but found himself with few chances, leading to their disappointing 0-0 draw against Ligue 1’s bottom-placed team, Clermont Foot. Ousmane Dembele failed to capitalize on numerous opportunities presented to him in Luis Enrique’s squad. Dembele had the best chance in the early stages of the game, firing wide after a…
The English midfielder notched a goal and delivered a brilliant assist for another as Carlo Ancelotti’s team secured a 3-0 victory. Real Madrid made a strong early statement in the La Liga title race with a convincing 3-0 triumph over surprise league leaders Girona on Saturday. Jude Bellingham, once more, played a central role in Madrid’s victory, contributing an assist for the opening goal and scoring the pivotal third goal upon his return to the starting lineup. Early in the match, Girona posed challenges for Madrid as Yangel Herrera and Viktor Tsygankov both squandered clear header opportunities in the first…
Gary Lineker has disclosed that Cristiano Ronaldo declined to engage with him because of his stance on Lionel Messi. In recent years, the debate over whether Ronaldo or Messi deserves the title of the greatest footballer of all time (GOAT) has been a prominent topic among football enthusiasts. Throughout their remarkable careers, both players have continually shattered records and often squared off during their tenures in La Liga, with Ronaldo representing Real Madrid and Messi donning the Barcelona jersey. Reflecting on this rivalry, former Barcelona and England striker Lineker shared that Ronaldo had previously declined to communicate with him. During…
Addressing the growing injury concerns, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag noted, ‘Players are finding it increasingly difficult to manage this excessive workload.’ The Dutchman conveyed his concerns on the very day when his defender, Lisandro Martinez, was ruled out until the end of the year, pushing the count of injured Red Devils’ players to eight. Ten Hag revealed that during the summer, he deliberately bolstered his squad by signing seven new players in an effort to mitigate injuries. However, he still faces a stretched team, with the recent non-injury absences of Jadon Sancho and Antony compounding the challenges. “We…
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has asserted that Chelsea holds a significant edge over his Liverpool squad this season due to their absence from European competition. Liverpool, alongside Arsenal, is widely regarded as one of Manchester City’s primary contenders for the Premier League title this season. Klopp’s team has kicked off the 2023-2024 campaign impressively, securing victory in five out of their six Premier League matches. The only other outcome was a 1-1 draw with Chelsea on the season’s opening day. On the other hand, Chelsea has faced a challenging period since that encounter, managing to secure only one victory in…