Victor Boniface acknowledged that Bayer Leverkusen faced a challenging match in their victory over Wolfsburg, as reported by DAILY POST. Die Werkself triumphed 4-3 in an exciting Bundesliga clash on Sunday. The game seemed destined for a draw until Boniface netted the decisive goal in injury time. The Nigeria international recognized the difficulties posed by the visitors. “We knew how Wolfsburg would play and what to expect,” Boniface said on the club’s official website. “At half-time, we reiterated our commitment to turning the game around for our fans, and we succeeded. Naturally, we’re very pleased with the result.”
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised three Arsenal players for their performances in Sunday’s Premier League match between the two teams. He highlighted the strong defensive work of Ben White, William Saliba, and Gabriel Magalhães against Manchester City. Erling Haaland opened the scoring for City early in the first half, but Arsenal responded with goals from Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Magalhães to take the lead before halftime. The Gunners were later reduced to ten men after Leandro Trossard received a red card. However, a late equalizer from John Stones ensured the match ended in a 2-2 draw at the Etihad…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has dismissed speculation regarding Marcus Rashford’s absence from the starting lineup against Crystal Palace, attributing it solely to “rotation.” After a sluggish start to the season, Rashford had found his form, scoring three goals in two games against Southampton and Barnsley. However, Ten Hag chose to include Amad Diallo and Joshua Zirkzee in the lineup for the match at Selhurst Park, leaving Rashford and Antony on the bench. Despite United applying pressure in the first half and missing several chances, Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund were brought on in the second half, but the team…
Daniel Dubois defended his IBF heavyweight title in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley, defeating Anthony Joshua in just five rounds. Following Joshua’s surprising loss, Ukrainian champion Oleksandr Usyk, who has beaten Joshua twice, pointed out what he believes to be Joshua’s major flaw in the fight. Usyk explained that Joshua’s poor footwork and dangerous habit of leaning back in the ring contributed to his defeat. “Not shocked [that Dubois defeated Joshua], because it’s boxing. Daniel Dubois was better today,” Usyk told Metro UK. “Anthony had one problem—this position [leaning back] is dangerous. If you want to step back, you…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has outlined two key factors he believes will help cultivate consistency in the unpredictable forward Darwin Nunez. Nunez scored an impressive goal in Liverpool’s comfortable 3-0 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, marking his first goal of the season and only his second in the league since March, following a goal drought at the end of the 2023/24 campaign. The £85 million signing has showcased his potential, netting 18 goals across all competitions last season, but he has also left fans frustrated at times for not consistently delivering outstanding performances since his arrival…
British boxer Daniel Dubois has expressed his ambition to reach the top of the sport and fulfill his potential after defeating fellow countryman Anthony Joshua on Saturday night. The 27-year-old ended Joshua’s hopes of becoming a three-time heavyweight world champion with a fifth-round knockout, retaining his IBF belt at Wembley Stadium. “I have only a few words to say: Are you not entertained?” Dubois declared after the victory. “I’m a gladiator, a warrior to the bitter end. I want to reach the highest level in this game and achieve my full potential. “I’ve been on a rollercoaster ride. This is…
Manchester City equalized in the 98th minute to deny Arsenal a victory at the Etihad Stadium, preventing the Gunners from winning there for the first time since January 2015 and keeping City at the top of the Premier League table. Despite playing the entire second half with ten men after Leandro Trossard’s red card just before halftime, Arsenal put in a remarkable performance. Erling Haaland’s 100th goal for City opened the scoring, seemingly ensuring the hosts would maintain their unbeaten start to the season. However, Arsenal responded with a stunning strike from Riccardo Calafiori, followed by a powerful header from…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised two Arsenal players following their 2-2 Premier League draw at the Etihad on Sunday. Guardiola highlighted Riccardo Calafiori for his “exceptional goal” and commended Gabriel Magalhães for being “so strong.” The match saw goals from Erling Haaland, Calafiori, Gabriel, and John Stones, with both teams earning a point. In his post-match interview, Guardiola said: “Calafiori scored an exceptional goal. We should have defended the second goal better, but credit to them. Gabriel is incredibly strong. They block players at the near post every game, so you have to give them credit.”
Enzo Maresca heaped praise on defender Wesley Fofana after Chelsea’s 3-0 victory over West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday. Chelsea secured the win with a brace from Nicolas Jackson and a goal from Cole Palmer, taking advantage of West Ham’s defensive errors. The win marked another strong performance for Maresca, who has lost just once in the league this season, against Manchester City. Maresca singled out Fofana for his impressive form, as the French defender has started all five of Chelsea’s league games after missing much of last season due to injury. “Wes is a player that I…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised defender Riccardo Calafiori following the Gunners’ 2-2 Premier League draw with Manchester City on Sunday. Arteta described the Italian international as “great” in the match at the Etihad Stadium. Calafiori scored Arsenal’s first goal, leveling the score after Erling Haaland’s opener. Gabriel Magalhães and John Stones also found the net during the game. In his post-match interview, Arteta said: “He was great. To debut in this context—chapeau. He has so much character, and I’m really impressed with that.”
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has outlined the positions for several players in his squad. Maresca highlighted the range of attacking options during the 1-0 victory at Bournemouth last weekend, where Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Neto, and Nicolas Jackson all started. With the match tied at 0-0, he brought on Christopher Nkunku, Joao Felix, and Sancho from the bench. There has been some discussion about Neto’s role on the right wing, as the summer signing from Wolves has primarily played on the left due to Madueke’s impressive form this season. Maresca clarified the situation: “As left wingers, we have Jadon and…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that he has been devising a strategy to challenge Manchester City since the summer. The Gunners are set to visit the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, concluding a demanding week that included matches against Tottenham Hotspur and Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League. Arteta’s side navigated those two fixtures relatively well, securing a 1-0 victory over Spurs and managing a 0-0 draw in Bergamo. At a press conference on Friday, Arteta explained that the intensity of this early-season schedule prompted him to start planning for City well in advance. “We’ve been preparing for this since…
Real Madrid had Vinicius Junior to thank as they came from behind to secure a 4-1 victory over Espanyol on Saturday. An unfortunate own goal by Thibaut Courtois early in the second half put Madrid under pressure, but Vinicius came off the bench to inspire the comeback. Dani Carvajal equalized moments after Vinicius’ introduction, followed by Rodrygo’s go-ahead goal. Vinicius then netted a deserved goal to seal the win, and Kylian Mbappe added a late penalty to wrap up the scoring. Match Summary: Madrid created several chances in the first ten minutes, with Kylian Mbappe seeing his early shot well…
Jadon Sancho’s assist for Nicolas Jackson’s opening goal in Chelsea’s 3-0 victory over West Ham marked the first time the winger has created goals in consecutive Premier League matches. Sancho joined Chelsea on an initial loan deal this summer and quickly won over fans with a standout performance against Bournemouth, where he assisted Christopher Nkunku’s decisive goal. He followed that with another strong display against West Ham. With two assists in two games, Sancho is starting to show the form that led Manchester United to pay £73 million for him in 2021. After a challenging time at Old Trafford, Sancho’s…
For the second consecutive week, Brentford took the lead inside 25 seconds. Keane Lewis-Potter delivered a cross to Mbeumo, who broke free from Micky van de Ven and fired a stunning volley into the net. Tottenham quickly looked to respond and came close when a poor touch from Sepp van den Berg allowed Solanke to break down the channel. His cutback to Son Heung-min was redirected towards Maddison, but his close-range shot was blocked. Spurs soon found the equalizer. Ethan Pinnock’s misplaced pass was intercepted by Maddison, and although Mark Flekken saved his initial shot, Solanke was there to convert…
Liverpool surged to the top of the Premier League with a dominant 3-0 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield, thanks to a first-half blitz. Goals from Luis Diaz and a stunning strike by Darwin Nunez gave the Reds a commanding lead by halftime, allowing them to comfortably see out the game and quickly recover from their shock defeat to Nottingham Forest in the previous match. Match Recap: Bournemouth initially thought they had scored early when Antoine Semenyo finished a deflected Justin Kluivert cross in the fourth minute. However, a quick VAR check confirmed an offside, nullifying the goal. This scare spurred…
Former Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh praised Nicolas Jackson for his standout performance in Chelsea’s victory over West Ham United. Jackson scored twice in Chelsea’s 3-0 win at the London Stadium on Saturday. He opened the scoring in the fourth minute, capitalizing on a defensive mistake by the hosts, and added a second in the 18th minute with a brilliant assist from Moises Caicedo. Oliseh took to social media to commend Jackson for his exceptional display. “Five matches, four goals, and two assists; Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson is truly impressive, rekindling the form he showed at Villarreal. I love seeing…
Manchester United were left frustrated after being held to a 0-0 draw by Crystal Palace on Saturday, despite dominating large portions of the match. The Red Devils delivered one of their best performances of the season in the first half and could have been comfortably ahead by halftime. However, Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson was outstanding, repeatedly denying United’s attempts on goal. Palace had a few bright moments and nearly snatched a win with two Ebere Eze chances, but neither side could find a breakthrough. Match Summary:United came close to scoring early, with Alejandro Garnacho getting a one-on-one chance after being…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is optimistic that Kevin De Bruyne will be fit to face Arsenal on Sunday. De Bruyne suffered a groin injury during City’s 0-0 draw against Inter in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. Although he initially continued playing, he was substituted at halftime for Ilkay Gundogan. At a press conference on Friday, Guardiola provided an update on De Bruyne’s condition ahead of the crucial Premier League match. “He feels a little better today,” Guardiola said. “We’ll train tomorrow and see. He could be involved.” Guardiola also expressed his pleasure at having Phil Foden back in…
Former Arsenal star Martin Keown has voiced his concerns over captain Martin Odegaard ahead of the Gunners’ Premier League match against Manchester City on Sunday. Odegaard is likely to miss the clash at the Etihad Stadium as he recovers from an ankle injury sustained while representing Norway. “[Martin] Odegaard is undoubtedly a significant loss because he really gets everything moving,” Keown told TNT Sports. “He creates space for [Bukayo] Saka by running into that pocket, allowing him to thrive.”