Newcastle United coach Eddie Howe has shared his thoughts on why Manchester City couldn’t secure a win against his team on Saturday. The match ended in a 1-1 draw at St. James’ Park, with Joško Gvardiol scoring first for Pep Guardiola’s side before Anthony Gordon equalized for the hosts. After the game, Howe praised his team’s defensive efforts in the final 20 minutes, stating, “We are happy, especially after last week. That was a good display; we played our way and showed bravery.” He added, “It was two teams going at each other for about 70 minutes. In the last…
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Liverpool will sit atop the Premier League ahead of the next round of fixtures, following their narrow 2-1 win over Wolves on Saturday evening. Arne Slot’s side knew that securing three points would take them to the top of the table. Manchester City had earlier drawn 1-1 with Newcastle United, while Arsenal defeated Leicester City 4-2, leaving both City and Arsenal tied on 14 points. However, Mohamed Salah’s second-half penalty ensured Liverpool reached 15 points, after Rayan Ait-Nouri equalized following Ibrahima Konate’s opener. Chelsea currently hold fourth place with 13 points.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola stated that his players made “bad decisions” during their 1-1 draw at Newcastle United in Saturday’s early kick-off. The Premier League champions took the lead in the first half with a goal from Josko Gvardiol. However, the Magpies were awarded a controversial penalty, and City couldn’t secure a late winner, with Nick Pope making an excellent save. Guardiola told TNT Sports: “They had some moments in the first ten minutes and after their goal, but overall, we played really well. We made bad decisions at crucial moments that could have made it 2-0. It’s always…
Chelsea star Cole Palmer admitted he should have scored six goals in their Premier League clash against Brighton. Palmer made history by netting four goals in the first half of Chelsea’s 4-2 victory at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Reflecting on his performance, Palmer said, “I should have had five or six. When I missed the first chance, I was upset, but with the way they played and their high line, I knew we’d get more chances.” Palmer now has six Premier League goals this season.
Victor Osimhen finally opened his goal account as Galatasaray were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Kasimpasa at RAMS Park. Osimhen struck twice within eight minutes, helping Okan Buruk’s side extend their unbeaten run in the Turkish Super Lig this season. The 25-year-old Nigerian opened the scoring for the home team in the 20th minute, then followed up with a second goal in the 28th minute. Argentina’s Mauro Icardi added a third for Galatasaray six minutes later. Kasimpasa responded with goals from Mamadou Fall, Haris Hairadinovic, and Nuno Da Costa. Nigerian defender Kenneth Omeruo also featured for Kasimpasa, playing…
The Super Eagles are reportedly set to secure Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo, who appears ready to commit his international future to Nigeria instead of England. Although the news isn’t official yet, Team Nigeria UK hinted at this development during an interview with TVC News on social media. Born in London but with strong Nigerian roots, Adarabioyo’s decision to represent Nigeria could reflect his heritage. If confirmed, he would join other notable Anglo-Nigerian players like Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman, who have made similar choices in recent years. Adarabioyo has often expressed his support for the Super Eagles, frequently seen wearing…
He has netted three goals and provided six assists across all competitions, but his frequent yellow cards and aggressive playing style have raised concerns. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly becoming frustrated with the disciplinary issues exhibited by star winger Vinicius Junior. Although Vinicius is one of the team’s most influential players, his behavior on the field has drawn scrutiny from both Ancelotti and his teammates. Despite a strong start to the season, with three goals and six assists, Vinicius has become the second most-booked player in La Liga after just seven matches, prompting Ancelotti to engage in discussions…
England international Cole Palmer has revealed his football idol. Since joining Chelsea from Manchester City in the summer of 2023, Palmer has been outstanding, emerging as a key player in a way few expected. His impact on the team mirrors that of former Blues winger Eden Hazard, who dazzled fans after Chelsea’s Champions League victory in 2012. Palmer expressed his admiration for Hazard, saying he would love to play alongside him. He acknowledged their differing styles but emphasized his desire to bring the same excitement to the game. “If I could play with one Chelsea icon, it would definitely be…
The Premier League has decided to delay the introduction of semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) until 2025, as testing of the system is still ongoing. Earlier this year, clubs unanimously voted to implement the technology, which aims to reduce the average time for an offside check by 31 seconds. The original plan was to introduce SAOT after one of the autumn international breaks, with October being the likely time frame. However, during Thursday’s Premier League shareholders’ meeting, it was revealed that SAOT is not yet ready for implementation, raising doubts about whether it will be introduced at all this season. SAOT…
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has urged the club to do everything possible to sign Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams. Petit praised the Spain international, calling him an incredible player and expressing his desire for Arsenal to secure his services. During the 2024 summer transfer window, several top European clubs, including Barcelona, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich, were reportedly interested in signing Williams. However, the 22-year-old chose to stay at Athletic Bilbao. Barcelona is said to have reignited their interest in Williams and may even offer him the No. 10 jersey if he joins them next summer. Petit, however, is…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has admitted it may have been a mistake to try and push Ben Chilwell out of the club this summer. Maresca had excluded Chilwell from first-team training in an attempt to force his exit. However, the England defender remained at Stamford Bridge and featured in the second half of their Carabao Cup match against Barrow on Wednesday. When asked about the situation during Friday’s press conference, Maresca responded, “We all make mistakes. Maybe it was, maybe it wasn’t. I’m here to make decisions, and sometimes they’re right, sometimes they’re not. “The only thing I can say…
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has predicted the outcome of this weekend’s Premier League clash between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. United will host Spurs at Old Trafford on Sunday, with both teams aiming to improve their positions in the league after an inconsistent start. Both clubs currently sit on seven points from five games, placing United in 11th and Spurs in 10th. Tottenham recently came from behind to defeat Brentford 3-1 in their last league game and secured a 3-0 victory over Qarabag in the Europa League on Thursday. Meanwhile, Manchester United played to a 1-1 draw against FC Twente…
Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has acknowledged that re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo in 2021 was a mistake. United seized the opportunity to bring back the multiple-time Ballon d’Or winner when he appeared set to join Manchester City instead of Juventus. Ronaldo had a strong start under Solskjaer and interim manager Ralf Rangnick, scoring 24 goals in 38 appearances during his first season back. However, his role diminished after Erik ten Hag took over, culminating in a highly publicized fallout that led to Ronaldo’s move to Al Nassr in January 2023. When asked if he regretted re-signing Ronaldo at the…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has emphasized that his friendship with Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola will not be affected by their title rivalry. Following the 2-2 draw at the Etihad last Sunday, some City players criticized Arteta’s tactics, as the Gunners sat deep after Leandro Trossard’s red card before halftime. Players from both teams also clashed after the match. Arteta, who worked under Guardiola at City before becoming Arsenal’s head coach in 2019, addressed their relationship during a press conference on Friday. “I love him, I respect him, I admire him, and I admire his team and everything he does,” Arteta…
The heavyweight rematch between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois could potentially take place in February, as reported by The Mirror. Dubois made headlines with a stunning fifth-round knockout of Joshua during their first encounter at Wembley Stadium. He dominated the fight, knocking Joshua down early in the first round and sending him to the canvas three times before securing the victory. While there were initial thoughts that Dubois might wait for the winner of the upcoming Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury clash in December, recent developments suggest a rematch with Joshua is now on the table. Frank Warren, Dubois’ promoter,…
Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has been named the best under-23 holding midfielder in the world for the 2022/23 season by the CIES Football Observatory. Caicedo, who joined Chelsea for a British record fee of £115m in the summer of 2023, made his mark in the Premier League with Brighton & Hove Albion before his high-profile move. Brighton had initially agreed on a deal with Liverpool, but Chelsea swooped in with a higher offer to secure the Ecuadorian international. Despite having just one full Premier League season under his belt at the time, the significant transfer fee raised some eyebrows, especially…
Barcelona are reportedly monitoring Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa as a potential long-term replacement for Marc-André ter Stegen ahead of next summer’s transfer window. Ter Stegen is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury during a recent La Liga win over Villarreal. While most goalkeeping options linked to the club in recent days have been for short-term cover, Barcelona are also considering a more permanent solution. The German goalkeeper, who will be 33 when he recovers from the ruptured patella tendon, has been a cornerstone at Barcelona for a decade. Although he remains one…
Manchester City may have persuaded an independent panel that the Premier League’s rules on sponsorship deals are insufficient, giving the club a boost in its defense against 115 alleged breaches of financial regulations. If City lose the legal battle with the Premier League, they could face severe penalties, including potential expulsion from the top flight. The club has been contesting the rules surrounding Associated Party Transactions (APT), arguing that they conflict with the Competition Act 1998. According to The Times, a vote on APT rules among the 20 Premier League clubs was scheduled for a meeting on Thursday. However, the…
Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo has honored Raphael Varane following the Frenchman’s recent retirement announcement. Ronaldo and Varane were former teammates at both Real Madrid and Manchester United. Varane announced his retirement on Wednesday after a challenging period marked by injuries while playing for newly promoted Serie A side Como. He shared the news on Instagram. In response to Varane’s post, Ronaldo wrote: “A great career and a football legend! Congratulations on everything, brother. Hope to see you soon.”
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, Elma Aveiro, has criticized former Italian player Antonio Cassano for his remarks about the Al Nassr star. Cassano recently disparaged Ronaldo, claiming the Portuguese forward doesn’t know how to play football and that he doesn’t care if Ronaldo scores 3,000 career goals. In response, Aveiro pointed out that while Cassano has no idea how to score 900 goals, her brother has achieved that milestone. She attacked Cassano’s credibility, stating that he was merely a ball boy and never a true footballer. “It’s surprising to wake up to comments like this. I don’t know this poor guy. It…