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Napoli edge Lecce to extend Serie A lead
Napoli opened up a three-point cushion at the top of Serie A after grinding out a narrow triumph over Lecce. The breakthrough came in the 69th minute when David Neres swung in a free kick and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa rose highest to glance his header past the goalkeeper from close range. Before that, the hosts…
Read MoreBrentford brush aside Grimsby to reach Carabao Cup last eight
Brentford secured a fourth Carabao Cup quarter-final in six years after sweeping aside Grimsby Town in a commanding display at Blundell Park. The League Two hosts had captured national attention earlier in the competition with a stunning win over Manchester United, but they were unable to repeat their heroics against a much-rotated Premier League side.…
Read MoreFulham survive Wycombe scare to reach EFL Cup quarter-finals
Fulham narrowly avoided elimination from the EFL Cup after edging League One side Wycombe Wanderers 5-4 on penalties. The visitors were forced to work hard at Craven Cottage after conceding inside the opening minutes. Ex-Fulham forward Cauley Woodrow silenced the home crowd with a precise low drive from outside the box just four minutes in.…
Read MoreJuventus dismiss Igor Tudor after continued poor form
Juventus have parted ways with head coach Igor Tudor after the club’s defeat to Lazio extended their run without a victory to eight matches. Tudor, who took over from Thiago Motta in March, has struggled to turn the team’s fortunes around. The loss in Rome marked Juventus’ third straight defeat in all competitions. The 43-year-old…
Read MoreMatty Cash commits future to Aston Villa until 2029
Aston Villa has confirmed that Matty Cash has extended his stay at the club by signing a new contract lasting three and a half years, keeping him at Villa Park until 2029. The right-back first arrived from Nottingham Forest in 2020 and has since become one of Villa’s key players. Over the course of his…
Read MoreVinicius Jr. says he ‘meant no offense’ after fiery El Clasico ending
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. insisted he “didn’t mean to offend anyone” following the heated scenes that unfolded after his team’s 2-1 victory over Barcelona in Sunday’s El Clasico. The 25-year-old Brazilian showed visible frustration when he was replaced in the 72nd minute, heading straight to the dressing room before later returning to the bench.…
Read MoreGuardiola plays down talk of Arsenal dominance, says worries are early
Pep Guardiola has asked fans and the media to tone things down on talks of a potential title win for Arsenal, led by his former protégé, Mikel Arteta. The Gunners have gone on a splendid run in the 2025/26 Premier League season and are currently at the top of the table. Other teams expected to…
Read MoreAlexander Isak blamed for Liverpool woes, claims Chris Sutton
Chris Sutton, has cited Alexander Isak struggles to be the source of Liverpool’s problems in recent games, following the defending champions’ recent loss to Brentford in the Premier League. Isak had a summer standoff with Newcastle United, his former club, over a summer transfer away from the club. The Swede claimed that the Magpies broke…
Read MoreArteta describes Palace victory as ‘most important’ for Arsenal
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta described his side’s win over Crystal Palace as the most ‘valuable’ of the season so far, seeing his side record yet another clean sheet this term. He faced questions on a range of topics, including Arsenal’s injury updates, results from other fixtures, Eberechi Eze’s display against his former club, and several…
Read MoreA tense El Clásico ended in a Real Madrid victory
Real Madrid claimed victory over Barcelona in the season’s first El Clasico on Sunday, winning a tense encounter at the Santiago Bernabéu. The result not only strengthened Los Blancos’ position at the summit of La Liga but also underlined their dominance in the early stages of the campaign. As always, emotions ran high, and the…
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