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Howe issues warning on Ekitike as Newcastle face Liverpool
Eddie Howe has highlighted the danger posed by Hugo Ekitike as Newcastle prepare to meet the reigning Premier League champions. The French forward was once expected to make his way to Tyneside, with Newcastle strongly linked to him up until last July. He was seen as a potential partner for Alexander Isak in attack, a…
Read MoreFernandes reflects on penalty miss in Fulham clash
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has explained the circumstances behind his penalty miss during their 1-1 draw with Fulham on matchday two of the 2025/26 Premier League season. United travelled to west London to face Marco Silva’s side but came away with only a single point, continuing a difficult start to their campaign. Despite creating…
Read MoreEberechi Eze fulfills childhood dream at Arsenal
Eberechi Eze finally walked out at the Emirates Stadium as an Arsenal player before their meeting with Leeds United, realising the ambition he had carried since childhood. The winger, who has never hidden his love for the north London club, grew up surrounded by Arsenal’s culture within his family and often imagined himself following the…
Read MoreMcTominay praises De Bruyne after Napoli’s opening victory
Napoli began their Serie A title defence with a confident 2-0 triumph away at Sassuolo. Scott McTominay broke the deadlock with a powerful header, before new arrival Kevin De Bruyne confirmed the result with a trademark free-kick strike. Both midfielders played key roles on the opening weekend, showing early signs of a partnership that could…
Read MoreFlick explains Rashford substitution in Barcelona’s comeback win
Barcelona endured a difficult opening half-hour against Levante, falling behind when their opponents doubled the advantage from the penalty spot. With his side two goals down, head coach Hansi Flick opted to alter his approach at the interval. Marcus Rashford, who is currently on loan from Manchester United, was withdrawn at half-time and replaced by…
Read MoreOnana returns to squad ahead of Fulham fixture
According to the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United have included André Onana in their traveling squad for the upcoming Premier League clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage. The 28-year-old goalkeeper is regarded as a likely candidate to step back into the starting eleven, as manager Ruben Amorim weighs up his options following a difficult opening…
Read MoreReal Madrid coach focused on his team
Xabi Alonso has underlined that his attention is firmly on Real Madrid’s growth rather than Barcelona’s early results in La Liga. The Spanish coach, appointed in May to succeed Carlo Ancelotti, has been tasked with reviving the club after a trophyless 2024/25 campaign. His appointment came just before the FIFA Club World Cup, leaving him…
Read MoreArsenal thrash Leeds 5-0 after Eze unveiling
Arsenal produced a dominant performance in north London, dismantling Leeds 5-0 in a match that combined emphatic football with major talking points on and off the pitch. Viktor Gyokeres scored his first goals for the club, while Jurrien Timber and Bukayo Saka also played key roles before injuries cast a shadow over the win. Before…
Read MoreRoma not against Sancho, Pellegrini ready to leave
Roma director Frederic Massara has poured cold water on the prospect of Jadon Sancho arriving at the Stadio Olimpico this summer. The Giallorossi have been in contact with the winger for several days, yet the player’s reluctance appears to have brought discussions to a standstill. Massara, speaking to DAZN just minutes before Roma kicked off…
Read MoreIsak transfer dispute called ‘lose-lose’ by Howe
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe admitted he has not been in touch with Alexander Isak for the past week, calling the current standoff a “lose-lose” for everyone involved. The Swedish attacker has made it clear he wishes to move to Liverpool, but Newcastle turned down a £110m approach earlier this month. Following that rejection, the…
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