Semenyo’s strike crowns dramatic Bournemouth triumph

08 January 2026

Antoine Semenyo delivered a spectacular conclusion to what appears set to be his final appearance for Bournemouth, striking deep into stoppage time to secure a thrilling victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Vitality Stadium. With the score locked at 2-2, the Ghana international collected the ball on the edge of the area and unleashed an unstoppable…

Fulham edge Chelsea as Rosenior observes from sidelines

08 January 2026

Newly appointed Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior had to settle for a spectator’s role as Fulham claimed bragging rights in the west London derby at Craven Cottage. Rosenior was unable to take charge in time and instead watched events unfold from the stands, where Chelsea’s afternoon quickly became complicated by Marc Cucurella’s dismissal midway through…

United stall at Turf Moor as Burnley snatch draw

08 January 2026

Manchester United’s first outing after the dismissal of Ruben Amorim ended without the desired outcome, as a struggling Burnley side recovered to secure a share of the points. The contest finished level despite the visitors appearing set for success midway through the second half. The hosts reached the interval in front after Ayden Heaven diverted…

Rosenior leaves Strasbourg to begin new era at Chelsea

07 January 2026

Chelsea has confirmed the arrival of Liam Rosenior as the club’s new head coach, ending the search that followed Enzo Maresca’s departure on New Year’s Day. The 41-year-old English coach leaves Strasbourg to take charge at Stamford Bridge after agreeing to a long-term deal lasting five and a half years, which also includes an option…

Elephants march on as Diallo shines in AFCON knockout win

07 January 2026

Ivory Coast booked a place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a comfortable victory over Burkina Faso in Morocco, led by an influential display from Amad Diallo. The Manchester United wide player opened the scoring after 20 minutes, forcing his way through defenders before lifting a delicate close-range finish beyond…

Forest strike late to sink West Ham in survival scrap

07 January 2026

Nottingham Forest recovered from an early setback and snatched a crucial success with a stoppage-time penalty, deepening the problems of relegation rivals West Ham United. The decisive moment arrived after a VAR review, when goalkeeper Alphonse Areola mistimed his attempt to punch clear and instead made contact with Morgan Gibbs-White inside the area. Gibbs-White kept…

Nigeria send strong message with emphatic AFCON last-16 win

06 January 2026

Nigeria powered into the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after delivering a dominant 4-0 triumph against Mozambique in Fes, underlining their growing confidence in the tournament. The Super Eagles asserted control from the opening moments and thought they had struck inside two minutes, only for Victor Osimhen’s early finish to be ruled…

Neville urges United to abandon trials and return to club identity

06 January 2026

Gary Neville has called on Manchester United to end what he described as constant tactical trials and instead appoint a head coach who matches the club’s long-standing identity, following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim on Monday. With former midfielder Darren Fletcher stepping in on an interim basis, the club has indicated it will wait until…

West Ham complete Сastellanós arrival on long-term agreement

06 January 2026

West Ham have finalised the recruitment of forward Valentin “Taty” Castellanos from Lazio, securing his services on a deal lasting four and a half seasons that also includes a possible twelve-month extension. The transfer fee has not been disclosed by either side, but the Premier League club confirmed the paperwork has been completed ahead of…

Chelsea interim manager pleased about Man City draw

05 January 2026

Calum McFarlane, Chelsea U-21 manager and current first-team interim manager, has expressed satisfaction over the side’s draw with Manchester City. McFarlane came in to handle the first team after the club parted ways with Enzo Maresca, just a few days before the City clash. McFarlane had only one major training session with the team but…