Slot’s risky rotation ends in Liverpool’s home defeat to Palace

30 October 2025

Liverpool’s hopes of progressing in the Carabao Cup ended with a 3-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace as Arne Slot’s heavily altered line-up struggled to cope at Anfield. The Reds’ boss, who made ten changes from the team that lost at Brentford, entrusted three teenagers from the start and filled his bench with more academy…

City recover from early shock to reach Carabao Cup quarters

30 October 2025

Manchester City advanced to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after overturning an early deficit to defeat Swansea City at the Swansea.com Stadium. The Championship side stunned their visitors when Goncalo Franco produced a stunning finish, curling a 20-yard effort into the top corner following Josh Key’s assist after Melker Widell’s neat pass out wide. Widell almost…

Newcastle eliminate Tottenham to book Carabao Cup quarter-final spot

30 October 2025

Newcastle United advanced to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at St. James’ Park, thanks to headed goals from Fabian Schar and Nick Woltemade. The home side struck first midway through the opening half when Schar rose unchallenged to nod in Sandro Tonali’s corner, with Lucas Bergvall unable to challenge the Swiss…

Napoli edge Lecce to extend Serie A lead

29 October 2025

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…

Brentford brush aside Grimsby to reach Carabao Cup last eight

29 October 2025

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.…

Fulham survive Wycombe scare to reach EFL Cup quarter-finals

29 October 2025

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.…

Juventus dismiss Igor Tudor after continued poor form

28 October 2025

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…

Matty Cash commits future to Aston Villa until 2029

28 October 2025

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…

Vinicius Jr. says he ‘meant no offense’ after fiery El Clasico ending

28 October 2025

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.…

Guardiola plays down talk of Arsenal dominance, says worries are early

27 October 2025

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…