Pep Guardiola’s 100th Champions League match at the helm of Manchester City closed with an unexpected setback as Bayer Leverkusen stunned the heavily altered home team. The Spanish coach opted to overhaul his lineup after the weekend defeat at Newcastle, but the widespread changes produced a display short on precision and energy. Early pressure from…
Marseille produced a stirring response at Stade Velodrome as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck twice in rapid succession to sink Newcastle United in Europe. The experienced forward, now 36, delivered a ruthless second-half display that completely altered the contest after the visitors had taken the initiative. Harvey Barnes had set Newcastle on course for an ideal opening,…
Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye was shown a straight red card after striking fellow Toffees defender Michael Keane during their 1-0 success at Manchester United. The confrontation erupted in the 13th minute, moments after Bruno Fernandes nearly found the net for the hosts. Keane pushed Gueye twice as they argued, prompting the Senegal international to respond…
Every emerging attacker is often judged on a scale that ends with Lionel Messi at the very top. Among the brightest modern teenagers, Lamine Yamal has already stepped into global recognition, while Chelsea’s Estevao Willian is quickly gaining similar attention. Yamal progressed through Barcelona’s celebrated La Masia academy, just as Messi once did. Estevao earned…
Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney believes Liverpool boss Arne Slot should consider leaving Mohamed Salah out of the starting lineup. Rooney argued on his podcast that the Egyptian star, who has five goals this season but did not contribute in the 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest, is currently falling short in his defensive duties.…
The Reds’ Premier League title defense continues to stutter following their most recent defeat to Nottingham Forest. Liverpool now languishes in 11th place after the Sean Dyche-led outfit visited Anfield and ran home with all three points after scoring three reply goals.Arne Slot’s methods are growing increasingly unpopular among the fans, who fear a return…
Pep Guardiola saw his side go down to Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday but praised the team for their performance in the match.Harvey Barnes scored a double in the second half of the game at St. James’ Park on either side of a goal from City defender Ruben Dias. This goal ensured…
Mikel Arteta says Eberechi Eze’s match-winning hat-trick in Sunday’s north London derby is a clear reward for the effort Arsenal’s summer signing has been putting in on the training ground. Eze’s hat trick was just the fourth ever recorded in this fixture and notably the third produced by an Arsenal player, making it the first…
There was a stretch not too long ago when Germany routinely entered major tournaments as the leading favourites to win. That aura has faded. Their most recent World Cup triumph dates back to 2014, and they haven’t lifted the European Championship trophy since 1996. Although still regarded as a global powerhouse, Germany have stopped turning…
Leeds United were dealt an early problem during Sunday’s encounter with Aston Villa when Anton Stach was forced off after suffering a blow to the head. The incident occurred during the move that produced Leeds’ early opener. Rising above Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez, the German midfielder met Sean Longstaff’s deep free-kick, forcing Ezri Konsa into…