Manchester City’s manager Pep Guardiola has experienced an unfamiliar and humbling setback, as Brighton & Hove Albion handed his Premier League champions a fourth consecutive defeat. This marks the first time City have endured such a run since 2006, and for Guardiola, the streak is unprecedented during his tenure at the club. The last time he faced a similar challenge was back in 2014-15 while managing Bayern Munich, a sequence only partially softened by a penalty shootout loss. Goalgetter media’s publisher, Damilola Amuda (Goalgetter) was on-site at the Amex Stadium to witness the game. City appeared to be on the…
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Chelsea made a bold statement in European football on Thursday night, delivering a dominant 8-0 victory over Armenian Premier League side Noah at Stamford Bridge. The emphatic win secured their place at the top of their Conference League group and shattered records, becoming the biggest win in the competition’s short history. Chelsea’s triumph overtakes last season’s highlight, Nordsjaelland’s 7-1 thrashing of Ludogorets. Despite a lightning-fast start that almost caught the Blues off guard, the evening soon unfolded into a dream performance for Chelsea fans. Within the opening minutes, Noah threatened with Goncalo Gregorio testing Filip Jorgensen, and Joao Felix shockingly…
Arsenal’s Champions League campaign hit a bump as they suffered a second consecutive defeat, losing 1-0 to Inter Milan at the iconic San Siro. Hakan Calhanoglu’s penalty in the first half was all it took for Inter to secure the win, leaving Arsenal without points from a tough night in Italy. Mikel Arteta’s squad faced Inter without key midfielder Declan Rice, sidelined due to injury, adding further strain to an already challenging week. After last weekend’s controversial loss to Newcastle in the Premier League, the Gunners now look ahead to another high-stakes league match against Chelsea. Rice’s absence was deeply…
In a surprising twist at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid fell to their second consecutive home defeat and their second loss in the Champions League group stage, succumbing 3-1 to a resilient AC Milan. Despite a brief comeback led by Vinicius Junior, who equalized from the penalty spot, Real Madrid couldn’t match the intensity or precision of AC Milan, who capitalized on defensive lapses to seal a well-deserved win with goals from Alvaro Morata and Tijjani Reijnders. For Real Madrid, this defeat marks a troubling trend. After their recent 4-0 thrashing by Barcelona in La Liga, pressure is mounting on…
In an electrifying Champions League showdown, Ruben Amorim’s Sporting delivered a sensational second-half performance, defeating reigning Premier League champions Manchester City 4-1. The victory was powered by a hat-trick from Viktor Gyokeres, leaving City stunned and facing their third consecutive defeat, following recent losses to Tottenham and Bournemouth. Amorim, who is set to take over as Manchester United manager later this week, guided Sporting through a game of high stakes and high drama. Under the weight of pre-match expectations, both for Sporting’s standing and for Amorim’s looming departure, the Portuguese side rose to the challenge spectacularly. City, on the other…
Liverpool’s Champions League campaign remains flawless, with an unforgettable 4-0 triumph over Bayer Leverkusen at Anfield. Fueled by Luis Diaz’s phenomenal second-half hat-trick, Liverpool surged to the top of the table, solidifying their dominance in Europe. In the opening half, Liverpool faced resistance from Xabi Alonso’s resilient Bundesliga champions, with both teams locked in a tactical battle. However, the Reds found their rhythm after the hour mark, and the floodgates opened with back-to-back goals that sent Anfield into a frenzy. The game-breaking moment came when Curtis Jones unlocked Leverkusen’s defense, setting up Diaz for a clinical, deftly chipped goal. Moments…
Over the weekend, Nigerian footballers delivered impressive performances across Europe’s major leagues, showcasing their skill and scoring prowess. Here’s a roundup of standout displays by Super Eagles stars abroad. Italy: Ademola Lookman’s Heroics Propel Atalanta to Victory In Italy’s Serie A, Ademola Lookman stole the spotlight with a Man of the Match performance, scoring twice as Atalanta triumphed over Napoli 3-0 at the Diego Maradona Stadium. The Nigerian international set the tone early, scoring the opener in the 10th minute. He then doubled Atalanta’s advantage with a stunning strike from outside the box in the 31st minute. This brace brings…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered an action-packed Matchday 10 as debutants Ikorodu City secured a memorable 2-0 victory over Rivers United at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, handing Rivers their first defeat of the season. Ayomide Cole opened the scoring just three minutes into the second half, and Rivio Ayemwere doubled their advantage eight minutes later, sealing a memorable win for the newcomers. In Ikenne, Remo Stars leapfrogged Rivers United to the top of the standings with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Lobi Stars. Michael Ibe’s 47th-minute strike was enough to earn Remo Stars three points, putting…
In a match where grit and tactical discipline were on full display, Moises Caicedo’s stunning late volley helped Chelsea secure a deserved point against Manchester United at Old Trafford. United, led by interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, had been on the verge of claiming a second consecutive win thanks to Bruno Fernandes’ penalty strike in the 70th minute. However, Caicedo’s pinpoint shot from the edge of the box just four minutes later silenced the home crowd, ensuring both teams walked away with a share of the spoils. The stage was set for Van Nistelrooy’s brief managerial stint to yield another…
Anfield was rocking as Liverpool fought back from a goal down to defeat Brighton, claiming the top spot in the Premier League on a day when both of their main title rivals, Arsenal and Manchester City, suffered unexpected losses. With Arsenal falling to Newcastle and Manchester City surprisingly defeated by Bournemouth, the door was open for Liverpool to climb to the summit. However, it was far from a straightforward journey, as the Reds found themselves trailing at halftime. Brighton’s Ferdi Kadioglu stunned the crowd with a brilliant strike from 16 yards, putting the visitors up 1-0 and leaving Liverpool fans…