Erling Haaland became the fastest player to reach 100 goals in Premier League history on a night when Manchester City piled more pressure on leaders Arsenal by seeing off Fulham’s impressive fightback. Norway international Haaland got his milestone goal in the 17th minute, firing in first time from Jeremy Doku’s cross at the Craven Cottage. The goal meant he reached the landmark in 111 league games, 13 fewer than it took previous record holder Alan Shearer. The goal also ended a mini drought for Haaland, having gone three consecutive games without scoring. It was his 15th goal in 14 league…
Author: Damilola Amuda
It was another action-packed weekend for Super Eagles players across Europe, with goals, assists, and standout performances lighting up some of the continent’s biggest leagues. Onuachu Leads the Charge in Turkey Paul Onuachu continued his sizzling form in Turkey, firing in a brilliant brace as Trabzonspor defeated Konyaspor 3–1 in the Super Lig on Saturday. The striker levelled the score from the penalty spot just before halftime and struck again five minutes into the second half. Onuachu now sits atop the Super Lig scoring chart with 11 goals in 14 matches, underlining his status as one of the league’s most lethal…
Chelsea made a statement of intent as they held Arsenal to a 1-1 Premier League draw, despite playing over half the game with 10 men. There was a real derby feel right from the get-go, with both sides in no doubt of how pivotal this result could prove to be. The game’s big moment came in the 38th minute, when Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo was shown a Red card following a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review for a late tackle that connected with Merino’s shin – his side’s sixth red card of the season. But 10-man Chelsea took the lead…
Alexander Isak scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool since his record £125m move from Newcastle United as Arne Slot’s side ended their wretched run with a much-needed victory at West Ham United. The mood at the London Stadium was a sombre one after news of legendary former Hammers captain and manager Billy Bonds’ sad passing, but after paying tributes pre-match, it was straight down to business as the Reds ended a dismal sequence of nine defeats in 12 games with a deserved success. Head coach Arne Slot dropped Mohamed Salah from a league starting line-up for the first time…
Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount were on the scoresheet as Manchester United overcame a half-time deficit to move back into the Premier League’s top six by beating Crystal Palace 1-2 at Selhurst Park. It was the first time United had won at this stadium since July 2020. Crystal Palace led at the end of a first half they dominated thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta’s twice-taken penalty, but, as the visiting fans cheekily paid homage to legendary striker Eric Cantona, whose most infamous moment came at this ground in 1995 and led to a nine-month ban from football – and a prison…
Anfield endured another night to forget on Wednesday as Liverpool slumped to a bruising 4–1 home defeat to PSV, extending what has become their worst run of form since 1953. The Reds have now lost nine of their last 12 games in all competitions, and this latest collapse at home has intensified the spotlight on Arne Slot’s struggling side. While Slot’s domestic challenges are no secret—arriving into this fixture on the back of two consecutive three-goal defeats—Europe had offered some much-needed relief. Three wins from their first four Champions League matches, including a standout victory over Real Madrid, hinted at progress. But against…
Arsenal’s Champions League campaign rolled on in style as the Gunners swept aside Bayern Munich with a confident 3–1 victory — a result that also saw Noni Madueke net his first goal for the club. The tone was set early. Arsenal dominated from kickoff, and their pressure paid off in the 22nd minute when Jurrien Timber rose to meet Bukayo Saka’s corner. It marked Arsenal’s 10th goal from a corner this season — more than any other team across Europe’s top five leagues — underscoring just how lethal they’ve become from set pieces. Bayern responded well after falling behind. A…
Stamford Bridge witnessed a changing-of-the-guard moment on a dazzling Champions League night, as 18-year-old Chelsea winger Estevão Willian outshone fellow teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal in a commanding 3–0 victory over Barcelona. Chelsea, missing star forward Cole Palmer through a toe injury, found inspiration in their electrifying young Brazilian. The hosts opened the scoring thanks to a clever short-corner routine featuring Estevão, Alejandro Garnacho and Marc Cucurella. The move ended in chaos for Barcelona as Jules Koundé inadvertently diverted the ball into his own net. Chelsea had looked sharp from the outset—Enzo Fernández had two early set-piece goals ruled out for…
It was a weekend packed with drama for Nigerian footballers across Europe, featuring moments of redemption, key assists, and standout performances in both men’s and women’s leagues. France: Awaziem Goes From Villain to Hero In Ligue 1, Chidozie Awaziem experienced a roller-coaster evening as Nantes drew 1-1 with Lorient on Sunday. The Super Eagles defender unfortunately opened the scoring—at the wrong end—after putting the ball into his own net just before halftime. But Awaziem made amends in spectacular fashion, popping up in stoppage time to score the equaliser, rescuing a valuable point for Nantes. It was his first goal in…
Eberechi Eze scored his first senior hat-trick as Arsenal ran riot 4-1 against north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur to move six points clear at the top of the Premier League. Spurs boss Thomas Frank selected a five-man defence as he looked to keep things tight at Emirates Stadium, but his side could not contain the league leaders. The Gunners drew the first blood when Leandro Trossard hit a shot on the turn that was deflected past Vicario by Micky van de Ven.Then Eze, who almost joined Spurs in the summer from Crystal Palace before a late swoop by Arsenal, doubled the…