Estevao Willian struck deep into stoppage time to give Chelsea victory and condemn Liverpool to a third successive defeat in a dramatic climax at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea’s winning goal, greeted with wild celebrations that ended with coach Enzo Maresca being sent off, was deserved but it was another bitterly disappointing outcome for the out-of-sorts Premier League champions. Moises Caicedo drew the first blood for the hosts after 14 minutes as he fired a rising 20-yard piledriver past Giorgi Mamardashvili, deputising for the injured Alisson. Liverpool head coach Arne Slot dropped £116m summer signing Florian Wirtz to the bench after losses…
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Declan Rice netted his first goal of the season before Bukayo Saka added a second as Arsenal beat West Ham in manager Mikel Arteta’s 300th game in charge. Arteta named a midfield trio of Rice, Martin Odegaard and Eberechi Eze as he utilised the options in his squad after a £250m spend in the summer. However, that trio did not last for long with captain Odegaard substituted due to an injury, the third Premier League home game in a row that he has been withdrawn early. Martin Zubimendi was brought on and Rice was then pushed into a more advanced…
Manchester United won a third successive Premier League home game for the first time in over two years, as a dazzling first-half performance helped them beat Sunderland 2-0 at Old Trafford. Mason Mount gave the hosts a perfect start with a well-taken goal after just eight minutes. It was the fastest the Red Devils had scored in the Premier League since Marcus Rashford’s second-minute effort at Ipswich in Amorim’s first game last November. Benjamin Sesko doubled United’s lead with a close-range finish for his second goal in as many games while United’s first clean sheet of the season was Amorim’s…
Victor Osimhen netted the decisive goal from the penalty spot as Galatasaray beat Liverpool 1-0 in Istanbul, representing the hosts’ first points in this season’s UEFA Champions Leagueand a second successive loss across all competitions for the Reds. After suffering their first Premier League defeat of the season in their away clash with Crystal Palace, Liverpool boss, Arne Slot left talisman Mohamed Salah on the bench but the Premier League champions failed to fire amid a constant cacophony of noise at RAMS Park. Osimhen gave Galatasaray the lead after 16 minutes when French referee Clement Turpin adjudged that Dominik Szoboszlai had fouled Baris…
Chelsea came out victorious in Jose Mourinho’s return to Stamford Bridge, defeating Benfica 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League. Mourinho, who replaced former Wolves boss Bruno Lage 12 days ago, responded by waving to both ends of the ground. But he would undoubtedly have preferred Benfica not to provide a gift to their hosts as Colombian midfielder Richard Rios could not get out of the way when Alejandro Garnacho sent Pedro Neto’s-far post cross fizzing back into the six-yard area, giving goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin no chance of keeping the ball out. There was frustration for the Blues though as well,…
It was an action-packed weekend for Nigerian footballers abroad, with goals, and standout performances across top leagues in Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. Onuachu on Fire in Turkey Paul Onuachu was the hero for Trabzonspor as they edged out Fatih Karagümrük 4-3 in a thrilling Turkish Super Lig encounter on Saturday. The towering striker scored twice — first in the 35th minute to restore his side’s lead, and again from the penalty spot just before halftime. Onuachu has now netted five goals in just seven league appearances this season. Adams Opens Account in Spain In La Liga,…
Matchday 6 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered late drama, big results, and a shift at the top of the table as teams continue to find their rhythm. Shooting Stars Snatch First Away Win In Ozoro, Shooting Stars SC (3SC) recorded their first away win of the campaign with a thrilling 2-1 comeback against Warri Wolves. The hosts went ahead in the 52nd minute through Igbunu Evwierhurhoma, but 3SC turned the game on its head late on. Qamar Adegoke struck an equaliser in the 84th minute before Adams Mustapha completed the turnaround just two minutes later. The victory…
Robert Lewandowski nodded in a second-half winner as Barcelona came from a goal down to beat Real Sociedad 2-1 and top the La Liga table. Real Sociedad had taken a surprise lead in the 31st minute on the counter-attack when Alvaro Odriozola slid in to turn home Ander Barrenetxea’s low cross. But the hosts levelled two minutes before half-time when defender Jules Kounde met Marcus Rashford’s corner with a thumping header. With the scores leveled at 1-1 Barca boss, Hansi Flick brought on Ballon d’Or runner-up Lamine Yamal in the 58th minute. Just seconds later the 18-year-old Spaniard beat a…
It was a disappointing evening for Nigerian football fans as both Kwara United and Abia Warriors were knocked out of the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday. At the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Kwara United, popularly known as The Harmony Boys, fell 1-0 to Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko. The decisive moment came just nine minutes into the second half when Hubert Ayau pounced on a loose ball inside the box to fire home the winning goal. That strike sealed the Porcupine Warriors’ victory, handing them a 5-3 aggregate win and ending Kwara United’s continental journey at the first preliminary round.…
Gabriel netted a 96th-minute winner as Arsenal came from behind to beat Newcastle United at St James’ Park. The Brazilian defender got his head on the end of Martin Odegaard’s corner to send manager Mikel Arteta and his staff wild on the touchline. Newcastle took the lead in the 35th minute with Sandro Tonali playing a short corner and delivering a cross, which Nick Woltemade headed home when he rose above the falling Gabriel Magalhaes. The Magpies couldn’t hang onto their lead though, as Declan Rice’s cross was headed in off the post by Mikel Merino to draw Arsenal level. The Gunners eventually took all three points…