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…
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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…
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…
Harvey Barnes double fired Newcastle United to a memorable 2-1 victory against Manchester City in a keenly contested Premier League match. It is the first time Eddie Howe has won against City in the league, with the Magpies last beating Man City in the Premier League in January 2019.For 63 minutes, it felt like neither side wanted to score. The first half was littered with chance after chance, but Barnes made the breakthrough. He was slipped through by Bruno Guimaraes before his finish beat Gianluigi Donnarumma through a packed box. Ruben Dias restored parity for the visitors when his effort…
Nottingham Forest produced one of the shocking results of the Premier League campaign as they beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield to boost their survival hopes. Arne Slot’s Premier League champions were looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Manchester City, but instead ran into a Forest side revitalised under new manager Sean Dyche and looking back to their best. Liverpool head coach Slot gave £125m British record signing Alexander Isak a start, but he was totally anonymous once more and only lasted 67 minutes. Forest went ahead after 33 minutes when defender Murillo shot powerfully past Liverpool keeper…
Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez both scored as Chelsea delivered a comfortable 2-0 victory at Burnley and move to second in the Premier League standings. Burnley started the match brightly, with Jaidon Anthony having two early shots blocked and Loum Tchaouna forcing a save from Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez with a strike from the edge of the box. However, it was the Blues who drew the first blood when Neto met Jamie Gittens’ cross at the far post, while Fernandez sealed the victory with a late run into the box after a counter-attack involving Neto and substitute Marc Guiu. Chelsea…
Pep Guardiola celebrated his 1,000th match as a manager in grand-style as Manchester City cruised to victory against Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. The clash of two sides hoping to catch Premier League leaders Arsenal turned into a one-sided affair as City won 3-0 to go second and reduce the Gunners’ lead to four points. City halted Liverpool’s recent mini-revival in its tracks, with Erling Haaland setting them on their way as he continued his remarkable scoring form with his 28th goal for club and country this season. Haaland had wasted an earlier opportunity to give City the lead when…
Malo Gusto netted his first senior goal after 165 career appearances as Chelsea took managerless Wolverhampton Wanderers to the cleaners to move second in the Premier League. The French defender headed in after 51st minute of his 98th appearance since joining in 2023. Striker Joao Pedro added a second goal, while Pedro Neto completed the onslaught for the Blues. The result sees the Blues move to within six points of leaders Arsenal, while Wolves remain without a win this season in the top flight with Rob Edwards, Middlesbrough head coach, expected to be named Vitor Pereira successor.
Brian Brobbey scored a 94th-minute equaliser as Sunderland rescued a 2-2 draw against Premier League leaders Arsenal, stretching their unbeaten home league record this season to six matches. The Black Cats have been a joy to watch on their return to the top flight and rose to the challenge of facing a side who had won their past 10 games across all competitions. Sunderland were rewarded for an impressive first-half display when Arsenal academy graduate Daniel Ballard slammed home Nordi Mukiele’s knockdown to end the Gunners’ remarkable run of eight straight clean sheets. The Gunners came out stronger in the second half…
Matthijs de Ligt scored a 96th-minute equaliser as Manchester United salvaged a last-gasp 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur at the new Tottenham Hostspur stadium. In a suprising end to a game the visitors seemed to have control of, Brazilian striker Richarlison appeared to have won the game for Tottenham when he flicked Wilson Odobert’s long-range shot past Senne Lammens. But in the last of six minutes of injury time, De Ligt found the net at the far post to salvage a point for the Red devils. Bryan Mbeumo had put the visitors ahead in the first half, steering an excellent…