Several aspects were particularly striking. By the interval, Rangers were leading through Naderi’s goal and dominating contests across the field, much as they had the previous Sunday. They had won 67.6% of the aerial challenges compared with Celtic’s 32.4%, while recording eight attempts to one and six shots on target to none. Camilo Duran had […]
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“I am proud to have my name associated with this team right now,” Rangers manager Derek McInnes said after securing a second Old Firm derby victory within a week. His reaction is understandable. Following last Sunday’s 3-0 League Cup success at Ibrox, Rangers defeated Celtic 1-0 away in the league and are increasingly beginning to […]
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Manchester City remained at the Premier League summit with a perfect five wins from five after defeating Sunderland 5-3 in a thrilling eight-goal encounter. Antoine Semenyo struck twice, scoring on either side of the interval, while Enzo Fernández, Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland also found the net for City. Sunderland nevertheless caused the hosts plenty […]
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Former England winger Andros Townsend joked that playing away at Stoke “wasn’t so bad after all” after an unusual incident in Thailand in which a pitch roller knocked him over. The 35-year-old former Tottenham and Crystal Palace forward, now playing for Thai League 1 club PT Prachuap, attracted attention on Saturday night when footage shared […]
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Former England winger Andros Townsend humorously admitted that playing away at Stoke “didn’t seem so bad after all” after he was struck by a pitch roller in an unusual incident in Thailand. The 35-year-old, who previously represented Tottenham, Luton and Crystal Palace, now plays for Thai League 1 side PT Prachuap. Townsend was going through […]
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Celtic continue to pursue a midfielder, while Martin O’Neill regrets not bringing in a successor to Arne Engels… Celtic are maintaining their interest in Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis as the January transfer window approaches (Football Insider), external. Swansea City defender and former Celtic player Stephen Welsh initially believed his first Scotland call-up was a joke […]
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Turf Moor’s big screen showed highlights from Burnley’s past before kick-off, complete with memorable commentary. The final clip featured the moment Scott Parker’s side secured promotion in April 2025, when Burnley’s return to the top flight was confirmed. That success now seems distant, with another Premier League campaign looking increasingly unlikely. Burnley seemed on course […]
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The derby has added importance because Real have struggled in recent visits to the Metropolitano. They have secured just two victories in their previous 11 away games there, while their most recent league win at the stadium came four years ago. Atleti claimed a 5-2 victory in the same fixture last season, delivering an early […]
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Gvardiol’s effectiveness going forward is matched by his strength and reliability in defence. At Old Trafford last Sunday, he played a key role in City’s unexpected win, helping them keep a determined clean sheet after Phil Foden was sent off in the 23rd minute. He largely contained Bryan Mbeumo, prevailed in nine of his 11 […]
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When Moyes began his second spell as Everton manager in January 2025, the club sat 16th in the table and only one point above the relegation places. Although expectations have increased since then, he was keen to highlight how far the team has come under his leadership. “I heard plenty of people claim last season […]
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