For anyone seeking proof that attack can be the most effective form of defence, Frank Lampard can point to this performance. Coventry rose out of the relegation places and into 14th after a second consecutive victory highlighted their manager’s readiness to combine ambition with calculated risk. Jack Rudoni’s early spot-kick set an upbeat tone, which […]
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When the United States last faced Mexico at this venue, Jimmy Conrad and Landon Donovan scored in one of the Americans’ many 2-0 victories. Eight members of Saturday’s US squad had not even been born at the time of that match. This youthful American side surpassed that earlier result, quieting a large pro-Mexico crowd with […]
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The early belief that Chelsea could emerge as Arsenal’s strongest title rival now appears badly misplaced. Their two frantic victories at the start of the campaign were difficult to assess: either they were valuable results secured while the team developed a stable system, or warning signs of deeper weaknesses. Following three matches without a victory […]
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Substitute Bojan Miovski delivered a thrilling stoppage-time winner as Rangers secured a 1-0 Premiership victory over St Mirren at Ibrox. Returning to the technical area after serving a two-match touchline ban, Derek McInnes saw St Mirren’s Australian goalkeeper Jacob Chapman frustrate the hosts with several first-half saves, although wasteful finishing also played a part. Craig […]
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Yang Hyun-jun struck the decisive goal as Celtic recovered from a deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over an impressive St Mirren team. St Mirren looked set to move to the top of the Premiership after Nikolas Agrafiotis converted a penalty midway through the opening half. Liam Scales gave away the spot-kick with a handball, […]
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Chelsea have confirmed the arrival of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. The 33-year-old, who had been seeking a transfer away from Villa during the past two summers, has now secured his departure in a £7.5m deal and agreed a three-year contract at Stamford Bridge. The Argentina international, a 2022 World Cup winner and two-time recipient […]
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Republic of Ireland forward Troy Parrott has moved from Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar to Spanish club Real Betis. The clubs confirmed on Thursday that the transfer had been finalized, with Parrott agreeing to a five-year deal. Reports earlier in the week indicated that negotiations were at an advanced stage over a transfer valued at 20m […]
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Southampton may need to become accustomed to hostile receptions during their Championship travels this autumn, with the team involved in the spying controversy likely to attract plenty of jeers across the division. That was certainly true in Hertfordshire, where Watford supporters and players celebrated an intense victory secured by two outstanding first-half goals. Before kick-off, […]
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