Ben and Ellen welcome Em Sanders to analyse an intense London derby at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea secured victory and local bragging rights against Arsenal. The panel discusses Arsenal’s difficult start to the season as they prepare for a crucial week involving away fixtures against Paris FC and Manchester City. They also share post-match comments […]
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Football and politics are deeply connected in today’s world, regardless of how much some may prefer otherwise. Whether the sport can help address society’s wider problems is far less certain. After Irish solidarity with the people of Gaza transformed the buildup into a moral debate, the result of this disappointing contest eventually seemed almost secondary. […]
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With Yang Hyun-jun still representing South Korea at the Asian Games, Celtic have deployed both Sebastian Tounekti and James Forrest on the left wing. However, Brown feels the team’s difficulties are not limited to that position. “Rangers put Celtic under pressure, restricted Callum McGregor’s influence and marked him closely. When Cal is prevented from controlling […]
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Mikel Arteta acknowledged that Arsenal had been given a harsh lesson by an in-form Brighton side after their perfect start to the season came to a sudden halt on Saturday. The league champions had not suffered a three-goal defeat since 10 May 2023 – 1,224 days earlier – when Brighton secured a 3-0 victory at […]
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It lasted only a moment. Ferran Torres collects the ball before finding João Neves. The Portuguese midfielder feeds Ousmane Dembélé, who draws Raphaël Le Guen towards him and takes the defender out of the move with a dazzling first-time backheel into Torres’ path. Brest’s defenders resemble training markers as the Spaniard drifts back into the […]
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Rick Edwards, Luke Edwards and Charlie Austin review the biggest talking points from the latest round of Premier League fixtures. Manchester City narrowly defeated Manchester United to maintain their flawless league record, although questions remain over whether Erling Haaland’s decisive goal should have been allowed. Michael Carrick’s team also face scrutiny after failing to take […]
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Sam Surridge struck in the first minute of second-half added time to earn visiting Nashville SC a 2-2 draw against Inter Miami on Saturday night. It was Surridge’s second goal of the match and his 15th of the campaign. After Dayne St Clair stopped Shak Mohammed’s effort, Surridge reacted quickly and converted the rebound, allowing […]
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Nuno Espirito Santo believes the London Stadium crowd gives West Ham a significant edge following his side’s emphatic victory over Wrexham. A total of 59,712 supporters attended as the Hammers swept aside the Welsh club 6-0 and moved back to the top of the Championship. Nuno insisted Friday’s performance was neither a declaration nor a […]
Continue ReadingManchester City have recruited players who are “hungry for success”, while the entire squad has embraced new manager Enzo Maresca’s vision, according to recently appointed captain Ruben Dias. City invested a Premier League-record £458m in the latest transfer window, adding several players to their ranks, including midfielders Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi. The […]
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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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