Arsenal’s Saka out for many weeks with hamstring injury, Arteta says
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka will be out for “many weeks” after suffering a hamstring injury during Saturday’s 5-1 Premier League win at Crystal Palace, manager Mikel Arteta said. Saka will miss Friday’s league game against Ipswich Town at the Emirates, along with several others, but Arteta is hopeful the 23-year-old will return to fitness before […]
Relegation battling Valencia sack manager Baraja
Valencia have sacked manager Ruben Baraja, the LaLiga club said on Monday, after a dismal start to the season leaves the team in the relegation zone. Baraja, a former Valencia player, took charge in Feb. 2023, with the club also battling relegation, and led them to safety before taking his side to a ninth place […]
Chelsea held by Everton in goalless draw at Goodison
LIVERPOOL, England, 
– Striker Nicolas Jackson struck the post with a close-range header as Chelsea were denied the chance to go top of the Premier League table as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Everton at a blustery Goodison Park on Sunday. The conditions made it difficult for both teams, but they […]
Wolves maul Leicester 3-0 in Pereira’s first game in charge
LEICESTER, – Wolverhampton Wanderers kicked off the Vitor Pereira era with an impressive 3-0 victory over Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday to snap a four-match losing streak and move a step closer to the safety zone. Pereira, who was appointed Wolves’ new manager on Thursday, made several changes to the starting lineup […]
Bournemouth climb to fifth with 3-0 rout at Man United
MANCHESTER, England, – Bournemouth thrashed Manchester United 3-0 in the Premier League at a chilly Old Trafford on Sunday and climbed to fifth in the table thanks to goals from Dean Huijsen, Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo. Bournemouth’s fourth league victory in five matches moved them to 28 points after 17 games, while United […]
Maresca pleased with Chelsea performance despite Everton draw
LIVERPOOL, England, – Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was more pleased with his side’s performance in their 0-0 draw at Everton on Sunday than the previous week’s 2-1 win against Brentford as he hailed their fighting spirit in a fierce contest at Goodison Park. Both teams had good chances to win the game in difficult, […]
Man United boss Amorim bears brunt of ugly 3-0 loss to Bournemouth
MANCHESTER, England, – Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim took responsibility for his team’s undoing in a depressing 3-0 loss to Bournemouth on Sunday that saw thousands of frustrated fans head to the exits well before the final whistle. Dean Huijsen, Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo scored to keep United 13th in the table, the […]
Mbappe’s self-criticism has fuelled his rise, Ancelotti says
Self-criticism has helped Real Madrid overcome a challenging period and fuelled forward Kylian Mbappe’s integration into the team, manager Carlo Ancelotti said after their 4-2 home win over Sevilla on Sunday. The 26-year-old Frenchman netted the opener and set up another goal as Real beat mid-table Sevilla to move up to second place in LaLiga, […]
Slot warns Liverpool against complacency after thrashing of Spurs
LONDON, – Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was full of praise for his side’s devastating attacking performance at Tottenham Hotspur, but warned the Premier League leaders against complacency after Spurs briefly threatened an unlikely comeback. The Reds were 5-1 up and cruising thanks to a quickfire second-half double from Mohamed Salah with just over an […]
Liverpool hit Tottenham for six to cement top spot, Chelsea held
LONDON, – Liverpool strengthened their hold on the Premier League top spot with an extraordinary 6-3 victory at battered Tottenham Hotspur after second-placed Chelsea were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw away to Everton on Sunday. Mohamed Salah scored twice, as did Luis Diaz, while Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai were also on target […]