Postecoglou says Spurs critics looking for ‘easy targets’ after Fulham draw
LONDON, – Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou said critics of his side’s inability to follow up last weekend’s rout of Manchester City with a win were looking for “easy targets” after Spurs were held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Fulham. Spurs were scintillating when they won 4-0 at defending champions City, but could only […]
Man United crush Everton in Amorim’s first home league game
MANCHESTER, England, – Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee bagged two goals apiece as Manchester United thumped Everton 4-0 on Sunday in new manager Ruben Amorim’s first Premier League match at Old Trafford. United’s biggest victory margin in a league game since a 5-1 win over Leeds United in 2021 lifted them three spots to ninth […]
Chelsea thump Villa 3-0 to move joint second
LONDON, – Expertly taken goals from Nicolas Jackson, captain Enzo Fernandez and Cole Palmer earned Chelsea a 3-0 home win over Aston Villa on Sunday, lifting them to joint second in the Premier League table. Playing free-flowing football, the home side took advantage of a tired-looking and error-ridden Aston Villa side who have now failed […]
Fulham’s Cairney rescues point, sent off in 1-1 draw at Spurs
LONDON, – Fulham captain Tom Cairney came off the bench to rescue a point before being sent off in a 1-1 draw at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday, after Brennan Johnson’s volley gave the hosts the lead. Fulham were the better side in the first half, though Son Hueng-min spurned a clear […]
Conte happy with team response as Napoli put recent setbacks behind
TURIN, Italy, – Napoli coach Antonio Conte was pleased to see the team’s response to his plea for improvement when Napoli beat Torino in Serie A on Sunday to remain on top of the standings despite dropping some points in recent matches. Napoli got back to winning ways last weekend with a 1-0 home win […]
Newcastle hope for Isak’s quick recovery after injury at Palace
The injury that forced Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak off the pitch during Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace in the Premier League was not major, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said. A struggling Newcastle, who had no shot on target during the match where they led thanks to Palace defender Marc Guehi’s own goal, settled […]
Bayern’s Kane suffers thigh injury
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is doubtful for Tuesday’s German Cup clash with holders Bayer Leverkusen due to a thigh injury, the Bundesliga club said on Sunday. The 31-year-old, top scorer in Germany’s top flight this season, was taken off in the first half of the 1-1 draw at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. “Kane suffered […]
Liverpool beat Man City to go nine points clear
Liverpool overawed arch-rivals Manchester City in a 2-0 win on Sunday with goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah to take a commanding nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League and extend their opponents’ slump to seven games without a win. The result was City’s first four-game losing streak in the Premier League […]
Fiorentina match postponed after Bove collapses
Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove was taken off the pitch in an ambulance after collapsing shortly after the start of their Serie A match against Inter Milan on Sunday. Sky Sport Italia reported that Bove was transported to the Careggi Hospital near the Stadio Franchi in Florence and that he was breathing on his own and […]
MCTominay earns leaders Napoli win at Torino
A first-half goal by Scott McTominay earned leaders Napoli a 1-0 win at Torino in Serie A on Sunday to keep them clear at the top of the standings. The Scotland midfielder found the net around the half-hour mark when he struck a shot powerfully inside the near post after receiving a precise pass from […]