Kai Havertz has spoken of his desire for Arsenal to gain revenge on Aston Villa after opening his account in the Gunners’ 2-0 home win over Wolves to start their 2024-25 Premier League season. Germany forward Havertz headed the 25th-minute opener to put his side on course for three points which were sealed when Bukayo Saka fired in 16 minutes …

West Ham are considering a move for Roma striker Tammy Abraham with the London Stadium his most likely destination according to reports in Italy. It’s been all change this summer with Julen Lopetegui the new man in charge and the Hammers have been busy in the window making a number of signings. The club have added some real quality with …

The 2024/25 Premier League season kicked off on Friday as Manchester United narrowly secured a 1-0 win against Fulham after debutant Joshua Zirkzee’s late winner. There were plenty of talking points from the season’s first round of Saturday fixtures. Liverpool featured in the early kick-off while Arsenal, Newcastle, and Aston Villa spearheaded our first roundup of the season. Ipswich Town …

Mikel Arteta has played down any fears of Declan Rice being injured after the midfielder went off towards the end of Arsenal’s game against Wolves. The Gunners kicked off what they hope will be a title winning campaign with a 2-0 win against Wolves at the Emirates thanks to goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka. Rice started the game …

In terms of results, AC Milan’s U.S. tour was impeccable. They beat English Premier League powerhouse Manchester City before doing the same against LaLiga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona. But, with a minute remaining from the regular 90, Milan was in danger of losing to Torino in the Serie A opener.  A win for the Turin side would’ve been their …

Barcelona started their 2024/2025 La Liga season with a win away from home against Valencia at Mestalla. Hansi Flick played a 4-2-3-1 formation with a few novelties, completing a comeback win with a brace from Robert Lewandowski. Barça Universal brings you the player ratings from Barcelona’s league debut at Mestalla. Marc-Andre Ter Stegen: 5 Saved the team from a possible …

Former Premier League midfielder Jermaine Jenas has admitted he was surprised West Ham let Ben Johnson go this summer.  The Hammers suffered defeat on the opening game of the season as they went down 2-1 at the London Stadium to Aston Villa. It’s likely West Ham’s new look side will take a bit of time to gel as Julen Lopetegui looks …

The Hansi Flick era in La Liga started with a very active Barcelona, and with the return of Alejandro Balde. The Spaniard looked very fit with 3 key passes and 53 touches during the match. However, the youngster’s joy was short-lived. Balde could not enjoy his long-awaited and much-needed comeback after leaving the game against Valencia injured in the opening …

Unai Emery was unable to confirm whether Jhon Duran would remain at Aston Villa beyond this summer following their victory against West Ham on Saturday.  Villa got their campaign off to the perfect start as they beat the Hammers 2-1 thanks to goals from Amadou Onana and Duran, whilst Lucas Paqueta had levelled the game from the penalty spot. It …

Mohamed Salah has said Liverpool need to take life under Arne Slot “step by step” after the Dutchman’s first competitive match in charge produced a hard-earned 2-0 win at newly-promoted Ipswich Town. Talisman Salah set up Diogo Jota’s 60th-minute opener at Portman Road and pounced himself five minutes later to ensure Liverpool’s season started with a win despite a first-half …