Arne Slot’s new era at Liverpool continued in commanding fashion after they beat Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford. The Red Devils collapsed under the pressure of their Northwest rivals, particularly in the first half. Liverpool looked hungrier, more energetic and more organised as they pinched the ball back in dangerous positions all over the pitch. The Reds looked to …
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Joshua Zirkzee somehow misses an absolute sitter late-on
Joshua Zirkzee missed a guilt-edged opportunity late on to try and rally his side but was unable to keep it on target. The Dutch centre-forward will be kicking himself after he was unable to convert a beautifully lofted cross from Marcus Rashford from the left-hand side. Unable to get a clean connection, the ball spun off of the outside of …
Read More »Cameron Carter-Vickers, Celtic roll past Rangers for derby victory
Celtic’s domestic dominance over Glasgow rivals Rangers continued Sunday with Cameron Carter-Vickers helping the reigning Scottish league winners to a clean sheet victory. Brendan Rodgers’ squad scored twice in the first half through finishes from Daizen Mazda and Kyogo Furuhashi before Callum McGregor’s deflected strike gave Celtic a 3-0 victory. Carter-Vickers anchored the Hoops backline again, logging 90 minutes alongside …
Read More »Mohamed Salah scores at Old Trafford again
Manchester United are now 3-0 down against their bitter rivals at home after the Red Devils once again crumble on Liverpool’s press. It has gone from bad to worse for Erik ten Hag’s side who are now three goals down to Liverpool at Old Trafford in a game which could dictate the rest of their season. After Trent Alexander-Arnold had …
Read More »Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings: Premier League
Newcastle were able to secure an important three points against Tottenham at home on Sunday, September 1st. The Magpies managed to beat Spurs 2-1 to send them into the International break with two wins and a draw. Player Ratings Newcastle Pope’s performance in goal was enough to earn him a 7.6 rating overall, whilst Lloyd Kelly (7.0) was the only …
Read More »Three 8/10s, several 7s and the odd 6 – Player ratings from Newcastle 2-1 Spurs
It wasn’t pretty, but that is a huge win for Newcastle United, who played poorly at times but defended superbly and were clinical at the other end to beat Spurs once again at St James’ Park. Here come our marks out of 10 and comments on each players involved: Pope (7.5) – His saves kept us in the game, making …
Read More »Luis Diaz punishes Casemiro mistake with towering header
Luis Diaz broke the deadlock at Old Trafford and handed the lead to his side with a brilliant header that came off the back of a misplaced pass by Casemiro. With Trent Alexander Arnold’s goal being ruled out due to an offside in the build-up from Mohamed Salah, it was a wake-up call for the Red Devils who began to …
Read More »Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Player Ratings: Premier League
Crystal Palace were able to grab their first point of the season at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea on Sunday, September 1st. A wonder strike from Eberechi Eze was enough to see the Eagles head back to South East London having finally got out of the drop zone for the first time this season. Player Ratings Chelsea Levi Colwill was the …
Read More »Samuel Mbangula to earn new & improved Juventus contract
Juventus are looking to reward Samuel Mbangula with a new contract after making a stunning impact at the start of the season. The Bianconeri have bolstered their squad with a host of superb new signings in the summer. And yet, it was the 20-year-old who stole the limelight on the opening day of the season after earning a surprise Serie …
Read More »Neville & Carragher slate Man Utd’s Casemiro for role in Liverpool goals
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher have blasted Manchester United midfielder Casemiro for his role in Liverpool’s first two goals at Old Trafford on Sunday. Luis Diaz opened the scoring with a header at the far post from a Mohamed Salah cross in the 36th minute following an end-to-end start to Sunday’s clash between English football’s biggest rivals. Liverpool’s breakaway came …
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