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25 September 2025
Pep Guardiola admitted he disliked resorting to defensive tactics as Manchester City were held 1-1 by Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday. Erling Haaland’s early strike looked set to be enough, but the City boss opted for a cautious second-half approach, switching to a back five and withdrawing both Haaland and Phil Foden. The plan backfired as Arsenal grew into the game, dominating possession…
25 September 2025
Unai Emery delivered a scathing assessment of Aston Villa’s performance after their 1-1 draw with Sunderland, accusing his side of being “lazy” and straying from their identity. Still winless after five Premier League games, Villa sit 18th with just three points. The match appeared to swing in their favour when Sunderland were reduced to 10 men in the 33rd minute, after Reinildo Mandava was sent…
25 September 2025
Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele is being tipped to beat Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal to the men’s Ballon d’Or when the award is handed out Monday in Paris. The Théâtre du Châtelet will once again host football’s biggest stars as they await the latest winners of the game’s most prestigious individual prize. For more than a decade, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominated the…
25 September 2025
Jamie Vardy says he is adjusting quickly to life in Italy. He awaits his first Serie A appearance for Cremonese. The 38-year-old, who completed a deadline-day move from Leicester City, has been named on the bench for their upcoming clash with Verona. Cremonese have enjoyed a flying start to life back in the top flight, winning both of their opening fixtures — including an impressive 2-1 victory…
25 September 2025
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca explained that Cole Palmer’s early withdrawal during the loss to Manchester United was down to fitness concerns, not Robert Sanchez’s red card. The England midfielder was substituted inside the opening 20 minutes, sparking suggestions the change was a tactical response to Robert Sanchez‘ dismissal. However, Maresca dismissed that claim, revealing Palmer had been a…
25 September 2025
Gian Piero Gasperini marked his first Derby della Capitale in charge of Roma with a battling 1-0 win over Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico. The 163rd Serie A meeting between the eternal city rivals was every bit as fiery as expected, opening with crunching tackles and little attacking fluency. Lazio threatened first through former Roma striker Pedro, who blazed over before setting up Nuno Tavares for…
25 September 2025
On June 4, 2023, RCD Espanyol staged one of the most symbolic protests in Spanish football that season. The 1xBet sport betting platform is also perfect for wagering on Spanish football too. In a home match against Almería, the players stood still and refused to touch the ball for the 1st full minute after kickoff. The demonstration was a powerful response to what the club and its supporters saw…
25 September 2025
West Ham United are holding internal talks over possible replacements for manager Graham Potter after a poor start to the season. Potter’s position has come under further scrutiny following Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace, a result that sparked fan protests against the board outside London Stadium. According to BBC Sport, candidates being considered include former Wolves boss Gary…
25 September 2025
Wolves manager Vitor Pereira says he is not concerned about his position despite his side’s poor start to the Premier League season. Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at Leeds United left Wolves without a win from their opening five matches, piling early pressure on the Portuguese coach, who only recently signed a new contract. Pereira admitted his side were too passive defensively in the first half but…
25 September 2025
Chris Wilder has returned for a third spell as Sheffield United manager. He stepped in just days after Ruben Selles was sacked following a nightmare start to the Championship season. The Blades were thrashed 5-0 at Ipswich Town on Friday night, leaving them rooted to the bottom of the table with zero points. That defeat sealed Selles’ fate, with supporters voicing relief at his exit after just…
25 September 2025
The legal battle between Cardiff City and Nantes over compensation for Emiliano Sala tragic death has been delayed. The hearing has been rescheduled for December 8. The session, originally set for September 22, was postponed after Cardiff submitted new evidence. Sala, the 28-year-old Argentine striker, died in a plane crash over the English Channel in January 2019, just two days after sealing a…
25 September 2025
Atletico Madrid’s frustrating start to the La Liga season continued as they dropped more points in a 1-1 draw at Mallorca, rescued by a late equaliser from the hosts. Diego Simeone’s side began brightly despite their midweek Champions League exertions, with Giacomo Raspadori nearly scoring direct from a corner and Pablo Barrios rattling the woodwork. Their pressure was rewarded when a handball by…