Arsenal are set to make some key decisions before the transfer window shuts on Monday, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday. Arteta said this was to ensure the squad has the right balance for the rest of the season. There had been reports that Arsenal have been in talks to sign highly-rated midfielder Houssem Aouar Read More…
Arsenal squeezed past Liverpool 5-4 on penalties to advance to the English Football League (EFL) Cup quarter-finals on Thursday after a goalless 90 minutes. With the Premier League champions making several changes to the team that beat Arsenal in the league 3-1 on Monday and their opponents also rotating, it was always unlikely to be Read More…
Heavy favourites Los Angeles Lakers dismantled the Miami Heat 116-98 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, as their opponent struggled with injuries after making a fast start. The Heat got a 13-point leg up in the first quarter but the lead was shortlived, as the Lakers drained 11 three-pointers to complete a Read More…
Bayern Munich wasted a two-goal lead and needed a lucky 82nd minute winner from Joshua Kimmich to beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in Germany’s Super Cup on Wednesday. Victory ensured they secured their fifth title of the year. Midfielder Kimmich snatched the ball in midfield, played a one-two with Robert Lewandowski and had his shot blocked Read More…
It was business as usual as Rafa Nadal continued his quest for a record-extending 13th French Open title with a 6-1 6-0 6-3 crushing of American Mackenzie McDonald on Wednesday. The win helped him to reach the third round. The Spanish second seed, also looking to equal Roger Federer’s record of 20 men’s singles Grand Read More…
A Jamie Vardy hat-trick, coupled with goals from James Maddison and Youri Tielemans, steered Leicester City to a stunning 5-2 win at Manchester City on Sunday. The win kept them top of the 2020/2021 English Premier League (EPL) with a maximum nine points from three games. Manchester City had not conceded five goals in a Read More…
Quadruple winners Bayern Munich slumped to a shock 4-1 loss at Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga on Sunday to end their 32-match unbeaten run in all competitions stretching back to last year. Bayern Munich, winners of the UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla after extra time on Thursday, had not lost since Dec. 7, 2019. They had Read More…
Striker Tammy Abraham struck a late equaliser as Chelsea battled back from three goals down to draw 3-3 at West Bromwich Albion in their English Premier League (EPL) clash on Saturday. An error by Marcos Alonso led to Callum Robinson opening the scoring for West Brom in the fourth minute. The Irish striker made it Read More…
Manchester United beat Brighton & Hove Albion 3-2 away in the English Premier League (EPL) on Saturday Their win came after an incredible finale in which Bruno Fernandes struck the winning goal from the penalty kick spot in the 10th minute of the game’s added time. Fernandes’s winner came after referee Chris Kavanagh had initially Read More…
Bayern Munich beat Sevilla 2-1 after extra time on Thursday to lift the UEFA Super Cup and complete a quadruple under coach Hansi Flick. The match was the first European game played with fans in the stands since the sport returned amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Substitute Javi Martinez headed in the winner in the 104th Read More…