Manchester City Hands United a Reality Check Cautious optimism had returned to Manchester United after three successive wins in all competitions but reality hit home hard as Manchester City outclassed them in a 3-0 win on Sunday. In the words of an observer, “Those victories against Brentford, Sheffield United, and FC Copenhagen were hardly convincing, Read More…
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Premier League Weekend Roundup: Stars Shine, Managers Vent, and New Talents Emerge
Aston Villa’s Surge Towards Top Four: Unai Emery’s Impact Takes Centre Stage Unai Emery’s consistent downplaying of Aston Villa’s chances of breaking into the Premier League’s top four is starting to seem misplaced as his team continues to impress. Their 4-1 victory over West Ham on Sunday propelled them to fifth place, and while Douglas Read More…
Premier League Round-Up: Reviving Glory – Arsenal’s Triumph, United’s Turmoil, and Sterling’s Resurgence
Arsenal Puts an End to Their Dismal Record Against Manchester City, Sending a Strong Title Message In the realm of competitive soccer, eight years without a victory against a particular opponent is an eternity. Add to that a streak of 12 consecutive losses to the same rivals, and you have a recipe for disappointment. For Read More…
Goalkeeper Leno blunder gifts Everton 1-0 win over Arsenal
Spotify CEO interested in buying Arsenal amid fan protests An own goal by Arsenal keeper Bernd Leno gave Everton a 1-0 win in their Premier League clash at The Emirates on Friday (April 23), gifting the Toffees three valuable points in their quest for European football next season and damaging the home side’s own hopes. Read More…
Man City Covid-19 outbreak: What happens now after Everton postponement?
Pep Guardiola’s side saw Monday’s clash with the Toffees called off after a number of players and staff tested positive for the coronavirus Just four hours before kick-off at Goodison Park, Manchester City were forced to postpone their Premier League encounter with Everton due to a number of positive Covid-19 tests among the club’s playing Read More…
Late goals steer Man Utd into EFL Cup semi-finals
Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial struck late goals as Manchester United claimed a scrappy 2-0 victory over Everton at a bitterly cold Goodison Park on Wednesday to set up a League Cup semi-final with rivals Manchester City. United wasted numerous opportunities in the opening stages. At times, the play was dire from both sides as Read More…
Ancelotti outwits former player Lampard as Everton down Chelsea
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti outwitted his former player Frank Lampard as his side put on a superbly organised performance to beat visitors Chelsea 1-0 in their English Premier League clash on Saturday. Ancelotti’s side were happy to let their visitors have the ball but allowed them precious little in the way of goal-scoring chances. They Read More…
Iwobi shines as Everton hold Burnley
The Nigeria international delivered an impressive performance to help the Toffees avoid defeat at Turf Moor Alex Iwobi shone as Everton played out a 1-1 draw against Burnley in Saturday’s Premier League game. The 24-year-old was handed his fourth league start and delivered an eye-catching performance in the encounter. The versatile forward starred in a Read More…