On December 4, Reuters reported that Manchester City faced charges from the Football Association (FA) for failing to control their players during the thrilling 3-3 draw against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. The incident unfolded late in the game when several City players confronted referee Simon Hooper. This occurred after Hooper initially signalled play Read More…
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Premier League Drama: Manchester City held, late goals define Sunday action
The Etihad Stadium witnessed a Sunday spectacle as Manchester City, amidst a goal-laden day, found themselves held to a thrilling 3-3 draw against a resilient Tottenham Hotspur. The nail-biting clash saw Dejan Kulusevski’s 90th-minute header shatter City’s hopes of victory, causing a slip to third place in the Premier League table, trailing leaders Arsenal by Read More…
Premier League Roundup: Arsenal extends lead, Everton’s redemption, and Newcastle surges
Arsenal asserted their dominance with a 2-1 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers, securing a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard’s early goals paved the way for Arsenal’s victory, although they faced a late challenge from Wolves. Captain Odegaard expressed optimism, stating, “It’s been a good week with some Read More…
Premier League Recap: Title race tightens, shock defeats shake top teams, and young talent shines
Arteta Keeps Mum on Ramsdale’s Display; Uncertainty Looms for Goalkeeper Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta opted not to delve deeply into Aaron Ramsdale’s performance against Brentford, raising doubts about the goalkeeper’s future in the starting lineup following a nervous outing on Saturday. Ramsdale, standing in for the absent David Raya, encountered a shaky Premier League return, escaping Read More…
Erling Haaland hits new milestone, but City’s streak halted by Liverpool in 1-1 draw
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland made history yet again, notching up a Premier League goal-scoring record but failing to propel his team to victory as the champions were held to a 1-1 draw against Liverpool. Haaland, at 23, surged City ahead after 27 minutes, reaching 50 goals in just 48 games, 17 games fewer than the Read More…
Jim Ratcliffe set to acquire 25% stake in Manchester United in $33 per share deal
Reports from Sky News suggest a potential milestone agreement between Manchester United’s American owners, the Glazer family, and British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe. The deal, set at $33 per share, signifies Ratcliffe’s acquisition of a significant 25% stake in the revered English soccer club. This impending deal, expected to be finalised imminently, marks the conclusion of Read More…
Everton appeals 10-point deduction over financial breach in Premier League
Everton Football Club faces an unprecedented challenge after the Premier League imposed a 10-point deduction following their breach of profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) for the 2020–21 season. This decision makes Everton the first Premier League club to incur such a penalty. An independent commission swiftly enforced the deduction, forcing Everton to plummet from their Read More…
Premier League Roundup: Top teams face challenges amidst injuries and tactical shifts
Manchester City’s Defensive Woes Without Stones The vulnerability of Manchester City’s defence was glaringly exposed in a thrilling 4-4 draw against Chelsea, emphasising the absence of central defender John Stones. Stones, a crucial figure for the reigning champions, suffered a muscle injury in the Champions League win against Young Boys, compounding City’s defensive woes as Read More…
Arsenal secures 3-1 victory over Burnley, joins Manchester City at Premier League summit
Arsenal clinched a crucial 3-1 win against struggling Burnley, propelling them to second place in the Premier League table and drawing level on points with leaders Manchester City. Leandro Trossard, William Saliba, and Oleksandr Zinchenko found the net for Arsenal, moving them to 29 points alongside Manchester City, who still have a game in hand. Read More…
Chelsea crushes Tottenham Hotspur’s title aspirations in chaotic London derby
Tottenham Hotspur’s dreams of reclaiming the Premier League summit were shattered in a dramatic 4-1 loss to Chelsea, marked by Nicolas Jackson’s hat-trick in a frenzied London derby, which saw Tottenham finish the match with only nine players, on Monday. Mauricio Pochettino’s triumphant return to Tottenham Hotspur as Chelsea’s manager was nothing short of extraordinary, Read More…