It was all City at the Stamford Bridge Stadium and Gabriel Jesus strike seven minutes before the hour mark gives Pep Guardiola’s men their first win over Chelsea under Thomas Tuchel.Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 0-1 during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on September 25, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images)More to follow…
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Here is the team news of the early kickoff games in the Premier league;LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 25: A general view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on September 25, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty – Manchester City/Manchester City FC via Getty Images)Chelsea starting XI: Mendy, Christensen, Azpilicueta(c), Rüdiger, Kanté, Jorginho, James, Alonso, Kovacic, Werner, LukakuSubstitutes: Loftus-Cheek, Chalobah, Havertz, Chilwell, Ziyech, Ñíguez, Hudson-Odoi, Arrizabalaga, Thiago SilvaManchester City Starting XI: Ederson, João Cancelo, Laporte, Walker, Rúben Dias(c), De Bruyne, Foden, Rodri, Grealish, Bernardo Silva, Gabriel JesusSubs: Stones,…
All you need to know as Real Madrid and Atletico look to continue rubbing shoulders at the top of the log while Barcelona look to ease pressure around the club.Real Madrid’s Spanish midfielder Marco Asensio (R) celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Spanish League footbal match between Real Madrid CF and Real Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on September 22, 2021. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)Deportivo Alaves Vs Atletico MadridDefending champions have been struggling recently to win games and had to come from behind the last time…
High-flying Chelsea host defending champions in the premier league this weekend as Arsenal also play host to Tottheham Hotspur in the North London derby. Manchester United will be looking to bounce back from their early elimination from the Carabao Cup when they host Aston Villa.LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 19: Thiago Silva (6) celebrates scoring Chelsea’s first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 19, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)We take a look at what to expect from the weekend games, assessing each teams on their recent forms…
José Mourinho has equalled a Serie A record set by Massimiliano Allegri in the Italian’s first spell with Juventus.ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 23: AS Roma head coach Jose Mourinho reacts during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on September 23, 2021 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)The Italian set a record of 41 unbeaten home games in the Italian top-flight between 2015 and 2017 and after Jose Mourinho’s AS Roma defeated Udinese last night in Rome, the Portuguese equalled the record.Mourinho left Inter Milan in 2010 whilst on a run of…
The PSG Paris-Saint Germain forward has been named the Ligue un Player of The Month in the French top-flight for the month of August, after his contribution helped his side remain unbeaten throughout.Paris Saint-Germain’s French forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Stade de Reims at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on May 16, 2021. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)Mbappé’s contributions were vital as the team beat Troyes, Strasbourg, Brest and Reims.The 22year old recorded three goals…
Spanish teams, most notably Barcelona are known for playing the Tiki-Taka football, which loosely translates to “touch-touch” and refers to the rapid, precise passing style that allows teams to maintain possession for large portions of the match.Barcelona players respect a minute of silence prior the Spanish League football match between FC Barcelona and Granada at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on September 20, 2021. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP) (Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images)The Catalan club thrived playing this pattern over the years, with the help of talented players from La Masia, in the likes of…
David de Gea was the hero of the day for Manchester United at the Olympic Stadium in London, after the Spaniard saved a penalty in a premier league game for the first time since October 2014, having conceded from all 21 he had faced.Jesse Lingard of Manchester United celebrates scoring his side’s second goal with team mates during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium on September 19, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)It was a tough afternoon for Manchester United in London and the only positive to take…
Tottheham Hotspur were comprehensively beaten at home on Sunday by a Chelsea side, who are showing no signs of slowing down any moment, making it 13 points from possible 15 this season.Thiago Silva (second from right) celebrates scoring Chelsea’s first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 19, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)Second half goals from Thiago Silva, N’Golo Kanté and Antonio Rudiger earned Chelsea all three points in another visit to North London this season.Thomas Tuchel side went into the game, having won each of their…
It was another thrilling weekend of football actions in the English top-flight and Liverpool, The Reds that never walk alone continue their unbeaten run to maintain their status as title contenders this season, after a commanding 3-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday.Liverpool players celebrate their third goal against Crystal Palace in the Premier league. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)Liverpool started the weekend on the back of an impressive come from behind win over AC Milan in the Champions league on Wednesday and it took time before they finally gear into action, against The Eagles who put three with reply past…