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West Ham vs Manchester United Preview Draw or West Ham win Under 3.5 goals West Ham’s decision to replace David Moyes with Julen Lopetegui has yet to pay off, as the Hammers find themselves with only eight points from their opening eight Premier League games (W2, D2, L4). Their latest setback was a heavy 4-1 defeat to Tottenham, which left Lopetegui “very disappointed” and dealing with mounting frustration from fans. Despite this, West Ham did win their last home game 4-1 against Ipswich, giving them a chance to secure back-to-back home league victories for the first time since December. They’ll…
Chelsea vs Newcastle Preview Draw or Chelsea win Barnes to score Chelsea head into this Premier League clash brimming with confidence after a commanding 4-1 victory over Panathinaikos in the UEFA Conference League, making it two wins from two in European competition. Enzo Maresca’s tactics and style have clearly taken root, with Chelsea now sitting comfortably in the top six. Despite a 2-1 loss to Liverpool last time out in the league, Chelsea’s performance impressed as they outshot and out-possessed their hosts, achieving the highest pass completion rate at Anfield by an away side in Premier League history. They’ll look to…
Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest Report Scorers: Vardy 23’; Yates 16’, Wood 47’, 60’ Nottingham Forest Extend Unbeaten Away Run with 3-1 Victory Over Leicester City Nottingham Forest extended their unbeaten run on the road to seven games with an impressive 3-1 win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. Chris Wood’s brace and Ryan Yates’ opener helped Forest climb to fifth in the Premier League, while Leicester’s hopes of three consecutive league wins were dashed. First Half: Forest Capitalise on Leicester’s Mistakes, Vardy Responds Leicester City, full of confidence after their comeback win over Southampton, started on the front…
Manchester United’s All-Conquering Stars The Manchester United 2007-08 squad, led by Sir Alex Ferguson, achieved remarkable success, securing both the Premier League title and the UEFA Champions League trophy. Their intense season ended with a nail-biting victory over Chelsea in the Champions League final, marking a high point for this talented team. Today EPLNews looks at that talented group of players and where they are now. Edwin van der Sar (Goalkeeper) After several more seasons as United’s first-choice goalkeeper, Van der Sar retired in 2011. He transitioned to a leadership role, becoming CEO at Ajax, where he contributed significantly to the…
Manchester City vs Southampton Preview City to win City to keep clean sheet Manchester City continued their impressive start to the 2024/25 season with a resounding 5-0 victory over Sparta Prague in midweek UEFA Champions League action. That result extended their winning streak to four matches across all competitions, while a dramatic 95th-minute winner against Wolves last weekend saw the reigning Premier League champions remain unbeaten domestically. Now, Pep Guardiola’s men return to the Etihad Stadium to build on their remarkable 31-match unbeaten Premier League run, the longest in the club’s history. Manchester City’s Dominance City’s confidence will be high as…
Brighton vs Wolves Preview Brighton to win Brighton to keep clean sheet Brighton will be looking to continue their resurgence after ending a four-match winless streak by securing back-to-back wins against top-seven sides from last season. They now aim to make it three consecutive Premier League victories for the first time since September 2023 as they face Wolves, a team they’ve had considerable success against in recent years. Brighton have won four of the last five league meetings against Wolves (D1), and they’ve already beaten them once this season in a thrilling 3-2 Carabao Cup clash. The Seagulls boast an unbeaten…
Everton vs Fulham Preview Draw or Everton win Jimenez to score After a rough start to the season where Everton lost their opening four Premier League matches, the Toffees have since found their stride. Unbeaten in their last four league outings (W2, D2), they secured a solid 2-0 win away at Ipswich Town in their most recent game, giving manager Sean Dyche the opportunity to lead his team to a five-match unbeaten run for just the second time since taking charge. With momentum building, Everton’s faithful will be hoping their side can continue this resurgence at home. Everton’s October Surge Everton’s…
Brentford vs Ipswich Preview Draw or Brentford win Brentford to keep clean sheet Brentford will be eager to bounce back after a frustrating run of form in the Premier League, having opened the scoring in six consecutive matches but only winning two of them (D1, L3). Their latest setback was a 2-1 defeat at Manchester United, adding to losses against top opposition such as Tottenham and Manchester City. While the calibre of their opponents has been tough, Thomas Frank’s side has consistently struggled to hold onto leads, a long-standing issue that plagued them last season when they dropped a league-high 30…
Aston Villa vs Bournemouth Preview Villa to win Watkins to score or assist Aston Villa’s remarkable start to the 2024/25 season continued in impressive fashion, with a 2-0 victory over Bologna in the UEFA Champions League and a 3-1 win against Fulham in their last Premier League outing. These results extended Villa’s unbeaten run to six league games (W4, D2), helping them accumulate 17 points after eight games – a feat they have only achieved twice before in Premier League history. Villa’s recent defensive solidity has been key to their success, with three consecutive clean sheets at home (W2, D1),…
Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar Report Scorers: Richarlison 52’ (P) Richarlison’s Penalty Seals 1-0 Victory for Tottenham Hotspur Over AZ Alkmaar A second-half penalty from Richarlison helped Tottenham Hotspur maintain their perfect record in the UEFA Europa League this season, securing a narrow 1-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar. The result handed AZ their fifth consecutive defeat, equaling the club’s longest losing streak in their 57-year history. First Half: Spurs Dominate, But AZ Show Resilience Tottenham Hotspur started the game brightly, looking to capitalise on AZ Alkmaar’s recent poor form. Timo Werner provided the first real chance for Spurs with a dangerous inswinging…