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West Ham vs Fulham Preview: Will The ‘New Manager Bounce’ Work For Hammers In The League?
West Ham vs Fulham Preview Fulham to win Over 2.5 goals West Ham United host Fulham at the London Stadium as both sides return to Premier League action following contrasting fortunes in the FA Cup. Graham Potter seeks his first league points as Hammers boss, while Fulham look to maintain their impressive unbeaten run and solidify their position in the top half. West Ham: Potter’s Challenge Begins Graham Potter’s tenure at West Ham got off to a rocky start with a 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Aston Villa. The new manager now faces a significant challenge in the league, as the…
Chelsea vs Bournemouth Preview Draw or Chelsea win Both teams to score Stamford Bridge sets the stage for a midweek Premier League clash as Chelsea host Bournemouth. Both sides come into the game off the back of emphatic FA Cup wins, with Chelsea dispatching Morecambe 5-0 and Bournemouth thrashing West Brom 5-1. The Blues, however, are desperate to reverse their faltering league form, while the Cherries look to extend their impressive unbeaten run. Chelsea: Searching for Consistency Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea secured a morale-boosting FA Cup victory over League Two opposition, but their Premier League struggles persist. Without a win in their…
Brentford vs Manchester City Preview City to win Over 3.5 goals Brentford host Manchester City at the Gtech Community Stadium as they aim to rebound from a shocking FA Cup exit and end their poor home run. Meanwhile, City arrive in West London looking to extend their unbeaten streak and continue their climb up the Premier League table. Brentford: A Team in Transition The Bees are enduring a challenging spell, having won just one of their last seven matches across all competitions (D1, L5). Their recent FA Cup exit to Plymouth Argyle, Championship’s bottom club, has only deepened concerns about their…
Arsenal vs Manchester United FA Cup Report Scorers: Gabriel 63’; Fernandes 52’ Penalties: 3-5 Red Card: Dalot 61’ Manchester United overcame adversity to eliminate Arsenal from the FA Cup, advancing to the fourth round after a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory. Despite playing with 10 men for over an hour following Diogo Dalot’s red card, United held their nerve as goalkeeper Altay Bayindir produced a heroic performance, including crucial penalty saves. First Half: Fernandes Breaks the Deadlock The first half was a tense and subdued affair, with neither side creating clear-cut chances early on. However, the tie came alive when Bruno Fernandes…
Southampton vs Swansea FA Cup Report Scorers: Sulemana 20’, Dibling 35’ 65’ Southampton eased past Swansea City with a dominant 3-0 victory in the FA Cup third round at St Mary’s. Kamaldeen Sulemana’s composed finish and a brace from young prospect Tyler Dibling secured the Saints’ progression into the fourth round. Swansea, despite glimpses of promise, failed to seriously test the Premier League side. First Half: Sulemana and Dibling Shine Both teams began cautiously, but Southampton quickly found their rhythm. In the 20th minute, Sulemana opened the scoring in style, lofting the ball over Swansea debutant goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin after Aaron…
Norwich vs Brighton FA Cup Report Scorers: Rutter 37’ 45+2’, Enciso 60’, March 74’ Brighton & Hove Albion eased into the FA Cup fourth round with a commanding 4-0 victory over Norwich City at Carrow Road. Georginio Rutter’s first-half brace set the tone for a dominant performance, with Julio Enciso and Solly March adding to the tally in what was a one-sided affair. First Half: Rutter Steals the Show Brighton quickly asserted their dominance under Fabian Hurzeler’s guidance, showcasing their Premier League pedigree against a struggling Norwich side. Despite the home crowd’s support, the Canaries were pinned back for much of…
Nottingham Forest vs Luton FA Cup 2-0 Report Scorers: Yates 40’, Sosa 68’ Nottingham Forest continued their remarkable run of form, securing their seventh consecutive win with a routine 2-0 victory over Luton Town in the FA Cup third round. Goals from Ryan Yates and Ramon Sosa ensured Nuno Espírito Santo’s side advanced to the next stage, but the focus at the City Ground quickly shifted to their upcoming clash with Premier League title rivals Liverpool. First Half: Yates Leads by Example Nuno Espírito Santo made wholesale changes to his lineup, rotating all 11 players from the team that beat Wolves…
Bournemouth vs West Brom FA Cup Scorers: Kluivert 27’. Outtarra 35’ 45’, Semenyo 47’, Jebbison 90+2’; Taylor 14’ Bournemouth came from behind to dispatch West Bromwich Albion 5-1 in the FA Cup third round at the Vitality Stadium. Caleb Taylor’s early header had briefly given the Baggies hope of an upset, but a dominant performance from the Premier League side, including a brace from Dango Ouattara, saw them advance comfortably. First Half: Taylor’s Opener Sparks Brief Hope West Brom, under interim coach Chris Brunt, made seven changes from their league draw against Swansea and started brightly. Academy graduate Caleb Taylor, recalled…
Leicester vs QPR FA Cup Report Scorers: Justin 9’ 63’, Mavididi 37’, Buonanotte 38’, Vardy 51’ (P), Faes 90+3’; Varane 18’, Kolli 45+2’ QPR’s defensive frailties were ruthlessly exposed as Leicester City secured a commanding 6-2 victory in the FA Cup third round. Despite flashes of promise from the Championship side, the Premier League outfit capitalised on a series of mistakes to progress in emphatic fashion. First Half: A Foggy Battle with Goals Galore In thick fog at the King Power Stadium, Leicester took the lead within eight minutes. James Justin rose unmarked to head home Facundo Buonanotte’s pinpoint free-kick, giving…
Bristol City vs Wolves FA Cup Report Scorers: Twine 45+1’; Ait-Nouri 10’, Gomes 21’ Wolves overcame a spirited Bristol City side at Ashton Gate to secure a 2-1 victory and advance to the fourth round of the FA Cup. Goals from Rayan Aït-Nouri and Rodrigo Gomes in the first half proved decisive, despite Scott Twine’s stunning free-kick giving the hosts hope just before the break. First Half: Wolves Dominate Early Wolves, revitalised under Vítor Pereira’s management, started the match brightly. Their intent was rewarded in the 10th minute when Rayan Aït-Nouri capitalised on a well-worked move to fire the visitors ahead.…