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Newcastle vs Manchester City Report Scorers: Gvardiol 35’; Gordon 57’ (P) Resilient Newcastle Secure a Point Against Champions In a dramatic face-off at St. James’ Park, Newcastle United put on a spirited performance to secure a 1-1 draw against Manchester City, extending their unbeaten home streak to 11 games in the Premier League. Despite City’s recent dominance in this fixture, the Magpies showed tenacity, battling back from a goal down to claim a valuable point against the reigning champions. Early Newcastle Pressure and Defensive Mishaps The match kicked off with Newcastle leveraging the vibrant home support, creating early threats, particularly from…
Manchester United vs Tottenham Preview Draw Rashford to score or assist Pressure Mounts on Erik ten Hag and Manchester United The brief respite from negative headlines seems to have ended for Manchester United and their manager, Erik ten Hag. The Red Devils have struggled in front of goal, drawing against both Crystal Palace and Twente while converting just one of their 33 shots in those two games. Ten Hag has acknowledged that both he and his players need to “look in the mirror” following their recent performances, and with a challenging set of fixtures ahead, United have little room for further…
Bournemouth vs Southampton Preview Draw or Bournemouth to win Evanilson to score In the first South Coast derby of the season, Bournemouth host Southampton at the Vitality Stadium as both teams look to end their respective poor runs in the Premier League. Bournemouth’s Struggle for Form and Goals Bournemouth enter’s this clash following two consecutive Premier League defeats, both without scoring a single goal. The Cherries will be aiming to bounce back and avoid losing three successive top-flight matches ‘to nil’—a streak they haven’t experienced since the conclusion of the 2022/23 season. The Cherries are still searching for their first home league…
7 Premier League Teams Shine in EFL Cup Seven Premier League teams participated in midweek EFL Cup action, all vying for a place in the fourth round. As expected, top-flight managers took the opportunity to rotate their squads. Let’s dive into the performances and what they reveal as the competition unfolds in this EFL Cup review. Arsenal’s Youth Shines Amidst Squad Challenges Arsenal faced League One side Bolton Wanderers, fielding a combination of youth and experience in hopes of boosting their attacking play while managing a positional crisis on the other end. Mikel Arteta introduced goalkeeper Jack Porter, who, at just…
Tottenham vs Qarabag Report Scorers: Johnson 12’, Sarr 52’, Solanke 68’ Red card: Drăgușin 6’ Despite being reduced to ten men early on, Tottenham Hotspur marked their return to the UEFA Europa League (UEL) with a thrilling 3-0 win over Azerbaijani champions Qarabag FK. Early Drama as Spurs Go Down to Ten Men Qarabag entered the match having lost all six of their previous encounters against English opposition. Despite travel delays postponing the start, the Azerbaijani side looked set to turn their fortunes around when, just seven minutes in, Radu Drăgușin miscontrolled the ball, allowing Juninho to intercept. The Romanian defender pulled…
FPL Top Picks for Gameweek 6 We probably already sound like a broken record with our weekly declaration of the 2024/25 Fantasy Premier League season as potentially the most difficult one yet. What makes this prediction of ours different is that it is coming before the tenth week of the season. Never has a league season started with so much chaos that everyone, unanimously, agrees that there is a need to buckle up. We have already seen key injuries and refereeing errors. We have seen managers adapting systems. How can FPL managers work around these peculiarities to earn valuable points in…
Newcastle vs Manchester City Preview Draw or City win Isak to score Newcastle United prepares for a challenging encounter as defending champions Manchester City visit St James’ Park. With recent speculation about unrest affecting the squad’s performance, and Manchester City’s relentless form, this clash promises to be a test of character for Eddie Howe’s side. Newcastle United: Aiming to Bounce Back Newcastle’s strong start to the season hit a bump last week as they suffered a 3-1 defeat against Fulham. This first loss after an unbeaten five-match streak across all competitions (W4, D1) frustrated manager Eddie Howe, who was keen for a…
Arsenal vs Leicester Preview Arsenal to win Arsenal to keep clean sheet After a thrilling match against Manchester City, Arsenal return to the Emirates Stadium to face Leicester City. Mikel Arteta’s side is looking to build on their unbeaten start to the Premier League season, while Leicester aims for their first league win since February 2023. Arsenal: Maintaining Momentum Amidst Injury Challenges Arsenal nearly achieved a memorable victory against Manchester City last Sunday but had to settle for a 2-2 draw after conceding a last-minute equaliser. Despite being down to ten men for most of the match, the Gunners preserved their unbeaten…
Wolves vs Liverpool Preview Liverpool to win Jota to score Wolves are still searching for their first win of the Premier League season as they prepare to host an in-form Liverpool side at Molineux. With defensive issues plaguing Gary O’Neil’s team, they face an uphill battle against one of the league’s top attacking units. Wolves: Defensive Woes and Search for Form Wolves find themselves among six Premier League teams yet to register a win after five games, marking a record high for English top-flight history at this stage. Sitting at the bottom of the table (D1, L4), the team has struggled defensively,…
Ipswich vs Aston Villa Preview Villa to win McGinn to score or assist Newly-promoted Ipswich Town will be looking to claim their first Premier League win of the season when they host a high-flying Aston Villa side on Sunday. With both teams having different forms and objectives, this matchup is pivotal for each side as they aim to achieve their respective season goals. Ipswich: Chasing a Long-Awaited Win As one of six teams yet to win in the Premier League this season, Ipswich is under pressure to claim three points against Villa. The Tractor Boys have managed to steady the ship following…