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Chelsea vs Gent Report Scorers: Veiga 12’, Neto 46’, Nkunku 63‘, Dewsbury-Hall 70’; Watanabe 50’, Gandelman 90’ Chelsea began their UEFA Conference League (UECL) journey with an impressive 4-2 win over KAA Gent at Stamford Bridge, marking only one loss in their last 15 home matches across all competitions. Despite resting several first-team regulars, the Blues controlled much of the game and showed their attacking prowess. First Half: Veiga’s Early Goal Puts Chelsea in Control After a season without European football, Chelsea embraced their return to continental competition with a dominant first half, despite fielding a rotated lineup. Manager Enzo Maresca…
Ferencvaros vs Tottenham Report Scorers: Varga 90’; Sarr 23’, Johnson 86’ Tottenham Hotspur recorded their fifth consecutive win across all competitions with a 2-1 victory over Ferencváros at the Groupama Arena, maintaining their perfect start to the UEFA Europa League league phase. Ferencváros Threaten Early But Spurs Take Control Following a 3-0 Premier League victory over Manchester United and a 3-0 win against Qarabağ on matchday one of the UEL, Tottenham were eager to build on their momentum. However, Ferencváros, determined to bounce back from their 2-1 loss to Anderlecht, started brightly and tested the Spurs defence early on. Barnabás Varga…
FPL Top Picks for Gameweek 7 Another international break beckons, so there is a big possibility that many players will not get full minutes. If you consider the midweek games as well, then you will know that this is a week in which you need to be careful with your selections. In fact, the run of games from now to December will be treacherous. This is why we keep on hammering on the importance of strategy in this season’s Fantasy Premier League. Luckily, you have us to break down what you need to know every week before making selections. You…
Aston Villa vs Bayern Munich Report Scorer: Duran 79’ Aston Villa secured a memorable 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) at Villa Park, with Jhon Durán’s decisive goal echoing the club’s historic European Cup final win over the Bavarians in 1982. The victory extends Villa’s unbeaten run to seven matches across all competitions. First Half: Bayern Control Possession but Villa Defend Strongly Fireworks lit up Villa Park before kick-off, but it was Bayern who brought early intensity, controlling possession and dictating the tempo. Joshua Kimmich’s influence was clear from the outset, as he fed Serge Gnabry with…
Liverpool vs Bologna Report Scorers: Mac Allister 11’, Salah 75’ Liverpool recorded their second consecutive victory in the UEFA Champions League, defeating Bologna 2-0 at Anfield. The Reds have now won eight out of their last nine games under manager Arne Slot, strengthening their position in the league phase. Early Drama: Liverpool and Bologna Trade Chances Fresh off their opening win against AC Milan, Liverpool faced another Italian opponent, this time Bologna, who are playing in their debut UCL campaign. The home side dominated the early stages, but it was the visitors who nearly struck first. Thijs Dallinga found the back…
Is Arsenal Now Manchester City’s Most Important Rivalry? In recent years, Manchester City has emerged as one of the most dominant forces in English football, regularly competing for domestic and European titles. Two clubs, Liverpool and Arsenal, have increasingly been viewed as their chief competitors, but which team is Manchester City’s biggest rival now? To understand this dynamic fully, it’s essential to evaluate the historical significance, the nature of their recent encounters, and the players’ and coaches’ perspectives over the last few years. Historical Context: City vs Liverpool The rivalry between Manchester City and Liverpool has grown to be one of…
Porto vs Manchester United Preview Porto to win Omorodion to score Porto Seeking European Redemption Despite an early lead and numerical advantage in the second half, Porto’s UEFA Europa League (UEL) campaign began with a surprise 3-2 defeat to Bodø/Glimt on matchday one. That was only their second loss of the season (W7), but Porto bounced back emphatically, thrashing Arouca 4-0 in the Portuguese league. Now, they’ll be looking to avenge their UEL defeat when they face Manchester United at the famous Estádio do Dragão. The Dragão has been a fortress for Porto, who have won each of their last three…
Chelsea vs Gent Preview Chelsea to win Sancho to assist Chelsea’s European Ambitions After a season without continental football, Chelsea are ready to embark on their first-ever UEFA Conference League campaign. While the competition may not carry the glamour of UEFA’s more elite tournaments, Chelsea will have plenty of motivation, as lifting the trophy would make them the first team to win all three of UEFA’s major club competitions. Under manager Enzo Maresca, the Blues are favourites to do just that, but their hard-fought 3-2 aggregate win over Servette in qualifying revealed that the road to glory won’t be straightforward. Nevertheless, Chelsea…
Ferencvaros vs Tottenham Preview Spurs to win Solanke to score or assist Ferencváros will look to recover from a disappointing 2-1 loss to Anderlecht as they host Tottenham in their next Europa League fixture. Despite a late comeback against the ten-man Belgian side, Ferencváros fell short of an equaliser and now find themselves without a regulation-time victory in their last five continental outings (D3, L2). Head coach Pascal Jansen remains optimistic, however, attributing the defeat to costly errors and remaining confident about their chances in the group stage. Ferencváros’ European Resilience and Confidence at Home The clash with Tottenham marks…
Slovan Bratislava vs Manchester City Report Scorers: Gundogan 8’, Foden 15’, Haaland 58’, McAtee 74’ Manchester City secured their first win in the inaugural UEFA Champions League league phase, comfortably beating Slovan Bratislava 4-0. The victory extended City’s unbeaten away run in the UCL to a record 12 matches. Dominant Start: City Take Control Early After a heavy 5-1 defeat to Celtic on matchday one, Slovan Bratislava faced a daunting challenge as City arrived in Bratislava. From the outset, the Slovakians found themselves under pressure, conceding the opening goal within 10 minutes. İlkay Gündoğan, back in a City shirt, reacted quickly…