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Premier League Managerial Sacking Season Begins: What History Tells Us About Managerial Changes The “sacking season” has officially kicked off in the Premier League, with Manchester United parting ways with manager Erik ten Hag and bringing in Ruben Amorim to replace him. With his departure, we see the first managerial change of the 2024-25 season—an event that marks a familiar cycle in English football. But why do Premier League clubs turn to managerial changes so often, and how many more are likely to follow Today EPLNews explores the history, patterns, and most recent statistics of managerial changes in the Premier League,…

Best International Games to Look Forward to This Month The final international break of 2024 is here with all the confederations looking to wrap up their business until they can pick it up once again in March 2025. In South America and Oceania, World Cup qualifyíng goes on and many nations will learn their fate, while African football teams will focus on winning a slot at the Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025. Also, Nations League football continues in UEFA, with some big matches scheduled to entertain fans. Today EPLNews brings you the five key international games to look forward to…

Who Might Manchester United Sign? The appointment of Ruben Amorim to Manchester United as head coach has ignited discussions about potential transfer activities under his leadership. Amorim, renowned for his tactical acumen and success with Sporting CP, is expected to influence United’s recruitment strategy significantly. Today we have a look at the prospective transfers that could shape Manchester United’s squad in the upcoming transfer windows. Defensive Reinforcements: Jonathan Tah A primary area of focus for Amorim is strengthening the defence. Reports indicate that Manchester United has initiated contact with Bayer Leverkusen’s central defender, Jonathan Tah. Standing at 6ft 4in, Tah’s physical…

Matchday 11 Awards While the last international break of 2024 now takes centre stage, we can still take a look back at the latest Premier League matchday and draw some conclusions. Liverpool were the big winners of this weekend, overcoming Aston Villa after Manchester City succumbed to yet another loss, this time against Brighton. Arsenal could only muster a draw against Chelsea, leaving them further behind in this relatively early stage of the season. Brentford were once again at their entertaining best while securing a 3-2 win over Bournemouth, while Wolves and Ipswich finally sealed their first wins of the EPL…

Chelsea vs Arsenal Report Scorers: Martinelli 60’; Neto 70’ Pedro Neto’s Late Strike Salvages Point for Chelsea Against Arsenal in London Derby Chelsea managed to snatch a point against Arsenal in a closely contested 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, with Pedro Neto’s first Premier League goal for the Blues ensuring the hosts avoided defeat and extended Arsenal’s winless league run to four games. Both teams entered the match level on points, with just goal difference separating them, and the clash reflected their similar standing in a balanced contest. First Half: Missed Chances for Both Sides The game began with both teams…

Tottenham vs Ipswich Report Scorers: Bentancur 69’; Szmodics 31’, Delap 43’ Ipswich Town Secure First Premier League Win in 22 Years with Shock 2-1 Victory at Tottenham Ipswich Town ended a 22-year wait for a Premier League victory in stunning fashion, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 away from home to secure their first league win of the season. Kieran McKenna’s men rose to the challenge, showing resilience and capitalising on Tottenham’s vulnerability, ultimately climbing out of the relegation zone with the memorable victory. First Half: Szmodics and Delap Strike as Ipswich Take Control In a lively opening, both sides exchanged early chances,…

Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle Report Scorers: Murillo 21’; Isak 54’, Joelinton 72’, Barnes 83’ Nottingham Forest 1-3 Newcastle United: Magpies Rally to Victory at the City Ground Newcastle United overturned a one-goal deficit to defeat top-four contenders Nottingham Forest 3-1 at the City Ground, marking their second victory at Forest’s home ground this season. Despite taking the early lead, Forest ultimately couldn’t withstand the Magpies’ comeback, with Newcastle extending their unbeaten away record in head-to-heads to seven matches. First Half: Forest Take the Lead Amid Newcastle Pressure Forest entered the game in the Premier League top-four and quickly took the initiative…

Manchester United vs Leicester City Report Scorers: Fernandes 17’, Kristiansen 38’ (OG), Garnacho 82’ Manchester United 3-0 Leicester City: Van Nistelrooy Ends Interim Tenure with Victory Manchester United delivered a dominant 3-0 victory over Leicester City in Ruud van Nistelrooy’s final game as interim manager, extending their unbeaten run against newly-promoted teams to 19 matches. United’s victory not only marked a fitting send-off for van Nistelrooy but also solidified their recent resurgence in the Premier League under his leadership. First Half: Fernandes Shines as United Take Command After a quiet start to the match, United found their breakthrough in the 17th…

Liverpool vs Aston Villa Report Scorers: Nunez 20’, Salah 84’ Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa: Reds Extend Lead at the Top as Villa’s Struggles Continue Liverpool strengthened their hold on the Premier League summit, moving five points clear with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa at Anfield. In contrast, the defeat extended Villa’s miserable run to four consecutive losses, making Unai Emery’s 100th game in charge one to forget. First Half: Núñez Strikes as Liverpool Absorb Villa’s Early Pressure Coming off the back of three consecutive defeats, Villa approached the game with energy, matching Liverpool’s intensity in a lively opening spell. Yet,…

Brighton vs Manchester City Report Scorers: Joao Pedro 78’, O’Riley 83’; Haaland 23’ Brighton 2-1 Manchester City: Seagulls Rally to Deepen City’s Woes Manchester City’s struggles continued as Brighton & Hove Albion pulled off a stunning comeback to secure a 2-1 victory at the Amex Stadium, handing Pep Guardiola’s side a fourth consecutive defeat for the first time in his managerial tenure at the club. The loss not only sees City slip further in the title race but also marks a rare Premier League H2H victory for Brighton over the reigning champions. First Half: City Dominate, Haaland Strikes First City started…