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Newcastle vs Southampton Report Scorer: Joelinton 45’ Newcastle Secures Narrow Victory Over Southampton in Season Opener Newcastle United began their 2024/25 Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Southampton at St. James’ Park, extending their unbeaten home streak to nine games and continuing the Saints’ winless run at this venue to nine visits. Early Dominance and Defensive Drama The match kicked off with Newcastle demonstrating the intent and aggression that marked their pre-season ambitions. Striker Alexander Isak was a constant threat up front, challenging Southampton’s defence with his pace and skill. The game saw its pivotal moment in the…
Ipswich vs Liverpool Report Scorers: Jota 60’, Salah 65’ Slot’s New Era Begins with a Solid Win Arne Slot’s managerial debut for Liverpool resulted in a convincing 2-0 win over Ipswich Town, marking a challenging return to the Premier League for the newly promoted side after 22 years. The match at Portman Road was not just a test for Ipswich but also a significant moment for Slot, who stepped into the large shoes left by Liverpool legend Jürgen Klopp. Despite Liverpool not making any new signings this transfer window, the focus remained squarely on how Slot would adapt Klopp’s formidable legacy…
Latest Premier League News and Transfer Rumours Here is our EPL transfers and news round-up from today’s papers. EPL Transfers A lot of confirmed moves yesterday, so let’s head right in. Southampton have completed a season-long loan for Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu. (Southampton official announcement) Nottingham Forest have announced the arrival of Ramon Sosa from Argentinian side Tallares. The forward’s price was reportedly £9.3 million, while his contract with Forest will run for five years. (Nottingham Forest official announcement) Bournemouth have replaced Dominic Solanke by spending a club record fee to acquire the services of Evanilson from Porto for a reported £40.2 million,…
Leicester vs Tottenham Preview Draw Both teams to score Leicester City’s Battle for Stability The 2024/25 Premier League season kicks off with Leicester City, the 2016 champions, returning to the top flight after a season in the Championship. The Foxes face a challenging season ahead, not just due to their status as a newly-promoted team but also due to a looming points deduction related to breaches of Profit and Sustainability rules. Adding to the complexity, Leicester have introduced Steve Cooper as their new manager, marking their third managerial change in as many seasons. Despite the controversy surrounding his appointment—stemming from his…
Manchester United vs Fulham Report Scorers: Zirkzee 87’ Dream Debut for Zirkzee at Old Trafford One of Manchester United’s latest signings, Joshua Zirkzee, marked his debut with the game’s only goal, securing a narrow 1-0 victory against Fulham. This win adds to United’s record as they celebrated their 22nd opening day triumph in the top-flight — the highest in league history. Amidst the fresh optimism fuelled by recent transfers, including notable arrivals like Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, and Noussair Mazraoui, Zirkzee’s late heroics stood out in a match that showcased both teams’ season-opening jitters. Intense Match with Defensive Showdowns…
Chelsea vs Manchester City Preview Draw or Manchester City to win Bernardo Silva to have 1 shot on target or mor Chelsea’s New Chapter Under Enzo Maresca Chelsea’s summer at Stamford Bridge has been far from serene, with Enzo Maresca stepping in as the latest manager under Todd Boehly’s ownership. As the fourth head coach in just two years, Maresca faces a significant challenge, particularly after a lukewarm pre-season showing only one win in six matches (D2, L3). The pressure is on as Chelsea prepare to open their Premier League campaign against the formidable Manchester City. The Blues have struggled in…
Brentford vs Crystal Palace Preview Mateta to score Draw or Crystal Palace to win Brentford’s Challenge: Overcoming Setbacks and a Tough Fixture History Brentford enter the new Premier League season facing significant challenges, notably the injury to their new star striker Igor Thiago, which compounds the difficulties anticipated after a quiet transfer window and a 16th-place finish last season. Manager Thomas Frank is tasked with maximising the potential of a limited squad, as Brentford seek to end a discouraging run in head-to-head matchups with Crystal Palace, having not won in their last six encounters (D5, L1). This record ties with Newcastle…
Latest Premier League News and Transfer Rumours Here is our EPL transfers and news round-up from today’s papers. Season Starts Today! The 2024/25 Premier League season is upon us, with things kicking off tonight in the opening game between Manchester United and Fulham (8 PM) Saturday will see six games take place, starting with Ipswich hosting Liverpool (12:30 PM). There are four clashes at 3 PM – Arsenal vs Wolves, Everton vs Brighton, Newcastle vs Southampton and Nottingham vs Bournemouth, while the late kick-off pits West Ham against Aston Villa at 5:30 PM. Sunday’s games are Brentford vs Crystal Palace at 2 PM and…
EPLNews Best FPL Picks It’s a few hours before 22 men running after a ball begins to send our stress levels through the roof and we cannot be more excited about the prospect! Fantasy football is back with the world’s most popular football league. This season, the Fantasy Premier League promises to be even more exciting thanks to the new rules that have been introduced to even the odds and make the game even more intense! Managers will have a headache making selections as usual thanks to the transfer values of a lot of players soaring, but this is why…
Manchester United vs Fulham Preview Manchester United to win Garnacho to score or assist Manchester United kick off their Premier League campaign at Old Trafford with high hopes of erasing the memories of last season’s struggles. The 2023/24 season saw them rack up an unenviable 14 league defeats, the most since the 1989/90 campaign. They’ll be eager to start strong, especially given their solid record in home openers, boasting five wins from their last seven. The arrival of Matthijs De Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich this week continues a positive transfer window, as manager Erik ten Hag bolsters his…