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RB Leipzig vs Liverpool Preview Liverpool to win Both teams to score RB Leipzig’s Struggles in the UCL RB Leipzig have endured a tough start to the new league-phase format of the UEFA Champions League, suffering two narrow defeats, 2-1 to Atlético Madrid and 3-2 to Juventus. Adding to the frustration, Marco Rose’s side opened the scoring in both matches but failed to hold on, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities. Now, they face the risk of becoming the first team in UCL history to lose three consecutive matches after netting first if they start quickly but falter again against Liverpool. On…

Manchester City vs Sparta Prague Preview City to win City to keep clean sheet Manchester City Riding High Manchester City enter this Champions League clash against Sparta Prague full of confidence after a dramatic stoppage-time winner in their 2-1 victory over Wolves in the Premier League. That win extended their unbeaten run this season to 11 matches across all competitions (W8, D3). City’s dominance at home in European competition is well known, as they haven’t suffered defeat at the Etihad in 32 UCL matches (W28, D4). This remarkable form at home makes them favourites to extend their unbeaten streak to 12…

Matchday 8 Awards The Premier League is back and, while we do still have one more international break this calendar year, we’re definitely savouring the return of club football and all it has to offer. Matchday 8 brough about some interesting results, with Bournemouth’s win over Arsenal certainly the most talked about. On Sunday Manchester City managed a very late come-from-behind win against Wolves, while Liverpool overcame Chelsea 2-1 at Anfield. There was plenty of drama on Saturday as well, with Villa beating Fulham after trailing, Spurs delivering a scintillating performance against West Ham and Manchester United also sealing a comeback win at…

Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace Report Scorer: Wood 65’ Chris Wood’s Strike Earns Nottingham Forest a 1-0 Victory Over Crystal Palace Nottingham Forest ended their seven-game winless streak at home with a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace, thanks to Chris Wood’s second-half goal. The win lifts Forest to eighth in the Premier League, while Palace remain winless in their first eight league matches of the season. First Half: Chances but No Goals Crystal Palace came into the match determined to secure a positive result and move out of the relegation zone. They almost found an early breakthrough when Eberechi Eze curled…

Arsenal vs Shakhtar Donetsk Preview Arsenal to win Arsenal to score in the first half Arsenal’s Need for a Response Arsenal enter this UEFA Champions League (UCL) clash against Shakhtar Donetsk on the back of an unexpected 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League. Manager Mikel Arteta pointed to “two big errors,” including a costly 30th-minute red card for defender William Saliba, as key reasons for their first competitive loss since a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in the UCL back in April. Now, bouncing back in Europe is the priority ahead of a pivotal weekend clash with title rivals Liverpool.…

Aston Villa vs Bologna Preview Draw or Villa win Rogers to score or assist Aston Villa will look to continue their strong start in the UEFA Champions League as they face Bologna, aiming for a third consecutive victory in the competition. Villa have won both of their opening UCL matches, including a memorable 1-0 win over Bayern Munich, and they will equal their longest-winning run in Europe’s premier competition with another triumph. Aston Villa’s Form and Key Stats Unai Emery’s side has carried their impressive domestic form into Europe, suffering just one competitive defeat this season (W8, D2). Villa’s defensive resilience…

Liverpool vs Chelsea Report Scorers: Salah (P) 29’, Jones 51’; Jackson 48’ Liverpool Defeat Chelsea 2-1 to Retake Top Spot in Premier League Arne Slot’s Liverpool continued their winning streak with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Anfield, making it seven consecutive wins in all competitions and reclaiming their place at the top of the Premier League table. First Half: Salah’s Penalty Puts Liverpool Ahead In a fixture known for its low-scoring encounters, the early stages of the match reflected the cautious nature of recent meetings between Liverpool and Chelsea. The game saw little action until the 20th minute when Noni…

Wolves vs Manchester City Report Scorers: Larsen 7’; Gvardiol 33’, Stones 90+5’ Manchester City Secure Late 2-1 Victory Over Wolves to Return to Premier League Summit Manchester City struck late to defeat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1, extending their unbeaten Premier League run to 31 matches and reclaiming the top spot in the league. Early Setback as Wolves Take the Lead Despite Manchester City’s reputation for fast starts—having scored a league-high seven goals inside the first 20 minutes this season—it was Wolves who shocked the visitors with an early breakthrough. After just seven minutes, Nélson Semedo’s searching ball found Jørgen Strand Larsen, who…

Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace Preview Draw or Forest win Both teams to score Nottingham Forest’s Respectable Start but Growing Concerns Nottingham Forest have started the 2024/25 Premier League season much better than last term, securing 10 points from their opening seven matches (W2, D4, L1). After narrowly avoiding relegation last season, this return is commendable. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo seems to have injected some stability following a full pre-season in charge. However, Forest are now winless in three league games (D2, L1), and the momentum that helped them avoid the drop last season appears to be slowing. Forest’s biggest challenge…

Bournemouth vs Arsenal Report Scorers: Christie 70’, Kluivert (P) 79’ Red Card: Saliba 30’ Bournemouth Secure Hard-Fought 2-0 Win Over 10-Man Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium Bournemouth ended a run of five successive defeats against Arsenal with a 2-0 victory at the Vitality Stadium, taking advantage of William Saliba’s red card to secure a hard-earned Premier League win. Saliba’s Red Card Changes the Game Arsenal, missing the influential Bukayo Saka for only the fourth Premier League match since the 2021/22 season, struggled to find their rhythm in the opening 25 minutes. However, the game took a dramatic turn on the half-hour…