Diallo hat-trick drags Man United to comeback win over Southampton

January 17, 2025 10:11 AM

Diallo hat-trick drags Man United to comeback win over Southampton

Three late goals from Amad Diallo dragged a below-par Manchester United to an unlikely 3-1 comeback victory over bottom side Southampton in the Premier League on Thursday. United will have fancied their chances of getting back to winning ways against struggling Saints but the hosts were second best from the off, deservedly falling behind to a Manuel Ugarte own goal just before halftime. Staring down the barrel of another home defeat, United upped the ante after the break, getting back on level...

James rescues a point for Chelsea in 2-2 draw with Bournemouth

January 15, 2025 10:43 AM

James rescues a point for Chelsea in 2-2 draw with Bournemouth

Chelsea captain Reece James rescued a point for Chelsea with a 95th minute free kick to snatch a 2-2 draw at home to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Tuesday. Second-half substitute James, who returned from a long spell out injured at the weekend, beat goalkeeper Mark Travers with a perfectly placed curling shot into the far corner of the net. But it was two points dropped for the hosts who dominated much of the game, scoring through Cole Palmer in the first half before allowing Bournemouth...

Jota earns leaders Liverpool 1-1 draw at high-flying Forest

January 15, 2025 10:27 AM

Jota earns leaders Liverpool 1-1 draw at high-flying Forest

Liverpool substitute Diogo Jota's second-half header earned the visitors a battling 1-1 draw with surprise Premier League title rivals Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, keeping the leaders six points clear at the top of the standings. High-flying Forest, who are enjoying a remarkable season after just avoiding relegation last term, raced into the lead in an electric City Ground atmosphere through striker Chris Wood with eight minutes on the clock. Liverpool, whose only league defeat this season pr...

Man City held to 2-2 draw after late collapse against Brentford

January 15, 2025 10:17 AM

Man City held to 2-2 draw after late collapse against Brentford

Manchester City threw away a two-goal lead as Brentford's Yoane Wissa and Christian Norgaard scored late goals to earn the hosts a 2-2 draw in a Premier League thriller on Tuesday. After suffering six league defeats in November and December, City bounced back with a draw against Everton and wins over Leicester City and West Ham United, but Tuesday's late collapse brought their short-lived revival to an abrupt halt. The point leaves them sixth on 35, 12 adrift of leaders Liverpool,who ...

Ipswich win at home in Premier League for first time since April 2002

December 31, 2024 11:56 AM

Ipswich win at home in Premier League for first time since April 2002

Liam Delap and Omari Hutchinson scored either side of the break as Ipswich Town finally ended an almost 23-year wait to win a Premier League match at Portman Road with a 2-0 victory over Chelsea on Monday. Not since April 2002, and a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough, have Ipswich celebrated home success in the top flight but on Monday hauled themselves one place up the standings to 18th with a tenacious triumph and handed Chelsea’s title hopes another blow. Delap’s 12th minute penalty and a fine...

Chelsea narrowly defeat Brentford 2-1 to move within two points of Premier League leaders Liverpool

December 16, 2024 10:25 AM

Chelsea narrowly defeat Brentford 2-1 to move within two points of Premier League leaders Liverpool

Buoyant Chelsea moved within two points of leaders Liverpool on Sunday as goals from Marc Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson earned them a 2-1 victory over neighbours Brentford, their fifth Premier League win in a row. Chelsea pushed Brentford back from the start, with 15 attempts on goal in the first half, but it was not until the 43rd minute that Cucurella raced into the area and dived athletically to head Noni Madueke's cross past goalkeeper Mark Flekken. It was the Spain fullback's first Premier...

Russell Martin sacked after Southampton’s 5-0 home drubbing by Tottenham hotspur

December 16, 2024 9:54 AM

Russell Martin sacked after Southampton’s 5-0 home drubbing by Tottenham hotspur

Southampton sacked manager Russell Martin shortly after his side's 5-0 drubbing at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday left them rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table. The humiliating defeat, in which Spurs scored five times in the first half, left Southampton on five points from 16 matches. Martin was the second Premier League manager sacked on Sunday after second-bottom Wolverhampton Wanderers parted company with Gary O'Neil. "The reality of our situation is clear. The board have...

Premier League: Arsenal, Man City play out goalless draw, Liverpool at top following 2-1 win over Brighton

April 1, 2024 12:19 PM

Premier League: Arsenal, Man City play out goalless draw, Liverpool at top following 2-1 win over Brighton

Title rivals Manchester City and Arsenal played out a goalless draw in their Premier League (PL) match at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, leaving Liverpool at the top with a lead of two points in the points tally. As Jurgen Klopp managed Liverpool beat Brighton in a great come-from-behind effort by 2-1, all eyes were on this high-octane clash that could decide the course of the competition for the coming weeks. During the first half, came the best chance to score, as Nathan Ake shouldered a corn...