Chelsea the weekend's big winners as Europe's giants stumble

Chelsea the weekend’s big winners as Europe’s giants stumble

Dec 15, 2024, 06:45 PM ET We’re getting awfully close to Christmas now and a number of Europe’s big clubs must have been distracted by thoughts of presents under the tree and turkeys on the dinner table. How else could Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus and Bayern Munich all dropping points be…

Southampton sack Russell Martin after 5-0 defeat to Tottenham

Southampton sack Russell Martin after 5-0 defeat to Tottenham

Dec 15, 2024, 05:37 PM ET Russell Martin has been sacked as head coach of Southampton following the team’s disappointing start to the Premier League season which culminated in a 5-0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. The 38-year-old departs with the club bottom and already nine points from safety having taken five points from…

Atlético vs Getafe Game Analysis

Leganés 1-0 Barcelona (Dec 15, 2024) Game Analysis

LaLiga leaders Barcelona lost 1-0 against Leganes on Sunday with defender Sergio Gonzalez’s early header enough to stun the wasteful hosts who lost their second consecutive league game in front of their own fans. Leganes took the lead from a corner after four minutes when visiting captain Gonzalez rose unmarked at the near post to…

Man United's Ruben Amorim revels in 'Fergie time' magic vs Man City

Man United’s Ruben Amorim revels in ‘Fergie time’ magic vs Man City

Dec 15, 2024, 03:59 PM ET Ruben Amorim said he was proud of his players for believing something “magic” could happen in “Fergie time” after earning his biggest win yet as Manchester United manager with a 2-1 win against rivals Manchester City. United were trailing 1-0 before Bruno Fernandes struck an 88th-minute penalty and Amad…

Atlético vs Getafe Game Analysis

Chelsea 2-1 Brentford (Dec 15, 2024) Game Analysis

Chelsea moved within two points of leaders Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday as goals from Marc Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson earned them a 2-1 victory over neighbours Brentford. Chelsea pushed Brentford back from the start but it was not until the 43rd minute that full-back Cucurella raced into the area and dived athletically…

Manchester City's Guardiola takes blame as team gets 'worse'

Manchester City’s Guardiola takes blame as team gets ‘worse’

Pep Guardiola made the stark admission that he is “not good enough” as Manchester City manager after Manchester United produced a stunning late fightback to seal a 2-1 derby win and inflict an eighth defeat in 11 games on the crisis-hit champions. City midfielder Phil Foden accused his team of “youth-team defending” after the game,…

Ruben Amorim Marcus Rashford Alejandro Garnacho not dropped for discipline

Ruben Amorim Marcus Rashford Alejandro Garnacho not dropped for discipline

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 15, 2024, 03:00 PM ET Ruben Amorim has insisted Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho were not axed from his squad for the Manchester derby because of breaches of discipline. The pair were omitted from Manchester United’s matchday squad ahead of the dramatic 2-1 win over Manchester City on Sunday. United clarified before…

Bernardo Silva: Man City played like under-15s in Man United loss

Bernardo Silva: Man City played like under-15s in Man United loss

Dec 15, 2024, 02:35 PM ET Bernardo Silva said Manchester City “played like under-15s” in the closing stages against Manchester United after the out-of-form Premier League champions slumped to a dismal 2-1 derby defeat on Sunday. City appeared to be limping towards a much-needed victory at the Etihad Stadium before a calamity of errors late…