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Arsenal ratings: Saliba’s set-piece prowess strikes again but lacklustre Gunners drop points
Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Fulham in the Premier League, which leaves them six points behind league leaders Liverpool. The Gunners were undone by a brilliant Raúl Jiménez finish after dominating the first 10 minutes. And after William Saliba equalised shortly after the break from another set piece, the Gunners couldn’t find…
Fulham 1-1 Arsenal (Dec 8, 2024) Game Analysis
Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by London rivals Fulham on a grey wet Sunday at Craven Cottage as Raul Jimenez scored early for the hosts and William Saliba equalised for the visitors at the start of the second half. Jimenez stunned title-chasing Arsenal in the 11th minute, racing away down the right and…
Man United’s women respond to Ratcliffe in best way with big Liverpool win
Manchester United beat rivals Liverpool to push their claims for a top-three finish in WSL. Gareth Copley/Getty Images MANCHESTER, England — As Leah Galton scored to put Manchester United 2-0 up over Liverpool in the first half of their Women’s Super League (WSL) clash, the contrast between the scenes in the two dugouts could hardly have…
Michail Antonio: West Ham forward has surgery after fracturing leg in ‘road accident’
West Ham forward Michail Antonio has undergone surgery on a lower limb fracture he suffered during a “road traffic accident” on Saturday, the Premier League club has said. “Michail will continue to be monitored in hospital over the coming days,” West Ham said in a statement on Sunday. “Everyone at the club wishes Michail a…
Ashworth pays price for Man United recruitment as Ratcliffe shows ruthlessness
Every top head coach is only as good as the sporting director charged with building the squad from which they select their team. So Manchester United’s decision to part company with Dan Ashworth, just five months after hiring him from Newcastle United in the first place, highlights how much of a hurry the club are…
Bayern Munich retire Franz Beckenbauer’s No. 5 jersey
Franz Beckenbauer passed away at the age of 78 in January this year. Werner Schulze/ullstein bild via Getty Images Bayern Munich have honoured club and Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer by retiring his No. 5 jersey. Widely regarded as Germany’s greatest ever player, Beckenbauer passed away at the age of 78 earlier this year. He led his…
New York Red Bulls can build on loss to fuel MLS Cup dream
CARSON, Calif. — Let’s give some credit to the New York Red Bulls. When the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs began what seemed an eternity ago in October, very few had faith in the Eastern Conference’s No. 7 seed. Defeating 2023 champions Columbus Crew was a miracle in itself in round one, so what do you…
Man United’s Dan Ashworth leaves as sporting director – sources
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 8, 2024, 04:32 AM ET Dan Ashworth has left his position as sporting director at Manchester United after just five months, sources have told ESPN. Ashworth officially arrived in July after a settlement — running into millions of pounds — was reached with former club Newcastle United. The 53-year-old was seen as…
Tasked with replacing Puig, Galaxy’s midfield trio won MLS Cup
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentDec 7, 2024, 10:21 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. CARSON, California — As the LA Galaxy players waited to hoist their sixth MLS Cup trophy, midfielders Gastón Brugman, Edwin Cerrillo and Mark Delgado met on the field and engaged in a…