USATSI Two of the top three teams in the English Premier League table collide when Arsenal host Newcastle United in a key battle on Tuesday at Emirates Stadium in London. The Gunners lead the EPL table with 43 points, seven clear of second place Manchester City. Arsenal have only one loss in 16 Premier League … Read more
USATSI Manchester United will try to strengthen their top-four position on Tuesday when they host Bournemouth in an English Premier League match at Old Trafford. Manchester United (10-2-4) have been rolling since starting the season with consecutive losses and are now in fourth place, just four points behind second-place Manchester City in the EPL table. … Read more
play Should Graham Potter be worried about his future at Chelsea? (1:44)Julien Laurens believes Graham Potter is “under pressure” at Chelsea ahead of facing Man City twice in one week. (1:44) 9:00 AM ET Chelsea have spent a reported ?274 million on new players and changed managers since the end of last season, yet they … Read more
Dec 31, 2022 Marcus Rashford gave the perfect response to being dropped by Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag by coming off the substitutes’ bench to score the only goal of the game in a 1-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.)– Premier League table Upcoming fixtures The … Read more
play Michallik: Liverpool’s defensive issues caught up with them (1:12)Janusz Michallik explains why he wasn’t surprised by Liverpool’s 3-1 defeat at Brentford. (1:12) 4:49 PM ET Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp claimed Brentford “stretch the rules” on set pieces, but admitted his side should have handled the “chaos” they created in Monday’s 3-1 defeat at Gtech … Read more
play Are the years of struggles ending for Man United? (1:45)Janusz Michallik lauds the impact of Erik ten Hag on the Manchester United team as they win 1-0 away vs. Wolves. (1:45) 5:30 PM ET Erik ten Hag has said Manchester United need to add a striker to their squad during the January transfer window, … Read more
Brentford players celebrate after scoring a goal against Liverpool in the Premier League. Getty Images 2:28 PM ET Brentford pulled off a shock win over Liverpool in the Premier League at the Community Stadium on Monday, beating the Reds for the first time since 1938. Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate knocked the ball into his own … Read more
play Xavi: Everybody wanted to be Pele (0:32)Barcelona manager Xavi Hern?ndez pays tribute to Brazilian football legend Pele, calling him a “reference for a whole generation.” (0:32) 11:29 AM ET The Brazilian coastal city of Santos, which sporting giant Pele turned into a byword for football brilliance during a glittering club career, started bidding goodbye … Read more
9:21 AM ET Carlo Ancelotti has called for “zero tolerance” for racism after Vinicius Junior was subjected to racist abuse by fans — but stopped short of criticising LaLiga, after the Real Madrid winger accused them of failing to act on the issue. Videos posted on social media showed Vinicius, 22, being insulted as he … Read more
play Red card chaos as Barcelona held by Espanyol (3:05)Both sides are reduced to 10 men, with Espanyol surviving a second red card thanks to a VAR intervention in the 1-1 draw. (3:05) 11:21 AM ET Espanyol have filed a complaint against Barcelona for fielding an ineligible lineup after Robert Lewandowski started Saturday’s Catalan derby. … Read more
