Premier League

Liverpool's Perfect Start Ended By Crystal Palace, Man Utd Beaten At Brentford

Liverpool's perfect Premier League start came undone in a 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace on Saturday as Manchester United suffered another setback in losing 3-1 at Brentford. Palace are now the only undefeated team in the Premier League after extending their club record run to 18 games in all competitions without losing, including three games ...

Amorim Under Pressure as Brentford Stun Man Utd

Troubled Manchester United crashed to a 3-1 defeat at Brentford on Saturday as Bruno Fernandes's penalty miss piled pressure on beleaguered boss Ruben Amorim. Amorim's side paid the price for another error-strewn display as Igor Thiago netted twice in the opening 20 minutes to punish shambolic defending. Benjamin Sesko reduced the deficit with ...

Man Utd Earn Vital Win Against Chelsea as Liverpool Stay Perfect

Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 in a chaotic match at Old Trafford on Saturday to earn vital breathing space for beleaguered manager Ruben Amorim as Liverpool stayed perfect in the Premier League. But Graham Potter's future as West Ham boss appears bleak after a fourth defeat in five matches left the club firmly rooted in the relegation ...

Haaland-Inspired Man City Inflict Derby Demolition on Man Utd

Erling Haaland struck twice as Manchester City inflicted another damaging defeat on Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim with a comprehensive 3-0 win on Sunday. Phil Foden opened the scoring before Haaland took centre stage with a second-half double, either side of an incredible miss from the Norwegian, as City bounced back from two consecutive ...

Salah Scores Last-Gasp Penalty as Liverpool Stay Perfect

Mohamed Salah scored a last-gasp penalty against Burnley on Sunday as Liverpool maintained their perfect record to climb back to the top of the Premier League. Newly-promoted Burnley had kept the champions at bay but a handball from Hannibal Mejbri deep into stoppage time gave Salah a chance to win the match and he made no mistake. Liverpool ...

Chelsea Blow Chance to Top Premier League at Brentford

Chelsea missed the chance to go top of the Premier League as Fabio Carvalho's 93rd minute equaliser salvaged a 2-2 draw for Brentford in Saturday's west London derby. The world champions paid for Enzo Maresca's experimental team selection as Kevin Schade fired Brentford into a first-half lead. Substitute Cole Palmer led the Chelsea revival on ...

Arsenal Ruin Postecoglou’s Forest Debut as Zubimendi Bags Brace

Arsenal ruined Ange Postecoglou's first game in charge of Nottingham Forest as Martin Zubimendi's double sealed a 3-0 win at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Zubimendi bagged his first goals for the Gunners following his close-season move from Real Sociedad. The Spain midfielder opened the scoring in the first half and netted again in the ...

Can Man Utd Expose Frailties in Fresh-Faced Man City ?

Ruben Amorim is confident Manchester United will rise to the occasion against a Manchester City side in transition for Sunday's clash between the local rivals, who are both off to poor Premier League starts. One of Amorim's only eight wins in 30 league games since taking charge of the Red Devils came at the Etihad last season as two late goals ...

Isak Says “Whole Picture” of Liverpool Move Will Become Clear

Alexander Isak believes "not everyone has the whole picture" of his protracted Premier League record £125 million ($169 million) move to Liverpool after an acrimonious exit from Newcastle. Isak played his first minutes of the season in Sweden's 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat to Kosovo on Monday after failing to feature for Newcastle in their ...

Nottingham Forest Sack Head Coach Nuno After Rift with Owner

Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked by Nottingham Forest early on Tuesday, becoming the first English Premier League manager this season to lose his job. "The club thanks Nuno for his contribution during a very successful era," said a club statement released just after midnight. The Portuguese had been in charge for 21 months at the City ...

Liverpool Sign Isak in British Record Deal as Transfer Window Shuts

Liverpool signed striker Alexander Isak for a British record fee of £125 million ($169 million) from Newcastle as the Premier League transfer window closed with a flurry of blockbuster moves on Monday. Isak agreed to a reported six-year contract with the English champions after they finally convinced Newcastle to accept an improved bid. "Me ...

Szoboszlai Stunner Earns Liverpool Win Over Title Rivals Arsenal

Dominik Szoboszlai's stunning free-kick gave Liverpool first blood against Arsenal with a 1-0 win in Sunday's battle between the Premier League title favourites. A tense tussle at Anfield looked set to end in a stalemate until the Hungarian's 83rd-minute strike ensured the defending champions remain the only side with a perfect record from the ...