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Arne Slot plays down Liverpool’s ascent to the top of the Premier League table

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Liverpool boss Arne Slot feels his side’s early ascent to the top of the Premier League is not a “realistic view” of the table.Life after Jurgen Klopp is not turning out to be too bad as the Reds climbed to the summit after goals from Ibrahima Konate and Mohamed Salah earned a 2-1 win at Wolves – their fifth victory in six league games.Defeat at home to Nottingham Forest ...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers hails Celtic’s ‘Champions League mentality’ after ruthless win

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers hailed his side for showing a Champions League mentality in Perth as they prepared for Tuesday’s test against Borussia Dortmund with a 6-0 victory over St Johnstone.Celtic prevailed thanks to a double from Kyogo Furuhashi, a tremendous effort from Paulo Bernardo after a passing move involving nine players, Callum McGregor’s fourth long-range strike of t...Full Story »

Otis Khan nets late winner for Oldham at struggling Ebbsfleet

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Otis Khan scored five minutes from time to secure Oldham a 2-1 victory over National League bottom side Ebbsfleet.Mark Kitching nodded the Latics into the lead from Mike Fondop’s flick-on three minutes into the second half at Kuflink Stadium.It was all square after Dominic Poleon sent Matthew Hudson the wrong way with an 81st-minute penalty.Four minutes later, Khan restored Oldham’s ...Full Story »

Liverpool go top of the Premier League after win at Wolves

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Liverpool’s impressive start under Arne Slot continued as they moved to the top of the Premier League after a 2-1 win at Wolves.Life after Jurgen Klopp is not turning out to be too bad as Ibrahima Konate’s header and a Mohamed Salah penalty either side of Rayan Ait-Nouri’s equaliser made it five wins from six league games.Defeat at home to Nottingham Forest a fortnight ago rema...Full Story »

Kyogo Furuhashi scores brace as Celtic thrash sorry St Johnstone

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Kyogo Furuhashi struck twice as Celtic continued their imperious start to the season with a 6-0 triumph over St Johnstone in Perth.The Japan forward scored either side of Paulo Bernardo in the final 10 minutes of the first half.Callum McGregor added to the lead with his fourth long-range goal of the season, Daizen Maeda got on the scoresheet after having a first-half effort controversially disal...Full Story »

Chris Davies lauds Birmingham reaction to poor start as Blues fight back for win

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Birmingham boss Chris Davies was delighted with his side’s reaction after seeing them fight back from two goals down to beat Peterborough 3-2 and reclaim top spot in League One.After a sloppy start, the big-spending Blues found themselves trailing 2-0 after just 16 minutes following goals from Ricky-Jade Jones and Emmanuel Fernandez.However, a smart finish from Willum Willumsson halved the...Full Story »

Derek McInnes calls for calm defending after Killie lose points in dramatic draw

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes bemoaned his side’s defending as a first league win slipped through their fingers after Dundee United came from two goals down to snatch a 3-3 draw at Rugby Park.Dundee United dominated a poor quality first half and led through Louis Moult but substitute David Watson appeared to have turned the game on its head as he levelled the scores with a remarkable sc...Full Story »

I love Pep – Mikel Arteta seeks to defuse tensions with Man City boss

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Mikel Arteta says he loves, respects and admires Pep Guardiola in a clear move to defuse escalating tensions with his one-time mentor.Guardiola told Arteta’s Arsenal to prepare for war amid the fallout from last weekend’s heated draw with Manchester City and the Gunners responded with a last-gasp 4-2 victory against Leicester at the Emirates.Speaking on the eve of Saturday’s fi...Full Story »

He ran the show – Steve Agnew hails Lee Evans display as Blackpool march on

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Blackpool assistant Steve Agnew singled out captain Lee Evans for special praise after the in-form Seasiders swept aside struggling Burton 3-0 at Bloomfield Road.Brighton loanee Odeluga Offiah opened his account for the club before Rob Apter’s solo effort made it 2-0.Summer signing Evans then added the finishing touch as the Tangerines made it four straight wins under new manager Steve Bru...Full Story »

Steve Evans thought Rotherham deserved to beat Shrewsbury

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Rotherham boss Steve Evans felt his side deserved more from their 1-1 draw at second-bottom Shrewsbury.The Shrews broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute through George Lloyd, who poked home from close range.Rotherham, who have not won on the road in the league since 2022, found the equaliser after referee Sam Purkiss pointed to the spot in the 70th minute.Purkiss deemed Mal Benning’s cleara...Full Story »

Sean Dyche hails ‘a step forward’ after Everton end their wait for a win

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Everton manager Sean Dyche was delighted with the way his side managed the game as they came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 for their first Premier League win of the season.Having twice squandered two-goal leads to lose in the last month Dwight McNeil’s double just after half-time turned things around after Marc Guehi’s 10th-minute opener.It was the first time since October 2...Full Story »

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