Sonia Bompastor said Chelsea will need to find different ways of playing against high-pressing opponents if they are to win a sixth consecutive Women’s Super League title.The former Lyon boss marked her first game in charge of the Blues with an uncomfortable 1-0 win over Aston Villa.Johanna Rytting Kaneryd’s brilliant solo goal late in the first half at Kingsmeadow was the difference...Full Story »

Lennon Miller held his nerve to net an injury-time penalty and earn Motherwell a place in the semi-final of the Premier Sports Cup with a 2-1 victory over Dundee United.It looked as if a sensational leveller from former Well striker Louis Moult was set to send the game to extra time, before the hosts were awarded a spot-kick in added time.Miller was tasked with netting from the spot and he made ...Full Story »

Hull came from behind to earn their first victory of the season with a 3-1 win over Stoke at the Bet365 Stadium.Ben Wilmot put the Potters in front in Narcis Pelach’s first game in charge before three goals in 17 minutes gave Tim Walter his first win as Hull boss.Kasey Palmer nodded in the equaliser on his first Tigers start, following up after his penalty had been saved by Viktor Johansso...Full Story »

Sonia Bompastor’s first game in charge of Chelsea ended in a nervy 1-0 win against Aston Villa on the opening night of the Women’s Super League season at Kingsmeadow.Tasked with the unenviable job of succeeding Emma Hayes, under whom the Blues five consecutive WSL titles, the former Lyon manager saw her new side edge to an unconvincing victory courtesy of Johanna Rytting Kaneryd&rsqu...Full Story »

A FEMALE Champions League official has revealed she is sick of being called "sexy ref". She was also forced to delete her Instagram after receiving sexist messages on the platform. Emanuela Rusta is one of Albania's top referees and has already made history in her officiating career. The 30-year-old is the first woman to referee in her country's male top flight and the first Albanian intern...Full Story »

EVA MURATI is back for a new season - and winning the hearts of football fans across Europe. The stunning Albanian host has been dubbed the "Queen of the Champions League." Eva presents coverage of the tournament for Albanian broadcaster Tring TV. The 29-year-old has been the glamourous face of the Champions League in the country since 2017. Her elite football knowledge and jaw-dropping lo...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta has carved out a legendary status at Arsenal, both as a player and now as a manager. After an impressive career that saw him play for the likes of PSG, Barcelona, Everton, Rangers, and Real Sociedad, the Spanish maestro found his home at the Emirates Stadium under Arsene Wenger in 2011. He spent the last five years of his playing career there, making 150 appearances and bagging c...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Raya the monster   Arteta without Odegaard   Barcelona: perfect in La Liga after five gamesAlso Barcelona: lose their opening UCL game to Monaco   Man City's new kit…   lol   Who the hell is Thomas Partey marking?   lol   Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow! (Credit: ...Full Story »

The Magpies are currently low in the striker department, with Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson among the only first team stars available. Newcastle are monitoring Sindre Walle Egeli Both players have struggled with various injury problems over the last few years, giving Eddie Howe some selection headaches. But club officials are now looking to recruit another forward to add to their ranks. T...Full Story »

Christian Eriksen was a summer target for clubs in Europe Eriksen played a significant role in his debut season at Old Trafford, which was curtailed by injury. But he became more of a back-up in 2023/24 following the emergence of Kobbie Mainoo. Manuel Ugarte has now arrived as well, but the Dane scored twice in the recent Carabao Cup thrashing of Barnsley. He was linked with a move away, inclu...Full Story »

The England international came close to joining the Magpies in the summer, but Palace rejected four bids, with the highest in the region of £70 million. However, according to recent reports, the Eagles, although not wanting to lose Guehi, could be more inclined to negotiate a fee below £75 million at the end of the season. The 24-year-old has less than two years left on his contrac...Full Story »

The German midfielder has found himself completely out of favor at the Bavarian giants. Goretzka, linked with Manchester United and West Ham, has not been selected by new manager Kompany so far this term. Kompany told reporters this week: "He's important for us and will continue to be. I only have players who want to play and accept the competition for places. "At Bayern, it's always easy t...Full Story »

Newcastle United are willing to make winger Anthony Gordon their highest-paid player to help fend off interest from Arsenal and Liverpool, according to the Daily Mail. The 23-year-old England international enjoyed a fruitful 2023-24 campaign with the Magpies, notching 11 goals and ten assists in 35 Premier League outings, attracting significant interest in the process. Liverpool reportedly spen...Full Story »

The England international garnered attention from a number of European sides this summer after featuring in Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 squad. Reigning La Liga champions Madrid have been at the forefront of Alexander-Arnold links as the right-back approaches the end of his contract next summer. However, it now looks as if the Liverpool academy graduate could remain at Anfield a while longer,...Full Story »

Barcelona are aware of Baidoo's emergence and are closely following the player's progress, says AS. The young defender, 20, has been in the orbit of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City and some Premier League rivals for the past year Barca now have scouts posted to closely follow everything that happens with the young defender, both in games and training. Baidoo has a deal at Salzburg to 2020. Full Story »

Mbappe, 25, joined Real as a free agent following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain this summer and quickly became the club's top earner at a staggering €15million (£12.6m) per year. Jude Bellingham received a pay rise as Real Madrid feared friction with Kylian MbappeVinicius Junior and Bellingham both got a raise to match Mbappe as top earners The star forward overtook Belling...Full Story »

Liverpool targeting four centre-backs for next summer Liverpool are scouring the market for a new centre-back amid the uncertainty surrounding Virgil van Dijk and TEAMtalk have revealed that Juventus centre-back Gleison Bremer is viewed as one of the 'ideal candidates' to be added to the Liverpool squad. Liverpool boss Arne Slot is said to be a big admirer of Sporting CP centre-back Goncalo I...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta admitted David Raya’s astonishing double save against Atalanta was the best he has seen in his career.Raya ensured Arsenal avoided defeat in their Champions League opener by keeping out a penalty and the rebound from Italy striker Mateo Retegui.Early in the second half, after Thomas Partey was beaten for pace by Ederson and pulled the Brazilian back, referee Clementin Turpin a...Full Story »

An astonishing double save from David Raya ensured Arsenal avoided defeat in their Champions League opener at Atalanta.The Gunners keeper repelled a penalty from Italy striker Mateo Retegui and somehow got back across his goal to keep out the rebound as Mikel Arteta’s side escaped with a goalless draw.It was not exactly vintage Champions League fare in northern Italy, with Arsenal blunt in...Full Story »

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