Leeds United 1-1 Brentford: Elland Road attendance 35,974 It was honours even at Elland Road after an absorbingly full-blooded affair powered by commitment and intent, yet only flickered intermittently with flair. Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s late equaliser cancelled out Kevin Schade’s first half opener for the Bees, as both sides emerged with a point apiece in front […]
Continue ReadingYork City 2-1 Exeter City A commanding performance from newly-promoted York City saw The Minstermen beat Exeter City 2-1 on Saturday afternoon. Alex Newby’s seventh minute opener was supplemented by substitute Jovan Malcolm’s late header, as Scott Lindsey’s National League champions deservedly picked up all three points to continue their impressive start to the season, […]
Continue ReadingCarabao Cup second round: Chelsea 2-0 Luton Town Chelsea edged past the valiant efforts of Jack Wilshere’s Luton Town side to host Leeds United in the third round of the Carabao cup. A 50th minute opener from evergreen veteran Danny Welbeck, before an own goal from Hakeem Odoffin following trickery from the Blues Brazilian teen […]
Continue ReadingSunderland are interested in signing Jack Grealish from Manchester City and they believe a deal can be completed before the deadline at the end of the week. The Black Cats are keen on securing a loan deal for the Englishman followed by an option to buy permanently next summer. With Sunderland participating in the UEFA […]
Continue ReadingCarabao Cup second round: Stevenage 0-3 Reading: Attendance 2,013 Reading eased past Stevenage 3-0 to reach the third round of the Carabao Cup at Broadtail Way on Tuesday evening. In front of 2,013 at the Sporta Stadium including a sizeable contingent from Berkshire, two first half goals from Jacob Brown and Paddy Lane put Reading […]
Continue ReadingManchester City are set to make a fresh attempt to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez before the summer transfer window closes, with a formal bid expected in the coming days. Chelsea’s valuation is understood to be around £120 million. City have maintained their interest in the Argentina international and are now ready to step up their pursuit. Fernandez […]
Continue ReadingAyyoub Bouaddi is set to complete his move from Lille to Manchester City, with the highly rated midfielder scheduled to fly to Manchester today to finalise the transfer. The deal has been agreed for an initial £81 million, with a further £4 million in add ons, taking the potential total value to £85 million. Bouaddi’s family have already visited […]
Continue ReadingMartin Odegaard and Christos Tzolis shined as Arsenal started their title defence with a convincing thrashing over Coventry at the Emirates Stadium on Friday night. When a new season begins, expectations are at their highest and excitement oozes around the club. For both Arsenal and Coventry this game felt different. The Gunners were starting a campaign as […]
Continue ReadingArsenal has completed the signing of Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, with the England international becoming the latest addition to Mikel Arteta’s squad. The final transfer fee is understood to be £51 million plus £4 million in add ons, taking the potential value of the deal to £55 million. Konsa completed his Arsenal medical yesterday before putting pen to […]
Continue ReadingArsenal wins the FA Community Shield for an 18th time in their history after dismantling Manchester City 3-0 on Enzo Maresca’s competitive debut replacing Pep Guardiola. Riccardo Calafiori fired the Gunners ahead after just 24 seconds when the Italian was played through superbly by Myles Lewis-Skelly. The Italian defender confidently slotted home past Gianluigi Donnarumma. Kai […]
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