Manchester City remain level on points with arch-rivals Manchester United and six adrift of Premier League leaders Arsenal after suffering a 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa on Sunday. Pep Guardiolaâs side headed to the West Midlands unbeaten across their last nine fixtures in all competitions, but a solitary strike from Matty Cash proved to be the difference in a match that saw Erling Haaland draw a blank for just the second time this season.
Marcus Tavernier scored an 'Olimpico' goal directly from a corner to put Bournemouth ahead midway through the first half against Nottingham Forest. The Cherries went in at the interval 2-0 up as Eli Junior Kroupi doubled Bournemouth's advantage with a superb long-range strike, leaving Sean Dyche staring down the barrel of defeat in his first league game as Forest boss.
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca urged his players to find consistency if they are to compete for the Premier League title this season. The Blues suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat against Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, bringing an end to their four-game winning run and leaving them five points adrift of leaders Arsenal ahead of Sunday's clash with Crystal Palace.
Sean Dyche had to pull out of a community event which had named him as their guest of honour following his appointment as Nottingham Forest manager. The 54-year-old was scheduled to make a special appearance in his home town of Kettering but was forced to cancel after making an emotional return to the City Ground following Ange Postecoglouâs sacking.
West Hamâs hierarchy are reportedly standing firm behind Nuno Espirito Santo amid mounting pressure and protests. Despite a dismal start that has left the club battling relegation, the Hammers are prepared to support their manager in the January transfer window rather than repeat Nottingham Forestâs managerial merry-go-round, signalling their faith that the Portuguese coach can turn their fortunes around.
The Premier League has been warned that âall hell could break looseâ once the verdict in Manchester Cityâs long-running Financial Fair Play (FFP) saga is finally delivered. Heavyweights from the Etihad Stadium are still waiting on an official ruling there, following an independent hearing, meaning that various potential punishments for the Blues continue to be speculated on.
Bournemouthâs stunning rise this season could have taken a very different turn if they had accepted blockbuster bids for in-form star Antoine Semenyo. It has been reported that the Cherries rejected ÂŁ50 million ($66.5m) offers from both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur for Semenyo in January â a bold call that has since proven to be one of the clubâs best decisions in recent memory.
Jordan Henderson has backed âworld-classâ Liverpool to rediscover their form after helping Brentford inflict another defeat on his former club. The England international played a crucial role as his side secured a 3-2 victory which stretched the Redsâ losing run in the Premier League to four games, with Bees trio Dango Ouattara, Kevin Schade and Igor Thiago doing the damage.
Liverpoolâs 3-2 defeat against Brentford was the âworstâ of their four-game losing streak in the Premier League, according to manager Arne Slot. The Reds were unable to build on their thumping Champions League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in midweek, with the Dutchman saying their latest reverse was more damning than the defeats against Crystal Palace, Chelsea and Manchester United.
Former Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey has issued a desperate plea for help after his beloved dog, Halo, went missing in Mexico. The midfielder, now with Pumas UNAM, has offered a $10,000 (ÂŁ7,500) reward for information leading to Haloâs return. Despite tireless efforts and global support from fans, the much-loved pet has yet to be found, leaving Ramsey and his family heartbroken.
Ruben Amorim has heaped praise on Bryan Mbeumo after the forward continued his fantastic start to life at Manchester United with a brace in the 4-2 victory over Brighton on Saturday. The 26-year-old netted his third and fourth Premier League goals of the season as Amorimâs side built on their recent wins over Sunderland and Liverpool with another triumph at Old Trafford.
Scott McTominay could be on his way back to the Premier League, just over a year after leaving Manchester United for Napoli. Despite guiding the Italian giants to a Serie A title and becoming a fan favourite in Naples, reports claim the Scottish midfielder has struggled to adapt to the intensity of life off the pitch â with sources describing the attention as âsuffocatingâ.
Liverpool suffered another damaging defeat, soundly beaten 3-2 by Brentford on a woeful night for boss Arne Slot at the Gtech Stadium. Once again defensive frailties were exposed and key players failed to perform for the champions, the defeat means the Reds have slipped four points behind league leaders Arsenal in sixth place and have played a game more.
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has ended the club's pursuit of Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski despite Ruben Amorim being eager to bring the veteran to Old Trafford next summer. Lewandowski's existing deal at Barcelona expires at the end of the season and the Catalan giants are unlikely to offer the Polish forward an extension, which will make him a free agent.
Matheus Cunha was in an ecstatic mood after scoring his first goal for Manchester United in the 4-2 win over Brighton. The Brazilian forward finally got off the mark in his ninth game for the Red Devils following his ÂŁ62.5m move from Wolves last summer and he revealed that just after he curled in the opening goal against the Seagulls his team-mates had been winding him up for not scoring sooner.
A disappointed Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca gave a brutal verdict after the Blues' last-gasp defeat at the hands of Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday. Alejandro Garnacho scored his maiden goal for Chelsea to give them an early lead but Sunderland bounced back, riding on Wilson Isidor's equaliser and Chemsdine Talbi's last-minute winner.
Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha paid off sizeable chunks of their big transfer fees with spectacular displays as Manchester United beat Brighton & Hove Albion 4-2 to record three consecutive Premier League wins for the first time in 20 months. Cunha netted his first for the club to open the scoring while Mbeumo struck twice, his last goal seeing off the growing threat of a Brighton comeback.
Amad Diallo was controversially denied what looked like a clear penalty against Brighton following an intervention from VAR. The flashpoint happened when Amad tangled with Brighton's Maxim De Cuyper in the box, and while it initially looked like a foul, replays indicated that De Cuyper appeared to make the lightest of touches on the ball first.
Wolves boss Vitor Pereira could become the fourth Premier League manager to be sacked in the 2025-26 campaign as the Portuguese coach has reportedly been given just four matches to prove himself. Wolves are off to a nightmare start in the new season as they have failed to register a single victory after eight rounds of matches in the Premier League and find themselves languishing at the bottom of the league table.
Bayern Munich chief Max Eberl has seemingly confirmed that the club will pursue a move for Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi as the German champions look to bolster their backline. Guehi, who is in the final year of his existing deal at Selhurst Park, has been linked with a move away from the club next summer as a free agent, with clubs including Liverpool and Inter in the race to sign him.
Bruno Fernandes made his 300th appearance for Manchester United as he started against Brighton on Saturday. The Portuguese midfielder joined United in January 2020 from Sporting CP and is regarded as the best signing the club has made in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era. The captain made his milestone appearance five months after rejecting a succulent offer to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.
Chelsea were beaten 2-1 by Sunderland thanks to a stoppage-time strike from Chemsdine Talbi, with the Blues throwing away the chance to move into the Premier League's top four on Saturday. Alejandro Garnacho scored his first goal for the club since joining from Manchester United, but it mattered very little as the spirited Black Cats fought tooth and nail to claim a precious three points.
Alejandro Garnacho pulled out his trademark Manchester United celebration after scoring his maiden goal for Chelsea against Sunderland on Saturday. Garnacho, who joined the Blues on a permanent transfer from United in the last transfer window, took seven matches before scoring for the first time in a Chelsea shirt. Following the goal, the Argentine also emulated his idol Cristiano Ronaldo while celebrating.
Wayne Rooney has opened up on a remarkable story from his teenage years at Everton, when then-manager David Moyes banned his then-girlfriend, Coleen, from attending the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards. In 2002, a 17-year-old Rooney had the football world at his feet. Bursting onto the Premier League scene with Everton, he lit up Goodison Park with flashes of talent that defied his age. One of those moments, including a thunderous winner against Arsenal, etched his name into English football folklore and earned him the BBCâs Young Sports Personality of the Year award.
Chelsea's plans ahead of their Saturday afternoon kick-off with Sunderland were disrupted when they had to be evacuated from their training ground. The Blues had been scheduled to have a training session on Friday afternoon, but had to leave the premises when an alarm in the swimming pool was set off. Owing to fears around a potential chlorine leak, the players and staff had to evacuate.
Chelsea captain Reece James has shed light on an unlikely yet heartwarming friendship with Formula 1 icon Lewis Hamilton. The Chelsea club captain often finds his way to the best seats in the house on an F1 matchday if there are no football commitments, and his friendship with the racing star is no coincidence. It is a relationship which has been built over respect, shared struggles, and an unrelenting pursuit of greatness in two respective sports.
Wayne Rooney once punched former Welsh boxer Joe Calzaghe in the ribs at his agent's wedding, it's been revealed. The ex-England and Manchester United star is a boxing fan and approached the world champion fighter to offer him a bout. The striker may have been better known for his threat in front of goal, but he does fancy himself as a threat in the ring and felt he could take on the British boxing great.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has thrown his support behind his new signing Milos Kerkez after the Hungarian left-back's difficult start to life at the Premier League champions. Kerkez joined the club with high expectations, having excelled at Bournemouth last campaign, and was seen as the natural heir to the ageing Andy Robertson, but things have not quite clicked yet.
Ruben Amorim has vowed to Manchester United fans that he will do everything it takes to bring back the glory days at Old Trafford, despite being unsure if he will be the manager to lead the club back to trophies. His men stunned Liverpool at Anfield, ending years of humiliation in enemy territory with a spirited 2â1 win that sent the away end into ecstasy. The victory on Merseyside has definitely earned him more time in the hot seat, but another dry spell could see sack talk resurface again.
Manchester United have launched a complaint to the Premier League over their fixture list. The Red Devils are unhappy with the number of midweek games they will have to play at home between next week and Christmas Day, with their weekend matches all coming away from Old Trafford. Saturday's fixture against Brighton represents their last weekend game in front of their own fans until December 26.
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