Oliver Glasner has urged himself to remain grounded despite maintaining a staggering unbeaten run against Unai Emery during Nottingham Forest's historic 2-1 victory over Aston Villa. The Austrian tactician saw his side secure their first league win of the campaign on a day when Forest triumphed at Villa Park for the first time in three decades.
AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim has admitted that his side must maintain far greater tactical control if they are to successfully integrate Luka Modric into their starting XI. The Rossoneri boss watched his team struggle through a disjointed first half before securing a hard-fought draw in the capital.
Lazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso has expressed his deep frustration following a 2-2 draw against AC Milan, comparing the atmosphere at a sparsely populated Stadio Olimpico to the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Biancocelesti boss watched his side surrender a two-goal lead as supporters continued their organized protest against club president Claudio Lotito.
Tottenham Hotspur reached a historic low point on Saturday evening as Roberto De Zerbi’s side played out a frustrating 0-0 draw against Everton. The result leaves the North London club searching for their first win of the season while grappling with an unprecedented lack of productivity in front of goal.
Jordan Pickford has officially written his name into the history books by becoming just the 19th goalkeeper to record 100 clean sheets in the Premier League. The Everton number one reached the landmark during a resilient defensive display on Saturday afternoon.
Crystal Palace have been rocked by the news that club captain Dean Henderson faces a spell on the sidelines after succumbing to a persistent ankle injury. The goalkeeper missed the recent defeat to Ipswich Town and is now set to remain unavailable for both domestic and international duties until mid-October.
Unai Emery has hit out at the officiating standards in the Premier League after Aston Villa slumped to a frustrating 2-1 defeat against Nottingham Forest. The Spaniard was left fuming after a challenge from James McAtee went unpunished by VAR, leaving his side a man down at a crucial juncture of the match.
Alvaro Arbeloa celebrated a hard-fought return to Anfield as Fulham held Liverpool to a frustrating goalless draw, providing the Cottagers with a much-needed morale boost. The former Reds defender saw his side execute a disciplined game plan to stifle a star-studded Liverpool attack that failed to find their rhythm throughout the afternoon.
Chelsea’s defensive struggles reached a historic low on Saturday afternoon as the Blues slumped to a 2-2 draw against Hull City at Stamford Bridge. Despite a bright start in west London, their inability to keep the opposition at bay has now seen the club reach an unwanted statistical landmark they have not touched in over six decades.
The Chilli Boys came agonisingly close to ending their winless run, only to be denied victory by a late equaliser against the Betway Premiership log leaders at KuGompo City. The Eastern Cape outfit looked set to claim a much-needed three points in front of a packed crowd, but the visitors struck in the dying moments to snatch a share of the spoils.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola admitted his side lacked the necessary energy to break down a resilient Fulham on Saturday afternoon. The Reds were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Anfield, leaving the Spanish coach still searching for his first home win in the Premier League.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has delivered a blunt assessment of his team's performance following a frustrating 2-2 draw against Hull City. Despite taking an early lead, the Blues were forced to settle for a point after a series of defensive lapses allowed the visitors to remain unbeaten.
Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic has hailed his side's resilient performance following an enthralling 2-2 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The Tigers recovered from an early deficit to lead at the break, eventually securing a point that maintains their impressive unbeaten start to the Premier League season.
Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a significant double blow ahead of their Premier League meeting with Everton, as both Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie were excluded from the matchday squad. The absence of the first-choice full-back pairing comes after head coach Roberto De Zerbi issued a stern warning regarding their physical condition during his pre-match duties.
Amakhosi missed the opportunity to climb the Betway Premiership table on Saturday as a series of defensive lapses resulted in a frustrating 1-1 draw against Rise and Shine. Despite dominating large portions of the encounter, the Glamour Boys were left to rue missed chances and a significant goalkeeping error that allowed the hosts back into the contest.
Wrexham have been told to 'get their act in order' by local officials after the club proceeded with development at their training ground without securing full planning permission. The ambitious Welsh side, owned by Hollywood duo Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, found themselves in hot water with the local council following the construction of a new pavilion at their Colliers Park headquarters.
Hull City winger Sorba Thomas completed a remarkable turnaround this weekend, appearing in a Premier League fixture just a day after surviving a frightening vehicle accident. The Wales international was involved in a rollover crash on Friday morning but recovered in time to feature as a second-half substitute against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Amakhosi visited Rise and Shine in the league, gunning for maximum points to make it two wins in a row. However, City were stubborn, stopping the Soweto giants from moving to second on the league table.
Hansi Flick has hailed Raphinha as one of the best players in the world following the Brazilian's remarkable transformation into a central striker. The Barcelona head coach moved the former Leeds United man into a new role after a summer of squad changes, and the results have been nothing short of sensational.
Morgan Rogers has continued his sensational start to life at Stamford Bridge by etching his name alongside some of the greatest players to ever wear the blue shirt. The club-record signing found the net early against Hull City to maintain a remarkable individual run that puts him in the company of true Chelsea royalty.
The Buccaneers made amends for their early setback as they bounced back in the CAF Champions League preliminary round second leg. After both sides played out a goalless draw in the first meeting, neither team wanted a repeat on Saturday afternoon, with the goals finally flowing as the home side came out on top.