Former Arsenal captain David O'Leary has heavily criticised Bukayo Saka, claiming the winger goes down too easily under challenges and is failing to justify his massive new contract. Despite the team's recent victory against Leeds United, O'Leary insists that Saka must step up his performances and return to his positive, direct style to make the team stronger overall.
Manchester City extended their lead to three goals against Liverpool at Anfield after capitalising on a second-half dismissal to take firm control of the contest. In a devastating six-minute spell, Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku struck in quick succession before Rayan Cherki capped a brilliant team move to make it 3-0. The visitors are now on course to move three points clear at the top of the Premier League table, with Liverpool facing an uphill battle to mount an unlikely comeback.
Michael Carrick is reportedly showing physical signs that he expects to be relieved of his duties as Manchester United manager following a disastrous start to the Premier League campaign. The Red Devils' recent failure to secure victory against Tottenham Hotspur has only intensified the scrutiny on the former midfielder’s position at Old Trafford.
Crystal Palace produced a stunning comeback to defeat Nottingham Forest 3-1 and ruin Oliver Glasner’s return to Selhurst Park. The Eagles found themselves behind early on but rallied brilliantly with goals from Daichi Kamada, Jefferson Lerma, and Yeremy Pino to secure a vital Premier League victory and leave their former manager empty-handed on a dramatic afternoon.
Manchester City were met with a thunderous reception of "cheats" as they arrived at Anfield on Sunday for their first fixture since being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations. The atmosphere on Merseyside was predictably toxic as home supporters voiced their fury over the independent commission's recent findings.
Manchester City successfully avoided a potentially hostile reception from thousands of furious Liverpool supporters upon their arrival at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. By using a clever decoy bus and taking an alternative entrance, the reigning champions outsmarted the gathered crowds who had planned to ambush them ahead of this highly anticipated Premier League fixture.
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has weighed in on the race for the Ballon d'Or, choosing between two of the club's most prolific stars. While acknowledging the incredible impact of summer signing Michael Olise, the club chief insisted that Harry Kane remains his primary candidate for football’s most prestigious individual honour.
Jamie Carragher has issued a blistering warning regarding the future of English football, claiming that Manchester City risk dragging the sport "through the gutter" by prolonging their legal warfare against the Premier League. The Liverpool legend expressed deep concern that the club's wealthy hierarchy will refuse to accept the recent guilty verdict, leading to a cycle of litigation that could cause irreparable harm to the division's reputation.
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho opted to skip his post-match press conference following a controversial victory over Villarreal, aiming to avoid a touchline ban. The club have fully backed his decision as they prepare for crucial upcoming fixtures against Sevilla and Barcelona. Mourinho was frustrated by refereeing decisions but chose silence to ensure his availability.
