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National Womens Soccer League

Trinity Rodman ‘advantageous’ after again damage scare, says USWNT coach Emma Hayes

by Soccer-News March 3, 2026

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U.S. ladies’s nationwide group head coach Emma Hayes has mentioned Trinity Rodman is “advantageous” after a again damage scare within the group’s SheBelieves Cup opener.

Rodman late in a 2-0 win over Argentina on Sunday, March 1.

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Argentina midfielder Milagros Martin went into Rodman’s again with a troublesome problem that left the star attacker on the bottom for a number of minutes.

Rodman ultimately obtained to her toes and examined out the damage with some sluggish jogs down the sideline. With the sport already in second-half stoppage time, Rodman didn’t return earlier than the ultimate whistle.

Trinity Rodman damage replace

At a press convention on Tuesday, March 3, Hayes supplied some excellent news on Rodman — although the state of affairs wasn’t nearly as good for left again Lily Reale, who exited the sport towards Argentina simply quarter-hour after approaching as a halftime sub.

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“Lily Reale has a foot damage and has gone dwelling again to Gotham [FC],” Hayes mentioned. “And Trinity Rodman is okay and coaching in the present day.”

Rodman has handled again points for a lot of her profession. After struggling a recurrence in 2024, Rodman returned for the beginning of the 2025 NWSL marketing campaign solely to be sidelined once more simply 4 video games into the season.

The 23-year-old returned for the Washington Spirit in August, enjoying out the rest of the marketing campaign. Attributable to her again points, Rodman solely managed one USWNT look in 2025.

The USWNT will face Canada on Wednesday, March 4 in Columbus, Ohio and can shut out the match towards Colombia on Saturday, March 7 in Harrison, New Jersey.

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USWNT all-time main purpose scorers

1. Abby Wambach – 184 (2001-15)

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USWNT all-time main purpose scorers

1. Abby Wambach – 184 (2001-15)

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USWNT all-time main purpose scorers

3. Carli Lloyd – 134 (2005-2021)

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USWNT all-time main purpose scorers

5. Alex Morgan – 123 (2010-2024)

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USWNT all-time main purpose scorers

6. Michelle Akers – 107 (1985-2000)

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USWNT all-time main purpose scorers

8. Cindy Parlow – 75 (1996-2004)

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USWNT all-time main purpose scorers

9. Christen Press – 64 (2013-2025)

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USWNT all-time main purpose scorers

10. Megan Rapinoe – 62 (2006-2023)

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USWNT all-time main purpose scorers

11. Shannon MacMillan – 60 (1993-2005)

March 3, 2026 0 comments

Champions League

Osimhen: ‘Knee is ok, Galatasaray will take the battle to Juventus’

by Soccer-News February 24, 2026

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Victor Osimhen offers an replace on his knee harm and warns Galatasaray will ‘take the battle’ to Juventus regardless of their 5-2 Champions League play-off benefit. ‘Defence begins from the assault.’

It kicks off on Wednesday on the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET).

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The Bianconeri have a mountain to climb after regardless of having taken a 2-1 lead going into half-time, because the Juan Cabal purple card proved disastrous.

Osimhen didn’t rating in that first leg, however he rested over the weekend resulting from a knee challenge.

Osimhen prepared for Juventus battle

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 14: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray seems on through the Turkish Tremendous League match between Galatasaray and Rizespor at Rams Park Stadium on September 14, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photograph by Ahmad Mora/Getty Pictures)

“My knee is ok, thanks,”

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“I’ve just a little ache in my knee, that’s the reason why I didn’t play the final league recreation, however because of the medical crew, I’m again with the squad and searching ahead to dealing with Juve.”

Galatasaray are aiming to make historical past by eliminating Juventus from the Champions League, and Osimhen denies ideas they’re a very totally different crew in his absence.

“It’s an enormous accountability, but it surely’s not nearly Osimhen. I’ve to provide props to the remainder of the squad, as they’ve been actually been useful placing this membership the place it ought to be,” continued the Nigeria worldwide.

“This membership is big, we’ve seen a number of occasions that even with legends prior to now who performed for this membership, it’s the solely Turkish facet that has executed very well in Europe. We’ve been doing that for therefore a few years, while you point out a giant membership, we’ve executed so properly within the Champions League.

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“We even have the chance tomorrow to put in writing historical past for the membership, so it’s not nearly one participant. After all, I admire all of the help from the followers, the coach, the boldness he has in me. If I don’t have these guys round my again, I don’t assume they will take heed to me when I attempt to cost them ahead. Every part will be made potential, kudos to them, we’re going to steer one another hand in hand and check out to verify we get the utmost outcome.”

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – NOVEMBER 7: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates victory through the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Section MD4 match between Galatasaray A.S. and Tottenham Hotspur at Rams Park on November 7, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photograph by Ahmad Mora/Getty Pictures)

Though he didn’t rating within the first leg, his excessive urgent recreation noticed him steal the ball twice and supply assists, continuously harassing the Juventus defenders.

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“One factor about me is that if I’m not seeing a chance to attain, I’m making an attempt to assist my crew,” added Osimhen.

“Juventus at all times begin from the again, so t was necessary to press them, I attempt to name my teammates ahead too, so we don’t allow them to begin that play from behind. Juventus have a number of high quality, once they handle to get the ball to Kenan Yildiz, he’s a really harmful participant, so is Conceicao, so we should attempt to block their passes.

“Defence begins from the assault, so me and the opposite forwards have to start out the press. It was simply the fitting factor to do, and naturally the directions from the coach. I did my obligation and I’m glad I did it diligently.”

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – FEBRUARY 17: Gabriel Sara of Galatasaray A.S. celebrates scoring his crew’s first objective with teammates through the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between Galatasaray A.S. and Juventus at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi on February 17, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photograph by Burak Kara/Getty Pictures)

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Regardless of such a giant benefit from the primary leg, Galatasaray and Osimhen haven’t any intention of sitting again in Turin.

“Tomorrow too I don’t assume we’re the type of squad who’s going to lie again, as a result of Juventus are a very huge crew, however we’ll come out and take the battle to them. It’s going to be a very powerful recreation, I’m trying ahead to it.”

February 24, 2026 0 comments

Metropolis transfer to inside two factors of prime spot with nice Newcastle win

by Soccer-News February 22, 2026

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Nico O’Reilly scored two targets as Metropolis closed the hole on Arsenal on the prime of the Premier League desk to only two factors with a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United on the Etihad Stadium.

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In a extremely entertaining sport on what felt like a seismic night by way of this season’s title race, O’Reilly bagged two targets within the first-half, both aspect of a deflected equaliser from Lewis Corridor.

And Metropolis held agency in a tense second-half, exhibiting metal and willpower to seal a significant three factors.

The consequence extends our successful dwelling file in opposition to Newcastle within the Premier League to a exceptional 17 video games.

And it means league leaders Arsenal face London rivals Tottenham tomorrow night figuring out Metropolis are actually proper behind them.

Sport in 250 phrases

Metropolis began the sport beautifully and deservedly took the lead after 14 minutes when Nico O’Reilly fired a left-foot strike previous Nick Pope after nice work from Omar Marmoush.

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It was clear within the early phases Metropolis meant enterprise, with the prospect to maneuver simply two factors behind leaders Arsenal inside grasp.

However Newcastle are a workforce filled with high quality and so they started carving out possibilities of their very own. Anthony Gordon, contemporary from scoring 4 targets in Newcastle’s 6-1 win over Qarabag within the Champions League play-off first leg in Baku on Wednesday, had an effort saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma, earlier than the Metropolis keeper tipped over rom Malick Thiaw’s header.

And from the ensuing nook, Newcastle equalised when Lews Corridor’s effort from 20 yards out deflected off Rayan Ait-Nouri and flew previous Donnarumma.

Metropolis didn’t wilt, although. We continued to play incisive, high-intensity soccer and went again in entrance when O’Reilly bagged his second – this time expertly heading dwelling from Erling Haaland’s stunning cross into the field.

It was a breathless, high-quality sport between two sides determined to win.

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The second-half noticed either side creating loads of openings, with Metropolis largely taking part in on the counter.

Antoine Semenyo twice went near extending Metropolis’s lead – and however for a scarcity of high quality with the ultimate move, Newcastle may fairly simply have equalised in what was a tense second interval.

Haaland and substitute Phil Foden each introduced saves from Pope within the closing phases as Metropolis held on to win probably the most absorbing contests we’ve got seen on the Etihad this season.

TEAMS

Manchester Metropolis XI: Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias (Khusanov 46’), Guéhi, Ait-Nouri, Rodrigo, Bernardo (C), O’Reilly, Semenyo (Foden 87’), Marmoush (Cherki 58’), Haaland

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Unused subs: Trafford, Reijnders, Stones, Nico, Savinho, Lewis

Newcastle United XI: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Corridor, Tonali, Willock (Barnes 60’), Ramsey, Elanga (Murphy 78’), Gordon (Osula 78’), Woltemade (Joelinton 60’)

Unused subs: Ruddy, Ramsdale, J.Murphy, A, Shahar, Neave

Attendance: 52,187

Participant of the Match

Nico O’Reilly.

There have been loads of examples of Manchester Metropolis’s Academy producing top-quality gamers in current seasons, however Nico O’Reilly is probably the best.

He’s an distinctive participant, who’s getting extra completed every week. Whether or not at left-back or, like right here at this time, in central midfielder, he brings high quality to the whole lot he does.

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He’s tall, sturdy, fast, clever, versatile and technically good. It’s a implausible mixture.

Two targets and a nice all-round show at this time imply he was a transparent Man of the Match this night.

Absolutely, a daily England place beckons as we head in direction of the World Cup this summer season.

A particular point out, too, for Erling Haaland, whose work charge, coronary heart and keenness had been large causes Metropolis received this match.

Stat Zone

Nico O’Reilly’s first objective this night was the five hundredth dwelling Premier League objective Metropolis have scored because the begin of the beginning of the 2016-17 season – that’s 67 greater than subsequent greatest Liverpool, who’ve hit 433 in the identical interval!

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And it’s now 17 dwelling Premier League wins in a row over Newcastle – a fairly exceptional file.

In English top-flight historical past, solely Everton have had an extended successful dwelling run in opposition to an opponent (22 vs Fulham between 1961 and 2018).

Guardiola response

“Huge [result]. It’s an unimaginable workforce Newcastle – superior physicality and velocity. It was actually robust however the workforce was prime.

“70 p.c of the gamers don’t know this case [a Premier League title race]. We’ve to dwell it.

“We’ve 5 video games at dwelling and at this time we had the very best crowd of the 12 months. I’m proud to be supervisor of this membership.

“Now we relaxation three days, which we want, after which put together for Leeds.”

O’Reilly response

“I’m over the moon with tonight. The win was a very powerful factor to shut the hole and apply as a lot strain as doable. Additionally, very pleased with the 2 targets.

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“It’s a dream of mine to win one thing like this. There’s nonetheless quite a lot of video games to go. We have to take every sport because it comes. I’m having fun with each second and taking all of it in.”

What it means

It’s been a nice day for Manchester Metropolis followers.

It means we are actually simply two factors behind Premier League leaders Arsenal, who face Tottenham away tomorrow – and with Aston Villa dropping factors earlier once they drew at dwelling to Leed United, there’s now a five-point hole between Metropolis in second and Unai Emery’s aspect in third.

What’s subsequent?

Metropolis head right into a second-successive week with no midweek sport. Our subsequent project sees us journey to Leeds United subsequent Saturday for a 17:30 (UK) kick-off.

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Information about Man Metropolis v Newcastle

8-Minute Highlights: Metropolis 2-1 Newcastle United

Nico O’Reilly scored two targets as Metropolis closed the hole on Arsenal on the prime of the Premier League desk to only two factors with a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United on the Etihad Stadium.

Quick Highlights: Metropolis 2-1 Newcastle United

Nico O’Reilly scored two targets as Metropolis closed the hole on Arsenal on the prime of the Premier League desk to only two factors with a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United on the Etihad Stadium.

Metropolis 2-1 Newcastle: 20-minute highlights

Nico O’Reilly scored two targets as Metropolis closed the hole on Arsenal on the prime of the Premier League desk to only two factors with a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United on the Etihad Stadium.

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Gallery: O’Reilly on the double in Newcastle thriller

Try the very best images from Metropolis’s breathless 2-1 victory over Newcastle…

Full-match replay: Metropolis v Newcastle – Premier League

Subscribers to CITY+ can watch the total 90 minutes of our Premier League dwelling encounter with Newcastle now.

Newcastle pushed us all the best way, says O’Reilly

Nico O’Reilly says Metropolis needed to put the whole lot in to get three factors from Saturday’s thrilling conflict with Newcastle.

Guardiola hails reference to followers in wake of essential Newcastle victory

Pep Guardiola hailed the particular connection between his Metropolis workforce and the Etihad followers within the wake of a vital and hard-fought 2-1 Premier League win over Newcastle United.

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What a participant – Pep on O’Reilly

Pep Guardiola lavished reward on Nico O’Reilly after his Participant of the Match efficiency within the spectacular 2-1 win over Newcastle.

Guéhi salutes Metropolis life after Newcastle victory

Marc Guéhi says he’s studying each single day as a Metropolis participant after Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League win over Newcastle.

February 22, 2026 0 comments

La Liga round-up: Actual Sociedad proceed wonderful kind as Athletic Membership return to profitable methods

by Soccer-News February 9, 2026

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MD23 of the 2025-26 La Liga season has been stuffed with drama, with eight matches having been performed thus far. It has been a diminished card as a result of on Saturday as a result of unsafe situation of the Vallecas pitch.

Osasuna seal necessary victory in race for Europe

Picture by way of Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Photos

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Celta Vigo 1-2 Osasuna

Osasuna kicked off the weekend in spectacular trend, as they defeated Celta Vigo at Balaidos. They took the lead within the first half when Ante Budimir headed in Raul Moro’s cross, however regardless of Borja Iglesias equalising from the penalty spot, substitute Raul Garcia fired dwelling the profitable objective with 10 minutes remaining.

Actual Sociedad breach high 8 as Elche swept apart

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Actual Sociedad 3-1 Elche

Actual Sociedad continued their march in the direction of the European locations with a key victory over Elche at Anoeta. Pellegrini Matarazzo’s facet raced right into a two-goal lead within the first half courtesy of Luka Sucic and Mikel Oyarzabal, and though Andre Silva responded after the interval, the three factors had been made secure by substitute Orri Oskarsson.

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Getafe carry winless run to an finish in Vitoria

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Alaves 0-2 Getafe

Getafe ended their two-month await a victory as they dispatched of Alaves at Mendizorroza. January signing Luis Vazquez opened the scoring eight minutes into the second half, and the factors had been made secure quickly after when Mauro Arambarri netted from the penalty spot.

San Mames smiles as Athletic Membership defeat 10-man Levante

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Athletic Membership 4-2 Levante

For the primary time in over two months, Athletic Membership picked up a win in La Liga, after they noticed off Levante at San Mames. The guests had Alan Matturro after 17 minutes, and so they e-book benefit with a quickfire double from Gorka Guruzeta. Unai Elgezabel made it 2-1 on 81 minutes earlier than Nico Serrano restored the two-goal lead for Los Leones, and regardless of a wonderul strike from Jon Olasagasti to cut back the arrears once more, Robert Navarro sealed the victory in stoppage time.

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Late heroics see Sevilla save level towards Girona

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Sevilla 1-1 Girona

There was drama aplenty on the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan, the place Sevilla and Girona performed out an entertaining draw. The guests led within the first half courtesy of Thomas Lemar, however this was cancelled out within the 92nd minute by Kike Salas. Los Nervionenses’ level was dramatically secured when goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos saved Cristhian Stuani’s 98th minute penalty.

February 9, 2026 0 comments

Champions League

UEFA hit Barcelona with €17,000 fantastic over Frankfurt fan incident at Camp Nou

by Soccer-News February 6, 2026

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Barcelona have been sanctioned by UEFA following the occasions of the Champions League conflict towards Eintracht Frankfurt on December 9.

The European governing physique has imposed a €17,000 fantastic on the membership, primarily for being held chargeable for the entry of flares and pyrotechnics into the stadium through the high-stakes encounter, experiences Catalunya Radio (h/t ).

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What came about at Camp Nou

The core of the sanction lies within the membership’s function because the host.

Regardless of the stringent safety measures applied to stop a repeat of the notorious 2022 “invasion,” UEFA decided that Barcelona stays in the end chargeable for the security and safety of the amenities.

Since pyrotechnics had been efficiently smuggled previous the checkpoints and lit through the match, the legal responsibility falls on the host establishment.

UEFA’s disciplinary committee maintains that even when the flares had been introduced in by opposing followers, the failure to intercept them on the gates constitutes a breach of security protocol.

Pyro from Frankfurt followers on present at Camp Nou. (Photograph by Eric Alonso/Getty Photos)

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The report provides that the monetary penalty was initially slated to be a lot greater. Nonetheless, the fantastic was decreased to €17,000 because of a renewed constructive relationship between Barcelona’s board and UEFA management.

This diplomatic rapport proved essential in mitigating the disciplinary blow and decreasing the fantastic. In the meantime, it was reported earlier that whereas barring the membership from promoting tickets to followers for the following two away matches.

For Barcelona, the match at Camp Nou resulted in a 2-1 victory, with Jules Kounde notably scoring twice within the second half to seal essential three factors that performed a key function in serving to Hansi Flick’s males to safe a berth inside the highest eight.

Barcelona, subsequently, have managed to keep away from the playoff spherical and can be straight taking part in the Spherical of 16 in March, the place they are going to tackle the winners of the knockout playoffs.

February 6, 2026 0 comments

Conte will get two-game ban and nice after purple card vs. Inter

by Soccer-News January 13, 2026

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Napoli coach Antonio Conte has acquired a two-game ban in Serie A and a €15,000 nice after receiving a purple card in an away sport at Inter on Sunday.

Napoli coach Conte gained’t lead his group from the touchline within the subsequent two matches in opposition to Parma and Sassuolo because the Italian tactician has acquired a two-game ban as a consequence of a purple card in Sunday’s sport in opposition to Inter.

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Conte banned and fined after purple playing cards vs. Inter

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of SSC Napoli is taken down the tunnel after being proven a purple card in the course of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)

Lega Serie A confirmed Conte’s

On Sunday, Conte misplaced his mood within the second half after Inter have been awarded a penalty kick with a VAR test.

The Napoli boss kicked a ball from the touchline, which prompted his sending off, however earlier than leaving the pitch, he t

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Napoli return to the pitch tomorrow in a rescheduled Week 16 fixture in opposition to Parma at dwelling. Subsequent Saturday, they’ll meet Sassuolo, additionally on the Stadio Maradona.

Fiorentina’s Paolo Vanoli and Cremonese’s Davide Nicola have been additionally despatched off in the course of the newest Serie A spherical, however solely acquired a one-game ban.

TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 12: US Cremonese head coach Davide Nicola appears on in the course of the Serie A match between Juventus FC and US Cremonese at Allianz Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photos)

Lecce defender Enilive Gaspar has acquired a three-game ban, whereas Nicolò Cambiaghi (Bologna) will miss the subsequent two for violent conduct.

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The footballers who’ve been suspended for a sport are Lameck Banda (Lecce), Antonio Caracciolo (Pisa), Juan Jesus (Napoli), Giuseppe Pezzella (Cremonese), Ylber Ramadani (Lecce) and Nicolò Zaniolo (Udinese).

January 13, 2026 0 comments

Arsenal 2025 report exposes high quality title margins

by Soccer-News January 3, 2026

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Arsenal misplaced fewer Premier League matches than some other aspect throughout the 2025 calendar yr, however missed out on prime spot on aim distinction.

Photograph by Justin Setterfield/Getty Photos

The Gunners completed stage on 77 factors with Manchester Metropolis, however ended the yr in second place as soon as once more, this time on aim distinction with Pep Guardiola‘s males recording +47 and Arsenal +37.

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Nevertheless, Metropolis recorded seven league defeats throughout the yr (the identical quantity as Aston Villa), in contrast with Arsenal’s 4, the bottom complete within the division.

What in the end separated the 2 sides was Arsenal’s variety of attracts, with solely Bournemouth recording extra.

Mikel Arteta’s workforce drew 11 of their 37 league matches in 2025, six greater than Metropolis, who transformed a higher proportion of tight video games into wins.

Turning even a type of attracts right into a victory would have been sufficient for Arsenal to complete the yr outright leaders, not that you simply win any prizes for that.

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Throughout the calendar yr, Arsenal received 22 matches and conceded simply 28 targets, the most effective defensive report forward of Metropolis, who conceded 34.

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The information factors to a aspect that was extraordinarily tough to beat, however, as we all know, not all the time ruthless sufficient in entrance of aim to completely capitalise on their management.

Metropolis, in contrast, received 24 of their 36 matches. Pep Guardiola’s aspect had been overwhelmed extra typically, however carried higher attacking punch over the course of the yr, thanks, in no small half, to Erling Haaland, who discovered the web within the Premier League 27 instances. Arsenal scored 65 to Metropolis’s 81.

Behind the highest two, Aston Villa completed third on 73 factors, whereas Liverpool ended the yr fourth on 68. Chelsea completed fifth with 63 factors, with Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion finishing the highest seven.

Decrease down the desk, Tottenham Hotspur endured a tough yr, shedding 20 of their 36 matches, whereas Manchester United completed thirteenth after 14 defeats.

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Promoted and relegated sides Sunderland, Leeds United, Burnley, Leicester Metropolis, Ipswich City and Southampton occupied the decrease reaches based mostly on their partial-season information.

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For Arsenal, the numbers are spectacular. Dropping solely 4 league matches throughout a full calendar yr displays a aspect working at a constantly excessive stage.

The problem shifting ahead is evident, changing extra of these slender margins into wins to make sure that such consistency is rewarded with first place moderately than second in the case of the one desk that really issues – the Premier League desk on the finish of Could.

In 2024, Arsenal completed prime with 85 factors, forward of Liverpool on aim distinction, from 36 video games to their 37.

January 3, 2026 0 comments

Eze & Mbeumo to proceed wonderful kind – FPL staff of week

by Soccer-News October 30, 2025

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Do not be delay by Erling Haaland’s first clean in perpetually at Aston Villa final week – he’s nonetheless the very best FPL captain this week.

Bournemouth have defence, however they’re miles higher at house.

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9 of their 11 targets conceded have been on the street, so you possibly can captain the Norwegian juggernaut with confidence at Etihad Stadium.

It is a good simpler alternative given how Liverpool are taking part in in the mean time – would you’re taking a punt on Mohamed Salah in opposition to an Aston Villa defence that simply saved Haaland at bay?

I would not.

The staff of the week is chosen primarily based on present FPL costs to suit inside a £100m price range, as if you happen to had been taking part in a Free Hit.

Do not miss our FPL particular Q&A with skilled FPL Heisenberg, stay on the BBC Sport web site at 15:30 BST on Friday, 31 October.

How did final week’s staff do?

A defence led by Joe Rodon (13 factors) and Gabriel (9) carried the staff to an .

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FPL staff of the week for gameweek 10

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Keeper and defence

Robin Roefs, Sunderland, £4.7m, keeper – Everton (h)

You’ll be able to’t ignore Sunderland’s wonderful begin to the season, significantly their defence.

Roefs is the top-scoring keeper already – due to 4 clear sheets and a penalty save – and faces an Everton facet that has scored simply thrice of their previous six video games.

Nordi Mukiele, Sunderland, £4.1m – Everton (h)

If you happen to’re backing Sunderland’s defence, why not go all in with the double-up.

I picked Omar Alderete over Mukiele for his or her journey to Chelsea and it was the latter who ended up with 17-point return.

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There’s little or no to separate the 2 by way of anticipated targets (xG) and anticipated assists (xA). Each nice price range decisions, however Alderete is an damage doubt this week.

Gabriel, £6.5m, and Jurrien Timber, £6.1m, each Arsenal – Burnley (a)

How are you going to keep away from having at the very least certainly one of this pair in your staff in the mean time?

Burnley have discovered their scoring boots, with 5 targets in two video games, however that is Arsenal’s defence.

They final conceded in any competitors on 28 September, a run of 5 successive clear sheets.

Daniel Munoz, Crystal Palace, £5.7m – Brentford (h)

Neglect defensive contribution factors, Munoz is the person to show to if you would like attacking returns out of your defenders.

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The Colombian has 4 already (one objective, three assists) and it is partly attributable to his place on the pitch – he is successfully a proper winger at instances.

Munoz has had 10 photographs within the field in 9 video games – that’s enormous for a defender.

Brentford have scored in all however one sport, so a clear sheet is not apparent for Palace right here, however that may simply be a bonus for Munoz.

Midfielders

Eberechi Eze, Arsenal, £7.6m – Burnley (a)

This will likely seem like recency bias, given he scored final week, however Eze is rising as a greater choose than Bukayo Saka in the mean time – particularly once you take a £2.4m worth distinction into consideration.

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Saka – who continues to be a fantastic asset – has began 4 video games since getting back from damage. Eze, although, has outperformed him statistically on this time with extra photographs, photographs heading in the right direction, photographs within the field, assists and a really barely larger xG.

Towards a Burnley defence that has conceded 17 instances, you need an Arsenal attacking asset and Eze is nearly the very best one, particularly if in case you have price range constraints.

Alex Iwobi, Fulham, £6.5m – Wolves (h)

Fulham have not been nice as an FPL staff this season – at the very least from an attacking perspective.

However a house sport in opposition to rock-bottom Wolves is one to assault.

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Iwobi is the very best punt – three returns to date and he has been concerned in 33% of Fulham’s targets when on the pitch.

Bryan Mbeumo, Manchester United, £8.2m – Nottingham Forest (a)

Mbeumo resides as much as his underlying information, with targets to match his statistics.

The Cameroon ahead has probably the most photographs (23) and photographs heading in the right direction (12) of any midfielder, with solely Salah (19) having extra within the field than his 18.

Forest have misplaced six of their previous eight video games and, whereas they may enhance underneath new boss Sean Dyche, there isn’t any proof of that but.

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Bryan Mbeumo has 5 targets to date this season [Getty Images]

Strikers

Erling Haaland (captain), Manchester Metropolis, £14.8m – Bournemouth (h)

As talked about above, Brentford have conceded most of their targets away from house so Haaland is a simple begin this week.

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Jean-Philippe Mateta, Crystal Palace, £7.7m – Brentford (h)

Whereas Haaland has had 37 photographs and an xG of 8.91 in 9 video games, Mateta isn’t far behind and the one participant within the league wherever close to to these numbers.

The French striker has taken 29 photographs and has an xG of seven.8 – the subsequent finest within the league is 4.5 (Brentford’s Thiago).

However whereas most gamers outperform their xG – Haaland has 11 targets from 8.91xG for instance – Mateta has not. He is solely scored 5 to date, suggesting he’ll enhance his objective output.

And Brentford’s defence is backside eight for anticipated targets conceded (xGC).

You adore it when the underlying information comes collectively.

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Danny Welbeck, Brighton, £6.4m – Leeds (h)

Welbeck is on a kind of scoring runs he has produced prior to now – 5 targets in 4 video games in opposition to powerful opposition.

Leeds, like many groups, have conceded almost double the quantity of targets on the street in comparison with house video games.

Welbeck is affordable, on kind and has an honest fixture. That is FPL gold.

Subs’ bench

Bernd Leno, Fulham, £5m, keeper – Wolves (h)

Dango Ouattara, Brentford, £6m, midfielder – Crystal Palace (a)

Granit Xhaka, Sunderland, £5.1m, midfielder – Everton (h)

Ferdi Kadioglu, Brighton, £4.4m, defender – Leeds (h)

Staff complete value: £98.8m

October 30, 2025 0 comments

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At present’s Papers – Pulisic problem, Milan want Leao. Juventus danger a tremendous

by Soccer-News October 17, 2025

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La Gazzetta dello Sport

Mancini

‘My Roma need the Champions League and should be leaders.’

Bonny

Chivu sends me and Inter depend on the man with objectives.

Leao to the rescue

Milan, troubles with Rabiot and Leao

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The Frenchman out for a month. Fears for the American. Now Allegri wants the very best Rafa (towards Fiorentina already)

Juve beneath UEFA investigation and danger a tremendous.

Corriere dello Sport

Juve, UEFA investigation

Continuing open for the interval 2022-2025: it may result in monetary sanctions or staff restrictions. The result is anticipated in spring 2026. New board: Scanavino says goodbye, there are Ferrero and Comolli, however not Chiellini.

Unique Ausilio

‘Gasperini a remorse.’

The numerous truths of the Inter director forward of the Olimpico showdown

‘I didn’t have time to work with him, a high coach.’

‘Only a contact with Roma up to now. Neymar? By no means heard anybody. Saudi? We’re speaking about nothing. And on Lautaro, Koné and Pio…’

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Napoli, Hojlund for a report

Magic second: six objectives in 4 video games

Milan, Leao’s time

Pulisic injured: Rafa favorite over Nkunku

Tuttosport

Elkann confirms the dedication, Tether brings concepts and investments

‘A stronger Juve’

There was a primary dialogue between the membership and the highly effective crypto firm managed by Ardoino, which rose to 11.5%. Talks about enterprise offers and different initiatives. FFP: negotiations for a brand new monetary settlement with UEFA.

Unique Muharemovic

‘The highest sides me? Now I fly with Sassuolo.’

The Bosnian defender, launched by the Juventus NextGen: ‘It’s good to be adopted by Inter and Juve, however I’ve different ideas now. I would like the World Cup. I like Grosso; he places his coronary heart. Berardi is so sturdy, additionally in jokes. A luxurious to be raised with Bonucci and Chiellini.’

Cairo-ADL, offers price 86m

Dimarco-Retegui, Azzurro United

A renewal till 2029 to beat back curiosity from the English membership. Inter working. Amorim prepared to supply 70m for the hitman now in Arabia.

October 17, 2025 0 comments

‘Connection’ The buzzword As Regis Le Bris Displays On Sunderland’s High-quality Begin

by Soccer-News October 12, 2025

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Whereas the worldwide break is a interval of boredom for Sunderland supporters, it does present a possibility to replicate, and that’s precisely what Regis Le Bris has been doing.

By no means one to get carried away, the Black Cats’ head coach has supplied one other levelled, but optimistic evaluation of his males’s exploits within the Premier League. Though the loss to Manchester United might have dented staff spirit, the truth is that we sit within the high half of the division, one level in need of Southampton’s total complete from final season.

Le Bris’ buzzword throughout his stint on Wearside has been ‘connection’, and it’s a phrase he has commonly dropped into interviews. Whereas it’s simple to speak sport in administration – I’m taking a look at you, Russell Martin – the phrase is one thing that the previous FC Lorient boss clearly believes in and has carried out inside his staff. Throughout his newest interview with the membership, Le Bris referred to the phrase six occasions, and who is aware of how usually he has uttered it to his employees and gamers.

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After the inflow of arrivals at Sunderland this summer season, connections have been at all times going to be examined, as normally it takes time for individuals to gel. Nonetheless, after simply seven video games, there’s clear proof that bonds have been shaped on and off the pitch. To construct a staff able to performing and profitable factors, everybody should pull in the identical route, it doesn’t matter what their place. Whether or not or not it’s Omar Alderete and Nordi Mukiele or the midfield trio of Granit Xhaka, Habib Diarra and Noah Sadiki, these partnerships have been solid and are thriving.

The connections that gamers have shaped are much more outstanding when you think about the vary of languages within the dressing room and the differing backgrounds and skillsets. Maybe the surest signal of this bond has been what has occurred after performances. The celebrations after the victory at Nottingham Forest confirmed that the gamers are buzzing and, extra importantly, collectively as one. Moreover, whereas the Lads are in all probability informed to applaud their followers, there seems to be a real curiosity and pleasure in doing so.

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 27: Lutsharel Geertruida and Wilson Isidor of Sunderland have fun victory following the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Sunderland at Metropolis Floor on September 27, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Photograph by Cameron Smith/Getty Photos)

Le Bris mirrored on the 11 factors gained as optimistic, however he highlighted a willingness to win, and if the rating is degree at 0-0, then his gamers are inspired to go for all three. Though some may desire a wise method, it’s pleasing to listen to that the supervisor will enable his gamers to go for it when mandatory. Even after we have been all the way down to 10 males in opposition to Aston Villa, that didn’t hamper the spirit and dedication to attain, and that appears to be all the way down to Le Bris’ confidence in his gamers to take action.

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A lot of the hype has been round Sunderland’s defensive expertise, with Robin Roefs, Mukiele and Alderete all being provided substantial reward. Nonetheless, our boss has rightly highlighted that defence begins from the very high of the pitch, and though they could not get the credit score, our attackers have executed a stellar job. Le Bris spoke about urgent excessive and profitable the ball near the opposition goalkeeper. Certainly, Wilson Isidor, Chemsdine Talbi and the opposite attackers have executed their defensive duties admirably, whereas offering a spark.

In fact, the ahead gamers are those who’re more likely to be scrutinised as the trendy sport is all about numbers and menace. Nonetheless, as Le Bris acknowledged, they’re enjoying in probably the most troublesome place on the pitch, particularly within the Premier League, the place chances are high extra sparse. For that cause, it is important to assist the gamers up high when the numbers are dry and issues will not be going their approach.

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 2: Brian Bobbery poses for pictures after signing a five year deal for Sunderland at The Academy of Light on September 2, 2025 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Ian Horrocks/Sunderland AFC via Getty Images)

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 2: Brian Bobbery poses for footage after signing a 5 12 months deal for Sunderland at The Academy of Mild on September 2, 2025 in Sunderland, England. (Photograph by Ian Horrocks/Sunderland AFC by way of Getty Photos)

Brian Brobbey has are available in for some unwarranted criticism not too long ago, and whereas Le Bris was indirectly requested about this, he did present a good evaluation of the deadline day signings. Understandably, their affect has not been there but, however it’s far too quickly to move judgment. The 49-year-old mentioned that we’ve as much as 19 starters in our squad, which means that when their probabilities come, then they are going to be prepared, as they’re linked.

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Maybe the very best a part of this marketing campaign has been that Sunderland are channelling their id. We’re a membership of ardour, grit and dedication and that has been ingrained into the gamers. The supervisor and employees have additionally purchased into our journey from League One to the Premier League and can seemingly give their all for the badge.

I truthfully can’t keep in mind a calmer or extra composed supervisor on Wearside than Le Bris, however I wouldn’t have it every other approach.

October 12, 2025 0 comments

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