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Messi’s missed recreation causes MLS stir, Ricardo Clark talks MLS transition & can Man Metropolis salvage their season?

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the Houston Dynamo’s public apology after Lionel Messi was absent from their recreation. Ought to MLS attempt to market the game exterior of Messi to followers? The boys additionally react to Wilfried Zaha’s debut for Charlotte FC.

Christian and Alexis then chat with 2010 World Cup USMNT midfielder Ricardo Clark about his transition from MLS star to MLS NEXT head coach.

Later, Christian and Alexis convey again Rápido Reactions and react to Manchester United’s struggles & La Liga’s tight title race.

(8:45) – Houston Dynamo apologize for Messi’s absence

(19:35) – Inter Miami def. Houston Dynamo 4-1

(24:40) – Wilfried Zaha with purpose & help in Charlotte FC debut

(33:00) – Vancouver Whitecaps II head coach Ricardo Clark joins

(55:40) – Rápido Reactions: Mateta’s damage scare, Manchester United’s woes, La Liga Title race & extra

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Premier League

Seven stuff you may need missed from the Premier League as Haaland makes extra historical past

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Gameweek 29 of the season is a barely smaller one, with eight video games.

However 5 of these video games came about on Saturday, with 4 within the conventional 3pm kick-off. An appetiser for Sunday’s , and had been each concerned from the , dealing with and respectively.

There was additionally a battle on the backside of the desk with taking over in sport that will go a way in deciding . Elsewhere, hosted and travelled to .

As at all times, Squawka are right here to spherical up one of the best stats and tales from Saturday’s Premier League motion.

Historical past for Haaland

We’re used to Erling Haaland making historical past within the Premier League, but it surely does really feel like some time since his final historic second. All eyes have been on Mohamed Salah this season and the file’s he’s been making. However Haaland is again with a bang.

The Norwegian opened the scoring for Man Metropolis of their 2-2 draw with Brighton, changing from the penalty spot after 11 minutes. It introduced Haaland as much as 100 direct purpose involvements within the Premier League, in what was his 94th sport.

Erling Haaland is the primary participant in Premier League historical past to succeed in 100 purpose involvements in fewer than 100 appearances.

It’s taken him 94 video games. 🤖

Haaland is the primary ever participant to succeed in 100 purpose involvements within the Premier League in below 100 appearances. The earlier file was precisely 100 video games to succeed in 100 involvements, beforehand held by Premier League all-time high scorer Alan Shearer.

The Norwegian has break up his 100 direct purpose involvements into 84 objectives and 16 assists, with solely Salah (103) being immediately concerned in additional objectives since Haaland joined the Premier League. Haaland can also be simply the fourth Man Metropolis participant to succeed in 100 direct purpose involvements within the Premier League below Pep Guardiola.

He joins Kevin De Bruyne (171), Raheem Sterling (125) and Sergio Aguero (103) on that unique record. And also you’d count on it received’t be lengthy earlier than he’s within the high three.

Issues on the different finish

Man Metropolis needed to accept a degree in opposition to Brighton, twice giving up the lead. And conceding objectives one thing followers have needed to get used to this season.

The Residents have now conceded 40 league objectives in a single marketing campaign for the primary time below Pep Guardiola. Their earlier worst defensive file below Guardiola got here in his first season in cost, when Man Metropolis conceded 39 objectives in 2016-17. However, in fact, that got here after 38 video games with Man Metropolis securing a third-placed end.

The season earlier than Guardiola’s arrival, Man Metropolis conceded 41 within the league, whereas their worst defensive file since their promotion in 2002 got here of their first two seasons again within the high flight. Man Metropolis conceded 54 objectives in each 2002-03 and 2003-04, ending ninth and sixteenth respectively.

Gabriel who?

With regards to goalscoring centre-backs within the Premier League this season, everybody appears at Gabriel. And why wouldn’t they? The Brazilian has a knack for netting, notably from corners.

However Nikola Milenkovic desires to take his crown. And, in reality, Milenkovic has now immediately concerned in additional Premier League objectives this season than some other centre-back. He scored Nottingham Forest’s opener in opposition to Ipswich after which obtained an help simply earlier than half time, taking his tally to 6.

4 of these have been objectives, with left-back Josko Gvardiol (5) the one defender with extra Premier League objectives this season. All 4 of Milenkovic’s objectives have come from corners too.

Sorry Southampton

Southampton’s time within the Premier League is drawing to a detailed. They continue to be on 9 factors after 29 video games, now 17 factors from security.

Saints have been poor as an entire this season, however at residence they’ve been notably disastrous. A 1-2 defeat to Wolves was Southampton’s ninth consecutive residence league loss this season.

Solely two groups have misplaced extra consecutive residence league video games in English top-flight historical past. Sure, top-flight historical past, not simply the Premier League. The one sides worse than Southampton now are Watford with 11 straight residence defeats in 2021-22 and Birmingham, who misplaced 10 in a row in 1985-86.

Solely 4 sides in English top-flight historical past have misplaced 9 or extra consecutive residence league video games:

◎ 11 – Watford (2021/22)◎ 10 – Birmingham (1985/86) ◎ 9 – Wolves (2011/12) ◉ 9 – Southampton (2024/25)

Issues simply maintain getting worse for the Saints. 👀

Wolves’ effectivity

Wolves’ win over Southampton was essential of their combat in opposition to relegation. Vitor Pereira’s males at the moment are 9 factors away from the underside three and absolutely counting down the weeks till security is mathematically secured.

That they had their assault to thank for the win over Southampton. However not in the best way you may suppose.

Pereira’s aspect have simply 5 pictures at St Mary’s, with three hitting the goal. Jorgen Strand Larsen hit the goal twice, naturally, with each his objectives whereas Rayan Ait-Nouri additionally examined Aaron Ramsdale. Ait-Nouri had two pictures altogether, with Joao Gomes the opposite Wolves participant to take a shot.

And 5 pictures for Wolves is the fewest by a successful crew to attain no less than two objectives in a Premier League away sport since had 4 pictures in a 0-2 win over Burnley at Turf Moor in November 2023.

West Ham’s spectacular file

When a crew goes up in opposition to a former supervisor, each side will dearly need to win, to indicate they’re faring higher after the breakup — whether or not amicable or messy. West Ham are on run of proving themselves to be higher off.

The Hammers are unbeaten of their final 11 league video games in opposition to former managers, successful 9 and drawing two. The most recent end result was the draw in opposition to David Moyes’ Everton, and appeared so near being one other victory for West Ham.

Alan Pardew was the final former West Ham boss to beat the Hammers, successful 3-1 with Crystal Palace in February 2015. The draw, snatched late on by Everton, additionally continued Graham Potter’s good file in opposition to Moyes.

Potter is unbeaten in his eight Premier League conferences with Moyes, although six of these have been attracts alongside two wins. Moyes has solely confronted Pep Guardiola extra with out ever successful within the Premier League, with that exact run at 13 video games.

Wissa taking cost

Yoane Wissa has been a beautiful participant for Brentford throughout his time within the Premier League, and he’s having fun with his best-ever season.

The Congolese ahead scored Brentford’s equaliser of their 1-2 win over Bournemouth, his 14th purpose of the season. Total, Wissa has been immediately concerned in 16 league objectives this season, his most in a top-flight marketing campaign for Brentford. He beats the 15 direct purpose involvements from final season.

Wissa has additionally now overtaken Mbeumo for probably the most away Premier League away objectives for Brentford, together with his nineteenth strike on the highway. And he’s the primary participant to attain 40 Premier League objectives for the Bees.

The most effective they’ve had?

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Champions League

Darwin Nunez Receives Help After Missed Penalty in Liverpool’s Elimination to PSG

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Paris Saint-Germain booked their spot within the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals with a 4-1 win in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw on combination towards .

The match noticed PSG take the lead within the twelfth minute when Nuno Mendes performed a ball to Ousmane Dembele within the heart. Dembele rapidly handed it to Bradley Barcola on the precise, whose try and return the ball was deflected by Ibrahima Konate’s sliding deal with, inadvertently organising Dembele for a easy end.

Neither workforce managed to attain in further time, forcing the sport into penalties. PSG efficiently transformed all 4 of their makes an attempt towards Alisson Becker, whereas Gianluigi Donnarumma stood robust in aim for the guests.

After giving up a penalty to Mohamed Salah, Donnarumma made essential saves towards Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones. The shootout ended when Need Doue calmly slotted residence the ultimate penalty, sending PSG by to the subsequent spherical.

Troy Deeney defends Darwin Nunez after shootout missGianluigi Donnarumma

Within the post-match evaluation, Nunez is receiving criticism for taking the shot. Throughout a phase on talkSPORT, the dialogue surrounded whether or not it was supreme for Arne Slot to ship the Uruguayan as one of many penalty takers.

Nonetheless, Troy Deeney praised Nunez for elevating his hand to take the shot and would’ve criticized him extra had he opted to not.

“I believe for Darwin Nunez, for as a lot as he does make misses and his confidence has gone a bit, he at all times works exhausting, he at all times places himself about, and he by no means shirks the battle by way of, ‘Go on, then, I’ll take the penalty.’ For me, it was the other. If he didn’t need to take a penalty and he moved away from it, I’d in all probability decide him much more. However the truth that he took one, it’s important to be there to overlook, proper?”

Liverpool will now give attention to their home obligations whereas PSG advance to the quarterfinals and await the winner of Membership Brugge or Aston Villa.

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Soccer News

Messi’s missed recreation causes MLS stir, Ricardo Clark talks MLS transition & can Man Metropolis salvage their season?

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the Houston Dynamo’s public apology after Lionel Messi was absent from their recreation. Ought to MLS attempt to market the game outdoors of Messi to followers? The boys additionally react to Wilfried Zaha’s debut for Charlotte FC.

Christian and Alexis then chat with 2010 World Cup USMNT midfielder Ricardo Clark about his transition from MLS star to MLS NEXT head coach.

Later, Christian and Alexis carry again Rápido Reactions and react to Manchester United’s struggles & La Liga’s tight title race.

(8:45) – Houston Dynamo apologize for Messi’s absence

(19:35) – Inter Miami def. Houston Dynamo 4-1

(24:40) – Wilfried Zaha with purpose & help in Charlotte FC debut

(33:00) – Vancouver Whitecaps II head coach Ricardo Clark joins

(55:40) – Rápido Reactions: Mateta’s harm scare, Manchester United’s woes, La Liga Title race & extra

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Serie A

Thiago Motta: ‘Juventus suffered after missed probabilities, Yildiz monumental potential’

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Thiago Motta is glad Juventus managed to beat Cagliari regardless of ‘losing so many probabilities and inevitably struggling’ after the break, however outlines the ‘monumental potential’ of Kenan Yildiz.

The Bianconeri have been feeling the strain following their midweek Champions League play-off elimination by the hands of PSV Eindhoven, a fixture that went to further time.

They struck early in Sardinia, Dusan Vlahovic celebrating his first Serie A begin of 2025 by pouncing on the Yerry Mina error to attain from the tightest of angles.

After losing probabilities to kill off the sport, together with with Kenan Yildiz and Francisco Conceicao, Juve suffered after the break and

“Kenan Yildiz has monumental potential, physicality, method, he’s a tough employee, places the hassle in to assist defensively, he can create vital conditions taking males on, he actually wants to enhance his ending as we noticed once more this night,”

“He will get into the field with robust physicality and is sharp, so I prefer to see him get into the field, that’s the way you rating targets, and it’s one thing we’re pushing onerous for not simply him, but in addition Francisco Conceicao.

“We had so many probabilities within the first half, we went into the break realizing that it might be an issue not ending it off and inevitably we then suffered. With thought that Michele Di Gregorio’s lengthy ball may trigger issues over their midfield and in addition stored possession properly, transferring it fairly shortly within the first half. We created a lot, it’s a pity we solely went into half-time main 1-0,” continued Thiago Motta.

“Possibly we lacked sharpness, as a result of we solely performed further time three days in the past. When you could have a primary half like that, you’ll want to rating a couple of objective. The optimistic no less than is that we have been capable of preserve the clear sheet.”

Thiago Motta tells Kenan Yildiz the place to enhanceCAGLIARI, ITALY - FEBRUARY 23: Kenan Ylidiz of Juventus passes the ball during the Serie A match between Cagliari and Juventus at Sardegna Arena on February 23, 2025 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images)

Turkey worldwide coach Vincenzo Montella was within the DAZN studio, so the primary matter of dialogue was inevitably Kenan Yildiz.

“We regularly discuss Yildiz and each agree he must assault the house extra,” added Thiago Motta.

“We present him footage the place our striker, Koop and Wes are within the penalty space, however the wingers should not. It’s one thing he wants to enhance, as a result of he has monumental potential and in addition the bodily power to repeatedly make these runs backwards and forwards. He can hit the ball onerous too with a fantastic shot that’s powerful for goalkeepers to foretell. We have to preserve pushing him, as a result of he’s of a excessive stage and may actually enhance extra.”

This consequence means Juventus go two factors away from Lazio in fourth place and are actually inside eight factors of latest leaders Inter. Is a Champions League spot nonetheless the goal or may Thiago Motta goal greater?

“We’ve got to take it one sport at a time, particularly now that we’re entering into the crunch interval of the season, it’s a very balanced league and we’ve seen the highest groups wrestle this weekend too.

“We’ve bought the Coppa Italia, then the following battle is with Hellas Verona. We’ve bought to only preserve specializing in one match at a time.”

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Premier League

Six belongings you may need missed from the Premier League as Marmoush leads Man Metropolis rout over Newcastle

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The Residents capitalised on dropping factors on Friday, to take a seat one level clear in fourth. Their recreation in opposition to Newcastle was an intriguing battle, and considered one of 5 video games going down in Saturday’s conventional 3pm kick-off slot.

are the workforce chasing Man Metropolis closest proper now, because of their 0-2 win in opposition to in a south coast showdown. dropped extra factors of their prime 4 quest, dropping 2-1 away to — although the Difficult Timber stay third.

Elsewhere, bought the bragging rights of their London derby in opposition to , whereas and performed out a 1-1 draw.

However the video games are about extra than simply the scores. And with 5 video games on, it may be exhausting to maintain up. So we’ve rounded up one of the best stats and tales from the 5 3pm kick-offs on Saturday.

Marmoush wins Haaland vs Isak showdown

Man Metropolis’s recreation in opposition to Newcastle was meant to be a showdown between Erling Haaland and Alexander Isak. Between them, the pair went into the sport with 36 objectives within the Premier League this season — Haaland scoring 19 to Isak’s 17.

However Omar Marmoush made positive nobody was speaking about both participant come the top of the sport. In truth, he made positive he was the primary speaking level by half-time.

The Egyptian had performed 4 video games for Man Metropolis since his January transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt, however was but to attain. He began every of Man Metropolis’s previous two Premier League video games albeit not because the main striker, naturally. So he didn’t have an on the spot affect as he did in Germany.

However now he’s right here. Marmoush scored a first-half hat-trick for Man Metropolis, his first trio of his senior profession. He’s additionally the primary participant not referred to as Haaland or Phil Foden to attain a Premier League hat-trick for Man Metropolis since Could 2022.

The objectives have been three very totally different finishes, with the primary a perfectly-weighted lob having been performed by means of by Ederson. The second noticed Marmoush minimize in to complete on the close to publish, whereas the hat-trick was accomplished by a first-time effort following a cutback.

Omar Marmoush has scored his first ever senior hat-trick. 🎩

He is simply the second Egyptian to attain a Premier League hat-trick after Mohamed Salah and the third totally different African participant to attain a hat-trick within the PL this time period after Amad Diallo and Dango Ouatarra. 💪

How might Ederson help you?

This appears to be the weekend for goalkeeper assists. After Bart Verbruggen’s help for on Friday, Ederson determined to get in on the act. And this one was vital.

The Brazilian arrange Man Metropolis’s opener of their 4-0 win over Newcastle, with a typical goalkeeper help. Man Metropolis have been protecting maintain of possession in their very own half, with the ball performed again to Ederson. The Brazilian then despatched an extended ball excessive of the Newcastle defence, which was misjudged by Kieran Trippier. Omar Marmoush bought onto the top of the ball, beating Martin Dubravka with a stunning lob.

It was Ederson’s third Premier League help of the season, and his sixth within the competitors general. Ederson now holds the report for probably the most Premier League assists amongst goalkeepers, having beforehand been degree with Paul Robinson on 5.

Nottingham Forest’s one weak point

Nottingham Forest have been wonderful this season, and proving robust to beat. However there are a number of groups which have discovered the formulation. And it appears to be a fairly efficient one.

Take the lead.

Nottingham Forest have conceded the opening aim six instances within the Premier League this season, they usually’ve misplaced 5 of these. They’ve additionally gained simply 4 factors from dropping positions within the league this season, with solely Ipswich (3) and Southampton (1) profitable fewer.

Fulham took the lead at Craven Cottage after quarter-hour by means of Emile Smith Rowe, however Chris Wooden pulled Nottingham Forest degree earlier than the break. There was an opportunity for Forest to enhance their report. However Calvin Bassey restored Fulham’s benefit simply after the hour-mark, and the Cottagers managed to carry on.

We should always have seen this coming. Fulham have received 5 of their six Premier League video games in opposition to Nottingham Forest, doing the double once more this season.

Brentford’s away run continues

It’s not too way back that Brentford have been the worst away workforce within the Premier League. The Bees went winless of their opening 9 Premier League away video games this season, drawing two.

However now they’ve received three in a row. It’s helped that two of these have been nearer to residence, profitable London derbies in opposition to and West Ham. However it’s extra that the Bees have lastly discovered their toes.

There was only one aim for Brentford on the London Stadium, scored within the fourth minute by Kevin Schade. They thought they’d a second within the first half, however Yoane Wissa’s effort was dominated out for offside. Nonetheless, it was a giant away win for Brentford, and the primary time they’ve received three consecutive Premier League matches on the highway.

Ollie Watkins’s spectacular report

Aston Villa needed to come from behind to get their level in opposition to Ipswich, and it was because of Ollie Watkins. The Englishman seems like he hasn’t been as prolific this season, however he has nonetheless scored 12 objectives within the Premier League.

Objective quantity 12 got here in opposition to Ipswich, a much-needed end in opposition to a workforce right down to 10-men. And the aim highlighted Watkins’ high quality in scoring in numerous methods. Watkins is the one participant to attain 15+ objectives along with his proper foot, left foot and head within the Premier League since he made his debut initially of the 2020-21 season.

A primary for Ryan Christie

Bournemouth have been heavy favourites for his or her journey to face Southampton, with so many attacking stars in good kind. However this recreation was run by one of many names that usually goes underneath the radar.

The harm was accomplished within the first half with Ryan Christie on the coronary heart of issues. The Scot arrange Dango Outtara within the 14th minute along with his third help of the season. Two minutes later, Christie bought on the scoresheet himself, scoring for simply the second time this season.

However, considerably, it was the primary time Christie has each scored and assisted in a single Premier League recreation in his profession.

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Champions League

🔟 moments you might need missed from the loopy UCL finale 📸

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Final evening noticed at least 18 Champions League video games performed concurrently in what turned out to be a loopy finale to this season’s new format.

This is what you would possibly’ve missed.

The Etihad hearth

The very last thing you need once you’re probably going through a shock early exit from the competitors is an emergency on the stadium. However that is precisely what occurred on the Etihad when a pop-up merchandise stand dramatically caught hearth.

Ollie Watkins’s slip

That second once you see your title up in lights, and find yourself on the turf.

Neto’s nightmare debut

Brazilian goalkeeper Neto has spent giant elements of his profession as a backup at excessive profile golf equipment, with Arsenal the newest on an inventory that additionally consists of Barcelona and Juventus. However when known as upon to play final evening, he tried to shake off the rust by making a save from the place proven under.

Fortunately for him, the state of affairs solely resulted in a aim, and never a purple card.

Pep’s well timed reminder

After avoiding an embarrassing UCL exit, Pep Guardiola was extra relaxed in his post-match press convention, and even took the time to remind the kids on the market of his former enjoying profession.

“I used to be a very prime participant.”

Pep Guardiola reminded his post-match press convention of his enjoying days when requested about kicking a field throughout Man Metropolis’s win over Brugge 😆

Szczęsny taking no dangers

After Wojciech Szczęsny’s howlers virtually price Barcelona of their loopy encounter with Benfica final week, you possibly can possibly forgive the Pole for exercising warning this time round.

Wojciech Szczęsny obtained the ball from Eric Garcia in an uncomfortable place. He felt stress from Mario Pasalic and determined to simply kick it out for a nook as an alternative 😂

Çalhanoğlu’s grimace

When your profession report stands at 45 scored and solely six missed, you’ve got earned the appropriate to criticise. And Inter’s Hakan Çalhanoğlu could not conceal his discomfort at Lautaro Martínez’ penalty try throughout their 3-0 win over Monaco.

Nonetheless, the Argentina worldwide scored the try, and in netting a hat-trick grew to become the all-time prime Champions League goalscorer for the Nerazzurri.

Feyenoord’s OG embarrassment

A minimum of two personal targets Feyenoord’s Gernot Trauner – and three for the workforce total – contributed to a 6-1 win for Lille, an evening the Eredivisie aspect will wish to overlook.

One other high-profile mistake from Kobel

Borussia Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel by some means failed to regulate a backpass from Pascal Groß permitting Shakhtar’s Marlon Gomes to steal it off his foot and rating with ease.

Fortunately for him, the Bundesliga aspect nonetheless secured the win, however Dortmund followers will keep in mind it wasn’t the primary time that Kobel had dedicated this type of howler.

📸 INA FASSBENDER – AFP or licensors

Absolute scenes in Brest

Competing within the Champions League for the primary time ever, Brest pulled off a miracle by qualifying for the playoff rounds, ending above Manchester Metropolis and Juventus within the standings.

And it is not daily once you host competitors holders Actual Madrid, which defined a few of the over-excitement with flares that received the kick-off delayed.

Musah’s pricey lack of self-discipline

Milan had the prospect to qualify for the highest eight earlier than the evening started, however two yellow playing cards in simply eight minutes for Yunus Musah all-but ended their hopes of a sixth straight win.

Let’s keep in mind that his second yellow for wrestling Luka Stojković to the bottom simply outdoors the penalty space, got here after simply 39 minutes, earlier than ex-Juventus man Marko Pjaca netted the winner for Dinamo Zagreb that will condemn the Rossoneri to the playoffs.

📸 DAMIR SENCAR – AFP or licensors

Which incident was your favorite? Did we miss any? Tell us within the feedback!

📸 PAUL ELLIS – AFP or licensors

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Champions League

January transfers you might need missed, from a Champions League document holder to Lionel Messi’s former teammate

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The January switch market has arrived as soon as once more, offering managers with a possibility to strengthen their squads by bringing in new gamers mid-season.

Though the window is lower than two weeks previous and exercise is commonly relentless, there have nonetheless been some noteworthy strikes that will have gone unnoticed.

Listed below are a number of transfers which have taken place to this point that you simply might need missed.

Philip Billing

You by no means know what surprises the soccer gods have in retailer for you. Philip Billing, who has made 10 appearances for Bournemouth this season, totalling 176 minutes, will end this marketing campaign at Napoli. He would possibly even find yourself with a Serie A winners’ medal, given the present standing of Antonio Conte’s staff. Having joined Bournemouth from Huddersfield in 2019, the five-time Danish worldwide turns into the most recent participant to transition from Premier League soccer to southern Italy, following within the footsteps of Scott McTominay, Romelu Lukaku, and Billy Gilmour, who made related strikes within the final switch window. Moreover, final 12 months, Hamed Junior Traoré additionally joined Napoli from Bournemouth on mortgage, whereas Leander Dendoncker made a comparable momentary swap whereas on Aston Villa’s books.

Ben Godfrey

We have accomplished the mortgage signing of Ben Godfrey from Atalanta. 🤝

Welcome to City, Ben!

Ben Godfrey makes a right away return to Premier League soccer with Ipswich City, who want all the assistance they will get to keep away from relegation after a greater than two-decade wait to play in England’s high division. Godfrey, who notably performed for East Anglian rivals Norwich Metropolis and Everton, had initially left Goodison Park final summer season to hitch Europa League holders Atalanta. Nevertheless, he noticed little or no taking part in time there, making only one league look totalling 22 minutes and two Champions League outings amounting to 17 minutes. He made his Ipswich debut of their profitable FA Cup third-round win over Bristol Rovers, however The Tractor Boys have signed him on mortgage with the hope that he could make a big affect within the Premier League.

Enzo Le Fée

There was a substantial amount of pleasure when Roma acquired the companies of Enzo Le Fée final summer season, after the 24-year-old midfielder had lengthy impressed at his boyhood membership, Lorient. Nevertheless, after making solely six Serie A appearances for the Giallorossi, it was determined that he would proceed his growth with a mortgage transfer to Sunderland. The Black Cats are in search of a return to Premier League motion, at the moment sitting fourth within the Championship desk, simply two factors adrift of second place, which ensures computerized promotion.

Rubén Vargas

Rubén Vargas concludes a four-and-a-half-year tenure with Augsburg, scoring 22 objectives in 161 appearances throughout all competitions. The 50-time Swiss worldwide is ready to hitch Sevilla, a membership at the moment present process a rebuilding section after narrowly avoiding relegation final season. Regardless of their historical past as document winners of the Europa League, Sevilla finds itself struggling within the mid-table of Spain’s league, with latest performances yielding inconsistent outcomes.

Diego Gómez

We’ve got agreed the signing of Diego Gomez, on undisclosed phrases from MLS membership Inter Miami. Diego joins on 1 January 2025, topic to the standard regulatory processes! 🤝

Few can say they’ve performed alongside Lionel Messi and Danny Welbeck, however Diego Gómez will quickly have the ability to. Gómez spent two seasons on the Main League Soccer outfit, throughout which Inter Miami underwent a exceptional transformation. He’s now shifting on to new alternatives. Brighton have just lately made a behavior of bringing gifted South American footballers into their ranks, permitting them to shine in England’s high division. The hope is that Gómez will comply with this path as nicely.

Sébastien Haller

Retour à la maison. 🏡

Sébastien Haller holds the Champions League document for scoring 10 objectives within the quickest period of time. Within the previous six-game group section, solely he and Cristiano Ronaldo can say they’ve scored in every spherical. Haller achieved this exceptional feat whereas at Ajax, which caught the eye of Borussia Dortmund. His return to Germany was marred by sickness, however he quickly overcame it. Initially despatched out on mortgage to Leganés this season, that association was lower quick, and the Ivorian will end the 2024/25 season in acquainted territory as he returns to FC Utrecht. Throughout his earlier spell there, he scored 30 objectives throughout 65 league appearances, a lot of which got here below the management of Erik ten Hag.

Emmanuel Agbadou

Presently, the Premier League staff with the worst defensive document is Wolves, who’ve conceded 45 objectives over 20 matches. It’s no shock that they wish to strengthen their defence by signing a centre-back. They’ve acquired Ivorian centre-back Emmanuel Agbadou from Stade Reims, the place he beforehand served as captain earlier than making the transfer. Agbadou has made a promising begin in his new setting, profitable on his debut within the FA Cup, though Wolves as soon as once more conceded a purpose to Championship facet Bristol Metropolis. On this match, Agbadou was a part of a back-three alongside Matt Doherty and Hugo Bueno. Nevertheless, it stays unsure what Vítor Pereira’s defensive lineup will appear like after they resume their marketing campaign to remain within the Premier League.

Jacob Bruun Larsen

Massive issues have been promised when Jacob Bruun Larsen lastly broke by at Borussia Dortmund, however he managed solely three objectives in 41 appearances earlier than shifting on to Hoffenheim. From there, he had mortgage spells at Anderlecht and Burnley. He has now bid farewell to Hoffenheim and returned to Stuttgart, the place he briefly loved a short lived spell throughout his youth.

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Premier League

One other Olimpico and historical past made: 10 belongings you might need missed from Boxing Day’s Premier League motion

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Boxing Day soccer within the this 12 months was a deal with.

For the primary time in what looks like eternally, there have been eight video games on Boxing Day, the right tonic for followers who might need eaten a bit an excessive amount of on Christmas Day.

The day kicked off with internet hosting , earlier than 5 video games on the conventional 3pm slot. Then, hosted at Molineux with the day closing out at Anfield with vs .

Regardless of being able to observe each sport on TV, it may possibly nonetheless be arduous to maintain observe of the whole lot. Particularly if it’s important to combat for the management with household wanting to observe movies, or play video games.

So we’re right here as all the time to spherical up the motion from the primary seven video games of Boxing Day 2024. Get your mince pies and tuck in.

A (dangerous) first for Erling Haaland

For some, December is probably the most great time of the 12 months. However Erling Haaland might be wishing this month, and this 12 months, can be over rapidly. Fortunately for him there are only a few days left.

The Norwegian is at the moment within the worst spell of his Premier League profession. Man Metropolis drew 1-1 with Everton in Boxing Day’s first sport, extending their run within the Premier League to only one win in 9. Extra factors dropped, Man Metropolis did have the possibility to go 2-1 up 11 minutes into the second half.

Man Metropolis had been awarded a penalty for a foul from Vitalii Mykolenko on Savinho. Haaland stepped as much as take it, and lots of anticipated a purpose. However his effort was saved by Jordan Pickford. And he couldn’t discover the web for the match.

Haaland has now gone 4 league residence video games in a row with out scoring for the primary time with Man Metropolis. He’s solely gone that lengthy with out a residence league purpose thrice within the prime flight earlier than, as soon as within the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund and twice within the Eliteserien.

His worst residence scoring league run got here in 2017-18 when he went eight video games in a row, seven within the 2017 Eliteserien marketing campaign and one within the 2018 season. However that was proper at the beginning of his profession, with Haaland turning 17 over the course of the drought.

Erling Haaland’s final 13 Premier League appearances:

◎ 87 touches in opp. field◎ 47 pictures ◎ 20 pictures heading in the right direction ◎ 8.24 xG ◎ 3 targets  ◎ 1 missed penalty

He had scored 10 targets in his first 5 PL appearances this season. 👀

Cole Palmer’s excellent 12 months

Whereas a present Man Metropolis man is struggling, a former one continues to try. Though did find yourself shedding towards (extra on that in a bit), Cole Palmer as soon as once more proved how important he’s to the Blues.

The Englishman opened the scoring for Chelsea with a beautiful purpose, weaving by Fulham’s defence earlier than inserting the ball within the backside nook from exterior the field — additionally slotting his shot by the legs of Issa Diop for added aptitude. It was his twentieth Premier League residence purpose in 2024, bookended by targets towards Fulham (staring his scoring towards the Cottagers in January).

Cole Palmer has now been straight concerned in additional Premier League targets in 2024 (39) than Erling Haaland was in the entire of 2023 (38).

Think about if Metropolis had stored him. 👀

He’s solely did not register a purpose or an help in 4 residence league video games in 2024. Palmer additionally took a Chelsea report outright, scoring 26 targets in 2024 within the Premier League — another than Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink managed in 2021. And the previous Chelsea striker was blissful about shedding the report.

“I’m an previous man. This [record] has been standing for an extended, very long time. It’s time now that that is gone. And there’s no higher participant than Palmer to do this,” Hasselbaink advised Amazon Prime Sport.

Fulham finish lengthy lengthy wait

Fulham would get the final chuckle, although. The Cottagers hadn’t loved their journeys to Stamford Bridge of late. Chelsea had received 4 of the final six league conferences at Stamford Bridge, all with out conceded.

The final time Fulham had breached a Chelsea defence at Stamford Bridge got here on Boxing Day in 2011, when Clint Dempsey scored in a 1-1 draw. Harry Wilson was the person to finish the drought, coming off the bench to equalise within the 82nd minute.

However Fulham weren’t carried out there. They stored pushing and purpose the win they might say they deserved, staying within the sport and punishing Chelsea. Rodrigo Muniz scored the winner within the fifth minute of harm time, the most recent winner Chelsea have conceded at Stamford Bridge since 2003.

It secured Fulham’s first away win towards Chelsea since October 1979, when either side had been within the second tier.

FT: Chelsea 1-2 Fulham

Fulham win a league sport at Stamford Bridge for the primary time since 1979.

They usually did it with a stoppage time winner…

Forest rising

are going from energy to energy this season. Nuno Espirito Santo has labored wonders since taking on a 12 months in the past.

After 18 video games performed, Forest sit third within the Premier League, 5 factors away from fifth-placed . We might be seeing them genuinely put in a battle to return to the Champions League.

It was on at the present time final 12 months that Espirito Santo received his first sport as Nottingham Forest supervisor, beating Newcastle 3-1 after shedding his opening match towards . The victory, Forest’s fourth of the season, stored them two factors away from the relegation zone.

Forest ended final season on 32 factors with 9 wins in complete. After 18 video games this season, Forest are on 34 factors with 10 wins. The tenth win got here towards because of Anthony Elanga’s purpose, and was Forest’s fourth consecutive Premier League victory. It’s their greatest run within the competitors since Could 1995.

Nottingham Forest have already received extra Premier League video games in 2024/25 than they did within the WHOLE of the 2 earlier campaigns.

◎ 2022/23: 38 video games, 9 wins ◎ 2023/24: 38 video games, 9 wins ◉ 2024/25: 18 video games, 10 wins

What a job Nuno Espírito Santo is doing. 👏

Olimpic-oh no

For the second time in three video games, Manchester United have conceded a purpose direct from a nook. After watching Son Heung-min’s Olimpico within the EFL Cup final week, Matheus Cunha opted to attempt his luck on the hour mark as Wolves hosted Man United.

And it was good. The loft beat Andre Onana, who tried to name a foul because the ball looped over his head, earlier than curling into the purpose. There was no participant on the road attempting to cease it, or steal the purpose for himself. It was nothing however internet.

It was simply the second purpose Man United have conceded straight from a nook within the Premier League, after Junior Stanislas for Bournemouth in December 2015. And that one was closely wind-assisted.

Fernandes sees pink once more

Wolves’ win over Man United was aided by the Crimson Devils happening to 10 males. And their captain was as soon as once more on the receiving finish of the pink card.

There was loads of dialog amongst Man United followers as as to whether Bruno Fernandes ought to nonetheless carry the armband. And this might be one other level towards the Portuguese midfielder.

The sending off got here for 2 yellow playing cards, the second simply moments after the beginning of the second half. It was a rash problem for Fernandes, one you shouldn’t be making if you happen to’ve already been booked.

Fernandes has now been despatched off thrice throughout all competitions this season, the primary Man United participant to take action since Nemanja Vidic in 2008-09.

Bruno Fernandes is the primary Manchester United participant to be despatched off thrice in a single season throughout all competitions since Nemanja Vidic in 2008/09.🛁

Newcastle’s quick starters strike once more

Newcastle boosted their prime 4 hopes with a snug 3-0 win over , leaving them 4 factors behind Arsenal. Villa went into the sport off the again of a 2-1 win over Man Metropolis on the weekend, so Newcastle may have wished to settle nerves rapidly.

It took them two minutes. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring with a beautiful curling effort from exterior the field, leaving Emiliano Martinez no change. After Alexander Isak’s fast purpose towards Ipswich City on the weekend, it’s the primary time Newcastle have scored contained in the opening two minutes in back-to-back matches.

Isak and Joelinton added to the scoring to make issues snug within the second half. The Swede’s purpose made him the sixth Newcastle participant to attain in 5 or extra consecutive Premier League video games, becoming a member of Alan Shearer, Andy Cole, Les Ferdinand, Papiss Cisse and Joe Willock. Solely Shearer (27 in 2002) has scored extra Premier League targets in a calendar 12 months for Newcastle than Isak’s 24 in 2024.

Jhon Duran’s run involves an abrupt finish

Newcastle’s job towards Villa was made simpler by Jhon Duran’s pink card. The younger striker was beginning as soon as once more for Villa, reward for his nice run of former.

Nonetheless recognized extra as a brilliant sub, Duran had scored in each sport he’s began for Villa throughout all competitions this season. He was the one to open the scoring towards Man Metropolis on the weekend.

However his afternoon lasted simply 31 minutes and 15 seconds. After a deal with from Fabian Schar, Duran adopted by together with his foot and related with the defender’s again. The pink card went down as violent conduct, which sees Duran suspended for 3 video games.

Duran is the second youngest participant to be despatched off within the Premier League in a Boxing Day sport, behind Wayne Rooney who was despatched off for Everton towards Birmingham in 2002 aged 17 years and 63 days.

Jarrod Bowen’s landmark second

continued their mini revival with a 1-0 win over . The Hammers are actually unbeaten in 4 league video games and as much as 14th, 10 factors away from the relegation zone.

It was a sport stuffed with pictures however not an excessive amount of accuracy, and West Ham definitely rode their luck at instances. However they had been those to return out on prime because of Jarrod Bowen’s 59th-minute purpose.

The Englishman has now scored 100 league targets in England’s prime 4 tiers, with 48 of these coming within the Premier League. Solely Michail Antonio (68) has scored extra Premier League targets for West Ham than Bowen.

Boring, boring Palace

and followers received’t be dashing to observe the highlights of their Boxing Day sport. A scarcity of accuracy was as soon as once more the issue, significantly for Bournemouth. The Cherries had 18 pictures in complete, however solely 4 hit the goal.

The Eagles, in the meantime, had 10 pictures with 4 heading in the right direction. However we must always have recognized this is able to be goalless. Since their return to the Premier League in 2013-14, Crystal Palace have been concerned in 36 goalless attracts within the top-flight, with no workforce managing extra.

Palace have been sluggish starters too, failing to attain within the first half in 287 of their Premier League video games since returning to the top-flight. That’s 37 greater than another aspect in that point.

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Newcastle striker joins Shearer and Cole: 4 stuff you might need missed from Premier League GW16 thus far

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It was a typical Saturday within the with 5 matches performed.

The day kicked off with 4 3 PM video games that includes internet hosting Everton, the membership the place their supervisor had beforehand performed with distinction, whereas league leaders Liverpool welcomed at Anfield.

In one other fixture, entertained a facet managed by Ruud van Nistelrooy, whereas struggling promoted facet visited for an essential early relegation battle.

Even with a handful of matchday 16 fixtures happening through the conventional time slot, it’s straightforward to overlook key moments. However don’t fear—Squawka is right here to focus on 4 stuff you might need ignored.

Arsenal shut out

Few anticipated that Everton would go away the Emirates with a clear sheet getting into this weekend’s match, particularly contemplating Arsenal’s spectacular report of scoring in every of their final ten Premier League house fixtures, averaging 2.7 targets per recreation. In distinction, Everton has managed solely three clear sheets of their final 15 away matches, two of which occurred this season. Their most up-to-date away recreation led to a heavy 4-0 defeat to Manchester United, suggesting {that a} comparable consequence may have been attainable on this match.

Mikel Arteta’s males recorded 13 photographs, 5 of which hit the goal. Jordan Pickford, making his three hundredth Premier League look, was pressured to make 5 saves. Such was their dominance: Arsenal tried 682 passes in a Premier League recreation this season, their highest complete, however couldn’t discover a approach via.

Failure to transform alternatives will frustrate Arteta, who had beforehand emphasised the significance of medical ending for the Gunners. Regardless of some excellent performances this season, the North Londoners have skilled lapses, with this match being the newest instance.

The outcome permits Everton to inch barely away from the relegation zone, whereas it hinders Arsenal’s likelihood to shut the hole on league leaders Liverpool. This consequence underscores each groups’ ongoing challenges as they navigate the season, with Everton striving for stability and Arsenal searching for to take care of their aggressive edge.

Robertson sees crimson, however Liverpool survive

Jurgen Klopp coined the phrase “mentality monsters” to seize the never-say-die perspective of his Liverpool group. The previous supervisor would have watched as we speak’s match at Anfield with a wry smile, as Arne Slot’s group performed over 80% of the sport towards Fulham with one participant much less. Regardless of this problem, they equalised twice, salvaging a degree that felt like greater than they may have hoped for.

Andrew Robertson, who has not been at his greatest lately, acquired a crimson card shortly after Andreas Pereira gave Fulham an early lead. Curiously, Pereira may have been proven a crimson card earlier than scoring previous compatriot Alisson, enjoying in his first Premier League match since early October.

Cody Gakpo, adapting to a fluid left wing-back position within the Reds’ ten-man formation, equalized after halftime, however Rodrigo Muniz shortly put Fulham again in entrance. Simply as a uncommon victory at Liverpool appeared attainable, Diogo Jota made a major affect upon his return from harm. In simply 12 minutes on the pitch, he recorded 22 touches, took two photographs—scored the second equaliser—created two possibilities, and efficiently accomplished all three of his take-ons.

Fulham will probably be kicking themselves, however their neighbours, Chelsea, will probably be glad. A win within the different West London derby towards Brentford on Sunday and Enzo Maresca’s facet will probably be two factors behind Liverpool, who nonetheless have a recreation in hand.

Lewis Corridor shines in four-star efficiency

Keep in mind the European Championship this summer season? A big speaking level relating to England was the shortage of left-back choices. Nonetheless, there’s a robust candidate rising for 2025, and he’s at the moment sporting black and white. Lewis Corridor has been one of many standout performers for a struggling Newcastle group currently, and as we speak he put in a marquee efficiency. His contributions helped Eddie Howe’s facet break a five-game streak and not using a clear sheet, as he was concerned in two targets, certainly one of which was formally registered as an help for Bruno Guimarães.

Jacob Murphy scored a brace towards a lacklustre Leicester Metropolis facet, who got here into this match using excessive after Ruud van Nistelrooy’s spectacular debut win over West Ham. The Dutch supervisor now realizes the problem forward: protecting the previous champions within the Premier League will probably be no straightforward activity. Alexander Isak additionally discovered the online, marking his twentieth Premier League purpose of 2024. This achievement makes him solely the third Newcastle United participant to attain 20 or extra Premier League targets in a calendar yr, following Alan Shearer (22 in 1999 and 27 in 2002) and Andrew Cole (24 in 1994).

Ipswich down relegation rivals

Indicators are more and more indicating that Gary O’Neil will be the subsequent Premier League supervisor to be sacked. Following a 2-1 loss to West Ham on Monday night time, the membership’s homeowners, Fosun, selected to again O’Neil as he prepares for 2 essential matches towards Ipswich and Leicester. Sadly, he fell quick within the first match towards the Wolves’ relegation rivals, shedding 2-1.

So as to add to the stress, former Manchester United supervisor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who has been out of labor since leaving the Purple Devils in November 2021, was seen on the recreation. This loss marks Wolves’ third consecutive defeat, leaving them second from the underside of the desk and 4 factors adrift of security.

However, Ipswich secured their second league win of this Premier League marketing campaign, their first since 2002, permitting them to leapfrog Wolves and are available inside a degree and one place of escaping the underside three.

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