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No great revelations in opening weekend
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 24/08/2024
» Although it was not the most spectacular opening week in the Premier League with no major upsets there were still enough talking points to whet the appetite for this weekend's action. It was also a low-scoring week with just 21 goals coming from the 10 matches, but at least there wasn't a 0-0.
De Bruyne double gives City emphatic win
Published on 06/04/2024
» LONDON - Kevin de Bruyne struck twice to inspire Manchester City to a dominant 4-2 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday and move the champions level on points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.
Soft penalties put English Premier League referees on the spot
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 06/04/2024
» Last weekend there were some very contentious penalty decisions given in the English Premier League. That's nothing new of course, but it's becoming a regular occurrence and makes one wonder if the authorities should take a long hard look at the rules. There are also feelings that VAR could be better utilised.
Spurs snatch point at Man City after Liverpool drama
AFP, Published on 04/12/2023
» LONDON - Tottenham's Dejan Kulusevski headed a dramatic late equaliser in a six-goal thriller at Manchester City on Sunday after Liverpool staged a sensational comeback on a breathless afternoon in the Premier League.
Man Utd close on Champions League return, Southampton relegated
AFP, Published on 13/05/2023
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Manchester United edged closer to a return to the Champions League next season with a 2-0 win over Wolves as Southampton were relegated from the Premier League on Saturday.
Motty, the voice of football for five decades
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/03/2023
» The recent death of legendary English football commentator John Motson at the age of 77 prompted many tributes from fans, players and broadcasters alike.
Premier League Newcastle, Forest, Bournemouth dumped out of FA Cup
AFP, Published on 08/01/2023
» LONDON - Premier League high-flyers Newcastle suffered a shock FA Cup exit against third tier Sheffield Wednesday, while top-flight strugglers Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth were also dumped out by lower-league opposition on Saturday.
Man City beat Chelsea as Arsenal, Spurs crash out of League Cup
AFP, Published on 10/11/2022
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Manchester City increased the pressure on Graham Potter with a 2-0 win over Chelsea to progress to the last 16 of the League Cup on Wednesday as Arsenal and Tottenham crashed out.
Leicester manage dismal draw
Published on 15/10/2022
» LEICESTER, England: Leicester City’s poor start to the Premier League season dragged on with a dour goalless draw at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday, with one point not enough to move them off the foot of the table.
Man City back on top as Arsenal rekindle Champions League dreams
AFP, Published on 21/04/2022
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Manchester City regained top spot in the Premier League from Liverpool with a 3-0 win over Brighton on Wednesday, while Arsenal revived their push for the top four by beating Chelsea 4-2 at Stamford Bridge.