EPL table: Man City now second behind Arsenal after 3-1 win over Bournemouth

Erling Haaland scored a quick-fire brace as Manchester City defeated Bournemouth 3–1 in the Premier League on Sunday.

Pep Guardiola’s men came into the game knowing that their title rivals had all won their matches 24 hours earlier.

Although they survived an early onslaught from the visitors, Haaland broke free to put City in front.

Bournemouth equalised after Tyler Adams bundled the ball home in the 25th minute.

But Haaland found the back of the net again as the former champions went into the break ahead.

Nico O’Reilly then drilled in the third goal for the hosts.

The result takes City up to second with 19 points, six behind leaders Arsenal.

Juventus Sack Igor Tudor After Winless Streak

Italian Serie A giants, Juventus have dismissed head coach Igor Tudor following a miserable run of form that has left the club winless in eight straight matches.

The Italian side made the announcement on Monday, confirming that reserve team coach Massimiliano Brambilla will temporarily take charge of the first team ahead of Wednesday’s Serie A clash with Udinese.

In a statement released by the club, Juventus said: “Juventus Football Club today announced that Igor Tudor is no longer the head coach of the first team. His coaching staff members Ivan Javorčić, Tomislav Rogić, and Riccardo Lanić also left their positions simultaneously.”

The club thanked the Croatian and his backroom staff for their “professionalism and dedication over the past few months,” adding that they wished them success in their future endeavours

Tudor’s departure comes in the wake of Sunday’s 1-0 defeat to Lazio, which extended Juventus’ winless streak to eight games and deepened frustration among fans.

The result also marked the team’s third straight loss across all competitions, leaving them eighth in Serie A and struggling to stay afloat in the Champions League group stage, where they sit 25th.

The 46-year-old took over from Thiago Motta in March and managed 24 games, collecting 10 wins, eight draws, and six losses. His only notable highlight came early in the season when Juventus beat Inter Milan 1-0 on September 13, their most recent victory.

Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Luciano Spalletti, who guided Napoli to the Scudetto in 2023, is the frontrunner to replace Tudor on a permanent basis. Other names linked to the job include Roberto Mancini, Raffaele Palladino and former boss Thiago Motta, who remains under contract with Juventus until 2027 despite being sacked earlier this year.

Brambilla, who currently manages Juventus’ second team, will now be in the dugout when the Bianconeri host Udinese at the Allianz Stadium on Wednesday.

EPL: ‘Oldest one’ – Maresca reveals why Tosin might not be happy at Chelsea

Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has revealed that Tosin Adarabioyo is unhappy due to a lack of game time despite being the oldest member of his squad.

The Italian gaffer spoke ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League match against Sunderland at the weekend.

Tosin, 28, happens to be the oldest outfield player at Stamford Bridge at the moment, yet he is not a guaranteed starter.

In his first season at the club, Tosin started fifteen of the 38 Premier League games contested by Chelsea.

This season, he has only played three games from the start

Maresca used both Estevao Willian and centre-back Tosin as examples as he tried to explain how competitive it is becoming at the club.

He said, “It’s with Estevao but it’s almost with all of them. It doesn’t matter the age because if you say to Tosin, who’s the oldest one, that he’s not going to play, he’s not happy.

So, it’s not about the age; it’s about the fact that when they don’t play, they are not happy. But again, they have to understand that they cannot play every game.”

Chelsea play Sunderland on Saturday, and with Levi Colwill and Benoît Badiashile unavailable for selection due to injuries, Tosin may be called upon to fill the gap.

Victor Osimhen Breaks Galatasaray Record With Stunning Brace Against Bodø/Glimt

Victor Osimhen’s unstoppable form in Europe reached new heights on Wednesday night as the Nigerian striker made Galatasaray history with a record-breaking performance in their UEFA Champions League clash with Bodø/Glimt.

Victor Osimhen struck twice in the opening half at Rams Park, extending his remarkable run of scoring in seven consecutive European matches, a feat no Galatasaray player has ever achieved.

ObasEmpire reports that the record had previously been held by Burak Yilmaz, who scored in six straight continental fixtures back in 2012.

Osimhen wasted no time making his mark, firing Galatasaray in front just three minutes into the game before adding his second in the 33rd minute. His goals not only sealed a vital Champions League victory but also etched his name into the club’s record books.

The 26-year-old’s scoring streak stretches back to last season’s Europa League campaign, where he found the net against Tottenham Hotspur, Dynamo Kyiv, Ajax, and AZ Alkmaar. This season, he has continued that form on Europe’s biggest stage, finding the back of the net against Liverpool before his double against Bodø/Glimt.

Since arriving in Istanbul, Osimhen has become the heartbeat of Okan Buruk’s side, his blend of power, pace, and precision endearing him to the Galatasaray faithful. His latest achievement not only confirms his status as one of Europe’s most feared forwards but also strengthens his growing legacy in Turkish football.

Note that at the time of writing this report, Galatasaray were beating Bodø/Glimt 3-1 with less than 8 regular minutes left to play.

Five African countries qualify for 2026 World Cup

Five African countries have so far confirmed their places at the 2026 World Cup.

Otto Addo’s men beat Comoros 1-0 at home to finish top of Group I.

Ghana became the latest team to qualify for next year’s tournament.

Tottenham Hotspur winger, Mohammed Kudus, scored the decisive goal in the second half of the match.

The Black Stars finished ahead of Madagascar and Mali in second and third positions, respectively.

They will now be making their fifth appearance at the World Cup, after featuring in the 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2022 editions.

Other African nations that have qualified for the 2026 edition include Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria.

Mikel Obi shines as Chelsea lose to Liverpool in legends clash

Super Eagles icons Mikel Obi and Celestine Babayaro both featured for Chelsea in a 1-0 loss at Stamford Bridge to Liverpool in a legends clash.

Chelsea fans welcomed Nigerian superstars Mikel Obi, Celestine Babayaro and numerous other favorites back to Stamford Bridge.

The Super Eagles icons were in action as Chelsea suffered a 0-1 loss to Liverpool in a Legends clash.

John Terry and Gary Cahill, with William Gallas on the right and Florent Malouda at left-back, shielded Petr Cech in goal for Chelsea

Makelele, joined John Mikel Obi and Ramires in the middle of the park to control the game.

Eden Hazard was on the left, Salomon Kalou on the right, and Diego Costa led the front of the line.

Before the game started, both teams paid tribute to Matt Beard, Joey Jones, Diogo Jota, and his brother Andre Silva, who all died earlier this year.

The game has a scuffle as Martin Skrtel had a contentious moment involving Diego Costa.

During the break, Joe Cole, Jody Morris, Katie Chapman, and Celestine Babayaro were introduced into the game.

With three minutes left, Ryan Babel cut inside on his right foot and struck the bottom corner of Carlo Cudicini’s goal to seal the game.

EPL: They’ll beat them – Paul Scholes predicts winner of Liverpool vs Man Utd

Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes has predicted the Premier League tie between the Red Devils and Liverpool.

However, Scholes believes Arne Slot’s side will beat Man United, insisting that the encounter is ‘predictable’.

Liverpool will welcome Ruben Amorim’s side at Anfield after the international break following their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea.

Speaking on The Overlap Fan Debate, Scholes said, “Amorim needs to try and get something from Liverpool at Anfield.

I can’t remember the last time Manchester United won a big game.

This group of [Manchester United] players are in such a bad rut that you have no confidence in them that they are going to get out of it.

It is almost predictable that they [Manchester United] will go to Anfield and get beat [by Liverpool].”

UCL:Holders PSG wins 2-1 at Barcelona in Champions League

Goncalo Ramos scored a 90th-minute winner as holders Paris Saint-Germain beat Barcelona 2-1 on Wednesday in an early clash of Champions League title contenders in Spain.

Ferran Torres steered Barcelona ahead in the 19th minute, but Senny Mayulu equalised before half-time for a PSG team missing Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Ramos came off the bench and scored in the final minute at the Olympic Stadium as the reigning European champions made it two wins from two in this season’s league phase.

Liverpool Maintain 100%, United Edge Chelsea As Spurs, Fulham Shine In Saturday EPL Drama

The English Premier League table underwent a swift shuffling on Saturday as Liverpool maintained their unbeaten run with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Everton in Saturday’s Merseyside derby at Anfield.

Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring early in the 10th minute after linking up with Mohamed Salah, before Hugo Ekitike doubled the lead 19 minutes later.

Everton refused to roll over, pulling one back through Idrissa Gueye in the second half, but Liverpool held on to claim all three points.

The result means Jurgen Klopp’s side have now won all five of their opening games, while Everton dropped to seventh after suffering their second defeat of the campaign.

Spurs Show Spirit in 2-2 Draw at Brighton

Tottenham staged a spirited comeback to share the spoils in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Brighton at the Amex Stadium.

The hosts looked comfortable after goals from Yankuba Minteh and Yasin Ayari put them 2-0 up, but Spurs rallied back. Richarlison halved the deficit before Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke put the ball into his own net late on after pressure from Mohammed Kudus.

The result leaves both sides reflecting on missed chances: Brighton for failing to close out the game, Spurs for leaving it late to rescue a point

Manchester United Secured All Three Points

ObasEmpire reports that the Red Devils secured a much-needed win, but had to survive a dramatic 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Old Trafford.

Chelsea’s goalkeeper Robert Sánchez was sent off inside five minutes, tilting the contest. United capitalised, with Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro giving the hosts control.

But Casemiro later saw red himself, and Chelsea pulled one back through Trevoh Chalobah, sparking a frantic finale. United held firm, easing some of the pressure on Erik ten Hag, while Chelsea left Manchester feeling hard done by.

Fulham Overcome Brentford in West London Derby

Meanwhile, Fulham showed grit and quality to beat their neighbours, Brentford, 3-1 at Craven Cottage.

Mikkel Damsgaard had given Brentford an early lead, punishing a defensive mix-up. But Alex Iwobi equalised just before half-time, swinging momentum.

Harry Wilson then curled in a superb strike to put Fulham ahead, before Ethan Pinnock’s own goal sealed victory.

The win lifted Fulham up the table, while Brentford’s defensive frailties were once again exposed

Haaland Strikes Twice as Man City Thumps Man United 3-0

Erling Haaland struck twice as Manchester City inflicted another damaging defeat on Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim with a comprehensive 3-0 win on Sunday.

Phil Foden opened the scoring before Haaland took centre stage with a second-half double, either side of an incredible miss from the Norwegian, as City bounced back from two consecutive Premier League defeats.