Chelsea took the lead after five minutes through Christian Pulisic, but Arsenal came back strongly midway through the first half when Aubameyang was brought down by Cesar Azpilicueta in the Chelsea box. The striker converted from the penalty spot, and although Chelsea started the second period strongly, it was captain Aubameyang who gave Arsenal the … Read more
Some — my wife — labeled this thought “crazy.” We are approaching 15 years of wedded bliss, or at least we were before the return of the EPL. You know what is crazy? The editors in charge of this website — better known for serious and sober reporting on events unfolding in a world often … Read more
Ronaldo scored his 31st league goal of the season as Juventus won its ninth consecutive Serie A title with a 2-0 victory against Sampdoria. Ronaldo, who has now won seven top-flight titles in his career, opened the scoring in Sunday’s game before Federico Bernardeschi prodded in a parried shot from the Portuguese forward to wrap … Read more
The 40-year-old Spaniard revealed the news on his Instagram account and the team he manages, Al Sadd in the Qatar Stars League (QSL), put out his statement on its website. “A few days ago, following the QSL protocol, I tested positive in the last COVID-19 test,” he said. “Fortunately, I’m feeling ok, but I will … Read more
On the final day of the season, the three teams know a win Sunday would guarantee them a lucrative Champions League spot — against the odds. Indeed few might have predicted such a scenario, given Manchester United languished for much of the first half of the season, Chelsea dealt with a transfer ban and Leicester … Read more
The Gabonese striker struck in the 19th and 71st minutes as Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta gained bragging rights over Pepe Guardiola, his old mentor at City. Manchester City, aiming for a domestic cup double having won the English League Cup before the lockdown, could not make the most of the lion’s share of possession as … Read more
His celebration was in protest of the monkey chants he’d been subjected to by some Kortrijk fans in September 2015 in another Belgium Pro League game. However, Kabasele, who now plays for Watford in the English Premier League, says the racist abuse he’s received over social media is often worse than when he’s been targeted … Read more
The Crystal Palace and Ivory Coast star wrote on Twitter, “Woke up to this today,” then showed what he had been sent by a user who appeared to be a fan of Palace’s opponent in Sunday’s match, Aston Villa. “You better not score tomorrow you black c**t. Or I’ll come to your house dressed as … Read more
Andy Robertson’s arcing header gave Liverpool the lead, but Jay Rodriguez’s clever second-half finish ensured the Premier League champion dropped points at Anfield for the first time this season. The draw moved the Premier League champion to 93 points. Manchester City achieved a record points tally of 100 in the 2017-2018 season. If Liverpool wins … Read more
In a statement posted on Saturday, Charlton’s family said he died peacefully at his home in Northumberland on Friday with his family by his side. “As well as a friend to many, he was a much-adored husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather,” the family said in a statement. “We cannot express how proud we are of … Read more