Matchday & Results

Merino brands Caicedo tackle “horrible” after Arsenal rescue point

Moises Caicedo
December 2025

Mikel Merino described Moises Caicedo’s studs-up challenge on his ankle as a “horrible” tackle that he always believed warranted a red card, recalling how his joint bent awkwardly and admitting he was relieved to avoid serious injury before later heading Arsenal’s equaliser. Initially booked, Caicedo saw his punishment upgraded after Anthony Taylor consulted the pitchside monitor and ruled the excessive-force challenge endangered Merino’s safety, with the Spaniard revealing he did not speak to the midfielder afterwards and stressing that mobility and luck prevented a potentially much worse outcome.

Fernandes hails “great player” Mount after Palace winner

Mason Mount
December 2025

Bruno Fernandes praised Mason Mount’s quality and mentality after the midfielder scored a low, late winner at Selhurst Park, insisting his team-mates never doubted him despite a difficult start at United marked by injuries, patchy form and limited goals or assists. Trailing to a Jean-Philippe Mateta penalty, United’s midfield surged after half-time, with Fernandes creating both second-half goals and combining smartly from a free-kick for Mount’s decisive strike, which he hopes will trigger a sustained revival for a player Ruben Amorim already values for his movement and finishing threat.

Vicario horror mistake deepens Spurs’ early Fulham nightmare

Guglielmo Vicario (Tottenham Hotspur)
November 2025

With Spurs already 1–0 down to Kenny Tete’s early strike, goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario badly misjudged a dash from his area, miscontrolling on his weaker foot and gifting possession that led directly to Fulham’s second, a blunder that saw him savaged across social media. Chasing Raul Jimenez toward the corner flag, Vicario lost control under pressure, then sliced a clearance straight to Josh King, who calmly squared for Harry Wilson to curl into an empty net. The Italian appeared to shout at team mates rather than immediately apologise, a reaction that further inflamed online criticism on a damaging night for his confidence.

Last-gasp Max Cleworth touch keeps Wrexham unbeaten

Max Cleworth (Wrexham)
November 2025

Wrexham trailed from the 13th minute and looked set for defeat until deep into stoppage time, when a scrambled set piece ended with Nathan Broadhead’s volley deflecting off Max Cleworth and spinning in to secure a 1-1 draw and preserve an eight-game unbeaten run. Blackburn struck early through Andri Gudjohnsen and threatened a second after the break, only for Arthur Okonkwo to keep Wrexham alive. In the 95th minute a contentious wide free kick prompted chaos, Kiefer Moore nodded back across goal and the loose ball broke to Broadhead, whose fierce strike clipped Cleworth and triggered a “Legend” shout from co-owner Rob McElhenney online.

Chelsea face brutal trend in title showdown at Arsenal

Chelsea
November 2025

Chelsea head into a top-of-the-table clash with a grim statistical backdrop, having won just one of their last eleven league games against Arsenal. The Blues sit second and in form but remain six points behind an almost flawless Gunners side. Arsenal have fourteen wins and two draws in sixteen league matches and are on a six-game unbeaten run at Stamford Bridge from previous meetings. Under Arteta, their derby record has been dominant, turning a once even rivalry into a lopsided series that Chelsea must overturn to stay in the title race.

Vitinha hat-trick sparks wild PSG comeback against Spurs

Vitinha
November 2025

Vitinha delivered a career-best display with his first professional hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain overturned two deficits to beat Tottenham 5-3 in a chaotic Champions League tie, keeping the holders on course for a top-eight league-phase finish and strengthening their grip on qualification. The midfielder equalised before half-time, struck again after Spurs’ second goal, then completed his treble from the penalty spot after Fabian Ruiz and Willian Pacho had scored, later crediting a new goalscoring mindset and inspiration from Joao Neves’ recent hat-trick for his sudden scoring surge.

Mbappe scores seven-minute hat-trick to bury Olympiacos

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)
November 2025

Olympiacos briefly stunned Real Madrid with a superb team goal, only for Kylian Mbappe to respond with a ruthless seven-minute hat-trick before half-time, flipping the game from 1-0 down to a commanding Real lead and adding another historic European feat to his record. After ending a three-match scoring drought with the equaliser on 22 minutes, Mbappe headed in a second moments later, then latched onto Arda Guler’s lofted pass to drill a low third past Konstantinos Tzolakis. The explosive burst reasserted Madrid’s control and ensured another match ball for the France star.

Liverpool thrashed by PSV as Ekitike injury deepens crisis

Liverpool
November 2025

Liverpool’s season hit a new low with a 4-1 home defeat to PSV, marking nine losses in their last 12 games and dragging them down to 13th in the Champions League standings. Goals from Ivan Perisic, Guus Til and a Couhaib Driouech brace exposed a fragile, disjointed defence. Slot’s rotated side never settled, and the night worsened when in-form summer signing Hugo Ekitike limped off just after the hour, forcing the underperforming Alexander Isak into another goalless appearance. The Sweden striker’s ongoing drought and the team’s collapsing form will intensify scrutiny on Slot’s selections and ability to halt the slide.

Estevao outshines Yamal as Chelsea crush Barcelona in Champions League

Estevao Willian (Chelsea)
November 2025

Chelsea swept aside Barcelona 3-0 at Stamford Bridge, with Estevao Willian scoring a spectacular second after Kounde’s own goal and becoming only the third teenager to net in each of his first three Champions League starts, joining elite company alongside Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. Released by a precise pass from Reece James, Estevao slalomed into the box and lashed his finish into the roof of the net past Joan Garcia, then described the night as “perfect” and one of his career highlights, stressing gratitude and his hunger to keep scoring many more big stage goals.

Slot under fire as Forest hammer Liverpool in Anfield crisis

Arne Slot
November 2025

Liverpool’s season hit a new low with a 3-0 home loss to Forest, their sixth defeat in seven matches, dropping the champions to 11th and handing them their heaviest Anfield league defeat in four years as Murillo, Savona and Gibbs-White exposed soft defending. Slot admitted the result was “a smack in the face” before PSV’s visit, a remark that angered many supporters who feel his tone understates the crisis. With Liverpool already having lost more league games than in the entire title season, pressure and scrutiny on his methods are intensifying.

POPULAR ARTICLES