Matchday & Results

Liverpool Fans Slam Slot After Back-to-Back Defeats

Arne Slot (Liverpool manager)
October 2025

Liverpool’s Champions League defeat to Galatasaray, just days after losing to Crystal Palace, has sparked fierce criticism of Arne Slot. Despite spending heavily on stars like Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, fans accused him of overseeing a steep decline in quality.
Victor Osimhen’s penalty sealed a 1-0 loss in Istanbul, with Liverpool dominating possession and chances but failing to convert. Supporters vented online, calling the £500m project “pathetically embarrassing” and blaming Slot’s changes. The Reds now face Chelsea before hosting Manchester United after the break.

Arteta Restrains Staff in Fiery Arsenal-Newcastle Clash

Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
September 2025

Arsenal edged Newcastle 2-1 in a heated clash that boiled over at full-time when Joelinton confronted Arteta’s assistant Miguel Molina. Arteta had to physically separate the two, defusing tensions after a hard-fought win at St James’ Park. Gabriel Magalhães struck late to secure victory after Mikel Merino equalised. Newcastle also suffered a major setback as Tino Livramento was stretchered off following William Saliba’s aerial challenge, with Eddie Howe later confirming the full-back faces a lengthy injury lay-off.

Pulisic Powers Milan Past Napoli with Goal and Assist

Christian Pulisic (AC Milan)
September 2025

Christian Pulisic delivered a match-winning display with both a goal and an assist in Milan’s 2-1 victory over champions Napoli. His energy and composure proved decisive, even as Milan battled through adversity following Pervis Estupiñán’s second-half red card. Pulisic praised his side’s resilience and defensive fight, saying the win “sends a message” to Serie A rivals. USMNT legend Tony Meola lauded his consistency, noting skeptics persist despite his rise to the league’s top scorer, insisting Pulisic has long been underrated.

Chelsea Owners Enter Dressing Room After Brighton Loss

Chelsea
September 2025

Chelsea’s owners, including Behdad Eghbali, entered the dressing room after a 3-1 collapse to Brighton, sparking speculation. The Blues had led through Enzo Fernández before Danny Welbeck’s brace and Maxim De Cuyper’s late strike turned the game upside down. Maresca dismissed concerns, saying the owners regularly visit post-match and did not address players. Despite his calm, the defeat piled pressure on Chelsea, who once again squandered control and collapsed defensively, leaving questions about resilience and tactical cohesion.

Haaland Breaks Solskjaer Record with Burnley Brace

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
September 2025

Erling Haaland bagged two goals and an assist in City’s 5-1 win over Burnley, surpassing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the Premier League’s highest-scoring Norwegian. The brace lifted his City tally to 133 goals and 92 in the league, achieved at blistering pace. Haaland has now scored 52 Premier League goals at the Etihad, overtaking Raheem Sterling’s home tally in half the games. Only Sergio Agüero sits above him in City’s home scoring charts, further highlighting the 25-year-old’s record-breaking trajectory in English football.

Slot Blames Frimpong Error as Liverpool Fall at Palace

Arne Slot (Liverpool)
September 2025

Liverpool’s unbeaten run ended in a 2-1 loss at Selhurst Park, undone by a late Eddie Nketiah strike. Federico Chiesa had levelled after Ismaila Sarr’s opener, but sloppy defending at a long throw cost Slot’s side their perfect start. Slot criticised summer signing Jeremie Frimpong for abandoning his marker in the dying moments, calling it “unnecessary” with time almost up. He admitted Palace deserved to win, praising their intensity, while lamenting Liverpool’s wastefulness and repeated vulnerability from set pieces.

Messi Denied as Miami Drop Costly Points in Toronto

Lionel Messi
September 2025

Inter Miami surrendered a first-half lead in a 1-1 draw at Toronto, denting their Supporters’ Shield chase. Tadeo Allende’s stoppage-time header opened the scoring, but Djordje Mihailovic equalised after the break. Messi twice tested Sean Johnson but couldn’t find the winner. Mascherano’s side looked leggy and lost control after halftime, allowing Toronto back into the match. Despite Messi’s constant threat, Miami failed to convert late chances and had to settle for one point, underlining concerns about their fading intensity in tight games.

Amorim Defiant as United Slump Again at Brentford

Ruben Amorim (Manchester United)
September 2025

Manchester United’s misery deepened with a 3-1 defeat at Brentford, leaving Amorim with just nine wins in 33 league games. Igor Thiago struck twice early, Benjamin Sesko grabbed his first United goal, but Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty before Mathias Jensen sealed it. Amorim insisted he feels no pressure despite fan frustration at his rigid 3-4-3 system and ongoing inconsistency. He admitted United must “play better” and urged his side to build momentum, though defensive lapses and poor finishing again cost them crucial points.

De Zerbi’s Marseille Edge Strasbourg Late to Go Top

Roberto De Zerbi
September 2025

Marseille’s away woes ended with a dramatic 2-1 win at Strasbourg, thanks to Amir Murillo’s stoppage-time strike. The result followed their shock Le Classique win over PSG, lifting OM to the Ligue 1 summit. De Zerbi credited summer signings Pavard, Aguerd and O’Riley for stabilising the side, while Aubameyang’s equaliser sparked the late push. The coach warned his players against complacency, insisting intensity and humility remain key as they fight for consistency.

Kane Hits Historic 100 Goals as Bayern Crush Bremen

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
September 2025

Kane became the fastest player in Europe’s top five leagues to hit 100 goals for a club, scoring twice in Bayern’s 4-0 win over Werder Bremen. Goals from Luiz Diaz and Konrad Laimer added gloss to Bayern’s seventh straight win. Kane struck a penalty and a clinical finish, taking his tally to 15 goals in eight games this season. Despite Arsenal loanee Karl Hein’s heroics in Bremen’s goal, Bayern dominated. Kompany praised Kane’s evolution as not just a scorer but also a link player creating space.

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