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    Haaland embraces heavy responsibility as Norway close in on first World Cup since 1998

    Erling Haaland (Norway)
    November 2025

    Erling Haaland admitted he feels huge responsibility to deliver World Cup qualification for Norway after scoring 14 of their 33 goals in seven straight wins that have put Stale Solbakken’s side top of Group I and on the verge of a first finals since 1998. He recalled Norway’s last World Cup in the United States with his father Alf Inge Haaland involved and said returning there would be special motivation, vowing to give everything in Milan to finish the job and write new history for his country on the global stage.

    Mbeumo devastated as late DR Congo goal shatters Cameroon’s World Cup dream

    Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon)
    CAF play-off defeat to DR Congo for 2026 World Cup

    Cameroon’s hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup collapsed in stoppage time as DR Congo snatched a 1-0 play-off win, sending the Indomitable Lions home and leaving Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon), one of their standout performers, visibly crushed after a gruelling qualifying campaign.
    After finishing second in their group behind Cape Verde, Cameroon struggled to break down DR Congo in a tense knockout match before Chancel Mbemba (DR Congo) headed a late winner from a corner. Footage showed Mbeumo walking off alone in heavy rain toward the tunnel, needing consoling on one of the hardest nights of his international career.

    Haaland sets unique UCL scoring streak across three clubs

    Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
    November 2025

    Haaland became the first player to score in five consecutive Champions League games for three different clubs, netting City’s second after Phil Foden’s opener. The milestone follows prior five-game streaks with Salzburg and Dortmund, underscoring his sustained European efficiency. City manipulated wide isolations through Jeremy Doku to penetrate Dortmund’s block, creating predictable cutback lanes Haaland attacks best. With City unbeaten in the group, his movement across the near-post and penalty-spot channels continues to convert low-touch, high-xG sequences into reliable returns.

    Maresca slams Chelsea after 2-2 at Qarabag

    Chelsea
    November 2025

    Enzo Maresca criticised his side’s execution in both boxes after a 2-2 draw at Qarabag. Estevao’s opener was overturned by two Qarabag goals before Alejandro Garnacho equalised. Dominance in territory and shots failed to translate into a decisive third goal. Errors compounded the drop in control: Jorrel Hato’s handball led to a penalty, defensive lapses conceded high-value looks, and chance conversion lagged despite sustained pressure. Maresca highlighted lapses in concentration and physical sharpness, demanding ruthlessness ahead of the group’s tightening table.

    Arsenal equal 105-year defensive record with 3-0 win at Slavia Prague

    Arsenal
    November 2025

    Arsenal posted an eighth straight win without conceding, matching the English top-flight record set by Preston in 1889 and Liverpool in 1920. Bukayo Saka scored from the spot before Mikel Merino, deputising for Viktor Gyokeres, struck twice to seal a controlled away victory. Arteta’s side compressed space, broke lines with early diagonals, and suffocated counters. The clean-sheet streak began on October 1 versus Olympiacos and now spans West Ham, Fulham, Crystal Palace, Atletico Madrid and Burnley. They last conceded on September 28 against Newcastle and are on a 10-match winning run.

    AFCON release flashpoint for Salah and Marmoush

    Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Omar Marmoush (Manchester City)
    November 2025

    Egypt scheduled a Nigeria friendly one week before AFCON. Liverpool and City are reluctant to release Salah and Marmoush for mid-December, prioritizing league congestion. Both will depart for Morocco 2025, potentially missing seven to eight club matches through January 18, 2026. Clubs cite fixture pile-up and injury risk after two-day turnarounds. City project Marmoush’s first absence from the Dec 16 EFL Cup; Liverpool anticipate Salah missing the Dec 20 Spurs trip. Arsenal and Chelsea unaffected. Expect negotiations on reporting dates; CAF regulations still govern final release windows.

    Glasner defends Palace after 3-0 Anfield statement

    Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace)
    October 2025

    Glasner rejected claims that Palace’s 3-0 win over Liverpool was devalued by Arne Slot’s rotation, calling such remarks “disrespectful.” Palace dominated through Ismaila Sarr’s first-half brace and Yeremy Pino’s late finish, exploiting Liverpool’s inexperience and booking a place in the Carabao Cup fifth round. Glasner praised his side’s intensity and transitional sharpness, crediting disciplined pressing and swift counter-attacks. He reaffirmed belief in his depth players, contrasting Palace’s structure with Liverpool’s disjointed shape. With consistent execution, Glasner’s team now position themselves as dark horses in domestic cup competition.

    Chelsea survive Wolves fightback in 4–3 cup thriller

    Chelsea
    October 2025

    Chelsea led 3–0 at the break through Andrey Santos, Tyrique George and Estevão, then withstood a Wolves surge as David Møller Wolfe’s brace and Tolu Arokodare cut the gap. Jamie Gittens restored daylight late on. Liam Delap’s second-half red on his return drew heavy criticism from supporters. Chelsea’s first-half control came from early pressure and vertical combinations; game state flipped after Wolves targeted fullback channels and second balls. Discipline cost with Delap’s dismissal amplifying momentum swings. Maresca’s side advanced by trading chances and leaning on late individual quality; defensive compactness and foul management remain priority fixes.

    Crystal Palace eliminate rotated Liverpool at Anfield

    Crystal Palace
    October 2025

    Liverpool exited the Carabao Cup after a 3–0 home defeat to Palace. Arne Slot made 10 changes, fielding an inexperienced XI with no senior bench cover. Ismaïla Sarr’s quickfire brace before half-time and Yeremy Pino’s late strike sealed it, compounding Liverpool’s poor domestic run. Slot prioritised pathway minutes and injury risk management amid a congested schedule, resting Salah, Van Dijk and others. The youthful side struggled versus Palace’s direct transitions and wide isolations. Red card disruption deepened structural gaps. Expect senior reinforcements and rotation recalibration as Liverpool addresses set-piece defending and two-day turnarounds.

    Grimsby aim quarter-final, needle United again before Brentford tie

    Grimsby Town
    October 2025

    Grimsby revisit their United upset while targeting Brentford. Artell framed Brentford as a sterner test than Manchester United, whom the Mariners eliminated 12–11 on penalties after a 2–2 draw, before dumping crisis-hit Sheffield Wednesday. The message doubled as a jab at United and a reality check: Brentford’s Liverpool scalp and wins over United and Aston Villa signal higher difficulty. Iraola-style intensity from Brentford—set-pieces, direct pressure, and transition threat—demands Grimsby compress lines, survive first and second balls, and protect rest-defence. Artell must balance belief from August’s shock with pragmatism: slower tempo on their ball, disciplined full-back positioning, and counters via early diagonals. Penalties are a fallback, not a plan. Small margins decide fourth-round ties.

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