Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCFeb 5, 2024, 12:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Another big weekend in Europe’s top leagues didn’t disappoint when it came to major moments, significant results and plenty to review. In England‘s top-of-the-table clash between Liverpool and Arsenal, it was the Gunners who rose to the occasion and wrapped up
Month: February 2024
Tom Chambers Feb 5, 2024, 06:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LONDON — Pep Guardiola called Phil Foden an “exceptional” player after the midfielder’s hat trick inspired Manchester City to a 3-1 victory over Brentford in west London on Monday, adding: “always he is there.” City had looked as if they might be frustrated by
Connor O’Halloran Feb 5, 2024, 06:39 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LONDON — You never know exactly when Manchester City‘s domestic winning run will begin, only that it definitely will begin sometime. It usually starts around this time of year, when the season drifts towards its final third, when the title race starts to narrow
Phil Foden scored a brilliantly composed hat trick as Manchester City fought back to earn a 3-1 win at battling Brentford on Monday and close to within two points of Premier League leaders Liverpool with a game in hand. Despite almost constant City pressure, Brentford led with a Neal Maupay goal after 21 minutes only
ESPN News Services Feb 5, 2024, 03:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions For United States coach Gregg Berhalter, having the 2026 World Cup final played in New Jersey adds another layer of incentive, having grown up close to MetLife Stadium, the venue that will host the championship match of the expanded 48-nation, 104-game tournament. “If
Open Extended Reactions We’re keeping track of all VAR decisions in the Premier League throughout the 2023-24 season. Who will get the best of the decisions, and the worst of them? – What’s new in the Prem for 2023-24– VAR in the Premier League: Ultimate guide Total overturns: 60Rejected overturns: 1 Leading to goals: 19Leading
Open Extended Reactions Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct? After each weekend we take a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game. – How VAR
Feb 5, 2024, 10:17 AM ET A Spanish court on Monday rejected Dani Alves‘ argument that he has suffered trial by media and should be given more time to prepare for his criminal prosecution for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in Barcelona in 2022. The 40-year-old former Brazil and Barcelona defender was arrested in January
Feb 5, 2024, 09:40 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has said he understands Xavi’s complaints about managing the Catalan giants, noting the difficulties that come with the “political situation” at the club. Since announcing his intention to leave at the end of the season, Xavi has spoken publicly about not
Nick Judd, Transfer writerFeb 4, 2024, 06:38 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The winter transfer window is now closed in Europe’s top leagues, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip swirling around as we look ahead to the summer. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings
Feb 5, 2024, 03:25 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Emma Hayes is one of four female coaches in the 12-team WSL. Visionhaus/Getty Images Chelsea manager Emma Hayes said opportunities for female coaches are still “few and far between” and that financial support and education should be provided to boost the number of women in coaching positions
A fantastic strike from Callum Hudson-Odoi earned struggling Nottingham Forest a welcome point in a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday. The former Chelsea forward scored with a curling shot from outside the box following a well-drilled Forest free-kick routine in first-half stoppage time to draw his side level after they fell
An own goal from Federico Gatti in the first half gave Inter Milan a 1-0 win at home against second-placed Juventus on Sunday, increasing their advantage at the top of Serie A to four points. The result put leaders Inter on 57 points with a game in hand over second-placed Juve, who have 53. Inter
Open Extended Reactions LONDON — And then there were three. An afternoon that began with Arsenal facing the prospect of the Premier League leaders disappearing from view ended with a powerful statement of intent suggesting Mikel Arteta’s side can challenge Liverpool and Manchester City for the title. They have now beaten both at Emirates Stadium
Open Extended Reactions Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hailed his side’s performance in their win over Liverpool on Sunday. Getty Mikel Arteta has said he believes Arsenal are firmly in the Premier League title race and vowed to learn lessons from last season after beating leaders Liverpool 3-1 at Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Bukayo Saka opened the
Atletico Madrid’s Marcos Llorente scored in stoppage time to cancel out Brahim Diaz‘s first-half opener for leaders Real Madrid as they drew 1-1 in LaLiga at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. Madrid are on 58 points at the summit, two ahead of Girona, who they host on Saturday. Atletico remain fourth with 48 points, two
Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 4, 2024, 03:57 PM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Open Extended Reactions The 2026 World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 19, world soccer governing body FIFA announced on Sunday for the tournament
Open Extended Reactions Virgil van Dijk took the blame for the mistake that set Liverpool on course for a 3-1 defeat at Arsenal, saying that the defensive mix-up with goalkeeper Alisson Becker that gifted a goal for Gabriel Martinelli was “my responsibility.” Martinelli put Arsenal 2-1 ahead in the 67th minute of the Premier League
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentFeb 4, 2024, 12:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MANCHESTER, England — Whatever happens to Manchester United between now and the end of the season, manager Erik ten Hag can at least point to the emergence of Rasmus Højlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo as positives from an otherwise forgettable campaign. It was
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentFeb 4, 2024, 12:36 PM ET Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has said he is fearing the worst after Lisandro Martínez suffered a knee injury during the 3-0 win over West Ham on Sunday. Martínez was forced off in the second half after West Ham defender Vladimír Coufal fell onto the Argentina