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Enzo Maresca absent from Chelsea press conference after draw due to manager change | Soccer | Sports
At the post-match press conference after Chelsea drew 2-2 with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge, Enzo Maresca was replaced by Willy Caballero. The first half of the game in West London was thrilling with both teams scoring evenly, with four goals scored, but the second half was less interesting.The result means Chelsea finished December with just six points out of a possible 18 to remain in the Premier League. Maresca was unable to attend media duties due to illness, so his assistant, former Blues and Manchester City goalkeeper Willy Caballero, filled in for him at the post-match press conference.Coach Caballero said…
Manchester United are at a disadvantage under manager Ruben Amorim and former star Nicky Butt doesn’t believe the tide will start to turn soon.Nicky Butt beat Manchester United under manager Ruben Amorim(Image: Getty Images)Nicky Butt says Manchester United are “rotten to the core” and won’t challenge for the Premier League title for at least eight years. The Red Devils have endured a rollercoaster decade since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement.David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Erik ten Hag have all come and gone with varying levels of success. Ruben Amorim was appointed as his replacement last…
Man UTD 1-1 Wolves: Joshua Zirkzee’s goal wasn’t enough for the Red Devils, who produced another desperate performance at Old Trafford to earn a valuable point against rock-bottom Wolves.December 30, 2025 22:10Updated December 30, 2025 23:01Manchester United were drawn away by Wolves at Old Trafford(Image: Getty Images)Another disappointing night at Old Trafford saw Manchester United hand Wolves their third goal of the season.Joshua Zirkzee gave the Red Devils the lead with a deflected shot midway through the first half. However, Wolves equalized just before the break with an eye-catching header from Ladislav Krejci.The visitors had the upper hand throughout much…
Manchester United star Mason Mount injury update after missing game against Wolves | Soccer | Sports
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has revealed that midfielder Mason Mount missed the match against Wolves due to a “minor” injury concern. Mount picked up an injury against Newcastle and was sent off at half-time in the 1-0 win over the Magpies.Joshua Zirkzee was drafted into the starting eleven in Mount’s absence and was the only change from Newcastle’s win. In a pre-match conversation with Sky Sports, Amorim said of Mount: “He felt something, but I think it’s a small thing. I don’t think it will take long, but we don’t know. He’s not ready for this fight, but let’s…
Arteta says Arsenal ‘need to actively search’ in January transfer windowVideo credit: SNTVMikel Arteta called Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Aston Villa a “beautiful night” after the Gunners routed Unai Emery’s side in the second half.Arsenal will head into 2026 with a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League, with a clear gap between them and second-placed Manchester City, with Villa in third place with a six-point difference.Arteta’s side lost 2-1 to Villa in early December, ending their hopes of winning the title. After narrow wins against Wolves, Everton, and Brighton, we were hoping for an aggressive performance in…
Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United tactical adjustments during Premier League defeat to Wolves left Gary Neville questioning the Portuguese’s thinkingDecember 30, 2025 21:13Updated December 30, 2025 22:15Gary Neville was baffled by Manchester United’s tactics against Wolves(Image: Sky Sports)Gary Neville has analyzed Ruben Amorim’s tactics and insisted the manager got it all wrong after Manchester United’s disastrous Premier League defeat at home to Wolves. Amorim changed tactics after the win against Newcastle and was made to pay the price as the club, bottom of the league, were held to just one point.The United manager made his first tactical change in his 13…
In the 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea once again struggled to deal with long throws, as Bournemouth exploited this weakness twice with Antoine Semenyo’s throw-in. David Brooks put the Cherries ahead early after Semenyo’s throw was mishandled, but Cole Palmer scored an equalizer from the penalty spot moments later. Enzo Fernandes then put Chelsea ahead in the 23rd minute with a superb shot into the top corner.However, Semenyo’s throw into the box again caused confusion and the visitors leveled the score. This time, Justin Kluivert fired at the far post following a misjudged header from Trevor Chalobah. In the…
Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa: Gabriel Magalhães, Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus all scored in an emphatic victory over Unai Emery’s side.December 30, 2025 22:13Updated December 30, 2025 22:23Arsenal’s Martin Zvimendi celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal(Image: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)Arsenal put on a second-half masterclass to overwhelm Aston Villa 4-1, claiming title credentials and ending 2025 on a high note. The Gunners put in a dominant performance without Declan Rice, allowing Mikel Arteta to shine.Both teams squandered good opportunities in the opening 45 minutes, with Arsenal reminding us of their dead-ball talent from corners early in the second…
Manchester United ended 2025 on a low note after succumbing to a very disappointing draw with bottom-of-the-league Wolves at Old Trafford. After defeating Newcastle at home on Boxing Day, United were aiming to move ahead of Chelsea in the Premier League with back-to-back wins after drawing with Bournemouth on the same evening.However, Joshua Zirkzee’s deflected shot gave United a 1-0 lead in the 27th minute, before Ladislav Kureishi headed home the equalizer for Wolves just before half-time. The hosts were booed at half-time against a side they had beaten 4-1 away just three weeks earlier. The team, without Bruno Fernandes,…
Arsenal beat Aston Villa with great second half playArsenal ended 2025 with a true statement of their title-winning intentions as Mikel Arteta’s side extended their lead at the top of the Premier League with a convincing 4-1 victory over in-form Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium.The Villans, aiming for a club-record 12th consecutive win, had the best chance to come back goalless in the first half, but Ollie Watkins went wide of the near post.The home side took the lead in the second period as Victor Goqueres’ header went off target twice, but Gabriel broke the deadlock in the 48th…