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Liverpool made light work of Bournemouth at Anfield, with Ibrahima Konate and Luis Diaz standing out as two of the Reds’ best early-season performers. Konate’s talent as a defender has never been in question. What has sometimes been doubted, though, is his availability. This season he has so far had no worries in that department, which has allowed his abilities to really be showcased across a run of games. He has started each of Liverpool’s four Premier League matches since being brought on at half time in the season opener against Ipswich, with the Reds conceding just once in those…
As Federico Chiesa reflected on an “amazing” Anfield debut, he reiterated his ambition to start games very soon for Liverpool and added that he is “training for” West Ham. Arne Slot has taken his time to integrate Federico Chiesa into his matchday squad since the Italian arrived from Juventus on August 29. Against AC Milan, he finally made his debut in a cameo performance from the bench, but it was against Bournemouth at Anfield he got his first chance in front of the home crowd. And the day was nearly made more memorable when the ball bounced in his direction,…
Trent Alexander-Arnold is focused on changing the perception of him as a defender rather than the ongoing speculation about his Liverpool future. The England right-back’s vision and passing range have made him a pivotal player for the club and an increasingly important one for his country but it is his work off the ball where he wants to make the most impression. Since he made his debut as an 18-year-old in 2016 the notion that his abilities in an attacking capacity have masked his deficiencies in front of his own goal has dogged him and probably cost him more England…
On a day of plentiful encouragement for Liverpool, Darwin Nunez inevitably dominated the headlines. But even before the Uruguayan struck his goal to remember, there was a moment that prompted purrs of appreciation from the Anfield crowd. In the 13th minute, a header infield from Luis Diaz just inside the Reds’ half fell to Alexis Mac Allister who, having allowed the ball to bounce once, swivelled his body before firing a half-volleyed pass between two Bournemouth defenders that sent Mohamed Salah scurrying through on goal. Cherries goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was able to turn around the Egyptian’s eventual shot for a…
Arsenal came very close to winning at Manchester City and taking a massive step forward in the title, yet a point at the Etihad Stadium remains a very good reward for their efforts. It certainly will not feel like it in the immediate aftermath or even perhaps after a couple of days. But come May, hopefully, it will. Mikel Arteta struck a frustrated figure as Leandro Trossard was sent off; he will now miss their next game at home to Leicester City. However, he can have little complaint as the Belgian clearly kicked the ball away after the referee’s whistle…
While Jannik Sinner arrives at Milan Fashion Week for Gucci’s show, Nick Kyrgios has not stopped making fun of the Italian sportsman for his doping scandal. The Australian player hasn’t held back when expressing his opinions on the world No. 1’s situation or when advocating for a two-year ban. Sinner tested positive twice for the illegal substance Clostebol during the Indian Wells Masters, and this was made public after he won the 2024 Cincinnati Masters. The Italian was allowed to play after the ITIA (International Tennis Integrity Agency) determined that the ingesting of Clostebol was an accident. But this decision…
Nick Kyrgios isn’t holding back in his ongoing critique of Jannik Sinner, particularly regarding the Italian’s recent doping case. The Australian tennis star has sarcastically labeled Sinner as “the victim,” a comment that follows a month of pointed remarks about the situation that has stirred the tennis community. Kyrgios, known for his outspoken nature, has been one of the most vocal critics since the case emerged, calling the handling of the situation “ridiculous.” His commentary reached a new peak when he reacted to a post showcasing Sinner at a Gucci event. In response to a comment that downplayed the seriousness…
Owen Beck was seemingly bitten in Blackburn’s draw against Preston. Liverpool loanee Owen Beck appeared to be bitten during an explosive end to the Lancashire derby between Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End. Beck has been a regular since he moved to Championship outfit Blackburn for the campaign. He made his third start in as many games as Rovers made the trip to rivals Preston at Deepdale on Sunday. And in the dying embers of the showdown, the left-back was at the centre of a major incident. Firstly, he was given a red card for an altercation with Preston’s Duane…
Jannik Sinner has landed in Beijing to defend his China Open title, riding high after a remarkable season that saw him capture two Grand Slam titles and two Masters 1000 crowns. The world No. 1, fresh off his US Open triumph, reminisced about his success in China last year when he defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals and Daniil Medvedev in the final, marking the start of an exceptional late-season run. With an impressive 55-5 record in 2024, Sinner is on track to finish the year atop the ATP rankings for the first time in his career. Despite facing some…
According to a report from The Sun, Dele Alli is likely to be handed another opportunity to showcase his qualities at Goodison Park. Everton’s director of football Kevin Thelwell has suggested that the club and the player are keen on a deal, and it remains to be seen whether they can sort out an agreement quickly. The 28-year-old is a free agent and therefore, he will be allowed to join clubs outside of the window. The versatile midfielder has had persistent injury problems, and he will look to get over them and get his career back on track. Alli will…