Ruben Amorim criticised his Manchester United side for becoming complacent after they let victory slip away in a 3-3 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. United led for much of the match thanks to Bryan Mbeumo’s first-half strike but were undone by quickfire goals from Mathys Tel and Richarlison before Matthijs de Ligt’s 96th-minute header salvaged a point. Despite extending their unbeaten run to five games, Amorim was unhappy with his team’s mentality. “We have a lot of problems — we are just at the beginning,” he said. “We were comfortable in the game but we should do better, be more aggressive.…
Author: Andrew Rogers
David Raya’s remarkable run of form continued as Arsenal matched a 122-year-old club record with their eighth consecutive clean sheet in all competitions. The Spanish goalkeeper was rarely troubled during Arsenal’s 3–0 Champions League win over Slavia Prague, but his alertness never wavered — even sprinting to the touchline to consult goalkeeping coach Iñaki Caña when a late penalty was awarded, before VAR overturned the decision. Since Nick Woltemade’s goal for Newcastle on 28 September, Raya has gone nearly 13 hours without conceding, facing only 12 shots on target during that period. His 50th clean sheet in 110 appearances since…
Chelsea’s hierarchy remain fully behind head coach Enzo Maresca’s rotation policy, despite the team’s 2-2 Champions League draw away to Qarabag on Wednesday. The Italian made seven changes to his starting XI in Baku, prompting questions after the result, but club officials see his approach as essential to sustaining performance across four competitions. Chelsea view Maresca’s rotation as a strategic long-term plan, not a gamble, ensuring player freshness in a season shortened by a disrupted pre-season and multiple injuries. Key players Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill and Benoît Badiashile were unavailable, while Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández started on…
Tottenham defender Destiny Udogie has been identified as the Premier League player allegedly threatened at gunpoint by a football agent in north London last month. The incident reportedly occurred on 6 September in Cockfosters, Barnet, while Udogie was out with a friend during the international break. Police arrested a 31-year-old man two days later on suspicion of firearm possession with intent to cause fear of violence, blackmail, and driving without a licence. The suspect, who has been released on bail, is not believed to be Udogie’s agent. No one was injured in the incident. Tottenham released a statement saying: “We…
Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City, making history as the city’s first Muslim mayor and the youngest in over a century. His victory marks a milestone for representation and leadership diversity in the city. Mamdani, a former state assembly member, ran a campaign focused on housing affordability, public safety, and economic opportunity. Voters responded positively to his message of inclusivity and practical solutions. Analysts say Mamdani’s election reflects a broader shift in the city’s political landscape. Younger voters and diverse communities played a decisive role, with high turnout contributing to the outcome. The mayor-elect has emphasized…
Sir David Attenborough’s new BBC series Kingdom captures extraordinary wildlife moments — including a lion rescuing a pregnant hyena from a pack of wild dogs. Filmed over five years in Zambia’s Luangwa Valley, the series follows lions, hyenas, leopards, and wild dogs as they battle for survival. “Only nature could write this script,” said executive producer Mike Gunton. Narrated by Attenborough, Kingdom shows newborn lion cubs, daring rescues, and rare behaviors such as a hyena hiding a carcass underwater. Yet it also highlights threats like habitat loss and deadly snare traps. Scientific consultant Dr Matthew Becker of the Zambia Carnivore…
Jon Gorrotxategi’s stoppage-time goal earned Real Sociedad a thrilling 3-2 victory over Athletic Club in a rain-soaked Basque derby full of chaos, emotion, and local pride. The dramatic finish came after a frantic contest that swung back and forth — 1-0, 1-1, 2-1, 2-2 — before Gorrotxategi smashed home the winner deep into added time. The 23-year-old, making his first derby appearance, struck the decisive blow from close range after his initial effort was blocked, sealing a surreal and historic victory. The match had all the hallmarks of a true Basque derby: fierce tackles, relentless energy, and a stadium united…
Erling Haaland once again proved unstoppable as his two first-half goals fired Manchester City to a 3-1 win over Bournemouth, lifting Pep Guardiola’s side to second in the Premier League table. Haaland struck twice before halftime — taking his tally to 13 league goals this season and 98 in 107 Premier League appearances — as City punished Bournemouth’s high defensive line. Tyler Adams briefly equalized for the hosts after a goalkeeping error from Gianluigi Donnarumma, but Ryan Gravenberch sealed the result with a fine strike early in the second half. City controlled the game after the break, with Phil Foden…
Britain is one of the least “nature-connected” countries in the world, ranking 55th out of 61 nations in a global study examining how people relate to the natural world. The research, published in Ambio, surveyed 57,000 people and found that Nepal is the most nature-connected nation, followed by Iran, South Africa, Bangladesh and Nigeria. At the bottom of the list are the Netherlands, Canada, Germany, Israel, Japan and Spain. Led by Prof. Miles Richardson of the University of Derby, the study found that a country’s spiritual and religious values were the strongest predictors of closeness to nature, while business-oriented, high-income,…
Enzo Maresca tore into Liam Delap after Chelsea’s wild 4-3 Carabao Cup win over Wolves, calling the striker’s dismissal “very stupid” and warning his young team to “grow up.” Chelsea looked comfortable at 3-0 up through goals from Andrey Santos, Tyrique George, Estêvão, and Jamie Gittens, but Wolves mounted a spirited fightback. Tolu Arokodare struck early in the second half before David Møller Wolfe bagged a brace to make it a tense finish. Delap, returning from a hamstring injury, was sent off late on for two reckless challenges just seven minutes apart. “After the yellow card, I told him four…