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Arteta embraces Arsenal's 'Set-Piece FC' label after corners sink Chelsea
AFP · 3 months ago
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal are happy to embrace their 'Set-Piece FC' nickname after using their deadly corner routines to seal a vital 2-1 win against Chelsea on Sunday.
Sevilla rescue derby draw to deal Betis top four setback
AFP · 3 months ago
Sevilla came from two goals down to snatch a thrilling 2-2 derby draw against Real Betis on Sunday in La Liga.
Arsenal corner Chelsea into submission, Man Utd climb to third
AFP · 3 months ago
Arsenal reestablished a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League as the Gunners overcame 10-man Chelsea 2-1 on Sunday, while Benjamin Sesko fired Manchester United up to third with victory over Crystal Palace.
Arsenal win set-piece battle to sink Chelsea in title boost
AFP · 3 months ago
Arsenal won their set-piece battle with 10-man Chelsea as Jurrien Timber sealed the Premier League leaders' crucial 2-1 victory over their London rivals on Sunday.
Spurs have 'big problems' says Tudor as relegation risk persists
AFP · 3 months ago
Tottenham "lacked everything" in a 2-1 defeat at Fulham on Sunday, according to interim boss Igor Tudor, as their fears of being relegated for the first time in 49 fears deepened at Craven Cottage.
Man Utd climb to third, Fulham sink sorry Spurs
AFP · 3 months ago
Benjamin Sesko stretched his hot streak with the winning goal as Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 2-1 to go third in the Premier League, while Tottenham failed to dispel relegation fears after defeat at Fulham.
Dortmund captain Can out for season with ACL tear
AFP · 3 months ago
Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can will miss the remainder of the season after scans confirmed he tore his ACL in Saturday's 3-2 home loss to Bayern Munich.
Leweling doubles up as Stuttgart sink sorry Wolfsburg
AFP · 3 months ago
Jamie Leweling grabbed a first-half brace and Deniz Undav scored again as Stuttgart cruised to a 4-0 home victory over Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga on Sunday.
AC Milan consolidate top-four credentials with win at Cremonese
AFP · 3 months ago
AC Milan moved closer to Champions League football next season after two late strikes gave them a 2-0 win at Cremonese on Sunday.
Guardiola calls for respect after Ramadan break is booed
AFP · 3 months ago
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola called for more "respect" towards other cultures after a break to allow his players to break their fast during Ramadan was booed in a 1-0 win at Leeds.
Kerr on target as Australia make winning start to Women's Asian Cup
AFP · 3 months ago
Star striker Sam Kerr hit the target as Australia made an unconvincing start to the Women's Asian Cup on Sunday with a 1-0 win over a gallant Philippines in front of a record crowd at Perth Stadium.
Iran prepare for Women's Asian Cup as bombs drop on homeland
AFP · 3 months ago
Football chiefs offered "full support and assistance" to the Iranian team in Australia Sunday for the Women's Asian Cup after the United States and Israel launched massive attacks on their homeland.
World Cup marks 100-day countdown amid political upheaval
AFP · 3 months ago
The 100-day countdown to the biggest World Cup in history gets under way on Tuesday against a chaotic backdrop of global unrest, from US-Israeli strikes on Iran to surging violence in Mexico and anxiety over Donald Trump's domestic agenda.
PSG win to extend lead over Lens at top of Ligue 1
AFP · 3 months ago
Bradley Barcola scored and Desire Doue had a penalty saved as Paris Saint-Germain held on for a 1-0 win away to Le Havre on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table to four points.
Barca's Yamal nets hat-trick in Villarreal romp, Atletico go third
AFP · 3 months ago
Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal scored the first hat-trick of his career in a 4-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday that took the Catalan giants four points clear at the top of La Liga.
Alvarez scrapes Atletico win at Oviedo to go third
AFP · 3 months ago
Julian Alvarez struck in the 94th minute to snatch Atletico Madrid a 1-0 La Liga win over bottom side Real Oviedo on Saturday and help his team climb to third.
'A good moment': Red-hot Kane eyes Bundesliga goals record
AFP · 3 months ago
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane feels Robert Lewandowski's single-season Bundesliga goals record is within his reach after the England captain scored twice more in Saturday's 3-2 win at Borussia Dortmund.
Inter continue Scudetto march after Champions League humbling
AFP · 3 months ago
Inter Milan bounced back from Champions League elimination with Saturday's 2-0 win over Genoa which continued their march towards the Serie A title.
Guardiola expects short absence for injured Haaland
AFP · 3 months ago
Pep Guardiola is confident Erling Haaland's injury will not be a "big issue" after the Manchester City striker missed his side's vital 1-0 win against Leeds on Saturday.
Liverpool's set play transformation a return to 'normal' for Slot
AFP · 3 months ago
Liverpool boss Arne Slot said his side have played better this season and lost, but underlined the impact of set pieces after Saturday's 5-2 win over West Ham.
