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Inter Milan made it two wins from two in Serie A with a 1-0 victory away to Cagliari. Hakan Çalhanoglu scored the only goal after ten minutes with a curling effort from the edge of the box. The defending champions created enough chances for a bigger win, but had to settle for a narrow result in Sardinia.
Natilla·5 min read
Manchester United responded to their opening-weekend defeat at Hull City with an emphatic 5-2 home victory over Ipswich Town. Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as United came from behind after Leif Davis had given the visitors an early lead. Michael Carrick praised his players' mentality and the way they handled the setback of going a goal down.
varela·5 min read
Arsenal have formally asked the Premier League to increase the number of players allowed in a matchday squad. Mikel Arteta believes the current limit of 20 footballers harms player welfare and puts English clubs at a disadvantage compared to other major leagues. The Spanish coach says leaving players out of the squad every week affects their confidence and their market value.
Javi
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Real Madrid kept their flawless start to the LaLiga season alive with a comfortable 4-0 home win over promoted Málaga at the Santiago Bernabéu. Jude Bellingham scored a stunning solo opener, Kylian Mbappé added a crisp volley and substitute Arda Güler wrapped up the victory in added time. The result puts Madrid on nine points from three matches, two clear at the top.
Matt·5 min read
Karim Benzema has reportedly changed his mind about staying at Al Hilal just days after publicly confirming he would remain at the club. Gabriel Martinelli's expected arrival would reduce the French striker's playing time and influence in the attack. At 38, the former Real Madrid star is not considering retirement.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Chelsea made it two wins from two under Xabi Alonso with a chaotic 4-3 victory over Brighton at Stamford Bridge. Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers shone again in attack, yet the Blues managed just 25.6 percent possession and nearly let a three-goal lead slip. The performance raised fresh doubts about whether this squad can truly control matches and challenge for the Premier League title.
Natilla·5 min read
Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side dropped points at home for the second time in four Eredivisie matches, drawing 2-2 against bottom-side ADO Den Haag. Feyenoord were 0-2 down before a late rally rescued a point at De Kuip. The Rotterdam club visit Barcelona at the Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday 9 in the opening round of the Champions League.
varela·5 min read
Ollie Watkins has left Aston Villa to sign for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in a deal worth £51 million. The 30-year-old striker, Villa's all-time leading Premier League scorer with 91 goals, joins the Saudi club on a three-year contract. Watkins spent six seasons at Villa Park and helped the club win the Europa League under Unai Emery.
Javi·4 min read
Jude Bellingham delivered a standout performance in Real Madrid's win over Malaga. The English midfielder opened the scoring with a superb goal and forced the second after his header led to an own goal by Alfonso Herrero. His early-season form confirms that the best version of the player is back.
Matt·5 min read
Barcelona are on the verge of completing a move for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus in a transfer worth £8.6 million. The Brazilian is expected to travel for a medical on Monday, and the deal should be finalised before Tuesday's transfer deadline. He would become Barca's third signing from the Premier League this summer.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read