Posts by Mark Ryan
Liverpool held their nerve to escape north London with a 2-1 victory over Tottenham in a night that descended into chaos, as Spurs finished with nine men and pushed the visitors to the brink in a frantic finale. The match initially appeared to be tilting firmly Liverpool’s way. An early red card for Xavi Simons, […]
Brentford extended Wolves’ torrid start to the season as two second-half goals from Keane Lewis-Potter sealed a deserved 2-0 win at Molineux and condemned the hosts to a 10th consecutive Premier League defeat. The opening 45 minutes offered little in the way of quality or incision, with Wolves goalkeeper José Sá – recalled to the […]
Manchester City delivered a ruthless reminder of their title credentials with a straightforward 3-0 victory over West Ham, compounding a miserable campaign for Nuno Espirito Santo’s struggling side. The defeat ensures the Hammers will spend Christmas inside the relegation zone, an unwanted milestone in a season that continues to unravel. City were in control from […]
Chelsea showed resilience and character to overturn a two-goal deficit and claim a 2–2 draw at St James’ Park, a result that left Newcastle frustrated and still debating a major VAR decision that went against them. The Magpies appeared on course for a much-needed victory after Nick Woltemade struck twice in the opening 20 minutes, […]
Manchester City host West Ham United this weekend in a Premier League fixture that carries significance far beyond three points. At this stage of the season, every position feels laden with consequence, and the contrasting trajectories of these two clubs give this match compelling emotional and competitive weight. After 16 games played, Manchester City sit […]
Leeds United host Crystal Palace at Elland Road on Saturday 20 December (8pm GMT), a fixture reshaped by Palace’s crowded schedule and one that arrives with both sides navigating missing personnel. Leeds’ last match in any competition was the 1–1 Premier League draw away at Brentford on 14 December, a result that followed two big […]
Wolverhampton Wanderers are back at Molineux this weekend still hunting for a first league win of the season, while Brentford arrive looking to turn a familiar pattern on its head: solid at home, far less reliable on the road. It has the feel of a fixture where nerves can creep in early — Wolves because […]
Newcastle United welcome Chelsea to St James’ Park this weekend with both sides returning to league duty after midweek Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Newcastle will try to use Wednesday’s cup win as a springboard after a derby setback in the league, while Chelsea arrive with confidence from both a cup victory and a recent Premier League […]
Newcastle kept their Carabao Cup defence alive in dramatic fashion as teenager Lewis Miley headed home in stoppage time to earn a 2-1 victory over Fulham at St James’ Park and book a semi-final showdown with Manchester City. Still feeling the aftershocks of their derby defeat at Sunderland, the Magpies produced a nervy but determined […]
Manchester City booked their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals with a composed 2-0 victory over Brentford at the Etihad, a night illuminated by a moment of individual genius from Rayan Cherki and underpinned by Guardiola’s growing belief in the depth of his squad. The tie swung decisively midway through the first half when Cherki […]