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Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted he was “not too sure he saw a football match” after his team secured a 3-2 win at St James’ Park. The Reds’ 16-year-old forward, Rio Ngumoha, scored a stunning 100th-minute winner in a match full of twists and tension. Newcastle battled back from 2-0 down despite playing with 10 men. a chaotic match with minimal ball time Statistics from Opta show the ball was in play for only 40.8% of the game, marking the lowest percentage in a Premier League match since February 2010. Slot told Sky Sports that the match felt unusual. He…

Manchester United have stalled negotiations to sign Germany forward Giovanna Hoffmann from RB Leipzig. The clubs cannot agree on a transfer fee for the 26-year-old, making a WSL move unlikely. Hoffmann has one year remaining on her Leipzig contract. United must complete summer signings by 23:00 BST on 4 September, one day before the new WSL season. Hoffmann’s International Experience Hoffmann played in all five of Germany’s matches at Euro 2025. She started in the quarter-final win over France and the semi-final loss to Spain. Since her international debut last year, Hoffmann has scored three goals in 12 appearances. United…

Arne Slot wanted clarity. “St James’ Park, right?” the Liverpool manager asked before his side’s trip to Newcastle United. He will have no doubt where he is on Monday night. The Geordies will ensure that. Newcastle host their first home game of the Premier League season on a bank holiday, welcoming the champions. The Alexander Isak saga has added extra spice. Liverpool saw a £110m bid rejected for the Sweden striker, who claims his current club broke “promises.” Eddie Howe remains aware of the heightened tension. “We must focus on what we need to do, not get too emotional, but…

Agreement Reached With the Goalkeeper Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano reports that Gianluigi Donnarumma is on the brink of joining Manchester City. The 26-year-old has agreed terms with the Premier League champions and is preparing to bring his time at Paris Saint-Germain to an end. The final step is for City and PSG to reach a deal on the transfer. Ederson’s Exit Clears the Way Before Donnarumma’s arrival can be finalized, City are working on the departure of their current first-choice goalkeeper. Ederson is said to be in advanced negotiations with Galatasaray, and his move appears to be imminent. City Looking…

Aaron Hickey is back in the Scotland squad for the first time in nearly two years as World Cup qualifying kicks off with away matches against Denmark and Belarus next month. The 23-year-old Brentford full-back has made two Premier League substitute appearances recently, returning to action after being sidelined since October 2023. His last international appearance, one of 14 caps, also came in that month. Ryan Christie, Ben Gannon Doak, and Lyndon Dykes have returned following injury layoffs. Hearts goalkeeper Zander Clark is likely to start in goal, with Angus Gunn and Liam Kelly as secondary options. Blackburn Rovers defender…

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has admitted he feels some sympathy for Newcastle manager Eddie Howe amid the Alexander Isak transfer saga, but insists the pursuit of the Swedish striker is strictly business. Slot revealed Howe is the only Premier League manager he has exchanged messages with during his time at Liverpool and praised him as “a very nice, honest and polite colleague.” Despite this, Slot stressed that Newcastle still have multiple attacking options, meaning his sympathy is limited when it comes to on-field competition. Intense Clash Expected at St James’ Park Isak will miss Newcastle’s first home game of…

After Manchester United’s 4-1 win over Bournemouth, Rasmus Hojlund told UK journalists he intends to stay at Old Trafford. Hojlund may have played his final start for United in that Summer Series match. Benjamin Sesko’s £74m transfer from RB Leipzig completed on 9 August, limiting Hojlund to 18 minutes against Everton. Hojlund remained an unused substitute against Fiorentina and has not played in United’s two Premier League matches. Napoli may pursue Hojlund this week to replace injured Romelu Lukaku, sidelined for four months. United Struggle to Score in Open Play After a 1-0 loss to Arsenal, United drew 1-1 with…

Vancouver. – A late strike from Thomas Müller sparked wild celebrations in Canada. In the 114th minute, the veteran converted a penalty to seal a 3-2 victory for the Vancouver Whitecaps over St. Louis City SC on Sunday. It was his first-ever competitive goal for a club other than Bayern Munich – a historic milestone for the 35-year-old. “Scoring in front of these fans was simply fantastic,” Müller said afterwards. Wearing the captain’s armband, he led by example from the start and capped his performance with the decisive goal. A dramatic encounter The match was full of twists: Vancouver twice…

A perfect debut for De Bruyne Kevin de Bruyne scored on his Napoli debut as the Serie A champions began their title defence with a 2-0 victory at Sassuolo. The Belgian midfielder, 34, joined on a free transfer in the summer after a decade at Manchester City. He struck just before the hour mark with a curling free-kick from the left that found the far corner. The goal showcased his trademark precision and underlined his immediate impact in Italy. McTominay opens the scoring Scott McTominay had already given Napoli the lead after 17 minutes. The Scottish midfielder rose highest to…

Chukwuemeka close to return – Anselmino deal still uncertain Borussia Dortmund are on the brink of bringing back a key target – and could even unveil two new signings at once. The move for Carney Chukwuemeka is in its final stages. According to SPORT1, the Chelsea midfielder is set to fly from England to the Ruhr region on Sunday evening. The 20-year-old, who previously spent half a season on loan at BVB, is expected to land in Paderborn on a private jet – a common practice in Dortmund’s transfer dealings. However, the flight could also be redirected to Dortmund at…