October 2022 – Page 5 – Football Flame

Month: October 2022

LALIGA

Real Betis seal late 3-1 win over struggling Almeria

Real Betis' Spanish forward Borja Iglesias (L) fights for the ball with Almeria's Serbian defender Srdjan Babic during the Spanish League football match between Real Betis and UD Almeria at the Benito Villamarin stadium in Seville on October 16, 2022. Real Betis launched a late rally to secure a 3-1 La Liga win at home to Almeria. Los Verdiblancos have been dominant in European action in recent weeks, but they had not won on domestic duty for a month, prior to kick off this weekend. The hosts looked to hit the ground at the Estadio Benito Villamarin as Portuguese star William Carvalho eased on to a ball into the box to edge them in front. Despite struggling to get into the game before the break, El Bilal Toure finished off a fine team move to level the contest, just after the restart. Howe...
PREMIER LEAGUE

Salah scores winner as Liverpool beat Man City

 Mohamed Salah of Liverpool gets away from Joao Cancelo of Manchester City to go on and score their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester City at Anfield on October 16, 2022 in Liverpool, England. Liverpool put their recent Premier League struggles behind them to end Manchester City’s unbeaten run in an enthralling and hot-tempered encounter at Anfield, which saw Jurgen Klopp sent off. City, fuelled by the goals of Erling Haaland, were in prime condition but Liverpool finally found the form which has deserted them for much of the season to overcome the reigning champions. Haaland, for once, was not on the scoresheet and it was Liverpool’s talisman Mohamed Salah who made the vital contribution, racing on to a clearance from keeper Alisson...
PREMIER LEAGUE

Mount double at Villa extends Chelsea winning run

Mason Mount of Chelsea celebrates scoring his 2nd goal with Ben Chilwell during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Chelsea FC at Villa Park on October 16, 2022 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Mason Mount scored his first two club goals of the season as Chelsea survived a first-half onslaught against Aston Villa to continue Graham Potter’s unbeaten start as manager. The England international was gifted an opener when Tyrone Mings’ header fell to him for an easy finish after six minutes. And in front of the watching England boss Gareth Southgate, Mount added a second from a 25-yard free-kick – but again he was helped after Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez was wrong-footed. Villa, who had been unbeaten in four games, did everything but score in the first half but found Chelsea goal...
LALIGA

Clinical Real Madrid beat Barcelona in El Clasico

(L-R) Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona, Karim Benzema of Real Madrid during the La Liga Santander match between Real Madrid v FC Barcelona at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 16, 2022 in Madrid Spain. Clinical Real Madrid beat Barcelona in the 250th El Clasico to go top of La Liga and inflict their rivals’ first league defeat of the season. Karim Benzema scored Real’s opener after Vinicius Jr’s shot had been saved into his path by Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Federico Valverde doubled the champions’ lead before half-time with a lovely 20-yard drive. Ferran Torres pulled one back from Robert Lewandowski’s flick-on but Rodrygo settled it with a penalty. The rivals started the day with seven wins and a draw from their opening eight games – but Real go three points clear now as they remain un...
SERIE A

Inter beat Salernitana to continue revival

(L-R) Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale against Lorenzo Pirola of US Salernitana during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Salernitana at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 16, 2022 in Milan, Italy. Inter Milan’s revival continued on Sunday with a 2-0 Serie A win over Salernitana after closing in on qualification for the Champions League knockout stages in midweek. On a high from Wednesday night’s thrilling 3-3 draw at Barcelona, Simone Inzaghi’s side saw off Salernitana at the San Siro thanks to goals either side of half-time from Lautaro Martinez and Nicolo Barella. Inter are up to seventh after their second straight league win and trail league leaders Atalanta by six points, a gap which will be extended to eight should Napoli beat Bologna later on Sunday. They are still ...
BUNDESLIGA

Frankfurt overpower Alonso’s Leverkusen

Jeremie Frimpong of Bayer 04 Leverkusen battles for possession with Djibril Sow of Eintracht Frankfurt during the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Deutsche Bank Park on October 15, 2022 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Eintracht Frankfurt have risen to fourth in the Bundesliga for at least a day after a 5-1 home victory over third-bottom Bayer Leverkusen. Coming after Porto’s 3-0 win in the Champions League on Wednesday, Leverkusen’s second loss from Xabi Alonso’s three games in charge ended the former Spain star’s honeymoon period as coach and left his team mired in a relegation battle. Leverkusen occupied the relegation play-off place after slumping to their sixth defeat in 10 rounds. “The situation is bad,” Alonso said after Saturday’s loss. “We can’...
PREMIER LEAGUE

Richarlison injury a concern for Conte as Tottenham see off Everton

Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison picks up an injury and is forced to be substituted during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 15, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Tottenham boss Antonio Conte admits the team’s growing list of injuries is a genuine concern ahead of a packed stretch of matches. Spurs sealed their 10th consecutive home victory with a 2-0 win over Everton thanks to second-half goals from Harry Kane and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. But it was not all good news for Conte, who was forced to substitute Richarlison in the 52nd minute, the striker later appearing in the mixed zone on crutches and fighting back tears. “For sure against Manchester United he’s out,” said the Spurs boss, looking ahead to his side’s trip to O...
PREMIER LEAGUE

Neves penalty earns Wolves win over Forest

Ruben Neves of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Nottingham Forest at Molineux on October 15, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England. Wolves came out on top in a game of two penalties to climb out of the relegation zone and leave Nottingham Forest bottom of the Premier League. Skipper Ruben Neves drove the hosts in front from the spot after a four-minute video assistant referee delay at the start of the second half. After a second lengthy VAR intervention when referee Thomas Bramall initially missed Matheus Nunes pulling back Ryan Yates, Wolves keeper Jose Sa superbly turned away Brennan Johnson’s spot-kick. The save was made more remarkable as Sa has been playing with a broken bone in his wris...
PREMIER LEAGUE

Leicester stay in drop zone after Palace stalemate

Leicester City's Jamie Vardy and Crystal Palace's Joachim Andersen battle for the ball during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Saturday October 15, 2022. Leicester City were unable to ease the pressure on manager Brendan Rodgers as they were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Crystal Palace at King Power Stadium. The Foxes had their moments but struggled to find impetus and remain in the Premier League relegation zone, with the 4-0 win over bottom club Nottingham Forest two weeks ago appearing a false dawn. It felt like a day when the first goal would be crucial and Leicester’s nerves were evident from the start as Palace exerted early pressure. But the home side sprung into life when Harvey Barnes and Patson Daka combined to unlock the Palac...
PREMIER LEAGUE

Mikel Arteta speaks out on Gabriel Jesus injury concern ahead of Leeds United clash

Ben White checks on his teammate Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 09, 2022 in London, England. Mikel Arteta has confirmed Gabriel Jesus was in ‘discomfort’ after Arsenal’s win over Liverpool last weekend and isn’t guaranteed to return against Leeds tomorrow. The summer signing from Manchester City has enjoyed a fantastic start to his Gunners career with his five goals and three assists so far barely doing justice to the transformative effect he has had on Arteta’s attack. Jesus has started all nine Premier League games so far this season but he could be forced to miss the trip to Elland Road after a bruising encounter against Liverpool. The Brazil international sustained a facial injury after he was ...
NEWS

Rangers defender Goldson faces ‘some months out’

Connor Goldson of Rangers reacts while leaves the pitch after receiving medical treatment during the UEFA Champions League group A match between Rangers FC and Liverpool FC at Ibrox Stadium on October 12, 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland.  Rangers defender Connor Goldson faces "some months" out following the thigh injury he sustained against Liverpool. The 29-year-old came off in the first half of the Ibrox side's 7-1 Champions League loss, when the score was still 1-1. Goldson, who has made 240 appearances since joining Rangers in 2018, signed a new four-year contract in the summer. "It's a long-term injury," manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst told Sky Sports. "He has a muscular problem in his thigh so he will be out for some months. It's a big blow for us because I don't think he missed any ...
BUNDESLIGA

Neuer ruled out of Bayern’s top-of-the-table clash with Freiburg

FC Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich at the Signal Iduna park on October 8, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will miss his side’s top-of-the-table clash with Bundesliga high-fliers Freiburg on Sunday due to ongoing problems with his shoulder, coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed. “Manuel won’t play, he is still in pain. I hope he can be back next week, but Freiburg will be too early for him,” said Nagelsmann, whose team will now be without their captain for a second game in a row. “It’s annoying, but that’s how it is,” he added. Neuer missed Bayern’s 4-2 Champions League win over Viktoria Plzen in midweek with a bruised shoulder, but had played every single minute of the league seaso...
LALIGA

Joan Laporta lets slip that Jules Kounde will return for El Clasico

Jules Kounde of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League match of Group C between FC Barcelona and FC Viktoria Plezen at Spotify Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on September 7th, 2022. Barcelona are in desperate need of a boost ahead the match against Real Madrid and in Jules Kounde, it appears they might have one. It had looked unlikely that their star defender would make the match after a muscle injury suffered on international duty with France ruled him out for a number of weeks. However on Thursday Kounde returned to training and all signs point to the fact he will begin the match at the Santiago Bernabeu. Speaking to Barca TV in an interview covered by Marca, President Joan Laporta spoke of the necessity for Barcelona to get a result on Sunday. “It is alwa...
LALIGA

Rayo Vallecano held to 0-0 derby draw with Getafe Football

Domingos Duarte of Getafe CF rejects a free kick during the LaLiga Santander match between Rayo Vallecano and Getafe CF at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas on October 14, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. Rayo Vallecano missed the chance to edge up the La Liga table as they drew 0-0 at home to neighbours Getafe. Andoni Iraola’s side welcomed Getafe across the Spanish capital in Friday night action but neither side were able to find a breakthrough. The visitors carved out the better chances early on as Nemanja Maksimović’s header was tipped over the bar by Rayo keeper Stole Dimitrievski. Rayo looked to have a perfect chance to forced their way in front after the restart as Isi Palazon’s strike caught Fabrizio Angileri on the hand inside the box. However, Oscar Trejo’s weak spot kick was saved by David Sori...
PREMIER LEAGUE

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi takes a swipe at Thomas Frank after their heated exchange

Thomas Frank, Manager of Brentford clashes with Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Brighton & Hove Albion and Joel Veltman of Brighton & Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Brentford Community Stadium on October 14, 2022 in Brentford, England. Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi has blamed Thomas Frank’s touching of an opposition player for their heated clash in Brentford’s 2-0 win over the Seagulls on Friday night. The Bees’ manager tussled with Joel Veltman when the ball went out of play by the touchline. De Zerbi took objection and started shouting at his opposite number, at which point a number of players came to join in with the altercation. Both managers were shown yellow cards but shook hands immediately afterwards. Speakin...
PREMIER LEAGUE

Reece James could miss up to nine Chelsea games due to knee injury

Reece James of Chelsea leaves the pitch after receiving medical treatment during the UEFA Champions League group E match between AC Milan and Chelsea FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 11, 2022 in Milan, Italy. The knee injury sustained by Reece James in Chelsea’s victory over AC Milan is worse than initially feared and the wing-back faces a race to be fit for the World Cup in Qatar.James has been one of the standout players so far this season, starting 10 of the 11 games in the Premier League and Champions League, scoring two goals and assisting the same number. Not only was James again demonstrating his growing influence for Chelsea, but there was a strong expectation he would play a key role for Gareth Southgate during England’s upcoming World Cup campaign. That is now in jeopardy...
PREMIER LEAGUE

Howe confirms major injury blow ahead of Man United trip

Alexander Isak of Newcastle United in action during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United at Anfield on August 31, 2022 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Eddie Howe has confirmed Alexander Isak will not be available for Newcastle this weekend as they travel to face Manchester United. The Magpies are in good form ahead of the trip to Old Trafford, scoring nine goals across their last two matches as they sit sixth in the Premier League, with their only defeat of the season coming at Anfield when Fabio Carvalho struck an 98th-minute winner. Isak, a £60million arrival in the summer, has not been involved in the club’s recent goalscoring form, missing the wins over Fulham and Brentford with a thigh injury that was picked up while on international duty with Sweden. No ti...
NEWS

Uzoho Frustrates Man Utd Till Added Time Winner from McTominay

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United speaks to Francis Uzoho of Omonia Nicosia during the UEFA Europa League group E match between Manchester United and Omonia Nikosia at Old Trafford on October 13, 2022 in Manchester, England. Manchester United needed a stoppage time winner from Scott McTominay to secure a win over Omonia Nicosia at Old Trafford in the Europa League, having been frustrated by their opponents for 90 minutes – and especially stand-in goalkeeper Francis Uzoho. If Uzoho in the Nigerian match with Ghana had been as alert as he was against Manchester United on Thursday, perhaps Nigeria would have been World Cup-bound. United unsurprisingly dominated possession from the start, but clear chances were initially few and far between in the opening stages of the game. When the host...
LALIGA

Champions Madrid await shaken Barcelona in Clasico

Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid reacts during the UEFA Champions League group F match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Real Madrid at Wojska Polskiego Stadium on October 11, 2022 in Warsaw, Poland. Real Madrid showed their immense mental strength under pressure in their stunning run to Champions League glory last season. They came from behind against Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Manchester City on a wild run to the final, winning when it seemed nearly impossible, when all hope was extinguished. On Sunday, they host Barcelona in the Clasico, both sides unbeaten in La Liga, but their opponents arrive in a state of wildly contrasting fragility, bruised from another harrowing night in the Champions League against Inter Milan. The 3-3 draw at Camp Nou left Barcelona on the verge of a...
NEWS

Saka scores as Arsenal near Europa League Knockouts

Bukayo Saka of Arsenal is marked by Brice Wembangomo of Bodo/Glimt during the UEFA Europa League group A match between FK Bodo/Glimt and Arsenal FC at Aspmyra Stadion on October 13, 2022 in Bodo, Norway. Arsenal took a big step towards qualifying for the Europa League knockout stage with a slender win at Bodo/Glimt.The winner came after Bukayo Saka combined with impressive midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga and his toe-poked effort hit a defender before ricocheting back off his chin and past the helpless goalkeeper.Bodo/Glimt came into the game with a 14-game winning streak at home in Europe and they were spurred on by a boisterous crowd, but they were guilty of missing a number of clear-cut opportunities.Amahl Pellegrino skewed wide when through on goal in the first half, while Runar Espejor...
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