Month: October 2022

Graham Potter, Manager of Chelsea looks on prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea FC at Selhurst Park on October 01, 2022 in London, England.Graham Potter registered a first win in his managerial career over Crystal Palace at the weekend in his first Premier League game in charge of Chelsea. It was far from easy for the Blues though, who had to battle back from a goal down after Odsonne Edouard turned Jordan Ayew’s cross home in the first ten minutes. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened his account for the club with an equaliser just before half-time, turning his opposition defender before slamming a volley into the net. It seemed as though the points were set to be shared, but there was one more twist in the tale. Former Palace loanee Conor Gallagher’s strike in...

Jesse Marsch, Manager of Leeds UnitedLeeds boss Jesse Marsch refused to discuss referee Stuart Attwell’s display after his 10-man side held on to draw 0-0 with Aston Villa in the Premier League. Marsch, watching from the stands due to a touchline ban, had no complaints about Leeds winger Luis Sinisterra’s controversial second-half dismissal for failing to retreat from a free-kick. But the American took issue with Villa’s perceived time-wasting tactics, which started in the first half, as Attwell struggled to retain control of an ill-tempered game in which he booked five other players. “Ask me another question because I’m not commenting on the official,” said Marsch after home fans sang a chorus of “you’re not fit to referee” at the final whistle. Marsch, sent off for arguing with the fourt...

Bruno Lage manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at London Stadium on October 1, 2022 in London, United Kingdom.Wolves have sacked manager Bruno Lage after 16 months in charge following Saturday’s defeat by West Ham United left them in the bottom three. Lage succeeded Nuno Espirito Santo last summer and led Wolves to a 10th-placed finish in his first season in charge. However, they have won one and lost nine of their past 15 Premier League matches under the Portuguese. Wolves chairman Jeff Shi said that poor form meant he had “no choice” but take the “difficult decision” to sack Lage. “Bruno is an excellent coach, a hardworking and dedicated manager, and a warm, wise and honest man,” said Shi. “He and his staf...

Chelsea players celebrate after team-mate Conor Gallagher scores their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London. Picture date: Saturday October 1, 2022.Conor Gallagher returned to Selhurst Park to haunt Crystal Palace with a stunning late winner to give Graham Potter a controversial first win as Chelsea boss. Substitute Gallagher, who impressed on loan at Palace last season, curled home a superb right-footed effort to snatch victory for Chelsea with his first goal for the club. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang also scored his first Chelsea goal on his Premier League return after Odsonne Edouard had poked Palace into an early lead. However, there was controversy surrounding Aubameyang’s goal as it was set up by Thiago Silva, who Palace felt should hav...

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Arsenal maintained their position at the Premier League summit as an outstanding display overpowered Tottenham in the north London derby at Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta's side were superior throughout and Spurs' cause was not helped by Emerson Royal's red card for a second-half foul on Gabriel Martinelli. Arsenal made a fast start and took a deserved lead when Thomas Partey side-footed a precise finish into the top corner from 25 yards after 20 minutes. Spurs were handed a lifeline before the break when Gabriel's foul on Richarlison gave Harry Kane the opportunity to score his 14th goal in 18 derby games and his 100th goa...