January 2023 – Page 2 – Football Flame

Month: January 2023

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Erling Haaland, Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE

Haaland hat-trick helps Man City cut Arsenal lead

Erling Haaland of Manchester City scores his second goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Manchester, England.Erling Haaland scored his fourth Manchester City hat-trick and took his goal tally for the season to 31 in all competitions as relegation-threated Wolves were swept aside by Pep Guardiola’s men. By his own incredibly high standards, Haaland had been going through a barren spell. But after ending a three-game drought against Tottenham on Thursday, the Norwegian demolished Wolves in a 12-minute spell either side of half-time. Haaland initially rose to head home Kevin de Bruyne’s cross to put the hosts ahead at the break. He then drove home a penalty after Ilkay Gundogan h...
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Antoine Griezmann, Atletico Madrid, LALIGA

Griezmann shines as Atletico thrash Valladolid

Antoine Griezmann of Atletico de Madrid battle for the ball with Kike Perez of Real Valladolid CF during the LaLiga Santander match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Valladolid CF at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on January 21, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.Atletico Madrid produced one of their best performances of the season to thrash Real Valladolid 3-0 on Saturday, with Memphis Depay making his debut. The Dutch forward, signed from Barcelona on Friday, came off the bench in the second half but by then Antoine Griezmann’s virtuoso display had the hosts in full control at the Metropolitano. The French forward produced a sublime assist for Alvaro Morata to open the scoring and then struck the second himself. Mario Hermoso netted the third from the rebound after his header from Griezmann’s free-k...
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Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Napoli, SERIE A, Victor Osimhen

Napoli resume winning ways in Serie A

Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli in action during the Serie A match between Salernitana and SSC Napoli at Stadio Arechi on January 21, 2023 in Salerno, Italy.Serie A leaders Napoli have bounced back from their Italian Cup elimination with a 2-0 win at regional rivals Salernitana.Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Victor Osimhen scored either side of halftime as Napoli moved 12 points clear of defending champions AC Milan ahead of the Rossoneri’s game at Lazio on Tuesday.Napoli lost a penalty shootout to Cremonese, who are last in Serie A, in the Italian Cup on Tuesday.Salernitana were coming off a wild week including an 8-2 rout by Atalanta last weekend, firing coach Davide Nicola on Monday and rehiring him on Wednesday.Di Lorenzo scored for Napoli off the underside of the crossbar in first-half added ti...
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EVERTON FC, Jarrod Bowen, PREMIER LEAGUE, West Ham

Bowen scores twice as West Ham beat Everton

Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United runs with the ball from James Tarkowski of Everton during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Everton FC at London Stadium on January 21, 2023 in London, England.Everton slumped to another defeat in front of owner Farhad Moshiri as Jarrod Bowen's first-half double earned West Ham their first win in almost three months and piled the pressure on old boy Frank Lampard.Under-fire Moshiri was attending his first game in 14 months, alongside the directors who missed last week's home defeat by Southampton because of a 'real and credible' threat to their safety, in a show of support for Lampard and defiance of his critics.But his return didn't bring Everton any luck as Bowen scored twice in seven first-half minutes to take West Ham out of the relega...
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Alexander Sorloth, LALIGA, Real Sociedad

Sociedad beats Rayo 2-0 to pull level with Real Madrid

Alexander Sorloth of Real Sociedad controls the ball from Pathe Ciss of Rayo Vallecano during the LaLiga Santander match between Rayo Vallecano and Real Sociedad at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas on January 21, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.Led by an ageless David Silva and a striker making the most of a second chance, Real Sociedad is threatening to make it a three-way title fight in the Spanish league. Sociedad’s 2-0 win at Rayo Vallecano in the capital on Saturday pulled it level with second-placed Real Madrid a week before they face one another. Leader Barcelona is just three points clear. Both powerhouses have two more games to play, but the San Sebastián team, which hasn’t won the league since the 1980s, is coming on strong with nine straight wins across the league and the Copa del Rey. Imanol...
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CHELSEA FC, Liverpool FC, Mykhailo Mudryk, PREMIER LEAGUE

Liverpool and Chelsea struggle to goalless draw

Mykhailo Mudryk of Chelsea slides fro the ball from James Milner of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield on January 21, 2023 in Liverpool, England.Liverpool and Chelsea laid their respective Premier League struggles bare for all to see in a bitterly disappointing stalemate at Anfield.The two giants, who have been in constant pursuit of major prizes in recent seasons, are currently locked well outside the top four – and how it showed in a dismal game almost devoid of entertainment and quality.Chelsea had an early Kai Havertz strike ruled out for offside by VAR and there was also a lively debut as a second-half substitute for £89m new boy Mykhailo Mudryk, while Liverpool keeper Alisson saved well from another new Chelsea signing, defender B...
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Celta Vigo, Dani Rodriguez, LALIGA, Mallorca

Mallorca earns 3rd straight home win by edging Celta

Dani Rodriguez of RCD Mallorca competes for the ball with Francisco Beltran of RC Celta during the LaLiga Santander match between RCD Mallorca and RC Celta at Visit Mallorca Estadi on January 20, 2023 in Mallorca, Spain. Mallorca enjoyed its third straight home win in the Spanish league by edging Celta Vigo 1-0 on Friday. Dani Rodriguez slotted the ball just inside the right post in the 59th minute after Pablo Maffeo burst down the right flank and found his teammate arriving in the area. It was the midfielder’s first league goal of the season. The defense constructed by coach Javier Aguirre did the rest by shutting out Celta. Mallorca strengthened its hold on 10th place. Celta was left in 16th, just one point above the relegation zone. The victory comes three days after Mallorca was e...
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Juventus, NEWS

Juventus handed 15-point deduction in league standings for capital gains violations

The official Serie A match ball Puma Orbita is seen on a plinth prior to the Serie A football match between Juventus FC and Udinese Calcio. Juventus FC won 1-0 over Udinese Calcio. Italian football powerhouse Juventus on Friday were given a 15-point reduction in the standings in the Italian top-tier Serie A for capital gains violations. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) confirmed the sanction against the Turin club and banned 11 former senior executives, including the former chair Andrea Agnelli, former vice-president Pavel Nedved and former sporting director Fabio Paratici. Juventus were reportedly being investigated for “false accounting” and “market manipulation.” The Federal Court of Appeal of the FIGC “partially accepted” the appeal of the Federal Prosecutor’s Office and ga...
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Leandro Trossard, TRANSFERS

Arsenal complete £26 million deal to bolster attack

Leandro Trossard signs for Arsenal at London Colney on January 20, 2023 in St Albans, England.Leandro Trossard has officially joined Arsenal from Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal worth £26 million, including add-ons. Arsenal have made an official statement to confirm that they have secured the services of Leandro Trossard. The Belgian international arrives from Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal worth £26 million, including add-ons. And the player has signed a long-term contract with the Gunners. Leandro Trossard spent his formative years with several Belgian clubs before rising in prominence at KRC Genk. But his stock skyrocketed after moving to Brighton & Hove Albion in July 2019. Since then, the 28-year-old has been a consistent performer for the Seagulls, establishing himself...
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Craig Dawson, TRANSFERS, Wolves

Wolves agree to sign Dawson from West Ham

West Ham United's Craig Dawson during the pre-match warm-up ahead of the Premier League match between Leeds United and West Ham United at Elland Road on January 4, 2023 in Leeds, United Kingdom.Wolves have agreed a £3.3m fee with West Ham to sign defender Craig Dawson from the London club. The 32-year-old had indicated a wish to move further north and was left out of West Ham's defeat at Wolves last Saturday by manager David Moyes. Dawson, whose last game for the Hammers was an FA Cup win at Brentford on 7 January, is yet to have a medical. Wolves, who are 16th in the Premier League, face a trip to Manchester City (14:00 GMT) on Sunday. Former West Brom player Dawson initially joined West Ham on loan from Watford in October 2020 before turning that into a permanent move. He has made 87 app...
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Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE, Tottenham Hotspur

Man City fight back to beat Tottenham in thriller

Riyad Mahrez of Manchester City battles for possession with Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on January 19, 2023 in Manchester, England. Manchester City overpowered Tottenham with a stunning comeback at Etihad Stadium to close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal to five points. Spurs looked to be doing bitter north London rivals Arsenal a huge favour when they scored twice in the closing moments of the first half to leave Pep Guardiola’s side staring at a third successive loss. Dejan Kulusevski gave Spurs the lead seconds before the break after Rodrigo Bentancur robbed Rodri following Ederson’s poor clearance, then Emerson Royal headed a second after the City keeper could only push ...
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Edin Dzeko, Inter Milan, Super Coppa

Inter react to winning Supercoppa Italiana

Edin Dzeko of FC Internazionale celebrates after winning the EA Sports Supercup match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at King Fahd International Stadium on January 18, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Inter coach Simone Inzaghi called it a ‘perfect match’ after his side swept to a 3-0 victory over city rivals AC Milan to lift the Supercoppa Italiana for the second year in a row. The Nerazzurri had been in better form and had fewer injuries than the Rossoneri going into the game in Saudi Arabia and it showed as Federico Dimarco and Edin Dzeko both found the net in the opening 21 minutes. Lautaro Martinez added the third in the final 15 minutes. “We were good at preparing for a perfect match, we were always lucid and compact, we won a very important cup,” Inzaghi enthused, adding that sec...
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Crystal Palace, Manchester United, Michael Olise, PREMIER LEAGUE

Olise stunner gives Palace a point to deny Man Utd

Crystal Palace's French midfielder Michael Olise (L) fights for the ball with Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United at Selhurst Park in south London on January 18, 2023. Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise scored a stunning last-minute free-kick to deny Manchester United a victory that would have taken them second in the Premier League. United were on course for their 10th successive win after Bruno Fernandes scored just before half-time when he finished well following Christian Eriksen’s pull-back. But Olise struck in dramatic style with a brilliant curling free-kick to ensure a point apiece. The draw does take United above Newcastle into third but keeps them behind rivals Man...
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Copa del Rey, Real Sociedad, Robert Navarro

Sociedad, Sevilla reach Copa del Rey QFs

Robert Navarro of Real Sociedad compete for the ball with Josep Gaya of RCD Mallorca during the Copa del Rey Round of 16 match between Real Sociedad and RCD Mallorca at Reale Arena on January 17, 2023 in San Sebastian, Spain.Real Sociedad have extended their impressive winning streak by defeating Mallorca 1-0 to advance to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey. Robert Navarro scored in the fifth minute to give Sociedad their eighth straight win in all competitions. Sitting third in La Liga, Sociedad have reached the last eight of the Copa for the second consecutive season. Spain under-21 international Navarro, 20, has now scored in four successive Copa ties. “We suffered, but it was a well-deserved victory,” Sociedad coach Imanol Alguacil said. Sociedad’s last game without a win was a 1-1...
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Cremonese, Felix Afena-Gyan, Napoli

Cremonese stuns Napoli to reach Coppa Italia quarterfinals

Felix Afena-Gyan of US Cremonese celebrates after scoring the 2-2 goal during the Coppa Italia match between SSC Napoli and US Cremonese at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on January 17, 2023 in Naples, Italy.Cremonese will play Roma in the quarterfinals of the Italian Cup after Serie A’s bottom side battled to a stunning 5-4 penalty shootout win over league leader Napoli on Tuesday. Felix Afena-Gyan struck the winning spot kick under a torrential downpour in Naples to send Cremonese through after the former Roma forward had taken the match to extra time with a late looping header. Napoli had been leading 2-1 with three minutes of normal time remaining thanks to headers in three first-half minutes from Juan Jesus and Giovanni Simeone, after Charles Pickel gave the away side an 18th-minute le...
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Erling Haaland, Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE

Erling Haaland has told Man City he’s ready to help teammates find a new Plan B tactic

Erling Haaland of Manchester City acknowledges the City fans after the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Southampton and Manchester City at St Mary's Stadium on January 11, 2023 in Southampton, England.Before last week, Erling Haaland’s longest goal drought at Manchester City stood at one game. Haaland’s 27 goals to date have come in 16 games, with only five goalless games before the turn of the year – one being in the Community Shield and another in the 45 minutes he played against Borussia Dortmund before going off with an injury. In the last three City games, though, Haaland has started twice and come off the bench for half an hour in the other – but failed to register a single shot on target across his last 215 minutes. It’s a spell that has caused Pep Guardiola concern, and coul...
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Danilo, Nottingham Forest, TRANSFERS

Danilo signs with Forest from Brazil’s Palmeiras

Danilo of Palmeiras celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during a match between Universitario and Palmeiras as part of Group A of Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2021 at Estadio Monumental on April 21, 2021 in Lima, Peru.Nottingham Forest signed Brazilian midfielder Danilo from Palmeiras on a contract until 2029, the Premier League side said on Monday. The 21-year-old made 141 appearances in all competitions with Palmeiras, winning two Copa Libertadores and the domestic league and cup titles. “I’m really happy to be fulfilling my dream of playing in the Premier League and playing for Nottingham Forest,” said Danilo, who will be wearing the shirt No. 28. “I will show a lot of determination and a strong desire to win and will always look to do my best on the pitch to achieve positi...
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Christophe Galtier, Ligue 1, NEWS, PSG

Messi, Neymar and Mbappe can’t prevent another PSG loss

Lionel Messi of PSG, Arnaud Kalimuendo of Rennes during the Ligue 1 match between Stade Rennais and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Roazhon Park stadium on January 15, 2023 in Rennes, France.Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier said he will use video analysis to better understand the Ligue 1 leaders’ problems following a second straight away defeat in the French league on Sunday. PSG started with Lionel Messi and Neymar in attack before bringing on Kylian Mbappe – the first time the trio have played together since the Qatar World Cup – early in the second half but still managed only one shot on target in the whole game under driving rain.A 65th-minute goal by Rennes defender Hamari Traoré condemned PSG to a second defeat in three matches and cut the French champions’ lead over second-...
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BARCELONA FC, Gavi, Spanish Super Cup

Barcelona crowned Spanish Super Cup champions

 (L to R) Ousmane Dembele, Robert Lewandowski and Gavi of FC Barcelona celebrate with the Super Copa de Espana trophy after the team's victory during the Super Copa de Espana Final match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at King Fahd International Stadium on January 15, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Barcelona won the Spanish Super Cup with a 3-1 victory against Real Madrid in Sunday’s final at Riyadh’s King Fahd Stadium.Spanish midfielder Gavi scored the opener in the 33rd minute with a close-range finish after Polish forward Robert Lewandowski’s assist.Near the end of the first half, Lewandowski finished in the six-yard box on a quick counterattack. Gavi dribbled the ball to assist Lewandowski.Another Barcelona midfielder, Pedri, was unmarked to make a close-range finish after Gavi...
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BARCELONA FC, Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, Spanish Super Cup

Ancelotti: “To call this loss a humiliation is a lack of respect”

Real Madrid's Croatian midfielder Luka Modric (L) speaks with Real Madrid's Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti at half-time during the Spanish Super Cup final football match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on January 15, 2023.It was a frustrating Sunday night for Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia, as they were beaten 3-1 by Barcelona in the Super Cup final, and Carlo Ancelotti was far from happy as he spoke in the post-match press conference. The Italian was much more agitated than usual and analysed the loss as so, stating: “We lost the game because of the mistakes we made. It wasn’t a lack of attitude. It was individual errors, we had 25 ball losses in the first half, we lost a lot of duels, we didn’t win our one-on-ones, we st...
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