September 2023 – Page 2 – Football Flame

Month: September 2023

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal and Tottenham play a thrilling derby draw

 Bukayo Saka of Arsenal scores the team's second goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2023 in London, England. Tottenham came from behind twice to secure a hard-earned point in the north London derby against Arsenal in a thriller at Emirates Stadium.In a relentless encounter, Arsenal took the lead after 26 minutes when Bukayo Saka's shot was deflected into his own goal by Spurs defender Cristian Romero.Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had made the big decision by keeping David Raya in of goal ahead of Aaron Ramsdale and he justified that faith with two fine saves from Brennan Johson as Spurs went in pursuit of an equaliser.Raya should have done better, however, when Spurs levelled thre...
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Nunez helps fire Liverpool to win over West Ham

 Darwin Nunez of Liverpool scores the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and West Ham United at Anfield on September 24, 2023 in Liverpool, England.Darwin Nunez scored a fine goal as Liverpool saw off West Ham to extend their unbeaten run to 18 games.Mohamed Salah gave Liverpool the lead against the run of play with a penalty after he was brought down by Nayef Aguerd.Jarrod Bowen levelled for West Ham with an excellent stooping header to meet Vladimir Coufal's cross.Soon after Curtis Jones had a goal ruled out for Liverpool for offside.Nunez put them ahead with a difficult hooked volley from Alexis Mac Allister's clipped ball over the top.The Hammers played well in stages but never created a clear-cut chance to equalise.And Diogo Jota sealed the po...
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LALIGA

Barcelona midfield star could make El Clasico return alongside Pedri – report

 08 Pedri of FC Barcelona injured during the UEFA Europa League match between FC Barcelona v Manchester United of round of 16 at Spotify Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on February 16th, 2023.The injury woes for FC Barcelona are not something that have been particularly prideful for the Catalan giants in recent times. Losing several key figures within the team to various injuries time after time, it is only due to the quality depth at the club that Xavi has managed to keep Barca from completely sinking.The latest injury within the FC Barcelona squad is the one to Dutch midfielder Frenkie De Jong. Clearly showcasing discomfort in the recent game against Celta Vigo in La Liga, De Jong had to be substituted quite early into the game, raising alarm bells for both the coaching staff ...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Bruno Fernandes scores stunner as Man Utd beat Burnley to end losing run

 Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United scores their first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Manchester United at Turf Moor on September 23, 2023 in Burnley, England.Bruno Fernandes' stunning volley gave Manchester United a much-needed victory as they edged past winless Burnley in the Premier League.United were in desperate search for inspiration following three straight defeats and received it on 45 minutes courtesy of captain Fernandes, who brilliantly volleyed home a first-time finish from Jonny Evans' lofted pass.The sublime strike was worthy of winning any game and gave United their third win from six league games this season, leaving Vincent Kompany's side bottom of the table with only a point so far.Burnley played some delightful football in periods and ...
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LALIGA

Joao Cancelo nets late winner as Barcelona score three in last 10 minutes to beat Celta

 Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona celebrates 3-2 with Alejandro Balde of FC Barcelona, Joao Felix of FC Barcelona, Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona v Celta de Vigo at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Barcelona Spain.Joao Cancelo netted a late winner for Barcelona as the Catalans hit three goals in the last 10 minutes to seal a stunning comeback at home to Celta Vigo in La Liga on Saturday.The champions went behind after 19 minutes when Jorgen Strand Larsen scored at Montjuic and it looked like they were heading for defeat as Anastasios Douvikas made it 2-0 late in the game.There were only 14 minutes left at that point, but Robert Lewandowski pulled one back for the Blaugrana with 81 minutes on the clock an...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Ten-man Man City beat Forest despite Rodri red card

 Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates following their sides victory after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at Etihad Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Manchester, England.Leaders Manchester City were forced to hang on to beat Nottingham Forest after Rodri's red card but still maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season.City were cruising at the break thanks to early goals by Phil Foden and Erling Haaland but the game changed dramatically only 27 seconds after the restart.Rodri was shown a straight red for violent conduct after putting his hands around Morgan Gibbs-White's throat as they tangled near the corner flag, with VAR upholding referee Anthony Taylor's decision.Forest had been outplayed until that point, with City sli...
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BUNDESLIGA

Kane scores hat-trick as Bayern thrash Bochum

 Harry Kane of Bayern Munich scores the team's fifth goal from a penalty during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and VfL Bochum 1848 at Allianz Arena on September 23, 2023 in Munich, Germany.England captain Harry Kane scored a hat-trick and assisted twice as Bayern Munich extended their unbeaten start to the Bundesliga season.Kane reacted quickly to smash home a loose ball in the Bochum box in the first half before converting a penalty after the break.He secured the match ball by turning home a pass from Noussair Mazraoui in the 88th minute.Kane delivered precise passes to set up Leroy Sane and teenager Mathys Tel.Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Matthijs de Ligt also scored for the Bavarians.Kane, whose goal on Wednesday helped Bayern to a 4-3 Champions League victory over ...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Evans makes De Gea point amid Onana United criticism

 Jonny Evans of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on September 03, 2023 in London, England. Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has offered David de Gea's difficult stints at Old Trafford as reassurance to Andre Onana following criticism of his recent performances.Onana's start with the Reds has been mixed to say the least. While it is generally accepted the Cameroonian's distribution is much better than his predecessor, the former Inter man has fallen victim to a few crucial errors during his time as United's No.1.His most recent error came in midweek when he let Leroy Sane's strike squirm between his hands to give Bayern Munich the lead in the Champions League. The mistake led some to sugg...
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LALIGA

Xavi and his staff’s new salaries at Barcelona after contract renewal – report

 Xavi Hernandez is attending a press conference prior to the semifinal Spanish King Cup match against Real Madrid in Barcelona on March 1, 2023.Last night, Barcelona announced the contract extension of manager Xavi Hernandez for another year until 2025.The 43-year-old’s previous deal stood to expire in the summer of 2024 and after discussions took place over the summer, both parties agreed on a new extension of 12 more months until 2025, with an option for another year.With the contract renewal now official, Marta Ramon of RAC1 has come up with more details about the new deal that Xavi Hernandez has signed with Barcelona.Xavi’s new contract comes with a major pay bump for him as his salary is now doubled from what he used to earn.Indeed, the manager had accepted a salary worth just €4...
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NEWS

Lionesses make winning start to Nations League

 Lauren Hemp of England scores the team's second goal during the UEFA Womens Nations League match between England and Scotland at Stadium of Light on September 22, 2023 in Sunderland, England.England have got their Nations League campaign off to a winning start with a 2-1 win against Scotland at the Stadium of Light.Just over a month after their World Cup final defeat to Spain, the Lionesses earned an inaugural win in the competition after going ahead through former Black Cat Lucy Bronze.Lauren Hemp doubled the lead before Scotland pulled one back just before the break through Kirsty Hanson.The visitors had plenty of good opportunities to level in the second half but were unable to capitalise on their chances and were kept out by keeper Mary Earps.Former Sunderland defender Bronze ope...
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NEWS

Julian Nagelsmann at helm for Germany ahead of Euros

 New German national team coach Julian Nagelsmann speaks to the media during a press conference at the DFB Campus on 22 September 2023 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.Julian Nagelsmann will lead hosts Germany into Euro 2024 next summer.The German football federation (DFB) confirmed that the 36-year-old had been appointed to succeed Hansi Flick in charge of the men's team, with the contract running through to the end of the tournament next July.Nagelsmann was most recently at German champions Bayern Munich, who sacked him in March and replaced him with former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel.Nagelsmann's playing career was cut short at the age of 20 by injury and he moved into coaching, with his big break coming at Hoffenheim in 2015.He moved on to RB Leipzig before joining Bayern in 2021.The ...
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NEWS

Liverpool, West Ham score comeback wins in Europa League, Brighton loses in European debut

 Kostas Tsimikas of Liverpool celebrates with teammates after Luis Diaz (obscured) scores the team's second goal during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 group stage match between LASK and Liverpool FC on September 21, 2023 in Linz, Austria.Liverpool marked its return to the Europa League on Thursday with another come-from-behind 3-1 victory, this time over Austrian club LASK in Linz. Luis Díaz had a clinical finish into the roof of the net in the 63rd minute to put the visitors ahead after receiving a low cross from midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, who was given his first start for the Reds since his summer transfer from Bayern Munich. Mohamed Salah came off the bench and completed the second-half comeback with a goal in the 88th minute. Florian Flecker beat backup goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelle...
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Champions League

Erik ten Hag: Man Utd made it easy for Bayern Munich

Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United, speaks to the media prior to the UEFA Champions League match between FC Bayern München and Manchester United at Allianz Arena on September 20, 2023 in Munich, Germany.Erik ten Hag admitted that Manchester United need to "look in the mirror" after losing their fourth game of the season on Wednesday evening.The Red Devils were beaten 4-3 by Bayern Munich in their opening Champions League group stage game of the season as goals from Leroy Sane, Serge Gnabry, Harry Kane and Mathys Tel rendered strikes from Rasmus Hojlund - his first for United - and Casemiro (2) inconsequential.Wednesday's defeat to Bayern was the Red Devils' fourth of the season already and second in four days - United were comprehensively beaten by Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1 at...
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Champions League

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta points out what made the difference in “beautiful” PSV win

 Headcoach Mikel Arteta of Arsenal coaches his players during the UEFA Champions League Group B match between Arsenal and PSV at Emirates Stadion on September 20, 2023 in London, United Kingdom.Mikel Arteta enjoyed a “beautiful night” after Arsenal’s first Champions League game in seven years.The Gunners blitzed PSV Eindhoven with goals from Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard. Arteta believes the win is perfect preparation for the North London derby on Sunday and shows Arsenal are ready to compete on the biggest European stage.Arsenal boss Arteta said: “It was a beautiful night after such a long time. We wanted to produce the right performance to win the game.“It was great to see the atmosphere and the Champions League music. Everyone was getting a bit em...
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Champions League

Kane penalty sinks United, Bellingham wins it for Real

Harry Kane of FC Bayern München scores their third goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Bayern München and Manchester United at Allianz Arena on September 20, 2023 in Munich, Germany. Harry Kane was among the scorers as Bayern Munich beat Manchester United 4-3 in their heavyweight Champions League clash on Wednesday, while Jude Bellingham snatched a dramatic late winner for Real Madrid and Arsenal began their campaign with a big victory.The meeting between German champions Bayern and a struggling United side was the biggest game of the opening round of matches in this season's competition and it did not disappoint.Leroy Sane gave Bayern the lead at the Allianz Arena with a shot that squirmed through the grasp of United goalkeeper Andre Onana, an...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Perisic set to miss rest of the season with knee injury

 Ivan Perisic of Tottenham Hotspur controls the ball during the pre-season friendly match between Tottenham Hotspur and Lion City Sailors at National Stadium on July 26, 2023 in Singapore. Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a major injury blow after Ivan Perisic suffered a complex ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury in his right knee. A club statement said: “The experienced Croatia international sustained the injury in non-contact training and will undergo surgery. Ivan will then commence his rehabilitation with our medical staff and is expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the season.” It has been a near-perfect start for Spurs this season under Ange Postecoglou, having won four of their first five Premier League matches, and drawn the other. Their latest victory was ...
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SERIE A

Napoli set to reward Super Eagles’ Osimhen with new contract salary increment

 Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli scores third goal during the Serie A Tim match between Frosinone Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Benito Stirpe August 19, 2023 in Frosinone, Italy. Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is expected to sign a new deal with Napoli in the coming weeks and the new salary in the contract.The 24-year-old has been one of the most coveted strikers in world football in recent weeks after a breakthrough season with Napoli that saw him help the club win their first Serie A title in 33 years.He scored a career-high 31 goals in all competitions last campaign, achieving the feat as the first African player to win the Italian championship top scorer award with 26 goals.After a remarkable season, it was not surprising to see him linked with the biggest teams in Europe...
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Champions League

Felix scores scores twice as Barca demolish Antwerp

 Joao Felix goal celebration during the match between FC Barcelona and Royal Antwerp FC, corresponding to the week 1 of the Group H of the UEFA Champions League, played at the Olympic Stadium Lluis Companys, in Barcelona, on 19th September 2023.Barcelona coasted to victory in their opening Champions League game with a comfortable win over Royal Antwerp.Xavi's side were three goals ahead after just 23 minutes thanks to strikes from Joao Felix and Robert Lewandowski, plus an own goal from Jelle Bataille.Gavi added a fourth before Felix got his second after the break to give Barca's campaign the perfect start.The La Liga champions were eliminated in the group stage of their past two Champions League campaigns.Antwerp, who won the Belgian title last season to reach the Champions League fo...
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Champions League

Alvarez star as Man City come back to beat Red Star

 Julian Alvarez of Manchester City and Cherif Ndiaye of FK Crvena Zvezda in action during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and FK Crvena Zvezda at Etihad Stadium on September 19, 2023 in Manchester, England. Manchester City came from behind and Julian Alvarez scored two second-half goals as Pep Guardiola's men began the defence of their Champions League title with a win against Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade.European Cup winners themselves in 1991, Red Star threatened a famous win when Osman Bukari put them in front at the end of the first-half.But City took less than 90 seconds to level after the restart as Alvarez raced onto Erling Haaland's return pass, rounded Red Star keeper Omri Glazer with a superb piece of deception and squeezed the ball home f...
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Champions League

Newcastle draw at Milan on Champions League return

 Olivier Giroud of AC Milan competes for the ball with Fabian Schär of Newcastle United FC during the UEFA Champions League match between AC Milan and Newcastle United FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 19, 2023 in Milan, Italy. Newcastle marked their return to the Champions League after a 20-year absence with a creditable draw at AC Milan.Eddie Howe's side are back in Europe's elite club competition after finishing fourth in the Premier League last season, and this was their first match in a tough Group F that also contains French champions Paris St-Germain and German giants Borussia Dortmund.They were given a reminder of the difficulty of games in this competition as Milan dominated the first half, with Nick Pope saving well from Olivier Giroud and Theo Hernandez.Rafael ...
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