October 2023 – Page 5 – Football Flame

Month: October 2023

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Nakamba urges Luton Town teammates to keep believing following Spurs defeat

 Tottenham Hotspur's Dejan Kulusevski (left) and Luton Town's Marvelous Nakamba battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Kenilworth Road, Luton. Picture date: Saturday October 7, 2023.Zimbabwean international Marvelous Nakamba, who plays for Luton Town, has encouraged his teammates to draw positives from the numerous scoring opportunities they generated against Premier League leaders Tottenham in their upcoming matches following the FIFA international break.Despite playing against 10 men for most of the game, Nakamba and his teammates suffered a 1-0 defeat to Spurs at Kenilworth Road. Luton Town missed several chances to either take the lead or equalize, with Micky Van De Ven's solitary goal early in the second half making the difference.Nakamba mentioned that his team c...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Martinelli hits late winner as Arsenal beat Man City

 Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder #11 Gabriel Martinelli (C) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 8, 2023. Gabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic late winner as Arsenal earned a statement victory over defending Premier League champions Manchester City at Emirates Stadium.A largely disappointing game was given a stunning finale four minutes from time just as both sides looked certain to have to settle for a point.Making his return from a hamstring injury as a substitute, Martinelli's strike deflected in off Nathan Ake to earn Arsenal a first league win over City since December 2015.It was a moment that sparked wild celebrations and put the Gunners leve...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Kudus late goal helps West Ham draw with Newcastle

 West Ham United manager David Moyes applauds the fans after the final whistle in the Premier League match at the London Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday October 8, 2023. West Ham United manager David Moyes said he was "thrilled with a point" after Mohammed Kudus scored an 89th-minute equaliser to deny Newcastle United victory in a pulsating match at London Stadium.Newcastle looked to be heading for a fifth straight win when Alexander Isak's second-half double turned the game around, following Tomas Soucek's eighth-minute opener for the Hammers.But Kudus' first Premier League goal since joining West Ham in the summer, a driven effort into the bottom corner, ensured the points were shared in the capital."We were up against a really good team who are probably as good as most t...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Bukayo Saka out of Arsenal squad for huge Man City clash

 Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on October 3, 2023 in Lens, France. Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has been left out of their squad for their home clash against Manchester City.Saka limped off with an injury in the Gunners’ 2-1 defeat to Lens in the Champions League during the week.His fitness was therefore a concern ahead of the visit of the Premier League champions.However, Arsenal will be without Saka at the Emirates Stadium in what could be a huge blow to their chances of winning.Gabriel Martinelli was, however, named on their bench in his first squad appearance since September 17.Mikel Arteta has opted for a front three of Eddie Nketiah, Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard.The Gunners have lost ...
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Basham ‘devastated’ by severe leg injury

 Chris Basham of Sheffield United uses a Penthrox Inhaler, or a 'Green Whistle', for pain relief as he is treated for a nasty ankle injury during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Sheffield United at Craven Cottage on October 7, 2023 in London, United Kingdom.Sheffield United's Chris Basham says he is "devastated" by the severe lower-leg injury he suffered in his team's 3-1 loss at Fulham on Saturday.The 35-year-old centre-back, who has undergone the first of two planned operations, sustained the injury to his standing leg as he attempted to cross in the first half.Basham also thanked Fulham defender Tim Ream for the support he offered."[I] would like to thank the football world for their support," Basham said."[Thanks to] all my close friends and family, to Sheffield Uni...
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Ligue 1

Monaco stays top of French league with win over Reims

17 Aleksandr GOLOVIN (asm) - 14 Ismail JAKOBS (asm) - 29 Folarin BALOGUN (asm) during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Stade de Reims and Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club at Stade Auguste Delaune on October 7, 2023 in Reims, France. Ismail Jakobs has scored a goal and had an assist as Monaco beat Reims 3-1 to keep the top spot in the French league.Monaco moved one point clear of second-place Nice, who edged Metz 1-0 with a goal from Hicham Boudaoui.Jakobs, a Senegal international, gave Monaco the lead in Saturday's match with a first-time effort in the 42nd minute after the Reims defence poorly cleared a cross from Krepin Diatta.Folarin Balogun doubled the lead with a powerful strike from a tight angle in the 46th.France international Wissam Ben Yedder made it 3-0 for t...
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BUNDESLIGA

Borussia Dortmund beats Union Berlin in Bundesliga, Guirassy hits hat trick for Stuttgart

 North Rhine-Westphalia, Dortmund: Soccer: Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund - 1. FC Union Berlin, Matchday 7, Signal Iduna Park. Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck (center) celebrates his goal with Emre Can to make it 2:2. Julian Brandt on the right. Two former Union Berlin players scored to help Borussia Dortmund come from behind and beat their old team 4-2 in the Bundesliga on Saturday, stretching the visitors’ losing streak to seven games across all competitions.Nico Schlotterbeck and Julian Ryerson netted in the second half for Dortmund, which recovered from 2-1 down at the break. Union's Leonardo Bonucci scored his first Bundesliga goal.
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SERIE A

Inter stunned as Bologna hit back to draw at San Siro

 Lautaro Martinez (10) of Inter in action against Riccardo Calafiori (C) of Bologna during the Italian Serie A football match between Inter and Bologna at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy on October 7, 2023. Bologna fought back from two goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw with Inter Milan at the San Siro in Serie A on Saturday after early goals from Francesco Acerbi and captain Lautaro Martinez had put the hosts in command.Despite dominating most of the match and racing into a 2-0 lead, Inter allowed Bologna to get back into the contest, with Riccardo Orsolini converting a penalty and Joshua Zirkzee completing the comeback in the second half.Inter are top of the table with 19 points, one ahead of AC Milan, who play at Genoa later on Saturday. Bologna are in eighth place with 11 point...
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LALIGA

Bellingham double helps Real Madrid thrash Osasuna

 Jude Bellingham central midfield of Real Madrid and England celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and CA Osasuna at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 7, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.Jude Bellingham continued his brilliant start to his Real Madrid career, scoring twice in his side's comfortable win at home to Osasuna.The 20-year-old has 10 goals in his first 10 matches in all competitions for the Spanish giants.Bellingham opened the scoring in the ninth minute, before doubling his side's lead in the second half.Vinicius Junior and Joselu also scored in the hosts' 4-0 win, with the latter missing an 84th-minute penalty.Bellingham has had a fairytale start with the Spanish giants having found the net in all but three of his 12...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Man Utd beat Brentford with late McTominay double

 Scott McTominay of Manchester United celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 2-1 during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Brentford FC at Old Trafford on October 7, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Scott McTominay scored twice in stoppage time as Manchester United came from behind to record a sensational Premier League victory against Brentford at Old Trafford.United were staring at a third successive home league loss for the first time since 1977 thanks to Mathias Jensen's first-half effort.McTominay was only brought on with three minutes remaining as manager Erik ten Hag desperately searched for salvation - and the Scot duly provided it.He showed excellent control before firing home when Kristoffer Ajer scuffed a clearance inside his own box for the ...
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Sterling inspires Chelsea to comeback win at Burnley

 The cross from Chelsea's Raheem Sterling celebrates after his deflected cross made the score 1-1 during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Chelsea FC at Turf Moor on October 7, 2023 in Burnley, United Kingdom. Raheem Sterling inspired Chelsea to an impressive comeback win as Burnley slumped to their fifth successive Premier League home defeat of the campaign.Eighteen-year-old French forward Wilson Odobert marked his first Premier League start by drilling low and hard past Robert Sanchez to send home fans into raptures at Turf Moor.Chelsea were disjointed for spells but were back on level terms before half-time thanks to an unfortunate own goal.A cross by Sterling, back in the starting XI after a virus, struck the knee of Belgium defender Ameen Al-Dakhil and looped o...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Guimaraes signs new five-year Newcastle contract

 Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes celebrates his side's fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Newcastle United FC and Paris Saint-Germain at St. James Park on October 4, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has signed a new five-year contract at St James' Park.Guimaraes, 25, joined from Lyon in January 2022 and has gone on to make 67 appearances, scoring 11 goals.The Brazil international helped inspire Newcastle to a Champions League return after 20 years last season."I'm absolutely delighted. The fans have made me feel at home since my first day here and I feel so loved in my life," he said."I remember in my first interview, I said I wanted to play for this club in the Champions League and now it's happening. We...
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LALIGA

Barcelona handed great news for El Clasico vs Real Madrid

 Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona with coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League Group H match between FC Porto and FC Barcelona at the Estadio Do Dragao on October 4, 2023 in Porto, Portugal. Barcelona and Real Madrid look set to compete over the La Liga title once again this season, as they occupy the top two positions in the table. That has been the norm in Spanish football for almost two decades now, except for the two times that Atletico Madrid have been able to script underdog stories and become champions of Spain.At the moment, just a point separates the two teams. Despite all the criticism that Real Madrid received following their loss to Atletico Madrid, they are still the top team in the La Liga table. Barcelona are second.As a result, it g...
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Arsenal’s Saka ‘in contention’ to face Man City

 Bukayo Saka of Arsenal Football Club during the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal Football Club and Racing Club de Lens, in Lens, France, on October 03, 2023. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka could be in contention to face Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday.The forward went off with a muscle injury in the first half of Tuesday's 2-1 Champions League defeat at Lens.Saka, 22, has played in each of Arsenal's past 87 league games, a club-record streak in the Premier League."He is in contention, we'll see how he progresses from here to Sunday," Arteta said."Obviously he had to leave the pitch [against RC Lens], that's never good news, but let's see how he recovers."Saka was also named in England's squad on Thursday for the riendly with Australia an...
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Champions League

Alvarez and Doku help Man City to late Leipzig win

 Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland (C-L) congratulates Manchester City's Argentinian striker #19 Julian Alvarez (C-R) after he scored the 1-2 goal during the UEFA Champions League Group G football match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City in Leipzig, eastern Germany on October 4, 2023. Substitutes Julian Alvarez and Jeremy Doku scored late goals as Manchester City recovered from back-to-back defeats to beat Leipzig in the Champions League.Defending champions City, who came into the game on the back of losses to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup and Wolves in the Premier League, looked in complete control in the first half.Phil Foden gave them a deserved lead with a difficult shot on the bounce following a cutback by Rico Lewis, who impressed in a central midfie...
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Champions League

Dominant Newcastle roar to home victory over PSG

 Alexander Isak of Newcastle United and Goncalo Ramos Ramos of Paris Saint-Germain in action during the UEFA Champions League match between Newcastle United and Paris Saint-Germain at St. James' Park on October 4, 2023 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. Newcastle United welcomed Champions League football back to St James' Park in style as Paris St-Germain were overpowered in a highly charged atmosphere on Tyneside.The French champions - including superstar Kylian Mbappe - found the atmosphere and intensity on and off the pitch just too much as Eddie Howe's side secured a richly deserved win in Newcastle's first home game in Europe's elite competition since a 2-0 defeat by Barcelona in March 2003.The Toon Army had already transformed St James' Park into four walls of black and white...
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Champions League

Bellingham strong start continues for Real Madrid

 Real Madrid's English midfielder #5 Jude Bellingham (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring Madrid's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 1st round day 2 Group C football match Napoli vs Real Madrid at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium in Naples on October 3, 2023.Real Madrid's season has not always gone according to plan, but Jude Bellingham has been there to rescue his team from trouble on just about every occasion. The same was true on Tuesday for the team's 3-2 win over Napoli in the Champions League when Real Madrid came from behind after conceding in the 19th minute. The comeback was almost instantaneous as Bellingham assisted Vinicius Junior's 27th-minute equalizer and then scored seven minutes later to give his side the lead. His assist saw him first re...
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Champions League

Arsenal welcome midfielder Partey back ahead of Lens clash

 Thomas Partey of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on October 02, 2023 in St Albans, England.Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will be included in the squad to play at Lens in the Champions League on Tuesday after being sidelined for the past six matches, manager Mikel Arteta said.The 30-year-old Ghana international has not played since suffering a groin injury in training in early September."He’s been progressing really well in the last two weeks, and he managed to train the last two or three days with the team. That’s great news for us, obviously," Arteta said on the team's official website on Monday."He’s progressing and has been very good in the past week. He is a big player, and we know what he brings to the team."Arteta also gave an update on Bukayo Saka's condi...
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Champions League

Madrid coach Ancelotti returns to Napoli with point to prove

Carlo Ancelotti coach of Real Madrid FC during Press conference head a their Champions League football match against Napoli at Stadio Maradona Italy on 02 October 2023 .Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is not a man to hold a grudge, as reflected by his return to the Spanish capital despite being harshly sacked by Los Blancos chief Florentino Perez in 2015.However the 64-year-old veteran would doubtless enjoy proving a point when his Madrid side visit Napoli in the Champions League on Tuesday at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.Ancelotti was axed by president Aurelio De Laurentiis in December 2019, less than an hour after helping Napoli reach the Champions League knock-out stages with a 4-0 thrashing of Genk.The Italian side were struggling in seventh in Serie A at the time and won their...
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LALIGA

Barcelona confirm Lamine Yamal contract extension until 2026

 Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates after Sergio Ramos (not pictured) of Sevilla FC scored an own goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on September 29, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona have confirmed that teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has signed a new three-year contract with the club.The 16-year-old's previous terms were due to run out at the end of the current campaign, but he has committed his future to the Blaugrana until the summer of 2026, just after his 19th birthday.Barcelona have also confirmed that Yamal's renewal includes a €1bn (£866m) release clause, putting him in line with the likes of Ansu Fati, Raphinha, Gavi, Alejandro Balde and Ferran Torres.The Spain international is believed to ha...
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