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USMNT Player Tracker: Richards blunts United, Busio’s perfect day and ‘special’ Tillman
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How Milan’s brave use of Christian Pulisic in a narrow position helped them defeat Inter
The colour and contradictions of James Rodriguez’s surprising new start in Spain
City vs Arsenal – now an official rivalry, Friedkin Group on cusp of Everton takeover
Barcelona briefing: Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s serious injury overshadows Villarreal rout
Serie A briefing: Milan have lift off, Juventus a work in progress, Roma fans protest
The Briefing: Who expected a City-Arsenal thriller? Point proven for Rodri? And are Chelsea good?
Arsenal stood tall and left a mark on Manchester City – there was animosity and menace
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Trent Alexander-Arnold discusses his Liverpool future – what he said and what he meant
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Real Madrid briefing: Is Tchouameni’s future at the back? Modric excels (again), Rodrygo makes point
Manchester City vs Arsenal: Handling Haaland, set-piece threat – and does Arteta need the three points?
Payet, Bolasie and Depay — why are so many random European players heading to Brazil?
Mikel Arteta’s time at Man City and the training drill that transformed Raheem Sterling
The decline of Girondins de Bordeaux: ‘It’s like the Titanic’
What is the true value of a Premier League goal?
Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer Joe Tacopina bidding to buy Tranmere Rovers
Gianni Infantino promises to announce FIFA Club World Cup venues by end of September
In Netflix’s Hope Solo documentary, the absent voices echo the loudest
Why does Rodri score so often for Manchester City – and how do you stop him?
How Arsenal’s David Raya built the technique behind his incredible double save
German football has a new controversy – about playing games in the United States
Sad decline of long shots? Raya’s remarkable double save, FIFA’s emergency meeting
The Athletic’s Friday football quiz question #22
Christian Benteke: My game in my words
Aitana Bonmati exclusive: Barcelona’s Ballon d’Or winner tells it like it is
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In recent football news, Liverpool secured a vital 2-0 win over Brentford in the Premier League, thanks to Darwin Nunez's last-minute heroics, scoring twice to break Brentford hearts. This victory was crucial for Liverpool as they keep up their push for the Premier League title. Arne Slot, Liverpool's coach, praised Nunez's impact, emphasizing the importance of having a player who can come off the bench and make a significant difference.
Meanwhile, in other football news, Bukayo Saka, a key player for Arsenal, has been spotted without crutches, indicating positive progress in his recovery. However, Arsenal faces a new injury concern, adding to their list of challenges. In Serie A action, a top-of-the-table clash saw Atalanta square off against Napoli, with both teams hoping their star players could lead them to victory.
Leeds United is reportedly eyeing up a move for a Championship defender as a potential replacement for Firpo, signaling their intent to strengthen their squad. Furthermore, Manchester United and Newcastle United have been linked with strategic moves in the transfer market to bolster their squads for the ongoing challenges in the Premier League.
This brief overview highlights key developments in football, from crucial match outcomes to transfer news and player injuries, reflecting the dynamic nature of the sport.
1 | Liverpool | 21 | 30 | 50 |
2 | Arsenal | 22 | 22 | 44 |
3 | Nottingham Forest | 21 | 10 | 41 |
4 | Newcastle | 22 | 12 | 38 |
5 | Chelsea | 21 | 15 | 37 |
6 | Bournemouth | 22 | 10 | 37 |
7 | Aston Villa | 22 | -1 | 36 |
8 | Manchester City | 21 | 9 | 35 |
9 | Fulham | 22 | 4 | 33 |
10 | Brighton | 21 | 3 | 31 |
11 | Brentford | 22 | 1 | 28 |
12 | Crystal Palace | 22 | -3 | 27 |
13 | Manchester United | 21 | -3 | 26 |
14 | West Ham | 22 | -16 | 26 |
15 | Tottenham | 21 | 11 | 24 |
16 | Everton | 20 | -11 | 17 |
17 | Wolves | 21 | -17 | 16 |
18 | Ipswich | 21 | -17 | 16 |
19 | Leicester | 22 | -25 | 14 |
20 | Southampton | 21 | -34 | 6 |
1 | Atletico Madrid | 20 | 21 | 44 |
2 | Real Madrid | 19 | 24 | 43 |
3 | Barcelona | 20 | 29 | 39 |
4 | Athletic Club | 19 | 12 | 36 |
5 | Villarreal | 19 | 3 | 30 |
6 | Mallorca | 19 | -2 | 30 |
7 | Real Sociedad | 19 | 4 | 28 |
8 | Girona | 20 | 1 | 28 |
9 | Sevilla | 20 | -6 | 26 |
10 | Rayo Vallecano | 19 | 0 | 25 |
11 | Real Betis | 20 | -4 | 25 |
12 | Osasuna | 19 | -5 | 25 |
13 | Celta Vigo | 19 | -2 | 24 |
14 | Leganes | 20 | -10 | 22 |
15 | Las Palmas | 19 | -5 | 22 |
16 | Getafe | 20 | -3 | 20 |
17 | Alaves | 20 | -8 | 20 |
18 | Espanyol | 20 | -13 | 19 |
19 | Valladolid | 20 | -25 | 15 |
20 | Valencia | 19 | -11 | 13 |
1 | Napoli | 21 | 21 | 50 |
2 | Inter | 19 | 31 | 44 |
3 | Atalanta | 21 | 22 | 43 |
4 | Juventus | 21 | 17 | 37 |
5 | Lazio | 20 | 6 | 36 |
6 | Bologna | 20 | 6 | 33 |
7 | Fiorentina | 19 | 12 | 32 |
8 | AC Milan | 20 | 8 | 31 |
9 | AS Roma | 21 | 4 | 27 |
10 | Udinese | 20 | -5 | 26 |
11 | Genoa | 21 | -12 | 23 |
12 | Torino | 20 | -5 | 22 |
13 | Lecce | 20 | -18 | 20 |
14 | Empoli | 20 | -6 | 20 |
15 | Como | 20 | -11 | 19 |
16 | Verona | 20 | -20 | 19 |
17 | Parma | 20 | -10 | 19 |
18 | Cagliari | 20 | -14 | 18 |
19 | Venezia | 20 | -15 | 14 |
20 | Monza | 21 | -11 | 13 |
1 | Bayern Munich | 18 | 41 | 45 |
2 | Bayer Leverkusen | 18 | 20 | 41 |
3 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 18 | 18 | 36 |
4 | VfB Stuttgart | 18 | 10 | 32 |
5 | RB Leipzig | 18 | 5 | 31 |
6 | FSV Mainz 05 | 17 | 9 | 28 |
7 | VfL Wolfsburg | 18 | 8 | 27 |
8 | SC Freiburg | 18 | -9 | 27 |
9 | Werder Bremen | 17 | -1 | 26 |
10 | Borussia Dortmund | 18 | 1 | 25 |
11 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 18 | -2 | 24 |
12 | FC Augsburg | 17 | -14 | 19 |
13 | FC St. Pauli | 18 | -7 | 17 |
14 | Union Berlin | 17 | -9 | 17 |
15 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 18 | -12 | 17 |
16 | FC Heidenheim | 18 | -15 | 14 |
17 | Holstein Kiel | 18 | -20 | 11 |
18 | Vfl Bochum | 18 | -23 | 10 |