Takeaways
Quick bite-sized recaps on matches with bolded overviews separated into each topic.
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Champions League – Bodø/Glimt vs. Manchester City
No-one expected Bodø/Glimt to put up such a fight against Manchester City in the penultimate matchday of the UEFA Champions League but they put on a show in the Arctic Circle. The score was Bodø/Glimt 3-1 Manchester City. Here are some key takeaways. Bodø/Glimt were outstanding. This isn’t a matter of solely an underperforming Manchester…
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Premier League – Manchester City vs. Chelsea
The Premier League ends off its fantastic New Years gameweek with a rematch of a modern classic: Manchester City vs Chelsea. City thought they had the upper hand with Chelsea missing a manager in the wake of Maresca’s firing. The score was Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea. Here are some key takeaways. Manchester City should have…
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Europa League – Aston Villa vs. Bologna
The Europa League returns with a rematch of last season’s Champions League clash: Aston Villa vs. Bologna. Both teams were eager to get a result right out of the gate, with vastly different lineups than when they last faced. The score was Aston Villa 1-0 Bologna. Here are some key takeaways. Aston Villa should have…
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Champions League – Real Madrid vs. Marseille
The Champions League is back with a battle of historical giants with a game between Real Madrid and Olympique de Marseille. Both teams had bold lineups with the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Timothy Weah, and other big names taking the field. The score was Real Madrid 2-1 Marseille. Here are some key takeaways.…
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Champions League – Athletic Club vs. Arsenal
The Champions League returns with a fixture between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest with lots of changes for both squads. Ange Postecoglou was hoping to get off to winning ways with his first game with Nottingham Forest but Arsenal had different ideas. The score was Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest. Here are some key takeaways. Eze’s service,…
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Premier League – Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest
The Premier League returns with a fixture between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest with lots of changes for both squads. Ange Postecoglou was hoping to get off to winning ways with his first game with Nottingham Forest but Arsenal had different ideas. The score was Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest. Here are some key takeaways. Eze’s service,…
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EFL Cup – Grimsby Town vs. Manchester United
No-one expected Grimsby Town to put up a fight against Manchester United in the 2nd round of the EFL Cup, but they shocked the world with their performance against the Premier League side despite being 3 divisions below them. The score was Grimsby Town 2-2 Manchester United (12-11). Here are some key takeaways. Grimsby Town…
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Premier League – Newcastle vs. Liverpool
Newcastle hosted Liverpool in a titanic clash between Champions league contenders that saw for some late drama at St James’ Park. The score was Newcastle United 2-3 Liverpool. Here are some key takeaways. Newcastle fought as hard as they could. The 100th minute winner from youngster Rio Ngumoha was a dagger that did not do…
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Premier League – Arsenal vs. Leeds
After a scrappy 1-0 win at Old Trafford, all eyes were on the gunners and how they’d perform against an underdog who too, had scrapped a 1-0 win at Elland Road against Everton. The score was Arsenal 5-0 Leeds United. Here are some key takeaways. Arsenal are lethal. No slowing down, no mercy, Arsenal were…
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Premier League – Manchester City vs. Tottenham
Both teams winning on the opening day meant someone had to slow down in the exhilarating start to the Premier League between Manchester City and Tottenham. The game certainly brought some interesting talking points to the surface and had no shortage of wild moments. The score was Manchester City 0-2 Tottenham. Here are some key…