Spot-on Jorginho gives Chelsea opening win at Everton
LIVERPOOL: Chelsea put a troubled pre-season behind them to start their Premier League campaign with a 1-0 win at Everton on Saturday (Aug 6) thanks to Jorginho's penalty.
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Spot-On Jorginho Gives Chelsea Opening Day Win At Everton
Chelsea put a troubled pre-season behind them to start their Premier League campaign with a 1-0 win at Everton on Saturday thanks to Jorginho's penalty. Blues boss Thomas Tuchel warned last week that Chelsea were "not ready" for the new season after a gruelling tour of the United States, which included a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Arsenal, left his squad drained. However, a new era at Stamford Bridge is picking up pace off the field with the signings of Marc Cucurella and Carney Chukwuemeka in recent days joining new arrivals Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly.
Dortmund edge Leverkusen as Union claim Berlin bragging rights
BERLIN: A first-half goal from captain Marco Reus was enough to see Borussia Dortmund past Bayer Leverkusen while Union Berlin defeated city rivals Hertha to claim derby bragging rights. In a fixture known more for attack than defense in recent years — three of the past five games between Dortmund and Leverkuson have featured seven goals — it was highlighted by defense, particularly that of Dortmund newcomer Nico Schlotterbeck. After a nervy opening, the home side took the lead in the ninth minute when Reus finished off a slick team move kick-started by aggressive pressing from Dortmund’s 19-year-old England international Jude Bellingham.
Everton defender Ben Godfrey given oxygen after sickening injury against Chelsea
Everton defender Ben Godfrey was given oxygen after suffering a horrific ankle injury in their Premier League game against Chelsea on Saturday evening.
Two wins from two for Airdrieonians and Dunfermline
Airdrieonians and Dunfermline top cinch League One after wrapping up their second successive victories.
Jack Laugher bounces back from nightmare opener to complete all-English podium
Jack Laugher was pleased to have bounced back from a zero score in qualifying to claim bronze in an English one-two-three in the men’s 3m springboard final, admitting something like that could have “ruined him” in the past.
Gillingham 1 Rochdale 0: Scott Kashket goal separates the sides at Priestfield in League 2 match
Gillingham enjoyed their opening home game of the season with a dominant performance and three points against Rochdale.
Ben Godfrey: Everton star stretchered off vs Chelsea after nasty injury
Ben Godfrey was stretchered off with a horrible looking leg injury in Everton’s Premier League opener against Chelsea on Saturday afternoon.