Late Rodri winner sends Manchester City top of Premier League
Rodri’s late winner clinched Manchester City a hard-fought 2-1 win at Sheffield United and lifted them top of the Premier League.
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Durand Cup: Clinical Mohun Bagan Beat Mumbai City FC 3-1 To Enter Semi-finals
Reigning Indian Super League champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant came up with a fine performance to outplay Mumbai City FC 3-1 in the fourth quarterfinal of the Durand Cup on Sunday. For Mohun Bagan, the goal-scorers were Jason Cummings, Manvir Singh and Anwar Ali, whereas Jorge Pereyra Diaz scored the consolation goal for Mumbai. The former will be up against FC Goa in the semifinals here on Thursday. Mumbai City head coach Des Buckingham named a strong XI, with Diaz, Bipin Singh and Lallianzuala Chhangte leading the attack, while Rahul Bheke, Mehtab Singh, Akash Mishra and Yoell Van Nieff were in the defence.
Julian Alvarez is quietly making Man City's Phil Foden decision harder to manage
Julian Alvarez was often the first Manchester City player to be dropped last season, back-up to Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland and only getting a chance when one wasn't selected. With De Bruyne injured this season, and two experienced departures in attacking midfield, Alvarez has stepped up in the early stages of this season, starting all four competitive games so far. He was the matchwinner against Newcastle, but it was Phil Foden who stole the headlines.
Gillingham manager not looking for more after Connor Mahoney is the League 2 club’s eighth signing of the summer transfer window
Manager Neil Harris says Gillingham’s summer transfer business is complete.
Gillingham car crash involving Macauley Bonne, Tim Dieng and George Lapslie purely an accident says team manager Neil Harris
Gillingham manager Neil Harris has commented on a car crash that involved several of his players.
Connor Mahoney followed old Millwall teammate Shaun Williams to Gillingham after joining on loan from Huddersfield Town
Captain Shaun Williams was delighted to see another of his old Millwall teammates join the Gills.
Perfect Napoli See Off Sassuolo, Juventus Survive Penalty Controversy
Napoli continued a perfect start to their Serie A title defence with Sunday's 2-0 win over 10-man Sassuolo, while Juventus survived penalty controversy in a 1-1 draw with furious Bologna. Victor Osimhen netted his third goal of the season from the penalty spot 15 minutes into Napoli's first home match since lifting the league title in front of their fans for the third time back in June. And captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo made sure Napoli would make it six points from six in the 64th minute, not long after Maxime Lopez was sent off and Giacomo Raspadori -- who had hit the post seconds after kick-off -- blasted a penalty into the stands.
Lamine Yamal, 16, Shines As Barcelona Edge Seven-Goal Thriller At Villarreal
Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal shone in a thrilling 4-3 win for the Spanish champions at Villarreal on Sunday in La Liga. The 16-year-old winger, making only his second start for the club, hit the woodwork twice and set up the opening goal for Gavi in an impressive performance which stood out amid a chaotic battle. Veteran Polish striker Robert Lewandowski tapped home the winning goal, his first of the season, after Yamal's drive hit the post, to send Barca provisionally third.