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In the end, it was instead the second-most chaotic night of Ruben Amorim’s reign.
It gave that Europa League quarter-final against Lyon a run for its money.
Some might argue it surpassed it.
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It gave that Europa League quarter-final against Lyon a run for its money.
Some might argue it surpassed it.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
In the end, it was instead the second-most chaotic night of Ruben Amorim’s reign.
It gave that Europa League quarter-final against Lyon a run for its money.
Some might argue it surpassed it.
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It gave that Europa League quarter-final against Lyon a run for its money.
Some might argue it surpassed it.
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🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Bournemouth scored three goals on their last two visits to Old Trafford, but despite scoring four this time it was only enough for a point against Manchester United.
A remarkable game finishes all square and United are now without a win against Andoni Iraola's side in their last five games.
A remarkable game finishes all square and United are now without a win against Andoni Iraola's side in their last five games.
December 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Bournemouth scored three goals on their last two visits to Old Trafford, but despite scoring four this time it was only enough for a point against Manchester United.
A remarkable game finishes all square and United are now without a win against Andoni Iraola's side in their last five games.
A remarkable game finishes all square and United are now without a win against Andoni Iraola's side in their last five games.
A crazy game at Old Trafford.
Eli Junior Kroupi pulls Bournemouth level and it's 4-4!
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Eli Junior Kroupi pulls Bournemouth level and it's 4-4!
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December 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM
A crazy game at Old Trafford.
Eli Junior Kroupi pulls Bournemouth level and it's 4-4!
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Eli Junior Kroupi pulls Bournemouth level and it's 4-4!
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A disastrous start to the second half for Manchester United.
Evanilson scores his first goal since August to haul Bournemouth level just 37 seconds after the restart, before Marcus Tavernier gives the visitors the lead from a free kick.
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Evanilson scores his first goal since August to haul Bournemouth level just 37 seconds after the restart, before Marcus Tavernier gives the visitors the lead from a free kick.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
A disastrous start to the second half for Manchester United.
Evanilson scores his first goal since August to haul Bournemouth level just 37 seconds after the restart, before Marcus Tavernier gives the visitors the lead from a free kick.
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Evanilson scores his first goal since August to haul Bournemouth level just 37 seconds after the restart, before Marcus Tavernier gives the visitors the lead from a free kick.
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Manchester United lead at the break, but Djordje Petrovic won't want to see that again.
Caemiro's header goes straight through the Bournemouth goalkeeper after Antoine Semenyo had equalised at Old Trafford.
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Caemiro's header goes straight through the Bournemouth goalkeeper after Antoine Semenyo had equalised at Old Trafford.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Manchester United lead at the break, but Djordje Petrovic won't want to see that again.
Caemiro's header goes straight through the Bournemouth goalkeeper after Antoine Semenyo had equalised at Old Trafford.
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Caemiro's header goes straight through the Bournemouth goalkeeper after Antoine Semenyo had equalised at Old Trafford.
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Amad will not score an easier goal than that.
The Ivorian forward heads home his second league goal of the season from a yard out.
Manchester United have the lead their performance so far has deserved against Bournemouth.
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The Ivorian forward heads home his second league goal of the season from a yard out.
Manchester United have the lead their performance so far has deserved against Bournemouth.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Amad will not score an easier goal than that.
The Ivorian forward heads home his second league goal of the season from a yard out.
Manchester United have the lead their performance so far has deserved against Bournemouth.
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The Ivorian forward heads home his second league goal of the season from a yard out.
Manchester United have the lead their performance so far has deserved against Bournemouth.
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Florentino Perez spoke at a Christmas lunch today for reporters — and went after the referees in Spain...
December 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Florentino Perez spoke at a Christmas lunch today for reporters — and went after the referees in Spain...
Thomas Frank has been given the backing of the Tottenham Hotspur hierarchy following discussions at the top of the club.
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Thomas Frank given backing of Tottenham owners following hierarchy discussions
The current position of the majority shareholding Lewis family is to stick with Frank and to give him the time that he needs.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Thomas Frank has been given the backing of the Tottenham Hotspur hierarchy following discussions at the top of the club.
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Enzo Maresca refused to retract his comments about experiencing ‘the worst 48 hours he has had at Chelsea’ but insisted he is happy at the club.
Pressed further on what he meant by his comments, the Italian tried to downplay the situation.
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Pressed further on what he meant by his comments, the Italian tried to downplay the situation.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Enzo Maresca refused to retract his comments about experiencing ‘the worst 48 hours he has had at Chelsea’ but insisted he is happy at the club.
Pressed further on what he meant by his comments, the Italian tried to downplay the situation.
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Pressed further on what he meant by his comments, the Italian tried to downplay the situation.
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Every Monday, one of us at @theathleticfc.bsky.social is asked to come up with 3 talking points from the EPL weekend. It was my turn:
📈 Villa are back! (Unsure if that’s to 1981 or early 2025)
📉 Thomas Frank’s future
💥 Forget long throws, aim for own goals!
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📈 Villa are back! (Unsure if that’s to 1981 or early 2025)
📉 Thomas Frank’s future
💥 Forget long throws, aim for own goals!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
The Briefing: ‘Efficient’ Villa and City hunt Arsenal, own goals galore – and has Frank blown it?
Matt Slater discusses the big talking points from the Premier League games, where Villa snuck into the title race - and own goals were king
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December 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Every Monday, one of us at @theathleticfc.bsky.social is asked to come up with 3 talking points from the EPL weekend. It was my turn:
📈 Villa are back! (Unsure if that’s to 1981 or early 2025)
📉 Thomas Frank’s future
💥 Forget long throws, aim for own goals!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
📈 Villa are back! (Unsure if that’s to 1981 or early 2025)
📉 Thomas Frank’s future
💥 Forget long throws, aim for own goals!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Manchester United are losing Bryan Mbeumo, Amad and Noussair Mazraoui to AFCON.
Along with injuries, this could force Ruben Amorim to finally move away from 3-4-2-1.
In preparing to face Bournemouth, the squad has trialled a 4-3-3.
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Along with injuries, this could force Ruben Amorim to finally move away from 3-4-2-1.
In preparing to face Bournemouth, the squad has trialled a 4-3-3.
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Is Ruben Amorim about to change his Manchester United formation?
Losing three key players to AFCON could play a part in the Portuguese trialling a new formation in the coming games
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December 15, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Manchester United are losing Bryan Mbeumo, Amad and Noussair Mazraoui to AFCON.
Along with injuries, this could force Ruben Amorim to finally move away from 3-4-2-1.
In preparing to face Bournemouth, the squad has trialled a 4-3-3.
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Along with injuries, this could force Ruben Amorim to finally move away from 3-4-2-1.
In preparing to face Bournemouth, the squad has trialled a 4-3-3.
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The Brazilian Football Confederation is in advanced talks with men’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti over extending his contract through to 2030.
Ancelotti, 66, was appointed to the role in May on an initial one-year deal which runs until the end of the 2026 World Cup.
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Ancelotti, 66, was appointed to the role in May on an initial one-year deal which runs until the end of the 2026 World Cup.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The Brazilian Football Confederation is in advanced talks with men’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti over extending his contract through to 2030.
Ancelotti, 66, was appointed to the role in May on an initial one-year deal which runs until the end of the 2026 World Cup.
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Ancelotti, 66, was appointed to the role in May on an initial one-year deal which runs until the end of the 2026 World Cup.
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Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah are close to reaching an agreement with Brendan Rodgers to become their new head coach.
More from @david-ornstein.bsky.social, Mario Cortegana and Guillermo Rai ⤵️
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December 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah are close to reaching an agreement with Brendan Rodgers to become their new head coach.
More from @david-ornstein.bsky.social, Mario Cortegana and Guillermo Rai ⤵️
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🚨 Al Qadsiah close to agreement with Brendan Rogers to become new head coach. 52yo available after Celtic exit + travelling over as work continues to finalise deal. Ambitious Aramco-owned #AlQadsiah 5th in #SPL & move to new stadium in 2026
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Brendan Rodgers close to agreement to become head coach of Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The 52-year-old Northern Irishman has been out of work since resigning as Celtic manager in October.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:56 AM
🚨 Al Qadsiah close to agreement with Brendan Rogers to become new head coach. 52yo available after Celtic exit + travelling over as work continues to finalise deal. Ambitious Aramco-owned #AlQadsiah 5th in #SPL & move to new stadium in 2026
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It was Milan who started the day top of Serie A — but it is Inter who will finish the day there.
Cristian Chivu's side took advantage of Milan's draw with Sassuolo and Napoli's defeat to Udinese by beating Genoa 2-1.
Gian Piero Gasperini's Roma play on Monday against Como.
Cristian Chivu's side took advantage of Milan's draw with Sassuolo and Napoli's defeat to Udinese by beating Genoa 2-1.
Gian Piero Gasperini's Roma play on Monday against Como.
December 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
It was Milan who started the day top of Serie A — but it is Inter who will finish the day there.
Cristian Chivu's side took advantage of Milan's draw with Sassuolo and Napoli's defeat to Udinese by beating Genoa 2-1.
Gian Piero Gasperini's Roma play on Monday against Como.
Cristian Chivu's side took advantage of Milan's draw with Sassuolo and Napoli's defeat to Udinese by beating Genoa 2-1.
Gian Piero Gasperini's Roma play on Monday against Como.
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Brentford had won five of their seven home league games prior to today. Not an easy place to visit. A very good point for Leeds. #lufc www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Brentford 1 Leeds United 1: Calvert-Lewin flying, cut-back error, game of fine margins
Leeds United drew 1-1 with Brentford to gain a precious Premier League point. Here are the main themes from the game.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Brentford had won five of their seven home league games prior to today. Not an easy place to visit. A very good point for Leeds. #lufc www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
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Full time: 1-1. You take that point on the road, every day of the week. Coming back from a goal down took major resolve too. Unbeaten in three PL games for the first time since August 2022. Calvert-Lewin with that touch of quality again. #lufc
December 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Full time: 1-1. You take that point on the road, every day of the week. Coming back from a goal down took major resolve too. Unbeaten in three PL games for the first time since August 2022. Calvert-Lewin with that touch of quality again. #lufc
A goal against Manchester City.
A goal against Chelsea.
A goal against Liverpool.
A goal against Brentford.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalises for Leeds United against Brentford — and makes it the fourth consecutive game he has scored in.
A goal against Chelsea.
A goal against Liverpool.
A goal against Brentford.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalises for Leeds United against Brentford — and makes it the fourth consecutive game he has scored in.
December 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
A goal against Manchester City.
A goal against Chelsea.
A goal against Liverpool.
A goal against Brentford.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalises for Leeds United against Brentford — and makes it the fourth consecutive game he has scored in.
A goal against Chelsea.
A goal against Liverpool.
A goal against Brentford.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalises for Leeds United against Brentford — and makes it the fourth consecutive game he has scored in.
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank has insisted that there will be no “quick fix” after his side suffered a 3-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
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Thomas Frank expresses need for time at Tottenham after Forest defeat: ‘This is not a quick fix’
Spurs were beaten 3-0 at the City Ground following a goal in either half from Callum Hudson-Odoi and an Ibrahim Sangare strike.
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December 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank has insisted that there will be no “quick fix” after his side suffered a 3-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
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Wilfried Nancy has lost all three of his games in charge of Celtic — with the latest coming in the Scottish League Cup final against St. Mirren.
His opponent, Stephen Robinson, had only beaten Celtic once in 31 previous attempts ahead of today.
His opponent, Stephen Robinson, had only beaten Celtic once in 31 previous attempts ahead of today.
December 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Wilfried Nancy has lost all three of his games in charge of Celtic — with the latest coming in the Scottish League Cup final against St. Mirren.
His opponent, Stephen Robinson, had only beaten Celtic once in 31 previous attempts ahead of today.
His opponent, Stephen Robinson, had only beaten Celtic once in 31 previous attempts ahead of today.
Tottenham Hotspur were 3-0 up and cruising against Manchester United, with 73 minutes on the clock.
But then the comeback began.
Ella Toone scored in the 74th minute, Fridolina Rolfo scored in the 82nd minute — and in the fourth minute of added time, the Swede completed the comeback.
But then the comeback began.
Ella Toone scored in the 74th minute, Fridolina Rolfo scored in the 82nd minute — and in the fourth minute of added time, the Swede completed the comeback.
December 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Tottenham Hotspur were 3-0 up and cruising against Manchester United, with 73 minutes on the clock.
But then the comeback began.
Ella Toone scored in the 74th minute, Fridolina Rolfo scored in the 82nd minute — and in the fourth minute of added time, the Swede completed the comeback.
But then the comeback began.
Ella Toone scored in the 74th minute, Fridolina Rolfo scored in the 82nd minute — and in the fourth minute of added time, the Swede completed the comeback.
Manchester City and Aston Villa both win on the road to keep in touch with Arsenal after their dramatic late win against Wolves on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta's side maintain their two point advantage at the Premier League summit.
Liverpool, meanwhile, remain just two points behind Chelsea in fourth.
Mikel Arteta's side maintain their two point advantage at the Premier League summit.
Liverpool, meanwhile, remain just two points behind Chelsea in fourth.
December 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Manchester City and Aston Villa both win on the road to keep in touch with Arsenal after their dramatic late win against Wolves on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta's side maintain their two point advantage at the Premier League summit.
Liverpool, meanwhile, remain just two points behind Chelsea in fourth.
Mikel Arteta's side maintain their two point advantage at the Premier League summit.
Liverpool, meanwhile, remain just two points behind Chelsea in fourth.
Tottenham Hotspur fail to win consecutive league games for the first time since August after a miserable trip to the City Ground.
Two goals from Callum Hudson-Odoi and an Ibrahim Sangare screamer move Nottingham Forest five points clear of the relegation zone.
Two goals from Callum Hudson-Odoi and an Ibrahim Sangare screamer move Nottingham Forest five points clear of the relegation zone.
December 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Tottenham Hotspur fail to win consecutive league games for the first time since August after a miserable trip to the City Ground.
Two goals from Callum Hudson-Odoi and an Ibrahim Sangare screamer move Nottingham Forest five points clear of the relegation zone.
Two goals from Callum Hudson-Odoi and an Ibrahim Sangare screamer move Nottingham Forest five points clear of the relegation zone.
Sunderland win in the Tyne–Wear derby.
Nick Woltemade's own goal extends Sunderland's unbeaten league record against Newcastle United to 10 games.
So pleased were the home fans with the German's goal, that some of them gave him a standing ovation when Eddie Howe brought him off.
Nick Woltemade's own goal extends Sunderland's unbeaten league record against Newcastle United to 10 games.
So pleased were the home fans with the German's goal, that some of them gave him a standing ovation when Eddie Howe brought him off.
December 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Sunderland win in the Tyne–Wear derby.
Nick Woltemade's own goal extends Sunderland's unbeaten league record against Newcastle United to 10 games.
So pleased were the home fans with the German's goal, that some of them gave him a standing ovation when Eddie Howe brought him off.
Nick Woltemade's own goal extends Sunderland's unbeaten league record against Newcastle United to 10 games.
So pleased were the home fans with the German's goal, that some of them gave him a standing ovation when Eddie Howe brought him off.
Aston Villa's incredible Premier League form continues.
They fought back from behind twice to beat West Ham United at the London Stadium, with Morgan Rogers proving instrumental in the win with a brace.
It's now 10 wins in their last 11 league games for Unai Emery's side.
They fought back from behind twice to beat West Ham United at the London Stadium, with Morgan Rogers proving instrumental in the win with a brace.
It's now 10 wins in their last 11 league games for Unai Emery's side.
December 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Aston Villa's incredible Premier League form continues.
They fought back from behind twice to beat West Ham United at the London Stadium, with Morgan Rogers proving instrumental in the win with a brace.
It's now 10 wins in their last 11 league games for Unai Emery's side.
They fought back from behind twice to beat West Ham United at the London Stadium, with Morgan Rogers proving instrumental in the win with a brace.
It's now 10 wins in their last 11 league games for Unai Emery's side.