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Analysis: EPL goes goal crazy because of longer games, attack-minded coaches and more red cards

Dec. 07, 2023 12:26 PM EST

Here’s something to fuel the Premier League’s rampant PR machine. When it comes to goals, English soccer fans have rarely had it so good. Before the latest round of midweek fixtures, the average number of goals per game this season was 3.16 — easily the highest...

Ronaldo walks off to chants of 'Messi! Messi!' as his team loses 3-0 in Riyadh derby

Dec. 01, 2023 23:30 PM EST

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo walked off the field with the gleeful chants of “Messi! Messi!” ringing in his ears from delighted Al-Hilal fans who had just watched their Saudi Pro League team beat the Portugal superstar's Al-Nassr 3-0 in the Riyadh Derby on Friday. ...

Following Adam Johnson's death, the UK hockey league and its 'import' players play on

Nov. 30, 2023 11:19 AM EST

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Kirsty Charles always takes a peek when she spots a Nottingham Panthers' team-branded Fiat around town. She wants to see which one of the players is driving. “You do get a bit excited when you see a Panthers car,” she said. “The...

Garnacho's sensational overhead kick stuns protesting Everton fans and helps Man United earn 3-0 win

Nov. 26, 2023 14:11 PM EST

Manchester United needed to produce something extraordinary to quieten a home crowd at Goodison Park seething with anger and resentment. Alejandro Garnacho did just that by scoring one of the greatest goals ever seen in the Premier League. Leaping high in the air with...

Garnacho scores acrobatic wonder goal for Man United to revive memories of famous Rooney strike

Nov. 26, 2023 14:04 PM EST

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho scored an acrobatic wonder goal in the Premier League on Sunday off a bicycle kick that revived memories of a similar strike by Wayne Rooney in a Manchester derby 12 years ago. With his back to goal, the...

Barcelona and Madrid among teams hit by 'FIFA virus' as players get injured on international duty

Nov. 20, 2023 08:43 AM EST

MADRID (AP) — The latest international break is proving costly for several European clubs, including Spanish powerhouses Barcelona and Real Madrid. Both teams will be depleted by the injury absences of important players affected by the “FIFA virus” while on duty with their...

Man United manager Ten Hag gets a much-needed win following speculation about his future

Nov. 11, 2023 16:53 PM EST

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erik ten Hag can breathe a sigh of relief after Manchester United ended another difficult week on a winning note. Victor Lindelof's goal secured a 1-0 win against Luton in the Premier League on Saturday that should hold back further speculation about Ten...

Man City, Bayern, Madrid and Barcelona can advance in Champions League by extending perfect starts

Nov. 05, 2023 07:12 AM EST

GENEVA (AP) — The Champions League is a showcase of the world’s best club teams and, this week, possible respite for others enduring painful seasons. Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid all can advance to the Champions League round of 16 with a fourth straight win in...

Manchester City back on top of the Premier League as Arsenal loses at Newcastle

Nov. 04, 2023 17:46 PM EDT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The Premier League table has a familiar look about it after Manchester City blasted its way back to the top with a 6-1 rout of Bournemouth on Saturday. Arsenal's 1-0 loss at Newcastle left the defending champions out in front, at least until Tottenham...

Newcastle ends Man United's defense of League Cup with 3-0 win in latest blow for Ten Hag

Nov. 01, 2023 20:11 PM EDT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United's season descended deeper into crisis on Wednesday after a 3-0 home loss against Newcastle ended its defense of the League Cup and heaped more pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. Defeat in the round-of-16 game was United's eighth loss in...