Filip Hrgovic has ended Moses Itauma’s bid to become one of Britain’s youngest-ever world champions after producing a dramatic ninth-round stoppage to claim the vacant IBF heavyweight title in London. The Croatian survived a gruelling encounter in which both fighters appeared to be running on empty before Itauma’s corner finally threw in the towel after their 21-year-old charge was…
Liverpool were forced to settle for another 2-2 draw in the Premier League after twice coming from behind to deny Nottingham Forest victory at Anfield on Saturday. The result means new manager Andoni Iraola is still waiting for his first league victory after his side opened the campaign with consecutive draws. Forest stunned the home crowd in the 24th…
Rayan Cherki proved his point to Enzo Maresca as the Manchester City star’s brilliant double inspired a 4-1 rout of Crystal Palace on Friday. City boss Maresca admitted Cherki was frustrated to be left out of the starting line-up for last weekend’s 2-1 win against Bournemouth in their Premier League opener. The France playmaker responded to the snub in…
Danny Welbeck netted his first Chelsea goal as the Blues shrugged aside third-tier Luton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to reach the League Cup third round. The front three of Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers caught the eye in a 3-2 win at Fulham on Monday to open the Xabi Alonso era at Chelsea with victory. But 35-year-old…
Mikel Arteta revealed he has had difficult conversations with forwards Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus as both Brazilian internationals appear set to depart Arsenal. “It’s inevitable; at some point you need to have certain discussions and say certain things that sometimes are tough,” said Arteta. Martinelli left training early on Thursday amid speculation he is set for a move…
Kylian Mbappé delivered a sensational hat-trick as Real Madrid recovered from a tense first half to thrash Real Sociedad 4-1 in their first LaLiga home game of the season at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday. The victory gave José Mourinho a winning return to the Bernabéu, more than 13 years after his previous home match as Real Madrid manager….
