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Atalanta, who only just missed out on automatic progress in the Champions League, are OUT after a shock defeat to Club Brugge!
Talbi's brace and Lookman's penalty miss were the standouts from this chaotic tie...
✍️ Nick Bird
Talbi's brace and Lookman's penalty miss were the standouts from this chaotic tie...
✍️ Nick Bird
Atalanta (2)1-3(5) Club Brugge: Talbi brace helps Belgians shock Atalanta – FromTheSpot
Club Brugge stunned Atalanta with a 3-1 win, 5-2 on aggregate, to progress to the UEFA Champions League last 16. They took a controversial lead to Bergamo, but their second leg performance left no…
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February 18, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Atalanta, who only just missed out on automatic progress in the Champions League, are OUT after a shock defeat to Club Brugge!
Talbi's brace and Lookman's penalty miss were the standouts from this chaotic tie...
✍️ Nick Bird
Talbi's brace and Lookman's penalty miss were the standouts from this chaotic tie...
✍️ Nick Bird
Feyenoord stunned the San Siro tonight, knocking AC Milan out of the Champions League!
Theo Hernández's red card in the second half gave Feyenoord the upper hand and they went on to score a later winner.
✍️ Xiao Wei
Theo Hernández's red card in the second half gave Feyenoord the upper hand and they went on to score a later winner.
✍️ Xiao Wei
AC Milan 1(1)-1(2) Feyenoord: Hernández sees red as Feyenoord pull off upset – FromTheSpot
Feyenoord pulled off a dramatic upset at the San Siro, holding AC Milan to a 1-1 draw and advancing to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 with a 2-1 aggregate victory. Feyenoord entered the second…
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February 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Feyenoord stunned the San Siro tonight, knocking AC Milan out of the Champions League!
Theo Hernández's red card in the second half gave Feyenoord the upper hand and they went on to score a later winner.
✍️ Xiao Wei
Theo Hernández's red card in the second half gave Feyenoord the upper hand and they went on to score a later winner.
✍️ Xiao Wei
Khadija Shaw scored twice on her return for Manchester City in a 4-0 win over Liverpool, celebrating her opener with a Black Power salute after suffering racist abuse in the aftermath of the club's recent WSL clash with Arsenal.
✍️ Anne Butzelaar
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✍️ Anne Butzelaar
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February 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Khadija Shaw scored twice on her return for Manchester City in a 4-0 win over Liverpool, celebrating her opener with a Black Power salute after suffering racist abuse in the aftermath of the club's recent WSL clash with Arsenal.
✍️ Anne Butzelaar
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✍️ Anne Butzelaar
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The misery mounts for Man United...
After James Maddison's early goal, Spur secured a much-needed Premier League win to inflict more pain on Ruben Amorim's side.
✍️ Joshua Chesters
After James Maddison's early goal, Spur secured a much-needed Premier League win to inflict more pain on Ruben Amorim's side.
✍️ Joshua Chesters
Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Manchester United: Maddison goal mounts United misery – FromTheSpot
Spurs against United would once have been a key clash in the race for the top four, but this weekend’s encounter was about two injury-stricken and underperforming sides rescuing whatever pride either…
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February 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The misery mounts for Man United...
After James Maddison's early goal, Spur secured a much-needed Premier League win to inflict more pain on Ruben Amorim's side.
✍️ Joshua Chesters
After James Maddison's early goal, Spur secured a much-needed Premier League win to inflict more pain on Ruben Amorim's side.
✍️ Joshua Chesters
Manchester United stay in the WSL title race after a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace, who are closer than ever to relegation.
Though Gejl gave Palace a lifeline by equalising after Terland's opener, United netted twice in the second half to seal the win.
✍️ Phoebe Duncan
Though Gejl gave Palace a lifeline by equalising after Terland's opener, United netted twice in the second half to seal the win.
✍️ Phoebe Duncan
Manchester United 3-1 Crystal Palace: Terland brace keeps United in title race as relegation looms for Palace – FromTheSpot
A brace from Elisabeth Terland and a late header from Grace Clinton kept Manchester United in the Barclays Women’s Super League title race. United’s Terland netted in the ninth minute after an error…
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February 16, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Manchester United stay in the WSL title race after a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace, who are closer than ever to relegation.
Though Gejl gave Palace a lifeline by equalising after Terland's opener, United netted twice in the second half to seal the win.
✍️ Phoebe Duncan
Though Gejl gave Palace a lifeline by equalising after Terland's opener, United netted twice in the second half to seal the win.
✍️ Phoebe Duncan
Fran Kirby's could return soon according to her manager...
Brighton boss Dario Vidošić updated media on her recovery, Nikita Parris' England callup, and how they will try to end a winless streak this weekend against West Ham 👀
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Brighton boss Dario Vidošić updated media on her recovery, Nikita Parris' England callup, and how they will try to end a winless streak this weekend against West Ham 👀
✍️ Tom Gibson
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February 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Fran Kirby's could return soon according to her manager...
Brighton boss Dario Vidošić updated media on her recovery, Nikita Parris' England callup, and how they will try to end a winless streak this weekend against West Ham 👀
✍️ Tom Gibson
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Brighton boss Dario Vidošić updated media on her recovery, Nikita Parris' England callup, and how they will try to end a winless streak this weekend against West Ham 👀
✍️ Tom Gibson
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Could this be the year Arsenal end their women's FA Cup drought?
They're into the quarterfinals after beating London City Lionesses 2-0 - read all about it ⬇️
✍️ Anne Butzelaar
They're into the quarterfinals after beating London City Lionesses 2-0 - read all about it ⬇️
✍️ Anne Butzelaar
Arsenal 2-0 London City Lionesses: Gunners reach FA Cup quarters – FromTheSpot
14-time winners Arsenal progressed to the Adobe Women’s FA Cup quarter-finals with a win over second-tier London City Lionesses. The Gunners have not won the title since 2015/16 and after Manchester…
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February 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Could this be the year Arsenal end their women's FA Cup drought?
They're into the quarterfinals after beating London City Lionesses 2-0 - read all about it ⬇️
✍️ Anne Butzelaar
They're into the quarterfinals after beating London City Lionesses 2-0 - read all about it ⬇️
✍️ Anne Butzelaar
Plymouth Argyle pulled off the shock of the FA Cup fourth round, defeating Premier League leaders Liverpool 1-0 at Home Park.
A second half penalty was all that separated the two sides, with Plymouth reaching their furthest point in the FA Cup since 2007.
- Arjan Sandhu
A second half penalty was all that separated the two sides, with Plymouth reaching their furthest point in the FA Cup since 2007.
- Arjan Sandhu
Match Report: Plymouth Argyle 1-0 Liverpool
Plymouth Argyle embodied the magic of the cup at Home Park, as they knocked out Premier League giants Liverpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup. A Ryan Hardie penalty in the second half secured…
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February 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Plymouth Argyle pulled off the shock of the FA Cup fourth round, defeating Premier League leaders Liverpool 1-0 at Home Park.
A second half penalty was all that separated the two sides, with Plymouth reaching their furthest point in the FA Cup since 2007.
- Arjan Sandhu
A second half penalty was all that separated the two sides, with Plymouth reaching their furthest point in the FA Cup since 2007.
- Arjan Sandhu
Brighton came back from behind to defeat Chelsea 2-1 and progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Bart Verbruggen's early own goal caused serious concern at The Amex Stadium, but strikes from Georginio Rutter and Kaoru Mitoma turned the tie around.
- Callum Burgess
Bart Verbruggen's early own goal caused serious concern at The Amex Stadium, but strikes from Georginio Rutter and Kaoru Mitoma turned the tie around.
- Callum Burgess
Match Report: Brighton 2-1 Chelsea
One week after losing 7-0 against Nottingham Forest, Brighton put their humiliation at The City Ground behind them to come back from a goal down and beat Chelsea 2-1. Goals from Georginio Rutter and…
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February 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Brighton came back from behind to defeat Chelsea 2-1 and progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Bart Verbruggen's early own goal caused serious concern at The Amex Stadium, but strikes from Georginio Rutter and Kaoru Mitoma turned the tie around.
- Callum Burgess
Bart Verbruggen's early own goal caused serious concern at The Amex Stadium, but strikes from Georginio Rutter and Kaoru Mitoma turned the tie around.
- Callum Burgess
Everton played their final FA Cup game at Goodison Park after falling to a 2-0 defeat against Bournemouth.
First half goals from Antoine Semenyo and Daniel Jebbison proved too steep a mountain for The Toffees to climb, ending their FA Cup journey in the process.
- Nick Bird
First half goals from Antoine Semenyo and Daniel Jebbison proved too steep a mountain for The Toffees to climb, ending their FA Cup journey in the process.
- Nick Bird
Match Report: Everton 0-2 Bournemouth
Bournemouth’s fast and direct football proved too much for Everton in the fourth round of the FA Cup as they strolled to a 2-0 lead in the first 45 minutes thanks to goals from Antoine Semenyo and…
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February 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Everton played their final FA Cup game at Goodison Park after falling to a 2-0 defeat against Bournemouth.
First half goals from Antoine Semenyo and Daniel Jebbison proved too steep a mountain for The Toffees to climb, ending their FA Cup journey in the process.
- Nick Bird
First half goals from Antoine Semenyo and Daniel Jebbison proved too steep a mountain for The Toffees to climb, ending their FA Cup journey in the process.
- Nick Bird
Harry Maguire scored late in the day to keep Manchester United in the FA Cup after going behind against Leicester City at Old Trafford.
The upset was on when Bobby De Cordova-Reid scored in the first half, but goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Maguire saved hosts.
- Callum Burgess
The upset was on when Bobby De Cordova-Reid scored in the first half, but goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Maguire saved hosts.
- Callum Burgess
Manchester United 2-1 Leicester City: Maguire the match-winner as United sneak through – FromTheSpot
The FA Cup holders put their recent struggles at Old Trafford behind them to knock Leicester City out and reach the fifth round. After the hosts were booed off at half-time, goals from Joshua…
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February 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Harry Maguire scored late in the day to keep Manchester United in the FA Cup after going behind against Leicester City at Old Trafford.
The upset was on when Bobby De Cordova-Reid scored in the first half, but goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Maguire saved hosts.
- Callum Burgess
The upset was on when Bobby De Cordova-Reid scored in the first half, but goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Maguire saved hosts.
- Callum Burgess
A Femi Azeez brace saw Millwall defeat Leeds United at Elland Road to secure progression to the fifth round of the FA Cup.
The result means Leeds' cup dream has ended early, with their focus now returning to gaining promotion from the EFL Championship.
- Xiao Wei
The result means Leeds' cup dream has ended early, with their focus now returning to gaining promotion from the EFL Championship.
- Xiao Wei
Match Report: Leeds United 0-2 Millwall
Leeds United’s FA Cup journey came to an abrupt halt at Elland Road as Millwall executed a clinical 2-0 victory, progressing to the fifth round. A first-half strike from Femi Azeez and his composed…
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February 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
A Femi Azeez brace saw Millwall defeat Leeds United at Elland Road to secure progression to the fifth round of the FA Cup.
The result means Leeds' cup dream has ended early, with their focus now returning to gaining promotion from the EFL Championship.
- Xiao Wei
The result means Leeds' cup dream has ended early, with their focus now returning to gaining promotion from the EFL Championship.
- Xiao Wei
A late Kevin De Bruyne goal denied Leyton Orient a huge upset in the FA Cup.
After taking the lead in the 16th minute from a Stefan Ortega own-goal, it looked like the giant killing was on, but goals from Abdukodir Khusanov and De Bruyne saved the day for City.
- Harvey Hodgson
After taking the lead in the 16th minute from a Stefan Ortega own-goal, it looked like the giant killing was on, but goals from Abdukodir Khusanov and De Bruyne saved the day for City.
- Harvey Hodgson
Match Report: Leyton Orient 1-2 Manchester City
A late Kevin De Bruyne goal saved Manchester City’s FA Cup hopes after going behind against League One Leyton Orient at The Gaughan Group Stadium. The hosts took the lead in remarkable circumstances…
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February 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
A late Kevin De Bruyne goal denied Leyton Orient a huge upset in the FA Cup.
After taking the lead in the 16th minute from a Stefan Ortega own-goal, it looked like the giant killing was on, but goals from Abdukodir Khusanov and De Bruyne saved the day for City.
- Harvey Hodgson
After taking the lead in the 16th minute from a Stefan Ortega own-goal, it looked like the giant killing was on, but goals from Abdukodir Khusanov and De Bruyne saved the day for City.
- Harvey Hodgson
Marc Skinner says his Manchester United side cannot be complacent when they face third-tier Wolves in the FA Cup today.
He also reacted to news of United's plans to win a maiden WSL title by 2028.
✍️ Cerys Jones
He also reacted to news of United's plans to win a maiden WSL title by 2028.
✍️ Cerys Jones
United not complacent and will "hunt Wolves" in FA Cup tie - Skinner – FromTheSpot
Manchester United manager Marc Skinner told the media (with a wry smile) that his side are ready to “hunt” Wolverhampton Wanderers in Saturday’s Adobe Women’s FA Cup fifth-round clash. United are the…
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February 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Marc Skinner says his Manchester United side cannot be complacent when they face third-tier Wolves in the FA Cup today.
He also reacted to news of United's plans to win a maiden WSL title by 2028.
✍️ Cerys Jones
He also reacted to news of United's plans to win a maiden WSL title by 2028.
✍️ Cerys Jones
Liverpool decimated Tottenham to reach the Carabao Cup final after another lifeless display from Ange Postecoglu's side.
The result sends Arne Slot to Wembley Stadium for the first time as Liverpool boss, while the pressure on Postecoglu grows and grows.
- Heytham Saja
The result sends Arne Slot to Wembley Stadium for the first time as Liverpool boss, while the pressure on Postecoglu grows and grows.
- Heytham Saja
Match Report: Liverpool 4-0 Tottenham
Liverpool are heading to Wembley Stadium for the third time in four years after easping past a limp Spurs side. Four goals from four different scorers capped off a complete performance at Anfield,…
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February 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Liverpool decimated Tottenham to reach the Carabao Cup final after another lifeless display from Ange Postecoglu's side.
The result sends Arne Slot to Wembley Stadium for the first time as Liverpool boss, while the pressure on Postecoglu grows and grows.
- Heytham Saja
The result sends Arne Slot to Wembley Stadium for the first time as Liverpool boss, while the pressure on Postecoglu grows and grows.
- Heytham Saja
Could Everton cause an upset against five-time winners Chelsea in the Women's FA Cup this weekend?
Boss Brian Sørensen says his side are still gelling after a busy transfer window, but he sees places they can hurt Chelsea 👀
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Boss Brian Sørensen says his side are still gelling after a busy transfer window, but he sees places they can hurt Chelsea 👀
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February 6, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Could Everton cause an upset against five-time winners Chelsea in the Women's FA Cup this weekend?
Boss Brian Sørensen says his side are still gelling after a busy transfer window, but he sees places they can hurt Chelsea 👀
✍️ Tom Gibson
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Boss Brian Sørensen says his side are still gelling after a busy transfer window, but he sees places they can hurt Chelsea 👀
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“Normally we are much more composed and today we lacked a bit of that, and the game went away from us.”
Mikel Arteta reacted to Arsenal crashing out of the Carabao Cup semifinals. Here's what he had to say ⬇️
✍️ Anne Butzelaar
Mikel Arteta reacted to Arsenal crashing out of the Carabao Cup semifinals. Here's what he had to say ⬇️
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Game got away from Arsenal, admits Arteta after semifinal defeat – FromTheSpot
Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal’s Carabao Cup semifinal got away from them after being beaten 4-0 on aggregate by Newcastle United. The Gunners missed out on the final after losing both legs 2-0, with…
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February 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
“Normally we are much more composed and today we lacked a bit of that, and the game went away from us.”
Mikel Arteta reacted to Arsenal crashing out of the Carabao Cup semifinals. Here's what he had to say ⬇️
✍️ Anne Butzelaar
Mikel Arteta reacted to Arsenal crashing out of the Carabao Cup semifinals. Here's what he had to say ⬇️
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Newcastle are back to the final of the Carabao Cup after beating Arsenal 4-0 on aggregate.
The Magpies had a 2-0 advantage going into the second leg of their semifinal tie and ruthlessly brushed off the Gunners tonight at St James' Park to seal their progress.
✍️ Arjan Sandhu
The Magpies had a 2-0 advantage going into the second leg of their semifinal tie and ruthlessly brushed off the Gunners tonight at St James' Park to seal their progress.
✍️ Arjan Sandhu
Newcastle United 2 - 0 Arsenal: Newcastle reach Carabao Cup final with emphatic victory – FromTheSpot
A third victory in a row against Arsenal secured a historic victory for Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. Their 2-0 victory on the night – 4-0 on aggregate – means the Magpies will return to the…
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February 5, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Newcastle are back to the final of the Carabao Cup after beating Arsenal 4-0 on aggregate.
The Magpies had a 2-0 advantage going into the second leg of their semifinal tie and ruthlessly brushed off the Gunners tonight at St James' Park to seal their progress.
✍️ Arjan Sandhu
The Magpies had a 2-0 advantage going into the second leg of their semifinal tie and ruthlessly brushed off the Gunners tonight at St James' Park to seal their progress.
✍️ Arjan Sandhu
Renée Slegers says Arsenal are 'humble but confident' as they prepare to face Manchester City in the league cup - just a few days after beating them in the league.
It's the boss's chance to reach her first final as Gunners head coach - here's what she had to say.
✍️ Anne Butzelaar
It's the boss's chance to reach her first final as Gunners head coach - here's what she had to say.
✍️ Anne Butzelaar
Arsenal "humble but confident" - Slegers on cup semi-final – FromTheSpot
Renée Slegers spoke to the media on Wednesday as her Arsenal side prepare to face Manchester City for the second time in a week. A thrilling Barclays Women’s Super League clash between the two on…
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February 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Renée Slegers says Arsenal are 'humble but confident' as they prepare to face Manchester City in the league cup - just a few days after beating them in the league.
It's the boss's chance to reach her first final as Gunners head coach - here's what she had to say.
✍️ Anne Butzelaar
It's the boss's chance to reach her first final as Gunners head coach - here's what she had to say.
✍️ Anne Butzelaar
Mikel Arteta said yesterday that the weekend's win over Manchester City had boosted morale ahead of tonight's league cup clash with Newcastle...
Wonder how that will go for them? 🫣
Here's everything Arteta had to say.
Wonder how that will go for them? 🫣
Here's everything Arteta had to say.
Arsenal's morale boosted by City win ahead of cup semi-final, says Arteta – FromTheSpot
Before heading up north for the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle United, Mikel Arteta spoke to the media about team news, the closure of the transfer window, his emotions…
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February 5, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Mikel Arteta said yesterday that the weekend's win over Manchester City had boosted morale ahead of tonight's league cup clash with Newcastle...
Wonder how that will go for them? 🫣
Here's everything Arteta had to say.
Wonder how that will go for them? 🫣
Here's everything Arteta had to say.
Chelsea kept their WSL title defence on track at Aston Villa, but needed a late own goal to take all three points.
In new Villa boss Natalia Arroyo's first game in charge, her side put up a real fight against the champions - but it came crashing down in the final minutes.
✍️ Joshua Hill
In new Villa boss Natalia Arroyo's first game in charge, her side put up a real fight against the champions - but it came crashing down in the final minutes.
✍️ Joshua Hill
February 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Chelsea kept their WSL title defence on track at Aston Villa, but needed a late own goal to take all three points.
In new Villa boss Natalia Arroyo's first game in charge, her side put up a real fight against the champions - but it came crashing down in the final minutes.
✍️ Joshua Hill
In new Villa boss Natalia Arroyo's first game in charge, her side put up a real fight against the champions - but it came crashing down in the final minutes.
✍️ Joshua Hill
Manchester United's Premier League woes continued with a home loss to Crystal Palace this weekend.
Jean-Philippe Mateta's double took all three points back to London - while there was more concern with Lisandro Martinez forced off injured.
✍️ Joshua Chesters
Jean-Philippe Mateta's double took all three points back to London - while there was more concern with Lisandro Martinez forced off injured.
✍️ Joshua Chesters
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February 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Manchester United's Premier League woes continued with a home loss to Crystal Palace this weekend.
Jean-Philippe Mateta's double took all three points back to London - while there was more concern with Lisandro Martinez forced off injured.
✍️ Joshua Chesters
Jean-Philippe Mateta's double took all three points back to London - while there was more concern with Lisandro Martinez forced off injured.
✍️ Joshua Chesters
Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham ended their Premier League winless run, beating Brentford 0-2 away on Sunday.
It was their first PL victory since 15th December against Southampton.
✍️ Sam Lowen
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It was their first PL victory since 15th December against Southampton.
✍️ Sam Lowen
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February 3, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham ended their Premier League winless run, beating Brentford 0-2 away on Sunday.
It was their first PL victory since 15th December against Southampton.
✍️ Sam Lowen
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It was their first PL victory since 15th December against Southampton.
✍️ Sam Lowen
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Manchester United kept their Champions League qualification drive on track with a 0-1 win away at Spurs on Sunday night.
Elisabeth Terland's early goal was enough to seal all three points, and means Tottenham stay in sixth.
✍️ J Cardy
Elisabeth Terland's early goal was enough to seal all three points, and means Tottenham stay in sixth.
✍️ J Cardy
Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Manchester United: Visitors ease past lacklustre Spurs – FromTheSpot
Manchester United left North London with a comfortable if unexciting 1-0 win over a struggling Tottenham side. Elisabeth Terland’s fifth-minute goal secured the win for United as the striker…
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February 3, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Manchester United kept their Champions League qualification drive on track with a 0-1 win away at Spurs on Sunday night.
Elisabeth Terland's early goal was enough to seal all three points, and means Tottenham stay in sixth.
✍️ J Cardy
Elisabeth Terland's early goal was enough to seal all three points, and means Tottenham stay in sixth.
✍️ J Cardy