Jérémy Doku masterclass helps Manchester City defeat Bournemouth.
Jérémy Doku was the star of the game, as Manchester City annihilated Bournemouth to go top of the premier league table. In the 6-1 win, the Belgian forward had his poise on display, scoring one and assisting four goals. Since signing from Stade Rennais in the summer, he has been in and out of Guardiola’s team but with this performance, he will be hoping to cement his place in the starting lineup. Commenting on Doku’s superb performance, Man.City coach, Pep Guardiola compared the 21 year old forward to Lionel Messi.
Jérémy Doku vs Bournemouth! 🇧🇪🌟
• 1 goal
• 4 assists
• 4/4 dribbles completed
• 5 key passes
• 2/2 long balls completed
• 6/7 ground duels won pic.twitter.com/ZG0DEw74Rp— 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎 (@TheEuropeanLad) November 4, 2023
Updates on the first ever NBA in-season tournament group standing.
Before the start of the new season, the NBA introduced a new In-Season tournament which would include the group stages, knockout, semi finals and finals, boosting the chances of more teams to win a trophy. The tournament which commenced on Friday with a lot of interesting games. Damian Lillard called game in “Dame Time” as Milwaukee Bucks defeated the New York Knicks110-105. Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets also won their first games in the Eastern conference. In the Western conference, Denver Nuggets gave the Dallas Mavericks it’s first defeat of the season as Jokic matched up with Luka Doncic in a 125-114 shootout. The Golden State Warriors and Portland also won their opening games in the tournament.
AFTER ONE NIGHT OF ACTION 🏆
The first ever NBA In-Season Tournament Group standings 👀
📲: https://t.co/T2ytjrfB0m pic.twitter.com/XbEFkbpySg
— NBA (@NBA) November 4, 2023
Sheffield United defeat Wolves to claim first league win of the season.
Newly promoted side, Sheffield United started the season on the worst possible note, picking up just one point in their previous ten league games and breaking the premier league record for the worst start after ten games in history. They have now won their first league game of the season, defeating Wolves with a dramatic last minute penalty. Cameron Archer’s superb goal in the 72nd gave them the lead before Bellegarde equalized for Wolves in the 89th minute. With the game pointing to a second draw of the season for Sheffield United, George Baldock drew a foul in Wolves’ penalty area which Oliver Norwood slotted home perfectly in the 100th minute of the game.
Sheffield United had made the worst start after 10 matches in Premier League history…
Today, they won their first game of the season! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/s3QJul5CC3
— Premier League (@premierleague) November 4, 2023
Xavi claims Barcelona players are not over the El Classico loss.
Barcelona suffered their first defeat of the season in last week’s El Classico. The game took a dramatic turn as Bellingham spearheaded Real Madrid’s comeback after Gündogan’s sixth minute goal. Ahead of the clash against Real Sociedad, Barca’s manager, Xavi Hernandez disclosed that the team was not yet over the El Classico heartbreak. Presently fourth on the La Liga table, Barcelona will be hoping to return to winning ways, as the competition for the league title intensifies.
Barcelona aren't over their El Clasico defeat 😤 pic.twitter.com/TdwVfYlhNT
— GOAL (@goal) November 4, 2023
Bruno scores winner as ten Hag makes history in Fulham clash.
After back-to-back 3-0 defeats to Manchester City and Newcastle United in the league and Carabao cup, Manchester United secured a much needed win over Fulham. Right before the kickoff, Marcus Rashford was confirmed to miss the game due to an injury in training, raising doubts about United’s chances. McTominay’s controversial first half strike was disallowed but it was Bruno Fernandes’ stoppage time effort which proved to be enough to help Manchester United claim all three points at the Craven Cottage. With this win, Erik ten Hag joins Ernest Mangnall as the fastest manager in Manchester United’s history to reach 50 wins in their first 78 games in charge.
🚨🚨Erik ten Hag has become the JOINT FASTEST manager to reach 50 wins for Manchester United (after 78 games)
You’re fooling yourself if you think we would benefit from losing him. pic.twitter.com/WIIFNne0yK
— Frank 🧠🇳🇱 (@TenHagEra) November 4, 2023
