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By Timothy Akintola

New stories on Victor Osimhen, Chelsea, PL awards, Amad Diallo and England.

Victor Osimhen’s brace helps Galatasaray defeat 10-man Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur missed the chance to top their UEFA Europa League group after a 3-2 loss to Galatasaray at RAMS Park. Ange Postecoglou’s side struggled under pressure, as Victor Osimhen, on Loan from Napoli, scored twice following Yunus Akgün’s brilliant opener. Teenager Will Lankshear equalized with his first senior goal but was later sent off, leaving the Spurs shorthanded. Dominic Solanke narrowed the gap with a backheeled finish, yet Tottenham’s attempts to play out from the back led to costly mistakes. Akgün’s early strike set the tone, and while Lankshear responded quickly, Osimhen’s brace sealed the hosts’ lead. Fraser Forster made key saves, but the Spurs’ young side couldn’t handle the intense atmosphere. The defeat drops them to fifth in the group, while Galatasaray, now atop the table, prepare for their next game against AZ Alkmaar.

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Felix, Nkunku brace as Chelsea record for the biggest Conference League win.

Chelsea maintained their dominance in the Conference League with an emphatic 8-0 victory over Armenian side Noah at Stamford Bridge, marking the biggest winning margin in the competition’s history. João Felix and Christopher Nkunku each scored twice, while Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Axel Disasi, and Mykhailo Mudryk added to the tally, giving Enzo Maresca’s side an unforgettable evening. Chelsea had an early scare when Gonçalo Gregório’s shot tested Filip Jörgensen, and Felix missed an open goal, but the Blues quickly took control. Adarabioyo’s header from an Enzo Fernández corner opened the scoring, and Chelsea piled on goals to reach a record-breaking 6-0 lead by halftime. Nkunku completed the rout with a late penalty, sealing Chelsea’s place at the top of the group table and setting a new Conference League record, surpassing Nordsjaelland’s previous 7-1 win.


Nuno Espirito Santo and Chris Wood win PL Coach and Player of the month.

Nottingham Forest fans had double the reason to celebrate as both Nuno Espirito Santo and Chris Wood received Premier League awards for October 2024. This marked the first time in Forest’s history that they secured both player and manager awards in the same month. Santo was named Manager of the Month after leading Forest to an unbeaten October, earning seven points from three games. Forest drew 1-1 at Chelsea before winning back-to-back league matches for the first time since December 2023, beating Crystal Palace and Leicester City. This is Santo’s fifth Manager of the Month award, having previously won with the Wolves in September 2018, June 2020, and October 2020, and with Tottenham in August 2021. Santo topped a shortlist that included Pep Guardiola, Fabian Hürzeler, and Arne Slot, with votes from fans and experts combined to decide the winner.

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Amad Diallo steers Man United to their first European cup win in 380 days.

Ivorian forward, Amad Diallo scored both goals in Manchester United’s 2-0 victory over PAOK at Old Trafford, securing their first UEFA Europa League win of the season. The result marked another positive step under interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, who embraced Diallo as he was substituted in the second half. Diallo opened the scoring with a well-placed header at the back post shortly after halftime. He then sealed the win by winning back possession and firing a curling shot from outside the box into the bottom corner with a slight deflection. The victory, Van Nistelrooy’s second-to-last game as interim manager, brought United to six points after four Europa League matches and ended a European winless run that spanned over 380 days. This win also lifts Manchester United to 15th place in the overall competition standings.


Lee Carsley announces England’s 26-man squad for the coming international games.

England’s interim manager Lee Carsley has made several squad changes for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Greece and Ireland. In his final games before Thomas Tuchel takes over at the start of 2025, Carsley has called up Liverpool’s Curtis Jones, Newcastle’s Lewis Hall, and Southampton’s Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Lille’s Angel Gomes and Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White retain their spots. Carsley acknowledged the challenge of selecting the squad, noting some players narrowly missed out due to good form or injury management. On Hall and Harwood-Bellis, Carsley praised their consistency, leadership, and development this season. He commended Jones for his versatility and recent strong performances under Liverpool manager Arne Slot. Carsley voiced support for Tuchel, calling his appointment “a good choice” for England’s future. England will play Greece in Athena on November 14 and will host Ireland at Wembley three days later.

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