European Super Football

Who doesn't love the FA Cup? This weekend brought some shocks, fantastic goals and a group of teams now dreaming of a future tie against the Premier League sides. Author | Josh T Let's have a look at some of the most interesting matches.  Luton Town 4 - 3 Forest Green League One side Luton Town were given a major scare before edging past National League outfit Forest Green Rovers in a thrilling first-round encounter. Gideon Kodua came off the bench to seal victory in stoppage time, moments after the visitors had staged a remarkable fightback from three goals down to draw level. Tranmere Rovers 1 - 3 Stockport County Stockport sealed their place in the second round with a win over Tranmere Rovers. Second-half goals from Jack Diamond, Oliver Norwood and Nathan Lowe saw Dave Challinor’s side progress to Monday night’s draw, with Omari Patrick scoring Rovers’ only reply. Wigan Athletic 1 - 1 Hemel Hempstead (Wigan won 5-3 on penalties) Wigan Athletic survived a major scare a...

Big wins, clubs in crisis, pressure building It has been another fun-packed weekend in the Premier League Author |  Olivia T It all started on Friday night at Elland Road and two managers facing off that both desperately needed a win.  Leeds United get first home win since opening day Brenden Aaronson needed only three minutes to put the hosts ahead, capitalising on slack defending after Noah Okafor’s header was pushed out. Joe Rodon then doubled the advantage just past the quarter hour, rising unchallenged to meet a Sean Longstaff corner. It marked the earliest Leeds had established a two-goal lead in the top flight for more than two decades. Mateus Fernandes offered the faintest of late consolations in the 90th minute, yet it could not prevent a third straight defeat in what is now West Ham’s worst top-flight start since the early 1970s. Nuno Espirito Santo remains winless after four matches in charge, his task made tougher by an injury to the young defender Scarles and a Lu...

What were the biggest talking points? There was another managerial sacking... Author |  Olivia T Arsenal finished the weekend top of the league and starting to look they could be favourites to win the title.  Nottingham Forest 0 - 3 Chelsea A comfortable afternoon for Chelsea which resulted in the sacking of Ange Postlecoglou. Josh Acheampong and winger Pedro Neto struck soon after half-time. Captain Reece James later completed the scoring to secure a 3-0 victory for Chelsea. The only downside for the away side came when Malo Gusto was sent off for a second yellow card in a hectic last few moments of the match. Manchester City 2 - 0 Everton Erling Haaland struck twice to extend his extraordinary scoring run and lift Manchester City to second in the Premier League with a hard-fought win over Everton. Crystal Palace 3 - 3 Bournemouth The game of the season so far? Jean-Philippe Mateta scored a hat-trick as Crystal Palace came from two goals down to draw with Bournemouth in a...

With the international week taking place, England's WSL sides played at some of the countries biggest stadiums... Let's take a look at some of the biggest talking points Author |  Josh D It's still early days but it definitely feels like there will be a crazy title race this year. Manchester United and Manchester City both look like sides that can mount a serious challenge to Chelsea. Arsenal edge past Brighton in front of 27,336 fans Arsenal ended a four-game winless run in the Women’s Super League with a hard-fought victory over Brighton, though questions about their fluency remain. The hosts went in front after 15 minutes when Olivia Smith’s low strike took a deflection off Brighton defender Marisa Olislagers and wrong-footed goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie. Despite the early breakthrough, Arsenal struggled to assert themselves and were indebted to goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar, who denied Brighton's attacking players on several occasions. London City Lionesses co...

There were wins for Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea Horrendous weather conditions across the country didn't disrupt any of the action. Author |  Josh D Pictures from around the grounds The main talking points A rare home defeat for Leeds United Mohammed Kudus scored one and created another as Tottenham ended Leeds United’s year-long unbeaten home run in the league. Daniel Farke’s side had not lost on their own turf since early September 2024, when Burnley won there in the Championship. But Kudus was the difference on a sodden afternoon in Yorkshire, guiding Spurs back to winning ways after two draws in four days. Mathys Tel opened the scoring with his first goal of the season, latching on to Kudus’s through ball before unleashing a superb 20-yard strike that took a slight deflection off Pascal Struijk to wrongfoot goalkeeper Karl Darlow. As the rain began to fall heavily, Kudus restored Tottenham’s lead with a fine finish from the edge of the box, his low...

Let's explore what happened as pressure starts to build on same managers... There was also late winners and equalisers across the country Author |  Josh D Before a ball was kicked this weekend, media outlets including European Super Football brought you the news that Graham Potter had been sacked as West Ham United manager. The biggest talking points United slip to defeat against Brentford The pressure builds again on the Manchester United boss as they lost 3-1 at Brentford. Igor Thiago struck twice inside the opening 20 minutes, punishing slack United defending to put the hosts firmly in control. Benjamin Sesko halved the deficit with his first goal since his £74m summer switch from RB Leipzig, offering the visitors hope of a comeback. That hope grew when Brentford captain Nathan Collins hauled down Bryan Mbeumo in the box, handing Fernandes the chance to level. After a lengthy stoppage, including a VAR red card check and two Brentford substitutions, the United captain’s low strik...

The Premier League's Super Sunday action saw three draws Let's explore the best bits from action in North London, Sunderland and Bournemouth Author | Josh D After three draws, the winners from the day were probably the teams that weren't playing. Liverpool are now five points clear at the top of the Premier League Martinelli denies City as Arsenal snatch late draw Gabriel Martinelli scored a stoppage-time equaliser as Arsenal drew with Manchester City in a hard-fought match at the Emirates Stadium . Manchester City struck first through Erling Haaland , who calmly rolled the ball past David Raya to finish a ruthless counterattack. Arsenal pressed hard after the break in search of an equaliser and their persistence paid off deep into stoppage time, when Gabriel Martinelli clipped a deft finish over Gianluigi Donnarumma to send the home crowd into raptures. Aston Villa held by 10-man Sunderland Aston Villa’s wait for a first Premier League win continues after 10-man Sund...

Let's have a look at a fascinating Saturday of Premier League action Goals, red cards and more Author | Josh D Narrow win for Liverpool on derby day Liverpool maintained their perfect start to the season with a fifth consecutive victory, defeating Everton in the Merseyside derby. Arne Slot’s team asserted themselves early as Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring with a deft lob from Mohamed Salah’s pass inside 10 minutes. The Dutch midfielder then turned creator shortly before the half-hour, threading a pass through for Hugo Ekitike to finish low beyond Jordan Pickford. Everton gradually found their footing and were rewarded just before the hour. Jack Grealish’s cross was met by Iliman Ndiaye, who laid the ball back for Idrissa Gueye to lash home a rising strike that left Alisson with no chance. Crystal Palace deepened the pressure on Graham Potter with a victory at West Ham. Jean-Philippe Mateta struck first in the 37th minute, reacting quickest to nod home after Alphonse Areola ha...

There were wins for Liverpool and Manchester City on Sunday Last season's champions are still to drop a point this campaign. Author | Josh D Let's have a closer look at what happened. Burnley 0 - 1 Liverpool Super Local Sports News was at Turf Moor as Liverpool once again left it late as Mohamed Salah ’s stoppage-time penalty preserved their perfect start to the Premier League season and denied Burnley a hard-earned point. The hosts had looked on course to frustrate the champions until substitute Hannibal handled Jeremie Frimpong ’s cross deep into added time, giving Salah the chance to lash home in front of the jubilant away end. The Egyptian’s winner arrived just as Burnley seemed set to become the first side to take points off Arne Slot ’s side this campaign. The Liverpool manager opted to leave £125m record signing Alexander Isak out of the squad as the striker builds fitness, but his team instead found themselves battling against a wall of claret resistance. Manche...

The first hours of the Premier League after the international break had lot's of talking points There was a new era starting for at least two Premier League sides Author | Josh D Postecoglou era starts with defeat at Arsenal Former Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou had failed to beat Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta in four previous meetings, with three defeats and one draw. That run was never in serious danger of ending as, while Nottingham Forest showed glimpses of quality, Arsenal controlled the contest throughout. Sunderland earn deserved point at Palace Both sides struggled to find any rhythm in a drab and underwhelming opening 45 minutes. Palace winger Yeremy Pino looked the most likely to break the deadlock but fired wide on two occasions after finding pockets of space on the edge of the box. Jean-Philippe Mateta struck the game's first shot on target in the 49th minute, forcing a save out of Robin Roefs with Pino's rebound blocked away for a corner. Leeds United attack f...

Six games, 18 goals, and plenty of entertainment. It's so good to have the Women's Super League back! Author | Josh D Let’s have a closer look at what happened on opening weekend. There were several talking points that we need to explore. Chelsea 2 - 1 Manchester City  The season kicked off with two of the contenders and favourites for the title. City lost at Stamford Bridge despite a promising second-half performance away against current champions Chelsea.  For all the encouraging passages of play from his reshaped City side, and a Greenwood free-kick that struck the bar, the pattern was a familiar one as Chelsea proved decisive once again when it mattered. Arsenal 4 - 1 London City Lionesses This was a positive start to the season for Arsenal. They began their WSL campaign with victory at the Emirates, though new arrivals London City Lionesses provided an early scare. Manchester United 4 - 0 Leicester City United began their Women’s Super League campaign with an emphatic...

For the early stages of the competition, there has been plenty of drama Let's have a closer look at some of the biggest talking points Author | Josh D Grimsby Town 2 - 2 Manchester United (Grimsby Town won 12-11 on penalties) We had to start here didn't we? United crashed out of the Carabao Cup in humiliating fashion after a marathon penalty shootout defeat to League Two Grimsby Town. United press for a goal Amorim's side had looked to have salvaged the night after a shambolic first half in which they fell two goals behind, with returning goalkeeper André Onana badly at fault for Grimsby’s second. Bryan Mbeumo came off the bench to halve the deficit before Harry Maguire struck a stoppage-time equaliser. The tie then went to penalties and United faltered again. Matheus Cunha failed to convert their fifth kick and, after Mbeumo struck the crossbar with his second effort, Grimsby sealed a remarkable 12-11 win that sent jubilant fans pouring on to the pitch. Sheffield Wedne...

A closer look at what happened on a dramatic night of Champions League play-off action There were some shocks on the night. Let's have a closer look... Author | Peter Grainger Sturm Graz 2-1 Bodø/Glimt (aggregate 2-6) Bodø/Glimt secured their first appearance in the competition proper despite defeat in Klagenfurt . The Norwegian champions extended their 5-0 first-leg advantage 15 minutes in with Mathias Jørgensen 's neat finish.  Sturm Graz responded on the half-hour when Seedy Jatta nodded in from close range, and the hosts struck the woodwork through Jon Gorenc Stanković and William Bøving before substitute Tim Oermann completed a consolation second-leg win. Did you know that Bodø/Glimt are the first Norwegian side to reach the Champions League group stage since Rosenborg in 2007/08? Pafos 1-1 Red Star Belgrade (aggregate: 3-2) A brilliant late equaliser from Jajá secured qualification for Pafos in their debut Champions League campaign. The visitors levelled t...

New players, new managers, new teams... It was a dramatic return to the Premier League. Let's have a look at some of the biggest match reports and talking points Author | Josh D The articles below are taken from across the Super News network and include links to Super Local Sports News, GM Super News and London Super News Liverpool start title defence with a win Liverpool left it late to begin the defence of their Premier League title with a win over Bournemouth on an emotional evening. It wasn't all perfect for Liverpool but, as they did so often last season, they got the job done. You can read the Bournemouth reaction here . The away side have plenty to be positive about.  Newcastle United held by 10-man Aston Villa On Saturday morning, Newcastle United were left frustrated without wantaway striker Alexander Isak as they were held to a draw by 10-man Aston Villa. Villa played the final 24 minutes plus stoppage time a man down after Ezri Konsa was sent off, yet the M...

Plenty of drama in the first round of the Carabao Cup Let's explore some of the more interesting matches and stories Author | Lewis W The stories are from Super Local Sports News, GM Super News and London Super News.  League One Bradford City beat Championship Blackburn League One Bradford City stunned Championship side Blackburn in the Carabao Cup , scoring twice inside the opening five minutes. As you can see in the video below, the Bradford fans were delighted with the win! Troubled Sheffield Wednesday defeat Bolton on penalties Sheffield Wednesday edged past Bolton on penalties to reach the second round of the Carabao Cup, setting up a home tie against Premier League Leeds United . Huddersfield Town advance after stunning Leicester City A thriller in the Carabao Cup went Huddersfield Town’s way after the Terriers twice came from behind in regular time before advancing on penalties. Saints edge past Northampton Mateus Fernandes struck the decisive goal as Southampton edged p...