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Four defenders who stood head and shoulders above their Premier League rivals 

Defenders like John Terry, Rio Ferdinand, Sol Campbell and Jamie Carragher are among those who stood against their Premier League rivals.

Mar 19, 2022, 12:19 PM3 min read

For any Premier League team to be successful, it's vital to have a reliable back four. A good team starts with a good defence, and having a strong foundation on which the more attacking aspects of a squad can be built is vitally important. 

Over the years, we've seen countless defenders who have become famed for either their leadership qualities at the back or their ability to get amongst it and break up play in a no-nonsense fashion. It doesn't matter whether a team is gunning for the title or battling against Premiership relegation odds — a solid defender is key.  

Here, we've put together a list of four defenders who have really stood out in the history of the Premier League. 

John Terry 

When you picture a hard-hitting centre-back, John Terry is probably one of the first that comes into your mind. Having had a glittering career for Chelsea, winning multiple Premier League titles, Terry was a constant presence at the heart of defence. As club captain, Terry boasted great leadership qualities and wasn't afraid to get in the faces of opponents. 

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Few defenders were as strong in the air as Terry, and that is evidenced by his hugely impressive goal tally in the Premier League. He has 41 top-flight strikes to his name, which is a pretty seismic figure for a defender.  

Rio Ferdinand 

While Terry is perhaps the most bullish defender to have graced the Premier League, Rio Ferdinand is arguably the silkiest. From a young age, Ferdinand's quality with the ball at his feet was plain to see, and he was a trailblazer for the kind of ball-playing defenders that are so common today.  

Read Also: Defenders who won Ballon d'Or award

Of course, Ferdinand was still a tough tackler too and was an expert at reading the play to make interceptions and cut out the danger. Having won several league titles with Manchester United, Ferdinand more than deserves his status as one of the Premier League's greatest defenders. 

Sol Campbell 

We couldn't have a list of top-class Premier League defenders without choosing a member of Arsenal's 'Invincibles' season, and Sol Campbell perfectly sums up that title-winning campaign in 2003-04.  

The Englishman was a colossus at the back for Arsenal, and was a large part of the reason Arsène Wenger's side conceded just 26 goals in that campaign. Campbell played for a number of Premier League clubs, but it was for Arsenal that he really stood out and earned wider recognition.  

Read Also: Top 10 Highest scoring defenders in the 21st century

Jamie Carragher 

Perhaps in the shadow of defenders who got their hands on more silverware in their careers, Jamie Carragher possibly doesn't get the recognition he deserves as one of the Premier League's top centre-backs. 

Whilst Liverpool didn't get their hands on the Premier League title during Rafael Benítez's spell as manager, it was under the Spaniard's guidance that Carragher developed into a truly world-class defender. Forging a strong partnership with Sami Hyypiä at the heart of defence, Carragher helped Liverpool develop a reputation as one of the Premier League's best defensive sides, allowing the likes of Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres to run riot further forward.

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Liverpool vs Arsenal, Premier League 2025-26 recap: Szoboszlai's worldie gives Liverpool their first win over Arsenal in seven games

Get real-time updates, scores, news, and free commentary of the Liverpool vs Arsenal, Premier League 2025-26 match at the Anfield Stadium in Liverpool.

Aug 31, 2025, 5:39 PM1 min read

Liverpool vs Arsenal, Premier League 2025-26 recap: Szoboszlai's worldie gives Liverpool their first win over Arsenal in seven games

Hello and welcome to our LIVE blog coverage of the thrilling Premier League showdown between Liverpool and Arsenal tonight.

I’m Barnali Debnath, here to bring you live updates, expert analysis, and all the key moments as these two football giants clash on the pitch.

Both teams are eager to secure vital points that could shape their season, with Liverpool aiming to dominate at home and Arsenal looking to challenge fiercely for the top spot.

Stay tuned for minute-by-minute commentary, tactical insights, and post-match reactions right here.

LIVE Updates

Aug 31, 2025, 3:34 PM

Final Score

Aug 31, 2025, 5:37 PM

Final verdict!

Liverpool vs Arsenal, Premier League 2025-26 recap: Szoboszlai's worldie gives Liverpool their first win over Arsenal in seven games

  • First win for Liverpool against Arsenal in seven games
  • First away defeat for Arsenal since November 2024
  • Arsenal last won a game at Anfield when Mikel Arteta was an Arsenal player

Szoboszlai's free-kick from 32 yards won the match for Liverpool, and they keep the winning streak going. 

Aug 31, 2025, 5:27 PM

Full time | Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal

Aug 31, 2025, 5:26 PM

90+8' | Yellow

Yellow card for Endo for a foul on Gyokeres.

Aug 31, 2025, 5:25 PM

90+7' | Chiesa misses the target

Chiesa takes his chance and misses the target.

Aug 31, 2025, 5:23 PM

90+4' | Kerkez does it again

This time he does it against 15-year-old Dowman. Sliding tackle and he wins the ball back.

Aug 31, 2025, 5:18 PM

90' | 7 minutes added.

Aug 31, 2025, 5:17 PM

89' | Writz is injured

Endo replaces injured Writz.

Dowman replaced Madueke.

Aug 31, 2025, 5:16 PM

BEAUTIFUL!

Aug 31, 2025, 5:15 PM

Aug 31, 2025, 5:11 PM

83' | SSSSSSSSOBBBBBOOOOOOSSSSSSZZZZZZZLLLLLLAAAAAIIIIII | LIV 1-0 ARS

Liverpool vs Arsenal, Premier League 2025-26 LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary | Szoboszlai scores; LIV 1-0 ARS

UFFFFFFFFF!

WORLD CLASS!

Over the wall, perfect pace, dip, and he hits the top bin from 40 yards, from the free-kick. 

Liverpool take the lead.

Aug 31, 2025, 5:09 PM

81' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Zubimendi for a foul on Jones.

Aug 31, 2025, 5:07 PM

79' | Double change for Liverpool

In: Joe Gomez And Federico Chiesa

Out: Ibrahima Konate And Hugo Ekitike

Aug 31, 2025, 5:04 PM

76' | Chance for Liverpool

Eze made a good run on the left and found Odegaard at the edge of the box. However, before he could strike the ball, Konate cleared the ball.

Aug 31, 2025, 5:02 PM

Who's winning the tactical battle?

Arne Slot

Aug 31, 2025, 5:01 PM

73' | Block from Rice

Salah, after a pass from Writz, was in a striking zone. His attempt was blocked by Rice. 

Aug 31, 2025, 5:00 PM

72' | First corner for Liverpool

Liverpool win their first corner of the night. That is how clincial Arsenal defence has been. 

Aug 31, 2025, 4:59 PM

70' | Double change for Arsenal

Martin Ødegaard replaces Mikel Merino.

Eberechi Eze replaces Gabriel Martinelli.

Aug 31, 2025, 4:58 PM

70' | CHAMPIONS, CHAMPIONS

Liverpool fans keep making Arsenal remeber who are the CHAMPIONS.

Aug 31, 2025, 4:56 PM

68' | Chance

Another long ball allowed Salah to make a run on the right. However, his attempt was grabbed by Raya on the second chance.

Aug 31, 2025, 4:55 PM

Salah has been silent today

Liverpool vs Arsenal, Premier League 2025-26 LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary | No goals after one-hour mark; LIV 0-0 ARS

Aug 31, 2025, 4:54 PM

66' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Gyokeres for a foul on Virgil van Dijk

Aug 31, 2025, 4:50 PM

62' | Change for Liverpool

In: Jones

Out: Mac Allister

Aug 31, 2025, 4:50 PM

60' | OHHHH NO!

Goal from Ekitike, but he was offside. 

Good pass from Mac Allister found Writz making a powerful volley, which was not saved well by Raya.

Gakpo could not finish but Ekitike tapped the ball inside.

However, he was offisde. 

Aug 31, 2025, 4:47 PM

58' | Chance for Madueke

Long free-kick from Raya and Madueke had the chance to flick the ball over Alisson. However, the Brazilian goalkeeper grabbed the before he could finish the act. 

Aug 31, 2025, 4:46 PM

57' | Long balls, please

Enough of back passes to the goalkeepers. Van Dijk goes long to find Salah at the tip of the box. But, the Egyptian could not finish the job.

Aug 31, 2025, 4:43 PM

55' | Konate clears it out

Another corner taken by Rice. Outswinger into the box. But, Konate made sure the headed the ball away from the box to keep the score same.

Aug 31, 2025, 4:41 PM

52' | Gravenberch goes wide

Gravenberch's shot from outside the box goes wide of the goal. Good run and play from Liverpool. 

Aug 31, 2025, 4:39 PM

TRUE

Aug 31, 2025, 4:35 PM

I was right then ;-)

Aug 31, 2025, 4:33 PM

Second half starts

Liverpool get things going in the second half. 

Aug 31, 2025, 4:17 PM

Half-time | LIV 0-0 ARS

Liverpool vs Arsenal, Premier League 2025-26 LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary | No goals in first half; LIV 0-0 ARSI will have to admit Arsenal have done well in the first half. They attacked more and looked the better side. 

Liverpool also looked threatening but without any bite.

Will we see any goals after the break?

Aug 31, 2025, 4:16 PM

45' | 1 minute added

Aug 31, 2025, 4:16 PM

45' | Calafiori with the interception

MacAlister made a good run in the middle and found Ekitike at the edge of the box. 

Ekitike's pass from Writz was intercepted by Calafiori.

Aug 31, 2025, 4:13 PM

42' | Salah wins the free-kick

Salah smartly waited for the ball and Gabriel went after him, which helped him get the free-kick.

Aug 31, 2025, 4:10 PM

39' | Calafiori goes wide

Van Dijk blocked Gyokeres' shot and it fell perfectly for Calafiori to go for a shot. 

Konate deflected it for a corner.

Aug 31, 2025, 4:06 PM

36' | Madueke vs Kerkez again

Liverpool vs Arsenal, Premier League 2025-26 LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary - Madueke vs Kerkez

Long ball from Raya found Madueke at the front of the box. 

His attempted shot was deflected for a corner by Kerkez.

Aug 31, 2025, 4:05 PM

34' | Mistake from Raya

Raya's pass went to Van Dijk, but Dijk's pass to Writz was intercepted by Declan Rice.

Aug 31, 2025, 4:03 PM

You are one of them

Aug 31, 2025, 4:00 PM

29' | Rice goes up

Against all the odds, Rice went for a Frank Lampard-type free-kick. He only could sky that up. 

Aug 31, 2025, 3:59 PM

29' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Gravenberch for a foul on Calafiori.

Aug 31, 2025, 3:59 PM

How impactful will that be?

Aug 31, 2025, 3:56 PM

25' | Timber is unhappy

Timber and Gakpo were fighting for the ball. Timber lost the physcial battle as the referee whistled for a foul. 

Aug 31, 2025, 3:53 PM

23' | Save from Alisson

From the corner, Madueke headed the ball down and went for the goal with a left-footed shot.

Alisson had to dive to his right to make the save. 

Aug 31, 2025, 3:53 PM

20' | Madueke vs Kerkez

Madueke vs Kerkez is already heating up. 

Madueke has now tried to go past Kerkez twice. But the defender has been able to make solid ground and stop Madueke.

Aug 31, 2025, 3:48 PM

17' | Straight to Raya

Van Dijk found Salah with a long cross from left to right. 

Salah chest trapped it and made an entry into the box. However, his attempt went straight to David Raya.

Aug 31, 2025, 3:46 PM

15' | Rice with an interception

Merino made a mistake and Ekitike won the ball back for Liverpool.

However, his attempted pass for Salah was intercepted by Rice. 

Aug 31, 2025, 3:44 PM

13' | Gakpo misses the target

Gakpo found a gap on the left, and from the edge of the box, he tried to exploit it. However, he missed the target with a right-footed shot.

Aug 31, 2025, 3:43 PM

The midfield battle

Ryan Gravenberch - Liverpool vs Arsenal

Aug 31, 2025, 3:41 PM

9' | Block from Calafiori

Ektike won the ball from Rice and he found Salah on the right after a good run in the middle.

But, his cross was blocked by Calafiori.

Aug 31, 2025, 3:36 PM

4' | Saliba is down

Early setback for Arsenal. 

Saliba is down with an injury and will be replaced by Mosquera.

Aug 31, 2025, 3:31 PM

1' | Kick-off

Rice makes a big kick to start the proccedings. A bit like PSG.

Aug 31, 2025, 2:39 PM

The visitors are here too!

Aug 31, 2025, 2:38 PM

Checked in!

Aug 31, 2025, 2:30 PM

Liverpool lineup

XI: Alisson, Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Wirtz, Gakpo, Salah, Ekitike

Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Endo, Bradley, Chiesa, Jones, Elliott, Robertson, Ngumoha.

Aug 31, 2025, 2:30 PM

Arsenal Lineup

XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Merino, Madueke, Martinelli Gyokeres

Subs: Arrizabalaga, Lewis-Skelly, Mosquera, Odegaard, Nwaneri, Dowman, Eze, Trossard, Harriman-Annous

Aug 31, 2025, 2:29 PM

Head-to-head stats

Liverpool and Arsenal have faced each other 66 times in the league so far, with Liverpool winning 25 times. Arsenal won 18 times, while 23 games were drawn.

Aug 31, 2025, 2:29 PM

How to watch the match?

Football fans in India can watch the Liverpool vs Arsenal, Premier League 2025/26 match LIVE on the JioHotstar app and website

Aug 31, 2025, 2:28 PM

Match details

Match: Liverpool vs Arsenal, Premier League 2025/26

Date: 31 August 2025

Time: 9 pm IST

Venue: Anfield Stadium, Liverpool

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Fulham vs Manchester United, Premier League 2025-26: Smith Rowe's equaliser helps Fulham get a 1-1 draw

Get the highlights of the Fulham vs Manchester United Premier League 2025/26 match at Craven Cottage as Fulham and United played a gripping 1-1 draw.

Aug 24, 2025, 5:52 PM1 min read

Fulham vs Manchester United, Premier League 2025-26 LIVE Blog: Smith Rowe equalises for Fulham; FUL 1-1 MUN

Hello and welcome to our LIVE blog coverage of the thrilling Premier League fixture between Fulham and Manchester United tonight.

I’m Barnali Debnath, here to bring you real-time updates, detailed commentary, and all the latest news as these two teams battle it out on the pitch.

Fulham will be looking to capitalise on their home crowd support and secure valuable points, while Manchester United aims to showcase their quality and climb higher in the league standings.

Stay with us for live scores, tactical breakdowns, key moments, and post-match reactions.

Whether you’re cheering for the Cottagers or the Red Devils, you won’t want to miss a single update from this exciting encounter!

LIVE Updates

Aug 24, 2025, 3:34 PM

LIVE Score

Aug 24, 2025, 5:24 PM

Full-time | Fulham 1-1 Manchester United

Back-to-back draws for Fulham and United still look for their first win of the campaign. 

Aug 24, 2025, 5:23 PM

90+4' | Save from Leno

Leno punches away an attempt and it is a vital corner for United.

Aug 24, 2025, 5:22 PM

90+3' | Chance for Andersen

From the corner, Andersen had the whole goal to aim at. But, he could not make the correct connection. 

Aug 24, 2025, 5:21 PM

90+3' | De Ligt blocks

Smith Rowe's attempt from the edge of the box is deflected away for a corner by De Ligt.

Aug 24, 2025, 5:19 PM

90' | 5 minutes added

5 minutes have been added.

Aug 24, 2025, 5:18 PM

True that!

Aug 24, 2025, 5:17 PM

88' | So close from Maguire

This is what he does. Maguire leapt in the air and got the connection from the corner. But, it missed the target just by inches. 

Aug 24, 2025, 5:15 PM

87' | Changes for United

Yoro and Shaw are replaced by Maguire and Heaven. 

Aug 24, 2025, 5:14 PM

84' | Yoro saves United again

Yoro blocks an attempt from Jimenez again. The combination of Jimenez and Smith Rowe has been working very well for Fulham.

Aug 24, 2025, 5:10 PM

80' | Fulham keep on coming

With Jimenez, Smith Rowe and Tete in action, Fulham are roaming in and around the United box for last few minutes. 

Aug 24, 2025, 5:05 PM

Talk about impact

Aug 24, 2025, 5:04 PM

The goal!

Aug 24, 2025, 5:02 PM

73' | GGGGGOOOOOAAAALLLLLLLLL | FUL 1-1 MUN

Fulham vs Manchester United, Premier League 2025-26 LIVE Blog: Smith Rowe equalises for Fulham; FUL 1-1 MUNThe substitute Smith Rowe does the job with his first touch of the match. 

Iwobi with the cross and Jimenez could not get a touch to it but Smith Rowe was able to get a toe to it. 

Curial goal for Fulham.

Fulham 1-1 Manchester United.

Aug 24, 2025, 4:59 PM

71' | Double change for Fulham

Jimenez and Smith Rowe replaced Munoz and King.

Aug 24, 2025, 4:59 PM

69' | Iwobi shoots over

Just before the substitution, from the corner, Iwobi had the chance with a volley. However, his attempt went over the goal.

Aug 24, 2025, 4:58 PM

69' | Change for United

Ugarte replaces Mount. 

Aug 24, 2025, 4:57 PM

68' | Corner for Fulham

Fulham have the record for making comebacks in the Premier League. They have looked well after conceding the goal. 

This time, Josh King's cross was deflected away for a corner by Bruno. 

Aug 24, 2025, 4:53 PM

The goal again!

Aug 24, 2025, 4:51 PM

62' | Changes for Fulham

Wilson and Robinson are in for Castagne and Sessegnon.

Aug 24, 2025, 4:47 PM

58' | YYYYYYYYYOOOOOOORRRRRRROOOOOOOO | FUL 0-1 MUN

Fulham vs Manchester United: Yoro's header went in after deflection from MunizLeni Yoro scores for Manchester United from the corner. 

Oh this is an own goal from Muniz. Yoro's header was deflected into their own goal by Muiz. 

Fulham 0-1 Manchester United. 

Aug 24, 2025, 4:46 PM

Aug 24, 2025, 4:43 PM

54' | Great challenge from Yorro

Josh King in action against Manchester United.

Great recovery challenge from Leni Yoro as he wins the ball back from Josh King. King was nearly one-on-one if he was able to get another chance. 

Aug 24, 2025, 4:41 PM

52' | Changes for United

Casemiro and Amad are out. Dalot and Sesko are in. 

Aug 24, 2025, 4:40 PM

51' | Block from Luke Shaw

Good start from Fulham. De Ligt has made a block a few minutes ago and Luke Shaw now blocks a cross from the right. 

Aug 24, 2025, 4:39 PM

Aug 24, 2025, 4:36 PM

Second half starts

No changes from either team.

Aug 24, 2025, 4:19 PM

Half-time | Fulham 0-0 Manchester United

Both teams had their chances. United had the best chance with Cunha hitting the post and Bruno Fernandes missing the penalty. 

Changes in the second half? Let's see. We will see you after the break.

Aug 24, 2025, 4:18 PM

Ouch!

Aug 24, 2025, 4:17 PM

45+1' | De Ligt with a block

Another huge chance for Fulham from a corner. However, after a mixup, De Ligt was there in the middle to block an on-target shot from the middle.

Aug 24, 2025, 4:16 PM

45' | 2 minutes added

2 minutes added as injury time.

Aug 24, 2025, 4:15 PM

Told ya, this is a rare thing

Aug 24, 2025, 4:12 PM

41' | Muniz misses the target

Muniz at the far post had the whole goal to aim at with his header from the corner. However, he missed the target.

Aug 24, 2025, 4:11 PM

40' | Iwobi is injured

After making a good run on the left and attempting a cross close to the byline, Iwobi crashed into the electronic board. 

Aug 24, 2025, 4:09 PM

39' | Yellow card

Yellow card to Casemiro for a dive. 

Aug 24, 2025, 4:09 PM

38' | Bruno misses the penalty

Fulham vs Manchester United, Premier League 2025-26 LIVE Blog: LIVE Scores, Updates, News and Free Commentary | Burno misses the penalty; FUL 0-0 MUN

Ohh, we have not seen this before. Bruno balloons that ball, and it is a huge miss from the Manchester United captain. 

Aug 24, 2025, 4:07 PM

36' | Penalty for Manchester United

The referee has decided to give a penalty. The fans and Fulham boss do not like it. But it looked like a penalty. 

Aug 24, 2025, 4:05 PM

34' | VAR check for a penalty

Bassey had held and swung Mount around inside the box during the corner a minute ago.

A VAR check is going to check.

Aug 24, 2025, 4:03 PM

32' | Block from Bassey

Mount with a clever pass inside his legs found Bruno Fernandes. However, Bruno's cross was blocked by Bassey. 

Aug 24, 2025, 4:01 PM

30' | Mount looks for Mbeumo

Mount from the middle looks for Mbeumo but could not do it perfectly as he lost the ball and posession. 

Aug 24, 2025, 3:57 PM

How good Cunha has been so far?

Cunha - Fulham vs Manchester United LIVE | sportzpoint.com

Aug 24, 2025, 3:56 PM

26' | Block from Yoro

Important block from Yoro as Fulham was looking to attack the box via a cross from the left.

Aug 24, 2025, 3:55 PM

24' | United looking to go direct

This is the third time United have looked to go for a direct pass inside the box from the middle.

This time, Casemiro looks for Amad on the right. However, it was a bit long. 

Aug 24, 2025, 3:53 PM

Aug 24, 2025, 3:52 PM

Aug 24, 2025, 3:50 PM

19' | Another corner for Fulham

This is their third corner in last three minutes. Good spell for the home side. 

Aug 24, 2025, 3:47 PM

17' | Save from Bayındır

From the corner, Iwobi smashed a volley, which was on target. 

Save from Bayındır to deny him.

Aug 24, 2025, 3:45 PM

14' | Save from Leno

Brilliant save from Leno. Long ball from Bayındır and Cunha, after a great recieve, went for a volley. Leno was up to the task, though.

Aug 24, 2025, 3:43 PM

13' | Save from Bayındır

Bayındır makes a good save as Josh King had the chance to flick the ball over the goalkeeper. 

Aug 24, 2025, 3:41 PM

10' | Save from Leno

Bruno Fernandes' shot from outside the box bounced in front of Leno. The goalkeeper was able to push the ball away. 

Aug 24, 2025, 3:40 PM

10' | Tackle from Sessegnon

Good sliding tackle from Sessegnon on Amad. It goes for a goal kick.

Aug 24, 2025, 3:39 PM

7' | Calvin Bassey is down

Calvin Bassey is down after a tussle with Mbeumo. He had to leave the field and come back again as it was a head injury.

Aug 24, 2025, 3:37 PM

Portuguese minds

Marco Silva and Ruben Amorim

Aug 24, 2025, 3:35 PM

4' | Dorgu hits the side net

Patrick Dorgu in Fulham vs Manchester United, Premier League 2025/26Dorgu made a great run on the left and then smashed the ball on the side net. However, he was offside.

Aug 24, 2025, 3:34 PM

1' | Kick-off

Here we GO!

Aug 24, 2025, 3:15 PM

Fulham's King!

Aug 24, 2025, 3:14 PM

Warming up

Aug 24, 2025, 2:44 PM

Lineups | Manchester United

Starting XI: A. Bayındır, L. Yoro, M. de Ligt, L. Shaw, A. Diallo, Casemiro, B. Fernandes, P. Dorgu, B. Mbeumo, M. Mount, M. Cunha

Subs: André Onana, Diogo Dalot, Ayden Heaven, Harry Maguire, Tyler Fredricson, Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, Benjamin Šeško, Joshua Zirkzee

Aug 24, 2025, 2:44 PM

Lineups | Fulham

Starting XI: B. Leno, K. Tete, J. Andersen, C. Bassey, T. Castagne, S. Lukić, S. Berge, R. Sessegnon, J. King, A. Iwobi, R. Muniz

Subs: Benjamin Lecomte, Jorge Cuenca, Antonee Robinson, Harrison Reed, Tom Cairney, Harry Wilson, Emile Smith Rowe, Adama Traoré, Raúl Jiménez

Aug 24, 2025, 1:36 PM

They are here too!

Aug 24, 2025, 1:35 PM

Beautiful!

Aug 24, 2025, 1:34 PM

Fulham vs Manchester United: H2H stats

Matches Fulham Draw Manchester United
36 4 6 26

Aug 24, 2025, 1:33 PM

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Aug 24, 2025, 1:32 PM

Match details

Match: Fulham vs Manchester United

Date: 24 August 2025

Time: 9 pm IST

Venue: Craven Cottage

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West Ham vs Chelsea, Premier League 2025/26 Recap: Five-star Chelsea thrash West Ham United by 5-1

Get the highlights of the West Ham vs Chelsea FC, Premier League 2025/26 match as Chelsea thrashed West Ham United by 5-1 at London Stadium.

Aug 22, 2025, 9:06 PM1 min read

West Ham vs Chelsea, Premier League 2025/26 Recap: Five-star Chelsea thrash West Ham United by 5-1
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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of West Ham United vs Chelsea in the Premier League 2025/26 season!

We’ll be bringing you all the action, scores, real-time updates, team news, and free commentary as these two London rivals face off at the London Stadium.

Chelsea have started the season with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace. Meantime West Ham United faced a 3-0 defeat against Sunderland. 

So this sets up to be a great London derby clash. This is Barnali Debnath who will bring you all the updates of the match from web desk. Stay tuned and enjoyed the coverage. 

LIVE Updates

Aug 22, 2025, 7:01 PM

FINAL Score

Aug 22, 2025, 8:58 PM

Full time | WHU 1-5 CHE

DOMINATING AND HOW! 

Chelsea are back at their best and with the amount of talent they have in their squad, the scoreline is quite accurate. 

Five goal scorers for Enzo Maresca's side. But what about Graham Potter? Only time will tell. 

Aug 22, 2025, 8:54 PM

90' | 3 minutes added

3 minutes added to the full time.

Aug 22, 2025, 8:54 PM

90' | Chance for Kilman

From the corner, Kilman should have done better. He had the whole goal to aim for at the far post and headed it down and wide. 

Aug 22, 2025, 8:53 PM

88' | Free-kick for West Ham

Ward-Prowse is fouled by Fofana, and it is a free-kick from the edge of the 'D' box for the home side.

Aug 22, 2025, 8:51 PM

88' | Yellow card

First yellow card for the night. Hato gets the yellow card for kicking the ball away.

Aug 22, 2025, 8:50 PM

87' | Aguerd misses target

Aguerd misses the target with a header from the corner. 

Aug 22, 2025, 8:47 PM

83' | Neto is down

Pedro Neto is down after a tackle by Diouf 

Aug 22, 2025, 8:44 PM

80' | Corner for West Ham

Since Wilson has come in for West Ham, they have looked better and have been creating a few chances. 

Aug 22, 2025, 8:41 PM

Not a good time to be Graham Potter

Aug 22, 2025, 8:40 PM

77' | Change for Chelsea

Gittens replaces Estevao.

Aug 22, 2025, 8:39 PM

Goal feast day for Chelsea

Aug 22, 2025, 8:37 PM

72' | Chance for Estevao

Estevao received a through ball from the middle and nearly went one-on-one against the goalkeeper. 

However, he could not finish the job as he tried to delay his shot. 

Aug 22, 2025, 8:35 PM

70' | Caicedo makes the clarence

Huge chance for West Ham United as Wilson had the chance to shoot but decided to pass it on the right, and Caicedo then made the clearance. 

Aug 22, 2025, 8:33 PM

70' | Change for West Ham United

Kyle Walker-Peters replaces Tomás Soucek.

Aug 22, 2025, 8:33 PM

69' | Triple change from Chelsea

Reece James replaces Malo Gusto. Jorrel Hato replaces Marc Cucurella. Wesley Fofana replaces Trevoh Chalobah.

Aug 22, 2025, 8:32 PM

68' | Chance for West Ham

Save from Sanchez as Souček's volley from the edge of the box was on target. 

Aug 22, 2025, 8:29 PM

65' | Chance for Wilson

Bowen did well to lob it from the right for Wilson to get high up and meet it with a header.

But, Wilson was not on target with his header. 

Aug 22, 2025, 8:25 PM

62' | Change for Chelsea

Andrey Santos replaces Delap.

Aug 22, 2025, 8:24 PM

58' | Fifth one for Chelsea | WHU 1-5 CHE

Chalobah after scoring the fifth goal for Chelsea against West Ham United. | sportzpoint.comAgain from the corner, the ball was not cleared well, and Chalobah found the net with a cross-footed shot. 

Joao Pedro with another assist. 

It is going to be a long night for Graham Potter. Many West Ham fans are already leaving the stadium.

WHU 1-5 CHE

Aug 22, 2025, 8:19 PM

54' | CCCCCAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIICCEEEDDDDOOOO | WHU 1-4 CHE

WHU vs CHE LIVE: Moises Caicedo scored in his 100th match for Chelsea | sportzpoint.comIn his 100th Chelsea match, Moises Caicedo scores. 

From the corner, Hermansen came out but could not clear the ball fully. 

It fell in perfectly for Caicedo to finish it with his right toe. 

West Ham United 1-4 Chelsea. 

Aug 22, 2025, 8:18 PM

WHAT A NIGHT IT HAS BEEN

Aug 22, 2025, 8:14 PM

50' | Chance for Chelsea

Enzo should score from here. 

Neto's cutback from the left found him at a striking zone in the middle.

However, his attempt went over the goal.

Aug 22, 2025, 8:09 PM

Changes for West Ham

Changes for West Ham at the start of the second half. 

Freddie Potts replaces Jean-Clair Todibo. Callum Wilson replaces Niclas Füllkrug.

Aug 22, 2025, 7:53 PM

Half-time | WHU 1-3 CHE

After that solid start, West Ham could not hold onto their lead as Chelsa turned the game on their head to make it 3-1 for Chelsea.

Aug 22, 2025, 7:51 PM

Into the record book

Aug 22, 2025, 7:49 PM

45+2' | Diouf does well

Neto had won the physical battle with Paquetá and passed it to Estevao to make a run on the right. 

But Diouf came running in and deflected it for a throw in for themselves. 

Aug 22, 2025, 7:46 PM

45' | Six minutes added

Six minutes have been added as injury time.

Aug 22, 2025, 7:46 PM

44' | Cucurella makes the block

Bowen's right footed shot from inside the box is blocked by Cucurella.

Aug 22, 2025, 7:45 PM

Is not he exciting?

Estevao - WHU vs CHE LIVE

Aug 22, 2025, 7:44 PM

43' | Tuchel is in the house

England manager Thomas Tuchel, who is also a former Chelsea manager, is in the house. 

Aug 22, 2025, 7:43 PM

42' | Tough time for the hosts

West Ham have not been able to win the ball back for nearly three minutes now. 

Aug 22, 2025, 7:41 PM

Look at that run from Estevao

Aug 22, 2025, 7:39 PM

Wan-Bissaka is the defaulter!

Wan-Bissaka has been guilty of allowing Chelsea the moves in all three goals. 

Aug 22, 2025, 7:36 PM

34' | EEEEEENNNNNNNZZZZZOOOOOOO | WHU 1-3 CHE

West Ham vs Chelsea, Premier League 2025/26 LIVE: Scores, Updates, News and Free Commentary - Enzo makes it 3-1 for ChelseaToo easy for Chelsea now.

From being 0-1 down to now being 3-1 up.

Esetavo made a solid run and made a quick entry inside the box, and kept going deep.

Estevao's cross found Enzo Fernandez in the middle of the box, just to tap in for the third goal. 

WHU 1-2 CHE.

Aug 22, 2025, 7:33 PM

Aug 22, 2025, 7:31 PM

26' | Gusto continues

Good for Chelsea that Gusto is able to continue.

Aug 22, 2025, 7:31 PM

Aug 22, 2025, 7:26 PM

24' | Gusto is injured

Looked like he will not be able to continue. Reece James is warming up.

Aug 22, 2025, 7:24 PM

23' | NEEEEETTTTTTTOOOOOOOOO | WHU 1-2 CHE

West Ham vs Chelsea, Premier League 2025/26 LIVE: Scores, Updates, News and Free Commentary | Chelsea lead in a quick turnaround; WHU 1-2 CHEPedro Neto scores for Chelsea. 

Jaoa Pedro with the cross from outside the box and Neto, at the far post, just tapped in for a goal. 

WHU 2-1 CHE.

Aug 22, 2025, 7:20 PM

19' | Goal cancelled | WHU 1-1 CHE

VAR shows that Todibo was offside by a slight and the goal has been ruled out. 

WHU 1-1 CHE

Aug 22, 2025, 7:18 PM

17' | GGGGGGGGOOOOOOOAAAALLLLLLL | WHU 2-1 CHE

Oh my god! The London derby is on fire. 

Paquetá found Todibo and his cutback found Kilman. 

Kilman's attempt was blocked by Chelsea and fell right for Füllkrug to go for a volley. 

WHU 2-1 CHE

Aug 22, 2025, 7:17 PM

15' | GGGGGGOOOOOOAAAALLLLLLL | WHU 1-1 CHE

WHU 1-1 CHE LIVE: Jaoa Pedro scores for Chelsea | sportzpoint.comFrom the corner, Joao Pedro equalises for Chelsea. 

His first Premier League goal for the Blues. 

Cucurella won the header, and his back header fell perfectly for a jumping Joao Pedro to head the ball inside the goal.

All square in London. 

WHU 1-1 CHE

Aug 22, 2025, 7:16 PM

14' | Intervention from Diouf

Pedro Neto's cross from Estevao was intercepted well by Diouf. 

Aug 22, 2025, 7:14 PM

ROCKET!

Aug 22, 2025, 7:10 PM

8' | Injury

Füllkrug is injured after Pedro accidentally elobwed him. 

Aug 22, 2025, 7:07 PM

6' | GGGGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOAAAALLLLLLLLLLLL | WHU 1-0 CHE

West Ham vs Chelsea, Premier League 2025/26 LIVE: Scores, Updates, News and Free Commentary | Paquetá gives West Ham lead; WHU 1-0 CHEWWWWOOOWWWWWWWWWW!

What a strike from Paquetá!

25 yards from the goal, and he decides to shoot it with his left foot. Into the top corner, and Sanchez could not do anything with that. 

The Brazilian gives West Ham United the lead. His first goal since January.

WHU 1-0 CHE

Aug 22, 2025, 7:06 PM

4' | Caicedo following Bowen

Looks like Caicedo will play a bit deep tonight, and he is following Bowen all over the place.

Aug 22, 2025, 7:04 PM

3' | Chelsea without Palmer

In case you have missed it, Cole Palmer has a niggle and was injured during the pre-match warmups. He will have to stay on the sidelines tonight. 

Aug 22, 2025, 7:02 PM

1' Kick-off

Chelsea, in their dark blue third kit, start the proceedings. 

Aug 22, 2025, 7:00 PM

Handshakes are going on

We are minutes away from the kick-off

Aug 22, 2025, 6:39 PM

Ready!

Aug 22, 2025, 6:38 PM

Checked in

Aug 22, 2025, 6:33 PM

Lineups | Chelsea

Starting XI: R. Sánchez, M. Gusto, T. Adarabioyo, T. Chalobah, M. Cucurella, E. Fernández, M. Caicedo (c), P. Neto, Estevao, J. Pedro, L. Delap

Subs: Filip Jørgensen, Josh Acheampong, Wesley Fofana, Jorrel Hato, Reece James, Dário Essugo, Andrey Santos, Jamie Gittens

Aug 22, 2025, 6:32 PM

Lineups | West Ham United

Starting XI: M. Hermansen, J-C. Todibo, M. Kilman, N. Aguerd, A. Wan-Bissaka, J. Ward-Prowse, T. Souček, E. H. M. Diouf, L. Paquetá, J. Bowen (c), N. Füllkrug

Subs: Alphonse Aréola, Kyle Walker-Peters, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Guido Rodríguez, Oliver Scarles, Freddie Potts, Andy Irving, Callum Wilson, Callum Marshall

Aug 22, 2025, 4:14 PM

West Ham vs Chelsea: H2H Stats

Matches: 124

Chelsea: 57

West Ham: 44 

Draw: 23

Aug 22, 2025, 4:12 PM

How to watch the match?

Football fans from India can watch the West Ham vs Chelsea FC match LIVE on JioHotstar app and website.

The match will also be televised on Star Sports Channels in India. 

Aug 22, 2025, 4:10 PM

Match details

Match: West Ham United vs Chelsea FC

Date: 23 August 2025

Time: 12.30 AM IST

Venue: London Stadium

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Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League 2025/26 Recap: Arsenal start with a 1-0 win; Calafiori with the goal

Get highlights of the Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League 2025/26 match at Old Trafford Stadium as Arsenal won by 1-0, courtesy of a headed goal from Riccardo Calafiori.

Aug 17, 2025, 5:40 PM1 min read

Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League 2025/26 Recap: Arsenal start with a 1-0 win; Calafiori with the goal
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Hello and welcome to the Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League 2025/26 LIVE Blog!

Today, we bring you all the action from Old Trafford as these two English football giants clash in the season opener. Manchester United, coming off a difficult 15th-place finish last season, are eager to turn things around with a refreshed squad featuring exciting new signings.

Meanwhile, Arsenal enter the match with high hopes of ending their consecutive runner-up streak and finally capturing the Premier League title, bolstered by key additions to their lineup.

Read Also: Premier League jerseys of each club for the 2025-26 season

With a historic rivalry that includes 243 meetings, this fixture promises intense drama, tactical battles, and thrilling football moments.

Stay tuned here for minute-by-minute updates, live reactions, and expert analysis as both teams aim to kick off their campaigns with a memorable victory.

LIVE Updates

Aug 17, 2025, 3:33 PM

LIVE SCORE

Aug 17, 2025, 5:38 PM

Final verdict

It was a good game overall. Arsenal, just like last season, was great defensively. United looked good as well, but they could not find the net. 

A mistake from Bayindir helped Arsenal get the goal, and that was the game for them. 

Thank you for watching. We will see you next time. Good night. 

Aug 17, 2025, 5:26 PM

Full time | United 0-1 Arsenal

Last season's runners-up Arsenal start with a win as United's tough time continued. 

It was Calafiori's goal from the corner that was enough for them to seal the win. 

United did well, especially Cunha and Mbeumo. Dorgu came close to scoring when he hit the post in the first half.

Aug 17, 2025, 5:24 PM

90+6' | Save from Raya

Maybe the final chance for United as from the corner, Mbeumo's header went straight to Raya. 

Aug 17, 2025, 5:23 PM

90+5' | Another appeal for penalty

United appeal for another penalty as Maguire fell down inside the box. No penalty givem 

Aug 17, 2025, 5:20 PM

90+3' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Lewis-Skelly as he fouled Mbeumo.

Aug 17, 2025, 5:20 PM

90+2' | Good challenge from De Ligt

Saka went for a powerful shot from close range. But De Ligt was there to block it. 

Aug 17, 2025, 5:19 PM

90' | 6 minutes added

6 minutes added to the final time. 

Aug 17, 2025, 5:18 PM

89' | Appealing for a penalty

United appeals for a penalty as Saliba brought down Ugarte inside the box. 

Aug 17, 2025, 5:16 PM

88' | Ugarte misses the target

Yorro to Sesko, and Sesko's back heel had given Ugarte to go for the goal. However, he was not on target. 

Aug 17, 2025, 5:13 PM

85' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Gabriel for dissent and time wasting.

Aug 17, 2025, 5:13 PM

85' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Dorgu for a foul on Timber. 

Aug 17, 2025, 5:11 PM

83' | Change for Arsenal

In: Merino

Out: Rice

Aug 17, 2025, 5:10 PM

82' | Rice hits the side net

Declan Rice with a free-kick from the edge of the box hits the side net after a deflection. He will not take the corner though as he has been subbed off. 

Aug 17, 2025, 5:08 PM

80' | Change for United

In: Maguire

Out: Luke Shaw

Aug 17, 2025, 5:05 PM

77' | Easy for Raya

Good feet from Amad, but his shot did not have enough power to beat Raya. 

Aug 17, 2025, 5:02 PM

73' | Big save from Raya

What a save from Raya!

Lovely from Cunha, who made a good run and played it out wide to Dorgu on the left. Dorgu's cross found Mbeumo inside the box, who jumped in the air to head the ball.

The ball dropped in front of Raya and was going into the goal.

However, Raya dived full streched to his left to make the save. 

Aug 17, 2025, 5:00 PM

71' | Changes for Arsenal

In: Timber, Lewis-Skelly

Out: Calafiori, White

Aug 17, 2025, 4:58 PM

70' | Break

Ben White is down, injured and getting medical attention. Cunha believes he is wasting time. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:58 PM

69' | Huge chance for Mbeumo

Brilliant ball from Cunha, and he found Mbeumo with a perfect pass. Mbeumo just could not get his shot away and was blocked by Gabriel. 

Seconds later, his acrobatic attempt missed the target. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:54 PM

65' | Double change for United

Benjamin Sesko made his Premier League debut - United vs Arsenal, Premier League 2025/26 | sportzpoint.com
Image | Premier League on X

Double change from Amorim as Benjamin Sesko, who enters the fray alongside Manuel Ugarte, as Mason Mount and Casemiro make way.

Aug 17, 2025, 4:50 PM

Gyokeres tonight!

Viktor Gyokeres was subbed off in the hour mark - Manchester United vs Arsenal | sportzpoint.com

Metric Value
Minutes played 60'
Goals 0
Assists 0
Expected assists (xA) 0.06
Distance covered 7.8 km
Shots on target 0
Shots off target 0
Shots blocked 0
Dribble attempts (successful) 1 (0)
Number of sprints 12
Top speed 31.4 km/h
Touches 21
Accurate passes 4/9 (44%)
Key passes 0
Crosses (accurate) 2 (1)
Long balls (accurate) 0 (0)
Ground duels (won) 7 (2)
Aerial duels (won) 6 (1)
Possession lost 11
Fouls 3
Was fouled 2
Offsides 1
Clearances 1
Blocked shots 0
Interceptions 0
Total tackles 0
Dribbled past 0

Aug 17, 2025, 4:48 PM

60' | Double change for Arsenal

Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz
Image | Premierleague.com

In: Madueke, Havertz

Out: Martinelli, Gyokeres

Aug 17, 2025, 4:48 PM

59' | Rice misses the target

Rice, who has been a bit quiet today, takes a chance with a long-range shot. But, he missed the target. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:46 PM

Rock at the back!

Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League 2025/26 LIVE

Aug 17, 2025, 4:45 PM

57' | Raya does well

Unlike his counterpart, Raya was able to punch away the incoming delivery from Bruno Fernandes from a free-kick near the left corner. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:43 PM

55' | Change for United

In: Diallo

Out: Dalot

Aug 17, 2025, 4:42 PM

Tuchel is here

The head coach of the England men's football team is here to watch the proceedings. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:40 PM

52' | Gyokeres's tough game continues

Viktor Gyokeres is tackled by Matthijs de Ligt
Image | premierleague.com

After a long pass, Gyokeres on the left had the chance to make a cutback and go for the goal. However, he could not control the ball and lost it against De Ligt. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:37 PM

49' | Block from Gabriel

Luke Shaw found Mount with a cutback, and Mount's left-footed volley, which was on target, was blocked by Gabriel. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:35 PM

Second half starts

No changes from either team.

Aug 17, 2025, 4:19 PM

Half-time | United 0-1 Arsenal

Arsenal head into the tunnel with a 1-0 lead. It was an extremely open first half. 

Calafiori scored from a corner. Dorgu hit the post. Cunha and Mbeumo looked good so far for United. 

Lots of action to come in the second half. 

Stay tuned. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:17 PM

1 minute added

1 minute has been added to the first 45 minutes. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:17 PM

45' | Gyokeres has not been at his best

On his Premier League debut, the big signing of the season has not shone so far for Arsenal. He has lacked control and accuracy. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:14 PM

43' | Weak cross

Weak cross from Dorgu from the left. The cross was defended well by White. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:13 PM

42' | Yellow card

First yellow card of the day. Calafiori gets the yellow card for holding down Mbeumo.

Aug 17, 2025, 4:11 PM

Cunha has been everywhere

Matheus Cunha battles with Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi in midfield.
Image - manchester united on X

Aug 17, 2025, 4:10 PM

38' | Another chance for Cunha

Cunha has been a threat to Arsenal in the last few minutes. He has been sharp, quick and making moves.

His attempted cross from the left, close range, was deflected away by Raya. No United player was there to take the advantage though. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:07 PM

The battle of midfield!

Manchester United v Arsenal - Premier League - Casemio and Odegaard going for a ball
Image | premierleague.com

Aug 17, 2025, 4:04 PM

33' | Huge chance for Cunha

Great run from Cunha as United looked to attack with a counterattack. But Cunha could not finish well as he shot directly at Raya, timidly. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:03 PM

32' | Chance for Martinelli

Martinelli went for a bicycle kick inside the box but could not connect the shot. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:02 PM

30' | Dorgu hits the post

Great start from the youngster. On the left, he made a good run, made a cut to his right and then went for a powerful shot. He hit the far post, missing the goal by an inch. 

Aug 17, 2025, 3:58 PM

26' | Weak shot from Martinelli

Martinelli's weak right footed shot from close range was grabbed easily by Bayindir.

Aug 17, 2025, 3:56 PM

25' | Corner for United

Casemiro won the ball back in their half and then sent a good long ball for Mbeumo. Mbeumo's shot was deflected for a corner by Gabriel. 

Aug 17, 2025, 3:55 PM

23' | United appealing for a penalty

David Raya made a huge mistake in the goal, and as Cunha went for the goal, Raya pushed him to win the ball back.

However, the referee did not feel it was good enough for a penalty. 

Aug 17, 2025, 3:51 PM

Aug 17, 2025, 3:51 PM

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Aug 17, 2025, 3:48 PM

16' | Foul by Zubimendi

A long ball from the middle was falling dangerously for Bruno Fernandes. Zubimendi came running in for the ball and fouled Bruno. 

Free kick from the edge of the box for United. 

Aug 17, 2025, 3:46 PM

13' | GGGGGGGGOOOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLL | MUN 0-1 ARS

Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League 2025/26 LIVE: Scores, News, Updates and Free Commentary | Calafiori scores an early goal for Arsenal; MUN 0-1 ARS

Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League 2025/26 LIVE: Scores, News, Updates and Free Commentary | Calafiori scores an early goal for Arsenal; MUN 0-1 ARSArsenal scores from the corner. 

Calafiori headed the ball inside the goal as Bayindir could not save the corner from Declan Rice cleanly, and Calafiori just headed the ball for the first goal. 

Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal.

Aug 17, 2025, 3:44 PM

11' | De Ligt does well

Odegaard was looking to send a cross from close range on the left. However, his attempt has been blocked by De Ligt, and it goes for a corner. 

Aug 17, 2025, 3:41 PM

Meantime, if you follow Indian football!

Aug 17, 2025, 3:38 PM

6' | Raya makes an easy save

Mason Mount with a through ball for Mbeumo to make a run inside the box. However, he could not go past Raya. 

Easy grab for Raya. 

Aug 17, 2025, 3:34 PM

3' | Good start for Mbeumo

Manchester United's new No. 19 has started well as he looked to apply pressure on Zubimendi first and then Raya. 

Aug 17, 2025, 3:32 PM

1' | Kick-off

Kick-off in Manchester. 

Aug 17, 2025, 2:42 PM

Debuts for Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi

Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi make their Premier League debuts - sportzpoint.com

Aug 17, 2025, 2:41 PM

Lineups: Manchester United

Starting XI: Bayindir, Dalot, de Ligt, Yoro, Shaw, Dorgu, Casemiro, Fernandes, Cunha, Mbeumo, Mount. 
Subs: Heaton, Maguire, Heaven, Mainoo, Fredricson, Ugarte, Amad, Zirkzee, Sesko. 

Aug 17, 2025, 2:41 PM

Lineups: Arsenal

Starting XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Gyokeres. 
Subs: Arrizabalaga, Timber, Lewis-Skelly, Mosquera, Merino, Nwaneri, Trossard, Madueke, Havertz.

Aug 17, 2025, 2:40 PM

The gunners are here too!

Aug 17, 2025, 2:39 PM

Beautiful indeed!

Aug 17, 2025, 12:24 PM

Possible lineups

Manchester United: Bayındır, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu, Mbeumo, Šeško, Cunha.

Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Rice, Saka, Ødegaard, Martinelli, Gyökeres

Aug 17, 2025, 12:23 PM

Ready to raise the bar

Aug 17, 2025, 12:23 PM

Country Roads at Old Trafford

Aug 17, 2025, 12:22 PM

Manchester United vs Arsenal: Head-to-head stats

This will be the 243rd meeting between the two clubs, with Manchester United leading with 99 wins compared to Arsenal’s 89 victories. Recent Premier League clashes have favoured Arsenal, who won 3 of the last 5 matches, including a 2-0 victory in December 2024. 

Aug 17, 2025, 12:20 PM

How to watch the match?

Football fans from India can watch the Manchester United vs Arsenal match LIVE on JioHotstar and Star Sports TV Channels in India. 

Aug 17, 2025, 12:19 PM

Match Details

Match: Manchester United vs Arsenal

Tournament: Premier League 2025/26

Date: 17 August 2025

Time: 9 pm IST

Venue: Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester

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Liverpool vs Bournemouth Premier League 2025-26 opener: Late strike from Chiesa and Salah hand Liverpool a perfect 4-2 win

Get the highlights of the Liverpool vs Bournemouth, Premier League 2025-26 match as the defending champions started their title defence with a 4-2 win.

Aug 15, 2025, 9:19 PM1 min read

Get the highlights of the Liverpool vs Bournemouth, Premier League 2025-26 match as the defending champions started their title defence with a 4-2 win.
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Welcome to our live coverage of the Premier League 2025-26.

Defending champion Liverpool will begin its title defence today when it hosts Bournemouth for the Premier League 2025-26 season opener. While Arne Slot’s men will look to quickly move on from last week’s FA Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace, Andoni Iraola’s side will hope to build on its ninth-place finish from last season.

The match will kick off at 8 pm local time on Friday, August 15 (12:30 am IST on Saturday, August 16) at Anfield.

Stay with us for live updates, team news, free commentary, and all the dramatic moments from kickoff to the final whistle as Barnali Debnath brings you all the updates.

LIVE Updates

Aug 15, 2025, 7:09 PM

Final Score

Aug 15, 2025, 9:16 PM

Final verdict

It was the perfect start the Premier League could have had. 

Tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre. Goals from Ekitike and Gakpo. Then a great comeback from Bournemouth with Antoine Semenyo scoring a brace. 

But it was the Champions who kept on bringing quality on the pitch with Federico Chiesa scoring a winner in the 88th minute and then Salah finishing off in style.

We are off now. 

See you in other games. Thank you for watching. Good night. 

Aug 15, 2025, 9:14 PM

Aug 15, 2025, 8:57 PM

Full time | Liverpool 4-2 Bournemouth

Aug 15, 2025, 8:56 PM

90+4' | SAAAAAALLLLLLAAAAHHHHHHH | LIV 4-2 BOU

Of course, he had to score. 

Last season's Golden Boot winner scored for the 10th time in the opening league match for Liverpool, more than anyone. 

Wonderful skill from the Egyptian king as he made a quick cut back on the right and went for a shot with his right foot.

Liverpool 4-2 Bournemouth

Aug 15, 2025, 8:54 PM

UNREAL

Aug 15, 2025, 8:53 PM

90' | Six minutes added

Six minutes have been added to the full time.

Aug 15, 2025, 8:49 PM

88' | CCCCCHHHHHEEEEIIIISSSAAAAA | LIV 3-2 BOU

Liverpool vs Bournemouth Premier League 2025-26 opener LIVE Blog: Chiesa scores a late goal for Reds; LIV 3-2 BOUThe Champions are BAAAAACCCKK and how!

Chiesa scores his first-ever goal for Liverpool, and what a time to do that. 

Salah's attempt was saved by Petrović, but it popped up in the air. 

Winterburn's headed clear fell at the right place for Chiesa to go for a powerful volley. 

Liverpool 3-2 Bournemouth

Aug 15, 2025, 8:47 PM

Aug 15, 2025, 8:45 PM

WHAT A STAR

Aug 15, 2025, 8:44 PM

83' | Change for Bournemouth

Out: Brooks

In: Winterburn

Aug 15, 2025, 8:43 PM

82' | Change for Liverpool

In: Federico Chiesa

Out: Florian Wirtz

Aug 15, 2025, 8:42 PM

81' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Evanilson for a foul on Szoboszlai

Aug 15, 2025, 8:41 PM

80' | Szoboszlai goes for the goal

Szoboszlai goes for the goal with a left-footed shot. However, as he was falling down, he could not connect with the ball that well and missed the target. 

Aug 15, 2025, 8:38 PM

77' | GGGGGGGOOOOOAAAALLLLLL | LIV 2-2 BOU

Liverpool vs Bournemouth Premier League 2025-26 opener LIVE Blog: Semenyo equalises for Bournemouth; LIV 2-2 BOUOHHHH MYYYY WORRRRLLLDDD!

What a goal by Semenyo.

In a counterattack, Semenyo made the long run, took the ball deep and with Liverpool defenders crowding him at the edge of the box, he went for a powerful shot.

It is all equal now.

Liverpool 2-2 Bournemouth

Aug 15, 2025, 8:35 PM

74' | Change for Bournemouth

In: Hamed Traore

Out: Alex Scott

Aug 15, 2025, 8:32 PM

72' | Double change for Liverpool

In: Jones and Gomez

Out: Mac Alisster and Ekitike

Aug 15, 2025, 8:32 PM

71' | Block by Van dijk

The visitors are now looking dangerous. 

Brooks had the chance to go for the goal after some tussling. But, it was blocked by the Liverpool captain. 

Aug 15, 2025, 8:30 PM

70' | Easy for Petrović

Cody Gakpo's powerful shot from the left of the box goes straight to Petrović. 

Aug 15, 2025, 8:29 PM

67' | Ahhhhh.... Alisson

The Brazilian's long ball fell perfectly for Salah to nearly go one-on-one against the goalkeeper. However, he could not finish the job after a poor second touch. 

Aug 15, 2025, 8:25 PM

64' | SEEEEEMMMMEEENNNYYYOOOOO | LIV 2-1 BOU

Liverpool vs Bournemouth Premier League 2025-26 opener LIVE Blog: Semenyo scores for Bournemouth; LIV 2-1 BOU | sportzpoint.comBournemouth are back in it.

Semenyo scores the goal for them. 

They find the net in a counterattack. Brooks with an inch-perfect cross from the left, and Semenyo was able to go past Robertson to side-foot the ball for a goal. 

Liverpool 2-1 Bournemouth

Aug 15, 2025, 8:24 PM

63' | Close from Writz

Dominic Szoboszlai's cross pass found Writz in a good position to go for a side-footed shot. 

Writz went for accuracy rather than power. However, he missed the goal by inches. 

Aug 15, 2025, 8:21 PM

61' | Changes for Liverpool

In: Wataru Endo And Andy Robertson

Out: Jeremie Frimpong And Milos Kerkez

Aug 15, 2025, 8:20 PM

60' | Good from Alisson

Brooks went for a cross from the touchline, close to the box. Alisson was able to get a punch to that. 

Semenyo then went for a shot, but went for a goalkick. 

Aug 15, 2025, 8:19 PM

UNDERRATED

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Aug 15, 2025, 8:16 PM

Aug 15, 2025, 8:13 PM

52' | Save from Petrović

Mac Allister, with a powerful shot from the edge of the box, nearly scored. However, Petrović was cautious enough to deflect the away for a corner kick. 

Aug 15, 2025, 8:09 PM

49' | GAAAAAAAAAKKKKKPPPPPOOOOOO | LIV 2-0 BOU

Liverpool vs Bournemouth Premier League 2025-26 opener LIVE Blog: Gakpo scores for Liverpool; LIV 2-0 BOUCody Gakpo doubles the lead for the defending champions. 

Poor defending here from the visitors. Hugo Ekitike made a quick turn at the edge of the box on the left and found Cody. 

The Dutch striker was then allowed to make an entry deep inside the box and go for a shot with his right-footed from 16-yards. 

Liverpool 2-0 Bournemouth

Aug 15, 2025, 8:07 PM

Second half starts

The second half starts. No changes from either side. 

Aug 15, 2025, 7:51 PM

Half-time | LIV 1-0 BOU

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Aug 15, 2025, 7:50 PM

45+3' | Good defense from Truffert

In a counterattack, Liverpool and Salah had the chance to extend the lead before the half-time whistle. However, Truffert came running in and made the tackle to win the ball back. 

Aug 15, 2025, 7:48 PM

Aug 15, 2025, 7:47 PM

45' | 3 minutes added

3 additional minutes added to the first half. 

Aug 15, 2025, 7:45 PM

43' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Kerkez for a foul on Smith.

Aug 15, 2025, 7:44 PM

42' | Konate with the block

Konate with an important block as Tavernier went for the goal from the edge of the box on left. 

Aug 15, 2025, 7:41 PM

39' | Hugo misses a chance

From a long cross into the box, Ekitike had the chance to head the ball inside the goal. However, he headed the ball over the goal. 

Aug 15, 2025, 7:40 PM

37' | HUUUUUUUUUUUGGGOOOOOOOOO | LIV 1-0 BOU

Liverpool vs Bournemouth Premier League 2025-26 opener LIVE Blog: LIVE score, news, updates and free commentary | Hugo Ekitike scores for Liverpool; LIV 1-0 BOU

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Liverpool vs Bournemouth Premier League 2025-26 opener LIVE Blog: LIVE score, news, updates and free commentary | Hugo Ekitike scores for Liverpool; LIV 1-0 BOU
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Hugo Ekitike scores on his Premier League debut for Liverpool.

Mac Allister with the pass to him, and he kept on going inside the box. His attempted nutmeg to Senesi fell in the right place for him to go for an easy finish. 

He shows the 20 mark to dedicate the goal to Jota. 

Liverpool 1-0 AFC Bournemouth 

Aug 15, 2025, 7:38 PM

35' | Save from Alisson

 Tavernier found a juicy ball inside the box following a cut-back from the right. He hit the ball straight to Alisson. He should be disappointed with that. 

Aug 15, 2025, 7:36 PM

34' | Ouuuuuu.... that was good!

Mac Allister made a good run into the box. However, the Argentine's side-footed pass for Firmpong could not find the winger as he ran ahead of the ball. 

Aug 15, 2025, 7:33 PM

31' | Easy for Petrović

Finally, the corner was take,n and it was Virgil van Dijk, who jumped in the air to get a head to it. However, it went straight to Petrovic. 

Aug 15, 2025, 7:31 PM

29' | Break

We have a break at the moment, with the referee having a word with the match officials and players. 

Aug 15, 2025, 7:30 PM

27' | Chance for Liverpool

Ekitike had the chance to riddle the ball into the goal from an airy ball outside the box by Writz. But Diakite was there to deflect it for a corner to Liverpool FC.

Aug 15, 2025, 7:27 PM

24' | Bournemouth winning the physical battle

Although Liverpool are enjoying more possession, the visitors have won the physical battle so far, with more bodies, winning tackles and one-on-one situations.

Semenyo, this time, manhandled Writz to win the ball back for Bournemouth. 

Aug 15, 2025, 7:24 PM

No huge chances for any team so far!

Liverpool v AFC Bournemouth

Aug 15, 2025, 7:22 PM

20' | Claps for Jota

In the 20th minute of the match, fans show Diogo Jota's jersey and clap his name to give him a resounding tribute. 

Aug 15, 2025, 7:20 PM

18' | Konate has been struggling

After the first mistake, Konate now fails to clear the ball away and hands it to opponents. However, Evanilson, who has handed the ball over by Konate, was found offside.

Aug 15, 2025, 7:16 PM

15' | Yellow card

Yellow card for David Brooks.

Aug 15, 2025, 7:15 PM

Forever 20

Aug 15, 2025, 7:12 PM

11' | Smith does well there

Salah was looking for Writz with a threading pass inside the box. However, Smith guessed the movement right and deflected the ball for a corner. 

Aug 15, 2025, 7:10 PM

9' | Mistake from Konate

A poor backpass from Ibrahima Konate allows Bournemouth to have a corner kick. The defender apologises for the mistake

Aug 15, 2025, 7:08 PM

6' | Chance for Bournemouth

Truffert's cross from the left found Semenyo inside the box. However, the striker could not control the finish and missed the target with a sliding effort. 

Aug 15, 2025, 7:06 PM

5' | Chance for Van dijk

Van Dijk missed the target with a header. Back-to-back chances for Liverpool. Write with the delivery. 

Aug 15, 2025, 7:06 PM

4' | Save from Petrović

Petrovic makes the first save of the season as Salah was on target with a left-footed attempt from the edge of the box. 

Aug 15, 2025, 7:04 PM

1' | Kick-off

Here we go. The 2025/26 season starts!

Aug 15, 2025, 6:59 PM

Debutant for Reds

Hugo Ekitike, Liverpool

Aug 15, 2025, 6:51 PM

Debutant for Bournemouth

Aug 15, 2025, 6:49 PM

Ready!

Aug 15, 2025, 6:12 PM

Lineups | AFC Bournemouth

Starting XI: Petrović, Smith, Diakité, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Brooks, Tavernier, Semenyo, de Lima Barbosa,

Subs: Araujo, Soler, Kroupi, Hill, Traoré, Billing, Dennis, Winterburn, Rees-Dottin.

Aug 15, 2025, 6:09 PM

Lineups | Liverpool FC

Starting XI: Alisson, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez, Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Salah, Gakpo, Ekitike, Frimpong.

Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Endo, Chiesa, Jones, Elliott, Robertson, Nyoni, Ngumoha.

Aug 15, 2025, 6:08 PM

Four PL debutants for the Reds

Aug 15, 2025, 6:08 PM

The Cherries have a debutant

Aug 15, 2025, 6:07 PM

Here comes the champions!

Aug 15, 2025, 6:06 PM

Aug 15, 2025, 1:17 PM

Liverpool vs Bournemouth: Head-to-head

Liverpool are comfortably in front in the head-to-head history between these two sides, having won 19 of the 24 competitive fixtures they’ve played against Bournemouth.

That includes 12 of their last 13 meetings, aside from a 1-0 away loss in March 2023. The last draw in this fixture, meanwhile, came back in 2017, in a match that finished 2-2 at Anfield.

Aug 15, 2025, 1:13 PM

How to watch the match?

The Liverpool vs Bournemouth Premier League 2025-26 match will be telecast on the Star Sports network and streamed on the JioHotstar platform.

In the UK, Sky Sports will telecast the fixture.

Aug 15, 2025, 1:12 PM

Match Details

Match: Liverpool vs Bournemouth, Premier League 2025-26

Date: 15 August 2025

Time: 12.30 am IST

Venue: Anfield Stadium, England.

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