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Most Premier League Player Of The Month Award Winner

Sergio Aguero has won the most number of Premier League Player of the Month award (7). Here are the top 10 players with the most Premier League Player of the Month awards.

Oct 8, 2021, 10:24 PM9 min read

Most Premier League Player Of The Month Award Winner

Premier League is considered the most competitive football league in the world. Thus, you must be quite a good player if you perform on a regular basis in the league. Therefore, winning a Premier League Player Of The Month Award means you have certainly done a great job for your team in the Premier League. As Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the Premier League Player Of The Month Award for September, we bring you the list of the Top 10 of the most POTM winners.

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Player of the Month trophy. Image- Premier League

Premier League Player Of The Month Award - History

The POTM award was started in 1994. Then it was called the Carling Premiership Player of the Month. Then, in 2001 it was changed to Barclaycard Premiership Player of the Month. After continuing till 2004 the name was changed to Barclays Player of the Month and stayed the same till 2016. Post-2016, the award is called the EA Sports Player of the Month.

Tottenham Hotspur player Jürgen Klinsmann was the first player to win the Premier League Player Of The Month Award Winner in August 1994. Bruno Fernandes was the first player to win the award four times in a calendar year in 2020. Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah was the first player to win the award thrice in a single season in 2017-18 seasons.

Michail Antonio became the first player to win the award with different nationalities. He won it as an English player in July 2020. Then won it as a Jamaican player in August 2021.

Top 10 Premier League Player Of The Month Award Winners

Here is the list of players to win the most Premier League Player Of The Month Award. For the players with the same number of awards, the order has been done randomly.

#1 Sergio Aguero - 7

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Aguero has been named POTM a record 7 times. Image - Premier League.

The current Barcelona striker had all of his success playing for Manchester City in the Premier League. Aguero, who is one the leading goalscorers of all-time in the league, won the award a record 7 times in his career. He is considered as the player who changed the fortunes of Manchester City. Who can forget that special league-winning goal against QPR in 2012? Aguueerooo still buzzes the Etihad Stadium even after he left.

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Sergio Aguero scored 184 goals for City in the league and won five Premier League titles with them. Meanwhile, he went on to win the award in the following years -

  1. October 2013
  2. November 2014
  3. January 2016
  4. April 2016
  5. January 2018
  6. February 2019
  7. January 2020

#2 Steven Gerrard - 6

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Steven Gerrard as Liverpool's Captain. Image- Pinterest

The former England and Liverpool captain is one of the legends of modern football. Known for his leadership skills and scoring abilities in crucial times, Steven Gerrad has won the Premier League Player Of The Month Award six times. Perhaps, he has won most of his awards as captain of Liverpool. The Red Devil's leader is also one of the leading goalscorers as a midfielder in the last decade.

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While scoring 120 goals in the Premier League, Gerrard won the POTM award in the following years -

  1. March 2001
  2. March 2003
  3. December 2004
  4. April 2006
  5. March 2009
  6. March 2014

#3 Harry Kane - 6

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Harry Kane after scoring a goal. Image - StarsUnfolded

From a former England captain to the current one. Harry Kane has been one of the best in English football in recent years. His consistency at the highest level speaks volumes of his talent and passion. The Tottenham star is still one of the most wanted players in the world. However, the three-time Premier League Golden Boot winner is still to win a major trophy in his career. Though a talent like him is always just one shot away from success.

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Till now Harry Kane has managed to win 6 Premier League Player Of The Month Awards. Here are the years when the England captain won the trophy -

  1. January 2015
  2. February 2015
  3. March 2016
  4. February 2017
  5. September 2017
  6. December 2017

#4 Robin van Persie - 5

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Robin Van Persie after scoring a goal for Manchester United. Image- Manchester United News

One of the most prolific strikers of his time, RVP made his career in the Premier League. First, it was for Arsenal and then it was with Manchester United when the world saw the Dutch prodigy in the league. Van Persie's Premier League debut was in 2004-05 when he played in the invincible Arsenal team of Arsène Wenger. However, Persie's Premier League flourish came with the Red Devils, Manchester United. With United, he won the league in 2012-13. Moreover, he won the Premier League Golden Boot also in that same year.

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RVP scored 144 goals in the Premier League. Meanwhile, he won the Premier League Player Of The Month Award 5 times in the following years -

  1. November 2005
  2. October 2009
  3. October 2011
  4. December 2012
  5. April 2013

#5 Cristiano Ronaldo - 5

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Cristiano Ronaldo while playing at Old Trafford in his second stint for United.

The second stint of Ronaldo in the Premier League has already stated how good he is even at this age. After concerning La Liga and Serie A, Mr Champions League has returned to his home, to bring back those glory days. In his first stint at Old Trafford, Ronaldo had managed to win four POTM awards. After coming back, in his first month in the league, he managed to win the POTM award for September 2021. Ronaldo already has won three Premier Leagues in 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09. Moreover, he won the Player of the Season award in two of those years (2006-07 & 2007-08).

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Ronaldo managed to win the POTM award in the following years -

  1. November 2006
  2. December 2006
  3. January 2008
  4. March 2008
  5. September 2021

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#6 Wayne Rooney - 5

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If we talk about Rooney, we might be talking about the greatest Premier League player ever in history. Rooney was by far the best player in the league in his prime. With five Premier League titles, 208 goals, 103 assists, and 13 years at Manchester United, Rooney is the most complete player in the Premier League ever. Rooney retired at his boyhood club Everton in the 2017-18 season. Even in that season, he scored 10 goals in 34 appearances.

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Rooney won the Premier League Player Of The Month Award five times in the following years -

  1. February 2005
  2. December 2005
  3. March 2006
  4. October 2007
  5. January 2010

#7 Dennis Bergkamp - 4

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Dennis Bergkamp has a statue of himself in front of the Arsenal Stadium.

The Dutch striker is an Arsenal legend for featured in 315 Premier League matches for the Gunners. Starting from 1995/1996, Dennis was always looking threatening for the opposition defences. His early years with Arsenal were so good that he went on to play for the rest of his career for them. He won the Premier League with them thrice in 1997-98, 2001-02 and 2003-04. Along with scoring 87 goals, he also assisted 87 times for Arsenal in the Premier League.

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Below are the years and months when Bergkamp won the Premier League Player Of The Month Award -

  1. August 1997
  2. September 1997
  3. March 2002
  4. February 2004

#8 Bruno Fernandes - 4

Bruno Fernandes has won 4 Premier League Player Of The Month Award Winner - sportzpoint.com

No one in the Premier League has made an impact like Bruno Fernandes in the last three years in the league. The Portuguese striker has been in sublime form since he arrived at Old Trafford. Since 2018, Bruno has managed to score 30 goals and 20 assists in just 58 matches for Manchester United. However, he is yet to win a major trophy with the Red Devils. He has already won the Goal of the Month award twice. Meanwhile, he has won the POTM award four times in a record time.

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Bruno has won the Premier League Player of the Month award in the following years -

  1. February 2020
  2. June 2020
  3. November 2020
  4. December 2020

#9 Theirry Henry - 4

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Henry has been named in the 2021 Premier League Inductees.

There are only a few Premier League records where you would not find Theirry Henry. Member of the invincible Arsenal team in the mid-2000s, Henry was the most prolific striker of his era. His ability to finish and score from any position made him one of the main personnel of Arsene Wenger. Henry played nine seasons with Arsenal and the Premier League. Meanwhile, he managed to win four golden boots, two Premier League titles in 2001-02 and 2003-04 and two Player of the Season in 2003-04 and 2005-06.

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Henry's four Player of the Month award came in the following years -

  1. April 2000
  2. September 2002
  3. January 2004
  4. April 2004

#10 Frank Lampard - 4

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Frank Lampard as Chelsea captain in the 2009-10 season.

Arguably the greatest midfielder of the past decade and Premier League, Frank Lampard was known for his class and brain on the field. Before joining Chelsea, Frank played eight seasons for West Ham United. The English midfielder then joined Chelsea in the 2001-02 season. After that, he went on to win three Premier League titles, and scored 177 goals, which is the most by any midfielder in the last decade. Lampard also won the Player of the Season award once in 2004-05 with Chelsea.

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Lampard won the Premier League Player of the Month award four times in the following years -

  1. September 2003
  2. April 2005
  3. October 2005
  4. October 2008
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Top 10 Premier League Player Of The Month Award Winners.

N.B: The stats are accurate as of 09-10-2021

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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

How to watch the Fulham vs Manchester United in India?

Football fans from India can watch the Fulham vs. Manchester United Premier League 2025/26 match on JioHotstar. Moreover, the match will be televised on Star Sports Television Channels in India.

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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Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

Let’s go ahead and dive into some real names of famous footballers you probably don't know.

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Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

As the most popular sport, football is watched and played by people all over the country, ranging from professional leagues, to youth teams, and even families in their yards. But how much do you really know about your favourite footballers? Do you know many famous footballers actually don't use their real names in their professional careers?

Many footballers' real names are distinctly different from what are effectively stage names they use for their professional careers. Many figures even choose to go by relatively shorter names to make it easier for people all over the world to remember them by.

Let’s go ahead and dive into some real names of famous footballers you probably don't know.

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Real Names of Famous Footballers

1. Dele Alli

Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

  • Real Name- Bamidele Jermaine Alli

Dele Alli's full name is Bamidele Jermaine Alli. He does not use his full name professionally and instead goes by "Dele Alli". Dele Alli used to be a big name in the round leather game some years back. When he was 20, he was already considered as English football’s biggest rising star.

2. Raphinha

Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

  • Real Name- Raphael Dias Belloli

Raphinha's full name is 'Raphael Dias Belloli'. He does not use his full name professionally and instead goes by Raphinha. Raphinha is known for his skills in dribbling, pace, and creativity on the field. He currently plays as a winger for Leeds United in the English Premier League.

3. Moises Caicedo

Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

  • Real Name- Moisés Isaac Caicedo Corozo

Caicedo's real name is  'Moisés Isaac Caicedo Corozo'. He is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for the English club Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion and for the national team of Ecuador. He is a versatile player with ability to control the tempo of the game.

4. Cole Palmer

Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

  • Real Name- Cole Jermaine Palmer

Cole Palmer's full name is 'Cole Jermaine Palmer'. He is regarded as one of the best attacking midfielders in the world. The English footballer plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Premier League club Chelsea and the England national team.

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5. Kaka

Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

  • Real Name- Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite

Kaka is arguably one of the defining footballers of his generation. The Brazilian was the last player to win a Ballon d'Or before the decade-long duopoly between Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Kaka has several major honours to his name, including a FIFA World Cup, a UEFA Champions League, and an endless list of individual awards.

6. Van Gaal

Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

  • Real Name- Aloysius Paulus Maria van Gaal

Van Gaal's full name is Aloysius Paulus Maria 'Louis' van Gaal. To some, He's one of the best managers of the past two decades, willing to sacrifice style for substance and flair for formality. To others, he’s an unnerving disciplinarian, an expert at alienating his players and fans. Whatever side of the fence you fall, few will doubt that Louis van Gaal is one of the most pragmatic managers in the modern game.

7. Fikayo Tomori

Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

  • Real Name- Oluwafikayomi Oluwadamilola Tomori

Oluwafikayomi Oluwadamilola "Fikayo" Tomori is an English professional footballer known for his defensive skill as a center-back, currently playing for Serie A club AC Milan and the England national team.

8. Cristiano Ronaldo

Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

  • Real Name- Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro

Cristiano Ronaldo aka Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro is still plying his trade in the professional game for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. However, he is already considered one of the greatest players of all time. Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Or awards in his illustrious career, which is a record only bettered by a certain Argentine forward.

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9. Bukayo Saka

Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

  • Real Name- Bukayo Ayoyinka Temidayo Saka

Bukayo Ayoyinka Temidayo Saka is an English professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Premier League club Arsenal and the England national team. He is often hailed as one of the greatest football players in the world. 

10. Lamine Yamal

Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

  • Real Name- Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana

Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana, also known as Lamine Yamal, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right winger for La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team. 

11. Pepe

Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

  • Real Name- Kepler Laveran de Lima Ferreira

Former Real Madrid star Pepe is quite commonly regarded as one of the best and most aggressive defenders of his time. The centre-back is still playing European football at the age of 38, and put in a string of magnificent displays in the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League. The Portuguese rolled back the years against Cristiano Ronaldo's Juventus with a breathtaking showing to knock them out of the UCL.

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10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

Cristiano Ronaldo leads the global earnings chart for the third consecutive time. Let’s take a look at the top 10 highest-paid athletes in the world and see how much they are earning.

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10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

In 2025, some of the world’s top athletes are earning huge amounts of money through their sports, brand deals and businesses. These athletes come from football, basketball, golf and other popular games. Their earnings include salaries, match winnings and endorsements from big companies. Let’s take a look at the top 10 highest-paid athletes in the world and see how much they are earning.

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10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World

10. Kevin Durant | $101.4M

10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

Kevin Durant’s Suns may not have made the playoffs, but his financial game stayed elite. His total earnings combine a $51.4 million salary with $50 million in off-court earnings through Boardroom Media and investments in Paris Saint-Germain.

He even has a soon-to-debut Netflix docuseries. His tequila brand, real estate moves, and a collaboration with Fanatics round out a sharp portfolio.

9. Shohei Ohtani | $102.5M

10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

Though his Dodgers salary is deferred, Shohei Ohtani still walked away with $2.5 million in earnings plus postseason bonuses. But the reason he made it to this top-earners list is his headlining brand power.

Out of the total $102.5 million, $100 million came from endorsement deals across Japan and the U.S. That includes New Balance, Seiko, Beats by Dre, and a record-breaking Topps trading card sale.

8. Karim Benzema | $104M

10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

The first footballer to enter the top 10, and for the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner, most of Karim Benzema's earnings have come from his hefty salary from his contract with Al-Ittihad, where he earns over $2 million a week, resulting in a $100 million annual salary. 

Sponsors like Adidas remain loyal, even as he embraces a quieter lifestyle far from the European spotlight. Rumors now swirl about a possible shift to Major League Soccer as the 2026 World Cup nears.

7. Juan Soto | $114M

10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

Juan Soto shattered expectations after signing a jaw-dropping 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, even by baseball’s high-spending standards. His on-field take hit $109 million. And thanks to the buzz he generated, the Mets’ ticket sales surged following his signing. 

At just 26, Juan’s popularity and endorsements by the likes of Call of Duty and top Dominican brands have made him baseball’s financial poster boy, earning $114 million this year.

6. LeBron James | $133.8M

10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

LeBron James has amassed $133.8M, appearing in the sixth position. After more than two decades in the NBA spotlight, LeBron is still making history, not just on the court but also in his bank account.

While his Lakers stint earned him $48.8 million in salary, the larger story is off-court. His production company, SpringHill, is scaling up through a major merger, and he inked a deal to become the first athlete turned Ken doll.

5. Lionel Messi | $135M

10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

Although he is the second-highest paid soccer player, Lionel Messi only ranks as the fifth-highest paid athlete. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner brought home $135 million.

To millions of people, Messi will forever be soccer’s GOAT. Naturally, his arrival in Major League Soccer wasn’t a mere player acquisition for Inter Miami but a transformative event for the league’s global standing. While his $60 million salary is a substantial figure, his endorsements with Adidas and Apple, alongside his own Mas+ beverage, earn him even more, around $75 million.

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4. Dak Prescott | $137M

10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

Dak Prescott, American professional football quarterback who plays for the Dallas Cowboys, earns $137 million this year. This quarterback-turned-financial-play-caller knows how to read a market as well as a defense. 

First, Prescott made history with a contract structure that paid him $127 million in salary and bonuses within 12 months. Next were endorsements with Jordan Brand and Lowe’s that added another $10 million to his name. He’s also building a gym empire in Texas via Crunch Fitness partnerships.

3. Tyson Fury | $146M

10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

Boxer Tyson Fury claimed third place with $146 million. Despite losing his world heavyweight titles to Oleksandr Usyk in December, Fury's income has been boosted by partnerships promoting Maltese tourism and his Netflix reality show named “At Home With the Furys.”

2. Stephen Curry | $156M

10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry comes 2nd on the list of highest-paid athletes of the year, earning $156 million. Curry became the first NBA player to reach 4,000 career three-pointers in March this year. 

Of Curry's $156 million haul, $100 million comes from off-court dealings, including a major extension with Under Armour’s Curry Brand. He’s invested in everything from hydration startups to women’s basketball leagues. On the hardwood, he still drains threes while mentoring future stars at Davidson, where he now serves as an assistant GM.

Also Read: Most International Goals by Active Players (2025)

1. Cristiano Ronaldo | $275M

10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

For the third year in a row, and the fifth time overall, Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s highest-paid athlete. At age 40, the Portuguese soccer superstar is reaching new highs.

Over the past 12 months, counting both his playing salary at Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr and his off-field business endeavors, Ronaldo collected an estimated $275 million before taxes and agent fees - the third-best year by an active athlete ever measured by Forbes. On that all-time list, Ronaldo is surpassed only by boxer Floyd Mayweather, who earned $300 million in 2015 and $285 million in 2018.

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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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

❤️

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

Liverpool vs Bournemouth Premier League 2025-26 opener LIVE Blog: Gakpo scores for Liverpool; LIV 2-0 BOU

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

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

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

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 | sportzpoint.com
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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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