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N'Golo Kante has left the Premier League : End of an Era

Chelsea's midfield maestro, N'Golo Kante has left the Premier League after his 8 years long run and has signed for Al Ittihad.

Jun 21, 2023, 5:16 AM5 min read

N'Golo Kante has left the Premier League : End of an Era

Chelsea's midfield maestro, N'Golo Kante has left the Premier League after his 8 years long run. He has signed a new contract of 4 years with Saudi club, Al Ittihad marking his exit from the English league.

Kante's incredible journey

Now that Kante has left the Premier League on a new long term deal of 4 years, where he would be making €25 million per year, with Al Ittihad we take a look at his journey from the very beginning of his career to how he became one of the most prolific central midfielders of our generation.

He has given his 100% for every team he played and in every match he appeared. His efforts reflected on the field and was rightfully awarded for it.

His early footballing days

The French made his senior professional debut in the year 2012 for Boulogne and and two years later he signed for Caen on free transfer and helped his team in finishing third in the league and achieving promotion to Ligue 1. He stayed with the club for one more year and then his life changed when Steve Walsh scouted Kante for Leicester.

Fairytale year at Leicester City

N'Golo Kante | Leicester City | Premier League | Sportz Point |
Kante lifting the Premier league title for Leicester City.(Photo by Nick Potts).

On 3rd August 2015, Kante signed a four year contract with Leicester City and marked his arrival in the Premier League. He made his debut against Sunderland just five days later. And on 7th November, he scored his first Premier League goal against Watford.

Kante was a key factor in Leicester City's fairytale win in the Premier League. The most impressive thing about Kante was his work rate. It was like he had two lungs. He never stopped running. He always made crucial interceptions in the middle of the field and was not afraid to tackle someone to win the ball back. He ended the 2016 season with a total of 175 tackles which was 31 more than any other player and made the highest number of interceptions, 157 which was 15 more than the player at the second place.  He was also named in the PFA Team Of The Year making his debut season a massive success in the Premier league.

His time at Chelsea

N'Golo Kante | Chelsea | Champions League | Sportz Point |
N'Golo Kante with his Champions League medal. (Photo by Getty Images).

After his amazing time at Leicester and because of his unbelievable performances in the midfield, Chelsea offered to sign the player on a five year deal and was willing to pay £32 million for the player, which the player gracefully accepted. Arsenal was also interested in the player but backed out and bought Granit Xhaka instead.

At Chelsea he wore the no. 7 shirt and made his Premier League debut for Chelsea against West Ham United in their first match of the season on 15th August 2016. Despite picking a yellow card within the opening five minutes of the game, he helped Chelsea in winning the game .His first Chelsea goal was on 23rd October against Manchester United.

His first season at Chelsea was also a hit. He won a couple of man of the matches. Didn't really had a bad game. Always contributed to the winning cause of the team. Played almost every minute of that season for Chelsea. And because of these attributes he was again named in the PFA Team of the year for a second consecutive season. And was also named  PFA Players' Player of the year, FWA Footballer of the year and a well deserved Premier League Player of the season.

As Chelsea went on to win the league that year under Antonio Conte, Kante became the first player since Eric Cantona to win back to back the Premier Leagues with two different clubs. It was quite an achievement for someone who was playing in the second division of the French league just three years ago. He ended the season with a man of the match award in the FA Cup final win against Manchester United.

He became Chelsea's highest paid footballer in 2018. He won the Europa League that season against Arsenal. In 2018, he also became a World Champion for France and was instrumental in their World Cup triumph.

In 2021, he helped Chelsea in winning the Champions League trophy for the 2nd time in the history of the club. He became man of the match in both semi final and round of 16 matches against Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid respectively .Kante was named UEFA Men's midfielder of the year that season which was also well deserved.

End of an era

N'golo Kante | Al Ittihad | Saudi League | Sportz Point |
Kante To Al Ittihad is a done deal. (Photo by Al Ittihad twitter).

His time at Chelsea was an absolute success. With his humble and easy going attitude and a smile on his face he became one of the greatest Premier League midfielders of our generation. That's why when he signed a contract with Al Ittihad it marked the end of an era.

It was quite understandable for the fans to get upset when they heard N'Golo Kante has left the Premier League. He was one of the players who was liked by everyone, even the rival fans, players and managers liked him. So his exit is gonna leave a great void in Chelsea's midfield which they're desperately trying to fill.

Kante's Premier League stats

Kante has played for 18,429' minutes in the Premier League. In those minutes he has 227 appearances, in which he has 29 goal contributions for both Leicester City and Chelsea combined.

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UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase Draw LIVE Updates, and News: Real vs Inter; Bayern vs PSG; Bayern vs Barcelona

Get the real-time updates and news of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 league phase draw in Monaco on Sportz Point's LIVE Blog.

Aug 28, 2025, 5:11 PM1 min read

UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase Draw LIVE Updates, and News | sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to our LIVE blog coverage of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase Draw.

I’m Barnali Debnath, here to bring you all the latest updates, insights, and reactions as the groups for this prestigious tournament are unveiled.

Tonight’s draw will set the stage for one of the most exciting and competitive seasons in European club football, with top teams from across the continent finding out their opponents and potential paths to glory.

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Stay tuned for minute-by-minute updates, expert analysis, and breaking news as the drama of the draw unfolds.

Whether you’re a passionate fan or a football enthusiast, this is your go-to destination for everything related to the Champions League draw

LIVE Updates

Aug 28, 2025, 5:20 PM

Matchweek of UCL 2025/26

Matchday 1: 16–18 September 2025
Matchday 2: 30 September–1 October 2025
Matchday 3: 21/22 October 2025
Matchday 4: 4/5 November 2025
Matchday 5: 25/26 November 2025
Matchday 6: 9/10 December 2025
Matchday 7: 20/21 January 2026
Matchday 8: 28 January 2026

Aug 28, 2025, 5:11 PM

When the fixtures will be published?

The fixture for the league phase of UCL 2025/26 will be published on Saturday, this week.

Aug 28, 2025, 5:08 PM

Kairat Almaty

Aug 28, 2025, 5:07 PM

Copenhagen

Aug 28, 2025, 5:07 PM

PAFOS

Aug 28, 2025, 5:06 PM

Union SG

Aug 28, 2025, 5:05 PM

Newcastle United

Aug 28, 2025, 5:05 PM

Galatasaray

Aug 28, 2025, 5:04 PM

Monaco

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Qarabag

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Aug 28, 2025, 5:03 PM

Athletic Club

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Aug 28, 2025, 5:02 PM

Pot 3 is done!

Only 9 teams are left, knowing their two opponents each. 

Aug 28, 2025, 5:00 PM

Napoli

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Aug 28, 2025, 4:59 PM

PSV

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Slavia Praha

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Aug 28, 2025, 4:58 PM

Ajax

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Olympiacos

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Sporting CP

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Aug 28, 2025, 4:56 PM

Bodo/Glimt

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Aug 28, 2025, 4:55 PM

Tottenham Hotspur

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Aug 28, 2025, 4:54 PM

Marseille

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Aug 28, 2025, 4:50 PM

Pot 2 is done

Aug 28, 2025, 4:50 PM

Villarreal

Villarreal's opponents for UCL 2025/26

Aug 28, 2025, 4:50 PM

Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid's opponents for UCL 2025/26

Aug 28, 2025, 4:49 PM

Juventus

Juventus' opponents for UCL 2025/26

Aug 28, 2025, 4:48 PM

Frankfurt

Frankfurt's opponents for UCL 2025/26

Aug 28, 2025, 4:47 PM

Club Brugge

Club Brugge's opponents for UCL 2025/26

Aug 28, 2025, 4:46 PM

Benfica

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Aug 28, 2025, 4:45 PM

Atalanta

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Aug 28, 2025, 4:45 PM

Arsenal

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Aug 28, 2025, 4:44 PM

Bayer Leverkusen

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Aug 28, 2025, 4:40 PM

Manchester City's opponents

Manchester City's opponents for UCL 2025/26

Aug 28, 2025, 4:39 PM

PSG

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Aug 28, 2025, 4:39 PM

Barcelona's opponents

Barcelona's opponents for UCL 2025/26

Aug 28, 2025, 4:37 PM

Here are Liverpool's opponents

Liverpool's opponents for UCL 2025/26

Aug 28, 2025, 4:36 PM

Borussia Dortmund

UCL 2025/26 Draw LIVE

Aug 28, 2025, 4:34 PM

Third is Real Madrid

Real Madrid's opponents for UCL 2025/26

Aug 28, 2025, 4:33 PM

Second is Chelsea

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Aug 28, 2025, 4:31 PM

Bayern Munich are the first team to be picked out

Bayern Munich's path for UCL 2025/26

Aug 28, 2025, 4:30 PM

Zlatan will pick teams and Kaka will reveal the opponent!

Aug 28, 2025, 4:21 PM

Kaka meets Zlatan!

The former Brazilian star, who is one of the very few players to win the Champions League, FIFA World Cup and Ballon d'Or award in his career, comes on stage to share his UCL memories.

"We had a great team, a great coach and amazing supporters," he says of the Italian side's triumph in 2006/07. "Winning that trophy is really amazing – it's one of the best moments in my career," Kaka said.

Aug 28, 2025, 4:18 PM

Ibrahimovic wins the UEFA President's Award

The former footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic wins the UEFA President's Award 2025.

Aug 28, 2025, 4:11 PM

THE TROPHY

UEFA Champions League league phase draw LIVE: The Champions League trophy

Aug 28, 2025, 4:07 PM

"It is almost impossible"

Aug 28, 2025, 4:02 PM

THE ANTHEM!

The event starts with the Champions league anthem, performed by LIVE singers on stage. 

Aug 28, 2025, 3:58 PM

KAKA 😍

Aug 28, 2025, 3:41 PM

Look who's here

Aug 28, 2025, 3:10 PM

Pots for the draw

Pot 1: Paris, Real Madrid, Man City, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Inter, Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona
Pot 2: Arsenal, Leverkusen, Atleti, Benfica, Atalanta, Villarreal, Juventus, Frankfurt, Club Brugge
Pot 3: Tottenham, PSV, Ajax, Napoli, Sporting CP, Olympiacos, Slavia Praha, Bodø/Glimt, Marseille
Pot 4: Copenhagen, Monaco, Galatasaray, Union SG, Qarabağ, Athletic Club, Newcastle, Pafos, Kairat Almaty

Aug 28, 2025, 3:07 PM

The draw format

A total of 36 teams will compete in this phase, divided into four pots based on their UEFA club coefficient rankings. 

The reigning Champions League holders, PSG, are automatically placed as the top seed in pot 1. Each club will face eight different clubs, facing two clubs from each pot, one match at home and one away.

The draw will ensure that teams do not play against clubs from their own association more than twice.

Aug 28, 2025, 3:05 PM

How to watch the event?

Football fans from India can watch the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 league phase draw on the Sony LIV app and website. Moreover, the event will also be televised on Sony Sports Network channels as well.

Aug 28, 2025, 3:04 PM

Event details

When: 28 September 2025

Time: 9.30 pm IST

Venue: Grimaldi Forum, Monaco

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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
Image | premierleague.com

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
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
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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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20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025]

Kylian Mbappe's record transfer to PSG from Monaco still holds the record for the most expensive football transfer for a teenager.

Aug 8, 2025, 9:14 PM12 min read

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] | sportzpoint.com

Whenever a new transfer window arrives, with more money coming into the game, we see more spending and expensive buys from clubs around the world. However, along with experienced and proven footballers, football clubs always tend to buy new, exciting teenage footballers, even before they become stars.

Today, in this article, we will list the 20 most expensive teenagers in football transfer history.

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history

Please note that the fee is based on Transfermarkt's data and is accurate as of August 7, 2025.

20. Javier Saviola – River Plate to FC Barcelona – 2001 – €35.90m (Age 19)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Javier Saviola – River Plate to FC Barcelona – 2001 – €35.90m | sportzpoint.com
Image | FC Barcelona

Javier Saviola's transfer to FC Barcelona from River Plate was the record fee for any teenager till it was later broken by Wayne Rooney. After scoring 24 goals in 41 matches, besides his 11 assists for River Plate, while winning the Argentine league in consecutive years, Saviola became the star FC Barcelona were looking for.

However, the transfer did not work that well for both him and the club as he was loaned out many times and went to play for Real Madrid in future as well. Saviola was recently the assistant manager of the Barcelona U19 team as well.

19. Josko Gvardiol – Dinamo Zagreb to RB Leipzig – 2021 – €36.8m (Age 19)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Josko Gvardiol – Dinamo Zagreb to RB Leipzig – 2021 – €36.8m (Age 19) | sportzpoint.com
Image | transfermarkt.com

A Croatian defensive prodigy, Gvardiol impressed with his versatility and speed by playing as a ball-playing centre-back and left-back. His performances for Dinamo Zagreb and Croatia’s national team stirred RB Leipzig to break their transfer record.

Along with skill, Josko Gvardiol's physical strength and tactical intelligence made Leipzig pay €36.8m for the defender in 2021.

Two years later, Leipzig sold Gavrdiol to Manchester City for a whopping €90.00m.

18. Wayne Rooney – Everton to Manchester United – 2004 – €37m (Age 18)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Wayne Rooney – Everton to Manchester United – 2004 – €37m (Age 18) | sportzpoint.com
Rooney with the fan who wanted United to buy him. Image | manchesterunited.com

One of England’s greatest ever talents, Rooney was signed for a then-record fee for a teenager. His all-around attacking prowess, vision, and finishing skill justified the huge investment.

In the 2003/04 season for Everton, Rooney had already scored nine goals in the Premier League as a teenager, which made Sir Alex Ferguson sign the youngster for a record €37m.

Rooney became Manchester United’s all-time leading scorer with 253 goals in 559 official games, winning five Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy.

Read Also: Most Premier League titles as a player

17. Luke Shaw – Southampton to Manchester United – 2014/15 – €37.5m (Age 18)

Luke Shaw was signed by Manchester United from Southampton for €37.5m | sportzpoint.com
Image | MUFC on X

A highly rated left-back, Shaw was signed for his blend of strong defensive skills and speed. He was seen as the next big defender from England after John Terry, as he had done quite well at Southampton and England U-21s then.

Luke Shaw was bought by Manchester United in 2014 with a transfer fee of €37.5 million, making him one of the most expensive teenage footballers ever.

Despite serious injury setbacks, he has developed into a dependable member of United’s backline since then and continues to be a member of Ruben Amorim's team.

16. Yankuba Minteh – Newcastle United to Brighton – 2024 – €38.8m (Age 19)

Yankuba Minteh – Newcastle United to Brighton – 2024 – €38.8m | sportzpoint.com
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A direct, pacey Gambian forward, Yankuba Minteh, earned his big move as Brighton always invests in young, aggressive talents to shape their Premier League competitiveness and future development.

Newcastle United were the first to sign him, but sent him on loan to Feyenoord, where he scored 11 goals and had five assists. Brighton then signed him permanently in the 2024/25 season, for €38.8m, making him one of the most expensive teenagers in football transfer history.

Last season, he had 12 goal contributions for Brighton in the Premier League.

In 2024, Sportz Point named Minteh among the top 10 future stars of the Premier League.

15. Dejan Kulusevski – Atalanta to Juventus – 2019/20 – €39m (Age 19)

Dejan Kulusevski – Atalanta to Juventus – 2019/20 – €39m | sportzpoint.com
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Dejan Kulusevski, the Swedish winger, scored 10 goals and assisted 9 times in Serie A in the 2019-20 season, leading Juventus to pay a premium to have him in the Winter transfer window.

Although he was brought to Turin with a €39m transfer fee from Atalanta BC, he was soon loaned out to Parma and Tottenham Hotspur. In 2023, he was eventually bought by Spurs with a transfer fee of €30.00 million.

14. Fabio Silva – Porto to Wolves – 2020/21 – €40m (Age 18)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Fabio Silva - Porto to Wolves | sportzpoint.com
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Portuguese striker Fabio Silva came with impressive youth goal-scoring records for FC Porto U19 and the FC Porto team from the 2018-2020 season. Seeing his talent, Wolves paid a significant fee of €40m, hoping that his technical finishing and physicality would translate well into Premier League success.

However, he was soon loaned to various clubs. Last season, he joined the team after spending a season at UD Las Palmas on loan.

13. Vitor Roque – Athletico Paranaense to FC Barcelona – 2024 – €40m (Age 19)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] -Vitor Roque - Paranaense to FC Barcelona | sportzpoint.com
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Barcelona acquired Roque to bolster their attack during a rebuilding phase. Known for his goal instinct, technical skill, and agile movement, Roque had scored 21 goals in 45 games for the Brazilian club Paranaense to attract a €40m bid from the Catalan club.

However, after only 2 goals in 16 games for the Spanish, he was sent back on loan to Real Betis and eventually signed for Palmeiras last season.

12. Archie Gray – Leeds United to Tottenham Hotspur – 2024 – €41.25m (Age 19)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Archie Gray - Leeds United to Tottenham Hotspur | sportzpoint.com
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A promising English defensive midfielder, Archie Gray, made a high-profile resume after winning the U21 Euros and doing well for Leeds United.

This helped Tottenham sign him for €41.25m in 2024 as they continued to focus on developing young home-grown talent.

Archie played 28 Premier League and 11 Europa League games for Spurs in his first season at the club.

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11. Jorrel Hato – Ajax to Chelsea – 2025 – €44.18m (Age 19)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Jorrel Hato – Ajax to Chelsea – 2025 – €44.18m | sportzpoint.com
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Dutch defender Jorrel Hato, who came through Ajax’s ranks, secured a big move to Chelsea. With Enzo Maresca and Chelsea’s long-term strategic vision for rebuilding their defence, Hato was supposed to be the next big thing for the Blues.

The left-back has a knack for scoring and contributing to goals as well. He had eight goal contributions in the 2024/25 Eredivisie for Ajax.

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10. Franco Mastantuono – River Plate to Real Madrid - 2025 - €45m (Age 18)

Franco Mastantuono – River Plate to Real Madrid - 2025 - €45m | sportzpoint.com
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With a €45 million coming on 14th August 2025, Argentine U21 star Franco Mastantuono is all set to be the most expensive teenager in the football transfer window of the 2025/26 season.

The right-winger had a successful 2024/25 season with River Plate, scoring seven times in 22 games along with four assists, which led him to make his senior debut for Argentina as well.

9. Vinicius Jr. – Flamengo to Real Madrid – 2018 – €45m (Age 18)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Vinicius Jr. – Flamengo to Real Madrid – 2018 – €45m | sportzpoint.com
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Real Madrid and Brazilian youngsters have always been a love affair made in heaven. After scoring 10 goals and assisting four times in 32 goals for Flamengo in the 2017-18 season, Vinicius Jr.’s electrifying pace, dribbling, and flair made him a valued acquisition for Real Madrid.

Vinicius was brought to Real Madrid for €45m, which made him one of the most expensive teenagers in world football of the last decade.

Despite a slow start, he developed into a key player, helping Madrid win three La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies.

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8. Rodrygo – Santos to Real Madrid – 2019 – €45m (Age 18)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Rodrygo – Santos to Real Madrid – 2019 – €45m | sportzpoint.com
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As I was saying, Real Madrid and Brazilian teenage stars stand in a love affair made in heaven.

Following Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo was signed to strengthen Real Madrid’s attack with a versatile winger capable of playing across the frontline. Rodrygo had already done well for Santos in the previous season, which caught the eyes of Los Blancos, and soon he was signed for €45m

Since then, he has won three La Liga titles and two Champions League titles with the club, while scoring 68 crucial goals and providing 51 assists.

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7. Endrick – Palmeiras to Real Madrid – 2024 – €47.5m (Age 18)

Endrick – Palmeiras to Real Madrid – 2024 – €47.5m | sportzpoint.com
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Now it would be boring for you if I repeated the same thing. But what can I do if we have three back-to-back, same transfer patterns on our list of the most expensive teenagers in football transfer history?

Hailed as one of Brazil’s brightest prospects, Endrick’s prolific youth scoring and sharp finishing caught the eye of Real Madrid.

Endrick was brought to Bernabeu by Carlo Ancelotti after he helped Palmeiras win the Brazilian league in successive previous seasons.

6. Anthony Martial – Monaco to Manchester United – 2015 – €60m (Age 19)

Martial’s dazzling speed, dribbling, and flair from France made Manchester United break their teenage transfer record. After a great season with AS Monaco, where he scored 12 goals and provided five assists, United broke every record to bring him to Old Trafford.

He had an immediate impact with 17 Premier League goals in his debut season, though injuries and form fluctuations have tempered his career since.

5. Leny Yoro – Lille to Manchester United – 2024 – €62m (Age 18)

Leny Yoro – Lille to Manchester United – 2024 – €62m | sportzpoint.com
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Manchester United invested heavily in Leny Yoro’s defensive attributes, physicality, and maturity beyond his years. Yoro was signed by United under Erik ten Hag for €62m, a record transfer fee for a teenage defender.

He still continues to be one of the pillars of the United defence under new boss Ruben Amorim.

4. Romeo Lavia – Southampton to Chelsea – 2023 – €62.1m (Age 19)

Romeo Lavia – Southampton to Chelsea – 2023 – €62.1m | sportzpoint.com
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Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia’s combination of technical skill, tactical intelligence, and defensive contributions enticed Chelsea to pay a club-record fee of €62.1m for a teenager.

Lavia was first discovered by Manchester City, where he flourished for the Manchester City U-21 and U-23 teams. Then, he did well for Southampton to be able to attract a large bid from Chelsea.

3. Matthijs de Ligt – Ajax to Juventus – 2019 – €85.5m (Age 19)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Matthijs de Ligt – Ajax to Juventus – 2019 | sportzpoint.com
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Matthijs De Ligt captained a young Ajax side to the 2018/19 Champions League semifinals and even scored a decisive goal for them in the quarter-finals. Juventus rewarded him with one of the highest fees ever for a teenage defender when he was bought for a record fee for a teenage defender, €85.5m.

After spending seasons with Juventus and FC Bayern Munich, the defender signed for Manchester United in 2024, under former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag.

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2. Joao Felix – Benfica to Atletico Madrid – 2019 – €127.2m (Age 19)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Joao Felix – Benfica to Atletico Madrid – 2019 | sportzpoint.com
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Touted as a generational talent, Joao Felix was signed as a creative attacking replacement for Antoine Griezmann by Atletico Madrid in 2019 for a club record €127.2 million.

Felix had scored 20 goals in 43 games for Benfica, along with 11 assists, before joining the Spanish club. However, he could not justify the price tag and soon found himself playing for different clubs.

At 25, he has now signed for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr FC.

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1. Kylian Mbappe – Monaco to Paris Saint-Germain – 2018 – €180m (Age 19)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Kylian Mbappe – Monaco to Paris Saint-Germain – 2018 | sportzpoint.com
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Kylian Mbappe's transfer from AS Monaco to PSG in 2018 is still the most expensive football transfer for a teenager.

Mbappe's blistering pace, clinical finishing, and football intelligence at such a young age had already made him a star.

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In the 2016/17 season, Mbappe scored 28 goals and had 14 assists in 46 games for Monaco, which had set him up as one of the greatest footballing talents on earth. Among those 28 goals, 6 were in the Champions League in just 9 games.

PSG thought of Mbappe as an investment as they looked to win the UEFA Champions League for the first time.

PSG’s record fee of €180m paid off as he became Ligue 1’s all-time top scorer, a World Cup winner, and one of the world’s best players.

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