After another action-packed weekend in soccer, Gab Marcotti reflects on the big talking points in his latest edition of Monday Musings. Jump to: LFC title charge | Lille thump PSG | Man City march on | Lazio-Milan drama | Man United win ugly | Juve easing up? | Barca take it easy | Dortmund win again |
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Stevie Nicol questions if Lionel Messi has had to carry more of the load for Barca than in previous years due to lack of a supporting cast. Craig Burley doesn’t see a way back for Manchester United, even though they limited Barcelona to just one goal at Old Trafford. Ahead of his return to the
Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Paris Saint-Germain all lost immediately after Drake met one of their stars. Try not to panic, but there appears to be a malevolent phenomenon that is spreading through the football world. No, not VAR — something far, far more troubling. We’re talking about the “Drake Curse,” which has long hindered various
English Premier League: Gabriel Jesus (90′) Crystal Palace 1-3 Manchester City Manchester City moved back ahead of Liverpool thanks to a brace from Raheem Sterling and a goal from Gabriel Jesus. Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah scored in Liverpool’s dominant victory over Chelsea, moving the Reds back ahead of Manchester City. Manchester City moved back
The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but you can click here to review all the deals. Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world’s media and set correspondents loose to see what’s on the agenda for the summer. Juve to unite ‘new Ronaldo’ with Ronaldo? Reports at AS claim representatives of Benfica
Arsenal secured their first clean sheet away from home this Premier League season and soared back into the top four with a 1-0 win over 10-man Watford. ESPN FC’s Craig Burley delves into Arsenal’s poor form on the road this season, after narrowly escaping 10-man Watford with three points. On the face of it, this
While Harry Kane’s injury is a major concern for Tottenham, Craig Burley says it could also be a curveball for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City. A big weekend of profit for the column with a couple of solid winners, including a 9/1 treble. It’s all about the Champions League again this week, and whether Manchester
Jesse Marsch has said he feels honoured to be taking the Salzburg job. Former United States international Jesse Marsch will take over as the new head coach of RB Salzburg, the Austrian club have announced. Marsch will join from RB Leipzig, where he is an assistant, for next season. The 45-year-old ex-New York Red Bulls
Barcelona will take a one-goal advantage back to the Camp Nou, while Cristiano Ronaldo scored on his return in a 1-1 draw with Ajax. Tottenham stole a late winner despite losing Harry Kane to injury, while Liverpool outmatched Porto at Anfield. Craig Burley doesn’t see a way back for Manchester United, even though they limited
Roberto Firmino equalized and Gabriel Jesus scored the winning brace to give Brazil 3-1 come-from-behind victory against the Czech Republic. After Brazil’s draw against Panama, ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno and Gab Marcotti delve into where the weaknesses lie for the 5-time world champions. The crew weigh up Neymar’s level after he fell outside the top