Leeds United are sitting nicely at the top of the Championship table after a 3-0 victory against Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday afternoon, with emotions running high during the Yorkshire derby. Manor Solomon scored after only three minutes in an easy victory. Leeds fans had to wait another 85 minutes for their team to score again, this time through substitute Largie Ramazani. Ramazani’s brilliant cameo saw him volley an effort at goal for Leeds’ third, but Ao Tanaka used his footballing knowledge and technical ability to backheel the ball into the net to seal the victory. Leeds recorded their 16th league…
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Nottingham Forest made short work of Premier League basement boys Southampton to maintain their strong start to the season. Forest took a 3-0 lead in the first half as Elliot Anderson scored his first goal in red, which was followed by Callum Hudson-Odoi and prolific forward Chris Wood. Southampton got one back immediately before the hosts thought they had a fourth goal of the afternoon at the City Ground, but the celebrations were cut short when Nikola Milkenkovic’s header was controversially ruled out. The visiting team scored again in second-half stoppage time, making it a little tense finish, but Forest…
Nottingham Forest enjoyed a 3-2 win against Southampton with a score line that doesn’t reflect the overall balance of the game. Southampton were dead and buried by half time at the City Ground as Forest went in with a 3-0 lead. Elliot Anderson opened the scoring with his first goal for Forest before Callum Hudson-Odoi and Chris Wood put the game out of sight. Hudson-Odoi was subbed due to injury towards the end of the first 45 and Southampton grabbed a goal back from a corner on the hour mark. Nikola Milenkovic thought he had made it 4-1 but his…
Cyriel Dessers scored three Scottish Cup goals and was named Rangers captain in the triumph over Fraserburgh. The 30-year-old Nigerian international striker scored four of Rangers’ five goals in the 5-0 victory over the Highland League club at Ibrox. After the Scottish Cup match, Scott Arfield described Cyriel Dessers as a ‘enigma’ and stated that many clubs around Europe will be keeping an eye on the Rangers striker. As Dessers concedes he may leave Rangers this month, Philippe Clement has cautioned the Rangers board that they need someone of comparable talent to replace him. Philippe Clement on Cyriel Dessers”situation’ This…
Sky Sports commentator Daniel Mann called Sheffield Wednesday’s defending as “pretty alarming” following a mazy run by Leeds United ace Dan James at Elland Road. The Whites triumphed 3-0 as Manor Solomon scored in the third minute, followed by Largie Ramazani in the 88th minute and Ao Tanaka right before full time. Daniel Farke definitely would have like his side to be more dominant throughout, but three points keeps them at the top of the Championship table. During the second half, James was able to slide past a number of Wednesday players, prompting Mann on Sky Sports commentary to say:…
Leeds United defeated c on Sunday. The scoreline suggests a simple victory, but the Owls gave it everything they had at times. Leeds United recaptured their top spot in the Championship table from Sheffield United with a win against the Blades’ Steel City rivals Sheffield Wednesday. Unlike most teams who visit Elland Road, the Owls looked to press Leeds United. It presented Leeds with a few issues as Wednesday moved quickly on the counter, but in the end, Wednesday’s aggressive style may have suited Leeds. Daniel Farke’s team dominated the game late on as Wednesday sought a way back in.…
Nottingham Forest returned to winning ways as they survived a nervy ending to overcome Southampton 3-2 at the City Ground. Nuno Espirito Santo’s team entered the match on the banks of the Trent hoping to extend their Premier League unbeaten streak to eight games. After drawing with leaders Liverpool on Tuesday night, the Reds knew that a win over the Saints would bring them level with second-placed Arsenal in terms of points. They got off to a great start in the Sunday lunchtime duel, with Elliot Anderson scoring after 11 minutes. Morgan Gibbs-White set up the midfielder with a stunning…
David Moyes’ emotional homecoming to Everton could already have an impact on the future of one former Rangers player. It could now also alter things for a second. The seasoned and crafty Scot was brought in to try to bring the Toffees back on track and out of relegation jeopardy. The turnaround in results has yet to occur, but they play another struggling team, Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham, at home today and will want to capture all three points. Nathan Patterson has been on the outskirts under Sean Dyche, but the Englishman did not appear willing to let him depart during…
Leeds United are advancing on making a “top loan signing” in the January transfer window, sources have told Football Insider. Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed the Yorkshire giants are looking to “strengthen up front” this month. Whites currently sit second in the Championship and have scored more goals than any other team in the division. However, Farke is still hoping to bring in some fresh faces to provide himself with more options in the final third, especially if Wilfried Gnonto is sold this month. Middlesbrough’s Emanuel Latte Lath is a…
CSKA Moscow have opened the door for Rangers to sign Sasa Zdjelar in the January transfer window, sources have told Football Insider. Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that CSKA Moscow are willing to let the 29-year-old leave the club this month. Zdjelar’s contract at the Russian club expires at the end of this season, and they are willing to let him leave for a nominal fee in January rather than letting him run down his contract. This could open up the chance for Rangers to sign the Serbia international on…