Haaland scores as Man City beats Wolves in season opener
Erling Haaland struck twice as Manchester City began their Premier League season with a 4-0 victory over Wolves, signaling their intent to reclaim the title.
Erling Haaland struck twice as Manchester City began their Premier League season with a 4-0 victory over Wolves, signaling their intent to reclaim the title.
Semenyo, who scored twice in the 4-2 defeat, reported that a spectator directed racist remarks at him in the 29th minute.
Richarlison scored twice in Tottenham’s 3-0 win over Burnley, giving new head coach Thomas Frank a dream Premier League start.
Sunderland returned to the Premier League with a dominant 3-0 win over West Ham, highlighted by two superb headed goals. “Eliezer Mayenda put them ahead before Dan Ballard doubled the lead,” a club source said. Wilson Isidor wrapped up the victory in injury time.
Thomas Partey was met with boos and whistles during his Villarreal debut as he faces multiple rape charges in the UK.
The Magpies were without striker Alexander Isak, who is pushing for a move to Liverpool, and struggled to convert their superiority into goals.
Eyewitnesses told Platform Times that unidentified gunmen stormed parts of the two towns and fired shots into the air, causing confusion among residents and early voters despite the presence of security personnel.
Manchester United have pulled out of a move for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba due to his £115m price tag, while Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson is weighing a possible switch to Galatasaray.
Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett says a Liverpool supporter accused of racially abusing Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo will be banned from Anfield and arrested.
“We are very concerned… Incidents of this nature have no place in our game… we will work closely… to establish the facts and ensure the appropriate action is taken.”