MANCHESTER UNITED 3, LIVERPOOL 1. Anthony Martial showed why Manchester United made him the world’s costliest teenager with a debut goal for the Reds. The 19-year-old Frenchman came off the bench to score a scintillating solo goal which sealed victory against arch-rivals Liverpool. Daley Blind and Ander Herrara, with a penalty, had given United a […]
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Wayne Rooney creates history by scoring his 50th England goal against Switzerland in their Euro 2016 qualifier
ENGLAND 2, SWITZERLAND 0 It was a night that belonged firmly to Wayne Rooney as he made history by becoming England’s all-time leading goalscorer. Rooney overtook the legendary Sir Bobby Charlton with his 50th senior goal for England in the Euro 2016 qualifying victory against Switzerland at Wembley. After what had been a frustrating night […]
Manchester City women strengthen WSL title challenge with victory against Sunderland Ladies
MANCHESTER CITY WOMEN 1, SUNDERLAND LADIES 0 Manchester City strengthened their push for the Women’s Super League title with victory over fellow challengers Sunderland at the Football Academy Stadium. Isobel Christiansen’s first-half goal helped City leapfrog Sunderland into second spot after they recorded a remarkable 10th win from their last 11 league and cup games […]
Jonathan Forte sees red as Oldham Athletic suffer first defeat of the season at home to Bradford City
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 1, BRADFORD CITY 2 It was an afternoon to forget as 10-man Oldham Athletic suffered their first defeat of the season in Sky Bet League One. What made it even worse was that Jonathan Forte, last season’s top scorer, was sent off in the opening half against Bradford City at SportsDirect.com Park. Forte […]
Oldham Athletic lose to Shrewsbury Town in JPT as Wembley door shuts
SHREWSBURY TOWN 2, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0. One of two possible routes to Wembley came to an abrupt end as Oldham Athletic lost at Shrewsbury Town in the first round of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy. It was a disappointing night for Latics as the newly-promoted Shrews, without a win in Sky Bet League One, secured their […]