The new Premier League campaign got underway this weekend, and while we saw a string of interesting results go down on Saturday, there was also a lot to like on Sunday.
Everton made the trip down to London in order to take on Tottenham Hotspur, and they managed to come away with a really important three points as they secured a 1-0 win against the 2019 Champions League finalists. Today, we re going to take a look at some of the things we took away from the game.
The Ancelotti effect
Whether it be the new signings or the style in which they played, there s no denying the impact that Carlo Ancelotti is having and will continue to have at Goodison Park. Allan, Doucoure and most importantly Rodriguez all put in solid shifts, and Everton seemed to be in complete control fro…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is unlikely to retain his position next season, so says David James.
The Red Devils sit sixth in the Premier League table after a mixed campaign, with some calling for Ten Hag to be replaced following a series of underwhelming performances and a group-stage Champions League exit.
However, United claimed a morale-boosting victory on Sunday when Amad Diallo scored in the 121st minute to snatch a 4-3 win, after extra time, over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
But with INEOS owner Jim Ratcliffe, whose purchase of a 27.7 per cent stake in the club was ratified earlier this year, having taken charge of football operations, James believes Ten Hag will not be part of the hierarchy next year.
I think traditionally …
Mexico s preparations for next month s crunch World Cup qualifier against the United States have been dealt a blow after a 3-2 defeat to Ecuador in an international friendly in Charlotte.
Walter Chala, making his second international appearance, scored the 75th-minute winner two minutes after coming off the bench for an under-strength Ecuador.
Both sides were missing several key Europe-based players, although that did not detract from an entertaining encounter, where three goals were scored in the opening quarter of an hour.
Jhonny Quinonez opened the scoring in the second minute when his scuffed bouncing effort beat Mexico goalkeeper Jonathan Orozco.
Mexico levelled four minutes when a fallen Santiago Gimenez, who had his initial effort blocked, flicked …