Author: Tristan Wells

Chelsea are top of the Premier League, at least for now.Soon enough, Joao Pedro had given the Blues the lead from a corner just before the interval. Then Enzo Fernandez made it 2-0 by slotting away a penalty in the second half.Here, Standard Sport looks at three things we learned about Chelsea in their third match of the season.Joao Pedro continues sensational startFor Joao Pedro, life at Chelsea is flowing very smoothly indeed. The Brazil international was signed this summer while on holiday in Rio de Janeiro, where he worked daily with a personal trainer before joining up with the…

England, then, will hope to reclaim the top spot with another comfortable win today. Mitchell named a rotated side for the match, changing 13 starters, though his hand was forced in some places by injury. Marlie Packer captains a side featuring a handful of tournament debutants, though there is plenty of firepower still on the bench – namely reigning World Rugby Player of the Year Eliie Kildunne – should it be required. Source link

Boosted by last weekend’s impressive 2-0 win over Manchester City away from home, the incentive for Tottenham today is a third straight league win could see them top the table heading into the first international break of the campaign. However, they will be wary of a Cherries side who despite losing some key players in the summer transfer window, do have a decent recent record in this fixture and are more than capable of springing a surprise. Source link

The full Champions League group stage schedule has been revealed, meaning the six Premier League sides competing have learned their travel itineraries.Arsenal performed best of any English side last year, reaching the semi-finals, and will open their redemption bid with a trip to Bilbao to face Athletic Club. They rather dodged a bullet as they were handed a home tie against Kairat Almaty. To play the Kazakh outfit away would have warranted a near 7,000-mile round trip to central Asia.Meanwhile, Chelsea’s push for a third Champions League honour will begin at the site of their first – Munich’s Allianz Arena.…

Liverpool are expected to make a huge second bid for Alexander Isak worth £130m after Newcastle signed Nick Woltemade, with Marc Guehi also still an option at Anfield. Manchester United want to sign goalkeeper Senne Lammens, with Rasmus Hojlund and Antony set to depart but Kobbie Mainoo staying put for now. Manchester City, meanwhile, are still chasing the high-profile signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below! Source link

England take on Samoa as their Women’s Rugby World cup campaign continues in Northampton today.England have been beaten finalists in five of the past six World Cups but are targeting glory on home soil this summer. They take on a Samoan side that were decimated by Australia 73-0 in their first match at the Salford Community Stadium. England vs Samoa date, kick-off time and venueEngland vs the United States takes place today on Saturday, August 30, 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm BST.The match will be played in front of over 40,000 fans at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton.How to watch…

Amorim has won just 16 of his 45 games in charge, and seven of those came in last season’s Europa League campaign. Another defeat to Burnley will leave the Portuguese teetering on the edge during the international break.Burnley looked set for a season of struggle when going down to Spurs on the opening day, but a hard-fought and deserved victory over Sunderland last time out will give them confidence heading into the weekend.Date, kick-off time and venueManchester United vs Burnley is scheduled for a 3pm BST kick-off today on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The match will take place at Old…

A 3-0 hammering of Burnley was followed by a new tactical approach from the boss which resulted in a 2-0 win at Manchester City.It’s been a very positive start for Spurs on the pitch, despite frustrations in the transfer market off it, but Bournemouth will pose a significant test.The Cherries pushed Liverpool all the way on the opening night of the season before shutting up shop to beat Wolves 1-0 last time out – a scoreline which did not reflect their superiority.Date, kick-off time and venueTottenham vs Bournemouth is scheduled for a 3pm BST kick-off on Saturday, August 30, 2025.The…

Another London derby awaits Enzo Maresca’s side as they host a Fulham side yet to win in the Premier League this season.Date, kick-off time and venueChelsea vs Fulham is scheduled for a 12.30pm BST kick-off today on Saturday, August 30, 2025.The match will take place at Stamford Bridge.Where to watch Chelsea vs FulhamTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports. Coverage starts on TNT Sports 1 at 11am BST ahead of the 12.30pm kick-off.Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.Live blog: You can…

England take on Samoa in their second pool stage game of the Women’s Rugby World Cup on Saturday evening. The Red Roses came through their opener against the United States in some style, winning 69-7 at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland as Ellie Kildunne starred. Head coach John Mitchell has shuffled his pack for this game against a Samoan side who were thrashed 73-0 by Australia in their first match in Pool A. and they take on the host nation at Franklin’s Gardens hoping to at least hold out defensively. England, beaten finalists back in 2022, will see this…