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Bayer Leverkusen Shock Manchester City With 2-0 Victory At Etihad

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Pep Guardiola’s 100th UEFA Champions League match as Manchester City manager ended in disappointment as Bayer Leverkusen delivered a near-perfect away performance to secure a 2-0 win at the Etihad Stadium, marking just their second UCL victory on English soil (D1, L8). Guardiola made 10 changes from the team that lost 2-1 to Newcastle United in the Premier League, fielding a heavily rotated side. City started positively, with Nathan Ake forcing a smart save from Mark Flekken at the near post, but Leverkusen quickly regained control. The German side took the lead midway through the first half. Christian Kofane cushioned a cross for Alejandro Grimaldo, who drilled a low shot past James Trafford. City threatened late in the half, but Tijjani Reijnders’ strike was saved by Flekken. At halftime, Guardiola brought on Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku, and Nico O’Reilly to spark City’s performance. However, within 10 minutes of the restart, Patrik Schick glanced a header past Ake and Trafford from Ibrahim Maza’s inswinging cross, doubling Leverkusen’s lead. Erling Haaland was introduced to ignite a comeback but saw a close-range effort saved. Flekken also denied Rayan Cherki’s late free-kick, sealing Leverkusen’s second group-stage win. The result leaves Leverkusen 13th in the group and within two points of sixth-placed City, who suffered their first defeat of the Champions League season.

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Chelsea Cruise Past 10-Man Barcelona With Convincing 3-0 Win

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Chelsea put on a commanding display to beat 10-man Barcelona 3-0 in their Champions League clash at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. The Blues dominated from the start. Two early goals were disallowed, but Chelsea finally went ahead in the 27th minute when Jules Kounde turned a backheel from Pedro Neto into his own net. Barcelona’s night worsened before halftime as Ronald Araujo was shown a second yellow, leaving the visitors with ten men. Chelsea’s control continued in the second half. Estevao, making his third Champions League start, scored a brilliant goal after weaving past two defenders before finishing into the near post. Substitute Liam Delap added another, converting a pass from Enzo Fernandez to seal a comfortable victory. Chelsea’s dominance was evident throughout. Marcus Rashford came on at halftime, while Andrey Santos nearly scored immediately, only to be denied by an offside call. Cucurella impressed again, controlling Chelsea’s right side and nullifying Barcelona’s threat from Lamine Yamal. The win boosts Enzo Maresca’s side’s confidence ahead of a London derby against Arsenal this weekend and moves Chelsea up to fourth in their Champions League group.

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Everton Claim 1-0 Win Over Manchester United At Old Trafford Despite Playing With 10 Men

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Everton secured their first Premier League victory at Manchester United in 12 years, despite spending almost the entire match a man down after midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off for striking his teammate Michael Keane on Monday. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s brilliant first-half strike proved decisive, earning the visitors a 1-0 triumph after the 13th-minute altercation that saw a furious Gueye shown a straight red. Manchester United, aiming to climb to fifth with a win, dominated possession—particularly in the second half—but struggled to break down Everton’s resolute defence. Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was outstanding, making several crucial stops, including a stunning save to deny Joshua Zirkzee in the final 10 minutes. The victory, Everton’s second on the road this season, lifted them above city rivals and reigning champions Liverpool into 11th place, level on 18 points with United, who sit above them on goal difference.

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Nigeria, Egypt Book World Para Championships Tickets

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Nigeria and Egypt reaffirm their continental dominance, winning multiple gold medals at the 2025 ITTF-Africa Para Championships, which came to an end on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in Giza, Egypt. The championships, which brought together top competitors from across the continent, including host nation Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria, Cameroon, and Côte d’Ivoire, also served as a qualifier to the 2026 World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand. Nigeria finished slightly ahead with six gold medals, while Egypt secured five. Côte d’Ivoire also impressed, with Bayala Jean Pierre’s spirited silver medal in the singles, adding depth to the event. 2024 Paralympics bronze medallist, Ogunkunle Isau, led the charge in the Men’s Singles Classes 4–5. Adesope Abiola Wali, Farinloye Victor, and Lawal Kehinde added to Nigeria’s gold tally with victories in their respective singles categories. Isau once again stepped up by excelling in mixed doubles with Oputa Kate, winning the Mixed Doubles class 10 title, while Adesope Abiola Wali and Kehinde finished first in the Mixed Doubles classes 14–20 category. Egypt’s campaign was marked by dominant singles victories, including Ramadan Khaled’s triumph over compatriot Elmahsy Ahmed in the Men’s Singles Classes 1–3, Youssef Sayed’s commanding win against Abdelmoneim Abousteit in the Men’s Singles Classes 6–7, and further golds from Abdelwahab Abdelrahman and Mahmoud Faiza in the women’s classes 1-5. The host’s doubles strength was also evident as Sayed teamed up with Abdelwahab Abdelrahman to clinch the Men’s Doubles Class MD18 title in a hard-fought 3–2 battle against Nigeria’s duo Adesope Abiola Wali and Agunbiade Tajudeen on the final day. Speaking after the conclusion of the championships, Tournament Director Amr Fahmy described the event as a resounding success. He noted that the level of competition continues to improve, with more athletes participating each year. “We are hopeful that future editions will attract even greater participation, which will further enhance the growth and stature of this championship,” Fahmy said. By the close of the competition, eight qualification slots to Bangkok 2026 had been secured, while additional slots will be earned through African rankings in 2026 according to the ITTF rules, ensuring broader representation and opportunity for athletes across the continent.

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Eberechi Eze Scores Historic Hat-Trick As Arsenal Crush Tottenham 4-1

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Eberechi Eze announced himself in spectacular fashion in his first North London Derby, scoring a sensational hat-trick as Arsenal thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium, stretching their Premier League lead to six points. Fourteen years after being released by Arsenal as a youngster, Eze’s performance was a full-circle moment, dominating a game that had fans buzzing from start to finish. Tottenham manager Thomas Frank opted for a back five, aiming to frustrate Arsenal with a defensive setup. While the strategy initially slowed the hosts, two clinical goals before halftime changed the complexion of the match. Leandro Trossard opened the scoring in the 36th minute with a beautifully weighted finish, followed five minutes later by Eze’s first goal. Eze struck again within the first minute of the second half, curling a left-footed finish into the net to make it 3-0. Tottenham briefly fought back when Richarlison scored a stunning long-range strike, but it was always Eze’s day. He completed his hat-trick in the 76th minute, leaving defenders flat-footed and capping a historic performance. The 27-year-old became the first player to net a North London Derby hat-trick since Alan Sunderland in 1978, showcasing the talent and flair that once had him describing Kevin De Bruyne as his toughest opponent. On this afternoon, Eze proved he can produce magic on the biggest stage.

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Norris, Piastri Disqualified from Las Vegas GP, Reigniting Fierce F1 Title Battle Formula One championship leader Lando Norris and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri have been disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix after post-race inspections revealed technical infringements on their cars. According to F1 officials, the skid blocks on both McLaren cars were found to be below the minimum permitted depth, resulting in the team losing Norris’s second-place finish and Piastri’s fourth-place result. Before the disqualification, Norris had crossed the line behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who is pushing to close the points gap in the closing stages of the championship. Title race reshaped With the penalties applied, Norris now holds a 24-point lead over both Piastri and Verstappen heading into next weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix, which also features a sprint race. A total of 58 points remain up for grabs across the final two rounds of the 2025 season. This means Norris could mathematically seal the championship in Qatar if he outscores both Verstappen and Piastri by at least two points over the weekend. The shock disqualification has reignited a title battle that appeared to be narrowing—and sets up a dramatic showdown as F1 heads into its penultimate race.

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Formula One championship leader Lando Norris and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri have been disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix after post-race inspections revealed technical infringements on their cars. According to F1 officials, the skid blocks on both McLaren cars were found to be below the minimum permitted depth, resulting in the team losing Norris’s second-place finish and Piastri’s fourth-place result. Before the disqualification, Norris had crossed the line behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who is pushing to close the points gap in the closing stages of the championship. Title race reshaped With the penalties applied, Norris now holds a 24-point lead over both Piastri and Verstappen heading into next weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix, which also features a sprint race. A total of 58 points remain up for grabs across the final two rounds of the 2025 season. This means Norris could mathematically seal the championship in Qatar if he outscores both Verstappen and Piastri by at least two points over the weekend. The shock disqualification has reignited a title battle that appeared to be narrowing—and sets up a dramatic showdown as F1 heads into its penultimate race.

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Harvey Barnes Scores Twice as Newcastle Beat Manchester City 2-0

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All the talk before the match centered on Erling Haaland chasing Alan Shearer’s record for the fewest games to reach 100 Premier League goals. But it was Harvey Barnes who stole the spotlight, scoring twice to become the first Newcastle player to net a Premier League brace against Manchester City since Shearer in November 2003. It was a frustrating day for City, who had hoped to close the gap on Arsenal, who won’t play until Sunday, after gaining two points on them before the international break. Guardiola kept faith with the same starting XI for a third straight Premier League match—the first time he had done so since August and September 2021—seeking continuity and momentum. The game was wide open from the start. Both sides created numerous chances, yet opportunities were repeatedly wasted. Haaland failed to get a shot off after Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope rushed out, while Nick Woltemade was denied by Gianluigi Donnarumma. Barnes missed a sitter from Jacob Murphy’s cross, and Haaland later fired straight at Pope from close range. Phil Foden then missed arguably the best chance of the half. By the break, seven big chances had been created (four for Newcastle, three for City), generating a combined 2.59 expected goals (1.18 for Newcastle, 1.41 for City), but the score remained 0-0. It was the most big chances in a goalless first half since 2010-11 and the second-highest non-penalty xG recorded in a goalless Premier League first half since 2012-13.  

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Nottingham Forest Shock Liverpool With Comprehensive 3-0 Victory To Deepen Reds’ Premier League Crisis

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Nottingham Forest produced a stunning upset at Anfield, cruising to a 3-0 victory that further damaged Liverpool’s fading title push and secured Forest’s first consecutive league wins on the ground in more than six decades. Murillo opened the scoring in the 33rd minute after Liverpool failed to clear a corner. The hosts protested that Dan Ndoye was offside and obstructing Alisson’s view, but the goal was allowed to stand. Forest struck again almost immediately after the restart, with Neco Williams pulling the ball back for Nicolo Savona to drive beyond Alisson. Liverpool’s misery deepened in the 78th minute when the goalkeeper parried Omari Hutchinson’s effort, only for Morgan Gibbs-White to pounce and finish from the middle of the box. The defeat marked Arne Slot’s sixth loss in seven league matches, leaving Liverpool provisionally 11th on 18 points, eight behind leaders Arsenal. Forest climbed to 16th with the emphatic win.

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