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Eintracht Frankfurt 1–5 Liverpool: Slot’s Men End Losing Streak With Dominant Champions League Win

Kamal Yalwa04 mins

Liverpool snapped their four-game losing streak in emphatic style with a 5-1 demolition of Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany, despite manager Arne Slot benching star forward Mohamed Salah for a second consecutive European match. The Reds endured a shaky start when former Leeds defender Rasmus Kristensen opened the scoring for Frankfurt in the 26th minute. However, Liverpool responded in devastating fashion, scoring three goals in nine minutes before halftime to turn the game on its head. Hugo Ekitike — playing against his former club — levelled in the 35th minute after a swift counter-attack, calmly slotting past the goalkeeper. Captain Virgil van Dijk (39’) and Ibrahima Konate (44’) both scored headers from corners to give Liverpool a 3–1 lead at the break. Liverpool continued their dominance in the second half despite losing Alexander Isak to a groin injury at halftime. Florian Wirtz set up Cody Gakpo (66’) for Liverpool’s fourth, before Dominik Szoboszlai (70’) sealed the win with a stunning long-range strike. It was a night of redemption for Arne Slot’s side, who had struggled in recent weeks. The Liverpool boss told TNT Sports: “We needed a win. More importantly, we needed a performance where we create chances and get the reward. That’s what happened. The main difference today was that we scored from set pieces instead of conceding from them.” Mohamed Salah came off the bench with 15 minutes left but couldn’t end his six-game goal drought, while Ekitike — named Man of the Match — impressed again, scoring his first Champions League goal for Liverpool. Slot confirmed post-match that Isak’s substitution was due to injury: “Alexander had to go off at half-time because he felt his groin a little bit. Let’s hope for the best, but it’s not an easy balance when a player has been out for so long.” Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk praised the team’s response after a difficult run. “I don’t know if it’s a statement, but it’s a win and something to build on,” he said. “We’ve been disappointed with losing games, but the only way forward is to stick together, block out the noise, and keep working.” With the victory, Liverpool remain firmly in contention in their Champions League group, and attention now turns to their Premier League clash with Brentford this weekend — where Slot’s rejuvenated side will aim to maintain their newfound momentum.

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Alexander Isak Suffers Groin Injury In Liverpool’s 5-1 Champions League Win Over Frankfurt

Kamal Yalwa05 mins

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that striker Alexander Isak was withdrawn at half-time during the Reds’ emphatic 5-1 Champions League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt due to a groin injury. The Swedish forward, who joined Liverpool from Newcastle United for £125 million this summer, was replaced by Federico Chiesa at the break after feeling discomfort. Speaking after the game, Slot told TNT Sports: “Alexander had to go off at half-time because he felt his groin a little bit. That’s a pity. I’ve said many times it’s such a difficult balance to find with a player that missed three months. We’ve now played him for the second time in three days and unfortunately, he had to go off.” Isak’s fitness has been a concern since joining the club, with past records showing he missed one game in 2024/25 and twelve in 2023/24 due to similar issues. Slot expressed hope that the injury would not be serious, warning that a few weeks on the sidelines could set back the striker’s recovery progress. “Let’s hope for the best,” he said. “If he’s out for a few weeks, it will put him back, so let’s wait.” Meanwhile, Isak’s strike partner Hugo Ekitike, who also joined Liverpool this summer, said their partnership was still developing. “It was not our best half together, but we can improve. He’s a very good player, and with time, the links will come,” Ekitike said. The match also saw right-back Jeremie Frimpong suffer a hamstring injury, forcing him off for Conor Bradley in the first half. The Dutch defender is expected to be out for a few weeks, adding to Liverpool’s growing injury list. Despite the setbacks, Slot was relieved to see his team return to winning ways after four straight defeats. “We needed a win,” he said. “The difference today was that we scored from set-pieces instead of conceding from them. When you’re 3-1 up, you control the game differently.” Ekitike, who scored against his former club, refused to celebrate and expressed gratitude to Frankfurt for shaping his career. “It was special for me to come back. I have so much respect for them. They made me the player I am today,” he told TNT Sports. Captain Virgil van Dijk, who also found the net, said the win was an important morale boost rather than a statement. “I don’t know if it’s a statement, but it’s a win and something to build on,” he said. “We’ve been disappointed with losing games, but the only way forward is to stick together, block the outside noise, and keep working.” Liverpool will now turn their attention to their next Premier League fixture against Brentford, hoping to maintain momentum while monitoring Isak’s recovery closely.

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Arsenal Crush Atletico Madrid 4–0 as Arteta’s Side Dominate Champions League Clash

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Arsenal produced another dominant European performance as they thrashed Atletico Madrid 4–0 at the Emirates, sending a clear message to the rest of Europe — Mikel Arteta’s men are not just contenders; they look unstoppable. The Gunners have now kept four straight clean sheets, facing just one shot on target in their last three matches, while continuing their remarkable record from set-pieces — 10 goals already this season from dead-ball situations. Wednesday night’s victory was a masterclass in control, discipline, and ruthlessness. Declan Rice once again orchestrated proceedings in midfield, delivering two assists from set-pieces, while Viktor Gyökeres ended his nine-game goal drought with a confidence-boosting brace. When Arsenal dismantled Real Madrid 5–1 on aggregate last season, it was seen as their arrival among Europe’s elite. Six months later, Diego Simeone’s Atletico have suffered a similar fate. Atleti came prepared, compact, and disciplined — vintage Simeone football — but were eventually blown away by an Arsenal side operating at frightening efficiency. The Spanish giants, who scored five goals against Real Madrid earlier this season, managed just one shot on target all night. David Raya has made just one save across Arsenal’s last three fixtures, and the team has conceded only three goals in 12 games — their best-ever defensive start to a season. For all the legendary backlines under George Graham and Arsène Wenger, this defence may be reaching even greater heights. Arsenal’s set-piece record is becoming almost absurd. The Gunners scored twice from dead-ball situations again, making it the fourth match this season they’ve done so. Gabriel opened the scoring from a Rice free-kick, continuing a trend where Arsenal inevitably break opponents through well-drilled routines. Critics may argue Arsenal rely too heavily on set-pieces — but at this level of execution, it’s a weapon few teams can counter. As Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson put it: “No one beats Atletico by four. Arsenal steamrolled them.” It was also a night of redemption for Viktor Gyökeres. The Swedish striker, under pressure after a goalless spell, silenced doubters with two well-taken goals and another selfless, high-energy performance. “He makes us a better team,” Arteta said post-match. “His work rate and intelligence create so much space for our wingers. The goals were a reward for that effort.” With upcoming fixtures against Crystal Palace, Brighton, Burnley, Slavia Prague, and Sunderland, Gyökeres has a prime opportunity to build momentum — and Arsenal to extend their dominance. Top of the Premier League, joint-leaders in the Champions League, and statistically the best defence in Europe’s top five leagues — Arsenal’s rise under Arteta shows no signs of slowing down. If they continue combining tactical control with devastating set-pieces and newfound attacking depth, the question is no longer whether they can win major silverware — but who can stop them.

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Monaco 2-2 Man City: Dier’s Late Penalty Denies Haaland Hat-Trick Heroics

Kamal Yalwa03 mins

By Kamal Yalwa | October 1, 2025 | Champions League Manchester City were left frustrated in Monaco after Eric Dier’s controversial 90th-minute penalty earned the hosts a 2-2 draw in their Champions League league phase clash, denying City what looked like a deserved victory. City had dominated proceedings, hitting the woodwork twice and registering 18 shots, but failed to kill the game off after Erling Haaland struck twice in the first half from just seven touches. The Norwegian forward opened the scoring after 14 minutes with a clever lob over goalkeeper Philipp Köhn, only for Jordan Teze to rifle in a spectacular equaliser moments later. Haaland restored City’s lead before the break with a powerful header from Nico O’Reilly’s cross, taking his tally to 11 goals in this season’s competition. Phil Foden and Tijjani Reijnders both struck the bar, while Haaland spurned a glorious chance for his hat-trick. Their profligacy proved costly when VAR intervened late on: referee Jesús Gil Manzano was sent to review a high boot by substitute Nico Gonzalez on Dier at a set-piece. Despite City protests, the spot-kick was awarded and Dier coolly converted past Gianluigi Donnarumma. The result extends City’s winless away run in the Champions League to 12 months, dating back to their victory over Slovan Bratislava last October. Manager Pep Guardiola cut a frustrated figure post-match: “We didn’t defend the free-kick perfectly. We touched the ball first, it touched the opponent too, but it was given. Many things were against us tonight.” Haaland, despite his brace, was equally critical: “I don’t think we played good enough. We don’t deserve to win. We needed more energy. In the second half we allowed them to come back.” City now sit mid-table in the league phase standings, while Monaco celebrated a hard-earned point despite being second-best for much of the contest. Player of the Match: Erling Haaland (Man City)Final Score: Monaco 2-2 Manchester City

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Arsenal Defeat Olympiacos 2-0 to Extend Champions League Group Stage Unbeaten Run

Arsenal Defeat Olympiacos 2-0 to Extend Champions League Group Stage Unbeaten Run

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Arsenal secured a 2–0 victory over Olympiacos at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, during their second UEFA Champions League group stage match. Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring in the 12th minute after a counter-attack set up by Viktor Gyökeres. Despite Olympiacos’ resilient efforts, Arsenal sealed the win in stoppage time with a goal from Bukayo Saka, assisted by Martin Ødegaard. The victory extends Arsenal’s unbeaten run in the Champions League group stage to 13 matches, dating back to 2015, and ends a long-standing home hoodoo against Olympiacos, who had previously beaten Arsenal at the Emirates in 2015 and knocked them out of the Europa League in 2020. This win also places Arsenal among six teams with perfect records in the current group stage, following their 2–0 triumph over Athletic Bilbao in their opening fixture. However, the match saw key defender Gabriel sustain an injury, raising concerns ahead of upcoming fixtures.

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Champions League: Osimhen Fires Galatasaray to Victory over Liverpool

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Reigning Premier League champions and league leaders may be held to higher standards but concerns grow for Liverpool. Arne Slot’s side suffered back-to-back defeats after falling to Galatasaray in Istanbul. Their performance may trouble Liverpool’s head coach greater than the result. Liverpool were short on ideas and again suspect defensively as they were beaten by Victor Osimhen’s first-half penalty. Defeat could have been heavier had the Galatasaray striker not squandered two clear openings early in the second half and it needed the 62nd minute introduction of Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak to inject direction into the Liverpool attack. Despite a quiet start to the season by his standards, and the opportunity for more rotation from Slot following a summer of heavy investment, the absence of Salah from a Liverpool starting lineup still contains the capacity to surprise. Galatasaray had won only one of their last 18 Champions League group games prior to Liverpool’s visit and none of their last seven European ties. From the backing of an impassioned crowd to the wild commitment of their players, the champions of Turkey were determined to make amends. Hugo Ekitike steered a free header wide from Cody Gakpo’s cross as the visitors attempted to silence the din. Gakpo created another opening for Ekitiké when slipping him through with a neat pass. Ugurcan Cakir, like Alisson before him, stood tall and saved with his legs only for the rebound to fall to Gakpo. Yilmaz had been caught in the face by Szoboszlai’s trailing hand — it was more of a stroke of the stubble than a proper slap — but the referee Clément Turpin immediately pointed to the spot. Osimhen drilled the spot kick straight down the centre of Alisson’s goal. Liverpool dominated possession and outnumbered the Galatasaray defence on several counterattacks without turning promise into genuine opportunity. Cakir saved from Wirtz at close range, desperate defending prevented Ekitike and Milos Kerkez converting at the resulting corner and Konate put a free header wide at the near post. But Slot’s side were unconvincing at the back and almost punished again when Osimhen dispossessed Ryan Gravenberch before being tripped by the midfielder just outside the Liverpool area. The £65m striker felt he was denied a clear goalscoring opportunity but Gravenberch was punished with a yellow card. Osimhen, a disruptive force all night, was gifted a chance to double the hosts’ lead by a mix-up between Konaté and Gravenberch. A tame shot was easily gathered by Alisson, but the Liverpool keeper was injured in the process and had to be replaced by Giorgi Mamardashvili. Alisson’s replacement was not troubled once Osimhen departed injury. Neither was Cakir, however, despite Liverpool penning Galatasaray in during the closing stages.

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Osimhen Penalty Sinks Liverpool as Injuries and VAR Controversy Compound Champions League Defeat

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Victor Osimhen’s first-half penalty was enough to condemn Liverpool to a second consecutive Champions League defeat, as Galatasaray secured a 1-0 victory in Istanbul on a frustrating night for Arne Slot’s side. The loss marks back-to-back defeats for Liverpool for the second time under the Dutch manager and came with added concerns after injuries to goalkeeper Alisson Becker and striker Hugo Ekitike. The game also included a controversial VAR decision that denied Liverpool a potential late penalty. Slot surprised many with his team selection, leaving Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak on the bench, and opting to start Jeremie Frimpong on the right wing. Despite that, Liverpool’s defensive issues resurfaced early, with Dominik Szoboszlai struggling at right-back. Galatasaray’s Baris Alper Yilmaz, who consistently troubled Liverpool’s right side, forced a good early save from Alisson before Liverpool wasted a golden opportunity at the other end. Ekitike failed to finish when played through on goal, slipping as he tried to round goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir. Cody Gakpo’s follow-up was cleared off the line by Ismail Jakobs. Just seconds later, Liverpool were punished. Yilmaz again beat Szoboszlai and was caught in the face by the defender’s arm inside the box. Referee Clément Turpin pointed to the spot, and Victor Osimhen calmly converted the penalty down the middle. Liverpool pushed for an equaliser, but clear chances were limited. Salah and Isak were introduced in the second half, but their impact was minimal. The team’s frustration peaked late on when VAR declined to award a penalty for a possible handball, leaving the visitors with nothing to show for their efforts. The night ended on a sour note with both Alisson and Ekitike leaving the pitch injured, adding to Liverpool’s growing concerns ahead of a busy schedule. Despite creating more chances and leading the expected goals tally, Liverpool came away empty-handed once again. Slot now faces pressure to steady the ship as his side struggles for form both domestically and in Europe.

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Osimhen Breaks Turkish Goal Record, Fires Galatasaray to Cup Glory

Osimhen May Return Against Liverpool -Galatasaray Coach

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Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk believes Victor Osimhen is winning his race to be involved next Tuesday as the Turkish side hosts Liverpool in the Champions League. Osimhen has not played for Galatasaray since he scored against Rizespor at the end of August after he picked up an injury during the September international break while representing Nigeria in its game against Rwanda. Galatasaray has played three times since then — against Eyupspor and Konyaspor domestically, and a 5-1 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt in Europe — but Osimhen has been missing. The Super Lig side has a star-studded attack regardless, including Leroy Sane and Mauro Icardi, but would like its best number nine to be available too. Buruk told reporters: “He took part in part of the training session. He has minor aches and pains. But if he can tolerate them and play, we hope he’ll be with the team in our next match.” Buruk went on to say that Osimhen is prepared to put his body on the line against Liverpool, which is a huge game anyway, but not least in the context of the heavy defeat on matchday one. “We’ll try him out in training,” Buruk added. “He played for 10 minutes yesterday. His pain is still there. “We expect him to be in the squad for the Alanyaspor match [this weekend]. We expect him to be on the pitch for the Liverpool match.” Liverpool opened its Champions League campaign with a 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid, with Virgil van Dijk powering home a late winner from Dominik Szoboszlai’s corner. “We kept pushing for the 3-1,” Van Dijk said after that match. “We concede the equalizer, massively deflected. It was not great. We found a way again. We were dangerous in our set-pieces anyway, they were pretty aggressive I must say. I’m glad I got the winner. “They’re a team that never gives up, they have quality players that can punish you if you’re not there in a split second, if you’re a little bit too late and they punished us before the break and after the break we try to go for the 3-1. “They get a bit of confidence from that as well. But we have to keep going and show the resilience we’ve been showing for many years and it was another great European night here again.”

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