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Raheem Sterling Leaves Chelsea By Mutual Consent

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Raheem Sterling left Chelsea by mutual consent on Wednesday, bringing a premature end to his time at the Premier League club three-and-a-half years after a $56.5 million move that failed to live up to expectations. Sterling, whose contract was due to expire in 2027, joined from Manchester City in 2022 as a serial title-winner but ended up an outcast – last playing for the club in May 2024. “We thank Raheem for the contribution he made while a Chelsea player and wish him well for the next stage in his career,” Chelsea said in a brief statement. The 31-year-old Sterling won 10 major trophies with City, including five Premier League titles. He was expected to help lead Chelsea to trophies but made only 45 league starts. He scored 14 goals and has not been involved for Chelsea this term. Sterling spent last season on loan at Arsenal but scored only one goal for Mikel Arteta’s team before returning to Stamford Bridge at the end of the campaign. Sterling began his career at Queens Park Rangers and went on to join Liverpool before a move to City in 2015. He was also part of England’s squad that both reached the semifinals of the 2018 World Cup and came runner-up in the European Championship in 2021.

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Spurs Stars Survive Auto Crash

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Tottenham stars Wilson Odobert and Randal Kolo Muani have been involved in a car crash.   The pair had been travelling on the M25 motorway, Hertfordshire, on Tuesday, when a tyre blew out on the black Ferrari they were in.   Images from the scene show the French attackers standing at the side of the motorway, alongside what appears to be emergency service personnel, with the front-right tyre of the car completely burnt out.   Spurs boss Thomas Frank confirmed the players had suffered minor injuries.   ‘Kolo Muani and Wilson Odobert are both fine. They were unfortunately involved in a minor car accident. Everyone else involved is fine. It was a tyre blowing up. They will be travelling here a little later tonight,’ he said.   Both players are expected to be available for selection for Spurs’ Champions League tie on Wednesday against Eintracht Frankfurt.

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EPL: Awoniyi Seals Nottingham Forest Win Against Brentford

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Rare goals from Igor Jesus and Taiwo Awoniyi eased Nottingham Forest’s relegation fears in a surprise 2-0 win at Brentford. Jesus upstaged his fellow Brazilian striker Igor Thiago with just his second Premier League goal of the season, before substitute Awoniyi broke his duck for the campaign. They were vital goals for Forest as they restored their five-point cushion over 18th-placed West Ham. They also inflicted only Brentford’s second home defeat of the season, denting their unlikely bid for a place in Europe. Bees forward Thiago has been one of the revelations of the season, his 16 Premier League goals putting him behind only Erling Haaland in the scoring charts. Jesus, by contrast, came into the match having scored just once from 40 shots this term, giving him the worst conversion rate in the division. It was Thiago who had the first opportunity to add to his tally after just 90 seconds, but he could only prod Kevin Schade’s inviting cross wide at full stretch. At the other end Morgan Gibbs-White gave Schade the slip before cutting the ball back to Jesus, whose first-time effort was deflected wide. But Jesus made his mark in the 12th minute after Ola Aina raided down the right, beating Rico Henry and lifting a cross towards the near post. Jesus expertly controlled the ball on his chest as he held off Bees defender Nathan Collins, before spinning and lashing a superb volley past Caoimhin Kelleher. Brentford were dealt a double injury blow before half-time when, during the same passage of play, both defender Kristoffer Ajer and midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard sustained knocks and had to go off, with Sepp Van Den Berg and Dango Ouattara pressed into action. Ouattara almost made an instant impact after he was played through on goal by Mathias Jensen, but Matz Sels came out quickly to make the save. Then, in seven minutes of first-half stoppage time, Van Den Berg’s header from Michael Kayode’s long throw flew inches wide. Brentford poured forward in the second half but without Damsgaard, their most creative player, they too often ran out of ideas in the final third. Their best chance dropped, predictably, to Thiago, who controlled Vitaly Janelt’s late free-kick at the far post only to drill his shot wide. Forest made the game safe 11 minutes from the end when Awoniyi chased Gibbs-White’s ball up the line and outmuscled Van Den Berg. The 28-year-old raced towards goal, stepped inside Kayode’s last-ditch sliding tackle and slipped the ball past Kelleher – his first goal since undergoing surgery on a serious abdominal injury after colliding with a goalpost in May – to wrap up a priceless win for the visitors.  

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Breaking: Chelsea Appoints Rosenior As Head Coach

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Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach on a six-and-a-half-year deal.   Rosenior arrives from Strasbourg on a contract that runs until 2032.   He said: “I am extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed head coach of Chelsea Football Club. This is a club with a unique spirit and a proud history of winning trophies.”   Rosenior will take charge of Saturday’s FA Cup third-round tie at Championship side Charlton Athletic.   Callum McFarlane, who presided over a 1-1 draw at Manchester City on Sunday, will oversee Wednesday’s Premier League game at Fulham.   Rosenior had confirmed his imminent move to Stamford Bridge at a Strasbourg press conference on Tuesday morning – and said he was “ready” for the job.   The ex-Hull boss said: “I was given permission to speak to one of the biggest clubs in the world.   “It was an honour to be associated with a club like that and, now, it looks like I will be the next manager of that football club,” the 41-year-old said.   Rosenior played for Bristol City, Fulham, Reading, Hull City and Brighton during a 16-year playing career.   After hanging up his boots in 2018, Rosenior almost guided Hull to the Championship play-offs in 2024 and then became head coach of Strasbourg, who are owned by Chelsea’s parent company BlueCo. The French club finished seventh in Ligue 1 last season.   Despite his lack of experience at a top-level club – and having managed barely 100 matches altogether – the incoming head coach insisted his new role was not too big a job to take on.   “I am so excited for the future, my whole life has worked to be a coach and now to be presented this opportunity at a world-class football (club) is something I have always dreamed of,” he said.   “With that is a mixed emotion of sadness of what I am leaving behind. This is the last day I wake up as Strasbourg manager.   “I hope the fans here can understand that. I am looking forward to the challenge, if I didn’t think I was ready, I wouldn’t have accepted it.   “The reality is Strasbourg is not on the level as Chelsea. There are certain clubs you just cannot just turn down. I hope the fans can see that.”

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Premier League Predictions: Sunderland Tipped to End Arsenal’s Winning Run

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Football betting expert Lewis Jones (Jones Knows) has delivered his latest round of Premier League predictions, tipping Sunderland to halt Arsenal’s 10-match winning streak this weekend. The weekend’s fixtures feature blockbuster encounters including Sunderland vs Arsenal, Chelsea vs Wolves, Aston Villa vs Bournemouth, Brentford vs Newcastle, Crystal Palace vs Brighton, and Manchester City vs Liverpool. Tottenham vs Manchester United (Saturday, 12:30 PM) Tottenham Hotspur’s home form continues to disappoint, with the club registering the fewest home points and most defeats among ever-present Premier League sides over the past year. Manchester United, meanwhile, remain unpredictable but entertaining. Jones tips goals rather than results here.Best Bet: Man Utd to score over 1.5 goals (10/11)Score Prediction: 2-2 Everton vs Fulham (Saturday, 3:00 PM) Jack Grealish continues to be the most fouled player in the league, creating value in card-based markets.Best Bet: Both Kenny Tete and Jack Grealish to be carded (12/1)Score Prediction: 1-1 West Ham vs Burnley (Saturday, 3:00 PM) Under Nuno Espirito Santo, West Ham’s counter-attacking style could bring Crysencio Summerville to prominence in attacking props markets.Best Bet: Summerville to score (3/1)Score Prediction: 2-1 (West Ham win) Sunderland vs Arsenal (Saturday, 5:30 PM) Arsenal’s stunning run of 10 wins and eight clean sheets in a row could finally come to an end, according to Jones. He argues that Sunderland’s defensive organisation and resilience from set pieces make them perfectly equipped to frustrate Mikel Arteta’s side.“This is the time to be brave and sail against the market,” Jones writes. “Sunderland are well-drilled, defensively sound, and have the tools to disrupt Arsenal’s rhythm.”Best Bets: Both Teams to Score (6/5), Sunderland to win (7/1), Sunderland to win to nil (12/1)Score Prediction: 2-1 (Sunderland win) Chelsea vs Wolves (Saturday, 8:00 PM) Referee Andrew Kitchen takes charge of only his fourth Premier League match, and Jones predicts a card-heavy clash.Best Bet: Over 4.5 cards (11/10)Score Prediction: 2-1 (Chelsea win) Aston Villa vs Bournemouth (Sunday, 2:00 PM) Fatigue from European commitments could make Aston Villa vulnerable to a fresh and organised Bournemouth side under Andoni Iraola.Best Bet: Bournemouth – Draw No Bet (11/8)Score Prediction: 2-1 (Bournemouth win) Brentford vs Newcastle (Sunday, 2:00 PM) Newcastle’s struggles away from home continue, with no league wins in eight away matches and just four goals scored in that run.Best Bet: Brentford – Draw No Bet (Evens)Score Prediction: 2-1 (Brentford win) Crystal Palace vs Brighton (Sunday, 2:00 PM) Danny Welbeck’s resurgence under Fabian Hürzeler continues, with six goal involvements in his last six games.Best Bet: Welbeck to score or assist (7/4)Score Prediction: 2-2 Nottingham Forest vs Leeds (Sunday, 2:00 PM) Sean Dyche’s influence at Forest is already visible, tightening up a previously leaky defence.Best Bet: Both Teams to Score – No (10/11)Score Prediction: 1-0 (Forest win) Manchester City vs Liverpool (Sunday, 4:30 PM) Jones cautions punters against short odds on Erling Haaland (3/1) to score first, noting his muted record against Virgil van Dijk — just two goals in seven meetings.Score Prediction: 2-2

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Amad Diallo’s Stunning Volley Rescues Point for Manchester United in 2-2 Draw at Nottingham Forest

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Amad Diallo’s spectacular late volley salvaged a point for Manchester United in a dramatic 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, ending United’s three-game winning streak in the Premier League. With nine minutes remaining and Forest on course for victory, Diallo pounced on a loose header from Nikola Milenkovic to unleash a thunderous left-foot strike into the top corner. The Ivorian winger almost snatched all three points deep into stoppage time, but his effort was blocked on the line by Murillo. United had earlier taken the lead in controversial fashion when Casemiro headed home from a corner that replays showed should not have been awarded. The ball appeared not to have crossed the line before going out of play, prompting widespread frustration among Forest players and supporters. Former Premier League referee Mike Dean weighed in on the incident during Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday, saying: “It’s not out. The ball is nowhere near out. It’s just a guess by the referee.” The controversy deepened Forest’s sense of grievance, having conceded a similar goal from an incorrect corner decision against Bournemouth the previous weekend. Spurred by that sense of injustice, Forest came alive after the break. Morgan Gibbs-White levelled with a fine header three minutes into the second half before Nicolo Savona, the player controversially judged unable to keep the ball in play for Casemiro’s opener, bundled in Forest’s second to complete a quickfire turnaround. Bruno Fernandes struck the post as United pushed for an equaliser, but Forest threatened to extend their lead, with Igor Jesus heading wide and Callum Hudson-Odoi flashing a shot just past the post. However, Diallo’s late brilliance ensured Erik ten Hag’s side avoided defeat, though they missed the chance to climb into second place in the Premier League table. United now sit fifth. Forest, still winless under new boss Sean Dyche, showed resilience and attacking intent but remain 18th in the standings, a reminder that while performances are improving, results are still needed to escape the drop zone.

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Liverpool in Crisis as Arne Slot’s Side Suffers Four Consecutive Premier League Defeats

Liverpool in Crisis as Arne Slot’s Side Suffers Four Consecutive Premier League Defeats

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Liverpool’s Premier League title defence is in tatters after a fourth straight league defeat left the reigning champions seven points adrift of leaders Arsenal and languishing in seventh place. Arne Slot’s men were beaten 3-2 by Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday, in a result that has intensified scrutiny on the Dutchman’s tactics and team balance. The loss means Liverpool have now suffered as many league defeats as they did across their entire title-winning campaign. Long-ball vulnerability Slot has publicly admitted that Liverpool struggle against long-ball tactics — an admission Brentford ruthlessly exploited. The hosts launched 64 direct passes, including a 40-yard assist from Mikkel Damsgaard for Kevin Schade’s goal, as Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate were repeatedly caught out. “Too many duels were lost, too many second balls weren’t won,” Slot later conceded. Fragile defensive structure Under former manager Jürgen Klopp, Liverpool were known for their relentless pressing. Under Slot, however, the system appears fractured. The midfield trio has struggled to shield the back line, leaving the Reds vulnerable to fast breaks — they currently have the Premier League’s fourth-highest expected goals (xG) conceded from counter-attacks. Brentford registered 17 shots and created seven big chances, the most Liverpool have faced this season. Lack of physicality Injury to Ryan Gravenberch has exposed Liverpool’s physical shortcomings. Slot’s midfield, built around technicians like Florian Wirtz and Curtis Jones, often loses aerial duels and second balls. Dominik Szoboszlai, who won 11 duels against Brentford, has been forced to carry an unsustainable workload. Integration issues Liverpool’s summer overhaul — including high-profile attacking signings — has yet to gel. The departures of Luis Díaz and Darwin Núñez, combined with the emotional toll of Diogo Jota’s passing, have left the team unbalanced. Defensive depth remains thin, and key signings like Wirtz have struggled to adapt to Slot’s system. Slow starts, poor finishes Liverpool have conceded first in six consecutive matches, shipping at least two goals in each of their last four league games. Their defensive frailty has turned every match into a recovery mission, and they now share an identical points tally to newly promoted Sunderland since last season’s title triumph — despite playing four games more. Title defence in jeopardy Opta’s projections now place Liverpool third by season’s end, with Arsenal predicted to lift the title. Yet, given their current form, even that outcome seems optimistic. Only Nottingham Forest and West Ham have conceded more goals from set-pieces this season. Liverpool’s immediate focus turns to the Carabao Cup, where they face Crystal Palace on Wednesday at Selhurst Park — the same venue where their losing streak began. With Aston Villa awaiting at the weekend, Slot faces a critical week to stop the slide and salvage the Reds’ season.

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Brentford Stun Liverpool 3–2 as Reds Suffer Fourth Straight League Defeat

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Brentford earned a famous 3–2 victory over Liverpool on Saturday evening, condemning Arne Slot’s side to their fourth consecutive Premier League defeat — matching their total number of losses from the entirety of last season. In a pulsating contest at the Gtech Community Stadium, the Bees dominated much of the match, showing energy and precision that left the visitors repeatedly exposed. Liverpool’s defensive frailties were on full display as they conceded 17 shots, their highest tally of the season. Brentford took control early, and despite a late Liverpool fightback deep into added time, the hosts held firm to secure a well-deserved win. The result sparked jubilant celebrations among home supporters, who rose to their feet for a standing ovation as “Hey Jude” echoed around the ground. Sky Sports reporter Patrick Rowe described the atmosphere as “electric,” adding that the home side were “fantastic from start to finish.” He praised manager Keith Andrews, suggesting that something “special” might be building at Brentford after back-to-back wins over Liverpool and West Ham. Liverpool, meanwhile, continue to struggle under Slot’s leadership. Analyst Zinny Boswell called the performance “remarkable in its decline,” saying: “They just weren’t at the races today. The changes over the summer haven’t worked yet — this doesn’t look like the same team as last season.” In one of the more puzzling tactical moves of the evening, Slot substituted £100 million signing Florian Wirtz for defender Joe Gomez while trailing 3–1, a change that drew criticism from fans and pundits alike. Referee Simon Hooper was replaced at half-time due to an injury, adding to the drama of the evening, but it did little to disrupt Brentford’s momentum. Free match highlights of the game will be available shortly on Sky Sports’ platforms, covering every key moment from one of the most thrilling Premier League fixtures of the season so far.

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