Ismaila Sarr’s brace inspired Crystal Palace to a commanding 3-1 victory over Brighton, handing their rivals a first home defeat of the season and lifting the Eagles four points clear of the relegation zone. Trevoh Chalobah opened the scoring in the 27th minute, smashing a close-range shot into the roof of the net after a … Read more
Brighton endured just their third Premier League defeat of the season as Fulham triumphed 3-1 at a rain-soaked and wind-lashed Craven Cottage. Two goals from Alex Iwobi and an unfortunate own goal by Matt O’Riley secured the hosts a hard-fought victory. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set … Read more
Enzo Maresca has downplayed any talk of Chelsea being in the Premier League title race, despite a strong start to his first season at Stamford Bridge. A win over Aston Villa on Sunday would give Chelsea their seventh victory in 13 league matches under the Italian, who replaced Mauricio Pochettino as manager in June. EDITOR’S … Read more
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has received a three-match touchline ban following his red card in last month’s draw against Brighton. Midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, who faced charges for his reaction to his dismissal during the 2-2 match, has been suspended for one game. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – … Read more
Tottenham threw away a two-goal lead as Brighton staged a dramatic comeback to win 3-2 on Sunday. Brennan Johnson opened the scoring for Spurs in the 25th minute with a clinical finish from Dominic Solanke’s assist, marking his sixth goal in six appearances. James Maddison doubled Tottenham’s lead in the 37th minute with a shot … Read more
Cole Palmer made history by becoming the first player to net four first-half goals in a Premier League match as Chelsea dismantled Brighton to climb to third in the standings. In a thrilling encounter at Stamford Bridge, the 22-year-old forward was unstoppable, also hitting the post and having another goal disallowed before halftime. Chelsea’s dynamic … Read more
The draw for the 2024/25 Carabao Cup fourth round has set up some thrilling encounters, with Tottenham Hotspur set to host Manchester City in a standout clash, and holders Liverpool facing a challenging away fixture at Brighton. Manchester United will take on Leicester City at Old Trafford, while Crystal Palace are set to visit Aston … Read more
Brighton extended their strong start to the season by advancing to the Carabao Cup fourth round with a hard-fought victory over Wolves. The win keeps manager Fabian Hurzeler unbeaten in six games, with four wins under his belt. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing Mother, … Read more
The Premier League’s Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel has upheld referee Chris Kavanagh’s decision to send off Declan Rice during Arsenal’s draw with Brighton. After Kai Havertz put the Gunners ahead, Rice was booked for a reckless tackle on Joel Veltman late in the first half. Shortly after the second half began, Rice was shown … Read more
Declan Rice has issued an apology to his Arsenal teammates and the club’s fans after being sent off during Saturday’s lunchtime match against Brighton at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal were leading 1-0 following Kai Havertz’s first-half goal when Rice received a yellow card just four minutes into the second half. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man … Read more
Joao Pedro scored a dramatic late header as Fabian Hurzeler marked his first Premier League home game as Brighton manager with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Manchester United. Brazilian striker Pedro headed in Simon Adingra’s cross five minutes into added time, sealing a memorable win at a jubilant Amex Stadium and deepening United’s woes. EDITOR’S … Read more
Arsenal and Brighton kicked off their 2024-2025 Premier League campaigns with impressive victories on August 17. Arsenal began their season with a commanding 2-0 win over Wolves at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners dominated the match from the start, with Kai Havertz opening the scoring with a well-placed header from Bukayo Saka’s cross. Saka, the … Read more
Pep Guardiola sees the match against Brighton as a tough challenge due to their style of play. Guardiola acknowledges Brighton’s resilience and admiration for their manager Roberto de Zerbi. Manchester City could move into second place ahead of Liverpool with a win. Eko Hot Blog reports that Pep Guardiola has labeled their upcoming Premier League … Read more
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted that playing midweek before their rivals is advantageous in the title race. Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold suggested that Arsenal’s recent loss was influenced by playing after their rivals. Arsenal will face Chelsea tonight, with Liverpool and Manchester City playing on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. Eko Hot Blog reports that Arsenal manager … Read more
Mikel Arteta emphasizes Bayern Munich’s offensive prowess ahead of their Champions League clash. Arsenal are buoyed by recent successes, while the German giants struggle in their Bundesliga campaign. Bayern’s season has been marked by disappointments, relinquishing their Bundesliga title. Eko Hot Blog reports that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has described Bayern Munich as a highly … Read more
Chelsea troubles continue vs. Brighton in an eventual 1-2 defeat at home in Stamford Bridge. Despite taking the lead through a Conor Gallagher goal in the first half, the Blues could not help themselves to victory or salvage a point at the end. A third consecutive loss to Frank Lampard’s return as Chelsea boss. EKO … Read more
Manchester United legend and ex-player, Paul Parker has seen the silver lining in letting Jadon Sancho leave the club in the summer after a difficult spell at Old Trafford. According to Paul Parker, he considers the signing of Japanese winger, Kaoru Mitoma a fair price should Sancho be sold. The former Borussia Dortmund star has … Read more
Liverpool fans continue to be shocked this season as they fall to yet another defeat again in their return to Premier League action. The 3-0 defeat to Wolves; a side that has scored the least goals this season in the league, raises questions about Jurgen Klopp’s status as Manager going forward. Liverpool now sit comfortably … Read more
Moises Caicedo is reportedly willing to submit a transfer request in a bid to force through a move to Arsenal. The January transfer window closes on Tuesday 31st January. Caicedo wants to leave Amex before the transfer deadline. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Brighton midfielder, Moises Caicedo, is ready to submit a transfer request in … Read more
Jamie Carragher has blasted Liverpool players after a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Brighton. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ex-Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher has lambasted his former side over the 3-0 humiliating defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion at the American Express Community Stadium. Carragher stated that Liverpool is as bad defensively as anyone in the … Read more