English Premier League

The Bundesliga made a strong return this weekend with defending champions Bayer Leverkusen showcasing their dominance in a Rhineland derby against Borussia Monchengladbach. Leverkusen, under the management of Xabi Alonso, displayed their prowess by controlling the ball and their opponents from the start. Granit Xhaka’s goal from outside the box set the tone for the
Manchester United’s 2-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion highlighted their continued defensive vulnerabilities under new manager Erik ten Hag. Despite talk of a reset and promises of improvement, United’s backline was far too porous, allowing Brighton to capitalize on defensive errors. From leaving players unmarked to failing to clear dangerous balls into the box,
Pep Guardiola has expressed his desire for a swift resolution to the hearing regarding Manchester City’s alleged violations of Premier League regulations. The independent panel is scheduled to commence the hearing on Sep. 16, with an anticipated duration of approximately two months. Guardiola emphasized his satisfaction with the initiation of the process after City was