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Saudi Pro League: Al Nassr vs. Damac Picks: Hosts Aim to Restart Title Charge (Nov 29)

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr look to recover from last week’s Saudi Pro League loss to Al Qadsiah, as his side take on Damac. Stafono Pioli’s team find themselves eight points behind leaders Al Ittihad, having manged wo win just two games of their last five. Meanwhile Cosmin Contra’s Damac find themselves in better form, wining […]

Chelsea vs. Arsenal Player Ratings: Gabriel Martinelli Scores as Gunners Draw

Chelsea drew 1-1 with Arsenal in an even tie that leads the Gunners nine points behind Premier League title rivals Liverpool. The first half began with Chelsea on the front foot, Pedro Neto and Noni Madueke causing all the problems. The biggest chance of the first half-hour being when Neto tricked his way past Ben […]

Liverpool vs. Aston Villa Player Ratings: Mohamed Salah Stars Again as Reds Win

Liverpool beat Aston Villa 2-0 to go five points clear at the top of the Premier League as Mohamed Salah was the match winner once again. Liverpool took the lead in sensational fashion. Virgil Van Dijk clearing from a corner to set Mohamed Salah free, Salah through on goal was taken out by Leon Bailey […]

Inter Milan vs. Arsenal Player Ratings: Sloppy Gunners Fall Short in Italy

Inter Milan beat Arsenal 1-0 in the Champions League thanks to a controversial penalty call. Inter came out of the blocks firing as Piotr Zielinski floated a ball to Denzel Dumfries who cannoned his shot against the bar. Arsenal mustered up a few chances as the half went on, but it was Inter who stayed […]

Real Madrid vs. AC Milan Player Ratings: Alvaro Morata Back to Haunt Los Blancos

Real Madrid’s poor Champions League form continued as they lost 3-1 to Italian giants AC Milan. Real Madrid’s leaky defence in the Champions League continued, as it was AC Milan on the scoresheet within 20 minutes. Defender Malick Thiaw saw his free header hit the back of the net from a Christian Pulisic corner. The […]