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Popular Arsenal kicked off their Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Wolves, thanks to goals from Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz.

The Gunners continued with their form from last season, which saw them finish second-place.

After an early dominance in the encounter, Havertz broke the deadlock for Mikel Arteta’s side, following a cross from Saka.

Despite their early lead, Arsenal struggled to put the game to bed, allowing Wolves to gain ground.

The visitors came close to equalizing, particularly when debutant Jorgen Strand Larsen’s header forced a brilliant save from Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.

Wolves continued to press after the break, with Rayan Ait-Nouri and Matheus Cunha both missing opportunities to level the score.

However, Arsenal capitalized on Wolves’ poor finishing for the second goal.

Saka doubled the lead, converting Havertz’s pass with a powerful near-post shot past goalkeeper Jose Sa.

Raya, named Player of the Match, ensured Arsenal’s clean sheet with a crucial late save from Pablo Sarabia, sealing off all three points for the Gunners.

A suspect has been reportedly imprisoned following a stabbing incident involving Mounir Nasraoui, father of Barcelona star Lamine Yamal.

The 38-year-old Nasraoui was attacked by four individuals in Mataro, Catalonia on Wednesday night and sustained multiple stab wounds.

Nasraoui was rushed to the hospital, where his condition was initially critical.

However, his health later stabilized, and he is expected to recover.

Speaking from the hospital, Nasraoui told El Chiringuito that he “was between life and death” during the ordeal.

The incident led to the arrest of four suspects, who were quickly brought before the court in Catalonia.

According to El Diario, the Court of Instruction No. 3 of Mataro has decided to imprison one of the accused, while the other three have been released on bail.

Despite having no prior criminal records, all four suspects are facing charges of attempted murder.

As part of the bail conditions, the released suspects are prohibited from making any contact with Nasraoui.

Paris Saint-Germain kicked off the new Ligue 1 season with a 4-1 win over Le Havre, marking the start of post Kylian Mbappe era.

Despite the final scoreline, the match was dramatic, with PSG’s last three goals coming in the closing minutes.

The Parisian giants, who have dominated French football with 10 league titles in the past 12 seasons, are in a phase of rebuilding after Mbappé’s high-profile move to Real Madrid this summer.

With one of the youngest squads in the league, PSG are relying on fresh talent to fill the void left by their former star.

Luis Enrique:s side took an early lead just three minutes in, courtesy of 23-year-old South Korean forward Lee Kang-in.

However, their pressing dropped when striker Gonçalo Ramos was forced off with an injury in the 20th minute, leading to the introduction of Randal Kolo Muani.

Le Havre equalized early in the second half through Gautier Lloris, and nearly took the lead, only for VAR to rule out Josué Casimir’s goal.

PSG finally regained control late in the match, with Ousmane Dembélé heading them back in front in the 85th minute.

Youngster Bradley Barcola added a third a minute later, and Kolo Muani sealed the victory with a penalty in stoppage time.

Another rising star, 19-year-old João Neves, contributed with two assists.

Popular Arne Slot began his tenure as Liverpool manager on a positive note with a 2-0 win over Ipswich Town on Saturday.

Second-half goals from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah were enough to pick the deserved win against the newly promoted side.

The match, played at Portman Road, saw Ipswich initially hold their own against the Premier League giants.

Ipswich created several opportunities but failed to capitalize on any.

After a goalless first half, Liverpool emerged stronger in the second period.

Jota broke the deadlock on the hour mark. Just five minutes later, Salah finished off a well-executed team move, doubling Liverpool’s lead, ending Ipswich’s hopes of a comeback.

Despite having additional chances to extend the lead, Liverpool’s two goals were enough to ensure a comfortable victory.

Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has revealed why he failed to name Jadon Sancho in his squad to face Fulham in the Premier League curtain raiser.

Sancho was left out of the squad completely, similar of when he was dropped for the match with Arsenal last season, leading to a public row with Ten Hag, which led to him being exiled from the team and later joining Borussia Dortmund on loan.

However, speaking after the 1-0 win at Old Trafford, Ten Hag claimed the forward has a ear infection.

In his words:

“First of all we need squad depth, There will be a long season and it will be survival of the fittest but I can only put 20 players in the squad and Jadon in the week had an ear infection. He was not 100 percent fit.”

Liverpool and Manchester City are reportedly vying for the signature of Real Madrid’sstar forward Rodrygo Goes.

The 23-year-old Brazilian winger has attracted interest from both Premier League giants, although Real Madrid currently have no plans to sell any of their key players, reports Football Espana.

Rodrygo, who has been a crucial part of Madrid’s squad, may face increased competition for a regular starting spot in the 2024/25 season.

This is because of the arrival of Kylian Mbappe and the potential threat from Arda Guler.

This uncertainty has led to speculation that both Liverpool and Manchester City could make a move, with the English clubs viewing him as a long-term asset.

Manchester City are particularly keen on Rodrygo as a possible replacement for Julian Alvarez, who is set to join Atletico Madrid.

On the other hand, Liverpool see Rodrygo as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah, who is drawing attention from Saudi Pro League clubs.

Despite the interest, Rodrygo has shown little desire to leave the Spanish capital.

Famous Victor Osimhen has formally requested to leave Napoli, offering Chelsea a boost in their pursuit of the prolific striker.

The 25-year-old Nigerian international, who played a vital role in Napoli’s Serie A title win in 2022/23 seasons, has informed the club of his desire to move on.

Napoli’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, confirmed Osimhen’s intentions, stating, “Victor Osimhen has asked to leave the club. He wants to go.

“The situation is clear; there were already chances for his exit last summer… We will see in the next 20 days.”

Osimhen’s departure would mark the end of a successful spell in Naples, where he has scored 76 goals and provided 18 assists in 133 appearances since joining from Lille in 2020.

His performances have attracted significant interest, with Chelsea among clubs closely monitoring his situation.

Chelsea, who are keen to bolster their attacking options after an underwhelming season, see Osimhen as a top target.

Despite nearing a deal for Atlético Madrid’s Samu Omorodion, the Blues remain eager to sign Osimhen, according to SunSport.

If Chelsea succeed in signing Osimhen, it could trigger a swap deal, with Napoli expressing interest in Romelu Lukaku as a potential replacement for the Nigerian forward.

Popular Chelsea have officially announced the signing of Portuguese forward Pedro Neto from Wolves.

The Blues secured the 24-year-old for a fee of approximately £51 million, marking another addition to their squad.

Neto’s transfer was confirmed during Chelsea’s pre-season friendly against Inter Milan at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, where he was in attendance.

The announcement was made at half-time, with the club posting a warm welcome on X: “Ready to make his mark in Blue. Welcome to Chelsea, Pedro Neto!”

Neto, who has been a standout performer for Wolves, is expected to add depth and versatility to Chelsea’s attacking options as they prepare for the upcoming season.