Turf Moor was tougher than expected for Liverpool, the defending champions, as Burnley, playing hosts, were miserly in their behaviour. They gave no free spaces to Liverpool to manoeuvre and kept the opposition forwards in strict check with a seemingly water-tight and organised defence. Liverpool kept possession and kept mounting the pressure, and in theContinue reading “Liverpool Steal 3 Points Yet Again”
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Desperate Manchester United Scrape Past Burnley
The look on Ruben Amorim’s face said it all. It was a combination of sheepish embarrassment, a bit of anger, and a bit of relief. His team had eventually won a game, though it was against the re-inducted Burnley, and that too with a last-second penalty. Manchester United struggled once again. But it was understandable.Continue reading “Desperate Manchester United Scrape Past Burnley”
Tottenham Hit Burnley For 3, As Richarlison Dazzles
Thomas Frank, Tottenham’s new Manager nursing a heartbreak after his Team’s loss to PSG in the UEFA Super Cup, was expecting a tough contest with new entrants Burnley. But Richarlison produced some sublime finishing and great skill to help the Spurs get past Burnley and record a satisfying victory in the first match of theContinue reading “Tottenham Hit Burnley For 3, As Richarlison Dazzles”