Top Five Stories From Saturday You Must Read Today
25th August 2019
Manchester United suffered fresh penalty woe as Marcus Rashford missed from the spot in their shock 2-1 home defeat against Crystal Palace
- Liverpool soared clear at the top of the Premier League by sweeping aside Arsenal 3-1 at Anfield thanks to a Mohamed Salah double on Saturday.
- Moussa Djenepo made an instant impact as a second-half substitute to score his first Southampton goal and help fire his new club to a first victory of the Premier League season
- A Hussein el Shahat hat-trick helped Al Ahly of Egypt overwhelm Atlabara of South Sudan 9-0 Friday and equal the record for a CAF Champions League aggregate winning margin
Pepe Impresses, Torreira Scores As Arsenal Go Down At Liverpool
LIVERPOOL, United Kingdom- Liverpool soared clear at the top of the Premier League by sweeping aside Arsenal 3-1 at Anfield thanks to a Mohamed Salah double on Saturday. Both sides started with the only 100 percent records left in England's top-flight, but Jurgen Klopp's men demonstrated the chasm that exists behind them and reigning champions Manchester City with a dominant display. READ MORE
Moussa Djenepo Stunner Steers Southampton To First League Victory
BRIGHTON, United Kingdom- Moussa Djenepo made an instant impact as a second-half substitute to score his first Southampton goal and help fire his new club to a first victory of the Premier League season. The Malian winger arrived off the bench in the 53rd minute, before sending a sumptuous curling shot into the top corner with his first involvement moments later. READ MORE
Rashford Carries On Penalty Curse In United Home Loss To Palace
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom- Manchester United suffered fresh penalty woe as Marcus Rashford missed from the spot in their shock 2-1 home defeat against Crystal Palace, while Chelsea manager Frank Lampard secured his first win at Norwich on Saturday. On Monday, United were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at Wolves after Paul Pogba's penalty was saved by Rui Patricio when the France star insisted on taking over spot-kick duties from Rashford. READ MORE
Unbeaten Harambee Stars Juniors Into CECAFA Semis After Eritrea Victory
NAIROBI, Kenya- Harambee Stars juniors sailed through to the semifinals of the CECAFA Under-15 Championship unbeaten after edging out hosts Eritrea 2-1 in their last Pool A match played in Asmara. Kevin Wangaya and Ibrahim Mone each got their names on the scoresheet as the national Under-15 team recorded three wins out of four matches that saw them beat Somalia, Sudan and hosts Eritrea. READ MORE
Nine-Star Al Ahly Equal CAF Champions League Goal Record
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa- A Hussein el Shahat hat-trick helped Al Ahly of Egypt overwhelm Atlabara of South Sudan 9-0 Friday and equal the record for a CAF Champions League aggregate winning margin. The Cairo Red Devils won the preliminary tie 13-0 overall to match the margin achieved by Young Africans of Tanzania 10 years ago. READ MORE