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Clinical United claim late win against Brighton

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                           Image from Skysport By Jimoh Bolaji Manchester United claim their first win of the season in an entertaining  game against Brighton & Hove Albion. Brighton open the scoring in the first half through Neil Maupay’s penalty after a clumsy challenge by Bruno Fernandes which brought down Tariq Lamptey in the penalty area at the American Express Community Stadium. Few minutes later, the visitor put one back through Fernandes free kick in which Nemanja Matic directed the ball into the box and Lewis dunk sends the ball into his own net. Shortly after the restart, the home team were awarded a penalty after Midfielder Paul Pogba brought down Aaron Connolly in the penalty area but the referee cancelled the penalty after a lengthy check on the video assistant referee (VAR) monitor to relieve the pressure on the away team. United took the lead early in the second half through a counter which all...

Mane's double sink Chelsea

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                            picture from Getty image By Jimoh Bolaji L iverpool football club claimed a comfortable win against Chelsea at Stamford bridge through Sadio Mane's  goals on Sunday. The Senegalese forward open the scoring in the second half with a lovely finish after a fine football between Alexander Arnold and Roberto Firmino at the right hand side of the pitch, which the  Brazilian (Firmino) made no mistake by providing an inviting cross into the path of Mane in the 18 yard box and the Senegalese head it into the back of the net. Few minutes later, Mane pressed forward to charge the Chelsea defence and luckily the Blues made a silly mistake through Kepa Arizabalaga who gave the ball to cheaply in a dangerous position which allowed the forward to put the game to bed. The home team were given a glorious opportunity to score a consolation goal after new signing Timo Werner was fouled in the penalt...