Daily Archives: January 25, 2026

Arsenal 2 Man Utd 3 – Did composure cost Arteta’s side? How good was Dorgu? What does this mean for Carrick?

“Two sensational finishes from Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha gave Manchester United a shock 3-2 win against Arsenal in an incredible game at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta’s side went into the weekend seven points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League, but they now lead by just four after defeat to United and City beating Wolves on Saturday. Cunha scored from distance after Mikel Merino had equalised for Arsenal late on. This followed Dorgu’s strike that had put United ahead after Bryan Mbeumo had equalised following an error from Martin Zubimendi. Arsenal felt they could have had a penalty when the ball struck a diving Harry Maguire on the hand, but nothing was given. Arsenal had initially gone in front through a Lisandro Martinez own goal. …”
NY Times/The Athletic
YouTube: Arsenal v. Manchester United | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS

Liverpool need major surgery this summer and it won’t come cheap. The problems are glaring

“So much for Liverpool having turned a corner. The hope provided by an impressive Champions League triumph over Marseille in midweek was whipped away by a dismal Premier League defeat at the hands of Bournemouth. One step forward, two steps back. This was another act of self-sabotage for their collection as Arne Slot’s side rallied from 2-0 down to restore parity, only to capitulate late on when Amine Adli bundled home the winner from a long throw-in. It’s the fifth time this season Liverpool have conceded a result-defining goal deep into stoppage time, with a total of seven points frittered away. How costly they could prove to be. …”
NY Times/The Athletic

Bournemouth 3 Liverpool 2 – Five without a league win, how damaging is this?

Amine Adli scores from a tight angle to seal Bournemouth’s win
“Liverpool suffered a last-gasp defeat at Bournemouth, having earlier coming from 2-0 down to level the game thanks to an improved second-half showing. Goals from Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai brought the Premier League champions level, but with the final stages of the game particularly end-to-end, it was the hosts who bundled in a dramatic later winner through Amine Adli. It is Arne Slot’s side’s seventh league defeat of the season, and their fifth league match without a win. …”
NY Times/The Athletic
YouTube: Bournemouth v. Liverpool | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS