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Man United wins chaotic match against Chelsea and Liverpool remains perfect

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LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Manchester United secured a 2-1 victory over Chelsea in a chaotic Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Saturday, easing pressure on coach Ruben Amorim.

The match was marked by heated moments as both teams were reduced to 10 men in the first half following red cards for Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez and United midfielder Casemiro. Before his dismissal, Casemiro scored what proved to be the decisive goal for Manchester United. Entering the match, Amorim’s side had managed only one win in their previous four league games.

### Liverpool Remains Perfect

Earlier in the day, defending champions Liverpool extended their perfect start to the season with a 2-1 win against Everton in the fierce Merseyside derby at Anfield.

Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch had an impressive display, scoring one goal and assisting another to help Liverpool improve to a flawless 5-0 record this season.

Despite some sloppy moments in the second half, Liverpool held on after Idrissa Gueye pulled a goal back for Everton. This victory marked Liverpool’s fifth consecutive home win against Everton, their first such streak since 1937.

Everton, meanwhile, have struggled at Anfield in front of fans, failing to secure a win since 1999. Their only victory at the stadium came behind closed doors in 2021 during the pandemic. Everton manager David Moyes remains without a win in 23 games at Anfield spanning his terms with Everton, Manchester United, Sunderland, and West Ham.

Liverpool’s top two summer signings, Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, made appearances as second-half substitutes, entering the pitch in the 61st and 67th minutes respectively.

Gravenberch opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a clinical finish, following a perfectly timed one-hop pass from Mohamed Salah. The defensive midfielder skillfully lifted the ball over Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford with a half volley.

In the 29th minute, Gravenberch set up Hugo Ekitike, who slotted the ball through Pickford’s legs to double Liverpool’s lead. Everton’s Idrissa Gueye responded with a long-range strike after a tap-back from Iliman Ndiaye off Jack Grealish’s cross.

At nearly 36 years old, Gueye became the second oldest Everton player to score in a Merseyside derby, behind 37-year-old Sam Chedgzoy in 1926, according to Opta.

### Pressure Mounting at West Ham

West Ham suffered yet another setback, losing 2-1 at home to Crystal Palace — their fourth defeat in five games under coach Graham Potter.

The former Chelsea boss, who has won only six of 25 games since his January arrival, also endured insulting chants from the London Stadium crowd. When asked about the chants, Potter said, “I didn’t hear it. I understand the frustration, but there’s nothing I can say.”

Potter’s tenure has been under scrutiny since lasting just seven months at Chelsea, with British media speculating about potential replacements including former Nottingham Forest coach Nuno Espirito Santo and West Ham legend Slaven Bilic.

When questioned about his position, Potter commented, “I’ve no reason to think not. But I also understand the environment and the results.”

Tyrick Mitchell scored the winning goal for Palace in the 68th minute after Jean-Philippe Mateta’s opener was canceled out by Jarrod Bowen. West Ham currently sits 18th in the Premier League with just three points.

### Wolves Still Searching for Points

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ situation looks grim following a 3-1 home defeat to Leeds United.

Manager Vitor Pereira, who recently signed a new contract, faces a challenging season as his side remains at the bottom of the table without any points from five games.

Wolves took an early lead through Ladislav Krejci inside eight minutes, but Leeds rallied with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring his first goal for the club after his summer move from Everton. Anton Stach and Noah Okafor added to Leeds’ tally, ensuring a convincing win for the newly promoted team.

### Tottenham Salvage a Draw at Brighton

Tottenham Hotspur showed resilience by coming back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Brighton looked on course for only their second victory of the season thanks to early goals from Yankuba Minteh and Yasin Ayari. However, Richarlison halved the deficit just before halftime, and an own goal from Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke in the 82nd minute secured a point for Spurs.

This marked the second time this season Brighton has lost a lead late in the game, having conceded a stoppage-time equalizer in their opening 1-1 draw with Fulham.

### Other Results

Nottingham Forest earned their first point under new coach Ange Postecoglou with a 1-1 draw at Burnley.

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https://wgntv.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-liverpool-maintains-perfect-premier-league-start-beats-everton-2-1-behind-ryan-gravenberch/

Breaking: Ousmane Dembele crowned 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or winner

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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Ousmane Dembele has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Ballon d’Or.

Dembele’s outstanding performances throughout the year have earned him the top honor in world football, cementing his status as one of the sport’s elite players.

Following closely behind, rising talents Lamine Yamal and Vitinha secured the second and third place finishes on the podium, respectively. Their remarkable displays have marked them as players to watch in the coming seasons.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-ousmane-dembele-crowned-2025-men-s-ballon-d-or-winner

Breaking: Ousmane Dembele crowned 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or winner

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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Ousmane Dembele has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Ballon d’Or.

Dembele’s exceptional performances throughout the year earned him the top honor in world football, cementing his status among the sport’s elite.

Following closely behind, young talents Lamine Yamal and Vitinha secured the second and third place podium finishes, respectively. Their impressive displays have marked them as players to watch in the coming seasons.

This year’s Ballon d’Or results highlight the remarkable skill and dedication exhibited by some of football’s brightest stars.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-ousmane-dembele-crowned-2025-men-s-ballon-d-or-winner

Ruud Gullit asks ‘are you ready for the Ballon d’Or?’ after Lamine Yamal wins 2025 Men’s Kopa Trophy, Barcelona ace responds with 3-word reply

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Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has revealed his nervousness ahead of the announcement of the Ballon d’Or winner.

His anxiousness became evident following a question posed by football legend Ruud Gullit.

The young talent’s reaction highlighted the pressure and excitement surrounding one of football’s most prestigious individual awards.

Fans and experts alike are eagerly awaiting the results, with Yamal’s response adding an intriguing human element to the highly anticipated event.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-ruud-gullit-asks-are-ready-ballon-d-or-lamine-yamal-wins-2025-men-s-kopa-trophy-barcelona-ace-responds-3-word-reply

Patriots define 'bad football,' but Steelers still nearly lets it slip away

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**FOXBOROUGH — Mike Vrabel’s Lesson in Taking Advantage of Opportunities**

When Mike Vrabel was hired as head coach of the New England Patriots before the 2025 season, he made a very telling statement about the team’s expectations for the future.

“We just want to be good enough to take advantage of bad football,” Vrabel said during his introductory press conference in January. “That’s where we’re going to start.”

However, in Sunday’s Week 3 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Patriots themselves played some very bad football at key moments — mistakes that ultimately led to their loss. Fortunately for New England, the Steelers did not capitalize fully on these opportunities, perhaps forgetting Vrabel’s lesson about taking advantage of opponents’ errors.

The Patriots finished the game with five turnovers. Two of those were fumbles by running back Rhamondre Stevenson, while Antonio Gibson added another fumble. Quarterback Drake Maye contributed both an interception and a fumble.

How can a team expect to win a game when they give away that many chances to their opponent?

“It was a tough lesson for us,” Vrabel admitted after the loss. “We don’t need to lose a football game to know that turnovers are very hard to overcome. They erase all the good things that you do. They take away momentum. They take away points and give the other team good field position.”

“We didn’t need to turn it over as many times as we did to learn that lesson. I think we knew it before. It was very unfortunate. We just have to not give them so many chances with the turnovers. We have to take care of those things,” he added.

“There’s a lot to clean up. There’s a lot of good in there, but unfortunately just not enough to get us the win or to really have any sort of advantage in a football game. Every time I felt like we were going to take the momentum and be able to score and move forward, and the defense did a great job there, it ended up being one too many opportunities for their side.”

There have been flashes of brilliance this season, and the team appears to have everything needed to win in this league. But ultimately, they continue to beat themselves with costly mistakes.

The first step for the Patriots is clear: eliminate the bad football. From there, they must develop the ability to consistently take advantage of opponents’ errors. With Mike Vrabel’s strong leadership and accountability, along with the leadership within the locker room, that progress seems well within reach.
https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/patriots/2025/09/21/patriots-define-bad-football-steelers-nearly-lets-slip-away/86281500007/

BetMGM Bonus Code TOP150: Claim $150 Bonus for NFL Week 3 Games

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No More Excuses, the Bears Need Production From Its Top Earner

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There are no more excuses for the Chicago Bears. The fans deserve better, and it’s time to address the plethora of problems head-on, starting with the Bears’ top-paid player, defensive end Montez Sweat.

When the Bears traded for Sweat during the NFL trade deadline midway through the 2023 season, the move was seen as a clear statement from general manager Ryan Poles that the Bears were serious about upgrading at pass rusher. They even topped off the trade by handing Sweat a four-year, $98 million extension.

It initially looked like a steal, with Sweat finishing the 2023 season with six sacks in nine games and earning Pro Bowl honors. But fast forward to now, and the question has become increasingly unavoidable: are the Bears getting enough from their highest-paid player?

### The Bears Need More from Sweat

Sweat is Chicago’s top-paid player in 2025, carrying the team’s largest cap hit at $25.1 million. To put that into perspective, that figure makes him the 11th highest-paid edge rusher in the NFL. With that kind of money comes a demand for production, with the Bears investing in Sweat to be more than just a shadow on the defense.

But the production has not matched the paycheck. In the last 19 games with the Bears, Sweat has recorded just 5.5 sacks. For a player expected to be the centerpiece of Chicago’s defensive line, those numbers fall short of expectations.

Something else that hasn’t been talked about much is how much Sweat is actually on the field. In Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings, Sweat only played in 77% of the snaps. In Week 2 against the Detroit Lions, that number dropped to 66%. This limited playing time is not ideal for a top player.

### Is Sweat Facing Enough Attention?

Some fans and analysts have been quick to defend Sweat by pointing out the amount of attention he gets from opposing offenses. The argument is that Sweat often gets double-teamed or chipped, making it difficult for him to rack up sacks.

While that explanation sounds valid in theory, the numbers tell a different story. According to Pro Football Focus, Sweat ranks just 63rd in the NFL in terms of double teams and chips faced. That’s far behind other top pass rushers like Myles Garrett, T.J. Watt, or Micah Parsons, who command extra attention consistently.

In reality, Sweat is getting plenty of one-on-one opportunities, but he simply hasn’t been winning those battles consistently.

### The Bears Need Their Star to Play Like One

Chicago’s defense has plenty of young talent, but it still lacks proven stars outside of Sweat. That’s why his production is even more crucial. When a team commits this level of financial investment into a player, they’re expecting a foundational piece — not just a complementary pass rusher.

Without consistent pressure up front, the Bears are giving opposing quarterbacks too much time to operate comfortably in the pocket. That deficiency has been a recurring issue for Chicago, and Sweat was brought in to fix it.

Sacks aren’t the only measure of pass rush effectiveness, but they do matter, and the Bears desperately need more of them. Sweat has shown flashes of being disruptive, but flashes aren’t enough for someone with his contract.

For the Bears to take the next step as a defense and as a team, Sweat must turn those one-on-one matchups into wins—a true tone-setter who helps Chicago close out games. At a $25 million price tag, mediocrity isn’t an option.

Because for the Bears, their defensive ceiling depends on their highest-paid player delivering the way a true star should.
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/chicago-bears/montez-sweat-no-more-excuses/

“They don’t have the dudes”: Emmanuel Acho blasts Mike McDaniel for Dolphins’ sorry state of affairs writing off postseason aspirations

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Mike McDaniel is under fire once again following the Miami Dolphins’ third consecutive loss this season.

The team’s disappointing performance has raised concerns among fans and analysts alike, putting additional pressure on McDaniel’s leadership.

As the Dolphins struggle to find their footing, questions about coaching strategies and player execution continue to mount.

With the season rapidly progressing, the spotlight remains firmly on McDaniel to turn things around and lead the team to victory.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-they-dudes-emmanuel-acho-blasts-mike-mcdaniel-dolphins-sorry-state-affairs-writing-postseason-aspirations