Monday, August 29, 2016

Weekend's games roundup

There was a lot of beautiful soccer on display this weekend across the world; some of the standout matches were;


Hull City 0:1 Manchester United

Manchester United were made to work hard against a resolute Hull City who were also on a 100% run in the league. Despite dominating the game and having over 20 shots on target, they were denied again and again till it looked like the game would end as a draw. However Marcus Rashford who had a massive impact on the game when he came on in the 70th minute scores a simple tap on from Wayne Rooney's cut back.


Monaco 3:1 Paris Saint Germain

Monaco made four time Ligue 1 Champions look ordinary yesterday as they defeated the champions comfortably. Joao Moutinho, a Fabinho penalty and a Serge Aurier own goal condemned the visitors to defeat despite a Edinson Cavani header.


Athletic Bilbao 0:1 Barcelona 

Barcelona need for another top striker was all clear in San Memes as they had to settle for a lone goal win despite having a host of chances with Luis Suarez the culprit on most occasions. Ivan Rakitic header was all that separated the two teams and continues Barcelona 100% start to the season.


Watford 1:3 Arsenal

It seems like the new of new signings has given the Gunners a much needed boost as they easily got past a struggling Watford side at Vicarage Road. First half goals from Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil and Santi Cazorla secured a comfortable win despite a Pereyra effort


Bayern Munich 6:0 Werder Bremen

Talk about a flying start to the season! Bayern Munich sent a clear message to the other Bundesliga teams that recording another consecutive title is their aim under new manager Carlo Ancelotti as they disposed of Werder Bremen at the Allianz Arena. A Robert Lewandowski hattrick as well as Xabi Alonso, Phillip Lahm and Frank Ribery strikes secured a easy win for the rejuventaed German champions.


Other scores from this weekend action;
Manchester City 3:1 West Ham
Leicester City 2:1 Swansea City
Napoli 4:2 AC Milan
Lazio 0:1 Juventus
Chelsea 3:0 Burnley



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