Bfm :: Off The Ball

Chelsea lose at West Ham and Liverpool & Man City take advantage to move above The Blues. Newcastle get their 1st win of the season under Eddie Howe. Ralf Rangnick gets a winning start at Old Trafford and Steven Gerrard gets Villa back to winning ways. Includes a preview of the midweek action.

Tuchel's Chelsea is held by Carrick's Man Utd as Jadon Sancho scored his 2nd goal in a week. Man City players and groundstaff defeated West Ham at the Etihad. Liverpool and Arsenal made light work of Southampton & Newcastle respectively. A lookback at Gameweek 13 and a preview of the midweek round of matches.

Man Utd lose 4-1 at Watford and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is dismissed on Sunday. Chelsea tightened their grip at the top, convincingly beating Leicester at the King Power. Liverpool made light work of Arsenal and Man City brushed Everton aside. Also, Stevie G, Eddie Howe, Conte's Spurs and a look at the midweek matches.

Harry Kane returns to goalscoring form for England and Gareth Southgate's boys are just 1 point away from Qatar 2022. Italy and Switzerland go to the last match in their group whilst Serbia shock Portugal and send them to the playoffs. Also, Scotland, Wales and a look at the Malaysia Cup Quarterfinals.

A weekend that sees the end of the road for Dean Smith at Aston Villa & Daniel Farke at Norwich City. Manchester is blue as City breeze through the derby. Arsenal move into the Top 6 whilst Conte draws a blank with Spurs at Everton. West Ham hand Liverpool their 1st defeat of the season. A lookback at Gameweek 11.

Mikel Arteta's good work at Arsenal is beginning to show. Crystal Palace deliver the shock result of the weekend. Brighton show their substance at Anfield. Ole earns a reprieve, something is rotten at Spurs and it's business as usual for Tuchel's Chelsea. A review of gameweek 10 and a look at the midweek EPL, UCL, UEL & UECL.

A statement win for Liverpool and a devastating defeat for Man Utd at Old Trafford. 24 hours, after the event, the guys try and make some sense of it all. Similar statement wins for Chelsea and Man City over Norwich & Brighton respectively whilst Leicester and West Ham carry on their good form. Includes a look at the midweek Carabao Cup, Round of 16.

A 5 star performance from Liverpool at Watford including another goal of the season contender from the best player in the world right now. City doing just enough against Burnley, Chelsea working hard for 3 points at Brentford, Man United outcoached at Leicester and all change but same same at Newcastle. Includes a look at the midweek fixtures.

Kylian Mbappe's contentious winner against Spain hands France the UEFA Nations League trophy. Italy finish as the 3rd placed team after beating Belgium 2-1. In the WC Qualifiers, Scotland leave it late against Israel. Wales overcome a huge error to draw and Foden stars in a deeper midfield role for England. Also a look at Uzbekistan 5 Malaysia 1.

Two very different kind of draws between the Manchester & Liverpool clubs this weekend. United were pegged back by Andros Townsend in a mediocre match at Old Trafford whilst Liverpool & Man City served up a 4 goal feast at Anfield. Chelsea capitalise on their rivals by going top of the table. Leeds United get their 1st win and Brentford continue to inpress.

Pep finally gets one over Tuchel as Man City beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Bruno Fernandes misses an injury time penalty as Man Utd lose to Aston Villa. Brentford fightback twice to draw with Liverpool and Arsenal win the north London derby. Includes a preview of midweek UCL, UEL & UECL.

Impressive Chelsea are too strong for Tottenham and take their place at the top after 5 matches. Saido Mane hit his 100th Liverpool goal in their win over Crystal Palace whilst shot shy Man City could not find a way past resolute Southampton. Man Utd are involved in a controversial win at West Ham on Sunday and the guys talk up Brentford & Brighton.

Cristiano Ronaldo's second coming at Manchester United. Odsonne Eduard introduces himself to the Premier League. City continue to win without a number nine. Lukaku hits a couple of beauties at the Bridge and Mo Salah joins the 100 Club. A lookback at Matchweek 4 and a preview of midweek European Football.

What went on in South America between Brazil & Argentina? The guys try and make some sense of the situation there and also look at the Eurpean WC Qualifiers. England ease to a 4-0 win against Andorra. France and Italy are held again. Wins for Wales & Scotland whilst Stephen Kenny and Ireland continue to wait.

Spurs are top of the table after their 3rd 1-0 win of the season. Arsenal are sent crashing to the bottom by Man City. It was all square between Liverpool and Chelsea. Rafa Benitez keeps his Everton revolution rolling along and Man Utd come away with 3 points despite being 2nd best at Wolves.

Romelu Lukaku's 2nd coming with Chelsea proved unplayable to the Arsenal defence as the Blues join Liverpool at the top of the table. Champions, Man City hit 5 past Norwich City whilst Brighton & Spurs make it 2 wins out of 2. Manchester United stutter and draw in Southampton. Includes a look at the midweek EFL Cup.

Arsenal lose to Brentford on Friday. Paul Pogba & Bruno Fernandes turn it on for the fans at Old Trafford. Chelsea live up to their pre season favourites tag. Leicester are still reliant on Jamie Vardy. Will we see more fight from Brighton this season? Will Rafa be loved? How much is David Moyes loved? And Spurs show that they can survive without Harry Kane. A lookback at an evenful opening weekend of the EPL.

A lookback at Italy's penalty shootout win over England. Were they the best team of the tournament? Did Southgate start with the right formation. What could have been done differently? Who were Italy & England's standout performers? Also, a look at the best players from other nations and the Copa America Final.

Spain needed extra time and penalties to see off Switzerland. The Italians beat Belgium 2-1 in a titanic match. The Danes continued their fairytale EUROS by getting rid of the Czechs and England made light work of Ukraine. A lookback at the Quarter final and a preview of the midweek semi finals. We are down to the last 4.

Kasper Dolberg stars in Denmark's resounding 4-0 win over Wales. How far can the new tournament dark horses go? Can they emulate the 1992 heroes? The Italians were severly tested by Austria before booking their spot in the quarter final whilst the Czech Republick stunned the Netherlands in Budapest and Belgium knocked out holders, Portugal. Also, a look at the remaining 4 last 16 ties.