Wolves 2-6 Chelsea: Madueke hat-trick seals emphatic triumph for Maresca’s men

Noni Madueke enjoyed his trip to the midlands after all as he scored a 15-minute hat-trick in Chelsea’s stunning 6-2 win over Wolves at Molineux.

Madueke was the target of stick from the stands following his negative comments about the city of Wolverhampton in a now deleted Instagram post, but his second-half treble and a debut goal from Joao Felix gave Enzo Maresca his first win as Blues boss.

It was a brilliant second-half display from Chelsea after a breathless first 45 minutes ended 2-2.

Nicolas Jackson gave the visitors an early lead but Matheus Cunha deservedly equalised.

Against the run of play Cole Palmer put the Blues 2-1 up right before the break, but there was still time for Jorgen Strand Larsen to level deep into stoppage time.

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Barcelona refute Gundogan ‘financial help’ claim as Man City transfer was ‘a sporting decision’

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has insisted that Ilkay Gundogan s return to Manchester City this summer was unequivocally a sporting decision .

re-signed the German midfielder on a free transfer a year after he joined Barcelona for nothing.

Gundogan won it all during his time in Manchester, claiming five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups, two Community Shields, and the Champions League.

He is one of several free transfer signings made by Barcelona in recent years with Laporta working on a shoestring budget due to their well-publicised financial troubles.

It was believed that Gundogan s exit was financially motivated and that the player was essentially doing the Blaugrana a favour.

Gundogan exit a sporting decision Barcelona pre…

Arsenal: Redknapp drops ‘red card’ verdict as ‘lucky’ Gunner used ‘excessive force’ in ‘unusual action’

Pundit Jamie Redknapp believes Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber was very lucky to avoid being sent off for a challenge on Tottenham Hotspur s Pedro Porro.

travelled to arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon for the first North London derby of the 2024/25 campaign.

The North London derby is renowned for delivering goals, but the was a lack of goalmouth action in the first half on Sunday. Instead, there were plenty of yellow cards as seven were handed out by referee Jarred Gillett before the interval.

There was a flashpoint before the break as Timber s rash challenge on right-back Porro sparked an angry response from s players.

Manchester United legend Gary Neville was on commentary for the match and his immediate reaction was that it should not…

Liverpool journalist reveals what TAA actually meant by contract claim: ‘A lot to pick the bones out of’

Liverpool s Trent Alexander-Arnold is in the final 12 months of his current contract and the club must tie him down to a new deal.

For all the good work Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool s ownership, have done on Merseyside since arriving in 2010,

enjoyed a strong footballing structure above former manager Jurgen Klopp, with the likes of Michael Edwards and Julian Ward bringing in a number of player s who have left Anfield as a success.

Alexander-Arnold, a homegrown, academy product who has been at the club since the age of six, should not be allowed to leave on a free, not at this stage of his career anyways.

Alongside the England right-back, star players Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are also out of contract next summer, and it is imperative the club…

Chiefs Super Fan Charged With Bank Robbery Posts Bail, in Line for $100K Payout

A Kansas City Chiefs superfan, who allegedly robbed an Oklahoma bank in December, is out on bail and could be in line for a massive payout if the Chiefs win Super Bowl LVII.

Xaviar Michael Babudar, a Chiefs superfan who is well known on social media under his handle “ChiefsAholic,” was with armed robbery on Friday, Dec. 16, for his alleged involved in a bank robbery in Bixby, Oklahoma.

Babudar, who was being detained in a Tulsa County facility, posted $80,000 in bail on Wednesday, Feb. 8 and will not have to return until Friday, Feb. 24, for a preliminary court hearing. Good news for him, as Babudar currently holds two futures on the Kansas City Chiefs that could pay out $100,000 if the team wins Super Bowl LVII and Patrick Mahomes is named the league MVP tonight.

DOI Asks West Flagler’s Petition For Stay of Florida Sports Betting Mandate Be Denied

The U.S. Department of the Interior had its say with the U.S. Supreme Court regarding a request for a delay of a D.C. Circuit Court s mandate that would legalize .

In its to the U.S. Supreme Court,  the U.S. Department of the Interior contends that West Flagler failed to satisfy the necessary requirements for a stay of the mandate and did not present reasonable contentions that would lead SCOTUS to hear the case.

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts a temporary stay of the D.C. Circuit Court’s mandate to restore the state’s gaming compact on Thursday, Oct. 12. SCOTUS will now determine if the full stay will be granted after receiving the DOI s response.

West Flagler Contentions Lack Merit

Solicitor General Elizabeth B. Prelogar represented the DOI in…

Alabama Lawmakers Delay Sports Betting Conference Committee

An conference committee scheduled for today has been delayed, but state lawmakers may be nearing a compromise on a proposed gambling package.

The conference committee has yet to be rescheduled, but to the Alabama Reflector a compromise between the House and Senate may be close after several informal meetings earlier this week.

The House approved two expansive gaming bills in February that called for the legalization of up to seven casinos, in-person and online sports betting, and a state lottery to support Alabama education. A Senate committee, however, stripped sports betting language out of the bills leaving only the approval of three tribal casinos, a state lottery, and parimutuel wagering on horse and dog races at seven state tracks.

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Manuel Ugarte labelled 'an expensive Scott McTominay' as worrying stat about new £51m Man Utd signing goes viral | Goal.com

New £51 million ($67m) Manchester United signing Manuel Ugarte has been labelled “an expensive Scott McTominay” after seeing a worrying stat emerge.

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'He has real talent' – Phil Parkinson confirms Wrexham hoping to secure deal for highly-rated Man City youngster to join Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's side | Goal.com

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson confirmed his side hope to bring in another signing amid a former Manchester City academy player's trial at the club.

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  • Wrexham fighting for promotion again
  • Red Dragons eager to bring in new player
  • Adam currently on trial with Welsh team

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