5 star Arsenal rout West Ham as Alexis stole the show, and other Premier league results

Saturday saw a lot of goals in the premier league, it all started with Chelsea as they came from behind to beat Manchester City and extend their run to 8 straight premier league wins.

Manchester City took the lead right at the end of first half through a Gary Cahill own goal. In the 2nd half City could have been 2-3 goals up, had they have taken their chances as Kevin De Bruyne came closest to double the lead but his effort came off the crossbar from 2-3 yards out.

Chelsea didn't look back after this as Diego Costa(60'),  substitute Willian(70') and genius Eden Hazard(90') scored goals to punish City at the Etihad.

City finished the game with 9 men as Sergio Aguero was shown red for a horrendous challenge on David Luiz and in the aftermath of the incident, Fernandinho was also sent off for grabbing Cesc Fabregas' neck. It was completely lack of discipline from City players who had a frustrating evening due to some questionable refereeing and the punishment by league leaders Chelsea.

Chelsea stay top of the Premier league while Manchester City lost their first game at home since March. 

Alexis Sanchez stole the show as Arsenal put 5 past the Hammers.

West Ham's miserable season continues as the North London club ran riot.

Arsenal completely dismantled the West Ham defense at Alexis Sanchez was at the heart of it. He grabbed a 14 minute hat-trick un the second half to take the match ball home.

The gunners dominated the game and left no loopholes. With this win Arsenal move above Manchester City to 2nd place, but Liverpool is only a point behind with a match in hand.

Sanchez and Ozil combined to give Arsenal the lead following an error from West Ham defense. Ozil scored his 8th goal of the season.

In the 2nd half Arsenal punished West Ham defense by scoring 4 goals, 3 of them by Sanchez and one brilliant strike from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Andy Carroll scored the goal for West Ham which was nothing but a mere consolation.

Alexis Sanchez, with his treble is now joint top scorer in Premier league this season, with 11 goals. Chelsea's Diego Costa also has 11 goals.

In other results,

Crystal Palace scored 3 against Southampton at Selhurst Park. Christian Benteke scored a brace. It was a much needed win for Palace as they are fighting a relegation battle.

Sunderland defeated defending champions Leicester City at the Stadium of Light. Black Cats won the game 2-1.

Tottenham rout Swanse City 5-0. With braces from Christian Eriksen and Harry Kane. Tottenham, who suffered their first defeat of the season last week at Stamford Bridge at the hands of Chelsea hit back in style.

With this win they keep in touch of top 4.

Stoke City beat Burnley 2-0 at home.

West Bromwich Albion beat Watford 3-1 at home. 

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Harry Kane signs contract extension with Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur has announced today that the striker Harry Kane has signed an extension that will keep him at the club till 2022.

Harry Kane put to bed all the speculations around him after putting pen to paper today. It was rumored that Manchester United are interested in bringing the striker to Old Trafford to polish their attack.

The 23 year old striker made his Premier league debut in 2012 for Tottenham against Newcastle United but he hogged the limelight in 2014/15 season. when he finished the Premier League season with 21 goals. He was the 2nd top scorer in that season, only behind Sergio Aguero. In the following season Kane bettered his record as he notched 25 goals in the Premier League and ended as the top scorer. His efforts made Tottenham a genuine title challengers. Tottenham only managed to finish 3rd behind champions Leicester and North London rivals Arsenal.

Kane was linked with several clubs in 2015 as he was growing in stature in Football world. Tottenham were keen to keep him for long and this is his third renewal of contract. The improvements he has shown has over the years has made him a key figure in Tottenham and England attack.

As Kane is now tied with the club for another 5 and half years, Tottenham can now enjoy his stay and get benefit from his services

He has scored 6 goals in 10 appearances in all competitions this season. 

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Goals Galore at Signal Iduna Park, Real Madrid wins in Lisbon and other Champions league match results

Group F

Borussia Dortmund won the match 8-4 with the help of a hat trick from local hero Marco Reus.

Borussia Dortmund were playing against Legia Warsaw in match day 5 of Champions league group stages.

A total of 12 goals were scored on the night and the previous record of most goals in a single match got broken.

Previous record of most goals scored in a single match in UCL was when AS Monaco demolished Deportivo La Coruna 8-3 in 2003.

7 goals were scored in the first 32 minutes of the game.

Legia Warsaw took the lead in 10th minute after a fine finish from Aleksander Prijovic. Dortmund were taken by surprise.

Shinji Kagawa replied for Dortmund after equalizing in the 17th minute from a close range.

Kagawa was the man again as Dortmund took lead with 2nd goal in as many minutes.

Nuri Sahin then scored the third in an unlikely manner, Marco Reus sent the ball in from a free kick which Legia goalkeeper punches to clear but it took rebound off Nuri Sahin's body and back into net. 3-1 with just 20 minutes on the clock.

Now it was Legia's turn, Aleksander Prijovic made it 3-2 in 24th minute. He completed the low finish in the bottom-left corner after some not so convincing defending.

Ousama Dembele scored in the 29 minute after receiving a pass from Marco Reus. Legia's goalkeeper put his arm out but he couldn't keep out the shot.

In the 32nd minute, Marco Reus got his first of the match and Dortmund's 5th after piercing Legia's defense easily. The cut back from Kagawa from the left was finished by Reus. Kagawa got his 1st assist to couple with his two goals.

Dortmund came to scoring again but were denied and halfway mark score was 5-2.

7 minutes into the second half, Dembele was the problem again for Legia as he bagged his third assist after providing a curling delivery from the left which Marco Reus glanced into the goal. He got his 2nd of the night and score 6-2.

Legia pulled one back in the 57th minute, when Kucharczyk was found from the outside of the boot from Radovic. The goalscorer waited for Weidenfeller to rush onto him before completing a brilliant low finish to make it 6-3.

In the 81st minute Dortmund made it 7-3, when Passlack finished home the rebound after Schurrle forced a save from Cierzniak following a great run.

Two minutes later, Legia struck their 4th of the match on a counter attack. Nikolic's low finish was in the back of the net touching the post. Score 7-4

In the stoppage time, Marco Reus completed his hat trick on return, after galloping down the right and finishing a low strike from an acute angle through Cierzniak's legs.

The match ended Dortmund 8-4 Legia Warsaw.

Real beat 10- men Sporting CP to make it through to the last 16

It was homecoming for Cristiano Ronaldo as it was the club where he started his footballing career.

Cristiano scored against his former club on Match day 1.

Real Madrid started slowly with Sporting in ascendency for the first 10 minutes.
The hosts made a confident start willing to cause a major upset.

But Real got their footing in after few minutes claiming majority of possession.

And it was Real Madrid who drew first blood in the 29th minute, when Varane made a poacher's finish after Ronaldo mishit from a Luka Modric free kick from the right. It was a scrappy goal for the champions.

Sporting had to do all kinds of work after going behind. They had a few chances but couldn't finish it.
Halftime score was Sporting 0-1 Real Madrid.

In 2nd half, Sporting bean their pursuit of equalizer. Real Madrid, though were firm in defense, Sporting had some half chances but they were not enough.

Real Madrid suffered a blow when Gareth Bale had to be subbed off following an ankle injury. With this injury coming few days before El Clasico it will be a huge blow for league leaders, if he misses it.

The tempo slowed down a bit as the match reached 1 hour mark. 

In the 64th minute, Joao Pereira and Kovacic got involved in a scuffle at the right corner flag right under the nose of linesman, it seemed the Sporting right back shoved at the midfielder and he went down, but a bit theatrically as the replay suggested but the referee showed a straight red to the Sporting man and they were down to 10 with already a goal behind.

Real Madrid took full advantage of an extra man as they dominated possession.

But Sporting didn't give up their pursuit though and they were awarded a penalty for their perseverance, when Fabio Coentrao handed the ba just inside the box. It was really poor from the Madrid left back who came on as a substitute for Marcelo.

Captain Adrien Silva finished from the spot sending Keylor Navas the wrong way. And suddenly it was game on in Lisbon.
Sporting 1-1 Real Madrid in the 80th minute.

Sporting got confident of turning it around as they put pressure back on Real Madrid.

Sporting had to win this game to stay in hunt for the last 16, while Real Madrid just needed a draw to see them trough.

But in 87th minute, Karim Benzema headed home Sergio Ramos' cross to put the game to bed and ruining the dreams of Sporting CP to complete a turnaround.

5 minute of stoppage time was given but Madrid comfortably passed it through.
Benzema scored the winner as Real Madrid continued their title defence as they reach the knockout stages.

While Sporting now had to fight for a Europa League place.

Other matches : -

Group E

Tottenham Hotspur crash out of the Champions league after losing 2-1 to AS Monaco away.

CSKA Moscow equalized from the penalty spot in 76th minute after Bayer Leverkusen took the lead in the first half through Kevin Volland.

Group G

Leicester City beat Club Brugge 2-1 to advance to knockout stages as table toppers. Their dream run in their maiden champions league continues.

FC Porto and FC Kobenhaven shared the spoils as a 0-0 draw keeps both the teams in hunt for a knockout stage place behind Leicester.

Group H

In a big encounter in the Group Sevilla faced Juventus at home. The home side started strongly and took the lead in 9th minute through Nicolas Pareja but two yellow cards for Franco Vazquez in 10 minutes changed the game as goals from Claudio Marchisio, Leonardo Bonucci and Mario Mandzukic led Juventus to a 3-1 victory and through to the knockout stages.

In other group H match, Lyon beat Dinamo Zagreb by one goal to nil, away. Alexandre Lacazatte scored the only goal of the match but Lyon had to settle only for a place in Europa league as Juventus and Sevilla are through to the knockout stages.

That's all for the Champions league match day 5 results.

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Latest Transfer News

Take a look at some latest updates and rumours 

Mourinho hints at new deal for Michael Carrick

Michael Carrick can be offered a one year contract extension by Manchester United, as suggested by Mourinho.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has hinted he could offer the "fantastic" Michael Carrick contract extension to keep him at the club for a further year.
Mourinho said, "Michael is 35 years old. It's very sad to know that time flies for every one of us. He is such a fantastic player and it is a pity, I always loved him, but instead of being his manager when he was 25 I am his manager when he is 35."

"We have a good understanding. We know when he can play. We know when he is ready and when he needs rest."

"I am still having Michael Carrick and probably for one more season. That's life."

Lorenzo Insigne's wage demand alert Liverpool

Napoli's Lorenzo Insigne has a €4m a season wage demand, which gives Reds the opportunity to sign the disgruntled star after Napoli owner reportedly turned it down, according to a report in Sport Witness.

The 25 year old plays on the wing and is continuously linked with the Reds for a while, and speculations in Italy suggest that Jurgen Klopp is heavily interested in the diminutive star.

Lemar unaffected by transfer rumours

AS Monaco's Thomas Lemar says he is focused on Monaco despite Atletico Madrid and Manchester City interest in him.
He says he is fully focused on Ligue 1 title challengers Monaco.

Speculation has suggested Lemar could leave Monaco in January, with switches to La Liga or Premier League mooted, but the 21-year old brushed off the transfer rumours.

"I don't think about everything. I'm focused on my football with Monaco," he told Telefoot.

"But if there are other opportunities that come to me, as was the case with the French National Team, it makes me happy and I take everything there is to take."

The midfielder earned the maiden call from his National side this international break.

West Ham lead the race to sign temporarily outcast Daniel Sturridge

Liverpool forward trio of Sadio Mané, Phillipe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino have already stacked up 30 goals this season.

Daniel Sturridge has just made eight league appearances but still hasn't found the back of the net, yet. He has been marred by injuries recently giving him a torrid time and despite the fact that Liverpool are competing firmly in Premier League this season, Sturridge is set to depart in the January transfer window, with West Ham leading the pack in race to sign the 27-year old.

West Ham are in search of a talented forward who could lead their frontline and Sturridge will be a good signing for them. They have also enquired about the possibility of Chelsea's young forward Loftus-Cheek.

Tottenham Hotspur to make a third attempt in row to sign Spain's Malaga U-21 striker Sando Ramirez

Tottenham are in line to make a third attempt in January transfer window to sign Ex-Barca striker Sandro Ramirez.

Spurs were interested in the player since last winter transfer window, they made a second bid in this summer's transfer window, before the striker opted to leave the Catalans for Malaga.

According to The Mirror, Tottenham boss Pochettino is still interested in bringing the player to White Hart Lane after he made a great start to season in Spain, scoring 5 goals in 10 appearances.

The player would cost around £15m and is expected to brought in due to the dissatisfaction with the £17m summer signing, Viktor Janssen, who has failed to make an impact in the Premier League.

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Transfer Round Up

Get the latest news and rumours about the transfer market

Harry Kane puts Tottenham contract talks on hold, Manchester United on alert 

England and Tottenham striker Harry Kane has yet to sign a new contract with the North London side. He is reportedly asking £120 a week salary, which Spurs are not prepared to pay at this time. 

Manchester United have kept tab on Harry Kane for last 18 months and according to reports from Daily Star, Red Devils could make a bid in region around £50m to bring the striker to Old Trafford ahead of next season. 

Tottenham still in hunt to sign Bruma

According to reports from Turkish journal, Taksam, Spurs have not given up on dynamic Galatasaray winger Bruma. 

They earlier had an offer rejected by Galatasaray in summer. 

Daily Mirror claims that Spurs are not happy with Mamadou Sissoko's start to life at White Hart Lane and want to bring the winger to boost their chances of winning a Premier League title. 

Joe Allen to stay at Stoke 

According to reports from Daily Express, Stole City chairman Peter Coates said that Stoke need not to sell their best players in January transfer window. 

Joe Allen has been in an exceptional form and he hopes that he will stay with The Potteries for a long time to come. 

Elseid Hysaj to replace Matteo Darmian in January? 

The 22 year old Napoli defender has been one of the best defenders in Serie A last season starting 37 of 38 games. José Mourinho is eyeing the Albanian as a replacement of Matteo Darmian with an offer of £26m. 

Darmian has failed to gain a spot for himself in the starting line-up under Mourinho. 

Manchester United to bring Andrea Belotti to solve goal crisis? 

The Torino striker has been in an impeccable form, gaining attention from worldwide. While he has a contract until 2020 with the club and reports are there Torino want him to sign an extension and also will insert a buy-out clause in his contract. 

According to reports from an Italian journal, Manchester United will try signing him to solve their goal crisis.

Although United have Ibrahimovic in the side, they have the least goals scored in the Premier League this season among the top 6 sides. 

A fee around €50m will be ideal to lure him away from Torino. 

Manchester clubs in a battle to sign Serge Aurier? 

Reports from Daily Star claim that, City will try to hijack Manchester United's bid for PSG right back Serge Aurier. 

There were reports that United scouts were present in France's friendly against Ivory Coast last Tuesday to watch Serge Aurier. 

But according to latest rumours, Pep Guardiola wants to sign him as a first right back choice for the team. 

It will be interesting to see who wins this battle between both Manchester clubs. 

Chelsea to loan out Loftus-Cheek in January

Chelsea manager has prepared to send out youngster Loftus-Cheek on loan in January in order to give him more playing time. Loftus-Cheek has struggled to find a place in Conte's starting line-up. He needs regular football to develop as a player and Chelsea are reportedly ready to accept offers from rival clubs too. 

So these were some latest rumours in the transfer market. 

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