It was a thrilling day in the Premier League as Mohamed Salah scored a crucial penalty to secure a win for league leaders Liverpool against Bournemouth, while Abdoulaye Doucoure scored just 10 seconds into the game to give Everton the edge over Leicester. Ipswich and Southampton were also evenly matched with Liam Delap and Joe Aribo scoring for their respective teams. The excitement continues with Wolves facing off against Aston Villa, while Nottingham Forest dominated Brighton with a hat-trick from Chris Wood. Stay updated with all the action via #bbcfootball and get involved in the conversation!
Premier League Roundup: Liverpool and Nottingham Forest Shine
The Premier League delivered an entertaining weekend of football, with key wins for Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. Here's a rundown of the action:
Liverpool Hold Off Bournemouth
League leaders Liverpool secured a crucial 3-0 victory over Bournemouth, thanks to a crucial penalty from Mohamed Salah. The Reds were dominant throughout the match, with Salah's spot-kick coming in the second half after VAR intervened to award the penalty.
Everton Grab Early Lead in Leicester Draw
Abdoulaye Doucoure scored an impressive goal just 10 seconds into the game against Leicester City, the fastest goal in the Premier League this season. Leicester fought back with goals from Harvey Barnes and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, but Everton held on for a 2-2 draw.
Ipswich and Southampton Share Spoils
League One leaders Ipswich Town and second-placed Southampton played out a thrilling 2-2 draw. Liam Delap gave Ipswich an early lead, but Joe Aribo equalized for Southampton in the second half. Isaac Hayden scored to put Ipswich back in front, but Aribo netted his second in injury time to secure a share of the points.
Wolves and Aston Villa in Stalemate
Wolves and Aston Villa played out a goalless draw at Molineux. The game was marked by several missed chances, with both sides failing to find the back of the net despite creating opportunities.
Nottingham Forest Thrash Brighton
Nottingham Forest produced a stunning performance to thrash Brighton & Hove Albion 4-0 at the Amex Stadium. Chris Wood scored a hat-trick for Forest, while Brennan Johnson added the fourth. It was a dominant display from Steve Cooper's side, who climbed to 13th in the table.
Top 5 FAQs Related to the Premier League
Q1: Who is the current top scorer in the Premier League? A1: Erling Haaland of Manchester City, with 15 goals.
Q2: Which team has won the most Premier League titles? A2: Manchester United, with 20 titles.
Q3: Who was the first player to score 100 Premier League goals? A3: Alan Shearer of Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United.
Q4: What is the record for the fastest goal ever scored in the Premier League? A4: Shane Long for Southampton against Watford in 2019 (7.69 seconds).
Q5: Which team has the most consecutive wins in the Premier League? A5: Manchester City, with 18 consecutive wins in the 2017/18 season.
After three successful seasons with Kolkata Knight Riders, head coach Chandrakant Pandit has decided to move on and explore new opportunities. Under his leadership, the team had won the IPL trophy in 2024 but failed to maintain their performance in 2025, failing to make it to the playoffs. KKR thanked Pandit for his invaluable contributions and wished him all the best for the future. Former KKR player Ajinkya Rahane had taken over as captain for the 2025 season, but the team still struggled to perform. Pandit succeeded Brendon McCullum in 2022 and led the team for three seasons before stepping down.
Virat Kohli has been fined 20 percent of his match fee and given one demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during a recent cricket match. Many expected him to receive a one match ban, but here are the reasons why he was able to escape with a fine and demerit point instead. This includes the rare occurrence of a player receiving four demerit points at once and the specific guidelines laid out in Article 2.12 of the Code of Conduct. In the end, Kohli's match fee was reduced from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 12 lakh due to the fine.
After guiding the Kolkata Knight Riders to their 3rd IPL title in 2024, Chandrakant Pandit will not be continuing with the franchise as their head coach. The team expressed their gratitude for his contribution and leadership, but mentioned that Pandit has decided to explore new opportunities. Known for his hard-taskmaster style and rigid plans, Pandit has a track record of success in domestic cricket, including leading Vidarbha and Mumbai to multiple national championships.
Just days after a heated Test match at Old Trafford, Gautam Gambhir has once again been caught in a confrontation, this time with Lee Fortis, the pitch curator at The Oval in London. In a video captured by Indian media, Gambhir can be seen yelling at Fortis and refusing to follow his instructions. As tensions rise ahead of the final Test against England, fans are eager to see how the Indian team will perform on the controversial pitch.
Tensions run high between India's head coach Gautam Gambhir and Lee Fortis, the head groundsman at the Oval, during a practice session ahead of the fifth Test. The incident, which went viral on social media, saw Gambhir angrily shouting and pointing fingers at Fortis, who remained calm and curtly answered questions about the altercation. The batting coach of the Indian team later revealed that the Oval curator is known for being difficult to deal with by most teams, hinting at possible underlying tensions.
As the world of football gears up for another transfer season, rumors and deals are swirling around. In a recent interview, Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe shared that the fate of his young star Alexander Isak is not solely up to him. Meanwhile, Manchester United has their sights set on Benjamin Sesko and Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins. In other news, Joao Felix has left Chelsea for Al-Nassr, while Jack Grealish is reportedly being courted by Everton. And the drama continues as Luis Diaz is on his way to complete a move to Bayern Munich. Exciting times ahead for fans who can't wait to see where their favorite players will end up.
Aston Villa's striker Ollie Watkins has emerged as a top transfer target for Manchester United this summer. The 29-year-old has been a key player for Villa, netting 44 goals in the last two seasons. However, his future at the club is uncertain and United are keen to bring him in as a partner for their new signings. Watkins, who has plenty of Premier League experience, would come at a cost of under £50 million.
Manchester United is prioritizing the signing of Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins as their main striker this summer. The club's new strategy is to acquire players with Premier League experience, with the hopes of reaching a compromise with Villa for a fee of £40m-£45m for Watkins. While RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko is also being considered, the £70m price tag may lead to Newcastle being the favored destination. Player sales, including Jadon Sancho and Tyrrell Malacia, have been identified as the key to funding this deal.
Members of Parliament Arvind Sawant and Asaduddin Owaisi have called for India to refrain from playing a cricket match against Pakistan, citing the ongoing tension between the two countries. This comes as the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 is set to take place in the UAE, with India and Pakistan competing in the same group once again. The call for a boycott adds to the already tense climate between the two nations.
England Test captain Ben Stokes is facing criticism for his behavior during the fourth test against India at Old Trafford. After offering a draw, which was declined by the Indian team, Stokes called up part-timers Harry Brook and Joe Root to give his first-choice bowlers some rest. Despite this, the Indian batters Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar both achieved their respective centuries and shook hands with the English players to confirm the test had ended in a draw. Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar called out Stokes for behaving like a "spoiled kid," while former England captain Nasser Hussain had no issue with India's decision to continue playing.