17 things we loved this weekend: Neymar, Smith Rowe, Keane, Amad
It was all about derbies this weekend as Manchester City beat Manchester United 2-0, while AC Milan and Inter shared points at the San Siro.
Elsewhere, West Ham United ended Liverpool’s unbeaten start to the season and Xavi was appointed as Barcelona‘s new manager.
We’ve rounded up the best of the action on and off the field.
Roy Keane
It’s fair to say that Keane isn’t Fred’s biggest fan.
🗣 "If Ole walked in now I'd grab him and say 'why are you playing Fred'"
The Man Utd debate got a little heated after #MUFC lost 2-0 to rivals #MCFC in the Manchester derby 😳pic.twitter.com/T1oMxGfPYA
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) November 6, 2021
Roy Keane x2
“What have you had, two pints?”
Not sure exactly what’s happening here but Keane ain’t happy 😂 pic.twitter.com/9fU8ZEqNBg
— Darren Russell (@darrenrusse11) November 7, 2021
Micah Richards
Richards was in a great mood after City’s win at Old Trafford.
🗣 @GNev2 "Micah got more managers sacked at city."@MicahRichards "I've still lasted longer than you in a job though."
Gary Neville and Miach Richards having some light hearted banter 🤣 pic.twitter.com/rXBKUVjA0A
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) November 6, 2021
Emile Smith Rowe
Smith Rowe is in pretty good company.
🔥🔥🔥 Players aged 21 or under to score in 3 successive @premierleague appearances for @Arsenal
Nicolas Anelka
Jose Antonio Reyes
Cesc Fabregas
EMILE SMITH ROWE pic.twitter.com/vucBHIgf5A— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) November 7, 2021
Amad
The United winger scored a goal that Ronaldinho would be proud of.
Amad’s 87th minute winner against Leeds U23s today 🔥
— UtdDistrict (@UtdDistrict) November 6, 2021
Folarin Balogun
Not a bad way to score a 97th-minute equaliser.
The moment we completed our comeback from 3-0 down…@Balogun deep into stoppage time! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/NZAvJFLHRz
— Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) November 7, 2021
Ben Woodburn
A wonderful finish from the Liverpool loanee.
Ben Woodburn’s second goal for @JamTarts yesterday was 👌👌👌pic.twitter.com/oJHDGuFESx
— The Anfield Wrap (@TheAnfieldWrap) November 7, 2021
Tammy Abraham
It’s great to see that Abraham has rediscovered his best form in Italy.
The touch, the strength, the composure… 🥶
Tammy Abraham strikes to put Roma ahead in Venice! 💥 pic.twitter.com/McTs6bcoA4
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) November 7, 2021
Xherdan Shaqiri
We have watched this on repeat all weekend.
Shaqiri tries to catch the crossbar but ends up jumping into the net 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/Bf90vk8jV4
— angelica (@angelllliiiii) November 6, 2021
Ansu Fati
The 19-year-old is quickly establishing himself as Barcelona’s main man.
𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 @ANSUFATI. 🙅♂️#CeltaBarça pic.twitter.com/zpR5FxS48R
— LaLiga English (@LaLigaEN) November 6, 2021
Neymar
Lionel Messi was injured but PSG could still rely on Neymar’s brilliance.
Mbappé ➡️ Neymar ➡️ goal!
PSG take the lead against Bordeaux after a brilliant finish from the Brazilian! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/QO2EIYzmbv
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) November 6, 2021
Internacional
You have to admire the shithousery.
Meanwhile in Brazil, a brawl erupted as Internacional players lift fake coffins after beating their rivals Grémio in the Derby, mocking their imminent relegation.
Proper shithousery. 💀 pic.twitter.com/jG4hyQ6OFP
— Football Shithousery (@FootyRustling) November 7, 2021
Diego Lopez
Seaman-esque – alright, maybe not that good, but still – at the age of 40.
Unbelievable save from 40-year-old @DiegoLopezOf! 🧤
📺 #LaLigaTV | #EspanyolGranada pic.twitter.com/BBLTTusE5w
— LaLigaTV (@LaLigaTV) November 6, 2021
Alex Smithies
While we’re on the subject of great saves…
Alex Smithies has already won save of the season in every league in the whole world.#CardiffCity
pic.twitter.com/JbsqeNlyy6— The Second Tier (@secondtierpod) November 6, 2021
Sebas Mendez
The goalkeeper could do nothing to stop this incredible strike.
Just stunning. 🤩 #VamosOrlando | #MTLvORL pic.twitter.com/100gemrWfy
— x – Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) November 7, 2021
Josef Martinez
Martinez somehow manages to make this look so effortless.
WHAT A STRIKE JOSEF 🚀@JosefMartinez17 turns it around for @ATLUTD to take the lead vs. Cincinnati.
(via @MLS)pic.twitter.com/mpyfPur5Rn
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 7, 2021
Adria Pedrosa
Ping.
We all love a training ground routine worked to perfection! 😍
Adria Pedrosa with a beautiful volley from Darder's corner. 👌 pic.twitter.com/l13Me85Opd
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) November 6, 2021
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