18 things we loved this weekend: Antony, Suarez, Lewandowski…
The biggest fixture of this weekend’s Premier League action was at Old Trafford, as Manchester United beat Arsenal 3-1 to maintain their resurgent form and move within three points of the Gunners.
But there was plenty more action across Britain and Europe, with huge derbies between Everton and Liverpool, Celtic and Rangers, and AC Milan and Inter, as well as plenty of fun and drama elsewhere.
We’ve rounded up the finest moments from all the weekend’s football for your delectation.
Jordan Pickford
The debate over England’s No.1 shirt ends here.
Right until the bitter end! 💪
Jordan Pickford comes up with a HUGE performance to keep Liverpool out and earn Everton a point at Goodison Park. pic.twitter.com/HAarf0LLlb
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 3, 2022
Iago Aspas
Iago ‘Barry’ Aspas is so much more than one dodgy corner…
An absolute ROCKET from Iago Aspas! 🚀
What a start to the season for Celta's star man ⭐ pic.twitter.com/dtiJsBWKWi
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) September 2, 2022
Jay Stansfield
Heartwarming stuff at Exeter City.
Exeter, Hereford and Yeovil striker Adam Stansfield lost his battle with cancer 12 years ago at the age of 31
Yesterday, his 19-year-old son Jay joined Exeter City on loan from Fulham, and has been handed his father's retired #9 shirt 🙌 ❤️pic.twitter.com/xu3vWbjFgh
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) September 3, 2022
Jota
An absolutely disgusting finish in the Old Firm derby.
ABSOLUTE CLASS FROM JOTA! 🔥
2-0 #CelticRangerspic.twitter.com/z7jL3RxStY
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) September 3, 2022
Roberto Firmino
Like the bat signal, but with veneers.
Klopp using a secret signal 😬 to summon Firmino pic.twitter.com/ozWRW3eUMc
— The Anfield Buzz (@TheAnfieldBuzz) September 3, 2022
Antony
Welcome to Manchester United, Antony…
22 – Manchester United winger Antony – who today becomes the 100th Brazilian to appear in the Premier League – is the youngest player from the nation to score on his debut in the competition (22y 192d). Samba. pic.twitter.com/XOV7wGTNbs
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 4, 2022
Kyogo Furuhashi
Shoulder injury? What shoulder injury?
Kyogo Furuhashi not helping his injury with these full-time celebrations 🤣😭 pic.twitter.com/5svlVpjmsL
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) September 3, 2022
Robert Lewandowski
It just looks like a lovely fit.
Robert Lewandowski: Good at football.pic.twitter.com/HGHxFKf7oz
— Planet Football (@planetfutebol) September 4, 2022
Rafael Leao
A goal befitting the Derby della Madonnina.
His second might've been even better than the first. A @_OlivierGiroud_ backheel pass, and a @RafaeLeao7 finish in between the Inter defense 🔝#MilanInter pic.twitter.com/aV3YHVtlHA
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) September 4, 2022
Dele Alli
It would be lovely if he smashes it in the Super Lig, wouldn’t it?
GOOOAAALLLL DELE ALLI ! 🦅
2-1 #ANKvBJK
pic.twitter.com/5U28FQp3sR— BJK Comps 🦅 (@CompsBJK) September 4, 2022
Martin Braithwaite
Maybe he’ll be loved on one side of Barcelona.
A debut goal for Martin Braithwaite! 👀
With his tough time at Barcelona at an end, he's now up and running for their rivals Espanyol 🔵⚪ pic.twitter.com/X1gcxK5jyw
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) September 4, 2022
Luis Suarez
Still got it.
LUIS SUAREZ, EL PISTOLERO!
UN CRACK
GOLAZO
WHAT A GOAL
🇺🇾🔫🚀🇺🇾🔫🚀🇺🇾🔫🚀🇺🇾🔫🚀 pic.twitter.com/np2cIxAcME— Canal dos Gols (@canaldosgols) September 4, 2022
Roy Keane
Roy Keane holding a grudge? Never.
Keane 🗣 "I have no questions because I'm still upset over Dublin when you scored."
Eriksen 🗣 "It's a good night out Dublin."
Roy Keane has not forgiven Christian Eriksen for scoring against Ireland 🤣 pic.twitter.com/npTLgUFPbB
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) September 4, 2022
Alexis Mac Allister
We’re thinking about starting a disallowed-by-VAR goal of the season competition.
what a cracker from Mac Allister for Brighton pic.twitter.com/B5w5aToU0v
— Sabhuku Sleek 🎨 (@Sabhuku_Sleek) September 4, 2022
Nikita Parris
Sealing the Lionesses place at the World Cup in style.
Superbly taken, @lilkeets! 🙌
Watch the #Lionesses live on @ITV. pic.twitter.com/4DcUA7M1eO
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) September 3, 2022
Javier Hernandez
Stoppage time, 2-2, penalty. Then you decide to take it like this? Oh, Chicharito.
Oh, Chicharito. pic.twitter.com/4lefI41Y61
— Planet Football (@planetfutebol) September 5, 2022
This linesman
Outstanding officiating in the West Lancashire League. Such a tight call and he gets it spot on.
Another tight offside decision goes against @Turton_FC 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/d3AwvPJDK8
— Peter Gray (@pwgray) September 4, 2022
Scott McTominay
We normally stick to football, but this is such an impressive ippon from the Scottish judoka that we had to include it.
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