Match reviews
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Lyon Win 2-1 at Anderlecht But the Numbers Tell a Complicated Story
Lyon took all three points in Brussels with a 2-1 victory over Anderlecht in the UEFA Europa League, but Anderlecht's goalkeeper made eight saves and the home side hit the woodwork. Lyon did the basics when it mattered. Anderlecht did not.
Leverkusen 2-0 Celje: Job Done, But Leverkusen Left Five Big Chances Behind
Bayer Leverkusen beat Celje 2-0 in the UEFA Europa League thanks to a Svit Seslar own goal and a late Facundo Medina finish, but they spurned five big chances and will know they should have put this to bed far earlier.
Everton 1-0 Wolves: Alcaraz Late Strike Sends Toffees Through in Carabao Cup
Carlos Alcaraz settled a tight Carabao Cup contest with a left-foot finish ten minutes from time, giving Everton a hard-earned 1-0 win over Wolves who created precious little despite committing bodies forward late on.
Fleetwood Town 1-0 Sheffield Utd: Norrington-Davies Own Goal Sends Blades Out of the Carabao Cup
Fleetwood Town pulled off a notable Carabao Cup upset, beating Sheffield United 1-0 thanks to a Rhys Norrington-Davies own goal on 57 minutes. Sheffield United had 66 percent of the ball and made five substitutions chasing an equaliser, but Fleetwood held firm to complete a third straight clean sheet in the competition.
AIK 1-1 Mjällby: Visitors Pinch A Point With 71% Possession But Fail To Convert Dominance Into Victory
Mjällby dominated the ball and outshot AIK on the night, but a Jacob Bergström header gave the hosts an early lead that Axel Kouame cancelled out before half-time. A draw was probably the right result, even if neither side will be satisfied.
Atletico Madrid 4-0 Osasuna: Ruthless Display Sends Clear Message in La Liga
Atletico Madrid dismantled Osasuna 4-0 at home, with goals from Jonathan David, Kang-in Lee, Robin Le Normand and Álex Baena completing a statement performance. Osasuna had no answer and, frankly, never looked like they would.
Sevilla Edge Deportivo La Coruña 1-0: Sierra Ortega Strike Settles Tense La Liga Affair
Sevilla won 1-0 at Deportivo La Coruña thanks to Miguel Ángel Sierra Ortega's second-half strike, with the hosts left to rue a VAR red card and a woeful attacking return of just one shot inside the box all night.
Servette Punish Wasteful Thun in 4-2 Swiss Super League Win
Servette came from behind to beat Thun 4-2, with Fabio Saiz grabbing two goals for the hosts before Servette's clinical second-half display, capped by David Datro Fofana, settled it. Thun had 60% possession and 17 shots but converted just two of them. That is your problem right there.
Balkovec Header Stuns Celta Vigo as Omonia Nicosia Snatch 1-0 Win in Europa League
Omonia Nicosia ground out a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo in the UEFA Europa League, with Jure Balkovec's late goal in the 88th minute proving the difference despite Celta dominating large spells of the contest.
Real Madrid Edge Elche 3-2 in Five-Goal La Liga Thriller
Real Madrid left it late at Elche, with substitute Carlos Espí scoring in stoppage time to seal a 3-2 win that Elche made them work hard for. Connor Maguire has no patience for how close this was.
Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham: Basics Win It as Spurs Huff and Puff to No End
Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night, with goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, and Dominik Szoboszlai doing the damage. Spurs had more of the ball, more shots, more of everything except what matters.
Peterborough United 3-3 Barnsley: Ormerod Header Denies Posh in Carabao Cup Thriller
Peterborough United let a lead slip in the dying minutes as Danny Ormerod's second header of the night earned Barnsley a 3-3 draw in a chaotic Carabao Cup tie. Connor Maguire has seen enough to have some very direct thoughts.
Kilmarnock Win 1-0 at Easter Road as Hibernian Pay the Price for Woeful Finishing
Hibernian created the chances but could not take them. Kilmarnock took theirs. That is football, and that is why Hibs lost.
Motherwell 0-4 Aberdeen: Dons Rip Apart Toothless Well In Scottish Premiership Rout
Aberdeen made a mockery of their recent poor form to dismantle Motherwell 4-0 at Fir Park, with goals from Gavin Molloy, Connor Ronan, Ayoub Mouloua and Kevin Nisbet completing a ruthless away performance. Motherwell had 69% possession and scored nothing. That tells you everything.
Arsenal 4-2 Ipswich: Dowman Fires Gunners Into Next Round With Brace
Arsenal put Ipswich to the sword at Portman Road, winning 4-2 in the Carabao Cup thanks to a Max Dowman brace and goals from Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino. Ipswich gave it a go late on but the basics told the story.
Brentford Beat Reading 2-1 in Carabao Cup: Wilson and Carvalho Do the Damage
Brentford came to Reading and got the job done 2-1 in the Carabao Cup, with Callum Wilson and Fábio Carvalho scoring either side of half-time before Paudie O'Connor gave the hosts a late consolation.
Hearts Win 2-1 at Falkirk Despite Outstaying Their Welcome: Scottish Premiership Post-Match Analysis
Hearts ground out a 2-1 victory at Falkirk on Tuesday evening, with goals from Ben Krauhaus and Owen Eames enough to claim three points despite Falkirk's James Wilson pulling one back. It was a result that flattered neither side, but Hearts had the ruthlessness when it mattered.
Fulham Win 3-2 at West Ham Despite Dominant Hammers Performance: Carabao Cup Collapse Dissected
West Ham United dominated possession and created more than enough to win, but Fulham took their chances when it mattered and left the London Stadium with a 3-2 Carabao Cup victory that will sting the home side for days.
Middlesbrough 2-2 Millwall: Boro Dominate But Cannot Convert, Lions Pinch a Point
Middlesbrough controlled this Championship fixture from start to finish, registering 80% possession and 22 shots, but two first-half Millwall goals proved costly as Boro's inability to see out the game cost them three points.
Bristol City 0-1 Lincoln City: Draper Punishes Wasteful Hosts As City Slump At Ashton Gate
Lincoln City nicked all three points at Bristol City thanks to Freddie Draper's second-half strike, as the hosts dominated possession but lacked the cutting edge to make it count.