Man City found guilty
An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty of serious breaches of Premier League financial rules, a Sky Sports report published 30 September says. The ruling opens a process to determine sanctions; the club has said it will appeal and the League will decide next steps.
Source: Sky Sports
Kick It Out: 1,744 reports
Kick It Out’s Year One Impact Report, published 30 September, recorded 1,744 discrimination reports across professional football, grassroots and online in the first year of its Football United strategy. The organisation credited improved reporting routes and partner work for the rise and outlined education plans.
Source: Sky Sports
Ramos seals late Liverpool win
Natalia Ramos struck in the 93rd minute as Liverpool Women came from behind to beat Birmingham City 4-3 in Subway Players Cup group action on 30 September. Manager Gareth Taylor praised his players’ character after a dramatic finish that kept Liverpool moving in the competition.
Source: Liverpool FC
James penalty overturned
Chelsea drew 0-0 with Lyon in the Women’s Champions League on 30 September after Lauren James had a late penalty initially awarded but overturned by VAR. The match saw few clear chances; goalkeeper Hannah Hampton produced a key late save to preserve the goalless result.
Source: Sky Sports
Arsenal held 2-2 in Paris
Arsenal Women were held to a 2-2 draw by Paris FC in the Women’s Champions League on 30 September after leading 2-0 through goals by Alessia Russo and Georgia Stanway. Paris FC hit back late, including a penalty converted after a rare handling incident, to earn a share of the points.
Source: Sky Sports
United women romp at Durham
Manchester United Women recorded a 5-1 win away at Durham in Subway Players Cup group action on 30 September. The visitors took control early and closed out a comprehensive victory; the club posted highlights on MUTV following the match.
Source: Sky Sports
Spurs women edge Brighton
Tottenham Hotspur Women beat Brighton & Hove Albion Women 1-0 in Players Cup group play on 30 September. The narrow victory gave Spurs three points in the group standings as the competition’s opening round wrapped up for many clubs that evening.
Source: Sky Sports