The Premier League weekend began on September 29, 2024, with Tottenham Hotspur inflicting a humiliating 3-0 defeat on Manchester United at Old Trafford, courtesy of goals from Dominic Solanke, Ben Johnson, and Dejan Kulusevski. The defeat has added more pressure on United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, as his side continues to struggle in their search for form this season.
Additionally, Ipswich Town held Aston Villa to a thrilling 2-2 draw. Villa took the lead twice through strikes from Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers, but Ipswich impressively fought back. A brace from Liam Delap helped the newly-promoted side snatch a crucial point and maintain their positive momentum in the league.
Meanwhile, the Madrid derby in La Liga ended dramatically, with Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid playing out a 1-1 draw. Eder Militao opened the scoring for Real Madrid in the 64th minute, but Atletico’s Angel Correa equalized deep into stoppage time, salvaging a point for the visitors in the 95th minute.
In Ligue 1, Olympique Marseille suffered a shocking 1-0 loss to Strasbourg, further complicating their season.
In the Turkish Super Lig, José Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe continued their fine form with a commanding 2-0 victory over Antalyaspor, reinforcing their title challenge this season.
In the Bundesliga, Eintracht Frankfurt overcame newly promoted Holstein Kiel in a high-scoring affair, winning 4-2 to keep pace with the league’s frontrunners.
Nigeria Premier League Results
In the Nigeria Premier League, Niger Tornadoes drew 1-1 with Bendel Insurance, while Rivers United secured a 2-0 victory over Enyimba FC. Remo Stars extended their winning streak to four matches with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Enugu Rangers. Meanwhile, Katsina United triumphed 3-0 against Lobi Stars, and Shooting Stars of Ibadan edged past Heartland FC of Owerri with a narrow 1-0 win.
From Tottenham’s dominant display to dramatic draws in Spain and shock defeats in France, September 29, 2024, was a day filled with action and upsets across European and Nigerian football. The pressure continues to mount on Manchester United, while in Spain, the title race remains wide open. With results heating up across Europe and the Nigeria Premier League, fans have plenty to look forward to as the season progresses.
