The big Euro 2020 Review

Marking The Spot looks back on the past four weeks of football and the thrilling moments Euro 2020 produced. I name my team of the tournament and I hand out several awards for the biggest achievers and the biggest disappointments.

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Italy crowned champions of Europe with penalty shootout win over England

Italy came from a goal down to win Euro 2020 3-2 on penalties denying England a dream win at Wembley. Luke Shaw gave England an early lead but Italy fought back drawing level through Leonardo Bonucci while Gianluigi Donnarumma became a hero saving two penalties

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United halt City’s winning streak with derby victory

Manchester City’s 21-match winning streak was ended by rivals Manchester United on Sunday with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side enjoying a deserved Premier League derby win at the Etihad Stadium. The result narrows City’s lead at the top of the table to 11 points with 10 games remaining and was City’s first defeat in all competitions since 21 November.

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Advantage Barcelona thanks to Shaw own goal

Quarter-final 1st Leg Manchester United 0-1 FC Barcelona It was more by luck than judgement but Barcelona earned a huge

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United edge out Leicester to kick start Premier League season

Manchester United got the 2018/19 Premier League season underway with a 2-0 win over Leicester City at Old Trafford. Paul Pogba and Luke Shaw the goalscorers for Jose Mourinho’s side. Jamie Vardy scored a late consolation for the visitors.

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