Derby’s lonely Premier League victory: The Rams’ only win of 2007/08
Derby County recorded their only Premier League victory of the 2007/08 season, beating Newcastle United 1-0. Kenny Miller marked his Derby debut with a superb goal that secured all three points, giving the club their first victory of the season and moving them off the bottom of the Premier League table. Derby ended the 2007/08 Premier League season with just 11 points, setting a record low points total for a 38-game Premier League season at the time, and were relegated after winning only one match.
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The PSG penalty feud: Neymar and Cavani’s public clash over set-piece duties
Paris Saint-Germain’s routine Ligue 1 victory over Lyon in was overshadowed by a public disagreement between Neymar and Edinson Cavani over who should take a penalty. Cavani eventually took the kick but saw it saved, sparking debate over PSG’s hierarchy. PSG eventually secured a 2-0 victory through two own goals, but the penalty incident dominated the headlines.
34 penalties and a piece of history: Preston’s record-breaking League Cup shootout
Preston North End and Fulham produced League Cup history as they contested the longest penalty shootout ever recorded in the competition. After a 1-1 draw, Preston won 16-15 on penalties following 34 spot-kicks.
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