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Manchester United and Arsenal met on Sunday with a lot on the line for both Premier League sides. The Gunners won their opening five games and were beginning to dream of a potential title challenge, while United were hoping to make it four victories on the bounce after their defeats to Brighton and Brentford. The game threw up a number of big moments, with Antony, Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka all enjoying attacking success at Old Trafford. Here’s here social media saw the action unfold. The big news for United was the inclusion of new signing Antony, brought in from Ajax recently for around €100m.Read More →

New Wolves signing Sasa Kalajdzic is facing an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the win over Southampton on Saturday. The Austrian striker came off at half-time on his debut complaining of pain in his knee. He was replaced by Goncalo Guedes and Wolves later went on to secure the a first Premier League victory of the season with a strike from Daniel Podence in the 46th minute. However, Kalajdzic – signed from Stuttgart last week – is likely to be out for the best part of a year with the ACL injury. A statement from Wolves’ medicalRead More →

Alexis Mac Allister scored an early goal of the season contender during Brighton’s Premier League meeting with Leicester on Sunday. Or so we thought. From a Seagulls set-piece, the Argentina international lashed in an unstoppable drive from the edge of the area to put the home side ahead. However, on a weekend full of sketchy decisions from referees and their video assistant referees, Brighton were denied the goal for an offside in the buildup. Was it the right call? Mac Allister wheeled off in celebration, rightly happy with what could have been the best goal of his career, but elation soon turned to tension asRead More →

Lauren and Reece James have made history by becoming the first sister and brother to play for England at senior international level following Lauren’s Lionesses debut on Saturday evening. Lauren, previously capped up to Under-19 level, has been one of the leading talents in English women’s football for the last few years. Fitness troubles have affected her since 2020 and she played only sparingly for Chelsea in 2021/22 following last summer’s switch from Manchester United. But Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman is clearly suitably impressed by the 20-year-old’s potential, having included her in the first squad since Euro 2022 this month – former Manchester United managerRead More →

Ella Toone has revealed that she was determined to take her opportunities when they came during England’s triumphant Euro 2022 campaign in July. Toone, only capped at senior international level for the first time in 2021, appeared off the bench in every England game throughout the tournament – manager Sarina Wiegman stuck firmly to the same starting XI – but went on to have some of the biggest impacts of any player. Indeed, the 23-year-old would keenly watch the action from the bench to understand where the spaces were to ensure she could make a difference when she eventually got on. The Manchester United starRead More →

Formula 1 legend Sir Lewis Hamilton has hinted he would be open to joining British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe in a potential takeover at Manchester United. Ratcliffe, who failed in a takeover bid at Chelsea in May because his £4.25bn proposal was submitted well after the deadline for offers, has already confirmed his interest in launching a bid for United. “If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer,” a statement from a spokesperson revealed, soon after it was reported that the Glazer family are open to selling a stake in United for new investment. Hamilton was also involved in the ChelseaRead More →

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson admitted that the Reds didn’t do enough to win the Merseyside derby on Saturday but insists they are getting closer to the kind of performances that will see more consistent wins come. The 0-0 draw against Everton was a fourth Premier League game this season that Liverpool haven’t won, with their only victories so far coming against Bournemouth and Newcastle – the latter only secured with a dramatic 98th minute winner. Alisson’s saves to deny Neal Maupay and Dwight McNeil were ultimately crucial in getting the Reds their draw, making it a point gained rather than two dropped in the end. “WeRead More →

Chelsea had a £50m bid for Southampton teenager Romeo Lavia turned down before the transfer deadline. The young Belgian had only just the Saints from Manchester City. Chelsea also expressed interested in signing Sander Berge from Sheffield United. Despite the need to raise cash, Barcelona rejected a £30m Arsenal offer to take Ferran Torres back to the Premier League. Xavi wanted to keep the Spanish forward. Liverpool held interest in Juventus midfielder Denis Zakaria, who eventually joined Chelsea on loan, while the Reds captured Arthur instead. Carlo Ancelotti has claimed that Real Madrid never thought about signing more players after wrapping up deals for AntonioRead More →

Leeds United may have been on the end of a 5-2 thrashing, but United States international Brenden Aaronson still managed to make his mark against Brentford on Saturday afternoon. In a lively performance, the Philadelphia Union youth product created two chances, completed 92% of his passes, and was successful with two out of four dribbles. Aaronson was typically robust without the ball, too, making two tackles, and five recoveries. Unfortunately, a defensive collapse saw Leeds buried in London. However, Brentford boss Thomas Frank was still full of praise for Jesse Marsch’s side, even individually picking out Aaronson. “I think they’re really good,” said Frank.”With aRead More →

Barcelona had to weather an early storm on Saturday but eventually cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over struggling Sevilla. In front of a Sevilla crowd that were audible in their frustrations towards their team, Barcelona were slow to get going but ultimately spent most of the game dominating the ball, with goals from Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Eric Garcia securing a third consecutive victory for Xavi’s side. The first chance fell Sevilla’s way. Former Real Madrid man Isco combined with Ivan Rakitic to feed the Croatian through on goal, but his stabbed effort was clawed off the line by Ronald Araujo. Robert Lewandowski hadRead More →