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After defeat at Newcastle on Saturday and, to a lesser extent, the ban of four media organisations from the pre‑game press conference on Tuesday, Manchester United and Erik ten Hag required a win. In elite sport this is the only way to control the message, no matter the PR strategy, and the mission was accomplished thanks to Scott McTominay, who scored his second Premier League double of the season. Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea: Premier League – as it happened Read more Until his 69th-minute intervention United were heading for another case of a bright start being blighted by switching off, as his opener was cancelled out by a Cole Palmer finish. If so the inquest into Ten Hag and his team would have had a next chapter. But instead this skirmish of two fallen heavyweights ended with United moving into sixth on 27 points – only three behind Manchester City – and Chelsea, for all their investment, languishing in 10th. Ten Hag said: “We are going in the right direction and won’t get dist...

TEAM NEWS Chris Wilder will take charge of the first game of his second spell as Sheffield United manager, having replaced Paul Heckingbottom. Oli McBurnie is suspended following his red card against Burnley, while George Baldock is unlikely to be fit after being forced off at Turf Moor. Liverpool defender Joel Matip is ruled out by a knee injury. He joins Alisson, Diogo Jota, Andy Robertson, Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic on the sidelines. MATCH FACTS Head-to-head Sheffield United have lost their last five Premier League games against Liverpool. Liverpool have won their past two league matches away to the Blades, as many as they recorded in their previous 11 top-flight visits to Bramall Lane. Sheffield United If the Blades concede twice or more they will set an outright Premier League record for most goals shipped after 15 games. Three of their 11 league goals this season have been own goals - no Sheffield United player has netted more than twice in 2023-24. United, who begin th...

  TEAM NEWS Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount is doubtful to face his former club because of a calf problem. Tyrell Malacia, Casemiro, Jonny Evans, Lisandro Martinez, Christian Eriksen and Amad Diallo are set to miss out. Chelsea welcome back Reece James and Marc Cucurella from suspension but Conor Gallagher serves a one-game ban. Noni Madueke and Lesley Ugochukwu are both nursing injuries, meaning the visitors may be without 10 players for the trip to Old Trafford. MATCH FACTS Head-to-head Manchester United are unbeaten in 11 league games against Chelsea since losing 1-0 at Stamford Bridge in November 2017 (W4, D7). The Blues' last Premier League win away to United was 1-0 in May 2013. They have drawn six and lost four of their subsequent 10 top-flight fixtures at Old Trafford. There have been 26 Premier League draws between these sides, the highest total of any fixture in the competition's history. Manchester United Manchester United have lost three of their past five ...

Arsenal's next five Premier League fixtures compared to Man City, Liverpool and Tottenham Arsenal clinched a 1-0 victory over Brentford on Saturday evening thanks to a crucial goal from substitute Kai Havertz. The north Londoners thought that they had broken the deadlock in the first half when Leandro Trossard headed home from close range. However, VAR adjudged the diminutive playmaker to have been offside in the build-up to the goal, leaving Gunners supporters hugely frustrated. But Mikel Arteta's side eventually found their way past the Bees thanks to a late header from Havertz, who scored his first open-play goal since joining from Chelsea during the summer transfer window. The result meant that Arsenal are now top of the table after fellow title challengers Manchester City and Liverpool played out a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium earlier in the day. So, with that being said, football.london has taken a look at the Arsenal's upcoming fixtures and compared them with the r...

Kobbie Mainoo makes his Premier League debut for Manchester United with a magnificent performance.  Wonderkid Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United outperformed himself in the team's 3-0 Premier League victory over Everton on Sunday. The 18-year-old tragically sustained a strange knee injury versus Real Madrid after having a tremendously excellent preseason for the Red Devils. He missed the first few months of the season as a result, but with the injuries to Mason Mount, Christian Eriksen, and Casemiro, he has now had an opportunity to shine. On his complete league debut, the teenager outperformed Sofyan Amrabat in the starting lineup against the Toffees. He started at number six. had 57 touches with a passing accuracy of 83 per cent. He was effective in his own box with two interceptions, blocking one key shot on goal and one vital clearance off the line. The United graduate also won five ground and aerial duels alongside two take-ons. It was an exceptional showing for someone, who h...

In a thrilling encounter at the Amex Stadium, Brighton and Liverpool played out an intense 2-2 draw that left fans on the edge of their seats. The match had it all – moments of brilliance, defensive lapses,and late drama, as both sides showcased their attacking prowess. The game got off to an exciting start with Simon Adingra opening the scoring for Brighton in the 20th minute. It was a disastrous return to the Amex for Mac Allister, who was robbed of the ball in a crucial area. Adingra capitalized on the mistake, spotting Liverpool’s goalkeeper, Alisson, off his line, and executed a precision curling shot that found the bottom corner of the net. Liverpool responded just five minutes before halftime. Lewis Dunk’s loose pass was ruthlessly exploited by the visitors, as Nunez played the ball into the path of Harvey Elliott. Elliott, showing remarkable composure, allowed the ball to run for Mohamed Salah, who made no mistake with a clinical first-time finish. The score was level at 1-1, a...

  SOCCER UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Bayern Munich vs Man United final score, highlights, result, as Onana howler sets up goal-laden defeat for Ten Hag's 5 hours ago • 29 min read Sergio Reguilon and Andre Onana Getty Images A horrible error from Andre Onana sparked a first-half collapse from Manchester United, and while they displayed some spirit to give chase of a potential comeback, their eventful Champions League encounter at the Allianz Arena ultimately ended in a 4-3 to Bayern Munich. https://bit.ly/3ZsmKfh Christian Eriksen almost gave the struggling Premier League side a fourth-minute lead and they were surprisingly the better side until Onana inexplicably let Leroy Sane’s drive from outside the area escape his grasp. With Manchester United ditching longtime club servant David de Gea in favor of the former Inter goalkeeper this past summer, Onana's mistake is a major storyline not only in this match but also as the Red Devils move forward into the future. Serge Gnabry made it...

  AFCONQ: Osimhen, Mane, Salah, two other Super Eagles stars make Africa’s top ten list henzomedia.com 2 days ago Twenty-four teams have booked their spots for the continental championships following months of a gruelling qualifying campaign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is the most outstanding performer of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, Soccernet.ng reports. According to  Sofascore , Osimhen is the player with the highest rating during the qualification series, with a score of 8.18 out of 10. The Super Eagles striker led the goalscorer’s chart with ten goals in six matches, five more than his nearest challenger. Osimhen, Serie A’s most valuable player and one of the most sought-after forwards, is among the favourites to be named CAF’s Best Player of the Year. The 24-year-old attacker was recently included in the top 30 nominee list for the Ballon d’Or and will be one of the players to watch at the AFCON in January. In second place on the Sofascore list af...

  Referee audio released after Virgil van Dijk red card as Liverpool handed major advantage by UEFA liverpool.com The referee's audio has been released following Virgil van Dijk's red card at Newcastle, while Liverpool has been handed a major advantage in the Europa League. Thank you for subscribing!h https//shrinke.me/Adolphusemmanuelblogspot Virgil van Dijk argues with referee John Brooks after being sent off for Liverpool against Newcastle Virgil van Dijk argues with referee John Brooks after being sent off for Liverpool against Newcastle Having made an unbeaten start to the season and with plenty of momentum behind it after easing to victory over Aston Villa, Liverpool’s campaign is brought to a screeching halt by the international break this weekend https://shrinke.me/Adolphusemmanuelblogspot Of course, Jürgen Klopp will hope the week out of action won’t prove to be too big a distraction for his players, and it does provide more recovery time for the likes of Trent Alexand...

Osimhen Balon D’Or Nomination: African History George Weah in 1995, while playing for AC Milan, became the first African player to win the Ballon d’Or, an award that celebrates the best player in the world. This achievement ever since has raised the bar for players on the continent. Players such as Senegal’s Sadio Mane, Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, and Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o have all come so close to equalling Weah’s achievement. Weah Osimhen The 2023 Ballon d’Or 30-man shortlist sees only four Africans make the shortlist. Morocco’s number one Yassine Bounou, Egypt’s captain Mohamed Salah, Cameroon’s Andre Onana, and Nigeria’s golden boy Victor Osimhen. However, Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen has the biggest shout at the ultimate prize out of the African quartet. The Nigerian was exceptional and highly instrumental in securing Napoli a third scudetto after 33 years. After scoring 26 goals in 38 games the Nigerian clinched Paolo Rossi award, making him the third-best thing after Spaghetti and Pizz...

  Top 10 Best-Value Signings Of 2023 Summer Transfer Window theeagle.com.ng a day ago Top 10 Best-Value Signings Of 2023 Summer Transfer Window This summer, spending rose to previously unheard-of levels, yet some teams were still able to seal fantastic deals. The Saudi Pro League’s introduction into the European market gave the continent’s most famous players and agents another negotiating tool in the summer transfer window of 2023, which was marked by significant deals. But there are other factors at play in the market’s continued craziness besides the riches available in the Middle East. Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo both moved between English teams for more than £100 million ($126 million), as the Premier League, fueled by massive TV deals, once again lived up to its reputation as the land of big spenders. Additionally, several European teams have shown their financial might. Harry Kane’s €100 million (£86 million/£108 million) transfer to Bayern Munich from Tottenham was the s...