Mohamed Salah’s fifth brace of the season helped Liverpool cruise to a 4-0 victory over another disappointing Manchester United showing at Anfield, sandwiched between an early Luis Diaz opener and Sadio Mane’s first-time finish as Ralf Rangnick’s change of shape didn’t help the visitors from another heavy deficit – the fifth time they’ve conceded three or more this term.
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Spain 1-2 France: Les Bleus seal Nations League title the hard way after nailbiting finish
World champions France recovered from another deficit, for the second time in four days, to be crowned the 2021 UEFA Nations League champions with a 2-1 win over Euro 2020 semi-finalists Spain. Just like their comeback win over Belgium, goals from Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe saw them storm ahead in a frenetic second-half packed with chances for both sides. Continue reading “Spain 1-2 France: Les Bleus seal Nations League title the hard way after nailbiting finish”
Belgium 2-3 France: Benzema, Mbappe key as Les Bleus earn second-half comeback win
In a week where he addressed the Real Madrid rumours and mother Fayza provided an update on her son’s future, Kylian Mbappe produced his best display since May to help propel France into the UEFA Nations League Final, where they play Euro 2020 semi-finalists Spain on Sunday.
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RB Leipzig 3-2 Manchester United: 5 Talking Points as Red Devils crash out of UCL
Manchester City loanee Angelino had a goal and was involved in two more to help sink a slow-starting Manchester United, as Julian Nagelsmann’s RB Leipzig held firm despite an unlikely late comeback, winning 3-2 and knocking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men out of the Champions League to finish an eventful MD6. What were five talking points from a thriller in Germany? Continue reading “RB Leipzig 3-2 Manchester United: 5 Talking Points as Red Devils crash out of UCL”
UCL MD3 Group Stage Previews #2: Brugge vs Dortmund, Basaksehir vs Man Utd
More match previews as MD3 in this season’s Champions League group stages concludes. Club Brugge look to stun Borussia Dortmund in Belgium, while Manchester United expect nothing less than another UCL victory after being humbled by Arsenal last weekend. Read on for more… Continue reading “UCL MD3 Group Stage Previews #2: Brugge vs Dortmund, Basaksehir vs Man Utd”
PSG 1-2 Manchester United: 5 Talking Points as Rashford turns hero again
Marcus Rashford was a matchwinner in Paris for the second successive year as Manchester United left it late to sink Paris Saint-Germain on MD1 of the new 2020-21 Champions League campaign, inflicting the Parisiens’ first UCL home defeat for 16 years with aplomb after 87 minutes. What were five talking points from their last-gasp victory here? Read on… Continue reading “PSG 1-2 Manchester United: 5 Talking Points as Rashford turns hero again”
France boss Deschamps fears Europe’s top leagues prioritising money over safety
England’s top-flight is among Europe’s top divisions set to resume next month, but France coach Didier Deschamps insists they are only doing so due to financial reasons – while sharing his worries over player fitness and heightened injury risk. Continue reading “France boss Deschamps fears Europe’s top leagues prioritising money over safety”
Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal: 5 Hits and Flops
Manchester United have been confined to their worst start to a Premier League season in club history, after being held to a frustrating 1-1 draw against Arsenal in Monday’s featured evening fixture. Continue reading “Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal: 5 Hits and Flops”
Manchester United vs Leicester: Preview, team news, predicted XI | Premier League 2019/20
Following a fortnight break, the Premier League returns on Saturday. Manchester United host an encouraging Leicester side in one of the weekend’s 3pm kick-offs, eager to arrest a three-match winless run. Read on, for the match preview… Continue reading “Manchester United vs Leicester: Preview, team news, predicted XI | Premier League 2019/20”
Wolves 1-1 Manchester United: 5 Hits and Flops
Ruben Neves’ stunning second-half strike ensured the points were shared during an intriguing watch at Molineux on Monday evening as Wolves drew 1-1 with Manchester United to end the week’s Premier League action in style. Continue reading “Wolves 1-1 Manchester United: 5 Hits and Flops”
Super agent Mino Raiola suspended for three months with worldwide effect
Super agent Mino Raiola, who represents some of the world’s best players – including Manchester United’s Paul Pogba and Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt – has been handed a three-month suspension by the Italian FA. FIFA have since extended his ban worldwide, effective immediately and it will end after the English summer transfer window closes.
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Manchester United 0-2 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points
Manchester City took a big step towards retaining the Premier League title with a 2-0 win over rivals Man Utd, but what were five talking points from their Derby win?
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