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Supercomputer data predicts Manchester City will miss out on the Premier League title to Arsenal, despite arguably winning all of their home games.

Pep Guardiola's side are currently second in the Premier League table - behind Mikel Arteta's Gunners. City have won five of their first seven away games and are currently unbeaten.

Erling Haaland, who arrived at the Etihad from German side Borussia Dortmund in the summer, has scored 14 goals and registered one assist so far in this campaign - including three in two Champions League appearances.

City have also won their first two games in Europe's top flight, winning over Sevilla and Dortmund. However, despite having won the English title four times in the past five seasons, Guardiola's men are still in second place in the Premier League this season, with Arsenal expected to win the title.

According to Football Web Pages supercomputer, the Gunners will win the league by three points, although Man City are backed to win all 19 of their home games.

While City's loss of the title would shock most supporters, fans would be more surprised if Brighton ended up on points with Guardiola's side - which they had to do.

The defending Premier League champions are expected to finish with a goal difference of plus 80 and score 104 goals. That should come as no surprise, especially considering the stormy start Haaland has achieved in life in the UK.

Man City are expected to win 25 of their 38 Premier League games, losing just five. Tottenham Hotspur were assisted to finish in the remaining Champions League berth, with Manchester United in seventh.

The three teams that should have been relegated are Nottingham Forest, Leicester City and West Ham.

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Jude Bellingham is at his peak operating as an attacking midfielder in a 4-3-3 formation, Manchester United and others have said.

The England international, who was in talks with United in March 2020, just months before a big money move to Borussia Dortmund from Birmingham City, has been repeatedly linked with a move to Old Trafford. There is a general feeling that the 19-year-old will leave Dortmund next year and a lot of clubs are in contact with his signing.

United are expected to be one of the main and best runners in the race for his signature, which is the excitement surrounding his potential. He has become stronger and stronger since joining Dortmund and his stock is constantly growing. It is understood that United, who will continue their Premier League campaign with a away trip to long-distance rivals Manchester City next weekend, will be looking to sign a midfielder in phase two of the project.

their reconstruction under Erik ten Hag. United signed Christian Eriksen and Casemiro in the summer but they are still exploring other options.

Casemiro is a player who plays deep and plays on the wrong side of the game while Eriksen plays a little further forward and makes tackles. And it is in Eriksen's role Bellingham develops best, according to former Birmingham head coach Pep Clotet.

The Spaniard was responsible for Bellingham's senior debut in August 2019, meaning he knows more about the Dortmund star than most. And for Clotet, Bellingham is at his peak when deployed as a midfielder whose job is to try to push forward and attack the opposition box.

In my opinion, his best position is 4-3-3 as an attacking midfielder," Clotet told Sky Sports in 2020. "He feels very comfortable in attack. , in a position where he can attack in the box. , but you have to make sure that as a manager he has freedom.

He has the ability to hide very well so he can get out of situations and find his way in a shot or a cross. When a player pushes the ball forward, he is usually very focused on the ball. but Jude rushes out into the void. He can see what's around him without having to constantly watch what's going on on the ball because his talent is huge.

Since joining Dortmund over two years ago, Bellingham's overall play has evolved and improved. He was often tasked with going deep and trying to control play from that area of ​​the pitch, while he is now much more familiar with the attacking zones.

For example, last season, he scored 6 goals and 14 assists, compared to 4 goals and 4 assists in the 2020/21 season. He has also scored three goals in his first 10 appearances in all competitions this season, including two in two Champions League appearances.

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A large portion of Manchester United fans believe the club should not trigger the one-year extension clause in Cristiano Ronaldo's contract, allowing him to leave in the summer of 2023.

United currently have nine first team members whose contracts expire at the end of the season. For the most part, however, the club cast their safety nets after making the option of a contract extension for another year.

Ronaldo, along with key players like Marcus Rashford, David de Gea and Diogo Dalot, could all theoretically leave Old Trafford for free next year but in practice United tend to trigger the clause they hold. keep to protect your property. Even Tahith Chong extended his contract this summer before leaving permanently for Birmingham City. While the club may be looking to extend the contracts of most players, Erik ten Hag may have other thoughts and would like to see a number of those nearing the end of their contract leave. MEN Sport asked readers to vote on whether each of the nine players should activate or renew their terms or they should be released.

The player with the fewest fans who think he should stay, with just 12.8% agreeing, is Phil Jones. The centre-back has only started a handful of times over the past two years due to constant injuries and leaving to boost his career could be the right move.

Midfielder Axel Tuanzebe is next with just 24%. Despite being a highly regarded academy graduate, Tuanzebe has failed to make it into the starting lineup and has struggled during recent loan spells at Aston Villa and Napoli. He is the only player who does not have an extension clause in his contract.

Third-choice goalkeeper Tom Heaton has a 30% rating, followed by Ronaldo, with only 32.3% of voters believing he should stay. The six-time Ballon d'Or winner has publicly expressed his desire to leave Old Trafford this summer but has failed to arrange a departure. There is now a fallback option in Ten Hag plans. Luke Shaw and Fred have both performed well, with approval ratings of 58 and 59.8% respectively, and the pair have also been benched in recent weeks under new coaches. De Gea has gradually improved after his disastrous start to the campaign and 64.1% of voters think he should stay.
In the end, the vast majority of voters wanted Rashford and Dalot to stay.

Rashford is in his best form in years at centre-back, having three goals and two assists, and scoring 91.3%. Dalot, who takes the right-back position, beats him slightly with 92.5%.

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Barcelona have made moves for the summer of 2023 and according to Mundo Deportivo, they will sign Inigo Martinez on July 1 next year.

Their reports suggest that Barcelona have an agreement with Martinez, who has been interested in the summer, to sign a deal when his contract expires next summer.

The Athletic defender appears to have no intention of renewing his contract with Bilbao and has a preliminary agreement on his contract with Barcelona.

Martinez has until recently been an important part of Athletic and Spain's defences under Luis Enrique. He stands out for his long passing, leadership and solid defence. He is also said to be Barcelona's only left-handed centre-back.

However, some may question the need for Martinez. Currently, the Blaugrana have five centre-backs and the only one who looks set to leave is Gerard Pique because he hasn't played for a few minutes. That may not be the case either. Martinez will also be 32 when his contract expires, meaning there will be little chance of cashing in on a sale.

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Barcelona is slowly saying goodbye to the golden generation that has brought the club its greatest successes and the next one will be Sergio Busquets.

While he remains a guaranteed star, as he has had 14 of his 15 years at Barcelona, ​​Busquets is ready to leave his native Catalonia and leave La Liga.

Sport say Busquets is aware of his age and wants a new challenge next season after succeeding everything at the Blaugrana. It looks like he will be moving to the MLS and appears to have been in contract negotiations with David Beckkham's Inter Miami over a deal.

Busquets' contract expires in 2023, meaning he could leave for free next season. MLS has been of interest for several summers and after the World Cup in Qatar, Busquets decided next summer was the ideal time to leave.

Although Busquets has been criticized in recent seasons, it is safe to say that every manager uses Busquets as often as any other player. His presence in Barcelona's midfield has been so steady that his absence is still notable.

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Alvaro Morata was linked with Barcelona last January and again this summer and the Atletico Madrid forward has confirmed he could join Xavi's side this winter while still on loan. at Juventus.

There were options to go to Barca, the striker said. I went to talk to Juve coach Allegri and he told me I wasn't going anywhere, that he wanted me to play with Vlahovic.

I had four or five other offers, all very good, but in the end Atletico got the last laugh.

And he added: Xavi called me and told me about football. It's an honor for a coach like Xavi to think of you. to see around Las Rosas.

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Barcelona continues to monitor the Brazilian market for the next best talent from the South American country.

The Catalan giants are very interested in Palmeiras idol Endrick, whom they have been following for months. There are also rumors of a serious interest in Vasco da Gama veteran midfielder Andrey Santos, who is believed to be the heir to Sergio Busquets.

Now, Mundo Deportivo's Roger Torello has added another name to the list of Brazilian hopefuls Barcelona are targeting, claiming the Blaugrana and rivals Real Madrid are interested in Athletico Paranaense striker Vitor Roque.

The 17-year-old striker began his career at Cruzeiro, where he made 16 first-team appearances despite his youth and scored six goals in the process. This prompted Athletico to sign him in April earlier this year and the move is paying off.

Vitor Roque has so far scored six goals and two assists in 25 appearances for his new club, helping them qualify for the Copa Libertadores final where they will face off with Flamengo in October.

He's a different player. He's 17, but due to his physical, technical and mental structure, it looks like he's 22-23," said Athletico Paranaense coach Luiz Felipe Scolari talk about this young striker.

He is an attacking player that is difficult for defenders to score: he defends the ball well, he is quick and he goes outside the box to coordinate. Over time, he will add more things to his repertoire because he is young,” added the 2002 FIFA World Cup-winning coach with Brazil.

The teenage boy's performances in Brazil have not gone unnoticed as Barcelona are now monitoring his progress with great interest. Real Madrid are also said to be monitoring the 17-year-old, as are Italian giants Juventus.

In fact, the report even states that the Bianconeri have even seen a €15 million bid for Vitor Roque rejected because Athletico Paranaense believes they can receive a fee in excess of €40 million for their crown jewel. surname.

The Brazilian idol is with the club until 2027 and it remains to be seen whether Barcelona will decide to follow up on their initial interest in Vitor Roque in the future. Currently, the Catalan team is following and following the teen idol.

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European giants Liverpool and Bayern Munich have made offers for Barcelona star Gavi before he commits his long-term future to the Blaugrana, Spain's AS have announced (via Sport Witness) .

Gavi, 18, is one of the most highly regarded young midfielders in the world. Despite his young age, he has stood his ground against talented players, both for Barcelona and for his country, Spain.

The Catalan side greatly appreciates his contributions and recently rewarded him with a well-deserved contract extension, with the official announcement made on 14 September. Gavi is expected to keep him at Camp Nou until June 2026 and include a €1 billion release clause.

According to the aforementioned report, Gavi's agent Ivan de la Pena received a number of offers for his client before Barcelona extended. Liverpool and Bayern Munich, both six-time Champions League winners, are said to have been on Gavi's list of potential suitors. Paris Saint-Germain, who are aiming for their first Champions League trophy of the season, also took off their hats.

Another Spanish newspaper, Mundo Deportivo, corroborated AS's claim, saying that Liverpool and Bayern Munich believe Gavi would be perfect for their respective leagues. The Reds are said to have placed a higher bid than the Bavarians. The report also claims that Liverpool are not the only English team to bid on the Spaniard. However, the store did not name other interested English parties.

Gavi made an impressive change in Barcelona's loss to Bayern Munich

Barcelona suffered a 0-2 defeat in their clash with Bayern Munich in Week 2 of the Champions League at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday night (September 13).

Blaugrana's defeat was mainly due to their lack of finish, especially Robert Lewandowski's shot into the net of his former team.

Gavi was one of Xavi's men's standout performers at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday. He made four key passes, made an accurate cross and won two duels on the ground. The Spain international also made important contributions in defense, making an interception and attempting two tackles against the German champions.

The result is to be expected, but there is a lot to like about the way Barca performed in Bavaria.

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Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez was upset after his 2-0 defeat to Munich in his Champions League on Tuesday.

Xavi felt his side was the better side, but regretted missing chances, especially in his first 45 minutes.

When you take a team off the hook in the Champions League against a team of this level, it pays in the end," he told Movistar. We were better. Six really clear chances. seven times, but Bayern were not so generous.

Lucas Hernández opened the scoring from a corner in his 50th minute and Leroy Sane was given too much space to score his second goal four minutes later. The first goal was a missed coverage from a set piece and the second goal was for not fouling, he added. They do it to stop the transition. It's about competition.

Xavi continued:

But we accept the positives, and we can learn from our mistakes, even if they have negative consequences. A step back. We tried hard enough to get a draw and if we don't win we don't deserve to lose, but we made mistakes in both boxes.

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Former Chelsea star Gus Poyet has declared that Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi and Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo will be forgotten by future generations.

Both Messi and Ronaldo are two of the greatest players of the 21st century. The duo has won numerous awards, including 9 UEFA Champions League titles and 12 Ballon d'Or awards.

However, Poyet explained that the two superstar forwards will eventually fall behind as the new generation has made great strides in recent seasons. He cited Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland as two players who could emulate what he did.

Speaking in an interview with Midnite (via PSGTalk), Poyet was quoted as saying the following:

With Haaland and Mbappé now, in the next few years, people will forget about Messi and Ronaldo; they’re becoming so big and influential in the game it’s crazy.

He also spoke highly of the new Manchester City attacker and also praised Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema, adding:

We say at the moment Benzema is the one at the top at the moment, but the Premier League should be delighted to have a player like Haaland.

Both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are well into the twilight of their respective careers and have been on a marginal decline.

This was evident when the PSG forward missed out on the 30-man nomination for the 2022 Ballon d'Or for the first time since 2005. Ronaldo, meanwhile, hasn't recorded a goal contribution in seven matches for Manchester United this season.

Lionel Messi finally thriving at PSG while Cristiano Ronaldo yet to get going at Manchester United

Lionel Messi has had an excellent start to the 2022-23 season with PSG. The Argentine has scored thrice and laid out seven assists in seven Ligue 1 matches, with the unbeaten Parisians sitting atop the standings. But the same cannot be said for Cristiano Ronaldo's campaign at Manchester United.

Both PSG and Manchester United have welcomed new managers ahead of the start of the new season, with the Ligue 1 giants signing Christophe Gaultier and United signing former AFC Ajax player Eric Tenhaag.

Galtier's arrival in the Paris Saint-Germain dugout has been very beneficial for Messi. The Argentina international has been a creative force in helping Neymar Jr. and Kylian Mbappe score goals on their terms. Ronaldo, meanwhile, has struggled to find playing time and form in Under Ten Hug. The Portugal international skipper has only started two games for Manchester United all season, both of which ended in defeat.

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Manchester United players reportedly believe Cristiano Ronaldo will face another exit in the January transfer window after failing to make a transfer this summer.

The Portuguese icon has revealed he wants to leave Old Trafford in June after the club failed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. After turning down the opportunity, he waited.

The 37-year-old showed no signs of slowing down after scoring 24 goals in 38 appearances in all competitions last season. Still, his huge salary package would deter clubs from offering him a contract.

This isn't expected to stop the former Real Madrid superstar from trying to leave the club once again before his contract expires next summer.

According to a source quoted by the Sun (h/t Daily Mail), the Red Devils stars were unhappy with the player missing pre-season training under manager Erik ten Hag:

All the players loved it when Ronaldo came back to United last season but they are frustrated he missed pre-season. The manager put a lot of work into giving the squad detailed information about what he wanted them to do and how he wanted them to play.

The source continued:

Ronaldo is not up to speed with that and is relying on instinct when he plays. But that doesn't work in Ten Hag’s system. He often demands the ball too early in build-up play and drops deep for the ball, but that means when the ball is wide there is no-one in the middle to hit it into.

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo no longer a key player in the starting XI

Cristiano Ronaldo is struggling to get into Manchester United's starting XI on a regular basis - a problem that he hasn't encountered since his debut Premier League season. Ronaldo has been on the bench in five of Manchester United's six league games this season. His only start was in United's 4–0 defeat to Brentford.

The Manchester United source mentioned above added that Ronaldo could receive similar treatment in the future, saying:

If Ronaldo is up front he will probably return to the bench and he will score fewer goals as he will only appear towards the end of the game when Ten Hag have already made changes to reduce United's attack. I need to get used to recording

Ronaldo's other starter of the season came in his UEFA Europa League match against Real Madrid in a 1–0 loss to Sociedad on Thursday 8 September. This was the match in which the former Juventus star made his UEFA debut in his second club competition. Looking to leave United this summer, he wanted to avoid this moment. If agent Jorde Mendes finds his new club in January, he still has a chance to play in this season's Champions League.

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Famous for trolling superstar dads, this adorable jerk is clearly the naughtiest compared to his two siblings, 9-year-old Thiago his Messi and his 4-year-old Chiro his Messi.

Mateo Messi-Rocuzzo, the second child of Lionel Messi and his wife Antonella Rocuzzo, turns 7 on Sunday.Matteo was born on September 11, 2015 and is a celebrity in her own right. . Famous for trolling superstar dads, this adorable jerk is clearly the naughtiest compared to her two siblings, 9-year-old Thiago her Messi and her 4-year-old Chiro her Messi. Mama Antonella shared the cutest photo of the birthday boy on Instagram with an incredibly sweet message.

Here is Antonella Roccuzzo's Instagram post:

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Manchester City star Bernardo Silva is still a transfer target for LaLiga giants Barcelona, with the Catalonian side reportedly interested in making a January move for the midfielder.

Barcelona failed to sign the Portuguese international during the summer transfer window as the Citizens were determined to keep hold of him as no deal was agreed between the two teams.

Silva is one of the top players in Pep Guardiola's team, having helped them win four Premier League titles, four League Cups and one FA Cup during his five years at the club.

He has started this season in fine form too, as he has scored two goals and assisted two more in his six Premier League appearances.

Barcelona had a busy transfer window in the summer as they signed Robert Lewandowski, Raphinia, Frank Kessie, Andrea Christensen, Jules Kounde, Marcos Alonso and Hector Bellerin, spending a total of almost £150million. This large outlay came after the club was in financial trouble during the 2020 Covid pandemic.

However, Barcelona are buoyed by Silva's rekindled pursuit as La Liga raises its salary cap after raising £700 million through the sale of various digital assets.

This means they will have more freedom to expand their squad without worrying about exceeding their spending cap, according to Spanish news agency SPORT, which will take a step towards signing Silva in January. reportedly trying to Silva's father Paulo recently spoke out about Barcelona's interest in his son, but said the transfer did not happen because it was not the ideal scenario "at the right time for everyone involved". Admitted.

He added: There has been a lot of discussion, but no concrete proposals have been made as far as we felt it was right. "The time came and we realized that it was no longer the right time for everyone involved. Things had to be rational and it was not the ideal scenario for Bernardo.

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Bayern Munich continues his somewhat disappointing home form ahead of his league clash in the Champions League with Barcelona after the Bavarian giants drew VfB Stuttgart 2-2 on Saturday.

The record champion rested Sadio Mane and Leroy Sané in matches where he twice led but failed to cross the line. Bayern had 68 per cent ball possession and he had 19 shots before Serugi-Lassy equalized in the 92nd minute after Matthijsde lifted his penalty.

Following a stalemate between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Union Berlin, he was in a three-game draw in a row in the Bundesliga. In these he two duels, Bayern fell behind and against the Union Bayern had a possession percentage of 75% and he had 21 shots and could not find a winner. It's worth noting that Bayern beat Inter 2-0 this Wednesday. Barcelona could take some courage from their poor form in the Bundesliga, but Xavi could have more possessions than Union Berlin and Stuttgart and try to adopt a more aggressive approach. there is.

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Chelsea's new owner Todd Boehly reportedly made a hilarious mistake in an early meeting with recently sacked German manager Thomas Tuchel.The Athletic (via the Daily Star) reports The new Blues boss had an impossible plan to play 11 outfield players in a 4-4-3 formation, according to The New York Times.

The Athletic reported that this was he one of many slapstick moments early in the owner-manager relationship. But relations between Tuchel and Bohley eventually soured, with the team owners viewing the German as "a nightmare to work with, the report suggests.

The German tactician was sacked by Chelsea on his way to Dynamo his Zagreb after a disappointing league defeat to Champions on day one. With the Bruce signing Graham Potter from Brighton & Hove Albion, supporters hope Boley will quickly improve his knowledge of the game for the new manager. Signed, the Stamford Bridge team looked to quickly solidify the hole in the dugout.

Tuchel, still one of the best coaches in the world, embarks on the next journey of his career as the winner of the Champions League. The 49-year-old hopes to find a new home soon and get back to his top job.

New Chelsea manager Graham Potter warns Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Pierre his Emeric his Aubameyang left Barcelona on transfer deadline day and former Borussia he reunited with Dortmund boss Thomas his Tuchel at Stamford his bridge. However, the reunion did not go well as the German tactician was sacked after coaching the Gabon national team just one match against Dinamo Zagreb.

According to Football.London, Tuchel was the main reason Aubameyang moved to Stamford Bridge, but the manager has left the club. Former Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter has taken over Tuchel's role, but has been warned against Aubameyang.

Former player Sean Wright-Phillips has pointed out that Potter may need to make his new Chelsea deal weaker rather than tougher. Obermeyang explained that he can't complain too much because he plays in the league and the Champions League.

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Manchester United have turned down the opportunity to appoint Graham Potter as their new manager after it turns out they have no Champions League experience.

After the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last November, United were looking for a new manager, but before Erik ten Hag was appointed as the club's new manager in April, Ralf Rangnick was announced.

temporarily took over that role.

Chelsea's new boss Potter was considered to take the reins at Old Trafford, but was turned down due to his lack of experience in Europe.


United failed to qualify for the Champions League last season and instead qualified for the Europa League.

Potter, meanwhile, was announced yesterday as the new manager of Chelsea, who are in the group stage of Europe's most prestigious competition and won the title just two years ago.

I am incredibly proud and excited to represent Chelsea FC, this fantastic football club,' the 47-year-old said upon his appointment as Blues boss.

I am very excited to partner with Chelsea's new ownership group and look forward to meeting and working with the exciting group of players and to develop a team and culture that our amazing fans can be proud of.


It remains to be seen how he will do in both domestic and European competitions, but he arrives after impressive spells domestically with Brighton and Swansea.

ten Hag meanwhile, though enjoyed success in the Champions League with Ajax, had never managed in England.

The Dutchman lost his first two games of the Premier League season at United - 2-1 and 4-0 to Potter's Brighton and Brentford respectively - but has since won four league games in a row, including victories over Liverpool and Arsenal.

Chelsea have shown faith in Potter by handing him a five-year deal and appointing the trusted staff unit he felt he needed around him to be successful.

Collaboration and communication are also important. The lack of both in his relationship with former manager Thomas Tuchel was a factor in his downfall.

Potter will referee Chelsea's first match at Fulham tomorrow, but the Premier League match is in doubt after the death of Her Majesty the Queen.

An announcement on whether the game will take place this weekend is expected soon.
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Real Sociedad haven't played their most productive game against Manchester United in recent times as he hasn't scored a single goal in his last four meetings against Manchester United.

But that doesn't mean La Real will take a conservative approach to Thursday night at Old Trafford.

Immanor he Alguacil showed no fear before the first group game of the Europa League.

For me there is only one big club and it is ours.

Alguacil has spearheaded this with respect to Manchester United and the Basque manager never intends to disrespect the Red Devils, instead much about facing a "great team" like Manchester United. answered the question.

He plans to bring that attitude into the game itself. Alguacil told Mundo Deportivo, "We want to show who we are. We rely on individuality.

I want to attack my opponent without speculation. The problem is, my opponent likes to do that too.

I don't want to draw if I'm locked in a box. I'd rather lose and be with a team that challenges me. The odds of winning in a stadium that is big are very slim.

Despite its domestic success, La Real has struggled to translate this into its European form in recent years. Txuri-Urdi hopes this year will be a year of deep competition.

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Barcelona have signed a number of high-profile players this summer, but one of his lesser-known players is Franck Kessie.

The Ivorian arrived on a free transfer from Milan in the summer, but Ciutat he quietly impressed the Esportiva crowd.

Kesy started last night against Victoria in his 5-1 victory over Pilsen and scored the first goal. Still, it was good that he was off the bench earlier.

According to Sport, Kessie is alive in Barcelona like a duck in water. He didn't speak Spanish at all at first, but now he's fluent in it.

Her information further describes him as an outspoken and approachable person, a sponge of learning and knowledge. I don't do much acting, but I'm sure Kesy will play an important role one day.

It's worth guarding against these reports, they are perfectly in line with the current Barcelona narrative, but I'm glad people inside the club hold him in high esteem after such a short time. Kessie was hired not only for his technical and physical prowess, but for his personality. The characters seemed to be well received.

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Mikel Arteta says of Thomas Tuchel's shock dismissal as Chelsea boss reminded him to enjoy every day he continues to work.

The Arsenal head coach now has one of the safest places in his league in the Premier League.

But Arteta knows that's no guarantee of longevity, and believes Tuchel's brutal ax, just seven games into the new season, should serve as a warning to rival managers.

It was a surprise," said Arteta tonight ahead of the Europa League opener against FC Zurich in St. Gallen, Switzerland.

It's always sad when a colleague in this profession gets fired. Unfortunately I know how this works. We have found that there are occupations where this happens to a large percentage.

We have to prepare for the journey and have fun. We have to enjoy every day because you never know what will happen.

Meanwhile, Arteta has taken down Bernd's Leno comments after German goalkeeper Bernd Leno claimed 'politics' forced him out of the club before moving to Fulham for his £3million this summer. I was stunned to find out.

I'm really surprised. I don't know if he's talking about politics when he starts every game or when he's not playing," Arteta said. I'm really surprised about that.

Arsenal will only play in the Europa League after conceding Champions League qualification to Tottenham in the final week of last season.

But midfielder Granit Xhaka said he can't worry about the past and has announced his intention to end the club's 29-year wait for a European title.

We don't care about anyone, we don't look at other teams.

That's it. we have to accept it. Of course, normally I would like to play in the Champions League, but personally, I don't care where other teams play. We are in the Europa League and it's time to win.

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Former Liverpool star Danny Murphy has claimed he believes Kylian Mbappe is better than the Premier League's top scorer Erling Haaland.

Mbappe has scored seven goals in just five games in Ligue 1, scoring twice in PSG's Champions League opener against Juventus on Tuesday.

Haaland, meanwhile, has made an immediate impact in the Premier League since joining Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund this summer.

The Norwegian international had already set the league record for the most goals in August, and Pep when his Guardiola-led side finally got an attacking talisman that could fill Sergio's Aguero footsteps at the Etihad. , showed no signs of slowing down.

But when it comes to which super his prospect is better, former England international Murphy has made the choice. Speaking to talkSPORT about White and Jordan, Murphy made his point clear.

I prefer Mbappe to Haaland.

I love Haaland, but Mbappe has this explosive dynamism and personality.

Haaland and Mbappe, he is 22 and he is 23 respectively, and these two have unlimited potential to become the top two players in world football, replacing Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel in his Messi. I have both times.

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Manchester United are reportedly ready to start contract talks for rejuvenated striker Marcus Rashford.

The 24-year-old's future at Old Trafford was in doubt over the summer after a dismal season in which he was plagued with injuries and scored just five goals in 32 appearances.

However, he is already halfway through that tally this season, and in six games he has scored three goals to start the season brilliantly.

According to The Sun, Manchester United are ready to sign a new five-year deal to reward Rashford's early-season form.

The striker has less than 10 months on his current £200,000-a-week contract, but United have the option to extend him for a further 12 months. But his agent held secret meetings with Paris Saint-Germain in the French capital last month to reinforce suggestions that Rashford wants a fresh start after losing his place in the England squad last season.

However, he appears to be a happier player under United's new manager, Erik ten Hug, who "definitely" wants to keep Rashford.

I don't think he's out of contract, United have the situation under control,' Ten Hag said this week.

I see a happy Marcus Rashford. I see some areas in his game that could be improved and I have been working very hard with him on many fronts over the last two and a half months. He likes it a lot and wants to bring it to the pitch.

It starts with luck. He comes in every day with a smile on his face and you want to broadcast different aspects of your game.

Rashford has been the star of United's attack in recent weeks, scoring twice against Arsenal at Old Trafford last Sunday and assisting Anthony's debut goal.

It was two weeks after he scored the goal against Liverpool that kicked off his Ten Hag era.

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Chelsea fans are stunned by the shocking news that the club has sacked manager Thomas Tuchel.

The Blues admitted last night in the Champions League that Dynamo sacked the German coach Wednesday morning after he lost 1-0 to Zagreb.

Tuchel will leave the company after his 20 months at the helm, but Todd Boehly's ownership will only last his 100 days.

Chelsea sit his sixth in the Premier League standings after his first six games of the season.

This is insane," one fan wrote on Twitter.

It's sheer insanity to spend over $300 million to get a player off his list just to fire him.

Our fanbase is fickle," added another.

People actually celebrate it.Thomas Tuchel won the Champions League, wrestled with sanctions, his personal relationship with his wife fell apart, but he did the best he could to take care of us. I focused on leading, it was spiritual.

We are a joke club, said the third member.

Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has a reputation for having little patience with managers, and Barley appears to be taking a similar approach.

Todd Boley may be even more dangerous and ruthless than Roman Abramovich," wrote one fan. "This man is on a terrifying mission.

Same old Chelsea, new owners, no difference," said another.

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Real Madrid have started the season on a high note, scoring 16 goals in six games so far. The Whites have also won every match.

Focus on Toni Kroos. The German midfielder was criticized last season and was often cited as the most exhausting player in the trio of Casemiro, Luka Modric and Kroos.

Kroos has started the season in great shape and is in control of the game. In his first Champions League match, Kroos played near perfect against Celtic, who are known for their excellent pressing.
Below, Squawka highlighted how good his stats from the game are.

This equates to his 96% passing percentage, and perhaps most notably, just 12 of his 136 touches failed to pass the ball.

According to fbref, those figures underpin his start in La Liga, where he's fifth in progressive passes and second in final third passes.

The increased competition in midfield has clearly brought out the best in Kroos, looking back at his prime again.

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Kylian Mbappe's decision to stay at Paris Saint-Germain shook the football world in May.

The speed of football is such that talking about the summer transfer window seems almost an afterthought.

The French forward said he has never closed the door on a future move to Real Madrid, with his current contract still expiring with his 26-year-old Mbappe and fortunes on the line. Unless he changes, all the top clubs in the world will be courting him again.

Ahead of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League opener against Juventus, Mbappe explained that he did not expect to discuss his future with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Mbappe once again turned to Real Madrid, which is covered by Mundo Deportivo.

I don't know what will happen. I've never been there, but it seems like my home or something.

It's quite a statement for a player to make about another club. Players rarely publicly address links to other clubs.

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Barcelona came out of a quick and easy financial culture under Josep his former president Maria Bartomeu, but in the last two years nothing was left to improve the club's finances.

Bartomeu was famous for yielding to players' demands and creating a code that allowed generous bonuses. Now Barcelona are going a different route under Joan Laporta.

According to Sport, Barcelona will impose a 10% pay cut on the player if he does not attend his event for promotion. This clause applies if he misses three events during the season. It also stipulates that players will use social media while on the job, but details were not disclosed. Restrictions during training, before and during matches, or at club camps are included in the player's contract.

Not only have Barcelona taken more financial responsibility, but they have spent the last 18 months restoring discipline at the club. Manager Xavi Hernandez, moving away from the word discipline itself, emphasized the importance of set-pieces in his first press conference.

Barcelona 'rejected a bid for Ferran Torres' late on in the transfer window, as 'manager Xavi was keen to keep the forward at the Nou Camp.


Torres joined Barcelona from Manchester City in 2021 £47.5 million and has become an important squad member without nailing down a first team place. He played 18 times in La Liga last season and has made three appearances so far this year, including one start.

The 22-year-old also has an excellent record for Spain and has picked up 13 goals in 28 games since his full debut in 2020.

According to reports in El Nacional, Arsenal tried to bring Torres back to the Premier League with a £26m bid, but it was rejected by Barcelona.

They also report that the club's staff were initially willing to let him go given the signings they have made this summer, but Xavi insisted the Spaniard should stay.

The Catalan giants have been significantly strengthened this summer, and the arrival of Robert Lewandowki and Rafinha will likely limit Torres' importance to the club.

Barça have recovered from a slow start to the season and are now second in La Liga, two points behind leaders Real Madrid.

They were particularly impressive in the previous game, where he beat Sevilla 3-0.

Xavi's side will face Cadiz on Saturday. The Pirates are currently bottom of the league with no points or goals yet.
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Cristiano Ronaldo could return to the bench for Manchester United's Premier League match against Arsenal on Sunday September 4.

United face the Gunners after his 1–0 win over Leicester City, with Jadon Sancho scoring the winning goal. Ronaldo has been a substitute in the last three games, with United winning all three. As a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, he has only 48 minutes cumulatively on the bench. New manager Eric Ten Hag is unlikely to change his winning combination as the team is full of confidence.Dutchman features an attacking trio of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Elanga and Jadon Sancho. and add pace and excitement up front.

New signing Anthony could also be in contention for his United debut against Arsenal. If Ronaldo starts the match on the bench, he is almost certain to replace Ten Hag in the second half.

But if Ten Hag starts Ronaldo, the Portuguese could be his only offensive striker, with Rashford and Sancho supporting him from the wing. Manchester United have collected nine points from their first five Premier League games.

Red Devils is his eighth on the table. However, he could move up to fourth in the league if other results go well if he beats the leaders.

Meanwhile, Arsenal are top of the Premier League. The Gunners have won all five of his games and if he wins at Trafford he will be four points behind leaders Manchester City. How did Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo perform against Arsenal last season?

Cristiano Ronaldo's recent form against the Gunners should guarantee him a start for Sunday's game at Old Trafford. The Portuguese saw him score three goals in two league matches against the Gunners last season.

He scored his two goals in an enjoyable game that the Red Devils won 3-2 at Old Trafford. In the second leg, United suffered his 3–1 defeat to the Emirates, with Ronaldo only swaying the goal net.

Cristiano Ronaldo was United's top scorer last season with 24 goals in all competitions, including 18 in the league.

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored nine goals and two assists in his 17 appearances against the Gunners in his two stints at United.

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Chelsea managed just seven points in their first five Premier League games, which was a tremendous transitional period for the Blues.

The transfer window of £200m net outlay underscores the club's ongoing transformation in West London as Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen, Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner leave.

Thiago his Silva, one of Frank Lampard's recruits, explains why his team got off to such a rocky start.

Last season we had a team that played together for two years and you could see an automatic connection between the players," he told Chelsea FC.

I need some time with these players who have arrived. No habits yet, but it's much easier to make connections when you play with quality players.

The players that come here are very interesting, and all you need to do to win is find those automatic connections.

Silva hugs Ben Chilwell.

He continued: He lost two players to Rudiger and Christensen. There are a lot of new players, so we have to find automation and we have to work together.

They have quality players, so you have to find them quickly.

We are improving quality on the field, so we have to work together off the field.

That's the problem with automatism. We have to work defensively to avoid concessions.

Silva's new partnership with Kalidou Koulibaly is expected to bring growing pains, but fans want the team to improve form if they want to play in Europe's most demanding league. I'm in

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Chelsea striker Armando Bloja has made his feelings clear after accepting his long-term future at Stamford Bridge.

The young attacker has signed a new long-term contract until 2028, entrusting his future to the Blues.

The Albanian international said he was thrilled to sign a new deal with the boyhood club he has supported since his childhood.

The youngster has been at the club since he was eight years old and claims he is very happy to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge.He told Chelsea FC's official website.

Just thinking about it really leaves me speechless. It's the club I've been playing for my whole life, it's the club I support, it's the club I love.

I've been here since I was a kid so it's a surreal feeling for me and my family. To be able to wear the blue jersey for the first team is a dream come true. This is the biggest club in the world." because it is one of

Bloha claims he's happy to be competing for a spot in the starting line-up, as it's a given at a big club. he added:

There is always competition and everyone wants to play, so I am happy to have the opportunity to be a part of it.

Armando Broja's Chelsea playing time has been fairly limited so far this season

Armando Bloja has played only 39 minutes for the first team this season and has made three appearances as a substitute. Chelsea got off to a rocky start to the season with just two wins from five games, one draw and two defeats.

Thomas Tuchel had previously believed in a trio attack of Raheem Sterling, Kai Havertz and Mason Mount, but it didn't work out the way he had hoped.

Sterling has been very impressive, but Mount and Havertz have struggled with form in unusual positions.

Natural No. 9 Broja could soon be in the starting eleventh spot, but the arrival of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on deadline day could be bad news for the youngster.

Still in his 20s, his Broja has plenty of time to write his story of success at his boyhood club, Chelsea.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the club have done a "phenomenal job" in trying to sign another player before the transfer deadline.

However, Arsenal failed to sign a new midfielder and Aston Villa turned down two offers for Douglas Lewis.

I tried to act, but I couldn't find the right player," Arteta said.

The Gunners manager added:

Comparing the number of departures to the number of new recruits, the club has once again done a phenomenal job looking at everything to attract the players and profiles we want.

We signed a deal pretty early on, but unfortunately in the last 72 hours Thomas was injured in the same place as last time and then Mo suffered a long-term injury and had to react in the market. "We tried, but in the end we had to get a player who we thought would be a good fit for the team and the club, but we weren't successful.

We pushed to strengthen the team. With the right players, the right offers, and what we could afford, there were things we could have done.

It's a real possibility and we tried, but we kept the discipline of saying you have to be the [right] player for the team and the club.

We have our limits and what happened in midfield in the last 72 hours is a big time constraint.

Five new players have joined Arsenal this summer. Other players were Marquinhos, Fabio Vieira and Matt Turner. Villa manager Steven Gerrard said: "I'm sure he understands the situation and the club's decision.

We didn't want to lose a very important player and a top player later in the window. From a personal perspective, I am very supportive of the club's decision and stance.

I spoke face-to-face with Dougie [on Thursday] and he understood where it was and where the club stood.

He respects the decision very much. Hopefully in the next few hours and days things will settle down and we can move forward.
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Manchester United have signed Brazilian winger Antony from Ajax for an initial fee of €95m (£82m).

The 22-year-old has signed his contract until 2027, plus he has a one-year option.

To join one of the most iconic clubs in the world is an incredible moment in my career, Antony said.

I would like to thank everyone who believed in me, especially my family, coaches and teammates, because without them I would not have been successful.

Playing for Ajax under Eric Ten Hag was perfect for me and my development. His style of football and coaching brings out the best in me and I'm glad he told me about his plans and ambitions for Manchester.

Antony has made 82 appearances for Ajax, scoring 24 goals and providing 22 assists. He joined the Dutch champions from São Paulo in 2020, playing under Ten Hug.

Since making his debut in October 2021, he has scored 7 goals in his 11 appearances in the Champions League at Ajax and 2 goals in his 9 appearances at Brazil.

Manchester United's record transfer fee was £89 million, which he paid to sign Paul Pogba from Juventus in August 2016.

The forward will join United on a free transfer this summer after former Ajax team-mate and defender Lisandro Martínez, Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro, Feyenoord full-back Tyrrell Marathia and playmaker Christian Eriksen all joined on freelance. It will be the fifth contract. United have spent over £210m to support new manager Ten Hag in this transfer window, including Pogba, Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata, Nemanja Matic, Edinson Cavani and Andreas Pereira. A few players have left.

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Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal was reportedly the latest victim of an attempted robbery after two men tried to break into his house with a metal pole early Tuesday morning.

Carvajal was not at home at the time of the incident, but thermal imaging cameras spotted hooded men outside the house, and after realizing they had been spotted, they quickly fled before entering the building. rice field.

The 30-year-old full-back was also warned of a possible break-in and ordered his staff to check the premises while Civil Guard also appeared on the scene, but the two men had already disappeared by then. rice field.

After returning home, Carvajal reviewed security camera footage of the attempted break-in, which showed the man climbed over the fence and entered his property, but did not enter the house.

Carvajal's narrow escape came just 24 hours after Barcelona striker Pierre Emeric his Aubameyang was attacked by armed robbery at his home. Aubameyang and his wife were forced to lie on the ground by a group of men, and the 33-year-old forward was hit in the jaw with an iron bar, breaking his jaw.

The former Arsenal man has since spoken out, admitting he no longer feels safe at home in Barcelona.

"Thank you for your message,"

Aubameyang wrote on social media Wednesday to fans.

On Sunday night, some violent cowards broke into our house and threatened my family and children that they would only steal something.

They injured my jaw, but I recovered quickly and am grateful that no one else was physically injured. "It's hard to understand and explain what it feels like to be unsafe in your own home, but as a family we will overcome this and stand stronger than ever.

Thank you for all the support. It really means a lot to us.

Karim his Benzema is also another high-profile La Liga player who was the victim of a robbery when his home was broken into in January.

Like Carvajal, Benzema wasn't home when the robbery happened. He was playing against Elche at Real Madrid.

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