The festive season is in full swing and the ghost of Christmas past made an unwelcome visit to Old Trafford on Sunday. Okay, it wasn’t exactly ancient history coming back to haunt these stands. It was only a year ago that Bournemouth beat Manchester United 3-0 on their turf. Maybe it’s becoming a Christmas tradition …
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Barça News“Wanted him to stay” – Father of former Barcelona superstar makes shock transfer admission
In a recent interview, Neymar’s father, Neymar Pai has made an interesting admission over his son’s transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar joined PSG in the summer of 2017, in a deal worth €222 million, which to date remains the most expensive transfer in the history of football. At the time, it was thought that Neymar …
Arsenal Randal Kolo Muani transfer truth clear as huge Benjamin Sesko boost emerges
Arsenal began their festive period in the best possible fashion on Saturday with a dominant victory over struggling Crystal Palace. Gabriel Jesus continued his stellar form with a quickfire brace either side of Ismaila Sarr’s equaliser. But the Gunners did not look back after that with Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli and Declan Rice scoring to conclude the rout. …
Arsenal take Bukayo Saka injury action as Mikel Arteta update imminent
Bukayo Saka is facing a potential injury setback that could significantly impact Arsenal during a crucial period of their Premier League campaign. The 23-year-old winger sustained a hamstring injury in the Gunners’ emphatic 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday evening. Concerns have escalated as Saka, who had previously experienced issues in the same area while on international …
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Man United could complete sensational Marcus Rashford swap to correct summer transfer mistake
Marcus Rashford’s future at Manchester United is uncertain after the forward dropped a bombshell interview this week revealing he is ready for a new challenge away from Old Trafford. The 27-year-old is a product of United’s academy having joined the club as a youngster. He made his senior debut in 2016 and has now amassed over 400 first-team …
Manchester United squad vs Bournemouth confirmed as Marcus Rashford update emerges
There was no sign of Marcus Rashford as Manchester United’s players arrived at Old Trafford to face Bournemouth. Ruben Amorim dropped Rashford from the squad for the Manchester derby and didn’t select him to face Tottenham on Thursday, despite Alejandro Garnacho being welcomed back. Rashford and Garnacho were both omitted from the squad against Manchester City but Garnacho returned …
RB Leipzig’s David Raum named “toughest opponent” by Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal
Raum (r.) and Yamal came face to face at last summer’s Euros in Germany. – © IMAGO/UWE KRAFT bundesliga RB Leipzig and Germany defender David Raum has come in for praise from 2024 Golden Boy winner and FC Barcelona star Lamine Yamal. The 17-year-old talent came up against Die Roten Bullen’s full back when Spain faced off …
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Three talking points from Barcelona 1-2 Atletico
Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images How did Barcelona lose that?! After a rough couple of weeks in La Liga, Barcelona rose to the occasion against Atletico and secured an important win. Except they didn’t. They should have. They played a great game, but they didn’t take their chances and were made to pay by an Atletico …
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Alan Shearer names the Arsenal player that must step up in Bukayo Saka injury absence
Alan Shearer has called on Gabriel Jesus to continue his recent superb run of performances in the expected injury absence of Bukayo Saka. The latter departed Selhurst Park after just 24 minutes because of a hamstring issue, however the Gunners were still able to beat Crystal Palace 5-1 in the Premier League. Following on from …
Calafiori breaks silence after injury return, but red card controversy scares Arsenal fans
Italy international Riccardo Calafiori celebrated Arsenal’s win over Crystal Palace and his return to action after an injury, even if a Nathaniel Clyne challenge in the second half scared the Gunners supporters. Calafiori made his 9th Premier League appearance this season on Saturday, coming off the bench in Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Crystal Palace. The …