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Roy Keane believes Manchester United will finish in the Premier League’s top four this campaign after Sunday’s win over Arsenal. After a disappointing start to the new campaign, Erik ten Hag’s new-look team have now won four in a row after they outsmarted the Gunners at Old Trafford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mikel Arteta’s team dominated large spells of an absorbing contest, but United’s threat on the counter-attack, exemplified by Marcus Rashford, proved key as the home team cantered to a 3-1 win. Having enjoyed a strong end to the transfer window, the Red Devils now look unrecognisable from the team that were battered 4-0 by Brentford last month and are now only three points off top spot. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ...

Gary Neville blamed Arsenal’s 3-1 defeat against Manchester United on Mikel Arteta’s ‘strange’ second half substitution. The Premier League leaders trailed at half-time thanks to Antony’s debut goal, but wrestled their way back into the contest through Bukayo Saka’s equaliser. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Gunners went for the jugular at the point but were punished for their overexuberance when Marcus Rashford restored United’s lead with 24 minutes left. At that point Arteta chose to roll the dice, introducing Emile Smith Rowe, Eddie Nketiah and Fabio Vieira, with Martin Odegaard, Zinchenko and Sambi Lokonga withdrawn from the action. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The decision backfired within two minutes...

Antony has issued an apology to Ajax for the manner of his departure before his £85 million move to Manchester United. The Brazil international completed his transfer in the last few days of the summer transfer window after several weeks of negotiation between Ajax and United.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But in order to force through his move to Old Trafford, Antony went on strike with Ajax as he refused to train and missed the club’s last two Eredivisie games before his exit. The 22-year-old has now apologised to Ajax and says the club will always be in his heart.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘I felt at home at this club. It’s quite difficult,’ Antony said in his tribute video with Ajax. ‘I said goodbye t...

Rio Ferdinand says Liverpool are capable of surging up the Premier League and winning the title this campaign but admits they must improve fast to keep pace with Manchester City and Arsenal. A goalless draw in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Saturday means the Reds have dropped points in four of their first six games this season.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jurgen Klopp’s side won the Premier League in 2019 and came within one point of the title last season but have made a poor start to the current season and appear to be struggling with a number of key injuries. Liverpool are already six points behind early leaders Arsenal and five points adrift of Manchester City, who played a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.      (adsbygoogle = w...

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has axed Phil Jones and four other players from the club's first-team dressing room in order to accommodate new signings. Although United endured a slow start to the transfer window, Ten Hag was backed with huge funds in a bid to overhaul a team that slumped to United's worst-ever finish in the Premier League last season.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro, Antony and Dubravka have all arrived at Old Trafford over the summer for a combined sum of around £220m - the largest amount United have ever spent in a single transfer window. Xavi makes honest admission about Aubameyang sale to Chelsea Why Virgil van Dijk escaped a red card in derby as controv...

Xavi has admitted he ‘feels bad’ after Barcelona decided to sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Chelsea and has described him as a ‘jewel’. Chelsea signed ex-Arsenal skipper Aubameyang for £10m on deadline day, with Marcos Alonso moving to the Nou Camp as part of the deal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aubameyang only completed a dream move to Barca six months ago and Xavi says he was reluctant to lose a player who was ‘an example on and off the pitch’. In 23 appearances for Barcelona last season, Aubameyang scored 13 goals including a brace in a memorable 4-0 win over El Clasico rivals Real Madrid. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘I feel bad because he helped us a lot,’ said Xavi. ‘He was an example on and off t...

Virgil van Dijk was considered fortunate by many to stay on the pitch during Liverpool's Merseyside derby away at Everton on Saturday. The Reds made the short trip across Stanley Park to a Toffees side desperate to end their poor run of form against their greatest rivals on their own patch. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A fiercely contested battle, the game ended up with the honours even after a 0-0 draw that saw both teams have plenty of chances. But, it was a tackle from Van Dijk that left fans and pundits alike talking after the game. The Dutchman caught Everton new signing Amadou Onana on the shin with his studs as a result of a clumsy challenge mid-way through the second-half. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ...

Reece James will become the highest-paid defender in the history of Chelsea after agreeing a new long-term contract with the club. Though, the deal is not yet signed, it is expected to be in the coming days, according to The Athletic. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It will be a huge pay rise for the England international who had been on modest wages compared to many of his teammates after signing his current contract in January 2020, only shortly after breaking into the first team. The 22-year-old will jump to being one of the highest-paid players in the Blues team, and his contract will outstrip legendary defenders at Stamford Bridge like John Terry and Ashley Cole. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The length of...

Liverpool tried to sign Denis Zakaria from Juventus before the player’s transfer deadline move to Chelsea, according to reports in Italy. Both Liverpool and the Blues were looking to make late additions to their squads, specifically in midfield and they both turned their attention to Turin. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was Thomas Tuchel who finally got his man, with the Swiss international moving to Stamford Bridge on a season-long loan, with the option to sign permanently at the end of the campaign. But, it seems that the 25-year-old had the option of Anfield as well, with Gianluca Di Marzio reporting that Liverpool tried for the Swiss star before getting another Juventus man, Arthur Melo, on a loan deal for the rest of the season. ...