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Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho scored late goals for Man Utd against Leeds United to win the victory at Elland Road. Marcus Rashford scored as Man Utd snatched a late win (Image: Getty Images) Late goals from Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho rescued a victory for Man Utd at Leeds United on Sunday. Erik ten Hag’s side were frustrated for most of the match as they struggled to create chances and make a breakthrough at Elland Road. However, two goals in the final 10 minutes snatched all three points for the Red Devils as they leapfrogged Manchester City into second…

Despite the latest Premier League allegations, Pep Guardiola has vowed that he would continue to coach Manchester City for as long as he is desired by the team. It was announced on Monday that the Premier League were charging City with over 100 alleged financial breaches following a four-year investigation. Guardiola’s side have been charged with failing to comply with financial fair play rules, not providing a ‘true’ view of the club’s finances and also failing to cooperate with the investigation. City have been accused of breaching financial rules previously, being banned from the Champions League in 2020 by UEFA.…

Erik ten Hag would rather he didn’t need to turn to his plan B but it is benefiting Man United. Sancho is the latest example of Erik ten Hag’s managerial abilities (Image: Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) Right from the start, Erik ten Hag insisted he would need to utilise his full squad this season. “You cannot win with 11 players,” he said in the summer. “We need a squad, especially this season with so many games. We have the Europa League, the Premier League and the World Cup, so we need a full squad with high-quality players, not…

Looking back at the key talking points from the Arsenal’s 1-1 Premier League tie with Brentford at the Emirates Stadium, football.london Set piece situation There’s been so much good about Arsenal this season, that you’ve had to really dig deep to find the bad. Across the past three games in the Premier League though it seems opposition teams have settled upon a common weakness. After last week’s defeat at Everton there was plenty of talk about how Sean Dyche had discovered a blue print to beat the Gunners. Sit deep, isolate Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli and disrupt the momentum…

In Saturday’s 1-1 with West Ham in the Premier League, Joao Felix scored his first goal for Chelsea. Joao Felix celebrates after scoring the team’s first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea (Image: Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Joao Felix once again reminded Chelsea fans of his undeniable quality with a superb performance, particularly in the first half, against West Ham on Saturday. The Portugal international has already shown glimpses of his talent with much of that on display in his Blues debut against Fulham, which was marred by a second half red card which saw him miss the next…

After a challenging week off the field, Manchester City supporters will be able to concentrate on the football once more on Sunday. City’s predicted line-up to face Aston Villa (Image: Getty Images/Pick the Team) Manchester City supporters will be grateful to see the football take centre stage on Sunday after a turbulent few days off the pitch. Charges put against City by the Premier League this week quickly overshadowed the disappointing defeat at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Had the Blues won in north London they would have cut the gap to five points between themselves and Arsenal at the top of the table.…

Arsenal looked to get back to winning ways against a very dangerous Brentford side, but Mikel Arteta’s title chasing Gunners struggled to handle the in-form Bees Arsenal’s Premier League title chances took a huge blow as Brentford came from behind to secure a draw at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta’s side thought they had extended their lead over Manchester City to eight points when Leandro Trossard popped up at the back post to prod home his first goal for the North Londoners. However, Brentford, who saw a Bryan Mbeumo goal controversially ruled out for a foul in the first half and an Ivan Toney effort…

The Man Utd manager has created a real sense of togetherness at the club and is pleased with the progress of the squad. Erik ten Hag is happy with the current status of his squad (Image: Sky Sports) Erik ten Hag has listed five things he has asked of his Man Utd squad as they continue to fight for a place in next season’s Champions League. A dressing room of toxicity was evident towards the end of last season and many argued that Ten Hag’s first main task was to dilute this and change the atmosphere at Old Trafford. Many believe…

Graham Potter was left to reflect on what could have been as Chelsea lost another two points to West Ham in their waning pursuit of a top-four finish. Chelsea had to settle for a point on their travels after they were pegged back by West Ham. The Blues were largely the better side at the London Stadium in the early Premier League kick-off and took the lead after just 16 minutes. Joao Felix produced a smart finish from Enzo Fernandez’s delightful cross for his first goal for the club. They weren’t ahead for long, though, as former player Emerson equalised at the back post…

Manchester City have been tipped to move for Arsenal boss and Pep Guardiola’s former assistant Mikel Arteta when Guardiola decides to leave the Etihad. The 52-year-old signed a two-year contract extension in November but the club’s uncertain future since they were charged for over 100 alleged breaches of financial rules, has thrown Guardiola’s position into doubt. Guardiola previously admitted that he would walk away if he found out that he had been lied to after the Court of Arbitration cleared City of all charges after allegedly breaking Financial Fair Play rules in 2020. “I said to them: ‘If you lie to me, I am not here. I…

Chelsea supporters were sent into a frenzy on social media after the club’s in-house media team posted a video of Reece James and Thiago Silva embracing once the latter penned a deal Reece James bowed down to Thiago Silva after the Chelsea star signed a new deal (Image: Photo by Jacques Feeney/Offside/Offside via Getty Images) Reece James greeted Thiago Silva with open arms after the veteran defender penned a new contract at Chelsea. The 38-year-old was set to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season once his previous deal expired but, having continued to impress, he was rewarded for his efforts.…

The Premier League levied charges against Manchester City for more than 100 suspected FFP violations. Guardiola casts an eye over training. (Image: Manchester City FC via Getty Images) In these uncertain and unprecedented times, seven perfectly-scripted words from Pep Guardiola have offered Manchester City the strength and stability needed to navigate stormy waters ahead. “I am not moving from this seat,” declared Guardiola during his pre-match press conference. Football and City’s upcoming Premier League showdown with Aston Villa have taken a back seat as the dust continues to settle on jaw-dropping financial allegations levelled at the English champions. Not for the first time, City and their financial…

A triple injury blow has hit Man Utd before of their meeting with Leeds United. Only four days after playing out a topsy-turvy 2-2 draw at Old Trafford, Leeds take on Erik ten Hag’s side at Elland Road. Wednesday’s four-goal draw helped United consolidate their Champions League aspirations, while it saw managerless Leeds rise two places and a point clear of the relegation zone. Leeds’ interim boss Michael Skubala will remain in charge for Sunday’s game and attempt to end a winless run of eight successive Premier League games. And a win against Ten Hag’s men is not beyond the realms of possibility.…

Chelsea boss Graham Potter will have to decide whether to start Mykhaylo Mudryk for a third consecutive game after the winger was brought off at half time against Fulham last weekend. The Blues are set to travel to London Stadium to take on West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday (kick-off 12.30pm) as they go in search of what would be just a third win in 12 top-flight matches. Potter has come under increasing pressure, with his side languishing in 10th place in the Premier League table. And Express Sport takes a look at the starting team the 47-year-old could roll with. Goalkeeper – Kepa Kepa Arrizabalaga has…

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta could make up to three changes for the visit of Brentford on Saturday. Arsenal team news: Mikel Arteta could make a few changes against Brentford (Image: GETTY/BUILDLINEUP) The Gunners are aiming to get back on track following their shock defeat to relegation-threatened Everton. Express Sport looks at the XI Arteta is expected to pick at the Emirates. Goalkeeper – Ramsdale Aaron Ramsdale has kept just two home clean sheets in the Premier League this season. The England international made a mistake in the last match on home turf against Manchester United. But he didn’t do much wrong against Everton and will continue to keep…

According to sources, Manchester City’s players adopted a siege mentality in response to the latest accusations made against the club by the Premier League. The defending English champions were accused of more than 100 breaches of Financial Fair Play regulations on Monday after a four-year investigation, which followed the publication of leaked emails by German outlet Der Spiegel back in 2018. City could face a points deduction and a hefty fine if they are unable to successfully prove their innocence, while it has also been suggested that they could be relegated to the EFL or even the National League in a possible…

After placing his hands around Will Hughes’ neck during last weekend’s Premier League triumph against Crystal Palace, Man Utd player Casemiro was given a straight red card. And his three-game ban means he has already received a punishment he never had during nine seasons with Real Madrid. Casemiro made 336 appearances for Real Madrid during a nine-year stint at the Bernabeu Stadium and helped the club win five Champions Leagues, three Club World Cups and three La Liga titles. But he moved to Old Trafford last summer after the Red Devils shelled out £70million to secure his signature. Casemiro, who has…

Joao Felix’s best position has an influence on Kai Havertz’s future, thus the Blues are expecting for more from him in the future. Kai Havertz could play a key role in Joao Felix’s Chelsea future. (Image: Photo by Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images and Visionhaus/Getty Images) One of the many worries Chelsea had over the summer was if they would have enough firepower. 21 games in and just 22 goals later, nobody in the top half has less. Three of the seven teams to score less are in the relegation zone. Kai Havertz, a player with 12 goals in two…

Mikel Arteta has hinted that the long-term contract Folarin Balogun signed last year is an indication of the faith the club has in his ability to become a first team regular at Arsenal. Folarin Balogun has been enjoying a sensational season on loan at Reims (Picture: Getty / Arsenal FC) The England Under-21 striker put pen to paper on a new deal almost 12 months ago, ending months of speculation surrounding his future as it appeared he was set to leave his boyhood club on a lucrative free transfer. Balogun spend the second half of last season on loan at…

Nemanja Vidic has weighed in on Erik ten Hag, who has had a spectacular debut season for Man Utd. Vidic is impressed with Ten Hag. (Image: 2016 VCG) Nemanja Vidic thinks Erik ten Hag is a good, stable coach, who has restored important values at Man Utd this season. Ten Hag managed Go Ahead Eagles, Bayern Munich II, Utrecht and Ajax before his appointment at Old Trafford and some predicted he would struggle in his first season in the Premier League, but he’s currently exceeding expectations with his squad. Although United recorded their lowest-ever points total since the inaugural Premier League campaign last…

In July 2020, Manchester City’s two-year Champions League suspension was successfully appealed, but only after other Premier League rivals tried to have them booted out. Pep Guardiola called out the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United as he named the nine teams that attempted to have Manchester City thrown out of the Champions League three years ago. City successfully appealed a two-year ban from European competition in 2020 after taking the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Guardiola’s side had been slapped with the ban after an independent panel of UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body found them guilty of overstating sponsorship revenue between 2012 and 2016. City were also found…

Alejandro Garnacho, a standout for Manchester United, hasn’t exactly had a smooth season under Erik ten Hag. And with the Red Devils looking to tie the 18-year-old down to a new contract, the youngster has shown some signs of frustration in recent times. Particularly when his manager is concerned… Manchester United have seen Garnacho shine this season. Though the forward struggled against Leeds on Wednesday, there’s no denying he’s got the potential to become one of the best forwards on the planet. United are aware of this as they look to tie the Argentine down to a new contract. His…

TEAMtalk insider Ben Jacobs has provided an update on Erling Haaland’s long-term Manchester City future following rumours of a falling out with Pep Guardiola and the results of the Premier League investigation into financial irregularities. Haaland could reportedly leave the club next summer after City were hit with 115 charges relating to their finances, with those charges relating from between 2009 and 2018. If found guilty, the probe could have serious ramifications for the club, as anything from fines to their expulsion from the top flight is possible. That has led to rumours that Haaland could be on his way, on…

As Gabriel Agbonlahor asserts that Man City are having issues before their matchup with Unai Emery’s club, BirminghamLive gives you the most recent information on Aston Villa. Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City (Image: Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images) Aston Villa legend Gabriel Agbonlahor claims something is not right at Manchester City ahead of their Premier League clash with Unai Emery’s side this weekend. City host Villa on Sunday in search of a much-needed three points after they slipped up in the title race to Tottenham Hotspur last time out. Pep Guardiola’s men lost 1-0 in North London and failed to…