On Thursday, Man Utd tied 2-2 with Barcelona in the Europa League, with Marcus Rashford scoring the Reds’ opening goal. Rashford scored against Barcelona. Marcus Rashford has said Man Utd’s 2-2 draw against Barcelona on Thursday night ‘felt like a loss’. Although it was goalless at half-time at Camp Nou, Barcelona broke the deadlock with a header from Marcos Alonso immediately after the interval, but Rashford produced an outstanding, well-taken equaliser just moments later. After drawing level, it took just seven minutes for United to score again after stellar work again from Rashford at a corner. The forward beat his…
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There are many obvious distinctions between the beginning of Luis Daz’s Liverpool career and the early weeks of Cody Gakpo’s stint at Anfield, but one has gone unnoticed. In the last two years, Liverpool has made major moves in January, bringing in Luis Díaz last season and Cody Gakpo this term. The pair, who are both right-footed attackers, arrived for similar price tags — Díaz could cost up to $60m (£50m/€56m) and Gakpo up to $53m (£44m/€49m) — but entered very different circumstances. Díaz joined a team that was three games into a nine-match winning streak that would ignite an unprecedented quadruple push, while…
Erik ten Hag says Casemiro of Man United ‘should have done better’ in the build-up to Barcelona’s Europa League equalizer. Casemiro impressed but was at fault for Barcelona’s second goal Following Marcos Alonso’s headed opener, Marcus Rashford struck back two minutes later in the second-half to level Thursday’s first-leg playoff clash at the Camp Nou. A Jules Kounde own goal, forced by more good work from Rashford, gave United the lead with the visitors turning in a superb display away from home where they should have extended their lead. They were pegged back 14 minutes from full-time however when Raphinha’s cross from the right…
Man City’s midfield maestro has already spoken out about his feelings towards Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta in the aftermath of their touchline spat on Wednesday night. Kevin De Bruyne may have had a run-in with familiar face Mikel Arteta on Wednesday night, but the Belgian clearly holds the Arsenal boss in high regard. The incident occurred during the second half of the Gunners’ meeting with title rivals Man City at the Emirates on Wednesday night. The stakes were high considering it was a first versus second clash that saw Pep Guardiola’s side leapfrog Arsenal into top-spot with a 3-1 win in north London. While the…
After a difficult start to life at Chelsea, Mykhailo Mudryk has resorted to Instagram to demonstrate his ambition to succeed. Mudryk was one of eight players to sign for Chelsea in January The Ukrainian made the move to Graham Potter’s side in January from Shakhtar Donetsk in an £88million deal. Mudryk is an exciting young talent in world football but has struggled at his new club so far having yet to score or assist. However, he is remaining defiant and revealed on social media that he has a point to prove. On his Instagram story he said: “I am here…
Gabriel Martinelli, an Arsenal midfielder, has revealed that he hasn’t been his normal high-flying self in recent weeks, following the humiliating home defeat to championship rivals Man City. Gabriel Martinelli makes Arsenal promise on his form following Man City loss. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) (Image: Marc Atkins/Getty Images) Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli has admitted he has made a number of mistakes in recent weeks following Wednesday night’s crushing 3-1 loss to Manchester City. The Gunners had led the Premier League for almost six months but the defeat at the Emirates Stadium means that City are now top of the pile, although Mikel Arteta’s…
Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd side put in an absolutely stunning performance but it wasn’t enough to beat Barcelona – here’s how we’ve rated the Dutchman’s performance following the 2-2 draw Erik ten Hag embraces Barcelona boss Xavi before the game (Image: AFP via Getty Images) Man Utd and Barcelona shared the spoils in an absolutely thrilling contest at the Camp Nou. Marcus Rashford was magnificent yet again, scoring one and playing a major part in the other – an own goal from Jules Kounde – though the strikes were cancelled out by two ex-Premier League stars in Marcos Alonso and…
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly arrived in Paris on Tuesday to meet with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who discussed Neymar’s future. Chelsea owner Todd Boehly met Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi with the transfer of Neymar discussed, it has been claimed. Boehly reportedly flew into the French capital on Tuesday ahead of PSG’s Champions League clash against Bayern Munich, which the home side lost by a single goal. The Parisians were outplayed for the majority of the tie at the Parc des Princes stadium as Kingsley Coman’s strike early in the second half settled the first leg of the Round of 16…
Arsenal have been given permission to sign Marco Asensio on a free transfer if they so choose, after Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti stated that he “doesn’t care” if the Spaniard stays at the club. Carlo Ancelotti isn’t phased if Marco Asensio leaves Real Madrid this summer (Image: GETTY) Asensio has found himself linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium again in recent weeks and with the attacker now in the final six months of his contract, Arsenal are free to discuss terms with the player. Real Madrid are thought to be open to extending his deal, mind, following a…
Despite Man City’s tumultuous start to 2023, Sergio Aguero has stated that he is unaware of any internal concerns at the club. Sergio Aguero refused to criticise Man City’s recent issues under Pep Guardiola (Image: GETTY) While the Citizens remain firmly in contention to win their third consecutive Premier League title after going back to the top of the table following their excellent 3-1 win at Arsenal, there has been a purely speculative sense of suspicion that all has not been well behind the scenes due to a number of notable events in recent weeks. Pep Guardiola’s staple Joao Cancelo was…
Thiago Silva of Chelsea has reacted strongly to a remark on Instagram by Brazilian media outlet TNT Sports Brazil concerning Enzo Fernandez. The pair played 90 minutes against Borussia Dortmund last night, as the Blues fell to a 1-0 defeat in Germany. They enjoyed the lion share of the good chances, however ran into a similar problem in terms of finding the back of the net. Fernandez maybe thought he had scored in the final minutes. His effort from the edge of the box was saved superbly. Joao Felix also came close, with his effort crashing back off the crossbar. The…
Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League on Wednesday night with a brilliant 3-1 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Pep Guardiola reacts during Manchester City’s victory over Arsenal (Image: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) City took the lead in the 24th minute when Kevin De Bruyne capitalised on a Takehiro Tomiyasu mistake to lob Aaron Ramsdale. The Gunners found themselves level just before the interval as Bukayo Saka converted a penalty after Ederson had fouled Eddie Nketiah. Jack Grealish scored the all-important second goal in the 72nd minute, finishing off a slick move thanks to a slight deflection. Erling Haaland would…