Arsenal’s title triumph last season was built partly on the strength of their outstanding defence. The Gunners allowed fewer goals than any other team in the division, but they have already let in five across their opening six matches. Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba form one of football’s finest defensive partnerships, and the injured Frenchman’s […]
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During his post-match press conference, new City manager Enzo Maresca acknowledged that Phil Foden’s dismissal had made the contest more challenging for his team. Nevertheless, he explained that the red card also created difficulties for United. “They are at their best when they can break quickly and exploit space behind the defence,” he said. “After […]
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Once the season reaches its busiest stage, few people at Old Trafford are likely to look back on this occasion. Yet its importance could grow depending on what happens before the transfer window shuts on 1 September. After an hour, Carrick brought Marcus Rashford on as one of six replacements. It marked his first outing […]
Continue ReadingReece James remains uncertain for England’s World Cup quarter-final showdown with Norway in Miami this Saturday, as he was once again unable to train with the group on Wednesday. The full-back has been missing since suffering a hamstring injury in England’s second group-stage fixture, a goalless draw against Ghana in Boston. Thomas Tuchel was aware […]
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