Manchester United’s fourth straight Champions League win, 2-0, over Benfica, leaves it one point from advancing to the knockout stage. Man United went ahead on a 45th minute MileSvilar own goal and Daley Blind converted a 78th minute penalty kick.
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Two years into the Klopp era, Liverpool has yet to break through
The second anniversary of what some Liverpool supporters believed was tantamount to the Second Coming falls on Saturday, when the club hosts Manchester United. Two years ago to the day, the club named Juergen Kloppto replace manager Brendan Rodgers, who steered Liverpool to second place in his second season (2013-14) but had since fallen off […]
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WCQ: No Martial in French squad
Anthony Martial, who had a role in all four goals scored by Manchester United in its 4-1 win over CSKA Moscow in Wednesday’s Champions League game, is not in France’s squad for its final twoWorld Cup qualifiers. By contrast, Dimitri Payet and Moussa Sissoko were recalled. Also back is Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane. France roster: […]
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English clubs near-perfect in Champions League
The true test for English clubs will come in February when the knockout stage begins and after a long winter marked by the annual holiday rush — four EPL games in 10 days this season! — but for nowthings are looking good in the UEFA Champions League. Seven clubs are unbeaten and untied after two […]
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American owners still finding their feet at Swansea City
Many American fans lost interest in Swansea City after the club fired Bob Bradley as manager just 11 matches into his tenure, yet the primary ownership duo of Steve Kaplan andJason Levien (also managing general partner of D.C. United) are implementing significant changes to the Premier League club. They are not the only American businessmen […]
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Pogba hurt in debut as Man United captain
Paul Pogba‘s first game as Manchester United captain ended after 18 minutes as he was forced off by an apparent hamstring injury in Tuesday’s Champions League opener against Basel.Manchester United went on to win, 3-0.
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Euro leagues ponder impact of EPL decision on shortened transfer window
Fifteen months after Britons voted to leave the European Union, the Continent’s top soccer leagues are mulling the effects of an English vote in a matter of international commerce. At issue is an earlier shutting of transfer windows, as was approved by the 20 Premier League clubs in a vote conducted Thursday. Needing a two-thirds […]
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Ibrahimovic remains at Manchester United on a one-year contract
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, once tipped to join MLS’s LA Galaxy, will stay at Manchester United, signing a one-year deal after United manager Jose Mourinho said “he deserves our trust.” The35-year-old Swede scored 28 goals for United last season before suffering a knee injury that has sidelined him ever since.
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What They're Saying: Paul Pogba
“Last season the first question from everyone was always all about the price tag. Now everyone is asking about the football. That tells you everything.” — Manchester United’s PaulPogba, who feels unburdened of the pressure of being soccer’s most expensive player since Neymar‘s transfer to Paris St. Germain for $265 million shattered the record Pogba […]
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Real Madrid beats Man United in UEFA Super Cup
Real Madrid added the UEFA Super Cup to its trophy cabinet with a 2-1 victory over Manchester United in Skopje, Macedonia. Casemiro and Isco scored for ChampionsLeague holder while Romelu Lukaku struck a consolation goal for the Europa League winner.