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Cristiano Ronaldo Next Team Odds: Chelsea Have 57% Chance
By Patrick Surlis | Jul 8th, 2022 | 11 mins Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to leave Manchester United this summer, just one year after returning to the club. His availability has sparked considerable interest among many of Europe's top clubs. Ronaldo, 37, has one year remaining on his United contract and publicly the club has said it intends to keep him.
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USA World Cup 2022 Odds: Qualifying Up Next For USMNT
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Gary Neville does not see himself managing Manchester United
Gary Neville does not see himself managing Manchester United in the future, and is fully focussed on his long-term plan at Valencia. The new head coach suffered defeat in his first match in charge as Valencia were beaten 2-0 by Lyon at the Mestalla on Wednesday, dropping from the Champions League into the Europa League, and they face Eibar in La Liga on Sunday, live on Sky Sports 4.
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Match Preview - Celtic vs Bay Munich
Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham has recovered from an ankle knock and could feature for the Hoops at home to Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday. The summer signing was replaced after 62 minutes of Celtic's 1-1 draw against Kilmarnock on Saturday but Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that was a precautionary move.
Match Preview - Roma vs Chelsea
Chelsea can take control of Champions League Group C with victory at Roma on Tuesday night. The two sides played out an entertaining 3-3 draw at Stamford Bridge two weeks ago, with first-place Chelsea currently two points clear of Roma in second. Antonio Conte could recall N'Golo Kante for the crunch clash after he took part in training on Monday, having been absent since suffering a hamstring injury on France duty in early October.
Eddie Howe admits growing concern over Bournemouth's form
Eddie Howe has admitted Bournemouth are becoming increasingly "concerned" by their Premier League form after another defeat left them 19th in the table. Eden Hazard scored the winner for Chelsea on their visit to the Vitality Stadium as the Cherries slumped to a 1-0 loss, their seventh from their opening 10 league matches. That poor record means they have taken just seven points so far this season and Howe concedes they must improve next month, starting with a trip to Newcastle.
Match Preview - Chelsea vs Everton
Interim boss David Unsworth takes charge of Everton for the first time when they travel to Chelsea in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Wednesday. The U23s coach has stepped up following the departure of Ronald Koeman, who was sacked after a 5-2 thrashing by Arsenal left Everton in the relegation zone. Unsworth, who has confirmed he wants the Everton job on a permanent basis, has been handed an early boost, with Morgan Schneiderlin and James McCarthy fit for the trip to Stamford Bridge.
Tottenham vs West Ham
Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele has returned to training ahead of their Carabao Cup fourth-round clash with West Ham on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports Football from 7.30pm. The Spurs man, who has been struggling with a hip problem, has not featured since the club's 1-0 success over Barnsley in the previous round on September 19, a run of six games. Tottenham have won five of them, drawing the other 1-1 against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in the Champions League.
Pep Guardiola heaps praise on Sergio Aguero after equalling Manchester City goal record
Pep Guardiola hailed Sergio Aguero after the Manchester City striker equalled the club's all-time goalscoring record on Saturday. Aguero, making his first appearance since fracturing his rib in a car accident three weeks ago, scored a first-half penalty to move level with Eric Brook on 177 City goals. He was denied the chance to break the record when he was substituted in the closing stages, with Nicolas Otamendi and Leroy Sane wrapping up the 3-0 victory at the Etihad.
Match Report & Highlights
Sergio Aguero equalled Manchester City's all-time goalscoring record with a first-half penalty in a 3-0 win over Burnley on Saturday. The Argentina international, making his first appearance since his September car accident in Amsterdam, moved level with Eric Brook on 177 goals after Bernardo Silva was brought down by goalkeeper Nick Pope (30).
Match Report & Highlights
Wilfried Zaha's first-half strike earned Roy Hodgson his first victory as Crystal Palace boss as his side deservedly beat Chelsea 2-1 on Saturday. Making his first start since suffering a knee injury against Huddersfield on the opening day of the season, Zaha's smart finish on the stroke of half-time proved to be the winner at Selhurst Park.
Matt Le Tissier's Newcastle double remembered ahead of Southampton's Super Sunday clash
Southampton have been struggling for goals this season but a meeting with Newcastle should bring plenty of inspiration... Saints legend Matt Le Tissier has a catalogue of memorable strikes - but two of his most famous came in the space of 27 minutes at The Dell in 1993. Newcastle, who travel to Southampton live on Sky Sports Premier League on Nissan Super Sunday, were the opponents that October day.
Mauricio Pellegrino says Southampton were unlucky in defeat to Stoke
Mauricio Pellegrino felt Southampton were "unlucky" after their narrow 2-1 defeat at Stoke on Saturday. Peter Crouch's late winner condemned the Saints to their third Premier League defeat from seven matches. The visitors had Fraser Forster's penalty save from Saido Berahino to thank for keeping them in the game after Mame Biram Diouf's opener and it looked like they had earned a draw when Maya Yoshida fired in an equaliser with 15 minutes remaining.
Match Report & Highlights
Peter Crouch's late winner secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory for Stoke at home to Southampton on Saturday. Mame Biram Diouf nodded the hosts ahead after 40 minutes before Saido Berahino saw his penalty saved by Fraser Forster. Virgil van Dijk, making his first Southampton start for eight months, conceded the spot-kick for his challenge on Berahino, who stepped up to miss his fourth successive spot-kick during a goalless drought that stretches back to February 2016.
Chelsea exit a shame for Diego Costa says Cesc Fabregas
Cesc Fabregas has paid tribute to Diego Costa ahead of his move from Chelsea to Atletico Madrid, saying the striker "deserves to be on the field". Sky sources understand Atleti will pay more than £50m to sign Costa, who must pass a medical and agree personal terms before the move can be confirmed. The Spain forward, who refused to train at Chelsea this summer in a bid to force through a transfer, is set to rejoin his former club in January when Atleti's transfer ban expires.
Who's best from the penalty spot? We compare all 20 Premier League clubs
Who's best from the penalty spot? We compare all 20 Premier League clubs How good is your team from the penalty spot? We take a look at the best and worst conversion percentages among Premier League clubs... Arsenal became just the third team to score 100 Premier League penalties when Alexandre Lacazette beat Ben Foster from 12 yards during the Gunners' 2-0 win over West Brom on Monday. Only Liverpool (112) and Chelsea (107) have scored more - and both have done so more efficiently than Arsenal.
Match Preview - Man City vs Shak Donetsk
Manchester City will look to make it two wins from two Champions League group games when they host Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday. City beat Feyenoord 4-0 in the Netherlands in their opening match of the competition and will be favourites to win again with the Ukrainian champions at the Etihad. Pep Guardiola's side have scored 22 goals in their last five games - most recently beating Crystal Palace 5-0 on Saturday - and they have not lost a competitive match so far this season.
West Ham's Slaven Bilic disappointed with Tottenham defeat but praises fighting spirit
Slaven Bilic was disappointed with West Ham's 3-2 defeat to Tottenham on Saturday but praised his team's fighting spirit at the London Stadium. The hosts were 3-0 down after 60 minutes after two goals by Harry Kane and another by Christian Eriksen but staged a late rally thanks to goals from Javier Hernandez and Cheikhou Kouyate. Hammers boss Bilic could at least console himself with the encouraging fightback from his side, who took some serious hidings at home last season.
Man Utd vs Burton Alb
Jose Mourinho will name a strong Manchester United side when they face Burton Albion in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports Football. Mourinho is expected to make changes from the team that beat Everton 4-0 on Nissan Super Sunday, with captain Michael Carrick and youngster Scott McTominay pushing for inclusion. United have made an impressive start to the season, winning four of their opening five Premier League matches.
Match Preview - W Brom vs Man City
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola could rest goalkeeper Ederson for Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie at West Brom. The Brazilian, who suffered facial wounds after a clash with Liverpool's Sadio Mane earlier this month, could make way for Claudio Bravo, in keeping with Guardiola's previous 'keeper rotation policy in this competition. City enter the game on Wednesday in excellent form having most recently beaten Watford 6-0 at Vicarage Road.
Wednesday's Carabao Cup preview: Manchester United host Burton live on Sky Sports
Manchester United host Burton Albion live on Sky Sports Football from 7.30pm as the third round of the Carabao Cup continues on Wednesday. Nigel Clough's Championship side will be looking to cause an upset at Old Trafford after seeing off Cardiff City in the previous round. They beat Fulham 2-1 at the weekend but have lost four of their eight league matches so far and sit 19th in the table.
Match Report & Highlights
Watford 0-6 Manchester City: Sergio Aguero hits hat-trick as City go top of Premier League Sergio Aguero scored his 10th hat-trick for Manchester City as they thrashed Watford 6-0 at Vicarage Road to go top of the Premier League. A blistering first-half performance put City in control as Aguero struck twice and Gabriel Jesus added his fourth league goal of the season.
Marco Silva bemoans 'offside goals' as Manchester City crush Watford
Marco Silva admitted Watford suffered a "bad afternoon" against Manchester City but said they were not helped by poor refereeing decisions. Watford started the day with the chance to move top of the Premier League but they were thrashed 6-0 by Pep Guardiola's title contenders. Watford boss Silva claimed two of City's goals were offside, while also bemoaning his side being denied a possible penalty.
Match Preview - Tottenham vs B Dortmund
Dele Alli will miss Tottenham's Champions League group-stage opener against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on Wednesday due to suspension. The Spurs attacker is serving the first of a three-match European ban following his red card against Gent in last season's Europa League. Tottenham failed to reach the knockout stage of last season's Champions League after damaging defeats to Monaco and Bayer Leverkusen at Wembley.
Match Preview - Arsenal vs Cologne
Arsene Wenger is set to rotate his squad for Arsenal's Europa League opener against Cologne on Thursday. Seven first-team regulars sat out training on Wednesday ahead of the German side's visit to the Emirates in Group H. Petr Cech, Laurent Koscielny, Alexandre Lacazette, Mesut Ozil, Danny Welbeck, Aaron Ramsey and Granit Xhaka did not train with the matchday squad despite all being match fit.
Match Preview - Feyenoord vs Man City
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has trained in protective headgear ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash at Feyenoord. The Brazilian suffered facial injuries in a nasty clash with Liverpool's Sadio Mane at the weekend and City are assessing his fitness ahead of the Group F opener in Rotterdam. This is the first competitive meeting between City and Feyenoord, who won the Eredivisie title last season and currently sit top after winning their first four games of the new campaign.
Marco Asensio calls Neymar's transfer 'strange' and rules out PSG move
Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio has no intention of replicating Neymar's "strange" move to Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar joined PSG in a £200m deal over the summer but Asensio, who has two La Liga goals from three appearances this season, ruled out a move to the French giants, insisting he is happy at Real Madrid. When asked about the possibility of leaving Real, Asensio told El Partidazo de Cope: "I have a price and I do not think that I move from here. "How much is it worth?
Match Preview - Celtic vs PSG
Leigh Griffiths is set to start Celtic's Champions League group-stage opener against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday after Moussa Dembele failed to overcome a hamstring injury. Brendan Rodgers has confirmed Dembele is back in training but the visit of PSG to Celtic Park comes too soon for the forward.
Match Preview - Chelsea vs Qarabag
Eden Hazard will be on the bench for Chelsea as they open their Champions League campaign against Qarabag on Tuesday. Antonio Conte's side are returning to the competition after a one-year absence and begin the group stage at home to the Azeri champions, who are making their tournament debut.
Arsene Wenger hails Danny Welbeck after double against Bournemouth
Arsene Wenger hailed Danny Welbeck after the forward scored twice in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday. The England international also laid on Alexandre Lacazette's strike as the Gunners got their Premier League campaign back on track. Heading into the game, Wenger and the Arsenal board had come in for criticism after no new signings were made in the closing days of the transfer window.
Match Report & Highlights
Danny Welbeck scored twice as Arsenal bounced back from their heavy defeat to Liverpool with a 3-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday. The international break gave the Gunners a chance to reflect on their 4-0 humiliation at Anfield and they produced the perfect response at the Emirates. Welbeck's early header put them ahead (6) and they deservedly doubled their lead before half-time through Alexandre Lacazette (27).
Eddie Howe takes responsibility for Bournemouth's heavy defeat to Arsenal
Eddie Howe said he will take responsibility for Bournemouth's 3-0 defeat to Arsenal on Saturday after his side were "disappointing from start to finish". Bournemouth have lost all four of their Premier League matches so far this season, having scored one goal and conceded eight. They were second best throughout the game at the Emirates and Howe admitted they must show character ahead of a Friday Night Football clash with Brighton, live on Sky Sports Premier League.
Sean Dyche hails Burnley players after 'terrific' performance against Tottenham
Sean Dyche hailed his Burnley players after they earned a 1-1 draw against Tottenham at Wembley on Sunday. Chris Wood scored his first Clarets goal since his £15m move from Leeds to secure a point for the visitors, who had fallen behind to Dele Alli's opener. Burnley frustrated Tottenham in the first half and responded well to Alli's strike, battling back to equalise through record signing Wood in stoppage time. Dyche praised his team for sticking to their game-plan against a strong Tottenham side.
Match Report & Highlights
Tottenham's struggles at Wembley continued as Chris Wood struck late on for Burnley to earn a dramatic 1-1 draw on Sunday. Spurs, who have now won just two of 12 matches at the national stadium, went ahead after 49 minutes thanks to Dele Alli's low finish. But Wood, making his first Premier League appearance for the Clarets since his club-record move from Leeds, lashed home an equaliser in stoppage time (90+2).
David Wagner says Huddersfield's confidence is growing after unbeaten Premier League start
David Wagner says confidence is growing at Huddersfield after they extended their unbeaten Premier League start to three games. The Terriers earned a 0-0 draw at home to Southampton on Saturday to take their tally to seven points following victories over Crystal Palace and Newcastle. It was also their third consecutive clean sheet in the league, leaving Wagner "very proud and very happy" with the start made by his players.
Match Report & Highlights
Huddersfield failed to break down a stubborn Southampton as they played out a 0-0 draw at the John Smith's Stadium on Saturday. The hosts enjoyed the better of the first half as Steve Mounie drew a smart stop from Fraser Forster, while Nathan Redmond squandered an excellent early chance for the Saints.
Who could Arsenal face in the Europa League group-stage draw?
Who could Arsenal face in the Europa League group-stage draw? Arsenal will find out their Europa League group-stage opponents when the draw is made on Friday. The Gunners, preparing for their first European campaign outside the Champions League since 1999/2000, could be joined in the hat by Everton, who hold a 2-0 lead over Hajduk Split ahead of Thursday's play-off round second-leg tie. The group stage draw takes place in Monaco on Friday at midday - here's what else you need to know...
Pep Guardiola refuses to comment on Kyle Walker's red card against Everton
Pep Guardiola refused to comment on Kyle Walker's red card after Manchester City's 1-1 draw against Everton on Monday Night Football. The £50m summer signing from Tottenham was dismissed by referee Bobby Madley for two yellow cards in quick succession before half-time. His first came after a late challenge on Leighton Baines but Guardiola was particularly upset by Walker's second booking, awarded after a collision with Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Match Report & Highlights
Raheem Sterling's late strike earned a 1-1 draw for Man City against Everton in a bad-tempered Premier League game at the Etihad. Wayne Rooney's 200th Premier League goal gave the visitors the lead (35) on Monday Night Football before Kyle Walker was controversially sent off for two yellow cards before half-time.
Match Preview - Leicester vs Brighton
Leicester forward Kelechi Iheanacho is a doubt to face Brighton on Saturday as he continues to struggle with a toe injury. The summer signing from Manchester City made his Foxes debut in Leicester's 4-3 defeat to Arsenal on the opening day of the season. But a lingering toe issue has forced Iheanacho to visit a specialist and a late decision will be made on his availability for the match at the King Power.
Jose Mourinho praises 'confident' Manchester United after win at Swansea
Jose Mourinho praised the "confidence, consistency and discipline" of his Man Utd team after their comfortable 4-0 win at Swansea. United, who beat West Ham by the same scoreline in their opening Premier League game, have now scored at least four goals in their opening two league games for the first time in 110 years. Eric Bailly put the visitors ahead before three goals in less than four minutes dispatched Swansea, with Romelu Lukaku, Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial also on the scoresheet.
Alan Pardew and Thierry Henry analyse Romelu Lukaku's performance against Swansea
Alan Pardew praised Romelu Lukaku's finishing ability against Swansea but said the forward still has areas to improve. The £90m summer signing from Everton scored his third Premier League goal for Manchester United in two appearances as his new team beat Swansea 4-0 at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday. But Lukaku had just 25 outfield touches in the match and Pardew believes he needs to work on his movement to take his game to the next level.
Paul Clement urges Swansea to regroup after heavy Manchester United defeat
Paul Clement says Swansea were punished for defensive errors after they lost 4-0 to Manchester United on Saturday. Eric Bailly put United ahead at the Liberty Stadium on the stroke of half-time before United added three goals in the final 10 minutes. Clement was pleased with Swansea's defensive work until Romelu Lukaku doubled the visitors' lead, with late goals from Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial adding further punishment.
Swansea vs Man Utd
Jose Mourinho has no fresh injury worries ahead of Manchester United's trip to Swansea on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Premier League. United kicked off their league campaign with a 4-0 victory over West Ham and Mourinho could stick with the same XI that started at Old Trafford. Romelu Lukaku enjoyed an excellent debut with two goals against the Hammers and the Belgian could become only the fifth United player to score on his first two league appearances if he nets again.
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