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Evening StandardPorto 3-3 Manchester United: Harry Maguire rescues late point but familiar failings for Erik ten Hag
Same problems for United and Ten Hag in Europe in six-goal thriller
- The Telegraph
How 11-v-11 practice matches and Benitez-like obsession have got Arne Slot’s Liverpool purring
Shortly after a Liverpool coach was recruited and made an instant impression with a few notable scalps, an Anfield executive made a timeless and universal observation.
- The Telegraph
Mo Salah screamer gives Arne Slot best start of any Liverpool manager
Move over Bill, Bob, Kenny and Jurgen. Arne Slot has momentarily put the Anfield legends in the shade with the best start of any Liverpool manager.
- The Telegraph
Dire Matthijs De Ligt was bullied and bamboozled – he must be taken out of the firing line
It was last month that Ronald Koeman revealed he substituted Matthijs de Ligt for his own good. At fault for both of Germany’s goals in a 2-2 draw, the Netherlands defender was taken off at half-time to spare him any more humiliation, just days after an unconvincing showing against Bosnia & Herzegovina.
- Evening Standard
Why Arsenal beating PSG felt strangely insignificant as Champions League problem emerges
Revamped competition is already suffering from a distinct lack of jeopardy with a long road ahead
- The Independent
New on Netflix in October as streaming service adds one of 2024’s most anticipated sequels
This film will be on everybody's lips this month
- Elle
We Finally Know Why Taylor Swift Has Been Missing Chiefs Games
Wondering why Taylor Swift has skipped Travis Kelce’s latest Chiefs games? Sources reveal she has two very good reasons.
- The Guardian
Unai Emery says Aston Villa targeted Manuel Neuer in triumph over Bayern
Unai Emery said Aston Villa targeted Manuel Neuer’s sweeper-keeper habits after Jhon Durán lobbed the Bayern Munich keeper in the Champions League
- The Guardian
Ten Hag criticises Rashford in Porto but denies substitution was punishment
Manchester United’s manager said withdrawing one of his goalscorers in the 3-3 draw with Porto was for rotation and asked: ‘Don’t judge us in this moment’
- Associated Press
Knicks add Karl-Anthony Towns from Timberwolves after completing three-team trade with Hornets
Karl-Anthony Towns joined the Knicks on Wednesday after the Minnesota Timberwolves sent their four-time All-Star to New York in a three-team trade that also included the Charlotte Hornets. The deal was agreed to Friday but took a few days to complete under the NBA's complicated new trade rules, meaning Towns has not been able to practice with the Knicks in their first two days of training camp in Charleston, South Carolina.
- Hello!
Prince George's daring new hobby revealed – 'He absolutely loves it'
Prince George has been able to experience a lot of things during his life and during a meeting with Olympic stars, Prince William revealed that the youngster had a new hair-raising new hobby
- The Daily Beast
Prince William Loses His Voice Cheering His Team to Historic Soccer Victory
Prince William lost his voice at a soccer game Wednesday night, after joining in wild celebrations as he cheered on his team, Aston Villa, to a historic victory against elite German side Bayern Munich.William, 42, was a month away from even being born at the two teams’ legendary last meeting—a European cup final in May 1982, which Villa won.The prince, sporting his new beard, looked relaxed and happy as he watched the Champions League game, no doubt buoyed by ongoing positive news about his wife
- Evening Standard
Manchester United handed new double injury boost for crunch Erik ten Hag clashes
Porto and Aston Villa trips likely to prove crucial in determining under-fire manager’s Old Trafford future
- Yahoo Sports
Lionel Messi wins record 46th trophy — because Inter Miami was great with and without him
Inter Miami clinched the MLS Supporters' Shield with a wild 3-2 win over Columbus. Messi scored twice, including a trademark free kick.
- AFP News
Chelsea's Conference League exile follows internal turmoil
Just three years after being crowned kings of Europe, Chelsea find themselves slumming it in the UEFA Conference League.That memorable 1-0 victory over Manchester City in Porto will seem a lifetime ago when Chelsea start their campaign in the unglamorous Conference League against Belgian minnows Gent on Thursday.
- Evening Standard
Manchester United XI vs Porto: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Europa League today
Erik ten Hag handed key midfield boost for a crucial clash with the Portuguese giants
- Evening Standard
Arsenal: How ruthless Gunners bullied PSG as aggressive Mikel Arteta approach pays off
New-look Gunners dominate the physical battle to make serious Champions League statement
- Evening Standard
Ferencvaros vs Tottenham: Europa League prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h, odds today
In-form Spurs will be looking for a fifth straight victory in Hungary after Manchester United demolition
- People
Simone Biles Reveals What Really Happened to Her Calf During the Olympics: 'My Body Is Like a Ticking Time Bomb'
Biles is seen telling her coach “my calf or something just pulled all the way,” discussing the early injury she sustained at the start of the Paris Games
- Associated Press
Gauff rallies against qualifier to reach China Open semis against Badosa
Sixth-ranked Coco Gauff again made a slow start and had to rally to beat Ukrainian qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 to make the China Open semifinals on Thursday for a second straight year. Gauff will next play Paula Badosa of Spain, who ended local wild card Zhang Shuai's unexpected run at the title. The No. 115-ranked Yuliia Starodubtseva — who will crack the top 100 for the first time on Monday — had not lost a set in her three matches this week and quickly took the lead, making 10 winners and holding Gauff to zero in an error-strewn first set for the American.