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Evening StandardErik ten Hag holds heated talks with Ruud van Nistelrooy amid Manchester United struggles
The under-fire Red Devils boss and his assistant were spotted in an animated discussion at Villa Park
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Jonny Evans reveals what Manchester United players think about Erik ten Hag sack rumours
Goalless draw at Aston Villa has not fully lifted pressure on Man United boss
- The Telegraph
Chelsea bad boys face fines, bans and nervous wait after feisty draw with Nottingham Forest
Enzo Maresca declared himself “very happy” with his Chelsea bad boys, despite the fact the club will be fined for a second time this season for ill-discipline and Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana will serve one-match bans.
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Manchester United: Ruud van Nistelrooy ‘to be offered’ job if Erik ten Hag is sacked
Ten Hag is under increasing pressure and defeat at Aston Villa would leave him on the brink
- The Telegraph
Liverpool to reward Jarell Quansah and Ibrahima Konate with new deals – here is why
Liverpool are to reward defenders Ibrahima Konate and Jarell Quansah with new long-term contracts, with talks with the duo progressing.
- The Guardian
Manchester United in holding pattern waiting for something to happen
This ghost ship will only right itself with slow, painstaking progress – but that didn’t make 0-0 draw against Aston Villa less torturous to watch
- Associated Press
LeBron and son Bronny James play together for the first time in a preseason game for the Lakers
LeBron James grew up without a father, and the top scorer in NBA history has often said he savors every moment and milestone he can experience with his own three children. When he stepped onto a court Sunday night to play alongside his son, Bronny, for the Los Angeles Lakers, this moment was more than basketball history to him. LeBron and Bronny became the first father and son to play in any NBA game together during the first half of the Lakers ' preseason contest against Phoenix, playing just over four minutes side-by-side in the second quarter.
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Arsenal dealt big injury blow as Kai Havertz pulls out of Germany squad with knee problem
Havertz played 90 minutes against Southampton but has withdrawn from the Germany squad
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Liverpool injury update: Alisson, Alexis Mac Allister and Federico Chiesa latest news and return dates
Win over Crystal Palace came at a cost with Chelsea and Arsenal looming after the international break
- The Guardian
Ange Postecoglou says ‘unacceptable’ Spurs lacked fight against Brighton
The head coach tore into his players after seeing them throw away a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2, calling it the most disappointing defeat of his time at Spurs
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Manchester United should have had Marcus Rashford sent off against Aston Villa, claims Jamie Carragher
Rashford was fortunate to avoid second booking for foul on Leon Baley
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Aston Villa 0-0 Manchester United: Battling draw relieves some pressure on Erik ten Hag
United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in attendance at Villa Park to see United show some resilience
- The Independent
Max Verstappen makes prediction on Red Bull’s form for rest of 2024 F1 season
Verstappen has not won in eight races and his lead in the world championship has been reduced to 52 points
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England face triple injury concern as Harry Kane forced off in Bayern Munich thriller
Interim Three Lions boss awaits updates on three new injuries ahead of Nations League meetings with Greece and Finland
- Associated Press
Karl-Anthony Towns scores 10 points in abbreviated preseason debut with New York Knicks
Jalen Brunson thought twice about going 1-on-2 in transition, instead dribbled back outside and flipped the ball behind him to Karl-Anthony Towns, who made a 3-pointer with a defender in his face. It's the type of two-man game the Knicks are hoping will elevate them to the next level and bring an NBA championship to New York for the first time since 1973. It's the reason why the Knicks traded for the versatile Towns, a four-time NBA All-Star, last week.
- Associated Press
Kevin Yu birdies 18th twice and wins Sanderson Farms in playoff for first PGA Tour title
Kevin Yu made a 15-foot birdie on the 18th hole for a 5-under 67, and he birdied it again from 6 feet in a playoff to beat Beau Hossler and win the Sanderson Farms Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title. Yu was nearly forgotten for most of a final round that appeared to be a duel between Hossler and Keith Mitchell until the 26-year-old from Taiwan made a birdie to tie them for the lead. Hossler pulled his drive on the 18th in regulation behind a tree, had to pitch out and hit his third shot to 4 feet to save par.
- BANG Showbiz
Keanu Reeves makes professional race debut
Keanu Reeves made his professional car racing debut on Saturday (05.10.24), coming 25th out of 35 cars.
- Evening Standard
Arsenal injury update: Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber latest news and return dates
Mikel Arteta facing new concern for key star with Liverpool showdown looming this month
- Evening Standard
Manchester United injury update: Harry Maguire, Noussair Mazraoui and Luke Shaw latest news and return dates
Under-pressure Erik ten Hag facing more problems in defence
- Associated Press
Clippers and P.J. Tucker agree he won't be with team while they try to find him different spot
The Los Angeles Clippers and P.J. Tucker have agreed he won’t be with the team for the time being while it tries to find the veteran forward a different situation. Tucker came to the Clippers last season from the Philadelphia 76ers as part of the trade for James Harden. It’s the final year of a $33 million, three-year deal he signed with the 76ers in 2022.