Author: Tristan Wells

In the afternoon headline slot on Sky Sports, this blockbuster clash between two of England’s biggest clubs should provide plenty of entertainment.Several new signings are set to make their League debuts for both the home team and their visitors, with Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi all able to make their competitive bows.Date, kick-off time and venueThe match will take place at Old Trafford.Man Utd vs Arsenal team newsViktor Gyokeres is in line to make his Premier League debut this weekend, with Mikel Arteta facing a big call over whether to throw the Swedish striker…

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The Red Devils could line up their new £200m attacking trio of Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Benjamin Sesko, as manager Amorim looks to reverse last season’s disappointing 15th-place finish.Last season, this fixture ended in a 1-1 draw, with Bruno Fernandes giving United the lead before Declan Rice equalised for Arsenal.Arsenal, meanwhile, appear set to deploy their new number nine, Victor Gyokeres, who has been tipped to help push the Gunners over the line and finally secure the elusive Premier League title. Mikel Arteta has also strengthened his squad with several new signings and could hand debuts to Martin Zubimendi…

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There are other reasons to be positive about how Chelsea could fare this season, which begins with the visit of Crystal Palace on Sunday. Chiefly, a youthful squad is another year older, another year more experienced. Those who are not newbies know precisely what Maresca wants from them and how to compete at the highest level. They are, after all, world champions now. Source link

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Optimism will be in the air for both clubs following double trophy success in recent months.The Blues, last month, added the Club World Cup to their 2024-25 Conference League triumph and have been tipped by many to launch a title challenge as the season progresses.Enzo Maresca, who still wants more signings, has already bolstered his squad significantly with the likes of Joao Pedro, Liam Delap and Jamie Gittens. Meanwhile, youngster Estevao has shown encouraging signs after joining up from Palmeiras.As for Palace, the FA Cup and Community Shield winners have, so far, managed to keep hold of Marc Guehi and…

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Andrews was promoted from his role as set-piece coach at the Gtech Community Stadium up to the top job, succeeding Thomas Frank, who moved to Tottenham to replace Ange Postecoglou. Now, Andrews will not just make his debut as Brentford head coach, but he will take the reins competitively for the first time ever as a manager.The Bees have had a complete summer of change ahead of the new Premier League season, losing club captain Christian Norgaard to Arsenal, Frank to Spurs, and talisman Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United. What’s more is that they will also be without striker Yoane…

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Tottenham ended last season on a seven-match winless run in the Premier League but they had no issues at the start of the new campaign.It had been billed as an afternoon that could become frustrating. Spurs, without Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison providing the creativity in the midfield, up against a Burnley side with an incredible defensive record last season.Here are three things we learned in Spurs’ win over Burnley…Richarlison makes flying startIt took Richarlison until January 26 to score two Premier League goals last season. He needed just an hour here.The Brazilian’s presence in the starting lineup was encouraging…

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They have an opportunity to get back to winning ways today, though. Burnley have invested heavily in the summer transfer window, adding the likes of Kyle Walker and Armando Broja to the side, but will have their work cut out for them if they are to survive in the top flight this season. Scott Parker’s defensive strategy led this side to a second-place finish in the Championship last season, and his back line will certainly be put through its paces today. Source link

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Thomas Frank’s side will be looking to bounce back after narrowly losing to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup.The match ultimately went to penalties, where PSG emerged victorious.The north London outfit have had a mixed summer of pre-season results, beating Arsenal but suffering a heavy four-goal defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich.Burnley have been similarly ambitious in the transfer window, with three Chelsea players in Lesley Ugochukwu, Armando Broja, and Bashir Humphreys among their new arrivals. Kyle Walker has also joined up with the Clarets as they bid to survive in the top flight.Date, kick-off time and venueTottenham…

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Dricus Du Plessis will meet Khamzat Chimaev in the octagon in the small hours of Sunday morning as he looks to defend his middleweight title.The South African is looking to complete a third consecutive defence of his belt, which he has held since 2024.Chimaev is the latest contender to lay claim to his title. The 31-year-old is unbeaten in 14 fights and broke Robert Whittaker’s jaw in a brutal first-round knockout in his last fight.It is a long-awaited shot at glory for Chimaev, who has been prevented by illness and injury for challenging for titles for the past two years.He…

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Moses Itauma continues his quest to become a world heavyweight champion as he takes on Dillian Whyte in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Itauma, 20, is currently ranked No1 by WBO after he stopped Mike Balogun at the OVO Hydro, Glasgow, back in May to extend his unbeaten record to 12-0. Now, he faces the 37-year-old veteran Whyte, who has only been defeated three times in his 34-fight professional career. Whyte himself is coming off a three-strong win streak since his defeat by Tyson Fury at Wembley in April 2022. Whyte had his licence stripped after he failed a drugs test in August…

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