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  • Tottenham remain unbeaten, move top of EPL

    Tottenham remain unbeaten, move top of EPL

    Ten-man Tottenham Hotspur maintained their unbeaten record as a narrow win at Luton took them top of the Premier League.

    After going down to 10 men when Yves Bissouma was sent off just before half-time, Spurs’ winner came from Micky van de Ven, who poked home his first goal for the club on 52 minutes after James Maddison cut the ball back from a short corner.

    Dutch defender Van de Ven said it was an “amazing feeling” to score the match-winning goal.

    “On the way to the stadium on the bus Sonny [Son Heung-min] told me: ‘You’re going to score your first goal today’,” he said on TNT Sports.

    “I didn’t think so. I said: ‘Maybe, who knows.’ But it is perfect because now I have scored my first goal.

    “I think we showed a great mentality as a team.”

    Luton had captain Tom Lockyer’s low header chalked off when Elijah Adebayo was deemed to have fouled Cristian Romero as he headed Mads Andersen’s free-kick across goal.

    A more positive approach in the second half led to them creating plenty of opportunities but Tottenham held on to leave Rob Edwards’ side without a win at home this season.

    Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs are now unbeaten in eight Premier League games and sit two points ahead of Manchester City, who face Arsenal on Sunday.

    BBC

  • EPL: Wolves end Man City’s perfect start

    EPL: Wolves end Man City’s perfect start

    Manchester City’s 100% Premier League record came to an end at Molineux as Hwang Hee-chan scored a second-half winner to give Wolves a shock victory against the champions.

    City manager Pep Guardiola, forced to watch from the stands as he served a one-match touchline ban, was unable to intervene as his side failed to take control in their usual manner and free-scoring striker Erling Haaland was limited to a single chance.

    Still, it did seem as though the visitors were on course to emerge victorious after Julian Alvarez curled home a brilliant free-kick to level Ruben Dias’ early own goal.

    But, just as Pedro Neto had gone on a right-wing raid before the opener, Nelson Semedo’s forward surge inspired a second for Wolves, who ended a run of six straight defeats against City.

    It completed a miserable day for former Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes.

    The Portugal international went on strike to secure his £53m move to City last month and the home fans evidently have not forgotten as they jeered him every time he touched the ball before he was substituted at half-time.

    BBC

  • Manchester United suffer Martinez injury blow

    Manchester United suffer Martinez injury blow

    Manchester United have announced Lisandro Martinez will be sidelined for an “extended period” after aggravating the foot injury he suffered towards the end of last season.

    The Argentina defender sustained a fractured metatarsal in April’s Europa League quarter-final first leg against Sevilla, keeping him out for around two months.

    Martinez is now looking at a similar timescale after United confirmed he had suffered a setback.

    The club said: “Lisandro Martinez will be out of action for an extended period due to an aggravation of the foot injury he suffered in April.

    “The Argentinian defender experienced the setback in our Premier League game against Arsenal earlier this month.

    “Martinez bravely continued playing for the following two games against Brighton and Bayern Munich.

    “But it has now been determined that he needs a period on the sidelines for recovery and rehabilitation. Assessment is ongoing to decide next steps.”

    United have a number of injury issues to deal with and have confirmed Sergio Reguilon will be among those absent against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

    The club said: “Sergio Reguilon will also be absent from this Saturday’s Premier League game against Crystal Palace with a minor injury.”

  • What Man Utd can expect from Onana – Daley Blind

    What Man Utd can expect from Onana – Daley Blind

    Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has received significant praise this week.

    The Cameroonian, who has experienced a tough start to life at the club, is “one of the great goalkeepers in the world.”

    That is the view of former United and Ajax defender Daley Blind, who gave a wide ranging interview to The Athletic recently.

    Blind explained of the goalkeeper: “He’s one of the great goalkeepers in the world.

    “He has a nonchalance, he’s complete and when he has his head right he can be one of the best goalkeepers.

    “He’s a winner. Always wants to train more. I had a good relationship with him.”

  • North London derby: Arsenal and Tottenham play out thrilling draw

    North London derby: Arsenal and Tottenham play out thrilling draw

    Tottenham came from behind twice to secure a hard-earned point in the north London derby against Arsenal in a thriller at Emirates Stadium.

    In a relentless encounter, Arsenal took the lead after 26 minutes when Bukayo Saka’s shot was deflected into his own goal by Spurs defender Cristian Romero.

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had made the big decision by keeping David Raya in of goal ahead of Aaron Ramsdale and he justified that faith with two fine saves from Brennan Johson as Spurs went in pursuit of an equaliser.

    Raya should have done better, however, when Spurs levelled three minutes before half-time. He could only claw away a cross allowing an attack to continue, ending with James Maddison crossing for Son Heung-min to equalise with a deft finish.

    Arsenal restored their lead after 54 minutes when Romero was penalised for handball following the intervention of the Video Assistant Referee, Saka scoring from the spot.

    Spurs, illustrating their new positive approach under manager Ange Postecoglou in his first north London derby, were back on terms almost instantly when Jorginho, as a half-time substitute for the injured Declan Rice, lost possession to Maddison, who played in Son for another cool finish.

    BBC

  • I’m already learning so much at Man City – Doku

    I’m already learning so much at Man City – Doku

    Manchester City youngster Jeremy Doku admits he is constantly learning and improving since his summer move to England.

    Doku arrived late in the transfer window and struck his first goal for the club in a 3-1 win over West Ham United.

    The 21-year-old showed what he can offer the Citizens as part of their revamped front line.

    “I keep on learning – every training session and game,” he told club media post-game.

    “From the last game [Fulham] I learned that you have to be calm.

    “The massive thing is to not lose the ball – I can still improve on that, even today.

    “It’s about being calm on the ball and having confidence and I want to keep improving on that but today was a success.”

  • Disasi has bad habits, not ready for EPL – Gallas

    Disasi has bad habits, not ready for EPL – Gallas

    Former Chelsea defender William Gallas feels Axel Disasi isn’t ready for the Premier League.

    Disasi signed Chelsea last month from AS Monaco.

    But Gallas does not think he is ready for the Premier League.

    “I was one of the guys who didn’t understand why Disasi went to Chelsea. The Premier League is a different league in terms of difficulty. Although he is a physical player, he has to understand that strikers will be very strong when they challenge him,” said Gallas.

    “He has to develop a lot, but he has the opportunity to play together with Thiago Silva and he has to learn from him, talk to him a lot, and Silva can help him to move on to the next step. Even though he has gone to Chelsea, it does not mean that he is completely ready.

    “He still has some bad habits and he needs to change them. But you have to give him time to adapt to a new country, new players and a new club.”

  • Why Man Utd signed Amrabat – Ten Hag

    Why Man Utd signed Amrabat – Ten Hag

    Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has welcomed new signing Sofyan Amrabat.

    The former Fiorentina midfielder’s move wasn’t closed before he could be registered in time for Sunday’s defeat at Arsenal.

    After the 3-1 reverse, Ten Hag said: “It was already, from the start of the season, one of my wishes to get another [number] six, a holding midfielder, in the squad because through the season you need that depth there.

    “In that position we only had Casemiro who can play really well there. With others we have to make compromises but, with Sofyan Amrabat, we have another one.

    “Also he can play alongside Casemiro because he can also play a little bit higher on the pitch. So it’s very good to have him and I think he fits very good to Premier League football, to Champions League football. I think the demands are strong.

    “He is very dynamic, he’s very good in the duels. So we are pleased that we have him at United and I think he will contribute to our high targets we set.”

  • Arteta predicts more goals from Declan Rice

    Arteta predicts more goals from Declan Rice

    Declan Rice’s stoppage time goal in Arsenal’s last-gasp 3-1 defeat of Manchester United on Saturday was only his 11th in 208 Premier League games.

    But manager Mikel Arteta believes the club’s record signing can start hitting the net regularly.

    The former West Ham player is happiest as a deep-lying central midfielder.

    But with the quality of Arsenal’s squad, Arteta expects the 105 million pounds (132.17 million dollars) player to add goals to his already impressive attributes.

    “When you see the technical ability that he has and how he executed in these moments.

    “His range when shooting from accuracy and the power he generates with no space, with both feet.

    “He’s got the timing as well to arrive in the box. The position will dictate that a lot because it’s about how you arrive. But he’s got the ability to do that for sure,” Arteta told reporters.

    England midfielder Rice’s goal arrived in the sixth minute of stoppage time and gave Arsenal a 2-1 lead before Gabriel Jesus broke free to seal the points a couple of minutes later.

    His deflected effort sparked delirium on the Arsenal bench and in the stands and felt like the moment that he really announced himself as an Arsenal player.

    “Big matches for big players and Rice was tremendous.

    “He dominated in the middle of the park, he understood what was needed and gave the team motivation and then produced the moment of magic to win the game.

    “To produce the same level of quality there when the pressure is on in that moment is just unique.

    “You need to have that quality, that sense and that composure. He showed it today and he’s there,” Arteta said.

    Arteta also said Rice’s impact went beyond the pitch.

    “He’s a great kid.

    “I think he’s got a good mixture between being extremely demanding with everybody and himself, having a bit of banter and being around the staff and the boys in a really humble way.

    “So I think he’s fitting in brilliantly,” he said.

    Arsenal were held at home by Fulham the previous week with champions Manchester City already showing that they will be offering up few gifts to their rivals this season.

    It was no wonder the celebrations were wild at the final whistle.

    Although Arteta said he was not getting too wrapped up on waiting in hope for Manchester City to drop points.

    “There are still 34 games to go! If you deserve it after 38 games you will be where you deserve.

    “We can only focus on that because it’s very early,” he said.

  • Transfer: Man City sign midfielder for £53m

    Transfer: Man City sign midfielder for £53m

    Manchester City have signed Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes on a five-year deal.

    After overcoming some minor sticking points in final negotiations over an initial £47.3 million ($59.9 million) deal on Wednesday night, both clubs were able to come to an agreement on a £53 million move – a club-record sale for Wolves.

    Nunes became Wolves’ record signing when he joined from Sporting Lisbon for an initial £38 million last summer on a five-year contract with the option of a further 12 months.

    However, the 25-year-old Portugal international was keen to move to the Etihad Stadium and did not train with Wolves in order to push the move through.

    Nunes told the club’s official website: “I’m so happy to be joining Manchester City, the champions of Europe and a club I’ve admired for a long time.

    “The opportunity to work under Pep Guardiola, one of the greatest managers ever, and alongside some of the best players in the world was something I couldn’t turn down.”

    Midfielder Tommy Doyle, 21, heads the other way, joining the Molineux club on a season-long loan with the option to make the switch permanent next summer.

    Doyle’s exit follows that of fellow City academy product Cole Palmer, who has joined Chelsea on a seven-year contract.