Author: Graham7

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is expected to recall Joel Matip to the starting lineup against Ajax in the Champions League. Due to the weekend postponement of the Premier League, the Reds have not played since their 4-1 thrashing of Napoli in their European opener last week. Matip came on as a substitute for Joe Gomez on that humiliating night in Italy, and according to the Times, he will start tonight. That is perhaps not the most surprising decision given how easy it was for Napoli to get at Liverpool last time out Matip to start for Liverpool against Ajax Liverpool…

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Charlie Savage was one of Manchester United’s pre-season standouts in July, impressing on the club’s pre-season tour. Making the step up to the first team has not been easy, with Savage at the bottom of the list of midfield options. Savage has yet to make a first-team matchday squad, instead playing five games and scoring once for the under-21s. On Monday, he returned to Manchester United’s first team training, where he had the opportunity to impress manager Erik ten Hag and his coaching staff. Savage shone in pre-season along with young teammate Zidane Iqbal. The Iraq international has been slightly…

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s time at Manchester United may be coming to an end as the 37-year-old begins to consider Saudi Arabian clubs as a serious option. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner expressed his desire to leave the club in the summer, but he was not inundated with offers from the European powerhouses he expected. During the most recent transfer window, major clubs such as Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and Atletico Madrid all turned down the opportunity to sign Ronaldo. Ronaldo, desperate to play Champions League football, turned down an offer from an unnamed Saudi club that would have paid him…

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Manchester United will face FC Sheriff on Thursday evening, hoping to pick up a win on the second day of the UEFA Europa League campaign. The visitors are coming off a 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad, while the hosts are coming off a thrilling 2-0 win against Milsami. Erik Ten Hag will probably opt for the 4-3-3 formation with a couple of tweaks from the last game as Marcus Rashford looks likely to replace Cristiano Ronaldo in midweek. 4-3-3 Predicted Manchester United Lineup Vs Sheriff Defense David de Gea is expected to start between the sticks for the upcoming clash. The Spanish…

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Fabrizio Romano now has a lot more time on his hands now that the transfer window has closed, but he’s still giving us juicy Manchester United information. Few working in football media had as busy a summer as the transfer specialist, who kept us updated every step of the way when it came to the transfer sagas around Cristiano Ronaldo, Frenkie de Jong, and Antony. Now, of course, we know how everything panned out in the end. Ronaldo couldn’t find a suitable destination, De Jong stayed put in Barcelona despite the La Liga giants accepting United’s bid and Antony eventually…

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Manchester City will host Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night, looking to add to their three-point lead in their UEFA Champions League group. Pep Guardiola’s team defeated Sevilla 4-0 last week, giving them a lot of momentum heading into this game. Man City could line up in a 4-3-3 formation and is expected to remain unchanged in this European match against Dortmund. As a result, Manuel Akanji will likely play alongside Ruben Dias in central defense once more. Defense Ederson will feature in goal for Man City after he kept a well-deserved clean sheet in his last…

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Bayern Munich will face off against Barcelona on Wednesday night as they welcome the visitors to Allianz Arena and look to clinch all three points on match day two of the group stages. The German giants defeated Inter Milan 2-0 in the first round of the Champions League group stages, and they will be looking for another win against the Spanish outfit this midweek. Julian Nagelsmann will most likely line up his team in a 4-2-3-1 formation and may make a few changes to his starting lineup for this game. Both Leon Goretzka and Serge Gnabry could have early opportunities…

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Despite the turmoil of the post-Ferguson era, Manchester United is ranked the third most valuable football club in the world, trailing only Real Madrid and Barcelona, with the Glazers set for a £3.9BILLION windfall if they wish to sell. Forbes ranks Manchester United as the third most valuable football club in the world. With the turbulence of the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era having a significant impact on performance on the pitch, many believed it was only a matter of time before that drop in value was reflected in the club’s value. However, its value appears to have been protected further…

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Jurgen Klopp will stick with his preferred 4-3-3 formation and may make a few changes to his starting lineup for this European match. Both Darwin Nunez and Thiago Alcantara are expected to start as Liverpool looks to field their strongest lineup for this game. Alisson Becker will play in goal for Merseyside after allowing four goals in his last European appearance against Napoli. Joel Matip could be given an opportunity to shine alongside Virgil Van Dijk at the heart of Klopp’s defense. When Ajax is on the offensive, their main focus would be to maintain a high line and defend…

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