Gary Neville has called on Manchester United to act quickly in the transfer market and sign a new goalkeeper, warning that the lack of a commanding No.1 is "undermining" Ruben Amorim’s early attempts to rebuild the team. With Andre Onana sidelined and Altay Bayindir producing another costly error in the defeat to Arsenal, Neville insists United need a strong personality in goal to steady the squad.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca heaped praise on new signing Estevao Willian after the Brazilian sensation showed promise on his Premier League debut against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Maresca brought on Estevao in the 54th minute for fellow new signing Jamie Gittens, and the Selecao star impressed the crowd at Stamford Bridge with his pace and trickery.
Ruben Amorim jumped to the defence of Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir after Sunday's defeat to Arsenal and suggested Riccardo Calafiori's winner should not have stood.
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand dissected the club's performance in their season opener against Arsenal as the former defender highlighted captain Bruno Fernandes' 'problem'. The Gunners edged out the Red Devils in the first match of the season after Riccardo Calafiori took advantage of a blunder from Altay Bayindir and scored the solitary goal early in the game.
Manchester United have been urged to sell Altay Bayindir after he was at fault for an early Arsenal goal by Riccardo Calafiori at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Xavi Simons has rejected Bayern Munich and Manchester City's interest as the Dutch midfielder only has his eyes on a move to Chelsea this summer. Bayern considered Simons as a perfect replacement for Kingsley Coman, who has joined Al-Nassr, while Manchester City are looking for attacking cover in case Savinho joins Tottenham. The Netherlands international, however, has informed RB Leipzig that he only wants to join Chelsea..
Gary Lineker showed his support for Match of the Day by tuning in to watch the show on the opening weekend of the Premier League season following his exit.
Crystal Palace were left furious after Eberechi Eze’s thunderous free-kick against Chelsea was controversially disallowed after a VAR check at Stamford Bridge. The England international thought he had handed his side the lead in their Premier League opener, but referee Darren England reviewed the incident on the pitch-side monitor and ruled the strike out.
Crystal Palace are preparing for life without Eberechi Eze as Tottenham push to land the England star. The Eagles have reportedly already approached Club Brugge for Christos Tzolis and Leicester City for Bilal El Khannouss as potential replacements, with talks ongoing amid uncertainty over Eze’s Selhurst Park future.
Pep Guardiola has admitted Manchester City’s squad size is 'not healthy' after opening the Premier League season with a 4-0 victory against Wolves. Erling Haaland netted twice, while new signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki also scored, but Guardiola’s biggest concern was the number of players in his squad. With Ederson and Savinho linked with exits, he urged the club to trim numbers.