Chris Wilder says he was pleased with Sheffield United s attitude to adversity after they came from behind to beat Wrexham 4-2 in the EFL Cup first round on Tuesday.
William Boyle gave the Red Dragons the lead just before the half-hour mark, but the Blades were back on level terms six minutes later thanks to Auston Trusty s equaliser.
Lewis Brunt s own goal, coupled with strikes from Louis Marsh and Anis Ben Slimane put United in a commanding position with five minutes remaining, meaning Sebastian Revan’s late goal was nothing more than a consolation.
Despite going behind, United were the dominant side, having 20 shots, eight of which were on target, as they inflicted a third-straight EFL Cup defeat on Wrexham.
And Wilder, who made 11 changes from their…
Julian Draxler has accepted an offer to sign a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain, set to keep him at the club until the summer of 2024, according to .
The attacking midfielder, who joined the Ligue 1 side in 2017 from Wolfsburg for a reported fee of €36 million, has so far made 32 appearances in all competitions this term, scoring four goals and making seven assists. Most of his involvements in the matches of the French top flight have come off the bench, but head coach Mauricio Pochettino regards him as an important part of the future of the team.
Draxler s current deal expires at the end of the season, and he has been linked with other clubs, most notably Bayern Munich and Juventus, but it seems he ll be at the Parc des Princes for a good while longer.
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Callum Wilson scrambled home a 79th-minute equaliser as a compelling Premier League contest between Brighton and Hove Albion and Bournemouth finished 2-2 at the Amex Stadium.
Bournemouth edge three points clear of the relegation zone, still two shy of their opponents, who had every right to be aggrieved over not claiming victory.
Visiting boss Eddie Howe warned the Cherries against allowing their former striker Glenn Murray any chances to punish them before the match but a routine 48th-minute finish from the veteran looked like it would be enough to seal the points.
But some slapstick set-piece defending allowed Wilson to join Murray on six goals for the season.
Pascal Gross and Jose Izquierdo were the architects of both Brighton goals, the opening comin…
Erik ten Hag sidestepped questions about Mason Greenwood as the Manchester United manager spoke for the first time since it was agreed that the forward will leave Old Trafford.
The 21-year-old has been suspended by the club since January 30, 2022 over allegations relating to a young woman after images and videos were posted online.
Greenwood was facing charges including attempted rape and assault until the Crown Prosecution Service announced six and a half months ago that the case had been discontinued.
Reports that United were planning to retain him following an internal investigation were met by public outcry, with the club announcing on Monday that it had been mutually agreed for him to leave.
Ten Hag spoke for the first time since that decision at Fri…
Wayne Rooney kept his belief in his DC United team as his coaching reign in MLS started in familiar fashion, with a dramatic late win over Orlando City.
Several highlights of Rooney s playing career with DC had come against Orlando.
The former England captain had five goal involvements in three meetings with Orlando, netting in both matches in 2019 – including a stunning strike from his own half.
But the most iconic moment of Rooney s MLS stint came in his first clash with the Lions in 2018.
The forward provided two assists, including a remarkable intervention to snatch a 3-2 win in the 96th minute, with Rooney tracking down a counter-attack – as Orlando s Will Johnson raced towards an open goal – and then crossing for Luciano Acosta s decisive head…
After the first legs of this season s Champions League last-16 ties there was anticipation of the Premier League recovering its dominant position of a decade ago.
In 2008, Chelsea overcame regular semi-final foes Liverpool, only to lose to Manchester United on penalties in a Moscow final.
Recent years have proved a more fallow affair but February s first legs ended with Manchester City and Liverpool all but through to a draw that would pit them mouth-wateringly together and none of Chelsea, Tottenham or Manchester United were behind – the latter two with home legs to come.
Then Lionel Messi happened, streetwise Juventus happened and nothing of any particular note happened at Old Trafford before United collapsed to a humiliating loss against Sevilla.
It …
Chelsea raided France for Ashley Lawrence and Catarina Macario from Paris St Germain and Lyon respectively.
Meanwhile, forward Mia Fishel signed from Tigres for in excess of £150k to boost a squad full of stars with Emma Hayes’ side eager to take the final step in the Champions League.
Liverpool manager Matt Beard admitted: “You just look at Chelsea’s transfer window and it’s ridiculous. They will have players in there who won’t even be named in their 25-player squad.
“We’re still a way from the top teams in regards to expenditure. You just need to look at the Alessia Russo deal and Arsenal looking to spend another record fee on Mary Earps etc. There is still a big gap.”
It would be inaccurate to state only the big four were spending in t…
Kepa Arrizabalaga looked to be yesterday s man at Chelsea, but such has been his recent form the goalkeeper might have a long-term role to play for the Blues.
He might also be a quick fix this weekend if your fantasy league goalkeeper is having a rough time of it.
In north London, title-chasing Arsenal have a pillar of strength in their backline, and a goal threat too, as Gabriel Magalhaes makes his presence felt at each end of the pitch.
Chelsea face Everton this weekend, while Arsenal tackle Crystal Palace, and away from the capital there is a chance for Ollie Watkins to show his prowess as Aston Villa take on Bournemouth.
Tottenham, still in the hunt for a Champions League place, travel to Southampton with Son Heung-min facing perhaps his favourite opp…
Arjen Robben conceded that joining Bayern Munich initially felt like a step backwards when he left Real Madrid, but feels has enjoyed the best times of his career in Germany.
The Dutch winger endured bad luck with injuries at Madrid and never truly established himself as the key player his ability suggested he might, before getting moved on in 2009.
And fitness problems have also restricted his appearances in Germany, but that has not stopped him from making a significant impression, reaching double figures in goals in six of his eight seasons there before the start of the current campaign.
The 33-year-old has also enjoyed great success in terms of trophies, winning everything on offer with Bayern, including the 2012-13 Champions League, something he was sceptica…
History will be made on Wednesday when Manchester United face Young Boys for the first time.
Jose Mourinho s side will begin their 22nd Champions League campaign against a team who have never before reached the group stage of the competition.
Not a great deal is known in wider Europe about the team from Switzerland s capital and few would give them much of a chance of claiming three points against any of United, Juventus or Valencia in Group H.
It would be unwise for Mourinho s men to underestimate their opponents, though – especially given their record on Swiss soil. Here is what United can expect from their trip to Stade de Suisse.
REPLAY: Fassnachts 2:0 in Sion.
— BSC Young Boys (@BSC_YB)
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