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After a disappointing start to the season, AS Roma are currently 6th in the league, three points behind fourth-placed Inter. Their draw against Red Bull Salzburg will determine their fate in the Europa League. What should the Giallorossi’s 2023 resolutions as a squad be, and what issues does Jose Mourinho need to iron out before […] READ MORE
Manchester United travelled to Spain to face Real Sociedad in the final Group E game of the UEFA Europa League. The English side headed into the bout with the aim of topping the group. United needed to secure a win with a two-goal margin to qualify for the next round at the top of the […] READ MORE
The Polish city of Gdansk will play host to Wednesday’s Europa League final, where Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United will face off with a Villarreal team led by former Arsenal manager Unai Emery. The stakes could not be bigger for either club, but for entirely contrasting reasons. United are aiming to deliver a first trophy since they won the same competition […] READ MORE
According to Football.London, Emile Smith-Rowe, Thomas Partey and Martin Odegaard could all return when Arsenal face Olympiacos this evening in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie. The Gunners could possess a full squad to choose from with no fresh injury concerns of late. A welcomed selection headache for Mikel Arteta to have. Emile Smith-Rowe, Thomas Partey and Martin Odegaard News: Arsenal […] READ MORE
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that Manchester United can convince Edinson Cavani to stay at Old Trafford beyond the end of the season. The Norwegian’s comments come after the player’s father told the media that his son is uncomfortable living in England and would prefer a move back to his native South America, with Boca Juniors […] READ MORE
AC Milan face Manchester United in the Europa League Round of 16 this Thursday. United are back on their feet as they are second in the Premier League table as well as coming off a victory versus Manchester City. Milan, who faced similar downtimes as United recently are also second in their league. This match-up […] READ MORE
“One day you’re a rooster, the next a feather duster.” It is one of the funniest and truest sayings in football, and although it is unclear who first coined it, it was certainly popularised by the late Ray Wilkins. It highlights the way in which the fortunes of a player, a team or a manager […] READ MORE
Dele Alli scored a brilliant overhead kick before setting up another two goals for his team-mates as Tottenham Hotspur smashed four past Wolfsberger AC. Dele Alli Scores Overhead Kick as Spurs Progress in Europe League Excellent Performance by Dele Against Wolfsberger There’s hope for Dele at Spurs yet, after an impressive performance. Dele opened the […] READ MORE
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer added fuel to speculation about Erling Haaland‘s future by telling reporters he is still in touch with the Borussia Dortmund striker. Speaking ahead of tomorrow night’s Europa League clash with Real Sociedad, the Manchester United boss told the media that he “keep(s) in touch with Erling” and that it is “great to […] READ MORE
When the highlight of a match is the overturning of the overturning of a goal, you know that it has not been a very good one, and so it was for Arsenal against Benfica in the first and nominally ‘away’ leg of their Europa League last 32 tie. Bukayo Saka’s equaliser after Benfica had gone […] READ MORE
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