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Wolves wins at Old Trafford after 42 years

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3 years ago

January 4, 2022

Wolves wins at Old Trafford after 42 years

Wolves overcame Manchester United 1-0 in the Premier League thanks to a late goal from Joao Moutinho. It was the Wolves’ first league win at Old Trafford in almost 42 years.

Wolves last won a league game at Old Trafford in February 1980, and they should have been ahead at halftime. In the first half, they had 15 shots to United’s four, the first time a team has had more attempts at Old Trafford since Liverpool in December 2018.

Despite early saves from David de Gea to keep Daniel Podence and Ruben Neves at bay, Bruno Lage’s team had only scored one goal in their previous six Premier League games, the half ended goallessly.

United improved after the break, and Bruno Fernandes’ inclusion helped them even more. Cristiano Ronaldo, who wore the captain’s armband in place of an injured Harry Maguire, had a goal rightfully called out for offside in United’s best chance.

Romain Saiss equaled Fernandes’ effort with a free-kick that rocked the post as well, but Wolves broke through late. Phil Jones was making his first United senior game in two years, but his defensive header fell to Moutinho, who arrowed home past De Gea.

It was Ralf Rangnick’s first loss as interim manager of United, and the club missed an opportunity to put pressure on the teams ahead of them in the fight for the top four. Wolves have moved up to the eighth place, just three points behind United in seventh.

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Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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2 months ago

June 3, 2024

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Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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2 months ago

June 2, 2024

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After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”