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<p><tt><em>&quot;Everyone is a Ferrari fan. Even if they say they&#39;re not, they are Ferrari fans. Even if you go to the Mercedes guys, even if they say, &#39;Oh yeah Mercedes is the greatest brand in the world&#39;, they are Ferrari fans.&quot; </em></tt></p>

<p>The news of Lewis Hamilton&#39;s move to Ferrari from 2025 shocked the world. The news came as a surprise as it was announced back in February that Hamilton will be joining Scuderia Ferrari.</p>

<p>The seven-time world champion has been with Mercedes for 13 years and will leave the club to start a new journey with Scuderia alongside Charles Leclerc.</p>

<p>Leclerc is yet to win his first World Champion title, however, is considered as one of the best drivers right now.</p>

<p>Ahead of 2025, we have decided to dive in to the biggest driver transfers in Ferrari. Which moves have been as shocking as Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari? Who has succeded with Scuderia and how Hamilton&#39;s future will&nbsp;unravel at the Italian side.</p>

<p>Let&#39;s dive in, shall we?</p>

<h2>Top 5 Biggest Driver Transfers to Ferrari in F1 History</h2>

<h2>Alain Prost to Ferrari (1990)</h2>

<p><img alt="Top 5 Biggest Driver Transfers to Ferrari in F1 History" src="https://www.motorsinside.com/miniature/2023/1000_edito_09XTWWmpY_KnN3AMtUh7hApRrurCKhe8YXgpPOP_yTGO3GjuL5kJZqSQA6JqYFbuyZ_5oTlJGqgS8j_NCLQ=.webp" style="width: 800px; height: 533px;" /></p>

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<p>Alain Prost, nicknamed&nbsp;&nbsp;&#39;The Professor&#39;, joined Scuderia from McLaren. Already a three time World Champion, Prost&#39;s move to Ferrari was historic due to his previous success. Although he stayed at Ferrari for a year and didn&#39;t win any titles, his left a huge mark in the team.</p>

<p>Later he won another World Championship making it four.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Fernando Alonso to Ferrari (2010)</h2>

<p><img alt="Top 5 Biggest Driver Transfers to Ferrari in F1 History" src="https://e0.365dm.com/14/10/768x432/fernando-alonso-ferrari-2010-bahrain-gp_3217824.jpg?20141017152841" style="width: 800px; height: 450px;" /></p>

<p>&quot;The worst-kept secret in F1&quot;. This is how Alonso&#39;s move was described from Renault to Ferrari.</p>

<p>The Spanish driver, who won two championships, joined Scuderia in 2010 and stayed with the team until 2014.</p>

<p>His time with Ferrari was significant, however, after having a fell out with the team principal, Alonso left Ferrari in 2014.</p>

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<h2>Sebastian Vettel to Ferrari (2015)</h2>

<p><img alt="Top 5 Biggest Driver Transfers to Ferrari in F1 History" src="https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/sebastian-vettel-of-ferrari-and-germany-during-the-f1-grand-news-photo-1589296059.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 533px;" /></p>

<p>The four time World Champion, who is considered as one of the best drivers in Formula One history, made a significant move when he signed for Ferrari after leaving Red Bull Racing.</p>

<p>With Red Bull, Vettel became the youngest world champion in the sport&#39;s history at 23.</p>

<p>Becoming World Champion in 2010, Vettel defended his title in 2011 and became World Champion for the next coming two years as well.</p>

<p>In 2015, the German driver left Red Bull and just Lewis Hamilton, shocked the world and joined the Scuderia Ferrari.</p>

<p>He didn&#39;t win any WDCs with Ferrari, however, his impact and his legacy is still alive at the Italian side.</p>

<h2>Kimi R&auml;ikk&ouml;nen to Ferrari (2007)</h2>

<p><img alt="Top 5 Biggest Driver Transfers to Ferrari in F1 History" src="https://e0.365dm.com/17/03/2048x1152/skysports-kimi-raikkonen-ferrari-barcelona-winter-testing_3908708.jpg?20170313124525" style="width: 800px; height: 450px;" /></p>

<p>Raikkonen is the only one, except Schumacher, in this list that joined Ferrari and became a World Driver Champion with Scuderia. He has only one Championship title and he won it in his first year with Ferrari after joining them from McLaren.</p>

<h2>Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari (2025)</h2>

<p>The season is yet to start and it is yet to be known how Lewis Hamilton&#39;s time with Scuedria will go. Fans have high hopes for this move. Let&#39;s see how it goes.</p>

<p>And ofcourse the legendary move of Michael Schumacher from Renault to Ferrari.</p>

<h2>Michael Schumacher&nbsp;to Ferrari (1996)</h2>

<p><img alt="Top 5 Biggest Driver Transfers to Ferrari in F1 History" src="https://s.wsj.net/public/resources/images/ON-CX461_schum1_G_20190314124712.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 534px;" /></p>

<p>Already a two time champion, Schumacher made a move to Ferrari in 1996. At the time, Ferrari had last won the World Championship title in 1979.</p>

<p>Schumacher won not one, not two but five Championship titles for Scuderia and is considered as the best drivers in the world in F1 history.</p>

<p>His record for the most titles in sport has been matched by Lewis Hamilton and is Hamilton manages to win a Championship title with Scuderia, he will beat Schumacher and win his 8th title.</p>

<p>Ferrari are winless in WDC for already 17 years.</p>

Top 5 Biggest Driver Transfers to Ferrari in F1 History

<p>Okay, so you are new to these betting markets (1UP &amp; 2UP), and you are dying to know how they work? Well, you just stumbled upon the right article that provides you&nbsp;with every detail you need to know about these markets.</p>

<p>In this content, you will learn the meaning of both betting markets, how to bet on them, and how to know when you have won or lost your bets. So, let&#39;s start with the first one.</p>

<h2>1UP &amp; 2UP meaning in football betting</h2>

<p>The 1UP as a betting market means a bettor receives an early payout when their selected team scores first or leads by a single goal during the game. The final result of the match doesn&#39;t really matter.</p>

<p>The 2UP as a betting market means a bettor gets an early payout when their selected team scores the first two goals of the game or gets a 2-goal lead at one point during&nbsp;the game. The final result doesn&#39;t matter. The next paragraphs explain better.</p>

<h2>1UP &amp; 2UP betting markets options</h2>

<p>The 1UP &amp; 2UP have two betting options. <strong>Home win 1UP</strong> and<strong> Away win 1UP</strong>. The same for 2UP; <strong>Home win 2UP</strong> and <strong>away win 2UP</strong>. Below, we explain these options better.</p>

<p>Let&#39;s assume we have a fixture, Manchester United vs Chelsea, and the bettor wants to bet on the fixture using the 1UP betting market. If he chooses Home Win 1UP, it means the bettor expects Man United to lead Chelsea by one goal at any point during the match. For instance, if Man United score first in the game, the bettor wins his bet, and even if Chelsea score first but Man Utd go on to score two quick goals to lead 2-1, then his bet is considered won. The remainder of the match becomes irrelevant, thanks to the 1UP betting market. You get an early payout when your selected team leads by 1UP. The same for 2UP, which means when your selected team (home or away) leads by two goals at one point during the game. The remainder of the game doesn&#39;t matter.</p>

<h2>How to bet using 1UP and/or 2UP betting markets</h2>

<ul>
	<li>You have to decide which of the betting markets (1UP &amp; 2UP) you want to bet on. Let&#39;s say, you prefer 2UP.</li>
	<li>Next, you pick the team you want to bet on. Let&#39;s say we have a fixture Newcastle Utd vs Sunderland and you think Newcastle Utd can lead by two goals at one point during the game.</li>
	<li>You select the home team. Normally, the odds for home 2UP are expected to be lower than the normal straight win. Don&#39;t panic.</li>
	<li>If you are betting on a single game, then you can place your bet. But if your accumulate games, then repeat the same processes for all the games you want to accumulate and place your bets.</li>
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<h2>How to know you won or lost your 1UP &amp; 2UP bets?&nbsp;</h2>

<p>It&#39;s simple to know when you won or lost your 1UP &amp; 2UP bets. Let&#39;s start with 1UP.</p>

<p><strong>Home win 1UP: </strong>This means a punter has predicted the home team will lead by 1-0 or 2-1 at one point during the game.<br />
<strong>Home win 1UP WON:</strong> Your bet is considered won if the home team leads by a goal at any point during the game.&nbsp;<br />
<strong>Home win 1UP LOST:</strong> You lost your bet if the away team scores first, and the home team equalises. The away team scores again, or the home team doesn&#39;t lead at any point during the game.</p>

<p><strong>Away win 1UP:</strong>&nbsp;This means a punter has predicted the away team will lead by 0-1&nbsp;or 1-2&nbsp;at one point during the game.<br />
<strong>Away win 1UP WON:</strong> Your bet is considered won if the away team leads by a goal at any point during the game.&nbsp;<br />
<strong>Away win 1UP LOST:</strong> You lost your bet if the home team scores first, and the away team equalises. The home team scores again, or the away team doesn&#39;t lead at any point during the game.</p>

<h2>For Home/Away 2UP betting markets</h2>

<p><strong>Home win 2UP: </strong>This means a punter has predicted the home team will lead by two goals (2-0 or 3-1) at one point during the game.<br />
<strong>Home win 2UP WON:</strong> Your bet is considered won if the home team leads by two goals at any point during the game. Your bet is also considered won if the home team wins the game with a single-goal margin.&nbsp;<br />
<strong>Home win 2UP LOST:</strong> You lost your bet if the home team doesn&#39;t win the match and doesn&#39;t lead by two goals at any point during the game.</p>

<p><strong>Away win 2UP: </strong>This means a punter has predicted the away team will lead by two goals (0-2 or 1-3) at one point during the game.<br />
<strong>Away win 2UP WON:</strong> Your bet is considered won if the away team leads by two goals at any point during the game. Your bet is also considered won if the away team wins the game with a single-goal margin.&nbsp;<br />
<strong>Away win 2UP LOST:</strong> You lost your bet if the away team doesn&#39;t win the match and doesn&#39;t lead by two goals at any point during the game.</p>

What do Home win/ Away win 1UP and 2UP mean in football betting in 2025?

<p>Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has revealed what was going through his mind when Bruno Fernandes was about to take a crucial penalty kick against Burnley.</p>

<p>Man United secured&nbsp;their first Premier League win of the season when they secured a hard-fought 3-2 win over Burnley at Old Trafford earlier today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The game had everything in it, the drama on both ends, but in the end, Bruno Fernandes&#39; last kick on target separated both teams. It was a nervy one, as he was one kick away from either easing or worsening the tension on Ruben Amorim and the squad, who have&nbsp;been heavily criticised following their poor start to the season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Amorim has stated that he wasn&#39;t one of those concerned fans who understandably thought Fernandes could miss from the penalty spot,&nbsp;given the quality of the penalty he displayed last weekend.</p>

<p>Manchester United had a penalty in the first half to open the score against Fulham, but the Portuguese midfielder skied it. Of course, the miss came back to hurt Man United, who had to settle for a 1-1 draw.</p>

<p>Fernandes straightened things out in midweek when he scored twice during the penalty shootout with Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup 2nd round.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking about the penalty kick, Amorim said:&nbsp;&quot;Bruno... I was not expecting Bruno to miss two penalties in a row! I was really confident.&quot;</p>

<p>Manchester United will meet Manchester City after the international break. And of course, the Red Devils will want to build on this result to improve&nbsp;the mood in the dressing room.</p>

Ruben Amorim reveals what he was thinking during Bruno Fernandes' penalty kick vs Burnley

<p>Premier League action returns this weekend, ahead of what would be the first international break this season. Teams are eager to make statements as the season is still new, so we expect players to make several late tackles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Below are the three players I think are capable of producing at least two fouls before the final whistle.</p>

<h2>Player fouls treble accumulator tips</h2>

<p><strong>Chelsea vs Fulham - Calvin Bassey</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>The battle was real the last time Chelsea and Fulham met. Calvin Bassey was called into action several times, and on two occasions, he made late tackles. So I think he can go on to repeat the same at Stamford Bridge on Saturday lunchtime.<br />
<strong>Prediction:</strong> Calvin Bassey to make 2+ fouls (2.70 odds)</p>

<p><strong>Manchester United vs Burnley - Bruno Fernandes</strong></p>

<p>The Portuguese midfielder may have committed only one foul the last time he met Burnley, but I think he&#39;s likely to make at least two this weekend, thanks to his new role under Ruben Amorim. Bruno Fernandes has been asked to play in a double pivot alongside Casemiro or Ugarte, so we expect him to be exposed to several challenges.<br />
<strong>Prediction:</strong> Fernandes 2+ fouls (2.51&nbsp;odds)</p>

<p><strong>Tottenham vs Bournemouth - Pape Matar Sarr&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Matar Sarr is fond of making late tackles, and the last time he faced the Cherries, he committed three fouls. He&#39;s a starter for Thomas Frank, so we expect him to start and close down opposition players. We are expecting him to commit at least two fouls before he leaves the pitch.&nbsp;<br />
<strong>Prediction:</strong> Pape Matar Sarr 2+ fouls (1.87 odds)</p>

Saturday Player fouls treble accumulator tips (12 odds)

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<p dir="ltr">The likes of Luka Modric and Kevin de Bruyne may have passed their best, yet football is still not short of many quality midfielders. Midfielders, just like any other players, are very important in football, as they not only create chances and score goals, but are also great leaders, on and off the pitch.<b>&nbsp;</b></p>

<p dir="ltr">Thanks to the large number of world-class midfielders in Europe, especially, it is understandable if one finds it hard to pick a player and describe him as the &lsquo;best midfielder&rsquo; in the world.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Since that is the case, we are going to mention some top-quality midfielders and explain why they made our cut.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8451cc59-7fff-4933-0d56-0c015a959ade">Who are&nbsp;the top five best midfielders in the world?</b></h2>

<p dir="ltr">Following our findings, we have named Vitinha as the best midfielder in 2025, and below are some of the top quality midfielders, including Chelsea&rsquo;s Cole Palmer, who ranked behind him.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8451cc59-7fff-4933-0d56-0c015a959ade">5. Joao Neves - PSG</b></p>

<p dir="ltr">The Portugal international had a brilliant season at PSG last term, winning the treble, including the Champions League, where he helped the Parisians in every stage of the competition. He also made his presence felt for his country by helping Portugal win the Nations League in June. Neves is a firm protector of the PSG&rsquo;s defence, and also a threat in the opposition box. These qualities make him one of the very few defensive midfielders in Europe.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8451cc59-7fff-4933-0d56-0c015a959ade">4. Cole Palmer - Chelsea</b></p>

<p dir="ltr">The England international may have struggled to find his goalscoring boots since January, but the former Manchester City midfielder remains a threat in the final third. Palmer helped Chelsea win the UEFA Conference League and finish in 4th place in the Premier League. His flair and flexibility were felt in the USA when he masterminded Chelsea&rsquo;s 3-0 shock victory over the champions of Europe, PSG, in the Club World Cup final. The young midfielder is already touted as world-class, as he can easily walk into the starting lineup of any team in the world, including Barcelona, thanks to his versatility, creativity, and press resistance. Just so you know, the 23-year-old contributed 31 goals in all competitions last season for Chelsea.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8451cc59-7fff-4933-0d56-0c015a959ade">3. Jamal Musiala - Bayern Munich</b></p>

<p dir="ltr">You cannot name a short list of top-quality midfielders in the world and miss out on Bayern Munich&rsquo;s engine room, Jamal Musiala. The German is relentless, and his ability to find spaces through thin lines makes him a formidable attacking midfielder. His contributions helped Bayern Munich win the Bundesliga title, but his brilliance wasn&rsquo;t enough to protect the Bavarians from elimination in the Champions League.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8451cc59-7fff-4933-0d56-0c015a959ade">2. Pedri - Barcelona</b></p>

<p dir="ltr">You cannot get enough praise for the young Spaniard. Apart from being an intelligent midfielder, Pedri&rsquo;s consistency has helped him remain at the centre of any conversation about the best midfielders in the world. The 22-year-old Spaniard may not have as many goals or assists from the midfield as Cole Palmer or Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United, but his understanding of the game makes him superior to these lost. Pedri helped Barcelona win the 2024/25 La Liga campaign and was a constant pain in the ass for Real Madrid, who lost four times to the Catalans. The major reason he didn&rsquo;t make the first spot was down to collective performances, as Barcelona couldn&rsquo;t get past Inter Milan in the Champions League. Aside from that, Pedri&rsquo;s vision and technicality are over the roof, and many have touted him as the main man ahead of Lamine Yamal in Hansi Flick&rsquo;s setup at Barcelona.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8451cc59-7fff-4933-0d56-0c015a959ade">1. Vitinha - Paris Saint-Germain</b></p>

<p dir="ltr">It can be argued that Vitinha is the best midfielder in 2025, but his achievements with PSG and Portugal this year are strong bases for arguments. Vitinha was the masterpiece behind PSG&rsquo;s run in the Champions League and Portugal&rsquo;s success in the UEFA Nations League. He won the treble last season with the Parisians and was only one match away from turning PSG into world champions. Despite that, Vitinha remains the best midfielder in the world, and he&rsquo;s expected to occupy a high position in the forthcoming Ballon d&rsquo;Or rankings.</p>

Who are the top five best midfielders in the world in 2025?

<p>Manchester United have concluded their pre-season with a 1-1 draw with Fiorentina. The game took place at Old Trafford on Saturday lunchtime, the same venue where they will kick off the 2025/26 Premier League campaign against Arsenal.</p>

<p>Man United avoided a defeat in their concluded pre-season, having recorded three draws against Leeds United, Everton, and Fiorentina, and two wins over West Ham United and Bournemouth.</p>

<p>The results may be viewed as irrelevant, but they somewhat reflected how the Red Devils performed in each of their friendly matches. For example, today&#39;s game against Fiorentina, United started the game poorly, but then they improved their passing accuracy and flexibility&nbsp;in the second half, which led to some decent attacking moves.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="ImageRuben Amorim fires warning to Mikel Arteta after Manchester United's draw v Fiorentina" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gx6kJ1EW4AAsFIx?format=jpg&amp;name=large" /></p>

<p>Their inability to find the back of the net was clear evidence that they lacked a striker in the game, which Ruben Amorim confirmed to the press. The results suggest Manchester United are not entirely dominant in their approach, but the Portuguese boss was confident that his team would be &#39;ready&#39; for their opener against Arsenal.</p>

<p>Speaking after the 1-1 draw with Fiorentina, Amorim said:&nbsp;&quot;We will be ready for Arsenal. We have arranged a full week with two sessions, then we will ease off, and then I will use two days for the match strategy.&quot;</p>

<p>On Man United&#39;s display against the Serie A outfit, he added:&nbsp;&quot;At times we struggled without the reference as a striker... we have a new striker now.&quot;</p>

<p>Benjamin Sesko was announced at Old Trafford ahead of the Fiorentina game as their latest signing. The Slovenian international is expected to lead Manchester United&#39;s attack this season ahead of Rasmus Hojlund, who is bound to join AC Milan on loan.&nbsp;</p>

Ruben Amorim fires warning to Mikel Arteta after Manchester United's draw v Fiorentina

<p>England face Albania.</p>

<p>Harry Kane has scored as Bukayo Saka provided the assist.</p>

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GOAL: Bukayo Saka's incredible assist for Harry Kane vs Albania

<p>Hungary face Ireland in the World Cup Qualifiers.</p>

<p>The game is scheduled on Sunday, November 16, 2025.</p>

<p>Watch it live&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hesgoal.watch/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

LIVE: Hungary vs Ireland

<p>Portugal&nbsp;face Armenia in the World Cup Qualifiers.</p>

<p>The game is scheduled on Sunday, November 16, 2025.</p>

<p>Watch it live&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hesgoal.watch/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

LIVE: Portugal vs Armenia

<p>Albania face England in the World Cup Qualifiers.</p>

<p>The game is scheduled on Sunday, November 16, 2025.</p>

<p>Watch it live&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hesgoal.watch/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

LIVE: Albania vs England

<p>England faced&nbsp;Serbia in the World Cup Qualifiers and celebrated a 2-0 win.</p>

<p>Bukayo Saka and&nbsp;Eberechi Eze scored for the Three Lions.</p>

<p>Eze took to Instagram and shared a message: &quot;Sometimes, the things that count can&rsquo;t be counted. For your glory Jesus 🫶🏾.&quot;</p>

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Eberechi Eze sends message following his goal for England vs Serbia

<p>Arsenal faced Sunderland ahead of the international break and played a draw.</p>

<p>Following the international break, the Gunners&nbsp;will face the Spurs in the Premier League on Sunday, November 23, 2025.</p>

<p>Arsenal currently don&#39;t have any suspended players for the upcoming clash.</p>

Arsenal suspended players ahead of Tottenham clash

<p>Manchester United faced Tottenham ahead of the international break and played a draw.</p>

<p>Following the international break, the Red Devils will face the Toffees in the Premier League on Monday, November 24, 2025.</p>

<p>United currently don&#39;t have any suspended players for the upcoming clash.</p>

Manchester United suspended players ahead of Everton clash

<p>Liverpool face Nottingham Forest following the international break on Saturday, November 22.</p>

<p>The Reds suffered a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City before the international break.</p>

<h2>Next 5 Premier League fixtures for Liverpool</h2>

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	<li>Nottingham Forest (H)</li>
	<li>West Ham (A)</li>
	<li>Sunderland (H)</li>
	<li>Leeds United (A)</li>
	<li>Brighton (H)</li>
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Next 5 Premier League fixtures for Liverpool

<p>Ireland face Portugal in the World Cup Qualifiers.</p>

<p>The game is scheduled on Thursday, November 13, 2025.</p>

<p>Watch it live&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hesgoal.watch/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

LIVE: Ireland vs Portugal

<p>Armenia face Hungary in the World Cup Qualifiers.</p>

<p>The game is scheduled on Thursday, November 13, 2025.</p>

<p>Watch it live&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hesgoal.watch/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

LIVE: Armenia vs Hungary

<p>Cole Palmer has taken to Instagram to reply to a message from a Chelsea fan.</p>

<p>Palmer is currently sidelined with a groin injury.</p>

<p>One Blues fan took to Instagram and wrote: &quot;Come back soon Palmer. We miss you bruh.&quot;</p>

<p>Palmer took to comments sectiona nd replied: &quot;I miss you too.&quot;</p>

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Cole Palmer sends message to a Chelsea fan

<p>Arsenal faced Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday and played a 2-2 draw.</p>

<p>Daniel Ballard and Brian Brobbey scored for the Black Cats, while Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard scored for the Gunners.</p>

<p>Following the draw, former Arsenal star Granit Xhaka took to Instagram to send a message and wrote: &quot;Special evening in many ways ❤️ #GX34.&quot;</p>

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Granit Xhaka sends message following Arsenal draw

<p>Bryan Mbeumo sends message following Tottenham draw.</p>

<p>Manchester United faced Spurs in the Premier League on Saturday and played a 2-2 draw.</p>

<p>Mbeumo opened the scoring, while Mathys Tel and Richarlison scored for Spurs.</p>

<p>Matthijs de Ligt scored the last minute equaliser at the 90+6th minute.</p>

<p>Taking to Instagram, Mbeumo took to Instagram and wrote: &quot;Frustrating draw today but manage to come back again. Thanks for the fans again ❤️❤️.&quot;</p>

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<p>Joao Pedro has taken to Instagram to send a message following Wolves win.</p>

<p>The Blues faced Wolves and celebrated a 3-0 win as Malo Gusto,&nbsp;Pedro and Pedro Neto scored.</p>

<p>Taking to Instagram, Pedro wrote: &quot;Big win before the break 💙.&quot;</p>

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Joao Pedro sends message following Wolves win

<p>Arsenal are currently 1st in the Premier League table with 26 points.</p>

<p>The Gunners faced Sunderland ahead of the international break and played a 2-2 draw.</p>

<p>Mikel Arteta&#39;s side will face Tottenham following the international break.</p>

<p>Upcoming five games.</p>

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	<li>Tottenham (H)</li>
	<li>Bayern (H)</li>
	<li>Chelsea (A)</li>
	<li>Brentford (H)</li>
	<li>Aston Villa (A)</li>
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Arsenal upcoming five Premier League games

<p>Matthijs de Ligt has taken to Instagram to send a message following&nbsp;Tottenham last minute equaliser.</p>

<p>Manchester United faced Spurs in the Premier League on Saturday and played a 2-2 draw.</p>

<p>Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring, while Mathys Tel and Richarlison scored for Spurs.</p>

<p>De Ligt scored the last minute equaliser at the 90+6th minute.</p>

<p>&quot;Tough game, thank you for all the support!l <a href="https://www.instagram.com/manchesterunited/?hl=en" role="link" tabindex="0">@manchesterunited</a>,&quot; wrote de Ligt.</p>

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Matthijs de Ligt sends message following Tottenham last minute equaliser

<p>Arsenal faced Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday and played a 2-2 draw.</p>

<p>Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard scored for the Gunners.</p>

<p>Following the game, Saka took to Instagram and shared several photos from the game.</p>

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<p>Malo Gusto has taken to Instagram to react to his first goal for Chelsea in Premier League.</p>

<p>The Blues faced Wolves and celebrated a 3-0 win as Gusto, Joao Pedro and Pedro Neto scored.</p>

<p>Taking to Instagram, he wrote: &quot;Finally ! 🔥💙.&quot;</p>

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Malo Gusto sends message following his first Premier League goal

<p>Chelsea face Wolves.</p>

<p>Joao Pedro has doubled their lead.</p>

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GOAL: Joao Pedro scores for Chelsea vs Wolves

<p>I think now I have a clue on how Ruben Amorim wants his Manchester United team to create goalscoring chances next season, and why Amad Diallo has been tried several times in the right-wing-back position.</p>

<p>Amorim wants one of his fullbacks to be attacking-minded, but United already have that in Patrick Dorgu, so why try to play Amad Diallo, who isn&#39;t a natural fullback, in the right-wing-back position? Will Amad not expose the defense if Manchester United are under a counter-attack?&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the illustration below may suggest how Ruben Amorim wants his Man United team to attack teams next season, and why Amad has been tried several times at the right-wing-back.</p>

<p>The reason behind wanting to start Amad Diallo at right-wing-back is now making sense, but I still believe Diogo Dalot is the right man to do that from there.</p>

<p><img alt="Maybe this is how Ruben Amorim wants Manchester United to attack teams next season" src="/uploads/uploads-new/posts/Nwoke/1754138214.jpg" style="width: 3342px; height: 2227px;" /></p>

<p>When Man United attack from the left, Dorgu, Fernandes, and Cunha are involved, and from the right, Dalot, Casemiro, and Mbuemo are involved. And they are all running through to the no.9 position, which is why Amorim still wants to get a striker before the season starts. He wants to ensure that most of the chances won&#39;t go begging.</p>

<p>When we attack from the left-wing, and Bruno Fernandes has the ball, Dorgu runs wide into the left-wing position, ahead of Fernandes, and Cunha runs into the penalty box for a defense-splitting pass from Fernandes through the middle, and adds more bodies alongside Hojlund inside the opposition box, now, the only player on the far right for Fernandes to pass to will be Mbeumo, who, if he gets the ball, will have Cunha and Hojlund inside the box waiting for a cross or Dorgu at the far end. Better still, he can still curl it from the edge of the box into the goalpost.</p>

<p>However, if both Cunha and Hojlund are marked out, Mbeumo still has three options (pass it to Casemiro, Dalot, or Amad behind him, or to Dorgu at the far left) because Fernandes would have advanced to stand in the AM position, which was left by Cunha, who ran into the penalty box expecting a pass or cross.</p>

<p>The same happens when United attack from the right, which is why Amorim wants Amad at the RWB because of the Ivorian&#39;s creativity and ability to cut in with the ball, but United will be exposed to threat from the right wing because Amad is not a natural fullback, who doesn&#39;t know how to balance his attack and defence.</p>

<p>This also means most of Manchester United&#39;s goalscoring chances will come from the wings, as the midfield is expected to be where United will want to win the ball back as soon as they lose it; hence why Amorim wants Fernandes&nbsp;in the midfield too. This further reveals why Amorim reportedly wants to sign a workhorse of a midfielder to pair alongside Bruno Fernandes. The Portuguese coach currently has Ugarte and Casemiro at his disposal, but can the pair give the United defence the maximum protection it needs?</p>

Maybe this is how Ruben Amorim wants Manchester United to attack teams next season

<p>Manchester United started off the 2025 Premier League Summer Series tournament with a hard-fought 2-1 win over West Ham United in the early hours of Sunday. And as a result, they sit in 2nd place, but on the same points (3) as Bournemouth, who thrashed Everton 3-0 earlier.</p>

<p>Man United may have won the game, but they could have easily won it by a bigger margin&nbsp;if the players had the connection that Ruben Amorim has spoken about several times since the friendly game against Leeds United.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is rather becoming a pattern than a coincidence, because Diogo Dalot did the same against Leeds United, but it wasn&#39;t addressed properly. And now, the same issue repeated about three times in the game against West Ham United.&nbsp;The ongoing pre-season is a good&nbsp;time for Ruben Amorim to send out one or two instructions to his attacking players, regarding some of the decisions they take in the final third.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 2025/26 season is around the corner, so Manchester United are in serious need of a shift in their decision-making in the final third, and below were some of the moments United passed wrong.</p>

<h2><strong>Three bizarre Manchester United moments vs West Ham United</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Mathues Cunha X Bruno Fernandes X Patrick Dorgu</strong></p>

<p>Manchester United had a break against West Ham United (photo below), where Matheus Cunha had the ball and had&nbsp;Bruno Fernandes in front of him as option 1, and Patrick Dorgu at the far left running behind the Hammers&#39; defence as option 2, but went on to lay the ball to the Portuguese midfielder, which was also a good pick. However, United would have been in a better position if he had passed it to Dorgu. Every team passes the ball well, but only the top teams pass the ball right. Passing the ball right is everything, and in that situation, I think Cunha didn&#39;t pass the ball right.</p>

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<p><b>Bruno Fernandes X Rasmus Hojlund</b></p>

<p>Manchester United had another shooting chance (photo below) that could have led to a better chance when Bruno Fernandes found himself in a shooting position and failed to resist the temptation of shooting the ball from there. Of course, he missed the target. However, he had Hojlund in front of him unmarked, but instead, he decided to have a go from there, leaving Hojlund all by himself, shaking his head in disbelief. One pass from Bruno would have put Hojlund in a one-on-one situation with Areola, but that&#39;s a moment for another day.</p>

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<p><strong>Mathues Cunha X Rasmus Hojlund</strong></p>

<p>This situation (photo below) looked complex than the two moments above, as Matheus Cunha was surrounded by the Hammers. However, if he had lobbed the ball onto Hojlund&#39;s part, the Denmark international would have only the goalkeeper to worry about.</p>

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<p>Somehow, many Manchester United fans believe Rasmus Hojlund doesn&#39;t know how to position himself inside the box, but two of these three moments involved him inside the penalty box, and he didn&#39;t get the service.</p>

<p>The Red Devils face Bournemouth next on Thursday; hopefully, I don&#39;t get to repeat the same thing all over. United cannot&nbsp;continue making these poor decisions and expect to win every game.</p>

Most Manchester United fans not talking about these three moments during West Ham game

<p>Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has confirmed that he has two more players who could compete for the striking role ahead of Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund when they take on Arsenal in the Premier League next month.</p>

<p>Man United are still currently searching for a top-class striker ahead of the 2025/26 season, and according to several sources, there is a decent chance the Red Devils will face the Gunners without a new striker.</p>

<p>Benjamin Sesko has been linked with a move to Old Trafford, but his substantial price tag has deterred Manchester United from pursuing him. As a result, United are increasingly likely to start the new season with Zirkzee, Chido Obi, and Rasmus Hojlund as their striking options.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Amorim believes he has more options apart from Zirkzee and Hojlund for the striking role against Arsenal if a new striker isn&#39;t signed in time for their opener against the Londoners.</p>

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<p>When asked during a press conference ahead of Manchester United&#39;s friendly game against West Ham United whether new signings Mathues Cunha or Bryan Mbeumo could lead the team&#39;s attack against Mikel Arteta&#39;s side if a new striker isn&#39;t signed, the Portuguese coach didn&#39;t shy away from the possibility of it happening. However, Amorim confirmed Zirkzee and Hojlund remain options for the role, and their chances of leading the club&#39;s attack against Arsenal and beyond are still decent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;They can play as a striker,&rdquo; Amorim explained. &ldquo;[But] we have Josh, we have Rasmus, so our focus is to improve the connection between them. I don&rsquo;t know if the positions are there for them.</p>

<p>&ldquo;They have to work, they have other players that are fighting for that position. But again, I&rsquo;m really pleased because they proved that the qualities that they have, they are really humble, that is really important.&rdquo;</p>

Ruben Amorim confirms who could start ahead of Hojlund and Zirkzee vs Arsenal

<p>Manchester United plan to start the 2025/26 Premier League campaign with a new striker, as they believe the likes of Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund are not good enough to take the club forward.</p>

<p>Hojlund scored only four goals in 32 league appearances last term, as Man United finished in 15th place - two places above the relegation zone. In his debut season at Old Trafford, the Denmark international scored only 10 goals, as the Red Devils dropped to 8th place, having finished in 3rd place the season prior.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Manchester United have run out of patience with the former Atalanta forward, and as a result, they are in search of a quality striker who can help Ruben Amorim take the club back to the top places and return to the Champions League.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to several reports, Amorim wants a striker who has Premier League experience and can confidently compete in aerial duels. So every eye is looking at Nicolas Jackson, Alexander Isak, and Ollie Watkins, although Bundesliga star Benjamin Sesko remains a proper candidate for the job.</p>

<p>For obvious reasons, many Manchester United fans are against the idea of seeing Jackson lead their attack next season, given how he underperformed on many occasions at Chelsea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some reports have also suggested that Jackson is unlikely to move to Old Trafford this summer, which leaves United with Isak, who said he wants out of Newcastle United, and Watkins, who lost his place to Rashford, who has joined Barcelona on loan.</p>

<p>I took a deep look at both strikers&#39; performances in the Premier League last season, and found out that the wasn&#39;t a wide difference between the duo. And given the quality of teams and playing time, Watkins appeared to be better.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Alexander Isak &amp; Ollie Watkins: A deep look at Manchester United's transfer targets" src="http://vbetnews.com/uploads/i.jpg" style="width: 1080px; height: 1350px;" /></p>

<p>The photo above showed&nbsp;the number of goals and assists both strikers contributed in the 2024/25 Premier League campaign for their respective clubs, but another data showed something different.</p>

<h2><strong>Minutes Played</strong></h2>

<p>Ollie Watkins may have played four matches more than Isak (as the photo shows), but the minutes both strikers managed were different. Watkins played 2610 minutes in 38 matches, while Isak played 2769 minutes in 34 matches. I did the math and found out that Isak played approximately 31 matches (minutes played divided by 90 minutes {per game}), and did the same for Watkins and saw the England international&nbsp;featured in 29 games.</p>

<p>Isak, scoring 23 goals and providing 6 assists in 31 league games, is still great (averaging 0.94 G/A per game), but you&#39;ll see that he&#39;s not that far ahead of&nbsp;Watkins, who scored 16 goals and provided 8 assists in 29 games (averaging 0.83 G/A per game).</p>

<h2><strong>Number of matches they scored or assisted</strong></h2>

<p>Isak may have contributed 29 goals, but after my findings, I saw that he only scored or assisted in 20 matches out of 34 games, while Ollie Watkins scored or assisted in 19 games from 38 appearances. Again, the difference is not wide enough.</p>

<h2><strong>Conclusion</strong></h2>

<p>If Manchester United need a cheap quality striker with Premier League experience, then Ollie Watkins is a good option. However, if they want to spend huge and sign one for the long run, then Isak is a good option.&nbsp;</p>

Alexander Isak & Ollie Watkins: A deep look at Manchester United's transfer targets

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<p dir="ltr">Manchester United went trophyless in the 2024/25 season following the sacking of Erik ten Hag and underwhelming performances of the Dutchman&rsquo;s successor Ruben Amorim. However, there&rsquo;s something to hold on to in years to come as Man United fans, because the Portuguese boss is fond of winning trophies in every club he manages.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The 40-year-old moved to Old Trafford midway last season, but struggled to get his ideas across to the players because most of the players he inherited from Ten Hag didn&rsquo;t fit his philosophy. And of course, that led to a string of poor performances under the Portuguese tactician&rsquo;s watch.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">However, it is believed that the Red Devils will put in better performances this season, given the quality of players the Portuguese coach has brought in this summer and in January (Patrick Dorgu).&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">While United fans hope for a better season ahead, I took the liberty of researching which trophies Amorim comfortably won at his previous clubs, and ultimately, I found out which trophy he&rsquo;s likely to win first as Man United boss.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">The former Sporting boss had a chance to win Europa League against Tottenham last term, but he let it slip following a 1-0 defeat in Spain. Things like that happen, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean he&rsquo;s not a serial winner. We saw how PSG eliminated the favourites in the Club World Cup and then lost the final 3-0 to a Chelsea side, whose opponents were mostly Americans.</p>

<p dir="ltr">New season is ahead of us, so it is rather proper to start evaluating Ruben Amorim&rsquo;s chances of competing for domestic cups, as he doesn&rsquo;t have the cards to compete in Europe.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">Following my findings, I think Amorim&rsquo;s first trophy as Manchester United manager will be the <strong>FA Cup</strong>, thanks to his record in Portugal.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr">The Manchester United boss won the Taca de Portugal three times in five years as a coach for Sporting CP (X2) and Braga (X1). This cup is&nbsp;the FA Cup of England, as the Taca de Portugal winners will compete with the Primeira Liga winners for the Super Cup, which, in this case, for England, is the Community Shield.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">Manchester United reached the FA Cup final two times in the last three years under Erik ten Hag. So, there&rsquo;s a decent chance Amorim can also guide United to the FA Cup final and possibly win it, given his cup record.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">Just so you know, Amorim&rsquo;s first trophy as a professional coach was the Ta&ccedil;a de Portugal, where he won it in 2019/20 as Braga manager. So it makes sense to expect him to repeat the same at Manchester United.</p>

The trophy Ruben Amorim may win first as Manchester United manager

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<p dir="ltr">Manchester United have officially announced the signing of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford in a transfer fee that could rise to ￡71M including add-ons. The forward will don the club&rsquo;s jersey No.19, which former Real Madrid and France legend Raphael Varane previously wore.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So, it is proper to start anticipating what Mbeumo will do at Old Trafford in a Man United shirt, playing alongside other brilliant individuals, including new signing Mathues Cunha, and the club&rsquo;s skipper, Bruno Fernandes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 26-year-old made a huge statement last term at Brentford, thanks to his stellar performances that earned him 20 goals and 7 assists in 38 Premier League matches. And as a result, a lot will be demanded from him, now that he&rsquo;s in a bigger team and playing alongside quality players.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Out of the 19 teams that faced Brentford last term, only six teams didn&rsquo;t record a Bryan Mbeumo goal or assist. And these teams will want to protect this standard next season when they face him and his new club, Manchester United.</p>

<p dir="ltr">However, of the 13 teams he scored or assisted last season, Bryan Mbeumo&rsquo;s favourite opponent was Southampton (4 goals and 1 assist in 2 games), but the Cameroonian won&rsquo;t feast on the Saints next season because Southampton secured a return to the Championship for the 2025/26 season.</p>

<p dir="ltr">So, since Southampton will miss out on the 2025/26 Premier League campaign, which other teams can Manchester United fans expect at least one goal or assist from Bryan Mbeumo, given how he performed against them whilst at Brentford last season?</p>

<p>I took a look at Mbeumo&rsquo;s goalscoring record in the 2024/25 Premier League, and found out that he did well against five teams that have caused Man United major pain in recent seasons. His performances against these teams will be a boost for the Red Devils ahead of next season.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-2c4fccb6-7fff-0b01-535e-d02160a30743">Newcastle United</b></p>

<p dir="ltr">Manchester United have struggled to get around Newcastle United in recent seasons, and won just once in their last five or six meetings. However, with Mbeumo, who scored twice and assisted once in two games last term, in their team, their chances of getting the leap over the Magpies are high.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-2c4fccb6-7fff-0b01-535e-d02160a30743">Crystal Palace</b></p>

<p dir="ltr">The Eagles famously thrashed Manchester United 4-0 not long ago, and won both games against the Red Devils last term. However, Mbeumo scored twice against Crystal Palace last term, and with him at United now, there&rsquo;s a growing feeling that Ruben Amorim&rsquo;s side wouldn&rsquo;t be toothless when they run into Palace next season.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-2c4fccb6-7fff-0b01-535e-d02160a30743">Brighton</b></p>

<p dir="ltr">The Seagulls love meeting Manchester United. They have won against Man United in every year for the past four years, but with Mbeumo at United, the story may change this year, thanks to the former Brentford forward&rsquo;s performances against the Seagulls (2 goals, 1 assist).</p>

<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-2c4fccb6-7fff-0b01-535e-d02160a30743">Wolves</b></p>

<p dir="ltr">The Wanderers disturbed Manchester United last term, including the 1-0 painful defeat to Wolves away from home last term, with Cunha, who is now at United, scoring the lone goal from range. Mbeumo scored twice against Wolves, so we expect him to improve the Red Devils&rsquo; attack next season.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Five teams Manchester United fan can expect Bryan Mbeumo to score or assist against in 2025/26 PL season" src="/uploads/uploads-new/posts/Nwoke/1753176025.png" style="width: 1080px; height: 1080px;" /></p>

<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-2c4fccb6-7fff-0b01-535e-d02160a30743">Bournemouth</b></p>

<p dir="ltr">A very irritating team for almost every top gun in England. They thrashed Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford back-to-back. The Cherries have been a difficult side for United to get around, but Mbeumo provided two assists against them last term. His creativity down the right is expected to be a big boost for United when they face Bournemouth in the league next term.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Bryan Mbeumo can be a dangerous player for Manchester United, but it will be improper to rely on the Cameroonian to do all the damage. However, if the team works as one, then there will be moments when Mbeumo will decide games.&nbsp;</p>

Five teams Manchester United fan can expect Bryan Mbeumo to score or assist against in 2025/26 PL season

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<p dir="ltr">Congratulations to Manchester United on signing Mathues Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo this summer. However, they are a few signings away from competing for a top-four finish next season.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">Man United finished in 15th place last term in the Premier League, and as a result, they will not participate in any European competition next season - which has, in a way, affected the Red Devils in the transfer market<b>.</b></p>

<p dir="ltr">Viktor Gyokores turned down a move to Old Trafford due to United&rsquo;s absence from next season&rsquo;s Champions League campaign, but there are a few more strikers who will be willing to move to the Theatre of Dreams if United come knocking.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">Following the signing of Bryan Mbeumo, top journalists including David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano have confirmed that United&rsquo;s next target is to sign a striker.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The major cause of United&rsquo;s rancid performances last season was their blunt attack, and it is no surprise they have brought in two fresh legs already to help sharpen their attack. However, they are one attacking player short of completely improving their attack ahead of next season, and that is a striker.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Nicolas Jackson, who has lost his starting role at Chelsea following the signing of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, has been linked with a move to Old Trafford, but his price tag (between &pound;80m and &pound;90m) is a major turn-off, alongside with some United fans pleading to the club not to sign the Senegal international.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Because United are seriously in need of a striker following Rasmus Hojlund&rsquo;s stinkers in two seasons in a row, below are some strikers aside from Jackson that Man United can bring to Old Trafford.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-989f9c26-7fff-ac23-ac9e-29bfd6966e5e">Three striker options for Manchester United ahead of 2025/26 season</b></h2>

<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-989f9c26-7fff-ac23-ac9e-29bfd6966e5e">Ollie Watkins</b></p>

<p dir="ltr">The England international is one of the top goalscorers in the Premier League in the last four years, at least. He is a threat in the air and can score goals with his feet. The Aston Villa forward has some of the attributes United need in a striker. Signing him on loan might be a better deal than splashing &pound;80m on Jackson, who has also received a share of criticism at Chelsea.</p>

<p><b id="docs-internal-guid-989f9c26-7fff-ac23-ac9e-29bfd6966e5e">Jean-Philippe Mateta</b></p>

<p dir="ltr">The Crystal Palace forward scored 14 goals and provided 2 assists in 37 games in the Premier League last season. With proper service, the 27-year-old can be a revelation at Manchester United. He&rsquo;s not as expensive as Jackson, plus he is good in the air, and can bully defenders if need be.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Nicolas Jackson: Three striker options Manchester United should consider" src="/uploads/uploads-new/posts/Nwoke/1753113419.jpg" style="width: 863px; height: 486px;" /></p>

<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-989f9c26-7fff-ac23-ac9e-29bfd6966e5e">Benjamin Sesko</b></p>

<p dir="ltr">The RB Leipzig forward is also good in the air, but the Bundesliga side are reportedly commanding 75 million pounds for the Slovenia international. Man United are currently in talks with the player&rsquo;s camp, so he is a good option ahead of Jackson, who many people believe Chelsea are demanding way too much for.&nbsp;</p>

Nicolas Jackson: Three striker options Manchester United should consider

<p>The 2025/26 season is far away, however, there have already been some information leaked about Arsenal&#39;s new kit for the new season.</p>

<p>The home kit has already been confirmed.</p>

<h2>Arsenal 2025/26 Home Kit&nbsp;</h2>

<p>TBC</p>

<p><span style="font-size: 19.5px;">The Arsenal away and third kit&nbsp;</span></p>

<p>Arsenal will launch their away kit tomorrow, on Monday, July 21.</p>

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Confirmed: When will Arsenal launch away kit?

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<p dir="ltr">Manchester United began their pre-season with a disappointing goalless draw against Leeds United, who gained promotion from the Championship to the Premier League following their stellar performances in the 2023/24 campaign.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The result wasn&rsquo;t what many Man United fans had hoped for, given the additions of Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon to the squad, but there were some positives to take away from the game. Of course, there were also some negatives to address ahead of the next game.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Ruben Amorim still maintained his philosophy (3-4-2-1) formation, having struggled to fetch out results last season, and the game against Leeds Utd suggested the Red Devils started from where they left off last season.</p>

<p>However, below are some of the things I noticed as Manchester United struggled to dominate the newly-promoted Premier League side in Stockholm on Saturday afternoon.<b>&nbsp;</b></p>

<h2 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-f4848ffa-7fff-abd1-7721-cb493f67598c">Five things I noticed from the Manchester United vs Leeds United draw</b></h2>

<p>These were my observations, so I stand to be corrected. Yes, it was only a friendly game and the result shouldn&rsquo;t be taken seriously. However, if that is what you told yourself after the game, then I am sorry to disappoint you that the result wasn&rsquo;t one of the few things I noticed about Man United&rsquo;s game yesterday<b>.</b></p>

<h2 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-f4848ffa-7fff-abd1-7721-cb493f67598c">Amad Diallo struggled at right-wing-back</b></h2>

<p dir="ltr">Somehow, some United fans think Amad will have stellar performances as a RWB, and Ruben Amorim thinks the same, but again, the Ivory Coast international showed he might not be the solution. The Ivorian was one of United&rsquo;s best players last term, so it is somewhat hard for some United fans to imagine him sitting on the bench as an understudy for Bryan Mbeumo. That&rsquo;s a fair take, but playing him in the wrong position is as good as destroying his creativity. Amad plays better at either AM or the RW and under Amorim, so I can expect him to do better at RAM, but not at RWB. He looked lost vs Leeds Utd and never posed as a threat, unlike him.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-f4848ffa-7fff-abd1-7721-cb493f67598c">Dalot should start at right-wing-back</b></h2>

<p dir="ltr">We all saw his impact from the right wing after his cameo. He created the most chances (3) without hassle, unlike Amad, who didn&rsquo;t pose any threat in 45 minutes. If we are to judge both players after the first game, I think everyone is going for Dalot.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-f4848ffa-7fff-abd1-7721-cb493f67598c">Bruno Fernandes &amp; Cunha didn&rsquo;t connect well</b></h2>

<p dir="ltr">Ruben Amorim started Fernandes in a double pivot alongside Casemiro as he wanted to see how the Portuguese midfielder could work well with Cunha, who joined the club from Wolves this summer. The pair had 45 minutes to show something, and as expected (first time playing a game together), they disappointed. Amorim also agreed that the connection wasn&rsquo;t there. Hopefully, as the pair continues to play together, the connection will grow gradually.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-f4848ffa-7fff-abd1-7721-cb493f67598c">New season, same old Diogo Dalot&nbsp;</b></h2>

<p dir="ltr">Dalot had a chance to create a big chance in the second half with just one pass to Rasmus Hojlund,&nbsp; but his inability to take risks saw that chance go begging. The same thing happened last season that made Ruben Amorim react after the game. The Portuguese fullback needs to improve his technicality if he wants to be a regular at United<b>.&nbsp;</b></p>

<h2 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-f4848ffa-7fff-abd1-7721-cb493f67598c">Ruben Amorim&rsquo;s tactics struggled to dominate again</b></h2>

<p dir="ltr">One of the leading causes of United&rsquo;s poor form last season was their inability to control the ball. United struggled to hold the ball against Leeds Utd, and failed to pass the ball at least five times in a row without losing it or playing it long. I cannot tell if this is down to the formation or the players, but the same happened under Erik ten Hag<b>.&nbsp;</b></p>

<p dir="ltr">Manchester United face West Ham Utd next weekend, and hopefully I and many other United fans can see a much-improved performance in the USA.</p>

Five things I noticed following Manchester United's goalless draw vs Leeds United

<p>Chelsea may be next in line to be humbled by PSG when both European giants meet on Sunday for the Club World Cup final, given how the French team has embarrassed the very best teams in Europe this term, or may go on to&nbsp;raise many eyebrows with a stunning victory over the Ligue 1 side. The Parisians are the favourites to win the showdown, but in football, everything is possible.</p>

<p>Enzo Maresca&#39;s side may have avoided the big names in their run to the CWC final. However, it still doesn&#39;t change the fact that any team in the final has the same chances of winning the trophy as the other, irrespective of the form, squad quality, or popularity.</p>

<p>Chelsea are not short of experience in this competition, having won it twice already, and&nbsp;matches like this don&#39;t depend on experience alone&nbsp;but rather on form, urgency, and other necessary factors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So, below are some reasons some football fans believe the Premier League outfits have a chance of getting around PSG this weekend.</p>

<h2>How Chelsea can beat PSG in the Club World Cup final</h2>

<p>The Blues lost just once in their last six matches in this competition, the same as PSG, but we are not that delusional to claim that both teams are on the same frequency in this tournament or season. Let&#39;s quickly look at Chelsea&#39;s chances of staging an unlikely win over the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League winners.&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>PSG struggle against English teams: </strong>The Parisians may have come out on top in their games against English sides that participated in the Champions League last term, but they didn&#39;t have any of those encounters easily. They were one goal away from drawing with Aston Villa in England, struggled in both knockout stage games against Arsenal, won against Liverpool on penalties, and finally came from behind to beat a struggling Manchester City side. And the reason behind their struggles was due to the intensity that English teams possess, which isn&#39;t lacking in the Chelsea team.</li>
	<li><strong>Chelsea&#39;s flexibility may trick PSG:</strong> The Blues can play effortlessly as the underdogs, and can be as bold when they play as the favourites. PSG thrashed the likes of Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Inter Milan mainly because those teams are not used to parking the bus, and that&#39;s something Enzo Maresca&#39;s side can do easily. Chelsea can let PSG have the ball and knock it around&nbsp;until they find a break and cause damage on the counter, just as they did against Manchester City in the UCL final and Barcelona many years ago.</li>
	<li><strong>Chelsea rarely lose in a cup final:</strong> Enzo Maresca&#39;s side is ruthless in cup finals. They are fond of going against the odds to lay their hands on the trophy. We saw how they thrashed Real Betis in the Conference League final as the favourites, and how they beat Manchester City in the Champions League final as the underdogs. PSG are the favourites, but finals are not always won by the favourites.</li>
	<li><strong>PSG are under immense pressure:</strong> Having won the Champions League, they are expected to win the Club World Cup, but having already gone through the likes of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and others, they are now under huge pressure to finish strong against Chelsea, who didn&#39;t go through the thick to reach the top. Sometimes, the teams with the easiest run to the final end up winning the showdown, just as we saw in the Europa League between Manchester United and Tottenham.</li>
</ul>

<p>We can also add that it would be unfair that PSG end up losing the final, having already won against the best in the competition, but football can be cruel. It&#39;s up for grabs by the team that needs the win the most.&nbsp;</p>

How Chelsea can beat PSG in the Club World Cup final - No.3 is key

<p>NBA 2024/25 season has kicked off. Last season Boston Celtics were crowned as champions, while Jaylen Brown was named as NBA FInals MVP.</p>

<blockquote>
<h2>Milwaukee Bucks became NBA Cup winners and Giannis Antetokounmpo was named MVP</h2>
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<p>As the season is underway, let&#39;s take a look at the players to look out for in the new season.</p>

<ul>
	<li>KIA MVP Ladder you can see below of the article. It is being updateed.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<h2>Top 10 NBA Players of 2023/24 season</h2>

<h3>#1&nbsp;Shai Gilgeous-Alexander</h3>

<p><img alt="Shai Gilgeous-Alexander" src="https://imageio.forbes.com/specials-images/imageserve/6377f89801531d93941a9f12/Oklahoma-City-Thunder-v-Washington-Wizards/960x0.jpg?format=jpg&amp;width=960" style="width: 800px; height: 533px;" /></p>

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<p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been a real revelation. He&nbsp;finished second in MVP race during the previous season and is currently leading the MVP ladder.</p>

<h3>#2&nbsp;Nikola Jokic</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 NBA Players of 2023/24 season" src="https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2023/06/896/500/c7815457-Nikola-Jokic.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1" style="width: 800px; height: 446px;" /></p>

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<p>The 2023/24 season was a successful one for Jokic, who was named NBA Kia MVP. Jokic has recorded&nbsp;31.3 points, 6.1 assists, 2.0 steals so far this season and is currently second in the MVP ladder.</p>

<p>He is always in the spotlight and always in the MVP race.</p>

<h3>#3&nbsp;Joel Embiid</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 NBA Players of 2023/24 season" src="https://nbcsports.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8584baa/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4136x2327+0+124/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnbc-sports-production-nbc-sports.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Ff3%2F5e%2Fe7e9dd4e41549d058d7e54352caa%2Fhttps-delivery-gettyimages.com%2Fdownloads%2F1253903419" style="width: 800px; height: 450px;" /></p>

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<p>Joel Embiid is another name that is usually mentioned when talking about best players in the league.</p>

<h3>#4&nbsp;Giannis Antetokounmpo</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 NBA Players of 2023/24 season" src="https://www.jsonline.com/gcdn/presto/2022/05/14/PMJS/03cc5ab5-86e2-4380-adaa-a1a825893b13-bucks14_7.jpg?crop=3061,1722,x0,y0&amp;width=3061&amp;height=1722&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp" style="width: 800px; height: 450px;" /></p>

<p>Getty Images</p>

<ul>
	<li>Stats -&nbsp;31.3 points, 11.8 rebounds, 6.2 assists</li>
</ul>

<p>Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named an MVP two times in his career. During the previous season, Giannis provided another MVP-like performance. Let&#39;s see what he does in this season.</p>

<h3>#5&nbsp;Luka Doncic</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 NBA Players of 2023/24 season" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/ulhxFS899Eb0fcddh0AlH_SFyKU=/0x0:3589x2393/1200x800/filters:focal(1358x474:1932x1048)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72334303/usa_today_20430943.0.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 533px;" /></p>

<p>USA Today</p>

<p>Luka Doncic, during the previous season,&nbsp;led the Mavericks to the Western Conference title. Doncic is considered as one of the bests and will surely shine during this season as well.</p>

<p>Doncic will now represent Los Angeles Lakers following a trade.</p>

<p>Doncic made his Lakers debut against Jazz in which he recorded 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>#6&nbsp;Stephen Curry</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 NBA Players of 2023/24 season" src="https://e0.365dm.com/22/06/1600x900/skysports-stephen-curry-golden-state-warriors_5807550.jpg?20220617135301" style="width: 800px; height: 450px;" /></p>

<p>Sky Sports</p>

<p>Steph Curry had a great year as he represented USA in the Olympics 2024 as they claimed gold in Paris. Curry is considered as one of the bests and each season he keeps breaking NBA records.</p>

<h3>#7&nbsp;LeBron James</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 NBA Players of 2023/24 season" src="https://frontofficesports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/USATSI_20446241-scaled.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 533px;" /></p>

<p>USA Today</p>

<p>LeBron continues to be one of the bests in NBA.Despite his age, he continues to surprise Los Angeles Lakers and NBA fans all over the world.</p>

<h3>#8&nbsp;Jayson Tatum</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 NBA Players of 2023/24 season" src="https://e0.365dm.com/22/06/2048x1152/skysports-jayson-tatum-boston-celtics_5801212.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 450px;" /></p>

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<p>Jayson Tatum is just 26-years-old and is already one of the bests in the NBA.</p>

<h3>#9&nbsp;Anthony Davis</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 NBA Players of 2023/24 season" src="https://cdn.nba.com/manage/2021/05/anthony-davis-reacts-iso-1568x882.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 450px;" /></p>

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<p>Davies finished seventh in MVP voting as well as he earned his second consecutive All-Star appearance. While Doncic now plays for LA Lakers, Davis was traded to Mavericks.</p>

<h3>#10 Kevin Durant</h3>

<p>Durant is another player who is considered as one of the bests in the game. He is one of the game&rsquo;s all-time great scorers.</p>

<h2><strong>KIA MVP LADDER <em>(updating)</em></strong></h2>

<ol>
	<li>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander</li>
	<li>Nikola Jokic</li>
	<li>Giannis Antetokounmpo</li>
	<li>Jayson Tatum</li>
	<li>Donovan Mitchell</li>
	<li>&nbsp;Stephen Curry</li>
	<li>Cade Cunningham</li>
	<li>&nbsp;LeBron James</li>
	<li>Evan Mobley</li>
	<li>Jalen Brunson</li>
</ol>

Top 10 NBA Players of 2023/24 season

Top 10 NBA Players of 2024/25 season

<p>European club leagues may be over, but we are never short of exciting fixtures, especially on weekends like today, Sunday. We took a look at both fixtures below and came up with possible outcomes.</p>

<h2>Sunday Double Accumulator&nbsp;</h2>

<p><strong>Portugal vs Spain Prediction</strong><br />
Spain is the favourite to win the UEFA Nations League, but Portugal will give a proper fight. This year has reminded every football fan that finals are not usually won by the favourites, so we cannot be overly confident in Spain. However, we decided to focus on player bets, and Lamine Yamal is our key today. We have backed the starlet to hit the target from outside the box at least two times with 6+ odds. He is fond of making a statement from range, and doing the same in front of Cristiano Ronaldo cannot be ruled out.<br />
<strong>Prediction:</strong> Lamine Yamal total shots on target from outside the box - over 1.5</p>

<p><strong>Racing de Santander vs Mirandes Prediction</strong><br />
This is a tricky game, but we have decided to risk backing Mirandes to win the game. Racing de Santander won just once in their last five matches, and with Mirandes in top form, it is unlikely that the hosts, who are touted as the favourites will win the game. The visits can go second and sit one point behind 1st place if they win this game, and we have decided to go against the odds and back them to win.<br />
<strong>Prediction: </strong>Away team to win</p>

Sunday double accumulator tips (18 odds) - 08/06/2025

<p>Manchester United are expected to be active this summer in the transfer market, and they have already sent a message to their fans following the signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves.</p>

<p>Man United fell short in every parameter last season, from finishing in 15th place in the Premier League to signing off without a trophy, including their 1-0 defeat to 17th-placed Spurs in the Europa League.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A campaign as disastrous as this one is usually followed by a squad overhaul, which is exactly what Sir Jim Ratcliffe is currently trying to achieve. The signing of Cunha is expected to be the first of many quality signings, thanks to the number of players, including Viktor Gyokores, that are still linked with a move to the Theatre of Dreams.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Manchester United transfer news</strong></h2>

<p>Below are some interesting transfer updates related to Manchester United, including departures.&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li>Sir Jim Ratcliffe&rsquo;s &pound;237 million equity investment raised Man United&#39;s three-year PSR loss limit from &pound;15m to &pound;105m. [<a dir="ltr" href="https://x.com/CWeatherspoon_" role="link">@CWeatherspoon_</a>]</li>
	<li>Viktor Gyokeres would be VERY KEEN on a move to Manchester United if they were able to pull it off financially. For him, Champions League&nbsp;football is not the be-all and end-all next season. [<a dir="ltr" href="https://x.com/JacobsBen" role="link">@JacobsBen</a>,&nbsp;<a dir="ltr" href="https://x.com/UnitedStandMUFC" role="link">@UnitedStandMUFC</a>]</li>
	<li>Bayer Leverkusen are monitoring Antony. He is on their list, but at this stage it&rsquo;s nothing more than that. [<a dir="ltr" href="https://x.com/Plettigoal" role="link">@Plettigoal</a>]</li>
	<li>Ruben Amorim has kept in contact with Viktor Gy&ouml;keres since moving to Manchester United. [<a dir="ltr" href="https://x.com/JacobsBen" role="link">@JacobsBen</a>]</li>
	<li>Manchester United are confident they can complete a deal to sign Bryan Mbeumo. [<a dir="ltr" href="https://x.com/sistoney67" role="link">@sistoney67</a>]</li>
	<li>There is a realistic chance Andre Onana goes, which could open the door for Emiliano Martinez. However he&#39;s not been told that he&#39;s for sale. The original strategy was always bringing in a young second choice keeper, but it could change. [<a dir="ltr" href="https://x.com/JacobsBen" role="link">@JacobsBen</a>,&nbsp;<a dir="ltr" href="https://x.com/UnitedStandMUFC" role="link">@UnitedStandMUFC</a>]</li>
	<li>Aston Villa would realistically want &pound;25-30 million for Emiliano Martinez, despite their initial valuation being closer to &pound;40 million. Depending on PSR compliance, prices could drop - other Villa sales will play a part. [<a dir="ltr" href="https://x.com/JacobsBen" role="link">@JacobsBen</a>,&nbsp;<a dir="ltr" href="https://x.com/UnitedStandMUFC" role="link">@UnitedStandMUFC</a>]</li>
	<li>Italian publication&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Inter/05-06-2025/inter-il-nuovo-attaccante.shtml?refresh_ce">Gazzetta</a>&nbsp;reports Inter Milan are interested in signing Rasmus Hojlund on a loan deal&nbsp;with an obligation to buy of &pound;38 million (&euro;45 million) at the end of next season.</li>
</ul>

Manchester United transfers: Viktor Gyokores contact, Antony attracts Bayer interest, Bryan Mbuemo deal...

<p><kbd><em>Behind every succesful man there stands a woman</em></kbd></p>

<p>On race day, the sound of engines and the drama of overtakes take center stage, but the stylish and active ladies in the paddock&mdash;the Formula 1 WAGs&mdash;get a different kind of attention. These partners of Formula One&#39;s top drivers are not merely spectators; they frequently contribute their own star power through their jobs in media, fashion, business, and modeling. In addition to riding shotgun, the women of Formula One are blazing their own trails in the fast lane of international celebrity, whether it be through social activism, business endeavors, or red carpet appearances.</p>

<p>So let&#39;s take a look at the&nbsp;Top 10 Formula One WAGs and girlfriends.</p>

<h2>Formula One WAGs and girlfriends</h2>

<h3>Alexandra Saint Mleux</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 Formula One WAGs and girlfriends" src="https://cdn.tatlerasia.com/tatlerasia/i/2025/03/31005624-gettyimages-2181194120_cover_1600x1067.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 534px;" /></p>

<p>Getty Images</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 22-year-old currently dates the Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc. Alexandra and Leclerc have been together since since 2023.</p>

<p>She is a model, tiktok star, content creator as well as&nbsp;social media personality.</p>

<p>Alexandra was an art student before she found fame on social media.</p>

<p>Her instagram -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexandrasaintmleux/" target="_blank">alexandrasaintmleux</a></p>

<h3>Kika Cerqueira Gomes</h3>

<h3><img alt="Top 10 Formula One WAGs and girlfriends" src="https://images.trustinnews.pt/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/240524_Francisca-Gomes-in-Chopard-22.05.2024.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 533px;" /></h3>

<p>Getty Images</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 22-year-old is currently in a relationship with Pierre Gassly. They have been together since 2022.</p>

<p>Kika is a model known for her&nbsp;bikini and clothing campaigns.</p>

<p>Her instagram -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kikagomes/?hl=en" target="_blank">kikagomes</a></p>

<h3>Margarida Corceiro</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 Formula One WAGs and girlfriends" src="https://cdn.origo.hu/2024/08/2422KB6uZieqXtGaS-s3XF-siPp3bHZDbv8sAEm6kxw/fill/1200/675/no/1/aHR0cHM6Ly9jbXNjZG4uYXBwLmNvbnRlbnQucHJpdmF0ZS9jb250ZW50L2QzNmRhOTRmNTY0NTQ3MzY4MzY3ZGI2OTMwYzQ1YzFl.webp" style="width: 800px; height: 450px;" /></p>

<p>Getty Images</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Margarida, known as Magui, currently dates McLaren star Lando Norris. There have been rumours surrounding the relationship of these two, however, she was spotted in the McLaren garage on Sunday during the Monaco GP, where Norris won.</p>

<p>Magui is both a model and an actress.</p>

<p>Corceiro dated Joao Felix from 2019 to 2023.</p>

<p>Her Instagram -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/magui_corceiro/?hl=en" target="_blank">magui_corceiro</a></p>

<h3>Marilou B&eacute;langer</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 Formula One WAGs and girlfriends" src="/uploads/uploads-new/posts/Karine Grigoryan/1748291607.png" style="width: 800px; height: 516px;" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Marilou B&eacute;langer, who is dating Lance Stroll, is 26-years-old.</p>

<p>She is a model and a singer and has been dating Stroll since 2023.</p>

<p>Her Instagram -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mariloublg_/" target="_blank">mariloublg_</a></p>

<h3>Kelly Piquet</h3>

<h3><img alt="Top 10 Formula One WAGs and girlfriends" src="https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/article29040664.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200b/1_Kelly-Piquet-The-Brazilian-Model-And-Beau-Of-Max-Verstappen-Pictured-Wearing-A-PrettyLittleThing-%C2%A31.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 600px;" /></h3>

<p>Getty Images</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kelly Piquet, the daughter of famous F1 driver Nelson Piquet, currently dates Max Verstappen and has one kid.</p>

<p>Kelly is a social media star as well as a model and a blogger.</p>

<p>She has served as the social media manager for Formula E and written for the organization&#39;s official blog.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kellypiquet/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;ig_rid=321daafa-818a-452d-9f69-046986ffd56d" target="_blank">here</a></p>

<h3>Rebecca Donaldson</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 Formula One WAGs and girlfriends" src="https://media.wonderlandmagazine.com/uploads/2025/03/Rebecca-Donaldson-photographed-in-Paris-by-Adam-Amouri-7-1800x1200.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 533px;" /></p>

<p>Getty Images</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rebecca Donaldson is 29-year-old. She is a model as well as social media star. Before dating Carlos Sainz, Donaldson was dating Scott Disick. The couple split in 2022 and she has been dating Sainz since 2023.</p>

<p>Her Instagram -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamrebeccad/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;ig_rid=06f90e4b-f942-4a54-8689-626dad557941" target="_blank">iamrebeccad</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

Formula One WAGs and girlfriends

<p>Arsenal finished the season second in the Premier League table.</p>

<p>The Gunners had an impressive season, however, they didn&#39;t win any trophies.</p>

<h2>Arsenal pre-season 2025/26 confirmed schedule</h2>

<p><b>Arsenal vs AC Milan</b>&nbsp;on Wednesday, July 23 at Singapore National Stadium (7:30pm local time, 12:30pm UK time)</p>

<p><b>Arsenal vs Newcastle United&nbsp;</b>on Sunday, July 27 at Singapore National Stadium (7:30pm local time, 12:30pm UK time)</p>

<p><b>Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur&nbsp;</b>on Thursday, July 31 at Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong (7:30pm local time, 12:30pm UK time)<em><img alt="Arsenal pre-season friendlies: fixtures, dates 2024/25" src="http://vbetnews.com/uploads/GettyImages-2165219129.jpg.webp" style="width: 800px; height: 450px;" /></em></p>

<p><em><small>Image source: Getty Images</small></em></p>

<h2 data-mm-id="_vvxu05d9b" id="_vvxu05d9b">How to watch Arsenal pre-season 2025/26</h2>

<p>Last year, Arsenal announced that its official app and website would be the only places where fans could watch all of their preseason games live. They&#39;ll run on a pay-per-view system.</p>

<h2>Arsenal 2025/26 pre-season squad</h2>

<p><strong>Goalkeepers &mdash;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;Karl Hein, Tommy Setford, Lucas Nygaard, Alexei Rojas</p>

<p><strong>Defenders &nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;</strong>Ben White, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jurrien Timber, Josh Nichols, Jakub Kiwior, Ayden Heaven, Omar Rekik</p>

<p><strong>Midfielders &mdash;&nbsp;</strong>Thomas Partey, Jorginho, Michal Rosiak, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martin Odegaard, Fabio Vieira, Ethan Nwaneri, Salah&ndash;Eddine Oulad M&rsquo;Hand, Jimi Gower</p>

<p><strong>Wingers/Forwards &mdash;&nbsp;</strong>Leandro Trossard, Reiss Nelson, Charles Sagoe Jr, Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah</p>

<h3><strong>When does Arsenal&rsquo;s 2025/26 Premier League season start?</strong></h3>

<p>The Premier League 2025/26 season will kick off on August 15 and will end on May 24.</p>

<h2><strong>Arsenal pre-season 2024/25 results</strong></h2>

<ul>
	<li><em>Thursday, 25 July-&nbsp; Arsenal 1-1&nbsp;Bournemouth, Dignity Health Sports Park (3:30am UK)&nbsp;</em></li>
	<li><em>Sunday, 28 July - Arsenal 2-1&nbsp;Manchester United, SoFi Stadium (1am UK)</em></li>
	<li><em>Thursday, 1 August - Arsenal 1-2 Liverpool, Lincoln Financial Field (12:30am UK) </em></li>
	<li><em>Wednesday, 7 August Arsenal 4-1 Bayer Leverkusen, Emirates Stadium (6pm UK)&nbsp;</em></li>
	<li><em>Emirates Cup: Sunday, 11 August, Arenal 2 - 0 Lyon, Emirates Stadium (2pm)</em></li>
</ul>

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Arsenal pre-season friendlies:  fixtures, dates 2024/25. Arsenal's campaign in the Premier League this season has been nothing short of impressive, firmly putting themselves as serious contenders in the English top flight.

Arsenal pre-season friendlies:  fixtures, dates 2024/25

<h2>Saturday Predictions</h2>

<p>Check out our predictions for Saturday, but understand that these predictions are not FIXED.</p>

<p>Strasbourg v Le Havre<strong>&nbsp;(over 2.5 goals)</strong>: Goals are usually scored&nbsp;in matches involving both teams, so we expect this encounter to follow suit.</p>

<p>Braga v Benfica<strong> (Away team to win)</strong>: Braga may be fighting for the Europa League spot, but their current form is poor. We expect Benfica to win the game and possibly&nbsp;the league, as they are currently level on points (79) with 1st-placed Sporting.</p>

<p>Porto v Nacional <strong>(home team to win):</strong> Porto are expected to win the game, as they are set on finishing in 3rd place.</p>

<p>Sporting v Vitoria Guimaraes<strong> (home team to win)</strong>: The same aim as Benfica. Win the game, they win the league. The hosts dare not bottle it up.</p>

<p>Mainz v Bayer Leverkusen <strong>(over 2.5 goals)</strong></p>

<p>Heidenheim v Werder Bremen <strong>(over 2.5 goals)</strong></p>

<p>Dordrecht v&nbsp;Graafschap <strong>(over 2.5 goals)</strong></p>

Saturday predictions (12 odds): Braga v Benfica, Strasbourg v Le Havre...

<p>At the end of the 2025/26 season number of players from top clubs will become free agents and might end up joining other clubs. Manchester City is among those clubs as 6 players from the club will become free agents in the summer.</p>

<p>One of the players whose contract expires in 2026 is Bernardo Silva. Silva has been with Manchester City since 2017.</p>

<p>John Stones is another player whose contract expires in 2026.</p>

<p>In 2025 Manchester City will say goodbye to Kevin de Bruyne, who will leave in the summer as free agent.</p>

<h2>Manchester City players whose contracts expire at the end of the season</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Bernardo Silva</li>
	<li>John Stones</li>
	<li>Ederson</li>
	<li>James McAtee</li>
	<li>Stefan Ortega</li>
	<li>Ilkay Gundogan</li>
</ul>

Manchester City players whose contracts expire at the end of the season

<p>Arsenal had a pretty good season as they came close to reaching the Champions League final.</p>

<p>However, the Gunners lost to PSG and were eliminated from the tournament in the semi-finals.</p>

<p>Mikel Arteta&#39;s side are now looking forward for the new season to start and there have already been several transfer speculations.</p>

<p>The Gunners have been linked with a move for Alexander Isak. Isak currently plays for Newcastle and has been having an impressive season for the Magpies.</p>

<p>The 25-year-old has scored 27 goals in 41 games this season.</p>

<p>Another player, the Gunners are interested in is Nico Williams.Williams currently plays for Athletic Bilbao and has scored 11 goals in 44 appearances.</p>

<p>Let&#39;s take a look at the Gunners possible starting XI in the new season.</p>

<h2>How Arsenal could line up for 205/26 season</h2>

<h2><img alt="How Arsenal could line up for 205/26 season" src="/uploads/uploads-new/posts/Karine Grigoryan/1747168566.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 800px;" /></h2>

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<h3 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-b59b8c84-7fff-a354-c542-5f6a28778da8">Arsenal 2024 / 25 squad</b></h3>

<p>2. William Saliba*<br />
3. Kieran Tierney<br />
4. Ben White*<br />
5. Thomas Partey<br />
6. Gabriel<br />
7. Bukayo Saka*<br />
8. Martin Odegaard<br />
9. Gabriel Jesus<br />
11. Gabriel Martinelli*<br />
12. Jurrien Timber<br />
15. Jakub Kiwior<br />
17. Oleksandr Zinchenko<br />
18. Takehiro Tomiyasu<br />
19. Leandro Trossard<br />
20. Jorginho<br />
22. David Raya*<br />
23. Mikel Merino<br />
29. Kai Havertz<br />
30. Raheem Sterling*<br />
32. Neto<br />
33. Riccardo Calafiori<br />
41. Declan Rice*<br />
<em>(* home grown)</em></p>

<h2>Under-21 players</h2>

<p>Bless Akolbire<br />
Jakai Bascoe-Fisher<br />
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji<br />
Dan Casey<br />
Samuel Chapman<br />
Samuel Chinedu<br />
Reece Clairmont<br />
Brayden Clarke<br />
Louie Copley<br />
Harrison Dudziak<br />
Khayon Edwards<br />
Sebastian Ferdinand<br />
Romari Forde<br />
Jimi Gower<br />
Andre Harriman-Annous<br />
Ayden Heaven<br />
Jack Henry-Francis<br />
Ifeoluwa Ibrahim<br />
Cam&#39;ron Ismail<br />
Theo Julienne<br />
Ismeal Kabia<br />
Maldini Kacurri<br />
Osman Kamara<br />
Max Kuczynski<br />
Will Lannin-Sweet<br />
Myles Lewis-Skelly<br />
Aleksander Marciniak<br />
Marquinhos<br />
Zane Monlouis<br />
Josh Nichols<br />
Ethan Nwaneri<br />
Lucas Martin Nygaard<br />
Ceadach O&#39;Neill<br />
Joshua Ogunnaike<br />
Brian Okonkwo<br />
Ismail Oulad M&#39;Hand<br />
Salah-Eddine Oulad M&#39;Hand<br />
Daniel Oyetunde<br />
Jack Porter<br />
Elian Quesada-Thorn<br />
Khari Ranson<br />
Josh Robinson<br />
Alexei Rojas-Fedorushchenko<br />
Michal Rosiak<br />
Charles Sagoe Jr<br />
Tommy Setford<br />
Zac Shuaib<br />
Louis Zecevic John</p>

<h3 dir="ltr"><meta charset="utf-8" /><meta charset="utf-8" /><b id="docs-internal-guid-14ed93b1-7fff-e2be-9abc-8be486e1e00a">Arsenal 2025/26 transfers IN</b></h3>

<p>TBD</p>

<h3 dir="ltr"><meta charset="utf-8" /><b id="docs-internal-guid-14ed93b1-7fff-e2be-9abc-8be486e1e00a">Arsenal 2025/26</b><b> transfers OUT&nbsp;</b></h3>

<p>TBD</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

Arsenal projected starting lineup (4-3-3): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber — Odegaard, Rice, Zubimendi— Saka, Toney , Martinelli.

How Arsenal could line up for 2024-25 season

How Arsenal could line up for 2024/25 season

How Arsenal could line up for 205/26 season

<h2>Tuesday 3+ odds predictions</h2>

<p>If you are fond of betting on small odds between 3 and 5, then the predictions below are for you. The predictions may look accurate at first glance, but knowing that they are not fixed is important.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo:</strong> The hosts sit in 12th place and have nothing left to fight for, as they have avoided relegation and are out of the race for a place in Europe. Celta are pushing for a spot in the Europa League, and coming up against a Real Sociedad side that is winless in their last five league games suggests they are increasingly likely to get on the scoreboard at least.<br />
<strong>Prediction:</strong> Away over 0.5 goals</p>

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<p><strong>Sevilla vs Las Palmas: </strong>Both teams remain in the relegation battle, so we can anticipate cautious football in Seville. However, Sevilla&#39;s form dwindled in recent weeks, unlike Palmas, who won two of their last five games. The visitors may be the underdogs, but we doubt the hosts will keep them from scoring.<br />
<strong>Prediction: </strong>Away over 0.5 goals</p>

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<p><strong>Graafschap vs Dordrecht: </strong>Both teams entertain their fans with goals, and we expect this playoff to be equally entertaining. The odds favour this encounter ending with at least three goals, and we dare not go against them, as three of Graafschap&#39;s last five games ended with over 2.5 goals.<br />
<strong>Prediction: </strong>Over 2.5 goals</p>

Tuesday 3+ odds predictions: Las Palmas to score, more...

<p>Manchester United, as always, will be a team to watch in the Premier League in the 2025/26 season, so they are drilled to make some key signings in the summer. Otherwise, they would yet again be a laughing stock to the rest of the Premier League teams and fans, just as they were in the 2024/25 campaign, where they finished in the second part of the standings.</p>

<p>Man United were all around obnoxious in the Premier League, losing to almost every team that applied one more bar of pressure than them, irrespective of the venues. Old Trafford became a nightmare for the Red Devils, unlike what it was during the time of Sir Alex Ferguson. Quality signings and a massive clear-out are some of the right steps to bringing back the fear factor that has been long lost since the retirement of SAF in 2013.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The likes of David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and Erik ten Hag all failed to turn Old Trafford into a fortress and failed massively in their attempts to win&nbsp;the Premier League title. Will Ruben Amorim succeed at the Theatre of Dreams, a place where all these managers of different tactics and philosophies failed to make any difference?&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Portuguese manager hasn&#39;t made&nbsp;signings of his own yet; his grit in the Europa League hasn&#39;t been matched, although he has been tested by a few teams. He is&nbsp;two matches away from winning the European competition in less than a year at the club, where most of the players are strangers to his philosophy.</p>

<p>His visible reactions on the touchline during match days suggest he&#39;s nowhere happy with most of the players his predecessor left behind, but somehow, he&#39;s managed to milk out the best from&nbsp;the available players at his disposal.&nbsp;The 40-year-old tactician&nbsp;has a clear playing pattern - this we know - and knows what needs to be done to fully get&nbsp;his ideas&nbsp;across to his Man United squad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Given the number of players currently at the club, it can be argued that Amorim needs at least three transfer windows to get things running smoothly again at United. However, the number of players the club can sign&nbsp;in the upcoming transfer window should be enough for Amorim to challenge for the top four for next season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The defence may not be as rigid as Arsenal&#39;s,&nbsp;the midfield not as fluid as Man City&#39;s, or the attack as lethal as Liverpool&#39;s, but current players alongside two or three new quality signings should make United a proper contender for the top four, given that Erik ten Hag used the same set of players finish in the top three in last two seasons.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Crucial Manchester United summer signing</strong></h2>

<p>Manchester United are heavily&nbsp;linked with a move to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves, but does the Brazilian complete the missing piece in Amorim&#39;s jigsaw? Nope. The Brazil international is coming to operate in the midfield areas, where he&#39;ll get loads of support from Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Amad Diallo, and Alejandro Garnacho.</p>

<p>The key signing United MUST make in the summer is to bring a high-profile striker. Fernandes, Garnacho and Amad have all contributed loads of goals already, and only a few teams have created more goalscoring chances than Manchester United.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Signing either Viktor Gyokores or Victor Osimhen should be a priority among the United hierarchy. And to many United fans, the latter will be a good fit for various reasons.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="One crucial summer signing Ruben Amorim needs before competing for top trophies" src="/uploads/uploads-new/posts/Nwoke/1746622242.jpg" style="width: 1200px; height: 675px;" /></p>

<p>The Nigerian is a proven goalscorer, like Gyokores, of course, but in aerial duels, the Napoli forward dusts the Sporting talisman. And this is an area that has seen United&#39;s current attackers fall short. The number of big chances missed across United&#39;s frontline is also one of the major reasons United fall short in the Premier League.</p>

<p>With Cunha and Fernandes behind Osimhen, and Amad far wide, there&#39;s a big chance teams will be wary of United&#39;s attack, as threats are expected to come from right, left, and centre.&nbsp;The 26-year-old striker is a big personality in front of the goal, and his signing will provide room for Rasmus Hojlund to learn a lot. I will run out of superlatives if I continue to talk about the areas and problems the former African best player, who has scored 24 goals in 27 games with Galatasaray this season, will solve at Old Trafford.</p>

<p>Liam Delap has been linked with a move to United, but can his presence terrify the defenses of Liverpool, Man City, or Arsenal? Having two young strikers with little experience shouldn&#39;t be the level the Red Devils have to place themselves, knowing that the problems at the club need an instant solution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With Osimhen at United, Ruben Amorim has a chance to challenge for the FA Cup and Carabao Cup next season, and the Premier League title in two years.</p>

One crucial summer signing Ruben Amorim needs before competing for top trophies

<p>Manchester United have been in transition since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. Many players of different qualities have moved to Old Trafford since the last time they won the Premier League 12 years ago, but the Red Devils remain a shadow of the group SAF turned into world beaters during his managerial time in Manchester.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Scot&#39;s retirement from his managerial duties wasn&#39;t the worst thing that has happened to the 20-time Premier League winners, but his predecessors and the quality of signings are&nbsp;rather the reasons behind Man United&#39;s decline over the years. David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and Erik ten Hag&nbsp;failed to win the Premier League or Champions League and struggled to finish in the top four regularly&nbsp;despite spending millions of pounds on new players.&nbsp;Although Mourinho and Ten Hag stood out, thanks to the number of trophies they won as coaches.</p>

<p>The Red Devils will continue to make signings until they get it right, but the new owners, INEOS, who are in charge of transfer activities at the club,&nbsp;came in with some rules that they have to abide by if they fancy taking the club back to the top, and one of those major rules is that the club will not make big signings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Manchester giants are in serious need of a quality striker, and to match the level of Liverpool, Man City, and Arsenal in the Premier League, they have to spend huge fees on quality players. Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyokores are two quality strikers who have been linked with a move to Old Trafford, but INEOS&#39;s transfer rules have ruled both&nbsp;out of a move to the Theatre of Dreams. Now, they are searching for cheaper alternatives, and Liam Delap is said to be leading the race.</p>

<p>Will cheap alternatives improve Ruben Amorim&#39;s&nbsp;chances of winning&nbsp;the Premier League in three years? This remains a mysterious question, as his predecessors failed to achieve such success despite spending huge amounts on top stars.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amorim is in charge of the group now and is expected to welcome new players in the summer. He&#39;s talked a lot about the type of players he needs at the club, and some legit sources have linked several Premier League players to the club ahead of this summer&#39;s transfer window.</p>

<p>Matheus Cunha of Wolves has been linked with a move to Old Trafford, and it&#39;s no longer news that the Portuguese coach likes the player. Liam Delap is another name that has been on the mouths of many United fans lately, and many sources are confirming that the Ipswich star is likely to switch&nbsp;to United now that his current club has been relegated to the Championship.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Before we predict how Manchester United may&nbsp;line up for next season,&nbsp;let&#39;s point out the areas in the team that need improving.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The defense&nbsp;doesn&#39;t need reinforcements if all available players are injury-free, and even if Shaw goes out injured, Amorim won&#39;t run out of quality options. United need a new goalie who will bring healthy competition to Andre Onana. The Red Devils need at least one attacking midfielder and a striker.</p>

<h2>How will Manchester United lineup for next season (2025/26)?&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The Red Devils will be active when the summer transfer window opens for the 2025/26 season, and below is how Manchester United can lineup for the 2025/26 season, thanks to the number of players who have been rumoured to switch to Old Trafford.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>GK: Andre Onana</strong></h3>

<p><img alt="Image" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GoxQTAFX0AAEiDP?format=jpg&amp;name=large" /></p>

<p>The Cameroon international may have cost United points in some games due to his howlers&nbsp;this term, but he is likely to remain in goal next season, as&nbsp;Bayindir hasn&#39;t proved to be a better goalie following his horrifying performances against&nbsp;Newcastle Utd and Tottenham. We can easily imagine the Reds signing a replacement for Bayindir, who will want to leave the club for more playing time.</p>

<h3><strong>DF: Leny Yoro</strong></h3>

<p><img alt="Image" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GpPkPx9WcAEsStu?format=jpg&amp;name=large" /></p>

<p>The youngster is quickly becoming a big player under Ruben Amorim, and his performances keep improving. He&#39;s played in some crucial matches this term, and the Portuguese coach is&nbsp;a big fan. If he stays fit and maintains the same form, we don&#39;t see any reason why he won&#39;t be a regular next season.</p>

<h3><strong>DF: Harry Maguire</strong></h3>

<p><img alt="Image" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GoxMKc5XsAAaZMh?format=jpg&amp;name=large" /></p>

<p>The England international has received widespread criticism for his poor performances over the years, but he has been great this season. Amorim trusts him a lot, and his ability to win headers and break the opposition press makes him one of the undroppables at the back. Maguire is not fast, but he&#39;s dominant in the air. The ex-United captain effortlessly turns defense into attack&nbsp;with&nbsp;long passes, and that&#39;s a quality the Portuguese boss needs in his team. Having him in the park is an upgrade.</p>

<h3><strong>DF: Lisandro Martinez</strong></h3>

<p><img alt="Image" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GpU599wWkAAf_UX?format=jpg&amp;name=large" /></p>

<p>He&#39;s a World Cup winner and remains one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League. Pep Guardiola has recently hailed him as one of the top three centre-backs in England. The former Ajax man is United&#39;s best left-centre-back, but he&#39;s missed many games this term due to injury issues. In his absence, Yoro filled in for him and did well. If the Argentine stays fit,&nbsp;no one will drop&nbsp;him to the bench, as Amorim is also a big fan of his.</p>

<h3><strong>RWB: Diogo Dalot</strong></h3>

<p><img alt="Image" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GpYaC8zXcAA4m5y?format=jpg&amp;name=medium" /></p>

<p>Manchester United have Dalot and Mazraoui for this position, but we think the Portuguese boss would prefer Dalot on the RWB. The former Porto defender rarely goes out injured and is a greater threat in front of goal than the former Bayern Munich man. Dalot creates more chances&nbsp;and gives more accurate crosses than the Morocco international. Both players provide healthy competition for each other in that position, so we don&#39;t see United reinforcing the position in the summer.</p>

<h3><strong>MF: Casemiro</strong></h3>

<p><img alt="Image" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GpYZ7IZXwAA_pAn?format=jpg&amp;name=large" /></p>

<p>Many outlets have linked the Brazilian away from Old Trafford, but the midfielder&#39;s performances lately cannot be ignored. Ruben Amorim has improved Casemiro&#39;s confidence on the ball and rewarded him with more playing time. The former Real Madrid midfielder protects the back, and at the same time can cause havoc upfront, just like we witnessed against Lyon at the Theatre of Dreams, providing two assists and winning a penalty. Because we doubt United can splash 200 million pounds on new players this summer, we feel Big Case may remain at United for one more season, and if he continues improving, then there&#39;s a big chance he remains in the first team.</p>

<h3><strong>MF: Bruno Fernandes</strong></h3>

<p><img alt="Image" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Go0Iqo6WsAAL9aV?format=jpg&amp;name=large" /></p>

<p>The Manchester United captain keeps getting the nod from every manager that has managed the club since he left Sporting for United in 2020, and that&#39;s because of his style of play. Fernandes is always reliable and available for selections. He obeys the instructions of the managers and is a good example in the group. The 30-year-old plays with high intensity and never stops running. He&#39;s the best creative player at the club and one of the best in this regard in the world.&nbsp;His goals and assists&nbsp;are the reasons United are not in the relegation zone and still participating in the Europa League. The Portugal international&nbsp;may have a deeper role next season, but he remains a key player at the club.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>LWB: Luke Shaw</strong></h3>

<p><img alt="Image" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F432NRlWgAAyyOn?format=jpg&amp;name=4096x4096" /></p>

<p>Patrick Dorgu may have joined the club in the winter market, but Luke Shaw is expected to be the first choice at the back. Shaw is a big player who has struggled to reach his full potential due to injury issues. If he stays fit, then there are only a few left-backs in the world that can put him on the bench, and Dorgu isn&#39;t one of them. The England international is creative and a good passer. He balances his attack and defense, which makes him one of the best in England. We are counting on him to stay fit for at least half of the season. Will United make some adjustments in this area? We&nbsp;think no, as Amass will be ready to be a backup for Dorgu if Shaw gets injured.</p>

<h3><strong>AM: Mathues Cunha</strong></h3>

<p><img alt="Image" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GpZhvQpXUAAaeR-?format=jpg&amp;name=medium" /></p>

<p>Manchester United are reportedly close to signing Cunha from Wolves. The Brazilian will reduce the workload on Bruno Fernandes, as he can be that clinical behind a striker. His ability to score from range, take on players, and win fouls in dangerous positions are some of the attributes Amorim needs at the club. Many legit sources say the move will happen, so fingers crossed.</p>

<h3><strong>AM: Amad Diallo</strong></h3>

<p><img alt="Image" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GpVMv6jWYAA8MbL?format=jpg&amp;name=large" /></p>

<p>Amad&#39;s chances of impressing Ruben Amorim were cut short following a muscle injury he suffered in training. It is widely accepted that the Ivorian is the best forward at the club, and if he stays fit alongside Alejandro Garnacho, competing for a place on the flank, then there&#39;s a chance Utd may not invest on wide areas, plus Amorim doesn&#39;t need many attacking wingers due to his style of play.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>ST: Liam Delap</strong></h3>

<p><img alt="Image" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GpX1_GAXsAAIlPf?format=jpg&amp;name=medium" /></p>

<p>Manchester United have been linked with a move for Liam Delap, according to The Athletic. The Red Devils are in serious need of a striker, and signing Delap, a 22-year-old forward, for 30 million pounds looks like a bargain. United were linked with&nbsp;Viktor Gyokores and Victor Osimhen, but because both will command big signing fees and salaries, they turned their attention to the Ipswich forward. The England striker can link up in play, run behind the defense, and is decent in aerial duels, something they currently lack with Rasmus Hojlund.</p>

<h3><strong>Manchester United&#39;s expected starting lineup for the 2025/26 season</strong></h3>

<h3><strong>Manchester United 2024/25 squad</strong></h3>

<p><strong>Goalkeepers: </strong>Andre Onana, Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton</p>

<p><strong>Defenders:&nbsp;</strong>Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Leny Yoro, Victor Lindelof, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui</p>

<p><strong>Midfielders:</strong>&nbsp;Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount, Christian Eriksen, Manuel Ugarte, Toby Collyer</p>

<p><strong>Forwards:</strong> Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford, Antony, Joshua Zirkzee, Rasmus Hojlund, Amad Diallo, Jadon Sancho</p>

How will Manchester United lineup next season (2025/26) with Matheus Cunha?

<p>Manchester United are in crisis and their place in the Premier League standings (13th, 37 points after 30 games) reflects that in so many ways. They had a chance to close in on the top half of the table on Tuesday night but they succumbed to a 1-0 away loss to Nottingham Forest.</p>

<p>Man United may have lost all three points, but numbers show they were the better side in almost every parameter. They created the most chances, big chances, shots on target, and shots but they couldn&#39;t get the ball past Sels.</p>

<p>However, their performance against the Tricky Trees just highlighted United&#39;s problem yet again, which left Ruben Amorim no choice but to throw a centre-back (Harry Maguire) into the No.9 position when Rasmus Hojlund was still on the pitch.</p>

<p>The Portuguese tactical move nearly paid off on a couple of occasions when Maguire came close to putting the Red Devils back into the game after getting on the end of&nbsp;two big chances.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the game, Ruben Amorim told the press the reason behind his decision to play Maguire upfront and indirectly sent a message to United&#39;s transfer scout about the type of striker he needs at Old Trafford.</p>

<p>The Portuguese tactician said he needed a good header,&nbsp;and the only man he could lean on was the England international.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Did Ruben Amorim just reveal the striker he wants at Manchester United?" src="http://vbetnews.com/uploads/Speech-Recovered.jpg" style="width: 1080px; height: 1350px;" /></p>

<p>Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee are United&#39;s current two strikers, but stats show both forwards are poor headers. Amorim&#39;s speech suggests United transfer chiefs will be looking out for strikers who can score goals by foot or head, and recent speculation leading Victor Osimhen of Napoli to Old Trafford makes more sense.</p>

<p>The Nigerian international is one of the best headers in Europe right now, a quality Amorim wants in his team. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gykores are still quality alternatives, but the chances of Osimhen moving to Manchester are high.</p>

Did Ruben Amorim just reveal the striker he wants at Manchester United?

<p>FIFA Club World Cup&#39;s format is changing from 2025.&nbsp;2025 FIFA Club World Cup&nbsp;is planned to be the first under an expanded format with 32 teams and will be held in June and July 2025.</p>

<p>Confirmed clubs that will participate in the tournament are Real Madrid as well as Chelsea from UEFA and BVB (<a href="https://www.vbetnews.com/which-teams-are-in-the-2025-fifa-club-world-cup-confirmed-clubs-group-stage-field-tournament-rules-and-format" target="_blank">full list</a>).&nbsp;Salzburg got the spot after Arsenal lost to Bayern Munich in the UCL.</p>

<p>The tournament will take place&nbsp;every 4 years from 2025. The United States will host the tournament in 2025.</p>

<p>The opening game is scheduled for&nbsp;June 15, 2025, while the final is on&nbsp;July 13, 2025.</p>

<p>As teams prepare for the tournament, FIFA have revealed the prize money. The winners of FIFA Club World Cup&nbsp;could earn up to $125 million (&pound;96.9m), while a total of $1 billion (&pound;775m) in prize money will be split across the 32 participating teams.</p>

<h2>PRIZE MONEY FOR SPORTING PERFORMANCE</h2>

<p>Group Stage | $2m (&pound;1.5m) win/$1m (&pound;780k) draw (each win/draw)<br />
Round of 16 | Plus $7.5m (&pound;5.8m)<br />
Quarter-Final | Plus $13.125m(&pound;10.18m)<br />
Semi-Final | Plus $21m (&pound;16.2m)<br />
Finalist | $30m (&pound;23.2m)<br />
Winner | $40m (&pound;31m)</p>

<h2>PRIZE MONEY FOR PARTICIPATION</h2>

<p>European clubs | $12.81m to $38.19m* (&pound;9.9m to &pound;29.6m)<br />
South America| $15.21m (&pound;11.8m)<br />
North, Central American &amp; Caribbean | $9.55m (&pound;7.4m)<br />
Asia | $9.55m (&pound;7.4m)<br />
Africa | $9.55m (&pound;7.4m)<br />
Oceania | $3.58m (&pound;2.7m)</p>

<p><em>*Determined by a ranking based on sporting and commercial criteria</em></p>

FIFA Club World Cup prize money revealed

<p>Goalkeepers play a vital part for their club or country. They not only keep clean sheets and win games for their side but sometimes also score goals or provide assists.</p>

<p>During the 2022/23 season there were several goalkeepers that stood out for their sides like Emi Martinez who helped Argentina to win World Cup, or Ederson who won treble with Manchester City.</p>

<p>Let&#39;s take a look at goalkeepers who could stand out in 2024/25</p>

<h2>Top 10 goalkeepers in the world 2024</h2>

<h3>#10&nbsp;Emi Martinez (Ason Villa)</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 goalkeepers in the world 2024" src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/getty-2180317017/crop/MM5DKMBQGQ5DEOBRGU5G433XMU5DAORSGYYQ====/GettyImages-2180317017.jpg?auto=webp&amp;format=pjpg&amp;width=3840&amp;quality=60" style="width: 800px; height: 533px;" /></p>

<p>Getty Images</p>

<p>Martinez is currently one of the best goalkeepers for country as well as club. He has been helping his sides on many occasions.</p>

<p>The goalkeeper is known for his ability to save his side during penalty shootouts.</p>

<p>During this year&#39;s Ballon d&#39;Or, Martinez was crowned as the best goalkeeper.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>#9&nbsp;Giorgi Mamardashvili (Valencia on loan from Liverpool)</h3>

<p>Mamardashvili is currently on loan at Valencia and will join Liverpool from next season. He has become one of the best goalkeepers in the league.</p>

<h3>#8&nbsp;Unai Simon (Athletic Club)</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 goalkeepers in the world 2024" src="https://icdn.football-espana.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/1003457374.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 557px;" /></p>

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<p>Sim&oacute;n became Zamora Trophy winner during the previous season with Athletic Club. SImon was Spain&#39;s first choice goalkeeper during their EURO winning run.</p>

<h3>#7 Mike Maignan (AC Milan)</h3>

<p>Maignan has become one of the best goalkeepers not only for his club but he has also earned the first choice goalie position in France following Hugo Lloris&#39; departure.</p>

<h3>#6&nbsp;Marc Andre Ter Stegen (Barcelona)</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 goalkeepers in the world 2024" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/_KXq7Davho_5t7597HVV7xuVNBg=/0x0:3333x5000/1400x933/filters:focal(1454x740:1986x1272):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72067128/1473048299.0.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 533px;" /></p>

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<p>Marc Andre ter Stegen is currently sidelined due to having suffered a serious injury, however, he is Barcelona&#39;s first choice goalkeeper.</p>

<h3>#5&nbsp;Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid)</h3>

<p>Jan Oblak has been Atletico Madrid&#39;s number one for many years. Oblak has made 14&nbsp;appearances in which he has conceded 15&nbsp;goals and kept 5&nbsp;clean sheets.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>#4&nbsp;Yann Sommer (Inter Milan)</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 goalkeepers in the world 2024" src="https://icdn.sempreinter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Inter-Milan-Goalkeeper-Yann-Sommer-1-scaled.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 533px;" /></p>

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<p>Yan Sommer has been with Inter since 2023. He has so far made 14 appearances in which he has kept 8 clean sheets.</p>

<h3>#3&nbsp;Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid)&nbsp;</h3>

<p><img alt="" src="http://vbetnews.com/uploads/2022/VbetNews%20September/Courtois.webp" style="width: 800px; height: 450px;" /></p>

<p>Getty Images&nbsp;</p>

<p>Courtois has returned to Real Madrid from long-term injury. The goalkeeper returned to his form as if he had never left. However, he has now suffered another injury and he&nbsp;will be out for two weeks.</p>

<h3>#2&nbsp;Ederson (Manchester City)</h3>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the two Brazil national team goalkeepers Ederson has been Manchester City&#39;s first choice goalkeeper and has become one of the key players of Pep Guardiola&#39;s side.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h3>#1&nbsp;Alisson (Liverpool)</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 goalkeepers in the world 2024" src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/12/15/13/newFile.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 450px;" /></p>

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<p>Claiming Alisson is the best goalkeeper in the world might sound outrageous, or does it? The goalkeeper is a classic example of the modern goalkeeper having all the features that the modern goalie should have.</p>

Top 10 goalkeepers in the world 2024

Top 10 goalkeepers in the world 2024/25

<p>Central midfielders are essential for the modern football squads. They not only create attacks, but also provide assists and score goals. Central midfielders can also help their team to defend.</p>

<p>Nowdays there are many talented central midfielders and we have made a top 10 from all top leagues.</p>

<h2>TOP 10 best central midfielders in the world right now 2025</h2>

<p>Certainly! Here&#39;s an updated overview of the top central midfielders, including their ages, current clubs, and notable statistics for the 2024/25 season:</p>

<h3><strong>1. Pedri</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Age:</strong> 22</li>
	<li><strong>Club:</strong> FC Barcelona</li>
	<li><strong>2024/25 Stats:</strong> 5 goals, 7&nbsp;assists</li>
</ul>

<p>Pedri is one of the key players for FC Barcelona and&nbsp;usually plays in a free midfield role. He is a versitile footballer who&nbsp;even plays as a number 8.</p>

<h3><strong>2. Federico Valverde</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Age:</strong> 26</li>
	<li><strong>Club:</strong> Real Madrid</li>
	<li><strong>2024/25 Stats:</strong> 8 goals, 7&nbsp;assists</li>
</ul>

<p>Valverde is also a versatile footballer, who&nbsp;is known for his pace, work rate, stamina and shooting ability. He usually plays as a CM, but also can play as a defensive midfielder and right back.</p>

<h3><strong>3. Declan Rice</strong></h3>

<p><strong><img alt="TOP 10 best central midfielders in the world right now 2025" src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/09/03/18/SEI170012590.jpg?width=1200" style="width: 800px; height: 539px;" /></strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Age:</strong> 26</li>
	<li><strong>Club:</strong> Arsenal FC</li>
	<li><strong>2024/25 Stats:</strong>&nbsp;5&nbsp;goals, 8&nbsp;assists</li>
</ul>

<p>Rice has become one of the key players for Arsenal and he is mostly known for his&nbsp;ball carrying skills and ability to score goals from range</p>

<h3><strong>4. Eduardo Camavinga</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Age:</strong> 22</li>
	<li><strong>Club:</strong> Real Madrid</li>
	<li><strong>2024/25 Stats:</strong>&nbsp;1 goal, 2 assists</li>
</ul>

<p>Camavinga is a versatile player who can play not only as central midfielder but also&nbsp;defensive midfielder&nbsp;and left-back.</p>

<h3><strong>5. Nicol&ograve; Barella</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Age:</strong> 28</li>
	<li><strong>Club:</strong> Inter Milan</li>
	<li><strong>2024/25 Stats:</strong> 3 goals, 8&nbsp;assists</li>
</ul>

<p>Barella has been names&nbsp;the best young Italian player born in 1997 two years in a row. The midfielder can&nbsp;dribble&nbsp;through a defence, score volleys and start counter-attacks</p>

<h3><strong>6. Alexis Mac Allister</strong></h3>

<p><strong><img alt="TOP 10 best central midfielders in the world right now 2025" src="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_353/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/90min_en_international_web/01jenf630fwhzqe5ks5v.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 450px;" /></strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Age:</strong> 26</li>
	<li><strong>Club:</strong> Liverpool FC</li>
	<li><strong>2024/25 Stats:</strong>&nbsp;5 goals, 4 assists</li>
</ul>

<p>Mac Allister is a key player for both Liverpool and Argentina.</p>

<p>On his time as a midfielder under Jurgen Klopp, Mac Allister once said:&nbsp;&quot;I played as a lone five [holding midfielder]. I was much more defensive than anything else. We were used to being very direct and perhaps played more long balls.&quot;</p>

<h3><strong>7. Gavi</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Age:</strong> 20</li>
	<li><strong>Club:</strong> FC Barcelona</li>
	<li><strong>2024/25 Stats:</strong>&nbsp;2 goals, 3 assists</li>
</ul>

<p>Gavi has been branded as&nbsp;a highly promising young player in 2021, and has been compared to Barca legends Andreas Iniesta and Xavi.</p>

<h3><strong>8. Enzo Fern&aacute;ndez</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Age:</strong> 24</li>
	<li><strong>Club:</strong> Chelsea FC</li>
	<li><strong>2024/25 Stats:</strong> 4 goals, 8 assists</li>
</ul>

<p>Enzo Fernandez is also a versatile footballer, who is capable of&nbsp;dictating the tempo of the game, as well as&nbsp;recycling possession.</p>

<h3><strong>9. Warren Za&iuml;re-Emery</strong></h3>

<p><img alt="TOP 10 best central midfielders in the world right now 2025" src="https://tmssl.akamaized.net/images/foto/galerie/warren-zaire-emery-psg-2024-2025-1049046082h-1725266347-146946.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 447px;" /></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Age:</strong> 19</li>
	<li><strong>Club:</strong> Paris Saint-Germain</li>
	<li><strong>2024/25 Stats:</strong> 3 goals, 1 assist</li>
</ul>

<p>PSG&#39;s youngster&nbsp;is known for his physicality and technical skills. He is effective in both ball recovery and initiating play.</p>

<h3><strong>10. Frenkie de Jong</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Age:</strong> 27</li>
	<li><strong>Club:</strong> FC Barcelona</li>
	<li><strong>2024/25 Stats:</strong> 2 goals, 1 assist</li>
</ul>

<p>He describes himself as a player&nbsp;&quot;who likes to have the ball a lot, and play possession.&quot;</p>

<p>De Jong is another versatile player, playing for Barca. He can play in many positions such as&nbsp;regista, defensive-midfielder, central-midfielder, holding midfielder, box-to-box midfielder and centre-back.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

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Discover the top 10 best central midfielders in world football right now. From elite playmakers to dominant box-to-box stars, see who makes the list!

Top 10 Best Central Midfielders in the World Right Now (2025)

TOP 10 best central midfielders in the world right now 2025

<p>Manchester United are currently struggling in the league and are 14th with 34 points. Ruben Amorim&#39;s side are trying to get back to winning ways and save the 2024/25 season until it ends.</p>

<p>There is currently no information about the Red Devils&#39; upcoming pre-season games. However, it has been confirmed that United will have pre-season games in the US from&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;July 26 - August 3, 2025.</strong></p>

<p>We will bring the new updates when Man United confirm their pre-season campaign.</p>

<h2 data-mm-id="_vvxu05d9b" id="_vvxu05d9b">Manchester United&nbsp;pre-season 2025/26&nbsp;confirmed schedule</h2>

<ul>
	<li>West Ham - July 26, 2025</li>
	<li>Bournemouth - July 30, 2025</li>
	<li>Everton - August 3, 2025</li>
</ul>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Manchester United pre-season friendlies: fixtures, dates 2024/25" src="http://vbetnews.com/uploads/2022/VbetNews%20September/Manchester_United-7.webp" style="width: 800px; height: 450px;" /></p>

<p><small>Image Source: Getty Images&nbsp;</small></p>

<h2>Manchester United&nbsp;pre-season 2024/25 results&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Manchester United faced the Norwegian side Rosenborg in their first pre-season fixture, and unfortunately, they were defeated by the rivals.</p>

<p>Their next opponents were Rangers as part of their preparations for the 2024/25 season. It was&nbsp;the first meeting between the two sides since the last showdown in 2010, and United emerged as the victors from the game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later on, the Red Devils returned&nbsp;to the United States for the second consecutive year for a series of matches against top-tier oppositions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Erik ten Hag&#39;s side played against&nbsp;two of their biggest Premier League rivals: Arsenal&nbsp;and Liverpool. Unfortunately for the team, the Red Devils faced defeats in both matches.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Before facing the Reds, Erik ten Hag and his side went face to face against Real Betis at Snapdragon Stadium,&nbsp;where the English giants celebrated a 3-2 victory.</p>

<ul>
	<li><small><em>July 15, 2024&nbsp; Rosenborg<strong> 1-0</strong> Manchester United (Lerkendal Stadion, Trondheim/Norway)&nbsp;</em></small></li>
	<li><small><em>July 20, 2024&nbsp;Rangers<strong> 0-2</strong> Manchester United&nbsp;(Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh)&nbsp;</em></small></li>
	<li><small><em>July 27, 2024 Arsenal <strong>2-1</strong> Manchester United&nbsp;(SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles)</em></small></li>
	<li><small><em>Aug 1, 2024 Manchester United <strong>3-2&nbsp;</strong>Real Betis (Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego)</em></small></li>
	<li><small><em>August 4, 2024 Manchester United <strong>0-3</strong> Liverpool (William Brice Stadium, South Carolina)</em></small></li>
</ul>

<h2 data-mm-id="_sl1e1dfqg" id="_sl1e1dfqg">How to watch Manchester United pre-season 2025/26</h2>

<p>Manchester United pre-season 2024/25 matches were streamed for free via MUTV.</p>

<h2>Manchester United 2024/25 pre-season squad</h2>

<p><b>TBD</b></p>
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Manchester United pre-season friendlies: squad, fixtures, dates and how to watch live MU pre-season 2024/25 games

Manchester United pre-season friendlies: fixtures, dates 2024/25

<p>Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes becomes the first current United player to hit back at Sir Jim Ratcliffe after his comments regarding the squad.</p>

<p>Man United advanced to the latter stage of the Europa League campaign following a comfortable 4-1 win over Real Sociedad at Old Trafford, thanks to Fernandes for his scintillating performance.</p>

<p>Ahead of the Europa League round of 16 second leg at Old Trafford, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who&#39;s part of the owners of the club, made some scathing comments about the players, claiming that Manchester United have some players who are overpaid.</p>

<p>Bruno Fernandes isn&#39;t a fan of SJR&#39;s comments, and after his heroic performance against Real Sociedad, the Portuguese midfielder addressed the situation and suggested that none of the players were happy about SJR&#39;s comments.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Bruno Fernandes hits back at Sir Jim Ratcliffe over comments after Real Sociedad win" src="http://vbetnews.com/uploads/Gl_K0hIacAAjnOH.jpg" /></p>

<p>After the game, Fernandes said:&nbsp;&ldquo;It&rsquo;s not nice to hear certain things obviously. I don&rsquo;t think any player likes to hear criticism or things that are talked about; that you&rsquo;re not good enough or you&rsquo;re overpaid or whatever.</p>

<p>&ldquo;Everyone has their own contract. The club agrees to the contracts at the time you come here, or at the time you do a new contract, and it&rsquo;s about proving that you can be important for the club.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick and was named man of the match against Real Sociedad. Manchester United will face Lyon in the Europa League quarter-final next month.</p>

Bruno Fernandes hits back at Sir Jim Ratcliffe over comments after Real Sociedad win

<p>The 2024/25 Champions League League Phase recently came to a conclusion, with Liverpool finishing as the winners with 21 points after seven wins and one defeat. Whilst every focus is now on the Round of 16 and the latter stages of the competition, we can take a quick peep at every team that has technically qualified for the 2025/26 Champions League League Phase.</p>

<p>Just like&nbsp;the recently concluded UCL League Phase, the 2025/26 Champions League League Phase will contain 36 teams, where the teams that finished in the top eight will earn automatic qualification to the Round of 16, the teams between 9th and 24th will participate in the playoff and the teams occupying between&nbsp;25th and 36th will be eliminated from the competition. It is also important to add that, this new format does not&nbsp;support Team A playing against Team B&nbsp;home and away like the old format, but rather Team A playing four home matches and four away matches against eight different matches.</p>

<p>While the 2024/25 Champions League campaign is still ongoing, we decided to take a look at the top five European Leagues&#39; standings in a bid to see how many teams have technically qualified for the 2025/26 Champions League League Phase and the teams that have the potential to make the cut. Every top European League has entered&nbsp;the second half of the season, which means it is somewhat clearer at this stage to guess the teams that can potentially qualify for the UCL next season and&nbsp;teams that can still make the cut. However, it is imperative that you check this content from time to time to see how many changes we have made, as football remains one of the most difficult events to predict its final outcomes.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>2025/26 Champions League: Who qualified for the league phase?</h2>

<p>With over 20 matches played in every top European League this season, it is somewhat easy to predict which teams have the potential to&nbsp;finish in the top three and qualify for the 2025/26 Champions League League Phase. Below are some of these teams in their respective competitions. We will start with the Premier League and end with the Ligue 1.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Qualified Premier League Teams:&nbsp;2025/26 Champions League League Phase</h2>

<p>After 26 Premier League matches, we can confidently announce that Liverpool have technically qualified for the 2025/26 Champions League League Phase, as they currently occupy the top spot with 64 points. Arsenal sit in second place with 53 points, and their form this season suggests they are unlikely to finish outside the top four at the end of the season. Other Premier League teams that can still potentially qualify for the 2025/26 UCL League Phase are; Manchester City, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Chelsea, and Newcastle United.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Qualified La Liga&nbsp;Teams:&nbsp;2025/26 Champions League League Phase</h2>

<p>After 25 La Liga matches, we can safely name the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid as the La Liga teams that have technically qualified for the 2025/26 Champions League League Phase. The three Spanish teams are fond of qualifying for this competition every season, and we don&#39;t expect the upcoming season to be any different. Other La Liga teams that can potentially qualify for the 2025/26 UCL League Phase are Athletic Bilbao and Villarreal.</p>

<h2>Qualified Serie A Teams:&nbsp;2025/26 Champions League League Phase</h2>

<p>After 26 Serie A matches, you understand why&nbsp;Inter Milan and Napoli are&nbsp;technically going to qualify for the 2025/26 Champions League League Phase. Other teams that can still book their place in the 2025/26 Champions League League Phase are Atalanta, Juventus, Lazio, Fiorentina and AC Milan. Bologna, who qualified for the 2024/25 UCL campaign are down the table, and have slim chances of making the cut even if Italy goes on to get that one extra ticket.</p>

<h2>Qualified Bundesliga Teams:&nbsp;2025/26 Champions League League Phase</h2>

<p>After 23 Bundesliga matches, we can confidently confirm that Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich will qualify for the 2025/26 Champions League League Phase, as both teams are occupying the top two spots, with Bayer leading third place by eight points. Other Bundesliga teams that can still make the UCL cut are Eintracht Frankfurt, Freiburg, RB Leipzig, Stuttgart, and Borussia Dortmund.</p>

<h2>Qualified Ligue 1&nbsp;Teams:&nbsp;2025/26 Champions League League Phase</h2>

<p>PSG and Marseille are technically going to qualify for the 2025/26 Champions League League Phase after 23 Ligue 1 matches, as both teams currently occupy the top two places in the division. Other French Ligue 1 teams that can potentially qualify for the 2025/26 UCL League Phase are OGC Nice, Lille, Monaco and Lyon.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>Summary</strong></h3>

<p>We selected the teams mentioned above based on their current form and data, but there&#39;s a huge chance some of the teams not listed here may come from behind and make a shock entry. This is football, everything is possible. Teams from other European Leagues such as Benfica, Sporting, Salzburg, PSV, Feyenoord and others can also participate in next season&#39;s UCL campaign if they make the cut in their respective leagues.&nbsp;</p>

2025/26 Champions League: Who qualified for the league phase?

<p>Loads of matches will take place on Saturday across Europe, but I decided to make predictions on only 13 matches.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These predictions are not fixed, as they are based on current form, data, and gut feelings.</p>

<h2>Saturday Predictions</h2>

<p>Check out my Saturday predictions below, but you are not advised to take them seriously.</p>

<p>Arsenal v West Ham - over 1.5 goals</p>

<p>Venezia FC v Lazio - away to win</p>

<p>Holstein Kiel v Bayer Leverkusen - away to win</p>

<p>UD Las Palmas v Barcelona - away to win</p>

<p>Valencia v Atletico Madrid - away or draw</p>

<p>Inter v Genoa - home to win</p>

<p>Feyenoord Rotterdam v Almere City - home to win</p>

<p>Al-Ittihad FC v Al Hilal SFC - over 2.5 goals</p>

<p>South Shields v Needham Market - over 1.5 goals</p>

<p>Dorking Wanderers v Farnborough FC - over 1.5 goals</p>

<p>Weston Super Mare FC v Hampton &amp; Richmond Borough - over 1.5 goals</p>

<p>Gainsborough Trinity v Mickleover FC - over 1.5 goals</p>

<p>FC United of Manchester v Hebburn Town - over 1.5 goals</p>

<p>Good luck</p>

Saturday predictions (13 matches, 27 odds)

<p>First leg between the sides ended in Benfica&#39;s 1-0 narrow win.</p>

<p>The winner of the tie will reach the round of 16.</p>

<h2>Monaco vs Benfica Preview&mdash;UEFA Champions League</h2>

<p>The second leg will be played on February 18 in Lisbon.</p>

<p>The teams have now faced each other 4&nbsp;times in the tournament. Benfica has celebrated 3&nbsp;wins, while one game has ended in a draw. During the three games, Benfica has scored 5 goals, while Monaco scored 2.</p>

<p>Monaco&#39;s all-time top goalscorer in the UCL is&nbsp;Radamel Falcao with 10 goals. The Ligue 1 side has 0 Champions League titles. Meanwhile, Benfica&#39;s top scorer is&nbsp;Eus&eacute;bio with 47 goals. The Liga Portugal side has 2 Champions League titles.</p>

<p><img alt="Benfica vs Monaco prediction, preview, lineups and more | Champions League 2024/25" src="https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/AYI26FUUH5IQJEUW4E3QAAGM54.jpg?auth=fd910e6cc2abce046457a53d0c0623c15b5a263a211da37e4052e96ccc5703f4&amp;width=2762&amp;quality=80" style="width: 800px; height: 529px;" /></p>

<h2>Monaco vs Benfica Prediction and Betting Tips: 18/02/2025</h2>

<p><a href="https://www.vbet.com/" target="_blank">VBET</a>&#39;s&nbsp;Benfica vs Monaco Prediction: Expert Analysis and Betting Odds</p>

<ul>
	<li>Benfica - 1.85</li>
	<li>Draw - 4.20</li>
	<li>Monaco - 3.90</li>
</ul>

<h3>Predicted Lineups for Monaco vs Benfica: Team News and Injuries</h3>

<p>Monaco injury news:&nbsp;Christian Mawissa,&nbsp;Folarin Balogun, George Ilenikhena, Wilfried Singo,&nbsp;Jordan Teze and Lamine Camara</p>

<p>Benfica injury news:&nbsp;Renato Sanches and Tiago Gouveia</p>

<p><strong>Monaco possible starting lineup:</strong><br />
Majecki; Vanderson, Kehrer, Salisu, Mawissa; Camara, Zakaria; Akliouche, Ben Seghir, Golovin; Biereth</p>

<p><strong>Benfica possible starting lineup:</strong><br />
Trubin; Araujo, Otamendi, Silva, Bah; Aursnes, Luis; Di Maria, Kokcu, Schjelderup; Pavlidis</p>

<h3><br />
Monaco vs Benfica Head-to-Head&nbsp;</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Benfica&mdash;3&nbsp;wins</li>
	<li>Draw - 1</li>
	<li>Monaco&mdash;0 wins</li>
</ul>

<h2>&nbsp;</h2>

<ul>
</ul>

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<p>First leg between the sides ended in Feyenoord&#39;s 1-0 win.</p>

<p>The winner of the tie will reach the round of 16.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Milan vs Feyenoord Preview - UEFA Champions League</h2>

<p>Milan have faced Feyenoord in the Champions League now three times. Feyenoord have celebrated two wins, while Milan have one win.</p>

<p>Feyenoord have scored overall three&nbsp;goals, while the Serie A side have 2.</p>

<p>Filippo Inzaghi is Milan&#39;s top goalscorer with 33 goals. While Feyenord&#39;s&nbsp;top scorer is&nbsp;Wim van Hanegem with 9 goals.</p>

<p>Feyenoord have overall 1&nbsp;title, while Milan have 7 titles.</p>

<p>Latest meeting between the sides ended in Feyenoord&#39;s 2-0 win over Milan.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fexternal-preview.redd.it%2Flongo-the-second-offer-presented-by-milan-to-feyenoord-may-v0--rZbtw6Mu3Cz8Tj6dB3uuI7dc1vg9JSD2CtAP9yLgaw.jpg%3Fauto%3Dwebp%26s%3De1985157d90234a3fbb62266ce426b0b229f96e8" /><img alt="Milan vs Feyenoord prediction, preview, lineups and more | Champions League 2024/25" src="https://imgresizer.eurosport.com/unsafe/2400x1260/filters:format(jpeg):focal(1113x274:1115x272)/origin-imgresizer.eurosport.com/2025/01/22/image-8ad40707-e9aa-4d33-a282-9a5db10e38ee-85-2560-1440.jpeg" style="width: 800px; height: 420px;" /></p>

<h2>Milan vs Feyenoord Prediction and Betting Tips: 18/02/2024</h2>

<p><a href="https://www.vbet.com/" target="_blank">VBET</a>&#39;s&nbsp;Milan vs Feyenoord Prediction: Expert Analysis and Betting Odds</p>

<ul>
	<li>Milan - 1.50</li>
	<li>Draw - 4.80</li>
	<li>Feyenoord - 6.20</li>
</ul>

<h3>Predicted Lineups for Milan vs Feyenoord: Team News and Injuries</h3>

<p>Feyenoord injury news:&nbsp;Justin Bijlow,&nbsp;Chris-Kevin Nadje,&nbsp;Calvin Stengs,&nbsp;Ramiz Zerrouki,&nbsp;Jordan Lotomba&nbsp;</p>

<p>Milan injury news:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Ruben Loftus-Cheek</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Emerson Royal</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Alessandro Florenzi</strong></p>

<p><strong>Feyenoord starting XI:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Justin Bijlow; Gijs Smal, D&aacute;vid Hancko, Gernot Trauner, Bart Nieuwkoop; Antoni Milambo, Hwang In-beom, Thomas Beelen; Igor Paix&atilde;o, Santiago Gim&eacute;nez, Anis Hadj Moussa. (L&rsquo;&Eacute;q)</p>

<p><strong>Milan starting XI:</strong><br />
Maignan; Walker, Tomori, Pavlovic, Hernandez; Bennacer, Musah; Pulisic, Reijnders, Leao; Abraham</p>

<h3>Milan vs Feyenoord&nbsp;Head-to-Head&nbsp;</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Feyenoord - 2&nbsp;wins</li>
	<li>Draw - 0</li>
	<li>Milan - 1 win</li>
</ul>

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<p>First leg took place on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The game ended in Bayern&#39;s 2-1 win.</p>

<p>The winner of the tie will qualify for the UCL round of 16.</p>

<h2>Bayern Munich vs Celtic&nbsp;Preview - UEFA Champions League</h2>

<p>The second leg will be played on February 18 in Munich.</p>

<p>Celtic and&nbsp;Bayern Munich have faced each other now five&nbsp;times in the tournament. One game has ended in a draw. While Bayern have celebrated 4&nbsp;wins. The Scottish side have overall scored 3&nbsp;goals, while Bayern have 9&nbsp;goals scored in the head-to-head games.</p>

<p>Willie Wallace is Celtic&#39;s top goalscorer with 13 goals, while&nbsp;Robert Lewandowski is Bayern&#39;s top scorer with 69 goals.</p>

<p>Bayern have 6 Champions League titles, while Celtic have just one.</p>

<p>The latest game between the sides was in 2017/18, where Bayern celebrated a 2-1 win.</p>

<p><img alt="Celtic vs Bayern Munich prediction, preview, lineups and more | Champions League 2025/26" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/1mkCHgbZjWUf81BsfDIbdn1ESMA=/0x0:2200x1545/1200x800/filters:focal(802x124:1154x476)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73878039/1294613465.0.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 533px;" /></p>

<h2>Bayern Munich vs Celtic&nbsp;Prediction and Betting Tips: 12/02/2024</h2>

<p><a href="https://www.vbet.com/" target="_blank">VBET</a>&#39;s&nbsp;Bayern Munich vs Celtic Prediction: Expert Analysis and Betting Odds</p>

<ul>
	<li>Bayern Munich - 1.16</li>
	<li>Draw - 9.50</li>
	<li>Celtic - 14.00</li>
</ul>

<p><em>*odds are subject to change</em></p>

<h3>Predicted Lineups for Bayern Munich vs Celtic: Team News and Injuries</h3>

<p>Bayern Munich:&nbsp;Alphonso Davies</p>

<p>Celtic injury news:&nbsp;James Forrest</p>

<p><strong>Celtic possible starting lineup:</strong>&nbsp;Schmeichel; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor; Engels, McGregor, Hatate; Kuhn, Idah, Palma</p>

<p><strong>Bayern Munich possible starting lineup:</strong><br />
Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Sane, Musiala, Gnabry; Kane</p>

<h3>Celtic vs Bayern Munich Head-to-Head&nbsp;</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Celtic&nbsp;- 0&nbsp;wins</li>
	<li>Draw - 1</li>
	<li>Bayern Munich - 4&nbsp;wins</li>
</ul>

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<p>Borussia Dortmund faced Sporting in the Champions League and celebrated a 3-0 win.</p>

<p>Dortmund vs Sporting is on February 19.</p>

<h2>Dortmund vs Sporting&nbsp;Preview - UEFA Champions League</h2>

<p>Sporting and Borussia Dortmund faced each other now 5&nbsp;times in the competition. Sporting has celebrated one win, while Dortmund has 4&nbsp;wins.</p>

<p>The Liga Portugal side has scored four goals, while BVB has 9.</p>

<p>Marco Reus is Dortmund&#39;s top goalscorer in the competition with 24 goals.&nbsp;Liedson, with 6 goals, is Sporting&#39;s top scorer in UCL. Sporting has 0 UCL titles, while BVB has one trophy, which they won in 1996/97.</p>

<p>The latest game between the sides was in 2021/22, when Sporting celebrated a 3-1 win.</p>

<p><img alt="Sporting vs Dortmund prediction, preview, lineups and more | Champions League 2025/26" src="https://www.playmakerstats.com/img/galerias/456/847456_med_champions_league_sporting_cp_x_borussia_dortmund.jpg.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 534px;" /></p>

<h2>Dortmund vs Sporting&nbsp;Prediction and Betting Tips: 19/02/2025</h2>

<p><a href="https://www.vbet.com/" target="_blank">VBET</a>&#39;s&nbsp;Dortmund vs Sporting&nbsp; Dortmund Prediction: Expert Analysis and Betting Odds</p>

<ul>
	<li>Dortmund - 1.92</li>
	<li>Draw - 3.89</li>
	<li>Sporting - 3.90</li>
</ul>

<h2>Predicted Lineups for Dortmund vs Sporting: Team News and Injuries</h2>

<p>Borussia Dortmund injury news:&nbsp;Nico Schlotterbeck, Niklas Sule</p>

<p>Sporting injury news:Viktor Gyokeres,&nbsp;Pedro Goncalves,&nbsp;Nuno Santos,&nbsp;Hidemasa Morita&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Borussia Dortmund possible starting lineup:</strong><br />
Kobel; Ryerson, Anton, Can, Bensebaini; Gross, Sabitzer; Adeyemi, Brandt, Gittens; Guirassy</p>

<p><strong>Sporting Lisbon possible starting lineup:</strong><br />
Silva; Debast, Inacio, Diomande; Araujo, Hjulmand, Trincao, Fresneda; Catamo, Quenda, Gyokeres</p>

<h2><br />
Sporting vs Dortmund Head-to-Head&nbsp;</h2>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p>Sporting&mdash;1 win</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>Draw&mdash;0</p>
	</li>
	<li>Dortmund - 2 wins</li>
</ul>

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Dortmund vs Sporting Prediction and Betting Tips: 11/02/2025

Dortmund vs Sporting prediction, preview, lineups and more | Champions League 2024/25

<p>We are very close to knowing the winners of the Champions League 2024/25.</p>

<p>However, there are several teams that have already confirmed their place in next year&#39;s Champions League.</p>

<h2>Teams in Champions League group stage 2025/26</h2>

<p><img alt="🇸🇪" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tb4/1/16/1f1f8_1f1ea.png" width="16" /> Malm&ouml;</p>

<p><img alt="🇱🇹" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te4/1/16/1f1f1_1f1f9.png" width="16" /> Žalgiris Vilnius</p>

<p><img alt="🇱🇻" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t8d/1/16/1f1f1_1f1fb.png" width="16" /> FC RFS</p>

<p><img alt="🇫🇮" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t3/1/16/1f1eb_1f1ee.png" width="16" /> KuPS</p>

<p><img alt="🇮🇸" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t38/1/16/1f1ee_1f1f8.png" width="16" /> Brei&eth;ablik</p>

<p><img alt="🇪🇪" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t3e/1/16/1f1ea_1f1ea.png" width="16" /> Levadia Tallinn</p>

<p><img alt="🇧🇾" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t37/1/16/1f1e7_1f1fe.png" width="16" /> Dinamo Minsk</p>

<p><img alt="🇰🇿" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td0/1/16/1f1f0_1f1ff.png" width="16" /> Kairat</p>

<p><img alt="🇬🇪" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tc0/1/16/1f1ec_1f1ea.png" width="16" /> Iberia 1999</p>

<p><img alt="🇫🇴" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf1/1/16/1f1eb_1f1f4.png" width="16" /> V&iacute;kingur</p>

<p><img alt="🇮🇪" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t42/1/16/1f1ee_1f1ea.png" width="16" /> Shelbourne</p>

<h2>When is the Champions League 2025/26?&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The 2025/26 Champions League will start on&nbsp;16 September 2025 with the final scheduled for 30 May 2026.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Where is the 2025/26&nbsp;Champions League final?</h2>

<p>The Pusk&aacute;s Ar&eacute;na in Budapest will host the final</p>

<h2>Champions League dates&nbsp;2024/25</h2>

<h3><i>Qualifying:</i><br />
8 July &ndash; 27 August 2025<br />
<i>Competition proper:</i><br />
16 September 2025 &ndash; 30 May 2026</h3>

<h2>When are the 2025/26&nbsp;Champions League knockout stages?</h2>

<table>
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td rowspan="3">Qualifying</td>
			<td>First qualifying round</td>
			<td>17 June 2025</td>
			<td>8&ndash;9 July 2025</td>
			<td>15&ndash;16 July 2025</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Second qualifying round</td>
			<td>18 June 2025</td>
			<td>22&ndash;23 July 2025</td>
			<td>29&ndash;30 July 2025</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Third qualifying round</td>
			<td>21 July 2025</td>
			<td>5&ndash;6 August 2025</td>
			<td>12 August 2025</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Play-offs</td>
			<td>Play-off round</td>
			<td>4 August 2025</td>
			<td>19&ndash;20 August 2025</td>
			<td>26&ndash;27 August 2025</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td rowspan="8">League phase</td>
			<td>Matchday 1</td>
			<td rowspan="8">29 August 2025</td>
			<td colspan="2">16&ndash;18 September 2025</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Matchday 2</td>
			<td colspan="2">30 September &ndash; 1 October 2025</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Matchday 3</td>
			<td colspan="2">21&ndash;22 October 2025</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Matchday 4</td>
			<td colspan="2">4&ndash;5 November 2025</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Matchday 5</td>
			<td colspan="2">25&ndash;26 November 2025</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Matchday 6</td>
			<td colspan="2">9&ndash;10 December 2025</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Matchday 7</td>
			<td colspan="2">20&ndash;21 January 2026</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Matchday 8</td>
			<td colspan="2">28 January 2026</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td rowspan="5">Knockout phase</td>
			<td>Knockout phase play-offs</td>
			<td rowspan="1">30 January 2026</td>
			<td>17&ndash;18 February 2026</td>
			<td>24&ndash;25 February 2026</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Round of 16</td>
			<td rowspan="4">27 February 2026</td>
			<td>10&ndash;11 March 2026</td>
			<td>17&ndash;18 March 2026</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Quarter-finals</td>
			<td>7&ndash;8 April 2026</td>
			<td>14&ndash;15 April 2026</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Semi-finals</td>
			<td>28&ndash;29 April 2026</td>
			<td>5&ndash;6 May 2026</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Final</td>
			<td colspan="2">30 May 2026 at&nbsp;Pusk&aacute;s Ar&eacute;na,&nbsp;Budapest</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<h2><strong>When are the Champions League draws in 2025/26?</strong></h2>

<p>TBD<br />
&nbsp;</p>

Which teams are in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League? Confirmed clubs, group stage field, tournament rules and format

Which teams are in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League? Confirmed clubs, group stage field, fixtures, etc

<p>The Champions League group phase will be completed tonight and all 18 matches are set to take place at once. I made predictions for eight of these games but it is important to know that these tips are not FIXED.&nbsp;</p>

<h1>Champions League predictions</h1>

<p>Aston Villa v Celtic - odd corners&nbsp;</p>

<p>Brest v Real Madrid away 7+ corners</p>

<p>Leverkusen v Sparta Prague - odd corners</p>

<p>GNK Dinamo Zagreb v Milan - both teams to score - yes</p>

<p>Man City v Brugge - both teams to score - yes</p>

<p>PSV Eindhoven v Liverpool - both teams to score - yes</p>

<p>Stuttgart v PSG - both teams to score - yes</p>

<p>Young Boys Bern v Crvena Zvezda - both teams to score - yes</p>

<p>Good luck.&nbsp;</p>

Champions League matchday 8 predictions (8 matches, 80 odds)

<p>Australian Open took place in January, from January 7 to January 28.</p>

<p>Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev qualified for the final and Sinner celebrated a victory.</p>

<p>The Italian youngster beat Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals, who had never lost an Australian semi-final before, going 20-0 during his career.</p>

<p>Sinner was losing after two sets, however, he made a come back and won the game in 5 sets.</p>

<h2>&nbsp;TOP 10 favorites to win Australian Open 2024</h2>

<ul>
	<li><a href="https://www.vbetnews.com/australian-open-2024-odds" target="_blank">Australian Open 2024 Odds: Djokovic, Sabalenka, Swiatek, Medvedev Favorites in Melbourne</a></li>
</ul>

<h2>Daniil Medvedev</h2>

<p><img alt="TOP 10 favorites to win Australian Open 2024" src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/09/09/18/09-55ad2272a47f40ff8ca365adf669ccd2.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 452px;" /></p>

<p>Getty Images</p>

<p>Daniil Medvedev reached the Australia Open 2024 final following a thrilling win over Alexander Zverev. He faced Jannik Sinner in the final on Sunday.</p>

<p>Sinner became the champion.</p>

<h2>Jannik Sinner</h2>

<p><img alt="TOP 10 favorites to win Australian Open 2024" src="https://nbcsports.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d6120ee/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3020x1699+0+1/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnbc-sports-production-nbc-sports.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F91%2F87%2F66d3352e6ea9e71f18ba98aab402%2Fgettyimages-1395402105-1-e1652117908752.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 450px;" /></p>

<p>Getty Images</p>

<p>Jannik Sinner has reached the final of Australia Open 2024 after beating Novak Djokovic, who never lost a semifinal or final match in Melbourne, going 20&ndash;0, while winning the tournament a record 10 times. Sinner faced&nbsp;Medvedev in the final.</p>

<p>Sinner won his first ever Grand Slam.</p>

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<h2>Ben Shelton</h2>

<p><img alt="TOP 10 favorites to win Australian Open 2024" src="https://imageio.forbes.com/specials-images/imageserve/650cb6244148d49d0dca7ac8/Ben-Shelton--the-brand/960x0.jpg?format=jpg&amp;width=960" style="width: 800px; height: 533px;" /></p>

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<p>Ben Shelton participated in the Shanghai master and reached the quarter-finals. In the Grand Slams 2023 Shelton had better luck at Australian Open and US Open. In the US Open he reached the semis, while at Aus Open he reached the quarter-finals.</p>

<p>Ben Shelton has also reached the Aus Open 2024 third round. Shelton crushes out of the Australian Open following defeat in third round.</p>

<h2>Stefanos Tsitsipas</h2>

<p>Tsitsipas reached the semi-finals during the last season and suffered a defeat to Novak Djokovic. The Serbian celebrated a 6-3 7-6 7-6 victory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He has crashed out of AUS Open 2024 in the fourth round.</p>

<h2>Tommy Paul</h2>

<p>Tommy Paul reached the Australian Open semi-finals and and suffered a defeat to Novak Djokovic, who went on to win the title. Tommy Paul also won&#39;t be continuing his Aus Open 2024 journey following a defeat in third round.</p>

<h2>Karen Khachanov</h2>

<p>Karen Khachanov reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open 2023. Khachanov didn&#39;t win any Grand Slams and only had luck in Roland Garros as well. He reached the quarter-finals in the tournament.</p>

<p>Khachanov suffers a defeat to Jannik Sinner in fourth round and is out of the tournament.</p>

<h2>Andrey Rublev</h2>

<p><img alt="TOP 10 favorites to win Australian Open 2024" src="https://img.olympics.com/images/image/private/t_s_w960/t_s_16_9_g_auto/f_auto/primary/w1gbeqfntchl6urpda0a" style="width: 800px; height: 449px;" /></p>

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<p>Rublev currently participates in the Shanghai Masters and has reached the semi-finals. The 25-year-old reached the quarter-finals of Australian Open and US Open in 2023.</p>

<p>Rublev faced&nbsp;Jannik Sinner in the quarter-finals of Aus Open 2024 and suffered a defeat.</p>

<h2>Carlos Alcaraz</h2>

<p><img alt="TOP 10 favorites to win Australian Open 2024" src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-99025404,width-1280,height-720,resizemode-4/99025404.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 450px;" /></p>

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<p>Carlos Alcaraz doesn&#39;t need any introduction. He became Wimbledon winner in 2023 after beating Djokovic in the final. Alcaraz also reached the semi-finals at Roland Garros but suffered a defeat to Djokovic. The pair met once again in the Cincinnati masters and Djokovic became a winner.</p>

<p>Alcaraz faced Alexander Zverev in the AUS Open Quarter-finals and suffered a defeat.</p>

<h2>Novak Djokovic</h2>

<p>Djokovic was surely one of the favorites to win the tournament and as mentioned above he never lost a semi-final match in Aus Open, however, he suffered a defeat to Jannik Sinner on Friday, January 26, 2024 and is out of the tournament.</p>

<h2>Why is Rafael Nadal not playing at the Australian Open 2024?</h2>

<p>Following a year absence due to injury that Nadal suffered at Australia Open 2023, the tennis legend is ready to make his long awaited return in 2024.</p>

<p>He was expected to make his return in AUS Open 2024, however, during the Brisbane International warm-up tournament he suffered a small problem.</p>

<p>The problem is said to be not serious and Nadal could still make his return in 2024.</p>

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TOP 10 favorites to win Australian Open 2024

<p>Australian Open 2025 ended on January 26 as Jannik Sinner took the title after a victory over Alexander Zverev.</p>

<p>Zverev faced Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals and following Djokovic&#39;s injury, reached the final.</p>

<p>The tennis season has kicked off with an intriguing start. Next up Rolland Garros.</p>

<p>Who will take the title? Can Djokovic make his return and win a record 25th title or will Sinner win this one too?</p>

<h2>Top 10 favorites to win Roland Garros 2024</h2>

<h3>Jannik Sinner</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 favorites to win Roland Garros 2025" src="https://d2me2qg8dfiw8u.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/2024/03/17131100/Jannik-Sinner-plays-a-shot.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 469px;" /></p>

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<p>Sinner kicked off the year with becoming Australian Open champ. Sinner beat Zverev in the final and took home the title for the second year in a row.</p>

<p>The No.1 in the ATP rankings is a favorite to win French Open 2025.</p>

<h3>Alexander Zverev</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 favorites to win Roland Garros 2025" src="https://tennisbuzz.net/.image/t_share/MTkxNjM5NTAyMTEyODkyNTc5/alexander-zverev-unhappy-with-where-career-is-at.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 480px;" /></p>

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<p>Zverev has reached French Open semi-finals&nbsp;three years in a row since 2021. In 2024, he reached the final and suffered a defeat to Carlos Alcaraz.</p>

<p>Alcaraz reached the Roland Garros final after&nbsp;beating Jannik Sinner. The youngster faced Alexander Zverev in the final and became the Roland Garros winner.</p>

<h3>Novak Djokovic</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 favorites to win Roland Garros 2025" src="https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AP24072066721131-1710659658.jpg?resize=770%2C513&amp;quality=80" style="width: 800px; height: 533px;" /></p>

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<p>Djokovic withdrew from Australian Open due to injury. It is not yet confirmed if he will be in the French Open, but he is considered as favorites to win it if he competes in the tournament in May.</p>

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<h3>Carlos Alcaraz</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 favorites to win Roland Garros 2025" src="https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/gettyimages-2090277204.jpg?c=16x9&amp;q=h_833,w_1480,c_fill" style="width: 800px; height: 450px;" /></p>

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<p>Could Carlos Alcaraz retain his title this year? In 2024, Alcaraz celebrated a&nbsp;6&ndash;3, 2&ndash;6, 5&ndash;7, 6&ndash;1, 6&ndash;2 win over Zverev.</p>

<h3>Daniil Medvedev</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 favorites to win Roland Garros 2025" src="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/uploads/imported_images/uploads/2023/07/np_file_238622.jpeg" style="width: 800px; height: 489px;" /></p>

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<p>Medvedev crashed out of Australian Open 2025 from the second round. He will be hoping to have a better luck in the French Open.</p>

<h3>Andrey Rublev</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 favorites to win Roland Garros 2025" src="https://prod-media.beinsports.com/image/1709319602066_3f89d445-d4f5-4983-84a2-64cccfdf408e.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 450px;" /></p>

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<p>Andrey Rublev doesn&#39;t have any Grand Slam titles, however, he has had success in every one of those tournaments.</p>

<p>Rublev couldn&#39;t reach the next round in AUS Open 2025 as he suffered a defeat in the first round.</p>

<h3>Stefanos Tsitsipas</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 favorites to win Roland Garros 2025" src="https://media.gq-magazine.co.uk/photos/63d3bad834cd0d0eb6a8318c/16:9/w_2560%2Cc_limit/GettyImages-1459891672.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 450px;" /></p>

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<p>Tsitsipas has only succeded in French Open in 2021 when he reached the final and suffered a defeat to Novak Djokovic. He also didn&#39;t have luck in this year&#39;s Australian Open 2025.</p>

<h3>Ben Shelton</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 favorites to win Roland Garros 2025" src="https://media.bleacherreport.com/image/upload/w_800,h_533,c_fill/v1737553189/idu3paonsy1et6wwm7ls.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 449px;" /></p>

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<p>Ben Shelton reached the Australian Open semi-finals and suffered a defeat to Jannik Sinner. In French Open, Shelton has only reached the third round last year.</p>

<h3>Holger Rune</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 favorites to win Roland Garros 2024" src="https://www.atptour.com/-/media/images/news/2023/05/12/18/56/rune-rome-2023-friday.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 450px;" /></p>

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<p>Holger Rune suffered a defeat to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open 2025 fourth round, who went on win the title.</p>

<h3>Casper Ruud</h3>

<p><img alt="Top 10 favorites to win Roland Garros 2024" src="https://d2me2qg8dfiw8u.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/2023/06/09210353/Casper-Ruud1.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 469px;" /></p>

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<p>Casper Ruud is a two time French Open finalist, however, he has never won the tournament. In 2022, he lost Rafael Nadal and in 2023, he faced Djokovic and was defeated. Maybe 2025&nbsp; will be his year?</p>

Top 10 favorites to win Roland Garros 2024

Top 10 favorites to win Roland Garros 2025

<p>Loads of matches will take place today, Tuesday, so I took the liberty of accumulating 12 matches for 37 odds. However, these predictions are not fixed, so you are advised not to take them seriously.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tuesday predictions (37 odds)</p>

<p>Matlock Town v Prescot Cables - over 1.5 goals</p>

<p>FC United of Manchester v Gainsborough Trinity - over 1.5 goals</p>

<p>Hebburn Town v Morpeth Town - over 1.5 goals</p>

<p>FC Dundee v Celtic - over 2.5 goals</p>

<p>Alkmaar v Ajax - over 1.5 goals</p>

<p>SC Farense v Benfica - away to win</p>

<p>Como 1907 v Milan - over 1.5 goals</p>

<p>Leverkusen v Mainz - over 1.5 goals</p>

<p>Holstein Kiel v Borussia D - away to win</p>

<p>Chelsea v Bournemouth - over 2.5 goals</p>

<p>Brentford FC v Man City - over 2.5 goals</p>

<p>Nottingham v Liverpool - away to win</p>

<p>Good Luck!</p>

Tuesday predictions (12 matches, 37 odds)

<p>Brazil title holders Botafogo have announced VBET as their new sponsor.</p>

<p>The announcement of the new partnership was made during an event on Monday (6) in Rio de Janeiro</p>

<p>The club has signed a deal with the sports betting company, which will occupy the prime spot on the kits of both the men&#39;s and women&#39;s football teams for the next three years.</p>

<p>The partnership between Botafogo and VBET stems from a strong synergy between the Club and the Company. Both Botafogo and VBET are focused on expanding into new markets, with an emphasis on innovation and the satisfaction of fans and customers.</p>

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<p>&quot;The partnership with Vbet is an important moment for Botafogo and our supporters. The champions of Brazil and America are joining forces with a global company that believes in the work of the Club and its legacy. Vbet is here to strengthen us and bring the necessary momentum for Botafogo to continue its journey at the top of Brazilian and world football,&quot; commented <strong>Thairo Arruda, CEO of Botafogo.</strong></p>

<p>VBET&#39;s sponsorship becomes the largest commercial contract in Botafogo&#39;s 130-year history.</p>

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VBET has a history of passion for football, having supported legendary teams around the globe such AS Monaco, FC Arsenal, OGC Nice, Dynamo Kyiv, and the National Football Teams of Argentina, Ukraine, and Malta.</p>

<p>VBET is a global leader in online betting and gaming, offering innovative solutions in sports betting, casinos, and gaming platforms. With over 20 years of experience, VBET operates in more than 10 markets, complying with regulations in countries such as Germany, France, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.</p>

<p>The company is known for its strong reputation, built on customer satisfaction, innovation, and reliability. Now, VBET is fully licensed to operate in Brazil through its new platform, <strong>vbet.bet.br</strong>, marking a significant step into the rapidly growing Brazilian market. This positions VBET as one of the leading players in the region, further strengthening its global presence.</p>

Brazil champions Botafogo announces VBET as their new sponsor

VBET, Global Leader in Sports Betting and Online Gaming, is the Title Partner of Botafogo

<p>So I was close to winning 2.4 million Naira on December 29 after I staked 50k Naira on 34 odds (13 matches), but Sporting vs Benfica couldn&#39;t produce&nbsp;over 1.5 goals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>I feel inspired to try again on Wednesday, and below are my predictions for 13 matches (34 odds). However, it is important to know that these predictions were made based on expert knowledge, data and current form.</p>

<h2>Wednesday predictions (13 matches, 32&nbsp;odds)</h2>

<p>I did thorough research before arriving at any prediction you see below, but football is full of surprises.</p>

<p>Rochdale AFC v Altrincham FC - over 1.5 goals</p>

<p>Hampton &amp; Richmond Borough v Dorking Wanderers - over 1.5 goals</p>

<p>Maidstone United FC v Welling United - over 1.5 goals</p>

<p>St Albans City v Enfield Town - over 1.5 goals</p>

<p>Boreham Wood FC v Slough Town FC - over 1.5 goals</p>

<p>Ilkeston Town FC v Basford United - over 2.5 goals</p>

<p>Leek Town FC v Matlock Town - over 1.5 goals</p>

<p>Whitby Town v Stockton Town - GG&nbsp;</p>

<p>Harborough Town FC v Kettering Town - over 1.5 goals</p>

<p>Chertsey Town v Walton and Hersham FC - over 2.5 goals</p>

<p>Swindon Supermarine v Hungerford Town FC - GG</p>

<p>South Shields v Darlington FC - over 1.5 goals</p>

<p>Stratford Town v AFC Telford United - over 1.5 goals</p>

<p>You can find these matches in England&#39;s lower divisions. Goodluck!</p>

Wednesday predictions (13 matches, 32 odds)

<p>Some interesting matches will take place today, Sunday, and I have already made about six predictions worth 11.22&nbsp;odds.</p>

<h2>Sunday Accumulator&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Check out my predictions for today, Sunday, but understand that these tips were made based on gut feelings, data and current form.</p>

<p><strong>Manchester United vs Bournemouth prediction:</strong> When Man United play at Old Trafford with their complete team available for selection against a team outside the top six, the first instinct anyone would have is &#39;I think Manchester United can win it.&#39; Bournemouth may have won against Man City and Arsenal. Still, they are unlikely to do the same against United, who recently improved their dressing room mood following last weekend&#39;s Manchester Derby win. Ruben Amorim is eager to make a statement in the Premier League, and getting back-to-back league wins is within his reach. United lost twice to Bournemouth last two matches, so I think this game will be personal for the Red Devils.<br />
BET ON <a href="https://www.vbet.com/en/sports/pre-match/event-view/Soccer/England/538/premier-league" target="_blank"><strong>VBET</strong></a>: Home team to win</p>

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<p><strong>Monza vs Juventus prediction: </strong>The hosts are fighting against relegation, sitting in 19th place, while Juventus remains unbeaten this term. The visitors, who have been inconsistent this term, will get a tight win. Who cares man?<br />
BET ON <a href="https://www.vbet.com/en/sports/pre-match/event-view/Soccer/England/538/premier-league" target="_blank"><strong>VBET</strong></a>: Away team to win</p>

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<p><strong>Real Madrid vs Sevilla prediction:</strong> Having watched Barcelona lose to Atletico Madrid on Saturday night, I think Real Madrid will give everything they can to beat Sevilla and go top of the table. Plus, Sevilla are too inconsistent to cause a fright in Madrid.<br />
BET ON <a href="https://www.vbet.com/en/sports/pre-match/event-view/Soccer/England/538/premier-league" target="_blank"><strong>VBET</strong></a>: Home team to win</p>

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<p><strong>Atalanta vs Empoli prediction: </strong>The hosts are pushing for the title this year, and they have a chance to return to the top of the standings with a game against struggling Empoli. Atalanta have won many league matches in the last few months, and I think they can get an early Christmas gift here.<br />
BET ON <a href="https://www.vbet.com/en/sports/pre-match/event-view/Soccer/England/538/premier-league" target="_blank"><strong>VBET</strong></a>: Home team to win</p>

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<p><strong>Wolfsburg vs Dortmund prediction: </strong>Both teams look even, and I would be surprised if they don&#39;t exchange goals at the end of the game. Two good goalscoring teams meet, of course, the game will be exciting on both ends.<br />
BET ON <a href="https://www.vbet.com/en/sports/pre-match/event-view/Soccer/England/538/premier-league" target="_blank"><strong>VBET</strong></a>: Both teams to score - yes</p>

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<p><strong>Gil Vincente vs Sporting CP prediction:</strong> The visitors may have been inconsistent lately, but the hosts&#39; poor attack was what gave me the confidence to back Sporting CP to extend their league wins to two games in a row.<br />
BET ON <a href="https://www.vbet.com/en/sports/pre-match/event-view/Soccer/England/538/premier-league" target="_blank"><strong>VBET</strong></a>: Away team to win - yes</p>

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Sunday accumulator (11.22 odds) including Manchester United vs Bournemouth

<p>Many matches will take place today, Saturday, across Europe, but I resisted the temptation to make many predictions. Below are my predictions for Saturday only.</p>

<h2>Saturday Over 2.5 Goals Predictions</h2>

<p><strong>Aston Villa vs Manchester City Prediction: </strong>Both teams are superb goalscoring sides and will not hesitate to display their attacking mastery. Matches involving these teams regularly produce goals; with both teams struggling, we can anticipate at least three goals.&nbsp;<br />
BET ON <a href="https://www.vbet.com/" target="_blank"><strong>VBET</strong></a>: Over 2.5 goals</p>

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<p><strong>Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Prediction:</strong> Both teams played in midweek in the Carabao Cup and Arsenal won 3-2. The Eagles will definitely fight for a response, which allows them to get on the score sheet but because Arsenal remain the favourites to win this encounter, it is likely that they can score two or more goals.<br />
BET ON <a href="https://www.vbet.com/" target="_blank"><strong>VBET</strong></a>: Over 2.5 goals</p>

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<p><strong>Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United Prediction:</strong> The Magpies play exciting football but rarely keep clean sheets away from home. Both teams are likely to get on the scoreboard, but I see the visitors taking all available points. Anticipating three goals from this game isn&#39;t a stretch.<br />
BET ON <a href="https://www.vbet.com/" target="_blank"><strong>VBET</strong></a>: Over 2.5 goals</p>

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<p><strong>Bayer Leverkusen vs Freiburg Prediction:</strong> Matches involving either team commonly produce at least two goals, so I am confidently expecting this encounter to follow suit.<br />
BET ON <a href="https://www.vbet.com/" target="_blank"><strong>VBET</strong></a>: Over 1.5 goals</p>

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<h2>Saturday Corner Kicks Predictions</h2>

<p>Crystal Palace vs Arsenal - over 7.5 corners<br />
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid - over 7.5 corners<br />
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Mainz - over 7.5 corners&nbsp;<br />
West Ham vs Brighton - over 8.5 corners<br />
Bayer Leverkusen vs Freiburg - over 7.5 corners</p>

Saturday over 2.5 goals and corners predictions (5 odds)

<p>Formula One is one of the richest sports in the sporting world as well as one of the most dangerous ones. Each year <a href="https://frontofficesports.com/the-10-highest-paid-formula-1-drivers-for-2023/" target="_blank">Forbes</a> provide the list of highest paid Formula One drivers.</p>

<p>The Formula One 2024 season ended as Max Verstappen was crowned four Time World Champion.</p>

<p>The current highest-paid driver is Max Verstappen with&nbsp;$75&nbsp;million.</p>

<h2>The World&rsquo;s Highest-Paid Formula One drivers 2024&nbsp;</h2>

<h3>Max Verstappen</h3>

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	<h4>Salary:&nbsp;<strong>$60M</strong>&nbsp;| Bonuses:&nbsp;<strong>$15M</strong></h4>
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<p>Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen is currently the highest paid Formula One driver in the World. He became a four time World Champion during the 2024 season and continues to impress with his driving abilities.</p>

<p><img alt="The World’s Highest-Paid Formula One drivers 2024" src="https://webp.gp.cdn.pxr.nl/news/2024/11/24/5a1b9233bcefe8a0da6f31c6e29426280f15927f.jpg?width=1800" style="width: 800px; height: 534px;" /></p>

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<h3>Lewis Hamilton</h3>

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	<h4>Salary:&nbsp;<strong>$55M</strong>&nbsp;| Bonuses:&nbsp;<strong>$2M</strong></h4>
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<h4>Hamilton is currently the only driver on the grid to have won the World Championship seven times. In the recent years, when Red Bull started dominating the sport, Hamilton and his team have dropped in the standings but this year, the seven time World Champion&nbsp;has been having an impressive season.</h4>

<p><img alt="The World’s Highest-Paid Formula One drivers 2024" src="https://motorsportmagazine.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Lewis-Hamilton-holds-the-trophy-for-winning-the-2021-British-Grand-Prix.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 450px;" /></p>

<p>Sky News</p>

<h3>Lando Norris</h3>

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	<li>Salary:&nbsp;<strong>$12M</strong>&nbsp;| Bonuses:&nbsp;<strong>$23M</strong></li>
</ul>

<h4>Lando Norris and McLaren along with Oscar Piastri have been having an impressive season. Norris finished the season second in the F1 standings and helped his team to secure the Constructors championship title.</h4>

<p><img alt="The World’s Highest-Paid Formula One drivers 2024" src="https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/ap24126818513818.jpg?c=original" style="width: 800px; height: 533px;" /></p>

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<h2>Fernando Alonso</h2>

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	<h4>Salary:&nbsp;<strong>$24M</strong>&nbsp;| Bonuses:&nbsp;<strong>$3.5M</strong></h4>
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<h4>In this season, Alonso signed&nbsp;a multi-year deal with Aston Martin&nbsp;alongside Lance Stroll. He is currently the fourth highest paid Formula One driver.</h4>

<h3>Charles Leclerc</h3>

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	<li>Salary:&nbsp;<strong>$15M</strong>&nbsp;| Bonuses:&nbsp;<strong>$12M</strong></li>
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<h4>Another young talent Charles Leclerc is currently impressing in the Formula One. He has yet to win a World Championship, however, he has scored numerous records in his career so far. 2024 was notable, as Leclerc finally won the Monaco Grand Prix and secured a win in Monza as well.</h4>

<p><img alt="The World’s Highest-Paid Formula One drivers 2024" src="https://i.cdn.newsbytesapp.com/images/l50420240526225807.jpeg" style="width: 800px; height: 450px;" /></p>

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<h3>George Russell</h3>

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	<li>Salary:&nbsp;<strong>$15M</strong>&nbsp;| Bonuses:&nbsp;<strong>$8M</strong></li>
</ul>

<h4>The 25-year-old currently drives Mercedes along with Lewis Hamilton. 2024 was an impressive year for the driver as he secured 2 wins and 4 podiums.</h4>

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<h2>Oscar Piastri</h2>

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<ul>
	<li>Salary:&nbsp;<strong>$5M</strong>&nbsp;| Bonuses:&nbsp;<strong>$17M</strong></li>
</ul>

<p>Piastri secured his first ever career win during the 2024 season as he finished first in Hungarian Grand Prix. He also secured a win in Azerbaijan GP.</p>

<h2>Sergio Perez</h2>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p>Salary:&nbsp;<strong>$12M</strong>&nbsp;| Bonuses:&nbsp;<strong>$7.5M</strong></p>
	</li>
</ul>

<p>Sergio Perez&#39;s performance during this season was nowhere near the same as in the previous one. There have been speculations linking him with a move away.</p>

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<h3>Carlos Sainz</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Salary:&nbsp;<strong>$10M</strong>&nbsp;| Bonuses:&nbsp;<strong>$9M</strong></li>
</ul>

<h4>Carlos Sainz&#39;s time with Ferrari came to an end as he is joining Williams for the 2025 season.</h4>

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<h3><a href="https://www.vbetnews.com/who-will-host-the-2030-fifa-world-cup" target="_blank">Who will host the 2030 FIFA World Cup?</a></h3>

<p>The 2030 FIFA World Cup is set to be a unique international event, spanning three continents and involving multiple host nations for the first time in history.</p>

<p>Morocco, Portugal, and Spain have been selected as the main host countries for the 48-team competition, while the first three matches will be held in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay as a special honor to commemorate the tournament&#39;s centennial celebration.</p>

<p>FIFA has chosen to pay homage to this significant occasion by granting Uruguay the opportunity to start the centenary celebration on their own turf.</p>

<p>Argentina, on the other hand, will witness the Albiceleste&#39;s home debut, a nod to the fact that football holds a nearly religious status in the country.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Paraguay&#39;s inclusion in this special event can be attributed to Alejandro Dom&iacute;nguez, the influential Paraguayan who serves as the president of CONMEBOL and wields significant influence within FIFA.</p>

<p>All the six host nations will receive automatic entry into the 2030 World Cup.</p>

<h2>Where is the 2030 World Cup final?</h2>

<p>Spain, Portugal and Morocco will host the centenary edition of the World Cup in 2030.</p>

<p>Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay will also be &#39;centenary hosts&#39;.</p>

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Where is the 2030 World Cup final?

<p>It is hard to rank the best teams in the world as there are many credentials to it. You either rank them by the trophies they have won during their history or the latest performances which have brought trophies in the recent years.</p>

<p>Greatest example in this scenario is Real Madrid and Manchester City. Madrid have been a football classic over the years, having won 15 record breaking Champions League trophies.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, City have risen to the title of the best football team over the years after winning Premier League trophies over and over again as well as winning their first UCL under the head coach Pep Guardiola.</p>

<p>So let&#39;s take a look at the best football teams in the world.</p>

<h2>Top 10 Best Football Teams in the World 2024</h2>

<h2>1.&nbsp;Manchester City</h2>

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<p>City&#39;s recent track record includes securing five of the last six Premier League titles, lifting the FA Cup, and claiming their maiden Champions League victory which led the Cityzens into clinching the FIFA Club World Cup&#39;s title.<br />
<br />
While the Manchester giants&nbsp;boast&nbsp;immense financial resources, a talented coaching staff, and a roster of world-class players, Guardiola remains circumspect about their prospects in the upcoming season. While Rodri&#39;s midfield performance shines, there&#39;s a growing sense that some rejuvenation in the midfield may be on the horizon.<br />
<br />
The team&#39;s dominance isn&#39;t waning; they still possess ample potential for further accomplishments. The main challenge for their competitors might be that, having conquered their previous goals, the Ctalan manager and his squad may find the motivation to scale new heights that much more arduous.</p>

<p>It appears that in the coming year, the team most capable of surpassing Manchester City are none other than Manchester City themselves.</p>

<h2>2.&nbsp;Real Madrid</h2>

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<p>A bright future for Real Madrid appears to be on the horizon, set to extend over the next decade. The transfer of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund adds a fresh dimension to Carlo Ancelotti&#39;s managerial prowess.</p>

<p>The Italian manager now has the opportunity to oversee a midfield that combines the best of both worlds, blending the vibrancy of youth with the wisdom of experience. Behind this midfield, the team&#39;s foundation stands as solid as a rock.</p>

<p>The dynamic duo of Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, already impressive, have room to further develop into elite European talents. The only missing piece in this puzzle is a striker to fill the void left by Karim Benzema. With that final addition, Los Blancos could set themselves up for a decade of unrivaled success.</p>

<p>The La Liga giant are currently second in the domestic table with&nbsp;48 points with a game in hand, as Girona lead the standing with 49 points.</p>

<p>In the Spanish Super Cup clash in Saudi Arabia on January 14, Carlo Ancelotti&#39;s side dominated with a convincing 4-1 victory over Barcelona, reigniting the classic rivalry in style.</p>

<p>Seeking payback for their 2023 final defeat, Los Gal&aacute;cticos orchestrated a brilliant comeback.&nbsp;Vinicius Jr. netted a remarkable hat trick within the first 39 minutes, firmly establishing control for his side. Robert Lewandowski added a goal to keep the Catalans&nbsp;in the game. However, any hopes of a comeback were extinguished in the second half when Rodrygo found the net, securing a decisive advantage for&nbsp;Madrid.</p>

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<h2>3. FC Barcelona</h2>

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<p><small><big>Despite casually winning La Liga in 2022/23, Barcelona&nbsp;now find themselves all but ruled out of the current title race. They trail league leaders Girona by a significant eight&nbsp;points and are gradually slipping out of contention behind their longtime rivals, Real Madrid.</big></small></p>

<p>The struggles extend to both the defensive and offensive aspects of their game. Blaugrana&#39;s solid defense from the previous season, with the most clean sheets in Europe and only 20 goals conceded in La Liga, has proven challenging to replicate.</p>

<p>However, the absence of Sergio Busquets, who played a key defensive midfield role, has left a significant gap, and defensive inconsistency this season, including positional changes and new additions like Joao Cancelo, has disrupted their stability.</p>

<p>As for Robert Lewandowski, who was a brilliant performer for Xavi, winning the Pichichi and leading them to La Liga victory, is now grappling with challenges at 35 due to a lack of creative support. The Catalans&#39; diminished creativity has impacted the former Bayern Munich star&#39;s&nbsp;goal-scoring abilities, resulting in missed chances and a noticeable decline in performance compared to three years ago.</p>

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<h2>4. Arsenal</h2>

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<p>One club set to contend to continue shining&nbsp;are Arsenal. The club has made substantial investments to address the disappointments of the past, notably finishing as the second-best team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Gunners have acquired three key players to bolster their ranks. The trio comprises Kai Havertz from Chelsea, Jurri&euml;n Timber from Ajax, and Declan Rice from West Ham, with the club breaking records with a hefty price tag of &pound;105 million.</p>

<p>Under the guidance of manager Miguel Arteta, the North London stars&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;their commitment to nurturing young talent across every position. The squad boasts promising talents like William Saliba and Gabriel Magalh&atilde;es in defense, and an attacking trio featuring Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, and Gabriel Martinelli. Meanwhile, Martin Odegaard leads the team as captain in midfield.</p>

<p>With this rejuvenated lineup, Arteta&#39;s squad seeks to end a 19-year drought since their last Premier League title triumph in 2004, during the tenure of club legend manager Arsene Wenger. However, the club are currently sitting fourth in the domestic league after their recent winless streak.</p>

<h2>5.&nbsp;Bayern Munich</h2>

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<p>In the quest for a prolific goal-scorer, one team stands out as they continue to amass top talents from the Bundesliga. Their recent arrivals, Harry Kane, Konraid Laimer and Raphael Guerreiro, promise to inject quality into a midfield that may require players with a defensive mindset, especially when competing in the Champions League.</p>

<p>Thomas Tuchel&#39;s 2023/24 squad boasts a wealth of seasoned talent, providing an ideal canvas for a top-tier coach to introduce fresh tactics and strategies. However, upon closer examination, a subtle yet significant ingredient seems to be lacking.</p>

<p>Could the addition of the English goal machine&nbsp;be the solution? The answer remains uncertain, but the hope is that one of these potential signings could provide that extra spark needed to complete the puzzle for success.</p>

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</ul>

<h2>6. Inter Milan</h2>

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<p>Inter Milan have showcased their prowess as a formidable Serie A team in recent months. The prospect of them contending for the Scudetto title looms large, yet the journey to establish similar dominance among Europe&#39;s elite clubs is an arduous one.</p>

<p>If they manage to retain Lautaro Martinez, they secure a talismanic figure on the other side. Inter&#39;s ambitions for European glory are apparent, but they are keenly aware that this is a venture that necessitates time and strategic development to rival the continent&#39;s top-tier teams.</p>

<h2>7. AC Milan</h2>

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<p><small><em>Image so</em></small><small><em>urce: Getty Images</em></small></p>

<p>AC Milan stand&nbsp;at a pivotal juncture, with the future outlook significantly hinging on the decision surrounding Rafael Leao&#39;s tenure. The presence of this key player carries the potential to mold the Serie A giants&#39; trajectory in 2024, providing a stable foundation.</p>

<p>Yet, an air of uncertainty looms off the pitch. The contentious departure of Paolo Maldini has stirred disquiet among the club&#39;s talented young squad, leading to an unsettling atmosphere. The repercussions of this abrupt management change remain shrouded in uncertainty, and the upcoming summer could be marked by turbulence. These external factors have the capacity to influence Milan&#39;s position in the rankings.</p>

<p>For the club, maintaining a delicate equilibrium is crucial while off-field challenges pose a looming threat. The Rossoneri must navigate these complexities as they approach a new chapter in their storied history.</p>

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<h2>8. Tottenham</h2>

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<p>The mood among Tottenham Hotspur supporters was rather gloomy ahead of the 2023/24 season. The previous season had been lackluster, and the departure of their star player, Harry Kane, had cast a cloud of uncertainty over the North London club.</p>

<p>Many had expected that Ange Postecoglou&#39;s appointment would mark the beginning of a long and challenging rebuilding process. However, in an unexpected turn of events, Spurs have made a strong start under the Australian manager&#39;s guidance.</p>

<p>They currently lead the Premier League, sparking discussions among fans about the possibility of an unexpected title challenge. On the other hand, James Maddison has thrived in his role as the club&#39;s new attacking midfielder this season. The England international star serves as the crucial link between the midfield and the attack, with the freedom to roam.</p>

<h2>9. Bayer Leverkusen</h2>

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<p>Following a notable transfer window bolstered by acquisitions like Granit Xhaka, Victor Boniface, and Jonas Hofmann, Bayer Leverkusen entered the season with high expectations.</p>

<p>However, their remarkable start has exceeded even the loftiest predictions. They embarked on a record-breaking journey, remaining unbeaten in their first eight matches, winning seven and drawing one, all while notching an impressive 25 goals. This scintillating run has propelled them to the summit of the Bundesliga, as they have led the league for five of the eight matchdays thus far.</p>

<p>Under the guidance of Xabi Alonso and his free-flowing philosophy, Leverkusen&#39;s precision in passing is unparalleled, leading the league with a remarkable 89.7% pass completion rate.</p>

<h2>10. Al- Hilal</h2>

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<p>The Saudi Pro League&#39;s rise to prominence continues, attracting a growing number of European football stars, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Karim Benzema.</p>

<p>Al Hilal are Saudi Arabia&#39;s most decorated football club with an impressive 66 trophies, solidifying its position as Asia&#39;s most successful team. On August&nbsp;2023, Neymar Jr&#39;s&nbsp;unveiling marked a pivotal moment in the club&#39;s history, with over 65,000 ecstatic fans in attendance.</p>

<p>This transformation into a global football hub began with Ronaldo&#39;s arrival at Al Nassr in January, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract reportedly worth over $400 million. His move paved the way for a sensational summer transfer window, with high-profile transfers.&nbsp;Benzema, Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez, Jordan Henderson, and N&#39;Golo Kante were among the notable names to make the switch from European leagues to the Middle East.</p>

<p>In the summer of 2023,&nbsp;the Saudi Pro League invested over $900 million in transfer fees to acquire foreign players, ranking it as the second-highest spender after the English Premier League.</p>

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