By Tom Gott | Oct 5, 2020Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was devastated after his side's 6-1 loss / Alex Livesey/Getty ImagesManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has accepted responsibility for his side's humiliating 6-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.Despite taking the lead through an early Bruno Fernandes penalty, the Red Devils were completely overwhelmed by a rampant Spurs who capitalised on each and every individual error to roar to an emphatic victory.Here's what Solskjaer had to say about it all.'The Worst Day' of His CareerSolskjaer struggled to explain the game / Pool/Getty Images"We have contributed a lot to our own downfall," he said (via BBC Sport). "To explain now is quite difficult. We have been beaten 6-1 at home by a very good side."It is the worst day of my career as Manchester United manager and the worst day for all of them as United players."It is not the worst day in Manchester United history, we have bounced back before."New Defenders Needed?Harry Maguire was one of many to underperform / Pool/Getty Images鈥淲e defend as a team, we defend from the front, we defend as a group and whoever we're linked with doesn't mean it's true, does it?" he said (via the club's official website). "We're going to be linked with players all day long but we need as a group and a team to get the performances as we were before the lockdown or after the restart, when we were a very good defensive team and we didn't concede loads of goals. With the talented players [we have] it's something I have to look at because we can't be as open as we were today.鈥淲ell, we'll probably update you or we'll know by tomorrow night when the window's closed, but that [today's performance] isn't about getting players in. This is about who's here and getting the best out of the ones who are here and today was the worst that you can get from these. I can't say anything other than that.鈥漈aking Responsibilitypic.twitter.com/kWWGp20tM7鈥 Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) October 4, 2020"It is embarrassing, I hold my hands up, it is my fault. It is not Manchester United," Solskjaer told Sky Sports. "You don't win games by making individual mistakes, errors and a performance like that."It was nowhere near good enough. Today is the worst. I can't say any more than that. When you have a defeat like this you have to look yourself in the mirror."On 脡rik LamelaWhat is going on!? ?Eric Lamela puts his arm to Anthony Martial's face in the box before the Frenchman retaliates and is sent off! ??Have #THFC got away with one there?? Watch on Sky Sports PL? Follow #MUNTOT here: https://t.co/YX6CxdoSMm? Get the @SkySports app! pic.twitter.com/UPOvoiEVr0鈥 Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 4, 2020Anthony Martial was shown a red card during the first half for a clash with 脡rik Lamela, who appeared to provoke the Frenchman and then made a meal of what was a foolish reaction from Martial.鈥淚t's no excuse," he said. "But [Lamela] must be having an operation in his throat, the boy. It's a bad reaction by Anthony [though]. No excuse because the game's not lost there and then but we were in the game by then. "If that [Lamela] was one of my players, I would absolutely hang him up to dry because you don't go down like that. If Ant had gone down, it could have been going the other way. But he shouldn't react like that.鈥滾ucky to Go on International BreakAn honest assessment from Scott McTominay.#MUFC pic.twitter.com/6Q8l9sQCFw鈥 Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 4, 2020"It's nowhere near good enough," Solskjaer explained. "And when you have a defeat like this, which has happened at the club before, you've just got to look yourself in the mirror. "They're lucky now, the boys, or I don't know if it is lucky, but they're going away on international duty some of them and for the ones who are staying here, we've got a good [amount of] time to work. But we don't [all] see each other for ten days and that's hard now because we need to batten down the hatches and get together because that wasn't anywhere near good enough as a squad or a team.鈥滷or more from 鈥婽om Gott, follow him on 鈥婽witter!Frank Lampard on 'Fantastic' Ben Chilwell & Chelsea's Improved Second Half Showing

By Tom Gott | Sep 28, 2020Jose Mourinho fired a few shots at Manchester United / Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty ImagesIt's been a hectic few days for Tottenham Hotspur boss Jos茅 Mourinho, and it all began when he had to get the goalposts changed in Spurs' Europa League victory over Shk毛ndija after complaining that they were too small.Mourinho and his team noticed that Shk毛ndija's goals were 5cm too small and managed to get them changed, and it was obviously the right thing to do as Spurs managed to pick up a 3-1 victory.Mourinho was unimpressed with the size of the goals / Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty ImagesHowever, that wasn't the end of all the goalpost fun. Over at Manchester United, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side escaped with three points in their recent win over Brighton, during which the Seagulls hit the woodwork no less than five times, and Solskjaer took the chance to have a little laugh about the situation at Mourinho's expense."You have to be happy Jos茅 is not here to measure the goalposts," Solskjaer told聽BT Sport聽after the match.That prompted a response from Mourinho, who was surprised to see United laughing after they needed a controversial late penalty - one so late it came after the initial final whistle - to survive against a side who narrowly avoided relegation last season.Solskjaer laughed at United's good fortune / JOHN SIBLEY/Getty Images"No, because I know the goalposts are fine, Mourinho told聽Sky Sports (via the Daily Mail). "I think Ole yesterday was so happy and surprised with what happened to his team that he had a joke, but I understand that for him the dimensions of the goalpost are not important."For him, what is important is the dimensions of the 18-yard box. He would never accept to play with a 17-yard box I think he would prefer a 22-yard box. For him would be better."Was Mourinho done there? Oh no.The Portuguese boss' frustration boiled over after Spurs were on the wrong end of their own penalty controversy in their 1-1 draw with Newcastle United. After the game, Mourinho stormed down the tunnel and goalkeeping coach Nuno Santos was shown a red card after expressing his frustration.The game ended with Santos being shown a red card / ANDREW BOYERS/Getty Images"The only thing that I know is that I'm more experienced than Nuno and I left down the tunnel when the referee blew the whistle for the last time," he said (via the Evening Standard). "I know that in some matches at some clubs, even after the last whistle, it's possible for something important to happen."But for us I knew that after the last whistle it was over for us and I left for the dressing room. So Nuno [was] a little bit more naive than me and he stayed there."For more from 鈥婽om Gott, follow him on 鈥婽witter!Tottenham 1-1 Chelsea (5-4 Pens): Player Ratings as Lilywhites Advance Into Last EightBy James Cormack | Sep 29, 2020Tottenham secured victory after Mason Mount missed Chelsea's final penalty / Pool/Getty ImagesTottenham secured progression into the last eight of the Carabao Cup after overcoming Chelsea via a penalty shootout on Tuesday night.The Blues got their just reward for a dominant first-half, with their early superiority capped by Timo Werner's fantastic strike - his first goal for the club.The Lilywhites were much-improved after the break, however, taking a much more enterprising approach and asking plenty of questions of the visitors' defence. Erik Lamela eventually pulled the hosts' level from close range with ten minutes remaining, setting up a penalty shootout. A perfect streak of spot-kicks was then broken on the tenth attempt by Mason Mount as his effort rebounded off the post and wide, sending Spurs through.Let's get into some player ratings...TOTTENHAM1. Goalkeeper & DefendersWhen you've gotta go, you've gotta go / Robin Jones/Getty ImagesHugo Lloris (GK) - 6/10 - Couldn't do anything about Werner's opener, safe hands throughout. Serge Aurier (RWB) - 7/10 - Restricted and rash on occasions before the break. Improved when handed a little more freedom in second period. Delivered a couple of fine - and poor - crosses into the area. Impressive overall.Japhet Tanganga (CB) - 5/10 - Fair to say he was pretty rusty on his first start of the season. Sliced clearance almost led to Callum Hudson-Odoi finding the back of the net. Unspectacular in possession.Toby Alderweireld (CB) - 6/10 - A pretty uneventful night for Belgian, sound in the air and role seemed to suit him with less space to cover - hiding declining athleticism.Eric Dier (CB) - 6/10 - Had to pop to the loo which almost led to Chelsea's second, sparking some pretty remarkable scenes. Nice penalty, though.Sergio Reguilon (LWB) - 6/10 - Responded fairly well after error - and hasty slide tackle attempt - led to Chelsea's opener. So energetic and looked a threat when handed greater freedom to advance after the break. Tackle on Mateo Kovacic in defensive transition a highlight, as was assist for Lamela's equaliser.2. MidfieldersTanguy Ndombele's resurgence continued on Tuesday night / Clive Rose/Getty ImagesGedson Fernandes (CM) - 5/10 - Spurned Spurs' clearest opening in the first period and was pretty erratic in possession. Typically provided energy in midfield.Moussa Sissoko (CM) - 5/10 - Shoddy in possession but thought he improved as the game wore on, especially defensively with a couple of impressive moments in defensive transition. Poor at cutting out passing lanes when Spurs were in settled shape, mind.Tanguy Ndombele (CM) - 7/10 - A few neat sequences in a tough first half before taking much more control after the break. Supreme press resistance meant he was able to ride the visitors' counter-press like no other. Another 90 minutes under his belt. Good signs once again.3. ForwardsSpurs' goalscorer on the night / Pool/Getty ImagesErik Lamela (ST) - 6/10 - I mean, he worked incredibly hard but he's just so infuriating in possession. Decision-making woeful. Tough task, though, and took up some delightful positions between the lines. Poachers effort to bring the hosts level. Steven Bergwijn (ST) - 5/10 - Anonymous in the first-half before he grew into proceedings after the restart. Poor execution in the final third and was brought off midway through the second period.4. SubstitutesMore minutes for Mr. Kane / Clive Rose/Getty ImagesPierre-Emile Hojbjerg - 6/10Harry Kane - 5/10Lucas Moura - N/ACHELSEA5. Goalkeeper & DefendersImpressive on debut / MATT DUNHAM/Getty ImagesEdouard Mendy (GK) - 7/10 - Good save from Lamela in the opening period and looked convincing when claiming in the air. Not great at saving penalties, though.Cesar Azpilicueta (RB) - 6/10 - Sat down Reguilon before setting up Werner's opener. Overall, a characteristically diligent showing from the skipper. Fikayo Tomori (CB) - 6/10 - Asserted himself pretty well on Spurs' 'forwards', comfortable in possession as well. A steady showing on the whole.Kurt Zouma (CB) - 7/10 - Had a pretty easy assignment and was rarely made to work. Tackle to deny Gedson in opening period was outstanding.Ben Chilwell (LB) - 6/10 - Didn't offer a whole lot going forward despite attempts to support Werner down the left. Was tasked with little defensively before being substituted. 6. MidfieldersCallum Hudson-Odoi struggled to have an influence on the right flank / MATT DUNHAM/Getty ImagesJorginho (CM) - 7/10 - Comfortable in possession in opening period when hosts sat off, but was efficient with decision-making and execution of passes. Astute out of possession and was perhaps the key in triggering an effective counter-press. Mateo Kovacic (CM) - 6/10 - Rode challenges well and provided some verticality with the ball. Influenced waned as contest wore on, though.Callum Hudson-Odoi (RM) - 6/10 - Struggled to have an influence on the right despite showing tremendous technique with the odd switch of play. Much more of a threat on the left even if he did spurn a golden opening after jigging infield. Mason Mount (AM) - 6/10 - Key in establishing a fierce counter-press to thwart any Spurs transitions in the first half. Crafty on and off the ball but wasn't at his most influential.Timo Werner (LM) - 7/10 - Held the width really well out on the Chelsea left which meant he was open for plenty of switches out to his flank. Stretched the Spurs defence. Took goal with sort of ruthlessness he displayed so often at RB Leipzig. The first of many.7. ForwardOlivier Giroud failed to make an impact / MATT DUNHAM/Getty ImagesOlivier Giroud (ST) - 5/10 - A quiet evening for the French target-man before making way for Tammy Abraham late on.8. SubstitutesN'Golo Kante was superb after coming on as a second half substitute / Pool/Getty ImagesEmerson - 6/10N'Golo Kante - 8/10Tammy Abraham - N/APierre Emerick-Aubameyang Backs Arsenal Pursuit of Lyon Midfielder Houssem Aouar

By Matt O'Connor-Simpson | Sep 27, 2020Houssem Aouar is Arsenal's top transfer target / FRANCK FIFE/Getty ImagesArsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has spoken about speculation linking the Gunners with a move for Lyon star Houssem Aouar, saying he would be 'in favour' of the deal.Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has made no secret of his desire to recruit a new midfielder and Aouar is understood to be at the top of his wishlist. The dynamic 22-year-old has already made close to 150 appearances for Lyon and played a key role as Rudi Garcia's side reached the Champions League semi-finals last season.Aouar helped Lyon beat Manchester City in last season's Champions League / Pool/Getty ImagesIf Aouar does end up joining the club, he will be welcomed with open arms by Aubameyang who lavished him with praise during a recent interview. "Of course I am in favour [of signing him]," he told Foot+ (via the Metro). "He would add quality. Let鈥檚 see what happens. I cannot hide that, even if he is with Lyon."Aubameyang is formerly of Lyon's arch-rivals St Etienne, hence the jibe about the seven-tIme Ligue 1 champions.Arsenal have already submitted a 拢32m big for Aouar, which was quickly rebuffed by OL president Jean-Michel Aulas, who values the midfielder far higher. According to French journalist Olivier Tallaron, Lyon are set to demand between 鈧?0m and 鈧?0m.If a deal for Aouar cannot be agreed, the Gunners could turn their attention to Atletico Madrid enforcer Thomas Partey. It is understood that Los Rojiblancos are unwilling to let the Ghanaian depart for anything less than his 拢46m release clause, which Arsenal are unlikely to pay in full. Thomas Partey is another long time Arsenal target / Denis Doyle/Getty ImagesAnother option is Chelsea playmaker Jorginho. However, Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in taking the Italian on loan. A sticking point in all three of these potential deals is money. Arsenal have already spent over 拢30m on new arrivals during the current window and Arteta does not have much more room for manoeuvre without selling a few players first. Emiliano Martinez has already been sold to Aston Villa for 拢15m and several more players may need to leave before the Gunners bring in a new midfielder. Pep Guardiola Claims No One Cares About Player Welfare During Congested ScheduleBy Ross Kennerley | Sep 27, 2020Guardiola has a paper thin squad to play with / Marc Atkins/Getty ImagesManchester City manager Pep Guardiola has accused football of focussing on 'business' as opposed to the well-being of the players with fixtures coming thick and fast at the beginning of the season.After the shortest pre-season in Premier League history, there has been no let up for clubs who are left to deal with various domestic and international fixtures.IT'S MATCHDAY! C'MON CITY!!! ??? #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klUGiM pic.twitter.com/VpTPLXJdvz鈥 Manchester City (@ManCity) September 27, 2020City, for example, will play eight matches before 31 October, including two Champions League clashes, with players also expected to travel for international duty. Speaking ahead of Sunday's visit of Leicester, Guardiola claimed he has only 13 fit senior players and said his squad are 'not machines'."Nobody cares about the players. It is about the business," he said pre-match, via the BBC. "The reality is what it is. It is not just Man City, it is all the clubs and countries. Nobody cares about the players."Everyone - the Premier League, UEFA, EFL - has defended their own business and position. The players had a two-week pre-season and now they have to play every three days for 11 months. We will not change anything saying the opposite."I understand it is an exceptional situation for everyone - restaurants, theatres, cinemas, museums. Everyone is struggling. We are not an exception. We have to believe in what we are doing and try and play a good game.The son of Kevin De Bruyne and Mesut Ozil could play on Sunday. / Visionhaus/Getty Images"We have three players who came back from national teams injured. We cannot control that. They let them play two games in four days without preparation. They are not machines."City welcome the Foxes without Bernardo Silva, Joao Cancelo, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Aymeric Laporte and Ilkay Gundogan for Sunday's clash, while striker Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero will be sidelined for three and seven more weeks respectively.That means Guardiola could hand a Premier League debut to 17-year-old Liam Delap, who scored on his club debut in the Carabao Cup victory over Bournemouth in midweek.For more from聽Ross Kennerley, follow him on聽Twitter!Tanguy Ndombele Providing Unlikely Template for Dele Alli ResurgenceBy James Cormack | Sep 26, 2020Tanguy Ndombele has started the 2020/21 campaign brightly / Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty ImagesWhile dominant second-half performances against Bulgarian and Macedonian Europa League qualifiers, alongside a majestic sequence of individual brilliance to outfox a pair of average Premier League midfielders, hardly screams Super Bowl 51 levels of comeback, there's no doubting that Tanguy Ndombele is on an upward trajectory at Tottenham. There was a point where it seemed unlikely for the outrageously gifted Frenchman to even be strutting his stuff in N17 this season; with Mourinho unconvinced he could spark a remontada in his second season at the club. A point that was like...a month ago.Jose Mourinho has never denied Ndombele's talent, but questioned his motivation and effort / IAN KINGTON/Getty ImagesInter were poised to strike, but Daniel Levy - who just can't do any wrong at the moment - intervened, expressing caution at giving up on their record signing so hastily.Levy is said to have offered the introverted midfielder plenty of support throughout the tricky acclimatisation phase, something the Frenchman appreciates, and the early signs this term suggests the chairman's faith in the former Lyon star will be justified. Tottenham's Europa League qualifier at Macedonian giants Shkendija may serve as the most unlikely of watershed fixtures in Ndombele's previously stuttering Spurs career. His inclusion in Mourinho's starting XI meant back-to-back starts for the first time under the Portuguese string-puller, and when Steven Bergwijn was substituted in favour of Lucas Moura just past the hour mark, it meant Ndombele would complete 90 minutes for the first time since Spurs' 2-2 draw with Norwich...last December. The Frenchman took control of the second-half in Skopje / ROBERT ATANASOVSKI/Getty ImagesAnd what a fine showing it was, his most complete display for the Lilywhites apart from 鈥 perhaps 鈥 the aforementioned draw at Carrow Road. Alongside second-half substitute Giovani Lo Celso, Ndombele took the contest away from mightily inferior opposition. But while the typical Tanguy traits he's teased ever since he announced himself to the wider footballing world with superb Champions League displays against Manchester City and Barcelona in 2018/19 - the discovery of non-existent angles, variation, verticality, etc - Tottenham fans were treated to an iteration of the 24-year-old previously unforeseen in N17. This was a midfielder who was defending astutely in transition, tracking runners, contesting in duels all over the pitch, winning headers in his own box after 78 minutes and sprinting away in attacking transition in the dying embers. Sprinting! Tanguy Ndombele vs FK Shkendija: 5 Tackles, 13 Ball Recoveries, 3 Aerial Duels, 85% Pass Accuracy. #thfc pic.twitter.com/3QF7AtKtzJ鈥 Hotspur Lane (@HotspurLane) September 24, 2020Ndombele was the best player on the park, leaving his harshest critic thrilled. 鈥淚鈥檓 very happy,鈥 Mourinho said post-match. 鈥淗e brought a very good dynamic to the team. He has gone in a good direction. "I don鈥檛 want players to moan, I don鈥檛 want players to feel frustrated, I don鈥檛 want players to feel that I have something against them when I don鈥檛 pick them. I want players to fight for the minutes they want on the pitch.鈥漈hese are only minor steps, but for Spurs fans they must feel like giant leaps.Never mind the heir to Mousa Dembele's throne, this is the most naturally gifted footballer they've had on their books since Luka Modric left town. Ndombele has the capacity to define the Mourinho era in north London should he continue to mount a second season turnaround.A 'very happy' man / Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty ImagesThe Frenchman's example is one that the seemingly alienated Dele Alli has to follow. The Englishman's relationship with the 'Special One' was poised to be, well, a special one following a significant upturn in form amid Mourinho's honeymoon period, but their relationship has soured as of late - with the Spurs boss attempting those 'outdated' tough man-management methods in an attempt to return the English space interpreter to his finest form. The 24-year-old has already endured a half-time hooking and a pair of matchday squad overlookings this term which thrust his Spurs future into serious doubt. He won't leave north London this summer. Instead, he has to respond to his manager's tough love, whether it's losing the 'lazy trainer' tag or his frustratingly erratic nature on the pitch. While Ndombele starred in Skopje on Thursday, Dele's showing was a 60-minute microcosm of his past 18 months: genius off the ball, but distinctly poor on it. Dele Alli struggled to make an impact on his return to the Tottenham side / Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty ImagesWith the sheer amount of attacking talent Mourinho will have at his disposal once Gareth Bale recovers from a knee injury, Dele has to rediscover the consistency and unique goalscoring prowess that saw him emerge as the country's brightest talent during the formative years of Mauricio Pochettino's reign. The next few weeks and months will be the ultimate strength of the 24-year-old's character amid what feels like a career-defining period.Dele has to follow in Ndombele's footsteps and spark his own resurgence otherwise things could start to unravel rather sharpish for the former MK Dons starlet.Antonio Conte Wants Inter to Be 'Protagonists' in Serie A This Season

By James Cormack | Sep 26, 2020All eyes on 2020/21 for Antonio Conte and Inter / Soccrates Images/Getty ImagesAntonio Conte has spoken to the media ahead of Inter's opening clash of the 2020/21 Serie A season against Fiorentina on Saturday, insisting that he wants his side to be 'protagonists' in the title race once more. The Italian's debut season at the Nerazzurri ended in disappointing fashion with defeat against Sevilla in the Europa League final. However, he did guide them to their highest points tally in Serie A (82) since 2009/10 - finishing a mere point of champions Juventus. Conte's side fell to a 3-2 defeat in the Europa League final against the savvy Sevilla / Pool/Getty ImagesDespite Conte's success, there were questions surrounding his future at the club in the wake of the Sevilla defeat but he remained at the helm following crunch talks with president Steven Zhang at the end of August.Now, all eyes are on 2020/21 in what promises to be a mightily exciting campaign for the Nerazzurri. "For the season that is starting, the important thing is to stay in the competitions until the end," Conte said ahead of Inter's season opener against La Viola (via La Repubblica). "Last year we didn't win, but little has been said about the fact that we have done something extraordinary.These two will be looking to strike a similar partnership this season / Soccrates Images/Getty Images"The obligation is not to win but to be protagonists," he added. Inter have been relatively busy in the transfer market this summer as they attempt to end Juve's prolonged spell of dominance in Italy. Dynamic wing-back Achraf Hakimi joins from Real Madrid alongside all-action midfielder Arturo Vidal. Former Roma defender Aleksandar Kolarov also arrives to provide depth at centre-back.Speaking about the Nerazzurri's business, Conte said: "Vidal and Kolarov have great experience. Hakimi is 21 and has a great career ahead."鈻讹笍 | STARTTomorrow, the season gets underway: today we had our last session at the Suning Training Centre! ? pic.twitter.com/pCG5iyhGQE鈥 Inter (@Inter_en) September 25, 2020There could also be a debut for the Chilean on Saturday night: "Physically he [Vidal] is fine. I know him tactically, he has already played with me. Today he does different things, but he is tactically intelligent and has a great mentality. In our midfield, he can cover any role and we are happy to have him with us."Manchester City vs Leicester Preview: How to Watch on TV, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team NewsBy Ross Jackson | Sep 26, 2020Jesus celebrates his strike at Wolves / Marc Atkins/Getty ImagesManchester City welcome Premier League football back to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday as they host a Leicester side who've taken back-to-back wins from their opening league fixtures.Pep Guardiola's men are a game behind most other sides in terms of Premier League action having been afforded an extra week's rest due to their Champions League exploits, though they showed no signs of lacking match sharpness in their opening league fixture against Wolves.Leicester have enjoyed a similarly fruitful start to the campaign notching seven goals and taking maximum points from their two league clashes against West Brom and Burnley.Let's take a look back at our most recent strikes against the Foxes! ??鈿斤笍 #GoalsOfTheDay? #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/ND9wf0DoBJ鈥 Manchester City (@ManCity) September 26, 2020Someone's unblemished league record has got to go as these two face off on Sunday afternoon.Where to Watch on TVWhen Is Kick Off? Sunday 27 SeptemberWhat Time Is Kick Off? 16:30 (BST)Where Is it Played? Etihad StadiumTV Channel/Live Stream? Sky Sports Main EventReferee? Michael OliverTeam NewsDespite boasting an embarrassment of riches in terms of squad options, Guardiola finds himself in unchartered waters with a whole host of senior City players unavailable for selection.Jesus will miss Leicester's visit to the Etihad / Stu Forster/Getty ImagesGabriel Jesus is the latest big name to be added to the club's injury list, joining the likes of Nicol谩s Otamendi, Sergio Aguero, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Bernardo Silva and Jo茫o Cancelo. Meanwhile, Aymeric Laporte and 陌lkay G眉ndo臒an are both ruled out having tested positive for coronavirus, although Guardiola has confirmed that Kevin De Bruyne will be fit despite taking a blow to the head in the Carabao Cup win over Bournemouth.For the visitors long-term casualty Ricardo Pereira remains sidelined with a knee injury, though Jonny Evans' return from suspension is a timely boost given stand-in centre-back Wilfred Ndidi has been ruled out for 12 weeks with an abductor injury.Predicted LineupsEvans' return is just what Leicester need with centre-back options limited / James Williamson - AMA/Getty ImagesManchester City:聽Ederson; Walker, Stones, Ak茅, Mendy; Rodri, Fernandinho; Foden, De Bruyne, Torres; Sterling.Leicester: Schmeichel; Castagne, Evans, S枚y眉nc眉, Justin; Perez, Mendy, Tielemans, Praet, Barnes; Vardy.Recent FormGot to be pleased with that W! ?Highlights from our opening victory of 20/21 ?? #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/EcPh0aDJ2e鈥 Manchester City (@ManCity) September 21, 2020City looked in imperious form in their opening day win over a Wolves side who themselves had flown out of the blocks with a win over Sheffield United a week earlier. Guardiola fielded an inexperienced starting XI for their Carabao Cup clash with Bournemouth on Thursday but was forced to call on the cavalry late on with De Bruyne and Sterling making second-half cameos as City squeezed past the Cherries.The Foxes also afforded some of their fringe players some valuable game time in their cup clash with Arsenal on Wednesday, though the gamble didn't pay off as they were dumped out of the competition following a 2-0 defeat. However, the loss is unlikely to dampen spirits in the Leicester camp following back-to-back Premier League victories.Man CityMan City 2-1 Bournemouth (24/9)Wolves 1-3 Man City (21/9)Man City 1-3 Lyon (15/8)Man City 2-1 Real Madrid (7/8)Man City 5-0 Norwich City (26/7)Leicester CityLeicester 0-2 Arsenal (23/9)Leicester 4-2 Burnley (20/9)West Brom 0-3 Leicester (13/9)Leicester 0-2 Manchester United (26/7)Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 Leicester (19/7)PredictionJamie Vardy has his work cut out if Leicester are to take anything from their trip to City / Laurence Griffiths/Getty ImagesCity's squad is as close to threadbare as a squad like theirs can be, and Guardiola's decision to rest a number of his key men in midweek looks a wise one given Leicester will have had an extra day's rest compared to his side.However, depleted or not City still possess a whole host of match winners and they should have enough to secure the three points.Prediction: Manchester City 3-1 LeicesterTottenham & Inter 'Far Apart' Over Milan 艩kriniar Valuation

By Tom Gott | Sep 28, 2020Tottenham's pursuit of Milan Skriniar is far from over / MB Media/Getty ImagesTottenham Hotspur will continue to push ahead with a bid to sign Inter centre-back Milan 艩kriniar. However, the two sides are nowhere near close when it comes to agreeing a fee for the Slovakia international.Spurs boss Jos茅 Mourinho has identified 艩kriniar as the ideal man to bolster his defence this summer and has been boosted by the revelation that Inter are prepared to part ways with the 25-year-old.Spurs know a deal is possible / Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty ImagesHowever, Inter do not feel under pressure to sell and want to ensure they earn as much money as possible if they do have to offload 艩kriniar. According to The Guardian, they're looking for close to 鈧?0m (拢54.6m), but Spurs are sitting somewhere closer to the 鈧?0m mark (拢27.3m).There is believed to be an awareness from Spurs' side that they will have to increase their offer, although whether they will double their latest proposal remains to be seen. A fresh formal bid is expected to arrive on Inter's desk in the coming days.Spurs will be even more determined to get a deal for 艩kriniar over the line after they missed out on the signing of Benfica's R煤ben Dias, who has agreed to join Manchester City in a deal worth in excess of 拢60m.Skriniar has struggled to settle under Antonio Conte / Alessandro Sabattini/Getty ImagesHowever, whether they are financially able to do so is a different matter. Big money has already been spent on Sergio Reguil贸n, Pierre-Emile H酶jbjerg and Matt Doherty, while Gareth Bale has also returned on loan, so the transfer well isn't as deep as it once was.Mourinho may be forced to offload some players before being able to land 艩kriniar. One potential casualty could be right-back Serge Aurier, who has been pursued by the likes of AC Milan and Spartak Moscow this summer.There are also question marks over the future of midfielder Dele Alli. Despite Mourinho's public insistance that he's going nowhere this summer, doubts remain over whether Alli will be able to play his way back into the boss' plans.He was again left out of Spurs' matchday squad on Sunday, meaning he has featured in just two of Spurs first five games in all competitions.For more from 鈥婽om Gott, follow him on 鈥婽witter!Leicester in Danger of Ruining Solid Transfer Business With James Tarkowski Pursuit

By Ross Jackson | Sep 26, 2020James Tarkowski is Leicester's number one target / Clive Brunskill/Getty ImagesMost clubs have something they鈥檙e really good at 鈥 Manchester United are good at overpaying for players, Newcastle are good at being funny, Arsenal are good at, erm...anyway, Leicester are very good at buying footballers. The Foxes have become the kings of the transfer market in recent years with the club鈥檚 scouting network unearthing some hidden gems. Even the majority of the players who鈥檝e commanded an eye-watering fee have gone on to represent quality business. Tarkowski in action against Brighton / Alex Livesey/Getty ImagesThis summer Brendan Rodgers has looked to delve into the transfer market with the aim of bolstering his defensive options 鈥 an area of the squad clearly in need of attention following their end-of-season collapse once 脟a臒lar S枚y眉nc眉 was ruled out through suspension.James Tarkowski has emerged as the number one target, and while he would represent a solid purchase, the Foxes鈥 hell-bent pursuit of the Burnley man is in danger of spiralling out of control.The Clarets have insisted since news of Leicester鈥檚 interest in Tarkowski emerged that they won't be willing to let their centre-back leave the club for less than 拢50m. Now, say what you like of Sean Dyche (and if you type his name into Twitter you鈥檒l soon realise most people do) he鈥檚 no soft touch, and the club鈥檚 decision to allow Ben Gibson to join Norwich on loan will only have solidified their stance on Tarkowski鈥檚 worth.This hasn鈥檛 stopped Leicester pushing and probing with numerous bids under the asking price, yet, no matter how many times they鈥檙e rebuffed, the Foxes continue to chase the England international with their bids slowly increasing each time if reports are to be believed.Brenda Rodgers appears determined to capture the signing of Tarkowski / Pool/Getty ImagesIn the past, the Leicester who've become kings of the transfer market would have walked away by this point, with plenty of time to spare in the transfer window as they looked to focus on their next target (before plucking the next Franz Beckenbauer from the French third division). However, Rodgers seems insistent on getting his man, and that represents a huge risk.Rewind a little over 12 months. Manchester United are desperate for defensive reinforcements and Leicester鈥檚 Harry Maguire is pinpointed as the man to solve their problems.The saga drags on throughout the summer with the Foxes continuing to reject the Red Devils鈥 advances. Do United learn their lesson and look elsewhere? Of course they don鈥檛, they foolishly chase Maguire like a dog chasing its tail, eventually being forced to spend ridiculously over the odds with time running out and desperation beginning to grow.It seems odd that Leicester have first-hand experience of this sort of pursuit and yet little over a year later they鈥檙e in danger of falling into exactly the same trap as United.United massively overpaid for Maguire after a prolonged transfer saga / Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty ImagesTarkowski鈥檚 qualities are undeniable, but he plays in a solid setup which is designed to bring the best out of no-nonsense defenders. He鈥檚 not particularly uncomfortable with the ball at his feet, but he鈥檚 far from the cultured ball-playing defender you鈥檇 envisage Rodgers to be looking for.Perhaps this narrow-minded approach is the product of Leicester suddenly being recognised as a top-six team who think they鈥檝e got the right to ransack 鈥榮maller鈥 clubs of their best talents. However, this isn鈥檛 the Foxes who鈥檝e ruled the market in recent years and they need to get back to doing what they do best.Marcus Rashford 'Disappointed' by Education Secretary's Letter Regarding Child Food PovertyBy Ali Rampling | Sep 5, 2020City beat Villa 2-0 / Harriet Lander/Getty ImagesManchester City got their Women's Super League campaign off to a winning start with a 2-0 victory over newly promoted Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday.The WSL newbies went toe-to-toe with City for most of the game, but were undone by mistakes of their own making. Villa were caught attempting to play out from the back twice inside the opening 21 minutes, and were punished by Georgia Stanway on both occasions. It was not the most polished performance from City, and Villa 鈥 who had a goal unfairly ruled out for offside 鈥 competed well with their world class opponents, but a combination of the visitors' lethalness and the hosts' first-half naivety saw City take all three points.Aston Villa1. Goalkeeper & DefendersRogers had a poor first half but an excellent second / Tony Marshall/Getty ImagesSian Rogers (GK) - 6/10 - Produced a poor mistake that led to Stanway's second, and her decision making caused problems as Villa attempted to play out from the back. Although disappointing with the ball at her feet early on, made three really smart saves in the second half.Caroline Siems (LB) - 6/10 - A defensive mix-up resulted in her pass back leading to City's first, but otherwise did well to keep Beckie relatively quiet.Nat Haigh (CB) - 5/10 - Poor communication to lead to Stanway's opener as part of a defensive mixup. Elisha N'Dow (CB) - 6/10 - A pretty solid performance, swept up well and carried the ball out from the back effectively on a couple of occasions.Ella Franklin-Faiture (RB) - 5/10 - Made a goal-saving block to keep out Kelly in the second half but struggled at times against the lively England winger, especially in the first half.2. MidfieldersArthur impressed in midfield / Harriet Lander/Getty ImagesRamona Petzelberger (CM) - 6/10 - Looked composed on the ball as Villa kept possession well and were not afraid to play City at their own, possession-based game.Chloe Arthur (CM) - 7/10 - Really tidy in possession as Villa's central trio competed well with City's world class midfield.Marisa Ewers (CM) - 5/10 - Poor attempted backpass led to City's second but always looked to get on the ball as Villa played out from the back.3. ForwardsSilva was one of Villa's standout performers / Harriet Lander/Getty ImagesDiana Silva (LW) - 7/10 - A really promising debut from the Portuguese international, who looked creative, exciting and was Villa's most dangerous player. Should have scored minutes into the second half but sent a great opportunity wide.Stine Larson (ST) - 7/10 - A real physical presence up top, held the ball up well and brought others into play. Could have played Follis in but opted to go for goal herself in the first half, before having a goal unjustly ruled out for offside.Emma Follis (RW) - 6/10 - Dispossessed Bonner on a couple of occasions to create a golden opportunity for Silva and a chance for herself - but she was kept out well by Roebuck.4. Substitutes69鈥榺 A double change for the hosts...? 0-2 鈿 pic.twitter.com/V7PEBuG6Cm鈥 Aston Villa Women (@AVWFCOfficial) September 5, 2020Asmita Ale - 5/10Caroline Siems - 5/10Shania Hayles - N/ANadine Hanssen - N/AJodie Hutton - N/AManchester City5. Goalkeepers & DefendersThe Skipper in action in her 100th @BarclaysFAWSL game for City ??? 0-2 ? ? #ManCity | https://t.co/HkTzfLv0HJ pic.twitter.com/6EhZd8BUwP鈥 Man City Women (@ManCityWomen) September 5, 2020Ellie Roebuck (GK) - 6/10 - Made a superb save to keep out Follis but otherwise had very little to do. What she did do, she did very well.Demi Stokes (LB) - 7/10 - City looked most threatening when attacking down the left flank, with Stokes combining well with Kelly throughout. A very solid defensive performance to boot.Steph Houghton (CB) - 6/10 - Characteristically composed at the back and frequently willing to whip out her trademark cross field pass to great affect.Gemma Bonner (CB) - 5/10 - Made a vital interception to prevent Larson from being slipped through in the first half, but was caught out in possession a couple of times in the second and was lucky neither occasion led to a Villa goal.Esme Morgan (RB) - 7/10 - Built on her Community Shield performance with another assured display. Much has been made about the potential arrival of Lucy Bronze and, while Morgan does not offer the same athleticism and attacking intent, the youngster is a very good option for City to have.6. Midfielders.@sammymewy ? @BarclaysFAWSL ? 0-2 ? ? #ManCity | https://t.co/HkTzfLv0HJ pic.twitter.com/pROp9AWuxm鈥 Man City Women (@ManCityWomen) September 5, 2020Keira Walsh (CDM) - 6/10 - Her usual effective self when playing in tight spaces and kept City ticking over in possession. Occasionally sloppy on the ball with a couple of misplaced passes, but showed a real tenacity to win possession back and break up play multiple times.Same Mewis (CM) - 8/10 - Really grew into the game and began exerting her athleticism, physicality, intelligence and class on the match in the second half. Combined well with Beckie throughout. So, so good on the ball once she hit her stride. Caroline Weir (CM) - 6/10 - Single handedly created two opportunities for herself with excellent quick feet, but fired straight at Rogers and blazed over. Not quite at her brilliant best, but flashes to suggest she is getting there.7. ForwardsGOOOOAAAALLL! @StanwayGeorgia! pic.twitter.com/8dcNApj1Wc鈥 Man City Women (@ManCityWomen) September 5, 2020Chloe Kelly (LW) - 7/10 - Followed up her impressive Community Shield display with another exciting performance. So willing to run at players time and time again. Adventurous, skilful and an absolute nuisance, but had a quieter second half.Georgia Stanway (ST) - 8/10 - Showed great desire, awareness and anticipation to capitalise on two Villa defensive mistakes and grab a brace inside the opening 25 minutes. Should have grabbed a hat-trick on the stroke of half time. Not renowned for her ability to play with her back to goal, but did so very well.Janine Beckie (RW) - 5/10 - Linked up well with Mewis and created a good opening for her new teammate in the first half. Usually so good at getting in behind, charging towards the byline and pulling the ball back, but never really had the opportunity8. SubstitutesCITY SUB | ? 0-2 ? ? #ManCity | https://t.co/HkTzfLv0HJ pic.twitter.com/7IeB2wG8vk鈥 Man City Women (@ManCityWomen) September 5, 2020Ellen White - 7/10Jill Scott - N/APremier League Clubs Agree All September Fixtures Will Be Shown Live

By James Cormack | Sep 8, 2020All 28 Premier League fixtures in September will be shown live / Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty ImagesPremier League clubs have agreed that all 28 September fixtures will be shown live on television.The resumption of the top flight following a three-month Covid-19 hiatus in June signalled a significant change in scheduling, with the remaining 92 Premier League games in the 2019/20 season shown live on either Sky Sports, BT Sport, the BBC or Amazon.It was a ploy to ensure fans could watch their team when social distancing measures prevented them from attending matches in person.As the 2019/20 Premier League season concluded with no fans, all games were shown on live TV / Pool/Getty ImagesThe drift away from the traditional 3pm blackout was expected to be a one-off due to exceptional circumstances, but that'll extend to the start of the upcoming campaign with fans still unable to re-enter grounds due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.A Premier League statement reads: "At a Premier League Shareholders鈥 meeting today [Tuesday], clubs agreed that all 28 matches scheduled to be played in September will be broadcast live in the UK, via the League鈥檚 existing broadcasting partners Sky Sports, BT Sport, Amazon Prime Video and BBC."Sky Sports and BT Sport have already selected 17 matches for live broadcast for the first three match rounds of the 2020/21 season. Of the remaining 11 matches, Sky Sports will broadcast an additional six, BT Sport a further three and BBC and Amazon Prime Video one each."The Premier League is also in discussions with BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT to agree a similar solution for radio.Crystal Palace's 2-0 victory over Bournemouth was one of four Premier League games broadcasted on the BBC after the restart / Pool/Getty Images"In consultation with all relevant stakeholders, the Premier League is considering appropriate arrangements for matches which will take place after 1 October."The BBC showed four live Premier League聽games for the first time during the rescheduled conclusion of the 2019/20 season, and will now televise Burnley's trip to Leicester on Saturday 19 September at 3pm.The majority of extended live September fixtures have been handed to dominant broadcasters Sky Sports and BT Sport.? matches added! ?Crystal Palace ? SouthamptonLeeds ? FulhamOur confirmed live Premier League games throughout this month, which now includes Leeds' FIRST home top-flight fixture in 16 years! ??We'll also be showing one more on September 26th at 3pm ?猬囷笍猬囷笍猬囷笍 pic.twitter.com/JFVCacaBFJ鈥 Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 8, 2020BT plays host to the season opener between Fulham and Arsenal at Craven Cottage on Saturday lunchtime. Crystal Palace vs Southampton (BT) is now available to view at 3pm, with West Ham vs Newcastle (Sky) an evening kickoff.The rest of the opening weekend of Premier League fixtures will be broadcasted on Sky, with Super Sunday and Monday Night Football returning for the new season.You can see the Premier League TV scheduling for September here.Everton Closing in on Fikayo Tomori Loan DealBy James Cormack | Sep 8, 2020Fikayo Tomori is set to join Everton on loan for the 2020/21 campaign / Marc Atkins/Getty ImagesChelsea and Everton are close to agreeing a deal which would see defender Fikayo Tomori join the Toffees on loan.Following a stellar campaign under Frank Lampard at Derby during the 2018/19 season, Tomori was handed his fair share of opportunities to impress in a Chelsea shirt last term.The 22-year-old shone under Frank Lampard at Derby / Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty ImagesHowever, after a bright start which included a screamer against Wolves on his Premier League debut, the 22-year-old started to fall down Lampard's centre-back pecking order after a period of inconsistency around the festive period.Tomori started just one league game after the new year and failed to make an appearance following the restart in June.With Thiago Silva joining the club on a free transfer this summer, opportunities are set to be limited for Tomori during the upcoming campaign as Lampard attempts to transform the Blues into potential title challengers.Tomori made his England debut last November following an impressive run of form in the Chelsea defence / Michael Regan/Getty ImagesThus, the 22-year-old has attracted interest from clubs including Rennes and Newcastle over a potential loan deal, but ESPN understands Everton are leading the race to bring the Chelsea man to Goodison Park on a temporary basis - with talks said to be at an advanced stage.Lampard regards Tomori as a hugely promising defender and is keen to send the man who made his England debut last November out on loan to gain vital Premier League experience instead of seeing his career stagnate on the Stamford Bridge bench.The addition of Tomori would be another significant coup for Everton - who confirmed the signings of Real Madrid's James Rodriguez and Napoli's Allan this week.?? | It's official... @jamesdrodriguez is a Blue! ?#Al贸James pic.twitter.com/hNDsLvtqtT鈥 Everton (@Everton) September 7, 2020Despite the emergence of Mason Holgate as a supreme ball-playing defender at the heart of the Toffees defence last season, there's no doubting that centre back is an area Carlo Ancelotti could do with bolstering.Yerry Mina and Michael Keane have both flattered to deceive ever since their respective moves to Merseyside, although there is hope that 18-year-old Jarrad Branthwaite will evolve into a stellar Premier League centre half after impressing at the back-end of the 2019/20 campaign.Barcelona Prepare 'Final Offer' for Inter's Lautaro Martinez

By Ross Kennerley | Sep 6, 2020Martinez remains a Barcelona target despite the current shambles / Pool/Getty ImagesBarcelona are readying their final offer for Lautaro Martinez as they prepare for life without Luis Suarez.The Argentine striker had been atop of Bar莽a's wishlist for most of the calendar year, although the utter mess the club find themselves in at present has put a move for Martinez at risk. View this post on Instagram Entrenamiento en casa ?鈥嶁檪锔? A post shared by Lautaro Javier Martinez (@lautaromartinez) on Sep 4, 2020 at 4:41am PDTWith off-field turmoil going hand-in-hand with an ageing, disillusioned squad, the priorities of Barcelona have shifted focus of late. In dire need of a team overhaul, but seemingly with no money to do so, the primary concern of new boss Ronald Koeman has been to accrue funding from wherever possible first.Well, perhaps not. According to Goal, long-term target Martinez is still the club's main focus despite all the aforementioned issues. It's stated, albeit in exceptionally vague terms, that Koeman's side are preparing their 'final offer' this window.There is no mention of what that offer may be or when it might be arriving, with the only indication on the figures being that Martinez would, at first, earn 'significantly less' than what Suarez is currently receiving from the club.Which is another sticking point. As is, despite being told he no longer features in the club's plans, Suarez is still under contract until 2021, where an amicable solution to terminating his contract has not been met.Suarez's future is still without conclusion / Pool/Getty ImagesEntirely understandably, the 33-year-old would like his whole year's salary of 鈧?4m (拢12.5m) paid out in full if he is to leave 12 months early. That's not an ideal situation for Barcelona - what did they expect? - who could now be forced to watch on as he plays out the remaining portion of his deal.If a solution is ever agreed upon, then Juventus are waiting in the wings to snap the Uruguayan up on a deal worth 鈧?0m (拢9m) per season. Even that deal has hit a potential snag, however, as it's been reported that Andrea Pirlo is not overly keen on waiting for Suarez and his employers to reach a decision.He wants to bring a striker in immediately, as opposed to sit back and watch on as a legal battle ensues. For more from聽Ross Kennerley, follow him on聽Twitter!Phil Neville Names 30-Player Lionesses Training Squad Featuring Several New FacesBy Jamie Spencer | Sep 8, 2020Man Utd's Millie Turner has been called up by England / Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty ImagesEngland manager Phil Neville has named a 30-player Lionesses squad for an international training camp this month, marking the first steps of a long-term build that will conclude with the next Women鈥檚 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023.The seven-day training camp starting on 15 September is the first time that England have got together since the SheBelieves Cup in March, with Neville also widening the squad to include a number of uncapped players called up to the senior Lionesses squad for the first time.Liverpool winger Rinsola Babajide has been called up / Charlotte Tattersall/Getty ImagesThose new faces, all of whom have impressed at club level, include Manchester United trio Millie Turner, Katie Zelem and Ella Toone, new Chelsea forward Niamh Charles, Liverpool winger Rinsola Babajide and Manchester City talent Esme Morgan.A handful of senior England players based abroad, like Nikita Parris, Toni Duggan and Jodie Taylor, have not been selected due to concerns over travel restrictions from certain countries.鈥淭his is a critical moment in our development of England Women. Every camp from now on is aimed at building a team capable of competing for the highest honours in world football, including the prestigious home EURO in 2022 and, ultimately, the FIFA Women鈥檚 World Cup in 2023,鈥 Neville said.鈥淚t is important that we offer as many opportunities as possible for some of the country鈥檚 best young talent to stake their claim for a place in the senior England squad for this exciting three-year period."30-Player Lionesses Squad for September Training CampGoalkeepers: Hannah Hampton (Birmingham), Sandy MacIver (Everton), Ellie Roebuck (Man City), Carly Telford (Chelsea)Defenders: Lucy Bronze (unattached), Millie Bright (Chelsea), Grace Fisk (West Ham), Alex Greenwood (unattached), Steph Houghton (Man City),聽Abbie McManus (Man Utd), Esme Morgan (Man City), Demi Stokes (Man City), Millie Turner (Man Utd), Leah Williamson (Arsenal), Lotte Wubben-Moy (unattached)Midfielders: Niamh Charles (Chelsea),聽Jordan Nobbs (Arsenal), Jill Scott (Man City), Georgia Stanway (Man City), Ella Toone (Man Utd), Keira Walsh (Man City), Katie Zelem (Man Utd)Forwards: Rinsola Babajide (Liverpool), Rachel Daly (West Ham, loan from Houston Dash), Bethany England (Chelsea), Chloe Kelly (Man City),聽Fran Kirby (Chelsea), Beth Mead (Arsenal), Alessia Russo (unattached), Ellen White (Man City)Man Utd captain Katie Zelem is in the Lionesses squad / Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty ImagesNeville went on to explain: 鈥淎ll the youngsters who have been given their opportunity today are extremely deserving of their senior call-ups, having performed strongly at club level and through England鈥檚 development teams.聽 Now is their opportunity to prove themselves at senior international level and I am excited to see the blend of youthful ambition and senior experience.鈥淚ntroducing greater competition for places and providing opportunities for young players to develop is absolutely key to taking England Women to the next level as we begin the long build towards the home EURO and FIFA Women鈥檚 World Cup.鈥 For more from Jamie Spencer, follow him on Twitter and Facebook!Nicol貌 Zaniolo Suffers Fresh ACL Injury Against Netherlands