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“Back in high school, I loved playing defense. They wouldn’t let me play defense and made me play offense. But, honestly, I just love contact. It’s pure passion for me. Every time I’m out on the field, I want to be dominant, and I try my best to.”
-Tommy Tremble
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Just a fortnight until the summer transfer window closes and Manchester United still have only one deal over the line. They’re a team that is depleted and in need of much more in the back line; no doubt. Both manager Ole Gunnar Solskajer and left back Luke Shaw have called to strengthen the squad.
Both of these men have said the lack of a preseason and time off has hurt the squad too. Although it’s worth noting that the other club in Manchester had a very similar situation, with their end to the 2019-20 season and off-season, and their opening day result was polar opposite of United’s.
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Pep Guardiola revealed that Manchester City could be without as many as seven players until after the international break, as per the Manchester Evening News.
The Citizens started the Premier League season on a bright note as they comfortably got past Wolves 3-1 at the Molineux on Monday night. Goals from Kevin de Bruyne, Phil Foden and Gabriel Jesus were enough to seal the three points. However, the win came at a price.
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Arsenal will travel to King Power stadium on Wednesday to take on Leicester City for their first Carabao Cup game of the season. Now that we know the team news, let’s see which players are expected to make the starting eleven.
The Emirates club had to work had to get past a spirited West Ham side on Saturday. Goals from strikers Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah proved to be the difference and ensured the three points for Arteta’s side. In the cup competition, however, we will see some squad rotation.
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Arsenal could welcome a key defender back for their third round Carabao Cup clash against Leicester City on Wednesday night.
For the Cup game against Leicester, there is some good news on the selection front, as full back Kieran Tierney could be available for the match. He was withdrawn 10 minutes before Saturday’s win over West Ham United, but only as a precaution. Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that the youngster was going to be fine after the match.
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What a bummer for Kepa Arrizabalaga, it appears his time at Chelsea is about to run out. The world’s most expensive goalkeeper (okay, don’t feel too bad for him) will get the drop on Wednesday night, in favor of Willy Caballero, and reports indicate that Stamford Bridge are close to finalizing their deal that will bring in Rennes shotstopper Edouard Mendy to help out their difficult situation in goal.
Caballero will get the call for the third round League Cup clash on Wednesday night, at home against Barnsley FC. Coming off the heels of a dismal showing at home against Liverpool, the Blues will look to reset and regroup.
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It was an extremely disappointing showing for Chelsea FC yesterday at home against reigning champions Liverpool, but there is almost no time to dwell on it. That’s a good thing, because after a 2-0 loss like that, spotlighting the differences between where your team currently is, and where you think they should/could soon be, the best thing you can do is move on and move on quickly.
That’s exactly what the Blues will have to do, as the next match, an EFL Cup third round clash against Barnsley FC, will be here Wednesday night.
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Manchester United are set to commence their League/EFL/Carabao Cup campaign with a visit to Luton Town FC. Ahead of the cup clash, all the talk surrounding United pertains to their moribund summer transfer window, and just how depleted the squad looked in a shocking home less to Crystal Palace on Saturday.
United got their Premier League season started off on the wrong foot, and the shockingly disastrous showing against Palace has people questioning the overall talent and depth of the roster.
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Tottenham Hotspur visits Leyton Orient on Tuesday for a third round tie in the Carabao Cup, but they will not be able to play their new signing, Gareth Bale, on loan from Real Madrid. However, we will have to wait a little while longer to see his return in a Tottenham shirt, as the big money loan acquisition is currently recovering from a knee injury.
The Welshman is unavailable for selection now, but could be back in the team starting next month.
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On Tuesday night, Tottenham Hotspur will be taking on Leyton Orient in the third round of the Carabao Cup. Let’s have a look at the probable starting line-up for this midweek game. Go here for the Spurs team news in this one.
Spurs head into this cup clash full of confidence after producing a dominant display at Southampton FC. They emerged 5-2 winners at the St. Mary’s with Heung-min Son scoring four goals to put in one of the most dominant single game displays for Spurs in recent memory.
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After Sunday’s win over Southampton, Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho said there is still a place for Dele Alli in the squad as per Daily Mail.
Spurs got their Premier League season back on track after an opening day defeat to Everton. Despite going down 1-0 on Sunday, they rallied back in brilliant fashion and won the game ended 5-2. The star of the show was Heung-min Son who scored four goals and terrorised the Saints defence throughout.
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