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Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Starting XI vs Getafe (Preseason Friendly)

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We still have a few weeks to go, but Tottenham Hotspur could be "declared" the "winners" of the summer transfer window. That said, being named transfer window "champions" does not guarantee anything. There are no trophies for it, and articles on the topic have shown that it doesn't often correlate with a massive uptick in winning percentage. Still when you look at the … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Starting XI vs Getafe (Preseason Friendly)

Tottenham Team News vs Getafe: Mateus Fernandes, James Maddison, Micky van de Ven

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This summer preseason, Tottenham Hotspur are dealing with a whole host of injuries. Hey, the more things change, the more they stay the same. It's a very long list, as usual, so let's get straight into it. The good news is that some of the issues are very minor. Mateus Fernandes (calf fatigue) and James Maddison (knock suffered in training) missed out on the win over Chelsea … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News vs Getafe: Mateus Fernandes, James Maddison, Micky van de Ven

Manchester United Predicted Starting XI vs PSG (Club Friendly)

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Manchester United have met Paris Saint-Germain on four previous occasions, competitively, all in the UEFA Champions League. Obviously, Saturday's meeting with PSG will be only a friendly, which is an entirely different animal. However, this weekend's meeting in Sweden provides an opportunity to reflect on the match in this series that most United supporters will never … [Read more...] about Manchester United Predicted Starting XI vs PSG (Club Friendly)

Man United Team News vs PSG: Youri Tielemans, Senne Lammens, Karl Darlow

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Summer signing Youri Tielemans could make his debut in a Manchester United shirt on Saturday when his new team takes on Paris Saint-Germain in Sweden. His minutes will almost certainly be limited, but Tielemans should feature in some capacity, given that he's been training with the rest of the side for more than a week. Another player who returned a week ago is starting … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs PSG: Youri Tielemans, Senne Lammens, Karl Darlow

Bayern Munich vs Aston Villa Team News: João Palhinha, John McGinn, Boubacar Kamara

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It's always fascinating, and fun, when the preseason friendly schedule perfectly syncs up with the transfer market. Such is the case with Bayern Munich's João Palhinha. He's wanted by Aston Villa, and as it turns out, the two teams will face each other in Hong Kong on Friday night. According to a report in BILD (h/t Yahoo Sports) the two parties will utilize this exhibition … [Read more...] about Bayern Munich vs Aston Villa Team News: João Palhinha, John McGinn, Boubacar Kamara

Bruno Guimaraes Set for Arsenal Medical Ahead of £75m Move

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Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is set for his Arsenal medical, ahead of a high profile, big money move from Newcastle United. Numerous outlets are reporting this blockbuster transfer news, with ESPN FC, Sky Sports, Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic/New York Times all stating a guaranteed transfer fee of £75 million ($101m) on this deal. Arsenal have been tracking … [Read more...] about Bruno Guimaraes Set for Arsenal Medical Ahead of £75m Move

Brenden Aaronson Discusses Upcoming Leeds United Preseason Friendlies

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Leeds United is one of the most historic football clubs in England, as they were founded in 1919. Leeds, who have been crowned champions of England three times (1968/69, 1973/74, 1991/92) also have a strong tradition across the pond. You could call them "Leeds United States of America" given all the connections they have had to the USA in recent years. Winger/midfielder Brenden … [Read more...] about Brenden Aaronson Discusses Upcoming Leeds United Preseason Friendlies

Vincent Kompany Confirms He Will Start a Strong Bayern Munich Team vs Aston Villa

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Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is taking Friday's preseason friendly against Aston Villa pretty seriously. The Belgian confirmed, following his side's 2-1 win over Jeju SK earlier today in South Korea that he'll field a stronger team on Friday than he did on Tuesday. It is very likely that Aston Villa manager Unai Emery will do the same. Villa bested BG Pathum United … [Read more...] about Vincent Kompany Confirms He Will Start a Strong Bayern Munich Team vs Aston Villa