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      Arsenal suffer huge injury blow as Bukayo Saka hobbles off injured after stunning showing against Sevilla

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      BUKAYO SAKA was forced off injured for Arsenal in their Champions League clash with Sevilla.The winger went down twice before being subbed off by Mikel Arteta in a huge blow for the Gunners.
      Bukayo Saka hobbled off injured after starring for Arsenal against SevillaCredit: TNT Sports
      His injury comes as a blow for Mikel Arteta and Gunners supportersCredit: TNT Sports
      Saka appeared to roll his ankle awkwardly around inside the final 10 minutes.
      He then went down again before receiving treatment from the Arsenal medical team.
      Ultimately, Arteta chose to withdraw Saka, replacing him with Jakub Kiwior as his side protected their 2-0 lead.
      Arsenal fans had been treated to a stunning showing from the England star before his injury.
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      Saka set up Leandro Trossard for the opening goal at the Emirates Stadium.
      He then got in on the act himself after the hour mark, scoring his sixth goal of the season to double the home side’s lead.
      However, he failed to see out the match and was even booked by referee Istvan Kovacs as he left the field.
      His injury comes just days before Arsenal return to Premier League action against Burnley on Saturday afternoon.
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      Saka was forced off after scoring and grabbing an assistCredit: Reuters
      Supporters are now concerned for their title hopes, reacting to the injury on social media.
      One fan wrote: “I hope that is not a serious injury for Saka and we are good.”
      Another added: “Waiting for Saka injury news and hope it’s not something serious as he was great today.”
      A third also commented: “Hate to see Saka leave the match with an injury. Hope he will be alright.”
      Saka previously missed the win over Manchester City in October due to a thigh injury, which also forced him to withdraw from international duty. More

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      Kate Abdo sends fans wild with bold red outfit on CBS Sports as they say she’s ‘top five best dressed on TV’

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      KATE ABDO fired a red arrow through the heart of her adoring fans with a vibrant “jumpsuit” on CBS Sports.One viewer claimed the presenter’s sleeveless, scarlet outfit showed she is one of the “top five best dressed people on TV”.
      Kate Abdo won new fans with this red outfitCredit: Twitter @CBSSportsGolazo
      Kate previously drew praise for a leather suitCredit: X formerly Twitter / @CBSSportsGolazo
      There’s a sporting chance many will agree as the Mancunian regularly shines in an array of outfits.
      It’s unclear who her challengers might be for the fashion crown.
      But despite their colourful banter as a team, it’s unlikely to be the 42-year-old’s studio colleagues at CBS – as they stick to more sober suits.
      Pundits Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards make up the popular foursome for Champions League coverage.
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      And in contrast to the lack of comment on the three ex-Prem heroes’ attire, observers leapt in to praise Kate.
      One posted: “Just looked up from my phone at this jumpsuit Kate Abdo is wearing. Top five best dressed people on TV…”
      Manchester United fan Kate can take her inspiration from around the globe, having worked in Britain, Spain, France, Germany and the USA.
      And as viewers checked into Wednesday night’s offering, one wrote: “Wish we had this coverage in the UK.”
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      Another described her as “looking so good”.
      Decent tributes, yes – but nothing compared to fans previously “falling in love” with a leather outfit and saying they could “watch her for life”.
      Kate has worked for Sky Sports, Fox and CBS SportsCredit: Instagram @kateabdo
      The Red Devils’ supporter always appears fashionableCredit: Sky Sports News
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      Marcus Rashford SENT OFF for Man Utd after controversial studs-up challenge on first start since Erik ten Hag row

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      MARCUS RASHFORD was sent off for a studs-up challenge on his return to the Manchester United side.The Red Devils led 2-0 when Rashford was shown a red card for his late tackle on Copenhagen’s Elias Jelert following a VAR check in the 42nd minute.
      Marcus Rashford caught Elias Jelert with his studs
      The forward was sent off for a challenge on Jelert
      Rashford was shown a red card following a VAR check
      Rashford’s studs appeared to go over the ball when attempting to challenge Jelert.
      The 20-year-old’s ankle rolled horribly as the Man Utd forward made contact.
      Referee Donatas Rumsas was advised to go to the monitor and review the challenge.
      After watching the incident again, he decided to send Rashford off.
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      The 26-year-old smiled incredulously as he was given his marching orders.
      He had only just returned to the line-up, having missed out on Saturday’s 1-0 win at Fulham.
      It was Rashford’s first start since his row with boss Erik ten Hag.
      The Dutchman called his star forward’s conduct “unacceptable” after he partied with family and friends to celebrate his 26th birthday… just hours after his side’s 3-0 Manchester derby defeat to City.
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      The Red Devils had led 2-0 at the time of Rashford’s red card.
      But by half-time, their lead had evaporated.
      From the resulting free-kick following Rashford’s foul, Copenhagen thwacked the bar.
      It was a sign of things to come, with former Southampton ace Mohamed Elyounoussi scoring for Copenhagen on 45 minutes.
      The Danes were then awarded a penalty eight minutes into first-half stoppage time for Harry Maguire’s handball.
      Copenhagen star Diogo Goncalves stepped up to make it 2-2.
      Former Man Utd stars and TNT Sports pundits Owen Hargreaves and Paul Scholes disagreed with the decision to send Rashford off.
      Asked if he felt it was the correct call, Hargreaves said: “No, not in a million years. Marcus is just trying to put his leg in front of the ball.
      “He’s not even looking at the ball. When you see a still as a referee, it looks horrendous. It’s not malicious, it’s not serious foul play.”
      Scholes then added: “I think that’s where the understanding of the referee has to come into it. It’s an accident.
      “He’s trying to plant his foot and protect the ball.”
      Ian Wright tweeted: “No chance that’s a red for Rashford.”
      While Jamie Carragher wrote on social media: “No way is that a red card for Rashford!
      “Hate these slow motion replays & still images that make everything look 10 times worse.”
      The first half had twice been temporarily delayed.
      In the ninth minute play was briefly halted after a fan ran on holding a Palestine flag.
      Later in the half there was another delay, after a fan was taken ill in the stands.
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      Having led 2-0, the match turned into a nightmare for the Red Devils in the 42nd minute, when Marcus Rashford was controversially sent off.
      The match turned on this moment, with Copenhagen dramatically going on to win 4-3.
      Rashford claps the travelling Man Utd fans as he leaves the pitchCredit: Getty More

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      Jonny Evans’ first Champions League game for a decade ends in agony as defender forced off injured after just 13 minutes

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      JONNY EVANS’ first Champions League game for a decade ended in agony after he was forced off injured. Evans was chosen over Raphael Varane to partner Harry Maguire in Erik ten Hag’s starting 11 against Copenhagen.
      Jonny Evans came off injured against CopenhagenCredit: Rex
      It was the Northern Irishman’s first Champions League game for United since December 2013.
      Evans was brought in on a free from Leicester at the start of the season following the Foxes’ Premier League relegation.
      He has played six games this season as Ten Hag was hit with defensive problems amid injuries to Varane, Lisandro Martínez and Victor Lindelof.
      And he was initially picked ahead of Varane in Denmark as Ten Hag told TNT Sports: “We trust this team and they did very well last Saturday.
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      “We have to have a consistent team and then you have to trust the team. They fought together and I know they can still do better.
      “They can still do better in possession, but they fought as a team and then you have to give trust.
      “They know what to today and they know how to deal with it [atmosphere].
      “Fulham, Burnley, also have such atmospheres and the players had some experiences last year in Barcelona, it’s great to play in such atmospheres.”
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      Striker Rasmus Hojlund opened the scoring after three minutes and doubled his tally before the half-hour mark against his ex-side.
      But disaster struck for United when Marcus Rashford was sent off for a studs up tackle.
      The match turned on this moment, with Copenhagen dramatically going on to win 4-3.
      Rasmus Hojlund celebrates with Scott McTominayCredit: AFP More

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      Man Utd’s crunch clash against Copenhagen HALTED by pitch invader as Champions League future hangs in balance

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S Champions League clash with Copenhagen was momentarily halted by a pitch invader.In the ninth minute, a man ran onto the field while the ball was in play.
      The game was temporarily delayedCredit: Getty
      The players had to wait for the pitch invader to be removed
      The supporter, who was holding a Palestine flag, ran around the pitch.
      They were eventually caught by stewards and removed from the field.
      Following a short stoppage the match was able to restart.
      The incident occurred with Man Utd already leading 1-0.
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      Prior to the match, Copenhagen displayed a huge tifo behind one of the goals.
      A message read “Your Theatre of Nightmares”.
      The Red Devils coped well initially, taking an early lead through Rasmus Hojlund.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s smart reverse pass sent Scott McTominay racing in behind.
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      The in-form Scot squared the ball for Hojlund, who gratefully tapped home.
      Shortly after the pitch invader ran on Man Utd lost Jonny Evans to injury.
      The Northern Ireland international had again been selected alongside Harry Maguire ahead of Raphael Varane.
      French international Varane replaced Evans.
      Play was then stopped again, when a fan was taken ill in the crowd.
      Players waited around as the supporter received treatment, before the match got back underway a few minutes later.
      Hojlund then doubled United’s lead on 28 minutes, prodding home from close range after Alejandro Garnacho’s shot was parried.
      Things turned into a nightmare for the Red Devils in the 42nd minute, when Marcus Rashford was controversially sent off.
      The match turned on this moment, with Copenhagen dramatically going on to win 4-3.
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      Marcus Rashford was sent off for a studs-up challenge on Elias Jelert on 42 minutes.
      And their lead vanished by half-time, with Copenhagen levelling courtesy of strikes by Mohamed Elyounoussi and Diogo Goncalves.
      Copenhagen fans went into the match well up for itCredit: Getty
      Rasmus Hojlund have Man Utd the leadCredit: Getty More

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      Laura Woods praised for bold outfit live on TNT Sports as fans gush presenter ‘looks more unreal than normal’

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      LAURA WOODS has been praised for her bold outfit live on TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage.Fans gushed on social media as they claimed the presenter “looks more unreal than normal”.
      Laura Woods has been praised for her bold outfit choice during Arsenal vs SevillaCredit: TNT Sports
      Fans gushed that Woods ‘looks more unreal than normal’Credit: TNT Sports
      Woods had been fronting the action from the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal welcomed Sevilla to North London.
      She stunned in a suit alongside Rio Ferdinand and Martin Keown as she wowed in a shirt and jacket combo.
      Her outfit choice left her fans delighted on social media as they took to X, formerly Twitter, to react to seeing Woods on their screens.
      One wrote: “Laura Woods looks more unreal than normal fairs.”
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      Another added: “Laura Woods is doing a lot for me with her outfit choice.”
      Meanwhile, a third fan also commented: “Laura Woods on the Arsenal game, WOW!”
      Arsenal fan Woods was hoping to see her side book their place in the knockout stage on Wednesday night.
      A win over their Spanish opponents would see the Gunners through, as long as Lens also beat PSV in the other match in group B.
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      Woods wowed her fans with her suit at the Emirates StadiumCredit: TNT Sports
      She presented TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage on Wednesday nightCredit: TNT Sports
      Earlier this week, she had also left fans swooning in Manchester during coverage of another Champions League contest.
      Woods hosted Manchester City’s win over Swiss champions Young Boys on Tuesday.
      She again wowed her fans as she stunned in a black leather outfit, with some even calling for rival broadcaster Sky Sports to snap her up.
      The host was joined by Rio Ferdinand and Martin KeownCredit: TNT Sports
      Woods paired her white shirt with a matching black jacket and trousersCredit: TNT Sports
      Inside Laura Woods’ glamorous life as football, boxing and NFL presenter…
      Laura is the new face of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage
      Laura regularly hosts DAZN’s boxing coverage as wellCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      She has gathered a huge social media following in recent yearsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Laura presented coverage of Anthony Joshua’s bout with Jermaine FranklinCredit: Rex
      She has become TNT Sports’ main Champions League anchor this seasonCredit: Getty
      Laura also likes to let her hair down when not workingCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Laura went Instagram official with her romance with Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
      Laura is dating former Love Island star Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
      The presenter is ITV’s host for Lionesses coverageCredit: Getty
      She also works for ITV on their coverage of the NFLCredit: Instagram
      Woods previously hosted the talkSPORT Breakfast alongside great pal Ally McCoistCredit: Instagram
      She loves a day at the races during the summerCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
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      Man Utd keeper Andre Onana plays mind games with rowdy Copenhagen ultras with ‘brave’ move before must-win clash

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      ANDRE ONANA was praised for his mind games with rowdy Copenhagen ultras before Manchester United’s Champions League clash. United travelled to Denmark needing a win to keep their knockout qualification hopes alive.
      Andre Onana of Manchester United warming upCredit: Getty
      And rowdy Copenhagen fans did their best to get inside the head of Red Devils stopper Onana from the get-go.
      But the Cameroonian stood firm, deliberately walking to their end to check the goalposts – even giving them a cheeky wave back as tension began to build in the stadium.
      BBC reporter John Southall said: “You can hear the boos in the stadium and that’s because the Manchester United goalkeepers have come out to warm up 
      “About half-an-hour ago he came out on his own, the stand on my left was already full of vociferous Copenhagen supporters, he marched towards the goal at that end, he chose that end.
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      “He got to the goal, he walked along the goal line. He walked back across the goal line, you can imagine the reception he got, he touched the post, he waved at the fans and he walked off.
      “Very, very brave man.”
      Ex-United defender Steve Bruce added: “He’s got a bit of character about him that’s why I think everyone quite likes him and want him to do well.”
      Onana was brought in for £47million from Inter Milan after Old Trafford legend David de Gea’s contract ran out.
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      But the former Ajax man has suffered inconsistent form with mistakes costing United points.
      He has maintained the backing of manager Erik ten Hag as the club look to turn their season around.
      Onana said: “We have great players, young players, who bring a lot of energy and team spirit. They fight.
      “Today it was important for us to win, when you’re playing for Manchester United you always have to try and win. they came in, they did a very good job and I’m very happy for them.
      “”Now it’s time to focus on the next game – it’s going to be a fight there but we are Manchester United, we’re going to be ready for them.”
      Onana has the backing of Erik ten HagCredit: Reuters More

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      Man Utd takeover bidder looks to buy Champions League rival after missing out to Sir Jim Ratcliffe

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      FINNISH entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus joined the race to buy Manchester United – but is now set to bid for Inter Milan.Zilliacus was tossed aside by United in favour of Britain’s richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
      Thomas Zilliacus has claimed he aims to bid for United’s European rivals
      The Finnish businessman, formerly Nokia’s global communications chief who now lives in Singapore, declared himself an early runner in the Old Trafford takeover battle. 
      He vowed to finance £3billion of the asking price if fans coughed up a staggering £1.5bn.
      His “bid” for United was swiftly rejected by the Glazers.
      But six months after claiming his XXI Century Capital investment had a “multi-billion dollar fund” to plough into the game he now insists he is set to make a takeover bid for Inter Milan.
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      Zilliacus, who hinted at a £2bn buy-out, said: “I’m serious – this week or at the latest next, the current owner of Inter will receive an adequate offer for the club.”
      The Finn has his doubters despite his bullish self-publicity.
      One prominent source in Finland told Sun Sport: “I wouldn’t take him seriously on anything.”
      Zilliacus was coy in the interview as to who his investors were, and refused to discuss who was working on his claimed bid.
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      Last season’s losing Champions League finalists Inter, who have a £239m loan plus interest to pay back before next summer, lost £74m in 2022-23.
      Milan president Steven Zhang appeared unwilling to sell during last month’s annual shareholder’s meeting.
      But now he is reportedly ready to consider bringing in a minority shareholder and refinance the club’s loan with investment firm Oaktree.
      Zilliacus does have experience in the footballing industry as he was chairman of Finnish club HJK Helsinki from 1982 to 1986.
      His approach for the Red Devils was quickly dismissed, and they eventually opted for Ratcliffe following the withdrawal of Sheikh Jassim amid the slatemate.
      The INEOS founder is set to purchase 25 per cent of United from the Glazers, and is set to improve the Old Trafford club’s infrastructure.
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