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      Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel ‘slapped with strict warning at secret meeting with club annoyed by negative ex-Chelsea chief’

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      THOMAS TUCHEL has reportedly been slapped with a strict warning at a secret meeting with Bayern Munich board members.The Bayern boss has been informed about his negative behaviour in recent months.
      Thomas Tuchel has been slapped with a strict warning from Bayern chiefsCredit: Getty
      According to German outlet Bild, Bayern chiefs have been unimpressed by Tuchel’s “erratic” conduct following the club’s failed transfers during the summer window.
      Bild claims there was a secret meeting held earlier this month while the players were away on international duty to discuss the matter.
      The 50-year-old was told to be less negative and emotional when talking about his squad in public.
      Bayern bosses are also said to be concerned about his comments upsetting players and have given a strict warning that his attitude needs to change.
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      The ex-Chelsea chief arrived at the Bundesliga side less than six months ago when he replaced Julian Nagelsmann – and he reportedly tested the bosses’ patience during the summer transfer window.
      Although the German giants managed to sign Harry Kane for £100m, Tuchel also wanted Declan Rice, Kyle Walker and Joao Palhinha – and was frustrated when the club missed out on their signatures.
      Tuchel has endured a difficult start to his management at the Allianz Arena.
      He arrived having a potential Treble on the cards in the latter stages of the season.
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      But they were knocked out of the German Cup, then lost to Man City in the quarter-finals of the Champions League and nearly blew the Bundesliga title before snatching it on the last day from Borussia Dortmund.
      Meanwhile, Bayern had a strong start to this season, thrashing Werder Bremen 4-0 in their Bundesliga campaign opener.
      But they were held to a 2-2 draw by Bayer Leverkusen last Friday.
      Tuchel’s squad return to the Champions League tonight where they will host Manchester United.
      The Bayern boss will not be on the sidelines however as he serves a one-match suspension.
      The German coach was sent to the stands during Bayern’s 1-1 second-leg draw with City in April, and was handed the punishment of watching tonight’s game away from the dugout. More

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      I won Premier League with Arsenal.. they’re so boring to watch this season, Arteta must go back to what worked last year

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      ARSENAL legend Emmanuel Petit has admitted his former club have been boring to watch this season – and demanded Mikel Arteta goes back to what worked last season.The 52-year-old confessed that things with the Gunners are “not perfect right now”.
      Arsenal icon Emmanuel Petit has admitted Arsenal are boring to watchCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Petit seemed unimpressed with Arteta’s side’s start to the season and told Betway he “got bored” of watching them during their clash against Everton on the weekend.
      The French midfielder, who won the Premier League with Arsenal in 1997-98 and made 118 appearances in all, scoring 11 goals.
      He said: “I watched Arsenal against Everton and I got bored before they found an answer late in the game.
      “They need to start playing as they did last season. They were so enjoyable to watch until the last few games of last season.
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      “They don’t seem to be playing that way any more. If they want to improve, they need that back.”
      Arsenal have returned to the Champions League for the first time in six years.
      Arteta has got a youthful squad and Petit seems concerned his players may not have enough experience at the elite level.
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      He continued: “They’ve got great young prospects, but not many players have experience at the elite level.
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      “Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Gabriel Jesus, and so on, but I’m looking at other players too.
      “Martinelli and Trossard have never played in the Champions League before.
      “It’ll be very interesting to see how Arsenal cope with the demands of both the Premier League and the Champions League games.” 
      Arsenal will open their Champions League campaign tonight against PSV Eindhoven.
      The Arsenal icon said a win against PSV is a must as the Gunners need to redeem themselves.
      The Gunners are undefeated this term and have won four of their five Premier League games but they lie fourth on the table – two spots lower than where they finished last season.
      He added: “Things are not perfect for Arsenal right now, and they definitely need to win against PSV. The first few games are so important.” More

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      How Man Utd lined up last time they beat Bayern Munich with forgotten cult icon on bench and legendary starting XI

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are looking for their first victory over Bayern Munich in 13 years when they face the German giants at Allianz Arena this evening.The Red Devils enjoyed their greatest ever triumph against Bayern in 1999, completing the Treble thanks to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s late heroics in Barcelona.
      Man United took on Bayern Munich at Old Trafford in 2010Credit: PA:Press Association
      Sir Alex Ferguson pitted his wits against Louis van GaalCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      United have had scarce success against the Bundesliga champions since, winning just one of their subsequent eight meetings.
      That victory came on April 7, 2010 – a 3-2 Old Trafford triumph that still saw Sir Alex Ferguson’s men eliminated on away goals at the quarter-final stage.
      The Red Devils went into the match trailing 2-1 from the first leg, but came roaring out the blocks – taking a 3-0 lead on the night via a Darron Gibson goal and Nani double.
      Ivica Olic pulled one back for Bayern on the stroke of half-time, before Arjen Robben’s stunning strike on 74 minutes broke United hearts.
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      Ferguson started with experienced stopper Edwin van der Sar in goal, behind a back four comprised of Rafael, Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and Patrice Evra.
      Nani and Antonio Valencia were deployed on the wings, with Michael Carrick, Darren Fletcher and Gibson packing the midfield.
      Wayne Rooney led the line on his own, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez having departed the previous summer.
      Ferguson brought John O’Shea on for Rooney on 55 minutes to try to defend his side’s lead.
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      Man United looked to pack the midfield against Bayern
      Darron Gibson opened the scoring on the night for Man UnitedCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Arjen Robben broke Red Devils hearts at Old TraffordCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      When chasing a goal late on, he turned to Dimitar Berbatov and Ryan Giggs,
      Also on the bench that night was forgotten cult hero Federico Macheda.
      Jonny Evans, who made a surprise return to the club this summer, was also a substitute, alongside Tomasz Kuszczak and Paul Scholes.
      Bayern, managed by Louis van Gaal, started with veteran Hans-Jorg Butt in goal, behind Philipp Lahm, Daniel van Buyten, Martin Demichelis and Holger Badstuber in defence.
      Future United star Bastian Schweinsteiger, at this point in his pomp, was alongside Mark van Bommel in the middle – with Robben and Franck Ribery on the flanks.
      Wily forward Olic partnered Thomas Muller in attack – while Bayern called on Mario Gomez, Hamit Altintop and Danijel Pranjic from the bench.
      Bayern went on to beat Lyon 4-0 on aggregate in the semi-finals, before falling 2-0 to Inter Milan in the final courtesy of Diego Milito’s double.
      Louis van Gaal selected a 4-4-2 formation
      Federico Macheda had shot to prominence earlier in the seasonCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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      Ex-Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel slams English pundits as he gives brutally honest verdict on Man Utd ahead of Bayern test

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      THOMAS TUCHEL has claimed there is always a “lot of noise” surrounding Manchester United from English pundits.The German spent a year and a half in the Premier League with Chelsea before being axed in September 2022.
      Thomas Tuchel is set to lead his side against Man United this eveningCredit: Reuters
      Tuchel, 50, is now at the helm of Bayern Munich and is set to take on the Red Devils in the Champions League this evening.
      United have had a difficult start to the season under Erik ten Hag, currently languishing 13th in the Premier League table amid a plethora of off-field issues.
      Discussing the perception of his side’s next opponents, Tuchel said: “There is always a lot of noise around Manchester United.
      “A lot of pundits in the UK are from Manchester United. You have a legacy from Alex Ferguson which creates expectations around the club.
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      “All of us, me in Bayern and my colleague at Man Utd, want to achieve the same things.
      “It is pretty common at Man Utd that little things become a bit bigger or the talking is a bit noisier.”
      Despite the Red Devils’ woes, Tuchel has vowed not to underestimate them.
      He added: “For me, it is evident to see the way I see Man Utd play.
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      “The results maybe don’t but it is a team full of quality and we will never underestimate them.”
      Tonight’s match will see Harry Kane come up against English opposition for the first time since leaving Tottenham for the Bundesliga last month.
      Ahead of the game, the England skipper said: “Obviously, over the summer I know there were some talks between a few clubs in the background, but Bayern were a team I was really interested and excited by.
      “There were not too many other discussions once they came in. It was between them and Tottenham to talk and then the deal got done.
      “My focus is on here. Manchester United are a great club, a really big club as well. I just decided to come here and am really happy I have.”
      Harry Kane is set to face Man United this eveningCredit: Alamy More

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      Braga vs Napoli LIVE SCORE: Latest Champions League updates as Italian champions kick start group stage in Portugal

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      ITALIAN champions Napoli will start their Champions League group stage campaign with a trip to Portugal to take on Braga.Gli Azzurri made it to the quarter-finals of Europe’s elite competition last season – and they will be hoping to go further this time around.

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      Sevilla vs Lens LIVE SCORE: Latest Champions League updates as Spanish giants begin group stage against Haise’s side

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      EUROPA LEAGUE winners Sevilla will begin their Champions League group stage clash against French side Lens.Jose Luis Mendilibar’s side have had a poor start to La Liga, losing three of their opening four games, while Lens have also had a rotten start as they sit bottom of Ligue 1.

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      Real Sociedad vs Inter Milan LIVE SCORE: Latest Champions League updates as last season’s finalists travel to Spain

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      LAST season’s Champions League finalists Inter Milan will begin their new European campaign with a trip to Real Sociedad.The Italian giants will be hoping to go one better this season after they were beaten by Manchester City in a dramatic final last season.

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      Benfica vs RB Salzburg LIVE SCORE: Champions League latest as Portuguese giants get European campaign underway

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      BENFICA welcome RB Salzburg to Estadio da Luz for their opening Champions League group stage encounter.The Portuguese champions fell at the quarter-final hurdle last season courtesy of Inter Milan.
      And they’ll be expected to get a result against their Austrian opponents who failed to progress to the knock-out rounds.

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