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      Why will a penalty shootout take place after the Arsenal vs Man Utd pre-season friendly?

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      ARSENAL are taking on Manchester United in a pre-season friendly in New Jersey tonight.And fans are baffled why a penalty shootout will take place regardless of the result.
      Arsenal and Manchester United meet in a pre-season friendlyCredit: GETTY
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      Why will a penalty shootout take place in the Arsenal vs Man Utd pre-season friendly?
      A bizarre rule in the pre-season game between Arsenal and Manchester United has left fans baffled.
      It has been revealed that despite the result of the tie in New Jersey a penalty shootout will take place at full-time.
      According to the Telegraph, it was agreed between the two teams that it would be a good opportunity to practise penalties in front of a large crowd.
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      Both Erik ten Hag and Mikel Arteta regard it as part of their pre-season preparations.
      What are Arsenal’s pre-season fixtures?

      July 8: Arsenal 1-1 Watford (London Colney)
      July 13: Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal (Max-Morlock-Stadion)
      July 20: MLS All Stars 0-5 Arsenal (Audi Field, Washington DC)
      July 22: Arsenal vs Man Utd (MetLife Stadium, New Jersey) – 10pm
      July 26: Arsenal vs Barcelona (SoFi Stadium, LA) – 3:30am
      July 27: Arsenal vs Monaco – Emirates Cup (Emirates Stadium) – 6pm
      August 6: Man City vs Arsenal – Community Shield (Wembley) – 4pm

      What are Man United’s pre-season fixtures?

      July 12: Man Utd 2-2 Leeds (Ullevaal Stadium, Oslo)
      July 19: Man Utd 1-0 Lyon (Murrayfield, Edinburgh)
      July 22: Arsenal vs Man Utd (MetLife Stadium, New Jersey) – 10pm
      July 26: Man Utd vs Wrexham (Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego) – 3.30am
      July 27: Real Madrid vs Man Utd (NRG Stadium, Houston) – 1.30am
      July 31: Man Utd vs Borussia Dortmund (Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas) – 2am
      August 5: Man Utd vs Lens (Old Trafford) – 12:45pm
      August 6: Man Utd vs Atletic Club (Aviva Stadium) – 4pm More

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      Arsenal and Man Utd fans absolutely baffled as they discover very bizarre rule change minutes before friendly

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal fans were left baffled after finding out there would be a penalty shootout regardless of the scoreline in their friendly.United and the Gunners faced off in a pre-season clash at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
      Arsenal and Manchester United fans were baffled with rule change before their friendlyCredit: AFP
      Arsenal and Man Utd had a penalty shootout after full time even though the match didn’t end in a drawCredit: Getty
      Fans were left stunned by the news as they stormed social media to expresses their shock.
      One fan tweeted: “But why?”
      Another posted: “Another reason why football should never be soccer.”
      A third wrote: “So if Arsenal wins at fulltime, and Man Utd wins penalty shootout.. who will be winners?”
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      This fan said: “Welcome to USA.”
      And that one stated: “USA does things different.”
      However, it turned out that the shootout was nothing to do with the match being held in the United States.
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      In fact, managers Mikel Arteta and Erik ten Hag made the decision in order for their players to hone their skills from the spot in front of a capacity crowd.
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      But United’s new goalkeeper Andre Onana did not get to showcase his penalty-saving abilities in the US.
      The Red Devils announced the £47million signing of Onana from Inter Milan on Thursday.
      But the friendly with Arsenal came too early for David de Gea’s replacement.
      Man Utd ran out 2-0 winners over 90 minutes in New Jersey through goals from Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho.
      And they then followed that up with a victory in the shootout as Arsenal’s Fabio Vieira blasted the ball over the bar. More

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      Chelsea 4 Brighton 3 LIVE RESULT: Seagulls strike first but Christopher Nkunku and crew lift Blues for Summer Series win

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      CHELSEA edged Premier League rivals Brighton in the first game of the Summer Series.New signing Christopher Nkunku scored another goal for Chelsea after putting one past Wrexham on Wednesday. For Brighton in the first half, Danny Welbeck slotted home the opener after a perfectly executed set piece from the Seagulls.
      In the final 45 minutes, it all broke open after Seagull’s defender Jan Paul van Hecke picked up his second yellow card, resulting in a sending-off.
      Substitute Mykhailo Mudryk powered home a second for Chelsea with a thunderous outside-the-box shot to take the lead. Shortly after, Conor Gallagher tapped in Chelsea’s third of the night to extend the advantage. Nicolas Jackson would put on the finishing touches, scoring a fourth.
      But Brighton weren’t ready to give up. After going down 4-1, they clawed back to bring the deficit down to one. It was a fantastic effort that fell just short for the Seagulls.
      Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino picked up their second win of the preseason.

      Final result: Chelsea 4 Brighton 3
      UK TV channel/ live stream: Sky Sports Main Event/ NOW app
      US TV channel/ live stream: Peacock
      Chelsea team: Arrizabalaga, Gusto, Silva, Colwill, Chilwell, Santos, Gallagher, Sterling, Chukwuemka, Maatsen, Nkunku.
      Brighton team: Steele, Gross, Van Hecke, Webster, March, Gilmour, Dahoud, Hinshelwood, Lallana, Mitoma, Welbeck.

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      Who does Chelsea play next?
      Chelsea next plays Newcastle in the Premier League Summer Series.
      The two will meet this Wednesday, July 26.
      The game is scheduled to kick off at 8.15pm ET.
      Chelsea fans react
      Chelsea fans reacted to their Summer Series win on Twitter.
      One fan said: “We are back.”
      A second tweeted: “Sell Sterling asap.”
      And a third asked: “Who say Chelsea can’t score goals?”
      A fan in attendance said: “What an unreal night.”
      It’s been a great start to the preseason for The Blues.

      Goals in bunches
      Through Mauricio Pochettino’s first two games as Chelsea manager, they’ve scored nine goals.
      They scored five against Wrexham on Wednesday and four against Brighton today.
      Last season, Brighton finished sixth in the Premier League.
      It’s been a great start to Pochettino’s Chelsea career.
      Pictures from Philly
      Here are some pictures of Chelsea and Brighton live from Philadelphia.
      Thiago Silva played just one half for ChelseaCredit: Getty
      The two teams combined for five goals in the second halfCredit: AP
      Raheem Sterling is one of Chelsea’s most talented playersCredit: Getty
      Final score: Chelsea 4 Brighton 3
      Seven goals in game one of the Summer Series!
      It was an exciting affair in the City of Brotherly Love.
      Both sides went into the half even, but Chelsea broke the game open in the second half, especially after van Hecke’s red card.
      Mauricio Pochettino is now 2-0 in the preseason for The Blues.
      Chelsea 4 Brighton 3
      90+. Brighton will need to make one last push.
      There’s less than two minutes left of play.
      Chelsea 4 Brighton 3
      89. Brighton are now just one back!
      There will be over six minutes of added time, so there’s a chance for an equalizer!
      Strap in for the final few minutes.
      BRIGHTON AGAIN!!!
      Chelsea 4 Brighton 2
      85. Chelsea are just five minutes away from their second preseason victory.
      It’s been a great start so far to Mauricio Pochettino’s tenure.
      Chelsea 4 Brighton 2
      78. Brighton’s João Pedro puts in the penalty for their second of the night.
      Pedro put it perfectly in the right corner.
      Unstoppable penalty.
      PENALTY FOR BRIGHTON!
      Chelsea 4 Brighton 1
      75. Nicolas Jackson makes a brilliant run to split the Brighton defense and he does the rest, putting it past the keeper.
      Jackson was one-on-one and knew exactly what to do with it.
      It’s been a great second-half showing from The Blues.
      AND AGAIN!!! CHELSEA!!!!
      Chelsea 3 Brighton 1
      72. The man advantage is certainly taking its toll.
      After the ball bounced around in the box, it found its way to Gallagher, who put it in the back of the net for the team’s third of the night.
      Chelsea are cruising now.
      ANOTHER FOR THE BLUES!!!
      Chelsea 2 Brighton 1
      68. Another water break for both sides.
      Just over 20 minutes left to play in Philadelphia.
      Chelsea 2 Brighton 1
      65. Mykhailo Mudryk checked in just minutes ago but makes an immediate impact.
      Mudryk brought the ball forward, received a pass, and blasted the ball in from outside the box.
      Wonderful strike from the substitute to put Chelsea on top.
      GOALLLL!!! CHELSEA!!!!!
      Chelsea 1 Brighton 1
      60. Brighton defender Van Hecke slid in late for a challenge, resulting in his second yellow card.
      The Seagulls will play with 10 men the rest of the way.
      RED CARD!!!!
      Chelsea 1 Brighton 1
      56. Brighton put a menacing ball across the box but skied it over the bar.
      Chelsea responded instantly by driving the ball into Brighton territory.
      The crowd is still loving the play from Chelsea.
      Chelsea 1 Brighton 1
      53. Brighton has subbed off goal-scorer Danny Welbeck.
      Both sides are putting their youth to the test.
      There should be plenty of fresh, young legs on the pitch.
      Chelsea 1 Brighton 1
      47. The birthday boy has subbed on.
      It’s Marc Cucurella coming in for The Blues.
      Cucurella will look to make a good impression on the Philadelphia fans.
      Chelsea 1 Brighton 1
      46. The second half is about to start in Philadelphia!
      Both teams are making substitutions.
      We’ll get 45 more minutes of action between the top Premier League sides.
      It’s been a treat so far for fans in Philly.
      Live from the Linc
      Here are some pictures from the first half play.
      It’s been a tightly contested first half in PhiladelphiaCredit: Getty
      Both sides entered the break tied at one a pieceCredit: Getty
      Ben Chilwell has been one of the better players for Chelsea in the first halfCredit: Getty
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      My dad Ian Wright spent ages winding me up about Arsenal’s title charge, but I’m not worried about them this season

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      SHAUN WRIGHT PHILLIPS warned his old man might have to wait a while to get the family bragging rights.Arsenal legend Ian Wright was loving it last season as the Gunners looked set to pip Manchester City to the Prem title.
      Manchester City hero Shaun Wright-Phillips is not worried about Arsenal this coming seasonCredit: Getty
      So when Mikel Arteta’s men blew it, SWP took in the trophy and paraded it in front of his dad on live television.
      More than £200million have been spent on new signings by the North Londoners already this summer in a bid to put it right.
      But Wright-Phillips said: “We’re not worried about Arsenal next season.
      “There are so many other teams who have got stronger since last season.
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      “I think there will be more opportunities for other teams to try to claw back at City and Arsenal.
      “City have dominated the Premier League for more than 10 years and the challenge is to keep on doing it because other teams have got stronger.
      “You never know with Pep [Guardiola]. After playing with four centre-backs last season, he’s probably now got something else up his sleeve.”
      Wright-Phillips reckons what City are doing now stands comparison with what Arsenal’s Invincibles achieved.
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      He added: “When [Manchester] United did the treble, football was completely different. Arsene Wenger changed the game at Arsenal.
      “And I think City are now doing it their way.
      “If you look at the points totals over the last seven to 10 years, I think the Invincibles would have won the title once with how many they got.
      “That shows you how much standards have improved.
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      Ian Wright winded his son Wright-Phillips up during Arsenal’s title push last seasonCredit: AP
      “I haven’t told my dad that yet – it’s my ace card.”
      Wright-Phillips said he never had any doubts City would lift the title even when the Gunners were in command.
      So he said he had to get a cheeky dig in after Arsenal’s defeat at Nottingham Forest confirmed their title.
      He said: “He got a bit carried away earlier in the season, so I gave him a little bit back when City came good – like I said they would.”
      “To be fair, my dad took it very gracefully.
      “He admitted City deserved it, especially after the games with Arsenal at the Emirates and the Etihad.
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      “He thought City were fantastic during the run-in and deserved to be champions.
      “I don’t gloat. That’s what he does.” More

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      Man Utd’s US fans make feelings known with ‘Glazers Out’ chant ahead of Arsenal clash as protests arrive stateside

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      ANGRY Manchester United fans chanted “Glazers out” before Saturday’s friendly with Arsenal in the USA.Large hordes of supporters fired green and yellow smoke in the air as they blasted the Red Devils’ American owners.

      Red Devils’ fans in New Jersey caused a scene with their anti-Glazer criesCredit: Getty
      The Premier League giants are still embroiled in a £5billion-plus takeover tussle.
      Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani reportedly wants a total buy-out of the club.
      But it’s thought his main rival, Britain’s richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe, would accept a majority share.
      And United’s US followers showed they are just as fed up with the saga as their English counterparts.

      In the hour before Saturday’s pre-season clash with the Gunners, supporters gathered outside the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to cause a stir with their anti-Glazer cries.
      They jumped around yelling: “We want Glazers out, say we want Glazers out…”
      And United fans online seemed delighted with the backing stateside.
      One posted: “Good effort, boys.”
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      Another even suggested that such protests were the only way to force the Glazers to sell up.
      He argued it would end up with United being fined and forced to play indoors robbing the family of income from the club.
      It comes after one of the Glazer brothers, Avram, watched the Red Devils training in New Jersey.
      But there are growing claims that the brothers are divided over the possible sale of the club.
      Hundreds of supporters let rip with their feelings against Utd’s ownersCredit: twitter More

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      Ivan Toney could leave Brentford before return from eight-month ban as in-demand star weighs up big move

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      BANNED Brentford star Ivan Toney is weighing up a big summer move – to a new agent.The England international striker is thought to be considering whether to join the huge stable of top players at CAA Stellar.
      Ivan Toney has been banned from football for eight months after betting breachesCredit: PA
      Toney may leave Brentford before his ban runs outCredit: Getty
      And that would be regarded as a sign that Toney is also preparing for a transfer to a new club, perhaps even before his eight-month suspension for betting offences runs out in January.
      Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester United are among the clubs to have been linked with the 27-year-old, who has two years left on his current Bees’ deal.
      Toney has enjoyed a successful relationship with agent Simon Kennedy and still appears on the website of Kennedy’s company, Pinnacle Sports and Entertainment Limited.
      CAA Stellar represents hundreds of players, including big names like £100million Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate and in-demand Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse.
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      Stellar, led by Jonathan Barnett and David Manasseh, also oversaw Gareth Bale’s then world-record £85.3m move from Tottenham to Real Madrid in 2013.
      Kennedy was unavailable for comment.
      Toney was charged with 232 breaches of FA regulations before he was hit with the eight-month ban.
      The centre-forward was also diagnosed with a gambling addiction after admitting to the offences.
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      The Brentford star is now prevented from playing until January 16 and is unable to train with his club until September.
      The penalty infuriated both Bees manager Thomas Frank and England boss Gareth Southgate.
      Toney will be a major absence for the club this coming season after registering a staggering 21 goals and five assists in 35 appearances last term. More

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      Aston Villa SIGN Moussa Diaby as Unai Emery beats big-spending Saudis to France winger transfer

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      ASTON VILLA have completed another major signing after landing Bayer Leverkusen star Moussa Diaby.Villa beat interest from Saudi Arabia’s mega-bucks to make Diaby their fourth addition of the summer transfer window.
      Aston Villa have signed Bayer Leverkusen star Moussa DiabyCredit: Getty
      Diaby joins Aston Villa after the club beat interest from Saudi ArabiaCredit: Aston Villa
      The winger moves to Villa Park after putting pen to paper on a five-year deal.
      The Premier League outfit shook hands with Leverkusen after agreeing on an undisclosed fee.
      The 24-year-old’s move is now subject to international clearance and a work visa.
      The France international, however, has already linked up with Emery’s side in the US.
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      Villa announced on their official website: “Aston Villa is delighted to announce the signing of French international Moussa Diaby.
      “The 24-year-old winger joins Villa from Bayer Leverkusen for an undisclosed fee and has already linked up with his new team-mates on their tour of the United States.”
      Diaby reportedly turned down a move to Al-Nassr where he would have teamed up with Cristiano Ronaldo and a raft of other big names that moved to Saudi Arabia.
      That is despite the Saudi giants agreeing a fee in principle with Leverkusen.
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      Villa have been very active during the summer transfer window, which saw them adding Monchi as president of football operations.
      The Villans have already landed Rico Richards as well as Youri Tielemans after they left West Brom and Leicester respectively as free agents..
      Emery also brought Pau Torres from Villarreal following a £33million deal. More

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      Luton in transfer race for £10m Venezuelan striker Josef Martinez but move faces being scuppered – by Lionel Messi

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      LIONEL MESSI has hit Luton’s hopes of signing Venezuelan striker Josef Martinez.The Hatters are trying for Inter Miami hitman Martinez but fell short of the £10million valuation —  so need the South American to push to leave.
      Luton want to sign MartinezCredit: Getty
      However, the move could be scuppered by MessiCredit: Reuters
      But Martinez, 30, has hit it off with Messi since the Argentine arrived in the MLS last week.
      The pair have been close in training and Martinez even jokingly called him his “new best friend”.
      Luton’s other hope is that David Beckham’s Inter also sign former Liverpool star Luis Suarez — which could edge Martinez closer to an exit.
      Messi agreed to join Inter Miami on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain last month.
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      He was officially unveiled as an Inter player earlier this week after arriving in the US to an overwhelming reception.
      The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner made his debut on Friday evening and announced himself to fans by scoring an outstanding free kick.
      Inter Miami won the match 2-1 thanks to Messi’s late contribution, which left Beckham and his family stunned.
      The Herons also completed the signing of former Barcelona star Sergio Busquets this week, who joined Messi in making his debut on Friday.
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      The Spaniard became the third ex-Barcelona star to join the club this summer.
      Jordi Alba made the switch earlier this week to become the fourth.
      And Spain legend Andres Iniesta is expected to join his former teammates at the DRV PNK Stadium before the summer concludes. More