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      Man Utd 0-1 Athletic Bilbao LIVE SCORE: Nico Williams fires Spaniards ahead in lively Dublin friendly

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      MANCHESTER UNITED take on Athletic Bilbao in the final pre-season game of the summer in Dublin TODAY!The Red Devils beat Lens on Saturday and they’ll be looking to round off their Premier League preparations in style against their La Liga opponents.

      Start time: 4pm BST
      TV/Live stream: MUTV
      Man Utd XI: Heaton, Lindelof, Maguire, Eriksen, Sancho, Pellistri, Wan-Bissaka, Van De Beek, Fernandez, Gore, Forson

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      Kick-off – Man Utd 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
      46. Here we go again! Athletic Bilbao begin the second half while Manchester United have made one change.
      Hannibal Mejbri was warming up out on the pitch during the break, and he’s on to replace Donny van de Beek.
      First half facts and figures
      Manchester United have just about edged the numbers at the Aviva Stadium, but it is the visitors Athletic Bilbao that lead by the game’s only goal.

      Credit: manutd.com
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      Manchester United’s second string trail in Dublin at the break after conceding a goal off the back of a Harry Maguire mistake.

      Man Utd 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
      45. Fittingly, the first half ends with United on the back foot as they defend a corner.
      Defend it they do though, and that will be the signal for referee Neil Doyle to call time on the opening 45.
      Man Utd 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
      43. A peach of a cross from Eriksen on the right almost falls at the feet of Van de Beek at the near post.
      Instead, Ruiz de Galarreta smuggles it behind for a corner, a frustrating moment that becomes even more infuriating when the referee points for a goalkick.
      Man Utd 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
      41. Fernandez gets forward down the left, perhaps for the first time this afternoon.
      It’s an encouraging run but one without purpose due to a lack of support for the full-back.

      Man Utd 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
      39. Ruiz De Galarreta avoided a yellow card for clattering Pellistri moments ago, but he’s not going to get away with this.
      On his 30th birthday, the Bilbao midfielder is booked for clattering Fernandez.
      Man Utd 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
      37. Oh my! The heavens have opened and the rain is absolutely lashing down.
      Many of the fans have rushed for cover, but the players have another eight minutes or so before they can take refuge in the dressing rooms for half time.
      Man Utd 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
      35. Forson has been one of United’s brightest performers in the first half, and the youngster looks to have made something happen with a run off the shoulder of the last defender.
      However, once again the offside flag stops the Red Devils in their tracks.

      Man Utd 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
      34. A couple of Maguire’s touches following that opening goal were met with boos from inside the Aviva Stadium.
      That’s not really fair from so-called United fans.

      Man Utd 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
      32. This United team are looking a little troubled out there now.
      They need the senior players involved to step up.
      Man Utd 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
      30. Oh, Harry Maguire!
      The former Manchester United captain is caught out, trying to play out from the back and Athletic Bilbao take full advantage.
      Maguire’s pass is cut out by Lekue, who feeds Sancet. The midfielder then plays a pinpoint pass through the middle for Nico Williams, who finished superbly off the inside of the post.
      On the touchline, Erik ten Hag does not look best pleased.

      Athletic Bilbao take the lead!
      Nico Williams has opened the scoring at the Aviva Stadium.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      26. Replays show that the officials eventually reached the right decision with the challenge indeed taking place outside the area.
      The danger isn’t over, of course, but then the free-kick is struck and it’s comfortable kept out by Heaton.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      25. Penalty to Athletic Bilbao? Yes!
      Or is it?!
      Inaki Williams tricks his way around Fernandez before being brought down with an outstretched leg.
      The referee points to the spot, only to then change his mind and award a free-kick inches outside the box.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      23. Midway through the first half, and there hasn’t been too much for those inside the Aviva to be excited by.
      Manchester United’s early intent has been snuffed out by Bilbao, who now look the more threatening of the two teams.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      21. An acrobatic tumble from Pellistri inside the box has the 21-year-old looking up hopefully from the turf, but the referee isn’t interested in awarding a penalty.
      Even the MUTV commentators think he made a meal of it.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      19. Wonderful inventiveness from Sancho.
      The forward – a false nine, no less – comes in off the right and then flicks a through ball with the outside of his foot in behind for Van de Beek.
      Unfortunately for United, the Dutchman had set off too early, and is rightly flagged for offside.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      16. Bilbao target United on that far flank again.
      Fernandez and Lindelof close the door momentarily, leading to Ruiz de Galarreta blasting high over the bar from long range.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      14. Bilbao have begun to take charge, and are finding plenty of joy down the right flank.
      A three-man passing moves exploits United at the back, and ends with Muniain’s shot being saved by Heaton.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      12. De Marcos has sight of Heaton’s goal despite being 30 yards out.
      The defender lines up a thumper from long-range, and is as surprised as anyone when Forson throws himself in front of it to block.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      10. Another cross from the right is cut out by Maguire, but this time the centre-back is a lot less convincing.
      His flick upwards is only as far as Inaki Williams, who responds with a firm header straight at Heaton.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      8. Forson finds himself in possession behind the Bilbao back-line although doesn’t fully realise the opportunity that awaits.
      Rather than turning fully and going for goal, the young midfielder flicks a pass out to Sancho, who is only able to win a corner.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      7. A first sign of Bilbao as an attacking force.
      Nico Williams toys with Fernandez on the right wing, and the drives a cross into the box that is thumped away by Maguire.
      No nonsense from the England defender.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      5. United have seen plenty of the ball in the early exchanges, playing almost the entire game in Bilbao’s defensive third.
      Pellistri, in particular, is looking lively.
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      Man City 0-0 Arsenal LIVE SCORE: Community Shield latest as Gunners go closest in battle against Treble winners

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      MANCHESTER CITY are facing Arsenal RIGHT NOW in the Community Shield at Wembley!And it has been a tense game so far with the best of the chances falling to Mikel Arteta’s Gunners.
      City won the Treble last season and pipped Arsenal to the league with a handful of games to go, so the Gunners will be out for revenge before the Premier League returns next week.

      Start time: 4pm BST
      TV/Live stream: ITV1/ITVX
      Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Havertz
      Man City XI: Ortega Moreno, Walker, Stones, Dias, Akanji, Rodrigo, Kovacic, Bernardo, Grealish, Alvarez, Haaland

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      Kick-off: Arsenal 0-0 Man City
      We are back underway at Wembley.
      The half-time team talks are over and the players are ready to go again.
      Man City get the second half started.
      HT: Arsenal 0-0 Man City
      Once Arsenal found their footing in the game, they have managed to shutdown many of Man City’s attacks.
      Pressing high up the pitch, Guardiola’s side have found it difficult to get out under the press.
      This shows where the Arsenal players have most been operating in the first forty-five minutes.

      HT: Arsenal 0-0 Man City
      Despite dominating possession, the stats really show how little Aaron Ramsdale has had to do in that half.
      Pep Guardiola will want to address that in the second half.
      Erling Haaland has been kept very quiet so far today.

      HT: Arsenal 0-0 Man City
      Stuart Atwell brings the first half to a close.
      We are all square at Wembley Stadium.
      Hopefully, we will see some goals in the second half.
      Arsenal 0-0 Man City
      45+2. Man City seemed to dominate the opening 20 minutes of the game but since then it has been all Arsenal.
      Kai Havertz has had two big chances for the North Londoners.
      Ramsdale has had just routine saves to make by comparison.
      Arsenal 0-0 Man City
      45. Alvarez robs the Arsenal player of the ball and goes charging forward.
      He gets to the byline and slides the ball across the six yard box.
      Saliba reacts well to clear the ball.
      We are going to have three minutes of added time.
      Credit: AP
      Arsenal 0-0 Man City
      43. Silva looks to drive at the Arsenal defence but Timber reads him well and tackles the Portuguese midfielder.
      Rodri spots Ramsdale well off his line and tries an effort from the halfway line.
      The Arsenal keeper is scrambling back and is pleased to see the ball land on the roof of the net.
      Arsenal 0-0 Man City
      41. Man City do miss the influence of Kevin De Bruyne, pulling the strings in the heart of midfield.
      Then again, any team would.
      Havertz should have done better with that second chance, he made the save all too easy for Ortega.
      Arsenal 0-0 Man City
      39. Arteta will be pleased with what he is seeing from his team now.
      Man City are having to deal with wave after wave of Arsenal attack.
      Saka cuts it back from the byline to Havertz, he shoots, but Ortega saves once again.
      Arsenal 0-0 Man City
      37. Man City are struggling to get out of their own half at the moment.
      Good pressing by Arsenal to put them under pressure.
      When the Man City defenders are in possession, The Gunners are ensuring that they get eleven men behind the ball.
      Credit: Getty
      Arsenal 0-0 Man City
      35. Arsenal have turned the tide in the last ten minutes.
      They have dominated possession and are putting City under pressure in the final third.
      Saka picks the ball up on the right and cuts onto his left foot, trying to bend it into the bottom corner, it goes well wide of the goal.
      Arsenal 0-0 Man City
      33. Stuart Atwell has been very consistent with his refereeing today.
      Meanwhile, Arsenal have a corner after some confusion in the Man City defence.
      The delivery is poor and does not beat the man at the near post.
      Arsenal 0-0 Man City
      31. The ball is passed back to Ramsdale who takes his time to clear.
      Haaland almost closes down the keeper but he manages to punt it clear.
      Alvarez takes the ball down the wing but it is adjudged to have gone out of play.
      As he kicks the ball away, the referee shows him a yellow card.
      Arsenal 0-0 Man City
      29. It has been a feisty start to this game.
      Arsenal have started to try and impose themselves on the City defence after a nervy start.
      Man City are happy to hold onto the ball and make Arsenal chase it.
      Arsenal 0-0 Man City
      27. Havertz is booked for clipping the heels of Stones.
      While the Arsenal fans disagree, it was a good decision by the referee as he was never going to get anywhere near the ball and was just looking to stop the break.
      Man City look to recompose themselves after that scare with the Havertz chance.
      Credit: Getty
      Arsenal 0-0 Man City – Chance for Havertz
      25. Ben White does well down the right flank as he passes the ball inside to Kai Havertz.
      He turns and shoots but Ortega makes a good save with his feet.
      Martinelli is on the follow up, but Stones blocks his goal-bound shot.
      Arsenal 0-0 Man City
      23. The season is no more than 23 minutes old and already we have seen enough of Mikel Arteta waving his hand around demanding for officials to book players.
      The Spaniard needs to realise that every challenge is not a yellow card, even if it is a foul.
      Arteta seems to think they are however, but he needs to be careful having already been booked himself.
      Arsenal 0-0 Man City
      21. City are certainly looking to put a high-press on their opponents.
      Giving them no time to dwell on the ball in defence.
      There are quite a lot of empty seats in Wembley today, usually a game such as this is a complete sell-out.
      Arsenal 0-0 Man City
      19. It seems the officials are not willing to put up with any dissent this season, as we have seen from the two early yellow cards so far.
      Silva is penalised for a foul on Declan Rice on the halfway line.
      Neither keeper has been forced into a save so far today.
      Arsenal 0-0 Man City
      17. City are dominating possession at the moment.
      Arsenal are getting everyone behind the ball, trying to make it difficult for Man City to break them down.
      The downside to this is that when Arsenal win the ball back, there are no options for turning defence into attack.
      Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta is given a yellow card for demanding that Rodri is booked.
      Credit: EPA

      Arsenal 0-0 Man City

      15. Grealish has been kept quiet so far.
      He manages to work the ball to Haaland who lays it off to Rodri.
      His shot from outside the box deflects off Partey and goes narrowly wide of Ramsdale’s post.
      Arsenal 0-0 Man City
      13. Bernardo Silva against Jurrien Timber will be an interesting battle this afternoon.
      Man City seem to be targeting that right flank when the chance presents itself.
      So far, the new Arsenal signing is standing firm to the challenge.
      Arsenal 0-0 Man City
      11. Saka needs to show more strength in the challenges this season.
      He goes down all too easily and referees are noticing this.
      It results in him not getting decisions, even when he is fouled.
      Boy who cried wolf springs to mind.
      Arsenal 0-0 Man City
      9. Saka gets forward and looks to cross.
      He claims he is fouled by Akanji but the replay shows it was a good challenge by the City full back.
      Saka cannot believe he did not get the decision.
      Arsenal 0-0 Man City
      7. Partey is given a yellow card for stupidly kicking the ball away.
      Referees have been told to clamp down on that this season.
      Arsenal come forward looking to test the City back line.
      Credit: AP
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      Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz LIVE RESULT: Diaz DROPPED in fifth round as Paul bounces back with win – updates

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      JAKE PAUL dropped Nate Diaz in the fifth round en route to a unanimous points win – but the Problem Child was made to work for the victory in Texas.Paul bounced back from his loss to Tommy Fury in February with the win in a thriller against the UFC legend Diaz.
      And a shock MMA rematch has been agreed between the pair next up!

      Result: Paul wins by unanimous decision

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      Diaz open to MMA fight vs Paul
      Asked whether he would take on Jake Paul in the cage, Nate Diaz said: “Yeah, I think I would fight him.
      “It’s easy to take him down. Two, three, four months [from now], I’m ready to rock.
      “We’re going to talk.”
      Paul booed after Diaz win
      Jake Paul branded his haters ‘virgins’ as he received a chorus of boos after beating Nate Diaz.
      Paul, 26, dropped Diaz in the fifth round with a neat check left hook but did little to impress those in attendance at the American Airlines Center.
      The social media sensation was showered with boos during his post-fight interview and reacted angrily to the post-fight hate.
      He roared “boo if you’re a virgin” and cupped his right ear to further rile up the crowd.

      Diaz confirms he will box again
      Nate Diaz has revealed he plans to return to the boxing ring despite losing to Jake Paul on his professional debut.
      Asked whether he will box again, he said: “100%. Talk about experience. […] I didn’t even get cut today. I get cut in every MMA fight I fight in.
      “I have nobody’s [name] in mind right now, but […] next week, get back to me.
      “I’m sure I’ll have a list full of motherf***ers’ asses to whip.
      More from Diaz on Paul and THAT chokehold
      “[The chokehold was a] done deal. In a real fight, the fight’s over, and I would have secured the win, but we were participating in a boxing match, and it was a good time, and now I know… I’ve trained my whole career in boxing with pro boxers on the highest level, high as I could get, and I’ve done really well.
      “I’ve never fought in a pro fight, so I thought I’d f**k up anybody. The guillotine… that was too easy.
      “The takedown was too easy too – I got the punch, his whole weight was in my chest. In MMA they smash my head and fuck me up. 
      “I didn’t think I won. I knew he got the knockdown, but I figured I won a good amount of rounds.”

      Paul costs Drake $1 million
      Jake Paul cost rap superstar Drake a whopping $1MILLION with his win over Nate Diaz.
      The Problem Child returned to the win column early on Sunday morning with a decision victory over the former UFC star in their Dallas dust-up.
      YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul was the bookies’ favourite to win the crossover clash, but that didn’t stop Drizzy from staking a staggering $250,000 bet on Diaz.
      Drake shared his pre-fight wager on his Instagram story, writing: “Jake is a dog but I can never bet against a Diaz brother.
      “That’s just how I was raised.”
      The Canadian stood to make a cool $1m off his bet, although Paul well and truly scuppered the massive wager.

      Fights between fans at Paul vs Diaz
      A host of fights broke out between fans attending Jake Paul’s fight with Nate Diaz in Texas on Saturday night.
      YouTuber Paul, 26, laboured to a points win over UFC legend Diaz, 38, who was making his professional boxing debut.
      But ugly scenes took place outside the ring as those watching the bout turned on one another and began brawling.
      A video shared on social media showed multiple fights breaking out.
      Check out the video here and full story via this link.
      Diaz gives assessment of Paul
      “He needed a takedown. He needed a choke. He did a good job. He’s a f***ing athletic, strong dude and he hits hard and fast, but it ain’t nothing I hadn’t seen before, and I trained with people who were [like that].
      “These guys can throw down. It’s good s**t. […] I should have been throwing punches, keeping him on the outside.
      “I’m not trying to make an excuse, but about a month back I hurt my […] right arm, a bit.
      “I think I should’ve kept to the outside and circled, and done better stuff. But it’s all good.
      “There’s no way I [wouldn’t] show up for a fight because of something like that. You gotta go regardless, no matter what. ”
      Paul addresses Fury defeat
      Jake Paul insists his loss to Tommy Fury in February was a positive for his boxing career.
      Speaking after the win over Diaz, he said: “The loss was seriously the best thing.
      “It set me on the path I was supposed to be on and you can’t cut corners in this sport.
      “I was in the gym the day after the loss.
      “I flew back from the Middle East and went to the gym every single day up until this fight.”
      Paul on his training camp
      “I’m a new fighter. The new team we brought in, the new strength and conditioning—- everything was new and I worked harder this camp. It pushed me to my limits.
      “There were moments in the gym where I thought, ‘Damn I don’t even know if I can do this,’ but I just kept on believing in myself and now my gas tank is crazy.
      “I could have kept on going. I could have gone 12 rounds and we are just stepping up and up, and after doing it in three years- I’m happy with myself.”
      Paul on what it’s like fighting Diaz
      “It was fun and I knew he was trying to take breaks so I would pounce on him when he was doing that.
      “We were talking to each other the whole fight.
      “When you’re in there with another dog, you can sense it.
      “It just makes the sport more fun and this fight was probably the most memorable yet.”
      Logan Paul involved in ringside bust-up
      Logan Paul was involved in a fight which broke out at ringside during his brother Jake’s win over Nate Diaz.
      Logan, 28, put on a show himself on Saturday night as he performed at WWE SummerSlam before flying in to attend his younger brother’s boxing bout.
      The older Paul sat watching the clash in his wrestling gear as Jake, 26, claimed a unanimous decision victory over UFC legend Diaz.
      But it did not all go swimmingly during the course of the fight as Logan got embroiled in an altercation with fans.
      A video shared on social media shows the YouTube star becoming riled up by someone in the crowd.
      And a chair ended up in the air as someone lifted it up above their head before security swarmed in.
      Watch the video and read the full story here.

      Diaz tries cheeky choke
      In the final round Nate Diaz tried his signature guillotine choke on Paul.
      Sadly, it was quickly broken up by the referee.
      Diaz submitted five opponents by guillotine in the UFC.
      Full main card results

      Jake Paul def. Nate Diaz via unanimous decision (97-92, 98-91, 98-91)
      Amanda Serrano def. Heather Hardy via unanimous decision (99-91, 100-90, 100-90) – for undisputed featherweight title
      Chris Avila def. Jeremy Stephens via unanimous decision (59-55, 59-55, 60-54)
      Ashton Sylve def. William Silva via knockout – Round 4, 2:59
      Shadasia Green def. Olivia Curry via unanimous decision (99-91, 100-90, 100-89)
      Alan Sanchez def. Angel Beltran via unanimous decision (77-75, 78-74, 79-73)

      Saweetie makes appearance as ring girl
      Saweetie helped walk out champion Amanda Serrano in the co-main event.
      After walking Serrano out, she became a ring girl for the night.

      Could this happen next?
      Jake Paul wants an MMA rematch with Nate Diaz.

      KSI reacts
      KSI has taken to Twitter to mock Jake Paul’s display in his return to the win column against Nate Diaz.
      The British YouTuber who fights Tommy Fury next, tweeted: “That Jake Paul performance was terrible.
      “October 14th you get to watch a real fight and challenge.”
      Those sound like fighting words to me.

      Jake Paul speaks
      “I knocked him down, won basically every round. I think he won one round but he’s a warrior.
      “I had him hurt in the first round, he kept on coming. All credit to my team, my conditioning, going ten rounds in my eighth fight, it’s unheard of.
      “I’ve only been boxing for three years, he’s a UFC legend, I was watching this kid growing up.”
      Fight report from Texas
      Jake Paul revived his boxing career with a massive points with over Nate Diaz.
      The YouTuber-turned prizefighter stepped into the ring with his place in the sport on the line following his first loss earlier in the year.
      But Paul secured a unanimous points win over ten rounds in Texas to get back to winning ways.
      Credit: Getty
      Paul wants MMA rematch
      After winning his seventh professional boxing match, Paul said he wants to fight Diaz in MMA.
      Diaz is a former UFC fighter, so an MMA fight would suit him.
      The MMA star lasted all 10 rounds with Paul in the ring tonight, despite getting knocked down.
      Rematch in MMA?
      Jake Paul says in the ring afterwards he is up for a rematch against the UFC legend…in an MMA match.
      Both men seem to shake on it!
      Wow!
      Paul vs. Diaz – Winner
      Jake Paul has defeated Nate Diaz!
      All three judges favored Paul.
      Paul vs. Diaz – Round 10
      Entering the final round, Diaz knows he needs the finish.
      Even his cornermen are telling him so.
      Paul withstood all his punches, though.
      Diaz tried a guillotine choke, but that was quickly broken up.
      Judges decision coming up next!
      Paul vs. Diaz – Round Nine
      Even ninth round there.
      Diaz has looked better in the later rounds.
      Just one round remaining!
      Paul vs. Diaz – Round Eight
      Midway through the eighth, Paul has 122 punches landed, while Diaz has 88.
      Paul’s never been 10 rounds before but looks like he should have the stamina.
      Diaz connected on some big uppercuts, though.
      Huge end to the round from Diaz!
      Paul vs. Diaz – Round Seven
      Stockton’s finest needs a KO to win this one.
      Paul will ultimately win this one if it goes all 10 rounds to the judges scorecards.
      Diaz hasn’t looked half-bad since getting knocked down, but doesn’t have as much power behind his punches as Paul.
      Just three rounds left.
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      Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz LIVE RESULTS: Start time, stream, TV channel, undercard as Problem Child faces UFC legend

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      JAKE PAUL is putting his boxing career on the line when he welcomes Nate Diaz to the ring for the very first time TONIGHT!Paul is facing the ex-UFC star over in Texas, returning for the first time since losing to Tommy Fury.
      The YouTuber-turned boxer suffered a split-decision defeat but snubbed a rematch to instead fight Diaz. 
      But another career-crushing loss could spark an early retirement for Paul, who says it is ALL on the line tonight.

      Start time: Undercard from 1am BST/ 8pm ET
      Main event set for 4am BST/ 11pm ET approx
      Live stream/ TV channel: DAZN PPV

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      Follow ALL of the latest updates from Texas below…
      Nate Diaz’s UFC career
      Nate Diaz is a longtime UFC fighter who started in Strikeforce and World Extreme Cagefighting before transitioning to the UFC.
      He was infamously a part of the UFC’s The Ultimate Fighter, winning the fifth season to clinch a contract with the company.
      After signing his contract, he fought 26 times for the promotion, winning 15 bouts.
      He fought for the UFC welterweight title in 2012 but lost to former WEC champ Benson Henderson.
      Diaz would rebound, though, shockingly submitting Conor McGregor for the Irish star’s first loss.
      Now tonight, the 38-year-old will look to get a victory in his debut against a foe 12 years younger than him.
      Drake places massive bet on Diaz
      Rapper and global superstar Drake has placed a massive bet on Nate Diaz to beat Jake Paul.
      He wagered $250,000 on Diaz to win.
      The payout would net the rapper $1million.
      Drake said: “I can never bet against a Diaz brother.”
      Who has Jake Paul boxed?
      Jake Paul has seven professional fights, as tonight marks his eighth appearance in the ring.
      So far, Paul has professionally fought:

      Who’s fighting tonight besides Paul and Diaz?
      The full card is as listed:

      Welcome to Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz
      The night has finally arrived!
      Jake Paul will box former UFC star Nate Diaz. This is Paul’s eighth professional boxing match, while Diaz is making his debut.
      Diaz is notorious for defeating UFC double champion Conor McGregor in 2016 and is a fan favorite. 
      Paul claims he’s going to send Diaz back to MMA after he crushes him in the ring.
      The main card starts at 8pm ET, with Paul and Diaz expected to take the ring around 11.30pm ET.
      Before the two square off, five fights will go down.
      Stay with us at The U.S. Sun for all the fights and inside access.
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      Man Utd 3 Lens 1 LIVE RESULT: Rashford, Antony & Casemiro strikes cancel out Onana howler in pre-season clash – updates

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      MANCHESTER UNITED beat Lens 3-1 in pre-season thanks to a brilliant second-half diplay. United went 1-0 down after new goalkeeper Andre Onana was lobbed from the halfway line.
      But Marcus Rashford equalised for Erik Ten Hag’s side before Antony put them into the lead and Casemiro added a third.

      Kick-off time: 12.45pm BST
      Stream: MUTV
      Man Utd XI: Onana, Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Mount, Antony, Bruno Fernandes, Garnacho, Rashford

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      Fluidity in final third offers threat
      Man Utd showed that as they stream forward, with numerous options and players with pace, they can cause teams a lot of problems this season.
      The link-up play with the attackers seems to be working well, they just lack that focal point up front.
      It is not a position that Rashford is used to playing, preferring to cut inside from the left flank.
      This is the big decision that the manager will have to make this season, how he plans to utilise Marcus Rashford and where in this attacking line.
      Brazilian key to United defence
      Casemiro seemed to drop deeper in the second half, offering an extra line of defence in front of the back four.
      It worked well and the defence was far less stretched by the visitors.
      With limited options in defensive midfield when he is missing, his availability could be key to United’s season and what they achieve.
      The stats from last season show that they gained far less points without the Brazilian than with him.
      Dutchman looking to put his stamp on side
      Having managed to change the squad to his vision since coming in last summer, Erik ten Hag will be keen for a solid season from his side.
      Rasmus Hojlund will give him more options in the final third, with the potential for Rashford to play out on the left.
      However, the performance from Garnacho today may make him rethink that idea, Hojlund may have to wait for his chance in the first team.
      Credit: Getty
      Keeper shows confidence in passing
      Andre Onana showed fans today that is more than happy with the ball at his feet.
      Looking to start attacks by spraying passes around the back four, the Cameroon international showed he is happy to be part of their passing game.
      His keenness to come out of his box may be something ten Hag has to reign in as the season develops but at the moment, he will just be looking to get his new signing settled into the squad.
      All smiles in red half of Manchester
      The players do a lap of the pitch, showing their appreciation for the fans who came to watch the game today.
      Man Utd can enjoy the result now, thanks to goals from Rashford, Antony and Casemiro.
      Lens gave them a good run for their money today but Erik ten Hag’s side had just too much quality in the end.
      FT: Man Utd 3-1 Lens
      It is a solid win for Man Utd at Old Trafford.
      After going a goal behind with an audacious lob, the Red Devils dominate the second half with three unanswered goals.
      Just what the doctor ordered before the start of the Premier League next weekend.
      Man Utd 3-1 Lens
      90. Lens get a deflected shot off at goal which wrong-foots the keeper.
      Onana makes a scrambling save to tip it behind for a corner.
      United manage to clear the cross.
      We are going to have two additional minutes added.
      Credit: PA
      Man Utd 3-1 Lens
      88. Corner is whipped in by the visitors but Man Utd deal with it.
      Lens come straight back at them, looking to find another goal.
      On this occasion, it is Bruno Fernandes who hacks the ball clear.
      Man Utd 3-1 Lens
      86. With this being their last pre-season friendly before the start of the Ligue 1 season, Lens make another five chances.
      They will want to make sure their whole squad have their match fitness sorted for the campaign ahead.
      The Lens fans are enjoying their trip to Manchester, if not the score.
      Man Utd 3-1 Lens
      84. Man Utd are looking to pass the ball into space, making Lens cover every blade of grass.
      They will take this result considering the score at half-time.
      ten Hag will have seen plenty of positives in this game today.
      Man Utd 3-1 Lens
      82. Forson comes on for Antony.
      ten Hag looking to freshen things up in the wide areas.
      Sancho looks to thread Rashford in but it is cut out by the Lens defender.
      Man Utd 3-1 Lens
      80. Lens play some good one-touch passing, as Sotoca gets to the byline to clip a ball into the box.
      Onana gets fingertips to it but it drops to the head of the Lens player whose header is deflected wide for a corner.
      The delivery is poor as it is easily dealt with at the near post.
      Credit: Reuters
      Man Utd 3-1 Lens
      78. Fernandes lays the ball out wide to Antony.
      As he is closed down, he returns the favour.
      Fernandes shoots from just outside the box and Bamba punches it clear.
      Man Utd 3-1 Lens
      76. The United fans have enjoyed this second half.
      Most of them came here today hoping to see goals and the Red Devils have duly delivered.
      Rashford is almost put in by Shaw but the defender manages to get a toe to it to get the ball back to his keeper.
      Man Utd 3-1 Lens
      74. Early chance for one of the substitutes.
      Spierings has an effort from just inside the box which goes narrowly wide of Onana’s goal.
      The visitors are starting to ask more questions of Man Utd defensively.
      Man Utd 3-1 Lens
      72. As Lens look to come forward once again, Shaw puts in a great sliding tackle.
      The ball ricochets off the French player giving Man Utd a goal kick.
      Lens take the chance to make a number of substitutions.
      Man Utd 3-1 Lens
      70. The ball is fed into the box and while it is initially cleared, Lens win the second ball and flick it back into the box.
      A good instinctive shot by Medina is well saved by Onana.
      Dalot clears the ball off the line.
      Credit: Reuters
      Man Utd 3-1 Lens
      68. Garnacho is replaced by Sancho.
      The young Argentine player had a great game today.
      Lens are awarded a free kick wide out on the left flank.
      Man Utd 3-1 Lens
      66. It looks like Jadon Sancho is about to join the game.
      Erik ten Hag gives him his final instructions as he goes through his warm-up routines.
      Lens come forward for a rare attack in this second half.
      Man Utd 3-1 Lens
      64. Garnacho has been on the end of the most fouls today.
      In some ways that is quite the sign of the sort of game he is having.
      We have a break in play for a collision between Sotoca and Varane.
      Man Utd 3-1 Lens
      62. Man Utd are growing in confidence now.
      Amazing what a couple of goals can do for you.
      Slick passing all over the pitch with players having options left and right all of the time.
      Man Utd 3-1 Lens
      60. Mount wins the ball on the halfway line and runs towards goal.
      He is bundled to the ground by Abdul Samed.
      The referee awards Man Utd another free kick.
      Credit: PA
      Man Utd 3-1 Lens
      58. Shaw whips the cross in and Rashford meets it with his head.
      As he heads it towards goal, it strikes Casemiro and goes into the bottom corner.
      The Brazilian will take that goal, although he knew very little about it.
      Goal – Casemiro (Man Utd)
      Man Utd 2-1 Lens
      56. In the first 11 minutes of this second half, Man Utd have turned this game on its head.
      Just what Erik ten Hag will have wanted to see.
      Garnacho comes forward once again and is fouled, the referee awarding Man Utd a free kick out on the left.
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      Chelsea 1-1 Borussia Dortmund LIVE RESULT: Burstow scores last-minute equaliser after Wolf opener for Germans – reaction

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      CHELSEA drew with Borussia Dortmund in the last pre-season friendly of their United States tour.Mason Burstow, 19, netted a last-minute equaliser for the Blues after Marius Wolf bagged the opener for the Bundesliga side at Chicago’s Soldier Field.
      Mauricio Pochettino’s new club next face Liverpool in their Premier League opener and the Argentine has plenty to ponder when selecting his first team.
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      Now the real work starts for Argentine boss
      Mauricio Pochettino will be pleased that his side have completed their US tour and remained unbeaten.
      However, he is experienced enough to know that the challenges the Premier League offers will be far more testing this season.
      There are no easy games in Europe’s top league and Pochettino will need to make sure his side are at it every game.
      Chelsea fans will be pleased with the evolution of the side they are already seeing under the new manager and will be hoping to get off to a winning start when Liverpool visit for their opening game.
      Credit: Reuters
      Carney ready to party for Blues
      Carney Chukwuemeka showed why he is such a highly rated midfielder at the young age still of 19-years-old.
      There was a lot of interest in the player when he left Aston Villa but it was Chelsea who managed to secure his services.
      The player has said that Pochettino has told him to go and express himself on the pitch this season and he really seems to be doing that.
      His bursting runs through the centre of midfield could be pivotal to Chelsea’s midfield three with the more defensive minded Gallagher and Fernandez alongside him.
      Qualities there for all to see
      Mykhailo Mudryk is showing in glimpses the abilities that led to Chelsea to paying so much money to gazump the player’s move to Arsenal last season.
      He found it difficult last campaign in a struggling side and will be hoping to show what he is all about this season.
      One thing is for sure, his pace is electric and he could cause problems for any defence.
      He just needs to pick the right options, as sometimes he can be too greedy, when there are much better options available.
      It will be interesting to see what Mauricio Pochettino can do with the player.
      FT: Chelsea 1-1 Dortmund
      Both sides will feel they may have done enough to sneak the win in this game had things broke their way.
      Chelsea showed some good passion to keep coming at Dortmund after going behind, managing to find a very late equaliser.
      The Blues looked a much better proposition in the second half and Mudryk in particular put in a good shift.
      FT: Chelsea 1-1 Dortmund
      It is all over at Soldier’s Field in Chicago.
      A late Chelsea equaliser ends their USA pre-season tour does not end in defeat.
      Probably a fair reflection on the game as a whole.
      Chelsea 1-1 Dortmund
      90+2. Dortmund swing in another corner that causes problems for the Chelsea defence.
      Unable to clear their lines, the ball comes out to the edge of the box but Haller’s effort goes harmlessly wide.
      Nervous times for The Blues then.
      Chelsea 1-1 Dortmund
      90. Mudryk’s free kick is headed back across the six yard box.
      Burstow rises and gets a head to it, with the ball looping into the far corner.
      We are going to have three additional minutes here.
      Credit: Reuters
      Goal – Mason Burstow (Chelsea)
      Chelsea 0-1 Dortmund
      88. Mudryk seems to have switched wings now in the closing stages.
      He goes down under the challenge of Brandt and the referee awards a free kick to Chelsea.
      The Ukrainian stands over the ball, looking to find an equaliser.
      Chelsea 0-1 Dortmund
      86. Despite their good start to the second half, Chelsea have looked really stretched when Dortmund come forward.
      There seems to be a lack of cohesion in the back line.
      Mudryk attacks down the right but his cross is too lofted and not something anyone can take advantage of.
      Chelsea 0-1 Dortmund
      84. Pochettino will learn more about his squad today in this game than he will have done in the previous game against Fulham.
      It has been a completely different challenge.
      Wolf shoots from distance and Kepa has to tip it around the post for a corner.
      Chelsea 0-1 Dortmund
      82. Dortmund will definitely take this scoreline now.
      Burstow is fouled in a wide position and a free kick is awarded.
      Mudryk whips in a great cross but Colwill cannot turn it in at the back post.
      Chelsea 0-1 Dortmund
      80. As the corner comes in, a weak punch from Kepa does not clear the ball far enough.
      The ball is struck into the box, deflects off a Chelsea player, straight into the path of Wolf.
      He puts it passed Kepa from close range to put the Germans ahead.
      Credit: AFP
      Goal – Marius Wolf (Dortmund)
      Chelsea 0-0 Dortmund
      78. Bamba has looked a handful since coming on for Dortmund.
      He gets around the pitch, dragging defenders out of position.
      Pochettino has been very vocal on the touchline this evening.
      Chelsea 0-0 Dortmund
      76. Both sides are having a go now in the final 15 minutes of the game.
      Chelsea are knocking the ball around well but are struggling to find that killer pass in the final third.
      Dortmund would probably take the draw right now.
      Chelsea 0-0 Dortmund
      74. Chelsea are trying to put the pressure on with some crosses into the Dortmund box.
      They are lacking a focal point in the middle to get on the end of them though.
      For someone who looks comfortable with the ball at his feet, Kepa really does pick the wrong pass more often than not.
      Chelsea 0-0 Dortmund
      72. As we observe the drinks break, it looks like Pochettino is going to make some changes.
      Emre Can has come on for Dortmund now.
      Fans will remember him from his time at Liverpool.
      Gusto and Cucurella have come on for The Blues.
      Chelsea 0-0 Dortmund
      70. It will be an interesting season for Chelsea this term.
      With no European football, they will be able to concentrate all their attentions on their domestic form.
      While getting back into the Champions League will be a main aim, the fans would love to see a trophy at Stamford Bridge.
      Other than the Summer Series cup that is.
      Credit: AFP
      Chelsea 0-0 Dortmund
      68. One thing The Blues will need to address before the transfer window closes is a ‘Plan B’ up front.
      If anything happens to Jackson or he is going through a dry patch in front of goal, they do not have many options.
      Especially if Lukaku is heading back to Italy again this season.
      Chelsea 0-0 Dortmund
      66. You can see with Mudryk that he does have a lot of skill and ability.
      What Pochettino is going to have to do is to get the Ukrainian to use it in the right way.
      All too often he gets excited in front of goal when he has far better options than trying to rifle one in the top corner from 30 yards.
      Chelsea 0-0 Dortmund
      64. Mudryk does brilliantly to take the ball down as the ball is switched by James from the right to left flank.
      He tries to use his pace, running at the defence, doing a stepover in the process.
      As he looks to shoot from distance, his effort is easily blocked.
      Chelsea 0-0 Dortmund
      62. Sterling goes down in the Dortmund box but the referee isn’t interested at all.
      To be fair he didn’t really appeal for anything, the replay shows it was a perfectly timed challenge by the Dortmund man.
      James does well to shepherd the ball out as the German side look to put pressure on Kepa’s goal.
      Chelsea 0-0 Dortmund
      60. Jackson will be the thorn in the side of many Premier League defenders this season.
      His energy levels alone will cause all sorts of problems.
      Sterling is fouled on the halfway line winning a free kick.
      Ozcan is shown a yellow card for the challenge.
      Credit: AP
      Chelsea 0-0 Dortmund
      58. The sharpness of Nicolas Jackson has been impressive tonight.
      He is always pressing the opponent’s defenders and is making runs into the channels for the pass when Chelsea have it.
      Whatever Pochettino said at half time, seems to be having the desired effect after Chelsea’s lacklustre first half display.
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      Arsenal vs Monaco LIVE: Gunners conclude pre-season schedule with a tasty Emirates Cup clash – stream updates

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      ARSENAL conclude their pre-season schedule with a mouthwatering Emirates Cup clash against French opposition AS Monaco.Mikel Arteta will be desperate for his men to put on a good performance as the Community Shield encounter against Manchester City is fast approaching.
      And the Gunners boss will be encouraged after seeing his side run out 5-3 winners against Barcelona at the SoFi Stadium.

      Kick-off time: 6pm BST
      Live stream: Arsenal.com
      Arsenal XI: Ramsdale; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Tomiyasu; Partey, Rice, Smith Rowe; Vieira, Martinelli, Nketiah
      Monaco XI: To follow

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      Arsenal substitutes
      Matt Turner, Karl Hein, Ben White, Kieran Tierney, Gabriel Magalhaes, Rob Holding, Jorginho, Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Marquinhos, Leandro Trossard.
      Credit: Getty
      Arsenal starting line-up
      Aaron Ramsdale starts in goal with Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior and Takehiro Tomiyasu in defence.
      New signing Declan Rice partners Thomas Partey in midfield along with Emile Smith Rowe.
      Fabio Vieira, Gabriel Martinelli and Eddie Nketiah form the front three.
      Credit: Twitter / @ Arsenal
      What happened at last year’s Emirates Cup?
      Arsenal completely dominated last year’s game and won 6-0 against Sevilla.
      Gabriel Jesus marked his home debut with a hat-trick, while Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah also got on the scoresheet.
      Credit: Getty
      Monaco team news
      Breel Embolo – who struggled with a knee injury for the majority of last season – is expected to miss out.
      Monaco are also expected to be without centre-back Axel Disasi, who is on the verge of a move to Chelsea.
      Arsenal team news
      Gabriel Jesus has reportedly been ruled out of today’s game due to a knee injury.
      Folarin Balogun is not expected to be named in the squad amid ongoing transfer talks.
      Reiss Nelson, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Mohamed Elneny are also set to miss out.
      Welcome to Arsenal vs Monaco
      Good evening and welcome to SunSport’s coverage of the Emirates Cup.
      Arsenal return to their North London home to face Monaco in their final pre-season match before Sunday’s highly-anticipated Community Shield.
      The Gunners have enjoyed a successful pre-season, winning two games, drawing one and losing one to Premier League rivals Manchester United.
      But now they are back in England and back at the Emirates Stadium for final preparations ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.
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      England 6 China 1 LIVE RESULT – Women’s World Cup: Lionesses run riot in Australia as Wiegman’s side cruise to last-16

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      ENGLAND are heading for the knockout stages of the Women’s World Cup after cruising to victory against China.Alessia Russo put the Lionesses ahead after just four minutes on the clock.
      Lauren Hemp doubled Sarina Wiegman’s side lead before Lauren James scored a stunning brace.
      Chloe Kelly and Rachel Daly were also on the scoresheet as the Lionesses cruise to the last-16.

      Match result: England 6-1 China
      TV channel: ITV
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      England team: Earps, Bronze, Greenwood, Bright, James, Stanway, Daly, Hemp, Carter, Zelem, Russo
      China team: Yu, Qiaozhu, Wei, Mengwen, Shanshan, Linyan, Shuang, Lina, Lingwei, Jiahui, Chengshu

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      That’s all from the Hindmarsh Stadium
      England secured their spot at the top of Group D with a sensational 6-1 win over China.
      The Lionesses will now face Nigeria in the Round-of-16.
      Denmark also advanced to the knockout stages following their 2-0 win over Haiti and will now face Australia.
      It’s been a day to remember for England, but there is still so much more to come.
      Thanks for reading!

      Laur the One
      Today, Lauren James became the first England player to be directly involved in at least five goals in a game at a Men’s or Women’s World Cup.
      Credit: Getty
      Sarina Wiegman reacts
      Speaking to ITV, the England boss said: “I said before the game we had to do things a little different than we did before. We did really well it shows how adaptive we are on the pitch.
      “Today it went really well. We want to use the qualities we have now and today it worked really well.”
      “She [Lauren James] feels good, you can tell. She did special things today. Unfortunately that one goal was cancelled. She flows over the pitch.
      “We expected China to press high because they had to win to go through. But they just stayed in shape. They didn’t expect us to play this way and they didn’t find a solution.
      “It also helps when Lucy Bronze and Rachel Daly can press up in and out of possession. They worked well today.”
      Credit: Reuters
      Katie Zelem reacts
      Following her World Cup debut, Katie Zelem told BBC Radio 5 Live: “You could see by the smiles on our faces how we felt. It looked like a lot of things had come together that we had been working on on the training pitch came off.”
      Speaking about her preparation for the match she added: “We announce the line-ups the night before so I was very excited, my first start for England in any game.
      “China were really organised, there wasn’t too much space for me and Georgia [Stanway] in the first half but it allowed players like LJ [Lauren James] to get on the ball and who better to get on the ball in an England shirt than Lauren James?
      “I’ve know LJ for a long time, played with her at Manchester United so I’ve known the talent she had so there is no surprise she is playing this well at the tournament and hopefully it will continue.”
      Credit: Getty
      ‘The girls give you them’
      England winger Beth Mead, who is currently out of action due to injury, has praised the Lionesses for today’s performance.
      She tweeted: “You wanted goals, the girls give you them. What a performance @Lionesses LJ take a bow.”

      Lauren James reacts
      Speaking to ITV, the England star said: “It’s what dreams are made of. Happy for the team; everyone is buzzing. We are looking forward to the next round
      “I felt free. Whether I’m on the wing or in the middle, I’m happy to be playing and contributing to goals.”
      She added: “Like last game, I just thought ‘hit it and see what happens’.
      “It was frustrating [to have a goal disallowed] but those things happen. I’m just looking forward to the next one.
      “Each game, I’m looking to get better and there are many more years of improvement. I just have to stay focused.”
      Credit: PA
      Full Time – China 1-6 England
      While the nation was busy worrying about the absence of Keira Walsh, Sarina Wiegman had everything under control.
      The England boss made a number of changes today and each one of them paid off to perfection.
      Katie Zelem put in a solid shift on her World Cup debut alongside Georgia Stanway in midfield, while Hemp, Russo and James continued to shine in attack.
      THIS was the performance England fans had been waiting for.
      It took a while, but the Lionesses have finally arrived.
      Credit: Reuters
      Full Time – China 1-6 England
      England are through to the round of 16 knockout stage as it ends 6-1 in this devastating win for the Lionesses.
      After conceding a penalty in the 56th minute England needed to re-group – of course it was that number seven again to the rescue – Lauren James on the volley cushioned the ball into the top-right corner from a lovely delivery from Carter.
      Super-sub Kelly came on and slotted one into an empty net after the keeper mistimed her run out of the box.
      England’s sixth of the night came from Rachel Daly – the ball fell to her in the box and she fired it with her laces into the top corner.
      Anticipation of how Sarina would replace Keira Walsh was looming in the lead-up to this game but Katie Zelem was calm and collected the whole 101 minutes. 
      The stage is set – Monday 7th August England will face Nigeria in the round of 16 knockouts.
      Full Time – China 1-6 England
      England top Group D with an outstanding win over China!
      Credit: PA
      90+10. China 1-6 England
      Coombs attempts an audacious strike from midfield, but her effort flies over the bar.
      90+8. China 1-6 England
      We’re still in extra time.
      England are still winning.
      90+3. China 1-6 England
      Another two changes for China.
      Yao Lingwei is replaced by Dou Jiaxing.
      Wu Chengshu is replaced by Shen Mengyu.
      90+1. China 1-6 England
      11 minutes have been added on.
      Yes. You read that right.
      85. China 1-6 England
      The ball falls to Kelly in the box, who fires a cross to Daly at the far post.
      Daly then rifles a volley into the back of the net from 10 yards out.
      After a lengthy VAR check for a potential offside, the goal is given!
      Credit: Getty
      84. GOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL ENGLAND!!!!
      Daly scores the sixth!
      78. China 1-5 England
      Another change for England.
      Toone is on to replace James.
      Credit: PA
      77. China 1-5 England
      China have made some substitutions.
      Wang Shuang is replaced by Gu Yasha.
      Li Mengwen is replaced by Wu Haiyan.
      76. China 1-5 England
      James receives the ball in midfield and sends an excellent pass through to Kelly.
      Zhu Yu fails to make the save on the edge of the box, so the winger simply runs around the goalkeeper to slot the ball into the empty net.
      Credit: Getty
      75. GOOOAAAAAAALLLLLL ENGLAND!!!!
      Super sub Kelly comes straight off the bench to score!
      72. China 1-4 England
      Huge chance for the Lionesses as England receives the ball in the box.
      Rather than shooting, she sets it to Kelly, but her effort is deflected behind for a corner.
      71. China 1-4 England
      England make three more changes.
      Charles replaces Bronze.
      England replaces Russo.
      Kelly replaces Hemp.
      67. China 1-4 England
      The Lionesses go on the attack as James drives down the left before crossing the ball into the penalty area.
      It’s headed clear by the China defence and eventually falls to Carter, who picks James out in the box with an excellent cross.
      The forward then volleys the ball with the side of her foot straight into the top-right corner!
      What a finish!
      Credit: Reuters
      66. GOOOAAAALLLLLLLLLL ENGLAND!!!!!
      LAUREN JAMES! THAT IS PHENOMENAL!
      What a strike!
      61. China 1-3 England
      Yang attempts an audacious strike from distance, but her effort flies over the bar.
      An improved performance so far from China.
      57. GOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLL CHINA!!!!
      Wang Shuang converts the penalty!
      Credit: PA
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