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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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MANCHESTER UNITED lost their final pre-season game on American soil against Borussia Dortmund to conclude their pre-season US tour.Diogo Dalot got the scoring underway for the Red Devils with a beautiful outside-of-the-box finish nearly a half hour in.
But after holding the lead for 43 minutes, United allowed two Dortmund goals in under a minute. Donyell Malen was the goalscorer for both of the efforts.
Minutes into the second half, the English club found the equalizer after some sloppy play in the BVB backfield.
Unfortunately for United, Dortmund would regain the lead behind 18-year-old Youssoufa Moukoko’s boot.
BVB would hold the lead for the remainder of the game, resulting in United’s third loss in a row.

Final result: Manchester United 2 Borussia Dortmund 3
Stream/TV: MUTV
Man Utd XI: Heaton, Lindelof, Maguire, Eriksen, Dalot, Sancho, Pellistri, Williams, Van De Beek, McTominay, Forson.
Dortmund XI: Kobel, Haller, Hummels, Wolf, Brandt, Sabitzer, Malen, Can, Sule, Ryerson, Adeyemi.

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Who does United play next?
Manchester United will next play Ligue One squad RC Lens.
Lens tied 1-1 against German side Wolfsburg in their last game.
The Red Devils will look to avoid losing their fourth consecutive game.
United fans react
Manchester United fans are reacting to the team’s third pre-season loss in a row on Twitter.
One said: “Pathetic but we move to the next.”
A second tweeted: “Same, same. Plenty of chances but no one to score them.”
Another commented: “A lot of work to do ahead of wolves. Rashford and Antony badly out of form.”
A fourth simply said: “Pain.”
United can right the ship their next game this upcoming Saturday.

Final score: Manchester United 2 Dortmund 3
Dortmund edge Manchester United in the English side’s final pre-season game on American soil.
United played a great first half, completely overshadowed by Donyell Malen’s two goals in under a minute.
In the second half BVB held off ten Hag’s side for another pre-season victory.
United has now lost their last three pre-season games.
Manchester United 2 Dortmund 3
90. Three minutes of added time.
United are on the verge of losing their third pre-season match in a row.
Manchester United 2 Dortmund 3
85. Meyer!
Again!
Great goalkeeping to stuff Joe Hugill one-on-one.
Manchester United 2 Dortmund 3
82. What a save!
Rashford puts a brilliant shot on target but is stuffed by Alexander Meyer.
Dortmund still has the lead…for now.
Manchester United 2 Dortmund 3
80. United are throwing men forward for the equalizer.
They’ve won a free kick barely outside Dortmund’s box.
Just over 10 minutes left in this one.
Manchester United 2 Dortmund 3
75. Dortmund are making three more substitutions.
Mats Hummels is coming off for BVB.
Manchester United 2 Dortmund 3
71. It’s a great play from Dortmund, who put in their third of the night.
Marco Reus played a wonderful ball across the box for an easy tap in by Youssoufa Moukoko.
It’s the 18-year-old’s first of the night.
BACK IN THE LEAD!!! DORTMUND!!!
Manchester United 2 Dortmund 2
69. Near attempt for Dortmund, but it’s waved offside.
United has looked like the better side this half, yet again.
Just over a half hour left.
Manchester United 2 Dortmund 2
65. Rashford broke free past the Dortmund defense and played a great ball into the box.
Unfortunately for United, they skied the attempt into the bleachers.
BVB’s defense is looking very vulnerable.
Manchester United 2 Dortmund 2
60. There’s plenty more pace and speed in the game.
United are lucky to have not conceded after smashing the ball off their own crossbar.
The Red Devils are subbing on a multitude of players.
Manchester United 2 Dortmund 2
57. More substitutions are on the way.
The game is opening up for both sides now.
Manchester United 2 Dortmund 2
51. Dortmund turn it over in their own end and United capitalize.
Antony gets the second for the Red Devils after putting it into the bottom corner.
We’ve got a game on our hands!
THE EQUALIZER!!! UNITED!!!
Manchester United 1 Dortmund 2
47. Onana makes his first save of the night – and it’s a big one!
He prevents the goal after the follow-up attempt goes wide.
United should be two down.
Manchester United 1 Dortmund 2
46. The second half is underway!
Goalkeeper André Onana is checking in for United.
Scenes from the first half
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Halftime: Manchester United 1 Dortmund 2
After a strong half from United, they concede twice in a minute.
Donyell Malen scored twice for BVB in just seconds.
It’s a hard half to analyze, considering the German side were down for 44 minutes.
Nonetheless, it was a fabulous first half.
45 minutes coming up next.
Manchester United 1 Dortmund 2
45. Donyell Malen scores his second goal in just seconds!
He picks up a United turnover, and slots it into the back of the net.
What a finish to the first half!
ANOTHER!!! DORTMUND!!!
Manchester United 1 Dortmund 1
43. Dortmund finds the equalizer just a few minutes before halftime.
The ball bounced around in the box before finding its way to Donyell Malen, who put it in.
GOALLL!!!! DORTMUND!!!!
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41. Nice take there from Sancho.
He wins a corner for United.
Dortmund are lucky to be down just one.
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CHELSEA finished their pre-season tour of the US tonight with a 2-0 win over London rivals Fulham. Mauricio Pochettino’s were in total control throughout as Thiago Silva and Christopher Nkunku scored the Blues’ only goals in the first half to win the Premier League Summer Series trophy.

Kick-off time: 7.45pm
Stream/TV: NOW/Sky Sports Football
Chelsea XI: Slonina, Gusto, Thiago Silva, Humphreys, Chilwell, Enzo, Santos, Sterling, Chukwuemeka, Nkunku, Burstow
Fulham XI: Leno, Tete, Diop, De Fougerolles, Robinson, Reed, Lukic, Cairney, Wilson, Vinicius, Willian

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New owner, new manager, new era
Todd Boehly decided when he took over the club that a complete revamp of the club from top to bottom was required.
It started with the players he brought in during the January transfer window and is now still evolving in the summer.
Mauricio Pochettino is now the man tasked with moulding this squad into what it once was, winners.
There is no quick fix, this will take time and that is the one thing the club will need to give the Argentine manager, something not many have been gifted at Stamford Bridge.
Pochettino wins first Chelsea trophy
The Blues have won the Summer Series trophy.
Two goals from Thiago Silva and Christopher Nkunku seal the victory and Reece James lifts the first silverware of the Mauricio Pochettino reign.
Tougher challenges lie ahead, but this should give the squad more confidence for what lies ahead, starting with Liverpool at home in their opening Premier League fixture.
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One more game in USA for The Blues
Chelsea will face Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday to conclude their tour of the USA.
It will offer another tough test of Pochettino’s new looking squad, although the manager will be focussed on performances against Premier League sides more.
Despite the challenge Dortmund will offer, the club have no European football to contend with this season, so their first priority will be to change that for the following season.
Chelsea win Summer Series trophy
Goals from Thiago Silva and Christopher Nkunku seal victory for Mauricio Pochettino’s side against Fulham.
They go on to win their first silverware under the manager, which should give them confidence for the season ahead.
Of all the signings they have made of late, the two players who have stood out in this tournament are Nkunku and Jackson.
If they can take this form into the Premier League, Chelsea should see a positive improvement on last season’s campaign.
FT: Chelsea 2-0 Fulham
That’s it here in Maryland.
Chelsea get the win and secure the Summer Series trophy.
Am sure Todd Boehly will expect a lot more silverware from the manager in the years to come.
Chelsea 2-0 Fulham
91. We are into the two additional minutes being added here.
This has been a decent game but Pochettino will be the more pleased of the two managers.
He will know a lot more about the squad he has for this season after this tournament.
Chelsea 2-0 Fulham
89. Jackson has seemed lively up top in this second half.
The striker seems to have plenty of running in him and he is happy to hit the channels.
He has not had much in terms of decent chances in front of goal however.
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Chelsea 2-0 Fulham
87. As we near the end of the game, it seems Chelsea are going to win this Summer Series trophy.
It would take two goals from Fulham to prevent that now.
Which would then result in Aston Villa winning the trophy.
Chelsea 2-0 Fulham
85. Pochettino will be hoping to keep Reece James fit this season.
Since he really had his breakthrough season where he was being labelled as England’s best right-back, he has really struggled with injuries.
The same could be said of Ben Chilwell too.
Chelsea 2-0 Fulham
83. Chelsea still seem keen to try and find another goal.
With it being a pre-season friendly, you often see sides sit back at this stage, happy to see the game out.
The advantage in making so many changes is keeping the hunger of the players who are out on the pitch.
Chelsea 2-0 Fulham
81. Jimenez has done well holding the ball up since coming on.
Fulham haven’t really created anything in front of goal for their new number nine.
You always feel that a new striker needs a goal or two to settle at a new club.
Chelsea 2-0 Fulham
79. James does well to win the ball back and clips a lovely ball over the Fulham defence out wide.
The cross is poor as it is easily cut out by Diop.
Wilson looks to come away with it but is fouled by a clumsy challenge from Gallagher.
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Chelsea 2-0 Fulham
77. End-to-end stuff here now.
Fulham counter and the chance opens up for De Cordova Reid at a tight angle but he makes the keeper work with a save.
As Chelsea go up the other end, the ball is laid off to Gallagher outside the box who shoots but it is all too easy for Leno.
Chelsea 2-0 Fulham
75. Jackson does well on the left and looks to run at Bassey.
His quick feet almost see him skip passed the player on the byline but it goes out for a goal kick.
It will be interesting to see how Jackson does in the Premier League this season.
Chelsea 2-0 Fulham
73. Hall does well down the left and whips a good ball into the back post.
It seems perfectly weighted for Jackson who tries to hit it on the volley but the ball comes off his shin and goes well wide.
Good chance for the striker, albeit a difficult one.
Chelsea 2-0 Fulham
71. It has all got a bit scrappy in the middle of the park.
Both teams are pressing and giving no time to the player in possession of the ball.
If Fulham want to get back into this game, they need to find a goal soon.
Chelsea 2-0 Fulham
69. Wilson does well on the right wing, beating Cucurella in a straight foot race as he glided passed him.
He gets to the byline and looks to cut it back into the box but the ball is cut out by Gilchrist.
The players stop for another drinks break.
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Chelsea 2-0 Fulham
67. Fulham have yet to trouble the Chelsea goal in this half.
It will be a worry for Marco Silva that his side are not creating much and conceding at the other end.
That would provide them with big problems when it comes to their Premier League survival this season.
Chelsea 2-0 Fulham
65. Reece James takes the free kick, looking to bend the ball into the top corner.
The theory was great but the application lacking.
His effort goes harmlessly over the crossbar.
Chelsea 2-0 Fulham
63. Hall does well skipping passed a few challenges before he is brought to ground.
Good run by the youngster.
Chance for Chelsea to put some pressure on the Fulham goal.
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61. Chelsea make some more changes.
Most notably they bring on 6’9″ keeper Bergstrom.
The Finnish keeper made his international debut recently.
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59. Chelsea are awarded a free kick for the foul on Nkunku.
Chalobah is down injured and receiving medical treatment.
This will be a worry for Mauricio Pochettino.
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57. Some great one touch football sees Chelsea walk through the Fulham defence.
Just as they get a shot away, which is saved by Leno, the linesman raises his flag for an offside.
Fulham counter attack and Reed gets a shot off at goal but he drags it well wide.
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55. Lovely flick from Willian into the path of De Cordova-Reid.
He beats the defender and gets to the byline and looks to pick out Jimenez in the box.
Chalobah gets there first and heads it behind for a corner.
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53. New Chelsea signing Nicolas Jackson has recently said that his idol growing up was Demba Ba.
If he can score as many as his idol did in the Premier League, the Chelsea fans will take to him quickly.
Fulham are starting to knock the ball around more, using Jimenez as a focal point to hold the ball up.
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