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      Misfits Boxing 008: Latest updates from Nashville card with huge tag-team main event – stream, TV

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      MISFITS BOXING is back in America for a third time TONIGHT – with an epic new tag-team fight on the card.The main event of the night will see a new four-person bout named ‘Survivor Tag’ debut.
      YouTubers BDave, Nichlmao and Ryan Johnston, as well as rapper Swarmz, are the fighters involved in the new concept.
      Anthony Taylor will square off with Paul Bamba in a highly anticipated bout.

      Prelims start time: 12am BST/ 7pm ET
      Main card start time: 1am BST/ 8pm ET
      TV channel/ live stream: DAZN

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      Survivor tag?
      Right then, what is this main event we have?
      Misfits have tried their best to explain it and I’ll try and break it down (… before ultimately sending you to the Misfits website for more info).
      The main thing to note is it’s not a tag team match, it’s every man for himself, so ignore the name.
      Two fighters are in the ring at any one time with the first two fighters decided by a social media fan vote.
      Fighters can tag in and out of the match and refusal to accept a tag will result in elimination.
      A knockdown is also an immediate elimiation.
      The winner is the last man standing after four rounds, unless there’s more than one left standing in which case it goes to points.
      Is that as clear as mud? Here’s how Misfits explain it:
      Full card
      Here’s the full fight card for tonight with the survivor tag top of the bill.

      NichLmao v Swarmz v BDave v Ryan Johnston
      Anthony Taylor v Paul Bamba
      Alan Belcher v Hasim Rahman Jr
      Deen The Great and Ree Mo vs OJ Rose and Kimbo Slice Junior
      Brandon Herrera v Ac7ionMan
      Unbaer v Corn
      Alex Stein v Mo Deen
      The Magic Crasher v Jack Grady

      How to watch
      DAZN’s broadcast of the main card begins at 8pm ET (1am UK) with the countdown show getting underway at 7pm (midnight).
      The Misfits 008 card is not on pay-per-view and available on a regular DAZN subscription – which costs $19.99 a month on a 12-month plan, or $24.99 a month on a flexible plan.
      In the UK, it’s £9.99 a month on a 12-month plan or £19.99 a month for the flexible option.
      Fight night
      Goooood evening fight fans. Welcome along to our live coverage from the latest Misfits boxing event.
      The influencer boxing roadshow rolls into Nashville, Tennessee tonight with something that nobody has ever head of.
      Tonight’s main event will be a survivor tag clash between four men – something I’m sure will take a bit of working out on the go.
      The way I can best describe it like an Elimination Chamber in WWE but with four fighters and no actual chambers… more on that later.
      Also on the bill is Anthony Taylor – fresh from a shock win over Salt Papi last time out.
      And there are some star names too with Kimbo Slice Jr and Hasim Rahman Jr in action.
      Nobody ever knows quite what to expect on these influencer boxing night. Tonight definitely fits into that category.
      Stay right there and I’ll try and break it all down for you.
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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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      England 1 Haiti 0 LIVE RESULT – Women’s World Cup 2023: Stanway’s retaken penalty fires Lionesses to nailbiting win

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      ENGLAND begin their Women’s World Cup adventure with a Group D win against a stubborn Haiti side. Batcheba Louis was penalised for handball in the box after a VAR review.
      And at the second time of asking, Stanway stuck her penalty in the back of the net to earn the Lionesses all three points.

      RESULT: England 1-0 Haiti
      Live stream: ITV X
      TV channel: ITV 1
      England XI: Earps; Bronze, Bright, Carter, Greenwood; Walsh, Stanway, Toone; Hemp, Kelly, Russo
      Haiti XI: Theus; Louis, Joseph, Limage, Petit; Pierre Louis, Jeudy, Dumornay; Mondesir, Borgella, Louis
      Explainer: What is the Women’s World Cup prize money?

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      That’s all from Brisbane
      England claim all three points from their opening World Cup clash against a talented Haiti squad.
      The Lionesses now have six days to prepare for their next match against Denmark in Sydney.
      But until then, thanks for reading!
      Georgia Stanway reacts
      After the match, England goalscorer Stanway told BBC Sport: “You know what, they challenged us.
      “They were very dangerous on the counter-attack, so that’s something we’ll work on in training this week.
      “Mary came up with a big save and everybody played their part. Moments like that are why she’s a top keeper. The most important thing is that we’ve got three points.
      “The first penalty was a very, very good save, so credit for that but obviously she was off her line.
      “I was tempted to change sides, but you’ve got to be confident in your strategy. There’s a process I go through and I stuck to that.
      “We’ve been in camp for five or six weeks now, so it’s nice to get the first game out of the way.”
      Credit: Getty
      Full Time – England 1-0 Haiti
      They may not have won, but Haiti can take a lot from that performance.
      The Grenadiers caused England numerous problems, especially in defence and 19-year-old Melchie Dumornay ran the show in midfield.
      A great performance from a team making their World Cup debut.
      Credit: PA
      Full Time – England 1-0 Haiti
      The Lionesses take all three points from their opening group stage game…
      Just about!
      Credit: AP
      90+3. England 1-0 Haiti
      We’re into the four minutes of added time and Haiti are making another change.
      D.Joseph is on to replace Louis.
      88. England 1-0 Haiti
      Another chance missed by the Lionesses.
      The ball is drilled into the penalty area and brought down by Stanway, who sets it back to Toone.
      Toone gives it back to the Bayern Munich star, who looks to shoot, but her effort flies way wide.
      82. England 1-0 Haiti
      Wow. What a chance for Haiti!
      Eloissaint receives the ball on the edge of the box before walking straight through defensive duo Bright and Carter and attempting a shot into the bottom-right corner.
      But luckily for the Lionesses, Earps makes an outstanding save to keep the clean sheet!
      Credit: Getty
      80. England 1-0 Haiti
      Haiti have made another change.
      Borgella has been replaced by Eloissaint.
      77. England 1-0 Haiti
      James has been a breath of fresh air for England since coming on.
      Her skill and ability to unlock the Haiti defence with some clever passes has helped the Lionesses to create some more effective chances.
      Credit: Getty
      76. England 1-0 Haiti
      Another change for England.
      Daly is on to replace Russo.
      74. England 1-0 Haiti
      England come close again as Walsh finds Greenwood on the left, who crosses the ball to Russo at the back post, but Theus comes off her line to claim it.
      70. England 1-0 Haiti
      James finds Kelly with a fantastic pass out towards the right.
      The Man City star takes the ball and cuts into the box before attempting to shoot while on the turn, but her effort runs past the post.
      64. England 1-0 Haiti
      Stanway finds the ball on the right before crossing it into the box.
      Russo heads it towards goal, but her looping effort is tipped over the bar by Theus.
      A corner is then sent into the box, Bronze heads the ball down but it bounces out to Bright 15 yards away from goal, who fires her shot over the bar and into the back of the stands.
      62. England 1-0 Haiti
      The Lionesses make their first change of the match.
      Hemp is replaced by James.
      Credit: Reuters
      60. England 1-0 Haiti
      England look to press forward again as Greenwood starts with the ball in defence.
      She attempts to switch it to Kelly on the left, but she puts too much on the pass and the ball goes out for a throw-in.
      58. England 1-0 Haiti
      Louis loses the ball to Russo in the box, who shoots from around 12 yards out, but her effort is saved.
      The striker then gets another chance on goal just a few seconds later, but Theus makes another impressive stop.
      56. England 1-0 Haiti
      Another poor pass from Bright falls straight to Mondesir in midfield.
      The Haiti captain takes a touch before unleashing a wild shot which flies way over the goal and into the middle of the stands.
      51. England 1-0 Haiti
      Hemp is booked for a challenge on Mondesir, who goes to ground with what looks to be an ankle injury.
      After some treatment from the physios, she looks to play on.
      50. England 1-0 Haiti
      Huge chance for Haiti!
      Dumornay unleashes a powerful strike from the edge of the box, forcing Earps into tricky save.
      The goalkeeper parries the ball away and England can eventually clear the danger.
      46. England 1-0 Haiti
      Kelly, who has moved onto the left, picks up the ball on the wing and skips past her defender before squaring it towards the penalty spot, but her pass is intercepted and cleared.
      A good start for England after the break.
      Kick Off – England 1-0 Haiti
      We’re back underway.
      No changes have been made.
      Half Time – England 1-0 Haiti
      Wiegman could make some changes at the break.
      England have been sloppy in possession of the ball in midfield at times, so Lauren James could be introduced to replace Ella Toone as a way of improving the transition from midfield to attack.
      Alessia Russo, who has missed a fair few chances so far, could also be replaced by Rachel Daly.
      Half Time – England 1-0 Haiti
      England may have the advantage, but they will be disappointed with that first-half performance.
      The Lionesses have been far from their best, with some sloppy mistakes causing problems in the defensive third.
      Credit: EPA
      45+9. England 1-0 Haiti
      Stanway is booked for a challenge on Dumornay in midfield.
      45+6. England 1-0 Haiti
      Another chance missed for Haiti as Dumornay drives down the right before sending a cross to Borgella, but the striker’s header is off-target.
      Credit: AP
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      Inter Miami 2-1 Cruz Azul LIVE reaction: Lionel Messi scores dramatic late free-kick in stunning debut

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      LIONEL Messi scored a last-gasp free-kick on his Inter Miami debut to snatch a dramatic win.The Argentine great curled in a left-footed effort into the top corner to seal a 2-1 victory.
      He climbed off the bench to make his debut in the second half of the Leagues Cup clash against Cruz Azul.
      And, once again, he had the final say as has been the case so often in his career.

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      Messi reacts
      Lionel Messi was ecstatic after his game-winning goal.
      Messi equalized in the dying minutes of the gameCredit: Reuters
      It was a dream start for the Argentine starCredit: Reuters
      Miami went mad after Messi’s game-winnerCredit: Reuters
      Who does Inter Miami play next?
      Inter Miami will play Atlanta United in its next game.
      Atlanta United are in seventh in the MLS standings, with 35 points.
      Inter Miami are last in the standings, with only 18 points in 22 games played.
      When does Inter Miami play next?
      Inter Miami will next play on Tuesday, July 25.
      It will be their second game in the League’s Cup.
      The team will look to continue its winning ways after defeating Cruz Azul tonight.
      In case you missed it…
      Just in case you missed it, here’s Lionel Messi’s first goal for Inter Miami.

      Messi magic, once again.
      Messi scores game-winner in debut
      Lionel Messi scored the game-winner in his first match with Inter Miami.
      Messi checked in just minutes into the second half and made an instant impact, along with former Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets.
      Busquets and Messi continuously carved up Cruz Azul’s defense on the pitch.
      In the last minute, Miami received a free-kick in his range and did the rest.
      Game. Set. Match.
      What a start for the Inter Miami Messi era.
      Messi speaks
      After the game, Messi spoke to the press.
      Messi said: “We wanted to start with a win for the people who were there. It was important to get a winning start.
      “I just had one last chance to try and score and luckily it went in.”
      Messi also dedicated the win to Ian Fray who went off injured.
      A lovely touch from the great man.
      Messi taking it in
      Messi is now soaking up the applause of his new, adoring public.
      That winner is going to be played again, and again, and again.
      Miami win
      The crowd are going nuts here – Messi delivered, big time.
      There’s even someone wearing a fake goat head holding up a Messi sign, It’s one of those nights.
      Final score: Inter Miami 2 Cruz Azul 1
      And that’s it.
      Lionel Messi – who else – with a superb, last-gasp winner.
      Inter Miami defeats Cruz Azul to start their League’s Cup.
      Inter Miami 2 Cruz Azul 1
      90+. Curled in superbly by Messi.
      Who writes his scripts?
      Absolutely unbelievable.
      A superb, left-footed effort from 20 yards which left the keeper with no chance.
      Just brilliant.
      GOALLLL!!!! MESSIIIII!!!!!
      Inter Miami 1 Cruz Azul 1
      90+. Free-kick.
      Bang in Messi territory.
      Surely the last kick of normal time.
      Inter Miami 1 Cruz Azul 1
      90. We’re minutes away from penalties.
      Into the dying moments now…
      Inter Miami 1 Cruz Azul 1
      89. We could be heading for penalties.
      Some people are heading for the exits.
      They clearly have no idea.
      Inter Miami 1 Cruz Azul 1
      88. Messi has been pretty special since coming on.
      Every time he gets the ball, you feel something is going to happen.
      The crowd will go home happy without a doubt.
      Inter Miami 1 Cruz Azul 1
      87. Lovely ball by Robert Taylor, finds Messi and he squares for Martinez who rolls in. But the offside flag is up.
      A goal – at either end – is coming.
      Inter Miami 1 Cruz Azul 1
      85. Great link up, once again, between the two former Barcelona stars – Messi and Busquets.
      Another sweet ball by the Spaniard and Messi almost got a shot away before being charged down.
      These two should cause chaos in MLS once they’re up to speed.
      Inter Miami 1 Cruz Azul 1
      82. Eight minutes left of normal time.
      Can Messi get the winner?
      He just tried to win a penalty – Busquets lifted the ball into the box and Messi went down all too predictably.
      No penalty.
      Up you get, Leo.
      Inter Miami 1 Cruz Azul 1
      81. Cruz Azul aren’t going away, though.
      The Mexicans have looked dangerous all night – just a shame they can’t finish.
      Inter Miami 1 Cruz Azul 1
      78. Great early signs for boss Tata Martino in what’s only his second game in charge.
      Obviously it helps to have two absolute world-class talents at your disposal but their introduction has naturally given the whole team a life.
      I wonder what Kim Kardashian thinks of Busquets’ range of passing.
      Inter Miami 1 Cruz Azul 1
      77. Lovely reverse pass by Messi sets Martinez free, but he can’t squeeze the ball in from a very tight angle.
      The move was started by Busquets once again.
      Inter Miami 1 Cruz Azul 1
      75. Inter Miami are turning up the pressure.
      Messi and Busquets have started multiple attacks.
      The two are making a big impact in their short time on the pitch.
      Inter Miami 1 Cruz Azul 1
      73. Nice link-up between Busquets and Messi but the No. 10’s shot is charged down.
      Busquets’ passing ability is already on show.
      The Spanish star should be a fantastic asset in MLS.
      Inter Miami 1 Cruz Azul 1
      71. Messi had his first chance but his shot was blocked.
      He set up his left foot but the Cruz Azul defense was a step ahead.
      Tie game with 20 minutes left.
      Inter Miami 1 Cruz Azul 1
      69. Messi takes the corner – and almost scores!
      A very knowledgeable Argentine journalist reliably informs me it’s the one type of goal the little man has never scored.
      Came pretty close just now.
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      New Zealand 1 Norway 0: Hosts make history with first World Cup win EVER including the men’s team

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      HOST nation New Zealand made history on home soil by winning their first-ever World Cup match against 12th-ranked Norway.In a game where they were perhaps viewed as the underdogs, the Football Ferns dominated their disjointed opponents from the off while being roared on by 40,000 fans.
      Wilkinson’s second-half strike secured the win for New ZealandCredit: Getty
      Hannah Wilkinson’s second-half strike – which was the final product of a phenomenal passage of team play – was all that separated the two teams at the final whistle.
      New Zealand had the opportunity to extend their advantage late in the game, but Ria Percival’s penalty – which was awarded in a historic VAR check following a handball from Tuva Hansen – rattled the crossbar, leaving the host nation shaken with nerves as the clock ticked down.
      But they held on – just about. Norway had a few chances of their own, arguably the best coming from a close-range Frida Maanum strike, but each of them were ultimately wasted in the end.
      For Norway, it was supposed to be a fresh start following last year’s European Championship disappointment.
      Prior to the match, Caroline Graham Hansen emphasised that her teammates wanted to capitalise on the opportunity to progress further in the tournament.
      But if today was anything to go by, they could be left disappointed once again.

      RESULT: New Zealand 1-0 Norway
      FREE live stream: BBC iPlayer
      TV channel: BBC One
      New Zealand XI: Esson; Bott, Bowen, Ashley Stott, Riley; Hassett, Percival, Steinmetz; Paige Riley, Wilkinson, Hand
      Norway XI: Mikalsen; Bjelde, Mjelde, Harviken, Hansen; Engen, Maanum, Reiten; Graham Hansen, Hagerbeg, Blakstad

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      Full Time – New Zealand 1-0 Norway
      Norway will be bitterly disappointed with that performance.
      Far too many mistakes were made and New Zealand were quick to capitalise.
      The likes of Frida Maanum, Ada Hegerberg, Caroline Graham Hansen and Guro Reiten barely made an impact as the Grasshoppers struggled to create many goalscoring opportunities.
      Credit: Reuters
      Full Time – New Zealand 1-0 Norway
      What a performance from the hosts!
      They completely dominated from the off while being cheered on by 40,000 fans.
      Eden Park is bouncing with the energy of thousands of locals – this will surely be a night they’ll never forget.
      Credit: Getty
      Full Time – New Zealand 1-0 Norway
      They’ve done it!
      New Zealand have won their first-ever World Cup match!
      Eden Park is bouncing!
      Credit: Reuters
      90+5. New Zealand 1-0 Norway
      Esson is almost caught out by a wayward cross/shot from Haavi, but the ball narrowly loops over the crossbar.
      90+3. New Zealand 1-0 Norway
      Bjelde has been forced off with an injury.
      She has been replaced by Sonstevold.
      90. New Zealand 1-0 Norway
      Percival misses the spot kick!
      The ball rattles the crossbar!
      Nine minutes have been added on, we’re in for a dramatic ending!
      Credit: Getty
      87. New Zealand 1-0 Norway
      PENALTY FOR NEW ZEALAND!
      After a VAR check, the referee awards the hosts with a penalty for a handball on Hansen in the box!
      86. New Zealand 1-0 Norway
      Another change for New Zealand as we approach the final few minutes of the match.
      Wilkinson makes way for Satchell.
      The striker receives an incredible reception from the crowd at Eden Park.
      81. New Zealand 1-0 Norway
      Norway come close to levelling the score!
      They’ve struggled to make the most of their chances so far in this game, but this is by far the closest the Grasshoppers have come to scoring.
      The ball is set to Hansen on the edge of the box, who unleashes a powerful strike.
      It looks to be heading into the top corner, but Esson gets her fingertips to the ball to deflect it onto the crossbar!
      76. New Zealand 1-0 Norway
      Wilkinson is sent through on goal again.
      She turns to hold the ball up before setting it back to Percival, who unleashes a powerful shot from the edge of the box, but her effort flies wide.
      74. New Zealand 1-0 Norway
      Another change for Norway.
      Boe Risa is on to replace Maanum.
      70. New Zealand 1-0 Norway
      New Zealand make their first change.
      Stott is replaced by Bunge.
      67. New Zealand 1-0 Norway
      Haavi picks up the ball in midfield and carries it down the left before attempting to cross it into the box, but her pass flies out for a goal kick.
      Another chance wasted for Norway.
      62. New Zealand 1-0 Norway
      Norway go for goal again as Hegerberg receives the ball on the left and plays a short pass to Graham Hansen in the box.
      But the winger gets the ball stuck under her feet and Stott tracks back to make the tackle.
      59. New Zealand 1-0 Norway
      Huge chance for Norway!
      Maanum receives the ball on the edge of the six-yard box and goes for goal, but her shot runs wide!
      Credit: AP
      56. New Zealand 1-0 Norway
      Norway make a change.
      Blakstad is replaced by Haavi.
      53. New Zealand 1-0 Norway
      VAR check!
      The officials took a minute to check for a potential handball from Harviken in the box, but nothing is given.
      49. New Zealand 1-0 Norway
      The ball is sent through to Hand on the right, who drives down the wing before squaring it to Wilkinson.
      The striker is left completely free in the box and fires the ball past Mikalsen and into the back of the net.
      What a way to open a home tournament!
      Credit: Getty
      48. GOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLL NEW ZEALAND!
      The hosts break the deadlock!
      Kick Off – New Zealand 0-0 Norway
      We’re back underway!
      Half Time – New Zealand 0-0 Norway
      Norway will be disappointed with that first half display.
      Far too many players were sloppy on the ball, causing a lack of possession.
      And the likes of Maanum, Reiten and Hegerberg were kept quiet throughout, minimising the team’s goal threat.
      Hege Riise may have to change things at the break.
      Credit: Reuters
      Half Time – New Zealand 0-0 Norway
      New Zealand have certainly had the better chances so far in this game, but the deadlock is yet to be broken.
      Credit: Getty
      44. New Zealand 0-0 Norway
      Huge chance for New Zealand just before half time as Hand flicks a first time pass through to Wilkinson, who makes an excellent run into the box.
      The striker winds up her shot, but Bjelde makes a last-gasp challenge to steer the ball clear.
      40. New Zealand 0-0 Norway
      Norway attempt an attack as Riley picks up the ball on the right.
      She sends it inside to Wilkinson, who turns and sets it back out to Hand on the left, but Graham Hansen tracks back to make the tackle before the winger reaches the final third.
      37. New Zealand 0-0 Norway
      Norway finally get another look-in at goal as Graham Hansen drives down the right before squaring the ball to Hegerberg on the penalty spot.
      The striker looks to take her shot first time, but Stott makes a fantastic last-ditch tackle to make the block.
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      Arsenal 5 MLS All-Stars 0 LIVE RESULT: Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber debut, Kai Havertz scores first goal

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      ARSENAL annihilated the MLS All-Stars in their second pre-season friendly at Audi Field in Washington. Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber made their first appearance ever since their arrival in the summer transfer window.
      Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard, Jorginho and Gabriel Martinelli were on target as was Kai Havertz, who scored his first ever goal for the Gunners.
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      That’s all from Washington
      Arsenal beat Wayne Rooney’s MLS All-Stars 5-0 at Audi Field in Washington during their second pre-season friendly.
      The Gunners opened the scoring after just five minutes when Bukayo Saka found Gabriel Jesus just outside the area and the striker fired a beautiful flick that tapped Roman Burki’s right-hand post before hitting the net.
      The North Londoners doubled their lead on 23 minutes when Saka again found Leandro Trossard from the right and the versatile forward produced a wonderful shot from the edge of the box that hit Burki’s bottom left corner.
      Mikel Arteta’s men earned a penalty-kick in the first few seconds of the second half when St. Louis City’s Tim Parker handed the ball during a challenge with Jesus.
      Jorginho stepped up and easily beat DC United’s Tyler Miller to practically seal the win.
      Arteta then handed debuts for summer signings Jurrien Timber and club record £105million transfer Declan Rice in the 65th minute.
      The two arrivals helped Arsenal score two more goals as captain Martin Odegaard found Gabriel Martinelli with a wonderful ball from midfield and the Brazil international finished brilliantly in the 84th minute.
      And Kai Havertz scored his first ever goal for the club in his second appearance as he picked up a cross from Marquinhos and beat New England Revolution’s Dorde Petrovic with a clinical finish one minute before full-time.
      That’s all from us here at SunSport, have a great night!
      Credit: Getty
      Declan Rice shines
      Arsenal’s record signing Declan Rice impressed in his first ever appearance for the club.
      Rice came on during the second half and immediately looked at home.
      The England international appeared to play more as a No6 rather than a No8 and anchored the Gunners’ midfield.
      The 24-year-old only spent 26 minutes on the pitch but left immense promise for the future and manager Mikel Arteta could indeed build the team around him.
      The ex-West Ham captain inspired confidence and composure as he helped the North Londoners maintain possession and build from the back.
      Credit: Getty
      Arsenal vs MLS All-Stars analysis
      Here’s what SunSport’s man on the field Martin Lipton made of Arsenal’s dominant win over the MLS All-Stars:
      Declan Rice made his Arsenal bow as Mikel Arteta’s men cruised past Wayne Rooney’s woeful MLS All-Stars.
      The £105million midfielder was part of a slew of second-half replacements as Arteta gave his entire squad a run-out.
      And while there is far more to come from the England ace, he looked immediately at home among the Gunners stars as he anchored the middle of the park.
      Rice’s unexpected 26-minute appearance was a further positive for Arsenal, who won without breaking out of second gear.
      First-half stunners from Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard made it oh so easy, with Jorginho’s penalty at the start of the second half ensuring the victory before Rice trotted on to wild acclaim from his new supporters and fellow subs Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz added more home pain.
      Arteta hopes his new “lighthouse” will be the missing link, with Rooney calling on him to become the “leader” of the Gunners pack.Martin LiptonSunSport
      Credit: Getty
      More player ratings
      And here’s how SunSport’s Martin Lipton rates every Arsenal sub:
      Karl Hein: 6
      Martin Odegaard: 7
      Kai Havertz: 6
      Gabriel Martinelli: 6
      Declan Rice: 7
      Takehiro Tomiyasu: 6
      Jurrien Timber: 6
      Folarin Balogun: 5
      Kieran Tierney: 6
      Marquinhos: 5
      Auston Trusty: 5
      Credit: Getty
      Arsenal player ratings
      Here’s how SunSport’s Martin Lipton rates every Arsenal starter from Audi Field:
      Aaron Ramsdale: 6
      Ben White: 6
      William Saliba: 9
      Gabriel Magalhaes: 5
      Jakub Kiwior: 6
      Fabio Vieira: 5
      Jorginho: 7
      Leandro Trossard: 7
      Bukayo Saka: 8
      Gabriel Jesus: 7
      Eddie Nketiah: 7
      Credit: AP
      Arsenal vs MLS All-Stars stats
      Arsenal dominated 56 per cent of possession against the MLS All-Stars.
      The Gunners registered 16 shots, but only five of them were on target.
      The All-Stars, on the other hand, only managed seven shots, one of which was on target.
      More below:

      FT: Arsenal 5-0 MLS All-Stars
      Arsenal destroyed the MLS All-Stars at Audi Field in Washington during their second pre-season friendly.
      The Gunners broke the deadlock after just five minutes when Bukayo Saka drove the ball down the right and found Gabriel Jesus behind him.
      Jesus fired a beautiful flick that tapped Roman Burki’s right-hand post before hitting the net.
      The North Londoners doubled their lead on 23 minutes when Saka found Leandro Trossard from the right and the versatile forward produced a wonderful shot from the edge of the box that hit Burki’s bottom left corner.
      Mikel Arteta’s men earned a penalty-kick in the first few seconds of the second half when Tim Parker handed the ball during a challenge with Jesus.
      Jorginho stepped up and easily beat Tyler Miller to pracically seal the win.
      Arteta then handed debuts for summer signings Jurrien Timber and club record transfer Declan Rice.
      The two arrivals helped Arsenal score two more as captain Martin Odegaard found Gabriel Martinelli with a wonderful ball from midfield and the Brazil international finished brilliantly in the 84th minute.
      And Kai Havertz scored his first ever goal for the club in his second appearance as he picked up a cross from Marquinhos and beat Dorde Petrovic with a clinical finish one minute before full-time.
      Credit: AP
      FT: Arsenal 5-0 MLS All-Stars
      Peep!
      That’s full-time in Washington!!!
      90+5 Arsenal 5-0 MLS All-Stars
      Chance!
      Arsenal summer signing Havertz almost completes a brace with a beautiful curling shot from the edge of the box that just misses the crossbar.
      90+3 Arsenal 5-0 MLS All-Stars
      Havertz has hit the back of the net in his second Arsenal appearance since his arrival.
      The versatile forward showing he could indeed be revitalised under Arteta.
      Credit: AP
      90 Arsenal 5-0 MLS All-Stars
      Six minutes of added time to go.
      Almost mercifully over for the MLS All-Stars…
      89 Arsenal 5-0 MLS All-Stars
      Marquinhos delivers a beautiful cross from the left and finds Havertz in the far post.
      The versatile forward chests it down and fires a powerful left-footed shot that gives Petrovic no chance.
      89 Arsenal 5-0 MLS All-Stars
      Goal!
      Havertz scores his first Arsenal goal!!!
      88 Arsenal 4-0 MLS All-Stars
      Chance
      Arsenal captain Odegaard tries a shot from the edge of the box but sends it wide.
      87 Arsenal 4-0 MLS All-Stars
      It;s hard to imagine Arsenal won;t score a fifth.
      The MLS All-Stars haven’t lived up to their reputation tonight in Washington…
      84 Arsenal 4-0 MLS All-Stars
      Arsenal captain Odegaard delivers a fantastic long ball from midfield and finds Martinelli on the left.
      The winger drives the ball to the area and beats Petrovic with a clinical finish to hit the MLS keeper’s bottom left corner.
      84 Arsenal 4-0 MLS All-Stars
      Goal!
      Arsenal make it four with Martinelli!!!
      83 Arsenal 3-0 MLS All-Stars
      Rice continues to play a deep role but a lot of balls go through him first.
      The midfielder is already inspiring composure in the middle of the park.
      Credit: Reuters
      80 Arsenal 3-0 MLS All-Stars
      Substitution
      Arsenal boss Arteta throws in his second American player after Balogun.
      Trusty comes on for White.
      78 Arsenal 3-0 MLS All-Stars
      Chance!
      Arsenal come close to a fourth with a close-range shot by Martinelli from the left that goes over the crossbar.
      Cooling break at Audi Field!
      75 Arsenal 3-0 MLS All-Stars
      Rice is dictating a lot of the game with some accurate passing and good runs.
      It is evident already that the Gunners will build a lot of their game around the midfielder and will look for more composure in their game.
      73 Arsenal 3-0 MLS All-Stars
      Rice is playing in a rather deep role in midfield, more like a No6 rather than a No8.
      Fans still going crazy every time the England international touches the ball.
      Credit: AP
      Credit: Reuters
      70 Arsenal 3-0 MLS All-Stars
      Tempo has slowed down as the MLS All-Stars don’t have an answer against Arsenal’s impressive side.
      But after so many changes, we are surely going to see some more action.
      68 Arsenal 3-0 MLS All-Stars
      Substitution
      More changes from MLS All-Star boss Rooney as Petrovic, Kamara, Jordan Morris, Giakoumakis, Herrera and Choiniere come on for Espinoza, Almada, Aidan Morris, Gil, Fereira and Miller
      67 Arsenal 3-0 MLS All-Stars
      Rice gets a massive ovation as he enters the pitch for the first time after his £105million move from West Ham.
      Fans go crazy every time he touches the ball and it seems he is playing either as a No6 or No8.
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      Chelsea vs Wrexham LIVE: Stream FREE, team news, updates as Pochettino’s side take on Hollywood heroes – updates

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      CHELSEA begin their pre-season with an exciting clash against Ryan Reynolds-owned Wrexham in the US. The Blues had a turbulent 2022/23 season but now begin a new era with ex-Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino at the helm.

      Kick-off time: 1am BST
      Live stream: Chelsea 5th Stand app

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      Goodnight from North Carolina
      Chelsea are up and running under Mauricio Pochettino, but it’s time for this blog to sign off for the night.
      Thanks to those who stayed up to join us, we’ll be back to cover more of the Blues’ pre-season in the States very soon.
      Goodbye.
      Extra! Read all about it!
      Before we head off (to bed), why not relive the night’s action with Jordan Davies’ match report of Chelsea’s 5-0 win over Wrexham in North Carolina?
      In the early hours, Poch-ball got underway – and the Argentine coach even had his first referee bust-up to get his tenure well and truly up and running.Jordan DaviesThe Sun

      Next up for new-look Blues
      There will be barely a moment for Chelsea’s squad to dwell on tonight’s action with their US tour continuing at pace as the calibre of opposition ramps up.
      Awaiting the Blues in the next ten days are three Premier League sides – Brighton, Newcastle and Fulham – that finished above them last season.
      And the Londoners will end their spell Stateside with a game against Bundesliga runners-up Borussia Dortmund.

      July 23: Brighton (Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia)
      July 27: Newcastle (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta)
      July 30: Fulham (Fedexfield, Washington DC)
      Aug 3: Borussia Dortmund (Soldier Field, Chicago)

      Poch delight at first showing
      Speaking post-match, new Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino reiterated his happiness at his side five-goal showing Stateside, as reported by Ben Jacobs.
      I was happy with the attitude and it’s now time to improve more, which is part of the process. We are using this period to learn how we want to play. I am happy with the performance.Mauricio Pochettino

      Match stats from North Carolina
      Chelsea netted with all five of their shots on target at the Kenan Memorial Stadium, and ended up as comfortable winners despite actually having less attempts on goal than their League Two opponents.

      Credit: chelseafc.com
      Full time – Chelsea 5-0 Wrexham
      A late burst of goals sees Mauricio Pochettino’s first game as Chelsea manager finish with a flourish.
      Strikes in the final ten minutes from Conor Gallagher, Christopher Nkunku and Ben Chilwell put the gloss on Ian Maatsen’s first half double as the Blues came through their first pre-season outing.
      Chelsea 5-0 Wrexham – It’s five!
      90+4. With the last kick of the game, Ben Chilwell makes it five!
      As the lock strikes the allotted 93 minutes, Angelo dissects the Wrexham defence with a peach of a pass for the arriving full-back.
      Faced only with Rob Lainton, Chillwell keeps his nerves and cooly lifts the ball over the oncoming goalkeeper.
      FPL players, take note!

      Chelsea 4-0 Wrexham
      90+1. We’re into three minutes of stoppage time at the Kenan Memorial Stadium.
      Chelsea 4-0 Wrexham – Nkunku on the mark!
      90. He’s barely had a look-in since his half-time introduction, but Christopher Nkunku has marked his first Chelsea appearance with his first Chelsea goal!
      The French forward is slipped through the middle by Cesare Casadei’s smart pass, and while Rob Lainton holds him up as he attempts to skip around the goalkeeper, Nkunku reacts expertly to slam the ball into the vacant net.
      The first of many? The Stamford Bridge faithful will certainly hope so.

      Chelsea 3-0 Wrexham
      88. Well played by Cucurella, who defies the odds to get back to deny Davies a route to goal.
      It’s amazing what a half hour rest can do for the body.
      Chelsea 3-0 Wrexham
      86. Wrexham are finishing strongly, and are desperate to get themselves on the scoresheet.
      Bergstrom has had more to do in the Chelsea goal during his cameo than Cumming during his 76 minutes on the pitch.
      Chelsea 3-0 Wrexham
      84. What’s happening here? Captain Trevoh Chalobah appears to have a minor problem, and is going to be replaced by…
      Marc Cucurella?! The Spanish left-back was substituted himself at half-time.
      To be honest, that just makes a mockery of the Florida Cup and its grand heritage.
      Chelsea 3-0 Wrexham
      83. McAlindon receives some treatment after ending up on the receiving end of an accidental Sterling elbow.
      Chelsea 3-0 Wrexham – Gallagher makes it three!
      81. Yes, there is!
      Chelsea do have a third goal, and it comes courtesy of Conor Gallagher.
      Once again, Raheem Sterling has room to run on the left, and then looks for space to cut inside and on to his right foot.
      The England international has no joy with his first touch, but after a heavy second, he instead opts to move the ball on to Gallagher outside the box.
      Head down and over the ball, the midfielder drills towards the bottom corner, and just about beats Rob Lainton in the Wrexham goal.

      Chelsea 2-0 Wrexham
      79. Just over ten minutes remaining at the Kenan Memorial Stadium. Is there a third goal in this one?
      Chelsea 2-0 Wrexham
      77. Chelsea make a change between the sticks as Lucas Bergstrom takes over from Jamie Cumming.
      Can the young Finnish stopper maintain his side’s clean sheet?
      Chelsea 2-0 Wrexham
      74. The attendance has been confirmed as being 50,596.
      A lot of people have come this evening out for a glimpse of one of the world’s glamour clubs, packed full of stars and celebrities.
      They were probably intrigued to see Chelsea too.
      Chelsea 2-0 Wrexham
      72. Another drinks break.
      After all, some of these players have been out on the pitch for a good ten minutes.
      Chelsea 2-0 Wrexham
      70. Seconds after Barnett had laid Wrexham’s best chance of the night on a plate for Waters at one end, Chelsea block, break and almost extend their lead at the other.
      A quick move down the right sees a cross teed up for Sterling arriving at the far post, but the England star is unable to convert what would have been a rare-headed goal.
      Chelsea 2-0 Wrexham
      68. Red sky at night, second half s… low to get going.

      Chelsea 2-0 Wrexham
      67. Unsurprisingly, with all the changes that have taken place, the intensity and fluidity has gone from the game.
      It now has very much the feel of a pre-season game being played abroad.
      Don’t these guys know that the Florida Cup is on the line!
      Chelsea 2-0 Wrexham
      65. Chelsea have snuck in another sub themselves.
      Lewis Hall, who we saw a few times on the left last season, is on for Andrey Santos.
      Chelsea 2-0 Wrexham
      64. A swing and a miss from Raheem Sterling!
      The Chelsea substitute goes for goal with an outlandish effort but is way off target.
      Chelsea 2-0 Wrexham
      62: I was wrong, it was six substitutes.
      Wrexham bring on Ollie Palmer, Billy Waters, Luke Young, Max Cleworth, Jordan Davies and Liam McAlinden.
      Off go Paul Mullin, Sam Dalby, James Jones, Ben Tozer, Elliot Lee and Tom O’Connor.
      Chelsea 2-0 Wrexham
      60. Gallagher is back being his busy self out there, winning possession and feeding Sterling.
      Meanwhile, Phil Parkinson is preparing what looks to be a quintet of substitutes.
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      Man Utd 1 Lyon 0 LIVE RESULT: Van de Beek’s volley hands Ten Hag’s men victory against Ligue 1 outfit – updates

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have won 1-0 against Lyon in their pre-season clash thanks to Donny van de Beek’s goal.The Dutchman, who has been struck down by injuries during his United career, volleyed home a superb strike in the second half.

      Kick-off time: 2pm BST
      Live stream: MUTV
      Manchester United team: Kovar, Wan-Bissaka, Martinez, Varane, Fernandez, Mainoo, Hannibal, Mount, Sancho, Amad, Antony.
      Lyon team: Lopes, Mata, Diomande, M Sarr, Laaziri, Lepenant, Toliso, El Arouch, Jeffinho, A Sarr, Lacazette.

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      New addition to squad for USA trip
      Man Utd will be looking forward to meeting their new keeper, Andre Onana, when they tour America.
      Signed from Inter Milan, providing his fitness is up to speed, Erik ten Hag will be looking to bed the keeper into his squad.
      Some of the international stars, who did not travel to Scotland today, will be looking to get some game time in their USA adventure.
      United set for spicy New Jersey battle
      The next game in the pre-season schedule will see Erik ten Hag’s side face Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.
      Having spent so heavily in this summer window, Arsenal offer a stern test for the Red Devils.
      Whether the likes of Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber will play, remains to be seen.
      One not to miss July 22nd, with the game kicking off at 10pm BST.
      Fans flock to see their team
      The official attendance today was well over 48,000.
      As far as pre-season friendlies go, that is impressive.
      Taking the chance to play their home game in Scotland, the Red Devils really gave their fans north of the border, the chance to see them play.
      ten Hag with plenty to think about
      Pre-season friendlies are all about finding out more about your squad.
      For that reason alone, this game proved worth its weight in gold for the Dutch manager.
      Dan Gore, in particular, gave the manager plenty to think about as did Isak Hansen-Aaroen.
      Some of the so-called big hitters, who started the game, may need to apply themselves more if they want to book their starting places.
      Donny shows potential at Murrayfield
      Much-maligned midfielder, Donny van de Beek, scored a goal to remember in Scotland today.
      As Dan Gore clipped the cross in from the byline, he found the Dutch midfielder perfectly in the centre of the box.
      van de Beek volleyed home giving the keeper no chance of making the save.
      He did, however, celebrate like he had just found out he had made it to the judges’ houses in X-Factor.
      Credit: PA
      FT: Man Utd 1-0 Lyon
      The referee brings a close to the game at Murrayfield.
      It is Donny van de Beek’s goal that separates the sides.
      Dan Gore put in a second-half performance to proud of for Man Utd.
      Man Utd 1-0 Lyon
      88. ten Hag looks content on the touchline.
      Usually pacing up and down the touchline he is comfortably seated next to Steve McClaren.
      Jurado is penalised for a heavy challenge out on the right hand touchline.
      Man Utd 1-0 Lyon
      86. Forson whips in the corner for Man Utd.
      Jonny Evans attacks it but the defender gets underneath him and manages to put him off.
      What a return to the club that could have been for Evans.
      Man Utd 1-0 Lyon
      84. This has been a much better game for the fans who have made the effort to come to Murrayfield today.
      It is some good game time for ten Hag’s squad before they travel to the USA for the next leg of pre-season.
      Hugill is fouled on the edge of the box but the referee isn’t interested.
      Credit: PA
      Man Utd 1-0 Lyon
      82. Lyon look to counter attack with pace.
      Jonny Evans gets back and manages to win the ball back before being robbed himself.
      Man Utd have managed to get numbers back and defend the break.
      Man Utd 1-0 Lyon
      80. Tagliafico has looked impressive for Lyon since coming on.
      He seems keen to get forward and link up play despite playing left back.
      All too often the moves have broken down sadly for Laurent Blanc.
      Man Utd 1-0 Lyon
      78. Jonny Evans will be pleased today if they can finish the game with their clean sheet in tact.
      It will be two wins from two games without a goal conceded.
      Granted, the opposition have not been the greatest but you can only beat what is put in front of you.
      Man Utd 1-0 Lyon
      76. Lyon look set to make another change.
      Of all the players that will have impressed ten Hag today, Dan Gore has to be up there for man of the match.
      Despite only playing the second half, he set up the goal and has put in a real shift here.
      Man Utd 1-0 Lyon
      74. Lyon seem to coming alive a little more now.
      It has only taken them 29 minutes in the second half to do so.
      Hugill comes charging forward but it tackled and dispossessed.
      Credit: PA
      Man Utd 1-0 Lyon
      72. Fred looks to have a shot at distance but it causing the ballboys more problems than it was the Lyon keeper.
      Not really known for his long-range shooting the Brazilian midfielder.
      We can see why.
      Man Utd 1-0 Lyon
      70. Hansen-Aaroen looks like a young Patrick Swayze.
      Either way, he looks dangerous when he has the ball at his feet, running at this Lyon defence.
      Gore is still bossing things in the centre of the park.
      Man Utd 1-0 Lyon
      68. Hugill is doing well offering an outlet in the final third.
      It makes such a difference having a striker as a focal point.
      Not many clubs will be watching that Sancho first half performance and be contemplating signing him as a striker.
      Man Utd 1-0 Lyon
      66. Fred breaks well and slides it into the path of Hansen-Aaroen.
      He looks to bend one into the far corner.
      The Lyon keeper makes a great save at full-stretch.
      Man Utd 1-0 Lyon
      64. Lyon seem happy to just pass the ball around.
      They have no urgency to get forward and look to find themselves an equaliser at all.
      That is the one downside with pre-season friendlies, they are mainly about getting match fitness levels up.
      Credit: PA
      Man Utd 1-0 Lyon
      62. It is nearly two years since van de Beek scored for Man Utd.
      The player has been plagued with injuries and lack of game time, which led to a loan spell at Everton.
      Erik ten Hag will be pleased to see that finish from him today.
      Man Utd 1-0 Lyon
      60. Dan Gore has been the real stand out player in these early stages of this half.
      The 18-year-old midfielder looks confident on the ball and is constantly looking to link up play.
      Lyon meanwhile have 7 players on the touchline waiting to come on.
      Man Utd 1-0 Lyon
      58. There seems to be a real hunger amongst the players given their chance in this half.
      It wont be long before Blanc makes some changes.
      His side are starting to look a bit leggy now.
      Man Utd 1-0 Lyon
      56. Lyon have struggled to muster a single attack in this second half so far.
      Jonny Evans is having an easy reintroduction to the Man Utd side after 8 years since his last outing.
      Such is the rarity of Lyon attacking, Steve Bruce could probably be playing at centre back and still look like Paulo Maldini.
      Man Utd 1-0 Lyon
      54. This has been a fantastic start by Man Utd.
      They look a different team to the one that played the first half.
      Mainly because they are.
      Credit: PA
      Man Utd 1-0 Lyon
      52. Lyon are looking stretched at the back now.
      Gore does well again and as the ball is crossed into the box, it finds Jurado at the back post.
      Just as it looks like he is going to make it two-nil, a great block from the Lyon defender deflects it wide for a corner.
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