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      Man Utd 4 Melbourne Victory 1 LIVE RESULT: Rashford, Martial, McTominay and own goals give United comfort – reaction

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      MARCUS RASHFORD, an own goal, Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial has fired Manchester United to a comfortable win against Melbourne Victory.Christopher Ikonomidis latched on to a ball across the box to give the Australian side an early 1-0 advantage Down Under.
      Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof did not cover themselves in glory during the build-up to the opener, but their blushes were spared by the late second-half surge.

      Man Utd team: Heaton, Dalot, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Fred, McTominay, Bruno, Sancho, Elanga, Martial.
      Man Utd subs: Bishop, Kovar, Bailly, Rashford, Malacia, Amad, Telles, Pellistri, Wan-Bissaka, Van de Beek, Laird, Chong, Hannibal, Fish, Garnacho, Savage, Zidane Iqubal.
      Melbourne Victory team: Xi, Izzo, Marchan, Broxham, Ikonomidis, Folami, Barnett, Timotheou, Nigro, Miranda, Brimmer.

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      A convincing win for United on their pre-season travels.
      Thank you for watching it along with us and we will see you back for the next United game.
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      So that’s two games done and two encouraging wins for Manchester United.
      Up next they face Crystal Palace and Aston Villa to finish off their tour, before playing Atletico Madrid and Rayo Vallecano at the end of the month as their final friendlies.
      And then, at last, it is Brighton at Old Trafford on the opening weekend of the season.
      FT Melbourne Victory 1-4 Manchester United
      Nani, introduced in the last few minutes of the game, has given his reaction to MUTV as he played against his former club seven years after leaving.
      He said: “That was fantastic. What a great feeling when you can feel the love from the fans and you come on and see some old teammates. All the good memories came back and make you feel like you are missing the old times. But you have to look forward and I hope to wish the club and team all the best and they start winning all the trophies again.
      [On Melbourne] “They are the best fans in the country and I look forward to sharing the stadium with them. [I hope we] have success, work together and I can’t wait for the first game and work together
      [On coming off the bench] “No I was not nervous, I was so happy. I wanted to play. Once I came on the field, I thought I could have played more minutes. But we played a great game and are still working and I hope both of these teams have a lot of success this season.
      FT Melbourne Victory 1-4 Manchester United
      Erik ten Hag has given his reaction to MUTV and said he was impressed with the persistence his players showed in the face of the Australian defence.
      He said: “It was difficult for us to create chances but the team reacted really good [to the Melbourne goal] and we created three or four good chances before half time and we turned it around.
      “I would say against opponents who come forward it can sometimes be more easy. But when opponents are sat back you have to do more with your decisions and have more intelligence to create something.”
      When asked about the impressive performances of the youngsters, he added: “That’s why we took them with us so they get a chance to show what they can contribute to Manchester United. There are lot of possibilities there and it’s good that United have some talent but they also need improvement and development.”
      FT Melbourne Victory 1-4 Manchester United
      Erik ten Hag will be fairly happy with that, with a couple of performances in particular noteworthy for the new boss.
      In the first half, Fernandes and Sancho came alive after 20 minutes and dictated a lot of United’s best forward plays. McTominay and Fred both looked more lively and active than they have for large periods of the last couple of years.
      In the second-half once again the youngsters Iqbal, Chong and Savage in particular impressed. And a massive condience-boosting goal for Rashford.
      FT Melbourne Victory 1-4 Manchester United
      Scott McTominay, who scored a fluky equalising goal, has given his reaction to MUTV on the United victory.
      He said: “They were difficult to get through and that forced us to go down the sides. And we kept patient, didn’t panic going a goal down and we can still improve.”
      On his goal, he added: “They got a lucky block on my first one but as I say it’s cut backs, getting in the box, and we can all score more goals.
      “It’s a massive stadium, it’s amazing to see so many red shirts as well. The fans were outside the hotel as well and they’ve given us crazy support.”
      Full-Time: Melbourne Victory 1-4 Manchester United
      It’s another win by a three goal margin and another very encouraging victory for Erik ten Hag.
      While they took a while to get going in the first half, they showed a commitment to their possession football and seemed to have adapted well to the stylistic changes brought in by their new manager.
      And several players showed brilliant moments of quality, with Chong at the end adding his name to that list as he created the fourth goal. Rashford, Martial and McTominay got the other goals as United came from a goal down to recover.
      Melbourne Victory 1-4 Manchester United
      89′ Own goal and the cherry on top of the cake for United! Tahith Chong had a bit of space out wide, showed a brilliant turn of pace and drove a low ball in.
      Lupancu then converts it into his own net as he makes a desperate attempt to clear.
      Melbourne Victory 1-3 Manchester United
      87′ Nani may have just triggered quite literally the biggest cheer of the night as he comes on as part of multiple Melbourne substitutions.
      He looks quite emotional as he is greeted warmly by all 100,000 fans in the stadium.
      Melbourne Victory 1-3 Manchester United
      85′ A big cheer as Nani emerges from the dugout. The ex-United winger is about to come on with only a few minutes to go.
      Melbourne Victory 1-3 Manchester United
      84′ Iqbal almost finds Van de Beek with a clipped ball forward, but the Dutchman isn’t tall enough for the pass.
      Just a word on Van de Beek, who has been playing higher than usual in the Fernandes role. He hasn’t managed to establish himself enough in this second-half you could argue, and has become a bit lost in the Melbourne defence.
      Melbourne Victory 1-3 Manchester United
      82′ Rashford should probably have had a second. Malacia has put a wonderful cross in from the left and Rashford had a free header from about 8 yards out.
      He directs it straight at the keeper, and will know he should have done better.
      Melbourne Victory 1-3 Manchester United
      80′ Melbourne with their first real chance of the second half.
      The sub Velupillay is played in into the box but fires his shot wide at the near post. Heaton was worried enough to commit to the dive.
      Melbourne Victory 1-3 Manchester United
      78′ Rashford has wrapped this game up! Bailly, similar to what he did against Liverpool, steps forward and puts a wonderful pass in behind for Rashford to run onto.
      And Rashford, like he did back in his vintage days, slips it pass the keeper effortlessly. A big goal to boost his confidence, and a moment of quality by Bailly to try and make ten Hag to forget about his lapses in defence.
      Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
      75′ For the second time in 10 minutes, Eric Bailly has given the ball away from a position that puts United in danger.
      Thankfully for the Red Devils, Melbourne don’t take advantage even though it was 2 v 2, with Charlie Savage charging back to make up the numbers.
      Erik ten Hag, you have to imagine, will be taking notes on Bailly’s laxness in possession.
      Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
      73′ Brimmer’s free-kick from wide is comfortably caught by Heaton.
      Another United counter-attacking opportunity comes to an end as they once again fail to make the decisive pass.
      Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
      69′ Almost calamity there for United. Bailly casually knocks the ball forward but he hits the sub Velupillay who closed him down.
      The ball almost drops for a Melbourne attacker in the box after the deflection but Heaton leapt on it.
      Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
      67′ Melbourne make a couple of changes, including Folami coming off and being replaced by Velupillay.
      Meanwhile, Savage pings a beautiful ball over the top which finds Van de Beek, but he was offside and hit the side netting anyway.
      Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
      65′ A counter-attacking opportunity now as United broke from a Melbourne corner. Van de Beek and Chong had a miscommunication at a crucial moment that saw the attack result in the corner.
      Izzo leaps to snatch the ball out of the air from the set-piece.
      Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
      63′ Amad wins the ball on the edge of the box and he had Rashford free in the centre. But the youngster dinks the ball into the keeper’s gloves, almost as though he was halfway between a shot and a cross. Good opportunity for the Ivorian to make an impact.
      Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
      56′ Absolutely wonderful skill by Zidane Iqbal there that will leave United fans purring. He spins a Melbourne defender on the edge of the box before driving into the penalty area.
      His cross doesn’t find Rashford unfortunately but he will gain a lot of confidence from that outrageous piece of trickery.
      Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
      53′ Telles, interestingly, is playing at centre-back alongside Bailly. Will be interesting to see how the defender, normally at left-back, deals with any attacks from Melbourne, which don’t look like happening any time soon.
      Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
      52′ So we have Malacia and Laird playing at full-back, Savage, Iqbal and Van de Beek in midfield, and a front three of Rashford, Amad and Chong up front.
      So far United are just keeping the ball and trying to get the second-half team settled in. Iqbal and Savage looking comfortable in midfield again.
      47′ Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
      So apart from goalkeeper Heaton, the entire United team has changed.
      It is now Heaton, Bailly, Rashford, Malacia, Amad, Telles, Van de Beek, Laird, Chong, Savage and Iqbal on the field.
      We’re still trying to work out who exactly is playing where.
      No changes for Melbourne.
      Half-time: Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
      We are seeing a bunch of subs being made for United, including Rashford, Iqbal and Van de Beek all coming on.
      The second half is about to get underway.
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      Tottenham 6 K-League XI 3 LIVE: Son bags brace on return to Seoul as Spurs put SIX past Korean side – latest updates

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      TOTTENHAM beat K-League XI 6-3 in their first pre-season clash of their tour of South Korea. Eric Dier opened the scoring for Spurs, K-League XI let in an own goal and while Harry Kane & hometown hero Heung-min Son bagged a brace each.

      Start time: 12pm BST
      TV/Live stream: SpursPlay
      RESULTS: Spurs 6-3 K-League XI

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      Tottenham’s next 3 pre-season fixtures
      It’s victory lap time.
      Meanwhile, here are Conte’s remaining games before they face Southampton on August 6th.

      Sevilla
      Rangers
      Roma – where they will face ex-manager, Jose Mourinho!

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      Goals galore
      A lesson in finishing.

      Pick of the bunch
      On a day of absolute belters, which goal was your favourite?
      Dier’s stunner, Cho’s leaping header, Kane’s bullet, or Amano’s free-kick?
      Tough day to be a keeper.
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      A proud performance
      Team K-League put up a hell of a fight to keep in the game this evening. What looked like a comfortable Tottenham win on paper soon turned into an enthralling goal fest.
      The players can hold their heads high.
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      Korea’s hero returns home in style
      For many inside the stadium, it would have been a dream to see Son play this evening, let alone score. The winger turned up the heat, netting twice and reminding his nation why they love him so dearly.
      .Credit: Reuters
      Impact players
      Tottenham’s deadly duo struck gold again this evening, scoring two a piece in the second half to crush any hope the hosts had of a comeback.
      They are, in a word, inevitable.
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      Full time – K-League 3-6 Tottenham
      The final whistle is blown as both players and spectators can take a breath. The fans have been treated to a hugely entertaining spectacle here in Seoul.
      9 goals, and a red card. It doesn’t get better than that, does it?
      K-League 3-6 Tottenham
      90+3, Hojberg frees Son down the right who looks to turn and hit one first time, but fluffs his lines, and that should be that!
      K-League 3-6 Tottenham
      90+2, The ball pops up for Kane who hits one sweetly on the volley, but the keeper gets down well.
      K-League 3-6 Tottenham
      90, Son with the chance for a hat-trick!
      White clips a ball into him but he can’t direct his header on target.
      The board goes up for three added minutes.
      GOAL! K-League 3-6 Tottenham
      86, Son adds a 6th!
      Team K-League become complacent and gift Son the ball in front of goal. The Korean rounds the keeper and taps it into an empty net for his second of the evening.
      Since coming on after half time, Kane and Son have scored a brace each. Some duo aren’t they?
      .Credit: Getty
      K-League 3-5 Tottenham
      84, Parrott works some room for himself and sends a curling effort towards goal, forcing the keeper into a save.
      K-League 3-5 Tottenham
      80, Take a breath. This is the first couple of minutes we’ve had without a goal.
      Parrott, Fagan-Walcott, Sayers and White are all on for the visitors.
      GOAL! K-League 3-5 Tottenham
      77, Kane makes no mistake, leathering the ball home from the free-kick.
      What a wonderfully crazy game!
      .Credit: Reuters
      Red card – K-League 3-4 Tottenham
      73, What is happening here?!
      Son is played through and dragged to the floor on the edge of the box. The defender is forced to walk.
      Son has handed this one to Kane.
      .Credit: Reuters
      GOAL! – K-League 3-4 Tottenham
      71, Oh my word!
      The hosts have levelled in the most remarkable manner!
      Amano catches Lloris out from the free kick, bending a fantastic effort into the corner from 35 yards. Extraordinary!
      GOAL! – K-League 2-4 Tottenham
      67, Son scores, dispatching the penalty down the middle.
      That one got a warm reception!
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      Penalty – K-League 2-3 Tottenham
      66, The referee has pointed to the spot!
      On the replays a K-League player handles the ball in the box. He looks to have tried to catch it! What on earth was he thinking?
      Son has the chance now.
      K-League 2-3 Tottenham
      65, Kane finds Son in space on the left. The 30-year-old adjusts his feet and gets the shot away, bit it’s deflected for a corner.
      K-League 2-3 Tottenham
      63, Son is still waiting to get stuck into this one. Tottenham’s top scorer last season hasn’t seen much of the ball yet.
      K-League 2-3 Tottenham
      61, That should have been the equaliser!
      Tottenham leave themselves exposed at the back and the hosts set up a great opportunity. But Cho miscues his effort wide.
      K-League 2-3 Tottenham
      58, So close to something brilliant.
      Hyun-Jun brilliantly glides past two challenges before combining with Veldwijk. If that had ended in a goal it would have been the pick of the bunch.
      GOAL! K-League 2-3 Tottenham
      53, The goals are flying in now!
      Well that didn’t take long. Harry Kane is on the scoresheet.
      The substitute saw a gap and went for it, firing a brilliant left-footed effort beyond the reach of Jo from the edge of the area. Pinpoint accuracy from the Englishman.
      .Credit: Reuters
      GOAL! – K-League 2-2 Tottenham
      52, Veldwijk scores!
      What a response from the hosts!
      The ball is cut back to Veldwijk who sweeps the ball brilliantly into the far bottom corner. Lloris may have been unsighted by the bodies in front of him, but the south African has got his side right back in it!
      K-League 1-2 Tottenham
      50, To confirm the Tottenham changes at half time:
      Kane, Sarr, Hojberg, Tanganga, Doherty, Lloris and more recently Son, are all on the field for the visitors.
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      Man Utd 4-0 Liverpool LIVE RESULT: De Gea injury latest as Fred nets spectacular lob to secure Ten Hag rout

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      ERIK TEN HAG’s has got off to a flyer as Man Utd manager after they romped to a 4-0 victory over Liverpool.Fred, Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial have all netted to give Erik ten Hag a perfect start to life in charge of the Red Devils.
      Uruguayan striker Facundo Pellistri then came off the bench to add a fourth in the second half.
      But there were concerns down the other end as David de Gea was forced off injured.
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      Diallo gets new nickname
      Man United starlet Amad Diallo has been given a nickname by Bruno Fernandes after featuring in the Red Devils’ thrashing of Liverpool.
      Diallo uploaded a montage of snaps from the clash on Instagram following the game.
      And Fernandes commented under the post, saying: “bravo piccolo”.
      Piccolo could be a reference to the Italian definition of the word which means “small, little, or young.”
      All three characteristics apply to the 20-year-old Diallo who’s 5’4ft tall.
      Ten Hag critiques United perfomance
      Erik ten Hag has insisted he is not entirely happy with his Manchester United team – despite their 4-0 thrashing of Liverpool in a pre-season game.
      The new boss oversaw a dream start to his reign as the Red Devils ran rampant in the Bangkok-based friendly.
      The Dutch boss told MUTV: “I know we have good players, now we have to construct a team. I’m happy with the first game.
      “It will take lots of time [to get this team playing my way]. I have seen a lot of mistakes today. Let’s be honest, Liverpool plays in three teams, they were not at their strongest.
      “We must not overestimate this result, but still I have seen some really good things. We have a lot of creativity and speed up front. Like I said, we have potential.”
      Carvalho rues United loss
      New Liverpool signing Fabio Carvalho has admitted losing to Man United on his debut was a bittersweet experience.
      But the attacking midfielder vowed to get vengeance the next time the Reds meet United in a competitive match.
      The Portuguese ace said: “I‘m just thankful to be here and hopefully next game we can put things straight.
      “Today it was a bit bittersweet for me because obviously it was my first game for Liverpool.
      “No one likes to get beat, especially against United, but I’m sure we will be working on that for the next time we play against them, and I hit the post but next game I’m sure I will get a goal—that’s the mentality I have to go with.”
      United face title jibe
      Man United fell victim to a cheeky dig from former Liverpool ace Jose Enrique after they crushed the Reds in their pre-season friendly.
      The Red Devils were handed a dazzling trophy for the friendly victory.
      And ex-Red Enrqiue couldn’t resist poking fun at United for winning their first trophy in ages as he put it.
      Enrique quipped on Twitter: “First title for a long time. Congratulations Manchester United.”
      Klopp on Liverpool loss
      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has admitted Man United were the better team after the Reds lost to their bitter adversaries.
      Klopp said after the game: “The result is there, so we have to accept that.
      “But of course I think it’s clear we could have scored our goals as well. Then it would have been an even more spectacular game.
      “The goals we gave away for United, we nearly got assists for it, to be honest. But they used the chances and that’s how it is. But I saw a lot of really good stuff from my team as well. The game obviously came a little bit early for us and a few of our players.
      “It was pretty clear where we made the mistakes but you have to keep on playing and that’s what we did and we could have scored three or four in the last five minutes – but we didn’t and that’s our fault.
      “Atmosphere great, welcome fantastic, organisation really, really good. But result not.”
      Ten Hag on United’s win
      Erik ten Hag is pleased with his Man United squad after they destroyed Liverpool in Asia.
      Speaking after United’s heroics, the Dutchman said to MUTV: “Of course we are satisfied with today, because I think that was a team with a great spirit.
      “We know we are just starting. We did the press; we made some mistakes in pressing and conceded some chances, but also we created lots.
      “I thought our team played brave, played proactive and we had to play really hard to get out of the mistakes, but we are happy with the first game.
      “I know we have good players,” he added. “We have started the first game and I am happy.”
      Savage Maradona
      Robbie Savage compared his son Charlie to Maradona after the youngster featured in Man United’s win over Liverpool.
      Charlie came off the bench as United romped home to a 4-0 win in Asia over their Northern neighbours.
      And dad Robbie was delighted by the Maradona-esque skills he witnessed from his descendant.
      Robbie beamed on social media: “So so proud. I thought you were terrific, a Maradona turn on edge of your own box. Who did you get that from? Finally, a savage that can play.”
      Malacia soaks in experience
      New Man United signing Tyrell Malacia was blown away by his debut experience with the club.
      Malacia recently joined United from Feyenoord for £13m.
      And his United career got off to a flying start as he participated in crushing Liverpool 4-0 in the club’s pre-season friendly.
      Speaking on the game, he said: “I’m very happy.
      “It feels amazing to be here, to wear this shirt and play with these people.
      “It was difficult because of the weather, it’s very hot, but we made it.”
      King Erik brings home the spoils
      4 goals, 1 trophy.
      Manchester United put Klopp’s Liverpool to the sword
      What a start for the Dutchman and his side’s pre-season.
      .Credit: Getty
      ‘The game came too early for us’ – Klopp
      Jurgen Klopp has had his say on the 4-0 defeat:
      Obviously the game came a little bit too early for us, for some of our boys, so I think we agree that we saw a lot of good things in this game, but in the decisive moments we were not clear enough with finishing our situations off. We gave massive chances away. Pretty much no-brainers, but United did well in these moments, they finished the situations off.Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool boss
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      Klopp singing the praises of Elliott
      During a largely disappointing evening for Liverpool fans, seeing Harvey Elliott back playing would have been a silver lining. He looked very sharp in the first half, but there is quite some competition for places in Liverpool’s front three.
      In the lead up to the game, Liverpool’s boss spoke highly of the youngster:
      We should not forget that in the first four games of last season, Harvey Elliot was the best player. He was outstanding.Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool boss
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      Liverpool preparations off to a poor start
      A friendly loss shouldn’t bother Jurgen Klopp too much, but there may be some worry creeping into Liverpool fans as they prepare to face Manchester city in the FA Community Shield later this month.
      They have three more games to get ready:

      Crystal Palace
      RB Leipzig
      Salzburg

      Manchester United’s next 5 fixtures
      After a brilliant result today, Ten Hag’s men have the opportunity to build on it with five more games before they play their first game of the season against Brighton on August 8th.
      Up next on their tour:

      Melbourne Victory
      Crystal Palace
      Aston Villa
      Atletico Madrid
      Rayo Vallecano

      A new reign in the rain
      There was a different feel to the Manchester United of last season today in the Bangkok rain. The players looked hungry, passionate and like they wanted to win; a regular criticism of the side under Ralf Rangnick.
      Manchester United fans will head into the Premier League season hopeful that their new boss can change the tides at the club and bring silverware to Old Trafford.
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      Silencing the critics
      Many Manchester United players took a lot of criticism last season for a series of poor results. But few took more stick than Fred. Today, he proved fans wrong, producing a wonderful chip over Alisson.
      Out of favour Martial, was also effective up front today, causing Liverpool plenty of problems at the back. Might he still have a future in Manchester?
      Sancho was perhaps the standout performer. Labelled as a ‘flop’ last season, he was a part of everything United did right today.
      .Credit: Getty
      3 teams in 1
      Jurgen Klopp replaced his entire outfield team after Fred scored United’s second. He then did the exact same in the 60th minute, fielding his traditionally strongest team.
      In the second half, it was effectively Liverpool’s A team vs Manchester United’s B team. But Ten Hag’s men managed to sustain the pressure and pulled through. Liverpool certainly helped them along the way, missing a multitude of opportunities.
      .Credit: Reuters
      A day of debuts
      Today saw the first glimpses of several new signings for both clubs.
      Liverpool’s Fabio Carvalho was unlucky not to score in the first half, whilst Darwin Nunez came close on a couple of occasions, missing a golden opportunity late in the second half.
      Tyrell Malacia also looked good for United, as he looks to push for a regular place in the starting lineup.
      .Credit: Getty

      Trophy time
      Captain Bruno Fernandes and Erik Ten hag lift the Bangkok Century Cup.
      .Credit: AFP
      A satisfied Ten Hag has his say
      Manchester United boss spoke to MUTV after the game, stressing the win should not be overestimated:
      I am satisfied today. It was a team with great spirit and we know we are just getting started. We made some mistakes in the press, we conceded some chances, but we created a lot. I know we have good players. We have started to build a team and I am happy with the first game. It will take a lot of time. I have seen a lot of mistakes. Liverpool played three teams. They were not at their strongest. We will not overestimate this result. But still, I have seen some really good things. A lot of speed and creativity up front.Erik Ten Hag, Manchester United boss
      Revenge is a dish best served Thai
      Arc your minds back to April this year: Liverpool beat Manchester United 4-0 to complete a 9-0 aggregate Premier League League win over their rivals.
      Today, Manchester United got their revenge, putting four past Klopp’s men.
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      No Ronaldo neccessary
      Manchester United were without their club’s top scorer last season Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugese star asked to leave the club.
      However, his services weren’t required. Sancho, Fred, Martial and Pellistri all got on the scoresheet to secure the win.
      .Credit: Getty
      Ten’s first four
      The perfect start to life as the new Manchester United manager.

      FULL TIME – Manchester United 4-0 Liverpool
      Andre Marriner calls time on a fascinating evening in Bangkok.
      Four goals, a clean sheet; a perfect day at the races for Ten Hag and his players.
      It’s a scoreline that flatters United, who bore the brunt of a flurry of Liverpool attacks, but none of which they could convert.
      .Credit: AFP
      Manchester United 4-0 Liverpool
      9+2, So close! The ball drops to Salah at the back post, but he can’t quite squeeze it past Heaton. That’s been the story of their night.
      Manchester United 4-0 Liverpool
      90, The ball bounces out to Keita, who’s fiercely struck shot is blocked on it’s path to goal.
      Roberston then wins a corner. Will there be some consolation for Klopp’s side?
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      Man Utd 4-0 Liverpool LIVE RESULT: Fred, Sancho, Martial and Pellistri net as Ten Hag secures rout but De Gea injured

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      ERIK TEN HAG’s first game as manager could not have gone better as they romped into a 4-0 victory.Fred, Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial have all netted to give Erik ten Hag a perfect start to life in charge of the Red Devils.
      Uruguayan striker Facundo Pellistri then came off the bench to add a fourth in the second half.
      But there were concerns down the other end as David de Gea was forced off injured.
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      Silencing the critics
      Many Manchester United players took a lot of criticism last season for a series of poor results. But few took more stick than Fred. Today, he proved fans wrong, producing a wonderful chip over Alisson.
      Out of favour Martial, was also effective up front today, causing Liverpool plenty of problems at the back. Might he still have a future in Manchester?
      Sancho was perhaps the standout performer. Labelled as a ‘flop’ last season, he was a part of everything United did right today.
      .Credit: Getty
      3 teams in 1
      Jurgen Klopp replaced his entire outfield team after Fred scored United’s second. He then did the exact same in the 60th minute, fielding his traditionally strongest team.
      In the second half, it was effectively Liverpool’s A team vs Manchester United’s B team. But Ten Hag’s men managed to sustain the pressure and pulled through. Liverpool certainly helped them along the way, missing a multitude of opportunities.
      .Credit: Reuters
      A day of debuts
      Today saw the first glimpses of several new signings for both clubs.
      Liverpool’s Fabio Carvalho was unlucky not to score in the first half, whilst Darwin Nunez came close on a couple of occasions, missing a golden opportunity late in the second half.
      Tyrell Malacia also looked good for United, as he looks to push for a regular place in the starting lineup.
      .Credit: Getty

      Trophy time
      Captain Bruno Fernandes and Erik Ten hag lift the Bangkok Century Cup.
      .Credit: AFP
      A satisfied Ten Hag has his say
      Manchester United boss spoke to MUTV after the game, stressing the win should not be overestimated:
      I am satisfied today. It was a team with great spirit and we know we are just getting started. We made some mistakes in the press, we conceded some chances, but we created a lot. I know we have good players. We have started to build a team and I am happy with the first game. It will take a lot of time. I have seen a lot of mistakes. Liverpool played three teams. They were not at their strongest. We will not overestimate this result. But still, I have seen some really good things. A lot of speed and creativity up front.Erik Ten Hag, Manchester United boss
      Revenge is a dish best served Thai
      Arc your minds back to April this year: Liverpool beat Manchester United 4-0 to complete a 9-0 aggregate Premier League League win over their rivals.
      Today, Manchester United got their revenge, putting four past Klopp’s men.
      .Credit: EPA
      .Credit: Getty
      No Ronaldo neccessary
      Manchester United were without their club’s top scorer last season Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugese star asked to leave the club.
      However, his services weren’t required. Sancho, Fred, Martial and Pellistri all got on the scoresheet to secure the win.
      .Credit: Getty
      Ten’s first four
      The perfect start to life as the new Manchester United manager.

      FULL TIME – Manchester United 4-0 Liverpool
      Andre Marriner calls time on a fascinating evening in Bangkok.
      Four goals, a clean sheet; a perfect day at the races for Ten Hag and his players.
      It’s a scoreline that flatters United, who bore the brunt of a flurry of Liverpool attacks, but none of which they could convert.
      .Credit: AFP
      Manchester United 4-0 Liverpool
      9+2, So close! The ball drops to Salah at the back post, but he can’t quite squeeze it past Heaton. That’s been the story of their night.
      Manchester United 4-0 Liverpool
      90, The ball bounces out to Keita, who’s fiercely struck shot is blocked on it’s path to goal.
      Roberston then wins a corner. Will there be some consolation for Klopp’s side?
      Manchester United 4-0 Liverpool
      86, Salah hits the post!
      The Egyptian conjures up a brilliant curling effort towards the far corner, which bounces off the woodwork. The ball falls to new boy Nunez, but with the whole goal to aim at, he skies it!
      A wry smile on the face of the Uruguyan. Bailly sliding in front of him would have caused some distraction.
      Liverpool fans so nearly with something to cheer about. The woodwork has been their enemy today.
      Manchester United 4-0 Liverpool
      85, Half-chance for Keita.
      Alexander-Arnold bears down the right and stands one up. It takes a nick and falls to Keita at the back post who can’t adjust his body and blazes his effort over the bar.
      Manchester United 4-0 Liverpool
      83, Alexander-Arnold fizzes a free kick ball into the United wall. Bailly takes the brunt of it and is receiving treatment on the floor now.
      A visual of Ten Hag appears on the big screen which receives a warm applause from the fans inside here. It might be a friendly, but he’ll be really pleased with this performance.
      Manchester United 4-0 Liverpool
      81, A goal totally against the run of play, but that will surely put this game out of the reach of Liverpool who had been threatening.
      GOAL! – Manchester United 4-0 Liverpool
      Pellistri makes it four!
      It’s been all Liverpool in this second half, but United catch them off guard.
      It all started with Bailly who calmly took the ball forward, cutting out the Liverpool midfield with a step-over. With Konate out of position, it became 4 on 2, with Pellistri the grateful recipient of a pass inside. The Uruguayan stroked the ball confidently into the bottom left corner.
      Manchester United 3-0 Liverpool
      73, Elanga gets in behind the Liverpool defence and is taken out by Adrien. But the forward is ruled offside.
      Manchester United 3-0 Liverpool
      71, Robertson slides a trademark ball into a good area, but a touch takes it away from Hill and into Heaton.
      United’s youngsters are keeping Liverpool at bay for now.
      Manchester United 3-0 Liverpool
      69, Nunez gets a shot away.
      Roberston finds Nunez in space. With the angle against him, he fires one at Heaton, stinging the keeper’s gloves. The Uruguyan looks hungry for a goal today.
      .Credit: Getty
      Manchester United 3-0 Liverpool
      66, Liverpool are beginning to establish themselves, now.
      Salah looks to find Nunez in behind, but Bailly intercepts. Hill then chips one in for Thiago but the Manchetser United man is there again.
      De Gea’s night is up. Heaton is on in his place. The Spaniard looked to be struggling with something.
      Manchester United 3-0 Liverpool
      63, Alexander-Arnold brilliantly clips the ball over the head of his man, and attempts to slide in Nunez, but the ball doesn’t have quite enough on it. The Liverpool fans enjoyed that one.
      Manchester United 3-0 Liverpool
      60, it’s time for the big hitters.
      Nunez, Salah, Van Djik, Konate Thiago, Fabinho, Hill, Robertson and Keita are all on in an attempt to change the course of this game.
      Manchester United 3-0 Liverpool
      59, Elanga draws a foul from Frauendorf as a team of Liverpool substitutes prepare themselves on the sidelines.
      Manchester United 3-0 Liverpool
      57, Milner is sprinting around the field like a player 10 years his junior, but slips as he takes the corner.
      Clark looks to be the option in behind for Liverpool if they can find him.
      Manchester United 3-0 Liverpool
      56, Liverpool hoping to threaten with a couple of corners but they come to nothing. It’s like a different game this second half, with both teams feeling each other out for the first time.
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      England 8-0 Norway LIVE RESULT: Beth Mead bags HAT-TRICK as Lionesses destroy fancied Norwegian side in Euro 2022

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      ENGLAND have routed a much fancied Norway side at the Amex Stadium.Ellen White went down in the box early on to earn a controversial penalty which Georgia Stanway converted.
      Lauren Hemp then netted from close range to double the Lionesses lead.
      White then bullied the Norwegian defence to put England three goals in front.
      On 34 minutes, Mead popped up with a header to extend the lead to four goals.
      And she then produced a crafty run bag a sixth goal for the team.
      In the second half, Alessia Russo headed in a seventh for the Lionesses before Mead completed her hat-trick with a close range finish.
      That’s all from the Amex Stadium
      What a night for the Lionesses!
      England have booked their place in the quarter-finals with a record-breaking 8-0 win over Norway.
      They will now face Northern Ireland in their final group stage game on Friday.
      Meanwhile, Norway will battle it out with Austria for the final place in the knockout stages.
      Thank you for reading, and goodnight!
      Harry Kane reacts to England’s win

      Mead makes history
      Beth Mead is now one of England’s all-time top goalscorers at the Euros.

      Ellen White reacts
      When speaking to BBC Sport, White said:
      “Wow. Incredible. I don’t even know how to describe it.
      “You could probably see on our faces in the first half. It was just unreal.
      “The noise, the atmosphere. Scoring six goals, yeah, it was incredible.
      “Then, obviously another two goals and a clean sheet.
      “It’s just crazy!”
      “It’s amazing to score for England. It’s a real honour for me. I’m surrounded by phenomenally talented players. I feel so lucky.
      “Beth Mead is unbelievable. She’s such a lovely person. She’s English so we’re very happy. I’m super proud of the squad and hopefully everyone watching is proud of this England team as well.
      “Obviously 8-0 is a big statement, but we’re staying cool and collected.
      “We’re focused on our own task but delighted to come away with an 8-0 win, a clean sheet and three points.
      “The noise and the atmosphere is absolutely insane. We’re so thankful for that support.
      “Hopefully we can continue to grow as a team but I hope everyone’s proud of us.
      “It’s not going to be easy to sleep. We’ll enjoy it tonight then look forward to facing Northern Ireland.”
      Credit: Reuters
      Sarina Wiegman reacts
      When speaking to BBC Sport, Wiegman said:
      “It was a very special night. We didn’t expect to make such a big win as we did, but we played really well, we exploited their weaknesses.
      “But at the same time it’s just a win, just one win. We have to stay really grounded.”
      When asked about her reaction to the 6-0 lead at half-time, she said:
      “What’s going on here? 
      “Norway didn’t have the answers on our game.
      “It was very enjoyable to watch.”
      Credit: Getty
      Beth Mead awarded Player of the Match

      Beth Mead reacts
      When speaking to BBC Sport, Mead said:
      “I can’t put it into words. I’m really enjoying my football, it’s an incredible feeling to feel how I do right now.
      “I don’t think I’ve even ever dreamed of this.
      “The girls need to enjoy this one.
      “These are the moments we need to enjoy”
      Credit: Getty
      History makers
      The Lionesses have become the first side in European Championship history (both men’s and women’s) to score eight goals in a single game.

      Full Time – England 8-0 Norway
      The Lionesses record the biggest win in Euros history!
      AND they’ve booked their place in the quarter-finals!
      What a night for Sarina Wiegman and her team!
      Credit: Getty
      90. England 8-0 Norway
      Three minutes have been added on.
      Norway are just running down the clock now, it’ll be a night to forget for Martin Sjogren and his team.
      87. England 8-0 Norway
      Maanum brings down Toone on the edge of the box and England have a free kick in a dangerous position.
      Greenwood steps up to take, but her effort flies wide.
      83. England 8-0 Norway
      Pettersen makes a save but parries the ball into the direction of Mead, who taps it into the back of the net with ease!
      Credit: Reuters
      81. GOOOOAAAALLLLLL ENGLAND!
      Of course, it’s Beth Mead!
      She completes her hat-trick!
      80. England 7-0 Norway
      Fans rise to their feet as England make another substitution.
      Stanway is replaced by Jill Scott, who is making her tenth appearance in a major tournament!
      77. England 7-0 Norway
      One minute after entering the pitch, Ildhusoy is booked for kicking out at Williamson after a challenge.
      76. England 7-0 Norway
      Norway make a double substitution.
      Hegerberg is replaced by Ildhusoy.
      Hansen is replaced by Eikeland.
      75. England 7-0 Norway
      Huge chance for England!
      Toone sets the ball back to Greenwood on the edge of the box, who takes a shot with her first touch.
      But, her effort rattles the crossbar!
      73. England 7-0 Norway
      Mead comes agonisingly close to claiming her hat-trick.
      The ball falls to her in the box, but she cannot get it out of her feet to make the shot.
      70. England 7-0 Norway
      England make another change.
      Hemp is replaced by Kelly.
      67. England 7-0 Norway
      Stanway receives the ball in midfield.
      She passes it out to Bronze on the right, who crosses it in with her first touch and Russo heads it down into the bottom left corner.
      Poor defending from Norway with three surrounding defenders failing to challenge.
      Credit: AFP
      66. GOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLL ENGLAND!!!!
      It’s seven!
      Super-sub Russo is on the scoresheet!
      64. England 6-0 Norway
      Stanway attempts a shot from distance, but her effort flies wide.
      61. England 6-0 Norway
      Toone sends a lifted through ball to Mead, who makes a run towards the six-yard box.
      But, the winger cannot get a touch on it.
      60. England 6-0 Norway
      Another substitution for Norway.
      Maanum replaces Boe Risa.
      58. England 6-0 Norway
      Triple change for England.
      Toone replaces Kirby.
      Greenwood replaces Daly.
      Russo replaces White.
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      F1 Austrian Grand Prix LIVE RESULTS: Leclerc PIPS Verstappen to pole whilst Hamilton SNATCHES 3rd in DRAMATIC race

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      CHARLES LECLERC overcame the dramatic Red Bull Ring circuit to secure first place at the Austrian Grand Prix.The Ferrari icon picked a perfect moment in lap 53 to overtake Max Verstappen who led throughout most of the race.
      And Carlos Sainz looked to be gaining momentum in third spot before a engine failure sent his Ferrari up in flames.
      Which then presented the opportunity for seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton to claim the final spot on the podium

      PODIUM: Leclerc (P1) Verstappen (P2) Hamilton (P3)
      TV/Live stream: Sky Sports F1

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      Carlos Sainz reacts
      When speaking to Sky Sports, Sainz said:
      “I knew there was something wrong as soon as it happened.
      “There was no feedback that it was about to happen. It was very sudden and it is hard because it was a big loss of points and a potential one-two for the team.
      “I saw a lot of fire and damage and we will have to look at why this is.
      “It is more difficult to take because we were about to bring in a very big result to cut the gap to Max and Red Bull, but it is still a long season ahead.”
      Credit: AFP
      Sainz’s escape
      Carlos Sainz was forced to retire from today’s race due to an engine failure.
      His car burst into flames as he left the track at turn four.
      Credit: ANTONIN VINCENT / Every Second Media / DPPI
      Credit: Splash
      Credit: Splash
      Sergio Perez reacts
      When questioned by Sky Sports about his early exit from the race, Perez said:
      “It is a big shame for us, I clearly felt that we did everything we could to avoid an incident.
      “George couldn’t control the speed into turn four and and we ended up making contact when I was clearly ahead.
      “I am sorry for what happened to Carlos Sainz but that is nothing to do with us.
      “The car has not been up there this week so there is some good analysis to be done.”
      Credit: Getty
      Christian Horner reacts
      When speaking to Sky Sports, the Red Bull chief said:
      “They were very important points today and congratulations to Ferrari, they had a quicker car throughout the majority of the race.
      “Max was coming back at the end there but our tyre deg was higher from halfway through the first stint and it was hard to combat that.
      “Ferrari just seemed lighter on the tyres and obviously they had a pace advantage and that gives you more strategic options.
      “Losing Checo was obviously hugely disappointing.
      “It is unlucky for them today with Carlos but our pace at the end of the race, we still have the fastest lap, but we didn’t have the range we had yesterday and that is something we need to understand.
      “Over the two races we have only given away five points with Max so it is not too bad. We will bounce back in France.”
      Credit: Getty
      Race results

      Lewis Hamilton reacts
      “It’s been a bit of a rough weekend, but really grateful that as a team we got third and fourth so we move on from here.
      “I do want to say a thank you to the men and women in the garage who worked so hard to rebuild the car.
      “I had a brand new car on Saturday morning, I made a mistake on Friday, not something I do often.”
      Credit: Reuters
      Max Verstappen reacts
      “It was a tricky day.
      “It seemed like we were struggling quite a bit with the tyres, and that happened on every compound – too much degradation on the tyres.
      “But second place is still a good result for us on a tricky day.”
      Credit: Reuters
      Charles Leclerc reacts
      “It was a really good race. The pace was there. At the beginning we had some good fights with Max and the end was incredibly difficult.
      “I had this issue with the throttle. It would get stuck at 20 or 30 per-cent throttle in the low speeds, so it was very tricky.
      “We managed to make it stick until the end and I am so happy.
      “Weirdly [the throttle issue] was more or less the same time [as Sainz’s retirement], so I had it in my mind.
      “I knew it was not a problem with the engine because it was the pedal that was feeling weird. Luckily it went until the end of the race.
      “I definitely needed that one. The last five races have been incredibly difficult for myself and for the team.
      “To finally show that we have the pace in the car and we can do it is incredible. We need to push until the end.”
      Credit: Reuters
      Schumacher earns career-best finish
      After earning his first points in Formula One last weekend, Mick Schumacher crossed the line in sixth this afternoon.
      It is his highest finish in F1 so far.
      Credit: AFP
      Top 10 finishers

      1 – Leclerc
      2 – Verstappen
      3 – Hamilton
      4 – Russell
      5 – Ocon
      6 – Schumacher
      7 – Norris
      8 – Magnussen
      9 – Ricciardo
      10 – Alonso

      Credit: Getty
      Leclerc WINS the Austrian GP
      This is Charles Leclerc’s first Grand Prix victory where he has not started from pole position.
      It is also his first time on top of the podium since Australia.

      Leclerc WINS the Austrian GP
      Charles Leclerc has won the Austrian Grand Prix!
      Verstappen closely follows.
      Hamilton claims the final spot on the podium.
      Credit: EPA
      Lap 71/71
      Final Lap!
      Just 2.2 seconds separate Leclerc and Verstappen!
      Lap 70/71
      Verstappen is caught in a bit of traffic, so Leclerc can slightly extend his lead.
      Lap 68/71
      Verstappen has closed the gap to Leclerc to less than three seconds!
      Three laps to go!
      Lap 65/71
      Race leader Leclerc is reporting some potential throttle issues with just six laps to go.
      Verstappen will look to capitalise.
      Lap 62/71
      Russell is back in fourth, 16 seconds behind his Mercedes teammate.
      Meanwhile, Norris overtakes Magnussen to jump into 6th.
      Both McLarens are now in the top 10 with Ricciardo in 9th.
      Lap 60/71
      The virtual safety car has ended.
      Leclerc leads.
      Verstappen is just four seconds behind with Hamilton in third.
      Lap 59/71
      Virtual safety car as Sainz’s Ferrari is removed from the gravel.
      Lap 57/71
      Sainz is OUT.
      His Ferrari sets on fire as the engine fails.
      The Spaniard narrowly escapes as his car bursts into flames, but he is okay.
      Credit: Splash
      Lap 56/71
      Sainz is closing in behind Verstappen.
      The gap is currently half-a-second.
      Ferrari are pushing for a 1-2 finish.
      Lap 53/71
      Leclerc is back in the lead!
      He forces a gap before edging past Verstappen on the inside of turn 3.
      Lap 52/71
      Latifi is OUT.
      The mechanical issue has not yet been made clear.
      Credit: AFP
      Lap 51/71
      Verstappen is back in the lead after Sainz pits.
      Leclerc, who is on fresher tyres, is less than two seconds behind.
      Lap 50/71
      Leclerc pits and drops to third.
      Verstappen is just in front, but the Ferrari’s have had the better pace today.
      Sainz leads.
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      Derek Chisora vs Kubrat Pulev 2 LIVE RESULT: Del Boy WINS the WAR as he defeats Cobra in GRUELLING grudge match – latest

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      DEREK CHISORA left blood sweat and tears in the ring to ensure he got the win over Kubrat Pulev in their gruelling grudge match.Del Boy War narrowly lost on a split decision during their 2016 contest.
      But the Brit put things right tonight, putting on a show for the whole O2 Arena to enjoy.

      RESULT: Chisora bt Pulev on a split decision
      TV/Live stream: DAZN

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      Wild thoughts
      Derek Chisora called out Deontay Wilder in a bid to add the American to his ever-improving boxing record.
      The heavyweight veteran made the brave challenge after he overcame Kubrat Pulev in their epic rematch.
      Chisora, 38, had not won in his last three bouts, having last celebrated victory in 2019.
      He said: “I last won a fight three years ago…
      “I’m happy today but at the same time I’m sad. I don’t have many left in me but what I do have I will give my all to you guys.
      “I don’t have many left, so my next couple of fights… I’m on my way out.
      “I don’t want no easy fights, I want the hard fights. I told Eddie Hearn the other day, if he can get me the Bronze Bomber I’ll be happy.
      “I want to fight everybody in my era. Win or lose, I just want to fight.”
      Credit: Reuters
      Punch stats
      According to CompuBox, Chisora threw a total of 526 but Pulev was busier with 796.
      The Londoner also landed with LESS at 171 compared to Pulev’s 200.
      But Chisora was more accurate, connecting with Chisora 33 per cent of his shots with Pulev landing at 25 per cent.
      Credit: Reuters
      Chisora vs Pulev
      Chisora addresses his fans, and says: “I last won a fight three years ago… it was hard. He’s a great fighter.
      “I don’t have many left in me but what I do have I will give my all to you guys.
      “I want the hard fights, I want to fight everybody.”

      Chisora vs Pulev
      Chisora thanks the fans as he enjoys his first win in three bouts.
      He had Pulev rocked at times but also had to take some himself and proved value for money yet again.
      Chisora looks in no rush to call it a day either.
      Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      Chisora vs Pulev
      Derek Chisora wants to fight Deontay Wilder after beating Kubrat Pulev.
      Wilder has not returned since defeat fo Tyson Fury in their October 2021 trilogy.
      It is a fight promoter Eddie Hearn has teased before.
      Chisora vs Pulev
      Chisora snaps his three-bout losing streak and lives to fight another day.
      It was a slugfest but utterly enjoyable and Chisora’s pressure and body punching was rewarded.
      He can look forward to another potentially blockbuster night now.
      Credit: Reuters
      Chisora vs Pulev
      Judges score the bout 116-112 to Pulev, 116-112 to Chisora and the deciding score goes to DEREK CHISORA!
      Del Boy has won the rematch by split-decision and the O2 erupts.
      He gets the nod on two of the scorecards and emerges victorious for the first time in four fights.
      Credit: Reuters
      Chisora vs Pulev
      And there it is, 24 rounds completed by the heavyweight veterans in the space of six years.
      It’s going to be a tight one to call, did the judges favour Chisora’s pressure and body work or Pulev’s cleaner work?
      Official decision to follow…
      Credit: Reuters
      Chisora vs Pulev
      Round 12 – Big right hand ROCKS Pulev’s head back but he returns fire right away.
      Chisora again in the corner but Pulev struggles to land anything clean.
      Couple of big body shots come in from Chisora but he gets himself back in the corner as the two slug it out until the final bell.
      Credit: PA
      Chisora vs Pulev
      Round 11 – Right hand staggers Pulev back but the Bulgarian walks forward again.
      Chisora is trapped in a corner but comes out firing with a wild and looping left hook.
      Pulev is badly cut with blood streaming down, Chisora piles the pressure on as we head into the 12th and final round.
      Credit: Reuters
      Chisora vs Pulev
      Round 10 – Big overhand right lands for Chisora as sweat bounces off Pulev’s head.
      Chisora evades a few but Pulev does land before his sequence of punches is over.
      Three big rights land for Chisora before the bell sounds. But after it does BOTH rivals throw shots narrowly avoiding a brawl.
      Credit: PA
      Chisora vs Pulev
      Round 9 – Big right hand stumbles Pulev back as Chisora comes forward.
      Back-and-forth action as the two trade heavy leather with Chisora landing the better.
      Big right bounces off Chiosra, just after he landed a hook of his own, to cap off the most exciting rounds of the fight.
      Credit: PA
      Chisora vs Pulev
      Round 8 – The pace slows in the opening stage of the round.
      But it kicks into life towards the end as Chisora is backed into the ropes following a big uppercut.
      Chisora comes back with an overhand of his own but was shipping punishment on the ropes before.
      Credit: Reuters
      Chisora vs Pulev
      Round 7 – Big right hand lands for Chisora and Pulev is forced to cover up.
      Puelv responds well and backs Chisora into a corner but the Brit charges forward again.
      Another big shot lands over the top for Chisora and Pulev is cut, maybe from a headbutt. Potential turning point in the fight here.
      Credit: PA
      Chisora vs Pulev
      Round 6 – Big left hook lands for Chisora as the pair trade and he follows it up with an overhand right.
      Pulev lands a pair of slashing hooks as Chisora tries to come underneath his guard.
      Chisora ends the round on the ropes covering up but had enjoyed some success in the round as we enter the second half.
      Credit: PA
      Chisora vs Pulev
      Round 5 – Pulev lands a couple of scoring short right hands as Chisora comes forward.
      Chisora is non-stop pressure but finds himself taking right hands or uppercuts on the way in.
      He’s landed a couple left hooks in the clinch while looking to rough Pulev up but the Bulgarian is controlling the range.
      Kubrat Pulev (left) and Derek Chisora in the WBA International Heavyweight Title at the 02 Arena, London. Picture date: Saturday July 9, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story BOXING London. Photo credit should read: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.Credit: PA
      Chisora vs Pulev
      Round 4 – Pulev has Chisora in a corner and lands a right after the Brit charges at him.
      Chisora looks for a wild one over the top but Pulev sees it coming and counters with his own.
      Flush left hook lands for Pulev but Chisora keeps coming and takes a few more before the bell rings.
      Credit: Reuters
      Chisora vs Pulev
      Round 3 – The pair trade clubbing right hands and then clinch to the ropes.
      Big uppercut lands for Pulev but Chisora responds with a body attack and ducks underneath a combination.
      Chisora spent most the round cominf forward, bobbing and weaving but he also walked into a few right hands from Pulev.
      Credit: Getty
      Chisora vs Pulev
      Round 2 – Pulev bashes Chisora into the ropes and begins to pour the pressure on.
      Chisora lands some clubbing body shots of his own but takes a clean right hand.
      He also ends the round well targeting the body but Pulev had landed the cleaner and more telling blows.
      Credit: Getty
      Chisora vs Pulev
      Round 1 – Opening round threatened to be a scrappy one but it kicked into life towards the end.
      Chisora landed some decent body shot and at one point had Pulev cornered but had to bob and weave out of trouble himself.
      A right hand over the top grazed Pulev and the Bulgarian was also troubled by some jabs of Chisora’s.
      Chisora vs Pulev
      Here we go, first round is underway.
      Chisora stars on the front foot but the pair tussle as things get ugly early.
      The Londoner is jabbing to the stomach and getting low, underneath Pulev’s punches.
      Chisora vs Pulev
      We are moments away from the first bell.
      Derek Chisora and Kubrat Pulev do battle again – six years since their first war.
      So much to gain for the winner, just as much if not more to lose though.
      Del boy enters
      Pulev is joined shortly after by Chisora, who switches up his usual ring walk of Hotel California.
      O2 erupts as the popular heavyweight graces the ring yet again.
      But he does so this time potentially fighting for his career in another tough fight.
      HERE COMES PULEV
      Kubrat Pulev makes his way to the ring, met with a chorus of boos.
      He beat Derek Chisora in 2016 by split-decision in Germany.
      And he says he will do it again, this time in Chisora’s hometown.
      Prizefighter
      Derek Chisora’s early career was marred by wild antics more worthy of the NME than the Boxing News but eight years of parenthood have mellowed the father of two — just.
      He even reckons his hellraising heyday will help guarantee him a nice and sensible retirement.
      Chisora said: “Life is about enjoyment. There is no point being a great athlete if you don’t enjoy the fruits of being an athlete.
      “Cristiano Ronaldo enjoys his money in a different way — he has seven Bugattis, flies in private jets.
      “But you can get good athletes who don’t do anything and then the day they announce their retirement, they start trying to catch up on the 16 or 17 years of living wildly that they missed.
      “What happens is you become addicted to alcohol and the fast life, cocaine, everything.
      “While you are doing that, others your age are settling down with their families.
      “Me? I do both. Not the cocaine. But I go to parties, I enjoy life, I go to nice restaurants, I live in a nice house. And I enjoy life with my kids.”
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      F1 Austrian Grand Prix sprint race LIVE RESULTS: Verstappen leads, Hamilton battles in 10th whilst Gasly CRASHES

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      F1 is in Austria as Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc are continuing their battle for the world championship.Meanwhile Lewis Hamilton will look to have his say after an encouraging third place finish at last week’s British Grand Prix.
      But things didn’t go to plan for him in Friday’s qualifying as he finished tenth after a crash.
      Carlos Sainz is also looking to string a run of wins together after reinvigorating his season at the British Grand Prix.
      However it is not yet known what state of mind he will be in after his dad suffered a brutal rally driving crash just days after watching him emerge victorious at Silverstone.

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      Good drive from Perez
      He started 13th and finished in fifth. A soild drive for the Mexican.
      Leclerc is second, Sainz third.
      A two-three finish for Ferrari while Russell comes home in fourth.
      Perez, Ocon, Magnussen and Hamilton make up the top eight.
      Max Verstappen wins the sprint race
      The Dutchman was untroubled from pole and wins the sprint race. He gets another eight points added to his tally where he already sits at the top of the championship.
      He will start on pole in tomorrow’s race too.
      That was all too easy for him.
      Penultimate lap
      Verstappen is looking comfortable
      He has a two second lead over Leclerc.
      Vettel meanwhile has been told to retire the car due to car damage.
      Hamilton gets him
      He passes Schumacher at Turn four and he moves into eighth place.
      Hamilton is getting closer…
      Surely he will pass soon…
      Bottas is now joining this fight.
      Shame it is only for eighth place…
      Hamilton cannot find a way into the top eight
      The Mercedes man simply cannot get past Schumacher, who is occupying the final place in the points.
      It is good defending from the German as Hamilton comes close to hitting the back of his car…
      10 laps to go
      Verstappen leads by 2.5 seconds. Leclerc is second and Sainz in third.
      Behind them are Russell, Perez, Ocon, Magnussen and Schumacher.
      Latifi clips Vettel, who spins
      The German is in the gravel after making contact with the Williams.
      Vettel has managed to get going again and is back in the race, but he is down in 19th place.
      Perez passes Schumacher
      The Red Bull man makes a great move at turn three to get past the Haas man.
      And now Perez has got past Magnussen. That is two passes for Perez, who had his lap times deleted yesterday.
      Racing between the Ferraris
      Leclerc and Sainz are trading places but for the time being it is Leclerc ahead.
      Verstappen is now almost three seconds ahead as they squabble behind him.
      Norris runs over the kerbs
      He bumps over the sausage kerbs which is bound to have caused problems with the floor of his car.
      Good start for Verstappen
      The Dutchman leads into turn one as Leclerc moves into second place ahead of Sainz.
      Further back Hamilton clips Gasly and sends him into a spin. The stewards are looking at the incident and could take action against the Mercedes man.
      Zhou is back in the pitlane
      He will start from there along with Alonso
      Zhou has a problem
      Aborted start as Zhou has conked out on the way to the gird at the very last corner.
      Bad news for the Chinese driver who had that HUGE crash at Silverstone.
      The cars are now completing another formation lap while Zhou’s Alfa Romeo is moved out of the way.
      Alonso will now start from the pitlane and the race will now be 23 laps.
      Alonso is in the pitlane
      He will be at the back, if he gets out at all.
      Formation lap
      But only 19 cars get away and are snaking their way around the Red Bull Ring.
      Alonso’s Alpine is stationary and curiously still has the tyre blankets on.
      He could be demoted to the back of the grid.
      Sensational setting
      The grandstands are all full with orange shirts, the flares are lit and the atmosphere is building.
      The DJ decks have been cleared from the gird and it is almost time for the second sprint race of the season.
      A 24 lap race with points on offer to the top eight.
      Red Bull pair get tips
      Red Bull pair Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez have been given some tips going into the final sprint race.
      The race is just moments away, and team chief Helmut Marko told the duo, via Sky Germany: “It will be very, very exciting on Saturday.
      “Drive without mistakes and keep the tyres alive.”
      Norris reveals bizarre race strategy
      Lando Norris has revealed his unique strategy to gain a competitive edge in the final sprint race.
      McLaren ace Norris heads into the race in the 15th position.
      Red Bull star Sergio Perez is slightly ahead of Norris in 13th spot on the grid.
      Perez lost his spot in fourth due to track limits infringements which have pushed him down to 16th.
      And Norris plans to tie himself to Perez to improve his final standing.
      He said: “I’ve got a rope, I’m attaching it to Perez who’s in front of me, and I’ll follow him the whole way. It’s as simple as that!”
      Verstappen leads pack into race
      Max Verstappen takes pole position going into the final sprint race of the day.
      The Red Bull driver is followed by Ferrari ace Charles Leclerc who occupies second spot on the grid.
      His Ferrari compatriot Carlos Sainz takes third position on the line-up.
      Mercedes pair gear up for race
      Mercedes pair Lewis Hamilton and George Russell have a mountain to climb going into this afternoon’s sprint race.
      Russell starts the race in P4, while Hamilton begins in P9.
      It comes after both drivers crashed in FP2.
      Ecclestone issues war apology
      Bernie Ecclestone has apologised if he offended anybody by appearing to support Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Russia.
      Ecclestone insisted that he didn’t mean any harm by his comments, and apologised if he did as he empathizes with the people from Ukraine.
      He said: “I think often people come out and say things or do things without really too much thinking.
      “Probably I did the same. I can understand people thinking I’m defending what he’s done in Ukraine, which I don’t.
      “I feel sorry for the people in Ukraine having to suffer for something they haven’t done,” Ecclestone went on to say. “They’ve done nothing wrong. They didn’t start anything. They want to get on with their lives.
      “So they don’t deserve to have to suffer.
      “It’s not good for anybody. I can’t see anybody getting anything out of this and I think they should get together and get an agreement.
      “And I’m sorry if anything I’ve said has upset anybody because it certainly wasn’t intended.”
      Leclerc rift dismissed by Ferrari
      Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has dismissed reports suggesting he and Charles Leclerc had a rift.
      He said: “I meet the drivers after each race and have a discussion to review the race situation.
      “Charles was in Monaco and in the back-to-back [races], it was the best opportunity for me to meet him, simply to go there.
      “We had dinner, we were laughing together reading the newspapers because we knew that [what was being written] was completely wrong.
      “He was very happy to meet and discuss, move forward, and be constructive on some of the scenarios and the best chance for us to be strong in the following races.”
      Hamilton takes crash responsibilty
      Lewis Hamilton has taken responsibility for his crash during qualifying.
      Hamilton was doing well before he crashed into a tyre wall, and he apologised on the team radio saying: “I’m incredibly disappointed in myself ultimately and so sorry to the team.
      “Everyone worked so hard to put the car together – and I never like to bring it back damaged. I don’t have an answer right now to what happened. I lost the back end in turn seven and that was that. I was encouraged to see our performance, though.
      “I think we were fighting for a top three start – and we weren’t expecting to be that close. That’s a huge positive for the team. I’m starting quite far back, and I’m not sure what’s possible from there. We have the Sprint as well as the race on Sunday – hopefully I can make up for some lost time.”
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