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MANCHESTER CITY have beaten Chelsea 4-2 in a pre-season friendly in the United States.Pep Guardiola’s men took the lead through goal machine Erling Haaland’s third-minute penalty.Seconds later, the Norweigan bagged his second, rifling past Robert Sanchez in the Chelsea goal.Early in the second half, it went from bad to worse for Enzo Maresca’s men after Oscar Bobb made it 3-0 before Haaland got his hat-trick on 56 minutes.Raheem Sterling’s close-range thunderbolt pulled one back for Chelsea on the hour mark.In the 89th minute, Noni Madueke converted to make it 4-2 to take the shine off City’s dominance.Match result: Chelsea 2-4 Man CityChelsea team: Sanchez, James, Tosin, Colwill, Gusto, Lavia, Caicedo, Enzo, Dewsbury-Hall, Nkunku, MudrykMan City team: Ortega, Lewis, Phillips, Gvardiol, Wilson-Esbrand, Kovacic, McAtee, O’Reilly, Bobb, Grealish, HaalandFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Chelsea’s pre-season fixtures and resultsJuly 25: Chelsea 2-2 WrexhamJuly 27: Chelsea 1-4 CelticAugust 1: Chelsea 3-0 Club AmericaAugust 3: Chelsea 2-4 Man CityAugust 7: Chelsea vs Real Madrid – Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, kick-off 12amAugust 11: Chelsea vs Inter Milan – Stamford Bridge, kick-off 3pmCopy linkCopiedPep on EdersonPep Guardiola revealed the reason behind why Ederson didn’t feature against Chelsea.The City gaffer said that the Brazilian has “niggles” and didn’t train on Friday.Ederson has been subject to a lot of transfer speculation this summer, with reported interest from Saudi Arabia.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedErling fires warning shot to Premier LeagueJust when you thought it was safe to go back in the water.The predator that is Erling Haaland bags another hat-trick.With the new Premier League season only just more than a week away, the Norwegian seems to getting into his goalscoring stride at just the right time.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedFT: Man City 4-2 ChelseaBoth sides will have learnt lots of lessons from this evening.More so for Pep Guardiola who will have more of an idea of which young talents are ready to take the step up to the first team.Chelsea seem no closer to knowing what their best 11 players are.Copy linkCopiedFT: Man City 4-2 ChelseaThe referee brings the game to a close.Man City take the spoils in what was an entertaining game.Chelsea’s late goal made the scoreline seem more respectable.Copy linkCopiedMan City 4-2 Chelsea90. A Man City move breaks down and Chelsea break.The ball is clipped over the top of the defence and into the path of Madueke who has clear space to run through on goal.He shows good composure as he slots the ball past Carson.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Noni Madueke (Chelsea)Copy linkCopiedMan City 4-1 Chelsea88. Chelsea continue to pass the ball around, trying to create something.All too often there is lack of options in front of them and they go more direct.They have no attacker able to dominate in the air or hold the ball up.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan City 4-1 Chelsea86. Phillips and O’Reilly make way for some more changes.To be fair that is the first time in this game I have seen Kalvin Phillips.He has done well to remain so anonymous in such a comfortable victory.Copy linkCopiedMan City 4-1 Chelsea84. Chelsea almost create another glimpse of goal but nobody seems to want to shoot.They just keep crossing the ball from one side of the box to the other and back again.They still seem to be lacking a focal point up top.Copy linkCopiedMan City 4-1 Chelsea82. Gusto is fouled by O’Reilly and wins a free kick.If Chelsea could get another goal in the closing stages it would make this scoreline look far more respectable.That said, Man City deserve this score, they have been dominant from start to finish.Copy linkCopiedMan City 4-1 Chelsea80. Man City make a host of changes. Guardiola wants to give some of his academy products a run-out.This game is done and dusted so he can afford to.Copy linkCopiedMan City 4-1 Chelsea78. Gusto picks the ball up in the middle of the park.He only has one thing on his mind as he goes for goal.The ball sails wide of the top corner.Ortega has now come off for a rare appearance from Scott Carson.Copy linkCopiedMan City 4-1 Chelsea76. Guardiola will be pleased with what he has seen tonight.They are without some big names still but managed to convincingly put Chelsea to the sword tonight.That said, it is more the manner of the victory that will be seen as a positive for the Spaniard.Copy linkCopiedMan City 4-1 Chelsea74. At times Chelsea give a glimpse of a dangerous team.All too often their attacks breakdown disappointingly.Fatah then has a chance to score but has a complete air-swipe at the ball.The Blues go down the other end and Madueke looks destined to score but Ortege makes a fantastic block.Copy linkCopiedMan City 4-1 Chelsea72. Guardiola brings some more fresh faces on.They immediately get into the action and almost force another goal but James turns it behind for a corner.Sanchez then plays a loose pass straight to a Man City attacker but he cannot convert the chance.Moments later Galvez has a shot from an acute angle and the ball comes thundering back off the woodwork.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan City 4-1 Chelsea68. As the players stop for another drinks break, Lewis hobbles off.That is the end of the evening for him.Last chance for both managers to get their instructions across to the players for the last twenty minutes of the game.Copy linkCopiedMan City 4-1 Chelsea66. Madueke has looked lively for Chelsea since coming on.He drifts another cross into the box but it is headed clear.As the Blues recycle it, the ball is threaded into the path of Sterling but Lewis slides in and wins the ball.He seems to have picked up an injury in the process.Copy linkCopiedMan City 4-1 Chelsea64. Chelsea counter once again and Marc Guiu is played into the box.As Ortega rushes out to meet him, he looks to slot it past the City keeper.He gets his effort all wrong as it goes well wide of the target.Copy linkCopiedMan City 4-1 Chelsea62. Despite this being a pre-season friendly, Pep Guardiola does not seem to be taking it that way.He is on the touchline barking orders to his players.The Spaniard is not happy with the ease in which Chelsea scored their goal.Copy linkCopiedMan City 4-1 Chelsea60. Finally Chelsea fans have something to celebrate.Madueke does well down the flank and clips a precise cross into the box.Sterling is there to volley home and reduce the lead.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Raheem Sterling (Chelsea)Copy linkCopiedMan City 4-0 Chelsea58. This could turn into a rout now.We have over half an hour to play and Man City are four goals to the good.It seems too easy for them to open up this Chelsea defence.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedGoal – Erling Haaland (Man City)Copy linkCopiedMan City 3-0 Chelsea56. Sterling gives away possession on the halfway line.Man City break and Bobb beats Sanchez at his near post.It looked all too easy for the youngster.Copy linkCopied More

ARSENAL conclude their US pre-season tour with a tough test against Premier League rivals Liverpool tonight. The Gunners were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by Bournemouth in Los Angeles last week while Arne Slot will be looking to pick up another win for the Reds. Kick-off time: 12.30am BSTStream: Arsenal.comSlot gets one over Arteta They will no doubt see plenty more of each other in years to come but Arne Slot will take some pleasure in coming out on top in this one.Particularly in the first half, he set his side out well to disrupt Arsenal and cause their defence problems.Goals from Salah and Carvalho were enough to seal to victory.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedGunners end USA tour with defeatAfter drawing with Bournemouth and beating Man Utd, The Gunners finish their pre-season tour of the US with defeat against Liverpool.They will return to the UK and continue to prepare for the forthcoming Premier League season.Riccardo Califiori will continue to look to gel with the squad and will be hoping to make his debut in the not too distant future.Copy linkCopiedFT: Liverpool 2-1 ArsenalThis game will give both managers plenty to think about as they make the final preparations for the season ahead.It will show them areas they may need to strengthen if they want to achieve their goals for the campaign.Slot will be pleased with how often his side opened up the Arsenal defence in the first-half, given that Arteta fielded a strong side.Copy linkCopiedFT: Liverpool 2-1 ArsenalThe referee brings the game to a close.Liverpool hold on for victory against their Premier League rivals.After the first-half we were treated to, the second-half was quite the anti-climax.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Arsenal90+4. Trossard looks to shield the ball with his body and gets a slight knee to the back.He goes down like he will never walk again.I wonder if Mikel Arteta teaches his players to react like an extra from Saving Private Ryan as soon as they feel any contact whatsoever.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Arsenal90+2. The youngsters who have come on for Liverpool have given it their all.Beck in particular has impressed since his introduction.Blair is making a nuisance of himself to the Arsenal defence.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Arsenal90. Arsenal force a corner and look to play it short.The move breaks down and Liverpool are able to counter with pace.Nyoni gets a shot off towards the far corner but Hein gets down well to deny them.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Arsenal88. Nat Phillips is bossing the centre of defence now for Slot’s side.It is baffling that he is still a Liverpool player, brought in through desperation due to an injury crisis during pandemic.He is a championship defender at best.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Arsenal86. Arsenal are struggling to put Liverpool under any pressure in the final third since the changes.The game has become a little scrappy as a result.That will suit Liverpool, who have a lead to defend.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Arsenal84. Arteta brings a host of youngsters on.With the season only a few weeks away, neither manager wants to run their senior players into the ground.Time is starting to run out for Arsenal to find this equaliser.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Arsenal82. Odegaard spots the runs of Nketiah into the channel.The Gunners’ striker tries to get a shot away from a seeminly impossible angle and drags it well wide of the goal.Jorginho then wins a foul for Arteta’s side on the halfway line.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Arsenal80. As an Arsenal cross comes in, Kiwior beats Stephenson to the header.The Polish defender cannot keep his effort down as it sails over the crossbar.Liverpool just cannot retain possession now.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Arsenal78. Liverpool will be more than content to hold onto this lead now.Arsenal have brought the experienced Jorginho on.It really has been a game of two halves for Arnie Slot’s side in this game.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Arsenal76. The teams stop for another drinks break.Even the pitch gets some water during this period as the sprinklers appear from the ground and come on.It is so warm in Philadelphia tonight I am surprised the palyers do not walk into the fountain of water.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Arsenal74. The Gunners continue to pass the ball around.It ends up with Hein, who clears it long upfield.Arsenal do not really have many players capable of holding such balls up and Liverpool clear their lines.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Arsenal72. Liverpool have plenty of fresh legs on the pitch now but very little experience.Arsenal continue to look to turn the screw, in search of an equaliser.They are just missing that final pass currently.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Arsenal70. Both managers are making a host of changes now.Any recognisable first-team face is being given a rest.Chance for the academy talents to impress now.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Arsenal68. The Gunners look the most likely to score right now.If this were a boxing match, Liverpool have barely laid a glove on Arteta’s side in this half.As Arsenal swing a corner in, Jesus meets it but heads it well over the crossbar.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Arsenal66. You can see why Liverpool turned down bids for Endo.He may not set the world alight but he is a busy player who covers a lot of ground and reads the game well.Arsenal come forward once again but as the ball comes into the box, Liverpool hack the ball clear.The Gunners recycle it and Kelleher makes a good save to deny Viera.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Arsenal64. A loose pass from Odegaard sets Liverpool away.The Gunners are quick to get numbers behind the ball to prevent Liverpool from putting Hein’s goal in danger.Szoboszlai does brilliantly to pick out Tsimikas out onn the left but his cross into the box is too high and nobody can get to it.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Arsenal62. The tempo of the game seems to have slowed considerably.This suits Arsenal more who prefer to have time on the ball.Liverpool look most dangerous when playing what their previous manager described as ‘heavy metal football’.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Arsenal60. Tsimikas is penalised for a foul on Viera out wide.If this wasn’t a pre-season friendly, the Greek full-back would have no doubt have been shown a card by now.Liverpool counter-attack as Elliott looks to get a shot off at goal but it is easily blocked.His teammates offered him no options other than shooting.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Arsenal58. Already in these early stages of the half, Liverpool seem to bee missing the industry and hold up play of Jota.They are not asking the questions of the Arsenal defence that they did before the interval.As a result, The Gunners are putting more pressure on The Reds in the final third.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Arsenal56. The Premier League love changing the rules to the game at any given opportunity.It would be refreshing to see them clamp down on diviing.There is no need to slow the game down, the VAR studio could just inform them of a dive and the official addresses it with a card when the ball next goes out of play.The simulation of players trying to con the referee is making a mockery of the game.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Arsenal54. The Gunners force another corner, which is taken by Viera.The cross is way too deep and nobody can get to it.Gabriel throws himself to the ground, looking for a penalty.As the replay shows he was pulling Stephenson’s shirt as much as he was his.Copy linkCopied More

CHELSEA continue their US pre-season tour with a clash against Club America as they look to win their first game under new management.Enzo Maresca’s Blues got hammered by Scottish giants Celtic last weekend and they’ll be looking to put things right against the Central American side. That’s all from AtlantaWhere Chelsea have won their first game of pre-season, and have experienced victory under new boss Enzo Maresca for the first time.Stamford Bridge supporters will be hoping – and expecting – that the success will not be his last.We’re now off to catch the midnight train from Georgia so thanks for joining us and goodnight.Copy linkCopiedNext up for the BluesChelsea have two more games of their US tour to navigate with friendlies against Manchester City in Ohio, and then Real Madrid in North Carolina still to come.The Blues then return home for the first Stamford Bridge game of Enzo Maresca’s tenure, a friendly with Inter MIlan.The new Premier League season kicks off in the middle of August with another game against the reigning Premier League champions Man City – this time in front of the Chelsea faithful – and the month ends with a trip to Molineux to take on Wolves.Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from the Mercedes-Benz StadiumChelsea goalkeepers Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen only had one save to make over the 90 minutes, and that was the former’s spectacular stop to keep out Javairo Dilrosun’s curler.Credit: chelseafc.comCopy linkCopiedFull time – Chelsea 3-0 Club AmericaThe final whistle is blown in Atlanta, and Enzo Maresca has his first win as the Chelsea manager.Three goals, two penalties, and one half packed with incisive, exciting football, this has been the Blues’ best showing of pre-season so far.Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke were on the spot from 12 yards while Marc Guiu’s first half header was bundled over his own line by Cristian Calderon.Romeo Lavia was excellent in midfield, especially in the first 45 minutes when he partnered Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, a player that could have marked his first Chelsea appearance with at least two goals.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 3-0 Club America90. Three minutes of stoppage time are signalled at the end of the game.But in truth, this was over a long time ago in terms of it being a contest.However, it has been a solid workout for the Blues, and a much-needed morale-boosting win.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 3-0 Club America89. Bad news for Broja again.The substitute comes off second best as he challenges with goalkeeper Rodolfo Cota for a deep cross from the right.Once more, there’s nothing untoward in the collision, it’s just unfortunate for the Albanian international that he is continuously getting the sharp end of the stick.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 3-0 Club America87. Chelsea’s two scorers from 12 yards have gone off with Nkunku and Madueke having been replaced by Angelo and Tyrique George respectively. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 3-0 Club America85. Five minutes remain, and Broja is causing a nuisance in attack once again.The striker feels he should have been awarded Chelsea’s third penalty of the night, but the challenge from Reyes inside the box was fair if a little messy.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 3-0 Club America82. Stunning clearance from Ben Chilwell!The left-back throws himself at a shot headed for the back of the net, connecting with a diving header to turn the ball behind for a corner.After a scramble inside the box, Club America supporters would have surely thought they were about to get themselves on the scoresheet.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 3-0 Club America – Goal!80. Christopher Nkunku hands over penalty duties to Noni Madueke, who had wanted to take that spotkick awarded in the opening seconds of the contest.Still, this effort was well worth the wait!Left-footed, the forward stutters on his run up, and then plants a brilliant penalty into the top left corner of goal beyond the despairing Rodolfo Cota.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Club America78. Christopher Nkunku tricks his way into the box, rounds goalkeeper Rodolfo Cota, and is then brought down by the goalkeeper!The referee takes a long look at the collision, and then points again to the spot!Chelsea have a second penalty of the night!Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Club America76. Madueke plays Broja through on goal! He must score! Wide!!Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Club America73. Mudryk is caught offside.I’ve missed saying that.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Club America71. Gusto is off, and on in his place is Ben Chilwell.The left-back looked impressive on the US tour this time last year before injuries and form made it a season to forget.He’ll be hoping for better in 2024-25.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Club America70. Malo Gusto doesn’t look to happy, and I don’t think it’s just because 10,000 Mexicans are whistling in his direction.The full-back is sitting down on the turf, and has indicated that he’s unable to go on after picking up a knock.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Club America68. Sharp effort from Broja! Turned away by Cota!One substitute denies another after the Slough-born Albanian manages to dig out a sharp effort from an acute angle.In fact, it took a deflection off a defender which made the task even harder for Club America’s veteran goalkeeper.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Club America67. And on the basis of consistency, Rodrigo Aguirre goes into the book too.The Uruguayan sees himself cautioned for a cynical trip on Nkunku.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Club America65. Lesley Ugochukwu is straight into the thick of it……and straight into the referee’s notebook.He’s yellow carded for a trip on Alvaro Fidalgo.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Club America62. Okay, here we go!In no particular order, on come Wesley Fofana, Armando Broja, Lesley Ugochukwu, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Renato Veiga.Departing early are Benoît Badiashile, Marc Guiu, Romeo Lavia, Raheem Sterling and Reece James.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Club America60. Chelsea are preparing a number of substitutions on the touchline.In fact, there doesn’t seem to be enough room for the coaches to dish out instruction.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Club America58. A Mexican wave has broken out in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.As it’s mainly Club America fans, I guess it can’t be seen as cultural appropriation.Still bloody irritating though.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Club America56. Club America are essentially fielding a completely different side in this second half, and as usual with so many changes, there’s a very different vibe to the contest.Since half-time, Chelsea are having loads of possession but are now being faced by a low block that is no longer allowing them the space they revelled in during the first period.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Club America53. Nkunku is caught by a sore one on the calf that leaves him wincing as he hobbles away.After the Frenchman missed so much football with injury last term, you can’t blame Chelsea fans fearing the worst whenever he is chopped down like that.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Club America51. As is his wont, Sterling benefits from a lucky bounce or two as he darts into the area.His cross into the middle is half-cleared, but only as far as Lavia, who follows up with a placed shot straight at the keeper.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Club America48. Club America have made changes too, including the introduction of Dagoberto Espinoza, who is wearing the shirt number 197.It’s ironic that he’s playing the one club in world football that could feasibly field such a number among their first team squad.Copy linkCopied More

MANCHESTER UNITED continue their pre-season tour of the United States with a huge clash against Real Betis.New £52million pound man Leny Yoro is set to miss tonight’s clash after he was seen using crutches and wearing a protective boot following his injury against Arsenal last time out.Striker Rasmus Hojlund was also forced off in the 2-1 defeat to the Gunners and could also miss tonight’s friendly.United’s meeting with Real Betis in California will be their penultimate match of their tour across the pond.Kick off time: 3am BSTTV/Stream: MUTVFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…FT: Man Utd 3-2 Real BetisIt was a real game of two halves at the Snapdragon Stadium.Man Utd looked like they were capable of scoring whenever they came forward before the interval.In the second half Real Betis came into the game more and created more than enough chances to grab at least a draw.Copy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 3-2 Real BetisThe referee brings the game to a close.Man Utd have held on to claim the win.Erik ten Hag’s side did just enough to edge this one.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis90+2. Fekir whips a dangerous ball into the back post.Collier does well to head it behind for corner.It is worked to the edge of the box and Fekir tries to bend one in the far corner and has Heaton scrambling as it goes narrowly wide.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis90. Hannibal is booked for a clumsy challenge.It gives the Spaniards the chance to come forward once again.We are going to have three added minutes.Will Fish is also shown a yellow card.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis88. The game is still finely poised with Real Betis still creating chances to score.Man Utd need to try and remain solid to hold on for the win.Although the fans in the ground would love to see a penalty shootout no doubt.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis86. Antony has been subbed for Man Utd.He didn’t seem injured but the man brought on as a second-half sub has got the shepherd’s crook fifteen minutes later.Betis shoot across the face of the goal, so close.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis84. Almost a huge error there from Heaton.The backpass to him was suicidal but as the keeper looked to clear it was blocked by the striker.Fekir puts a cross into the back post and picks out Carvalho.His header went wide of the goal when it seemed easier to hit the target.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis82. Real Betis are starting to pile on the pressure now.They feel there is enough time to get an equaliser still.If they do and we end up all square, we will have a penalty shootout.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis80. Pablo Fornals comes on for Real Betis.The former West Ham player is used to facing Man Utd.It is the opponent he has faced more than any other in his career.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis78. Antony runs towards goal before feeding it into the path of Mount.He tries an elaborate Cruyff flick back into the path of the Brazilian.Two problems there, the pass was atrocious and Antony didn’t make the run into where it should have been.Will we ever see a repeat of his most memorable moment in a Man Utd shirt…………that goal against League Two Newport County.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis76. Antony goes down outside the box and wins a free kick.Man Utd take it quickly and it is worked to Hannibal on the edge of the box.He looks to shoot for the far corner but Rui Costa saves.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis74. The ball drops to Mount in the box, as he shifts it onto his right foot and shoots.It whistles over the bar with keeper seemingly having it covered.He should be hitting the target at the very least there.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis70. Another goal for Betis now would give us a real game.Man Utd look comfortable while they still have their lead.Antony is played in down the wing and miscontrols the ball out for a throw in.Classic Antony.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis68. Real Betis are looking more dangerous now coming forward and this largely inexperienced side.While Heaton and Evans add a lot of maturity, Pellegrini’s side are cuasing more problems for Man Utd.The former Man City manager opts to make some changes to get some fresh legs on the pitch for last twenty minutes.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis66. Big chance for Real Betis.The Spaniards get down the left flank and cut the ball back to the edge of the box.Losada hits it first time but it sails over the crossbar.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis64. Both Antony and Mason Mount are on the pitch now.Two players who still have a lot to prove at Old Trafford.They certainly haven’t justified the £150m spent on the pair.Big season needed from both.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Real Betis62. As the corner was whipped in, Llorente had a completely free header in the penalty area.Heaton is rooted to the spot as the header goes in the far corner.Erik ten Hag has made a host of changes, Betis will feel like they can get something out of this game now.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Diego Llorente (Real Betis)Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-1 Real Betis58. Rahsford goes down in the box, clutching his ankle.The referee is not interested in awarding a penalty.After some treatment, he limps off the pitch and his game is over.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-1 Real Betis56. Amad picks the ball up on the right and spots the run of McTominay.The midfielder gets a shot away but it is straight at Rui Silva who blocks.Good movement by the Red Devils nonetheless. Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-1 Real Betis54. Amad pulls the ball back to Casemiro, who gets a first-time shot away.It narrowly misses the near post but the keeper seemed to have it covered.Man Utd are knocking on the door once again.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-1 Real Betis52. The ball is switched across to Rashford out wide.He looks to cushion a first-time pass into the path of Sancho.Nice idea but he gets it all wrong as it runs through harmlessly to the keeper.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-1 Real Betis50. Bellerin gets down the flank and looks to cross but Amass does well it block it at the expense of a corner.As the cross comes in, Evans heads clear.Betis cross once again and the Spanish header hits the back of Jonny Evans and goes behind for a corner.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-1 Real Betis48. Ten Hag is on the touchline barking orders at his players.Man Utd are controlling possession, passing it around, making Real Betis chase the ball.The Spaniards have not made any changes at the break.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-1 Real Betis46. Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof have come off.Will Fish and Jonny Evans are the players to replace them.Casemiro whips the ball into the back post but Rashford heads it well wide of the goal.Copy linkCopied More

ARSENAL defeated rivals Manchester United 2-1 in a big pre-season friendly in Los Angeles this morning!Inside the first 30 minutes both United stars Rasmus Hojlund and Leny Yoro were forced off injured to give boss Erik ten Hag an almighty scare.Hojlund had given United the lead after a strong run in the 10th minute, but shortly after was forced off injured holding his right hamstring.As the clock struck 30 minutes, new United signing Leny Yoro limped off with a potential ankle injury.The Gunners won the game thanks to goals from Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli, but United later won the pre-arranged penalty shootout 4-3.Result: Arsenal 2-1 Man UtdPenalty shootout result: Arsenal 3-4 Man UtdArsenal XI: Hein, Timber, White, Heaven, Zinchenko, Jorginho, Nwaneri, Odegaard, Nelson, Trossard, JesusMan Utd XI: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Yoro, Amass, Casemiro, Collyer, Amad, Mount, Rashford, HojlundArsenal midfield player ratingsJorginho 6: Rarely puts a foot wrong and made the most of his chance to get some minutes under his belt after not starting the midweek match against Bournemouth. Took time to look after Heaven after his error for United’s opening goal.Ethan Nwaneri 8: Once again showed that he is the kid to watch at Arsenal. The Premier League’s youngster ever player when he was 15 is now so much better and stronger at 17. Looked more than at home against United’s more established stars.Martin Odegaard 6: Clearly fitter than most having missed the Euros after Norway’s failure to qualify. The Arsenal skipper once again showed his leadership qualities on and off the ball.Copy linkCopiedArsenal defender player ratingsKarl Hein 6: The Estonian started in top form with a wonder save from Amad, but he looked to be at fault for Hojlund’s near post opener.Ben White 6: Relatively quiet game for Arsenal’s ever-reliable right-back. That is not a bad thing – just means he did is job effectively and did not make any mistakes.Ayden Heaven 5: Another solid overall display by the teenager. May come in for criticism when he is older if he lets Hojlund burn past him to score, but he simply is not big enough or strong enough yet.Jurrien Timber 7: Has Arteta stumbled on yet another star centre back? The Dutch defender was billed as the answer to their left-0back problems, but it looks like he can play anywhere and play anywhere well too.Alex Zinchenko 6: The versatile Ukraine man was back on the left hand side of defence, having started as a sub against Bournemouth in midweek, and looked much improved and fitter going forward.Copy linkCopiedSour noteI suppose for Erik ten Hag, the main disappointment he’ll take from the evening was the injuries to both Rasmus Hojlund and Leny Yoro.Hojlund went down after 15 minutes and seemed to suggest a slight hamstring injury, just five minutes after opening the scoring.While Yoro hobbled off during the drinks break on the half-hour mark and looked in more distress than Hojlund as he trudged off.We’ll hear more about those injuries throughout the morning on SunSport.Copy linkCopiedThe goalsRasmus Hojlund scored the opener inside ten minutes, racing onto a long, looping ball from Rashford.The new United No9 shrugging off the challenge of Heaven who should’ve done better, before cutting in towards goal and steering the ball under Hein in the Arsenal goal.The Gunners equalised through a well-worked goal down the left, with Nwaneri picking up a pass just inside the area before laying it on a plate for Gabriel Jesus to tuck home from a couple of yards out.A hint of offside in that one but the officials opting not to give it.Gabriel Martinelli then beat Scanlon down the Arsenal left before cutting inside and into the box unchallenged before firing low between Will Fish’s legs and beyond Onana for the winner with less than ten minutes to play.Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 2-1 Man Utd (3-4 on pens)Well that’s certainly a different way to end.A mix of emotions then as the Gunners win 2-1 on the night, then lose 4-3 on penalties.Something for everyone but you’d imagine both managers will be reasonably happy with their team’s display on the night.United making those ten changes at half time which disrupted their flow but it was a late Martinelli goal which clinched the result for Arsenal.Copy linkCopiedPenaltiesSancho with the chance to win the shoot-out for United…AND HE DOES!A strange concept really but everyone’s a winner on the evening!Arsenal: ✔️❌❌✔️✔️Man Utd: ✔️✔️❌✔️✔️Copy linkCopiedPenaltiesGabriel sends Onana the wrong way – the way Onana was pointing to as well!The pair exchange words after that too…Arsenal: ✔️❌❌✔️✔️Man Utd: ✔️✔️❌✔️Copy linkCopiedPenaltiesChristian Eriksen smashes his penalty low into the bottom corner as Hein waits late before diving.Arsenal: ✔️❌❌✔️Man Utd: ✔️✔️❌✔️Copy linkCopiedPenaltiesMartinelli sends Onana the wrong way! Arsenal level it up having taken one extra.Arsenal: ✔️❌❌✔️Man Utd: ✔️✔️❌Copy linkCopiedPenaltiesEthan Wheatley does likewise, sending Hein the wrong way but wide of the target!Arsenal: ✔️❌❌Man Utd: ✔️✔️❌Copy linkCopiedPenaltiesArsenal are sending centre back Kiwior up for their third kick.And he takes it like a centre back, dragging it wide!Arsenal: ✔️❌❌Man Utd: ✔️✔️Copy linkCopiedPenaltiesJonny Evans SCORES to put United ahead in the shoot-out!Arsenal: ✔️❌Man Utd: ✔️✔️Copy linkCopiedPenaltiesKai Havertz now for Arsenal to restore their lead…ONANA SAVES!Arsenal: ✔️❌Man Utd: ✔️Copy linkCopiedPenaltiesScott McTominay is first for United – and he scores!Arsenal: ✔️Man Utd: ✔️Copy linkCopiedPenaltiesAfter a bit of gamesmanship from Onana, Vieira makes no mistake!Arsenal: ✔️Man Utd: Copy linkCopiedMore on that afterAs we had the other night, we’re getting a bit more entertainment in the form of a penalty shoot-out.How exciting!Arsenal will go first – and it’s Vieira to get us going.Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 2-1 Man UtdThe managers shake hands after an entertaining 90 minutes in which Gabriel Martinelli’s goal with less than 10 minutes to play proved to be the winner.Onto penalties!Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Man Utd93. Arsenal deal with it.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Man Utd92. Antony has a fierce strike from distance which is blocked behind for a United corner.The last action of the 90 minutes.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Man Utd92. Sancho charges at the back four after picking up a long pass down the left.One too many defenders are in his way and he’s dispossessed. Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Man Utd89. Two minutes additional time.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Man Utd88. United look like being in there as Antony has options in behind with Wheatley free down the right.He takes one touch too many and four of his teammates raise their arms in frustration!Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Man Utd84. CLOSE!Eriksen’s in-swinging corner is whipped right under the crossbar of Hein.Hein does really well to scramble back and get a firm punch onto it and get it clear of danger.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Man Utd83. Great ball into the box from Eriksen on the right from a United free kick.It looks like it’s landing on the head of Evans six yards out but Gabriel beats him to it to head behind for a corner.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Man Utd81. Excellent goal from Martinelli, who has looked really sharp since coming on.He runs up Scanlon again down the Arsenal left and some quick feet gets him inside and in the box on the left.Will Fish doesn’t read the danger quickly enough and Martinelli, eight yards out, stabs a shot through his legs and it beats Onana at the near post.A simple goal in the end but good play from Martinelli.Copy linkCopied More

CHELSEA were AWFUL against Scottish champions Celtic as they fell to a shock 4-1 defeat in the second game of their US tour.The Blues drew 2-2 with League One Wrexham in their first friendly across the pond earlier this week and named a strong XI against Celtic, who beat Premier League winners Manchester City in a 4-3 thriller to kick off their summer tour of the States.But Enzo Maresca’s side were shocking throughout as Celtic ran riot after a rubbish defensive display from the Blues, who scored a late goal from a Christopher Nkunku.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…That’s all from IndianaChelsea suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Celtic during a pre-season friendly at the Notre Dame Stadium in Indiana.The Hoops dominated the Blues with goals by Matt O’Riley, Kyogo Furuhashi, Luis Palma and Michael Johnston.The Blues got a consolation goal one minute before full-time with a penalty-kick by Christopher Nkunku.The Scottish champions are now gearing up for the Scottish Premiership while the West Londoners are set for another friendly in the US against Club America on August 1.Thank you for joining our live blog, have a great night!Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedChelsea’s Premier League fixturesAnd here’s what’s next for Chelsea after their summer pre-season tour:Copy linkCopiedWhat is next for Celtic?Celtic’s campaign is set to officially begin next week after an impressive summer pre-season.The Hoops were undefeated in every friendly as they beat Queen’s Park, DC United, Chelsea and Premier League champions Manchester City, while they also drew with Ayr.Now the Scottish champions are gearing up for their title defence with a Premiership opener against Kilmarnock.Celtic will host at Celtic Park on Sunday, August 4.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedChelsea’s pre-season fixturesHere’s what’s next for Chelsea after their heavy friendly defeat to Celtic:1 August: Chelsea v Club America, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta (00:00)3 August: Chelsea v Manchester City, Ohio Stadium, Columbus (22:30)7 August: Chelsea v Real Madrid, Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte (00:00)11 August: Chelsea v Inter Milan, Stamford Bridge (15:00)Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedChelsea player ratingsHere’s how SunSport’s man on the field Jack Rosser rates each Chelsea player after the heavy loss to Celtic:Robert Sanchez – 6Reece James – 6Wesley Fofana – 6Benoit Badiashile – 4Levi Colwill – 5Romeo Lavia – 6Carney Chukwuemeka – 5Noni Madueke – 6Christopher Nkunku – 7Mykhailo Mudryk – 5Marc Guiu – 7Substitutions:Raheem Sterling – 7Lesley Ugochukwu – 6Tosin Adarabioyo – 5Malo Gusto – 5Andrey Santos – 6Angelo – N/ALucas Bergstrom – N/ARenato Veiga – N/ATyrique George – N/ACredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedChelsea vs Celtic statsChelsea suffered a heavy defeat despite controlling 57 per cent of possession against Celtic.The Blues registered a total of 23 shots, 10 of which were on target.The Hoops, on the other hand, produced 14 shots, 11 of which were on target.More below:Copy linkCopiedFT: Chelsea 1-4 CelticCeltic completed their summer pre-season tour with another stunning victory in the US.The Hoops dominated the Blues, who are still looking for a victory under new manager Enzo Maresca.Matt O’Reilly opened the scoring after just 19 minutes with a fine shot from the right after he was found unmarked with a clever pass by Greg Taylor.O’Reilly turned from goalscorer to provider on 33 minutes as he found Kyogo Furuhashi from the right with a low cross that allowed the Japan international to tap the ball to the back of the net.Celtic sealed the win in the 76th minute when Benoit Badiashile gave the ball away under pressure and Luis Palma took advantage to beat Robert Sanchez.Just three minutes later, Palma picked up an assist as he released Michael Johnston who was completely forgotten by Tosin Adarabioyo and he hit the back of the net with ease.Chelsea got a consolation goal as Raheem Sterling was later brought down by Colby Donovan to win a penalty that was converted by Christopher Nkunku one minute before full-time.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedFT: Chelsea 1-4 CelticPeeo!That’s full-time in Indiana!!!Copy linkCopied89 Chelsea 1-4 CelticAn absolutely clinical shot by Chelsea star Nkunku.The playmaker sends the ball to the left and Sinisalo to his other side!Copy linkCopied89 Chelsea 1-4 CelticGoal!Chelsea get their consolation!!!Copy linkCopied89 Chelsea 0-4 CelticPenaltyChelsea earna penalty kick after Donovan brings Sterling down with a late challenge.Nkunku with the ball…Copy linkCopied87 Chelsea 0-4 CelticChelsea suffer the same fate in the second half like they did in the first one.The Blues absolutely dominated the first few minutes but conceded two goals after geting careless.Copy linkCopied84 Chelsea 0-4 CelticSubstitutionAnd one more change from Chelsea boss Maresca who introduces George and brings out Guiu.Copy linkCopied83 Chelsea 0-4 CelticSubstitutionMore changes from Celtic boss Rodgers who brings on Turley and Donovan for Kyogo and Ralston respectively.Copy linkCopied79 Chelsea 0-4 CelticSubstitutionChelsea boss Maresca also made a number of changes with Angelo, Bergstrom, and Veiga replacing Madueke, Sanchez and Colwill.Copy linkCopied79 Chelsea 0-4 CelticSubstitutionA raft of changes took place just before Johnston’s goal, with the Celtic ace being among those subs.The striker replaced O’Riley, while manager Rodgers also introduced Lawal, Lagerbielke and Holm for McGregor, Scales and Hatate.Copy linkCopied79 Chelsea 0-4 CelticCeltic ace Palma turns from goalscorer to provider as he delivers a beautufil ball from the left to Johnston who is completely forgotten by Tosin.The striker goes on to beat Sanchez to put the Hoops on course to a major triumph.Copy linkCopied79 Chelsea 0-4 CelticGoal!Celtic seal the win with Johnston!!!Copy linkCopied76 Chelsea 0-3 CelticCeltic’s high press forces Chelsea to give the ball away in their bid to play out the back.Badiashile gives possession away to Palma who beats Sanchez from close range with a clinical shot.Copy linkCopied76 Chelsea 0-3 CelticGoal!Celtic make it three with Palma!!!Copy linkCopied73 Chelsea 0-2 CelticSubstitutionCeltic boss Rodgers makes another change with Sinisalo taking Schmeichel’s place in goal.Copy linkCopied73 Chelsea 0-2 CelticSubstitutionChelsea boss Maresca brought in Santos to replace Lavia in the 67th minute. Apologies for missing that.Copy linkCopied72 Chelsea 0-2 CelticThe two teams are getting a hydration break with the Indiana temperatures still high.Chelsea running out of time for a late comeback, and remember the Blues are still looking for their first victory under Maresca.Copy linkCopied70 Chelsea 0-2 CelticSanchez has been arguably Chelsea’s best player so far in the match.Some massive saves by the goalkeeper who has also proven to be quite the sweeper keeper.The Spaniard often comes off his lines to stop a dangerous Celtic attack.Copy linkCopied67 Chelsea 0-2 CelticSubstitutionChelsea boss Maresca responds with a change of his own with Gusto replacing James.Copy linkCopied More

CHELSEA fans will get to see a glimpse of what new boss Enzo Maresca has to offer as the Blues take on Wrexham in a friendly clash. Ryan Reynolds-owned Wrexham are back in the US for another big pre-season tour but face a very tough test against Premier League opposition. Chelsea’s pre-season scheduleHere are all of Chelsea’s confirmed pre=season fixtures:Wed, July 24: Chelsea vs Wrexham – Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara (3:30am BST)Sat, July 27: Chelsea vs Celtic – Notre Dame Stadium, Indiana (9pm BST)Wed, July 31: Chelsea vs Club America – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta (12:30am BST)Sat, Aug 3: Chelsea vs Man City – Ohio Stadium, Columbus (10:30pm BST)Tue, Aug 6: Chelsea vs Real Madrid – Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte (12am BST)Sun, Aug 11: Chelsea vs Inter – Stamford Bridge (3pm BST)Copy linkCopiedNot enough spaceChelsea have left enough players to fill THREE teams behind after flying to the USA.The Blues kick off their pre-season tour against Wrexham in California tonight.New boss Enzo Maresca will get a good look at his squad with further fixtures planned against Celtic, Manchester City and Real Madrid.But 43 aces – excluding injured stars and internationals given an extended break – did not make the 28-man group.Many of them are unlikely to play for the Blues again as they look to offload talents they paid a combined £190million for.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedTrevoh’s not travellingOne player who Chelsea fans will not be seeing on the tour is Trevoh Chalobah.Fabrizio Romano has reported that the defender has been told to stay at home.It is suggested that the club feels “heavy” with centre-backs as Wesley Fofana, Axel Disasi and Tosin Adarabioyo are all going.He added that Josh Acheampong would also be joining the trip as the club want to take a “good look” at him.Chalobah has been linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge regularly over the last year.Copy linkCopiedHall of fameKiernan Dewsbury-hall posted an emotional goodbye video to Leicester fans following his transfer exit.The midfielder has joined Chelsea to reunite with former Foxes boss Enzo Maresca.And now after putting pen to paper for £30million deal, Blues fans will get to see what he is capable of for the first time in a Chelsea shirt.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWelcome to Chelsea vs WrexhamChelsea finally get their USA pre-season tour underway in the early hours of Thursday morning – and we have live coverage of the event!Blues fans will get to see a glimpse of what new boss Enzo Maresca has to offer as they face Wrexham in the opening fixture. The Italian put pen to paper for a five-year deal at Stamford Bridge last month.And after recently leading Leicester to Premier League promotion, Mauricio Pochettino’s successor will be determined to prove to Blues fans why he has been given the job.But the English giants go up against a Wrexham outfit who held Premier League outfit Bournemouth to a 1-1 draw on Sunday.However, Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney saw their side humiliated by Chelsea when the teams met in a pre-season fixture last summer.Stay tuned as coming up, we will have any breaking news, team information and line-ups all before kick-off at 3.30am BST.Copy linkCopied More