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Real Madrid maintained their perfect start to the season with a 2-0 victory over RB Leipzig at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Champions League.

Another game for Real Madrid and another win – even with Karim Benzema sidelined to a knee injury.

That's now seven games played in 2022-23 for Los Blancos and maximum points taken every time.

In truth, the European champions weren't particularly impressive against RB Leipzig but they still managed to get the job done. It's something they did last season on their way to the double and they have picked up where they've left off in the current campaign.

RB Leipzig had their moments but couldn't find a way past Thibaut Courtois. In contrast the visitors toiled for large periods and didn't manage a shot on goal until the 72nd minute.

Yet when Real Madrid did finally manage to click and put together a moment of quality it proved to be absolutely crucial.

It will surprise absolutely no-one that Vinicius Junior was involved. The Brazilian played in Fede Valverde, who curled home a superb finish and continue his excellent form. Substitute Marco Asensio then doubled the advantage in stoppage time to bring up a century of wins for Carlo Ancelotti in the Champions League.

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Fede Valverde

The Uruguayan scored an absolute screamer last time out for Real Madrid and made the difference again on Wednesday night to snatch all three points.

The game looked to be heading for a goalless draw until the hosts finally managed to come up with a moment of real quality to break Leipzig hearts.

Vinicius Junior was the creator with a run and a wonderful ball for Valverde to fire a lethal low shot home and into the bottom corner.

It's the Uruguayan's first Champions League goal and means he's been involved in six goals in his last nine games. He really is in the form of his life right now.

Marco Asensio:

Asensio was actually whistled by supporters after coming on as a substitute just after the hour. Fans clearly weren't impressed with his angry outburst after being left on the bench last time out.

It looked like being another tough evening too with Asensio scooping a poor shot over the bar on a rare sight of goal.

Yet Asensio managed to turn the jeers to cheers in stoppage time. The substitute curled home Los Blancos' second for his 50th Real Madrid goal.

Carlo Ancelotti:

The Real Madrid manager hit a very special landmark against RB Leipzig, picking up his 100th Champions League win.

It's a very rare milestone that only Sir Alex Ferguson has achieved previously with Manchester United.

The win came on a night when Real Madrid did little to impress but showed again their incredible mentality by grinding out the three points.

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Timo Werner:

Saw plenty of the ball against Real Madrid and looked to have the pace to trouble the home defence but never really looked like scoring.

The former Chelsea man has only netted once against top-flight opposition for RB Leipzig since returning in the summer transfer window and his goal drought continued at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The rest of Europe:

Real Madrid have dominated this competition in recent years and it might take something special to prize the trophy off Los Blancos this season too.

Ancelotti was again without Benzema and saw his team put in a pretty lacklustre performance against the Bundesliga side.

Yet the defending champions still had enough to claim victory and now top Group F by two points after two matches and are yet to concede a goal.

Eden Hazard:

The Belgian continues to find life tough at Real Madrid and didn't even make it off the bench against RB Leipzig on Wednesday night.

Ancelotti was without Benzema once more due to injury but overlooked Hazard, perhaps a result of the forward's underwhelming performance at the weekend.

Getty ImagesReal Madrid Ratings: Defense

Thibaut Courtois (7/10): Was one of Real Madrid’s busiest players, particularly in the first half, but kept out everything that came in his way.

Dani Carvajal (6/10): Had some tricky moments up against Timo Werner and Christopher Nkunku and found both players a handful.

Antonio Rudiger: (7/10): Solid in defence and went close with a header from a David Alaba free-kick in the second half. Great tackle to deny Werner late on.

Nacho (7/10): Captain for the night and will be happy with the clean sheet against spirited opponents.

David Alaba (6/10): Played at left-back against RB Leipzig and did a solid job for his team but didn't offer too much going forwards.

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Eduardo Camavinga (5/10): Was on the fringes of the game and couldn’t get going. Looked lost for long periods of the game and was hooked just after the hour for Marco Asensio.

Aurelien Tchouameni (6/10): A pretty solid performance from the summer signing but Real Madrid will still want more. Won every single tackle and barely put a pass astray.

Luka Modric (7/10): Became the oldest outfield player to play in the European Cup for Real Madrid since Ferenc Puskas in 1965. Fired a shot just wide before half-time and wanted a penalty too but didn't receive the call.

The Brazil star reportedly covets a return to Catalunya after asking to be sold by the French champions, but the Blaugrana should steer clear

Another year, another rumour suggesting that Neymar will be leaving Paris Saint-Germain. The Brazilian star has hardly spent a summer in the French capital without being linked with a move away. This time, though, what appeared to once live in the realm of gossip columns and social-media speculation has become something more concrete. Neymar, according to , has told PSG that he wants out. And now, we are led to believe, he really means it.

Of course, the predictable links have cropped up. Chelsea have, depending on who you believe, both entered talks and ruled out the signing entirely. Numerous Saudi Pro League sides have also enquired. But the big name, perhaps the most likely contender for his services, is Barcelona.

And there's some romance to this one. Barcelona are his former home, the club where Neymar staked his claim to be one of the best in the world. He won seven trophies across four years in Catalunya, scored 105 goals, and finished third in Ballon d'Or voting twice. That he wants to go back, and Barca president Joan Laporta is interested in securing his services, is of little surprise.

But while Neymar wants to relive part of his footballing youth, the new, Xavi-led version of Barcelona has grown up. This is a wiser organisation now, one more financially prudent, a club that should avoid the Neymar saga — and has shown it has the smarts to do so.

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It was, perhaps, Neymar's megastardom that drew him to Paris in the first place. The Brazilian wanted his own spotlight, a sole role in the centre of a club, without other big names snatching attention from him. Finally, he had the platform to go from the consensus third-best player in the world to the undisputed finest. That, coupled with the handsome, €36.8 million (£32m/$41m) salary, made the Parisians' offer relatively easy to accept.

What happened next is well-chronicled at this point. Neymar was swiftly joined in Paris by Kylian Mbappe, and the two embarked on a six-year tour of Champions League failures and limited domestic success. Other actors joined them along the journey — Lionel Messi, Achraf Hakimi and Sergio Ramos all had their go — but none of those additions yielded any results. And perhaps more importantly for Neymar, each one took a tiny slice of attention away from him. Gradually, PSG's star man, the centre of the nation-state-owned project, became a role player in a side defined by its glut of superstars.

And it's not like Neymar has helped himself, either. Here is a player who is already polarising for his embodiment of 'samba' football. Neymar elasticos past a defender, then falls over when he's hardly been touched. Neymar beats four opponents, then gets booked for reacting to a foul from one of them. Neymar tallies 30 goal contributions in every PSG season, but taints his image with off-field antics. There were the wild parties, the midnight McDonald's trips, the curious tendencies to be injured at the same point of every season.

These are all damaging things for a normal footballer. But for one of Neymar's style, standing, and stardom, they are damning. He is, by this point, an immensely talented but injury-prone player who is the wrong side of 30.

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These are the kinds of things that Barcelona have ignored in the past. Every time a big name crops up in transfer rumours around Europe, the Blaugrana are among the first to be linked. And too often they have coughed up. They panic-bought injury-prone and unproven Ousmane Dembele shortly after Neymar's departure, handing Borussia Dortmund €105m (£90m/$116m) for a 19-year-old who had only started 22 matches at the top level.

A few months later, they coveted Phillipe Coutinho. They paid up again, gifting Liverpool €160m (£142m/$176m) for a player who was quickly becoming surplus to requirements for Jurgen Klopp's men. And 18 months after that, when Antoine Griezmann was ready for a move away from Atletico Madrid, Barca met his €120m (£107m/$134m) release clause — despite there being no clear spot in the side for his inclusion.

Those three players, bought for a combined €385m (£339m/$426m), will have been sold for less than €100m once Dembele's protracted move to PSG goes through. Add in the fact that Barca only get half of Dembele's reported €50m (£43m/$54m) fee, and they will have lost over €300m (£260m/$330m) by outbidding everyone else for top European stars.

And that doesn't even include the near-misses. At various points, Barcelona have been linked with Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Joao Felix, while only after four years at the club, the €75 million spent on Frenkie de Jong is starting to look like a reasonable investment. There is a history here, a line of risky, often reckless decisions that have been made in the name of the club badge and perceived power, rather than on-field performance.

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Those decisions, combined with questionable financial mismanagement in the boardroom and reckless contracts handed out to aging players, left Barca where they are now. Even so, they have already been in the market this summer for one megastar.

Much of the noise around Camp Nou for the last year has surrounded the promise of re-signing another former club legend. Barcelona, we are led to believe, tried everything to sign Messi. They mortgaged the future of their own club, ruined their own in-house and external media deals, and pushed back the registration of some of the world's best young players in order to secure the return of the Argentine. And at the end of it all, after public courtship from the manager, club president and some of the players, Barca's financial manoeuvres weren't enough.

The team that once relied on its financial might and marketing clout to compete for the best names in Europe couldn't even afford to bring in the best of them all — even on a wage far below his market value. The saga is emblematic of Barca's struggles. They are now forced to watch the best player to ever grace their club finish his career across the Atlantic.

There is little to suggest that things will be different with Neymar. Although he reportedly wants to return to his former club, there is little indication that he is willing to make financial sacrifices to do so. This year, at PSG, he earned €36m (£31m/$40m). Barcelona likely cannot come close to that. Concessions will perhaps be made, but Neymar will still want a reasonable wage.

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GettyImageA new strategy

Perhaps Barca have changed. Xavi has worked admirably with his financial limitations, giving young players a chance to flourish, while finding value in the transfer market. Under him, the Gavi-Pedri duo has become one of the best midfield tandems in world football. Andreas Christensen proved to be good value on a free last summer, forming a solid partnership with Ronald Araujo at centre-back. Meanwhile, his willingness to bring La Masia full-back Alejandro Balde into the side — at the expense of club legend Jordi Alba — has given Barca an extra attacking thrust on the left.

The manager has also given new life to players who seemed to be growing out of the shirt. He revitalised Sergio Busquets last year, stripping down his responsibilities to the passing and tackling that made him a position-defining No.6. He carved out a role for De Jong that allowed the Dutch midfielder to replicate his magical spell at Ajax in 2019. He even got life out of Ansu Fati, who grabbed 10 goals in all competitions while playing the most minutes of his injury-interrupted career.

This summer, everything seems geared towards for a similar strategy. Ilkay Gundogan looks like solid business on a free transfer while Inigo Martinez will provide valuable centre-back cover having also arrived as a free agent. Meanwhile, Oriol Romeu was impressive against Real Madrid in pre-season after being brought in for less than €8m (£7m/$9m) from Girona. Their only big outlay has been on Brazilian teenager Vitor Roque, though he will not arrive until the new year.

And the spending will likely end there — unless any other money crops up. Xavi himself has reportedly refused to sanction a move for Neymar, while also brushing off the minute chance of bringing in a disgruntled Felix. Barcelona may be priced out of the transfer, but they're also smart enough to avoid it now. Why would a title-winning team revert back to their old ways?

Phil Foden and newcomer Josko Gvardiol were outstanding as the treble winners overcame their tiredness to see off the Magpies

The most successful managers have spoken at length about the difficulty in maintaining the hunger of a team that has won it all. All sporting empires eventually fall and a common theme is that they suffer from complacency and their old fire burns out; but not this Manchester City team.

The Cityzens had every right to be jaded so soon after their penalty shootout win over Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup, but Pep Guardiola's side overcame the adversity against Newcastle. Julian Alvarez's stunning strike secured a 1-0 win, setting a new club record of 17 consecutive home victories.

After returning to Manchester from Athens on Thursday, Guardiola claimed his side had no time to train and properly prepare for this fixture against a fellow top-four finisher in the 2022/23 campaign. The Catalan was only able to make two changes to his starting XI and was without key players John Stones and Kevin De Bruyne, but his side produced another exceptional performance and fully deserved the three points.

GOAL breaks down the winners and losers from the Etihad Stadium…

GettyWINNER: City's mentality

City have won every single game at the Etihad Stadium in 2023. They have beaten Arsenal, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Chelsea, twice. That run looked to be at serious risk of coming to an end against Newcastle, especially as the champions had been severely tested by Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup final in the scorching heat of Athens and had so little time to prepare for the match.

City did not win the treble last season by making excuses for themselves, however, and they demonstrated that single-mindedness which has underpinned their many successes under Guardiola.

"This is the second game of the season but it is proof, the reason why we won a lot, the mindset and mentality of this group of players," Guardiola told a press conference. "Amazing every time, it surprises me every time. [Look at] the conditions we arrived in, a lot of injuries and no rest and defend and how they run and the commitment of absolutely everyone was amazing."

AdvertisementGettyLOSER: City's rivals

It is going to be a long season and it is always dangerous to make conclusions after two matches, but you have to feel for City's main rivals Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United.

Watching how well they coped in the circumstances must be demoralizing for the likes of Mikel Arteta, Jurgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag.

No side in 134 years has ever won four top-flight titles in a row but, on this evidence, you would not want to bet against City from defying history and winning yet another crown.

WINNER: Phil Foden

Filling in for Kevin De Bruyne is a daunting task for any player but Phil Foden is making a fine go of it. The England midfielder lost his place in the starting XI towards the end of last season but has put all his energy into winning it back and De Bruyne's injury, although a disaster for the team on many levels, has played into his hands.

Foden was magnificent against Newcastle, and not just because he set up the only goal of the game for Alvarez. He set up seven chances in total and no player in Europe's top nine leagues has created as many opportunities as him so far this season.

"Phil can play in all the positions up front, he has incredible ability between the lines the way he turn and attack the last lines, it is one of the best I have seen," said a delighted Guardiola.

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After making a stunning start to the new campaign by thrashing Villa, Newcastle headed to the Etihad hoping to record their first-ever away win against City since they upped sticks from Maine Road and moved to their current home in 2003.

The conditions were in Newcastle's favor as they had a week to prepare for the match while City barely had two days. They also had a full squad, while City were missing Stones, De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva.

The Magpies, however, put in a disappointing performance and Eddie Howe admitted that his side only started to play how he wanted them to late in the game.

"When the moments came we weren’t clinical enough," said the Newcastle manager. "The second-half showing was much better. Fitness-wise we looked good, technically we were off, that’s probably where we lost it today, we turned the ball over quite a bit, we wanted to be ourselves but we didn’t execute it properly."

Jurgen Klopp has hailed the “massive steps” being taken by Darwin Nunez at Liverpool, with the £64 million ($78m) striker looking more “coordinated”.

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Uruguayan forward signed for big moneyMissed some big chances last seasonLooking confident over recent weeksWHAT HAPPENED?

The Uruguay international was acquired by the Reds from Benfica in a big-money transfer that was completed in the summer of 2022. He hit 15 goals across his debut campaign in England, but also missed a number of big chances and saw questions asked of his long-term value to Klopp’s cause.

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Nunez started the current campaign on the bench, but did bag a match-winning brace in a dramatic win at Newcastle and has now scored in back-to-back outings against LASK and West Ham – with a stunning volley fired home in a 3-1 victory over the Hammers after being picked out by a clever chipped pass from Alexis Mac Allister.

WHAT THEY SAID

Klopp told reporters when asked what has changed for Nunez in the 2023-24 campaign: “[He has made] massive steps in the last few weeks,” the manager told reporters.

"He’s a threat. You all saw the goal, it was probably pretty good, right? That was really strong. He was always available for us. It’s super important that we have now kind of a ball-player. Chip the ball, get it on the chest, from there – like we scored the third [against] Wolves for example, I think it was a similar situation – it’s super important for us.

"And the defensive work he puts in now, that’s probably the main difference. He always wanted it, but he was less coordinated. Now it looks much better, we found a way that we can do it around him. Curtis [Jones] and Dom [Szoboszlai] help there a lot, with how flexible they are in that way. Really good, absolutely.”

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Liverpool will be back in action on Wednesday when facing Leicester in the third round of the Carabao Cup, before then taking in a testing trip to in-form Tottenham next weekend – a side sat just two points behind them in the Premier League table.

Which alterations could the Super Eagles boss make for Tuesday’s make or break World Cup qualifier?

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Friday’s goalless encounter between these West African giants has set up a hugely-awaited decider in Abuja on Tuesday, with observers closer to finding out which nation will be in Qatar later this year.

Nigeria boss Augustine Eguavoen may have seemed somewhat pleased with the 0-0 result, even though he still hinted a win could have been claimed at the Baba Yara Stadium.

Having assessed Friday’s performance, GOAL suggests tweaks the trainer could make for the reverse fixture.

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While there would be a temptation to play Peter Etebo instead, the Watford midfielder’s lack of match sharpness means Eguavoen should opt for the Brentford man from the start.

Whether the trainer selects Onyeka from the off remains to be seen, yet there is unlikely to be another Innocent Bonke experiment owing to the defensive midfielder’s underwhelming showing and subsequent injury in Kumasi.

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Having waited so long before introducing the Leicester City winger on Friday, Lookman has to start in the reverse fixture.

The RB Leipzig loanee not only offers his aggressive ball carrying and dribbling ability, but he backs that up with the all-important end product.

With Samuel Chukwueze a doubt for Tuesday, Lookman should be trusted from the off for his home debut.

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Watford.Start Emmanuel Dennis

Kelechi Iheanacho may have fashioned Nigeria’s best chance of the night at the Baba Yara Stadium, but he offered little else for the remainder of the game.

Admittedly, it could be a risk playing Dennis and Victor Osimhen in tandem up front, so Eguavoen may alternatively choose to introduce the Watford man for Moses Simon from the start.

Former Manchester United forward Dwight Yorke has called for a managerial age cap to allow younger coaches more opportunities.

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Yorke calls for managerial age capYoung managers 'need to be given the chance'United legend says Hodgson career 'magnificent'GettyWHAT HAPPENED?

The 1999 treble-winner was speaking in the wake of Roy Hodgson's departure from Crystal Palace after the 76-year-old was replaced by Oliver Glasner. Yorke believes an age cap would allow younger managers more opportunities within the game while leaving the likes of Hodgson to share their expertise in other areas of the club.

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"Roy Hodgson has been absolutely magnificent throughout his career and for what he has done in the game," Yorke told Instant Casino. "From a personal point of view, young managers need to be given the chance. Roy needs to be respected for the work he has done but there comes a time where these managers over 70-year-old need to be moved on.

"As players we have to retire and referees have to retire so managers should also be able to retire. I just feel like there should be a mandate and a cut off point when managers get to a certain age. I’m not saying these managers can’t be involved in football, Roy could be a Director of Football but if you’re a football manager at 70-years-old, there should be a mandate in place."

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It's a novel idea from Yorke, though a glance at the current crop of managers shows a healthy average age of 49 with that set to fall when it's most senior member, 56-year-old Jurgen Klopp, departs this summer. The league currently counts six managers under the age of 45 with Burnley's Vincent Kompany the youngest of the class at 37.

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WHAT NEXT FOR ROY HODGSON?

While Hodgson continues his recuperation from illness, Palace fans will be hoping for a new-manager bounce on Saturday when Glasner takes charge of his first game, a visit from struggling Burnley at Selhurst Park.

How to watch Tottenham against Bournemouth in the Premier League in the USA, as well as the kick-off time and team news.

Tottenhamwill host Bournemouthin aPremier League fixture at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.

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The hosts have won all five of their home Premier League games against Bournemouth between 2015-16 and 2019-20. Moreover, since a 3-1 defeat at Leeds in May 2021, Tottenham have won 10 of their last 11 Premier League games against promoted sides (D1), including all five this season.

Tottenham also boast a bright home record having won each of their last five Premier League matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. They are chasing a top-four finish this season and currently find themselves in fifth spot, three points behind Manchester United having played an extra game.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth have won three out of their last five Premier League matches to climb to the 15th spot. However, they are just three points off the relegation zone and can hardly afford poor results. Philip Billing's seven Premier League goals have been worth nine points to the Cherries this season and will once again hope that he will be able to beat Hugo Lloris between the sticks.

GOAL brings you details on how to watch the game on TV in the USA.

GettyKick-off timeGame:Tottenham vs BournemouthDate:April 15, 2023Kick-off:11:00 am EDTVenue:Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

The game is scheduled for April 15 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It will kick off at 11:00 am EDT in the USA.

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U.S.UNIVERSO NOW, UNIVERSO, USA Network, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo.

Sling TV, NBC Sports App/website

In the United States (US) it can be watched on UNIVERSO NOW, UNIVERSO, USA Network, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo and will be available for streaming via Sling TV.

GettyTeam news & squadsTottenham team news

Ryan Sessegnon, Emerson Royal, Yves Bissouma, Ben Davies and Rodrigo Bentancur are out due to injuries.

Meanwhile, Lucas Moura remains suspended as he is serving a three-game domestic ban. Manager Cristian Stellini is also suspended so Ryan Mason will be in charge of the team for this match.

Position

Players

Goalkeepers

Forster, Whiteman, Lloris

Defenders

Romero, Dier, Sanchez, Lenglet, Tanganga, Porro

Midfielders

Skipp, Hojbjerg, Sarr, Perisic

Forwards

Son, Kane, Kulusevski, Danjuma, Richarlison.

Bournemouth team news

Bournemouth will definitely miss Ryan Fredericks (calf) and Junior Stanislas but Marcos Senesi (thigh) and Hamed Traore (ankle) are racing against time to become available for this match.

Dango Ouattara might lose his place to Marcus Tavernier whereas exiled left-back Jordan Zemura remains out of contention and will join Udinese on a free transfer this summer.

Position

Players

Goalkeepers

Neto, Travers, Randolph.

Defenders

Kelly, Mepham, Stephens, Vina, Stacey, Smith, Lerma.

Midfielders

Billing, Tavernier, Cook, Rothwell, Christie.

Forwards

Anthony, Ouattara, Solanke, Semenyo, Moore.

Head-to-head record

Date Result Competition

29/10/2022Bournemouth 2-3 TottenhamPremier League09/07/2020Bournemouth 0-0 TottenhamPremier League17/03/2022Tottenham 3-2 BournemouthPremier League6/02/22Bournemouth 1-0 TottenhamPremier League1/02/2021Tottenham 5-0 BournemouthPremier LeagueENJOYED THIS STORY?

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How to watch Man United against Everton in the Premier League in the US, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Manchester United are looking forward to extending their unbeaten record at Old Trafford when they face Everton in Saturday's Premier League encounter.

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However, more importantly, Erik ten Hag's men will want to consolidate their place in the top four after the 1-0 win against Brentford just about put them back in contention for Champions League football next season.

The Toffees find themselves at the opposite end of the table as Sean Dyche's side are desperate for a win in order to distance themselves from the dropzone following back-to-back draws including the 1-1 result against Tottenham the last time out.

GOAL brings you details on how to watch the game on TV in the U.S. as well as how to stream live online.

GettyKick-off timeGame:Manchester United vs EvertonDate:April 8, 2023Kick-off:7:30am EDTVenue:Old Trafford

The Premier League game between Manchester United and Everton is scheduled for April 8 at Old Trafford, nicknamed 'The Theatre of Dreams'.

It will kick off at 7:30am EDT in the US.

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Casemiro will complete his four-game ban here, and Luke Shaw's withdrawal with a hamstring injury in the first half against Brentford adds to Ten Hag's woes given that United are already without long-term absentees Christian Eriksen and Donny van de Beek.

Alejandro Garnacho and Tom Heaton also sit on the sidelines, while Tyrell Malacia is likely to fill in for Shaw at left-back.

Also in line for a start against Everton, are the likes of Fred, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Anthony Martial.

Manchester United possible XI: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Malacia; Fred, Sabitzer; Antony, Fernandes, Rashford; Martial

Position Players

GoalkeepersDe Gea, ButlandDefendersMartinez, Varane, Maguire, Lindelof, Jones, Malacia, Williams, Dalot, Wan-BissakaMidfieldersMcTominay, Sabitzer, Fred, Fernandes, PellistriForwardsRashford, Elanga, Antony, Sancho, Martial, WeghorstEverton team news

Abdoulaye Doucoure had a moment of madness when he clawed Harry Kane in the face on Monday, and as a result is slapped with a three-game domestic ban.

Dyche has the option of replacing the suspended midfielder with former Man United man James Garner or Tom Davies.

Meanwhile, Andros Townsend is out for at least a couple of weeks more due to a knee problem, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin deals with a thigh injury.

Everton possible XI: Pickford; Keane, Tarkowski, Godfrey; Coleman, Onana, Gueye, Mykolenko; Iwobi, Gray, McNeil

Position Players

GoalkeepersPickford, Begovic, LonerganDefendersTarkowski, Mina, Godfrey, Coady, Holgate, Keane, Mykolenko, Vinagre, Patterson, ColemanMidfieldersOnana, Garner, Davies, Gueye, IwobiForwardsMaupay, Simms, Gray, McNeilHead-to-head record

Date Result Competition

January 1, 2023Manchester United 3-1 EvertonFA CupOctober 9, 2022Everton 1-2 Manchester UnitedPremier LeagueApril 9, 2022Everton 1-0 Manchester UnitedPremier LeagueOctober 2, 2021Manchester United 1-1 EvertonPremier LeagueAugust 7, 2021Manchester United 4-0 EvertonClub friendlyENJOYED THIS STORY?

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Liverpool have issued a statement slamming the PGMOL's 'unacceptable' reasoning for VAR's decision to disallow Luis Diaz's goal against Tottenham.

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Diaz goal disallowedLiverpool reduced to nine menLost 2-1 to SpursWHAT HAPPENED?

VAR ruled out Diaz's goal in north London despite the winger clearly being onside. PGMOL accepted that an error had been made, and claimed that they would contact Liverpool to explain why such a mistake occurred. Liverpool, though, do not believe their explanation is satisfactory.

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Liverpool were reduced to nine men in the game against Spurs, as both Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota were sent off. The home side ultimately won the game 2-1, as a 96th-minute Joel Matip own goal gave Spurs all three points.

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Liverpool have issued a damning statement, reading: "Liverpool Football Club acknowledges PGMOL’s admission of their failures last night. It is clear that the correct application of the laws of the game did not occur, resulting in sporting integrity being undermined.

"We fully accept the pressures that match officials work under but these pressures are supposed to be alleviated, not exacerbated, by the existence and implementation of VAR.

"It is therefore unsatisfactory that sufficient time was not afforded to allow the correct decision to be made and that there was no subsequent intervention. That such failings have already been categorised as “significant human error” is also unacceptable.

"Any and all outcomes should be established only by the review and with full transparency. This is vital for the reliability of future decision-making as it applies to all clubs with learnings being used to make improvements to processes in order to ensure this kind of situation cannot occur again.

"In the meantime, we will explore the range of options available, given the clear need for escalation and resolution."

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It remains to be seen what kind of action Liverpool pursue but, in the meantime, they are set to return to action against Union SG in the Europa League on Thursday.

Wrexham striker Paul Mullin has opened up about his son Albi's autism diagnosis in his newly-released autobiography.

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Mullins writes about son's autismSays it puts football in perspectivePays tribute to owners' outlook on lifeGettyWHAT HAPPENED?

Mullin revealed how one particular scene in the hit series encapsulated his emotions around his family, in particular his son Albi, who was diagnosed with autism in January. Wrexham's talismanic striker also paid tribute to co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney for putting real life matters ahead of football.

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Writing in his newly-released autobiography Mullins shared: "When it came to the last episode of season one and that infamous play-off game in May 2022 against Grimsby, I wasn’t in any way prepared for how what I saw on screen would affect me. Footage of me taking a penalty was interspersed with clips of me playing with Albi in the garden. It showed what I already knew so well – that taking a penalty in a football match can never compare with being at home with my beautiful son.

"They got that so right. Yes, it was a big moment, but the perspective that Albi has brought into my life meant that when I kicked that ball I felt no pressure. I was ice-cold. It was just a kick in a game. I put the ball on the spot and scored. I admire that about Rob and Ryan – they’ve never fallen into the ‘football is everything’ trap. Yes, it’s massive, and it matters to people on a very deep emotional level. But it’s nothing compared to the health and happiness of your loved ones. Truth is, if someone said, ‘Stop football tomorrow and all your worries with Albi will be over,’ I’d shake their hand and say, ‘Sound.’ "

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Mullin has been a prominent supporter of autistic charities since his son's diagnosis. The Liverpudlian often wears boots with logos supporting awareness of the condition and has regularly attends events promoting greater inclusion for autistic children in sport.

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Wrexham were the first club in Wales to be awarded the Autism Friendly Award by the National Autistic Society in September 2023. The award recognised the club's efforts to make football more accessible and inclusive for autistic fans.