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Pakistan coach Waqar Younis has expressed concern at the way his side stumbled during their chases in both Twenty20s against Zimbabwe in Lahore, even though they emerged with victories in both games

Umar Farooq25-May-2015Pakistan coach Waqar Younis has expressed concern at the way his side stumbled during their chases in both Twenty20s against Zimbabwe in Lahore, even though they emerged with victories in both games.The Pakistani bowlers conceded over 170 runs twice and despite a solid chase from the top order had to crawl hard to make it. In the first match on Friday their pursuit of 173 was threatened by the loss of five quick wickets and on Sunday Pakistan won by just two wickets with two balls spares.”We were fifth (in the rankings) and remained fifth,” Waqar said after the second win. “We were expecting that we would win this but never thought of such tight matches. We might have won but without the sense of jubilation. We are a better team than this. We actually have to improve a lot and the middle order and should have to take responsibility, so I can say that it didn’t delight me.”A win is a win and I am proud of my boys but definitely there are quite a few loopholes which we have to fix, but overall if you ask honestly I am not satisfied because we are better than this and should have performed well and won it more convincingly.”Mohammad Sami, who surprisingly returned to the national side from nowhere and was making yet another comeback, wavered with his line and length and collected 3 for 36 and 1 for 38 in two games. “In Twenty20 cricket it happens and you got to understand that the Lahore pitch was always flat and it’s not easy to bowl on it,” Waqar said. “But indeed we gave away a lot of runs in both matches, however the good thing was that we fielded well, but if you want to challenge other teams we have to do a lot and get better in many other departments.”Sami should be given more time and any bowler should be given ample time to get settled. I think he bowled relatively well from the previously match. One over might have gone badly but it happens in the slog overs, but overall he started well. Looking forward in Twenty20 cricket I think the role of both (Sami and Malik) important as in middle order I still feel it’s tough to over-rely on youngsters.”In the end, though, Pakistan swept the series, a win that marked the return of international cricket in Pakistan after six years of isolation. “These two matches obviously carried some weight as the way the crowd came in to support us it was just outstanding,” Waqar said. “It was a great response and nothing was hidden we all saw that, so has the entire world. It has cast a positive effect on the sovereignty of the country and gave out a positive message to the other countries. So I am proud of the nation, proud of the government and the crowd who came for us.”Zimbabwean allrounder Sean Williams said his team were short of runs but taking a lot of positives. “Obviously they were a much stronger side than us,” he said. “I won’t say I am satisfied from today’s game but there are a lot of positives taken from these last two games.”I feel we were short of runs in both innings but our fielding and discipline in the bowling haven’t been good. The first game was with no extras, the second we had extras, dropped catches and in the field things were going wrong. Obviously taking catches you win matches and what happened today was that we put down three catches … and smaller things makes a difference at the end.”

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.

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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.

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…

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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.

Jonny Bairstow is not yet a great batsman but he is capable of playing brilliant innings. He has the rare gift of being able to transform a cricket match

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ScorecardJonny Bairstow is enjoying playing at Chester-le-Street this season – it was where he played a match-winning hand for England•Getty ImagesJonny Bairstow is not yet a great batsman but he is capable of playing brilliant innings. He has the rare gift of being able to transform a cricket match, of taking rules of engagement that apply inflexibly to other players and disregarding them in a welter of magnificent strokes. “Youth is to all the glad season,” wrote Thomas Carlyle, and Bairstow is a mere 25 years old. Who knows what this game might yet have in store for him?Bairstow’s gifts were on display in abundance on the first day of the match between Durham and Yorkshire at Chester-le-Street. Until he arrived at the wicket, the match between Division One’s top two sides had been characterised by understandable caution and orthodoxy. On a slowish wicket and under cloudy skies in the morning session, Yorkshire’s top-order batsmen had taken no risks at all. When Bairstow came to the wicket, Andrew Gale’s side were 124 for 3 in the 54th over. Then Yorkshire’s wicketkeeper-batsman hit his first ball for four and the whole day’s cricket began to change.Having made a very fine hundred against Hampshire at Headingley and an even better one against Middlesex, also on his home ground, Bairstow, whose attendance was not required at England’s pre-Ashes training camp in Spain, now topped the lot, and this in one of his team’s most important games of the season. He has a sense of occasion, too.Three balls after arriving at the wicket, he watched Gale fend John Hastings to Paul Collingwood at slip, the Durham skipper making a one-handed acrobatic catch look absurdly simple. Bairstow then shared brief partnerships of 22 with Aaron Finch and 39 with Adil Rashid. Yet when Rashid was caught by Collingwood off Chris Rushworth, Yorkshire were 191 for 6 in the 68th over and Durham’s bowlers could feel perfectly satisfied with their work.It was three overs after tea when Tim Bresnan arrived at the middle. What happened over the next two hours or so will be cherished by the good number of Yorkshire supporters who made the journey to the North-East. On a pitch which remained tricky, Bairstow and Bresnan added 138 in an unbroken stand for the seventh wicket with Bresnan making an immensely valuable unbeaten 66 off 85 balls while Bairstow went from 34 to 102 not out, reaching his century off the final ball he faced in the day when he drove Collingwood to extra cover.What was noticeable in that glorious evening session was the way in which Bairstow took virtually no risks. His drives, cuts and pulls were pure but his ability to seize on the even slightly loose ball is, on his day, as rare a talent as there is in the English game. Bowlers like Hastings and Jamie Harrison, who had bowled economically against Yorkshire’s other batsmen were suddenly being milked for boundaries and on many of these occasions, they were doing little or nothing wrong.Since returning from England’s tour to the West Indies, Bairstow has now scored 519 County Championship runs at an average of 86. In eight innings he has passed fifty on six occasions. He is in some of the form of his still developing career. Trevor Bayliss is surely taking note and maybe wondering what to do about it. At least James Whitaker will be able to advise him. The national selector was in attendance to see Bairstow’s innings and one would love to overhear their conversation.In a way, it was almost unfair on some of Yorkshire’s other batsmen that Bairstow should bat quite as brilliantly as he did on the first day of this game. Until he took Yorkshire’s innings and shaped it differently, opener Alex Lees could feel quite pleased to have made 40, his highest score in ten innings; and Lees had added 56 for the first wicket with Will Rhodes before Rhodes was bowled for 24 by left-arm seamer Harrison, who was making his first appearance of the season.Harrison was later to take the wicket of the in-form Jack Leaning, who was bowled for 28 runs carefully accumulated in two hours’ concentrated effort. Indeed, the first four in Yorkshire’s order had all done their best in difficult circumstances against accurate bowling. But when it is Bairstow’s day, there is little bowling to him and spectators at this game may have left the ground feeling privileged to have seen him bat as he did.

The final squads for the tournament were all confirmed on June 4 and Goal brings you through them all

Getty1Senegal Squad

Goalkeepers: Abdoulaye Diallo (Rennes), Khadim Ndiaye (Horoya), Alfred Gomis (SPAL)

Defenders: Lamine Gassama (Alanyaspor), Moussa Wague (Eupen), Saliou Ciss (Valenciennes), Youssouf Sabaly (Bordeux), Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli), Salif Sane (Schalke), Cheikhou Kouyate (West Ham), Kara Mbodji (Anderlecht)

Midfielders: Idrisa Gana Gueye (Everton), Cheikh Ndoye (Birmingham City), Alfred Ndiaye (Wolves), Pape Alioune Ndiaye (West Ham)

Forwards: Moussa Sow (Bursaspor), Moussa Konate (Amiens), Diafra Sakho (Rennes), Sadio Mane (Liverpool), Ismaila Sarr (Rennes), Mame Biram Diouf (Stoke), Mbaye Niang (Torino), Diao Keita Balde (Monaco)

AdvertisementGetty2Poland Squad

Goalkeepers: Bartosz Bialkowsk (Ipswich)i, Lukasz Fabianski (Swansea), Wojciech Szczesny (Juventus)

Defenders: Michal Pazdan (Legia Warsaw), Artur Jedrzejczyk (Legia Warsaw), Thiago Cionek (SPAL), Jan Bednarek (Southampton), Kamil Glik (Monaco), Bartosz Bereszynski (Sampdoria), Lukasz Piszczek (Borussia Dortmund)

Midfielders: Jacek Goralski (Ludogorets Razgrad), Karol Linetty (Sampdoria), Grzegorz Krychowiak (West Brom), Kamil Grosicki (Hull), Maciej Rybus (Lokomotiv Moscow), Jakub Blaszczykowski (Wolfsburg), Slawomir Peszko (Lechia Gdansk), Piotr Zielinski (Napoli), Rafal Kurzawa (Gornik Zabrze)

Forwards: Dawid Kownacki (Sampdoria), Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich), Arkadiusz Milik (Napoli), Lukasz Teodorczyk (Anderlecht)

Getty3Colombia Squad

Goalkeepers: David Ospina (Arsenal), Camilo Vargas (Deportivo Cali)Jose Fernando Cuadrado (Once Caldas)

Defenders: Cristian Zapata (AC Milan), Oscar Murillo (Pachuca), Santiago Arias (PSV), Yerry Mina (Barcelona), Johan Mojica (Girona), Farid Diaz (Club Olimpia), Davinson Sanchez (Tottenham)

Midfielders: Wilmar Barrios (Boca Juniors), Carlos Sanchez (Espanyol), Abel Aguilar (Deportivo Cali), James Rodriguez (Bayern Munich), Juan Cuadrado (Juventus), Mateus Uribe (America), Jefferson Lerma (Levante), Juan Fernando Quintero (River Plate)

Forwards: Radamel Falcao (Monaco), Carlos Bacca (Villarreal), Luis Muriel (Sevilla), Miguel Borja (Palmeiras), Jose Izquierdo (Brighton)

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Getty4Japan Squad

Goalkeepers: Eiji Kawashima (Metz), Masaaki Higashiguchi (Gamba Osaka), Kosuke Nakamura (Kashiwa Reysol)

Defenders: Naomichi Ueda (Kashima Antlers), Gen Shoji (Kashima Antlers), Yuto Nagatomo (Galatasaray), Wataru Endo (Urawa Red Diamonds), Hiroki Sakai (Marseille), Tomoaki Makino (Urawa Red Diamonds), Gotoku Sakai (Hamburg), Maya Yoshida (Southampton)

Midfielders: Keisuke Honda (Pachuca), Gaku Shibasaki (Getafe), Genki Haraguchi (Fortuna Dusseldorf), Shinji Kagawa (Borussia Dortmund), Takashi Usami (Fortuna Dusseldorf), Takashi Inui (Eibar), Hotaru Yamaguchi (Cerezo Osaka), Makoto Hasebe (Eintracht Frankfurt), Ryoto Oshima (Kawasaki Frontale)

Forwards: Shinji Okazai (Leicester), Yoshinori Muto (Mainz), Yuya Osako (Cologne)

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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Gabriel Moscardo has reportedly chosen Paris Saint-Germain over Chelsea as Corinthians have set their asking price for the 18-year-old midfielder.

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PSG favourites to beat Chelsea to MoscardoLuis Campos in Brazil to complete the dealChelsea shift focus to a strikerWHAT HAPPENED?

According tothe Parisians have taken a march over Chelsea in the pursuit of the 18-year-old midfielder with PSG director Luis Campos set to fly to Brazil to complete the deal which could potentially cost £21m (€25m/$27). Chelsea have seen a bid of €20m (£17m/$22m) rejected as Corinthians are ready to sell their prized asset to the highest bidder.

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Moscardo has reportedly set his heart on joining PSG in January and both clubs want to shake hands as soon as possible. The player believes that the Blues have several options in midfield like Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Conor Gallagher, Romeo Lavia, Lesley Ugochukwu, Carney Chukwuemeka and Andrey Santos, and fears that he might have to struggle for minutes with the London club.

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Chelsea cannot offer Moscardo a potential loan move as well since they have used up all seven international loan spots. Hence PSG have now got a free shot to get their hands on the player, even though they joined the race pretty late.

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Chelsea are struggling for goals and Mauricio Pochetttino might favour an additional striker in January. They are said to be interested in signing Ivan Toney from Brentford but will face stiff competition from Arsenal for the £80 million ($99m) rated striker.