Nesta quarta-feira, às 21h30, na Arena Cajueiro, a bola rola para Bahia de Feira e Bahia, em confronto válido pela semifinal do Campeonato Baiano. No jogo de ida, a partida terminou em 1 a 0 para a equipe de Salvador.
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Pedro Neto, do Bahia de Feira, analisou o último encontro entre os times e, apesar da derrota, gostou do que viu em campo. De acordo com ele, foi um descuido da equipe que custou o resultado. Assim, Neto destacou que não há nada definido e também mostrou confiança no grupo.
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– Nosso time se comportou bem na partida e criamos muitas oportunidades, mas infelizmente em um descuido perdemos o jogo. Não tem nada definido, página virada e agora decidimos na nossa casa e temos tudo para dar certo. A confiança em nosso grupo é a mesma, e não chegamos na semifinal à toa.
> Veja a tabela do Campeonato Baiano de 2021
De olho na partida desta quarta-feira, Pedro Neto voltou a falar que o grupo está confiante. De acordo com ele, o clima nos vestiários do Bahia de Feira é alegre e todos acreditam na vaga para a final.
– Estamos confiantes, nada mudou. Vamos decidir em casa e nosso ambiente de trabalho continua alegre e acreditando nessa vaga para final, que será contra o Juazeirense ou contra o Atlético de Alagoinhas.
تحدث إبراهيم عادل لاعب منتخب مصر، عن فوز الفراعنة على موريتانيا والتأهل بشكل رسمي إلى نهائيات كأس أمم إفريقيا 2025 بالمغرب.
منتخب مصر فاز على موريتانيا بهدف رائع سجله إبراهيم عادل، في إطار الجولة الرابعة للمجموعة الثالثة، من عمر تصفيات كأس أمم إفريقيا. هدف إبراهيم عادل الخرافي في مرمي موريتانيا بتصفيات كأس أمم إفريقيا
وقال عادل خلال تصريحات لقناة “بي إن سبورت”: “كان هدفنا التأهل بمكسب أمام موريتانيا، اللاعبون أدوا مباراة قوية”.
طالع.. فيديو | منتخب مصر يفوز على موريتانيا في الوقت القاتل ويحسم تأهله إلى كأس أمم إفريقيا
وأضاف: “أشكر الجهاز الفني والجمهور الذي حضر في لقاء اليوم، والقادم سيكون أفضل، نحن لم نفعل شيئًا، هذه فقط البداية لنا”.
وعن هدفه الرائع، أوضح: “(هذا فضل من ربنا)، به توفيق، عندما لمحت الحارس متقدم عن مرماه أخذت القرار والحمد لله أن جاءت بهذا الشكل”.
وأتم: “أهم شيء الفوز للمنتخب، بعد تعب اللاعبين ومجهودهم”.
وتأهل منتخب مصر، بشكل رسمي إلى نهائيات بطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا، للمرة الـ 27 في تاريخه، بعد وصوله إلى النقطة الثانية عشر في صدارة ترتيب المجموعة الثالثة بالفوز في الـ 4 جولات بالتصفيات. تصريحات إبراهيم عادل بعد فوز منتخب مصر أمام موريتانيا
Aston Villa's hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League suffered a significant blow on Sunday as they lost 2-1 to Manchester United at Villa Park. Douglas Luiz had cancelled out Rasmus Hojlund's opener, but Scott McTominay came on to score the winner for the visitors late on.
Villa have now dropped to fifth after failing to respond to Tottenham's dramatic 2-1 victory over Brighton on Saturday. That may still be enough to make it into the Champions League, but United have closed the gap to five points with their second win against the Villans in the space of seven weeks.
In general, Unai Emery's side are stuttering at the moment – either side of a resounding 5-0 win over a seemingly doomed Sheffield United, they suffered home defeats to Newcastle in the Premier League and Chelsea in the FA Cup. They hadn't lost a league game in front of their own fans since February before this recent stretch.
Rank
Team
P
W
D
L
GD
PTS
1
Manchester City
6
6
0
0
11
18
2
Liverpool
7
5
1
1
11
16
3
Spurs
7
4
2
1
3
14
4
Arsenal
7
4
1
2
11
13
5
Man Utd
7
4
1
2
3
13
6
Aston Villa
7
2
2
2
2
8
And in another devastating blow, it emerged after Sunday's game that Boubacar Kamara, who came off in the second half, has suffered a "significant knee ligament injury". Kamara will see a specialist for a full prognosis, but a long-term lay-off seems inevitable.
Villa injury luck has become a "joke"
Quoting an earlier tweet about Villa's misfortune, Sky Sports presenter and Villa fan Dan Bardell said the situation had become a "joke" following the news of Kamara's injury.
Ball-winner Kamara joins Buendia and Mings
You can certainly see why Bardell is so frustrated. Kamara is actually the third Villa player to go down with a long-term knee problem this season after Emiliano Buendia and Tyrone Mings, neither of whom have played since the opening day of the Premier League season.
Kamara's absence in particular will sting because he's been a crucial player for Emery this season. While he's been suspended for four matches (once for an accumulation of yellow cards and once for a straight red against Brentford), he's started every single game for which he's been available.
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The 2022 acqusition from Marseille has been a vital ball-winning presence at the base of the midfield, winning more tackles (2.2) per game and notching more interceptions per game (1.1) than anybody else in the squad. It remains to be seen who replaces him in the side, but Youri Tielemans looks the most likely candidate.
As the years go by, more and more money flows into football, with the sport growing exponentially. One big reason for this is the rise of the Saudi Pro League, as PIF and other big figures continue to pour in money in the hope of attracting the biggest and best players.
Whilst the salaries in the Championship are no way near those over in the Gulf, there are certainly still some healthy pay cheques being received by some of the league's best players.
With three Premier League teams dropping down at the end of every season, some clubs still find themselves paying extortionate wages to some players. Football FanCast has broken down each Championship club's average annual salary per year, as per Capology.
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Plymouth Argyle
£194,552 per player
It comes as no surprise to see Plymouth at the bottom of the pile for average player salaries when you consider the fact that they've just come up from League One and were only in League Two a couple of seasons ago.
The average player at Plymouth has a weekly wage of £3,741.
23
Blackburn Rovers
£274,533 per player
Blackburn Rovers are perhaps a bit of a surprise in second-last position given their history and established status as a Championship team, which is a testament to their recruitment over the years.
The average player at Blackburn Rovers has a weekly wage of £5,279.
22
Rotherham United
£278,286 per player
As another club that has been floating around League One and the Championship over the past five years or so, you can understand Rotherham's low positioning in terms of average wages.
The average player at Rotherham United has a weekly wage of £5,352.
21
Sunderland
£320,143 per player
Now, to see Sunderland this far down is a bit of a shock given their rich history and owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus having a rumoured net worth of around £2 billion.
The average player at Sunderland has a weekly wage of £6,157.
20
Huddersfield Town
£327,310 per player
Huddersfield Town have been stuck in the Championship ever since being relegated from the Premier League back in 2019. They've had a good few years to balance the books in terms of wages, and this is somewhat reflected in their league results, as apart from their impressive 3rd-place finish a couple of seasons ago, they finished in 18th twice and 20th in the other seasons.
The average player at Huddersfield Town has a weekly wage of £6,294.
19
Preston North End
£351,524 per player
Preston North End are another one of those sides who have been quite settled over the years in the Championship. They're now in their ninth Championship season since securing promotion from League One, and they're yet to finish higher than seventh position.
The average player at Preston has a weekly wage of £6,760.
18
Swansea City
£392,357 per player
Swansea City suffered relegation to the Championship back in 2018 and have struggled to return ever since. They did have two positive campaigns where they finished in the play-offs, but over the past couple of years, they've been on a bit of a downward trajectory.
The average player at Swansea has a weekly wage of £7,545.
17
Coventry City
£410,087 per player
Coventry City are a side who continue to defy expectations under Mark Robins, despite being on the lower side of the wage spectrum. He led them to a play-off final last season and has them well in contention for a play-off place once more this season, which is a testament to the hard work he's put in and the recruitment to bring the right players in under more of a budget.
The average player at Coventry City has a weekly wage of £7,886.
16
Bristol City
£413,172 per player
Bristol City have been in the Championship since League One promotion in 2015.
Looking at the previous eight years, their average wage position pretty much matches how their seasons have gone, with just one finish in the top ten, as they typically range from 19th to 8th.
The average player at Bristol City has a weekly wage of £7,946.
15
Birmingham City
£432,974 per player
Since the days of being a Premier League regular, Birmingham City have been on a bit of a decline as they continue to struggle to escape the Championship after their 2011 exit.
The Blues have failed to finish above 17th position since 2016, and this season hasn't exactly gone to plan thus far.
The average player at Birmingham City has a weekly wage of £8,326.
James Vince already has a 50-over World Cup winners’ medal in his possession and he is hoping a productive series in New Zealand can firm up his chances of having a crack at another in T20 cricket after being named Man of the Match in the series opener in Christchurch.Vince stroked 59 off 38 balls to set up England’s chase in the first T20I, seizing his opportunity to bat at No. 3 in the absence of several first-choice players. It was his maiden T20I fifty, coming almost four years since his debut, and a reminder of his talents after a summer in which he was part of the World Cup squad but managed a top-score of 43 from seven white-ball innings for England.With England resting Jason Roy, Joe Root, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali, Vince has a window in which to build on a decent, if sporadic, T20I record. He has reached double-figures in all nine of his outings, but has only played five times since the last T20 World Cup, in 2016.ALSO READ: Vince seals victory after young guns impress“The side’s been so successful and dominant over the last three or four years, it’s a tough first XI to break into,” Vince said. “But any opportunities like this to push my case and hopefully try to be part of the squad, as I was this summer for the World Cup, is my aim.”With some of the main guys missing, it would be nice to get a bit of a run in the side, post some scores and make some match-winning contributions.”Capped in all three formats, Vince has yet to fully establish himself in an England side and he only won a recall to the ODI set-up ahead of the World Cup after Alex Hales was dropped for disciplinary issues. He featured three times during the tournament, scoring 26, 14 and 0 while covering for the injured Roy; he also claimed two catches as a substitute during England’s memorable win in the final against New Zealand.”To be honest, since the end of the English summer I’ve not had a huge amount of cricket,” he said. “I had a warm-up game and a bit of time in the nets but I wasn’t quite sure what nick I was in. But I’m pleased with the contribution and for the boys to get off to a winning start.”The wicket was pretty good, I didn’t think it was an absolute belter but there was not much in there, maybe a fraction on the slow side but a pretty true bounce, it came on reasonably well for the majority of it.”Although Vince was unable to seal the chase himself, victory in Christchurch was wrapped up by Eoin Morgan and Sam Billings, as an experimental England side got off to an encouraging start. Despite speculation that Morgan might retire after securing the goal of winning a 50-over World Cup, his decision to continue playing ensures continuity as England switch focus to T20 under a new head coach in Chris Silverwood.Morgan’s presence will also be important as England look to asses a number of young players who might push for inclusion in Australia next year, with Sam Curran and Pat Brown among three debutants at Hagley Oval.”What he’s built over the last four years is incredible,” Vince said of Morgan. “To take the team from where they were to winning the World Cup, I know he’d be a massive loss if he wasn’t here, especially with a tour like this with lots of new guys coming in.”His leadership is outstanding so he’ll be great for the young guys here. Everyone’s hoping that he carries on for as long as possible.”Although he has not been involved in the Test side since England’s last tour of New Zealand, in 2017-18, an ankle injury suffered in training by Joe Denly has opened up the possibility that Vince could be asked to stay on for the two-match series at the end of November.”I think I’ve said it before, although it is a different format, runs in an England shirt are always going to help you,” he said. “It’s a good start and hopefully I can build on it and continue throughout the series and try to make an impact on it myself.”
O Vasco saiu em vantagem para conquistar o 5º lugar do Campeonato Carioca. Na manhã deste domingo, o Cruz-Maltino derrotou o Botafogo por 1 a 0 no Estádio Nilton Santos, em jogo válido pelo primeiro confronto da final da Taça Rio. Germán Cano balançou as redes.
Com o resultado, a equipe comandada por Marcelo Cabo sai em vantagem para vencer o título da Taça Rio. O Vasco pode até empatar o próximo jogo que levantará o troféu. Qualquer vitória do Botafogo por um gol de diferença leva a decisão para a disputa de pênaltis.
As duas equipes voltam a se encontrar no próximo sábado, às 15h, em São Januário, pelo jogo da volta da decisão da Taça Rio. O vencedor do torneio garante a premiação de R$ 1 milhão.
JOGO TRUNCADO Poucos lances de emoção e perigo de gol marcaram os primeiros 45 minutos de jogo. O Vasco foi superior no começo da partida principalmente porque dificultava o Botafogo a sair jogando no próprio campo de defesa. Ao pegar a bola, contudo, o Cruz-Maltino também pouco criou para superar o sistema de marcação alvinegro.
As ações se equilibraram após a parada técnica. O Botafogo saiu da pressão vascaína e focou as jogadas na velocidade de Ronald, atuando pelo lado direito. Assim como o rival, também não teve nenhuma jogada de efeito ou que passou perto de balançar as redes.
MUDANÇA DE PANORAMA Se o primeiro tempo foi de pouca emoção, não demorou muito para o jogo mudar na etapa complementar. Logo no começo, Sousa quis sair jogando no campo, pisou na bola e entregou de graça para Léo Jabá. O camisa 7 cruzou na medida para Germán Cano, que cabeceou para o fundo das redes e fez o L. O Vasco abria o placar.
POUCA COISA Após o gol, o Vasco recuou. Sem um meio-campista de origem na posição avançada do setor, o time teve dificuldade de criação. O Botafogo, por sua vez, também passou longe de assustar. Mesmo com substituições ofensivas na reta final do segundo tempo, o Alvinegro pouco criou para ameaçar Vanderlei. No fim, alegria vascaína com o triunfo por 1 a 0.
FICHA TÉCNICA Botafogo x Vasco
Data/Hora: 01/05/2021, às 11h05 Local: Estádio Nilton Santos, no Rio de Janeiro (RJ) Árbitro: Alexandre Vargas Tavares de Jesus Assistentes: Luiz Claudio Regazone e Michael Correia Gramado: Ruim Cartões amarelos: Romildo e Sousa (BOT); Zeca e Morato (VAS) Cartões vermelhos: –
Gols: Germán Cano (0-1, 3’/2ºT)
BOTAFOGO: Douglas Borges; Warley, Kanu, Sousa, Paulo Victor; Matheus Frizzo (Ricardinho 26’/2ºT), Romildo (Ênio 14’/2ºT), Pedro Castro (Guilherme Santos 43’/2ºT); Ronald (Matheus Nascimento 43’/2ºT), Rafael Navarro, Marco Antônio (Felipe Ferreira 26’/2ºT). Técnico: Marcelo Chamusca.
Glasgow Rangers head coach Philippe Clement secured a place in the semi-finals of the SFA Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win over Hibernian on Sunday.
John Lundstram and Fabio Silva, who arrived on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers in January, scored the goals to take the Gers one step closer to another trophy this season.
Whilst the Light Blues will be focused on success in the Scottish Premiership, the Europa League, and the SFA Cup, the Belgian boss may also have an eye on the club's contract situation heading into the summer.
Lundstram, Kemar Roofe, Borna Barisic, Ryan Jack, Leon Balogun, and Jon McLaughlin are all set to become free agents later this year, and it remains to be seen what the future has in store for them at Ibrox.
Clement, however, must allow Roofe to move on upon the expiry of his contract as his fitness issues have made him an unreliable player to have in the squad, and the Gers may already have their surprise heir to the striker in Sam Lammers, who is currently out on loan.
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The 31-year-old centre-forward has been plagued by consistent injury problems throughout his career with the Scottish giants, which is why the club should now move on from him.
Since the start of the 2020/21 campaign, Roofe has missed a staggering 96 competitive fixtures for Rangers with eight separate injury issues.
Including his time with Anderlecht in the 2019/20 season, the experienced striker has missed at least 12 matches in each of the last five campaigns.
This highlights how unreliable he has been throughout his career, particularly during his spell at Ibrox, and that is why Clement cannot rely on him to be a useful option within the squad, as the manager rarely has him available to select in games.
Kemar Roofe
To make matters worse, Roofe has also struggled on the pitch when he has been able to play this season. The former Leeds United star has only found the back of the net twice in 19 first-team appearances in all competitions for the Gers, which comes after a return of two goals in six outings during the 2022/23 campaign.
Overall, the Jamaica international has plundered an impressive 38 goals and seven assists in 97 games for the Glasgow giants since joining the club in 2020.
The key statistic to note there, however, is that he has only played 97 matches for the Light Blues, which is only one more than the number of fixtures (96) he has missed through injury.
To miss almost every other game on average over a nearly four-year period is enough evidence, coupled with his poor form in front of goal this season, to suggest that Rangers should not be renewing his contract.
Clement must now decided to release him at the end of the campaign, and the Belgian boss could unearth a surprise heir to his place in the squad by offering Lammers a chance to revive his career at Ibrox after an underwhelming first half of this season.
Sam Lammers' Rangers career in numbers
Formers Gers head coach Michael Beale decided to swoop to sign the versatile forward from the Serie A side Atalanta during the last summer transfer window for a reported fee of £3.5m.
The left-footed attacker, who had once been compared to Ruud van Nistelrooy, failed to hit the ground running in Scotland with a number of fairly unimpressive performances on the pitch.
Lammers only contributed with two goals and one assist in 17 appearances, which included ten starts, in the Premiership for the Light Blues, which shows that he did not provide quality in the final third on a consistent basis.
Sam Lammers
The 26-year-old gem also went six matches without a goal or an assist in the group stages of the Europa League, and failed to directly contribute to a goal in four League Cup outings.
He only managed two goals and two assists in 31 appearances for the club in all competitions, including the qualifiers for the Champions League at the start of the season, which is a return of one goal or assist every 7.8 matches on average.
However, the marksman only played one match as a centre-forward as he spent the vast majority of his time as either an attacking midfielder or a second striker.
His form as a number nine since leaving the club to join FC Utrecht on loan as their starting striker suggests that Rangers missed a trick by not playing him there.
Sam Lammers' stats with Utrecht
The attacker was sent out on loan to the Dutch outfit for the second half of this season in January, and all nine of his appearances for the club so far have come as a centre-forward.
Lammers has played regular minutes in his natural position for the first time during the 2023/24 campaign, which has led to an increased output in the final third.
He has racked up two goals and three assists in nine Eredivisie outings for Utrecht so far, which is already two more goal contributions than he managed in 17 Premiership matches for the Gers.
Appearances
17
9
Goals
2
2
Big chances missed
6
0
Assists
1
3
Big chances created
1
5
Key passes per game
0.3
1.3
Stats via Sofascore
As you can see in the table above, Lammers has offered far more quality at the top end of the pitch in the Netherlands as a centre-forward than he did in Scotland as a number ten or winger.
The 6 foot 3 whiz, who was hailed as a "fantastic" asset for Utrecht by Dutch TV pundit Kees Luijckx, has been far more clinical in front of goal, with zero 'big chances' missed, and provided significantly more creativity, with over four times as many key passes per game.
Therefore, Clement must take notice of the 26-year-old star's impressive form for the Dutch side and offer him a chance to audition for the role of Roofe's heir in the summer.
Lammers has yet to have a chance to play regularly as a striker for Rangers, having been used as a number ten, and that is why he could be a surprise replacement for the former Leeds number nine, as the Ibrox faithful have not had much of an opportunity to see him perform in that role.
The strike and its aftermath. Here’s how things have unfolded
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Mushfiqur Rahim speaks during the meeting between players and BCB officials•Raton Gomes
October 24News – BCB-striking players’ meeting: Nazmul Hassan’s aggression leaves cricketers ‘rattled’ Opinion – Mohammad Isam: How Shakib stepped up to fill a Mashrafe-sized hole October 23News – We call off the strike and will return to playing’ – Shakib Al HasanNews – Strike moves towards resolution, Mashrafe could mediateOctober 22News – BCB chief lashes out at players’ strike, but says board is ‘open for talks’October 22News – FICA head Tony Irish criticises Bangladesh players association for inactionOctober 22Analysis – A Bangladesh press conference two decades in the makingOctober 22News – ‘They’ll come’ – Sourav Ganguly confident Bangladesh tour of India will go aheadOctober 22News – BCB calls emergency meeting of directors; Mashrafe Mortaza backs playersOctober 21News – Better contracts, no discrimination, open transfers: Bangladesh players’ demandsOctober 21News – Bangladesh players go on strike, India tour under threatOctober 21News – Top Bangladesh players likely to go on strike amid growing discontent with cricket board
Manchester United have had an abundance of players come through the doors at Old Trafford over the last decade, with it fair to say that while some have worked out for the better, others have seemingly flopped.
A recent example of this is that of Jadon Sancho, the winger signed from Borussia Dortmund for a fee in the region of £73m back in 2021.
Although for his first couple of seasons, the Englishman put in solid numbers by being involved in eight goals during the 2021/22 campaign and then a further ten in the following term, he was hardly a pivotal player within the Red Devils' squad.
Those woes culminated in his decline during the early stages of 2023/24, as the wideman was isolated from Erik ten Hag's squad and shipped back to Dortmund in January on a loan move until the end of the season, where, in just seven games, he has managed to assist his teammates twice.
Another of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's signings who can be included in the same sort of category as Sancho is that of Daniel James. The one-time Swansea City attacker joined the club in 2019 for a fee worth up to £18m after add-ons, before leaving just two years later.
Despite the Welshman's mixed fortunes at Old Trafford, he certainly had his moments at the club, with his strengths making him the type of player who could have thrived in tomorrow's eagerly-awaited Manchester derby.
Dan James' stats whilst at Man Utd
Whilst he only spent a couple of years in Manchester before joining Leeds for £25m, James certainly wasn't a complete disaster as he played in a total of 74 games and managed to contribute to 18 goals and assists.
That record holds up well in contrast to current flop, Antony, for instance, with the Brazilian having contributed just 13 goals and assists in 71 games in all competitions for the club to date, following his arrival on a mammoth £86m deal.
With the trip to the Etihad on the horizon, Ten Hag may wish he had a figure like James to call upon instead of the struggling Antony, with the Leeds man having that willing work ethic to be a useful asset in a one-off game like the derby.
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That can also be seen in his potential likeness to a certain, Park Ji-Sung, with South American journalist Leo Escudeiro making that comparison between the pair due to James being "technically limited, mega-fast and very dedicated".
Park, of course, may not have been the most high-profile of players, but he cemented cult hero status at United due to his hard-working nature and ability to deliver the goods on the big occasion, with former teammate Wayne Rooney stating that the South Korean was "almost as important to our success" as the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and 'Wazza' himself.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
In moments, James could offer something similar, with Solskjaer previously saying of his talents: "Dan with the energy he has, the X-factor and the pace, he gives us something that must be hard to play against if you are a defender."
This level of praise from the treble-winner outlines how well the Wales international played whilst at the club and shows that he could've given the Red Devils something extra to offer against the reigning Premier League champions on Sunday.
Dan James' record against Man City
As aforementioned, United are set to face Manchester City tomorrow afternoon and will be looking to try and get one over their imperious arch-rivals.
The club currently find themselves residing outside the top four after winning four of their last five top-flight games, albeit while slipping to a meek defeat at home to Fulham a week ago.
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With Rasmus Hojlund currently sidelined, Ten Hag may have to select a forward line of Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford and the aforementioned Antony, although there may be a sense that a talent like James would've been far more useful.
The 26-year-old's ability to hurt the Cityzens was notably laid bare following United's 2-1 triumph away from home back in December 2019, with James playing so well that United legend, Peter Schmeichel described his performance as "unbelievable".
As Gary Neville stated in commentary at the time, the hosts were simply "battered" on the counter-attack with the speedy winger central to that game plan, with journalist Samuel Luckhurst writing for Manchester Evening News that 'City could not keep up with his blistering pace' while awarding him an 8/10 match rating.
While James has played against City a total of ten times in his career and only managed one goal involvement – that assist coming in that 2-1 triumph in 2019 – he certainly provided Solskjaer's side with a real outlet that Ten Hag is currently lacking.
One thing is for sure, most United supporters would rather see James lining up on the right flank, ahead of the hapless Antony…
Manchester United are planning to offload a "phenomenal" player at the end of the season, according to a new transfer report regarding his future.
Man Utd transfer news
The Red Devils have another important transfer window ahead of them this summer, with further reinforcements needed in their squad, in order to take them up a level.
United have been linked with an audacious switch for Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior, should the Brazilian move on with Kylian Mbappe on course to arrive from Paris Saint-Germain. It remains to be seen if he will depart, but it could be a stunning piece of business at Old Trafford.
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At the back, Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio is a name who's not going away when it comes to potential United target, with the Portuguese a highly-rated young player who is capable of impressing at centre-back and left-back. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is making his presence felt more and more by the day, and he is also interested in sanctioning a move for Juventus defender Gleison Bremer.
It certainly looks like it could be an exciting summer of incomings, especially if Ratcliffe makes a huge amount of money available, but for that to happen, other players may need to be moved on. It looks as though a decision has been made regarding one such individual, following a fresh update.
Man Utd ready to sell Hannibal Mejbri
According to Football Insider, Manchester United are ready to accept a permanent offer for Hannibal Mejbri this summer, not seeing a long-term future for him at the club.
Hannibal Mejbri
"Man United will look to permanently offload Hannibal Mejbri this summer, sources have told Football Insider. It is believed that the club are keen on a squad clearout and have deemed the 21-year-old surplus to requirements at Old Trafford.
"Well-placed sources have told Football Insider that Man United will have to sell players before making major new signings, meaning Hannibal is expected to be one of a swathe of departures from the Premier League giants."
Hannibal is still only young, so there could be a risk element to United deciding to sell him, with former Birmingham City manager John Eustace once lauding him after a loan spell at the club:
"The way he has played in the last couple of games has been phenomenal. He has broken records for total distance [covered], all that kind of stuff."
That being said, Hannibal hasn't been starring on loan in Spain with Sevilla, and if Ratcliffe feels that United can receive a good amount of money for his services, letting him go feels like the correct decision.
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The 21-year-old has made just three appearances totalling 37 minutes for Sevilla, suggesting that he is struggling to impress there. That feels like another reason to cut ties with him at the end of the season, generating funds for better players in the process, making this one to keep an eye on over the coming months.