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- Matheus Cunha scored twice late as Manchester United beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford, ending a three-match losing streak and snapping a 10-game winless run.link ›
- Manchester United fans threw tennis balls and green-and-gold balloons onto the pitch before kickoff, marking 21 years of Glazer ownership.link ›
- Shaun Edwards offered England any role, even assistant kit man; Steve Borthwick declined after Edwards’ six-year France tenure produced three Six Nations titles.link ›
- Brian Devine received a two-year cricket ban over an apparent finger-clicking trick at first slip; Saltburn’s second XI was relegated with a 60-point deduction and £300 club fine.link ›
- Archie Brown scored Fenerbahçe’s first Champions League goal in 18 years against Roma after a £7m move from Gent in 2025.link ›
- Da’Mazion Vanhouter, 21, has nine first-round stoppages among 10 stoppage wins and fights Ivan Balaz at London’s Copper Box Arena on Saturday.link ›
- David Moyes reaches 592 Everton games, equalling Harry Catterick’s record, with the club seventh in the Premier League and in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.link ›
- Lamar Jackson had thumb surgery and was placed on injured reserve, forcing undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano into the Buffalo start after Tyler Huntley also exited injured.link ›
Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Roma at Old Trafford was a genuine sporting escape, not a repair of the club’s deeper rot. United trailed 2-0 inside 18 minutes through Matías Soulè and Donyell Malen, then rallied after Bruno Fernandes’ penalty, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice late for their first win in 10 games. The night’s sharper statement came before kickoff: supporters marked 21 years of Glazer ownership by throwing tennis balls and green-and-gold balloons onto the pitch. Michael Carrick has bought himself breathing room. The league position has not improved: United remain 17th. One comeback cannot settle an ownership argument, and the planned protest made sure nobody confused the two.
The stories behind this week
Edwards: Borthwick turned down my offer to work with EnglandEdwards’ public offer and rejection highlights a strategic choice by Borthwick to maintain continuity over star power, potentially affecting England’s defensive development ahead of the 2027 World Cup with only nine Tests to finalize the squad.
Brian Devine Banned for Two Years Over Clicking TrickDevine loses two years of competitive cricket, while Saltburn’s second XI starts the 2027 season in the third division with a 60-point deduction and the club carries a £300 fine. The case materially penalizes both the individual player and the team, not just the accused cricketer.
Archie Brown faces Liverpool in UCL after unorthodox riseBrown’s rise from overlooked academy talent to Champions League starter illustrates how non-traditional career paths can yield high-impact players; his £7m move and key role at Fenerbahce suggest clubs may increasingly value international development over domestic pipeline security, especially for versatile defenders.
Man United beat Roma 3-2 after fan protestUnited’s win halts a historic slide during a season in which they sit 17th in the Premier League, but the protest underscores persistent fan anger over ownership—now directed at both the Glazers and Ratcliffe—amid rising ticket prices and mismanagement. The result buys Carrick short-term breathing room, but structural pressures remain unchanged.
Da’Mazion Vanhouter: America's heavyweight answer?American boxing has lacked a dominant heavyweight presence since Deontay Wilder, and Vanhouter’s explosive record and physical development at just 21 offer a tangible path to reclaiming divisional relevance—especially with high-profile backing from Dana White and exposure on major UK cards accelerating his platform.
Moyes equals Catterick's Everton record, eyes trophiesMoyes’ sustained impact at Everton—measured in games, youth development, and on-field effort—shows how managerial stability can reshape a club’s trajectory despite limited resources, offering a contrast to the Premier League’s trend of rapid managerial turnover.
Keep or sell Konsa? - FPL gameweek 10 dilemmasFor FPL managers, the £4.8m Konsa call is a timing test: knee trouble and Saliba’s return make him unsuitable as a fresh buy, while a Hull start keeps him viable through gameweeks 11-12. The source favors preserving midfielders with benching them, delaying the £9.2m Isak choice until gameweek 13, and treating defenders as captaincy options.
Ravens Weigh Bagent Trade After Jackson InjuryThe Ravens must decide whether to pay a premium for Bagent—a move that could keep their playoff hopes alive but risks wasting a valuable draft pick on a player with minimal NFL success—while history shows most such trades fail to yield a lasting solution, making this both a high-stakes and high-uncertainty gamble.
Why it matters: The 3-2 win ends a three-match losing streak and buys Michael Carrick short-term breathing room, but 17th place and a protest marking 21 years of Glazer ownership leave the structural pressure untouched.
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