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Wolves held Manchester United to a draw on Monday night but that was mainly down to the heroics of two players.

The visitors took the lead in the 27th minute through an Anthony Martial strike before Ruben Neves tied things up with a stunning long-range effort which cannoned in off the crossbar.

United then won a penalty which Paul Pogba stepped up to take but his attempt was well-saved by goalkeeper Rui Patricio, ensuring that Wolves walked away with at least a point at Molineux.

The game turned on its head at half-time as Adama Traore replaced Matt Doherty at right wing-back after the break – his withdrawal was after a discussion with the club doctor having struggled during the first 45 minutes.

Traore’s impact has drawn serious praise from not only his boss Nuno Santo but also from plenty of the Molineux faithful.

One supporter claimed it was his best performance in a Wolves shirt yet, saying he smashed it whilst others lauded him for changing the match, one of which believed he had such a big impact because he’s unstoppable when he’s in full stride.

A further fan said he would give him a start against Burnley on Sunday with another stating that Traore is flourishing at right wing-back.

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Here’s the best of the reaction:

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Tim Sherwood has tipped Bournemouth’s Ryan Fraser for a future at a top six club, but believes Everton could be the next step in his career.

What did he say?

Fraser has started the season slowly in comparison to 2018/19, when he received many plaudits for his performances and his seven goals and 14 assists in the Premier League.

Despite adding Alex Iwobi over the summer and boasting a plethora of wing options, Sherwood told Sky Sports’ The Debate, via HITC, that the Scotland international would be a good fit at Goodison, and since he is available on a free next summer it is a move which could make a lot of sense from a financial perspective also.

As reported by HITC, Sherwood said: “It’s important for him to go somewhere and not have two years off.

“The next move for him, and no disrespect to Bournemouth, is one just underneath [the top six]. Like a Leicester or an Everton. And then he’s still young enough to make that next step.”

Arsenal’s reported interest in the winger this summer shows the pedigree he has, and if Everton were able to persuade him to sign him it would be a bit of a coup.

Likelihood of success

On the surface, the free agent signing of Fraser would be low risk for the potential of huge reward for Everton, but there are possible problems which could arise should he join.

Firstly, he is not guranteed game time given the presence of Iwobi, Richarlison and Bernard in the squad, and that would place greater pressure on him to perform when he does get his chance, and so far he is untested in that area.

At the Cherries he is a big fish in a small pond and that suits him well. He is one of Eddie Howe’s main attacking outlets and much of Bournemouth’s play goes through him.

He has also built up a brilliant understanding with his teammates, particularly Callum Wilson, with the two combining for 12 league goals last season, the highest amount of any other partnership in the division and the second-highest in Premier League history.

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At Everton he would have to adjust to new surroundings, different players and bigger expectations, and could struggle with tighter restrictions on his freedom to roam around the pitch.

Despite that, his assist record has improved recently and that shows he is not a winger who bases his game solely on his pace, so he would be a very good option for Marco Silva to have next season.

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It really is raining injuries over in the Spanish capital at the moment.

Saying that Real Madrid were quite unlucky with various fitness problems in the last couple of weeks would be an understatement. Currently, there are six players sidelined and unavailable to Zinedine Zidane.

But there were only five until recently when it was officially confirmed that Luka Modric has been diagnosed with a muscle injury to the adductor in his right leg as Los Blancos’ streak of bad luck looks to have continued.

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And the fans have just about had enough of it, as it seems from their latest social media activity.

Upon learning about the latest injury to their Croatian midfielder, they simply lost it and couldn’t believe this was happening all over again.

They quickly took to Twitter to express their disappointment, anger and sadness as some claimed they were “totally done” and wanted the season restarted.

You can see some of their replies down in the collection of tweets below.

Check them out…

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Rangers have been ordered by UEFA to close at least 3,000 seats for the return leg of their tie with Legia Warsaw, and the fans have been split into two camps.

The closure relates to “racist behaviour, which includes sectarian singing” from supporters during the clash against St. Joseph’s last month.

The European football governing body have also threatened further punishment, including full stadium closure and a big fine, should there be a further breach from the club.

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The ruling means the Ibrox capacity will be reduced for the vital Europa League play-off with the Poles next week, with the tie in the balance at 0-0. The partial closure and clear warning from UEFA has split the Gers fans into two camps.

Some believe that there’s no problem with their songbook and that the governing body are out of order with their ban, poking their nose somewhere they don’t belong.

Others think that it will be a big positive for the club if they can move past some of the chants that they’ve been penalised for.

Here’s how the split fanbase reacted to the punishment on Twitter:

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Sometimes supporters are reminded that there are far more important things than football, with the sport itself, at times, helping bring that to attention.

This is one of those scenarios, as young Birmingham City fan Bobby has been fighting a brain tumour for four years and has now finished his chemotherapy, as shown on Birmingham’s official Twitter account.

The club gave Bobby a few treats to mark the occasion, including a season ticket and he got quite the reception at his first game, when the Blues faced Bristol City:

The game ended in a 1-1 draw, with Bobby’s favourite player Lukas Jutkiewicz getting Birmingham’s goal, before Tommy Rowe equalised late on.

While it will have been frustrating to concede the goal in the 83rd minute, being able to share the game with Bobby will have cheered many up.

A selection of Twitter reaction to Bobby’s reception, including posts from proud Birmingham fans, can be seen below:

Real Madrid are going through some tough times at the moment. They have officially confirmed that Isco has also suffered an injury and their options within the squad are getting thin. But while looking at the market might be expected of such a big club, there is still one player that Zinedine Zidane can use to solve this tricky situation: Vinicius Junior.

On the chalkboard

The situation at the Santiago Bernabeu has been dire in the last couple of weeks. The number of injured players seems to be growing with each passing day and Los Blancos now have a total of six sidelined by injuries – including Isco, Marco Asensio and Eden Hazard.

And looking at their squad and the positions that are now in need of filling, the middle of the park and the left-wing stand out as the most alarming of the bunch, the latter one in particular as it is the natural position of many of the injured players. Of course, Zidane can always shift the entire formation, make some bigger tweaks to the lineup and somehow compensate for the lack of attacking players in that way.

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But that’s a risky approach that could prove to be too big of a change in such a short amount of time. Can Real Madrid really afford to experiment now or even if they decide against it, can they find a suitable name on the market before the window closes on 2 September? Either way, the clock is against them and besides, they already have a solution in-house.

Old problems, new solutions

A lot has already been said about Real Madrid using the same old faces all over again, hoping that something clicks along the line. But as much as there is still life in the Spanish capital, there are also concerns about those same faces bringing the same old problems back.

But what if Zidane were to put his trust in a young star who was supposed to take the stage by storm but was, ironically, also stopped by a serious injury? The Madrid media have already been sounding the alarms, emphasising how Vinicius is being played out of position.

But now is the perfect chance for Zidane to push him to that left wing role where he belongs and give him a chance to prove himself once again. The 19-year-old had a brilliant 2018/19 season despite that injury. He played in a total of 33 games for the Galacticos, scoring three goals and assisting further 12.

That proves he can be a valuable asset when used properly and Zidane should trust him to be exactly that. With so many alternatives out wide currently injured, his time is now.

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وضع مهاجم الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي أتلتيكو مدريد، لويس سواريز، الروخي بلانكوس في المقدمة بهدف رائع في شباك الجار ريال مدريد في ديربي العاصمة.

ويستضيف أتلتيكو مدريد على ملعبه “واندا متروبوليتانو” منافسه ريال مدريد، بقيادة الحكم الدولي الإسباني، أليخاندرو هيرنانديز.

اقرأ أيضًا.. مبابي يوجه رسالة لجماهير باريس سان جيرمان قبل مواجهة برشلونة

جاء الهدف من هجمة قادها لاعب وسط أتلتيكو مدريد، ماركوس يورينتي، من الطرف الأيمن وقام بتمريرة سحرية للأوروجواياني الذي لم يتهاون ليسجل هدف فريقه الأول في مرمى الحارس، تيبو كورتوا، بالدقيقة 15 من زمن الشوط الأول.

بهذه النتيجة حتى الآن، يرتفع رصيد أتلتيكو مدريد عند النقطة 61 بالمركز الأول، ويوسع الفارق بينه وبين برشلونة الوصيف 5 نقاط و8 نقاط عن ريال مدريد صاحب المركز الثالث.

شاهد هدف لويس سواريز الرائع في مرمى ريال مدريد

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FIFPro have announced their 55-player shortlist for their Team of the Year and although it contains seven Liverpool players, none of them are midfielders.

Such an omission has been questioned by some fans and it could be argued that it is a surprise choice given the Reds’ consistency throughout the season, and their conquest of the Champions League.

However, all the other areas of Liverpool’s squad have been included. From the front three to the defence and goalkeeper the only position without recognition is midfield, which suggests it is an area that requires improvement.

That is particularly true if they are to pip title rivals Manchester City to the league this season, who have two midfielders on the shortlist in Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne.

That pair produced more goals and assists last year than Liverpool’s regular trio of Jordan Henderson, Georginio Wijnaldum and Fabinho despite the fact the Belgian made only 22 starts.

The creativity between the two sides is therefore considerable, and if the Reds replicate the last campaign and produce too many draws again, it will be because of the midfield.

However, that doesn’t mean the Reds’ midfield is without positives. None of their regulars had a pass success rate below 85%, and each managed at least 50 successful passes per game, on average.

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If they can improve those stats in an attacking sense then the Anfield outfit should provide more of a threat, and could find it easier to unlock teams whose game plan is to defend.

The return of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could help in that regard. He is able to run at defenders and can be more direct in his approach as a result, with his goals against Manchester City at Anfield in 2018 an example of that.

If Jurgen Klopp can get more out of his current midfielders or sign more quality then he could bring the entire squad up to the same high level, and then Liverpool may have enough to win the Premier League.

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According to The Daily Mail, youngster Bobby Duncan wants to leave Liverpool with a possible loan move to Fiorentina on the cards.

What’s the word?

The British transfer window may now be closed but that isn’t stopping players from potentially leaving as clubs around the continent eye up people to bolster their ranks with the European market still open.

Considering Liverpool’s Champions League win, it would take a brave man to leave the club given their current exploits but Duncan is someone who doesn’t seem too bothered by that.

According to The Daily Mail, he is frustrated with his lack of first-team opportunities and wants to move away from the Reds as a result.

Per the report, Fiorentina could be willing to take the 18-year-old on loan.

Something Liverpool may have to get used to

It doesn’t matter how young and good you are, for the time being, it will take a colossal effort to break into this Liverpool side, especially if you’re a striker.

Rhian Brewster, a golden boot winner at the U17 World Cup is also struggling for opportunities but there haven’t been any hints that he’s frustrated.

Considering Brewster’s inability to work his way into the side, it’s not a great shock to see Duncan isn’t getting chances either.

The teenager has 23 goals in 26 matches for the club’s U18 side but individuals like him wanting to move on is something Liverpool may have to get used to.

The fact is that because of how well the senior team is doing, chances for their young players will become even more limited, thus adding to the frustration at youth level. In some ways, this will be negative if their best young players want to leave

If you’re a footballer you’re going to want to actually play and despite Duncan’s impatience in this situation, it wouldn’t be surprising if more players were found in this scenario.

Liverpool finished last season second in the Premier League whilst the fact they’ve reached two European finals in a row shows how good they’ve been.

At the moment, this won’t be an easy squad of players to get your chance in if you’re only on the peripheral.

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Arsenal’s Europa League opponents Eintracht Frankfurt signed Andre Silva on loan before the end of the European transfer window on September 2nd. Here, we take a look at what the Gunners can expect when they face the Portugal international.

On the chalkboard

The Bundesliga outfit lost a lot of talent in attack during the summer, with Sebastien Haller, Luka Jovic and Ante Rebic all departing for new challenges.

As such, Adi Hutter and co needed to bring in reinforcements. Dejan Joveljic and Bas Dost were signed earlier in August, but clearly there was still the need for another forward. Accordingly, Silva joined from AC Milan, which is where Croatia international Rebic ended up.

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A poacher

The 23-year-old first burst onto the scene in 2016 with FC Porto, where he scored 16 goals in 32 appearances in the Portuguese league.

The following year, he earned himself a big-money move to Serie A, but things didn’t work out for him at the San Siro and he was subsequently shipped out for a short-term spell to Sevilla in 2018.

There, he partially rediscovered his form, scoring nine goals in La Liga in 27 games, and began to once again display the goalscoring qualities which helped him make his name.

He is not a forward who is afraid of shooting, averaging 2.3 a game in the league last term. That was more than any of his teammates. A fox in the box, he is yet to score outside of the area in his career, and relies on being in the right place at the right time.

He is also a player who likes to challenge in the air. He competed in 6 aerial duels per match last season, which was higher than everyone in the squad once again. Although he didn’t win as many as he lost, clearly the forward is not afraid to put himself about.

In Europe, Silva enjoys himself. He has 10 goals in 24 appearances, and it was especially in the Europa League that he excelled in his sole season with Milan to date.

All in all, then, Arsenal should expect to face a poacher who looks forward to appearing in continental competitions and if they allow him space in the penalty area, there is a strong chance the ball will end up in the back of the net.

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