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Well, it was nice while it lasted. The mood around Manchester United was one of cautious optimism heading into Saturday's clash with Nottingham Forest. The recent comeback victory over Aston Villa felt like a turning point - evidence that this side was capable of the spectacular under Erik ten Hag. The Forest Game was spectacular in its own right... just for all the wrong reasons. The first half made for tough watching. Forest started brightest and kept United at arm's length with ease, with the Red Devils struggling to even get shots away. Antony is one of the biggest flops of the season, can’t think of anyone else worse #ManUtd — Nikhil (@nik_esco) December 30, 2023 Forest first to it, drops to a forest player, these players just do not work hard enough. Sit way too deep, it’s too easy, too safe. So BORING — James Bean 🔰 (@JamesNBean7) December 30, 2023 Not had a shot yet 😂 — Shaun Gannon (@ShaunGannon87) December 30, 2023 Nottingham forest vs Manchester United, 25 minutes...

Following a year in which: - Manchester City won absolutely everything. - Arsenal won absolutely nothing. - Antonio Conte fell out with absolutely everybody. - Jude Bellingham became absolutely undeniable. We at 90min have decided to rank the 10 best teams in Europe throughout the calendar year: 10. West Ham United European champs / James Gill - Danehouse/GettyImages For the first time since 1965, West Ham United won a European trophy in 2023. The Hammers lifted the UEFA Europa Conference League back in June, besting Fiorentina in a dramatic final thanks to a Jarrod Bowen goal. And despite selling their star man Declan Rice in the summer, David Moyes went out and signed Mohammed Kudus, turned Bowen into one of the most deadly number nines in the Premier League , topped his Europa League group, and muscled into the top six during the first half of the 2023/24 campaign. That's a pretty good year by anybody's standards. 9. Barcelona An up and down year for Xavi / Quality Sport Im...

Diogo Jota has admitted he was "not expecting" to feature in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Burnley after being sidelined for over a month. The 26-year-old had missed the Reds' last eight Game s with an unspecified muscle injury and had trained just twice in the build-up to Liverpool's Boxing Day trip to Turf Moor. Jurgen Klopp decided to include Jota in his matchday squad, to the surprise of the club's medical staff, and he repaid his manager's faith by climbing off the bench to scored Liverpool's second goal in stoppage time - sealing the win that took the club back to top of the Premier League table. "It’s massive, it’s a special feeling. It was a crazy 24 hours and I was not expecting to be in this squad list, to be honest," Jota admitted to the club's official website about his return. "I was already at home when I found out I needed to travel back out again to train with the team, but from that moment on I just felt I needed to do t...

After a long and grueling regular season, the college Football postseason is finally here. I’ve gone 4-1 in these bowl season columns so far — bringing me to 29-20 (about 59.2%) since Week 2. I’ve said all season that some regression was to be expected after we cashed at an unsustainable 63% rate a year ago, but we’re off to a great start in bowl season, so let’s keep that momentum going! With the holiday season behind us, the third full week of Bowl season is here and we have a compelling slate ahead of us, including a ton of fun games at the Group of 5 and Power 5 level. With Wednesday’s games rapidly approaching, here is a look at my best bet for the trio of games at our disposal. And remember, you can check out all of our NCAAF predictions for picks on all of the action. West Virginia Mountaineers -6.5 over North Carolina Tar Heels (-110) Odds available at FanDuel Sports book at time of publishing. Playable to 7. This has been a very eventf...

Reports suggest that Barcelona have offer ed two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas a new deal , and that the proposal could actually be the final offer from the club . Alexia is said to be considering the offer , and that the club’s decision on who will replace outgoing manager Jonatan Giráldez is a key element on whether or not she will sign. Alexia, whose deal runs out in June , has seen an upturn in form and fitness after a difficult year and a half. The player suffered an ACL tear in July 2022 and since then she has been on a road to recovery. She returned to the Spanish national team setup ahead of their ultimately successful World Cup campaign, and featured in the final as Spain beat England 1-0 to lift the trophy. pic.twitter.com/YpO7uDJ2E2 — Alexia Putellas (@alexiaputellas) December 11, 2023 Contrasting reports of Alexia contract offer The Athletic claims that both sides are eager to come to an agreement and that the club have offer ed Alexia a deal ...

It's the start of a new era for Manchester United. Well, it should be at least. We've heard that saying so many times before that it's nearly lost all meaning. But this isn't a change of manager or a fancy new signing. There is no man at the proverbial wheel nor one sitting at the physical piano. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has completed the purchase of a 25% stake in the club and is expected to have a major hand on the footballing side of things. You know, the main focus of what a football club is. The part that's often been neglected over the last decade or so. What's on his in tray to begin with? Which issues should take priority? How can he ensure he gets on the right foot with the fans? Here's what Ratcliffe needs to solve first and foremost. Who's running football operations? Goodbye, Richard / OLI SCARFF/GettyImages United had previously announced CEO Richard Arnold would be stepping aside, bringing an end to a 16-year stay at the club. In his place, Patric...

As is customary every couple of years, clubs in most European countries will soon be cursing the timing of the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations , to be played in 2024, which once more will take place slap bang in the middle of their domestic seasons. The tournament will be held in the Ivory Coast between 13 January and 11 February 2024 , which will present significant problems for a number of teams, not least Premier League title hopefuls Liverpool , who will lose key man Mohamed Salah . Salah’s 2023-24 Premier League numbers The Reds will certainly not be the only affected club in the English top flight, with Nottingham Forest set to be without eight players for an extended spell. But it could quite easily be argued no AFCON participant is as important to his team as Salah is to Liverpool , especially given their lofty position in the table. Jürgen Klopp’s side have set themselves up perfectly for a Premier League title tilt , with Arsenal also looking like potential challengers a...

Manchester City defeated Urawa Red Diamonds in a comfortable 3-0 win to advance to their first ever Club World Cup final . City led by a single goal at the break after an own goal on the stroke of half-time from Urawa Reds defender Marius Hoibraten. The second-half goals came from   Mateo Kovacic and  Bernardo Silva,  with City in full control to book their place in the final on Friday. Fluminense   of Brazil will be City’s opponents as Pep Guardiola’s side look to win their fifth title of the year. Erling Haaland M. City delantero Inglaterra NewsStatistics Haaland update City were without Erling Haaland for the victory over the Japanese side as he continues to recover from a foot injury. Haaland has also missed the club’s recent Game s against Luton Town, Red Star Belgrade and Crystal Palace through injury. Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku were not been named as City substitutes despite Travel ling with the squad to Saudi Arabia for the Clu...

Quick facts When is it? Every December 21st Tagged as Hobbies & Activities What's the hashtag? #NationalCrosswordPuzzleDay Have we missed something? Sharpen your pencils and your minds, all in one go, on this glorious National Crossword Puzzle Day! These amazing word twisters allow you to expand your vocabulary and problem solving skills all in one go. There’s nothing like a crossword to start the day with your morning coffee, something to get the old gears going before you head into work for another grueling day. History of National Crossword Puzzle Day First released in a ‘New York World’ newspaper edition on December 21, 1913, the crossword puzzle soon became the pastime of the more astute folk. The modern version of these ancestral puzzles is the invention of Arthur Wynne, a British-born violinist and journalist who emigrated to Pennsylvania when he was 19. A century down the line, everybody who is moderately confident in their grey cells...

In a groundbreaking development within the realm of Military Technology , the United States Army has unveiled its latest combat vehicle, the M10 Booker. This cutting-edge light tank, weighing in at an impressive 42 tons, marks a significant leap forward in the Army’s armored capabilities, combining agility with firepower in a compact and versatile package. The M10 Booker represents a departure from conventional light tank designs, incorporating state-of-the-art features that redefine the role of such vehicles on the modern battlefield. At the heart of its innovation is a powerful hybrid propulsion system, merging traditional internal combustion with electric drive technology. This not only enhances fuel efficiency but also provides the M10 Booker with a remarkable degree of mobility, allowing for rapid deployment and maneuverability in diverse operational environments. One of the standout features of the M10 Booker is its advanced armament. Despite its classification as a lig...