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Fluminense e Botafogo se enfrentaram neste domingo (8), em jogo válido pela 26ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro. A partida começou bem disputada, com ambos os times buscando o ataque. Mas o Tricolor não suportou a pressão do Alvinegro e viu o time de General Severiano ser amplamente superior e dominar as ações do confronto. Com o ‘pé no acelerador’ do início ao fim, o líder do Brasileirão bateu o finalista da Libertadores e se isolou no topo da tabela de classificação.

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CINCO PONTOS QUE MARCARAM A PARTIDA:

> GOL DO BOTAFOGO! Júnior Santos recebeu de Tchê Tchê, saiu cara a cara com Fábio, deixou o goleiro na saudade e abriu o placar no Maracanã

> É FOD@! Ele, ele, sempre ele! Tiquinho Soares! Aos 21 minutos, Júnior Santos comandou a jogada e arrancou para cima da defesa tricolor, trabalhando com Tiquinho. O camisa 9 dominou e, na saída de Fábio, tocou de cobertura para marcar um GOLAÇO no Maraca. Muita qualidade.

> UHH, JOHN KENNEDY! A melhor e mais clara chance de gol do Fluminense foi aos 47 do primeiro tempo, quando o jovem mandou um chutaço rumo à meta de Perri, mas a bola explodiu na trave.

> QUASE O TERCEIRO! Marlon Freitas recebe de Tchê Tchê, carrega a bola pelas costas da defesa tricolor, chega com muito perigo e acerta a trave. Passou perto!

> FÁBIO!!!! Luis Henrique recebeu em velocidade, invadiu a área e saiu de cara com o goleiro do Fluminense, que fez bela defesa. Grande temporada do Fábio

Como foi o primeiro tempo?

A partida se iniciou bem pegada, com ambas as equipes buscando o ataque. Mas o Botafogo não demorou a conseguir encaixar o seu jogo e colocar o Fluminense ‘na roda’. O Alvinegro era bem superior ao Tricolor e fazia o que queria no Maracanã. O bom coletivo e a postura de marcação pressão fizeram o líder do campeonato emplacar um 2 a 0 ainda no primeiro tempo e levar vantagem no placar para o intervalo.

E a etapa final?

O segundo tempo seguiu os moldes do primeiro, com o Botafogo sendo bem superior ao Fluminense. O time de Lúcio Flávio tirou um pouco o pé e diminuiu o ritmo, mas conseguiu cadenciar a partida, controlar o marcador e oferecer novos perigos, tendo chances de ampliar a vantagem no placar. O Flu, por sua vez, mostrava-se ‘afobado’, errava muitos passes e não era capaz de engrenar nenhuma jogada. Dessa forma, o Tricolor praticamente assistia o Alvinegro e deixava muito a desejar.

O que vem por aí?

Ao fim desta 26ª rodada, o calendário do futebol brasileiro terá uma pausa para a Data-Fifa, e o Campeonato Brasileiro retona apenas no dia 18 de outubro. Após este período, o Fluminense irá enfrentar o Corinthians, enquanto o Botafogo encara o América-MG.

FLUMINENSE X BOTAFOGO – 26º RODADA DO CAMPEONATO BRASILEIRO

Local:Maracanã (RJ)
Data e hora:8 de outubro de 2023, às 16h (horário de Brasília)
Árbitro:Leandro Pedro Vuaden (RS)
Assistentes:Rafael da Silva Alves (Fifa-RS) e Maira Mastella Moreira (RS)
Árbitro de vídeo:Rodrigo Guarizo Ferreira do Amaral (Fifa-SP)
Público e renda:45.193 – R$ 2.411.265,50
Cartões amarelos:Tchê Tchê e Marlon Freitas (Botafogo), Keno e John Kennedy (Fluminense)
Cartões vermelhos: não houve

Gols: Júnior Santos, 19’/1ºT (0-1) e Tiquinho, 21’/1ºT (0-2)

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FLUMINENSE (Técnico: Fernando Diniz)

Fábio, Samuel Xavier (Yony González, 28’/2ºT), Nino, Marlon (Alexsander, 29’/1ºT) e Marcelo (Leo Fernández, 28’/2ºT); André, Ganso (Lima – intervalo), Jhon Arias e Keno (Diogo Barbosa, 19’/2ºT); John Kennedy e Germán Cano

BOTAFOGO (Técnico: Lúcio Flávio)

Lucas Perri, Di Placido, Adryelson, Victor Cuesta, Marçal, Marlon Freitas (Danilo Barbosa, 39’/2ºT), Tchê Tchê (Gabriel Pires/15′ do 2ºt), Eduardo, Júnior Santos (Luiz Henrique, 29’/2ºT), Victor Sá (Carlos Alberto, 29’/2ºT) e Tiquinho Soares (Hugo, 39’/2ºT)

Newcastle United are nothing if not persistent. And it is this perseverance that will see Eddie Howe’s side reclaim their finest, most fluent form in the Premier League.

In the Champions League and the Carabao Cup, the Magpies are flying high, well worth their money on each account. But, sitting 13th in the league standings and with three away defeats in a row, it’s clear that improvements are needed.

The forwards need to pull it together because, at the moment, it’s all feeling a bit Allan Saint-Maximin and Miguel Almiron-esque.

Newcastle sold Almiron with the view toward reshaping the frontline and making it sharper, after all.

How Howe reshaped Newcastle's frontline

When Howe arrived at Newcastle, he found a frontline led by Dwight Gayle and Callum Wilson, flanks operated by St. Maximin and Almiron.

All have been moved on now, and Almiron marks an interesting case of the ruthlessness the manager has shown since taking the hot seat in 2021.

The Paraguayan was a tenacious and dynamic attacking option for Newcastle on the right wing, but he was frustratingly inconsistent, and this was hampering the club in their fight to sustain a place at the top of the English ladder.

Of course, it was Almiron’s remarkable purple patch in 2022/23 that helped the Toon in their bid to qualify for the Champions League. This they achieved, and Almiron played his part.

Reporter Jordan Cronin perhaps summed it up best, saying as the winger prepared to return to Atlanta United in January that “you can question his ability, but never his heart.”

Miguel Almiron in the Premier League

Season

Apps

Goals (assists)

24/25

9

0 (0)

23/24

33

3 (1)

22/23

34

11 (2)

21/22

30

1 (0)

20/21

34

4 (1)

19/20

36

4 (2)

18/19

10

0 (0)

Stats via Transfermarkt

It was clear that he needed to leave when he did, but United needed to get it right when landing a successor. But have they potentially landed themselves a repeat of the South American star?

Newcastle's new version of Almiron

Almiron endeared himself to the Newcastle fanbase from the off and played a crucial role in transitioning from the bleak Mike Ashley era to the brighter fortunes of today.

But Howe knew his team needed more quality on the attacking flanks, and so Anthony Elanga was signed from Nottingham Forest this summer for a £55m fee.

The 23-year-old is a fleet-footed and creative winger, but he’s blanked across 16 matches in all competitions for Newcastle this season, and that price tag is starting to look rather steep.

Analyst Raj Chohan thought as much from the outset, commenting that Elanga was a “massive overpay” on the Tyneside outfit’s part.

However, there’s no question that there is a player in there, dangerous on the counter and effective in his playmaking.

As per data-driven platform FBref, the Sweden international actually ranks among the top 8% of attacking midfielders and wingers across Europe’s top five leagues over the past year for assists per 90. Clearly, given that none of his assists have come since the summer, there is a player in there.

But, with Anthony Gordon also yet to score or assist in the Premier League this season, it’s not difficult to highlight the cracks in Newcastle’s attacking arsenal.

Solace will be taken from all parties in that patience is needed when signing up-and-coming talents. And Newcastle are nothing if not patient, of course, having enjoyed the highs and battled through the lows of Howe’s successful and progressive reign.

What needs to happen now is for Elanga to make headway and shake off any concerns relating to his efficiency in front of goal, or indeed supplying the scorer.

As per Sofascore, he hasn’t yet created a big chance in the top flight this term, averaging just 0.4 shots and 0.2 dribbles per game. On top of this, Elanga has lost 63% of his duels, and so it’s clear that he’s not yet even matching Almiron’s unalterable attitude and commitment on the flank.

Elanga in the Premier League for Forest

Stats (* per game)

23/24

24/25

Matches (starts)

36 (25)

38 (31)

Goals

5

6

Assists

9

11

Shots (on target)*

1.5 (0.6)

1.1 (0.6)

Pass completion

75%

78%

Key passes*

0.9

1.3

Big chances created

14

9

Dribbles*

0.8

0.7

Tackles + interceptions*

1.1

0.7

Duels (won)*

2.9 (44%)

3.0 (45%)

Data via Sofascore

As you can see, these are two successful Premier League campaigns from the talent, who has yet to find his feet after joining Newcastle this summer for a big fee and with a £100k-per-week salary.

He’s fast, and at times, ferocious, yet Elanga runs the risk of crumbling away under Howe’s wing, and while he’s a committed and hard-working player, if he cannot find a measure of form in the final third, comparisons concerning Almiron will only rise in volume and intensity.

Scoring goals is not Elanga’s forte, not in bucketloads. But there’s no denying his performances have been below the expected quality so far this season, and his two terms at the City Ground underline a creative quality that, while proven in the English top flight, has not yet surfaced at St. James’ Park.

Newcastle know they have a talented winger in their mix, and with a bit more work, he might just provide the club with the creative support they desire over the coming years.

However, Elanga has yet to show he can maintain clinical levels in black and white, and until that duck is broken, fears that PIF have replaced Almiron with Almiron will persist.

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This Newcastle star is still performing for Eddie Howe’s side.

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أصدرت لجنة الأحداث الرئيسية للمباريات قرارها فيما يتعلق بهدف فيرجيل فان دايك، لاعب فريق ليفربول، الذي أثار حالة من الجدل الواسع خلال مباراة مانشستر سيتي، يوم الأحد الماضي.

واستضاف ملعب “الاتحاد” قمة منافسات الجولة الحادية عشر من بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي، موسم 2025/26، حيث تعرض ليفربول للهزيمة بثلاثة أهداف دون رد.

وعندما كان ليفربول متأخرًا في النتيجة بهدف دون رد، سجل فيرجيل فان دايك هدف التعادل، ولكن تم إلغائه بداعِ وجود حالة تسلل على آندي روبرتسون، الذي تم اعتباره متداخلًا في اللعبة ومؤثرًا على رؤية حارس المرمى جيانلويجي دوناروما.

واعترض لاعبو ليفربول، وكذلك المدرب آرني سلوت، على مسألة إلغاء هدف فان دايك، ولجأ النادي إلى رابطة الحكام في إنجلترا من أجل الإبلاغ عن رأيهم تجاه ذلك الموقف (لمطالعة التفاصيل من هنا).

من جانبها، ذكرت صحيفة “تايمز” الإنجليزية أن لجنة الأحداث الرئيسية للمباريات أكدت أن قرار إلغاء هدف فيرجيل فان دايك في مباراة مانشستر سيتي وليفربول، لم يكن صحيحًا.

وتُعد تلك اللجنة هيئة مستقلة أنشأتها رابطة الدوري الإنجليزي لمراجعة قرارات المباريات المثيرة للجدل بعد وقوعها، وتضم ثلاثة لاعبين أو مدربين سابقين، وممثلًا عن الدوري الإنجليزي، ومسؤولًا واحدًا من رابطة حكام المباريات المحترفين، وتتمتع بثقل كبير، ولكن أحكامها لا تلغي النتائج.

وأضافت الصحيفة أن تلك اللجنة وجدت أن قرار التسلل كان غير صحيحا، واللافت للنظر بشكل خاص أنه بينما أيدت اللجنة شكوى ليفربول بشأن قرار التسلل، إلا أنها أكدت أن حكم تقنية الفيديو مايكل أوليفر اتخذ القرار الصحيح بعدم تدخله.

وأفادت بأنه لا يمكن لتقنية الفيديو إلغاء القرارات الذاتية إلا إذا تم تحديد “خطأ واضح وظاهر”، بينما تُعد قرارات التسلل الموضوعية من اختصاص الحكم.

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O jornal “Sport”, da Catalunha, informou nesta quinta-feira (23) que o técnico Abel Ferreira, do Palmeiras, recebeu uma proposta irrecusável do futebol do Catar.

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O Al-Saad estaria disposto a transformar Abel Ferreira no técnico mais bem pago do mundo, superando Guardiola, Mourinho, Simeone e Klopp.

Segundo o jornal espanhol, a negociação está avançada, e Abel iria para o Catar logo após o término do Brasileirão deste ano.

De acordo com a assessoria do treinador, Abel está focado em fechar a temporada da melhor forma possível “e, neste momento, toda e qualquer especulação fica de lado”.

O staff do treinador ainda afirma que há duas semanas também foram noticiadas sondagens de Benfica e Al-Ittihad pelo trabalho do português, que tem contrato até o fim de 2024.

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Apesar de estar confiante de que Abel sigará no clube para a temporada de 2024, a diretoria alviverde teme perder o treinador em razão das recentes declarações de que estaria cansado do futebol brasileiro.

Visitors post sub-par total despite punchy Bairstow-Smith opening stand

ECB Media07-Aug-2025

Zak Crawley struck a 29-ball half-century•PA Photos/Getty Images

Zak Crawley shone under the lights at Headingley to make an unbeaten 67 and lead Andrew Flintoff’s Northern Superchargers to an assured eight-wicket win over Welsh Fire.The England man hit five fours and four sixes across his enterprising 37-ball stay at the crease to see the Superchargers to a brace of home wins on their opening matchday of the Hundred, following the women’s team’s win earlier in the day.Crawley was accompanied by captain and fellow England star Harry Brook to hit the winning runs at the end, book-ending a game that started with Jonny Bairstow and Steve Smith putting on 62 for the opening wicket for Welsh Fire.The pair were booed on their way to the crease but they looked as if they’d get their own back on their crowd, before Smith was bowled by Matthew Potts and the Fire innings began to lose its heat.Fire fought their way to 143 for 9 from their 100 balls but Crawley, David Malan (41) and Brook (25*) made light work of the chase – knocking off the runs with 11 balls to spare.Brook signalled his arrival at the crease with a first-ball six over mid-off and his innings brought plenty of cheer to the Headingley crowd, who on this performance may have plenty to celebrate across the Hundred this season.Crawley said: “I loved it. The boys are great, and coming here with Freddie [Flintoff] – the guy’s a legend. It’s a great place to play your cricket and an awesome wicket to bat on, so I loved it.”It felt a really good wicket for us to bat on and the outfield was rapid so the game-plan for us was to play strong shots, and it came off. The boys kept them to a really good total with the ball, and we felt like we could chase that and it was a good performance.”I felt like me and Dawid complemented each other quite nicely, we hit in different areas, so that was good. And obviously the skipper came in and does what he does. He’s a proper player so that made it easy for me at the end.”The bowlers got us off to a great start. They’ve got a couple of top players at the top for them but we managed to take regular wickets, which is what we talked about before the game, and the boys did brilliantly to keep them to 140-odd and that was very chaseable.”

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Novorizontino e São Paulo se enfrentam nesta terça-feira (16), às 20h, pelas oitavas de final da Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior. A partida eliminatória será disputada no Arena Fonte Luminosa, em Araraquara.

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O Tricolor se classificou em segundo no Grupo 7 e eliminou o Ceará e Ferroviária no mata-mata. A equipe do interior paulista também passou em segundo lugar na fase de grupos, despachando o Botafogo e Tiradentes-PI nas eliminatórias. Veja mais informações sobre o confronto do São Paulo na Copinha.

✅ FICHA TÉCNICA
Novorizontino x São Paulo
Oitavas de final – Copinha

🗓️ Data e horário: Terça-feira, 16 de janeiro de 2024, às 20h (de Brasília)
📍 Local: Arena Fonte Luminosa, em Araraquara (SP)
📺 Onde assistir: Cazé TV (Youtube)

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POSSÍVEIS ESCALAÇÕES

Novorizontino
Mayk; João Araújo, Dantas, Luisão e Stenio; Romario Pelim, Diego Galo e Enzo; Kauê Canela, Kaíque e Adriano Bispo. Técnico: Rafael Stucchi.

São Paulo
Leandro; Igor Teixeira, Kauê, Lucas Loss e Guilherme Reis; Negrucci, Palmberg e Mateus Amaral; Henrique, Ryan Francisco e Faisal. Técnico: Menta.

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كشف الاتحاد الأوروبي لكرة القدم “يويفا”، عن طاقم التحكيم الذي سيدير مباراة مانشستر سيتي وباير ليفركوزن، والتي سوف تلعب في وقت لاحق من هذا الأسبوع.

مانشستر سيتي يستضيف باير ليفركوزن يوم الثلاثاء المقبل على ملعب الاتحاد، وذلك لحساب منافسات الجولة الخامسة من مرحلة الدوري في دوري أبظال أوروبا.

ويسعى مانشستر سيتي إلى تحقيق الانتصار على باير ليفركوزن، وذلك من أجل العودة إلى سكة الفوز عقب الهزيمة التي مني بها السيتيزن أمس السبت ضد نيوكاسل يونايتد بهدفين مقابل هدف بالدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

وأشار يويفا عبر موقعه الرسمي، إلى أن مباراة مانشستر سيتي وباير ليفركوزن سيديرها طاقم تحكيم برتغالي بقيادة جواو بينهيرو.

اقرأ أيضًا.. ماتيوس نونيز يوضح سبب خسارة مانشستر سيتي أمام نيوكاسل

وأضاف أن كلًا من برونو خيسوس، وكذلك لوتشيانو مايا سيكونان الحكمين المساعدين لبينهيرو في لقاء مانشستر سيتي وليفركوزن.

وأوضح أن الحكم الرابع للقاء الثلاثاء سوف يكون مشرف عليه جواو جونكاليفس، في حين حكم الفار هو تياجو مارتينيز ويعاونه الحكم الفرنسي ويلي ديليجود.

مانشستر سيتي يعتبر وضعه مميزًا في مرحلة الدوري في بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا، إذ يحتل السيتيزن المركز الرابع في ترتيب الدوري برصيد 10 نقاط.

ويضمن أول 8 فرق من مرحلة الدوري صعودهم بشكل مباشر إلى دور الـ16 في دوري أبطال أوروبا، في حين تلعب الفرق من المركز التاسع إلى الـ24 مباراتين ذهاب وإياب بنظام القرعة لتحديد هوية بقية الفرق التي ستخوض الدور المقبل.

There are no surprises in Australia’s 15-player group which will be led by Alyssa Healy as they aim to defend their title

Andrew McGlashan04-Sep-2025

Sophie Molineux has been sidelined since late last year due to a knee injury•Getty Images

Sophie Molineux is on track to be fit for the ODI World Cup after being included in Australia’s 15-player squad for the tournament in India and Sri Lanka while legspinner Georgia Wareham has recovered from the injury which forced her to leave the Hundred early.The duo are a key part of Australia’s spin attack which will be a vital component at the World Cup as they look to defend the title won in New Zealand in 2022. Molineux, the left-arm spinner, has been out of action since late last year when she underwent knee surgery. However, she has not quite been given the full green light and may miss the ODI series against India ahead of the tournament.”Sophie Molineux is progressing well in her return from a knee injury, and we anticipate she’ll be available for the World Cup,” Australia physio Kate Beerworth said. “Georgia Wareham also back to full training following her adductor injury during the Hundred.”Australia’s squad, which will be led by Alyssa Healy, does not hold any surprises with Grace Harris taking the final batting spot while Georgia Voll is included after her breakout first year in international cricket.Harris has only played two ODIs since 2016 – and didn’t bat in either match – but the selectors see her as adding depth to the middle-order and also value her experience.”She’s a different player for us,” Shawn Flegler, the national selector, said. “In the role that she might play in ODI cricket, I think it would be more down the bottom and middle order. The way she bats, the experience she’s got in India, that’s probably why she got selected.”She’s a little bit different to some other middle order batters. She can take a game away in a few overs. If she gets that opportunity, I think she could be really good.”Healy recently returned from the foot injury she sustained during last year’s Ashes and flayed 137 not out off 85 balls against India A last month. The hope is that she will be able to keep wicket throughout the tournament.”She knows her body well,” Flegler said. “Like all players, they need to recover well after games. The schedule is pretty tight. But I think our particular schedule, we’ve got breaks in between each game as well. There’s lots of travel involved…it’s a long tournament. So it’s not just Alyssa who’ll be looking after herself. It’ll be the whole squad.”Voll is one of five players – alongside Molineux, Wareham, Phoebe Litchfield and Kim Garth – to be included in their first 50-over World Cup squad.One of the challenges in preparing for the tournament has been some grounds have never hosted women’s cricket while Australia have not played at the R Premadasa in Colombo, where they will face Sri Lanka and Pakistan, since 2016. They have used the men’s set-up to help gather data with coach Shelley Nitschke having spoken with Tom Body, the men’s team analyst.”It’s a little bit of an unknown,” Flegler said. “There’s some grounds that no women’s cricket’s been played at, so even just the data analysis of that has been based on the men’s cricket.”But we’re comfortable with the squad that we’ve got that we can cover, whether it’s a spinning wicket or if they’re flat wickets or if there’s a little bit of pace. All the games are starting at three o’clock, so day and night games. There’s maybe a bit of monsoon weather still hanging around in some places as well.So we’ve just got to be adaptable.”Australia’s squad will be supplemented with the uncapped duo of Nicole Faltum and Charli Knott for the three-match ODI series before the pair return home for the start of the WNCL season.”A World Cup in India is one of cricket’s biggest assignments, but we believe this group is up for the challenge,” Flegler said. “The valuable experience the squad has gained from several subcontinent tours in recent years, as well as exposure through the Women’s Premier League will be beneficial in tackling the unique demands of Indian conditions.”The extended nature of an ODI World Cup can be a challenge, and we believe this group has the depth and versatility to meet those demands.”Australia begin their tournament against New Zealand in Indore on October 1.Australia squad for Women’s ODI World CupAlyssa Healy (capt), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham

Joining Manchester United in their pomp is easy. Joining Manchester United in their current state, fresh off the back of a worst-ever Premier League campaign at Old Trafford, requires a little bit of craziness.

Craziness to believe that you can be the man to lift the Red Devils out of their ongoing decline, with ex-Brentford talisman Bryan Mbeumo – signed on a £71m deal over the summer – already looking like he’s ready to do just that.

There may not have been the glamour attached to the deal that there was when names like Angel Di Maria or Radamel Falcao rocked up in Manchester, but that might be because this marquee move actually made sense, with Ruben Amorim and co forking out for a properly Premier League-proven figure.

Having netted 20 times in the top-flight last time out under Thomas Frank, there was a feeling that the Cameroonian was destined for the Champions League, with his former boss intent on taking him to Tottenham Hotspur.

The 26-year-old, to his credit, made it clear he only wanted United, patiently waiting out protracted negotiations to eventually seal his desired switch. Six goals in his first 12 games for the club have since followed.

Mbeumo is now the benchmark for further reinforcements to try and meet, with recent reports indicating that additional attacking recruits could potentially be in the works.

Man Utd's search for a forward

While the extent of his injury is yet to be known, the potential absence of Benjamin Sesko has brought the lack of genuine alternatives to the Slovenian into sharper focus, with Joshua Zirkzee the only other senior striker in Amorim’s ranks.

Sesko, signed for £74m from RB Leipzig, has made a promising albeit unspectacular start in English football with just two goals scored across league and cup, with questions to be asked over whether a more experienced marksman is still required.

According to reports in Spain, that very fact may well see United renew their interest in a certain Harry Kane in 2026, with the England skipper deemed to be a ‘proven solution’ to their long-standing centre-forward woes.

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As per the report, the likes of Barcelona and Chelsea are also paying close attention to the 32-year-old’s situation at Bayern Munich, with his existing deal in Bavaria set to expire in 2027.

Kane, the piece suggests, is keen to stay at the Allianz Arena, although the presence of a reported €65m (£57m) release clause in his current contract will certainly spark a raft of interest heading into the New Year.

Whether it is January or next summer, Kane – who was Erik ten Hag’s prime target back in 2023 – would still remain a significant coup if INEOS could pull it off.

Why Man Utd could land an even better signing than Mbeumo

2023 remains a frustrating window as far as United are concerned, with Ten Hag’s apparent interest in the likes of Kane and Declan Rice ultimately counting for little, as Mason Mount, Rasmus Hojlund and Andre Onana all arrived instead.

Hojlund, as those at Old Trafford are aware, has since proved to be something of a mixed bag, having scored just 26 goals in 95 games in all competitions, alongside a further four goals on loan at Napoli this season.

Since leaving Spurs for Bayern two years ago, meanwhile, Kane has gone on to amass a ridiculous haul of 108 goals in just 113 games for the Bundesliga giants, becoming the quickest player this century to reach triple figures for a team in one of Europe’s top five leagues.

Mbeumo might have stolen the show with a standout 2024/25 campaign for the Bees, but if it is true Premier League proven quality that you are after, then Kane is the man. 213 goals in England’s top-tier places him third on the all-time list.

Widely regarded as the best striker in the world, Kane has scored at least 17 league goals in every season stretching from 2014/15 to 2024/25. As for the new campaign, he already has 13 in ten in Germany’s top division. Mbeumo, for contrast, has five in 11.

Kane – League record (since 14/15)

Season

Games

Goals

2024/25

31

26

2023/24

32

36

2022/23

38

30

2021/22

37

17

2020/21

35

23

2019/20

29

18

2018/19

28

17

2017/18

37

30

2016/17

30

29

2015/16

38

25

2014/15

34

21

via Transfermarkt

Not your typical superstar, the former Spurs talisman is simply efficient to the extreme, with few players in the modern era having possessed such a ruthless, clinical streak in front of goal.

The beauty of Kane too, however, is that he isn’t just your average penalty box poacher. There are so many strings to his extraordinary bow.

Even deployed in almost a central midfield role at times under Vincent Kompany this season, namely in the win over Borussia Dortmund, England’s record scorer has that knack for being able to spray passes at will, having developed into an all-encompassing, playmaking number nine.

Such traits even led Tottenham great David Ginola to liken him to a legendary figure of the past back in 2022: “He is like the new Diego Maradona now. Long passes, short passes, he has it all.”

At 32, while he may be entering that ‘last dance’ territory, Amorim and United certainly shouldn’t turn their nose up at the chance to bring Kane back to England. There is Alan Shearer’s record to chase for him, after all.

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The international break is finally over and Sunderland return to action in the Premier League this afternoon as they travel to Craven Cottage to take on Fulham.

Regis Le Bris’ side have not played a game since their 2-2 draw with Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Stadium of Light before the break, and they will be looking to build on that with another positive result against a London-based club.

Despite picking up an excellent point against the Gunners, the Black Cats boss may still look to make some changes to his starting line-up from that match, including dropping centre-forward Wilson Isidor.

Why Sunderland should drop Wilson Isidor

The French marksman has scored four goals in 11 appearances in the Premier League so far this season, per Sofascore, and done so from an xG of 2.49, which shows that he has been efficient in front of goal.

However, the 25-year-old attacker has only scored one goal in his last six outings in the division, after three in the first five matches, per Sofascore, which shows that his form has dropped off slightly.

On top of that, his last two appearances for the Black Cats in the Premier League have left a bit to be desired, as his all round game has been underwhelming.

Wilson Isidor

Vs Everton

Vs Arsenal

Minutes

83

63

Shots

3

2

Goals

0

0

Key passes

0

0

Pass accuracy

56%

38%

Ground duels won

1/3

1/5

Aerial duels won

2/3

3/9

Stats via Sofascore

As you can see in the table above, the Sunderland marksman struggled when leading the line against both Everton and Arsenal, losing the majority of his ground duels across both matches without providing much in the way of quality on the ball.

His loose passing combined with his lack of end product and physical struggles could see Le Bris take him out of the starting line-up for this clash with Fulham, to provide another player with an opportunity.

With this in mind, the Black Cats head coach should unleash summer signing Brian Brobbey as the starting number nine ahead of Isidor this afternoon.

Why Brian Brobbey should start for Sunderland against Fulham

The obvious reason as to why the Dutch centre-forward should start against Fulham is that he came off the bench to score a brilliant goal against Arsenal before the break.

After coming on for Isidor, who struggled, the 22-year-old attacker showed great quality, composure, and strength to score the equaliser, as shown in the clip above.

The £60k-per-week striker is yet to start a match in the Premier League for the Black Cats, with six appearances off the bench, yet he has already had two major moments in a red and white shirt.

After coming off the bench against Chelsea at the end of October, Brobbey showed terrific pace, strength, and awareness to race onto a ball over the top, hold off Tosin Adarabioyo, and tee up Chemsdine Talbi to score the winner in stoppage time.

This means that the Dutch whiz’s contributions off the bench have earned Sunderland an extra three points in the last three matches, with two extra points won against Chelsea and one against Arsenal.

Brobbey, who U23 scout Antonio Mango described as “a freight-train when dribbling”, has not been given the chance to showcase his quality as a starter in the Premier League, but this clash with Fulham could be the ideal opportunity for Le Fee to do so.

After Isidor’s struggles in recent matches, bringing in the former Ajax marksman to reward him for his exceptional performances off the bench of late could be a good move this afternoon.

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