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Erik ten Hag explains fatal Kobbie Mainoo substitution in Notts Forest defeat

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Erik ten Hag has revealed he substituted young star Kobbie Mainoo at half-time due to concerns over his workload before Manchester United were beaten 2-1 by Nottingham Forest on Saturday night. 18-year-old Mainoo impressed during pre-season before picking up an injury but has since earned six starts in the Premier League. The central midfielder was hauled off for Scott McTominay as the Red Devils lost control in the second half. While Marcus Rashford equalised after Nicolas Dominguez's opener, Morgan Gibbs-White's 82nd-minute winner consigned Man Utd to their ninth Premier League defeat of the season. Mainoo in particular struggled with the attention paid to him by Gibbs-White, who pressed and harried the youngster so vociferously that his participation came to an end at the break. Man Utd suffered another dispiriting defeat / Catherine Ivill/GettyImages Asked if Mainoo's withdrawal was an enforced change, Ten Hag replied: "No, but he played a third game in a row in

FPL Gameweek 20: Top captain picks

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Fantasy Football Hub is purpose-built to turn FPL managers into FPL winners. From their industry-leading AI to the experts who reveal their teams every Game week, it's no surprise tens of thousands of managers gain the edge with the Hub every season. Join the Hub  today and, if you don't win your mini-league, you'll get your money back.  Terms and Conditions apply . Gameweek 20 provides favourable options for many people's go-to Fantasy Premier League captains, with the disappointment of recent blanks made up for by some juicy looking home fixtures. Mohamed Salah, Son Heung-min and Bukayo Saka all failed to get on the scoresheet in Gameweek 19 - Spurs' captain and new talisman the only to bag an attacking return in the form of an assist. With the help of Fantasy Football Hub's powerful AI Points Predictions tool , here are the best captain choices for your side heading into the new year fixtures. Son Heung-min Son was frustrated against Brighton but still manag

Arsenal 0-2 West Ham: Player ratings as Hammers dent Gunners' title hopes

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West Ham secured their first Premier League win at the Emirates Stadium since 2015 and damaged Arsenal's title hopes with a surprise 2-0 London derby victory on Thursday evening. A calamitous scramble in the Gunners box ended when Tomas Soucek arrived to belt in the opener before Konstantinos Mavropanos flicked in James Ward-Prowse's corner to double the Hammers' lead. Arsenal could not muster a response despite the likes of Leandro Trossard, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus having good opportunities, allowing Liverpool to grow a two-point lead at the top of the table at the conclusion of Gameweek 19. How the game unfolded West Ham showed threatening signs early on as Ward-Prowse fired goalwards from 20 yards, his effort just soaring over David Raya's goal. Nice work from Ben White, Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard helped Mikel Arteta's side fashion their first major opening with the ball falling to Bukayo Saka, but the England winger's effort was fired disappoin

Govt taking steps to boost investment in IT sector: PM

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ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Wednesday said that the government was taking steps to boost foreign investment in the Information Technology (IT) sector. “In this regard, positive progress has already been made,” the prime minister said while chairing the 5th meeting of the Board of Governors of Special Technology Zones Authority. Recognising the pivotal role that the IT sector can play in fortifying the country's economy, PM Kakar directed relevant authorities to formulate policies aimed at enticing global IT professionals to contribute to the sector 's growth in Pakistan. With the country's immense potential in the IT domain, he emphasised the need to harness and leverage these capabilities for economic strength. The meeting delved into various matters related to the Special Technology Zones Authority, endorsing decisions made during the fourth meeting of the Board of Governors. Read also: IT potential Approval was granted for the

Which Manchester United players will miss which Premier League games because of AFCON 2023?

As happens every couple of years, clubs in most European countries will soon be lamenting the timing of the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which will confusingly be played in 2024. The tournament will take place in the Ivory Coast between 13 January and 11 February , right in the middle domestic seasons across the continent. Some, including Premier League and Champions League holders Manchester City, will not be affected, while others, including neighbours Manchester United, will have their rosters weakened for at least a few weeks. Red Devils’ poor start in the Premier League and Champions League The Red Devils have hardly had their problems to seek in the first few months of the season. On the field, they have lost eight of their first 18 league games , leaving them in eighth place in the table, while they are already out of Europe after finishing bottom of their Champions League group. Off the field, manager Erik Ten Hag has had a number of disciplinary issues to contend w

How much do tickets cost for the Celtics vs Lakers game on Christmas Day 2023?

The Los Angeles Lakers ended their losing streak by winning against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday . They will face the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day, an NBA “exclusive club” Game since it’s the first time they’ve played against each other since 2008-09 and only the fifth time ever . Get tickets for Lakers vs. Celtics on VividSeats The Game will start at 5:00 p.m. ET/ 2:00 p.m. PT on December 25 at Crypton.com Arena and can be watched on ABC/ESPN . Despite the History between the two teams, they have rarely played against each other on Christmas Day. The last time they met on that day was in 2008 when the Lakers broke a long win streak of the Celtics after the Finals matchup. "Celtics vs. Lakers on Christmas... doesn't get too much better than that." Jayson Tatum is hyped for Boston's #NBAXmas showdown 🎄🎁 Lakers-Celtics | 5pm/et on ABC & ESPN pic.twitter.com/P3W3D9wvsC — NBA (@NBA) December 22, 2023 This year’s Game will be engaging as the Celti

Dallas Cowboys vs Miami Dolphins Same Game Parlay: Dak bounces back at +1238 odds

We’re officially approaching the home stretch of the 2023 NFL regular season. Week 16 is underway, and the clear highlight of the Sunday slate is this showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins. It’s a battle between two 10-4 teams that has huge implications for both sides. There’s only one way to properly celebrate this heavyweight clash, and that’s with a Same Game Parlay. Before we dive in, don’t forget to read all our other NFL Week 16 picks on sides and totals. But now let’s get right into this Cowboys vs Dolphins SGP. Dallas Cowboys alternate spread -6.5 (+255) Dak Prescott to record 325+ passing yards (+320) Parlay odds: +1238 We have a 2-leg Same Game Parlay, which pays out just north of 12/1 with FanDuel Sportsbook. Let’s break it down. Dallas Cowboys alternate spread -6.5 (+255) To start this Same Game Parlay I have the Cowboys on an alt spread. Now is the time to buy low on Dallas following their disappointing loss to the Bills last week. That game was

Who is Szymon Marciniak, the referee for the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup final?

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Poland’s Szymon Marciniak will referee today’s 2023 FIFA Club World Cup final , as England’s Manchester City and Brazil’s Fluminense both chase their first ever global title. City, who qualified for the Club World Cup after winning their maiden UEFA Champions League crown in June, reached the final in Jeddah by beating Japan’s Urawa Reds in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Fluminense defeated Egypt’s Al Ahly in the last four, in a Game also referee d by Marciniak. The Brazilians had booked their ticket to Saudi Arabia by lifting their first Copa Libertadores in November. See also: Manchester City vs Fluminense: live! Fluminense fans eye CWC glory against Man City FIFA Club World Cup prize money: the lowdown Who is Szymon Marciniak? Marciniak appears to be the top-rated referee in men’s soccer right now . The 42-year-old has been handed the Club World Cup’s showpiece clash after a 2022/23 season in which he was appointed to the two most prestigious matches in the men’s game. In December

Lakers vs Timberwolves Picks, Predictions & Odds Tonight - NBA

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The Minnesota Timberwolves saw their three-game winning streak snapped by an MVP-caliber performance by Joel Embiid on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers continued their recent erratic play, falling to the Chicago Bulls despite strong performances by both LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The NBA odds have the T-Wolves as sizable home favorites. But there’s no rest for the wicked or time to dwell on what might have been had a few bounces gone their way last night, as the Lakers and Timberwolves both must rally immediately to play each other on Thursday, December 21. My free NBA picks for Lakers vs. Timberwolves believe that Minnesota’s young legs and bruising style give them the edge with both teams on a back-to-back. Lakers vs Timberwolves odds Pet =""> Game id="290870" location="covers_ Game _odds" cta="" removeclickouts="false" removeheading="true"> Lakers vs Timberwolves predictions

Xavi pre-match press conference before Barcelona - Almería in LaLiga

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Xavi walked into the press conference room at Barcelona’s training ground on one leg; with the tightrope swaying wildly due to the lateral gusts of 90mph, a rainfall of poison arrows sprang from handcrafted bows and famished lion-dragon hybrid creatures snapped incessantly at his heels. At least that’s what it felt like. The pressure on the Barcelona boss is back : a loss to Girona knocked the side for six and that was before Antwerp beat them and Valencia got a point at home against the, remember, LaLiga holders. Now, it is time for Almería, who are bottom of the LaLiga table with just 5 points from 17 games , and Xavi’s perfect opportunity to get things back on track. “We’re playing good Football again”, he began when asked how things are going, “but we need to win. We’re playing at home, we need to play a complete Game , that’s what we’re missing.” Mondays at work pic.twitter.com/8glZOv77dV — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 18, 2023 ‘We can’t put all the pressure on