Why are Manchester United playing in Hong Kong? Ex-stars debate ‘mad’ tour

Tours to the Far East by English Premier League teams may offer commercial windfalls but are much less appealing to players, former stars of three of this summer’s visiting clubs have said. Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann described as “mad” this week’s Manchester United post-season tour to Asia, days after United lost the Europa League final … Read more

Newcastle United Nears UCL Spot as Manchester United Visits

Fifth-place Newcastle (16-9-5, 53 points) enters Sunday’s clash tied with fourth-place Chelsea on points — and with a match in hand due to their League Cup final victory over Liverpool last month. Reuters Last Updated : 12 April 2025, 04:25 IST Follow Us : Comments Source link

Chris Sutton makes bold scoreline prediction in League Cup final between Liverpool and Newcastle

Liverpool and Newcastle United will lock horns in the first major final of the English football calendar with the League Cup up for grabs on Sunday. The Reds and the Magpies will face off at Wembley as both Arne Slot and Eddie Howe look to win their first major trophy in English football. Liverpool have … Read more

League Cup 2024-25: Bergvall gives Tottenham first-leg win over Liverpool in semifinal

Lucas Bergvall scored his first goal for Tottenham Hotspur to give his side a 1-0 victory over holder Liverpool in the first leg of their League Cup semifinal on Wednesday. The 18-year-old Swede rifled a superb finish past Liverpool keeper Alisson in the 86th minute to reward the injury-hit host which shortly before had seen … Read more

League Cup: Howe says tie still alive, despite Newcastle win at Arsenal

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe urged caution despite a 2-0 victory at Arsenal on Tuesday, putting his in-form side within touching distance of a place in the League Cup final. Goals by Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon either side of halftime in north London gave Newcastle a seventh successive win in all competitions and put … Read more