Manchester United defeated Colchester 3-0 in the League Cup. The fixture is part of the Quarter-finals stage in the 2019 season. The match was played at Old Trafford in Manchester. David Coote, England officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Manchester United vs Colchester meeting in League Cup with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Manchester United and Colchester. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
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Manchester United defeated Colchester 3-0 in the League Cup. The fixture is part of the Quarter-finals stage in the 2019 season. The match was played at Old Trafford in Manchester. David Coote, England officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Manchester United vs Colchester meeting in League Cup with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Manchester United and Colchester. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
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CHRIS WHEELER: Carrick says it's 'ridiculous' to suggest United have been handed an easy start to the season - and admits it's asking a lot for his team to be considered title challengers.
Manchester United’s new-look midfield, Ipswich’s ambition is tested and Kevin Keegan tributes at NewcastleWhile Myles Lewis-Skelly looks likely to remain at the Emirates, the same can’t be said for Ethan Nwaneri. The 19-year-old was outstanding in his breakthrough season for Arsenal in 2024-25 but barely featured last season and was sent on loan to Marseille. That didn’t really work out and Arsenal are now exploring another temporary move to ensure Nwaneri gets regular football this season. Milan, RB Leipzig, Dortmund and Fulham are all thought to be interested, with Nwaneri unlikely to feature on the bench for Friday’s opener against Coventry as a result. Whether Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus are available remains to be seen as Arsenal attempt to find suitors for the Brazil duo. Ed AaronsArsenal v Coventry City, Friday 8pm (all times BST)Hull City v Manchester United, Saturday 12.30pmIpswich Town v Sunderland, Saturday 3pmNottingham Forest v Leeds, Saturday 3pmBrighton v Aston Villa, Sunday 2pmManchester City v Bournemouth, Sunday 2pm Continue reading...
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Cristian Romero was presented as a new Atletico Madrid player, where he addressed Julian Alvarez and the situation he's currently going through. Cristian “Cuti” Romero was officially presented as a new Atletico Madrid signing on Thursday, having missed the club’s 2026-27 LaLiga opener, a 2-0 win over Malaga in which a section of Atletico supporters directed chants at teammate Julian Alvarez over his links to Barcelona. The Argentine defender, who arrived after leaving Tottenham, addressed the situation for the first time as he faced the media in his unveiling. Asked about Alvarez, Romero didn’t hesitate to back his compatriot. “I see Julian doing very well. I arrived five days ago and he’s the same as always, a guy eager to keep scoring goals and entertaining people,” he said, adding that his teammate remains “very locked in,” a focus that Romero said makes him happy given everything going on around him. Romero‘s comments came just a day after Diego Simeone was asked about the same chants and gave a far more guarded response, saying only that he respects the club’s fans without addressing Alvarez’s situation directly. Club president Enrique Cerezo struck a similarly supportive tone to Romero’s, insisting Alvarez was never for sale and predicting he’ll win the fanbase back within a couple of matches. 21 🔴⚪🇦🇷️ pic.twitter.com/h28C3Y085T— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) August 20, 2026 With Alvarez back in individual training and expected to be available for Atletico’s next match against Villarreal on Sunday, Romero’s public show of support adds another voice pushing back against the tension between the forward and a section of the fanbase, even as the club insists the Barcelona saga is now firmly behind them. Cuti Romero on his own arrival at Atletico Madrid Beyond addressing Alvarez’s situation, Romero also opened up about what led him to Atletico Madrid in the first place. The 27-year-old joins after five seasons at Tottenham Hotspur, a spell in which he became a key figure for the club, eventually earning the captaincy and winning the 2024-25 Europa League, before Atletico agreed a €40 million deal with Spurs that ties him to the club through 2031. He’ll wear the number 21 shirt for his debut season under Simeone. “I’m very happy to join this huge club, and I know I’m coming in with the same mentality as always: trying to leave my name written into the history of this beautiful club,” he said, echoing the same ambition that defined his time in England.
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Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson (Picture: Getty) Paul Merson has questioned Manchester United’s decision to sign Andrey Santos and is not sure what the Brazilian adds to Michael Carrick’s midfield. The Red Devils made it a priority to bolster their central midfield this summer following the departure of Casemiro at the end of last season. United had been linked with the likes of Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, but saw their efforts gazumped by rivals Manchester City and Tottenham. Instead, the club turned to other Premier League-proven talent, signing Santos from Chelsea for £50million and Tielemans from Aston Villa after activating the Belgian’s £35m release clause. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Santos made 27 league appearances for the Blues last season before making the switch to Old Trafford this summer. The 22-year-old impressed fans in pre-season and looks set to start United’s league opener against Hull City on Saturday. But despite that, Merson remains unconvinced by the deal, telling Sky Sports: ‘I just don’t understand the Andrey Santos signing. Andrey Santos joined from Chelsea for £50million (Picture: Getty) ‘I might be wrong and Manchester United see something different. But a lot of Chelsea fans were asking what he does. ‘He doesn’t break it up, doesn’t create chances, doesn’t score goals. That’s my problem.’ Merson continued: ‘I like the Tielemans signing, he’s a good footballer. But while you have Tielemans and Fernandes as good footballers, you need more than that to get the ball back.’ United are also looking to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton (Picture: Getty) Former Red Devils midfielder Paul Ince has also shared his reservations about United’s decision to sign Santos, telling Oddschecker: They’ve signed the lad Santos from Chelsea for £50m, which is a lot of money for someone like him. ‘I think the jury’s still out on that one. To spend £50m on a young central midfield player when you’ve got [Kobbie] Mainoo coming through the ranks, kind of baffled me a bit.’ United appear poised to add another midfielder before the September 1 deadline, with reports suggesting they are closing in on a deal for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba. Speaking on Thursday about United’s interest in Baleba, Brighton CEO Paul Barber told talkSPORT: ‘It’s not something that I can talk about right now. ‘I mean this time of year as you know we’re always going to be subject to bids for our players. ‘We are always going to be interested in ones that are sensible and that are going to make sense for us financially and economically. ‘But we always have to balance that with making sure the squad is as strong as it can be to compete in competitions like the one we are in tonight [Europa Conference League]. ‘So nothing to really say on Carlos at the moment other than he’s a hugely talented young midfielder who’s done really well for us and has attracted interest from some of the biggest clubs in the world now for a couple of years so let’s see where we go.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
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CHRIS WHEELER: Carrick says it's 'ridiculous' to suggest United have been handed an easy start to the season - and admits it's asking a lot for his team to be considered title challengers.
Manchester United’s new-look midfield, Ipswich’s ambition is tested and Kevin Keegan tributes at NewcastleWhile Myles Lewis-Skelly looks likely to remain at the Emirates, the same can’t be said for Ethan Nwaneri. The 19-year-old was outstanding in his breakthrough season for Arsenal in 2024-25 but barely featured last season and was sent on loan to Marseille. That didn’t really work out and Arsenal are now exploring another temporary move to ensure Nwaneri gets regular football this season. Milan, RB Leipzig, Dortmund and Fulham are all thought to be interested, with Nwaneri unlikely to feature on the bench for Friday’s opener against Coventry as a result. Whether Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus are available remains to be seen as Arsenal attempt to find suitors for the Brazil duo. Ed AaronsArsenal v Coventry City, Friday 8pm (all times BST)Hull City v Manchester United, Saturday 12.30pmIpswich Town v Sunderland, Saturday 3pmNottingham Forest v Leeds, Saturday 3pmBrighton v Aston Villa, Sunday 2pmManchester City v Bournemouth, Sunday 2pm Continue reading...
The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season. Here are today's latest developments...
Seattle Sounders are without a win in their last eight MLS games, and they will be hoping to end that run against FC Cincinnati next. The post Seattle’s eight-game losing run ‘super frustrating’ for Schmetzer appeared first on SoccerNews.
Leeds United are among the Premier League clubs who have enquired about signing Liam Delap, according to a report from iNews. The Yorkshire side are exploring options to bolster their attacking options before the transfer window closes. Leeds United, Nottingham Forest and Everton keen on Liam Delap Leeds are not alone in their pursuit of […] The post Report: Leeds United enquire about signing £50m Chelsea star appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Cristian Romero was presented as a new Atletico Madrid player, where he addressed Julian Alvarez and the situation he's currently going through. Cristian “Cuti” Romero was officially presented as a new Atletico Madrid signing on Thursday, having missed the club’s 2026-27 LaLiga opener, a 2-0 win over Malaga in which a section of Atletico supporters directed chants at teammate Julian Alvarez over his links to Barcelona. The Argentine defender, who arrived after leaving Tottenham, addressed the situation for the first time as he faced the media in his unveiling. Asked about Alvarez, Romero didn’t hesitate to back his compatriot. “I see Julian doing very well. I arrived five days ago and he’s the same as always, a guy eager to keep scoring goals and entertaining people,” he said, adding that his teammate remains “very locked in,” a focus that Romero said makes him happy given everything going on around him. Romero‘s comments came just a day after Diego Simeone was asked about the same chants and gave a far more guarded response, saying only that he respects the club’s fans without addressing Alvarez’s situation directly. Club president Enrique Cerezo struck a similarly supportive tone to Romero’s, insisting Alvarez was never for sale and predicting he’ll win the fanbase back within a couple of matches. 21 🔴⚪🇦🇷️ pic.twitter.com/h28C3Y085T— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) August 20, 2026 With Alvarez back in individual training and expected to be available for Atletico’s next match against Villarreal on Sunday, Romero’s public show of support adds another voice pushing back against the tension between the forward and a section of the fanbase, even as the club insists the Barcelona saga is now firmly behind them. Cuti Romero on his own arrival at Atletico Madrid Beyond addressing Alvarez’s situation, Romero also opened up about what led him to Atletico Madrid in the first place. The 27-year-old joins after five seasons at Tottenham Hotspur, a spell in which he became a key figure for the club, eventually earning the captaincy and winning the 2024-25 Europa League, before Atletico agreed a €40 million deal with Spurs that ties him to the club through 2031. He’ll wear the number 21 shirt for his debut season under Simeone. “I’m very happy to join this huge club, and I know I’m coming in with the same mentality as always: trying to leave my name written into the history of this beautiful club,” he said, echoing the same ambition that defined his time in England.
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Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson (Picture: Getty) Paul Merson has questioned Manchester United’s decision to sign Andrey Santos and is not sure what the Brazilian adds to Michael Carrick’s midfield. The Red Devils made it a priority to bolster their central midfield this summer following the departure of Casemiro at the end of last season. United had been linked with the likes of Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, but saw their efforts gazumped by rivals Manchester City and Tottenham. Instead, the club turned to other Premier League-proven talent, signing Santos from Chelsea for £50million and Tielemans from Aston Villa after activating the Belgian’s £35m release clause. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Santos made 27 league appearances for the Blues last season before making the switch to Old Trafford this summer. The 22-year-old impressed fans in pre-season and looks set to start United’s league opener against Hull City on Saturday. But despite that, Merson remains unconvinced by the deal, telling Sky Sports: ‘I just don’t understand the Andrey Santos signing. Andrey Santos joined from Chelsea for £50million (Picture: Getty) ‘I might be wrong and Manchester United see something different. But a lot of Chelsea fans were asking what he does. ‘He doesn’t break it up, doesn’t create chances, doesn’t score goals. That’s my problem.’ Merson continued: ‘I like the Tielemans signing, he’s a good footballer. But while you have Tielemans and Fernandes as good footballers, you need more than that to get the ball back.’ United are also looking to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton (Picture: Getty) Former Red Devils midfielder Paul Ince has also shared his reservations about United’s decision to sign Santos, telling Oddschecker: They’ve signed the lad Santos from Chelsea for £50m, which is a lot of money for someone like him. ‘I think the jury’s still out on that one. To spend £50m on a young central midfield player when you’ve got [Kobbie] Mainoo coming through the ranks, kind of baffled me a bit.’ United appear poised to add another midfielder before the September 1 deadline, with reports suggesting they are closing in on a deal for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba. Speaking on Thursday about United’s interest in Baleba, Brighton CEO Paul Barber told talkSPORT: ‘It’s not something that I can talk about right now. ‘I mean this time of year as you know we’re always going to be subject to bids for our players. ‘We are always going to be interested in ones that are sensible and that are going to make sense for us financially and economically. ‘But we always have to balance that with making sure the squad is as strong as it can be to compete in competitions like the one we are in tonight [Europa Conference League]. ‘So nothing to really say on Carlos at the moment other than he’s a hugely talented young midfielder who’s done really well for us and has attracted interest from some of the biggest clubs in the world now for a couple of years so let’s see where we go.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
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