Match story
- Watford fired more attempts (20 vs 9 shots).
- Manchester United held more of the ball (61% possession).
Watford defeated Manchester United 4-1 in Premier League. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 12 stage in the 2021 season. The match was played at Vicarage Road in Watford. J. Moss officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Watford vs Manchester United meeting in Premier League 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 Watford and Manchester United. 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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Watford WATRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Watford defeated Manchester United 4-1 in Premier League. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 12 stage in the 2021 season. The match was played at Vicarage Road in Watford. J. Moss officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Watford vs Manchester United meeting in Premier League 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 Watford and Manchester United. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Premier LeagueWatford WATRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Newcastle United are looking to sign the Benfica defender Amar Dedic. According to Florian Plettenberg, the 23-year-old defender has already agreed on personal terms with the Premier League club, and he will sign a new contract with them until 2031. Newcastle will have to pay around €30-35 million in order to get the deal across the […] The post Newcastle close in on €35m wide player after major transfer breakthrough appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Arteta spoke out on Arsenal’s incoming and outgoing business (Picture: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Mikel Arteta has conceded Arsenal starlet Ethan Nwaneri could be sold this summer, admitting the club must accept ‘certain players’ will move on. The Premier League champions have strengthened their squad with the signings of Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis with Piero Hincapie’s loan move also made permanent. Ilan Meslier has also arrived in goal on a free transfer. There have been outgoing deals with Leandro Trossard and Christian Norgaard leaving for Besiktas and Everton respectively with a host of other players possibly set to leave north London. Nwaneri made just six Premier League appearances – all from the bench – last season before joining Marseille on loan in January. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. Despite being regarded as one of the club’s brightest young prospects, Arsenal will consider cashing in on the midfielder with offers already coming in for his services. Galatasaray have held talks over a move for the Hale End graduate having also made a bid for Gabriel Martinelli while AC Milan have also made a loan offer for the 19-year-old. Arsenal have also enquired into Victor Osimhen’s availability as part of their talks with the Turkish giants. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s Community Shield clash with Manchester City, Arteta was quizzed on Nwaneri’s future, admitting first-team football is a priority for the player. Nwaneri wanted by Galatasaray and Milan (Picture: Getty) ‘I want him to be at the club. But we have to think about the medium and long term,’ Arteta said. ‘What is best for the player? Ethan needs to play football. If he stays here, we must be able to guarantee him those minutes, otherwise it won’t be beneficial for either side.’ Nwaneri is not the only name linked with a move away. While it has been reported he does not want to join Galatasaray, Martinelli is another whose future is uncertain with his countryman Gabriel Jesus could also leave. Martinelli also wanted by Galatasaray (Picture: Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images) Myles Lewis-Skelly’s future has also been the subject of speculation having been offered to Manchester United and Chelsea. Arsenal hope to oversee more incoming business with Victor Osimhen the latest name being discussed having missed out on Vinicius Jr with Julian Alvarez still determined to join Barcelona. Asked if Arsenal must sell before they can make further recruitments, Arteta added: ‘Well we have certain possibilities that we have to explore. ‘So far with the numbers we have, we are happy, but we have to accept that there are certain players that might have to move.’ Arsenal are also exploring a move for Bayer Leverkusen and England defender Jarell Quansah but Arteta would not be drawn on the club’s pursuit of the defender. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Lionel Messi lost his father in the past week, but he returned to action for Inter Miami in their Leagues Cup defeat on Wednesday. The post Messi ‘demonstrated what he’s made of’ with surprise Inter Miami return appeared first on SoccerNews.
Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith (Picture: Getty) Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith is confident that only two clubs will be in the running to win the Premier League this season. Following three successive second-place finishes, Mikel Arteta finally guided Arsenal to their first league title in 22 years last season. And over the summer, the Gunners have looked to strengthen their squad further as they prepare to begin their title defence. The early signings of Christos Tzolis and Illan Meslier have been bolstered by the marquee arrival of Bruno Guimaraes, with Arsenal still looking to add depth in defence and in wide forward areas before the deadline. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. But it has been a summer of upheaval for several of Arsenal’s rivals, with a slew of managerial changes ahead of the new season. Enzo Maresca is back at Manchester City, while Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso have been tasked with improving the fortunes of Liverpool and Chelsea after their respective poor domestic campaigns last season. And elsewhere, Michael Carrick is preparing for his first full season at Manchester United after arriving at Old Trafford midway through last season. Arsenal are bidding to defend their Premier League title (Picture: Getty) But despite all that change over the off-season, former Gunners striker Smith believes the title race could well be a repeat of last year’s between Arsenal and City. ‘I think Man City are the key challenger [to Arsenal],’ he told Metro via BestBettingSites.co.uk. ‘Obviously, they have a new manager, so that puts a little question mark in there about how Maresca can settle with his players,’ but I still see them being the only challenger. ‘There’s a whole host of others just below that, but I’d say it’s [between Arsenal and] City at the moment.’ Enzo Maresca has replaced Pep Guardiola at Manchester City (Picture: PA) As well as Pep Guardiola, City have seen stalwarts such as John Stones, Bernardo Silva and Nathan Ake leave the club this summer. World Cup winner Rodri also looks poised to leave for Barcelona, and Smith reckons those departures might give Arsenal the edge in the title race. ‘I’ve got to go for Arsenal winning it again; let’s hope,’ he added. Smith's predicted top-six for this season Arsenal Manchester City Manchester United Liverpool Chelsea Aston Villa ‘Then City. Manchester United, they finished third last year, and I think they’re going to be better off this year. ‘Carrick is getting his feet under the table, so maybe Man United third, Liverpool fourth, and Chelsea perhaps having a much better season than they did last time under Alonso. ‘They have made some good signings, so I’d see that as the top five, then that sixth spot I’d say Aston Villa are favourites.’ Arsenal and City will face off against each other this weekend in the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The Gunners then kick off their league campaign against newly promoted Coventry City on Friday, with City hosting Bournemouth in their first game of the Maresca era. 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
Arsenal are bidding to win back-to-back Premier League titles for the first time, but how does the Opta supercomputer expect them to fare? The post Premier League predictions: Supercomputer tips Arsenal to retain title and promoted trio to struggle appeared first on SoccerNews.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick took time out to talk to the media who cover the club at the Carton House Hotel in Maynooth on Wednesday. The pre-season 'sit down' is a long-established United tradition. There has only been a couple of occasions when the United boss of the day has refused to co-operate, once during Sir Alex Ferguson's time, the other in Jose Mourinho's.
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder believes that moving to the Blades is still an attractive prospect for players. The post Still Attractive – Chris Wilder Backs Pull Of Sheffield United appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Scholes says Arsenal must keep their young star this summer (Picture: The Overlap Fan Debate) Paul Scholes believes Arsenal would be better off ‘getting rid’ of Martin Zubimendi and handing Myles Lewis-Skelly a more prominent role in the team this season. After a breakout campaign for the Gunners and for England during the 2024-25 season, Lewis-Skelly endured a frustrating campaign last term before finally forcing his way back into the side for the title run-in. The 20-year-old started just one Premier League game before April but with other members of the squad tiring, started in midfield in big wins over Fulham and West Ham United in May. Lewis-Skelly also shone in the Champions League semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid, keeping his place in the side in the final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest. With Mikel Arteta preferring Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie at left-back, Lewis-Skelly’s resurgence came in central midfield. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. But the addition of Bruno Guimaraes to an area of the pitch that already includes Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino and Zubimendi has raised doubts over his future again. Zubimendi enjoyed an impressive first season in England last term but struggled towards the back end of a draining campaign with only David Raya and Rice racking up more minutes. Lewis-Skelly has been offered to other clubs (Picture: Getty Images Europe) Lewis-Skelly replaced the Spain international in the side in those key fixtures with Manchester United legend Scholes believing he should be the one to make way to ensure the Arsenal youngster gets more opportunities. ‘I prefer Myles Lewis-Skelly in centre midfield to Zubimendi,’ Scholes said in the latest episode of The Overlap Fan Debate. ‘I think Zubimendi struggled last year. If there’s one player you are going to get rid of, it would be him [Martin Zubimendi]. The problem I’ve got with this left back role is that [Mikel] Arteta last year basically played four centre-halves last season.’ Zubimendi joined from Real Sociedad last year (Picture: Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images) There have been conflicting reports over Lewis-Skelly’s future with it suggested he has been offered to both Chelsea and Manchester United. United were first credited with interest back in January with Michael Carrick still eager to sign a left-back and a midfielder – two positions Lewis-Skelly can cover. Lewis-Skelly, who is under contract until 2030, scored during Arsenal’s friendly win over Como on Wednesday and celebrated by making the shape of a heart with his hands towards the crowd at the Emirates. But Arteta remained tight-lipped about the midfielder’s future after the game, insisting: ‘I’m not going to talk about any speculation. ‘If there is a speculation about our players, that’s a good sign. That means that we attract attention and they’re doing a good job.’ Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
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Newcastle United are looking to sign the Benfica defender Amar Dedic. According to Florian Plettenberg, the 23-year-old defender has already agreed on personal terms with the Premier League club, and he will sign a new contract with them until 2031. Newcastle will have to pay around €30-35 million in order to get the deal across the […] The post Newcastle close in on €35m wide player after major transfer breakthrough appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Arteta spoke out on Arsenal’s incoming and outgoing business (Picture: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Mikel Arteta has conceded Arsenal starlet Ethan Nwaneri could be sold this summer, admitting the club must accept ‘certain players’ will move on. The Premier League champions have strengthened their squad with the signings of Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis with Piero Hincapie’s loan move also made permanent. Ilan Meslier has also arrived in goal on a free transfer. There have been outgoing deals with Leandro Trossard and Christian Norgaard leaving for Besiktas and Everton respectively with a host of other players possibly set to leave north London. Nwaneri made just six Premier League appearances – all from the bench – last season before joining Marseille on loan in January. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. Despite being regarded as one of the club’s brightest young prospects, Arsenal will consider cashing in on the midfielder with offers already coming in for his services. Galatasaray have held talks over a move for the Hale End graduate having also made a bid for Gabriel Martinelli while AC Milan have also made a loan offer for the 19-year-old. Arsenal have also enquired into Victor Osimhen’s availability as part of their talks with the Turkish giants. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s Community Shield clash with Manchester City, Arteta was quizzed on Nwaneri’s future, admitting first-team football is a priority for the player. Nwaneri wanted by Galatasaray and Milan (Picture: Getty) ‘I want him to be at the club. But we have to think about the medium and long term,’ Arteta said. ‘What is best for the player? Ethan needs to play football. If he stays here, we must be able to guarantee him those minutes, otherwise it won’t be beneficial for either side.’ Nwaneri is not the only name linked with a move away. While it has been reported he does not want to join Galatasaray, Martinelli is another whose future is uncertain with his countryman Gabriel Jesus could also leave. Martinelli also wanted by Galatasaray (Picture: Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images) Myles Lewis-Skelly’s future has also been the subject of speculation having been offered to Manchester United and Chelsea. Arsenal hope to oversee more incoming business with Victor Osimhen the latest name being discussed having missed out on Vinicius Jr with Julian Alvarez still determined to join Barcelona. Asked if Arsenal must sell before they can make further recruitments, Arteta added: ‘Well we have certain possibilities that we have to explore. ‘So far with the numbers we have, we are happy, but we have to accept that there are certain players that might have to move.’ Arsenal are also exploring a move for Bayer Leverkusen and England defender Jarell Quansah but Arteta would not be drawn on the club’s pursuit of the defender. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Lionel Messi lost his father in the past week, but he returned to action for Inter Miami in their Leagues Cup defeat on Wednesday. The post Messi ‘demonstrated what he’s made of’ with surprise Inter Miami return appeared first on SoccerNews.
Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith (Picture: Getty) Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith is confident that only two clubs will be in the running to win the Premier League this season. Following three successive second-place finishes, Mikel Arteta finally guided Arsenal to their first league title in 22 years last season. And over the summer, the Gunners have looked to strengthen their squad further as they prepare to begin their title defence. The early signings of Christos Tzolis and Illan Meslier have been bolstered by the marquee arrival of Bruno Guimaraes, with Arsenal still looking to add depth in defence and in wide forward areas before the deadline. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. But it has been a summer of upheaval for several of Arsenal’s rivals, with a slew of managerial changes ahead of the new season. Enzo Maresca is back at Manchester City, while Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso have been tasked with improving the fortunes of Liverpool and Chelsea after their respective poor domestic campaigns last season. And elsewhere, Michael Carrick is preparing for his first full season at Manchester United after arriving at Old Trafford midway through last season. Arsenal are bidding to defend their Premier League title (Picture: Getty) But despite all that change over the off-season, former Gunners striker Smith believes the title race could well be a repeat of last year’s between Arsenal and City. ‘I think Man City are the key challenger [to Arsenal],’ he told Metro via BestBettingSites.co.uk. ‘Obviously, they have a new manager, so that puts a little question mark in there about how Maresca can settle with his players,’ but I still see them being the only challenger. ‘There’s a whole host of others just below that, but I’d say it’s [between Arsenal and] City at the moment.’ Enzo Maresca has replaced Pep Guardiola at Manchester City (Picture: PA) As well as Pep Guardiola, City have seen stalwarts such as John Stones, Bernardo Silva and Nathan Ake leave the club this summer. World Cup winner Rodri also looks poised to leave for Barcelona, and Smith reckons those departures might give Arsenal the edge in the title race. ‘I’ve got to go for Arsenal winning it again; let’s hope,’ he added. Smith's predicted top-six for this season Arsenal Manchester City Manchester United Liverpool Chelsea Aston Villa ‘Then City. Manchester United, they finished third last year, and I think they’re going to be better off this year. ‘Carrick is getting his feet under the table, so maybe Man United third, Liverpool fourth, and Chelsea perhaps having a much better season than they did last time under Alonso. ‘They have made some good signings, so I’d see that as the top five, then that sixth spot I’d say Aston Villa are favourites.’ Arsenal and City will face off against each other this weekend in the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The Gunners then kick off their league campaign against newly promoted Coventry City on Friday, with City hosting Bournemouth in their first game of the Maresca era. 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
Arsenal are bidding to win back-to-back Premier League titles for the first time, but how does the Opta supercomputer expect them to fare? The post Premier League predictions: Supercomputer tips Arsenal to retain title and promoted trio to struggle appeared first on SoccerNews.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick took time out to talk to the media who cover the club at the Carton House Hotel in Maynooth on Wednesday. The pre-season 'sit down' is a long-established United tradition. There has only been a couple of occasions when the United boss of the day has refused to co-operate, once during Sir Alex Ferguson's time, the other in Jose Mourinho's.
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder believes that moving to the Blades is still an attractive prospect for players. The post Still Attractive – Chris Wilder Backs Pull Of Sheffield United appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Scholes says Arsenal must keep their young star this summer (Picture: The Overlap Fan Debate) Paul Scholes believes Arsenal would be better off ‘getting rid’ of Martin Zubimendi and handing Myles Lewis-Skelly a more prominent role in the team this season. After a breakout campaign for the Gunners and for England during the 2024-25 season, Lewis-Skelly endured a frustrating campaign last term before finally forcing his way back into the side for the title run-in. The 20-year-old started just one Premier League game before April but with other members of the squad tiring, started in midfield in big wins over Fulham and West Ham United in May. Lewis-Skelly also shone in the Champions League semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid, keeping his place in the side in the final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest. With Mikel Arteta preferring Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie at left-back, Lewis-Skelly’s resurgence came in central midfield. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. But the addition of Bruno Guimaraes to an area of the pitch that already includes Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino and Zubimendi has raised doubts over his future again. Zubimendi enjoyed an impressive first season in England last term but struggled towards the back end of a draining campaign with only David Raya and Rice racking up more minutes. Lewis-Skelly has been offered to other clubs (Picture: Getty Images Europe) Lewis-Skelly replaced the Spain international in the side in those key fixtures with Manchester United legend Scholes believing he should be the one to make way to ensure the Arsenal youngster gets more opportunities. ‘I prefer Myles Lewis-Skelly in centre midfield to Zubimendi,’ Scholes said in the latest episode of The Overlap Fan Debate. ‘I think Zubimendi struggled last year. If there’s one player you are going to get rid of, it would be him [Martin Zubimendi]. The problem I’ve got with this left back role is that [Mikel] Arteta last year basically played four centre-halves last season.’ Zubimendi joined from Real Sociedad last year (Picture: Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images) There have been conflicting reports over Lewis-Skelly’s future with it suggested he has been offered to both Chelsea and Manchester United. United were first credited with interest back in January with Michael Carrick still eager to sign a left-back and a midfielder – two positions Lewis-Skelly can cover. Lewis-Skelly, who is under contract until 2030, scored during Arsenal’s friendly win over Como on Wednesday and celebrated by making the shape of a heart with his hands towards the crowd at the Emirates. But Arteta remained tight-lipped about the midfielder’s future after the game, insisting: ‘I’m not going to talk about any speculation. ‘If there is a speculation about our players, that’s a good sign. That means that we attract attention and they’re doing a good job.’ Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Tap a headline to view metadata and excerpt fields in Sportra, then use the article website button to continue on the original publisher page.
