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Salah and Mbeumo lead the list of Premier League players heading to the AFCON

Mohamed Salah has gone to the Africa Cup of Nations for up to a month and cost Liverpool its all-time leading goal-scorer in the Premier League
DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Kobbie Mainoo, Joshua Zirkzee and the six Man Utd players who can take advantage of Red Devils' AFCON absences

The Africa Cup of Nations is the biggest event for the continent's football outside of the World Cup, but for clubs, especially ones in the...
DECEMBER 18, 2025 • goal
Kobbie Mainoo, Joshua Zirkzee and the six Man Utd players who can take advantage of Red Devils' AFCON absences

Man Utd finally proved they can play 'inspiring' football under Ruben Amorim in roller coaster Bournemouth draw - but entertainment can't mask Red Devils' dreadful home form

Manchester United played as they can and as they should in their utterly thrilling 4-4 draw with Bournemouth. Monday's epic at Old Trafford...
DECEMBER 17, 2025 • goal
Man Utd finally proved they can play 'inspiring' football under Ruben Amorim in roller coaster Bournemouth draw - but entertainment can't mask Red Devils' dreadful home form

Chelsea and Bayern take Women's Champions League quarterfinal spots on hectic night of games

Chelsea and Bayern Munich advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women’s Champions League as the league phase ended with a hectic night of nine simultaneous games
DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Chelsea reaches English League Cup semifinals as subs make difference in win over 3rd-tier Cardiff

Chelsea’s substitutes have made the difference as wingers Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto scored second-half goals to secure a 3-1 win at third-tier Cardiff City and a place in t...
DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press
'The club wanted me to leave' – Fernandes 'sad' Man Utd were willing to sell him Bruno Fernandes came close to an exit from Manchester United earlier this year, with the club pushing for his big-money move to Al-Hilal.
DECEMBER 16, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Man United captain Fernandes sad that some at club wanted him to take Saudi offer

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes says he was left hurt and sad that some senior people at the club were ready to let him leave for Saudi Arabia
DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Chelsea, Juventus aim for Women's Champions League quarterfinals as league phase ends

Four quarterfinal spots are on offer and there's no shortage of teams vying to take them in the Women’s Champions League
DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press
Headed to AFCON Mbeumo was called up by Cameroon for AFCON, and will miss the coming weeks.
Impact Mbeumo has been a constant in the starting XI and is now set to miss multiple weeks while away with Cameroon. The forward hasd scored once in the last four matches but has been a consistent goalscoring threat throughout the season. Mbeumo will be back in early-to-mid January depending on how deep of a run Cameroon make.
DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
21 minutes against Bournemouth Sesko appeared off the bench for 21 minutes in Monday's 4-4 draw against Bournemouth.
Impact Sesko returned from his illness and was an option from the bench Monday, getting a short cameo when he came on the field in the 69th minute. However, he was unsuccessful in his time on the field, failing to register a single shot and only making one pass. The forward will likely work back into a starting role and is going to be in for a lot of minutes over the next month or so, as Bryan Mbuemo and Amad Diallo will be off at AFCON, leaving spaces in the attack.
DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Scores one goal Matheus Cunha scored one goal to go with eight shots (three on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Monday's 4-4 draw against AFC Bournemouth.
Impact Cunha scored against Bournemouth on Monday with a close-range finish after a poor defensive clearance and could have added more, firing eight shots for the second straight match but repeatedly denied by the opposing goalkeeper. Back to full fitness after a recent knock, the Brazilian has now logged three consecutive appearances and should play a key role going forward, especially with Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo set to depart for AFCON. He has recorded one goal, one assist and 19 shots over his last three Premier League appearances.
DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Two goal contributions Bruno Fernandes scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and five chances created in Monday's 4-4 draw versus AFC Bournemouth.
Impact Fernandes delivered another standout performance in Monday's draw against Bournemouth, assisting Casemiro from a corner before curling a superb free kick into the top corner, while also creating five key chances for the third consecutive match and coming close to an even bigger impact. The Portuguese midfielder is enjoying an excellent season, leading the Premier League assist charts with seven while also scoring five goals in 16 league appearances. Fernandes has now produced three goals and two assists across his last two matches and will look to carry that momentum into Sunday's clash with Aston Villa.
DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Five saves against Bournemouth Lammens had five saves and allowed four goals in Monday's 4-4 draw against AFC Bournemouth.
Impact Lammens conceded a season-high four goals while matching his season-high with five saves, several of them crucial late on, in Monday's match against Bournemouth. The Belgian has now gone nine straight matches without a clean sheet and has recorded just one shutout this season, which came in his first appearance after replacing Altay Bayindir in late September. Lammens has made nine saves while conceding eight goals over his last five Premier League appearances and will look to bounce back in a difficult road matchup against in-form Aston Villa on Sunday.
DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
"Massively overrated", "Not a good footballer" - Fans slam highly-rated Manchester United star after 4-4 draw vs Bournemouth Manchester United fans have hit out at Leny Yoro for his performance during their Premier League match against Bournemouth on Monday.
DECEMBER 16, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Kobbie Mainoo Urged To Leave Manchester United by Club Legend

Former Manchester United star Paul Ince has urged Kobbie Mainoo to leave Old Trafford in January and has warned that the 20-year-old risks m...
DECEMBER 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Kobbie Mainoo Urged To Leave Manchester United by Club Legend
Manchester United v. Bournemouth | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 12/15/2025
DECEMBER 15, 2025 • YOUTUBE
Manchester United 4-4 Bournemouth: Eight different scorers in Old Trafford classic There was nothing to separate Manchester United and Bournemouth at the end of Monday's eight-goal thriller in the Premier League.
DECEMBER 15, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM
Amorim says Man Utd let down by first-half wastefulness, not poor defending Manchester United could have been out of sight in the first half of their thrilling draw with Bournemouth, which left Ruben Amorim deflated.
DECEMBER 15, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM
The Premier League at its best 👏
DECEMBER 15, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Man United and Bournemouth draw 4-4 in Premier League thriller

Manchester United has drawn with visiting Bournemouth 4-4 in one of the best Premier League games of the season
DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press
Bruno Fernandes' 'FANTASTIC' free kick brings Man United level at 3-3 | Premier League
DECEMBER 15, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Man Utd make decision on Kobbie Mainoo's future ahead of January transfer window

Manchester United have outlined their intentions when it comes to the departure of Kobbie Mainoo in January. The out-of-favour midfielder ha...
DECEMBER 15, 2025 • goal
Man Utd make decision on Kobbie Mainoo's future ahead of January transfer window

Man Utd player ratings vs Bournemouth: Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha reign in the chaos after Ruben Amorm finally tweaks his formation but Red Devils haunted by defensive frailty in eight-goal thriller

Manchester United were at their very best and their very worst in an illogical but hugely entertaining 4-4 draw at home to Bournemouth. Amad...
DECEMBER 15, 2025 • goal
Man Utd player ratings vs Bournemouth: Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha reign in the chaos after Ruben Amorm finally tweaks his formation but Red Devils haunted by defensive frailty in eight-goal thriller

Tyler Adams to Manchester United? Red Devils Urged to Sign American Midfielder

Manchester United urged to snub Adam Wharton & Elliot Anderson in favour of signing USMNT star Tyler Adams to end their transfer search for...
DECEMBER 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Tyler Adams to Manchester United? Red Devils Urged to Sign American Midfielder
Inter Miami Confirm Signing of Ideal Jordi Alba Replacement Lionel Messi’s newest teammate has experience of playing for Man Utd, Real Madrid and Tottenham.
DECEMBER 15, 2025 • SI.COM
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