Swansea City v Manchester United [Team Sheets]

Swansea City XI:  Fabianski; Naughton, Fernandez, Williams, Taylor; Cork, Shelvey, Sigurdsson, Ayew, Routledge; Gomis.

Subs: Nordfeldt, Rangel, Bartley, Tabanou, Ki Sung-Yueng, Dyer, Eder.

Manchester United XI:  Romero, Darmian, Smalling, Blind, Shaw; Schneiderlin, Schweinsteiger, Mata, Herrera, Memphis; Rooney

Subs: Johnstone, McNair, Valencia, Carrick, Young, Fellaini, Chicharito.

Hat trick hero Wayne Rooney continues to lead the line for Manchester United after seemingly being back to his best after Wednesday’s 4-0 victory over Club Brugge which secured the Reds’ place in the Champions League group stage.

There are also places in United’s startling up for midfielders Bastian Schweinsteiger and Ander Herrera as the Red Devils look to bounce back following a disappointing 0-0 draw with Newcastle during their last Premier League outing.

Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis keeps his place in the starting XI while Andre Ayew also starts for the Swans after his impressive start to life in the Premier League following his move from French side Marseille.

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Reported David De Gea replacement Jasper Cillessen says he has had no contact from Man United

Ajax goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen has confirmed he is yet to have had any contact from Manchester United.

The Dutch stopper was in solid form as his side thrashed ADO Den Haag 4-0 at the Amsterdam Arena and after the match the 26-year-old was quick to stress there has been no contact from anyone at Old Trafford.

“I have still heard nothing from Man United.” Cillessen told reporters when asked about a potential transfer to the Premier League.

The goalkeeper situation in Manchester has turned into chaos after recent news broke that Spanish goalkeeper Victor Valdes’ proposed move to Turkish side Besiktas has collapsed, though it is understood that Reds boss Louis Van Gaal is desperate to sell the former Barcelona stopper.

The future of Spanish international David De Gea is also unclear with latest reports suggesting that the clubs’ player of the year last season is set for a move to Real Madrid before this Tuesday’s transfer deadline.

If David De Gea and Victor Valdes do leave the club this week then Argentine Sergio Romero will be the only keeper left at Old Trafford, even though it is understood that the 28-year-old was signed as back up originally.

All eyes will be locked on developments in Manchester over the next few days as there is an expectation that United will certainly be busy before Tuesday’s deadline.

Jasper Cillessen after Ajax v ADO, “I have still heard nothing from Man Utd.” #mufc (via @FreekJansenVI )

— Dutch Football (@football_oranje) August 30, 2015

Jasper Cillessen is duidelijk na afloop van #Ajax-ADO: ‘Nog altijd niets gehoord van Manchester United’…

— Freek Jansen (@FreekJansenVI) August 30, 2015

Cillessen after Ajax v ADO: “I have still heard nothing from Manchester United.” (via @football_oranje)

— The ManUtd Blog (@the_manutd_blog) August 30, 2015

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WTF: Chinese player puts his teammate in a headlock in order to waste time (Video)

A completely crazy incident played out over the weekend in the Chinese Super League.

Qingdao Hainiu beat Harbin Yiteng 1-0 on Saturday, and the match gave rise to an incident of ‘when teammates attack’.

We pick up the action with Qingdao’s number 17, Shi Zhe, slumped on the floor after he was apparently taken out by a foul.

Two Harbin players proceeded to lift Shi Zhe off the floor in order to restart the match, but in a mental moment, Qingdao’s number 16, Gao Xiang, proceeded to put his teammate in a headlock in a clear attempt to waste time in order for medical staff to come on the pitch.

According to reports, that incident was just one prickly moment in the match, and after the game the two sides got into an altercation in the tunnel (see the picture above).

Watch the crazy video below.

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Arsenal loanee Gedion Zelalem bags lovely through ball assist on Rangers league debut (Video)

Arsenal loanee Gedion Zelalem impressed on his Rangers debut last week, bagging an assist in a 5-0 Scottish League Cup win at Airdrieonians.

The 18-year-old midfielder made his Scottish League debut on Sunday afternoon, helping Rangers to a comfortable 5-1 win away at Queen of the South.

Gedion Zelalem bagged an assist for Jason Holt to make it 3-0, slipping through an inch perfect through ball for his new Scottish teammate.

Watch a video of Zelalem’s fine assist below.

What a pass from Zelalem! Holt does the rest. 3-0 game over. http://pic.twitter.com/yEh8K4epNl

— Danny (@18991872_) August 30, 2015

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Tottenham enter the race to sign Juventus target Axel Witsel [Telegraph]

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Zenit Saint Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel according to reports from the Sunday Telegraph.

The 26-year-old is one of the Russian Champions’ standout performers and has been linked with a move to Europe’s top clubs during the past few seasons.

It is understood that Italian sides Juventus and AC Milan are very keen in taking the Belgian to Serie A before the transfer window closes on Tuesday, but Spurs are thought to be monitoring the midfielders situation closely.

The North London side are reportedly chasing both a striker and a midfielder before Tuesday’s deadline. Southampton’s Victor Wanyama continues to be heavily linked with a move to White Hart Lane, and speculation has only heightened after the Kenyan captain was left out of the Saint’s squad to face Norwich today.

It is expected to be a busy couple of days for Spurs boss Mauricio Pochetinno who is understood to be desperate to add to his squad by Tuesday.

You can follow all transfer developments leading up to Tuesday’s deadline with us at 101 Great Goals.

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Gary Neville: Chelsea’s players need a slap around the face, Branislav Ivanovic comes in for criticism (Video)

Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville has savaged Chelsea on Sunday, following Crystal Palace’s 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge this weekend.

The former Man United defender claimed that Chelsea’s players need a slap around the face for the manner in which they’ve started the season.

After four rounds of the new campaign, Chelsea only have four points.

Neville attacked Chelsea’s players and staff for having relaxed at the start of the new campaign, while the former English right-back specifically called out Chelsea right-back Branislav Ivanovic for his terrible form this season.

Related link: Furious Chelsea fan demands “get rid” of Branislav Ivanovic, claims loyalty shouldn’t matter (Video)

Watch the video below.

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Man United goalkeeper Victor Valdes’ move to Besiktas collapses [Di Marzio]

Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes will not be joining Besiktas according to Sky Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.

The former Barcelona goalkeeper had been expected to seal his move to the Turkish side this weekend but it is understood that their was a last minute change of heart by Besiktas, and the move has now collapsed.

The 33-year-old is out of favour with United manager Louis Van Gaal after the Dutchman become unhappy with the goalkeeper’s attitude when he refused to play for the Reds’reserve team towards the end of last season.

Victor Valdes’ future was sealed when United signed Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero as cover for David de Gea, with the latter’s future still yet to be decided amid interest from Real Madrid.

In light of this latest news, it will be interesting to see how Reds boss Louis Van Gaal acts. The Manchester club currently has 3 high profile keepers on its books, but the big question will be whether or not they can hold on to Spanish international David De Gea before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.

Victor Valdes will not be joining Beskitas. [@DiMarzio] #MUFC

— Manchester United (@ManUtdUpdates_) August 30, 2015

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After leaving Man United, Angel Di Maria enjoys himself with his new PSG buddies (Instagram Video)

Sunday is set to be a special day for Argentine international Angel Di Maria, as the Noodle is expected to make his debut for PSG following his summer move from Manchester United.

Di Maria’s time in Manchester wasn’t the happiest, as the former Real Madrid star failed to click on the pitch, while off the pitch his family suffered a burglary which may have influenced the player’s decision to leave United.

Now at PSG, Di Maria appears to be in far happier spirits, as can be seen on the following video uploaded onto Instagram by Marco Veratti.

The video records Di Maria leading his new PSG teammates in song, as the South American stood on his chair acting as the team’s musical instructor.

Watch the video below.

Bienvenue Fideo ⚽️

A video posted by Marco Verratti (@marcogufetto) on Aug 30, 2015 at 4:13am PDT

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Save of the season: Celtic keeper Craig Gordon makes unreal double save v St Johnstone (Video)

Former Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon made an unbelievable double save for Celtic in the 94th minute of yesterday’s 3-1 win over St Johnstone.

The 32-year-old Scotsman, who spent two years out of football between 2012 and 2014 due to injury, made two breathtaking saves to deny the opposition a late consolation goal.

Craig Gordon celebrated the double save like he’d just scored a goal at the other end.

Such a shame that his career has been blighted by injury. A world class goalkeeper.

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Man City’s Vincent Kompany tries to defend a goal against 100 kids at the same time (Videos)

After Manchester City’s incredible start to the new Premier League season, it’s no surprise that Vincent Kompany probably feels like he can take on the world single-handedly.

The Man City skipper was back in Belgium on Sunday, the day after the Sky Blues beat Watford 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium.

Kompany was back in his homeland to take part in a fun day with kids, and in one exercise the professional footballer tried defending a goal against 100 kids at the same time.

Watch what happened below.

I love defending but 100 vs 1 can be tricky #representBX http://pic.twitter.com/2BicAtJKsI

— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) August 30, 2015

Kompany au goal contre des dizaines d'enfants @ContactNews http://pic.twitter.com/49MbHMeKPH

— Falque Gautier (@FalqueGautier) August 30, 2015

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Tigres midfielder Jesus Duenas scores glorious golazo vs Queretaro (video)

Jesus Duenas scored a stunning golazo volley as Tigres thrashed Queretaro 5-1 at the Estadio Olímpico de Universitario on Saturday.

In an incident filled game there were plenty of highlights but the standout moment was the 26-year-old’s volley off the chest with 18 minutes gone.

The goal certainly stunned the away side who were trailing 4-1 by half time, before Joffre Guerrón wrapped up the victory with two minutes to play.

Take a look at strike of pure quality from midfielder Jesus Duenas.

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Liverpool loanee Sheyi Ojo provides quality assist for Wolves (video)

On Loan Liverpool midfielder Sheyi Ojo provided a superb assist as Wolves beat Charlton 2-1 at Mollineux on Saturday.

The 18-year-old who is thought of quite highly on Merseyside managed to play an inch perfect cross into the path of Adam Le Fondre, who managed to poke him with five minutes left to play to grab a winning goal against a previously unbeaten Charlton side.

Liverpool fans will hope that Sheyi Ojo continue’s progressing in his development before potentially making a name for himself at Anfield in the near future.

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Celtic legend Shunsuke Nakamura (37) scores trademark free kick beauty in Japan (Video)

Former Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura this week proved that there are some things that footballer do not lose with age.

Famous for his free kick prowess, the 37-year-old Japanese legend rolled back the years in Saturday’s 4-0 Yokohama F. Marinos win over Urawa Reds.

Shunsuke Nakamura broke the deadlock in the 28th minute with a trademark inch perfect free kick, which the sprawling goalkeeper could get no way near.

His free kick tekkers are out of this world.

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Devante Cole son of Man United legend Andy Cole scores 94th minute debut winner for Bradford (video)

Devante Cole, the son of former Newcastle and Manchester United striker Andrew Cole scored the winning goal on his Bradford Debut against Port Vale on Saturday afternoon.

The 20 year-old who only joined the the Bantams 48-hours ago latched onto a long ball to poke home deep into stoppage time to give his new side a valuable three points in League One.

It was a proud day for the Cole family and after watching his son score, United legend Andy Cole took to Twitter as a proud father to celebrate his son’s achievements.

Watch Devante Cole’s goal below.

Go on my son … ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️… Proud moment ⚽️⚽️⚽️.. http://pic.twitter.com/tZBZHQvgrI

— Andrew Cole (@vancole9) August 29, 2015

Well done to @vancole9 Devante Cole with his 1st goal 1st appearance and winner for Bradford 24hrs after signing !!! #moretocome ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️

— David May (@DavidMay04) August 29, 2015

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After Chelsea’s Eva Carneiro, Spartak Moscow doctor Viktoriya Gameeva becomes a viral hit (Pictures)

The 2015-16 football season may only be in it’s infancy, but already there’s been a lot of talk about the roles of doctors in the Beautiful Game.

The season started with a bang, as Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro was hung out to dry by Jose Mourinho after the Blues drew 2-2 with Swansea on the first day of the season.

Now there’s a new doctor who is focusing attention in Russia.

Spartak Moscow’s Viktoriya Gameeva is quickly becoming a favourite with football fans around the globe, as her Instagram pictures have begun to do the rounds on social media sites.

Viktoriya Gameeva’s Instagram account includes pictures of the doctor performing her duties at Spartak, as well as a series of pictures of the brunette enjoying her summer holidays on the beach.

Whilst nobody is suggesting that Spartak hired Viktoriya Gameeva in order to gain attention, undoubtedly that’s been the byproduct.

See Viktoriya Gameeva’s Instagram updates below.

A photo posted by Виктория Гамеева (@gameeva_viktoriya) on Aug 28, 2015 at 2:02am PDT

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#сочи

A photo posted by Виктория Гамеева (@gameeva_viktoriya) on Jul 17, 2015 at 1:29am PDT

#такиерадостныепациенты #люблюсвоюработу #док

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‘It’s not worth celebrating’ Arsenal fans bizarre reaction after win v Newcastle (video)

Arsenal fans have reacted in downbeat fashion after yesterday’s 1-0 victory over Newcastle at St James’ Park.

Despite the Gunners gaining their second league win of the season thanks to an unfortunate own goal from Magpies centre back Fabricio Coloccini it seems that Reds supporters are still not satisfied with the way their side has been playing so far this season.

One fan spoke to ArsenalTV after yesterday’s game and claimed that Saturday’s victory wasn’t even worth celebrating.

It is also clear that fans at the Emirates would like to see manager Arsene Wenger add to his squad before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.

The North London side have been constantly linked with a striker throughout this summer transfer window, but many Arsenal fans are convinced that the side needs to sign a defensive midfielder as cover for Francis Coquelin.

It will be an anxious few days for Gunners fans to see if any more additions arrive in North London within the next few days.

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Tottenham fans have mixed reactions to reports Alexandre Pato may move to WHL (Tweets)

One of the big transfer stories this Sunday revolves around the claims coming out of Brazil that Alexandre Pato could be about to join Tottenham.

Spurs have struggled in front of goal at the start of the season, with Harry Kane yet to get off the mark this campaign.

Spurs drew 0-0 with Everton on Saturday, meaning that the Lillywhites have only scored three goals in their opening four games in the league.

Tottenham have sought to add more goals to their team this season with the recent captures of Clinton Njie and Son Heung-Min, and now Pato could be about to join too.

It feels like Pato, 25, has been around for forever after he burst onto the scene as a 16-year-old with AC Milan.

The striker is currently on loan at Sao Paulo from Corinthians, but after playing on Saturday against Ponte Preta, Pato admitted he’s not sure where his future now lies. In the meanwhile, whispers are getting louder that the forward could move to White Hart Lane.

So would Spurs fans be happy with Pato joining their ranks? Reaction seems mixed.

Read tweets on the Pato to Tottenham story below.

Everyone who want Pato at Spurs… Do who remember Pato playing in Europe? Absolute shite apart from off pitch problems.

— Christian Bestford (@BestfordC) August 30, 2015

Tbh I rather if we secured Berahino than Wanyama at this stage..attacking players badly needed…looking very slow & one dimensional #THFC

— Paddy (@Yid_Bhoy) August 30, 2015

Can't wait for Spurs to announce Berahino, Pato, Witsel and Wanyama at 5:55 pm on transfer deadline day.

— ⠀⠀ (@WhiteHartKane) August 30, 2015

Be more than happy with pato at Spurs. Definitely do a shift in our attacking mid trio and has the talent to grab a few

— Adam (@adamreid_94) August 30, 2015

Pato to Spurs?!

— Danny (@R9Rai) August 29, 2015

@BardiTFC AVB'splain why please?

— D – Woolf (@D_Wolfes) August 28, 2015

@D_Wolfes pato's deficiencies are perpendicular 2 the circumstantial circumference of our vectors resulting in an obtuse meshing of tactics

— Bardi (@BardiTFC) August 28, 2015

If Pato wants to stay at Sao Paulo why drag him kicking & screaming… I want players to be enthusiastic about us not have to pull teeth.

— Corbit (@Corbit_THFC) August 30, 2015

After the game last-night, Pato was asked if the offer is from Tottenham, but he said he don't know, lowered his head and left the pitch.

— Sán (@Zizouology) August 30, 2015

VINE – Pato has just made this nice assist to Wilder against Ponte Preta. https://t.co/UG96Hsnk5M

— Seleção Brasileira (@BrazilStats) August 30, 2015

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Arsenal fans react to claims Riyad Mahrez could move from Leicester (Tweets)

As Arsenal fans head into the final few days of the transfer window still hoping that Arsene Wenger will sign a top class forward, the big rumour on Sunday is that the Gunners could be targetting Leicester’s winger Riyad Mahrez.

Mahrez has started the new Premier League season like a house on fire, although the 24-year-old was subbed at halftime on Saturday in the Foxes’ 1-1 draw away at Bournemouth.

The Algerian international, who has also been linked with moves to Villarreal and Roma, has scored four goals in as many appearances for the Foxes so far this season.

According to the Star, “Wenger regards him as one of the most exciting talents in the Premier League.”

The Star go on to say that Leicester are insisting Mahrez is not for sale this summer, while a figure of five million pounds is listed as the potential transfer fee.

While the deal is unlikely to happen, it has provoked chatter on social media fro Arsenal fans, as they have gone from seeing their club linked to players like Karim Benzema to this.

Tweets on the claim Riyad Mahrez could move from Leicester to Arsenal are below.

Wenger trying to sign Mahrez makes little sense at all, which almost certainly means it is happening

— Tom Adams (@tomEurosport) August 30, 2015

Mahrez to #afc for 5 million never for that money as has a 4 year contract. Can see him going if he wanted 2 nx summer for 20 mill #lcfc

— Steve Coller (@coller81) August 29, 2015

From Benzema to Mahrez… Ok both born in France with Algerian roots but what an end ? It's time to close transfer window.

— Moussa SOW (@mossesow) August 30, 2015

When you realise we could have had Benzema or Cavani but the Mahrez deal looks most likely. #Arsenal #COYG

— Zach Cass (@TheFezMan15) August 30, 2015

We need a striker. Wenger is preparing a move for Ryad Mahrez, a winger/midfielder. Thank you Mr. Wenger.

— Octave Auguste (@octaugus) August 30, 2015

Arsenal move for Algerian-born goal machine in late window deal. Typical Fan "Benzema!" Riyad Mahrez. Typical Fan: http://pic.twitter.com/INlKFUTmJk

— Doug Nichols (@TheTXI) August 30, 2015

Yesterday Yarmolenko, now today Cavani, and interest in Mahrez from Leicester, sort it out sky sports, give us something official! #Arsenal

— Josh Sewell (@Sewelly14) August 30, 2015

I would welcome Mahrez at Arsenal all day … but we still need a striker.

— Modern Day Hippie (@OnlyOneSketchy) August 30, 2015

Mahrez no doubt is an incredible footballer but afraid @Arsenal 's priorities are other areas atm. A DM and a Striker!

— Amardeep Limbu (@Amardeep_gunner) August 30, 2015

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Belgian fans overwhelmingly believe Kevin de Bruyne should have joined Man United, not Man City (Video)

Manchester United fan YouTube channel, the Full Time Devils, have released an excellent video asking Belgian fans which club Kevin de Bruyne should go to in the Premier League: Manchester United or Man City.

For the record, the Full Time Devils understand that De Bruyne will join City, however they were still interested to canvass opinions of Club Brugge fans during their away trip in the Champions League last week.

Overwhelmingly, the Belgium fans believed De Bruyne should have move to Old Trafford, with one man claiming that United have history while City have none.

Watch the video below.

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Fan cam footage of James Rodriguez’s unbelievable free-kick & overhead volley v Betis (Videos)

James Rodriguez had an incredible evening for Real Madrid on Saturday night.

Los Blancos kickstarted their season into high gear against Real Betis, as Madrid thumped their opponents 5-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Colombian star James stole the plaudits with two incredible goals in the game: one unstoppable free-kick, plus a second unstoppable overhead volley.

Happily, a couple of fans at the game managed to record footage of both the golazo.

Accordingly, enjoy James Rodriguez’s two wonder-strikes as seen from the stands in Madrid.

Brilliant view of James' golazo from the Bernabeu stands. #RMLiga (@Wiolenze) http://pic.twitter.com/EWJCZq53VS

— M.A.J (@UltraSuristic) August 29, 2015

A view of James' bicycle kick GOLAZO from the Bernabeu stands. #RMLiga http://pic.twitter.com/4RTtdNnd13

— M.A.J (@UltraSuristic) August 29, 2015

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Ajaccio defender Joris Sainati attacked two Tours players, leaving one with blood pouring from his face (Video)

There were shocking scenes in the French second division over the weekend, as AC Ajaccio’s match against Tours descended into violence.

Ajaccio defender Joris Sainati is now facing a ban, after the player went crazy after the full time whistle.

Sainati lost the plot as he attacked two Tours players after the match.

The Ajaccio defender punched the Tours keeper in the face, before he also punched Haris Belkebla in the kisser. Belkebla was left with blood streaming down his face.

Watch the shocking footage below.

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Jonny Evans reveals his move from Man United to West Brom took a month to finalise (Video)

A couple of defenders walked out of Old Trafford on Saturday.

While Celtic snapped up 21-year-old Tyler Blackett on a season long loan deal, 27-year-old Jonny Evans left Man United in a permanent deal to join West Brom.

Evans has made 198 appearances for Man United during his nine seasons in the first team, scoring seven goals. Before that he enjoyed loan spells at Sunderland and Royal Antwerp.

In his first interview as one of the Baggies, Evans revealed that his transfer to West Brom took the best part of a month, while Darren Fletcher was key to convincing him the move was a good decision.

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Wayne Rooney helps Louis van Gaal pick Man United’s team & coaching staff [Sun]

The Sun on Sunday have some exclusive quotes from Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal on his relationship with star striker Wayne Rooney.

Man United return to action on Sunday in the Premier League with an away trip to Swansea.

Rooney will be hoping the occasion proves profitable, as the striker continues to search for his first Premier League goal of the season.

Rooney had recently suffered a goal drought, but that came to a crashing end in the Champions League last week, when Rooney scored a hat-trick away at Club Brugge.

Van Gaal has now revealed Rooney’s influence behind the scenes at Old Trafford, as the Dutch boss has announced that Rooney helps him pick not only the United team but he also affects the coaching staff too. As reported by the BBC, Van Gaal told the Sun:

Things like the selection and the kitchen and the members of the staff, everything you can mention, he is involved.

I think he trusts me so that is also very important and I trust him. So when he comes to me and has remarks I always pay attention.

Wayne Rooney, 29, has scored 233 goals for Manchester United. He needs four more to equal Denis Law’s total of 237 and 16 to equal the club’s all-time top scorer.

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Leandro Trossard scores a Zlatan-esque backheel volley for OH Leuven v St Truiden (Video)

A special goal was scored in Belgium’s Jupiler League over the weekend.

OH Leuven beat St Truiden 1-0 on home soil on Saturday, and the only goal of the game came from striker Leandro Trossard.

Trossard broke the deadlock in the 50th minute with a terrific Zlatan-esque backheel volley from a set-play.

The shot rocketed into the far corner of the net and it gave the St Truiden keeper no chance.

Enjoy the golazo from Belgium below.

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Sao Paulo prepare for Alexandre Pato to move to Tottenham before the window closes [UOL]

The headline story on Brazilian news outlet UOL on Sunday morning centres on Tottenham’s potential capture of Alexandre Pato before the transfer window closes on September 1.

Pato, 25, has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the last few weeks of the summer.

Last weekend, the Telegraph linked Pato with an £11m move to either Manchester United or Chelsea, but now it’s Tottenham who are widely listed as the prime suitor for the striker.

Pato is currently on loan at Sao Paulo from Corinthians, however news spilled out over the weekend that the player’s representative Giuliano Bertolucci has flown to London to complete a deal with Mauricio Pochettino’s side before the end of the transfer window.

Moreover, Pato’s agent Gilmar Veloz has confirmed that there’s an offer on the table for the Brazilian club, which was denied by president Roberto de Andrade.

On Saturday, Pato featured as Sao Paulo beat Ponte Preta 3-0, and after the game the striker was non-committal about his future. He said:

I do not know, I have today, tomorrow we’ll see what happens. We’ll see on Monday. I have to see.

The manager will come here I will talk to him. And I have to sit, I have to study. I want to stay (at Sao Paulo), but it’s not up to me.

Sao Paulo coach Juan Carlos Osorio also hinted at Pato’s potential move to London, saying:

If he goes it’s going to be a shame… Alexandre is, in my opinion, the best striker of the Brazilian soccer in Brazil. I think this is impossible that he won’t receive offers. On the contrary, I think it’s hard to understand that he’s still playing Brazilian football.

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The Sun stitch up Cristiano Ronaldo, Brazilian woman claims she had affair when he was with Irina Shayk

The Sun on Sunday have pulled off another stitch up, as the tabloid have attempted to smear the character of Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Sun claim to have sourced a Brazilian woman who claims Ronaldo had an affair with her whilst the Real Madrid superstar was still dating Russian supermodel Irina Shayk.

According to the report, Ronaldo has his affair during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

In a classic tabloid headline, the Sun announce “My 42D boobs bust up Irina and Ronaldo”.

The woman at the centre of the story is called Diana Satilho, and by the looks of things, she only have a very limited social media presence.

On Twitter, Diana Satilho has a pathetic eight followers, while her Instagram account is private. Unfortunately we could not find her on Facebook either.

Her social media presence is important, as according to the Diana Satilho:

(Cristiano Ronaldo) contacted her on Facebook in 2012, adding: “He said he loved big ones, that’s why he’d noticed me. He asked me to strip a few times but mostly he just wanted to see his ‘girls’.

The killer lines in the Sun’s article are as follows:

Diana says they finally met at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Last September she says they had sex three times in one night in Portugal’s Algarve.

She said: “Cristiano told me to hand over my mobile, grabbed me by the hair and led me to his room.”

According to the Sun, Ronaldo had to end his fling with the Brazilian when Irina Shayk found a message from the woman on Ronaldo’s phone.

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David De Gea set to join Real Madrid in a cut price deal, Man United eye Gerard Pique [Express]

The Sunday Express have remained true to form this weekend, as they’ve splashed the back page of their tabloid with yet another questionable transfer piece.

With just three days to go until the transfer window closes at 6pm UK time on September 1st, Manchester United are tipped to finally be ready to sell David De Gea to Real Madrid.

De Gea has yet to feature for Man United this season, as the Spaniard’s mental state has been called into question by coach Louis van Gaal.

Now, say the Express, “relations between the player and management (are) virtually at breaking point”, and that has forced the Red Devils to accept that they have to sell their keeper.

Perhaps surprisingly, the Express then go on to suggest United will agree a cut price deal for De Gea, who is widely valued around 30 million pounds.

For some strange reason, the Express believe United will sell the goalie to Madrid “accepting a lower offer of around £25 million”.

Laughably, the Express finish off their article announced that Man United have made “discreet” enquiries about signing Neymar or Gerard Pique before the window shuts.

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Dejan Lovren deletes his Instagram account after abuse from Liverpool fans (Tweets)

There has been an immediate casualty following Liverpool’s shock 3-0 home defeat to West Ham on Saturday in the Premier League: Dejan Lovren’s Instagram account.

Lovren was singled out for special abuse from Liverpool supporters yesterday after his woeful performance for the Reds.

Lovren completely gifted the Hammers their second goal after inexplicably giving the ball away at the corner flag, allowing West Ham to capitalise, as Mark Noble finished off a quick move.

Amazingly, the 26-year-old Croatian actually had the perfect chance to redeem himself in the final minutes, but missed a free and easy header.

But the finger of blame can’t be solely pointed at Lovren – Philippe Coutinho was reckless in getting himself sent off for two yellow cards after just 53 minutes.

It should be noted that prior to the West Ham match, Lovren had been one of Liverpool’s best performers in the opening weeks of the season. However one shoddy showing was all it took for fans to start abusing their own again, and in response Lovren has shut down his Instagram account.

Below are tweets on the topic.

Rumours #lfc defender Dejan Lovren has deleted his Instagram have proven false. Apparently he tried to clear it….but missed! #saintsfc

— Ben Stanfield (@BenStanners) August 30, 2015

Lovren is a absolute disaster agreed, but for him to deactivate his instagram there must have been some over the top abuse.

— Luke (@KopiteLuke1892) August 29, 2015

If u trolled Lovren till he deleted Instagram or calling4Rodgers head then u dont understand football n should be ashamed of yourself #LFC

— Mark (@Markopite) August 29, 2015

Liverpool fans have abused Dejan Lovren to the point where he felt the need to delete his Instagram such a fantastic bunch them lot

— ManCityArmy1894 (@ManCityArmy1894) August 29, 2015

Brendan, I believe Dejan Lovren's deleted his instagram due to not being able to take the deserved abuse from people who pay £50. Character?

— Connor (@ConnorwilsonLFC) August 29, 2015

Disgusting Lovren has had to deactivate his Instagram account because of death threats, Disgusting what fans do that http://pic.twitter.com/RSHU8314ei

— Anfield Kopites (@LiverpoolKop960) August 29, 2015

Lovren has deactivated his Instagram account hahahahaha

— leethompson. (@leeanthonyt) August 29, 2015

Hahaha Dejan Lovren's deactivated his Instagram because he was getting abuse for his performance against West Ham http://pic.twitter.com/o8NoxsZZqd

— Churchinio (@Churchinio) August 30, 2015

I hate Liverpool players so much but you don't bully Lovren so much that he deletes Instagram, you should be ashamed of yourself, "fans".

— aaliyah (@aaliyahbaker9) August 29, 2015

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Horrific: A New York City FC fan gets tased by a cop v Columbus Crew (Video)

What the hell happened?!

Shocking footage has emerged from the MLS on Saturday night, as the New York City FC lost 2-1 at home to the Columbus Crew.

Away from the action on the field, it was the treatment of the New York City FC fans which stole headlines.

According to reports, two supporters were tased by cops during the game, and a shocking two second video of one of the incidents has come out on social media.

The fan in the video was wearing a Man City football shirt, while at least two cops can be seen using their tasers, while a third cop was also in the picture.

Watch the shocking video below, together with reports of what actually happened.

Footage of a NYCFC fan being tased today in the supporters section: #NYCvCLB #MLS #NYCFC http://pic.twitter.com/esOVqCbLxF

— Nick Chávez (@NickChavezMLS) August 30, 2015

Apparently at least 2 NYCFC fans in the supporters section were tased by Police. Securitas also apparently put a fan in a headlock. #NYCvCLB

— Nick Chávez (@NickChavezMLS) August 29, 2015

@NickChavezMLS Securitas was very nasty today in Sec.135. Told us to sit down after we have stood every game before. Was very rude about it

— ovo mac (@mlmahan76) August 29, 2015

@EmpireOfSoccer @NickChavezMLS hopefully the front office @nycfc are investigating. This treatment of ticket holders is unacceptable.

— J-La (@JLa_NYC) August 30, 2015

Today shows why @NYCFC needs to prioritize building a stadium. Baseball security just can't understand or handle soccer games

— ovo mac (@mlmahan76) August 30, 2015

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Kevin Friend 'hates' Liverpool - referee trolled on Wikipedia after sending off Philippe Coutinho

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It seems some Liverpool fans were unhappy with referee Kevin Friend after the club's 3-0 loss to West Ham on Saturday after the official's Wikipedia page was edited to read he "hates" the Reds.

Slaven Bilic's Hammers side secured their first win at Anfield in 52 years thanks to goals from Manuel Lanzini, Mark Noble and Diafra Sakho in a game that also saw Philippe Coutinho and goalscorer Noble sent off.

With West Ham leading 2-0, the home side were reduced to 10 men after Friend dismissed Coutinho - who had been shown a yellow card for dissent in the first half - for his sliding tackle on Dimitri Payet in the second period.

Despite Noble later being sent off, the result ended Liverpool's unbeaten start to the season - with some fans appearing to point the finger at Friend after the game.

Keen-eyed supporters noticed Friend's Wikipedia page had been edited following the match to read: "Kevin Friend (born 8 July 1971) is a terrible referee. He sent off Philippe Coutinho for no reason and HATES Liverpool."

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However, the official's Wikipedia page was later re-edited, with the offending comments removed.

The victory lifted West Ham into seventh place while Liverpool sit one point ahead of the Hammers in sixth position.

 

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'Chelsea's Diego Costa a good old fashioned bruiser' - Damien Delaney enjoys battle with Blues star

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Crystal Palace defender Damien Delaney revealed he enjoyed battling with Chelsea striker Diego Costa during the Eagles' 2-1 win over the champions on Saturday, labelling the contest a "good old fashioned bruiser.'

Alan Pardew's side handed Jose Mourinho his second-ever defeat at Stamford Bridge - on his 100th Premier League home match in charge of the club - after Bakary Sako and Joel Ward's second-half goals rendered Radamel Falcao's debut strike meaningless.

The visitors, who came into the game on Saturday having won two of their three league games beforehand, performed superbly to secure their first victory at Chelsea since 1982.

And Delaney was one of the Eagles' stand-out performers after he restricted the threat of Costa well, which drew praise from Pardew after the match.

And the centre-back later took to his Instagram account to admit he had revelled in his meeting with the Brazilian-born Spain striker.

Alongside a picture of him tackling Costa on Saturday, Delaney wrote: "I ain't gonna lie... I enjoyed that... Good 'ol fashioned bruiser... #Palaceabu".

 

Palace boss Pardew also expressed his delight after the victory - the club's third in four league games - and said the win had been his best as Eagles manager.

"As Crystal Palace manager, this was my best performance of the team that I’ve seen," he said.

"Not because of the victory here, but because of the manner of how we played.

"We looked a good team today and, if we can keep the team fit, keep the spirit that we have with people like Damo [Delaney] and Scotty Dann, we can have a good season.

"It’s always great to come here and managing here. It’s a great place."

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Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino: I'm not worried about Harry Kane's goal drought

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Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that he is not worried about Harry Kane's Premier League goal drought.

The 22-year-old striker scored 31 goals in all competitions last season but is yet to score during the current campaign.

The forward missed a gilt-edged chance during Spurs' 0-0 draw with Everton at White Hart Lane but Pochettino is adamant that he is unconcerned about Kane's slow start.

"The top scorers top in the world always have some difficult periods when its difficult to score and maybe now for him the beginning of the season is difficult for him.

"We know we don't need to speak too much we don't need to put more pressure on hiss shoulders. If he follows the same way he will start to score.

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"I am happy with him. I'm not worried about that I think in the next few weeks he will show that he can score," said the Argentine coach.

Meanwhile, Kane is expected to be named in Roy Hodgson's England squad next week, despite his goal drought, and Pochettino admitted that it could do the striker good to spend some time with the national team.

"Maybe, yes. I think the announcement is tomorrow - maybe it's good," he said.

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John Stones to Chelsea: Defender has comes to terms with Everton stay, says Roberto Martinez

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Everton manager Roberto Martinez is adamant that John Stones has come to terms with the likelihood that he will still be an Everton player when the transfer window closes on Tuesday evening.

The 21-year-old has been the subject of strong interest from reigning Premier League champions Chelsea throughout the summer, but the Toffees are determined to retain their prize asset.

Several bids from Jose Mourinho's side have been turned down by Everton and Stones' transfer request was also rejected last week.

The defender produced a superb display during Everton's 0-0 draw against Tottenham on Saturday evening and Martinez firmly believes that the youngster has accepted that he will not be allowed to leave Goodison Park.

"Absolutely, yes. We have a very strong project which is giving young players opportunities and then we need to have a long term ambition. It's very hard to have players in the modern game like John Stones, Ross Barkley and Romelu Lukaku young players that are fulfilling huge roles and we want to become a winning team John is a big part of that.

"We are a special football club. Remember we have a real history. Now we haven't got a Champions League budget but we have many other aspects. The fans understand John has been put in an incredible position but what John has done is never let the team down and he played with an incredible focus," said Martinez.

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Martinez believes that the way Stones has played during the speculation surrounding his future suggests that he can reach the very top of the game and the Spanish manager also revealed that he was proud of how the entire debacle was managed by Everton as a whole.

"I think it's there for everyone to see. Today, once more, he was always in control. He's an incredible defender the way he reads the game you would never say he is only 21 years old

"We all know how under the spotlight it's been but the signs of his performances were of someone who has the potential to become an England captain.

Then you look at our fans, the relationship they have and the delight at having John as an Evertonian. We have our own projects, our own ambitions, and John is a big part of that.

"It was great to see our football club showing a really strong face," he added.

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West Ham fan celebrates win over Liverpool by getting tattoo of 3-0 scoreline after Twitter vow

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A West Ham fan lived up to his promise of getting a tattoo inked should the Hammers beat Liverpool at Anfield for the first time in 52 years after Slaven Bilic's side defeated the Reds 3-0 on Saturday.

Just two weeks after another West Ham supporter celebrated the club's victory over London rivals Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium with a tattoo of the 2-0 scoreline, Hammers fan Jon High decided to do the same thing after making the vow on Friday. 

Writing on Twitter one day before the game, Mr High said: "52 long years since the famous Irons won at Anfield. If we do it tommorow i shall get a tattoo to commemorate the famous occasion!"

And true to his word, Mr High went through with his vow after posting a picture of his new tattoo featuring the 3-0 scoreline from Anfield along with the names of goalscorers Manuel Lanzini, Mark Noble and Diafra Sakho.

"Done! Come on you Irons," he wrote alongside the photo, which has had nearly 2,000 retweets and 800 favourites.

 

52 long years since the famous Irons won at Anfield. If we do it tommorow i shall get a tattoo to commemorate the famous occasion!

— Jon High (@HighJon) August 28, 2015

 

Done! Come on you Irons http://pic.twitter.com/O8zMlHPEdo

— Jon High (@HighJon) August 29, 2015

 

West Ham secured a famous win over Brendan Rodgers' side at Anfield on Saturday, although the clash saw both teams reduced to 10 men.

Argentine playmaker Lanzini opened up the scoring on his debut for the Hammers before Noble and Sakho made it 3-0.

Liverpool had Philippe Coutinho sent off for two bookable offences as West Ham also saw Noble dismissed for his foul on substitute Danny Ings.

The victory lifts West Ham into seventh place while Liverpool - whose unbeaten record in the Premier League this season was ended on Saturday - sit one point ahead in sixth position.

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Louis van Gaal tells Javier Hernandez he can leave Manchester United - Saturday's top transfer stories

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Standard Sport brings you up to date with all the latest talk in the final week of this summer's transfer window. 

The shutters are up, the doors remain open as clubs around the world scramble, plot and scheme in the market.

Petr Cech has left Chelsea and arrived at Arsenal, Radamel Falcao has made his way to Stamford Bridge - while Jose Mourinho, who snatched Pedro from underneath Louis van Gaal's nose last week, hopes he can land defensive reinforcements.

But what are the latest developments?

Louis van Gaal has not finished his spending spree and is willing to finally put an end to the David De Gea transfer saga.

The Dutchman will reportedly launch a £65million-plus-De Gea move for Gareth Bale in the final days of the summer window and has also told Javier Hernandez he can leave Old Trafford.

Meanwhile, Chelsea have turned their attention to Ezequiel Garay after Everton ruled out a transfer for John Stones

 

 

 

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John Stones to Chelsea: Everton fans troll Blues with brilliant chant after Toffees block move

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Everton fans were out in full force trolling Chelsea after the Toffees rejected John Stones' transfer request earlier this week. 

The Blues have lodged four bids for Stones - the latest worth £38million - but have seen them all knocked back by Everton, who are determined to keep one of their prized assets. 

Club chairman Bill Kenwright released a statement on Thursday confirming the club are not willing to let Stones leave.

“Since the start of the transfer window, we have resolutely turned down offers from another Premier League football club for our player," Kenwright wrote.

And Everton fans were celebrating their club's tough stance ahead of their match at White Hart Lane on Saturday, which ended 0-0.

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To the tune of the Beatles hit Money Can't buy You Love, they chanted: "Martinez says he's not for sale and I am satisfied, Chelsea want those kind of things that money just can't buy, well I don't care too much for money, money can't buy you Stones, can't buy you Stones."

Check out the video below:

I don't care to much for money, money can't buy you stones #EFC http://pic.twitter.com/loUVmSws9i

— #KenwrightOut (@DanEvertonian) August 29, 2015

 

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Tottenham 0 Everton 0: Tim Howard the star man as Spurs wait for a win goes on

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Tim Howard denied Tottenham their first Barclays Premier League win of the season with a string of superb saves that enabled Everton to leave White Hart Lane with a goalless draw.

Harry Kane, Ryan Mason and Toby Alderweireld were kept at bay by Howard in the first half, although Kane should have finished his one on one with the American goalkeeper.

Spurs, who named Erik Lamela on the bench, only had themselves to blame for not grabbing all three points in a dominant second half that saw chance after chance squandered.

Both sides had a player carried from the pitch on a stretcher, Everton's Tom Cleverley in clear pain after being felled by Eric Dier and Mousa Dembele following a bizarre self-inflicted injury.

Tottenham's dominance was apparent early on as Nacer Chadli dazzled down the left, teeing up Nabil Bentaleb only to see a tame shot scuffed wide of the right post.

There was panic in the Spurs defence when Kyle Walker gave the ball away to Cleverley and it took a fine save by Hugo Lloris to keep out the ensuing shot.

Everton should have slipped behind in the 24th minute but Howard stuck out his left leg to stop Kane, who only had the visiting keeper to beat after collecting a superb pass by Mason.

It was then Mason who was denied by Howard, with Chadli the provider once more and the American then steered an Alderweireld header over the crossbar.

RATINGS: How did #THFC and #EFC fare in the draw at White Hart Lane? http://t.co/C5JsSWOOcE http://pic.twitter.com/xqYHPyXYOl

— Standard Sport (@standardsport) August 29, 2015

Cleverley went down under a heavy tackle by Dier, his right ankle caught between the legs of the Spurs defender, and he was carried from the pitch his injured leg in a brace.

Somehow Everton cleared their lines despite being repeatedly bamboozled by the quick feet of Dembele, but then the Belgium playmaker became the second player to be taken away by medics.

Even upon viewing replays it was unclear exactly how Dembele had been hurt, although his right boot appeared to clip his left Achilles after passing the ball in what was a self-inflicted injury.

Dier had escaped a booking for his tackle on Cleverley but referee Mike Jones reached for the yellow card when he body-checked Ross Barkley.

The pressure was building on Everton's goal and it took some desperate scrambling defence and a skied shot by Chadli to keep the match goalless.

Romelu Lukaku was making his presence felt with a couple of dubious challenges and the visitors could have taken the lead only for Arouna Kone to steer a glancing header wide.

The chances dried up for Spurs in the closing stages, in part thanks to the arrival from the bench of the tenacious Steven Naismith, who brought renewed fight to Everton's rearguard action.

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