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ESPN News Services Feb 2, 2025, 07:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Madrid central defender Antonio Rüdiger has been diagnosed with a leg muscle injury sustained in a Spanish league game on Saturday. Madrid said Sunday that Rüdiger has “an injury to the biceps femoris” in his right leg, which will likely see him

Feb 2, 2025, 05:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Marcus Rashford has joined Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United, bringing to an end the saga around the England international’s future. Rashford, 27, had not featured in a matchday squad for United since a Europa League win over Viktoria Plzen on Dec. 12 as head

Feb 2, 2025, 02:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Erling Haaland‘s father, former Manchester City midfielder Alf-Inge Haaland, has aimed a dig at Arsenal after the north London club thrashed Pep Guardiola’s side 5-1 at the Emirates on Sunday. Responding to a post on X by Arsenal after the full-time whistle, Alf-Inge Haaland aimed a

Open Extended Reactions Manchester United are looking for reinforcements before the transfer window closes following another home defeat on Sunday, with Leon Bailey among their targets. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip on deadline day from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January

Feb 2, 2025, 02:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LONDON — Arsenal secured their biggest win over Manchester City in 22 years on Sunday after thrashing Pep Guardiola’s side 5-1 at Emirates Stadium. Martin Ødegaard opened the scoring in the second minute after Manuel Akanji was caught in possession before Erling Haaland equalised 10 minutes

Arsenal delivered a statement of intent in the Premier League title race with a 5-1 hammering of champions Manchester City to close the gap at the top to six points on Sunday. Captain Martin Ødegaard gave Arsenal the lead in the second minute due to woeful City defending, and although Erling Haaland equalized after the

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Feb 2, 2025, 12:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona coach Hansi Flick labelled Lamine Yamal “a genius” after the forward’s devastating dribbling helped seal a 1-0 win against Alavés in LaLiga on Sunday. The 17-year-old set up Robert Lewandowski for the only goal of the game as Barça moved within

Open Extended Reactions Manchester United are attempting to bolster their attacking options by adding either Mathys Tel or Christopher Nkunku to Ruben Amorim’s squad on deadline day, sources have told ESPN. United are close to completing a deal with Aston Villa for Marcus Rashford to move to Villa Park on loan until the end of

Open Extended Reactions Ruben Amorim said he fears Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez suffered a “serious” injury after being taken off on a stretcher during Sunday’s 2-0 Premier League defeat against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. Argentina international Martínez was substituted in the 82nd minute after lengthy treatment on the pitch following a seemingly innocuous

Feb 2, 2025, 11:48 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Ajax midfielder Jordan Henderson has hit out at “lies” over his mooted transfer from the Dutch club to AS Monaco after his team closed the gap on PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie with a win over fierce rivals Feyenoord. Reports emerged in France