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Mason Mount makes debut as Man Utd begin pre-season with win over Leeds
Mason Mount makes debut as Man Utd begin pre-season with win over Leeds
Mason Mount made his Manchester United debut as Erik ten Hag’s side began their pre-season schedule with a 2-0 win against Leeds in Oslo. The 24-year-old, who made a £55million move from Chelsea last month, played the first 45 minutes and impressed in flashes during a quiet first period. Ten Hag’s starting XI was a combination of youth and experience, with Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho joined by young prospects such as Kobbie Mainoo and Omari Forson. Tributes were paid before kick off to former Scotland, Manchester United and Leeds defender Gordon McQueen, who died aged 70 last month following his battle with dementia. Mount created a big opening in the 10th minute, passing in behind for Amad Diallo to tee up Hannibal Mejbri but the Tunisian was denied by a smart save from Leeds goalkeeper Kristoffer Klaesson. Moments later the England midfielder was involved again, winning the ball back before attempting a delicate chip over Klaesson from 25 yards which landed on the roof of the net. “I am sure he will contribute to the success of Manchester United because he is a quality player,” Ten Hag told MUTV before kick-off. “In midfield you have to attack but you also have to defend. He will bring dynamic into our game. We need more dynamic in that midfield department.” Daniel Farke took charge of his first game as manager of Leeds, who are preparing for life back in the Championship following relegation last season. The breakthrough came on 67 minutes as 18-year-old Norwegian Isak Hansen-Aaroen played in Frenchman Noam Emeran who slid it past Dani van den Heuvel. Emeran then turned provider for Joe Hugill to seal the win 10 minutes from time. The Red Devils’ pre-season continues with a clash against Lyon in Edinburgh next Wednesday before they head to the USA for matches against Arsenal, Wrexham, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Jasper Philipsen sprints to fourth stage victory at this year’s Tour de France Aryna Sabalenka moves one win away from number one ranking and Wimbledon final British trio reach Wimbledon junior quarter-finals for first time in 13 years
2023-07-13 01:26
DK Metcalf Lost His Mind Again, Shoved Cam Taylor-Britt, Got Called for a Drive-Killing Personal Foul
DK Metcalf Lost His Mind Again, Shoved Cam Taylor-Britt, Got Called for a Drive-Killing Personal Foul
VIDEO: DK Metcalf cheap shot on Bengals defensive back.
2023-10-16 02:45
Rafael Nadal's 14 French Open titles
Rafael Nadal's 14 French Open titles
Rafael Nadal on Thursday said he would miss the French Open after failing to recover...
2023-05-18 22:26
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to invest in F1 team
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to invest in F1 team
Wrexham owners and Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are part of an investor group that has bought a 24 per cent in F1 team Alpine. Renault, the Formula One team’s parent company, confirmed that Reynolds and McElhenney had joined RedBird Capital Partners, the US investment firm who own Italian football club AC Milan and also have stakes in Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group, in the deal. The 24 per cent equity purchase of £171m values Alpine at around £706m and the team said they will hope to compete for the F1 championship following the increased investment. Alpine, who are based in Britain and were born after Renault rebranded its F1 outfit two years ago, finished fourth in the constructors championship behind Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes last season. Reynolds and McElhenney made their first steps into sports ownership when they announced a shock takeover of non-league side Wrexham in 2020. Under their ownership and alongside the popular documentary show Welcome to Wrexham, the Welsh side returned to the Football League with promotion last season following a memorable campaign. Hollywood actor and Creed star Michael B Jordan, who has a minority stake in Premier League team Bournemouth, and US-based Otro Capital are also among the new group of investors in Alpine, the team confirmed. Alpine chief executive Laurent Rossi said: "This association is an important step to enhance our performance at all levels." Read More Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney insist they will not get bored at Wrexham Why Wrexham? How Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney came to buy a club they’d never heard of
2023-06-26 15:21
Braves Rumors: Ranking the 12 best trade targets for Atlanta to pursue
Braves Rumors: Ranking the 12 best trade targets for Atlanta to pursue
Atlanta is going to buy at the trade deadline and we're ranking the 12 best (and realistic) trade targets for the Braves before Aug. 1.The MLB Trade Deadline on Aug. 1 is now just over a week away, and all eyes in the National League are at least glancing at the Atlanta Braves. Owners of th...
2023-07-24 01:20
Former West Virginia coach Bob Huggins enters diversion program after drunken driving arrest
Former West Virginia coach Bob Huggins enters diversion program after drunken driving arrest
Former West Virginia men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins has entered a 12-month diversion program to resolve a drunken driving arrest
2023-08-16 22:59
Murder trial in killing of rising pro cyclist Anna 'Mo' Wilson nears end. What has happened so far?
Murder trial in killing of rising pro cyclist Anna 'Mo' Wilson nears end. What has happened so far?
The murder trial of a Texas woman charged in the May 2022 shooting death of rising professional cyclist Anna “Mo” Wilson is nearing an end after almost two weeks of testimony
2023-11-16 00:26
Michael Pratt near perfect in No. 24 Tulane's 31-17 victory over South Alabama
Michael Pratt near perfect in No. 24 Tulane's 31-17 victory over South Alabama
Michael Pratt completed 14 of 15 passes for 294 yards and four touchdowns and No. 24 Tulane beat South Alabama 37-17 on Saturday night
2023-09-03 13:26
Erik ten Hag reveals fitness worry for Man Utd ahead of Bournemouth trip
Erik ten Hag reveals fitness worry for Man Utd ahead of Bournemouth trip
Erik ten Hag offers the latest Man Utd injury news ahead of the Bournemouth game.
2023-05-19 23:26
Collin Morikawa shoots 61 to go from 9 shots behind to 3-way tie for Tour Championship lead
Collin Morikawa shoots 61 to go from 9 shots behind to 3-way tie for Tour Championship lead
Collin Morikawa knew he had four days at East Lake to make up a nine-shot deficit in the Tour Championship
2023-08-25 08:27
Orioles promote outfield prospect Colton Cowser to major leagues
Orioles promote outfield prospect Colton Cowser to major leagues
The Baltimore Orioles have promoted outfielder Colton Cowser to the major leagues
2023-07-06 09:29
Bregman has 3 hits to help Houston Astros outlast New York Mets 10-8 to win 3-game series
Bregman has 3 hits to help Houston Astros outlast New York Mets 10-8 to win 3-game series
Alex Bregman had three hits and Yainer Diaz and Chas McCormick both hit two-run homers to help the Houston Astros outlast the New York Mets 10-8 to win the three-game series
2023-06-22 06:16