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🚨Today's mess at Manchester United raises real questions. ❓❓

The hierarchy have left Michael Carrick short in the squad, but that's no excuse for a lack of intensity, a theme that has plagued the club for many a season now. 😬
There were also some questionable tactical decisions on display.

Hull City's manager, by contrast, comes out of this one very well. 👏
#MUFC #HCAFC

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🚨 Rest in peace, Quévin Castro. 🕊️

The former West Bromwich Albion midfielder has passed away at just 25, after collapsing during a pre-season friendly in Portugal while playing for Real SC.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and everyone at his former clubs during this incredibly difficult time. 💔
#RIP #QuevinCastro

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🚨Real Madrid have started the season with a win.

Carlos Espí scored his first Real Madrid goal, and it turned out to be the match winner. 🔥
#RealMadrid

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@samuel_Agbo1 @002Sindirella Done ✅

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🚨 Jean-Philippe Mateta is reportedly arguing that the remainder of his Crystal Palace contract is invalid.

He is said to have taken his case to FIFA. 😬 #premierleague #CPFC #Mateta #footballnews

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🚨 Hull City are exploring a loan move for Chelsea midfielder Dario Essugo. 🟠⚫️

Chelsea are said to be prepared to sanction a temporary exit for the 21-year-old. Along with Premier League interest, a loan to Strasbourg is also seen as possible.
#HullCity #Chelsea #premierleague #transfernews

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🚨 Aston Villa have reached an agreement with Leon Goretzka to join as a free agent following his departure from Bayern Munich. 🔴

He has been on Villa's radar for much of the summer, with full focus turning to him after talks over João Palhinha broke down. 👀
#premierleague #AVFC #Goretzka #transfernews

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🚨 Oliver Glasner has become the seventh straight permanent Nottingham Forest manager to lose his first Premier League game in charge. ⚪🔴

Some records you don't want to keep. 🫣
#premierleageu #NFFC #Glasner

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🚨Negotiations are taking place today between Manchester City and Palmeiras to advance the deal for Allan.

Personal terms were reportedly agreed 48 hours ago, with club-to-club talks now ongoing. 🤝 #MCFC remain optimistic as talks continue. 📝
#MCFC #Palmeiras

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🚨Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has been directly involved in more Premier League goals than any other Everton player since the start of last season.

He has 9 goals and 4 assists to his name in that time. 📊
A standout return for the midfielder. 👏
#Everton

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🚨Nilson Angulo has become the first player to see his side's opening Premier League goal of the season come from a direct free-kick since 2021/22. 🎯

A rare and impressive stat to kick off the campaign.
#PremierLeague

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🚨Unai Simón, Nico Williams and Aymeric Laporte received a standing ovation with the World Cup trophy by their side ahead of Athletic Bilbao's first LaLiga match of the season.

🏆 A special moment for the Spanish trio. 👏
#AthleticBilbao #LaLiga

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🚨 Beşiktaş have submitted a bid to Newcastle United for Joe Willock, who is described as their top midfield target.

The decision on the move is now up to Newcastle. 🤔
#Besiktas #NUFC

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🚨Al Diriyah player Waleed Abdullah was reportedly caught watching Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr while his own club was playing. 😂

That's some serious dedication to watching Ronaldo in action. 👏 📝
#AlDiriyah #Ronaldo

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🚨Michael Carrick has responded following his side's result.

"One game doesn't change the whole direction of everything, but we need to be aware where we need to improve," he said. 🗣️
He added: "We'll stay calm, in our bubble... it's one game." 📝
#Carrick

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🚨Manchester United have now lost 4 of their last 7 opening-day Premier League fixtures.

Here's the rundown:

2020/21 – Loss to Crystal Palace ❌,
2021/22 – Win vs Leeds ✅,
2022/23 – Loss to Brighton ❌,
2023/24 – Win vs Wolves ✅,
2024/25 – Win vs Fulham ✅,
2025/26 – Loss to Arsenal ❌,
2026/27 – Loss to Hull ❌.

A worrying pattern for the Red Devils heading into another new season. 📊
#ManUtd