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Tottenham Hotspur’s strengths outweighed their weaknesses on Thursday, nearly relinquishing a three-goal lead to beat Manchester United 4-3 and advance to the EFL Cup semifinals for the first time in three years. For about 60 minutes, Ange Postecolgou’s side looked like they were cruising to a comfortable victory. Dominic Solanke’s brace and a goal from Dejan Kulusevski gave the hosts …

Getty Images After being left out of the squad for a second consecutive match, the saga continues for Marcus Rashford and Manchester United. The 27-year-old forward has been left out the EFL Cup fixture for the Red Devils that will see them face Tottenham with a spot in the final four of the tournament on the line. The game is …

Looking to end their trophy drought, Tottenham will host an improving Manchester United side at home with a spot in the last four of the EFL Cup on the line. Tottenham’s last trophy came in this very competition, winning the EFL Cup in 2008. Ange Postecoglou has won a trophy in his second season at every club that he has …

Getty Images AS Monaco has blasted the racist abuse targeting Wilfried Singo after his clash with Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma on Wednesday. The Italy international was left with a lacerated and bloodied face after the Ivory Coast star’s cleats raked Donnarumma’s face during PSG’s 4-2 win at Stade Louis II. Singo’s effort at goal was blocked but he connected …

The EFL Cup quarterfinal round continues as Tottenham Hotspur host Manchester United on Thursday on Paramount+. Spurs sit 10th in the Premier League table and were having difficulty getting in the win column, but head into Thursday’s home match following a much-needed 5-0 victory against Southampton. Manchester United are also looking for some consistency after securing a 2-1 win against …

Two of Ligue 1’s top three sides meet on Wednesday with AS Monaco hosting Paris Saint-Germain in the principality for the final Championnat game of 2024. This one has been brought forward by two weeks so that the pair can meet again for the Trophee des Champions in Qatar early in 2025. Ahead of this one, PSG are seven points …

It has not taken long for Ruben Amorim to find himself thrust into the Old Trafford deep end. A pair of losses that lead to all the difficult questions about the makeup of this squad, a big derby victory that simply cannot be a false dawn, and now having to manage around a fading star who has made it readily …

U.S. women’s national team star Trinity Rodman detailed a fractured relationship with her father, NBA champion Dennis Rodman, who she said was both emotionally distant and created financial difficulties for his children during their youth. The soccer player has been reluctant to talk about her father in public, alluding to a complicated relationship with the retired basketball star. On an …

LONDON — With a little help from Arsenal’s biggest stars, Gabriel Jesus got everything he could possibly have wished for this Christmas. Mikel Arteta too, as the Gunners reached the semifinals of the EFL Cup and were afforded the first hint that their attacking depth chart might not be as barren as had been feared. A brilliant hat trick from …

It should’ve been a Manchester derby to celebrate for the Ruben Amorim-led Red Devils, after they defeated Manchester City 2-1 thanks to a pair of late goals. Instead the afterm has led to questions surrounding the future of key players Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho ahead of a Carabao Cup clash with Tottenham on Thursday (you can catch all the …