Mikel Arteta was pleased with his side s performance on the opening day of the season as Arsenal ran out as 2-0 winners against Wolves.

and Bukayo Saka wrapped the game up with a fine strike in the second half.

When discussing the game, Arteta told reporters: I am really happy. With the first game you have some uncertainty in how you will respond.

We had our moment after 1-0 when we were not in control but after Saka s goal we were much more comfortable. The way the boys go about their job is unbelievable, so very happy.

We knew Wolves could change the game and they did in the second half but with our changes we became a bit stronger.

We certainly are. We had a really good pre-season. There are things to improve for sure, but overall very hap…

Man Utd feel that they are being used to smoke out bidders for certain players with the Red Devils kitty pretty much empty , according to reports.

The Red Devils have already signed Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraouil, while Manuel Ugarte is about to sign from Paris Saint-Germain.

have been linked with a swap deal that could see , while .

Brentford striker Ivan Toney and others have also been linked and now Daily Mail journalist Mike Keegan insists that Man Utd s kitty is pretty much empty with the club feeling like it s being used to other club s advantage.

:  Believe Manchester United’s kitty is pretty much empty after Manuel Ugarte. There’s a view the club’s name is being used in an attempt to smoke out bidders …

Thomas Tuchel has been identified as the man to take over from Erik ten Hag if Man Utd choose to sack the Dutchman after being close to taking over in the summer, according to reports.

The former Chelsea boss has been out of work since leaving Bayern Munich at the end of last season and there were rumours over the summer that he could be in line to take over Ten Hag in the Old Trafford hotseat.

Despite talks with a number of candidates, decided to stick with Ten Hag and put their faith in the Dutchman leading the Red Devils into INEOS era.

Ten Hag led Man Utd to an FA Cup final, League Cup success and a top-four finish in his first season at the helm but there were lots of rumours last term that he could be sacked following a terrible eighth-placed finish.

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According to reports, Liverpool have joined Manchester City and other clubs in the race to sign Jamal Musiala from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.

had a frustrating summer transfer window, but they swooped to sign Italy international Federico Chiesa from Juventus before deadline day in a deal worth around £12.5m.

The Reds also have an agreement in place with Valencia to sign Georgia international Giorgi Mamardashvili, who will complete his move to Anfield next year.

These deals were finalised after Liverpool missed out on top target Martin Zubimendi, who opted to snub interest from the Premier League giants and stick with boyhood club Real Sociedad.

After missing out on Zubimendi, Liverpool decided against moving for an alternative defensive midfielder…

Plymouth Argyle manager Wayne Rooney hailed his side s “togetherness” after a 3-1 Championship victory over Luton Town at Home Park.

Rami Al Hajj marked his first Argyle start with a goal after eight minutes.

Substitute Ibrahim Cissoko scored twice in the second half, either side Victor Moses’ reply for the visitors.

Rooney said: “I am delighted for the lads. Friday evening live on Sky and we had a lot of young lads in there, and I am delighted for them.

“It was a good performance for different reasons tonight, in the first half we controlled the tempo of the game.

“Luton tried to press us and when we played with composure and through the press we caused them problems.

“Second half we were a little sloppy and gave the ball a…

hopes were shot out of a cannon and ended up being smashed into a brick wall head first.

Sports betting discussions are again dead in Missouri for 2023, as the Senate did not address the legislation on the final day of the legislative session last week.

What was such a promising start for sports betting legislation ended in abrupt disappointment, as has been tradition in the Show Me state for the last five years.

What Happened in Missouri?

The Missouri Senate did not discuss sports betting during its final day of business on Friday, May 12. Earlier in the week, Rep. Dan Houx  (R-54) successfully submitted a sports betting amendment to a Senate tax and economic development bill that was approved by the House of Representatives and sent to the Senate for concurr…

UPDATE: The Florida Supreme Court has granted the Seminole Tribe s request and has allowed it to submit its amicus curiae brief.

The Seminole Tribe has requested its opinion be heard by the Florida Supreme Court for an ongoing lawsuit against the 2021 gaming compact from West Flagler Associates.

Today, the Seminole Tribe requested it be allowed to submit an amicus curia brief in support of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and his legal counsel s to dismiss West Flagler s writ of quo warranto with the Florida Supreme Court to strip the online sports betting language out of the state’s 2021 gaming compact.

The tribe submitted its 33-page amicus curiae brief and it has been accepted by the Florida Supreme Court.

Tribe Wants Its Opinion To Be Heard

Barry Richard a…

Tennessee baseball is 1 win away from yet another trip to the College World Series after defeating Evansville 11-6 Friday afternoon in Game 1.

The Vols are the nation s top team and have certainly looked like it as of late. Tennessee recently won the SEC Tournament and blitzed their way through the Knoxville regional to get to Game 2 in the Supers against Evansville.

The Purple Aces journey to Knoxville was far from routine. Evansville was the 4-seed out of the Greenville Regional and downed East Carolina and others to advance to their first Super Regional appearance in school history.

Keep reading for a prediction for Game 2, as well as the odds and best bets for Saturday s tilt.

No. 1 Tennessee vs. Evansville Prediction (June 8)

Tennessee is Tennessee.…

The midfielder has taken the scenic route to international recognition after being given scant opportunities by his boyhood club

March 2017, Manchester Derby day. The game may have between the the two rivals' Under-18s teams and not the seniors, but two future England internationals were in action. A 16-year-old Phil Foden set up Manchester City's first goal in a 2-2 draw, while United's opener was scored by Angel Gomes, also 16. Watching on from the sidelines was Lee Carsley, then City's U18s coach, and he was thoroughly impressed with the two midfielders.

"He was as good in the same level as Phil that day, it was an excellent technique and standard and level of game," England's now-interim boss recalled last week. Foden and Gomes knew each o…

Andre Onana has been given a “job is not for you” warning at Manchester United, with “pressure” advice handed out to the Red Devils goalkeeper.

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• Made costly mistakes early on
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