Manchester United scrapped their way to a vital three points on Saturday as they edged a 3-2 result over a dogged Norwich City in the Premier League.
04.04.2022 - 23:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Club football was back in full swing this weekend after the final international break of the season.
Manchester United couldn't pick up where they left off in the league as they produced an uninspiring draw with Leicester City as they failed to close the gap on Arsenal in fourth. They momentarily moved level on points with Tottenham Hotspur but Antonio Conte's side soon pulled away with a comprehensive 5-1 win over Newcastle.
There were contrasting fortunes for United players plying their trade at temporary clubs. A total of 14 players were sent out on loan in the summer, plus a further five in January with some even switching loan clubs in the midseason market.
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With that in mind, MEN Sport has taken a look at how those who were in action over the weekend got on, both here in England, Scotland and abroad.
Brandon Williams missed Norwich's draw with Brighton as the Canaries remain at the foot of the Premier League table. The full-back was absent for the trip to the AMEX Stadium with a knock.
Dean Smith hopes he will be back for their next match as they host Burnley in a relegation showdown. He said: “Hopefully we will have Brandon back for the next game."
Staying in the Premier League, Everton's misery continued as their survival hopes took a knock after they were beaten by West Ham. Donny van de Beek , who completed his temporary move on deadline day, was forced to pull out in the warm-up.
Meanwhile, there were fresh injury concerns for Birmingham City attacker Tahith Chong. The Dutchman was forced off after 56 minutes in their 1-0 win over West Brom on Sunday.
Initial concerns were eased by manager Lee Bowyer, with the boss
Manchester United scrapped their way to a vital three points on Saturday as they edged a 3-2 result over a dogged Norwich City in the Premier League.
Manchester United loanee Anthony Martial suffered a disastrous outing for Sevilla against Real Madrid on Sunday.
Jordyn Woods is paying a special tribute to celebrate her boyfriend, Karl-Anthony Towns', recent basketball win.On Wednesday, the model took to Instagram after the Minnesota Timberwolves' victory against the L.A. Clippers. The Timberwolves ended the game besting the Clippers,109-104. «This moment was so special to us because today is the 2 year anniversary of Jackie passing,» Woods wrote in reference to Towns' late mother, alongside a photo of the couple embracing each other on the court at the Tuesday night game. «And I know how tough it's been doing all of this without her ❤️ so proud of you @karltowns … it's deeper than basketball!!» A post shared by HEIR JORDYN (@jordynwoods)Towns and Woods' romance started during the coronavirus pandemic, as she supported him through tough times, like the deaths of seven of his family members, including his mother, Jacqueline Towns. Jacqueline died on April 13, 2020, after a weeks-long battle with COVID-19. In a statement issued after her death, the Towns family remembered Jacqueline as a woman «who touched everyone she met.» «Jackie, as she was affectionately known among family and friends, had been battling the virus for more than a month when she succumbed on April 13th,» the statement read.
Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac and his partner Rebecca James have announced they’re expecting their first child together.WATCH: Sam Mac and Dr Chris Brown duet togetherSam announced the exciting news on Instagram by sharing a photo of himself with Bec as she held up an image of his face on a phone over her stomach.“Wowsers! Mini Mac coming soon & Bec just can’t wipe the joy off her face,” he wrote on Instagram, followed by #DaddyMac.Soon-to-be-mum Bec shared a similar photo to her own profile, writing: “Well this escalated. See you in September baby Mac.”Sam and Rebecca share happy news.Shortly after the announcement, Sam shared a compilation video of the moment they shared the news with their family and friends.It showed Rebecca telling her brother, snowboarder Scotty James, and his fiancé Chloe Stroll.
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SEVENTEEN have announced the release date for their upcoming first English-language release.Earlier today (April 1), Pledis Entertainment announced in a press statement to South Korean news outlet Ten Asia that the group’s first English-language track is slated for release on April 15, 1pm KST. Further details on the song, such as its title and, are expected to be released in the coming days.“It marks the first time that SEVENTEEN releases an English song in the form of a digital single,” Pledis Entertainment said in their announcement, per Yonhap News Agency.
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Manchester United could look like a very different club this summer, let alone in a few years' time.
Sevilla have identified their number one target to replace Manchester United loanee Anthony Martial next season. according to reports. Martial has only mustered one goal and one assist from eight appearances since making the temporary move in January.
SEVENTEEN are set to release an English-language single in April, ahead of their full-length album in May.Today (March 24), the boyband’s agency Pledis Entertainment announced in a statement to South Korean media outlet OSEN that the K-pop group would unveil a pre-release single next month.Notably, the upcoming single will be their first English-language track performed by all 13 members of the boyband. Prior to this, sub-units and solo members of the group have released songs in English, including Vernon and Joshua on ‘2 Minus 1’ from group’s most recent mini-album ‘Attacca’ released in May, and Woozi with his solo mixtape ‘Ruby’.The as-yet-untitled song will come ahead of SEVENTEEN’s upcoming full-length album, which arrives in May.
Chelsea fans can now buy tickets for their away clash with Manchester United in May after the British government updated sanctions put upon owner Roman Abramovich.
Manchester United need the summer and they need it quickly. With no trophies left to win the last couple of months of the season have the potential to play out like a dreary procession.