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Quote of the day – “From what I have seen of his talent, he has everything to go and become one of the top attacking players in Europe.” – PSG superstar Neymar has backed new Celtic signing Tim Weah to develop into “one of the top attacking players in Europe” after he joined the Scottish giants on loan earlier this month.

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Man City Tighten Title Race with Wolves Rout

Manchester City kept their Premier League title hopes alive as Gabriel Jesus’ first-half brace powered them to a comfortable 3-0 victory over 10-man Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday night. The win trims the gap to leaders Liverpool to just four points, while Wolves remain stuck in 11th place. The hosts drew first blood in the 10th minute when Aymeric Laporte picked out Leroy Sane’s run down the left, and the German’s low cross was clinically dispatched by Jesus. Wolves’ hopes of a fightback were dented when Willy Boly saw red for his reckless challenge on Bernardo Silva in the 19th minute. Jesus doubled City’s lead from the penalty spot after Ryan Bennett had upended Raheem Sterling in the box. The second period was a formality as the visitors seemed content to sit deep and restrict City’s attacking threat. Their misery was compounded late on when Kevin De Bruyne’s wicked set-piece delivery went in off the unfortunate Romain Saiss and Conor Coady for an own goal.

(ESPNFC)

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Wagner Departs as Huddersfield Look to Survival Fight

Huddersfield Town have parted ways with manager David Wagner by mutual consent, with the club rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table. The 47-year-old German departs after nearly three years at the helm, with Mark Hudson taking caretaker charge starting with Sunday’s daunting clash against Manchester City.

In a club statement, Huddersfield chairman Dean Hoyle paid tribute to Wagner’s achievements but admitted he needed “a break from the rigors of football management.”

“Under David’s management, we took this Club to the highest position it has held in almost 50 years and created memories that will last forever,” the statement read.

Wagner masterminded the Terriers’ fairy-tale promotion to the Premier League in 2017 and managed to stave off relegation last season against the odds. However, this campaign has proven a struggle with just two wins from 22 games leaving them adrift at the foot of the table.

Huddersfield’s hopes of an unlikely survival now rest on Hudson inspiring an immediate revival against the league champions this weekend.

(ESPNFC)

Promising Talents Highlight 2023 MLS SuperDraft

_The opening round of the 2023 MLS SuperDraft saw 24 prospects find new homes across the league in Chicago on Wednesday. UCLA midfielder and U.S. U-20 star Cade Cowell kicked things off by going first overall to San Jose, with VCU’s Siad Haji following him to FC Cincinnati at No. 2.

At third, Orlando City raised eyebrows by selecting local academy product Santiago Patino, who was previously denied a homegrown contract by MLS.

The first round was marked by a flurry of trades as teams jockeyed for position. Colorado traded up from 15th to 4th with Chicago to nab prolific Denver striker Andre Shinyashiki. New York City sent $200,000 in allocation money to the LA Galaxy for the 12th pick, using it on Syracuse goalkeeper Luiz Barraza.

Minnesota and New York Red Bulls were also active, trading back into the first round for emerging talents. Here’s a full rundown of the opening round:

(SBISoccer)

  1. FC Cincinnati: Frankie Amaya, M, UCLA
  2. San Jose Earthquakes: Siad Haji, M, VCU
  3. Orlando City: Santiago Patino, F, Florida International
  4. FC Dallas (from Colorado): Callum Montgomery, D, Charlotte
  5. Colorado Rapids (from Chicago): Andre Shinyashiki, F, Denver
  6. Toronto FC: Griffin Dorsey, M, Indiana
  7. Minnesota United: Dayne St. Clair, GK, Maryland
  8. Houston Dynamo: Sam Junqua, D, California
  9. New England Revolution: Tajon Buchanan, F, Syracuse
  10. FC Dallas (from Montreal): John Nelson, D, North Carolina
  11. New England Revolution (from Vancouver): DeJuan Jones, M, Michigan State
  12. New York City FC (from LA Galaxy): Luis Barraza, GK, Marquette
  13.  FC Cincinnati: Logan Gdula, D, Wake Forest
  14. D.C. United: Akeem Ward, D, Creighton
  15. Minnesota United (from Chicago via Colorado and FC Dallas): Chase Gasper, D, Maryland
  16. New York Red Bulls (from FC Cincinnati via LAFC): Roy Boateng, D, UC Davis
  17. Real Salt Lake: Sam Brown, M, Harvard
  18. Columbus Crew: J.J. Williams, F, Kentucky
  19. LA Galaxy (from NYCFC): Emil Cuello, M, SMU
  20. Seattle Sounders: Tucker Bone, M, Air Force
  21. Sporting Kansas City: Kamar Marriott, D, Florida Gulf Coast
  22. New York Red Bulls: Janos Loebe, M, Fordham
  23. Portland Timbers: Ryan Sierakowski, F, Michigan State
  24. Atlanta United: Anderson Asiedu, M, UCLA

Tuesday morning transfer talk

Source: ESPNFC

  • Transfer Rumors: Ozil, Cavani Futures in Doubt

    • Arsenal could be prepared to offload Mesut Ozil in a bid to free up funds for new signings. The German playmaker’s £350,000-per-week wages are proving a major stumbling block, with Unai Emery leaving him out of recent squads. (Daily Mail)
    • Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United are all monitoring Marcus Thuram, the 21-year-old Guingamp forward and son of French legend Lilian Thuram. (talkSPORT)
    • Edinson Cavani has hinted his career could be nearing its conclusion when his PSG contract expires in 2020, saying: “I do not know if I will continue after 2020 and if it will be in Paris.” (Le Parisien)
    • Frustrated by Chelsea’s policy of only offering one-year deals to over-30s, David Luiz is being linked with a Stamford Bridge exit and return to former club Benfica this summer. (Reports)
    • MLS side New England Revolution have tabled an offer for 26-year-old Spanish midfielder Carles Gil, currently at Deportivo La Coruna after prior spells at Valencia and Aston Villa among others. (Ideal Gallego)

Today’s top matches (All times EST)

  • Ligue 1: Angers SCO vs Bordeaux 1pm on fuboTV
  • Ligue 1: PSG vs Montpellier 3pm on fuboTV
  • FA Cup: Blackburn Rovers vs Newcastle United 2:45pm on EXPN+
  • FA Cup: Luton Town vs Sheffield Wednesday 2:45pm
  • FA Cup: Stoke City vs Shrewsbury Town 3pm
  • Copa del Rey: Real Valladolid vs Getafe 1:30pm on beIN Sports
  • Copa del Rey: Valencia vs Sporting Gijón 3:30pm on beIN Sports

DSD Power Couple of the Day

Watford’s Andre Grey and girlfriend Leight-Anne Pinnock
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Highlights to kickoff your day

Updated tables from around the globe

  • England: Premier League – Table
  • Spain: La Liga – Table
  • Italy: Serie A – Table
  • Germany: Bundesliga – Table
  • France: Ligue 1 – Table
  • USA: MLS – Table
  • USA: USL – Table
  • USA – NWSL – Table
  • Portugal – Portuguese Liga – Table
  • Scotland – Scottish Premiership – Table
  • Mexico – Liga MX – Table
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