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LONDON: Erik Ten Hag’s position is back in danger after Manchester United lost 1-2 to West Ham in the English Premier League action at the London Stadium just now.

Jarrod Bowen’s controversial penalty in the 92nd minute helped Julen Lopetegui’s West Ham seal a meaningful win and hand United their fourth defeat in nine games which has seen them languish in 14th place in the league.

In fact, the defeat proved that the London Stadium was clearly a bad place for Ten Hag, who lost for the third time in a row there during his career as the Red Devils manager.

Regardless, United have themselves to blame for the defeat after several chances in the first half failed to be converted.

It included Alejandro Garnacho’s effort hitting the crossbar as early as the second minute while Diogo Dalot failed to put the ball into the gaping net in the 32nd minute.

However, West Ham rose to improve the game in the second half which saw them take the lead thanks to Crycensio Summerville’s goal in the 74th minute.

Casemiro however equalized with a header in the 81st minute but Bowen’s controversial penalty in stoppage time saw United fall.

BARCELONA, Spain: Robert Lewandowski and Pablo Torre scored two goals each as Barcelona thrashed Sevilla 5-1 early this morning to remain three points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga ahead of this weekend’s Clasico clash.

Los Blancos beat Celta Vigo early yesterday morning to draw level with Hansi Flick’s side but Barca restored their advantage with a dominant attacking display.

Veteran striker Lewandowski took his tally to 12 goals in 10 La Liga games, with Pedri Gonzalez scoring the second from the edge of the box before substitute Torre added the fourth.

Stanis Idumbo grabbed a consolation goal for Sevilla late in the match but Francisco Garcia Pimienta’s side crashed out on his return to the club where he spent nearly three decades in various positions.

Torre completed the big win with a free kick that went beyond the reach of opposing goalkeeper Orjan Nyland.

“It’s very important, considering the match we’re going to play, but it’s also an important match and we got three points,” Pedri told Movistar.

“Just before the game the coach said the space was outside the area so I was lucky (to score).”

LONDON: Liverpool are interested in signing former Manchester United star Alvaro Carreras.

The left-back left Old Trafford and joined Benfica for 5 million pounds last May.

But just five months after his move, Spanish media reported that Carreras was now on Liverpool’s radar.

Carreras’ contract at Benfica expires in 2029 and is said to have a release clause that can be activated by Arne Slot.

The 21-year-old spent half of last season at the Portuguese giants on loan.

Carreras has never been featured in Man United’s first team – only warming the bench in a few Premier League games.
Erik ten Hag’s side have had their worst start to the season in the league and the left-back position is one of the most problematic after Luke Shaw’s injury.

The decision to let Carreras go was seen as a mistake with one supporter saying: “We are a very stupid club.”

LONDON: England captain Harry Kane celebrated his 100th appearance for the Three Lions by scoring twice in a 2-0 win over Finland in the UEFA Nations League at Wembley.

The 31-year-old Bayern Munich forward, who received the golden cap award before kick-off, opened the scoring in the 57th minute of the League B Group 2 action.

Finland’s goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky’s brilliant performance saw Kane miss several times in the visitors’ goal, but his effort in the 78th minute secured England’s second win under caretaker manager Lee Carsley.

Kane, who now extends his scoring record for his country to 68 goals, was substituted in the 80th minute.

After the victory over Ireland in the first match last Saturday, England now share the top spot with Greece who beat Ireland 2-0 earlier this morning.

Kane is now regarded as England’s best striker after becoming the third player to score on his 100th appearance, with Wayne Rooney and Bobby Charlton only scoring once in their respective historic games.

“It’s an important night for me, very proud. I want to score and help the team. When you’re in doubt, it makes you more motivated to prove them wrong,” Kane said.

LIVERPOOL, England: Arne Slot enjoyed a perfect start as Liverpool boss at Anfield with Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah scoring in a 2-0 win over Brentford on Saturday.

The Reds join Manchester City, Arsenal and Brighton as the teams that have taken maximum points from two games in the new Premier League season.

A tougher test awaits Slott following his difficult task of replacing Jurgen Klopp, starting with the trip to Manchester United this weekend.

However, the early signs were positive for the manager from the Netherlands when his team had not yet conceded a goal and showed superiority in the attacking machine, led by Salah.

“Most of the players are quite familiar with what we want because it’s not much different to what Jurgen has done before,” Slot said after continuing his winning streak following a win over Ipswich in the opening week of the league.

“We still have something to prove against a team that could finish in the top six.”

Slott is expected to inject a more possession-focused approach than what Klopp has done in his nearly nine years in charge of the English giants.

“In the first half there was more energy for the opposing team, so in the second half it led to open spaces for us,” explained Slot.

“Finally Brentford lost the energy to defend against us.”

Slot received thunderous applause and cheers at the end of the match from 60,000 fans who chanted his name – just as Klopp had instructed at his farewell party last May.