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Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Aston Villa team news vs St. Louis confirmed as Emi Martinez and John McGinn start
Unai Emery has named his Aston Villa starting XI to face St. Louis City at Energizer Park in Missouri. This is the second of three pre-season friendlies Villa will play in the United States, with a final match against Nashville SC to follow next week. Kick-off comes at 7:30pm out here in the States, which is 1:30am back in Birmingham. READ MORE: Tom Wagner reveals the true scale of Birmingham City's financial power READ MORE: Birmingham City owners Knighthead complete £40m deal Villa began their pre-season campaign with two defeats — first against Walsall at the Bescot Stadium, and then against Hansa Rostock in Germany. They then drew 2-2 with Eintracht Frankfurt at the Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville last Saturday. A number of first-team players enjoyed their first minute in pre-season in the draw, but John McGinn and Emi Martinez are yet to feature this summer. The Argentina number one starts in goal behind a defence of Triston Rowe, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres and Ian Maatsen, while Boubacar Kamara and John McGinn are in midfield. Emi Buendia, Leon Bailey and Morgan Rogers support striker Donyell Malen at the top of the pitch. Villa starting XI vs St. Louis: Martinez, Rowe, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen, Onana, McGinn, Bailey, Buendia, Rogers, Malen. Subs: Gauci, Bizot, Cash, Mings, Tielemans, Watkins, Digne, Iling Jr, Bogarde, Ramsey, Kamara, Patterson, Jimoh-Aloba. Follow live coverage of St. Louis vs Aston Villa here Every day, the BirminghamLive football desk strive to deliver all manner of news, features and transfer-related stories as a part of our overall package of Aston Villa content. Our dedicated reporter John Townley - who you can follow on X by clicking here - follows Villa home and away and offers you comprehensive coverage from matchdays, press conferences and everything that happens in between. So much happens day to day and sometimes you can struggle to keep on top of the very latest updates as and when they occur - that's why we have produced a daily newsletter which you can sign up to, for free, and which means you'll have a round-up of the key stories land in your email inbox. Sign up to the Villa newsletter here. You can also get all your favourite content from BirminghamLive's Villa team on WhatsApp. Click here to sign up for breaking updates about the biggest stories in and around the club. If you prefer reading our Villa stories on your phone, consider downloading the BirminghamLive app, in which you can personalise the content you see by selecting Villa as one of your designated topics. You can get it from Apple here and for Android here. Our weekly Aston Villa podcast, Claret And Blue, is also available to watch and listen on all major streaming services. You can subscribe to the YouTube channel here, while you can access the podcast on Spotify here and via Apple here.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Ripped Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson plays beach football and rides jet ski amid Man Utd and Newcastle transfer rumours
NICOLAS JACKSON has been enjoying some time off following the Club World Cup. Chelsea stars are yet to return for pre-season training having played deep into July as they lifted the revamped trophy. 7 7 7 Since the Blues' Club World Cup win, Jackson, 24, has headed to the beach for some down time. The in-shape forward was snapped taking a dip in the ocean, while he also rode a jet ski. When he wasn't in the sea, Jackson took part in a relaxed beach kickabout. The Senegalese star shared his holiday snaps on Instagram, with his post swiftly receiving more than 100,000 likes. While Moises Caicedo added: "El freaky." Jackson has scored 30 goals in 81 appearances for Chelsea since moving from Villarreal two summers ago. But some within Stamford Bridge are willing to move on from Jackson this summer. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 7 7 7 Manchester United and Newcastle have both been linked with the Chelsea ace. But SunSport understands that the Red Devils are prioritising a move for either Ollie Watkins or Benjamin Sesko. Do Man United fans want Nicolas Jackson? Jackson will be suspended for the opening Premier League game of the season. The Chelsea ace was red carded against Newcastle back in May, and served the first two games of his three-match ban at the back end of last season.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
'Normal to have to build your confidence'
Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot says pre-season wins can "build confidence" for upcoming campaign. The Red Devils came out 2-1 winners over West Ham United in their opening game of the Premier League Summer Series in the United States on Saturday, with captain Bruno Fernandes netting twice. This preparation for the new campaign is the first time boss Ruben Amorim has had the chance to have a pre-season with the team after arriving in November. Speaking after the game at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Dalot said: "It's been good [having pre-season with Amorim]. We train a lot, we train hard. Today you saw also what kind of intensity we can bring. "I think we're still at the beginning. We have a lot more potential to show in that aspect, but I think for today it was good intensity and a good performance. "Last season was not good enough, we know that, and now we have to find a way to improve. I think we've made some good signings already. You saw already Matheus [Cunha], he can bring a lot to the team. "I like the mentality of us today, high pressing, a lot of intensity." After just 11 league wins and a 15th-place finish, 2024-25 was regarded as the club's worst campaign since the 1973-74 relegation season and Amorim and his players will know they need to do better this time around. "After a season like that, it's normal to have to build your confidence," Dalot added. "That's why I think a win like today is really important. I think with winning, you become more confident. You start to believe more in what you're doing. "[This win] was a good example of what we can show, and hopefully with this the group becomes even better."
BBC News
4 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'Normal to have to build your confidence'
Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot says pre-season wins can "build confidence" for upcoming Red Devils came out 2-1 winners over West Ham United in their opening game of the Premier League Summer Series in the United States on Saturday, with captain Bruno Fernandes netting preparation for the new campaign is the first time boss Ruben Amorim has had the chance to have a pre-season with the team after arriving in after the game at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Dalot said: "It's been good [having pre-season with Amorim]. We train a lot, we train hard. Today you saw also what kind of intensity we can bring."I think we're still at the beginning. We have a lot more potential to show in that aspect, but I think for today it was good intensity and a good performance."Last season was not good enough, we know that, and now we have to find a way to improve. I think we've made some good signings already. You saw already Matheus [Cunha], he can bring a lot to the team."I like the mentality of us today, high pressing, a lot of intensity."After just 11 league wins and a 15th-place finish, 2024-25 was regarded as the club's worst campaign since the 1973-74 relegation season and Amorim and his players will know they need to do better this time around."After a season like that, it's normal to have to build your confidence," Dalot added. "That's why I think a win like today is really important. I think with winning, you become more confident. You start to believe more in what you're doing."[This win] was a good example of what we can show, and hopefully with this the group becomes even better."
The Independent
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Is Man United v West Ham United on TV? How to watch pre-season friendly online
Manchester United take on West Ham United at MetLife Stadium in New York this weekend as both teams prepare for the 2025/26 Premier League campaign. Ruben Amorim 's side continue to invest, with Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo bulking up the attack, while United's work also focuses on trimming the squad with Marcus Rashford finally departing on loan to Barcelona. United appear ready to target a new No 9, with links to Ollie Watkins, to complete a new front three. The Hammers look to evolve under Graham Potter, who struggled to impose his philosophy on the team last term. But Tomas Soucek is optimistic about the side's potential heading into the new campaign: 'It's been a good pre-season so far - the squad is together, and the coaches have been giving us great sessions. I've seen fresh faces and strong motivation from everyone, and it's important now we keep building towards the start of the season.' Here's everything you need to know about the pre-season friendly in New York: When is Manchester United v West Ham? The pre-season friendly kicks off at 00:00am BST on Sunday, 27 July (19:00 ET, Saturday, 26 July) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. How can I watch it? You can watch the game live on MUTV, with the official channel also being streamed on mobile devices via the United App and Fans in the United States can watch the game on NBC Sports. Bryan Mbeumo could be handed a debut after his move from Brentford was finally confirmed. While Rasmus Hojlund and Chido Obi will compete to start as the No 9 for United. Joshua Zirkzee and Andre Onana could return from injury. Lisandro Martinez is also in the squad, but will be eased back from a serious knee injury. Harry Maguire is dealing with a personal matter but has now travelled to the United States and could feature. George Earthy is out with an ankle injury and Crysencio Summerville could return from a hamstring injury, while Edson Alvarez could be out due to his involvement in the Gold Cup, delaying his return to the squad. Predicted line-ups Man United XI: Bayindir; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha; Obi West Ham XI: Areola; Todibo, Kilman, Aguerd; Wan-Bissaka, Ward-Prowse, Soucek, Diouf; Paqueta, Bowen; Fullkrug Manchester United pre-season schedule All kick-off times BST July 19: Man United 0-0 Leeds - Strawberry Arena, Stockholm July 27: West Ham - MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, kick-off 12am (Premier League Summer Series) July 31: Bournemouth - Soldier Field, Chicago, kick-off 2.30am (Premier League Summer Series) August 9: Fiorentina - Old Trafford, kick-off 12.45pm
