Key events
Here’s what to look out for in the Premier League this weekend. To the key question: how many will Chris Wood score against his former club Newcastle?
Following those illuminating extracts from his book, Hugo Lloris has spoken to Donald McRae about Spurs, losing the World Cup final two years ago and that watch story.
Here he is on that loss to Argentina:
I’d meet people in the street who’d thank me for the beauty and emotional intensity of this final, assuring me that it was the most wonderful match they’d experienced in all their lives. Maybe when I’m old I’ll be able to see it like that. But not yet: it was a disaster because we lost, because we were crap for 80 minutes. And so the pain was unbearable.
Diallo targets long-term United deal
Jamie Jackson
Amad Diallo wants to sign a new long-term contract with Manchester United, with the forward’s terms expiring next summer.
The 22-year-old, who joined in January 2021, was the standout performer in Thursday’s 2-0 win Europa League over PAOK, scoring both goals, as United registered a first win in European competition for 380 days. This lifted United to 15th in the standings. Diallo was asked about agreeing a new deal.
“I’m happy to be here,” he said. “I’m happy to play for this club, and yeah, I want to stay here for a long time to make history with this club.”
Thursday’s start was his first for more than a month. “I know I was the [club’s] player of the month in August, but I have moved on,” he said. “I am focused for now.”
On Monday Rúben Amorim takes over as United’s head coach. “I am excited to have him here and I can’t wait to work with him,” Diallo said.
Preamble
Hello, hello, hello and welcome to the hype machine: here’s to another incredible weekend of football! Live! Top-tier, pure, raw football! And it’s live!
Before we get into what’s to come, here’s the wrap on what happened last night in Europe: Amad Diallo struck a brace for Manchester United in their win over PAOK, Spurs were done in by Galatasaray and Chelsea put, um, eight past Noah. The Conference League is doing wonders for those goal bonuses at Stamford Bridge.
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