EPL
Hojlund finally works out problem after being told to confront Man Utd team-mate
Rasmus Hojlund is finally finding his goal-scoring rhythm at Manchester United, but he’s largely doing it on his own.
Despite the presence of attacking talents like Antony, Marcus Rashford, and Alejandro Garnacho, Hojlund has had to rely on his instincts to score goals.
While ideally, he would benefit from better link-up play with his fellow forwards, recent performances have shown that his goals are coming without much assistance from them. This has been a point of concern raised by pundits, especially after former United assistant coach Rene Meulensteen criticized Antony and Garnacho for not providing enough service to Hojlund.
Meulensteen highlighted a lack of intention from the wingers to link up with Hojlund, instead preferring to create chances for themselves. This imbalance, both offensively and defensively, has been a recurring issue for United in several games.
Pundit Chris Sutton also pointed out Antony’s role in Hojlund’s early struggles, emphasizing the lack of understanding between Hojlund and the wide players on how to create scoring opportunities.
Hoijlund’s struggles with service were evident in December’s defeat to Bournemouth, with Ian Wright even suggesting he confront right-back Diogo Dalot for poor service.
However, Hojlund’s recent form, with five goals in his last five league games, suggests that he is finding ways to score despite these challenges. If he can maintain this form, it could be seen as a successful debut season for the 21-year-old.
Champions League
Manchester City 1-1 Real Madrid (agg 4-4): Los Blancos through after shootout (Video)
Manchester City’s hopes of retaining the Champions League were dashed by Real Madrid in a thrilling quarter-final at Etihad Stadium that ended in a penalty shootout.
Despite going behind early to Rodrygo’s goal, City dominated the game and equalized through Kevin de Bruyne in the 76th minute. Their relentless attack, however, was met with a resilient defense from Real, who managed to hold on until the end of extra time.
The match was ultimately decided by penalties, with Luka Modric missing Real’s first spot-kick. However, City’s Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic failed to convert, allowing Rudiger to score the winning penalty for Real Madrid.
The defeat ended City’s hopes of securing another treble, as they now shift their focus to the Premier League and FA Cup. They face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday, needing to bounce back quickly from this disappointment.
Real Madrid vs Man City
Cole Palmer’s remarkable four-goal performance against Everton on Monday evening has propelled him to the top of the Premier League golden boot race.
With 20 goals to his name this season, he is now neck and neck with Erling Haaland in the race for the prestigious award.
His scoring spree also highlights his incredible impact at Chelsea, as he has now scored more league goals in his first seven months at the club than Kai Havertz managed in three seasons, tallying 19 goals.
Palmer’s outstanding form has been instrumental in Chelsea’s climb up the Premier League table, bringing them within just three points of sixth place.
Champions League
‘He’s had 48 hours’ – Arsenal boss shares update on Bukayo Saka after furious penalty demand
Bukayo Saka expressed frustration at not being awarded a penalty after a clash with Manuel Neuer during Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals.
He confronted the referee at full-time and even followed him down the tunnel, a departure from Saka’s typically composed demeanor.
When questioned about Saka’s condition before the upcoming match against Aston Villa on Sunday, Mikel Arteta stated, “Yes, he looked fine this morning.”
“He’s had 48 hours to think about it and it’s done.”
Arteta chose not to address the incident after the game, but there was a general consensus that Saka’s contact with Neuer was minimal.
Saka faced criticism for his reaction, but given the high emotions of the game, such reactions were not uncommon.
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