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Man Utd turn to AI with club hoping new tech will give struggling team edge

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly planning to utilize AI to transform Manchester United‘s performance.

The British billionaire, who recently acquired a 25% stake in the club, aims to revolutionize the team’s football operations. As part of this strategy, he has appointed ex-Man City chief Omar Berrada as the new CEO.

Ratcliffe’s interest in AI is aimed at providing United players with a competitive edge on the field.

The club has established a partnership with the Institute of Sport at Manchester Metropolitan University, granting them access to extensive research and Ph.D. programs, including AI-based analysis and metrics.

This initiative, which predates Ratcliffe’s takeover, is focused on enhancing the club’s data processing capabilities during live matches.

The goal is to provide manager Erik ten Hag with valuable insights that can influence match outcomes. AI will be employed to monitor players’ physical condition, identify potential injury risks, and analyze opponents’ weaknesses.

United is currently testing these new techniques at their training facility in Carrington, where drones are being used to film sessions from above.

This investment in AI reflects Ratcliffe’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to elevate Manchester United’s performance.

United’s football director John Murtough said:

“Working with the Institute of Sport will build on our excellent existing research and innovation teams in order to further enhance the performance and development support that we are able to provide for our players.”

Institute of Sport director Professor Tim Cable added:

“Our collaboration with Manchester United has enabled us to attract world-leading talent into Manchester and bring our state-of-the-art scientific research to address the performance needs of the club.

“The initiative will provide the club with an added layer of intelligence, further strengthening Manchester United’s football operations.”

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Alphonso Davies’ Agent Sets Up Talks With Real Madrid And Man Utd After Bayern Fallout

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Alphonso Davies' Agent Sets Up Talks With Real Madrid And Man Utd After Bayern Fallout

Real Madrid’s pursuit of Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies has been reinvigorated after a series of developments that suggest the Canadian defender’s future remains undecided. While Bayern had recently shown confidence in retaining Davies, Real Madrid has been given fresh hope of securing his signature.

Davies is unlikely to commit to any decision before January, allowing Real Madrid time to prepare an official contract offer.

According to Christian Falk via The Daily Briefing, Davies’ agent, Nedal Huoseh, was supposed to meet with Bayern officials in Munich.

However, the meeting was shifted to a virtual call, and Bayern’s Director of Football, Max Eberl, did not attend, reportedly frustrating Huoseh. This isn’t the first instance of strained relations between Bayern and Davies’ representative.

The next set of negotiations is now expected to happen in January. Although Bayern remains hopeful that Davies will sign a contract extension, Huoseh has scheduled meetings with both Manchester United and Real Madrid to review their offers.

Real Madrid’s current proposal is similar to Bayern’s, which could give Manchester United an edge if they table a significantly better offer. Despite Bayern’s push for a swift resolution, it appears the situation will extend into the new year.

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OFFICIAL: Mohamed Salah Is The EPL Player Of The Month For November

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Mo Salah has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for November, solidifying his status as one of the league's top performers. The Liverpool star outshone rivals Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Ryan Gravenberch, Martin Ødegaard, João Pedro, Bukayo Saka, and Yoane Wissa to clinch the award. In November, Salah played a crucial role in Liverpool’s success, contributing to five of the team's seven goals through either scoring or assisting. His contributions helped the Reds secure victories in all three matches, keeping them at the top of the Premier League table. This marks the sixth time in his career that Salah has claimed the Player of the Month honor. He now stands alongside football icons Steven Gerrard and Cristiano Ronaldo in the all-time rankings. Salah is just one award away from matching the joint record of seven, currently held by Harry Kane and Sergio Agüero.

Mo Salah has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for November, solidifying his status as one of the league’s top performers.

The Liverpool star outshone rivals Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Ryan Gravenberch, Martin Ødegaard, João Pedro, Bukayo Saka, and Yoane Wissa to clinch the award.

In November, Salah played a crucial role in Liverpool’s success, contributing to five of the team’s seven goals through either scoring or assisting.

His contributions helped the Reds secure victories in all three matches, keeping them at the top of the Premier League table.

This marks the sixth time in his career that Salah has claimed the Player of the Month honor.

He now stands alongside football icons Steven Gerrard and Cristiano Ronaldo in the all-time rankings. Salah is just one award away from matching the joint record of seven, currently held by Harry Kane and Sergio Agüero.

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William Saliba Delivers Huge Arsenal Boost With Clear Message On His Future

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William Saliba Delivers Huge Arsenal Boost With Clear Message On His Future

William Saliba has significantly boosted Arsenal by committing his future to the club. The French defender has been pivotal to Mikel Arteta’s squad since cementing his place in the starting lineup during the 2022-23 season.

At just 23 years old, Saliba has already surpassed 100 appearances for the Gunners and has featured in 13 Premier League matches this season as Arsenal chase the title.

His standout performances have reportedly attracted interest from Real Madrid, with the Spanish giants identifying him as a key transfer target.

Despite the speculation, Saliba, who is under contract until 2027, made it clear that he feels “at home” at Arsenal and has no intention of leaving.

When asked about his future, he told The Mirror: “Yeah, of course, I feel at home. I signed for the club five years ago, but this is only my third season, and I’m enjoying everything — the players, the staff, and the fans. I feel at home, so of course, why not?”

Saliba’s consistent form has earned him a spot in the PFA Team of the Year for the past two seasons.

His defensive contributions have been crucial to Arsenal’s success, helping the team maintain the second-best defensive record in the league with just 14 goals conceded in 14 games. Only league leaders Liverpool have a better record, with 11 goals conceded.

Even though Arsenal trail Liverpool by seven points, Saliba remains confident that the gap can be closed. “Everything is possible,” he said. “The season is very long, and we’ve experienced that in the past two years. We just have to focus on ourselves. It’s still only December, so a lot of things can happen.”

Saliba was instrumental in Arsenal’s recent 2-0 win over Manchester United, scoring a crucial second goal that helped narrow the gap to Liverpool.

The Gunners now aim to build on that momentum when they face Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday, seeking to avenge last season’s defeat at the same venue.

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