After nearly two months away from it, the Octagon heads back to Meta Apex for UFC Vegas 120.
The event features 12 fights, including a five-round lightweight main event between veteran Mateusz Gamrot and up-and-coming contender Quillan Salkilld.
It all takes place on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT on Sportsnet+. Here’s what you need to know:
Top-10-ranked lightweights clash in main-event spotlight
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In the main event, sixth-ranked lightweight contender Gamrot takes on eighth-ranked Salkilld in what should be a fantastic main event at 155 pounds.
Gamrot, at 9-4 in the UFC, has proven to be one of the toughest lightweight outs. He is an incredible grappler and super durable, someone who is sitting just outside of the elite top-five.
Salkilld is 5-0 in the UFC with four first-round finishes, and he called out Gamrot following his last fight, a first-round KO win over veteran Beneil Dariush. While this is a significant step up in competition for Salkilld, he is ultra confident in his abilities and is favoured to win.
Look for an amazing main event, with the winner closing in on a lightweight title shot.
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Veterans meet in potential co-main-event car crash
The co-main event should be a very exciting fight between lightweight veteran Diego Ferreira and Billy Quarantillo, who is moving up to 155 pounds after previously competing 10 pounds lighter.
Ferreira has been in the UFC since 2014, and he holds a 10-7 record inside the Octagon. At 41, he is certainly on the downside of his career, but he still possesses knockout power.
As for Quarantillo, “Billy Q” joined the UFC in 2019 and has a 6-5 record inside the Octagon. He is coming off a bad knockout loss to UFC Hall of Famer Cub Swanson in his last fight in December 2024, so he’s had a lengthy layoff, but he’s hopeful that not having to cut so much weight will give him a better chance to get his hand raised again.
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Darren Elkins makes final UFC walk
In a main-card featured bout, Darren Elkins takes on Yaider del Valle in what will be the final tilt of the long UFC career of “The Damage,” who began fighting in the UFC in 2021.
Elkins’ 19-11 record is impressive, but given he is 42 years old and has taken a ton of damage during his career, he’s making the right decision to finally walk away from the sport in which he has been competing as a pro since 2007.
Of course, the UFC gave Elkins a very tough matchup in his final fight, as he takes on del Valle, who is 2-1 in the Octagon. This is going to be a hard fight for Elkins to win, and he’s the biggest underdog on the card. One thing we do know is that this fight will be bloody.
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In the preliminary card headline, Steven Asplund makes his return against Guilherme Pat.
Asplund is a fan favourite due to his unique physical appearance, as he once weighed over 500 pounds yet now checks in at 260 pounds, leading to him having lots of visible loose skin. But don’t let his appearance fool you: Asplund is 1-1 in the UFC, with a knockout win over Sean Sharaf in his debut and a decision loss to Vitor Petrino his last time out.
Pat is also 1-1, having beaten Allen Frye Jr. by decision in his debut before dropping a decision to Thomas Petersent. Pat is the opposite of Asplund physically, as he is a true specimen to look at on the scale. But when we talk about actual fighting skills, Asplund has him beat, which is why he’s the betting favourite.
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Several prospects make UFC debuts
In addition to the aforementioned fights featuring veterans, there are also four fighters making their UFC debuts inside the Octagon, including two against each other.
In a lightweight bout, Manoel Sousa takes on Richie Miranda in a fight that you really don’t want to miss, as both are exciting strikers who always bring the heat.
Sousa is 1-0 in the UFC with a knockout win over Bolaji Oki. Miranda has won seven straight fights, and he was signed to the UFC on short notice to take this bout. It should be an exciting scrap for as long as it lasts.
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Veteran Miles Johns meets newcomer Jessie Rosas, the brother of bantamweight contender Raul Rosas Jr, in a featherweight bout. With Johns coming off three straight wins, this could be a great matchup for Rosas to enter the UFC, as he also comes in with three straight victories.
Finally, don’t forget about Gigi Canuto, who takes on Carol Foro in a women’s strawweight bout. Canuto is fresh off an appearance on “The Ultimate Fighter,” while Foro is coming off a contract-winning performance on Dana White’s Contender Series last fall in a bout where she landed three knockdowns. This should be an awesome fight between two young prospects on the rise, so don’t be surprised if these two manage to steal the show.
The Wyndham Championship is a consequential week on the PGA Tour schedule. As the season’s final “regular” tournament, the Wyndham is figurative line in the sand; the last opportunity for players who are on the bubble or outside of the coveted top 70 on the FedEx Cup points ranking to play their way in to next week’s playoff opener, the FedEx St. Jude.
A win this week could be life-changing. For 36-hole leader Beau Hossler, a win would lift him from No. 122 to No. 54, providing much-needed job security and status for next season as well as a spot in Memphis. Hossler is one of many players in the field who need a win to keep their season going through August.
Heading into the week, Aaron Wise was also one of those players. The 30-year-old’s lone PGA Tour victory was the 2018 AT&T Byron Nelson. This year, Wise has struggled, making the cut in only three of 11 PGA Tour tournaments, and two of five Korn Ferry Tour tournaments. His best finish of the year was T3 at July’s ISCO Championship, but his current standing of 149 on the FedEx Cup points list is well short of cutoff for the playoffs.
Wise, too, needed a win this week.
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Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be. An opening round of 72 left him poorly positioned for a second-round charge at the cutline. But the real nail came during Friday’s second-round weather delay.
Play was suspended at 5:26 p.m. local time, and resumed at 6 p.m. ET. Wise, however, was not in position for the restart, and was disqualified under Rule 5.7(c)2, the details of which are outlined below:
“c. What Players Must Do When Play Resumes
(2) When to Resume Play. The player must be present at the location identified in (1) and ready to play:
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At the time set by the Committee for play to resume, and
The player must resume play at (and not before) that time.
If the ability to resume play is delayed for any reason (such as when players in the group ahead need to play first and move out of the way), there is no breach of this Rule if the player is present and ready to play when the player’s group is able to resume play.
The penalty for a breach of Rule 5.7c(2) is disqualification.”
Why or how Wise was out of position remains unclear. When GOLF.com inquired about the details of the incident, the PGA Tour responded that all the information officials had to share was available in the post-round notes, which read: “Aaron Wise DQ (was not in position at time of resumption; rules committee was not notified; Rule 5.7(c)2).”
Luckily for Wise, there are still opportunities for players who miss the FedEx Cup playoffs to improve their FedEx Cup points standing when the FedEx Cup fall series begins in September.
Tim Bradley has assessed whether Devin Haney could move up a division and compete with the size and athleticism of unified super-welterweight champion Jaron Ennis.
There was, however, a moment in round three when the American appeared hurt by a right hand, or at least revealed a chink in his defensive armour.
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Several of his closest rivals therefore claim that they would have capitalised on such vulnerability, with Haney having even expressed an interest in jumping up from 147lbs.
The three-division world champion claimed his WBO welterweight title in November, dethroning Brian Norman Jr with a unanimous decision victory after scoring a third-round knockdown.
Since then, though, ‘The Dream’ has been left in search of an opponent, especially now that Keyshawn Davis has rejected a shot at his belt.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Hall of Famer Bradley urged Devin’s father to avoid further mentions of Ennis.
“That’s a bad style matchup for Devin Haney. [If] you fight Boots … you up against one of the most athletic, strongest dudes from 147 to 154lbs.
“He going to be coming all night long. He can match [Haney’s] output. He’s a lot longer than Dev.
“Yeah, Dev is smart. Dev is more calculated with his approach. He [would] have some success, but [he’d] get his ass chopped up and chopped down.”
While a clash with Ennis could materialise down the line, it would appear that Haney is set to make his first WBO welterweight title defence on October 3.
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris has provided an update on several players ahead of the Black Cats’ upcoming fixture against Ipswich Town.
On Nordi Mukiele, Le Bris played down the severity of the defender’s issue but stressed the need to manage his recovery carefully.
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“No, it’s not too serious, it’s a shame because I think his precision was really good, good standards, and he gave in goals on his right side, so just minor, but we need to take care of him,” he said.
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Omar Alderete is also expected to be available for selection soon, although Le Bris suggested he may have to settle for a place on the bench against Ipswich.
“With Omar, it was an injury during the last game, just before the last game, so it’s just about stiffness,” he said.
“It’s not major, but it’s important to build his condition, so probably both of them should be on the bench for Ipswich, I think.”
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There was also positive news regarding Romaine Mundle, who has picked up an ankle problem.
“Romaine is injured as well, he’s got a kick on his ankle so that one is minor,” Le Bris added.
However, Simon Adingra could be absent for longer, with Sunderland continuing to monitor his ankle injury.
“Simon might be a bit longer, so we are still monitoring his ankle and we need to wait,” Le Bris said.
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Goals from Trai Hume and Wilson Isidor gave Sunderland a 2-0 win over Lens in their latest pre-season friendly ahead of the new campaign.
CANTON, Ohio — Roger Craig revealed during his induction speech into the Pro Football Hall of Fame that he has vascular dementia.
The former San Francisco 49ers star running back spoke in a prerecorded video message while he sat on stage wearing his gold jacket at Tom Benson Stadium on Saturday. Presented by former teammate Jamie Williams, he received a standing ovation from the crowd and hugs from the many Hall of Famers on stage.
Nearly eight minutes into a nine-minute speech, Craig announced his diagnosis, saying his doctors believe “it may be related, at least in part, to the concussions” he experienced during his playing career.
“The changes were gradual,” Craig said. “At first, they were easy to dismiss as normal aging. Over time, my family noticed, too.”
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Symptoms of vascular dementia, according to the Mayo Clinic, include: confusion; trouble finding the right words; difficulty paying attention; trouble organizing thoughts or actions; difficulty planning and following through with plans; slowed thinking; uncertainty about what to do next; and memory issues.
“Two things could be true,” Craig said. “Football gave me opportunities beyond anything I can imagine. It helped shape the man I became. At the same time, we know more today about brain health than when I played. I hope sharing my story encourages people to pay attention to their health and seek help when something doesn’t feel right.
“I want people to know that this diagnosis doesn’t define me. I am still Roger Craig. I am still a father, still a husband, a teammate, a friend and someone who loves this game and the people who brought it to my life. If sharing my story helps even one family or one former player, then it’s worth it. Football gave me everything: opportunity, discipline, lifelong friends and the platform to grow as a man. This honor belongs to my parents who started it all.”
Selected by the 49ers in the second round of the 1983 draft as a fullback out of Nebraska, Craig become one of the most versatile players in league history.
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He excelled as a runner, receiver and blocker, helping the 49ers win three of their five Super Bowls.
In 1985, Craig became the first player in NFL history to have 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in a season. He was the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 1988.
“When I learned that Bill Walsh wanted me, that meant something because he saw something in me that others didn’t,” Craig said. “He didn’t just want a running back, he wanted a complete football player. He trusted me to do whatever the team needed. That’s why a 1,000-yard rushing, 1,000-yard receiving season means so much to me. We weren’t chasing numbers. We were chasing wins. I didn’t realize I was making history. It just felt like we were doing something special as a team. Looking back, I can appreciate how difficult it is and how few players have done it since.
“What means the most is knowing we helped expand what people thought a running back could be. None of that happens without great teammates. What made those 49ers teams special: We weren’t selfish. We didn’t care who got the credit. We cared about winning.”
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Craig was selected from the seniors category and entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 with Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri.
Folks, it wasn’t that long ago that Kirk Cousins was strutting around in beige denim and New Balance sneakers in the Twin Cities. Much has changed since he walked away in March of 2024.
The perpetually well-paid passer flopped with the Falcons, opening the door to getting scooped up by the Las Vegas Raiders. Going to Sin City means being able to join forces with Klint Kubiak, who was the OC for the Vikings back in 2021. Apparently, the veteran quarterback didn’t appreciate some of the extra attention from a Las Vegas defender.
Kirk Cousins Gets Physical with Maxx Crosby
In fairness, Maxx Crosby has a reputation for being a monstrous presence, largely due to effort that doesn’t stop. Still, there’s a golden rule in practice: nobody touches the quarterback.
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Cousins had good reason to be upset.
Check out what Ryan McFadden said of the “scuffle” in a piece for ESPN: “Defensive end Maxx Crosby hit quarterback Kirk Cousins twice during the team period. And when Crosby hit Cousins’ arm a second time, the 15-year veteran had had enough. Cousins got into Crosby’s face, grabbing the All-Pro’s jersey, while both exchanged words before it was broken up.”
Nov 16, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) looks to throw the ball in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
There’s a key word in the above McFadden quote: twice.
Hitting a passer a single time might be forgivable. Crosby has given a ton to the Raiders, so he could get away with a single infraction when most others would get an earful from coaches. Doing it a second time, though? No wonder Cousins wasn’t pleased.
More background on Crosby from the article: “Ahead of training camp, Crosby said the coaching staff warned him about touching the quarterback. They are fully aware of the passion and intensity that Crosby brings to practice, and know he can occasionally cross the line. Crosby has been that way since college. He mentioned there were times when Eastern Michigan coach Chris Creighton had to kick him out of practice for being too aggressive.”
Kirk Cousins has many flaws as a football player. His level of intensity and compete aren’t among the problems. Nor, for that matter, has he ever lacked for toughness.
Dec 8, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) talk after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.
Normally, he’s an in-control guy who is deliberate with his words, but he did allow a few bad words slip out in a joint practice against the 49ers once upon a time. Getting physical with an edge rusher is an escalation of that intensity but comes from the same place.
Or, perhaps, think back to when Cousins and Mike Zimmer put hands on each other. A touch older now, Cousins hasn’t lost his fire. He’s an intense guy when he’s not looking to get a deal at Costco or turn down the extended warranty on a minivan (that’s how they get you, folks).
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Kirk Cousins, 37, is looking like the top option in Sin City for 2026. He’ll be tossing the ball to Jalen Nailor, who left Minnesota behind for a nice payday with the AFC team.
Ajinkya Rahane‘s innings as a player with Indian and Mumbai cricket came to an end. The veteran was one of India’s most trusted performers. “His calm presence, resilience and ability to deliver in the toughest situations earned him the respect of teammates, opponents and cricket lovers alike,” the BCCI stated after his retirement. While he played for India for a long time, he also led Mumbai with pride for many years. One of the most iconic moments of his domestic career as captain came during the Duleep Trophy final between West Zone and South Zone in 2022.
West Zone captain Ajinkya Rahane sent a young Yashasvi Jaiswal off the field due to disciplinary issues. The entire episode unfolded as Jaiswal was repeatedly sledging South Zone batter T Ravi Teja. Both players kept exchanging words, and finally the umpires decided to have a word with Rahane. During the 50th over of the final innings, Jaiswal and Ravi Teja engaged in a verbal exchange.
Rahane quickly stepped in to pacify the situation. The experienced player was seen having a word with Jaiswal. However, Jaiswal continued to exchange words with Teja, and Rahane then decided to send him off the field. Jaiswal was seen murmuring something to himself as he walked away.
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“Sledging happens in the game, and it should happen. It adds a bit of fun,” he said in an interview with The Indian Express. “I read the situation. I sensed at that point in time that it probably would have gone out of hand. Yes, at that point Yashasvi must have felt bad. But I sensed what could happen going ahead. I have seen many situations where players have been banned, and you never know how times change. You lose one opportunity and your time is up. You never know. I sensed the situation and realised it was going out of hand. Both the players were losing control. And it was my responsibility to stop my teammate.”
Ajinkya Rahane sends Yashasvi Jaiswal off the field after consistently sledging the batsman…
Rahane then revealed what match referee Vengalil Narayanan Kutty told him after the incident.
“The match referee did not expect that. They didn’t realise I would do such a thing. The match referee was ready with a four-match ban. The letter was written. He came up to me and said, ‘This is the letter, but because you did this, I’m tearing it up.’ He tore the letter up in front of me. In the end, I was happy that Jaiswal didn’t get a match ban, and now he’s playing for India. What could have happened? Maybe he wouldn’t have played after that, or maybe not. He’s a quality player. I’m not taking any credit away from him. But you never know,” he said.
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Twenty-year-old Tom Wachman from Tipperary and Do It Easy won a thrilling CSIO5* Gallagher Stakes 1.50m class at the Dublin Horse Show this afternoon.
With 11 of the 12 combinations that qualified for the jump-off electing to return, the Coolmore Showjumping-owned bay gelding left all poles in place and delivered a jump-off clear round in 37.02 seconds.
Big names such as Richard Vogel and Kevin Staut were still to come, and though both had faster times, they each had a fence down with Phenyo Van Het Keysersbos and Ever De Turan respectively.
American Aga Khan-winning riders from Friday Natalie Dean and Laura Kraut took second and third with Pedro Van De Barlebuis and Una Mariposa respectively – both also delivering clears in the jump-off.
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Richard Vogel & Chember 3 win RDS Stakes
The World Number 2-ranked rider Richard Vogel won the CSIO5* 1.45m RDS Stakes in the Laya Arena, the first International class in the Laya Arena on Saturday. The German rider and Chember 3 were clear in the fastest time of 59.33 seconds.
Commandant Geoff Curran and the Minister For Defence’s DHF Alliance, who had led for much of the class, took the runner-up spot, clear in 60.18 seconds.
The third place on the podium went to Kevin Staut from France, riding Fast de Denat, following their clear round in 60.42 seconds.
Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable has done a tremendous job in his first season with the club, with many fine moments throughout the season.
However, in the White Sox’s 8-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field on Friday, Venable did not have one of his finer moments, as he forgot a key rule and cost his team dearly.
Just four batters into the game, White Sox starting pitcher Noah Schultz had loaded the bases, drawing a mound visit from pitching coach Zach Bove. One batter later, left fielder Angel Martinez ripped a two-run single.
Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable talks with umpire Andy Fletcher after the team’s second mound visit during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 7, 2026.(Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Venable then went to the mound to talk about an appeal play but forgot that he wasn’t allowed to do so.
Under official rule 5.10(l), “a manager or coach is allowed only one visit to the mound per pitcher in a single inning without penalty. If the same coach or manager makes a second visit to the same pitcher in the same inning, the pitcher must be removed from the pitching position.”
Venable’s visit to the mound meant that he had to remove Schultz from the game just five batters in. His gaffe was especially costly, because the team lost in 13 innings the night before and taxed its bullpen.
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Venable’s blunder meant that his already taxed bullpen was going to have to work 8 2/3 innings. David Sandlin, who replaced Schultz, hadn’t even begun throwing in the bullpen when Venable went to the pitcher’s mound; he was just getting loose and stretching.
Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable reacts against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 7, 2026.(Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
While Venable said after the game that Schultz was not going to pitch long in the game anyway, he certainly would have lasted more than the five batters he faced if it weren’t for Venable’s mound visit. The 43-year-old manager took full responsibility for his error.
“Yeah, just an inexcusable mistake by me where we had an appeal play that we wanted to execute, and in the urgency of trying to make that happen, just totally lost that we had visited,” Venable said, according to MLB.com. “Obviously that was a mistake. So, just messed it up.”
Sandlin, who was callup from Triple-A before the game, ended saving the bullpen, as he pitched 5 1/3 innings on 96 pitches. While the circumstances of his entering the game were odd, he didn’t make any excuses.
Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable reacts to a call during the first inning of a game against the Cleveland Guardians, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, in Chicago.(AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)
“I got a little extra time out there,” Sandlin said. “I think I got about eight pitches in the ‘pen and then got to warm up out there. Can’t make any excuses, just have to get going. Felt good enough and started off great.”
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For the White Sox, it was their fourth straight loss, making them the last team in baseball to have a four-game losing streak this season. They had not lost more than three in a row before Friday.
The White Sox (59-56) will look to bounce back in the second game of their three-game series against their American League Central foe, the Guardians (58-59), on Saturday at 7:15 p.m. ET.
Jorge Messi, the father of Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68, SportsRation reports.
Jorge reportedly passed away on Friday night in Rosario, Argentina, after a prolonged illness. His death has been reported by several outlets, with Spanish newspaper El País reporting that the news was confirmed by Argentine club Newell’s Old Boys.
Jorge was a major figure in Lionel Messi’s life and career. He supported his son from his early days in football and later became his long-time representative and adviser.
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The news comes less than two months after the Messi family confirmed that Jorge was receiving medical treatment and recovering from an undisclosed health condition. At the time, the family had also urged the public and media to respect their privacy after false reports of his death circulated.
The Messi family has yet to issue a detailed public statement on his death.
Manchester United have just two weeks and two games left to prepare for the new season and if Michael Carrick had arrived in Gothenburg with a good idea of how his team were shaping up, he will head to Ireland for a training camp with a couple of unwanted concerns back on the agenda.
Carrick’s team selection against Paris Saint-Germain felt like it gave us a few clues ahead of the Premier League campaign. Ayden Heaven and Harry Maguire continued at centre-back, despite Leny Yoro no longer being needed on right-back duty, while Andrey Santos and Mason Mount continued their own partnership in midfield, with Youri Tielemans forced to wait for his first appearance.
The decision to continue with those partnerships looked like the strongest evidence yet of Carrick’s thinking for the trip to Hull City, but in pre-season, the best-laid plans can soon change, and midway through the first half in Gothenburg, they were, if not in tatters, then at least subject to a rethink.
Heaven, 19, had looked assured so far this summer, but he was caught out for Ibrahim Mbaye’s goal and then showed his inexperience with a poor pass to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and a rash attempt to make up for it. Worse was to follow when Mount took a knock to the foot and decided he couldn’t continue.
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The former Chelsea midfielder has been the standout star of pre-season and he’s been so impressive that plans to sign a third midfielder this summer have been reconsidered. But Mount’s fitness record is always a concern and two weeks out from the start of the season, this was a worry Carrick could have done without.
Tielemans only made his first appearance for the club later in the second half, and one sharp pass to Bruno Fernandes caught the eye, while Kobbie Mainoo will return to training next week. Any absence for Mount would leave United short in midfield and contemplating entering the market again.
His early departure felt like a reminder of the need to strengthen further. United will be back in the Champions League this season and eyeing up a 60-game campaign. They arguably need five midfielders anyway, and Mount’s early withdrawal here should sharpen minds in the recruitment department at Old Trafford.
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But on the pitch, United have made progress and they were the better side against PSG, although the obvious caveat is that they are further along in pre-season. One area of concern will be how they start games and for the second week in a row, they fell behind early in Sweden.
PSG only played their first friendly on Wednesday, losing 3-0 to Mallorca, and only arrived in Gothenburg on Saturday morning. It took just 101 seconds to shake off the rust.
Noussair Mazraoui was sucked up the pitch by Kvaratskhelia and left space in behind down the left, which Dro Fernandez darted into. His low cross caught Heaven out and gave Mbaye a tap-in. Kvaratskhelia then forced Tom Heaton into a low save straight from kick-off.
But United gradually settled and ended the half strongly. Bryan Mbeumo scored twice in Stockholm last week and continued to look the part as a No.9 here after a slow start.
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He twice tested Matvey Safonov with free-kicks and then equalised after sharp work from Amad. The quality of the Ivorian’s pressing has been a feature of the last two weeks and he won possession high up the pitch again before finding Mbeumo, who drilled a low finish across Safonov.
More smart link-up play between Mbeumo and Amad ended with the latter testing Safonov as the attack began to click into gear. Mbeumo was suddenly at the centre of everything, bringing another save out of Safonov after a brilliant pass from Maguire.
United looked the likelier to win it. Tyler Fletcher had two close-range efforts blocked in the final moments and Fernandes fired an effort just wide.
The captain will be a certain starter at Hull, as will Maguire, who was a major positive here. At one point in the second half he strode through the PSG midfield before firing a shot at Safonov and he ended the game making runs into the centre-forward position to try and win it. His passing was excellent throughout.
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Around him, there are debates still to settle, and some have been reopened by events in Gothenburg. United have two games and two weeks to go until the real business begins.
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