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Manchester United Punish Wasteful Wolves For Winning Premier League Start

Manchester United survived an onslaught from Wolves and huge claims for a late penalty to start the Premier League season with a 1-0 win thanks to Raphael Varane's header on Monday. Wolves had seen manager Julen Lopetegui walk out less than a week before the new campaign, but dominated for long spells at Old Trafford. A combination of wasteful finishing and new United goalkeeper Andre Onana kept the visitors at bay until Varane headed in 14 minutes from time.

Chelsea Sign Moises Caicedo For Reported British Record 115 Million Pounds Fee

Chelsea completed the signing of Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo on Monday for a reported Premier League record fee of up to 115 million pounds ($146 million). The Blues said the 21-year-old has agreed an eight-year contract at Stamford Bridge, with a club option for a further year, after Chelsea beat off competition from Liverpool for his signature. It is the second time Chelsea have broken the British transfer record in seven months after spending 107 million pounds on Enzo Fernandez in January.

Abdominal strain forces Murray out of Cincinnati

Andy Murray pulled out of the Cincinnati Open late on Monday as the Briton continues to recover from an abdominal strain in a bid to compete in the U.S. Open that begins later this month.

Real Madrid sign Chelsea keeper Kepa on season-long loan to replace Courtois

Chelsea’s Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga applauds the fans after a penalty shoot-out during the English League Cup final football match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium, north-west London on February 27, 2022. – Liverpool won the match 11-10 on penalties after extra time. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)