Talking points from European soccer
Talking points from the weekend in European soccer leagues:
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Manchester United target Bart Verbruggen as David de Gea replacement as contract talks stall - Paper Round
United target De Gea replacement Manchester United want to sign 20-year-old Anderlecht goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, with no signs of an imminent contract renewal for David de Gea. Ad United have an option to extend his deal unilaterally for a further year but remain in talks for an extension on fresh terms, and The Mirror reports that Verbruggen is one name who could arrive this summer.
10 things we learned in the Premier League: Week 28
When it comes to the Premier League title race, knowing that Arsenal losing to Manchester City in a few weeks isn’t enough to derail the Gunners, there’s a question we need to ask yet again given their beatdown of Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Manchester United, Chelsea and Brighton through to semi-finals of Women’s FA Cup, Aston Villa dump out Man City
Manchester United progressed to the semi-finals of the Women’s FA Cup after they beat Championship side Lewes 3-1 at the Dripping Pan. The win secured United a first trip to the semi-finals following a hard-fought win against the lowest-ranked side — sitting eighth in the Championship — left in the competition. Ad An own goal from Rhian Cleverly gave the visitors the lead inside the first 10 minutes.
'I would love it' - Man City have the same FA Cup semi-final problem for the third season in a row
It has become the week that often defines just how many trophies Manchester City can win in a season and while the Champions League remains Pep Guardiola's Kryptonite, the FA Cup semi-final weekend can be just as frustrating.
When Manchester United vs Chelsea might take place as FA Cup win adds to fixture congestion
Manchester United face two months of fixture chaos in the closing weeks of the season after beating Fulham to reach the FA Cup semi-finals.
"Difficult to understand some decisions" - Marco Silva slams referee in defeat to Manchester United
Fulham manager Marco Silva has hit out at referee Chris Kavanagh for failing to award his side a penalty in their FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Manchester United.