Arsene Wenger praises Manchester United duo after dramatic Champions League win over Atalanta

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  Cristiano Ronaldo took the headlines with his winner as Manchester United beat Atalanta 3-2 after a dramatic comeback in the UEFA Champions League.  Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who enjoyed many battles with Sir Alex Ferguson down the years, assessed our performance against the Serie A side for beIN Sports. The talismanic Portuguese star headed home nine minutes from time – give the Reds a 3-2 victory after earlier goals from Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire to make a comeback possible. Rashford was a starter for the first time since his recovery from shoulder surgery and it was clear to see his impact throughout the match as United create countless chances on the night. The midfield combination of Scott McTominay and Fred was a source of frustration again for Paul Scholes, who gave his verdict to BT Sport during the match, but Wenger believes the Brazilian ace gave United a platform to spark up the important win. Wenger told beIN Sports (via Manchester Evening New...
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Thomas Tuchel handed another Edouard Mendy and Hakim Ziyech blow at Chelsea after AFCON draw

 

Edouard Mendy and Hakim Ziyech have helped Senegal and Morocco respectiely to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations in 2022, and the draw for the competition has been made

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