While Atletico had a clear plan, to tear into United from the outset in hope of scoring an early goal, then keep their shape and await opportunities on the break, United appeared to lack one - or at least, lack the desire to follow one.
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Walter Mazzarri can be pleased with his side's display and energy, but he must be worried at their profligacy in front of goal: it will be an issue to solve in January, but its importance cannot be understated - if you don't score enough goals, you don't stay in the top flight.
Arsenal held initial discussions with the Belgian's representatives regarding his availability last month, and although they were unable to conclude a deal, he is likely to be back on the market in the summer.
Leicester briefly rallied with first Maddison having a well-struck free-kick palmed onto the crossbar by Ederson and genuinely looked very dangerous on the break, yet it was the league leaders that grabbed the next goal on 21 minutes.
On the balance of play, a draw was probably right, but Brendan Rodgers did describe it as two points dropped based on the second-half performance.
Arteta’s side are currently sixth in the Premier League, two points behind West Ham in fifth and four behind Manchester United in fourth with three games in hand on each. Brentford are 14th and looking to end a seven-match winless run in all competitions.
There was a hint of good fortune about the finishes for his goals, but there was no doubt he deserved them.
As for Bissouma, he is currently with Mali at the Africa Cup of Nations, but that, I think will be one to keep an eye on for the rest of this window.
Chelsea liked Rak-Sakyi's technical ability, and when it came to deciding on the futures of players that summer, his was the final name to be cut, with the Blues citing concerns over his lack of size and strength.
Bruno Guimaraes, in particular, has proved to be a crucial signing although Howe has also worked with what was already in the building.
Zaha had been struggling up until then, his frustration evident not just in the foul on Sanchez for his first booking but his reaction to losing possession.
Liverpool now have the chance to reduce that even further as they play their game in hand - the rearranged visit of Marcelo Bielsa's side from Boxing Day's postponement - on Wednesday.
There was a bit of concern, admitted Barrett, on whether the fans would follow the new team who ended the home season with a crowd of 3,000 against UCD.
The breakthrough came from an unexpected source, however, as left wing-back Manning found himself in space and with defenders backing off he let fly from 25 yards.
I want to thank the Irish FA for backing me and the Northern Ireland fans for doing likewise. Those games behind closed doors during the height of the Covid pandemic, both home and away, were harder without them.
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Finished off a sweeping move and it was a goal United deserved. Used Stones as a shield to bend a precise shot beyond Ederson.
Of all those entering the game aged 16, two years down the line, 50% of them will be outside professional football. If you look at the same cohort at 21, the attrition rate is 75% or higher.
That's all I can do, Moyes explained. I want to challenge whoever the top four are, I want to give them games.
In many ways, Cavani is the player that Rangnick should be picking up front every week, but can’t because of Cristiano Ronaldo’s sui generis brilliance and the political ramifications of dropping the Portuguese.
While his team-mate Cavani rode off the bench to spare United's blushes in the second half, it proved to be a misfire of an evening for the Red Devils' star man up front.
His Barca contract expires in the summer and Dembele has said all along he would prefer to stay, play and see that deal out.
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Kemar Roofe slotted the winning penalty after Ryan Porteous fouled Ryan Kent Hibs stay sixth despite defeat, but have now lost six of their last seven league matches.
CALCIOMERCATO Serie A champions Inter Milan are monitoring Gabriel Jesus' situation at Manchester City.
It was a bad day on the pitch for Ronaldo and Manchester United as Anthony Gordon's first-half goal gave the hosts three points.
The home side enjoyed 67% of the ball in the first half but rarely went close, with a well-timed clearance by Villa defender Ashley Young denying James Justin.
We've had to counter-attack and be diligent in our shape, but it has worked for us - the only time it didn't really work was against Swansea.
Rotherham winger Ogbene has impressed for the Irish since making his debut in a friendly against Hungary in October, and was once again a bright spark for Kenny's side.
It’s been like this since the beginning, since I came here, he said. I know the team is incredible, talented, but at the end of the day I’m a competitor.
After that, the better chances fell Roma's way, with English striker Tammy Abraham and visiting skipper Lorenzo Pellegrini missing glaring openings after the break.
