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MOUNT & MAGUIRE FITNESS DOUBTS CAST SHADOW OVER MAN UNITED PREP

Man United face a fitness test for heroes Harry Maguire & Mason Mount before Brighton clash. Ruben Amorim provides an update as the Red Devils aim for a third straight Premier League win.

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Harry Maguire is an injury doubt for Manchester United - COURTESY/PHOTO

According to Ruben Amorim, Manchester United must evaluate Mason Mount and Harry Maguire, the game-winning player from the previous weekend, before facing Brighton.

After winning back-to-back Premier League games for the first time since the Portuguese joined last November, the Red Devils will host the Seagulls at Old Trafford on Saturday night.

The defender might not play when United returns to action, but Maguire's late header sealed a thrilling 2-1 victory against bitter rivals Liverpool, their first Anfield victory since 2016.

After playing the first 61 minutes last Sunday, the defence and midfielder Mount are both struggling with knocks.

"We have some doubts, but the squad is OK," head coach Amorim stated.

"We encountered some problems with Mason Mount and Harry Maguire during the week. A few knocks, but nothing significant. Tomorrow, we will see. There is no Licha [Lisandro Martinez]. The others are prepared for the match.

"I believe the game will be really challenging, as usual. One of the most entertaining teams to watch is Brighton.

"They excel in every part of the game, including the build-up and transitions. I believe they are a very complete team because they are performing well on set pieces this season.

"They are an extremely strong squad, so we need to be really clever and focus on everything we do in that game."

After his impressive performance at Liverpool last weekend, Maguire will be eager to prove himself and keep his spot.

Since signing for Leicester in 2019 for £80 million, the 32-year-old defender has received criticism from some places, but he has made several significant contributions throughout that time.

With his contract expiring at the end of the season, Maguire is drawing adoring looks, but Amorim is more concerned with gaining momentum than with his contract status.

He declared, "We are really pleased with Harry." "That gives the impression that we are thinking too far ahead, so now is not the time to discuss it.

"We need to concentrate on the next game, but we are incredibly happy with Harry, and he is really essential to us."

Despite these failures, Maguire has remarkably recovered from losing the captaincy to former manager Erik ten Hag, who gave the armband to Bruno Fernandes two years ago.

On Saturday, the unstoppable creator will make his historic 300th appearance for United, and Amorim is gushing about his countryman.

The Red Devils manager stated, "I think he is a little bit different from what I was expecting." Sometimes, what you read about the player is not accurate.

"You can see that he wants to help his teammates a lot, which is why he gets frustrated sometimes. He comes from a nice place, but sometimes it is not the greatest method. When you are not here, you are unaware of that.

He always craves responsibilities. The losses caused him a great deal of pain.

"You can tell he takes it personally every time we lose a game, which is appropriate for a captain. He is a fantastic football player and captain.

DISCIPLINARY BLOW: MADRID PLAYER SUSPENDED POST EL CLáSICO TUSSLE

Real Madrid's backup keeper Andriy Lunin has been handed a one-game suspension by the RFEF for his aggressive conduct on the bench during the heated final moments of El Clásico. Real Madrid's appeal was rejected.

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El Clásico Scuffle - Photo Credit Getty Images

Los Blancos' goalie Andriy Lunin has been suspended for one game by the RFEF Disciplinary Committee for his involvement in the sideline dramas during the El Clásico's final moments. Although the cameras did not catch it, referee Soto Grado did record that he had sent the Ukrainian off.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the RFEF responded as follows when asked why Lunin received a red card.

The reason for Lunin, Andrii's expulsion in the 90th minute was that he had to be restrained by his teammates after he walked aggressively from his bench to the blonde bench.

The disciplinary committee of the RFEF


"When considered significant, those whose behaviour violates sporting order will be suspended for four to ten games or fined between 602 and 3,006 euros."

Because of Lunin's actions, which constituted a minor violation of the sporting order, he was suspended for one game. The ruling had been challenged by Real Madrid. However, the RFEF stayed steadfast, defending the referee's ruling and the evidence in the match report and on film.

Now, the backup goalie will not play against Valencia this weekend, where he is probably going to be benched. Fran Gonzalez and Sunico, both from the youth team, might be called up as the matchday squad's third choice, with Sergio Mestre serving as a backup.

No Barcelona players or any other Real Madrid players were slapped with bans following the two flash moments in the closing stages of the game. When Vinicius Jr. and Lamie Yamal argued, even players who were not on the team were spotted shoving on the side of the field. The RFEF, however, determined that nothing that came to pass would justify further prohibitions.

ARSENAL STAR DROPS CONFIDENT TITLE HINT AFTER STRONG OPENING

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is targeting a historic Premier League and World Cup double with England this season. The winger believes it's a "doable" feat as the Gunners lead the title race.

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Bukayo Saka - (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC)

According to Bukayo Saka, it is feasible for Arsenal and England to win both games this season. The season has started well for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta's leadership.

Arsenal leads the Premier League standings by four points at the moment and is starting to look like a title contender. Manchester City is only one point ahead of defending champions Liverpool, who are seven points behind.

Saka, however, is not only interested in winning at his club; he also hopes to succeed internationally. Manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that winning the trophy is his ambition for England, who have qualified for the World Cup in the USA next year.

Saka is optimistic about his club's and his nation's chances of winning. "Yeah, that is my prayer," he remarked in an interview with Sky Sports. It is possible, of course.

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