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https://ift.tt/meqEOy2 Manchester United forward Anthony Elanga came agonisingly close to breaking a record for the world’s highest box jump earlier this summer. The Sweden international starred for United last season, making 21 appearances across all competitions and famously equalised in the Champions League Round of 16 tie at Atletico Madrid in February. Elanga uses his lower body power to leap from a standing start Elanga quads and calves enable him to elevate upwards towards the top of the box Elanga shows excellent composure and balance to safely plant his feet on top of the box Visibly happy, Elanga celebrates his impressive personal best box jump Like many of his teammates , including Cristiano Ronaldo and Scott McTominay, Elanga has has kept his followers updated on his progress ahead of the new season. As part of a strength and conditioning programme with fitness coach Tom Joyce, Elanga has been working on his box jump to improve his explosive powe...

https://ift.tt/kJdhMue Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool will meet in Bangkok in mid-July as both sides kick-off their pre-season schedules. United suffered a tough campaign last term under Ralf Rangnick, finishing a lowly sixth in the Premier League and struggling in all their cup competitions. Getty Ten Hag is ready to get his Man United tenure up and running Now, Erik ten Hag has come in and must revamp the club heading into the new season. Liverpool, meanwhile, won the FA Cup and Carabao Cup last term but were ultimately left with a bitter taste in their mouths as their Premier League and Champions League title pursuits fell just short. The Reds have been busy in the transfer market and Jurgen Klopp will be eager to challenge on all fronts again this season. The rivalry between United and Liverpool goes back years and there are plenty of storylines and subplots surrounding their friendly clash in Southeast Asian. Man United v Liverpool: Date and st...

https://ift.tt/pIHZb4m Arsenal have leapt ahead of Manchester United in the race to sign Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez, talkSPORT understands. The big-spending Premier League side are awaiting a response from Ajax after tabling a second bid worth £35million for Martinez. Getty The Ajax man could well be an Arsenal player next season getty Martinez (middle) alongside Argentina teammate and Tottenham man Cristian Romero (left) The Argentine international has made more than 100 appearances for the Dutch side and has shown his versatility, playing in four different positions since joining in 2019. Despite being just 5ft 9in, he predominantly played as a centre-back last season, but has also played at left-back, right-back, and defensive midfield. His ability to play in various positions would make him a useful addition to the Gunners’ squad, whether as a starter or a squad player for manager Mikel Arteta. Martinez was a part of the Ajax side that has won back-to-back...

https://ift.tt/5fOs1cL Arsenal players have returned for pre-season training as Mikel Arteta prepares his squad for the 2022/23 Premier League campaign. There will be a few players that will arrive later due to taking part in international fixtures earlier this month, but most of the squad are back in action. Getty Areta’s side have to bounce back from the disappointing end to last year The Gunners start their pre-season schedule with a trip to Germany to face FC Nurnburg on July 8. They then fly to the USA for a tour, where they will play two Premier League sides and compete in the Florida Cup. Arsenal will play their London rivals Chelsea as well as Everton before they head back to the UK and host Sevilla. The Spanish side are regular winners of the Europa League, so they should provide some stern opposition for the Gunners in their only pre-season game at the Emirates. Arsenal's pre-season schedule FC Nurnburg – Friday, July 8, 16:30 – Max-Morlock Stadion, Nure...

https://ift.tt/sZqtCP9 Chelsea is prepared to spend £200 million or more this transfer window and sign up to six players in order to challenge for the title in their first season under new owner Todd Boehly, The Telegraph reports. June 28, 2022 at 05:36AM

https://ift.tt/kJdhMue Erik ten Hag addressed Manchester United players for ‘several minutes’ ahead of his first training session in charge of the club. There will be a staggered return to training for individuals due to their commitments with their respective national sides, however, there were a number of recognisable faces in Ten Hag’s first session. Getty Preparations for the new season are under way Getty This was the first chance for Ten Hag to get a look at his new players Players including Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and David de Gea reported back to the base at Carrington as preparations for the new season get under way. Fellow Dutchman Donny van de Beek cut an enthusiastic figure as he reunited with his old Ajax boss. Also reporting for training was Anthony Martial, who’s future at Old Trafford is looking uncertain having come back from a poor loan spell at Sevilla in the second half of the 2021/22 season. An old friend of the club was also seen at the...

https://ift.tt/IdNB0oi Gabriel Jesus is out for redemption. The Brazilian is set to officially become an Arsenal player after talkSPORT revealed the club have agreed a £45million deal with Manchester City. Getty Jesus has previously called Arteta a fantastic manager Just weeks after Louis van Gaal reportedly told Jurrien Timber a transfer would dent his World Cup chances , Mikel Arteta has convinced Jesus that moving to north London would only enhance his. Jesus, who worked under Arteta at the Etihad, has failed to ever really establish himself in Pep Guardiola’s first team during his five-and-a-half years at the club. The 25-year-old did enjoy a strong end to the season however, highlighted by his stunning four-goal haul against Watford in April. After that performance, Roy Hodgson likened Jesus to the original Ronaldo – a comparison ‘El Fenomeno’ once made himself! Before City swooped to sign him from Palmeiras, Ronaldo told Globo TV : “I’m a fan of Gabriel as I look a...