Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has named a “complete” star as the greatest player in the club’s history.

Odegaard vying to become first Arsenal captain since Vieira to lift Premier League title

It has been far too long since the Gunners lifted the Premier League title, with Patrick Vieira the last captain to do so, way back in 2004, but Odegaard is looking to end the soon-to-be 22-year wait this season.

Barring the disappointing 1-0 defeat at Liverpool, the Gunners have otherwise made an ideal start to the season, having introduced some star quality into the squad during the summer transfer window.

Perhaps most importantly, Mikel Arteta finally got a new striker through the door, with Viktor Gyokeres joining from Sporting CP, and the Sweden international has gotten off to an impressive start, scoring three goals in two games at the Emirates Stadium.

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Following Thomas Partey’s departure, it was also vital to get another top central midfielder through the door, and Martin Zubimendi is looking like he could be exactly that, bagging a brace in the 3-0 victory against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

The entire squad has the opportunity to write their names into the history books by ending the long wait for a league title this season, potentially placing themselves alongside the likes of Vieira Dennis Bergkamp, Robert Pires and Sol Campbell as club legends.

However, in an interview with Sky Sports earlier this year, Odegaard has named a different former Gunner as the club’s greatest-ever player.

When asked whether Thierry Henry is the best player in Arsenal’s history, the Norwegian said:

Henry one of the best in Premier League history

Not only is the Frenchman Arsenal’s greatest-ever player, but he is also one of the best in Premier League history, having been inducted into the Hall of Fame back in 2021.

The 48-year-old is a four-time Premier League Golden Boot winner, while he also holds the joint-record for number of assists in a Premier League season, chipping in with 20 during the 2002-03 campaign.

Season	PL appearances	Goals
1999/00	31	17
2000/01	35	17
2001/02	33	24
2002/03	37	24
2003/04	37	30
2004/05	32	25
2005/06	32	27
2006/07	17	10

The 123-cap France international also scored some remarkable goals during his time with the Gunners, and played a vital role in his side winning two Premier League titles and three FA Cups, in an era where Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United were dominant.

It will be a tall order for any Arsenal player to eclipse Henry’s achievements in north London, but Arteta will be hoping his side can finally end the long wait for the Premier League title this season, having spent heavily once again in the summer.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) Virat Kohli leads the list with 505 runs from 11 innings, and Gujarat Titans’ (GT) B Sai Sudharsan is second, just one run behind from one fewer innings. Mumbai Indians’ (MI) Suryakumar Yadav is at No. 3 with 475 runs.Just two runs behind Suryakumar Yadav is Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. He has 473 runs from 12 innings. GT’s Jos Buttler (470) and Shubman Gill (465) are fifth and sixth on this table, respectively.

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GT’s Prasidh Krishna continues to lead the table with 19 wickets from ten games, while RCB’s Josh Hazlewood is second with 18 wickets, also from ten outings.Arshdeep Singh is third on the list after his three-for against Lucknow Super Giants in Dharamsala. He has 16 wickets in 11 matches. There are two other players on 16 wickets along with Arshdeep – Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) Noor Ahmad and MI’s Trent Boult. But Arshdeep remains above them because of his superior economy rate.You can also take a look at what the ESPNcricinfo MVP table looks like at this stage.Here are some other IPL 2025 tables.

• Highest batting strike rates
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Manchester United and Sir Jim Ratcliffe may have a busy few years ahead of them in the transfer market when it comes to new signings.

There could be even more players moved out in a shake-up to the squad, which may allow the Red Devils to bring in fees for a number of stars. But who is the most expensive departure from Old Trafford?

Here are Man Utd’s most expensive sales in their famous history with the help of news reports and Transfermarkt, as well as a detailed look at the top 10.

Rank

Player

Fee

Sold to

Year

Cristiano Ronaldo

£80m

Real Madrid

2009

Romelu Lukaku

£74m

Inter

2019

Angel Di Maria

£44.3m

PSG

2015

Alejandro Garnacho

£40m

Chelsea

2025

Mason Greenwood

£26.6m

Marseille

2024

Scott McTominay

£25.7m

Napoli

2024

Dan James

£25m

Leeds

2021

David Beckham

£24.5m

Real Madrid

2003

Morgan Schneiderlin

£24m

Everton

2017

Memphis Depay

£21.7m

Lyon

2017

Antony

£21.6m

Real Betis

2025

Dean Henderson

£20m

Crystal Palace

2024

Chris Smalling

£18.1m

AS Roma

2020

Daley Blind

£18.1m

Ajax

2018

Jaap Stam

£16.35m

Lazio

2001

Danny Welbeck

£16m

Arsenal

2014

Aaron Wan-Bissaka

£15m

West Ham

2024

Anthony Elanga

£15m

Nottingham Forest

2023

James Garner

£15m

Everton

2022

Juan Sebastian Veron

£15m

Chelsea

2003

Here’s a detailed look at Man Utd’s top 10 sales… 10 Memphis Depay £21.7m to Lyon, 2017

Memphis Depay arrived at Old Trafford in 2015 to significant fanfare, though he was unable to repay the faith shown in him by compatriot Louis van Gaal as his transfer never worked out.

He was shipped out to Lyon just 18 months later in a deal that worked for all concerned. Man Utd got a deal rising to over £20m by way of a transfer fee, while Depay found his feet in Ligue 1 to reclaim his status as a fine attacker within European football.

9 Morgan Schneiderlin £24m to Everton, 2017

Man Utd signed midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin from Southampton in 2015, but the Frenchman struggled to break into Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho’s first-choice lineups.

Schneiderlin made less than 50 appearances for United and was sold 18 months later, with the Red Devils at least receiving a sizeable £24m fee for his services following his departure to Everton.

8 David Beckham £24.5m to Real Madrid, 2003

After coming through the Carrington academy, David Beckham turned himself into a global superstar during his 11 years as a professional at Old Trafford.

The wide midfielder, known for his crossing and set-piece ability, looked to be heading to Barcelona in 2003 before Real Madrid swooped in and made him a Galactico for £24.5m.

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Speedy winger Dan James moved to Old Trafford from Swansea City in 2019 after impressing in the Championship, and would go on to play more than 50 times for United in all competitions.

Two years later, though, the Red Devils sold the Wales international for a fee of £25m to rivals Leeds United, where he remains on the books.

6 Scott McTominay £25.7m to Napoli, 2024

After progressing through the academy, versatile midfielder Scott McTominay spent seven years as a professional with Man Utd, winning two trophies and popping up with some important goals.

In 2024, though, the Red Devils cashed in on the Scotland international, with Napoli spending £25.7m – a sum which helped Man Utd comply with FFP.

5 Mason Greenwood £26.6m to Marseille, 2024

Forward Mason Greenwood came through the Carrington academy and looked as if he would go on to become a Man Utd regular before he was suspended in 2022.

Amid the uncertainty surrounding his football career, the Red Devils loaned Greenwood out to Getafe before selling him permanently to Marseille in 2024 for a fee of £26.6m.

4 Alejandro Garnacho £40m to Chelsea, 2025

Alejandro Garnacho was Man Utd’s big-money exit in 2025, joining Premier League rivals Chelsea after a period of ups and downs and Old Trafford.

As a homegrown player, the winger’s departure was seen as pure profit, which went towards the Red Devils bolstering their attacking ranks on deals for Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko.

3 Angel Di Maria £44.3m to PSG, 2015

Big things were expected of Angel Di Maria after Man Utd signed him from Real Madrid for just under £60m in 2014, but the Argentine failed to live up to the hype and his Old Trafford stay lasted just 12 months.

Di Maria would eventually sign for Paris Saint-Germain, where he would spend the next seven seasons following a £44.3m move.

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ByCharlie Smith Sep 5, 2025 2 Romelu Lukaku £74m to Inter, 2019

Striker Romelu Lukaku has commanded huge sums in transfer fees during his career, with Man Utd paying Everton a huge £90m with add-ons to sign him in 2017.

The Belgian blew hot and cold at Old Trafford and was on the move again in 2019, but at least the Red Devils received an eye-catching £74m fee from Inter, to not lose too much on a deal.

1 Cristiano Ronaldo £80m to Real Madrid, 2009

Top of the list as Man Utd’s record sale is iconic forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who got his dream £80m move to Real Madrid in 2009 after six starring years at Old Trafford.

Ronaldo grew into a global superstar under Sir Alex Ferguson and won nine major honours with the Red Devils in what was a golden period for the club.

Manchester City are now circling to sign a £70m Premier League forward, who has made a fantastic start to the new season.

Haaland setting the pace in the goal-scoring charts

Erling Haaland will have his sights set on winning the Premier League Golden Boot for the third time, after finishing top of the goal-scoring charts in each of his first two seasons, and the Man City star is setting the pace in the early stages of the campaign.

Remarkably, the Norway international is averaging 1.42 goals per 90, having found the back of the net eight times in his opening six games, which places the centre-forward way out in front as the leading goalscorer.

Pep Guardiola has a number of top-quality attacking options to choose from, with Phil Foden proving he may be getting back to his best by picking up two goals and two assists in all competitions this season, while Jeremy Doku also has four goal contributions to his name.

However, according to a report from The Boot Room, Pep could now look to enhance his forward options even further, with Man City circling to sign AFC Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo, after the winger’s fantastic start to the campaign.

Previously, Semenyo has been valued at £70m by the Cherries, and the forward’s stock is only likely to have risen after amassing six goal contributions in his opening six Premier League games this season.

In light of his performances, the Ghana international has now attracted the attention of a number of English clubs, namely Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa, with Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig and Atlético Madrid also keen.

The 25-year-old has admitted that his dream is to play for a Champions League club, which means a move to the Etihad Stadium should appeal, although Bournemouth are reluctant to sanction a winter departure.

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Lauded as “unbelievable” by reporter Lewis Cox, the Bournemouth star has established himself as one of the best forwards in the Premier League over the past three seasons, having shown consistent signs of improvement.

Season

PL appearances

Goal contributions

2023-24

33

11

2024-25

37

17

2025-26

6

6

Perhaps the former Bristol City man’s most impressive individual performance this term came against Liverpool, scoring a brace to claw his side back into the game, although they did eventually go on to lose the game 4-2.

The Ghanaian is clearly a talented player, given his exploits across the past three seasons, but there are doubts whether he would be a necessary signing for Man City, with Savinho in line for a new contract.

Pep already has plenty of options in wide areas, with Doku and Omar Marmoush also on the books, so it may not be wise to shell out around £70m on Semenyo.

Glasgow Rangers need to find the next head coach to carry the club and the new ownership forward after Russell Martin was relieved of his duties from the Ibrox hot seat on Sunday night.

It is hard to make a case for the former Scotland’s international’s defence, because the statistics around his short time at Rangers paint a pretty clear picture.

Martin’s Gers conceded 24 goals in 17 games and won just five times, including once in the Scottish Premiership, which is why it is hard to argue against the decision to part ways with him heading into the international break.

Patrick Stewart and Kevin Thelwell must, though, get this next appointment right to get the Ibrox supporters back on side, and to get Rangers’ season back on track.

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According to Football Insider, the Light Blues have identified four managers who are not the frontrunners to replace Martin in the dugout for the clash with Dundee United after the break.

The report claims that Steven Gerrard, Sean Dyche, Danny Rohl, and Kevin Muscat are the four head coaches in the running to land the job at Ibrox.

Muscat, who played for the club in 2002, is an interesting contender for the vacant position because he could be an upgrade on Martin and Rangers’ own version of Ange Postecoglou.

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Journalist Gavin Berry recently compared the English-born boss to the former Celtic manager, who worked with Postecoglou as his assistant at Melbourne Victory.

The reporter said: “I just think the style that he plays, similar to Postecoglou, obviously worked under him. We know it works in the Premiership. I think he’s someone who could take a squad and get the most out of it.”

Postecoglou, of course, won two Premiership titles in two seasons with the Hoops, including a domestic treble in his second campaign, with his high-octane, exciting, brand of football.

Muscat’s managerial record since going down his own path as a head coach suggests that he could bring similar success to Ibrox as a big upgrade on Martin in the dugout at Rangers, as he has shown that he can win titles.

Kevin Muscat’s last five league seasons

Season (matches)

Points per game

Position

2025 (26)

2.19

1st

2024 (30)

2.60

1st

2023 (34)

1.88

2nd

2022 (34)

2.00

1st

2021 (18)

1.83

2nd

Stats via Transfermarkt

As you can see in the table above, he has won a league title in two of the last three seasons, and is on course for a third title in four seasons unless Rangers can convince him to make the move to Ibrox.

He won the J1 League with Yokohama F. Marinos in the 2022 campaign and currently manages SH Port, which is the club he joined at the start of the 2024 season.

His impressive league form in Japan and China shows that he would come in as an upgrade on Martin, because Muscat has proven that he can instill a winning mentality in multiple countries and leagues.

Muscat, who has won seven trophies (Transfermarkt) in his managerial career, knows what it takes to win trophies and to win titles, which is exactly what the Gers need in this moment in time.

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It is now down to Stewart and Thelwell to convince Muscat to move on from the Chinese club, in spite of his side being on the verge of winning a league title.

Manchester City are eyeing a move to sign a certain "Brazilian Erling Haaland" with a £87 million ($117m) release clause as Pep Guardiola's side look to the future. His name is Wendeson Wanderley Santos de Melo, better known simply as Dell. Just 17, the striker from Bahia is already being whispered about as Brazil’s next superstar, but he has plenty of time to reach his potential.

• City’s next big thing: A Brazilian wonderkid lighting up the future

  The buzz around Dell is growing in Brazil. After making his senior debut earlier this year, still only 16, Dell has gone from local prodigy to global prospect in the blink of an eye. Those who’ve seen Dell play appear to believe that he’s got the cold-blooded finishing instincts of Haaland, but with a Brazilian flair. During the 2023 season, in Bahia's academy, he smashed home 40 goals in 34 matches for the Under-17 side, before following that up with another 12 goals in 21 games the following year. His heroics helped Bahia capture their first Baianao Championships and turned him into a cult figure overnight. It wasn’t long before the locals gave him his now-famous nickname, “The Haaland of Sertão”, a nod to his ruthless efficiency in front of goal and his roots in Brazil’s rugged northwestern region.

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• From national hero to global phenom

  Dell’s lethal finishing earned him a place in Brazil’s youth national setup, and he repaid that faith in style. At the U15 South America Championship, he bagged four goals and two assists, picking up the Golden Boot. Then, earlier this year, he fired Brazil to victory in the U17 edition of the same tournament, underlining his ability to perform when the stakes are sky-high. Next stop? The U17 World Cup in Qatar this November, where Dell is expected to be one of the main attractions. Scouts from across Europe will be in attendance, but City already have an inside track. Bahia aren’t naïve about the gem they’re sitting on. The club recently moved fast to lock Dell down with a professional deal until 2027, including a jaw-dropping £87 million ($117m) release clause, a figure that speaks volumes about how highly he’s rated. Behind the scenes, Dell is represented by Giuliano Bertolucci, one of Brazil’s most influential agents and a man known for delivering his clients to Europe’s elite. And for City, the road is smoother than most, their owners, the City Football Group, hold a 90 per cent stake in Bahia, making any future negotiations far more straightforward. 

• Already dreaming of the Etihad

  In an interview with Dell made his ambitions crystal clear.

  "Every player dreams of playing at a high level in Europe," he said. “I have this dream of playing for a club like Manchester City, which for me is the best club in the world. But I believe things will happen naturally. Before that, I want to play here at Bahia, win titles, become an idol, and then go on to forge my path in Europe. Who knows, maybe win titles and become an idol at Manchester City too.”

  While comparisons to Haaland have become impossible to avoid, Dell takes them in stride.

  "Haaland is an inspiration to many. He’s a guy whose videos I enjoy watching, both outside and inside the box," he said. “I think my movements are similar to his. I have a few other role models, but besides Haaland, a striker I like and have always followed since the youth academy is [Al-Hilal striker] Marcos Leonardo, who came through Santos. I enjoy watching him play.”

  So while Haaland himself remains City’s undroppable hero, Dell could be shaping up to become his heir in the years to come.

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  Madrid plotting: The other side of the story

  But while City plan for their future, another European powerhouse is busy scheming. Over in Spain, Real Madrid are preparing for a seismic shake-up. Reports claim the club could cash in on Vinicius Jr for a staggering €250 million (£217m/$290m) if he doesn’t sign their new contract offer. And if that bombshell move happens, Madrid president Florentino Pérez already knows who he wants next, Haaland himself. The Spanish giants have been tracking the Norwegian goal machine since his Borussia Dortmund days.

Jack Grealish still has a lot of work to do if a return to Manchester City is to become a reality, claims Sky Blues legend Sergio Aguero. Grealish has shone thus far in his loan spell at Everton, for which Aguero was full of praise for, but he branded any talk of a swift return to the Etihad as "premature" for the winger, who has yet to force his way back into the England squad under Thomas Tuchel.

Grealish on great form, but talk of Man City return too soon

Grealish has been a revelation since arriving at Hill Dickinson Stadium, registering one goal and four assists in seven matches and earning himself the Premier League Player of the Month award for August. The crowning moment of his Toffees career so far came when he scored the winning goal deep in stoppage time against unbeaten Crystal Palace last time out.

Iconic Cityzens striker Aguero praised Grealish for “finding his football again” but emphasised that it is too early to speculate over a return to the Etihad, where the 30-year-old had found himself as somewhat of an outcast for the last two seasons.

This makes particular sense in the context where it is the very freedom Grealish is afforded at Everton under David Moyes, which has likely been one of the contributing factors to his great strides in performance levels. The player himself has suggested that he was somewhat restrained from showcasing his true abilities during his time at City, and so Everton appears to be the perfect environment in which he can flourish at present.  

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Speaking to Stake, Aguero said: “That type of forward-looking statement would be premature to make [that Grealish’s form will lead to a Man City return]. 

“Jack has found his football again, proven by his latest tally of assists and that massive goal against Palace that allowed Everton to take home the win.” 

Grealish is likely to at least make a physical return to the Etihad on Saturday, though he will not be allowed to play for Everton against City due to the Premier League’s rules surrounding loan players.

Former manager Guardiola had his say on the Englishman in his press conference on Friday: "Obviously he is there. The impact has been massive from day one. He got minutes and minutes and this is what he wanted. The decision we had with him, because he's a lovely guy, but he's back to real business and he's playing every game.

"They're the rules. When I will be a CEO or president of a big institution in England maybe I will change it. If he played it would be nice, but I don't have any opinion."

Man City are on the rise, but Arsenal team to beat – Aguero

As the Premier League returns following the international break, Aguero also spoke of what he expects from City this season ahead of the visit of Grealish’s Everton to the Etihad.  

“It's still the first few rounds of the Premier League, so it's early to make predictions,” he said.

“Liverpool, for one, looked strong at the start of the season with many wins – some of them close to the final whistle. But then their results began to decline. So that's why we'll have to wait to see how each game turns out.

“Arsenal are the team to beat, just like they've been for the past few seasons. Man City are on the rise and once more close to the top.

“As I usually say, the team that is the most consistent will take the trophy. That's what always happens. The last few years have given us many examples of teams holding on to the top spot for many weeks and then losing steam at the end.”

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Though we will not see Grealish in action on Saturday, it will be interesting to see how Everton fare without their talisman, who is already a key component of how the Toffees have played this season.

Seeing Everton struggle in the ex-City man’s absence would, if anything, only serve to reinforce the idea that he is currently in the right place. For the Sky Blues, he was just a single component of a squad which was in great need of refreshing anyway. At Everton, he is front and centre of everything.  

That is not to say that a return to play for Guardiola next season is impossible. There is certainly a version of reality where Grealish stays consistently at the top of his game for the entirety of the season, earning a spot on the plane for the 2026 World Cup at the expense of the likes of Man City star Phil Foden. Should that happen, the Catalan may feel that he has no choice but to give Grealish another chance. But that all remains speculative for now.

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O Fla, finalista da competição, não trabalha com qualquer possibilidade de não ter o estádio para a decisão. As partidas acontecem nos dias 17 e 24 de setembro, no entanto, o sorteio da ordem dos mandos ainda não foi realizado. De toda forma, independente se for na ida ou na volta, a final da Copa do Brasil deve marcar o retorno do Maracanã.

Com isso, o Flu pode ser afetado. Até o momento, há apenas a confirmação de que a partida contra o Fortaleza, no dia 3 de setembro, será realizada no Estádio Raulino de Oliveira, em Volta Redonda. Contudo, caso o jogo de volta entre Flamengo e São Paulo seja no Maracanã (ou seja, dia 24), a partida do Tricolor contra o Cruzeiro também deve ser disputada longe do Maraca, ainda sem local definido.

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Já o Rubro-Negro terá que mandar a partida contra o Athlético, no dia 13, fora do Mário Filho. O “Plano A” do clube era utilizar o Mané Garrincha, em Brasília. Entretanto, está previsto um evento musical no estádio dias antes, o que inviabilizaria a realização do jogo. Desta forma, o Fla encaminhou o duelo contra o Furacão para o Estádio Kleber Andrade, em Cariacica (ES).

Esta será a única partida com mando do Flamengo longe do Maracanã no período. Importante ressaltar que, entre 4 e 12 de setembro, as competições serão paralisadas para a data Fifa.

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O Vasco observa a situação como possível interessado. O julgamento sobre a interdição de São Januário acontece no dia 30 de agosto e, caso não haja liberação, o clube também terá de buscar opções para realizar seus jogos. Vale lembrar que o Cruz-Maltino mandou a partida contra o Atlético-MG no Maracanã, no último domingo (20), menos de 15h após a partida entre Fluminense e América-MG, o que contribuiu para o mal estado do gramado.

Key tailend innings puts Lancashire on back foot before legspinner seals contest

ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay11-May-2025 Northamptonshire 238 (McManus 53, Balderson 4-55) and 273 (Sanderson 65, Zaib 50) beat Lancashire 276 (Harris 121, Hurst 59, Conway 3-48, Procter 3-70) and 165 (Harrison 4-32) by 70 runs Legspinner Calvin Harrison turned the game with a decisive spell of four for 32 as Northamptonshire fought back to seal their first Rothesay County Championship win of the season against Lancashire.Harrison, on a short-term loan from Nottinghamshire, dismissed Marcus Harris and Josh Bohannon in quick succession after the pair had guided the Red Rose county to 116 for two – almost halfway to their 236 victory target at Wantage Road.That triggered a rapid collapse, with seven wickets falling for 28 to leave Lancashire, pre-season favourites for promotion, winless and bottom of the Division Two table.Earlier, tailender Ben Sanderson blazed a remarkable 65 from 28 balls – his maiden half-century and the second fastest in the county’s red-ball history – sharing a ninth-wicket stand of 81 with Liam Guthrie as Northamptonshire rallied to post 273 in their second innings.With their overnight lead at 102 and four wickets intact, the home side adopted a positive approach from the start as Saif Zaib hammered Anderson Phillip through the covers for successive fours.Harrison took his cue from Zaib, hitting three boundaries as they built a partnership of 49 and the left-hander advanced to his half-century, having spent almost three hours at the crease overall.When Tom Bailey slanted one across to have Zaib caught at slip, just two balls after Harrison had fallen lbw to Will Williams, Lancashire might have begun mentally preparing for the run chase – but Sanderson had other ideas.Having survived a sharp chance to gully with just four to his name, Sanderson went on the offensive with a combination of straight drives, square cuts and slashes over the slips, as well as flaying Williams past long-on for six.He also heaved Bailey over the rope to lift Northamptonshire’s advantage beyond 200 and a flurry of four boundaries from a single Bailey over brought up the 36-year-old’s maiden 50 in his 112th game of first-class cricket.A miscued pull off Phillip that looped to deep square leg eventually sent Sanderson back to the dressing-room, accompanied by warm applause before Guthrie holed out for 16 in the bowler’s next over.That left the visitors to chase 236 and Keaton Jennings seemed in a rush, hitting a trio of leg-side fours in the first over after lunch only to be fall victim to a smart catch by James Sales at square leg off Guthrie.Opening partner George Bell soon followed, snapped up at short midwicket by Zaib and, with over 200 still required, Bohannon and Harris had to maintain their composure and regroup.Harris, who had top-scored with a hundred in the first innings, looked well set for another big score as he lifted Lancashire’s total into three figures with a clinical cover-driven four off Sanderson.The pair added 83 but Northamptonshire’s decision to bring Harrison on before tea paid dividends as the leg-spinner prised out both the set batters, with Harris (43) lured down the track for a stumping and Bohannon (41) leg before pushing forward uncertainly.Those dismissals sandwiched that of Matty Hurst, who lost his off stump to a beauty from Harry Conway – and Harrison struck again in the first over after the interval, turning one to bowl Luke Wells through the gate.Conway and Sanderson collected a wicket apiece and Phillip’s top edge provided Harrison with a routine return catch for his fourth scalp before Guthrie (three for 34) had Williams caught behind to end Lancashire’s late resistance.

كشف محمد أيمن المشرف على الكرة بنادي بتروجيت، أخر تطورات موقف حامد حمدان لاعب الفريق من الانتقال للزمالك خلال الفترة المقبلة، بعد تألقه مع النادي البترولي خلال مباراة أمس أمام الأهلي.

وكان حامد حمدان قد سجل هدف بتروجيت أمام الأهلي، في المباراة التي انتهت بالتعادل الإيجابي 1-1 ضمن منافسات الدوري المصري.

طالع | حامد حمدان: بتروجيت لم يكن يريد التعادل مع الأهلي

وقال محمد أيمن في تصريحات تلفزيونية عبر قناة “إم بي سي مصر”: “من الطبيعي أن يتحول أداء الأهلي هجوميًا عندما يكون متأخرًا في النتيجة، وبالتالي نضطر نحن للتحول إلى الدفاع أكثر، الحمد لله نجحنا في الحفاظ على تقدمنا، ورغم استقبالنا هدفًا، إلا أننا أهدرنا أكثر من فرصة في الدقائق الأخيرة كانت كفيلة بتحقيق الفوز”.

وعن موقف اللاعب حامد حمدان، أوضح: “بتروجيت لا يتعامل بحسابات مع أي نادٍ آخر سواء الأهلي أو الزمالك، أهم ما ننظر إليه في أي عرض هو رغبة اللاعب الشخصية، فهي الأساس في اتخاذ القرار”.

وأكمل: “لكن في الوقت نفسه هناك حقوق للنادي والفريق والجهاز الفني يجب مراعاتها، حتى تكون المعادلة متوازنة دون ظلم لأي طرف”.

وأضاف: “لا يوجد أي تعنت من إدارة بتروجيت أو إجبار للاعب على البقاء أو الرحيل في توقيت معين، وهناك اتفاق مبدئي مع نادي الزمالك على انتقال اللاعب في شهر يناير”.

وواصل: “قد تحدث بعض التعديلات في آلية تنفيذ الاتفاق خلال الفترة المقبلة، لكن حتى الآن لم نتخذ أي خطوات رسمية”.

وأتم: “اللاعب قدّم اعتذارًا بعد موقفه الأخير، وهو يؤدي الآن بروح قتالية داخل الفريق، وهذا هو الطبيعي، لأن أي لاعب يرحل عن بتروجيت يجب أن يرحل من الباب الكبير، وباحترام كامل للنادي وزملائه”.