Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur live score Match Details: Event: English Carabao Cup Name: Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur Date: 2022/01/05 Time: 19:45:00 UTC Stadium: Stamford Bridge
Manchester United and Liverpool ‘set to compete’ for breakout Leeds United star Charlie Cresswell. Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool could be in direct competition to sign Leeds United defender Charlie Cresswell in January, according to reports. The 19-year old only made his Premier League debut in September but has caught the eye of the two English giants, as reported in the Sun. The England Under-21 international wouldn't be available on the cheap though, having signed a contract extension at Elland Road in August that lasts until 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about Cresswell and whether or not a transfer is likely. Who is Charlie Cresswell? Leeds United defender profiled Cresswell made his senior debut for boyhood clubs Leeds earlier this season as he started in their 0-0 Carabao Cup draw away to Championship side Fulham. He made his first Premier League appearance, again in the starting line-up, three days later as the Yorkshire club lost 2-1 at home to West Ham United. Cresswell has since played three more times in the league this season, but they have all comes as late substitutes against Leicester City, Crystal Palace and Chelsea. The youngster is currently out injured and expected to return later this month or in early February. Cresswell’s dad, Richard, played for several clubs across the divisions between 1995 and 2013. As well as also turning out for Leeds, Richard Cresswell was most notable for his spells with Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End where he made over 200 appearances for the Lilliywhites. Are Manchester United and Liverpool interested in Charlie Cresswell? Several news outlets are reporting interest from United and Liverpool in signing Cresswell this month. The Sun were the first to break the news, saying that both clubs have been “huge fans since his top-flight debut in September.” Out of United and Liverpool, it seems the former would be the more likely destination as interim head coach Ralf Rangnick has already been linked with several young prospects. Meanwhile, Liverpool probably need to prioritise strengthening their forward area with players who can step straight into the first team at Anfield. The Reds are set to lose both Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah to the Africa Cup of Nations this month, leaving them short at the top end of the park.
POST MATCH REVIEW MAN UNITED 0 WOLVES 1 Manchester United suffered a shock opening to 2022 as Wolves threw cold water on our new year hopes with a 1-0 Old Trafford win. It was a disappointing start to the year for Ralf Rangnick as our interim boss's unbeaten start to his United job came to an abrupt end. United were largely off the pace all match, despite only making two changes at the heart of defence to the starting XI who had beaten Burnley 3-1 in our final match of 2020 last Thursday. Wolves dominated the shots-on-target stats, with the Red only managing two all game, and finally won the match in the 82nd minute when a Joao Moutinho blast from the edge of the area beat David De Gea. FIRST HALF - DE GEA KEEPS WOLVES AT BAY It was a sluggish start to the new year by United as the first half was dominated in large parts by Wolves. The visitors from the Midlands had only scored 13 goals in the Premier League coming into this match and had only bagged one goal in their last six outings. But they were not shy in testing the Reds and it was a good job that, once again, De Gea was on top of his game. Our No. 1 had to stop a 12th-minute near-post drive from Daniel Podence and, immediately afterwards, needed to be on his toes to leap and tip over a cracking half-volley from Ruben Neves. After 18 minutes, he was back in action again when thwarting Nelson Semedo before Podence, once more, was denied by the Spaniard. United were struggling to cause any danger or test Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa. The one highlight had come after only seven minutes when a superb Mason Greenwood pass sent Jadon Sancho away, but he eventually ran into trouble and the move petered out. Once Bruno Lage’s side survived that early scare, they took over and the Reds found it hard going. It wasn't until the 42nd minute that the hosts conjured up an opportunity that got the crowd to their feet. Sadly, Edinson Cavani lifted his shot over the bar from the edge of the area, when a pass to Greenwood looked the better option. SECOND HALF - WOLVES SNATCH IT United started the second half a touch brighter but still drew a disappointing blank in terms of threatening the Wolves goal. Ten minutes into the half, Bruno Fernandes stripped off and eventually came into the action, replacing Greenwood with the Old Trafford crowd registering their disappointment that it was the No 11 who came off. But the stadium was soon hailing the substitution as Fernandes made an impact and raised the Reds’ tempo and danger. Eight minutes after coming on, the Portuguese midfielder had United’s first golden chance of the match. Excellently set up by Nemanja Matic’s cutback, Bruno slammed a sidefoot shot against the bar. With the crowd rocking at last, Fernandes then delivered a free-kick for Ronaldo to head home only for our stand-in captain to have his effort ruled out for offside. Ronaldo then broke away but dragged his left-foot shot wide with the crowd on its feet again in anticipation. It was certainly a much welcome upbeat period for United, finally giving Wolves something to think about, but the renaissance was all too brief. The visitors survived and hit back with a Romain Saiss free-kick shaking De Gear's bar after Matic had fouled sub Adama Traore. Rangnick made another change when he brought on Marcus Rashford immediately after that scare and took off Sancho However, with eight minutes to go, it was Wolves who made the breakthrough. Traore forced his way to the byline before lifting a cross into the centre which Jones headed away. But the clearance fell to Moutinho on the edge of the area who had time to control before drilling a low shot past De Gea. There was one final glimmer of hope for United when Jones put his head in where it hurts and bravely won a free-kick on the edge of the area with only seconds left. Keeper Jose Sa acrobatically kept out Fernandes's effort to deny the Reds a late point-saver.