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Green replaces Mujeeb Ur Rahman, whose stint has been delayed to second half by visa, travel issues

ESPNcricinfo staff03-Jun-2021Chris Green, the offspinning allrounder, will join Middlesex for the first half of the T20 Blast as a replacement for Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman.Mujeeb’s stint with the club has been delayed until the second half of the competition because of “unforeseen visa issues” quarantine-related travel constraints, Middlesex said in a statement.”Mujeeb is not alone in having to quarantine in a country outside the UK prior to arriving and continued uncertainty over the timescale of these delays has caused Middlesex to make the decision to push back Mujeeb’s arrival,” the statement said. “As a consequence Green will have an increased number of games to play in. Mujeeb is expected to be with the club and available for the last seven group matches.”Green has vast T20 experience around the world, including the BBL with Sydney Thunder, the IPL with Kolkata Knight Riders, the CPL with Guyana Amazon Warriors and in the 2019 Blast with Birmingham Bears. He was part of the Thunder side that won the title in 2016 and played for Guyana when they lost the 2018 CPL final to Trinbago Knight Riders.Green said: “I have really enjoyed my previous experiences playing in England and I am looking forward to playing at Lord’s for the first time.”The 27-year-old Green has 87 T20 wickets from 108 appearances, with best bowling figures of 4 for 14 and a highest score of 49.Middlesex head coach Stuart Law said: “Chris is an experienced performer in T20 cricket and has played in tournaments all over the world. He has had a huge impact at Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash for a few years now and I look forward to him bringing that wealth of experience here to Middlesex.”Dealing with Covid has caused us a few headaches, but Chris will slot in nicely to cover for Mujeeb until his arrival.”Middlesex’s second overseas slot for the Blast will be shared between Paul Stirling, who is due to play the first five games of the tournament, and Daryl Mitchell, who will link up with the club after the World Test Championship final.

The Red Devils conceded twice from corners while their attack failed to come to life in north London

Manchester United suffered their first defeat of the Ruben Amorim era as they went down to a 2-0 loss against Arsenal on Wednesday.

In a first half lacking in quality chances, Gabriel Martinelli lashed at an effort when a cool head was required, while at the other end Diogo Dalot blasted the ball wide when afforded space in the Arsenal area.

United’s defensive solidity was to be admired, particularly against a team with 13 goals in their past three games. However, Arsenal’s invaluable corners proved to be their undoing in the second half.

In the 54th minute, Jurrien Timber scored with the game’s first effort on target. The defender nodded home a perfectly-placed Declan Rice delivery as Arsenal’s set-piece sorcery paid dividends once more.

And William Saliba then joined in by converting from close0range after Thomas Partey nodded back Bukayo Saka’s corner, not that the French centre-back knew too much about it.

Amorim will try to pick his players up quickly, with Nottingham Forest visiting Old Trafford on Saturday.

GOAL rates United's players from the Emirates Stadium…

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Andre Onana (7/10):

Kept out Havertz with a decent save as the Gunners looked to pile on. Could do little about both goals.

Matthijs de Ligt (6/10):

Nearly made it 1-1 but Raya was equal to his header.

Harry Maguire (6/10):

Handed only his fourth start in the league this season. Did well to contort his body to block a dangerous Saka delivery in the first half, but also received a silly booking.

Noussair Mazraoui (6/10):

Tidy in the first half but seemed to tire as Saka found success in the second.

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Diogo Dalot (5/10):

Couldn't get forward to impact the game as much as he would have liked.

Manuel Ugarte (5/10):

Didn't appear up for this one, a real concern for Amorim.

Bruno Fernandes (6/10):

Tried to orchestrate matters but United lacked dynamism going forward. Kept running until the end, at least.

Tyrell Malacia(6/10):

Handed 45 minutes on his first league start since May 2023. Coped well in a tricky battle against Saka.

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Mason Mount (4/10):

Hardly got into the game, managing just 15 touches before being hooked on the hour mark. Shouldn't be starting for United, on this evidence.

Rasmus Hojlund (5/10):

Starved of decent service and failed to record a single shot on goal. Arsenal's defence didn't have to work too hard to shackle the striker.

Alejandro Garnacho (5/10):

Nearly set up Hojlund with a delightful pass early in the second period, but not overly effective.

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Amad Diallo (6/10):

Came on at half-time and immediately started giving Zinchenko trouble down United’s right. Should start against Forest on Saturday.

Marcus Rashford (5/10):

Struggled to get into the game as Arsenal's defence held firm.

Joshua Zirkzee (5/10):

Like the rest of his attacking team-mates, Arsenal had an answer for the Dutchman upon his arrival.

Leny Yoro (7/10):

On for his United debut in the 59th minute. Displayed great timing to deny Trossard and made a couple more challenges in a promising display.

Antony (N/A):

Should have done better from a neatly-worked free-kick, but blasted straight at Raya.

Ruben Amorim (5/10):

Will be disappointed to have conceded from two corners, although Arsenal's deliveries were consistently excellent. Amorim ultimately needs to get his attack firing.

With the Premier League opening weekend less than a month away, West Ham have begun to step up their pursuit of multiple signings who could bolster Julen Lopetegui's side.

The Hammers finished ninth in the 2023/24 campaign, and Lopetegui will be tasked with the challenge of retaining a top-half spot and trying to push back into a European place, having competed in European competition for the past three seasons.

One strong link that has emerged, is Leeds winger Crysencio Summerville, whilst other signings have already been made, with Max Kilman and Luis Guilherme joining the club for significant fees.

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According to reports from James Nursey, Jhon Duran is expected to push for a move from Aston Villa to West Ham this week. The Hammers have had three bids rejected, but it is reported they are 'getting closer', as Villa continue to ask for £40m.

Chelsea and Newcastle are also interested, according to the reports, but Duran wants to play for Lopetegui, who can offer him first-team football, and is a fellow Spanish speaker.

Duran made 37 appearances for Aston Villa last season, scoring eight goals in all competitions, and totaling 1,103 minutes. Nearly half of those minutes came in the UEFA Conference League campaign.

How Duran & Summerville could partner each other

Summerville is coming off the back of a Championship Player of the Year campaign, making 49 appearances, scoring 21 goals, and providing ten assists in all competitions.

Of course, from his numbers, you can see Summerville would add goals to the West Ham attack. He is a left-winger who loves to cut inside on his right foot, and has often made that far post curler one of his trademarks this season for Leeds.

But it's actually the creative output and opportunities he could bring to this West Ham side, adding even more pace in transition alongside Kudus and Bowen, with an ability to carry the ball forwards from inside his own half, and drive attacks, averaging 5.04 progressive carries per 90.

Summerville averages 6.10 shot-creating actions per 90, and 2.88 key passes per 90, showing his creative side and ability to create chances for not only himself but for others too.

This is where Duran comes in, who has all the attributes of a top-level goalscorer. The 20-year-old averages 3,79 shots per 90, 1.33 of those shots on target per 90, also having a conversion rate of 0.71 goals per shot on target, and ranking in the top 1% of strikers in Europe for Goals-xG, with a +0.57.

Duran has a lethal left foot and is not afraid to have a go, being a high-volume shooter and trusting his ability/instinct in front of goal. His shooting motion is fast, but his technique is excellent, often giving him that extra half a second to compose himself and pick his spot, due to his trust in his finishing abilities.

If Summerville was to join West Ham, and continue to deliver in the creative department with 6.1 or even close to those numbers for shot-creating actions, paired with the signing of Duran, who wants to take those shots, it could be a recipe for goals galore, and an explosive season for the Colombian talisman.

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The return of the Premier League is less than three weeks away, and while they still had a good campaign last season, Arsenal will be desperate to go one better in 2024/25.

Last year, Mikel Arteta's side produced the best defence in the league but scored five goals fewer than Manchester City, which saw them miss out on the title by just two points on the final day.

With the defence already strengthened following the signing of Riccardo Calafiori, Edu Gaspar and Co can now switch their focus to the attack.

Based on recent reports, that appears to be happening, as the latest name touted for a move to the club is an incredible goalscorer and someone who'd help make Martin Odegaard unplayable.

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According to a recent report from Football Transfers, Arsenal have rekindled their interest in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.

In recent weeks, it had been widely reported that the Nigerian superstar was set to join French giants Paris Saint-Germain once negotiations between the two clubs were completed. However, according to this report, that deal is now dead and very much off the table following the Parisians' refusal to pay the striker's €130m release clause, which is about £109m.

As a result, other clubs, including Arsenal, have re-entered the frame, with Football Transfers claiming that the Gunners have returned to Napoli to reopen talks over a potential move.

If the North Londoners were to pay his full release clause, it would be a record-breaking transfer, but based on his performances over the last couple of seasons, he's likely worth it – he could also make Odegaard one of the best midfielders in the world.

Why Osimhen would make Odegaard unplayable

So, while there may be several reasons why Osimhen would help Odegaard truly assert himself as one of the best midfielders in the world, there is one leading and overriding reason: his incredible output.

The Arsenal captain has proven he's a brilliant leader, technician and even goalscorer over the last few seasons. However, had he been playing alongside a genuinely clinical striker since joining the club, his tally of 25 assists in 153 appearances would be significantly higher.

According to Understat, the Norwegian international has consistently fallen short of his expected assists in the league by at least 1.50 every year for the past three seasons. This underscores the fact that his teammates are not converting the chances he creates as frequently as they should.

This is where the "world-class" Nigerian, as dubbed by managerial icon José Mourinho, would come into play, as in his 133 appearances for Napoli, he has scored 76 goals, equating to a goal every 1.75 games.

Moreover, over the last season, he has comfortably outperformed Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, racking up 57 goal involvements to the German's 31 and the Brazilian's 34.

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Goals

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Ultimately, while he's likely going to cost a king's ransom, Osimhen has proven himself to be one of the best goalscorers in world football, and with him playing in front of the mercurial Odegaard next season, the Gunners could end up outscoring everyone in the league, with the Norwegian racking up the most assists.

Therefore, Edu and Co should do whatever they can to ensure the Napoli star makes his way to N5 in the coming weeks.

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Erik ten Hag appeared to attempt to hide as he left Manchester United's training ground for the final time after being sacked by the club on Monday.

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• Ten Hag sacked after loss to West Ham
• Dutchman spotted leaving Carrington
• Van Nistelrooy takes over as interim boss

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Dutchman's time at Old Trafford was brought to an end on Monday after over two years in charge amid his team's dismal performances and results so far this season. The Red Devils have won just four games in all competitions and were beaten 2-1 by West Ham on the eve of Ten Hag's dismissal.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  After Ten Hag was let go by the United chiefs, he dipped out of the Carrington base in the back of a car, and seemingly bowed his head as the press snapped pictures of him.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The ex-Ajax coach will not remain in England for long as the reports he will soon return to Netherlands having won two trophies – the FA Cup and Carabao Cup – since arriving in Manchester in the summer of 2022. His assistant manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy, will take over as interim coach for now.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR TEN HAG AND UNITED?

  Ten Hag insisted at the end of last season that he would simply go to another club to win trophies should he be sacked. United, meanwhile, must begin their search for his replacement, though they have been told reported target Xavi has no interest in taking on the job, while their former target Thomas Tuchel is out of reach after being appointed England manager.