Author: News Desk

“If Harris was still relatively unknown to many Americans before the debate, she isn’t anymore. There’s a good chance that sceptical voters will like what they saw. … Already on the first topic, the country’s economic situation, Harris showed that she was better prepared than Trump. … On economics and domestic policy, Trump in particular performed poorly, simply repeating his anti-immigration mantra as the solution to all the problems. … With her strong performance in this debate, Harris has undoubtedly boosted her chances of winning the presidency.”

“Harris held up well in terms of content. … Doubts about her ability to perform expressed before the debate proved to be unfounded, even if she once again failed to justify the many U-turns she has made on various issues. The Democrat laid out her plans with verve, including tax cuts for middle-income groups and measures for the housing market. She also distanced herself from the incumbent president and presented herself as the leader of a ‘new generation’. However, to one question she had no answer: if her plans are so important, why is she not implementing them now, as vice president?”

Joel Veltman has praised Declan Rice for his reaction in the aftermath of his controversial sending off against Brighton. The Arsenal midfield linchpin was given his marching orders in last month’s tempestuous 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium and will serve a one-match suspension against Tottenham on Sunday. Rice was given a second yellow card during the early stages of the second half against the Seagulls after he prevented Vetlman from taking a quick free-kick by nudging the ball away from his opponent. The former West Ham skipper looed astonished when referee Chris Kavanagh dismissed him despite having made only…

Liverpool vs Forest: Latest team news, predicted lineup and injuries Liverpool will hope to have Alexis Mac Allister available when they return to Premier League action this weekend against Nottingham Forest. Arne Slot has guided the Reds to a perfect start to the new Premier League season with three wins from three – the latest that 3-0 hammering of Manchester United at Old Trafford. The Liverpool boss has had a relatively injury-free squad to choose from in the opening stages of the campaign but there was concern for Mac Allister after he was forced off in Argentina’s victory over Chile…

Roy Keane has warned Jack Grealish that he could lose his ‘sharpness’ at Manchester City if he fails to secure a regular role under Pep Guardiola. After failing to make Gareth Southgate’s squad for Euro 2024 in the summer, Grealish was recalled by Lee Carsley for England’s Nations League wins over the Republic of Ireland and Finland. The 29-year-old produced two impressive performances for the Three Lions but Keane believes the midfielder could struggle to make the next England squad if he is lacking playing time at City. ‘Biggest thing for Jack is, I definitely think he needs to play…

Manchester United and Chelsea have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Jonathan Tah, with the Bayer Leverkusen defender keen to secure a transfer move to the Premier League. Tah, 28, has just one year remaining on his current contract at Leverkusen and has no intention of extending his stay with the German champions beyond the end of the 2024/25 campaign. The sought-after centre-back repeatedly knocked back Leverkusen’s attempts to place him on a new deal this summer and made no secret of his desire for a fresh challenge while speaking to the media ahead of Germany’s 5-0 victory…

Rafael van der Vaart believes Arne Slot is bringing out the ‘full potential’ in Ryan Gravenberch after the Liverpool midfielder’s impressive display against Germany on Tuesday evening. The Netherlands drew 2-2 with Germany in Amsterdam with Tijjani Reijnders and Denzel Dumfries scoring for Ronald Koeman’s side. Gravenberch, meanwhile, delivered the standout performance at the heart of the Dutch midfield and Van der Vaart feels the 22-year-old has made a drastic improvement during Slot’s short reign at Anfield. ‘I think we have a great midfielder,’ Van der Vaart told NOS. ‘Arne Slot has brought him back to his full potential at…

Lee Carsley sends warning to former Man Utd starlet Angel Gomes Lee Carsley was delighted with Angel Gomes following his eye-catching full England debut but warned the former Manchester United starlet he faces a battle to maintain his place in the Three Lions squad. United’s decision to allow the gifted midfield technician to leave on a free transfer raised eyebrows at the time and the 24-year-old’s rapid progress at Lille has only served to underline that oversight. Having won the trust of Carsley at Under-21 level, the Lille star was immediately parachuted into the interim England manager’s first senior squad…

Arsenal fans have been left furious after Jarred Gillett was named as the referee for Sunday’s north London derby against Tottenham. Gillett, 37, was the referee for the Gunners’ opening Premier League game of the season as they defeated Wolves 2-0 at the Emirates last month. The Australian official angered Arsenal supporters in that match when he didn’t send off Wolves star Yerson Mosquera after he grabbed Kai Havertz by the throat. Last season, Gillett disallowed a last-minute Havertz goal against Aston Villa, which has also been referenced by Arsenal fans on social media before the derby. ‘How is it…

Troy Deeney has questioned Arsenal’s decision to sell Emile Smith Rowe and believes the midfielder could have been the player to come in and replace the injured Martin Odegaard. Odegaard, 25, has emerged as a major doubt ahead of Arsenal’s north London derby clash with Tottenham after sustaining an ankle injury during Norway’s Nations League win over Austria. The Arsenal captain had to be helped off the pitch by Norway’s medical staff in Oslo and was later seen walking with the aid of crutches as he boarded a flight back to England. It leaves Mikel Arteta will a potential headache…