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Ruben Amorin to Man United: What will happen to Erik's Ajax boys at United?

Following Erik Ten Hag's dismissal on October 28, 2024, Manchester United’s priority has shifted to finding a replacement, with Ruben Amorim emerging as the frontrunner. Sportz Point shares what Amorim's appointment could mean for Ten Hag's Ajax recruits.

Nov 1, 2024, 3:23 PM3 min read

Ruben Amorin to Man United: What will happen to Erik's Ajax boys at United?

With Ruben Amorim set to take charge of the managerial duties at Manchester United, questions loom over the future of Erik ten Hag’s former Ajax players, who were central to his vision for rebuilding the club. Players like Antony and Lisandro Martínez, have been vital in implementing Ten Hag’s style.

Yet Amorim’s distinct tactical approach may require new adjustments. As United fans anticipate a new era under Amorim, the fate of these Ajax alumni remains uncertain. Will they adapt to Amorim’s philosophy, or could they find themselves on the edge of his plans?

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Amorim's Tactical Shift

Sporting Manager Ruben Amorim on the sidelines- Sportz Point.com
Ruben Amorim on the sidelines coaching Sporting CP, Photo Credit: Reuters

One of the main criticisms of Manchester United during Erik Ten Hag's tenure was the absence of a clear, consistent playing style. His approach often appeared experimental, with tactics that changed weekly, making it hard for players to find rhythm and adapt to a cohesive system. 

This lack of continuity hurt United’s ability to produce positive results, draining player confidence and leaving fans dissatisfied.

Despite being only 39, Ruben Amorim has already built an impressive managerial record, making him a promising candidate for United’s revival. The Portuguese coach took charge of Sporting CP in 2020 then they were in a far more challenging situation than United’s current state.

At the time, the club faced unrest among fans and had recently lost key, experienced players, including Wendel and Marcos Acuña. 

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Amorim’s path to success was evident in his recruitment strategy, he targeted players who perfectly matched his philosophy. prioritizing energetic full-backs and technically skilled midfielders, bringing in talents like Matheus Nunes and Palhinha, both of whom later earned moves to the Premier League.

His 3-4-3 formation, built on high intensity and relentless pressing, proved highly effective. This approach led Sporting CP to two Primeira Liga titles, including their first league victory in 19 years, in the 2020/2021 season along with a consecutive League Cup win.

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The Future of Ajax Alumni at United

Lisandro Martinez of Man United- Sportz Point.com

Every new manager likes to give the benefit of the doubt to the players at the club before he identifies those that will form part of his projects and others that will be deemed surplus to requirement.

Amorim’s pressing game and mid-block defensive approach are designed to control the central areas and push opponents to the flanks, making his style highly structured but adaptable to attacking scenarios.

For Manchester United players like Lisandro Martínez and Antony, adapting to Amorim's system is possible. Martínez is skilled at ball progression and comfortable in wide spaces, he can be effective as a left center-back, utilizing his vision and passing to support wingbacks.

However, Antony may need to refine his defensive contribution and positioning to excel within Amorim’s high-press and counter-press framework. Both players will need some adaptation to fulfill their roles optimally in his structured system.

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Integrating Martínez and Antony into Amorim's system would require them to meet his demands for high-intensity and strict positional discipline. If they adapt well, Amorim is likely to keep them through the season. However, given every manager's preference for players fully aligned with their philosophy, their long-term future with United remains uncertain.

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UEFA Champions League 2025-26, match day 1 all matches LIVE updates, Scores, and News: Liverpool win in last-minute, PSG, Inter and Bayern enjoy easy wins

Get real-time updates, scores, news and commentary of all the 18 matches of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 matchday 1 at a single place on our LIVE blog.

Sep 17, 2025, 9:19 PM1 min read

Liverpool 3-2 Atletico - Virgil van Dijk scored a late winner for Liverpool

Hello everyone! The grandest football tournament in Europe is BACK, and so are we! 

Welcome everyone to our LIVE coverage of UEFA Champions League 2025/26 matchday 1, where we will witness 18 matches from 16th September 2025 to 19 September 2025. 

In this LIVE blog, you will get LIVE scores, news, updates and results of each of those 18 matches at a single place. 

Arsenal will be in action on the 16th night, while as the night gets deeper, we will have Real Madrid facing Marseille, and Juventus playing Dortmund on the 17th night. 

On the 18th, defending champions PSG will be in action while Liverpool, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich will also be playing their matches. 

On the final night of matchday 1, we will see FC Barcelona playing Newcastle United, while Manchester City will be facing Napoli. So stay tuned and share the LIVE blog with your friends. 

LIVE Updates

Sep 17, 2025, 9:18 PM

Matches left

18th September

  • Club Brugge vs Monaco at 22:15

  • Copenhagen vs Leverkusen at 22:15

19th September

  • Manchester City vs Napoli at 00:30

  • Eintracht Frankfurt vs Galatasaray at 00:30

  • Sporting CP vs Kairat Almaty at 00:30

  • Newcastle vs Barcelona at 00:30

Sep 17, 2025, 9:16 PM

Full-time | Ajax 0-2 Inter

UEFA Champions League 2025-26, match day 1 all matches LIVE updates, Scores, and News - Ajax 0-2 Inter | sportzpoint.comLast season's beaten finalists start in impressive fashion, Marcus Thuram heading both goals as Inter see off Ajax.

The Dutch side were unfortunate not to score when an excellent Yann Sommer denied Mika Godts' save before the opening goal, but Cristian Chivu's first experience of the UEFA Champions League as a coach produced a confident victory for the visitors.

Sep 17, 2025, 9:12 PM

Full-time | Bayern 3-1 Chelsea

Sep 17, 2025, 9:11 PM

Full-time | PSG 4-0 Atalanta

PSG 4-0 Atalanta - UEFA Champions League matchday 1 roundup

Luis Enrique can’t have wished for much more. A swashbuckling attacking display that included four goals and a well-deserved clean sheet.

After a league phase campaign fraught with jeopardy last time round, Paris start their quest for a second consecutive Champions League crown in the most consummate of ways.

As for Atalanta, they toiled and stuck to their task, but will now focus on picking up their first points against Club Brugge in two weeks time.

Sep 17, 2025, 9:09 PM

Full time | Liverpool 3-2 Atletico

Liverpool 3-2 Atletico - Virgil van Dijk scored a late winner for LiverpoolLiverpool found a way for a hard-fought three points in their league phase opener.

Atleti deserve huge credit for their response to falling 2-0 down. The hosts fashioned the better chances after the interval, with Mohamed Salah striking the post, but Marcos Llorente’s late volley was cancelled out by Virgil Van Dijk right at the end.

Sep 17, 2025, 7:53 PM

Half-time | Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid

UEFA Champions League 2025-26, match day 1 all matches LIVE updates, Scores, and News: Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid at half-time

Liverpool could hardly have wished for a better start at Anfield after Andy Robertson’s fortuitous opener and Mohamed Salah’s fine effort, but Atleti have done well to gain a foothold and managed to half the deficit through Marcos Llorente on the stroke of half-time. 

The hosts will need to hit the ground running in the second half, otherwise it might be back to square one for Arne Slot's team.

Sep 17, 2025, 7:53 PM

Half-time | Ajax 0- 1 Inter

UEFA Champions League 2025-26, match day 1 all matches LIVE updates, Scores, and News: Thuram scored for Inter

After something of a shaky start, Ajax managed to find their way back into the game. 

Ironically, they had the best chance of taking the lead – Yann Sommer saving expertly from Mika Godts – seconds before Marcus Thuram headed the visitors in front at the other end.

John Heitinga’s men will now have to commit more men forward in search of an equaliser, which could play into Inter’s hands.

Sep 17, 2025, 7:53 PM

Half-time | PSG 2-1 Atalanta

A consummate performance befitting of champions. Paris have started their European campaign in much the same vein they finished the last - in total control. In truth, Atalanta had done well to limit the hosts to Marquinhos’ close-range finish, with Marco Carnesecchi largely to thank, but Khvicha Kvaratskhelia eventually added a sumptuous second.

Bradley Barcola’s missed penalty is the only blemish, while Atalanta will be grateful for the half-time break.

Sep 17, 2025, 7:52 PM

Half-time | FC Bayern 2-1 Chelsea

Sep 17, 2025, 7:12 PM

Liverpool score 2 in ten minutes

Against Atletico Madrid, Andrew Robertson and Mohamed Salah have found the net for Liverpool within first 6 minutes of the match.

Sep 17, 2025, 7:08 PM

Full time: Praha 2-2 Bodo

What a contest we have witnessed! Both teams gave everything, competing all the way. Slavia earned a two-goal advantage thanks to a pair of strikes from Youssoupha Mbodji on his full debut, but Bodø/Glimt displayed the character they so often showed during last season's run to the Europa League semi-finals thanks to substitutes Sondre Brunstad Fet and Daniel Bassi. A breathtaking evening, with both clubs showing why they play at this level.

Sep 17, 2025, 6:54 PM

Full time: Olympiacos 0-0 Pafos

Olympiacos 0-0 Pafos

Pafos make a memorable debut in the UEFA Champions League, taking a point despite having ten players for more than an hour. Olympiacos applied plenty of pressure around the opposition box but may feel their finishing could have been better, while the Cypriot club managed to disarm them and escape unscathed.

Up next, potentially greater hurdles for both sides: Olympiacos travel to London for their game against Arsenal, while Pafos play host to Bayern Munich.

Sep 17, 2025, 4:27 PM

Matches tonight

17th September

  • Olympiacos vs Pafos at 22:15

  • Slavia Praha vs Bodø/Glimt at 22:15

18th September

  • Paris vs Atalanta at 00:30

  • Bayern München vs Chelsea at 00:30

  • Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid at 00:30

  • Ajax vs Inter at 00:30

  • Club Brugge vs Monaco at 22:15

  • Copenhagen vs Leverkusen at 22:15

Sep 17, 2025, 5:08 AM

Full-time: Real Madrid 2-1 Marseille

Real Madrid 2-1 Marseille

A pair of penalties from Kylian Mbappé helped Real Madrid turn a deficit into victory in Xabi Alonso's first Champions League game at the helm. 

After withstanding early pressure from the hosts, Marseille struck first through Timothy Weah's emphatic finish, but Alonso's side were quickly level when Mbappé converted from the spot following a foul by Geoffrey Kondogbia on Rodrygo.

Although Madrid had Dani Carvajal sent off in the 72nd minute, Mbappé struck again with nine minutes left after Facundo Medina was penalised for handball.

Sep 17, 2025, 5:05 AM

Full time: Juventus 4-4 Dortmund

UEFA Champions League 2025-26, match day 1 all matches LIVE updates, Scores, and News: Juventus 4-4 Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund and Juventus shared the spoils after an eight-goal thriller in Turin that equalled the record for the highest-scoring Champions League draw.

Khéphren Thuram and Loïs Openda both went close for the hosts in the first half, before Karim Adeyemi’s 52nd-minute finish sparked the encounter into life.

Kenan Yıldız, Felix Nmecha and Dušan Vlahović all scored in a four-minute flurry before Yan Couto's powerful finish made it 3-2 to Dortmund.

The visitors looked to have sealed victory through Ramy Bensebaini's 85th-minute penalty, but Juventus rescued a draw in added time thanks to Dušan Vlahović's finish and a Lloyd Kelly header.

Sep 17, 2025, 4:58 AM

Full time: Benfica 2-3 Qarabag

UEFA Champions League 2025-26, match day 1 all matches LIVE updates, Scores, and News: Benfica 2-3 Qarabag

Qarabağ claim a historic win here in Lisbon – and few can argue with the result. Benfica were 2-0 up after 16 minutes, but after Leandro Andrade’s goal, the Azerbaijan champions grew in confidence and made the most of their momentum to level and ultimately win it in the closing stages. Welcome back, Champions League!

Sep 16, 2025, 6:51 PM

Full time: PSV 1-3 USG

PSV 1-3 USG

What an excellent performance by Sébastien Pocognoli’s men. Throughout the match they seemed able to absorb any pressure, remain calm when in possession, and now and again turn up the heat to inflict damage on the home side. 

Great displays all round, with Anouar Ait El Hadj and Christian Burgess particularly impressive. An amazing start to the club’s UEFA Champions League career.

Sep 16, 2025, 6:48 PM

Full time | Athletic 0-2 Arsenal

UEFA Champions League 2025-26, match day 1 all matches LIVE updates, Scores, and News: Athletic 0-2 Arsenal

Substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard strike to give Arsenal a winning start in a tight contest in Bilbao, where Athletic Club performed admirably on their much-anticipated return to the competition. 

Sep 16, 2025, 5:39 PM

Half-time | Athletic 0-0 Arsenal

UEFA Champions League 2025-26, match day 1 all matches LIVE updates, Scores, and News: Athletic 0-0 Arsenal at half-time

Arsenal have failed to score in Spain in the first half. 

Mikel Arteta's men looked good but not sharp enough. Meantime Athletic have done well to defend and attack on the chances they got. 

Important 45 minutes to come.

Sep 16, 2025, 5:32 PM

PSV vs Union SG: Anouar Ait El Hadj extends the lead | PSV 0-2 USG

PSV vs Union SG: Anouar Ait El Hadj extends the lead | PSV 0-2 USG

Anouar Ait El Hadj extends the lead for Union SG. The newcomers are on fire! 

Sep 16, 2025, 5:13 PM

PSV vs Union SG: Promise David scores for Union SG | PSV 0-1 Union SG

PSV vs Union SG UEFA Champions League 2025/26 LIVE updates: Promise David scores for Union SG | sportzpoint.com
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Pepi fouled Burgess inside the box, and Union SG won the penalty. Promise David perfectly sent Matěj Ková the wrong way to hit the low corner of the goal.

The newcomers take the lead.

Sep 16, 2025, 5:07 PM

Lineups for PSV vs Union SG lineups!

PSV Starting XI
M. Kovář, S. Dest, R. Flamingo, A. Obispo, Y. Gasiorowski, I. Saibari, J. Schouten (c), J. Veerman, I. Perišić, R. Pepi, R. van Bommel

Union Saint-Gilloise Starting XI
K. Scherpen, K. Mac Allister, C. Burgess (c), F. Leysen, A. Khalaili, A. Zorgane, M. Rasmussen, O. Niang, A. A. E. Hadj, K. Rodríguez, P. David

Sep 16, 2025, 4:47 PM

Lineups for Arsenal vs Athletic

Athletic Club: Simon, Gorosabel, Vivian, Parades, Adama, Berchiche, Vesga, Jauregizar, I. Williams, Sancet, Navarro, Berenguer.
Subs: Santos, Padilla, Areso, Lekue, Berchiche, de Luis, Galarreta, Rego, Gomez, Serrano, Guruzeta, Sannadi.

Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Merino, Eze, Madueke, Gyokeres.
Subs: Arrizabalaga, Setford, Lewis-Skelly, Saliba, Hincapie, Norgaard, Dowman, Nwaneri, Martinelli, Trossard.

Sep 16, 2025, 12:42 PM

Opponents of each team

Team Home Opponents Away Opponents
Ajax Inter (ITA), Benfica (POR), Olympiacos (GRE), Galatasaray (TUR) Chelsea (ENG), Villarreal (ESP), Marseille (FRA), Qarabağ (AZE)
Arsenal Bayern München (GER), Atleti (ESP), Olympiacos (GRE), Kairat Almaty (KAZ) Inter (ITA), Club Brugge (BEL), Slavia Praha (CZE), Athletic Club (ESP)
Atalanta Chelsea (ENG), Club Brugge (BEL), Slavia Praha (CZE), Athletic Club (ESP) Paris (FRA), Frankfurt (GER), Marseille (FRA), Union SG (BEL)
Athletic Club Paris (FRA), Arsenal (ENG), Sporting CP (POR), Qarabağ (AZE) Borussia Dortmund (GER), Atalanta (ITA), Slavia Praha (CZE), Newcastle (ENG)
Atletico Madrid Inter (ITA), Frankfurt (GER), Bodø/Glimt (NOR), Union SG (BEL) Liverpool (ENG), Arsenal (ENG), PSV (NED), Galatasaray (TUR)
Borussia Dortmund Inter (ITA), Villarreal (ESP), Bodø/Glimt (NOR), Athletic Club (ESP) Man City (ENG), Juventus (ITA), Tottenham (ENG), Copenhagen (DEN)
Barcelona Paris (FRA), Frankfurt (GER), Olympiacos (GRE), Copenhagen (DEN) Chelsea (ENG), Club Brugge (BEL), Slavia Praha (CZE), Newcastle (ENG)
Bayern München Chelsea (ENG), Club Brugge (BEL), Sporting CP (POR), Union SG (BEL) Paris (FRA), Arsenal (ENG), PSV (NED), Pafos (CYP)
Benfica Real Madrid (ESP), Leverkusen (GER), Napoli (ITA), Qarabağ (AZE) Chelsea (ENG), Juventus (ITA), Ajax (NED), Newcastle (ENG)
Bodø/Glimt Man City (ENG), Juventus (ITA), Tottenham (ENG), Monaco (FRA) Borussia Dortmund (GER), Atletico Madrid (ESP), Slavia Praha (CZE), Galatasaray (TUR)
Chelsea Barcelona (ESP), Benfica (POR), Ajax (NED), Pafos (CYP) Bayern München (GER), Atalanta (ITA), Napoli (ITA), Qarabağ (AZE)
Club Brugge Barcelona (ESP), Arsenal (ENG), Marseille (FRA), Monaco (FRA) Bayern München (GER), Atalanta (ITA), Sporting CP (POR), Kairat Almaty (KAZ)
Copenhagen Borussia Dortmund (GER), Leverkusen (GER), Napoli (ITA), Kairat Almaty (KAZ) Barcelona (ESP), Villarreal (ESP), Tottenham (ENG), Qarabağ (AZE)
Eintracht Frankfurt Liverpool (ENG), Atalanta (ITA), Tottenham (ENG), Galatasaray (TUR) Barcelona (ESP), Atletico Madrid (ESP), Napoli (ITA), Qarabağ (AZE)
Galatasaray Liverpool (ENG), Atletico Madrid (ESP), Bodø/Glimt (NOR), Union SG (BEL) Man City (ENG), Frankfurt (GER), Ajax (NED), Monaco (FRA)
Inter Milan Liverpool (ENG), Arsenal (ENG), Slavia Praha (CZE), Kairat Almaty (KAZ) Borussia Dortmund (GER), Atletico Madrid (ESP), Ajax (NED), Union SG (BEL)
Juventus Borussia Dortmund (GER), Benfica (POR), Sporting CP (POR), Pafos (CYP) Real Madrid (ESP), Villarreal (ESP), Bodø/Glimt (NOR), Monaco (FRA)
Kairat Almaty Real Madrid (ESP), Club Brugge (BEL), Olympiacos (GRE), Pafos (CYP) Inter (ITA), Arsenal (ENG), Sporting CP (POR), Copenhagen (DEN)
Leverkusen Paris (FRA), Villarreal (ESP), PSV (NED), Newcastle (ENG) Man City (ENG), Benfica (POR), Olympiacos (GRE), Copenhagen (DEN)
Liverpool Real Madrid (ESP), Atletico Madrid (ESP), PSV (NED), Qarabağ (AZE) Inter (ITA), Frankfurt (GER), Marseille (FRA), Galatasaray (TUR)
Manchester City Borussia Dortmund (GER), Leverkusen (GER), Napoli (ITA), Galatasaray (TUR) Real Madrid (ESP), Villarreal (ESP), Bodø/Glimt (NOR), Monaco (FRA)
Marseille Liverpool (ENG), Atalanta (ITA), Ajax (NED), Newcastle (ENG) Real Madrid (ESP), Club Brugge (BEL), Sporting CP (POR), Union SG (BEL)
Monaco Man City (ENG), Juventus (ITA), Tottenham (ENG), Galatasaray (TUR) Real Madrid (ESP), Club Brugge (BEL), Bodø/Glimt (NOR), Pafos (CYP)
Napoli Chelsea (ENG), Frankfurt (GER), Sporting CP (POR), Qarabağ (AZE) Man City (ENG), Benfica (POR), PSV (NED), Copenhagen (DEN)
Newcastle United Barcelona (ESP), Benfica (POR), PSV (NED), Athletic Club (ESP) Paris (FRA), Leverkusen (GER), Marseille (FRA), Union SG (BEL)
Olympiacos Real Madrid (ESP), Leverkusen (GER), PSV (NED), Pafos (CYP) Barcelona (ESP), Arsenal (ENG), Ajax (NED), Kairat Almaty (KAZ)
Pafos Bayern München (GER), Villarreal (ESP), Slavia Praha (CZE), Monaco (FRA) Chelsea (ENG), Juventus (ITA), Olympiacos (GRE), Kairat Almaty (KAZ)
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Bayern München (GER), Atalanta (ITA), Tottenham (ENG), Newcastle (ENG) Barcelona (ESP), Leverkusen (GER), Sporting CP (POR), Athletic Club (ESP)
PSV Eindhoven Bayern München (GER), Atletico Madrid (ESP), Napoli (ITA), Union SG (BEL) Liverpool (ENG), Leverkusen (GER), Olympiacos (GRE), Newcastle (ENG)
Qarabağ Chelsea (ENG), Frankfurt (GER), Ajax (NED), Copenhagen (DEN) Liverpool (ENG), Benfica (POR), Napoli (ITA), Athletic Club (ESP)
Real Madrid Man City (ENG), Juventus (ITA), Marseille (FRA), Monaco (FRA) Liverpool (ENG), Benfica (POR), Olympiacos (GRE), Kairat Almaty (KAZ)
Slavia Praha Barcelona (ESP), Arsenal (ENG), Bodø/Glimt (NOR), Athletic Club (ESP) Inter (ITA), Atalanta (ITA), Tottenham (ENG), Pafos (CYP)
Sporting CP Paris (FRA), Club Brugge (BEL), Marseille (FRA), Kairat Almaty (KAZ) Bayern München (GER), Juventus (ITA), Napoli (ITA), Athletic Club (ESP)
Tottenham Hotspur Borussia Dortmund (GER), Villarreal (ESP), Slavia Praha (CZE), Copenhagen (DEN) Paris (FRA), Frankfurt (GER), Bodø/Glimt (NOR), Monaco (FRA)
Union SG Inter (ITA), Atalanta (ITA), Marseille (FRA), Newcastle (ENG) Bayern München (GER), Atletico Madrid (ESP), PSV (NED), Galatasaray (TUR)
Villarreal Man City (ENG), Juventus (ITA), Ajax (NED), Copenhagen (DEN) Borussia Dortmund (GER), Leverkusen (GER), Tottenham (ENG), Pafos (CYP)

Sep 16, 2025, 12:35 PM

How to watch the matches?

Although all the matches will be streamed in India, a few of the matches will be streamed on the Sony LIV app and website. The matches will also be televised on Sony Sports Network channels in India.

Sep 16, 2025, 12:34 PM

Matches on matchday 1

Tuesday 16 September 2025
22:15 - PSV vs Union SG
22:15 - Athletic Club vs Arsenal

Wednesday 17 September 2025
00:30 - Real Madrid vs Marseille
00:30 - Benfica vs Qarabağ
00:30 - Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund
00:30 - Tottenham vs Villarreal
22:15 - Olympiacos vs Pafos
22:15 - Slavia Praha vs Bodø/Glimt

Thursday 18 September 2025
00:30 - Paris vs Atalanta
00:30 - Bayern München vs Chelsea
00:30 - Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid
00:30 - Ajax vs Inter
22:15 - Club Brugge vs Monaco
22:15 - Copenhagen vs Leverkusen

Friday 19 September 2025
00:30 - Manchester City vs Napoli
00:30 - Frankfurt vs Galatasaray
00:30 - Sporting CP vs Kairat Almaty
00:30 - Newcastle vs Barcelona

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Manchester City vs Manchester United recap: Haaland's brace thrash United by 3-0 at Etihad

Erling Haaland scored a brace while Phil Foden scored his seventh Manchester derby goal to help Manchester City beat Manchester United by 3-0 at Etihad.

Sep 14, 2025, 5:39 PM1 min read

Manchester City vs Manchester United, Premier League 2025-26 LIVE Blog: Haaland scores his second; MCI 3-0 MUN

Hello and welcome everyone to another live blog of the Premier League 2025- 26 season.

Tonight we have one of the biggest matches of the season as Manchester City hosts their archrivals, Manchester United, at the Etihad Stadium from 9:00 PM IST.

Both football clubs from Manchester have struggled to get going this season. City, managed by Pep Guardiola, have lost two out of their three games while United, under Ruben Amorim, has lost once, won once and drawn once so far.

So with both teams looking desperate for a win, we have got a mouth-watering contest at our hands. So sit back and relax as we bring you all the live updates of the Manchester City vs Manchester United match from our web desk.

LIVE Updates

Sep 14, 2025, 3:31 PM

FINAL Score

Sep 14, 2025, 5:26 PM

Full time | Manchester City 3-0 Manchester United

Pep Guardiola's men are back to winning ways, and Premier League teams, watch out - Erling Haaland is BACK.

Brace from Haaland and a goal from Phil Foden help City thrash United in the derby by 3-0 and bag full points.

Sep 14, 2025, 5:25 PM

90+4' | Corner for City

Probably the final action of today. 

Bob found Savinho, whose attempt was blocked and deflected away for a corner by Bayindir.

Sep 14, 2025, 5:22 PM

90' | 4 mins added

4 minutes have been added. 

Sep 14, 2025, 5:18 PM

87' | Double change for City

Haaland goes off to a standing ovation as he is replaced by Oscar Bob. 

Silva is replaced by Ake. 

Sep 14, 2025, 5:16 PM

85' | Casemiro misses the target

Burno's attempted shot went through the defender,s and Casemiro, who was there at the near post, could not deflect it into the goal.

Sep 14, 2025, 5:15 PM

84' | Unlucky for United

Amad did well on the right to dribble past defenders and enter the box. His pass for Mbeumo got defelcted away for a corner. 

Sep 14, 2025, 5:13 PM

82' | Mbeumo goes for it again

This time from the centre, Mbeumo went for a left-footed curling attempt. However, it did not curl enough for a goal.

Sep 14, 2025, 5:12 PM

81' | Double change for United

Casemiro and Zirkzee on for Ugarte and Sesko.

Sep 14, 2025, 5:11 PM

80' | Mbeumo misses the target

On the right, from the close range, Mbeumo tries his luck. But the angle was always tight.

Sep 14, 2025, 5:10 PM

Sep 14, 2025, 5:08 PM

77' | Double change for City

Nico and Savinho on for Rodri and Doku.

Sep 14, 2025, 5:06 PM

75' | Huge miss

It should have been 4-0!

Silva finds Haaland, who released it for Reijnders. However, Reijnders took it too deep before sending it pass the goal.

Sep 14, 2025, 5:04 PM

72' | Ugarte misses the target

From the edge of the box, Ugarte takes his chance with a shot, but misses the target.

Sep 14, 2025, 5:01 PM

68' | HHHHAAAAAAAALLLLLLAAANNNNNNDDDDD | MCI 3-0 MUN

Manchester City vs Manchester United, Premier League 2025-26 LIVE Blog: Haaland scores his second; MCI 3-0 MUNManchester City vs Manchester United, Premier League 2025-26 LIVE Blog: Haaland scores; MCI 2-0 MUNHE IS BACK! HE IS BACK! HE IS BACK!

Erling Haaland makes it 3-0 for City. 

Mishap from United at the halfway mark, and Silva served it on a plate for Haaland to go one-on-one and take it deep before sending it inside the goal.

City 3-0 United.

Sep 14, 2025, 4:59 PM

Sep 14, 2025, 4:55 PM

64' | Chance for Haaland

Good challenge from Dias to find Silva and his cross found Haaland doing his thing with the outside of the flying boot. 

However, it went straight to Bayindir.

Sep 14, 2025, 4:53 PM

62' | Double change for United

Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire are on for Noussair Mazraoui and Leny Yoro. Harry is making his 250th appearance for the Reds.

Sep 14, 2025, 4:53 PM

61' | WHAT A SAVE!

Donnarumma with a big save to deny MbeumoDonnarumma with a big save, diving to his right. 

Mbeumo with a big left-footed volley and it was going inside the goal. But the big man was there to make the save.

Sep 14, 2025, 4:51 PM

BEAST!

Sep 14, 2025, 4:51 PM

Already legendary!

Sep 14, 2025, 4:48 PM

57' | Interception from Shaw

Haaland was running away with the ball again. 

Luke Shaw had to take the chance to tackle him from behind and win the ball back.

Sep 14, 2025, 4:47 PM

55' | SO UNLUCKY

Haaland was just inches away from making it 3-0. 

Bayindir was able to make the half save but the ball evantually hit the post and Silva could not tap it inside the goal. 

Sep 14, 2025, 4:45 PM

53' | HHHHHHAAAAALLLLAAAANNNNNDDDD | MCI 2-0 MUN

Manchester City vs Manchester United, Premier League 2025-26 LIVE Blog: Haaland scores; MCI 2-0 MUNInevitable! 

Erling Haaland scores for Manchester City. 

Foden to Doku and Doku found Haaland making a run inside the box. Shaw could not stop Haaland and neither could Bayindir.

Manchester City 2-0 Manchester United. 

Sep 14, 2025, 4:42 PM

51' | United have looked better

United have tried to link up the play from the left. But, the execution in the final third has lacked so far for them.

Sep 14, 2025, 4:38 PM

47' | Block from Ruben Dias

Drogu's cross from the left is blocked and deflected for a United corner by Dias.

Sep 14, 2025, 4:36 PM

46' | Second half starts

No changes for either team. 

Sep 14, 2025, 4:19 PM

Half-time | MCI 1-0 MUN

Phil Foden now has scored 7 Manchester derby goals in 7 matches.City head into the tunnel with a 1-0 lead, and a well-deserved lead, you have to say.

Foden's seventh derby goal is the separator at the moment.

Sep 14, 2025, 4:18 PM

45' | 1 minute added

1 minute has been added to first half. 

Sep 14, 2025, 4:16 PM

Sep 14, 2025, 4:12 PM

39' | O’Reilly tries his luck

Haaland toe-tapped the ball at the edge of the box for the youngster. 

After recieveing the ball on his left foot, he went for a right-footed shot. 

He missed the target though. 

Sep 14, 2025, 4:10 PM

37' | Rodri looks for Silva

Doku had lost the ball on the left but Rodri was able to win it back and then looked for Silva with a through pass. 

However, his pass was blocked. 

Sep 14, 2025, 4:08 PM

WHAT A PICTURE

Manchester City vs Manchester United, Premier League 2025-26 LIVE Blog: Phil Foden gives City early lead; MCI 1-0 MUN

Sep 14, 2025, 4:07 PM

34' | Free-kick for United

Foul by Khusanov and United have a free-kick from a good position. 

Sep 14, 2025, 4:05 PM

33' | Save from Donnarumma

SeskoSesko tries to lob a ball from inside the box, but the Italian had came out early to make the save. 

Sep 14, 2025, 4:01 PM

29' | Chance for United

Good idea from United to break the off-side trap. 

But, Mbeumo was just an inch offside there. However, his shot was not on target as well. 

Sep 14, 2025, 4:00 PM

THAT HEADER, AGAIN!

Manchester City vs Manchester United, Premier League 2025-26 LIVE Blog Phil Foden scores for City

Sep 14, 2025, 3:57 PM

24' | Chance for City

Doku with another move. This time from the left. 

His cutback had found Reijnders inside the box. However, his side-footed attempt went straight to Bayindir. 

Sep 14, 2025, 3:55 PM

22' | Raining at Etihad

It is raining at Etihad Stadium. 

Sep 14, 2025, 3:55 PM

Bullet header!

Sep 14, 2025, 3:50 PM

18' | FFFFFFFOOOOOOODEEEEEEEEENNNNNN | MCI 1-0 MUN

Phil Foden scores his seventh Manchester derby goal.Manchester City vs Manchester United, Premier League 2025-26 LIVE Blog: Phil Foden gives City early lead; MCI 1-0 MUNPhil Foden, for the seventh time in his career, scores a Manchester Derby goal for the City.

Doku kept on going deep, and his cutback from the byline found Foden at the right place to go for a strong header. 

City 1-0 United. 

Sep 14, 2025, 3:49 PM

16' | Amad looks for a spectacular

Doku's flying ball from the left nearly made Amad score a Cristiano-ish side flying side volley. 

However, he could not connect that shot. 

Sep 14, 2025, 3:48 PM

13' | Donnarumma is active

Ugarte plays a nice pass over the top of the City backline looking to pick out the run of Mazraoui but Donnarumma was alive to the danger.

Sep 14, 2025, 3:45 PM

Rest in peace, Ricky

Sep 14, 2025, 3:44 PM

The battle of Midfield!

Sep 14, 2025, 3:43 PM

Sir Alex is HERE

Sep 14, 2025, 3:42 PM

That was close

Sep 14, 2025, 3:40 PM

7' | Chance for Haaland again

Haaland has looked hungry from the word go, and he nearly made the ball flick over Bayindir, who looked a bit nervous there. 

Sep 14, 2025, 3:36 PM

4' | Save from Donnarurmma

Benjamin Sesko, on his first Premier League start, takes aim from 25 yards and his left-footed effort brings a save from City's debutant goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Sep 14, 2025, 3:33 PM

1' | Chance for Haaland

Within the first 25 seconds of the match, Haaland makes an attempt from the close range with his left foot. 

He misses the target. It was a close angle though. 

Sep 14, 2025, 3:33 PM

1' | Kick-off

City start the proceedings. 

Sep 14, 2025, 3:31 PM

We are ready!

The players have come out and we are ready for the kick-off.

Sep 14, 2025, 2:21 PM

Lineups | United

United: Bayindir; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Fernandes (c), Dorgu; Amad, Mbeumo; Sesko.

Substitutes: Heaton, Lammers, Fredricson, Heaven, Leon, Maguire, Mainoo, Casemiro, Zirkzee.

Sep 14, 2025, 2:20 PM

THEY ARE HERE!

Sep 14, 2025, 2:19 PM

Lineups | Manchester City

XI: Donnarumma; Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Bernardo, Rodri, Reijnders; Foden, Haaland, Doku

Substitutes: Trafford, Ake, Nico, Savinho, Nunes, Bobb, Mukasa, Lewis, Mfuni

Sep 14, 2025, 12:37 PM

Recent matches between City and United

Date Home Team Score Away Team
06 Apr 2025 (Sun) Manchester United 0 - 0 Manchester City
15 Dec 2024 (Sun) Manchester City 1 - 2 Manchester United
03 Mar 2024 (Sun) Manchester United 3 - 1 Manchester City
29 Oct 2023 (Sun) Manchester United 0 - 3 Manchester City
14 Jan 2023 (Sat) Manchester City 2 - 1 Manchester United

Sep 14, 2025, 12:34 PM

Recent form: Manchester United

Matchweek Opponent Venue Score
MW 1 ARS Home 0 - 1
MW 2 FUL Away 1 - 1
MW 3 BUR Home 3 - 2

Sep 14, 2025, 12:31 PM

Recent form: Manchester City

Matchweek Opponent Venue Score
MW 1 Wolves Away 0 - 4
MW 2 Tottenham Hotspur Home 0 - 2
MW 3 Brighton & Hove Albion Away 2 - 1

Sep 14, 2025, 12:26 PM

Manchester City vs Manchester United: H2H stats

As per the data of the Premier League, Manchester United and Manchester City have faced each other 56 times in the league so far. 

United have won 26 times while City emerged victorious 20 times. 10 matches have ended in a draw.

Sep 14, 2025, 12:22 PM

How to watch the match?

Football fans in India can watch the Manchester derby LIVE on the JioHotstar app and website. The match will also be televised on Star Sports Network Channels in India.

Sep 14, 2025, 12:21 PM

Match details

Match: Manchester City vs Manchester United

Date: 14 September 2025

Time: 9 pm IST

Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester

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Fulham vs Manchester United, Premier League 2025-26: Smith Rowe's equaliser helps Fulham get a 1-1 draw

Get the highlights of the Fulham vs Manchester United Premier League 2025/26 match at Craven Cottage as Fulham and United played a gripping 1-1 draw.

Aug 24, 2025, 5:52 PM1 min read

Fulham vs Manchester United, Premier League 2025-26 LIVE Blog: Smith Rowe equalises for Fulham; FUL 1-1 MUN

Hello and welcome to our LIVE blog coverage of the thrilling Premier League fixture between Fulham and Manchester United tonight.

I’m Barnali Debnath, here to bring you real-time updates, detailed commentary, and all the latest news as these two teams battle it out on the pitch.

Fulham will be looking to capitalise on their home crowd support and secure valuable points, while Manchester United aims to showcase their quality and climb higher in the league standings.

Stay with us for live scores, tactical breakdowns, key moments, and post-match reactions.

Whether you’re cheering for the Cottagers or the Red Devils, you won’t want to miss a single update from this exciting encounter!

LIVE Updates

Aug 24, 2025, 3:34 PM

LIVE Score

Aug 24, 2025, 5:24 PM

Full-time | Fulham 1-1 Manchester United

Back-to-back draws for Fulham and United still look for their first win of the campaign. 

Aug 24, 2025, 5:23 PM

90+4' | Save from Leno

Leno punches away an attempt and it is a vital corner for United.

Aug 24, 2025, 5:22 PM

90+3' | Chance for Andersen

From the corner, Andersen had the whole goal to aim at. But, he could not make the correct connection. 

Aug 24, 2025, 5:21 PM

90+3' | De Ligt blocks

Smith Rowe's attempt from the edge of the box is deflected away for a corner by De Ligt.

Aug 24, 2025, 5:19 PM

90' | 5 minutes added

5 minutes have been added.

Aug 24, 2025, 5:18 PM

True that!

Aug 24, 2025, 5:17 PM

88' | So close from Maguire

This is what he does. Maguire leapt in the air and got the connection from the corner. But, it missed the target just by inches. 

Aug 24, 2025, 5:15 PM

87' | Changes for United

Yoro and Shaw are replaced by Maguire and Heaven. 

Aug 24, 2025, 5:14 PM

84' | Yoro saves United again

Yoro blocks an attempt from Jimenez again. The combination of Jimenez and Smith Rowe has been working very well for Fulham.

Aug 24, 2025, 5:10 PM

80' | Fulham keep on coming

With Jimenez, Smith Rowe and Tete in action, Fulham are roaming in and around the United box for last few minutes. 

Aug 24, 2025, 5:05 PM

Talk about impact

Aug 24, 2025, 5:04 PM

The goal!

Aug 24, 2025, 5:02 PM

73' | GGGGGOOOOOAAAALLLLLLLLL | FUL 1-1 MUN

Fulham vs Manchester United, Premier League 2025-26 LIVE Blog: Smith Rowe equalises for Fulham; FUL 1-1 MUNThe substitute Smith Rowe does the job with his first touch of the match. 

Iwobi with the cross and Jimenez could not get a touch to it but Smith Rowe was able to get a toe to it. 

Curial goal for Fulham.

Fulham 1-1 Manchester United.

Aug 24, 2025, 4:59 PM

71' | Double change for Fulham

Jimenez and Smith Rowe replaced Munoz and King.

Aug 24, 2025, 4:59 PM

69' | Iwobi shoots over

Just before the substitution, from the corner, Iwobi had the chance with a volley. However, his attempt went over the goal.

Aug 24, 2025, 4:58 PM

69' | Change for United

Ugarte replaces Mount. 

Aug 24, 2025, 4:57 PM

68' | Corner for Fulham

Fulham have the record for making comebacks in the Premier League. They have looked well after conceding the goal. 

This time, Josh King's cross was deflected away for a corner by Bruno. 

Aug 24, 2025, 4:53 PM

The goal again!

Aug 24, 2025, 4:51 PM

62' | Changes for Fulham

Wilson and Robinson are in for Castagne and Sessegnon.

Aug 24, 2025, 4:47 PM

58' | YYYYYYYYYOOOOOOORRRRRRROOOOOOOO | FUL 0-1 MUN

Fulham vs Manchester United: Yoro's header went in after deflection from MunizLeni Yoro scores for Manchester United from the corner. 

Oh this is an own goal from Muniz. Yoro's header was deflected into their own goal by Muiz. 

Fulham 0-1 Manchester United. 

Aug 24, 2025, 4:46 PM

Aug 24, 2025, 4:43 PM

54' | Great challenge from Yorro

Josh King in action against Manchester United.

Great recovery challenge from Leni Yoro as he wins the ball back from Josh King. King was nearly one-on-one if he was able to get another chance. 

Aug 24, 2025, 4:41 PM

52' | Changes for United

Casemiro and Amad are out. Dalot and Sesko are in. 

Aug 24, 2025, 4:40 PM

51' | Block from Luke Shaw

Good start from Fulham. De Ligt has made a block a few minutes ago and Luke Shaw now blocks a cross from the right. 

Aug 24, 2025, 4:39 PM

Aug 24, 2025, 4:36 PM

Second half starts

No changes from either team.

Aug 24, 2025, 4:19 PM

Half-time | Fulham 0-0 Manchester United

Both teams had their chances. United had the best chance with Cunha hitting the post and Bruno Fernandes missing the penalty. 

Changes in the second half? Let's see. We will see you after the break.

Aug 24, 2025, 4:18 PM

Ouch!

Aug 24, 2025, 4:17 PM

45+1' | De Ligt with a block

Another huge chance for Fulham from a corner. However, after a mixup, De Ligt was there in the middle to block an on-target shot from the middle.

Aug 24, 2025, 4:16 PM

45' | 2 minutes added

2 minutes added as injury time.

Aug 24, 2025, 4:15 PM

Told ya, this is a rare thing

Aug 24, 2025, 4:12 PM

41' | Muniz misses the target

Muniz at the far post had the whole goal to aim at with his header from the corner. However, he missed the target.

Aug 24, 2025, 4:11 PM

40' | Iwobi is injured

After making a good run on the left and attempting a cross close to the byline, Iwobi crashed into the electronic board. 

Aug 24, 2025, 4:09 PM

39' | Yellow card

Yellow card to Casemiro for a dive. 

Aug 24, 2025, 4:09 PM

38' | Bruno misses the penalty

Fulham vs Manchester United, Premier League 2025-26 LIVE Blog: LIVE Scores, Updates, News and Free Commentary | Burno misses the penalty; FUL 0-0 MUN

Ohh, we have not seen this before. Bruno balloons that ball, and it is a huge miss from the Manchester United captain. 

Aug 24, 2025, 4:07 PM

36' | Penalty for Manchester United

The referee has decided to give a penalty. The fans and Fulham boss do not like it. But it looked like a penalty. 

Aug 24, 2025, 4:05 PM

34' | VAR check for a penalty

Bassey had held and swung Mount around inside the box during the corner a minute ago.

A VAR check is going to check.

Aug 24, 2025, 4:03 PM

32' | Block from Bassey

Mount with a clever pass inside his legs found Bruno Fernandes. However, Bruno's cross was blocked by Bassey. 

Aug 24, 2025, 4:01 PM

30' | Mount looks for Mbeumo

Mount from the middle looks for Mbeumo but could not do it perfectly as he lost the ball and posession. 

Aug 24, 2025, 3:57 PM

How good Cunha has been so far?

Cunha - Fulham vs Manchester United LIVE | sportzpoint.com

Aug 24, 2025, 3:56 PM

26' | Block from Yoro

Important block from Yoro as Fulham was looking to attack the box via a cross from the left.

Aug 24, 2025, 3:55 PM

24' | United looking to go direct

This is the third time United have looked to go for a direct pass inside the box from the middle.

This time, Casemiro looks for Amad on the right. However, it was a bit long. 

Aug 24, 2025, 3:53 PM

Aug 24, 2025, 3:52 PM

Aug 24, 2025, 3:50 PM

19' | Another corner for Fulham

This is their third corner in last three minutes. Good spell for the home side. 

Aug 24, 2025, 3:47 PM

17' | Save from Bayındır

From the corner, Iwobi smashed a volley, which was on target. 

Save from Bayındır to deny him.

Aug 24, 2025, 3:45 PM

14' | Save from Leno

Brilliant save from Leno. Long ball from Bayındır and Cunha, after a great recieve, went for a volley. Leno was up to the task, though.

Aug 24, 2025, 3:43 PM

13' | Save from Bayındır

Bayındır makes a good save as Josh King had the chance to flick the ball over the goalkeeper. 

Aug 24, 2025, 3:41 PM

10' | Save from Leno

Bruno Fernandes' shot from outside the box bounced in front of Leno. The goalkeeper was able to push the ball away. 

Aug 24, 2025, 3:40 PM

10' | Tackle from Sessegnon

Good sliding tackle from Sessegnon on Amad. It goes for a goal kick.

Aug 24, 2025, 3:39 PM

7' | Calvin Bassey is down

Calvin Bassey is down after a tussle with Mbeumo. He had to leave the field and come back again as it was a head injury.

Aug 24, 2025, 3:37 PM

Portuguese minds

Marco Silva and Ruben Amorim

Aug 24, 2025, 3:35 PM

4' | Dorgu hits the side net

Patrick Dorgu in Fulham vs Manchester United, Premier League 2025/26Dorgu made a great run on the left and then smashed the ball on the side net. However, he was offside.

Aug 24, 2025, 3:34 PM

1' | Kick-off

Here we GO!

Aug 24, 2025, 3:15 PM

Fulham's King!

Aug 24, 2025, 3:14 PM

Warming up

Aug 24, 2025, 2:44 PM

Lineups | Manchester United

Starting XI: A. Bayındır, L. Yoro, M. de Ligt, L. Shaw, A. Diallo, Casemiro, B. Fernandes, P. Dorgu, B. Mbeumo, M. Mount, M. Cunha

Subs: André Onana, Diogo Dalot, Ayden Heaven, Harry Maguire, Tyler Fredricson, Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, Benjamin Šeško, Joshua Zirkzee

Aug 24, 2025, 2:44 PM

Lineups | Fulham

Starting XI: B. Leno, K. Tete, J. Andersen, C. Bassey, T. Castagne, S. Lukić, S. Berge, R. Sessegnon, J. King, A. Iwobi, R. Muniz

Subs: Benjamin Lecomte, Jorge Cuenca, Antonee Robinson, Harrison Reed, Tom Cairney, Harry Wilson, Emile Smith Rowe, Adama Traoré, Raúl Jiménez

Aug 24, 2025, 1:36 PM

They are here too!

Aug 24, 2025, 1:35 PM

Beautiful!

Aug 24, 2025, 1:34 PM

Fulham vs Manchester United: H2H stats

Matches Fulham Draw Manchester United
36 4 6 26

Aug 24, 2025, 1:33 PM

How to watch the Fulham vs Manchester United in India?

Football fans from India can watch the Fulham vs. Manchester United Premier League 2025/26 match on JioHotstar. Moreover, the match will be televised on Star Sports Television Channels in India.

Aug 24, 2025, 1:32 PM

Match details

Match: Fulham vs Manchester United

Date: 24 August 2025

Time: 9 pm IST

Venue: Craven Cottage

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Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League 2025/26 Recap: Arsenal start with a 1-0 win; Calafiori with the goal

Get highlights of the Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League 2025/26 match at Old Trafford Stadium as Arsenal won by 1-0, courtesy of a headed goal from Riccardo Calafiori.

Aug 17, 2025, 5:40 PM1 min read

Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League 2025/26 Recap: Arsenal start with a 1-0 win; Calafiori with the goal
Image | premierleague.com

Hello and welcome to the Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League 2025/26 LIVE Blog!

Today, we bring you all the action from Old Trafford as these two English football giants clash in the season opener. Manchester United, coming off a difficult 15th-place finish last season, are eager to turn things around with a refreshed squad featuring exciting new signings.

Meanwhile, Arsenal enter the match with high hopes of ending their consecutive runner-up streak and finally capturing the Premier League title, bolstered by key additions to their lineup.

Read Also: Premier League jerseys of each club for the 2025-26 season

With a historic rivalry that includes 243 meetings, this fixture promises intense drama, tactical battles, and thrilling football moments.

Stay tuned here for minute-by-minute updates, live reactions, and expert analysis as both teams aim to kick off their campaigns with a memorable victory.

LIVE Updates

Aug 17, 2025, 3:33 PM

LIVE SCORE

Aug 17, 2025, 5:38 PM

Final verdict

It was a good game overall. Arsenal, just like last season, was great defensively. United looked good as well, but they could not find the net. 

A mistake from Bayindir helped Arsenal get the goal, and that was the game for them. 

Thank you for watching. We will see you next time. Good night. 

Aug 17, 2025, 5:26 PM

Full time | United 0-1 Arsenal

Last season's runners-up Arsenal start with a win as United's tough time continued. 

It was Calafiori's goal from the corner that was enough for them to seal the win. 

United did well, especially Cunha and Mbeumo. Dorgu came close to scoring when he hit the post in the first half.

Aug 17, 2025, 5:24 PM

90+6' | Save from Raya

Maybe the final chance for United as from the corner, Mbeumo's header went straight to Raya. 

Aug 17, 2025, 5:23 PM

90+5' | Another appeal for penalty

United appeal for another penalty as Maguire fell down inside the box. No penalty givem 

Aug 17, 2025, 5:20 PM

90+3' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Lewis-Skelly as he fouled Mbeumo.

Aug 17, 2025, 5:20 PM

90+2' | Good challenge from De Ligt

Saka went for a powerful shot from close range. But De Ligt was there to block it. 

Aug 17, 2025, 5:19 PM

90' | 6 minutes added

6 minutes added to the final time. 

Aug 17, 2025, 5:18 PM

89' | Appealing for a penalty

United appeals for a penalty as Saliba brought down Ugarte inside the box. 

Aug 17, 2025, 5:16 PM

88' | Ugarte misses the target

Yorro to Sesko, and Sesko's back heel had given Ugarte to go for the goal. However, he was not on target. 

Aug 17, 2025, 5:13 PM

85' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Gabriel for dissent and time wasting.

Aug 17, 2025, 5:13 PM

85' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Dorgu for a foul on Timber. 

Aug 17, 2025, 5:11 PM

83' | Change for Arsenal

In: Merino

Out: Rice

Aug 17, 2025, 5:10 PM

82' | Rice hits the side net

Declan Rice with a free-kick from the edge of the box hits the side net after a deflection. He will not take the corner though as he has been subbed off. 

Aug 17, 2025, 5:08 PM

80' | Change for United

In: Maguire

Out: Luke Shaw

Aug 17, 2025, 5:05 PM

77' | Easy for Raya

Good feet from Amad, but his shot did not have enough power to beat Raya. 

Aug 17, 2025, 5:02 PM

73' | Big save from Raya

What a save from Raya!

Lovely from Cunha, who made a good run and played it out wide to Dorgu on the left. Dorgu's cross found Mbeumo inside the box, who jumped in the air to head the ball.

The ball dropped in front of Raya and was going into the goal.

However, Raya dived full streched to his left to make the save. 

Aug 17, 2025, 5:00 PM

71' | Changes for Arsenal

In: Timber, Lewis-Skelly

Out: Calafiori, White

Aug 17, 2025, 4:58 PM

70' | Break

Ben White is down, injured and getting medical attention. Cunha believes he is wasting time. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:58 PM

69' | Huge chance for Mbeumo

Brilliant ball from Cunha, and he found Mbeumo with a perfect pass. Mbeumo just could not get his shot away and was blocked by Gabriel. 

Seconds later, his acrobatic attempt missed the target. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:54 PM

65' | Double change for United

Benjamin Sesko made his Premier League debut - United vs Arsenal, Premier League 2025/26 | sportzpoint.com
Image | Premier League on X

Double change from Amorim as Benjamin Sesko, who enters the fray alongside Manuel Ugarte, as Mason Mount and Casemiro make way.

Aug 17, 2025, 4:50 PM

Gyokeres tonight!

Viktor Gyokeres was subbed off in the hour mark - Manchester United vs Arsenal | sportzpoint.com

Metric Value
Minutes played 60'
Goals 0
Assists 0
Expected assists (xA) 0.06
Distance covered 7.8 km
Shots on target 0
Shots off target 0
Shots blocked 0
Dribble attempts (successful) 1 (0)
Number of sprints 12
Top speed 31.4 km/h
Touches 21
Accurate passes 4/9 (44%)
Key passes 0
Crosses (accurate) 2 (1)
Long balls (accurate) 0 (0)
Ground duels (won) 7 (2)
Aerial duels (won) 6 (1)
Possession lost 11
Fouls 3
Was fouled 2
Offsides 1
Clearances 1
Blocked shots 0
Interceptions 0
Total tackles 0
Dribbled past 0

Aug 17, 2025, 4:48 PM

60' | Double change for Arsenal

Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz
Image | Premierleague.com

In: Madueke, Havertz

Out: Martinelli, Gyokeres

Aug 17, 2025, 4:48 PM

59' | Rice misses the target

Rice, who has been a bit quiet today, takes a chance with a long-range shot. But, he missed the target. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:46 PM

Rock at the back!

Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League 2025/26 LIVE

Aug 17, 2025, 4:45 PM

57' | Raya does well

Unlike his counterpart, Raya was able to punch away the incoming delivery from Bruno Fernandes from a free-kick near the left corner. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:43 PM

55' | Change for United

In: Diallo

Out: Dalot

Aug 17, 2025, 4:42 PM

Tuchel is here

The head coach of the England men's football team is here to watch the proceedings. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:40 PM

52' | Gyokeres's tough game continues

Viktor Gyokeres is tackled by Matthijs de Ligt
Image | premierleague.com

After a long pass, Gyokeres on the left had the chance to make a cutback and go for the goal. However, he could not control the ball and lost it against De Ligt. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:37 PM

49' | Block from Gabriel

Luke Shaw found Mount with a cutback, and Mount's left-footed volley, which was on target, was blocked by Gabriel. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:35 PM

Second half starts

No changes from either team.

Aug 17, 2025, 4:19 PM

Half-time | United 0-1 Arsenal

Arsenal head into the tunnel with a 1-0 lead. It was an extremely open first half. 

Calafiori scored from a corner. Dorgu hit the post. Cunha and Mbeumo looked good so far for United. 

Lots of action to come in the second half. 

Stay tuned. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:17 PM

1 minute added

1 minute has been added to the first 45 minutes. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:17 PM

45' | Gyokeres has not been at his best

On his Premier League debut, the big signing of the season has not shone so far for Arsenal. He has lacked control and accuracy. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:14 PM

43' | Weak cross

Weak cross from Dorgu from the left. The cross was defended well by White. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:13 PM

42' | Yellow card

First yellow card of the day. Calafiori gets the yellow card for holding down Mbeumo.

Aug 17, 2025, 4:11 PM

Cunha has been everywhere

Matheus Cunha battles with Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi in midfield.
Image - manchester united on X

Aug 17, 2025, 4:10 PM

38' | Another chance for Cunha

Cunha has been a threat to Arsenal in the last few minutes. He has been sharp, quick and making moves.

His attempted cross from the left, close range, was deflected away by Raya. No United player was there to take the advantage though. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:07 PM

The battle of midfield!

Manchester United v Arsenal - Premier League - Casemio and Odegaard going for a ball
Image | premierleague.com

Aug 17, 2025, 4:04 PM

33' | Huge chance for Cunha

Great run from Cunha as United looked to attack with a counterattack. But Cunha could not finish well as he shot directly at Raya, timidly. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:03 PM

32' | Chance for Martinelli

Martinelli went for a bicycle kick inside the box but could not connect the shot. 

Aug 17, 2025, 4:02 PM

30' | Dorgu hits the post

Great start from the youngster. On the left, he made a good run, made a cut to his right and then went for a powerful shot. He hit the far post, missing the goal by an inch. 

Aug 17, 2025, 3:58 PM

26' | Weak shot from Martinelli

Martinelli's weak right footed shot from close range was grabbed easily by Bayindir.

Aug 17, 2025, 3:56 PM

25' | Corner for United

Casemiro won the ball back in their half and then sent a good long ball for Mbeumo. Mbeumo's shot was deflected for a corner by Gabriel. 

Aug 17, 2025, 3:55 PM

23' | United appealing for a penalty

David Raya made a huge mistake in the goal, and as Cunha went for the goal, Raya pushed him to win the ball back.

However, the referee did not feel it was good enough for a penalty. 

Aug 17, 2025, 3:51 PM

Aug 17, 2025, 3:51 PM

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Aug 17, 2025, 3:48 PM

16' | Foul by Zubimendi

A long ball from the middle was falling dangerously for Bruno Fernandes. Zubimendi came running in for the ball and fouled Bruno. 

Free kick from the edge of the box for United. 

Aug 17, 2025, 3:46 PM

13' | GGGGGGGGOOOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLL | MUN 0-1 ARS

Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League 2025/26 LIVE: Scores, News, Updates and Free Commentary | Calafiori scores an early goal for Arsenal; MUN 0-1 ARS

Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League 2025/26 LIVE: Scores, News, Updates and Free Commentary | Calafiori scores an early goal for Arsenal; MUN 0-1 ARSArsenal scores from the corner. 

Calafiori headed the ball inside the goal as Bayindir could not save the corner from Declan Rice cleanly, and Calafiori just headed the ball for the first goal. 

Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal.

Aug 17, 2025, 3:44 PM

11' | De Ligt does well

Odegaard was looking to send a cross from close range on the left. However, his attempt has been blocked by De Ligt, and it goes for a corner. 

Aug 17, 2025, 3:41 PM

Meantime, if you follow Indian football!

Aug 17, 2025, 3:38 PM

6' | Raya makes an easy save

Mason Mount with a through ball for Mbeumo to make a run inside the box. However, he could not go past Raya. 

Easy grab for Raya. 

Aug 17, 2025, 3:34 PM

3' | Good start for Mbeumo

Manchester United's new No. 19 has started well as he looked to apply pressure on Zubimendi first and then Raya. 

Aug 17, 2025, 3:32 PM

1' | Kick-off

Kick-off in Manchester. 

Aug 17, 2025, 2:42 PM

Debuts for Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi

Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi make their Premier League debuts - sportzpoint.com

Aug 17, 2025, 2:41 PM

Lineups: Manchester United

Starting XI: Bayindir, Dalot, de Ligt, Yoro, Shaw, Dorgu, Casemiro, Fernandes, Cunha, Mbeumo, Mount. 
Subs: Heaton, Maguire, Heaven, Mainoo, Fredricson, Ugarte, Amad, Zirkzee, Sesko. 

Aug 17, 2025, 2:41 PM

Lineups: Arsenal

Starting XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Gyokeres. 
Subs: Arrizabalaga, Timber, Lewis-Skelly, Mosquera, Merino, Nwaneri, Trossard, Madueke, Havertz.

Aug 17, 2025, 2:40 PM

The gunners are here too!

Aug 17, 2025, 2:39 PM

Beautiful indeed!

Aug 17, 2025, 12:24 PM

Possible lineups

Manchester United: Bayındır, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu, Mbeumo, Šeško, Cunha.

Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Rice, Saka, Ødegaard, Martinelli, Gyökeres

Aug 17, 2025, 12:23 PM

Ready to raise the bar

Aug 17, 2025, 12:23 PM

Country Roads at Old Trafford

Aug 17, 2025, 12:22 PM

Manchester United vs Arsenal: Head-to-head stats

This will be the 243rd meeting between the two clubs, with Manchester United leading with 99 wins compared to Arsenal’s 89 victories. Recent Premier League clashes have favoured Arsenal, who won 3 of the last 5 matches, including a 2-0 victory in December 2024. 

Aug 17, 2025, 12:20 PM

How to watch the match?

Football fans from India can watch the Manchester United vs Arsenal match LIVE on JioHotstar and Star Sports TV Channels in India. 

Aug 17, 2025, 12:19 PM

Match Details

Match: Manchester United vs Arsenal

Tournament: Premier League 2025/26

Date: 17 August 2025

Time: 9 pm IST

Venue: Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester

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20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025]

Kylian Mbappe's record transfer to PSG from Monaco still holds the record for the most expensive football transfer for a teenager.

Aug 8, 2025, 9:14 PM12 min read

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] | sportzpoint.com

Whenever a new transfer window arrives, with more money coming into the game, we see more spending and expensive buys from clubs around the world. However, along with experienced and proven footballers, football clubs always tend to buy new, exciting teenage footballers, even before they become stars.

Today, in this article, we will list the 20 most expensive teenagers in football transfer history.

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history

Please note that the fee is based on Transfermarkt's data and is accurate as of August 7, 2025.

20. Javier Saviola – River Plate to FC Barcelona – 2001 – €35.90m (Age 19)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Javier Saviola – River Plate to FC Barcelona – 2001 – €35.90m | sportzpoint.com
Image | FC Barcelona

Javier Saviola's transfer to FC Barcelona from River Plate was the record fee for any teenager till it was later broken by Wayne Rooney. After scoring 24 goals in 41 matches, besides his 11 assists for River Plate, while winning the Argentine league in consecutive years, Saviola became the star FC Barcelona were looking for.

However, the transfer did not work that well for both him and the club as he was loaned out many times and went to play for Real Madrid in future as well. Saviola was recently the assistant manager of the Barcelona U19 team as well.

19. Josko Gvardiol – Dinamo Zagreb to RB Leipzig – 2021 – €36.8m (Age 19)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Josko Gvardiol – Dinamo Zagreb to RB Leipzig – 2021 – €36.8m (Age 19) | sportzpoint.com
Image | transfermarkt.com

A Croatian defensive prodigy, Gvardiol impressed with his versatility and speed by playing as a ball-playing centre-back and left-back. His performances for Dinamo Zagreb and Croatia’s national team stirred RB Leipzig to break their transfer record.

Along with skill, Josko Gvardiol's physical strength and tactical intelligence made Leipzig pay €36.8m for the defender in 2021.

Two years later, Leipzig sold Gavrdiol to Manchester City for a whopping €90.00m.

18. Wayne Rooney – Everton to Manchester United – 2004 – €37m (Age 18)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Wayne Rooney – Everton to Manchester United – 2004 – €37m (Age 18) | sportzpoint.com
Rooney with the fan who wanted United to buy him. Image | manchesterunited.com

One of England’s greatest ever talents, Rooney was signed for a then-record fee for a teenager. His all-around attacking prowess, vision, and finishing skill justified the huge investment.

In the 2003/04 season for Everton, Rooney had already scored nine goals in the Premier League as a teenager, which made Sir Alex Ferguson sign the youngster for a record €37m.

Rooney became Manchester United’s all-time leading scorer with 253 goals in 559 official games, winning five Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy.

Read Also: Most Premier League titles as a player

17. Luke Shaw – Southampton to Manchester United – 2014/15 – €37.5m (Age 18)

Luke Shaw was signed by Manchester United from Southampton for €37.5m | sportzpoint.com
Image | MUFC on X

A highly rated left-back, Shaw was signed for his blend of strong defensive skills and speed. He was seen as the next big defender from England after John Terry, as he had done quite well at Southampton and England U-21s then.

Luke Shaw was bought by Manchester United in 2014 with a transfer fee of €37.5 million, making him one of the most expensive teenage footballers ever.

Despite serious injury setbacks, he has developed into a dependable member of United’s backline since then and continues to be a member of Ruben Amorim's team.

16. Yankuba Minteh – Newcastle United to Brighton – 2024 – €38.8m (Age 19)

Yankuba Minteh – Newcastle United to Brighton – 2024 – €38.8m | sportzpoint.com
Image | Brighton

A direct, pacey Gambian forward, Yankuba Minteh, earned his big move as Brighton always invests in young, aggressive talents to shape their Premier League competitiveness and future development.

Newcastle United were the first to sign him, but sent him on loan to Feyenoord, where he scored 11 goals and had five assists. Brighton then signed him permanently in the 2024/25 season, for €38.8m, making him one of the most expensive teenagers in football transfer history.

Last season, he had 12 goal contributions for Brighton in the Premier League.

In 2024, Sportz Point named Minteh among the top 10 future stars of the Premier League.

15. Dejan Kulusevski – Atalanta to Juventus – 2019/20 – €39m (Age 19)

Dejan Kulusevski – Atalanta to Juventus – 2019/20 – €39m | sportzpoint.com
Dejan after signing for Juventus. Image | Juventus

Dejan Kulusevski, the Swedish winger, scored 10 goals and assisted 9 times in Serie A in the 2019-20 season, leading Juventus to pay a premium to have him in the Winter transfer window.

Although he was brought to Turin with a €39m transfer fee from Atalanta BC, he was soon loaned out to Parma and Tottenham Hotspur. In 2023, he was eventually bought by Spurs with a transfer fee of €30.00 million.

14. Fabio Silva – Porto to Wolves – 2020/21 – €40m (Age 18)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Fabio Silva - Porto to Wolves | sportzpoint.com
Image | Wolves

Portuguese striker Fabio Silva came with impressive youth goal-scoring records for FC Porto U19 and the FC Porto team from the 2018-2020 season. Seeing his talent, Wolves paid a significant fee of €40m, hoping that his technical finishing and physicality would translate well into Premier League success.

However, he was soon loaned to various clubs. Last season, he joined the team after spending a season at UD Las Palmas on loan.

13. Vitor Roque – Athletico Paranaense to FC Barcelona – 2024 – €40m (Age 19)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] -Vitor Roque - Paranaense to FC Barcelona | sportzpoint.com
Image | FC Barcelona

Barcelona acquired Roque to bolster their attack during a rebuilding phase. Known for his goal instinct, technical skill, and agile movement, Roque had scored 21 goals in 45 games for the Brazilian club Paranaense to attract a €40m bid from the Catalan club.

However, after only 2 goals in 16 games for the Spanish, he was sent back on loan to Real Betis and eventually signed for Palmeiras last season.

12. Archie Gray – Leeds United to Tottenham Hotspur – 2024 – €41.25m (Age 19)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Archie Gray - Leeds United to Tottenham Hotspur | sportzpoint.com
Image | Spurs News

A promising English defensive midfielder, Archie Gray, made a high-profile resume after winning the U21 Euros and doing well for Leeds United.

This helped Tottenham sign him for €41.25m in 2024 as they continued to focus on developing young home-grown talent.

Archie played 28 Premier League and 11 Europa League games for Spurs in his first season at the club.

Read Also: Most goal contributions in every season since 2001 [Updated]

11. Jorrel Hato – Ajax to Chelsea – 2025 – €44.18m (Age 19)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Jorrel Hato – Ajax to Chelsea – 2025 – €44.18m | sportzpoint.com
Image | Chelsea FC

Dutch defender Jorrel Hato, who came through Ajax’s ranks, secured a big move to Chelsea. With Enzo Maresca and Chelsea’s long-term strategic vision for rebuilding their defence, Hato was supposed to be the next big thing for the Blues.

The left-back has a knack for scoring and contributing to goals as well. He had eight goal contributions in the 2024/25 Eredivisie for Ajax.

Read Also: Premier League Stats: Top 5 defenders with the most goals

10. Franco Mastantuono – River Plate to Real Madrid - 2025 - €45m (Age 18)

Franco Mastantuono – River Plate to Real Madrid - 2025 - €45m | sportzpoint.com
Image | Fabrizio Romano/X

With a €45 million coming on 14th August 2025, Argentine U21 star Franco Mastantuono is all set to be the most expensive teenager in the football transfer window of the 2025/26 season.

The right-winger had a successful 2024/25 season with River Plate, scoring seven times in 22 games along with four assists, which led him to make his senior debut for Argentina as well.

9. Vinicius Jr. – Flamengo to Real Madrid – 2018 – €45m (Age 18)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Vinicius Jr. – Flamengo to Real Madrid – 2018 – €45m | sportzpoint.com
Image | Real Madrid on X

Real Madrid and Brazilian youngsters have always been a love affair made in heaven. After scoring 10 goals and assisting four times in 32 goals for Flamengo in the 2017-18 season, Vinicius Jr.’s electrifying pace, dribbling, and flair made him a valued acquisition for Real Madrid.

Vinicius was brought to Real Madrid for €45m, which made him one of the most expensive teenagers in world football of the last decade.

Despite a slow start, he developed into a key player, helping Madrid win three La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies.

Read Also: Players with the most Champions League titles

8. Rodrygo – Santos to Real Madrid – 2019 – €45m (Age 18)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Rodrygo – Santos to Real Madrid – 2019 – €45m | sportzpoint.com
Image | Real Madrid on X

As I was saying, Real Madrid and Brazilian teenage stars stand in a love affair made in heaven.

Following Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo was signed to strengthen Real Madrid’s attack with a versatile winger capable of playing across the frontline. Rodrygo had already done well for Santos in the previous season, which caught the eyes of Los Blancos, and soon he was signed for €45m

Since then, he has won three La Liga titles and two Champions League titles with the club, while scoring 68 crucial goals and providing 51 assists.

Read Also: Most Champions League titles won by Football Clubs

7. Endrick – Palmeiras to Real Madrid – 2024 – €47.5m (Age 18)

Endrick – Palmeiras to Real Madrid – 2024 – €47.5m | sportzpoint.com
Image | Real Madrid on X

Now it would be boring for you if I repeated the same thing. But what can I do if we have three back-to-back, same transfer patterns on our list of the most expensive teenagers in football transfer history?

Hailed as one of Brazil’s brightest prospects, Endrick’s prolific youth scoring and sharp finishing caught the eye of Real Madrid.

Endrick was brought to Bernabeu by Carlo Ancelotti after he helped Palmeiras win the Brazilian league in successive previous seasons.

6. Anthony Martial – Monaco to Manchester United – 2015 – €60m (Age 19)

Martial’s dazzling speed, dribbling, and flair from France made Manchester United break their teenage transfer record. After a great season with AS Monaco, where he scored 12 goals and provided five assists, United broke every record to bring him to Old Trafford.

He had an immediate impact with 17 Premier League goals in his debut season, though injuries and form fluctuations have tempered his career since.

5. Leny Yoro – Lille to Manchester United – 2024 – €62m (Age 18)

Leny Yoro – Lille to Manchester United – 2024 – €62m | sportzpoint.com
Image | Fabrizio Romano on X

Manchester United invested heavily in Leny Yoro’s defensive attributes, physicality, and maturity beyond his years. Yoro was signed by United under Erik ten Hag for €62m, a record transfer fee for a teenage defender.

He still continues to be one of the pillars of the United defence under new boss Ruben Amorim.

4. Romeo Lavia – Southampton to Chelsea – 2023 – €62.1m (Age 19)

Romeo Lavia – Southampton to Chelsea – 2023 – €62.1m | sportzpoint.com
Image | Chelsea FC

Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia’s combination of technical skill, tactical intelligence, and defensive contributions enticed Chelsea to pay a club-record fee of €62.1m for a teenager.

Lavia was first discovered by Manchester City, where he flourished for the Manchester City U-21 and U-23 teams. Then, he did well for Southampton to be able to attract a large bid from Chelsea.

3. Matthijs de Ligt – Ajax to Juventus – 2019 – €85.5m (Age 19)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Matthijs de Ligt – Ajax to Juventus – 2019 | sportzpoint.com
Image | Ajax

Matthijs De Ligt captained a young Ajax side to the 2018/19 Champions League semifinals and even scored a decisive goal for them in the quarter-finals. Juventus rewarded him with one of the highest fees ever for a teenage defender when he was bought for a record fee for a teenage defender, €85.5m.

After spending seasons with Juventus and FC Bayern Munich, the defender signed for Manchester United in 2024, under former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag.

Read Also: European treble winners in men's football history

2. Joao Felix – Benfica to Atletico Madrid – 2019 – €127.2m (Age 19)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Joao Felix – Benfica to Atletico Madrid – 2019 | sportzpoint.com
Image | X

Touted as a generational talent, Joao Felix was signed as a creative attacking replacement for Antoine Griezmann by Atletico Madrid in 2019 for a club record €127.2 million.

Felix had scored 20 goals in 43 games for Benfica, along with 11 assists, before joining the Spanish club. However, he could not justify the price tag and soon found himself playing for different clubs.

At 25, he has now signed for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr FC.

Read Also: Reliving Barcelona's Golden Era: A Tribute to Footballing Brilliance

1. Kylian Mbappe – Monaco to Paris Saint-Germain – 2018 – €180m (Age 19)

20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history [2025] - Kylian Mbappe – Monaco to Paris Saint-Germain – 2018 | sportzpoint.com
Image | PSG

Kylian Mbappe's transfer from AS Monaco to PSG in 2018 is still the most expensive football transfer for a teenager.

Mbappe's blistering pace, clinical finishing, and football intelligence at such a young age had already made him a star.

Read Also: Top 12 players with most hat-tricks in football in the 21st century

In the 2016/17 season, Mbappe scored 28 goals and had 14 assists in 46 games for Monaco, which had set him up as one of the greatest footballing talents on earth. Among those 28 goals, 6 were in the Champions League in just 9 games.

PSG thought of Mbappe as an investment as they looked to win the UEFA Champions League for the first time.

PSG’s record fee of €180m paid off as he became Ligue 1’s all-time top scorer, a World Cup winner, and one of the world’s best players.

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