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Jed York, co-owner of Leeds United and Rangers, pleaded no contest to two prostitution-related charges in Ohio and was sentenced to one day in jail for each count (to run concurrently) with fines totaling $1,150; an expungement request was denied. The case stems from undercover prostitution advertising; York's stake in Rangers/Leeds is via 49ers Enterprises, which also faces NFL policy considerations.
Hull City delivered the weekend's standout result with a win over Manchester United, Leeds United also impressed by beating Nottingham Forest, while Brentford and Brighton enjoyed wins too; however Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Manchester United and Tottenham were among the weekend's big losers, with Fulham vs Chelsea still to come.
Manchester United edged Leeds United 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Dublin’s Croke Park—the first club football match held there. Joshua Zirkzee scored United’s opener and played a pivotal role, while Leeds equalised through Dan James after Tyler Fletcher’s mistake; James Trafford impressed on his Leeds debut. United rested Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez, though Rashford was seen warming up. The shootout winner came from Noussair Mazraoui after Bruno Fernandes missed; United head to Milan next, with Leeds preparing for Augsburg.
Liverpool led 2-0 with Luke Chambers and Florian Wirtz, but Leeds United staged a comeback in Chicago, with Aaronson scoring at 60 minutes and Calvert-Lewin adding two goals (71, 84) plus Longstaff’s 73rd-minute strike to seal a 4-2 preseason win.
Liverpool’s U.S. preseason ends in Chicago with a 4–2 loss to Leeds after a 2–0 halftime lead, as Leeds surge with a four-goal burst including two long-throw finishes credited to Calvert-Lewin. Florian Wirtz thrived in the No. 10 role under new manager Iraola, Trey Nyoni impressed in midfield, while 18-year-old Ifeanyi Ndukwe struggled at center back, spotlighting defensive depth ahead of Monaco and the Newcastle season opener.
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola called the 4-2 loss to Leeds in Chicago a valuable, instructive result on their USA pre-season tour, with a promising first half followed by a Leeds comeback that highlighted areas to improve as the squad builds for the season; Florian Wirtz, Isak and Gravenberch made their first pre-season appearances, Jeremie Frimpong was withdrawn due to overload (not injury), and the club stressed learning and readiness for the new campaign.
Liverpool’s 4-2 loss to Leeds in their US tour capped a strong first half with a disastrous second, exposing squad depth and physicality issues as well as set-piece weaknesses, prompting Iraola to weigh changes and potential signings as he evaluates the squad ahead of the transfer window.
Liverpool wrap up their US preseason with a Chicago clash against Leeds United under new manager Andoni Iraola, mixing youth players with a few signings as they tune tactics ahead of the 2026-27 season; Gravenberch, Wirtz, and Isak could see first minutes after wins over Sunderland and Wrexham, with streaming options listed for fans.
Liverpool head to Soldier Field to face Leeds in their final US-friendly, but the fixture could be affected by a patchy, multi-use pitch just hours after Chicago Fire’s MLS game; the surface’s issues raise injury risk, and Liverpool’s head coach plans to rotate and give minutes to Ryan Gravenberch, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak as they wrap up their US tour.
Tottenham drew 1-1 with Leeds after a late penalty shout where James Maddison claimed Felix Nmecha didn’t touch the ball; the VAR review reportedly found only a very slight touch, so the on-field decision stood. Maddison criticized the officiating on Instagram, fueling ongoing debate over VAR and whether the call could affect Spurs’ relegation battle.
Tottenham and Leeds drew 1-1 in a tense night defined by Spurs' self-inflicted errors and late drama, with added-time pressure intensifying the atmosphere. De Zerbi’s temper flared on the touchline, earning a yellow card as he criticized the pace of play, while Calvert-Lewin’s penalty added to the late exchanges. He said his players showed the right spirit but must cut mistakes, and Leeds earned praise for their display as they chase survival amid a narrowed margin for West Ham.
Tottenham led through Mathys Tel in the second half but he inadvertently conceded a late penalty with a dangerous overhead clearance, as Leeds United equalised via Calvert-Lewin after a VAR award. Antonin Kinsky made two crucial saves to preserve the 1-1 draw. Maddison returned from injury but couldn’t spark a winner for Spurs. The result leaves Tottenham two points clear of West Ham with two games remaining, while Leeds, now safe, still influenced the relegation battle ahead of upcoming fixtures.
Tottenham led through Mathys Tel in the second half, but Leeds earned a 1-1 draw when Tel clipped a Leeds attacker and Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted from the resulting penalty after a VAR check; Spurs squandered chances and had a late penalty appeal denied, leaving them two points ahead of West Ham with two games to play.
Tottenham led through Mathys Tel’s superb 50th-minute strike, but a reckless overhead kick from Tel gifted Leeds a penalty that Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted to earn a 1-1 draw. The result keeps Spurs in relegation danger, two points above the bottom three, as James Maddison returned from a year out and Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky made a crucial late save. A late penalty appeal involving Lukas Nmecha on Maddison was denied.