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Post-match player ratings for Newcastle's 2-2 draw with Liverpool, highlighting debuts and cameos (Dedic, Steur, Willock) as well as key moments like Elanga scoring the opener. Yoane Wissa earns an 8, while several players score 6–7, indicating a competitive game with contributions across both squads.
Brentford overwhelmed Tottenham 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium, with Spurs flat and lingering at the bottom after a poor first half; the piece also invites readers to participate in a community player-rating feature.
Josko Gvardiol’s stoppage-time strike gave Manchester City a 2-1 win over Bournemouth, with Marc Guehi scoring a late equaliser in an unfamiliar holding-midfield role and Rayan Cherki supplying two assists off the bench to influence the game.
Brentford overwhelmed Spurs 3-0, exposing a fragile defensive display and a raft of disappointing performances, with goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky at fault for the opener and multiple Spurs players receiving low ratings (mostly 4s and 5s) as late substitutions failed to change the result.
Hull City defeated Manchester United 2-0 with standout showings across the side, including a superb debut from Konstantinos Tzolakis and goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy, with high ratings for most Hull players reflecting a cohesive attacking and defensive display.
Arsenal defeated Coventry 3-0, with Coventry’s players largely receiving middling to poor ratings. Keeper Carl Rushworth was notably at fault for the second goal on his Premier League debut, while teammates such as Milan Van Ewijk, Bobby Thomas and Aurele Amenda struggled. Grimes, Yirenkyi, Tchaouna and Simms posted the higher marks among Coventry’s players, and late substitutions could not change the outcome.
Real Madrid defeated Schalke 3-0 in a pre-season friendly, with Mbappé opening the scoring early and Arda Güler delivering a standout display (8.5). Lunin added a solid cameo with three saves, Espi produced a superb header and effective hold-up play, while Vinícius Jr. struggled on the wing and Courtois was barely tested.
AC Milan beat Manchester United 4-2 in a Poland pre-season friendly, earning their first win of the summer thanks to Chukwueze’s standout display (MOTM) with a goal and assist. Ramos and Torriani also impressed, while Terracciano made a costly error. Musah struggled and some defensive holes were evident, though the second-half tweaks by Amorim helped Milan pull away and reinforce their positive pre-season signs.
Chelsea outplayed AC Milan 3-0 in a pre-season friendly, with Milan’s defense leaking chances and Terracciano criticised for a comical error on the second goal; Torriani was Milan’s best-rated player at 6, but the visitors looked tactically off and several players struggled, while Chelsea appeared sharper and more composed as they build toward the season.
Manchester United drew 1-1 with PSG after Amad won the ball to set up Bryan Mbeumo for United’s equaliser following an early PSG lead from Ibrahim Mbaye’s cross to Ayden Heaven. On his debut, Youri Tielemans earned 7.5, while Andrey Santos impressed most with a 9 as United’s midfield bossed proceedings; Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire also delivered strong showings. Tom Heaton started and left injured, with Dermot Mee coming on, and the second half produced chances but no winner.
Portugal failed to spark in a sweltering Miami group match, wasting several clear chances as Colombia pressed to break through. Diogo Costa stood out with six saves, Ronaldo had multiple sightlines but lacked the legs to convert, and a stoppage-time Davinson Sánchez header was ruled offside after VAR. The goalless draw leaves Group K open and drawn criticism on Roberto Martínez’s attacking setup.
Portugal were largely listless in attack, wasting several clear chances as Ronaldo struggled and Diogo Costa stood tall with key saves in a 0-0 World Cup draw against Colombia in Miami. Colombia surged after halftime (11 shots, 3 on target) and had a stoppage-time Davinson Sánchez header ruled offside after a VAR review, leaving Portugal to rue attacking wastefulness and lineup decisions by Roberto Martínez as they settle for second in Group K.
Nine changes from Mauricio Pochettino couldn’t stop a 3-2 loss to Turkey at SoFi Stadium. Auston Trusty opened the scoring for the USMNT, Turkey replied through Arda Guler and Orkun Kokcu before Sebastian Berhalter equalized after halftime; Kaan Ayhan’s stoppage-time strike gave Turkey the win. The result leaves the U.S. atop Group D and advancing to a knockout game against Bosnia & Herzegovina, and the piece also provides a full player-by-player rating of the USMNT.
England dominated possession in a 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston, but failed to create clear chances as Harry Kane endured a quiet night, including a late miss; Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon struggled to influence the game, though Bukayo Saka offered late energy from the bench and Nico O'Reilly hit the crossbar before Kane’s rebound was blazed over. The result leaves Group L unsettled and prompts tactical questions for Thomas Tuchel going into the final group game.
USA defeated Australia 2-0 in Seattle to advance to the World Cup 2026 knockout stage, with Balogun’s incisive run helping force Cameron Burgess’s own goal for the opener and Alex Freeman adding the second; the US dominated with strong wing play and midfield control.