Fleetwood won the Ryder Cup for Europe at the reachable 16th. Just as it was planned
The reachable par-4 16th at Marco Simone was designed to decide the Ryder Cup and that’s exactly what happened
1970-01-01 08:00
Bayern Munich looking for consistency before visit to Copenhagen in Champions League
Bayern Munich is still looking for consistency as it prepares to visit Copenhagen for its second group game in the Champions League on Tuesday
1970-01-01 08:00
FPL Gameweek 8: Micky van de Ven, Darwin Nunez and five players to consider for transfers
Fantasy Premier League managers will have experienced another weekend of frustration or elation after some surprise results, plenty of red cards and controversial moments - so this week is another opportunity to reset in some cases or make the tweak to your team to bring success next gameweek. Here are five players we think could impress in gameweek 8, with managers needing to decide whether using a transfer or two earlier in the week is a gamble worth taking, or if waiting until midweek European action is finished with will aid the search for starters in their FPL teams. Note: Our FPL tips come out every Monday but this week there are still two matches to play in GW7, with Fulham vs Chelsea on Monday night and Luton vs Burnley on Tuesday. Micky van de Ven - Tottenham, defender (4.5m) Spurs remain unbeaten after their crazy and contentious weekend win over Liverpool and have a favourable run coming up against Luton, Fulham, Palace and an out-of-form Chelsea. While they haven’t been super tight defensively so far, we fancy there are a couple of clean sheets on offer here and new centre-back signing Micky van de Ven is quickly proving a big part of the team. He has the lowest tally of points of their regular back four so far, but he’s also cheapest - and is less of a yellow card hazard than partner Cristian Romero. If you have a spare 0.3m extra you could go for left-back teammate Destiny Udogie for potential assist points, but we like the look of Van de Ven as a low-cost pillar at the back for a few weeks. Darwin Nunez - Liverpool, forward (7.4m) Jurgen Klopp has rotated his attack this season but there’s not much scope for that right now: Diogo Jota will be suspended for the next match, Cody Gakpo is likely to be out for a few weeks injured - possibly until after the international break - and even potential midfield options being pushed forward is unlikely given Curtis Jones will also be missing after a red card. As such, Darwin Nunez should return to the lineup as long as a knee issue doesn’t sideline him; the Uruguayan has been in good scoring form and would have already been in the XI against Spurs if not for a bone around his knee causing pain. Brighton and Everton have both looked leaky - two of the six worst defences in the league right now - and the powerful attacker and add to their woes if he’s restored to centre forward. Moussa Diaby - Aston Villa, midfielder (6.7m) If you’ve been considering the speedy, forward-thinking Aston Villa man early on this term, now is perhaps the time to dive in. He’ll likely be rested for a midweek Europa Conference League clash with Zrinjski, but then it’s Wolves, West Ham, Luton, Forest and Fulham in a very nice looking run for the Villains - three of those matches at home. Diaby, whether central or from the flank, is a real threat with his ball-carrying and desire to get shots away, and only Ollie Watkins has a better goals-plus-assists tally than him in the Villa team in the Premier League. Diaby has already picked up bonus points twice this season too and he’s a big candidate to add to that in the coming gameweeks if Villa keep performing. Bernd Leno - Fulham, goalkeeper (4.7m) Slightly expensive as far as players at non-elite clubs go, but there’s a reason many FPL managers have selected Bernd Leno and his price has risen accordingly. He’s the top-scoring goalkepeer in the game so far, 35 points to his name, and that’s on the back of three clean sheets - but also three occasions where he has picked up bonus points on account of his shot-stopping antics. He’s averaging 4.5 saves per game and has kept the actual goals conceded by Fulham below the expected goals tally in every match except against Man City, which is forgiveable. Fulham face Sheffield United at home next time out, who haven’t scored in their last two, so further points for the German could be on the board. Callum Hudson-Odoi - Nottingham Forest, midfielder (4.9m) For our final choice we’ve decided on a potential differential gamble for the next couple of gameweeks up to the international break. Nottingham Forest have a lot of attacking options for Steve Cooper to choose between but Callum Hudson-Odoi has started two of the last three and has had seven shots or key passes across those two starts, scoring once. Away to Palace and home to Luton, the expectation will be on Forest to be on the front foot whether countering or dominating play in spells and Hudson-Odoi’s speed and ability to get into dangerous final-third areas will be paramount to both. It is a bit of a risk to start him and he hasn’t had a full 90-minute run-out yet, but it could have a big short-term pay-off if injuries and rotations in your squad are starting to hit elsewhere. Read More Jarrod Bowen, Carlton Morris and 5 players to target for FPL Gameweek 7 Mohamed Salah, Sven Botman and 5 players to target for FPL Gameweek 6 Michael Beale calls for Rangers unity as he wishes club the best after sacking Michael Beale calls for Rangers unity as he wishes club the best after sacking David Beckham reveals pain of World Cup red card: ‘I was a mess’ Marcus Rashford’s form has become the latest symptom of Manchester United’s struggles
1970-01-01 08:00
Attacked by Trump, New York judge to weigh ex-president's fraud case
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK Last week, Donald Trump, the Republican frontrunner in the 2024 race for the
1970-01-01 08:00
US Supreme Court ruling may help Hunter Biden fight gun charge
By Andrew Goudsward and Nate Raymond WASHINGTON Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, may get a legal boost
1970-01-01 08:00
Hungarian and U.S. scientists win medicine Nobel for COVID-19 vaccine work
By Niklas Pollard and Ludwig Burger STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Scientists Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman from Hungary and the United States
1970-01-01 08:00
US House Speaker McCarthy braces for likely new Republican rebellion
By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy is staring down a threat to his
1970-01-01 08:00
Gwyneth Paltrow gives ex-fiance Brad Pitt's skincare line her seal of approval
Gwyneth Paltrow has tried and tested Brad Pitt's Le Domaine Skincare line and given her verdict.
1970-01-01 08:00
'What an honour': Naomi Campbell on closing Sarah Burton's final show for Alexander McQueen
Naomi Campbell has paid a glowing tribute to Sarah Burton as she bows out of Alexander McQueen
1970-01-01 08:00
FKA Twigs crawls in DIRT at Valentino Parish Fashion Week show
All in the name of fashion, the singer played in the dirt during her performance.
1970-01-01 08:00
New York attorney general's fraud case against Donald Trump
Donald Trump, his adult sons, the Trump Organization and others will go on trial on Monday in a
1970-01-01 08:00
Curtain comes up on new term for conservative US Supreme Court
By John Kruzel WASHINGTON The U.S. Supreme Court is set to open its new nine-month term on Monday
1970-01-01 08:00
