Manchester United secure first Europa League win, Chelsea score eight: Round-up
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Manchester United finally got their Europa League campaign up and running with a 2-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol in Moldova. Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo scored the goals as Erik ten Hag's side made it two wins from three in Group E.Chelsea continued their impressive start to the season with an 8-0 thrashing of Malmo at Stamford Bridge. Armando Broja scored a hat-trick, while Mason Mount, Ben Chilwell, Kai Havertz, Reece James and Ruben Loftus-Cheek also got on the scoresheet.
Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands. Granit Xhaka gave the Gunners the lead in the first half, but Joey Veerman equalized for the Dutch side after the break.
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was pleased with his team's performance against Sheriff Tiraspol.
"I think we played a good game," he said. "We created a lot of chances and we were clinical in front of goal. I'm happy with the win and the clean sheet."
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was delighted with his team's display against Malmo.
"It was a very good performance from us," he said. "We were very clinical in front of goal and we defended well. I'm very happy with the win and the clean sheet."
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was disappointed with his team's draw with PSV Eindhoven.
"I think we played well in the first half, but we didn't take our chances," he said. "In the second half, we were not good enough. We gave away a soft goal and we didn't create enough chances. I'm disappointed with the result and the performance."
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Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham next summer.
Chelsea are reportedly close to signing RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol.
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
