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Chelsea didn't get off to a good start in the Premier League when they traveled to City Ground Stadium to face Nottingham Forest. They won 1-1.
Chelsea took a half-time lead thanks to Raheem Sterling's fourth Premier League goal of the season. During the 63rd minute, Serge Aurier equalized for the hosts.
Tottenham lost ground on the rest of the top four after losing 2-0 at home to Aston Villa.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was booed off after goals from Emiliano Buendia and Douglas Luiz sealed a huge win for Unai Emery's men.
Spurs did not have a shot on goal in the second half. Villa deserved to win, and Emery is off to a good start in the Midlands. Tottenham Hotspur are currently fifth, with Aston Villa in 12th place.
How the Epl table looks after the matches.
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Frenkie de Jong 'has told Erik ten Hag he DOES want to join Manchester United after the Red Devils turned their season around' in a shock U-turn - but Barcelona 'are FURIOUS after he refused to leave last summer during their financial crisis'
Frenkie de Jong is said to have told Erik ten Hag that he wants to leave Barcelona.
During the summer, Manchester United was linked with a move for the midfielder.
Despite the club's financial difficulties, De Jong chose to stay at Barcelona.
The Catalan club has reportedly been enraged by the 25-year-decision old's to leave now.After making a stunning U-turn, Frenkie de Jong is said to have told Erik ten Hag that he wants to join Manchester United.
According to Fichajes, De Jong has spoken with United manager Jose Mourinho on the phone and expressed his desire to join the Red Devils.
The 25-year-old was heavily linked with a summer move to Manchester United but chose to stay at Barcelona.Barcelona made no secret of their financial difficulties this summer, nor of their decision to try to move De Jong.
Despite the Catalan club's desire to sell, the midfielder was unwilling to leave.
'Chelsea and Manchester United are interested,' De Jong said at a press conference in the summer. I had already decided to stay in Barcelona in May. 'I never changed my mind about this during the summer.'
According to the report, De Jong has reversed his decision since making those remarks.According to Fichajes, this sudden change of heart has enraged Barcelona management after his refusal to make the move when they needed it the most.Despite a shaky start, Manchester United have begun to improve under their new manager Ten Hag.
United are currently in the Champions League, which could be appealing to the Holland midfielder.
The possible addition of De Jong could motivate United to push even harder in the second half of the season.
The Red Devils' next league game is against Bournemouth, as they look to climb the Premier League table.
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