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UCL: Celtic ultimately outclassed by Real Madrid

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Celtic 0 - 3 Real Madrid Celtic were ultimately outclassed by holders Real Madrid in their Champions League opener, despite a lively and encouraging start in Glasgow. 💬 "I think every game is going to be tough and every game we’ve got to understand that it’s a fine margin between success and failure, and we’ve just to make sure we’re more clinical at both ends of the field." #UCL | #CelticFC 🍀 — Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) September 7, 2022 Five years after they last featured at Europe's top table, Celtic gave Real a fright in a frantic first half by creating a series of chances, including a shot off a post from Callum McGregor. But after the break the visitors roused themselves, and goals from Vinicius Junior, Luka Modric and Eden Hazard showed their class and secured victory. ☀ ¡Buenos días, madridistas! ☀ pic.twitter.com/FELsBAqCvk — Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) September 7, 2022 Real Madrid join Shakhtar Donetsk at the top of Group F after they def

Premier League: United end Arsenal's perfect start

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Manchester United 3 - 1 Arsenal United's new boy Antony scored on his debut and Marcus Rashford got two as Erik ten Hag's men ended Arsenal's 100% start to the season at Old Trafford. The Brazilian opened the scoring 10 minutes before half-time in the pulsating duel, sweeping a shot into the far corner. Thanks for all the loving messages!! A great week to all of you!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🔴 @ManUtd #MUFC #RedDevils #United pic.twitter.com/0RwIOxAGCu — Antony Santos (@antony00) September 5, 2022 Rashford claimed the assist for that and then after Bukayo Saka had levelled on the hour, the England striker profited from two clinical United counter-attacks. Bruno Fernandes was at the heart of both, splitting the Arsenal defence for Rashford's first, then sending Christian Eriksen clear as the Dane provided the striker with a tap-in. It was Rashford's first Premier League double since December 2020, helping lift them to fifth in the table. Arsenal remain top. However,