Broad’s wish list and Man Utd make flying start – Saturday’s sporting social
The Red Devils were 5-1 winners over Leeds on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
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Football
Rivalries resumed.
And it was the red United that came out on top.
Bruno Fernandes did not leave Old Trafford empty handed.
Manchester United’s newest recruit enjoyed a great reception at Old Trafford.
Usain Bolt enjoyed the Bruno show!
While Paul Pogba also came in for praise.
Barcelona confirmed Gerard Pique has taken a significant pay cut to allow the club to register new signings.
Leicester’s fans were rewarded.
Andy Robertson tried to stay positive.
And was happy with the result.
Not the return Raul Jimenez was hoping for.
Chelsea also got off to a winning start.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic moved mountains.
Pontus Jansson was happy to give Brentford fans joy.
Luke Jephcott dedicated his late winner to the shooting victims in Plymouth.
Shane Duffy was pleased with Brighton’s work.
Leeds defender Diego Llorente continued to work his way back from injury.
Cricket
Stuart Broad didn’t want much!
Michael Vaughan heaped praise on Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow.
Sam Billings was feeling optimistic about Manchester United.
Paralympics
Hannah Cockroft started the 10-day countdown to the Games.
A bad hair day for Stef Reid.
MMA
You don’t see that every day!