Arsenal, Man Utd and Real Madrid in the news: Press review
Arsenal's injury problems, Xavi Simons' return date and Real Madrid's interest in JJ Gabriel were among the headlines in Thursday's newspapers. On the Manchester United front, Matheus Cunha's escape from a ban and Paul Scholes' comments on Beckham drew attention.
According to the Daily Mail, Mikel Arteta has enlisted NASA's help to deal with Arsenal's injury problems. Google and Apple have also joined the effort.
The Times reported that Xavi Simons will start training with his Tottenham teammates at the end of this month. The player, who suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture in April, will return about two months earlier than expected. Meanwhile, after Slavia Prague 1-2 Arsenal, Arteta criticised his team's performance in the second half.
The Daily Telegraph reported that Real Madrid have stepped up their interest in young player JJ Gabriel and want to bring him into the squad in January. The club plans to put the young player on a fast track to the first-team squad.
On the Manchester United front, Matheus Cunha returned to the pitch despite being sent off at the end of the Champions League win over Roma and did not receive any further punishment. Speaking to The Sun, Paul Scholes said David Beckham could take over the club after the Sir Jim Ratcliffe era. Scholes described the current period as "depressing".
Liverpool's owner Fenway Sports Group has held talks to buy a majority stake in the Cadillac Formula 1 team. In England, Wrexham beat league leaders Middlesbrough 2-0. Playing without Will Lankshear, Middlesbrough struggled in the match.
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