Villarreal climbed into fifth place in LaLiga with a 1-0 win over Espanyol at Estadio de la Cerámica. The win led by Pino marked their fifth consecutive head-to-head victory over the Catalan side. The Yellow Submarine dominated early but were twice denied by VAR in the first half. A penalty call on Juan Foyth was overturned, and Thierno Barry’s goal was ruled offside. Their persistence paid off early in the second half when Yeremy Pino scored a sweet goal. Espanyol offered little in response. The win puts Villarreal’s Champions League hopes firmly in their own hands heading into the season’s final stretch.

Wrexham are making a bold move in the summer transfer market, with former Liverpool and West Ham striker Danny Ings reportedly at the top of their wishlist.  According to the Daily Mail, Wrexham, want to sign the experienced 32-year-old forward as they prepare for the Championship. Ings is set to become a free agent after leaving West Ham and brings a wealth of top-flight experience. He played for clubs like Aston Villa, Burnley, Bournemouth, and Liverpool, scoring 125 goals across his senior career. Manager Phil Parkinson is planning a calculated recruitment drive, telling The Leader that while fans are eager for new arrivals, the club will remain patient to ensure the right fits.  Wrexham have also been linked with Premier League players like Newcastle’s Callum Wilson and West Ham defender Aaron Cresswell. The club’s goal is to solidify their Championship status while continuing their steady rise up the English football pyramid.

Chido Obi-Martin was Manchester United’s saviour in Hong Kong, netting twice in the second half to help his side recover from another dismal start on their Asia post-season tour. After a shock 1-0 defeat to the ASEAN All-Stars, United were booed off the pitch and needed a response in their final exhibition game.  Hong Kong stunned Ruben Amorim’s side by taking a 1-0 lead through Juninho before the 20-minute mark, with Tom Heaton beaten at his near post. In relentless rain and 24-degree heat, United struggled again, showing little fight in the first half.  Jonny Evans started his final game before his contract expires, while the futures of Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho remain uncertain amid tensions with Amorim. Casemiro and youngster Shea Lacy were both withdrawn before half-time, and a furious Amorim made wholesale changes at the break. The second half brought much-needed energy, particularly from 17-year-old Obi-Martin.  He levelled with a smart turn and left-footed finish before heading home his second in the 82nd minute after a link-up with Mason Mount.  Ayden Heaven added a third late on, nodding in from an Amad cross to seal a flattering 3-1 win for United. With summer arrivals like Matheus Cunha and rising talents like Obi-Martin pushing through, the pressure is on established names like Rasmus Højlund and Joshua Zirkzee.  Amorim now faces tough decisions as he rebuilds after a turbulent campaign.

Ruben Amorim expressed optimism on Friday about captain Bruno Fernandes’ future at Manchester United, amid swirling rumours of a lucrative Saudi Arabia move. Fernandes started United‘s 3-1 comeback win over Hong Kong in their post-season friendly, where teenage substitute Chido Obi  scored twice to turn the game around.  Despite the difficult season that saw Amorim replace Erik ten Hag and United finish a disappointing 15th in the Premier League, the manager sounded hopeful about retaining his key midfielder. When asked if the Hong Kong match was Fernandes’ last for United, Amorim said:“I don’t think so, I don’t know for sure, but I don’t think so. He sees us taking some actions and to change all the things… I think he wants to stay.” Speaking of his conversations with Fernandes, Amorim added:“I talk with him, I explained some things and I just have that feeling when you talk to someone, I think you have that feeling if he wants to stay.” The Portugal international showed glimpses of his quality in the first half against Hong Kong.  Fernandes came close to scoring but was denied after an ambitious attempt.  Alejandro Garnacho started the game, as did Casemiro and Rasmus Hojlund. After a poor first half, United came alive following the break with fresh legs including Amad Diallo and Obi, who helped seal a morale-boosting victory as the team closes out a troubled campaign.