MANCHESTER, England, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Solving Manchester United's dreadful defending at set pieces has quickly become one of the main priorities for new head coach Ruben Amorim, whose best-laid tactical plans have been left in ruins due to his side's failure to clear the danger at corners. Nottingham Forest needed just 90 seconds to score from a corner at...

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SIMI VALLEY, California, Dec 7 (Reuters) - The United States unveiled a $988 million aid package of new arms and equipment to Ukraine for its ongoing fight against Russia's invasion on Saturday. The package nearly halves the available $2.21 billion remaining in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative as the Biden administration works to commit to buying weapons from industry, rather than...

* Struggling Man City held to 2-2 draw at Palace * Man United lose 3-2 at home to Nottingham Forest * Brentford beat Newcastle 4-2, Villa edge Saints Dec 7 (Reuters) - Manchester City's struggles continued in a 2-2 Premier League draw at Crystal Palace on Saturday, while Manchester United ( MANU ) lost 3-2 in their first defeat by...