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The Independent - Football

Eddie Howe provides Bruno Guimaraes injury update ahead of Newcastle’s crucial PSG clash

Guimaraes missed out on Sunday’s home defeat to Aston Villa with an ankle injury

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The Independent - Football

Eddie Howe provides Bruno Guimaraes injury update ahead of Newcastle’s crucial PSG clash

The Independent - Football

How Patrick Dorgu’s reincarnation is spearheading Man United’s revival

Arsenal 2-3 Manchester United: Patrick Dorgu’s stunning volley helped Michael Carrick to deal the league leaders a first home defeat of the season, one week on from ecstasy on derby day

3 hours ago

The Independent - Football

How Patrick Dorgu’s reincarnation is spearheading Man United’s revival

The Independent - Football

‘Absolutely not’: Roy Keane reacts to suggestion Michael Carrick be permanent Man Utd boss

The Sky Sports pundit praised Carrick’s influence on the club after wins over Man City and Arsenal but believes they need a ‘bigger’ manager

3 hours ago

The Independent - Football

‘Absolutely not’: Roy Keane reacts to suggestion Michael Carrick be permanent Man Utd boss

The Independent - Football

Pep Guardiola hopes Bernardo Silva will ‘stay forever’ amid uncertain Manchester City future

The Manchester City captain is out of contract at the end of the season

11 hours ago

The Independent - Football

Pep Guardiola hopes Bernardo Silva will ‘stay forever’ amid uncertain Manchester City future

The Independent - Football

Patrick Vieira questions Arsenal’s mental strength after Manchester United loss

Arsenal have dropped seven points in three games as they attempt to win the Premier League title

13 hours ago

The Independent - Football

Patrick Vieira questions Arsenal’s mental strength after Manchester United loss

The Independent - Football

Nottingham Forest boost survival hopes with vital victory at Brentford

Brentford 0-2 Nottingham Forest: The visitors restored their five-point cushion over 18th-placed West Ham with a shock win

16 hours ago

The Independent - Football

Nottingham Forest boost survival hopes with vital victory at Brentford

The Mirror - Football

Arsenal's biggest danger in title race becomes clear as Mikel Arteta faces catch-22 situation

Arsenal are now just four points clear of Manchester City and Aston Villa in the title race having thrown away a lead to lose at home against Manchester United on Sunday

12 minutes ago

The Mirror - Football

Arsenal's biggest danger in title race becomes clear as Mikel Arteta faces catch-22 situation

The Mirror - Football

Gary Neville stunned by form of 'average' Man Utd star after new role

Patrick Dorgu has looked a player reborn at Manchester United with the Dane being given more attacking license following a change of position which has pushed him further forward

22 minutes ago

The Mirror - Football

Gary Neville stunned by form of 'average' Man Utd star after new role

The Mirror - Football

Michael Carrick interview stopped as Man Utd boss pulled for Sir Jim Ratcliffe meeting

Michael Carrick has now won both of his first two matches in charge of Manchester United after Sunday's thrilling 3-2 comeback win against Arsenal

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The Mirror - Football

Michael Carrick interview stopped as Man Utd boss pulled for Sir Jim Ratcliffe meeting

The Mirror - Football

Chelsea sent clear message over Douglas Luiz transfer after Forest no-show

Chelsea remain hopeful of adding new faces to their squad before the end of the January transfer market with Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz having been identified as a potential addition

1 hour ago

The Mirror - Football

Chelsea sent clear message over Douglas Luiz transfer after Forest no-show

The Mirror - Football

Matheus Cunha reveals Michael Carrick's four-word message before Arsenal victory

Michael Carrick has continued to tap into the emotion of playing for Manchester United with Matheus Cunha claiming he's adopted an us against the world mentality

1 hour ago

The Mirror - Football

Matheus Cunha reveals Michael Carrick's four-word message before Arsenal victory

The Mirror - Football

Michael Carrick's take on Man Utd's top four hopes as players told next move

Michael Carrick's stunning start to life as Manchester United boss has the team sat in the top four but the new head coach isn't counting his chickens as he urged his players to build on their win at Arsenal

2 hours ago

The Mirror - Football

Michael Carrick's take on Man Utd's top four hopes as players told next move

The Guardian - Football

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Casemiro is thriving under Michael Carrick, Newcastle look short of ideas and Sean Dyche takes aims at … towels? Casemiro will depart Manchester United this summer. His four years in English football have been mixed but he may yet go out on a high. At one point in his first season, such as his performance ...

1 hour ago

The Guardian - Football

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

The Guardian - Football

Arteta’s team of ruthless cyborgs malfunction in way that is all too human | Jonathan Wilson

Arsenal let game slip against Manchester United and need to quickly press the reset button And then the gap was down to four points. It is still four points, but the thought that Arsenal will struggle to suppress is that it could have been more, that it should have been more. Manchester City have ...

12 hours ago

The Guardian - Football

Arteta’s team of ruthless cyborgs malfunction in way that is all too human | Jonathan Wilson

The Guardian - Football

Michele Kang’s largesse for women’s football leaves Fifa open to bias claims | Tom Garry

Multi-club owner’s Women’s Champions Cup sponsorship creates a conflict of interest, whatever her motivation You can imagine the meltdown across social media, if Stan Kroenke, Todd Boehly or the Glazer family were to enter into a partnership with the Football Association. Well, women’s football ...

1 hour ago

The Guardian - Football

Michele Kang’s largesse for women’s football leaves Fifa open to bias claims | Tom Garry

The Guardian - Football

Estêvão and Fernández power Chelsea past Crystal Palace as Wharton sees red

If this was a taste of what life on the road under Liam Rosenior might be like for Chelsea fans, then anyone who doubted his appointment may have to think again. A brilliant performance from Estêvão Willian, who scored the first after a mistake from his fellow teenager Jaydee Canvot before setting ...

17 hours ago

The Guardian - Football

Estêvão and Fernández power Chelsea past Crystal Palace as Wharton sees red

The Guardian - Football

Manchester City go nine points clear in WSL after Shaw’s late strike at London City

Manchester City are beginning to look like champions elect after going nine points clear at the top of the Women’s Super League with nine games to play, striking late to claim a precious victory at London City Lionesses. Khadija Shaw was the calmest person in the ground as she slotted in a low finish ...

19 hours ago

The Guardian - Football

Manchester City go nine points clear in WSL after Shaw’s late strike at London City

The Guardian - Football

Soap, wifi, but no football: a room without a view at Blackpool’s stadium hotel

EFL regulations mean guests at the Blackpool Football Club Stadium Hotel can’t watch the game – our writer checks in for a trip into the dark Seems perfectly reasonable that anyone booking a “Superior Room with Pitch View” at the Blackpool Football Club Stadium hotel, located inside the Bloomfield ...

1 day ago

The Guardian - Football

Soap, wifi, but no football: a room without a view at Blackpool’s stadium hotel

BBC sport

Hardly anyone would have picked Carrick to be Man Utd boss - but now?

As Michael Carrick's perfect start at Manchester United continues, is he building a case for the job longer term?

11 hours ago

BBC sport

Hardly anyone would have picked Carrick to be Man Utd boss - but now?

BBC sport

Why Arsenal's wobble may not even matter - despite 'feeling pressure'

Arsenal's winless run may normally be cause for concern - but the stats suggest they are still in control of the Premier League title race.

12 hours ago

BBC sport

Why Arsenal's wobble may not even matter - despite 'feeling pressure'

BBC sport

'Another unbelievable result' - but what's different about Man Utd now?

MOTD pundit Danny Murphy explains how Manchester United earned their impressive win at Premier League leaders Arsenal, and how he feels the Gunners will react.

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BBC sport

'Another unbelievable result' - but what's different about Man Utd now?

BBC sport

Martinez edging closer to Villa career crossroads

Emiliano Martinez is hailed as the world's best goalkeeper at Aston Villa home games - but even though his team are riding high, the Argentina international is at a crossroads.

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BBC sport

Martinez edging closer to Villa career crossroads

BBC sport

'Intoxicating title fight impossible to call as Hearts refuse to buckle'

Depleted Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts passed the latest test of their mettle in compelling draw with Celtic, writes Tom English.

14 hours ago

BBC sport

'Intoxicating title fight impossible to call as Hearts refuse to buckle'

BBC sport

Villa 'extraordinary' in first win at Newcastle since infamous 2005 trip

Aston Villa produce 'extraordinary' performance as they claim their first win at Newcastle since the infamous 2005 encounter

13 hours ago

BBC sport

Villa 'extraordinary' in first win at Newcastle since infamous 2005 trip

The Sun Football News

'They're too honest' – Arsenal slammed for defensive tactics after Man Utd loss as horror attacking stats are laid bare

MIKEL ARTETA's Arsenal setup has been heavily criticised after his team lost to Manchester United on Sunday. It is the third match in a row that the Gunners have dropped points, allowing Manchester City and Aston Villa to ramp up the pressure in the title race. Arsenal were beaten 3-2 at home by United, ...

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The Sun Football News

'They're too honest' – Arsenal slammed for defensive tactics after Man Utd loss as horror attacking stats are laid bare

The Sun Football News

Former Champions League giants could see stadium thrown out of World Cup 2030 with work not even started

A FORMER Champions League stadium set to stage 2030 World Cup games could soon lose its hosting rights. The 2030 instalment of the Fifa World Cup will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Nine Spanish stadiums are set to host games during the tournament, which will also feature three matches ...

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The Sun Football News

Former Champions League giants could see stadium thrown out of World Cup 2030 with work not even started

The Sun Football News

'I'm sure' – Gareth Southgate tipped to take new manager's role in summer after two-year sabbatical

GARETH SOUTHGATE has been tipped to make his anticipated return to management this summer by one of his closest friends. The 55-year-old has taken some time away from the world of top-level management since ending his eight-year stint as England boss following Euro 2024. But now his friend and former ...

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The Sun Football News

'I'm sure' – Gareth Southgate tipped to take new manager's role in summer after two-year sabbatical

The Sun Football News

Marc Guehi reveals exactly how close he was to Liverpool move before completing £20m Man City transfer

MARC GUEHI has no regrets overa summer switch to Liverpool collapsing at the last minute. The England defender was doing his medical at Anfield when word came through that Crystal Palace chiefs had pulled the plug. Yet instead of throwing a strop, he got his head down at Selhurst Park and never lost ...

10 hours ago

The Sun Football News

Marc Guehi reveals exactly how close he was to Liverpool move before completing £20m Man City transfer

The Sun Football News

'Your only hope is corner' – Man Utd star brutally trolls Arsenal after epic Emirates win

MANCHESTER UNITED star Amad Diallo brutally trolled Arsenal after their 3-2 victory. The Red Devils came back from 1-0 down to make it back-to-back wins under Michael Carrick. The defeat hands Arsenal a big blow in the title race and the Gunners are now without a win in three Premier League games. Amad ...

11 hours ago

The Sun Football News

'Your only hope is corner' – Man Utd star brutally trolls Arsenal after epic Emirates win

The Sun Football News

Former Man Utd captain spotted in away end as Red Devils score 'best goals against Arsenal since yours'

ASHLEY YOUNG celebrated Manchester United's surprise win at Arsenal with the fans. The former United ace was among the away supporters at the Emirates and got treated to one of the best games of the season. United won 3-2 thanks to second-half stunners from Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha, with some ...

11 hours ago

The Sun Football News

Former Man Utd captain spotted in away end as Red Devils score 'best goals against Arsenal since yours'