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Defeat at Monaco, Injuries Piling Up: Marseille in Crisis by Matchday Two
Beaten 2-0 at Monaco on Sunday with three additional injuries and no reinforcements expected, Marseille are raising serious concerns. Consultant Walid Acherchour fears a catastrophic season comparable to Nice's last year.
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Maguire's deliberate handball goes unpunished as referees hand United a pivotal goal against Ipswich
Harry Maguire raised his hand to control the ball in the build-up to Manchester United's decisive second goal in their 5-2 win over Ipswich Town, yet VAR official Jarred Gillett and on-field referee Craig Pawson allowed the goal to stand under a rule designed for accidental handballs.
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Berrada signals Rashford is staying at United after Barcelona loan return
Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada has publicly welcomed Marcus Rashford back into the fold, with manager Michael Carrick adding praise after the forward's strong showing in a 5-2 win over Ipswich Town.
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Carrick admits United may miss out on left-back as deadline day looms with five deals in play
Manchester United face a race against Tuesday's 11pm transfer deadline with a left-back still unsigned despite a summer-long search. Manager Michael Carrick has tempered expectations after the 5-2 win over Ipswich, with targets including Alejandro Balde and David Raum looking increasingly unlikely.
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Man City in crunch talks for Enzo Fernandez as Grealish edges closer to exit
Manchester City are pursuing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez in a deal that would surpass their £116m club-record signing of Elliot Anderson, while Jack Grealish looks increasingly likely to leave on loan before Tuesday's deadline.
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Barcola seals £106m Liverpool move as Gakpo heads to City in shock swap
Bradley Barcola has agreed a £106m move from Paris Saint-Germain to Liverpool, with the deal potentially rising to £123m. The transfer is expected to trigger Cody Gakpo's shock departure to Manchester City, with Arsenal also eyeing a late push for Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez.
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Mbappé blows kiss to Ester Expósito from the Bernabéu, internet goes wild
After scoring against Malaga on Sunday in La Liga matchday 3, Kylian Mbappé blew a kiss to Spanish actress Ester Expósito, who was watching from the box at Santiago Bernabéu. The clip racked up millions of views within hours.
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Berrada signals United want to keep Rashford after Barcelona loan return
Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada has publicly backed Marcus Rashford's future at Old Trafford after the forward returned from a loan spell at Barcelona, where he scored 14 goals and registered 14 assists but was not signed permanently.
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Shaw admits blame for Ipswich opener as United's defence leaks four goals in two games
Manchester United beat Ipswich 5-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday, with Bruno Fernandes scoring a hat-trick, but Luke Shaw conceded responsibility for the first goal as defensive frailties continued to concern the club.
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Opponent's Jersey at Breakfast: The Guendouzi Anecdote That Says It All
A former FC Lorient teammate reveals that Mattéo Guendouzi showed up for Monday breakfast wearing an Ajaccio jersey after the Merlus' defeat, despite not even being in the squad. The anecdote sheds light on the midfielder's provocative temperament, back in the spotlight after the Fenerbahçe-Lyon incident.
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Konsa set for Aston Villa return as seven players face fitness doubts ahead of Arsenal clash
Ezri Konsa could make his Arsenal debut against his former club on Monday, but Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, and Bruno Guimaraes are all racing to be fit. Aston Villa are also short-handed, with Tammy Abraham, Amadou Onana, and Johan Manzambi among those unavailable.
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United's left-back pursuit in final two days could determine Shaw's future at Old Trafford
With the transfer window closing in two days, Manchester United are pressing to sign a left-back to cover Luke Shaw. Their choice of target — whether a proven starter or a deputy — will directly affect Shaw's contract situation and the club's attacking plans for next summer.
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Mahrez without offers and free: Turkish and Emirati paths evaporate
Announced at Çorum FK and Al-Wahda, Riyad Mahrez has in reality received no concrete proposal from either club. At 34 years old, the Algerian international remains free of any contract since his departure from Al-Ahli this summer.
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Saha claims Osimhen is 'waiting' for United move as Collyer seals £3m West Brom switch
Louis Saha insists Victor Osimhen is keen on a move to Old Trafford despite interest from Arsenal and Spurs, while Toby Collyer has completed a permanent £3m transfer to West Bromwich Albion.
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McAidoo's Palace cameo signals breakthrough season ahead for Man City teenager
Ryan McAidoo, 18, caught the eye with a lively late substitute appearance against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, reinforcing Enzo Maresca's belief in the winger as a genuine first-team option this season.
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Rashford 'fantastic' on return as Carrick's United demolish Ipswich 5-2 at Old Trafford
Marcus Rashford started his first Manchester United match since December 2024 and impressed interim boss Michael Carrick in a commanding 5-2 win over Ipswich at Old Trafford, with Carrick describing the forward as 'fantastic' since his return.
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Saha claims Osimhen is 'waiting' for Man Utd as Collyer seals West Brom move
Former United striker Louis Saha insists Victor Osimhen wants to join Manchester United, while midfielder Toby Collyer has completed a permanent move to West Bromwich Albion ahead of the summer transfer deadline.
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Balde, Zirkzee and Matanovic: four transfers Man United could seal before Tuesday's deadline
Manchester United are racing to complete several deals before the summer window closes on Tuesday. Left-back Alejandro Balde has emerged as a target, Joshua Zirkzee looks set to join Fiorentina on loan, and Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic is also on the club's radar.
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Genesio confirms OM will close transfer window without any signings
After losing 2-0 at Monaco on Sunday in Ligue 1 Matchday 2, Olympique de Marseille faces another setback: manager Bruno Genesio admitted in a press conference that no reinforcements will arrive before the summer transfer window closes.
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Arsenal close to selling Gabriel Jesus to Barcelona as Julian Alvarez future remains unclear
Gabriel Jesus is set to complete an £8.57m move to Barcelona after Arsenal agreed a deal with the La Liga champions, while Julian Alvarez's return to Atletico Madrid training has cast doubt on a potential switch to the Gunners.
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