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Man United's formation switch at U21 level puts 15-year-old JJ Gabriel on path to first-team debut
Manchester United's U21 side has adopted Michael Carrick's 4-2-3-1 system, a tactical alignment designed to ease the transition for academy prospects. Fifteen-year-old JJ Gabriel, who scored 26 goals in 29 games last season, stands to benefit most as he learns the No.10 role.
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Como complete 90-day Sinigaglia overhaul to host Champions League debut at home
Como avoided a 200km relocation to Sassuolo by completing a rapid renovation of Stadio Sinigaglia, earning UEFA Category 4 status in time to host RB Leipzig, Manchester United, AEK Athens and Paris Saint-Germain in their first-ever Champions League campaign.
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Palmer inspires Chelsea's six-goal Carabao Cup comeback from two down against Leeds
Cole Palmer scored twice after coming off the bench at half-time as Chelsea overturned a two-goal deficit to beat Leeds 6-3 at Stamford Bridge, advancing to the Carabao Cup fourth round under Xabi Alonso.
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French Football Federation turns against Infantino, joins European opposition to his re-election
The French Football Federation's executive committee has officially decided to oppose Gianni Infantino's re-election at the FIFA Congress scheduled for March 18 in Rabat, joining around ten European nations including England and Italy.
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Richarlison seeks legal action to cancel Tottenham contract and join Vasco da Gama
Richarlison is reportedly pursuing legal action to force Tottenham into cancelling his contract, with Brazilian outlet Globo claiming the striker wants to return home and sign for Vasco da Gama after being left out of Spurs' Premier League squad.
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United poach Eze, Cassim and Konde from City and Liverpool as Amass earns first-team lifeline
Manchester United have completed or are finalising the signings of three academy prospects from their rivals, while teenage left-back Harry Amass has been kept at the club and handed a first-team training opportunity ahead of the Champions League opener against Sabah.
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Szoboszlai and Mac Allister's instinctive bond fuels Liverpool's 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid
Dominik Szoboszlai says he and Alexis Mac Allister share an unspoken understanding on the pitch, with both midfielders scoring in Liverpool's 2-1 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
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Rice dismisses fitness fears after hamstring issue frustrated him at the World Cup
Declan Rice has brushed aside concerns over his workload at Arsenal, revealing a neural hamstring problem and illness hampered him during England's run to the World Cup semi-finals last summer. The midfielder says a full rest has him ready to sustain another 60-plus game season.
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Araujo's backheel assist against Atletico signals Liverpool have found their makeshift right-back
Ronald Araujo set up Dominik Szoboszlai's equaliser against Atletico Madrid with an improvised backheel, convincing Andoni Iraola that the on-loan Barcelona defender can solve Liverpool's right-back problem with both defensive solidity and unexpected attacking contribution.
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Barcola Misses Sitter and Exits with Cramps on Champions League Debut with Liverpool
Signed for €140 million this summer, Bradley Barcola endured a difficult evening Wednesday at Anfield: a missed chance one-on-one with Oblak, early exit due to cramps, and a wave of criticism on social media, despite Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid.
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Ljungberg accuses Arsenal fans of forgetting Martinelli after £60m Saudi exit
Former Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg has criticised the club's supporters for pushing Gabriel Martinelli out, saying fans forgot how much the Brazilian contributed across his seven-year, 278-game spell at the Emirates.
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Mudryk ankle injury leaves Spurs paying for a player who cannot help De Zerbi's winless start
Mykhailo Mudryk has sustained an ankle injury in training just one match into his Tottenham loan from Chelsea, ruling him out for up to two months. The setback compounds a miserable opening to Roberto De Zerbi's first full season, with Spurs winless and goalless after three Premier League games.
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Real Madrid weigh Mac Allister swap with Camavinga as Atlético circle and City eye Alvarez return
Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister and considering a swap involving Eduardo Camavinga, while Atlético Madrid are said to be ready to rival them. Separately, Manchester City have held talks with Barcelona over Erling Haaland and are exploring a reunion with Julián Alvarez.
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Nathan Jones accuses linesman of staring at him 'like I'd volleyed his cat' after disallowed goal costs Charlton
Charlton manager Nathan Jones launched a colourful attack on assistant referee Bhupinder Gill after Tyreece Campbell's first-half goal was ruled offside in a 0-0 Championship draw with QPR at The Valley on Wednesday — his second public criticism of officials in four days.
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Dembélé scores twice and playfully taunts Kvaratskhelia, left on the bench all evening
Starting and decisive against Slovan Bratislava (6-1) on Wednesday in the Champions League, Ousmane Dembélé scored a brace and provided two assists before gently ribbing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who remained on the bench throughout the match.
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Luis Campos suspended for one match by the LFP for his conduct at Lille
PSG's sporting advisor has been handed a one-match suspension by the LFP's disciplinary commission following his conduct during Lille's 2-2 draw with PSG on August 28 in Ligue 1.
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Ethan Mbappé faces up to five Champions League matches suspension for blow to Natan's face
Sent off in the 56th minute for an intentional blow to the face of Natan during Lille's 3-2 defeat to Real Betis on September 17, Ethan Mbappé faces between three and five matches suspension in the Champions League according to UEFA's disciplinary regulations.
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Mount backs Man United's £155m midfield overhaul despite his own fight for minutes
Mason Mount has publicly welcomed Manchester United's summer signing of Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba, calling the increased competition a 'must-have' — even as the 27-year-old is yet to make a single appearance this season.
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Manchester United replace back-of-shirt sponsor with club foundation for Champions League return
Manchester United will carry the Manchester United Foundation logo on the back of their shirts throughout this season's Champions League campaign, replacing a vacant sponsorship slot as the club return to European football against Azerbaijani side Sabah FK at Old Trafford.
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Premier League moves Christmas fixture release forward after Manchester United pressure
The Premier League will publish its December fixture schedule earlier than last season after clubs including Manchester United lobbied for an earlier announcement, giving supporters more time to plan travel over the festive period.
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