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Rooney says Gabriel was 'extremely lucky' to escape red card in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Chelsea
Wayne Rooney and Ashley Young argued Gabriel should have been sent off for kicking Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez in the face during a first-half goalmouth scramble, though referee Chris Kavanagh and VAR took no action as Arsenal came from behind to win 2-1 at the Emirates.
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Emi Martinez escorted by bodyguards through North London crowd after Arsenal defeat Chelsea
Emi Martinez was accompanied by two bodyguards as he left the Emirates Stadium following Chelsea's 2-1 Premier League defeat to Arsenal on Sunday, with footage of the goalkeeper navigating a crowd of fans circulating on social media.
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Alonso admits Caicedo was rushed back too soon after Chelsea's 2-1 loss at Arsenal
Xabi Alonso conceded he brought Moisés Caicedo back from injury prematurely last week, with the midfielder again absent as Chelsea fell 2-1 to Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday, surrendering a Morgan Rogers lead to goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard.
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Shearer warns Maresca faces sack pressure as City's 115-charge spending draws scrutiny
Alan Shearer has said Enzo Maresca will face enormous pressure if Manchester City fail to win the Premier League title, while also admitting he cannot understand how the club continue to spend heavily amid 115 alleged rule-breach charges.
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Neville warns Carrick over defensive frailties after Man Utd surrender lead twice at Everton
Gary Neville has raised a 'big fear' about Manchester United's defensive fragility after they twice surrendered the lead in a 2-2 draw at Everton, shipping six goals in their opening three Premier League games.
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Record deficit and zero signings: OM fans confront McCourt after third defeat
Beaten 3-2 by Paris FC on Sunday at the Vélodrome, Marseille suffered their second consecutive loss. In the stands, cutting banners directly targeted owner Frank McCourt, accusing him of lying and incompetence.
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Man United make initial contact with Dortmund over £86m Nmecha despite stacked midfield
Manchester United have held early talks with Borussia Dortmund over Felix Nmecha, just days after the summer window closed. The Germany international is valued at £86m and is contracted to Dortmund until 2030.
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Man City using AI to map the gap between academy winger McAidoo and first-team star Doku
Manchester City's academy director Thomas Krucken has revealed the club is deploying AI-driven position-specific data to show young players exactly how far they are from first-team level, with winger Ryan McAidoo being benchmarked against Jeremy Doku.
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United rule out David Alaba signing as £80m Wharton prediction emerges
Manchester United have decided against pursuing free agent David Alaba, according to club correspondent Tyrone Marshall, while former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel believes Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton will join United in an £80m move next summer.
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Maitland-Niles' last-gasp equaliser denies Manchester United victory at Goodison
Ainsley Maitland-Niles curled home a stunning stoppage-time equaliser to earn Everton a 2-2 draw against Manchester United on Sunday, cancelling out Benjamin Sesko's 88th-minute header and leaving United with one win from three league games.
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Liverpool eye internal candidates to replace Hughes as Gakpo handed new role under Iraola
Liverpool have begun searching for a new sporting director after Richard Hughes stepped down, with technical director Julian Ward among the internal candidates. Cody Gakpo is also set for a fresh role under Andoni Iraola following Alexander Isak's £125m arrival.
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Genesio slams Marseille players after second straight defeat
Beaten at home by Paris FC (2-3) from the 23rd second of play, Marseille suffered a second consecutive loss. Bruno Genesio highlighted gross defensive errors and alarming lack of maturity after just three matchdays.
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Mikel tips Manchester United to win £80m Adam Wharton race as Alaba move ruled out
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel believes Manchester United will sign Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton next summer, while a move for free agent David Alaba has been ruled out by the club.
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Doping at Juventus: the accusations that have followed Zidane for twenty years
Twenty years after his retirement, Zinedine Zidane remains confronted with doping suspicions linked to his time at Juventus Turin. Between admissions of intravenous infusions before Italian courts and a suspicious testosterone test in 1997, shadows persist.
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Convicted of rape and torture, former PSG defender Godwin Okpara released from prison after six years
Sentenced to ten years in prison for rape of his adoptive daughter, former Nigerian PSG defender Godwin Okpara was granted early release before being deported from France. Back in Nigeria, he was prosecuted again in 2017 for domestic violence.
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Ndiaye reveals he snubbed Tottenham for City to chase Champions League glory
Iliman Ndiaye has explained why he chose Manchester City over Tottenham in a chaotic deadline-day transfer, saying the chance to play Champions League football at one of the world's best clubs was always his priority.
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Carrick hails Shaw-Rashford axis as 'particularly dangerous' after Everton draw
Michael Carrick has praised the revived left-wing partnership between Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford, who combined effectively in Manchester United's draw at Everton — their 202nd appearance together for the club.
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Haaland backs Arsenal as title rivals but warns City's rebuild is far from over
Erling Haaland has acknowledged Arsenal's strength heading into the new Premier League season while insisting Manchester City are still in a rebuilding phase following sweeping summer changes, including the departures of Rodri, Bernardo Silva and John Stones.
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Goalkeeper Koeman Jr. scores twice from the spot to snatch late draw for Telstar
Ronald Koeman Jr. converted two penalties, including a stoppage-time equaliser in the 11th minute of added time, to rescue a 2-2 home draw for Telstar against Cambuur in the Eredivisie on Sunday.
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Free from Wydad, Ziyech signs with Botafogo to boost Brazilian champions
Hakim Ziyech, 33, and 64-time Morocco international, has agreed a contract with Botafogo running until December 2028. The former Ajax and Chelsea player is expected in Rio de Janeiro early next week.
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