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Barcola Still Silent, Liverpool Held to Goalless Draw at Anfield by Fulham
In his third match for Liverpool, Bradley Barcola failed to make an impact as the Reds drew 0-0 against Fulham at Anfield. The attacking trio valued at nearly €400 million could not break through.
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Sesko vows to be United's main striker after overcoming injury that blighted debut season
Benjamin Sesko has opened up on the fitness problems that restricted him to 19 starts in his first Manchester United season, insisting he is now fully recovered and ready to lead the line — starting with Sunday's derby against Manchester City at Old Trafford.
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How Arteta ended up bleeding after a bottle was thrown in the 2017 Manchester Derby dressing room brawl
Mikel Arteta was struck by a plastic bottle and left bleeding during a dressing room confrontation at Old Trafford in December 2017, after Manchester City's celebrations following a 2-1 derby win provoked a furious reaction from the home side.
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Referees warned to revisit wrestling rule after controversial Sunderland penalty at Arsenal
Premier League referees have been urged to reconsider their new anti-wrestling directive after Sunderland were awarded a disputed penalty against Arsenal, with pundits Ashley Williams and Thomas Frank both arguing the spot-kick should never have been given.
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Guimaraes silences Sunderland boos with first Arsenal goal on Stadium of Light return
Bruno Guimaraes was jeered by Sunderland supporters on his first visit to the Stadium of Light since joining Arsenal from Newcastle, then responded with a goal, a pointed celebration, and a cutting social media post in a 2-0 win.
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Manchester United fans to protest ticketing crackdown outside Old Trafford before derby
Supporter group The 1958 has called fans to gather outside The Bishop Blaize pub from 3pm ahead of the Manchester derby, after United banned 685 season ticket holders and issued warnings to hundreds more in an anti-touting operation critics say has punished innocent fans.
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Manchester United host City in Premier League derby on Sunday afternoon
Manchester United face Manchester City in a Premier League derby on Sunday at 4:30pm BST. The match is one of the most anticipated fixtures in the English football calendar.
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Eight United players Ratcliffe was ready to sell to land £116m Elliot Anderson
Manchester United were willing to offload eight first-team players last summer to fund a move for Elliot Anderson, but Manchester City beat them to the midfielder for £116m. Anderson will now face United at Old Trafford in the Manchester Derby on Sunday.
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Antonio Valencia backs Gary Neville to succeed as a Premier League manager
Former Manchester United team-mate Antonio Valencia believes Gary Neville has the leadership qualities to thrive as a Premier League manager, despite his difficult spell in charge of Valencia in 2015-16.
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Boyhood City fan Anderson reveals £116m move fulfilled a childhood dream
Elliot Anderson has disclosed he was a lifelong Manchester City supporter before his £116m summer move to the Etihad, crediting his grandfather for buying him his first City shirt at the age of seven or eight.
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Pallister urges Rashford to seize 'second chance' as United prepare for derby against City
Gary Pallister has called on Marcus Rashford to capitalise on his return to Manchester United ahead of Sunday's Premier League derby against Manchester City at Old Trafford, the first meeting of the two clubs in the 2026/27 season.
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Ronald de Boer recalls referees allowing 'kicking everything' in ferocious Old Firm clashes
Former Rangers midfielder Ronald de Boer has described his shock at the physicality permitted by referees in Old Firm derbies, comparing the intensity to El Clasico ahead of Sunday's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox.
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Elliott's Valencia nightmare deepens as manager faces sack after five winless games
Harvey Elliott is just two games into his season-long loan at Valencia, yet the Spanish club sit bottom of La Liga without a win and manager Carlos Corberan is under serious pressure to keep his job. Meanwhile, Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara has hinted at a future Liverpool move after his £47m Chelsea transfer collapsed on deadline day.
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Meulensteen backs Man City's midfield rebuild but warns United's defence could cost them in derby
Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has assessed both clubs' summer midfield overhauls ahead of the Premier League derby at Old Trafford, praising City's replacements for Rodri while flagging United's six goals conceded in three games as a serious concern.
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Shaw a doubt as United and City count injury costs ahead of Old Trafford derby
Manchester United and Manchester City both carry injury concerns into Sunday's Premier League derby at Old Trafford. Luke Shaw is uncertain for United after being rested midweek, while City will be without Jeremy Doku following his calf injury.
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Guardiola apologised for dressing-room brawl after 2017 derby win but refused to take blame
Pep Guardiola once said sorry after City's celebrations at Old Trafford sparked a post-match fracas involving up to 20 players and staff, including a milk-throwing incident and an injury to Mikel Arteta. The story resurfaces ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby.
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Maresca defends Chelsea's £326m midfield spend as 'crazy' market forces City's hand
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has brushed off scrutiny of the club's record-breaking summer outlay, arguing that a 'crazy' transfer market left City with no choice but to spend big to land their top midfield targets ahead of Sunday's derby at Old Trafford.
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Antony's market value drops below £34m after £85.5m Man United flop and Betis revival
Antony, Manchester United's record £85.5m signing from Ajax, has seen his transfer value fall to £34m according to Transfermarkt — less than half what United paid. The Brazilian has since rebuilt his career at Real Betis, scoring 14 goals last season to help the club reach the Champions League.
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Pallister urges Rashford to seize second chance ahead of Manchester derby
Gary Pallister has called on Marcus Rashford to make the most of his unexpected return to Manchester United's first team, with the winger set to feature against City at Old Trafford on Sunday. Lisandro Martinez has also spoken about his personal rivalry with Erling Haaland.
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Guimaraes hamstring blow raises doubts as Odegaard opens up on injury-hit title season
Bruno Guimaraes has been sidelined by a hamstring injury since his £75m move from Newcastle, prompting former midfielder Nicky Butt to question whether he can replicate his impact at Arsenal. Captain Martin Odegaard, meanwhile, has spoken candidly about the physical struggles that limited him during last season's Premier League title win.
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