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Dexter Oliver scores seven in two games as Man City's teenage striker demands attention
Dexter Oliver has scored seven goals in his last two Manchester City Under-18 games, including a hat-trick in an 8-5 win at Stoke, as sporting director Hugo Viana watches closely from the stands.
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Merson delivers scathing verdict on United's transfers as derby looms
Paul Merson has criticised Manchester United's summer recruitment, warning that a thin squad and a leaky defence leave Michael Carrick's side poorly equipped ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby against City.
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Baleba debut pushed to October as United rule out free-agent left-back signing
Carlos Baleba is unlikely to feature before the international break after joining Manchester United still recovering from an ankle ligament injury, while the club have confirmed they are not pursuing free-agent left-back options despite Luke Shaw's absence.
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Iraola confirms Ekitike still far from return as Shearer urges Barcola to sharpen his finishing
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has revealed Hugo Ekitike remains a long-term absentee, though the French striker could feature in the final two Champions League group games in January. Meanwhile, Alan Shearer has called on Bradley Barcola to improve his conversion rate after two missed one-on-ones against Atlético Madrid.
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Deco explains Barcelona's Rashford snub as Gabriel eyes United debut after hat-trick
Barcelona sporting director Deco has revealed why the club chose Anthony Gordon over Marcus Rashford despite the forward's double-figure goal and assist return on loan. Meanwhile, teenage prospect JJ Gabriel is edging closer to a competitive Manchester United debut after a UEFA Youth League hat-trick.
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Maresca sees Ait-Nouri as a winger, not a left-back, after Man United deadline-day approach
Rayan Ait-Nouri nearly joined Manchester United on deadline day for more game time, but Enzo Maresca has instead handed him a new role as a winger rather than a left-back at Manchester City.
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Arteta defends Arsenal exit strategy as Pennant questions Saka's world-class credentials
Mikel Arteta has pushed back on criticism over the departures of Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli, while former Arsenal winger Jermaine Pennant argues Bukayo Saka's statistics fall short of the world-class billing he receives.
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Arteta demands more flair and ruthlessness as Arsenal target deeper title defence
Mikel Arteta has praised Arsenal's bright start to their Premier League title defence — three wins from three — but insists his side must grow sharper in front of goal and more unpredictable as the season develops.
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Richarlison stranded at Tottenham after Vasco da Gama deal collapses over personal terms
Richarlison will remain at Tottenham until at least January after a proposed permanent move to Vasco da Gama collapsed when the forward failed to agree personal terms. The 29-year-old cannot feature in the Premier League this season having been omitted from Spurs' 25-man squad.
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Amorim fires parting shot at Man Utd legends who 'talk a lot' from a different era
Now in charge at AC Milan, Ruben Amorim has taken aim at former Manchester United players turned pundits, saying they 'talk a lot about things' from an era that no longer reflects the club's reality.
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Maresca dismisses United's 48-hour disadvantage ahead of Old Trafford derby
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has played down concerns over Manchester United's shorter preparation time for Sunday's derby, pointing to a near-identical situation City faced against Arsenal last season.
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Carragher insists Carrick would never have landed a job at any other elite club
Jamie Carragher has argued that Michael Carrick, now in his first full season as Manchester United manager, would not have been approached by any other top club in England or Europe based on his coaching record alone.
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Arsenal hire Boston Consulting Group for cost review months after first title in 22 years
Arsenal have enlisted management consultancy firm Boston Consulting Group to scrutinise their finances and internal operations, with CEO Richard Garlick leading the review. The process focuses on non-footballing aspects of the club and no decisions have yet been reached.
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Hull City fined £30,000 for homophobic chanting during FA Cup defeat to Chelsea
The Football Association has fined Hull City £30,000 after supporters engaged in homophobic chanting during their 4-0 FA Cup defeat to Chelsea in February. Three fans have been handed minimum three-year bans by the club.
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Eight players set to miss Liverpool vs Fulham as Gakpo faces late fitness test
Cody Gakpo is doubtful for Liverpool's Premier League clash with Fulham at Anfield, joining Joe Gomez and Federico Chiesa among a lengthy list of absentees as Alvaro Arbeloa's winless side make the trip to Merseyside.
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Neville warns Bruno Fernandes faces unwanted positional shift as Man Utd midfield grows
Gary Neville believes Manchester United will eventually need to switch to a three-man midfield to accommodate their summer signings, pushing Bruno Fernandes out of his preferred No.10 role — a change Neville himself admits is far from ideal.
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Maresca confirms O'Reilly fit for Manchester derby as Doku remains sidelined
Nico O'Reilly is '100% available' for Manchester City's trip to Old Trafford after missing the Champions League win over Porto, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed. Jeremy Doku, however, will not feature after his calf injury in the Community Shield.
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Camara breaks silence on £47m Chelsea move that collapsed on deadline day
Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara has spoken publicly for the first time about his failed summer move to Chelsea, revealing the £47m deal unravelled in the final hours of the transfer window after Monaco blocked the switch when Folarin Balogun's move to Everton also fell apart.
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Barcola suffered from cramps, Iraola deems him available for Fulham
Withdrawn after 60 minutes during Liverpool's victory against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League, Bradley Barcola is not injured. His manager Andoni Iraola confirmed on Friday that it was merely cramps, a consequence of a shortened preparation period at PSG.
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Gakpo faces race against time to face Fulham as adductor injury lingers
Cody Gakpo is a doubt for Liverpool's Premier League clash with Fulham on Saturday after sitting out the midweek Champions League win over Atlético Madrid with a bilateral adductor problem. Manager Andoni Iraola says the Dutchman will be assessed before a decision is made.
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