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Gakpo doubtful for Liverpool vs Fulham as Barcola set for full Premier League debut
Cody Gakpo is a doubt for Liverpool's Premier League clash with Fulham on Saturday after missing the Champions League win over Atletico Madrid with adductor issues. Bradley Barcola, who impressed on his first Liverpool start in midweek, is expected to be fit despite late cramp.
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Ghana open talks with Eddie Nketiah to lure England's U21 all-time top scorer
Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah, England U21s' all-time leading scorer with 16 goals in 17 games, is reportedly in talks with Ghana over a switch in international allegiance despite earning a senior England cap in October 2023.
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O'Reilly cleared for Manchester derby as Doku remains sidelined with calf injury
Nico O'Reilly has been declared fully fit for Manchester City's Premier League trip to Old Trafford on Sunday, while Jeremy Doku needs more time to recover from the calf injury he sustained in the Community Shield.
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Maresca praises Carrick's work at United but dismisses derby preparation complaints
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has backed Michael Carrick as a 'fantastic' manager but showed no sympathy over Manchester United's tighter turnaround ahead of Sunday's derby, pointing out City faced the same situation against Arsenal last season.
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Hull's Sorba Thomas escapes unharmed after flipping his car near training ground
Wales international Sorba Thomas walked away without injury after rolling his Land Rover Defender on a residential street near Hull City's Cottingham training ground on Friday morning, with the club confirming he will travel for Saturday's match at Chelsea.
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Manchester United ban 685 season ticket holders after touting crackdown at Old Trafford
Manchester United have concluded their controversial anti-touting operation, banning 685 season ticket holders and issuing warnings or reduced sanctions to a further 464 after reviewing 1,617 flagged accounts.
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Maresca backs Anderson's 'Kings of Manchester' claim ahead of Old Trafford derby
Enzo Maresca has defended Elliot Anderson's declaration that Manchester City are the kings of Manchester, saying it is a 'normal' view for anyone who grew up during City's 15 years of dominance. The Blues travel to Old Trafford five points clear of United.
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Maresca backs Anderson's 'kings of Manchester' dig at United ahead of Old Trafford derby
Enzo Maresca has defended Elliot Anderson's claim that Manchester City are the 'kings of Manchester', citing the club's eight Premier League titles in 15 years. The pair face United at Old Trafford on Sunday in Maresca's first Manchester derby as City manager.
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Hull City's Sorba Thomas escapes unscathed after flipping car onto its roof near training ground
Hull City new signing Sorba Thomas walked away without injury after his Land Rover Defender overturned on a residential street close to the club's Cottingham training ground on Friday. The club confirmed he is "completely unscathed".
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O'Reilly fit for Manchester derby as Doku misses out again with calf issue
Nico O'Reilly has been declared fully fit for Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford after shaking off a back problem, while Jeremy Doku remains sidelined with the calf tightness that has kept him out since the Community Shield.
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Arteta reveals he heats dressing rooms and delays meals to stop Arsenal players panicking
Mikel Arteta has disclosed a series of deliberate disruptions he inflicts on his Arsenal squad during pre-season — from cranking up the air conditioning heat to removing massage beds and delaying transport — to prepare them for unexpected setbacks during the campaign.
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How Zdravko Mamic told Daniel Levy to go f*** himself and still walked away with €25m
Former Dinamo Zagreb director Zdravko Mamic has recalled how a lowball €10m offer from then-Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy during 2013 negotiations for Alen Halilovic and Tin Jedvaj provoked a furious boardroom outburst — before talks resumed and a €25m fee was agreed, only for the deal to later collapse.
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Arteta 'very surprised' by Jesus criticism over Arsenal's cold-shoulder transfer exit
Mikel Arteta has pushed back at Gabriel Jesus's claim that he was frozen out and made to train alone before his £8.5m move to Barcelona, insisting the pair shared a warm, grateful conversation in the dressing room before the Brazilian's departure.
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Farke backs Zetterer after goalkeeper's 'nightmare debut' in Leeds' 6-3 Carabao Cup rout by Chelsea
Michael Zetterer conceded six goals on his first start for Leeds United as Chelsea overturned a 2-0 deficit to win 6-3 at Stamford Bridge. Manager Daniel Farke defended the £4.27m summer signing while confirming James Trafford will return for Monday's Premier League clash with Newcastle.
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Arteta confirms Timber close to return as Arsenal chase perfect start at Sunderland
Jurrien Timber is nearing his first Arsenal appearance since the Champions League final last season after training with the squad this week. The Dutch right back could feature against Sunderland on Saturday as Arsenal look to win all four of their opening Premier League games.
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Martinez scores first Old Trafford goal then trolls Carragher on live TV after United's 4-0 rout
Lisandro Martinez marked his first goal at Old Trafford as Manchester United dismantled Sabah 4-0 in the Champions League, then cheekily told a CBS panel he only watches 'quality players' when asked about Jamie Carragher.
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Neville urges Carrick to stop playing Yoro at right-back after Everton equaliser
Gary Neville has called on Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick to abandon the experiment of using Leny Yoro at right-back, after the French defender struggled in the role during Sunday's 2-2 draw at Everton — a game United surrendered in stoppage time.
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Dion Dublin reveals he manages property portfolios for professional footballers using their own funds
Former Manchester United striker Dion Dublin has disclosed he is building and managing property portfolios on behalf of professional footballers, with players handing him hundreds of thousands of pounds to invest — including in the Wrexham area.
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Arteta close to signing new Arsenal deal despite long-term interest in Spain return
Mikel Arteta is nearing a new contract with Arsenal that will make him one of the best-paid managers in the world, with his current £10m-per-season deal set to expire at the end of June.
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Maresca previews first Manchester derby as City boss with perfect start at stake
Enzo Maresca faces the media ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford, with City top of the Premier League after winning all four games this season, including a 2-0 victory over Porto in midweek.
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