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Ten Hag laughs as Mainoo credits him with shaping his rise at Manchester United
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reacted with laughter and warm praise after Kobbie Mainoo revealed that ten Hag's intense training sessions were among the best he had experienced during his development at Old Trafford.
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Man United to trigger Martinez extension clause while pursuing £50m Branthwaite deal
Manchester United plan to activate a 12-month extension clause in Lisandro Martinez's contract to secure a transfer fee for the Argentine, as the club simultaneously targets Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite to overhaul their struggling defence.
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Ten Hag reveals INEOS rejected his data advice before sacking him at United
Erik ten Hag has disclosed that INEOS turned down his offer to help restructure Manchester United's data department, saying the group "were convinced they already knew everything" despite arriving from petrochemicals, Formula 1, and cycling.
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Arsenal eye Monza's Gustavo Varela as Gyokeres future at club grows uncertain
Arsenal are monitoring Monza striker Gustavo Varela as a potential addition to their attack, with Viktor Gyokeres yet to start a Premier League game this season and his future at the club increasingly in doubt.
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Martinez set to leave Manchester United next summer after public attack on Wilcox
Lisandro Martinez is expected to depart Manchester United next summer following his public criticism of director of football Jason Wilcox. The club are likely to trigger a contract extension clause to avoid losing the Argentine defender on a free transfer.
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Como vs Manchester United postponement looms as severe weather warning hits Italy
Manchester United's Champions League trip to Como on Wednesday is under threat after Italian authorities issued a severe weather warning, with over 6cm of rain forecast in 24 hours and UEFA protocols pointing to a potential Thursday replay.
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PETA urges Crystal Palace to retire live eagle mascot Phoenix from Selhurst Park
Animal rights charity PETA has written to Crystal Palace chief executive Sharon Lacey demanding the club retire Phoenix, their American bald eagle, arguing that a noisy, crowded stadium causes the bird stress and denies it natural behaviour.
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Mac Allister admits something was wrong at Liverpool under Slot as Iraola sparks revival
Alexis Mac Allister has spoken candidly about Liverpool's troubled 2024-25 season under Arne Slot, saying 'something wasn't right in the group' — and crediting new manager Andoni Iraola for changing the mood after a brace in a 4-3 Champions League win over Valencia.
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Foden hat-trick powers City past AEK Athens as 20,000 empty Etihad seats steal the headlines
Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City beat AEK Athens 5-1 at the Etihad on Tuesday, but an official attendance of just 40,024 — roughly two-thirds of the stadium's 61,038 capacity — drew more attention than the result itself.
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Iraola urges 18-year-old Ngumoha to stay grounded after two-assist Villarreal masterclass
Rio Ngumoha delivered two assists as Liverpool overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield in the Champions League, but manager Andoni Iraola has cautioned the teenager that consistent brilliance cannot be taken for granted.
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How a 10-2 Bayern humiliation convinced Alexis Sanchez to abandon his Arsenal contract agreement
Alexis Sanchez had reportedly shaken hands on a new Arsenal deal before a catastrophic 10-2 aggregate Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich in 2017 changed his mind, ultimately leading to a swap deal that took him to Manchester United.
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Varane reveals he wanted to retire at United but Ratcliffe's project forced his Como move
Raphael Varane has admitted he hoped to end his career at Manchester United, but Sir Jim Ratcliffe's overhaul of the club convinced him to leave. A knee injury just 23 minutes into his Como debut then brought his playing days to an abrupt end.
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Real Madrid monitoring Cherki if Manchester City faces sanctions
Facing potential severe sanctions in the Premier League, Manchester City could see Rayan Cherki depart. Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is closely monitoring the situation, with a transfer valued at least €110 million.
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Fabregas admits throwing the pizza at Ferguson and apologises ahead of Man Utd reunion
Cesc Fabregas has confirmed he threw the pizza that struck Sir Alex Ferguson during the infamous 2004 'Pizzagate' incident, and has since apologised to the United manager in person. The Como head coach faces Manchester United in the Champions League this week.
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Ten Hag reveals Kane and Rice transfer failures as Carrick's United future comes under scrutiny
Erik ten Hag has disclosed that Harry Kane and Declan Rice were among the high-profile signings he failed to land at Manchester United. The revelations come as current manager Michael Carrick faces growing pressure after more than a month without a win.
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Chelsea move ahead of Liverpool in race for Alex Scott as Iraola reunion fades
Chelsea have entered advanced talks with Alex Scott's camp over a move to Stamford Bridge, pushing Liverpool aside in the race for the Bournemouth midfielder. Meanwhile, Liverpool are also tracking Stuttgart's 20-year-old centre-back Finn Jeltsch alongside Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus.
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Carrick's job under threat as Shearer names three United replacements and Ten Hag laments £100m transfer blocks
Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure at Manchester United after a draw at Leeds left them in the bottom half of the Premier League. Alan Shearer has named Fabian Hurzeler, Eddie Howe, and Antonio Conte as potential successors, while Erik ten Hag claims the club blocked him from signing Declan Rice, Harry Kane, and Frenkie de Jong.
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Rico Lewis seizes rare start to send Maresca a reminder with man-of-the-match display against AEK Athens
Rico Lewis delivered one of his most eye-catching performances of the season as Manchester City beat AEK Athens in the Champions League on Tuesday, setting up Phil Foden's second goal with a sublime touch after weeks on the bench.
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Football regulator chief refuses to rule out forcing Man City owners to sell over £900m revenue fraud verdict
David Kogan, chair of the Independent Football Regulator, has confirmed the body holds the power to compel Sheikh Mansour to sell Manchester City if the club's appeal against its Premier League financial misconduct verdict fails.
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Independent regulator warns it can force Manchester City's owners to sell the club
The chair of England's new Independent Football Regulator has revealed the body holds "absolute power" to remove Manchester City's owners following the club's guilty verdict on 114 Premier League financial charges. City have lodged an appeal against the findings.
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