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Top-tier English football league.
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Big Six clubs block Premier League plan to raise £550m in shared commercial rights
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham are opposing a Premier League proposal to pool additional commercial rights, a move the league believes could lift annual commercial revenue from £200m to £750m.
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Barcelona's Deco admits he still loves Araujo as Liverpool eye £47m permanent deal
Barcelona sporting director Deco has confirmed he watched Ronald Araujo's impressive display for Liverpool against Atlético Madrid and still holds a deep affection for the Uruguayan, who joined the Reds on a season-long loan with a £47m purchase option.
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Mendilibar becomes Marinakis's 25th managerial casualty as Olympiacos axe Conference League winner
Evangelos Marinakis has sacked José Luis Mendilibar from Olympiacos despite the Spaniard remaining unbeaten in 90 minutes this season, taking the Nottingham Forest owner's total managerial dismissals across his three clubs to 25.
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Deco explains why Barcelona chose Gordon over Rashford in £69m summer switch
Barcelona sporting director Deco has revealed that Anthony Gordon's playing style was a better fit for Hansi Flick's system than Marcus Rashford, despite the Manchester United forward scoring 14 goals and 14 assists during his loan spell in Catalonia.
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Hat-trick in UEFA Youth League debut makes 15-year-old Gabriel United's youngest scorer in the competition
JJ Gabriel scored a hat-trick on his UEFA Youth League debut as Manchester United's Under-19s beat Sabah FK 5-0 on Thursday, making the 15-year-old the youngest player to score three goals for the club in the competition.
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Bouaddi's calm Porto debut hints at big role as Manchester derby looms
Ayyoub Bouaddi impressed on his first Manchester City start in the Champions League win over Porto, displaying a composure that belied his 18 years — and now faces his first Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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15-year-old JJ Gabriel hits UEFA Youth League hat-trick as Manchester United debut record looms
JJ Gabriel, 15, scored a hat-trick as Manchester United's youth side thrashed Sabah FK U19 5-0 in the UEFA Youth League. The forward is now eligible to make his Premier League debut this season, which would make him United's youngest-ever first-team player.
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Jaissle declares he is 'in love' with Hall as Newcastle reject Man Utd and seal new deal
Lewis Hall is set to sign a new contract with Newcastle until 2031 after the club rebuffed Manchester United's pursuit of the left-back this summer. Manager Matthias Jaissle praised the 22-year-old as an 'amazing player with huge potential'.
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Jakirovic jokes Hull will 'kick them' as unbeaten Tigers face Chelsea's free-scoring attack
Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic quipped that kicking Chelsea's forwards might be the simplest way to stop them, as his side travel to Stamford Bridge on Saturday having yet to concede a goal since returning to the Premier League.
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Manchester United's four Christmas Premier League fixtures confirmed ahead of schedule
The Premier League has released Manchester United's festive fixture list earlier than usual, with four games scheduled between December 27 and January 7, headlined by a home clash against Nottingham Forest.
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Maresca admits City pass back to Donnarumma too often as James backs keeper to become world's best
Enzo Maresca has defended Gianluigi Donnarumma after nervy moments against Porto, saying teammates make the wrong decision by passing back to him unnecessarily. Former City goalkeeper David James believes the Italian is already the Premier League's best shot-stopper and can become the most complete keeper in the world.
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Premier League releases City's Christmas schedule a month early after United's fan-travel push
The Premier League has announced Manchester City's festive fixtures ahead of schedule, following lobbying from Manchester United and the Football Supporters Association over late announcements that left fans unable to plan travel and accommodation.
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Premier League confirms bumper Boxing Day schedule with Newcastle hosting Manchester City
The Premier League has revealed its full Christmas fixture list, with seven games on Boxing Day 2026 — including Newcastle vs Manchester City at 8pm GMT — after just one match was held on the day last year.
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Premier League releases full Christmas and New Year fixture schedule after fan pressure
The Premier League has published its festive fixture list covering 26 December through 7 January, with Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool all in action across the holiday period. The early release follows pressure from clubs and the Football Supporters' Association to give fans more time to plan travel.
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Deco reveals why Barcelona chose Gordon over Rashford in £69m summer call
Barcelona sporting director Deco has explained why the club declined to activate their £26m option to buy on Marcus Rashford, instead spending £69m on Newcastle's Anthony Gordon, whose style Hansi Flick felt better suited the team's needs.
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Rice backs Kane to win Ballon d'Or despite being nominated himself
Declan Rice has publicly endorsed England team-mate Harry Kane for the Ballon d'Or, despite being among the 30 nominees himself. Kane scored 73 goals in 65 matches for Bayern Munich and country this year and is considered the frontrunner for the award.
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Carrick's United need defensive reinforcements despite £415m spent over two summers
Manchester United have invested over £415m since INEOS took charge, reshaping their attack and midfield, but manager Michael Carrick will head into next summer knowing defensive additions remain the squad's most pressing need.
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Carragher stands firm on Mac Allister despite Liverpool winner against Atletico Madrid
Alexis Mac Allister scored the winner as Liverpool came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid at Anfield, but Jamie Carragher maintained the Argentine was wrong to air his contract frustrations publicly at a press conference beforehand.
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Bayern Munich chief admits Liverpool's £123m Barcola bid was too rich, but backs Diaz to draw bigger crowds
Bayern Munich director of sport Max Eberl has confirmed the club held genuine interest in Bradley Barcola before Liverpool's £123m move from PSG priced them out, while insisting Luis Diaz — signed from the Reds for £65.5m last summer — is the player who truly pulls fans through the turnstiles.
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Manchester United open talks with Jorge Mendes to sign Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde
Manchester United are set to open direct negotiations with agent Jorge Mendes over Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, with Luke Shaw's fitness concerns driving the club's search for cover at the position.
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