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Maddison ends 536-day absence with wonder goal as Spurs climb off the bottom
James Maddison marked his first Premier League start in 536 days with a curling opener as Tottenham beat Coventry City 3-1 to secure Roberto De Zerbi's first league win and lift Spurs off the foot of the table.
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Man United fans face travel chaos as Crystal Palace clash handed rare 7pm Sunday kick-off
Manchester United's away fixture at Crystal Palace in December has been moved to a 7pm Sunday kick-off, leaving travelling supporters with no viable train home — the last service from Euston to Manchester departs at 8.53pm.
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Brentford refer 'dangerous' rugby ball balcony incident to police after Liverpool defeat
Brentford have reported a man to police after footage showed him kicking a rugby ball from a balcony into the field of play during Saturday's 2-1 Premier League defeat to Liverpool at the Gtech Community Stadium.
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60 to 70 points deducted: Manchester City condemned to relegation to Championship
Found guilty of 114 financial breaches last September, Manchester City is set to face a deduction of 60 to 70 points, a sanction that would send the Premier League leaders to the English second division.
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Guehi stands during Premier League anti-racism weekend and calls for 'more to be done'
Manchester City defender Marc Guehi was one of six Premier League players who remained standing rather than taking the knee during the league's No Room For Racism initiative weekend, saying the gesture may have lost its meaning and urging the PFA and the league to explore stronger action.
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Hackett accuses VAR of staying 'low key' to deny Leeds a penalty against Maguire
Former PGMB chief Keith Hackett says VAR chose to avoid scrutiny rather than flag Harry Maguire's challenge on Ethan Ampadu in Leeds United's 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Elland Road on Sunday.
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Guehi says taking the knee may have lost its meaning as he skips gesture against Ipswich
Manchester City defender Marc Guehi declined to take the knee during the Premier League's 'No Room For Racism' round against Ipswich, saying the gesture may have lost its impact and that more must be done to fight racism in football and society.
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Manchester United's Conte pursuit fades as Juventus move to poach struggling Napoli boss
Manchester United's hopes of appointing Antonio Conte appear to be slipping away, with Juventus now alerted to his availability. Manager Michael Carrick sits 13th in the Premier League, with his position described as "beginning to feel precarious."
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Barcelona push to sign Bruno Fernandes from struggling Manchester United in January
Barcelona have emerged as strong contenders to sign Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes in the January transfer window, with the 32-year-old reportedly frustrated by the club's 13th-place Premier League standing and open to an exit.
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Araujo says it is too early to discuss permanent Liverpool move after just 10 appearances
On-loan Ronald Araujo has settled quickly at Liverpool, becoming first-choice right-back despite preferring a central role, but the former Barcelona captain insists it is too soon to address the club's £47m option to buy.
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Brentford contact police after rugby ball kicked into stadium from high-rise flat during Liverpool defeat
Brentford have referred the matter to police after a video went viral showing a rugby ball being kicked from a nearby high-rise flat into the Gtech Community Stadium during Saturday's 2-1 Premier League defeat to Liverpool.
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Arsenal held serious talks with Pochettino before handing Arteta his first managerial role in 2019
Arsenal engaged in 'serious conversations' with Mauricio Pochettino as a potential replacement for Unai Emery in 2019, but ultimately chose Mikel Arteta — a man with no prior managerial experience — ahead of seven other candidates including Carlo Ancelotti and Max Allegri.
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Manchester City face points deduction that would seal Premier League relegation, report claims
A report citing sources close to the process suggests Manchester City are set to receive a points deduction large enough to guarantee relegation to the Championship, plus a substantial fine, with a possible further deduction that could keep them down for at least another season.
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Arsenal host Man Utd on December 20 as Premier League confirms December fixture schedule
The Premier League has confirmed fixture dates and kick-off times covering gameweeks 13 to 16 in December. Arsenal feature prominently, hosting Manchester United on December 20 and travelling to Tottenham for a North London derby on December 6.
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Haaland misses training to cast doubt over Manchester City's Champions League clash with AEK Athens
Erling Haaland did not train with Manchester City on Monday after limping off in Saturday's Premier League win over Ipswich, leaving him likely to sit out the Champions League home fixture against AEK Athens. Mateo Kovacic, Matheus Nunes, Nico O'Reilly and Antoine Semenyo were also absent.
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Premier League confirms three Manchester United December fixtures moved with new kick-off times
Manchester United now have a full fixture schedule through to the end of 2025 after the Premier League rescheduled three December matches. Key games include a trip to Crystal Palace on December 13 and a visit to Arsenal on December 20.
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Three Man City fixtures rescheduled with Brentford away moved to Saturday night
The Premier League has confirmed Manchester City's full December schedule, shifting three fixtures to new kick-off times. City fans face a Saturday night trip to Brentford on December 5, while home games against Leeds and Chelsea have also been rescheduled.
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Man City face points deduction large enough to guarantee Premier League relegation
Insiders close to Manchester City's financial misconduct case believe the club face a points deduction severe enough to send them down to the Championship, plus a further penalty that could keep them there for a second season.
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Martinez signals Old Trafford exit after blasting Manchester United hierarchy over Champions League humiliation
Lisandro Martinez is expected to leave Manchester United when his contract expires in 2027, after publicly criticising the club's recruitment following their heavy defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. An extension option held by the club is now considered unlikely to be triggered.
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Guehi explains why he no longer takes the knee during Premier League anti-racism campaign
Manchester City defender Marc Guehi declined to take the knee during the Premier League's 'No Room For Racism' fixture against Ipswich on Saturday, saying the gesture may have lost its impact and that he chooses to clap instead.
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