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Neville backs Arsenal to win Premier League by a street after opening weekend
Gary Neville has declared Arsenal clear favourites to win the Premier League title after Mikel Arteta's side beat Coventry City 3-0 on the opening weekend, with the pundit dismissing Liverpool, City, and United as credible challengers.
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Watkins refuses to play for Villa as Al Hilal transfer saga turns bitter
Unai Emery strongly hinted that Ollie Watkins declined to feature in Aston Villa's 4-0 defeat at Brighton, with the England striker linked to a lucrative Saudi Pro League move to Al Hilal. The episode has cast a shadow over a summer of heavy squad turnover at Villa Park.
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Owen warns Isak is 'running out of excuses' after flat return to Newcastle
Alexander Isak struggled on his return to St James' Park as Liverpool drew with Newcastle, prompting former Reds striker Michael Owen to say the £125m forward can no longer be given the benefit of the doubt heading into his second season at Anfield.
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Neville demands Wirtz and Isak 'sort themselves out' after Liverpool's opening-day draw at Newcastle
Gary Neville has called out Liverpool's £250m front two after Florian Wirtz was substituted at the hour mark and Alexander Isak failed to make an impression in a 2-1 defeat at St James' Park on the opening day of the Premier League season.
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Van Dijk urges Liverpool to sign 'quality' players as Barcola pursuit stalls with one week left
Virgil van Dijk has called on Liverpool to bring in quality reinforcements before the transfer deadline, with manager Andoni Iraola still without his primary target after PSG's £145m demand for Bradley Barcola forced the club to explore alternatives.
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Arsenal set £50m price tag on Lewis-Skelly as Man Utd retain transfer interest
Manchester United remain hopeful of signing Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly this summer, with the Gunners reportedly willing to sell the 19-year-old midfielder if a club meets their valuation of more than £50m.
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Napoli abandon Gabriel Jesus pursuit and switch focus to Chelsea's £25m-rated Marc Guiu
Napoli have turned away from Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus after the Brazilian rejected a move to Italy, with new manager Massimiliano Allegri now targeting Chelsea forward Marc Guiu, valued at £25m, as he rebuilds his attacking options.
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Liverpool prepare third bid for Minteh as £70m fee edges Brighton deal closer
Liverpool are set to submit a third bid for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh, with reports indicating a fee above £70 million would be enough for the Seagulls to accept. Minteh is said to be keen on the move and is waiting to formalise personal terms.
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United and Villa's opening defeats expose Premier League top-four cracks before window closes
Manchester United and Aston Villa both lost their Premier League openers, while Liverpool's midfield was laid bare at Newcastle. With the transfer window closing imminently, several clubs face a defining week of business.
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Gvardiol urges every City player to step up as departures leave squad stretched
Josko Gvardiol has called on his Manchester City teammates to raise their levels immediately, warning that with Rodri, Reijnders and others gone, everyone must be ready to take on greater responsibility.
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Van Dijk names Szoboszlai as his long-term successor as Liverpool captain
Virgil van Dijk has publicly backed Dominik Szoboszlai to eventually take the Liverpool captaincy, pointing to the Hungarian's new five-year deal and his composed 99th-minute penalty in the 2-2 draw at Newcastle as evidence of his leadership credentials.
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Gvardiol admits City's defensive habits are slowing Maresca's system overhaul
Josko Gvardiol says Manchester City's defensive frailties stem from ingrained habits under Pep Guardiola rather than a lack of fitness, as new head coach Enzo Maresca works to install a new defensive concept after a 3-0 loss to Arsenal and a shaky 2-1 win over Bournemouth.
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Arsenal handed Julian Alvarez hope as Atletico-Barcelona tensions open door before deadline
Arsenal are actively pursuing Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez ahead of next week's transfer deadline, with the Argentina forward reconsidering his preference for Barcelona after Atletico made clear they will not sell to their La Liga rivals.
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Atletico Madrid set £128m price tag for Alvarez with Arsenal his only realistic route out
Atletico Madrid will only sanction Julian Alvarez's departure if Arsenal meet a €150m (£128m) asking price, having ruled out selling to La Liga rivals Barcelona or Real Madrid. The Argentine forward received a hostile reception from Atletico fans at the weekend after making his desire to leave clear.
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Hall's stoppage-time penalty gift hands Man United a transfer ultimatum with eight days left
Lewis Hall delivered one of Newcastle's best individual performances in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Liverpool, yet his stoppage-time foul that gifted the equaliser has reignited Manchester United's interest — with just eight days left in the summer window to sign Luke Shaw's long-targeted successor.
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Brighton demand £70m for Minteh after rejecting Liverpool's two bids
Liverpool have had offers of £50m and £60m turned down by Brighton for winger Yankuba Minteh, with the Seagulls holding firm at £70m ahead of next Tuesday's transfer deadline.
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Oblak backs Alvarez after Atletico fans boo him off as Arsenal's pursuit intensifies
Jan Oblak has publicly backed Julian Alvarez after the Argentine was booed by Atletico Madrid supporters on his return from absence, with Diego Simeone revealing the club ordered Alvarez away from the stands. Arsenal remain in pursuit, though a nine-figure fee is required.
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Arsenal set £100m asking price for Zubimendi as Real Madrid circle but balk at fee
Arsenal have quoted Real Madrid £100 million for Martin Zubimendi — more than £60m above the club's record sale — but manager Mikel Arteta insists the 27-year-old is not for sale after a Premier League-winning campaign.
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Crystal Palace weigh £50m move for Bowen despite West Ham captain's contract pledge
Crystal Palace are considering a £50 million bid for Jarrod Bowen as they seek a replacement for Ismaila Sarr, who is pushing to join Galatasaray — despite the West Ham captain signing a new deal to stay after the club's relegation to the Championship.
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Carragher insists Liverpool's midfield 'cannot work' after Newcastle expose counter-attack frailty
Jamie Carragher renewed his criticism of Liverpool's midfield shape after a 2-2 draw at St James' Park, where both Newcastle goals came on the counter-attack. The pundit argues the Reds lack a defensive midfielder and have done since the Klopp era ended.
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