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Carragher clarifies his Liverpool ownership criticism after blasting Martinez's Wilcox attack
Jamie Carragher has defended his past public criticism of Liverpool owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr, arguing it was fundamentally different from Lisandro Martinez calling out Manchester United director of football Jason Wilcox after the Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.
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Van Gaal blames Manchester City for his 2016 sacking
In an interview with The Athletic, former Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal claims that Manchester City's financial breaches cost him Champions League qualification in 2016, directly leading to his dismissal.
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Arsenal target Kim Min-jae in January as Saliba and Hincapie injuries bite
Arsenal are weighing a surprise move for Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae this January, with head of scouting Maurizio Micheli — Kim's former mentor at Napoli — driving the Gunners' interest as injuries to William Saliba and Piero Hincapie expose their backline.
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Martinez apology hands Carrick a diplomatic lifeline ahead of United press conference
Michael Carrick faces the media at Manchester United having narrowly avoided a forced public stance on Lisandro Martinez's criticism of the club's summer transfer business, after the defender issued an apology on Thursday evening.
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Chelsea captain Reece James undergoes knee surgery for another injury setback
Reece James has had surgery on a minor knee injury, Chelsea have confirmed, ruling the 26-year-old captain out after he missed the club's 5-1 win over Bournemouth. The setback follows a thigh problem that had already kept him out since 12 September.
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Carragher dismisses Martinez's 'fantastic season' claim as a myth harming Manchester United
Jamie Carragher has challenged Lisandro Martinez's assertion that Manchester United enjoyed a fantastic campaign last season, arguing the claim perpetuates a damaging delusion — and that their third-place finish flattered a deeply flawed side.
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Carrick faces media as Martinez apologises for blasting United's summer transfer failures
Michael Carrick addressed the press at Carrington ahead of Manchester United's clash with Leeds, with Lisandro Martinez's public apology and reported fine dominating the agenda after the defender criticised the club's summer investment following Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.
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Martinez apologises after Ayden Heaven's left-back debut sparked Champions League outburst
Lisandro Martinez has cleared the air with Manchester United staff after his explosive post-match interview following the Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid, with reports suggesting the 20-year-old Ayden Heaven's unfamiliar deployment at left-back was at the heart of his frustration.
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Imre Varadi cashing in on inflatable banana revival as Man City face Premier League verdict fallout
Former Manchester City striker Imre Varadi, affectionately known as 'Imre Banana', has seen orders surge worldwide after the inflatable banana craze was revived by City fans following the club's guilty verdict on their 114 Premier League charges.
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Maresca says City are 'close' to PSG level after Champions League defeat at Etihad
Enzo Maresca struck an upbeat tone ahead of Manchester City's Premier League clash with Ipswich Town, insisting his side are near the level of Champions League winners PSG despite a 3-0 first-half deficit in midweek.
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Van Gaal claims Man City's financial cheating directly cost him his Manchester United job
Louis van Gaal says missing out on Champions League football on goal difference in May 2016 was the decisive factor in his Manchester United sacking — a finish he now believes was tainted by City's £900m disguised-funding scandal.
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Martinez apologises after Carrick's left-back call sparked Manchester United outburst
Lisandro Martinez has issued a public apology after his post-match criticism of Manchester United's recruitment, with reports claiming the flashpoint was Ruben Amorim assistant Michael Carrick's decision to start academy player Ayden Heaven at left-back in the 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.
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Man City appeal ongoing as experts back points deduction after £900m fraud verdict
Manchester City are contesting their guilty verdict on 114 Premier League financial rule breaches, with the original panel finding the club artificially inflated revenue by around £900 million through sham sponsorship deals between 2009 and 2018.
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City face 'multiple double-figure' points deductions as Premier League rivals grow furious over delays
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire warns Manchester City could face points deductions running into double figures across multiple counts if their appeal against 114 financial charges fails, with total penalties potentially exceeding £1 billion.
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Conte 'ready to accept' United job as Scholes backs Hurzeler to replace Carrick
Antonio Conte has reportedly signalled his willingness to take charge at Manchester United, while Paul Scholes has endorsed Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler as a credible replacement for under-pressure Michael Carrick.
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Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan to front Match of the Day as Chapman steps aside this weekend
The BBC has confirmed its presenting rotation for this weekend's Match of the Day coverage. Kelly Cates takes Saturday's show, with Gabby Logan leading Sunday's edition, while Mark Chapman sits out having hosted last weekend.
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Gerrard warns Wirtz's confidence is shot as Iraola faces Frimpong-Araujo dilemma
Steven Gerrard has identified a crisis of confidence as the root of Florian Wirtz's inconsistency at Liverpool, while manager Andoni Iraola has acknowledged the contrasting demands Jeremie Frimpong and Ronald Araujo create at right-back following a 6-3 win over LASK.
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Bouaddi's 45-minute masterclass rescues City's pride after PSG's first-half demolition
Manchester City were torn apart 3-0 at half-time by PSG in the Champions League, but 19-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi transformed the game after the break, producing ten line-breaking passes and assisting Erling Haaland as City dominated the second half.
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Conte 'has said yes' to United as Carrick's five-game winless run deepens crisis
Antonio Conte is reportedly open to taking over at Manchester United as Michael Carrick's position grows increasingly precarious following five games without a win, including a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid.
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Arsenal eye Bayern's Kim Min-jae as Saliba injury deepens defensive crisis
Arsenal are monitoring Bayern Munich centre-back Kim Min-jae ahead of the January transfer window as William Saliba's back injury continues to sideline the France international, with the club also forced to clarify his absence from their official squad photo.
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