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Matthaus backs Wirtz for Chelsea switch as Liverpool's £116m man faces Anfield scrutiny
German legend Lothar Matthaus has suggested Florian Wirtz could thrive at Chelsea under former Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso, after the £116m Liverpool signing struggled to justify his price tag following Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City.
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Weah accused Man City of signing him as a publicity stunt before walking out after two months
George Weah cut short his two-year deal at Manchester City in 2000, claiming the club showed him 'no decency and no respect' and used him to attract bigger names rather than as a genuine squad player.
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Rooney warns Fernandes 'explosion' is coming as United languish 13th after six games
Wayne Rooney believes Bruno Fernandes is visibly frustrated with Manchester United's poor start to the season, warning of an 'explosion' from the captain if results don't improve. United have won just once in six Premier League games under Michael Carrick.
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Gabriel vows to take penalties again after Champions League final miss cost Arsenal the trophy
Arsenal defender Gabriel has pledged to step up for future penalties despite missing the decisive spot kick in the Champions League final, which handed the trophy to Paris Saint-Germain. Mikel Arteta has also backed teenage prospect Max Dowman after Lionel Messi named him among the world's top rising talents.
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Martinez blasts United directors after 2-0 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid
Lisandro Martinez delivered a scathing post-match interview after Manchester United's 2-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid, publicly criticising a lack of summer investment and singling out technical director Jason Wilcox for the club's poor start to the season.
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Rooney accuses Martinez of running a 'premeditated agenda' after Man United bombshell interview
Wayne Rooney has hit back at Lisandro Martinez's post-match interview following Manchester United's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, accusing the defender of acting with a hidden agenda and warning the club may have to punish him.
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Martinez publicly blames United technical director Wilcox after Champions League humiliation in Madrid
Lisandro Martinez called out technical director Jason Wilcox by name after Manchester United's 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid, insisting the club's players 'expect more from the top' following a summer in which rivals outspent them.
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Martinez blasts Man Utd hierarchy after Atletico defeat: 'I expect more from the top'
Lisandro Martinez launched a public attack on Manchester United's ownership and technical staff after a 2-0 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, saying the club failed to strengthen adequately and were not ready for European competition.
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Rooney calls out Rashford's defensive work-rate as United fall 2-0 to Atletico Madrid
Marcus Rashford drew sharp criticism from Wayne Rooney and Manchester United supporters after a passive display in the 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, with the forward appearing to let Pablo Barrios run free before a dangerous free-kick.
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Luis Enrique hopes Man City avoid sanctions ahead of Champions League showdown
PSG manager Luis Enrique has spoken out in support of Manchester City, saying he hopes the club escape punishment as they await the outcome of their 114 Premier League financial charges case.
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Kate Scott mocks Micah Richards on air over Man City's guilty verdict on 114 charges
CBS Sports host Kate Scott took a pointed swipe at Micah Richards during the Champions League broadcast, joking that the former Manchester City defender may soon have to 'mail his medals' following the club's guilty verdict on all 114 financial rule breaches.
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Barcola Silent After Six Matches, Iraola Predicts Imminent Upturn
Signed from PSG for €143 million, Bradley Barcola has yet to score or assist in 336 minutes for Liverpool. His manager Andoni Iraola, however, shows complete confidence in the French international.
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Luis Enrique backs Man City to keep titles despite Premier League financial rules guilty verdict
PSG coach Luis Enrique has publicly backed Manchester City after the club was found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, saying he hopes City avoid sanctions and retain the trophies won during the period under investigation.
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Bournemouth open to £100m Alex Scott sale as Liverpool and Chelsea circle in January
Bournemouth are willing to sell 23-year-old midfielder Alex Scott for around £100m in the January window, with Chelsea and Liverpool among the clubs monitoring the England international, who is currently sidelined with a thigh injury.
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Nigel Reo-Coker predicts Rayan Cherki will win the Ballon d'Or in coming years
After scoring a decisive goal at Anfield in Manchester City's 3-0 victory over Liverpool, Rayan Cherki impressed former England international Nigel Reo-Coker, who predicts the 23-year-old Frenchman will win the Ballon d'Or in the future.
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Manchester United hit back at Nicky Butt over leaked Carrick management doubts chat
Manchester United are reportedly 'bemused' after former midfielder Nicky Butt publicly revealed details of a private conversation in which head coach Michael Carrick admitted he was unsure about continuing in football management before taking the Old Trafford role.
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Luis Enrique backs Manchester City to avoid sanction after 114 financial rule breaches
PSG manager Luis Enrique has publicly defended Manchester City ahead of their Champions League meeting at the Etihad, saying the club deserved every trophy they won on the pitch and he hopes they escape punishment for their 114 Premier League financial rule breaches.
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Iraola backs £200m-plus duo Wirtz and Barcola after Liverpool's 3-0 collapse against City
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has declared '100 per cent' trust in Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola following their muted displays in Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City, with the club's three leading scorers — Isak, Gakpo and Szoboszlai — all sidelined.
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Football regulator chair threatens to resign over any political interference in Man City case
Independent Football Regulator chair David Kogan has declared he will step down if political pressure shapes any potential probe into Manchester City's ownership, following comments by Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressing concern over the Abu Dhabi owners potentially leaving the club.
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Valencia backs under-fire Carrick to succeed at Manchester United despite 13th-place start
Antonio Valencia has urged Manchester United to keep faith with manager Michael Carrick, who has won just one of his opening six Premier League games, leaving the club 13th in the table.
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