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  Alejandro Garnacho faces competition from three Premier League stars after the Manchester United player was nominated for the 2024 Puskas award. FIFA have revealed the 11-man shortlist for the Puskas award which recognises the best goals scored from last season. Garnacho will no doubt be one of the favourites having been nominated for his spectacular overhead kick in United’s 3-0 win at Everton in November 2023. Commentating on that match for Sky Sports, Red Devils legend Gary Neville said of the goal: ‘He can’t believe it, Garnacho. I can’t believe it! ‘I don’t think I’ve ever been in a…

  The FA Cup third-round draw is upon us with every Premier League and Championship side entering the competition at this stage. Manchester United will be looking to win the trophy for the 14th time in their history after beating Pep Guardiola’s Man City in the final last season. The second-round ties are taking place across this weekend with 40 teams vying for a spot in the next phase of the competition. Here is all the information you need ahead of the FA Cup third-round draw including start time and how to watch on TV or via live steam… When…

Chelsea will hope to have Pedro Neto and Malo Gusto available again for their Premier League clash against Aston Villa this weekend. As has become custom, Enzo Maresca made 11 changes to his side for Thursday’s Europa Conference League win over Heidenheim with Noni Madueke and Levi Colwill the only regulars to even make the trip to Germany. Christoper Nkunku was on the score sheet again and while Maresca insists he will have opportunities to in the Premier League, the recent form of Nicolas Jackson suggests he will keep his place in the side on Sunday. Neto returned from international…

There’s no doubting the highlight of this weekend’s Premier League action with Liverpool hosting Manchester City at Anfield. Pep Guardiola’s side are in the midst of a dismal run and simply cannot afford another setback at what has been a particularly unhappy hunting ground in recent years. Arsenal, meanwhile, appear to be back to their best and will hope to cut the gap at the top to six points but West Ham, themselves, will be buoyed by Monday’s surprise win at Newcastle. As ever, Betfair Ambassador Alan Shearer previews the action for Metro.co.uk… Brighton v Southampton Brighton continued their good…

Manchester United host Everton this weekend as Ruben Amorim chases his first Premier League win. After a 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town last Sunday, the new United boss secured his first victory with a thrilling 3-2 win over Bodo/Glimt on Thursday in the Europa League. Frailties at the back were a concern again with the Portuguese still tinkering with his system but there were plenty of positives to take for the new boss – particularly the performance of Rasmus Hojlund. The Dane will feel he has done enough to secure his place at the focal point of Amorim’s attack with…

Gabriel Magalhaes remains a doubt for Arsenal’s Premier League clash with West Ham after feeling discomfort late on in midweek, Mikel Arteta confirmed. Gabriel scored Arsenal’s third as they claimed a confidence-boosting 5-1 away win against Sporting Lisbon on the champions League on Tuesday. However, there was late concern for the defender who had to leave the field in the closing stages and was replaced by Jakob Kiwior. After the game, Arteta said the Brazillian had felt some ‘discomfort’ prior to his substitution and the 26-year-old still remains a doubt for the visit to West Ham on the weekend. ‘We…

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has sent a classy message to Pep Guardiola after the Manchester City manager said he wanted to ‘harm’ himself. Guardiola was spotted with facial cuts after City threw away a 3-0 lead in the Champions League to Feyenoord on Tuesday night to draw 3-3. ‘Yeah, [it’s from] my finger… with my nail,’ Guardiola said in his post-match press conference. ‘I want to harm myself.’ The City manager, under pressure after six games without a win, faced a backlash and later insisted he did not ‘intend to make light’ of self-harm. Arteta has always remained close with…

The BBC is fresh in the middle of a new crisis as MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace faces accusations of inappropriate behaviour. On Thursday, MasterChef’s production company said Wallace will step away from presenting the show while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated.

The upcoming assisted dying vote in the Commons today dominates much of the news. The vote is expected to be tight and at least 100 MPs remain undecided.

MasterChef TV host Gregg Wallace has stepped down from his role following more allegations of sexual assault. The claims are from 13 people, across five shows, from 2005 to 2022. One of them was the broadcaster Kirsty Wark, a Celebrity MasterChef contestant in 2011, who said he told “sexualised” jokes during filming.

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has stepped down from her role after she admitted pleading guilty to a criminal offence relating to a police investigation over a mobile phone she claimed was stolen.

MPs will vote on the assisted dying bill today, MPs are said to be divided over the legislation and it’s not clear if it will pass. This Friday will mark the first time MPs will have voted on such a measure in nearly 10 years.

Rather cloudy across northern and western parts, with outbreaks of rain slowly edging eastwards. Drier and brighter further south and east, with spells of hazy sunshine. Feeling cold in the east, but mild and breezy in the west. Tonight: Outbreaks of rain and drizzle continuing to push eastwards through this evening and overnight, though southeast England generally remaining dry. Breezy and mild in the west, chilly in the east.