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Phil Jones reveals Man Utd star threatened to ‘break his face’ | Football Phil Jones has revealed Manchester United hero Nani once threatened to ‘break his face’ in the changing room after a match. The incident occurred following United’s shock 1-0 defeat to Wigan in April 2012, a result that contributed to the Red Devils failing to win the league that season and local rivals Manchester City lifting the Premier League trophy for the first time. Shaun Maloney put Wigan ahead shortly after half-time and Sir Alex Ferguson’s side, which boasted the likes of Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez, Antonio Valencia…

Erling Haaland finally responds to being branded a ‘coward’ by Ian Wright Erling Haaland has thanked Manchester City and the club’s fans for ‘all the support over the past couple of weeks’ after being slammed by angry Arsenal fans and branded a ‘coward’ by Ian Wright. Haaland angered the Arsenal fan base by throwing the ball at Gabriel’s head after Man City’s injury-time equaliser in last month’s 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium. In a feisty affair, Arsenal appeared set to seal a famous win in Manchester after Gabriel and Riccardo Calafiori scored first-half goals following Haaland’s early opener. The…

Erik ten Hag signing told he is ‘never a Man Utd player’ One of Erik ten Hag’s summer signings, Joshua Zirkzee, has been told he is ‘never a Manchester United player’ following the sluggish start to his Premier League career. Ten Hag sanctioned United’s summer move for Zirkzee, who completed a £36.5m move from Bologna and signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford. Zirkzee had spent two years at Italian side Bologna, scoring 14 goals in 58 appearances, including 11 in Serie A last season. The 23-year-old, who has three caps for Netherlands, enjoyed a dream start to his Manchester…

Chelsea TV presenter tells club to get rid of ‘disappointing’ star Chelsea TV presenter Jason Cundy has urged the club to loan out ‘disappointing’ Mykhailo Mudryk and doubts he will ever come good at Stamford Bridge. Mudryk has endured a dismal two-year spell in west London following a move from Shakhtar Donetsk for an initial £62m. Chelsea’s deal for Mudryk could rise to £89m but it appears unlikely, at this stage at least, that his spell at the club will achieve those add-ons. Mudryk scored seven goals in 41 matches last season and is yet to get off the mark…

Ex-Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel makes decision over Man Utd job Thomas Tuchel is ‘open’ to taking over at Manchester United if the Premier League giants decide to sack struggling manager Erik ten Hag. It appears as though Ten Hag’s future will be decided one way or another on Tuesday when United chiefs gather in London to assess the club’s start to the season. The Dutchman needed a quick start following a summer in which the club approached several managers about replacing him. Manchester United finished eighth in the Premier League last season and appeared set to sack Ten Hag until…

Another Arsenal star is skipping international duty as a precaution Arsenal have struck an agreement with the Ghana Football Association which will see Thomas Partey remain in north London over the course of the international break. The experienced midfielder appeared destined to leave the club in the summer after his form deteriorated alarmingly towards the end of last season. Partey’s nous and versatility, however, have proved important over the course of the last two months and helped Arsenal to make a superb start to the new campaign. An injury to new recruit Mikel Merino placed extra responsibility on the shoulders…

Wayne Rooney reveals what’s ‘missing’ in Man Utd squad | Football Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United’s lack of a British core in the dressing room is not helping Erik ten Hag. The United manager is already under heavy pressure following the team’s worst start to a Premier League campaign after seven games. United have registered just two wins in the Premier League so far, while Ten Hag continues to face criticism over his side’s lack of consistent playing style. And Rooney feels the players in United’s dressing room are unable to ‘take control’ when results and performances slump. ‘I…

David Moyes sends clear message to Man Utd bosses over Erik ten Hag | Football David Moyes has praised Erik ten Hag for the ‘resilience’ he has shown at Manchester United and insists the under-fire Dutchman is doing a ‘brilliant job’. United are languishing down in 14th place after their worst ever start to a Premier League season and there is mounting speculation that Ten Hag could be set for the exit door at Old Trafford. Ten Hag appeared on the brink of being sacked last term, only for the 54-year-old to earn himself a new contract by masterminding an…

Gary Neville warns Chelsea star that Liverpool will ‘test him’ in Anfield clash | Football Gary Neville has warned Chelsea’s best player Cole Palmer that he will be targeted when the Blues travel to Anfield to face Liverpool on October 20. Palmer has been in remarkable form this season, conjuring up six goals and five assists across his opening seven Premier League games for the west Londoners after his record-breaking debut campaign last term. He’ll be looking to continue that trend in Chelsea’s next top-flight match after the international break but Neville feels Liverpool could ‘bully’ Enzo Maresca’s side.…

Kai Havertz injury update after Arsenal ace pulls out of Germany squad Arsenal are confident Kai Havertz’s knee injury is not serious and it is expected the forward will be available for the club’s trip to Bournemouth after the international break. Havertz has enjoyed a magnificent start to the 2024/25 campaign, racking up four goals and an assist in his opening seven appearances of the season in the Premier League. The 25-year-old Germany international has also netted in the last seven matches he has played at the Emirates, dating back to the end of last season, clearly thriving in his…