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Clubs ‘questioning integrity of title race’ over Arsenal and Liverpool fixture changes The Premier League is facing a backlash over the latest batch of rescheduled fixtures with some clubs even ‘questioning the integrity of the title race’ over the changes, according to reports. On Saturday, the Premier League announced which matches had been selected for live television broadcast for the final two gameweeks in April, while six previously postponed fixtures were also rescheduled. It threw up some interesting fixture quirks, most notably with Tottenham now being given 15 days off prior to the north London derby on Sunday April 28.…

Manchester United appoint designers behind Tottenham’s stadium to create ‘new’ 100,000-seater Old Trafford Manchester United have appointed Populous – the designers behind Tottenham’s new stadium – to design a new 100,000-seater stadium for the Red Devils. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has appointed a taskforce that includes Lord Seb Coe and Gary Neville to oversee plans for the future of the stadium and its surrounding area. Untied have two options; either refurbishing their current ground at a cost of around £1bn or to build a bigger stadium on adjacent land for around £2bn. Though the second option would require private and public…

On Pakistan Day the Pakistani Ambassador demonises PTI party in Washington for all the recent disruptions to Pakistani politics. All the discussions at the Pakistan Day reception at the Pakistani embassy in Washington underscored the importance of political unity in Pakistan, while the PTI’s protests dominated conversations among the guests. Pakistani Ambassador demonises PTI party in Washington Need for political cohesion stressed at Pakistan Day reception in Washington was on top of the agenda as the Pakistani diplomacy team are hurrying to quash all PTI claims to ensure the flow of aid. Ambassador Khan assured the audience both sides were…

The London business paper CITY AM leads with a revealed rich list of Met Police personnel. Elsewhere, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed the Tories will back the pensions triple lock – a key policy for the party.

China is the focus in the Financial Times, which leads with reports the US and Japan are planning to bolster their security alliance in a bid to counter what they view as a growing threat from Beijing. A striking image of Moscow’s destroyed Crocus City Hall venue following Friday’s attack also features prominently.

Star Sport – England v Belgium: Toney flair The back page of the Daily Star reports on the upcoming England friendly against Belgium. The paper says boss Gareth Southgate will give Ivan Toney a start in the sold-out match at Wembley. Southgate has told Toney to show off his signature swagger on the pitch and book himself a spot on the plane to Germany this summer.  Ivan Toney to be handed England chance as Gareth Southgate tells him to bring the swagger Gareth Southgate has told Ivan Toney to give England some swagger – and take his chance of a…

Mirror Sport – Moves like swagger The back page of the Mirror, like many back pages this morning, looks at England’s upcoming friendly against Belgium – where Ivan Toney is set to be given a starting position. The paper reports England boss Gareth Southgate has urged Toney to ‘strut his stuff’ and earn himself a spot at the Euros – later this summer in Germany.  How England could line up for Belgium clash as 5 players face last Euro 2024 chance England ramp up their preparations for Euro 2024 when they host Belgium on Tuesday. Gareth Southgate’s side suffered a…

Sun Sport – Strike the right Toney The back page of the Sun newspaper leads on Gareth Southgate’s comments on England striker Ivan Toney. He is set to start against Belgium in the upcoming friendly. You don’t get hundreds of opportunities’ warns Southgate as Ivan Toney gets chance to gatecrash England’s Euros party IVAN TONEY will get the chance to gatecrash England’s Euro 2024 squad on Tuesday. The Brentford striker, who returned from an eight-month betting ban in January, will start against Belgium at Wembley as Harry Kane has returned to Bayern Munich with an injury. Asked if it is…

Express Sport – Ivan to see some swagger The back page of the Daily Express leads on Gareth Southgate who has said he wants to see some swagger from Ivan Toney at this year’s Euros – held in Germany this summer! The paper says Southgate is ready to give Ivan his shot.  Andy Murray screams in pain moments before rollercoaster Miami Open loss to Tomas Machac Andy Murray crashed out of the Miami Open minutes after screaming in pain when he pulled up on his ankle. The Brit drew level at 5-5 in the final set after Tomas Machac served…

Front page summary The Independent – Thousands trapped in Grenfell-style flats ‘scammed’ by insurersThe Independent leads on its own exclusive: Residents unable to sell homes in blocks built with cladding deemed ‘safe’ seven years after Grenfell fire disaster – as insurance companies accused of profiteering by hiking premiums by up to 1,000%.One woman, whose one-bed flat where she lives with her baby was declared safe, saw her annual insurance bill soar from £247 to £2,626 in just two years – a tenfold increase. She told The Independent: “How far does this go before I literally can’t beg, borrow, pay it…