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Despite rumours and theories of Sony buying a major publisher to rival Activision, its actual spending figures suggest that’s not possible.

FT – Speaker McCarthy to meet Taiwan’s leader in US to avert Beijing backlash  The Financial Times reports that the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, is to meet Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen amid ongoing tensions between Beijing and Washington. The paper says McCarthy expressed a wish to visit Taiwan before becoming speaker, but that the pair have agreed to meet in the US because of Taiwanese security concerns. Following a visit to Taiwan by McCarthy’s predecessor, Nancy Pelosi, China dispatched warships and military aircraft to the waters surrounding the island. Read the story here

City AM – Tony Danker: CBI boss steps down amid sexual misconduct allegation City AM says The head of the Confederation of British Industry, Tony Danker, has stepped down from the role amid misconduct allegations. The announcement was made in the Guardian, after the publication reported that the CBI had hired lawyers to investigate alleged impropriety. The CBI insisted it takes all allegations “extremely seriously” but until an investigation in completed they “remain unproven”. It is understood that the director general of the organisation made unwanted contact with a female member of staff and considered it to be sexual harassment.…

Mirror Sport – ‘Sitting ducks’ The Mirror’s back page story says Erik ten Hag told his Manchester United players they were lucky to be allowed on the team bus, rather than being made to travel home with the fans, following Sunday’s 7-0 defeat at Liverpool. The back page also reports on Brentford’s 3-2 win over Fulham.

Daily Mail Sport – ‘Bruno KO’d’ Bruno Fernandes’ performance against Liverpool has raised concerns over his suitability for the role as permanent Manchester United captain, according to the Mail. The paper also features a story on Manchester City’s Jack Grealish signing a £50m boot deal.

Express Sport – ‘Kop a load of that’ The Express also leads with Erik ten Hag’s “furious” response to his Manchester United players’ capitulation at Liverpool, and features a story on Arsenal facing a Football Association charge over their celebrations following Reiss Nelson’s stoppage-time winner at home to Bournemouth on Saturday. The back page reports on Arsenal facing a new FA probe and Brentford’s win over Fulham.

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Sun Sport – ‘Harry Red Nab’ The Sun says Manchester United “believe they will land Harry Kane” for less than Tottenham’s current £100m asking price, should the London club fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League. The back page reports on the title race, Graham Potter and Brentford’s win. 

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Olivia Quast, 30, bent down to feed rescue dog Bentley last month when he suddenly lunged at her face.