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Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford have both left Manchester United on loan Rio Ferdinand believes a host of Manchester United exiles are flourishing elsewhere now ‘the shackles’ are off. The likes of Anthony Elanga, Scott McTominay and even mega-flop Antony are enjoying new leases of life following their departures from Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag’s most expensive signing, branded one of the most disappointing signings in Premier League history, has enjoyed superb start to life on loan at Real Betis, scoring once and registering two assists in his first two games. McTominay, meanwhile, has played a key role in…

Paul Scholes says Mikel Arteta transfer target is ‘bigger and better’ than Arsenal Paul Scholes has warned Mikel Arteta that one of his top transfer targets, Alexander Isak, is ‘bigger and better’ than Arsenal. Arsenal have long been linked with a move for the Sweden international, who has taken his game to another level this season, scoring 17 goals in the Premier League alone. The Gunners expressed interest in signing a new striker during the January transfer window but were priced out of a deal for Isak, who Newcastle value at more than £100m. Arteta was interested in bringing…

Paul Scholes names four Man Utd players Ruben Amorim must replace Paul Scholes has named four players Ruben Amorim must replace at Manchester United and says his former club ‘won’t win the Premier League’ with a centre-back pairing of Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro. Rather than enjoying a new manager bounce under Amorim, United’s performances and results have got even worse since the Portuguese boss replaced Erik ten Hag in November. The Red Devils are just 13th in the Premier League table – 14 points outside the Champions League places – and were comfortably beaten by Crystal Palace…

The Champions League knockout play-off begins on Tuesday night, with 16 teams battling to join the already qualified eight sides in the next round. The revamped format has seen the top eight in the group stage head straight into the last 16 of the competition. Meanwhile the sides who finished 9-24 in the group stage now have to scrap it out over two-legged play-offs to join them in the last 16. Three of the four Premier League clubs managed a top eight finish, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa impressing, but Manchester City must face Real Madrid in the play-off.…

Pep not sure unstable City can beat Real The back page of The Times features an image of Erling Haaland ahead of Manchester City’s clash with Real Madrid. Boss Pep Guardiola has admitted he’s not sure if his City team – in their worst season under his reign – can beat Real Madrid. City have struggled in all competitions this year, currently in fifth in the Premier League table and having struggled to qualify for the Champions League.

All blacks sue Ratcliffe’s Ineos The back page of the Daily Telegraph reports New Zealand rugby – dubbed the All Blacks – are suing the co-owners of Man Utd, accusing Jim Ratcliffe’s company Ineos of breaching their lucrative sponsorship deal. City boss Pep Guardiola is featured on the front page ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash with Madrid. Pep has expressed he’s unsure how his team will play as his season continues to go from bad to worse.

Pep’s City give me nightmares! The Daily Mail’s back page also previews the upcoming City vs Real Madrid match. Madrid boss Ancelotti has said Manchester City are his team’s biggest rival.’ Madrid head to City tonight for the first leg of the Champions League knockout round. Arsenal’s Saka is pictured on the front page as he is back training with the Gunners following a period of injury.

Man City v Real Madrid – Real in our sights The back page of the Daily Mirror picks up on comments from Man City player Ruben Dias ahead of City’s clash with Real Madrid in the Champions League knockout round (first leg at the Etihad). Plymouth – who shockingly knocked out Liverpool in the FA Cup – will face City in the next round.

Retail chiefs warn perfect storm of taxes hitting jobs CITY AM says a heavyweight group of retailers has warned the Treasury that hundreds of thousands of jobs are at risk in the retail sector due to unsustainable cost hikes this year. It’s the latest in a long string of warnings from the retail sector, which has been vocal about the coming damage to jobs and investment on the British high street.