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Telegraph Sport – Onana: I’m to blame for defeat The back page of the Daily Telegraph leads on Manchester United’s goalkeeper André Onana’s comments following Manchester United’s loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League.  Onana made a mistake leading to an early Bayern goal. But United fought until the end, still losing 4-3. Despite Manchester United scoring three goals, Bayern dominated much of the game and Man U had another really poor performance. It was Man United’s third loss in a row.  Man United boss Erik ten Hag points the finger at the team’s lack of determination. The back…

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Star Sport – It had to be Harry The back page of the Daily Star leads on Harry Kane’s spot-kick, claiming it was ‘key’ to Bayern Munich’s win, in what the paper calls a ‘7-goal thriller.’ Manchester United faced Bayern Munich in their opening Champions League campaign. Despite Manchester United scoring three goals, Bayern dominated much of the game and Man U had another really poor performance. The paper notes it was Man United’s third loss in a row. The back page also reports on Arsenal’s opening Champions League match, which they won, saying “Gunning four glory.”

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Express Sport – Harry piles on pain The back page of the Daily Express leads on Manchester United facing Bayern Munich in the 2023 Champions League. Bayern Munich won 4-3 with Harry Kane scoring from the spot. Despite Manchester United scoring three goals, Bayern dominated much of the game and Man U had another really poor performance. The paper notes it was Man United’s third loss in a row. The back page also reports on Arsenal’s opening Champions League match, which they won, saying “Saka puts Gunners in box seats.”   

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Mirror Sport – Wurst case scenario The back page of the Daily Mirror leads on Manchester United facing Bayern Munich in the 2023 Champions League. The paper says Harry Kane -who scored a clinical goal from the spot, showed Man United what it missed out on. Bayern won 4-3 but had dominated much of the game and despite scoring three, Man U had another really poor performance. The back page also reports on Arsenal’s opening Champions League match, which they won.

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Telegraph Sport – Terry wants stake in Chelsea The back page of the Daily Telegraph reports that former footballer John Terry – a hero in Chelsea FC, wants to buy into his beloved London club. The back page says the former Chelsea captain is part of a group weighing up 10% offer to the club. The owner of the English club, Todd Boehly has spent a lot of money on transfers since he bought the club but has seen little in terms of success. The back page also reports that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has revealed that Harry Kane’s Bayern…

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Star Sport – Champions League returns: Bayern for Blood The back page of the Daily Star reports on Manchester United’s upcoming Champions League match against Bayern Munich in Germany on Wednesday. Bayern’s star player – England’s captain Harry Kane has spoken to the media about the upcoming clash, which the paper predicts will highlight how big Manchester United’s problems really are. The back page also has plenty of coverage of the opening Champions League matches yesterday which included the defender champs Manchester City winning 3-1 and Newcastle old AC Milan to a 0-0 draw – it was the Toon’s first…

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Express Sport – Point of honour – Newcastle hold lively AC Milan to draw as Champions League returns The back page of the Daily Express reports on Newcastle’s first appearance in the Champions League in 20 years. Newcastle faced AC Milan in a lively game that ended 0-0. The paper describes it as Toons ‘’hold firm against AC onslaught.” It was a game of two halves, with AC dominating much of the first half and Newcastle coming into the match during the second. The back page looks ahead to Manchester United’s first Champions League game against a Harry Kane-led Bayern…

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Mirror Sport – Munchen Impossible The back page of the Daily Mirror reports on Manchester United facing Harry Kane-led Bayern Munich in the Champions League tonight. United have been hit by more crises in recent weeks including an apparent falling out between Jadon Sancho and boss Erik ten Hag. Meanwhile, Harry Kane has got off to a great start at Bayern Munich in Germany. Manchester City’s 3-1 win in their opening Champions League match is described as ‘sloppy’ by the paper, which notes Erling Haaland missed plenty of opportunities. Newcastle – who are back in the CL for the first…

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Spain players agree to end boycott before Nations League games Most of Spain’s women’s football team have agreed to end their current boycott, according to the Spanish Secretary of State for Sports Victor Francos. The agreement was reached at 05:00 local time on Wednesday, following more than seven hours of meetings. The players began their boycott of the national squad after Spain beat England 1-0 in the World Cup final, and Spanish FA boss Luis Rubiales kissed Spanish player Jenni Hermoso without consent. After weeks of chaos, Rubiales resigned and controversial Spanish manager Jorge Vilda was sacked. The Spanish players…

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Telegraph Sport – Marler: We can win ugly like 2003 The back page of the Telegraph leads on Joe Marler’s comments that England can win the 2023 Rugby World Cup by “winning ugly” after the team faced criticism for their style of play. The back page also notes Pep Guardiola’s plans for City as he makes it clear he wants Man City to win the Champions League again. Catch up on all the back pages here

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Telegraph Sport – England use their heads The back page of the Telegraph leads on England beating Japan to put the Rugby World Cup last-8 within reach. The back page also reports on Erik ten Hag wanting Manchester United players to step up to revive the club ahead of their first Champions League appearance this season – they face Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich on Wednesday. They were recently defeated by Brighton in the Premer League. Catch up on all the back pages here

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Star Sport – Gloves are off The back page of the Daily Star leads on why Aaron Ramsdale was benched in favour of Raya – with the paper suggesting the gloves are off as both fight to start for Arsenal. But boss Mikel Arteta suggests he will be rotating between his keepers. Catch up on all the back pages here

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Express Sport – Heads we win The back page of the Daily Express leads with England beating Japan 34 to 12 in the Rugby World Cup. The back page also reports on Arsenal’s scrappy 1-0 win over Everton saying they showed ‘real title spirit’ and Chelsea’s draw with Bournemouth in yet another boring performance from the Blues. Catch up on all the back pages here

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The Back Pages: Mirror Sport – Ard choices The back page of the Daily Mirror leads on Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Everton after Trossard sliced in a vital winner. The paper reports on Arsenal’s goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale being benched for Raya as the Gunners boss Mikel Arteta says he will rotate his keepers. Catch up on all the back pages here

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Everton owner Farhad Moshiri agrees sale of club to American firm 777 Partners The Guardian says Farhad Moshiri has signed an agreement to sell his entire stakeholding in Everton to American investment firm 777 Partners. Takeover talks between the British-Iranian billionaire and the Miami-based company had advanced after the collapse of a proposed equity deal with another American investment firm, MSP Sports Capital, which has loaned £100m towards the construction of Everton’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. The two parties have now signed an agreement for a full takeover, which Moshiri claims will secure the funding to complete the 52,888-capacity…

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Jude Bellingham takes centre stage to inspire England in victory over Scotland The Guardian says So, this is what happens when Gareth Southgate plays Jude Bellingham as a pure No 10. Real Madrid have discovered that it is a pretty good idea to have him in a high position, their new darling slicing through La Liga defences since his big-money transfer from Borussia Dortmund, scoring in every game. Here, it was Scotland’s turn to suffer. England were excellent in the first half, Bellingham involved in Phil Foden’s deft opener and scoring the second himself. There is something irresistible about his…

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