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Daily Express Sport – It’s out of our hands The back page of the Daily Express leads on the weekend’s Premier League action saying the race for the title is now out of Arsenal and City’s hands – and its advantage Liverpool. Liverpool beat Brighton to go back to the top of the table whilst a 0-0 draw between Arsenal and City (2nd and 3rd place in the EPL table) earned both teams a single…

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Mark Lawrenson tips ‘hard-working’ England star to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson feels England and West Ham star Jarrod Bowen could be the man to replace Mohamed Salah in the summer window. While Lawrenson has acknowledged that it will be almost impossible to find a -like-for-like replacement, he says Bowen is ‘very much a possibility’ for the Reds, given that his old club will likely prioritise transfer funds for a new…

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Roy Keane adamant Arsenal will lose at Manchester City – but Ian Wright disagrees with Manchester United legend Roy Keane is adamant Arsenal will suffer a major blow to their Premier League hopes by losing to title rivals Manchester City. The Gunners sit top of the table – level on points with Liverpool and one above Man City – with ten games of the 2023-24 campaign remaining. Arsenal will move four points clear of the…

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Bayern Munich considering Manchester United flop Ralf Rangnick as alternative to Xabi Alonso Bayern Munich have identified former Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick as their preferred alternative to Xabi Alonso, according to reports in Germany. The Bundesliga giants are ramping up their efforts to bring in a new manager to replace Thomas Tuchel, who announced earlier this year that he would leave the Allianz Arena at the end of the season. Alonso has quickly…

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Gareth Southgate explains why Cole Palmer did not play against Belgium and insists he is still in Euro 2024 contention Gareth Southgate says Cole Palmer is still in with a good chance of making England’s Euro 2024 squad and only missed out on minutes this week due to a minor injury. The Chelsea star, who has been the west London club’s standout player this season, was not included in the matchday squad against Brazil on…

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Keyhole surgery could save Andy Murray’s farewell summer plans but Martina Navratilova thinks it’s all over Keyhole surgery could save Andy Murray’s hopes of a farewell tour before retirement this summer but Martina Navratilova thinks he might be finished. Murray may be ruled out for up to 12 months after suffering a major ankle injury at the Miami Open in a devastating blow to his plans of a send-off. The 36-year-old, a two-time Wimbledon champion,…

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Novak Djokovic announces split with coach Goran Ivanisevic ahead of French Open Novak Djokovic has confirmed he has split with coach Goran Ivanisevic after six years with the former Wimbledon champion. Ivanisevic took over as Djokovic’s coach in 2018 and helped to transform the Serbian’s serve. During his time with Ivanisevic, Djokovic doubled his Grand Slam total from 12 to 24 titles. But the Serbian’s decline has been apparent this season, with Djokovic losing to…

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Alan Shearer says Marcus Rashford’s place in the England squad for Euro 2024 is under threat Alan Shearer feels Marcus Rashford’s place in England’s Euro 2024 squad is under significant threat, though Manchester United team-mate Kobbie Mainoo has played himself into contention. The Three Lions followed up a defeat against Brazil with an entertaining 2-2 draw against Belgium on Tuesday evening, rescuing a draw in the 95th minute thanks to Jude Bellingham. Rashford was an…

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Former England captain Steph Houghton to retire at the end of the season Manchester City defender Steph Houghton, formerly the captain of England, has announced that she is set to hang up her boots at the end of the current Women’s Super League campaign. Houghton, 35, was handed her senior England debut in 2007 and went on to make 121 appearances for the Lionesses, last featuring for her country three years ago. The veteran centre-back,…

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Mercedes boss reveals Carlos Sainz is on their shortlist to replace Lewis Hamilton F1

Mercedes boss reveals Carlos Sainz is on their shortlist to replace Lewis Hamilton Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has name-checked Carlos Sainz as one of the drivers they are looking at to replace Sir Lewis Hamilton in 2025. Hamilton is leaving Mercedes after 11 successful years at the end of the season to fulfil a childhood dream of driving for Ferrari. He’ll be partnered with Charles Leclerc, therefore replacing Sainz who is now arguably Formula 1’s…

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Jake Paul hits out at ‘jealous’ Conor McGregor after UFC star questions his fight with Mike Tyson Jake Paul has hit back at Conor McGregor after the UFC legend questioned whether there was any interest in his upcoming bout with Mike Tyson, claiming the event will be ‘the biggest fight the world will ever see’. A stunning announcement earlier this month confirmed that heavyweight icon Tyson, 57, would be coming out of retirement to enter…

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WCL: Chelsea vs Ajax women prediction, team news, lineups Chelsea WFC face Ajax Women on Wednesday night at Stamford Bridge for the second leg of the Women’s Champions League quarter-final.  Chelsea look set to cruise to the semis after they beat Ajax 3-0 at the Johan Cruyff Arena last week in the first leg.  Venue: Stamford Bridge Kick-off: 8:00 pm Where to Watch: DAZN YouTube Channel Chelsea vs Ajax women Champions League match preview  Chelsea…

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England 2-2 Belgium: Jude Bellingham struck at the death to salvage England a deserved draw against Belgium on a night of impressive auditions in the final match before Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 selection Jude Bellingham late goal secures draw Jude Bellingham came to England’s rescue with a last-minute equaliser, sparing them from a second consecutive Wembley defeat in a friendly against Belgium, where defensive lapses threatened to derail their efforts. After a disappointing loss to…

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Kobbie Mainoo set to start in England’s clash against Belgium Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is set to make his full England debut against Belgium at Wembley on Tuesday. The 18-year-old was drafted into the senior squad last week, having initially been called up to the U21s. He came on for the last twenty minutes in a 1-0 defeat to Brazil on Saturday and impressed, finishing the game with a 100% pass record. Mainoo has…

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Andy Murray ruptures ankle ligaments and out for ‘extended period’ Andy Murray has revealed that he ruptured ankle ligaments in his Miami Open defeat on Sunday and will now require an ‘extended period’ of recovery and rehabilitation. The Brit called for an injury timeout in the third set of his 5-7 7-5 7-6 loss to Tomas Machac in the round of 32, soldiering on despite painfully rolling his ankle. Murray has now undergone a scan…

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Manchester United keeping tabs on £70m Arsenal and Chelsea transfer target Ivan Toney Manchester United could join Chelsea and Arsenal in the race to sign Brentford forward Ivan Toney this summer. The striker will have one year left on his Brentford deal at the end of the season and the Bees are certain to cash in on the England international. Toney returned from an eight-month ban in January and has scored four times in ten…

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Ex-France star Frank Leboeuf slams Didier Deschamps for snubbing Arsenal defender William Saliba France World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf has criticised Didier Deschamps for his handling of Arsenal defender William Saliba ahead of Euro 2024. The 23-year-old has been one of Arsenal’s standout performers this season as Mikel Arteta’s side continue their push to win the Premier League and the Champions League. But Saliba was left on the bench by Deschamps for France’s 2-0 defeat…

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Ivan Toney to be given first England start against Belgium Brentford forward Ivan Toney will be handed his first England start in the friendly against Belgium. The former Newcastle United striker has just one cap to his name after coming on as a late substitute against Ukraine in March 2022. Toney was on course to make England’s World Cup squad for 2022 but an investigation into betting offences overshadowed his chances, and he subsequently served…

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