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Manchester United open to selling all but three first-team players this summer Manchester United are open to selling all but three first-team players this summer, according to reports. United face a summer of upheaval with Erik ten Hag’s future as manager already in doubt, while Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane are expected to leave Old Trafford as free agents. The club’s finances are also set to take a significant hit as Ten Hag’s side are…

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Anthony Joshua confirms next fight date at Wembley and names four possible opponents Anthony Joshua has revealed his next fight will take place in September at Wembley Stadium in London. The two-time heavyweight champion racked up four wins in less than 12 months against Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou, back to his devastating best after knocking out the former UFC champion in March. After two fights in Saudi Arabia, the 34-year-old…

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Thomas Tuchel has ‘authority’ and ‘pedigree’ to manage Manchester United, claims Peter Schmeichel Peter Schmeichel says Thomas Tuchel ‘projects an authority’ and has the ‘kind of pedigree’ to manage Manchester United if the club were to sack Erik ten Hag at the end of the season. Ten Hag finds himself under intense pressure at Old Trafford and United’s 1-1 draw at home to Premier League strugglers Burnley did little to help the Dutchman’s cause, a…

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Arsenal star David Raya says he will ‘learn’ from mistake against Tottenham Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has vowed to ‘learn from his mistakes’ after his moment of madness allowed Spurs back into this weekend’s north London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Gunners held an imperious three-goal lead over their bitter rivals at the halfway stage as Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz both found the target following Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s own goal in the 15th…

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Thiago Silva issues promise to Chelsea fans after announcing he is leaving Thiago Silva has confirmed he is leaving Chelsea at the end of the season but has vowed to return to Stamford Bridge ‘one day’ in an emotional message to supporters. The 39-year-old’s contract with Chelsea expires at the end of the campaign and is understood to have reached a verbal agreement to return to his boyhood club Fluminense this summer. The Brazilian defender…

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Pep Guardiola makes Arsenal prediction after Man City beat Nottingham Forest Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has backed Arsenal to win all of their remaining Premier League fixtures this season. Mikel Arteta’s side kept their momentum at the top of the Premier League with a 3-2 victory over Tottenham in the north London derby on Sunday afternoon. City, meanwhile, are just a point behind Arsenal following their 2-0 win away to Nottingham Forest on Sunday,…

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Mo Salah and Jurgen Klopp bust-up caused by half-hearted handshake The touchline row between Jurgen Klopp and Mohamed Salah during Liverpool’s draw with West Ham on Saturday was caused by the winger snubbing his manager’s handshake, according to reports. Salah started the match on the bench and was not called to be brought on until the last 15 minutes of the game, along with Darwin Nunez and Joe Gomez. The Egyptian appeared to be angry…

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England rugby star Billy Vunipola ‘tasered twice’ during arrest for violent incident in Majorca England rugby star Billy Vunipola has been arrested after a violent incident at a bar in Majorca. The 31-year-old was tasered twice by police at a bar called Epic in Palma at 4.30am on Sunday following calls from security staff. Vunipola, who is 6ft 2in and weighs nearly 20 stone, is accused of assaulting a police officer during the confrontation. The…

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Derry City boss Ruaidhrí Higgins is riding high after a remarkable turnaround for his team in the League of Ireland Premier Division. After a disappointing loss to Shamrock Rovers, the Brandywell men bounced back with impressive victories over St Patrick’s Athletic and Waterford. The 2-0 win at Waterford was particularly satisfying for Higgins, as his team showed character and resilience to secure all three points. The goals from Will Patching and Pat Hoban sealed the…

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NFL Draft’s First Night Sees 12.1 Million Viewers, Up 6% from Last Year’s Numbers NFL

The NFL draft kicked off with a bang on Thursday night, drawing in a record-breaking 12.1 million viewers across television and digital platforms for the first round. This marked a 6% increase from last year’s numbers, showcasing the growing popularity and excitement surrounding the annual event. Football fans tuned in eagerly to see which top college prospects would be selected by their favorite teams, with suspense and anticipation building throughout the night. A thrilling spectacle…

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The English Premier League returns this weekend – and after Liverpool’s massive stumble against Everton, the title race now seems to be down to just two. City won their last match – and still have a game in spare compared to Arsenal and Liverpool. For Liverpool to have any chance of winning the title, they must win against West Ham and hope Arsenal and City slip up. Sheffield United, Burnley and Luton Town – the…

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Premier League prize money: How much each team earns from their final position The Premier League is set up for a thrilling end of the season with the title race and relegation places still to be decided – and millions remain on the line for each club. Manchester City, who are battling with Arsenal and Liverpool to win their fourth Premier League title in a row, earned a record £176.2 million for being crowned champions…

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‘Enough is enough’ – Marcus Rashford responds to abuse from Manchester United fans Marcus Rashford has hit out at the abuse he has suffered from Manchester United fans this season, insisting ‘enough is enough’ in a late-night post on social media. After notching up 30 goals in all competitions last season, Rashford has struggled to hit the same heights for United this season, scoring just eight goals so far this season. His bad form has…

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Tottenham vs Arsenal: Latest team news, injury latest and predicted lineups Arsenal head to arch-rivals Tottenham in a north London derby that will have huge ramifications on the Premier League title race on Sunday. The Gunners have played four times since Spurs were last in action and while it has given Ange Postecoglou plenty of time to work with his squad on the pitch, he has also lost a key member of his starting XI…

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Kevin De Bruyne’s incredible header is being compared to Man Utd icon Kevin De Bruyne’s incredible header for Manchester City against Brighton is being compared to a goal scored by Manchester United icon Robin van Persie. De Bruyne opened the scoring for City on Thursday night as Pep Guardiola’s side defeated Brighton 4-0 to keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal. His remarkable diving header from 12 yards, after a cross from Kyle Walker,…

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Jurgen Klopp’s verdict on Liverpool making Arne Slot his replacement Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has shared his verdict on the club making Arne Slot his replacement for when he leaves Anfield this summer. Dutch boss Slot confirmed on Thursday that Liverpool and Feyenoord are in negotiations and that he is keen to succeed Klopp for the 2024-25 season. Slot emerged as the frontrunner for the job after Xabi Alonso decided he wanted to stay at…

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Five games to go: The fixtures that will decide the title race after Manchester City’s statement win The Premier League title race continues to thrill after some massive results this week, with a defeat for Liverpool seemingly all but extinguishing their hopes. Jurgen Klopp’s side were soundly beaten 2-0 by Merseyside rivals Everton at Goodison Park on Wednesday night, with the departing manager saying afterwards that his side are now relying on crises at Arsenal…

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Pep Guardiola insists Liverpool are still in the title race after Manchester City thrash Brighton Liverpool can still beat Manchester City and Arsenal to the Premier League title, Pep Guardiola has boldly insisted. Guardiola’s City side moved closer to winning a fourth straight title after thrashing Brighton 4-0 on Thursday night. Goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Julian Alvarez, either side of a Phil Foden brace, sealed the three points in what was a very…

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‘You don’t have the full facts’ – Ben White’s agent defends Arsenal star after England snub criticism The agent of Ben White has penned a passionate defence of the Arsenal star and says the public still don’t know the ‘full facts’ over his decision to decline an England call-up. White, 26, faced a backlash last month from pundits and England supporters after Gareth Southgate revealed he had made himself unavailable for selection for the national…

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