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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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. …

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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…

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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.…

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Scotland vs England player ratings: Jude Bellingham the star amid Andy Robertson’s nightmare The Independent says Scotland hosted England in a 150th anniversary of their first-ever meeting; this time around it was the Three Lions who triumphed with a routine and comprehensive 3-1 victory. Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham scored within minutes of each other in the first half, before Harry Maguire turned into his own net to close the gap past the hour mark.…

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Scotland 1-3 England: Jude Bellingham puts on world-class performance Scotland met England in the latest of the world’s oldest football rivalry, where England dominated and Jude Bellingham offered up a world-class performance. The heritage match marked the 150-year anniversary of the first-ever international match, when England and Scotland played in 1872. Scotland haven’t beaten England since 1999. In the 42nd minute, Phil Foden sliced open the scoreline, silencing the Scottish stadium, before the terrific Jude…

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