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Nations League Group A1 matches – Tuesday 31 October fixtures GROUP A1 The Women’s Nations League matches are back in action tonight with England set to face Belgium again, and the Netherlands hoping to beat Scotland. It’s the last round of matches for the October international break – with the Super League back in action at the weekend. If you’re a Lioness fan, you’ll be hoping the team can secure another win over Belgium and…

‘He broke the rules.’

Is England vs Belgium on TV? Channel, time and how to watch Lionesses England are in Belgium for their second match of their double-header against Belgium in the Nations League – after winning 1-0 on home soil. The Lionesses bagged all three points after winning 1-0 in front of a sold-out home crowd.  Lauren Hemp struck early to secure the win, but many criticised England’s lack of goals. The Lionesses dominated possession and had plenty…

The Gunners take on West Ham while the Red Devils host Newcastle in a repeat of last season’s final.

‘This award is not deserved.’

Telegraph Sport – Rashford party after derby loss The back page of the Daily Telegraph reports that Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford went to a club following United’s 3-0 loss to City. The back page also reports United’s boss Erik ten Hag is facing criticism for United’s poor start to the season.  Catch up on all the back pages here

Express Sport – United are so bad even Wenger feels sorry for them The back page of the Daily Express leads on Arsene Wenger’s comments about Manchester United’s recent form. The paper says Wenger feels sorry for them, the comments come after the Manchester derby – which saw Man City thrash United on home soil 3-0. Catch up on all the back pages here

Mirror Sport – United are no-hopers The back page of the Daily Mirror reports on Manchester United after former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger launched a “blistering” attack on United -saying they were “no-hopers.” Catch up on all the back pages here

‘We are broken up and shattered. We’re not doing well at all.’

Ten Hag has come under fire from his own players.

‘That’s what I heard from a very good source.’

Erik ten Hag’s influence in Manchester United’s transfers could be reduced (Getty)

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is planning to reduce Erik ten Hag’s influence in Manchester United’s transfer strategy, according to reports.

The Dutchman has been granted a large say in United’s transfer dealings following his move to Old Trafford 18 months ago.

But Ratcliffe’s imminent arrival at Old Trafford will signal a change in United’s structure in their recruitment department.

According to the i, Ratcliffe wants a ‘deep audit’ of United’s set-up and one key change will be to put transfers ‘in the hands of experts’.

The report claims that Tottenham’s former head of recruitment, Paul Mitchell, is a leading candidate to become United’s new sporting director.

And the arrival of a new sporting director will reduce some of the power Ten Hag has when deciding who arrives in the transfer window.

Sir Jim Ratcliffeis set to buy a 25 per cent stake of Manchester United (AFP via Getty)

Ratcliffe is set to pay £1.3 billion for 25 per cent of United after Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani withdrew from the bidding process earlier this month.

It’s understood that Ratcliffe’s offer will be the start of a phased takeover which would see the Glazer family eventually relinquish control of United.

Speaking after United’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday, Gary Neville was adamant that the prolonged takeover involving Ratcliffe has created a ‘toxic’ environment for Ten Hag at Old Trafford.

‘You imagine that you are in a business, you are in a football club and the news is there is a guy who is going to come in and wipe out the whole football department,’ Neville said.

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‘Have you imagined what is going on inside that whole football department at this moment in time? In and around Erik ten Hag. It is toxic and embedded negativity.

‘They all think they are going to lose their jobs. I know you can say: ‘Carry on with it, they are professionals,’ but you imagine what is happening. Jim Ratcliffe’s going to come in with Dave Brailsford and they are going to sweep out the football department, they are all going to get moved away.

‘That is what is happening and I honestly believe this toxicity that exists at this football club, and has done for years, by the way, eats alive every manager that comes and every player that comes.

‘Harry Maguire was going to go to Manchester City, Mason Mount was going to go to Liverpool, they come here and it is a graveyard for them. Are we going to keep blaming the kids in the class or are we going to blame the headteacher?’

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Erling Haaland finished second in the voting, while Kylian Mbappe ended up third.

The 36-year-old reached the pinnacle of his career in December as he played an instrumental role in Argentina’s World Cup victory.

‘That was bad communication, bad covering, bad everything. It’s crazy.’

The Spanish soccer official who provoked a players’ rebellion and reckoning on gender when he kissed an unwilling star player on the lips at the Women’s World Cup final trophy ceremony was banned for three years on Monday by the sport’s global governing body.

Could the Aussie be in line for a Red Bull return?

Football roundup: Premier League action this weekend – Man City thrash United, Harry Kane’s halfway goal, Bellingham shines in El Clasico, England face Belgium in Nations League, New Women’s stadium The Premier League was back in action this weekend, with a spicy Manchester derby to close out the weekend’s action. Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane continue their winning streak in the European leagues and Brighton have big news for their women’s team. Premier League weekend round-up…

Hojlund is still searching for his first Premier League goal.

Spurs will see where they really are over next six games.

The Red Bull driver crashed out of his home race at the first corner.

Goal machine!

Shambolic Manchester United are nowhere near closing gap on City The Guardian says Football is an increasingly complicated game, all half‑spaces and passing lanes, pressing patterns and probabilities, but some aspects remain very simple. Such as, if you’re playing against the most prolific elite-level striker in the world, you don’t give him a free header at the back post. And if you’ve got away with doing that just before half-time, you certainly don’t give him…

Manchester United 0-3 Manchester City: One-sided derby demonstrates gulf between clubs BBC Sport says The sight of Manchester United’s players offering futile thanks to thousands of empty red seats was an image that defined the painful embarrassment they suffered at the hands of Manchester City. If last season offered genuine hope United were making forward strides under the management of Erik ten Hag, with the Carabao Cup bringing their first trophy since 2017 along with…

Sun Sport – Blues the daddy The back page of the Sun newspaper reports on the Manchester Derby which saw Manchester City thrash Manchester United 3-0. The paper says taunts about Erling Haaland’s dad – from Manchester United fans – spurred the striker on to help thrash Man U. Catch up on all the back pages here