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Mirror Sport – ‘Mob rule’ The Mirror focuses safety concerns after fan violence in Naples, with Italy manager Roberto Mancini claiming away supporters are to blame for the recent troubles. Top right of the page says Everton legend Dixie Dean even left Manchester City striker Erling Haaland in the shade, but we need to turn to pages 52 and 53 to find out why. Catch up on today’s back pages  7 things to watch in Euro 2024 qualifiers from England’s return to Martin Odegaard’s problem MIRROR SPORT says The problem with a bloated tournament featuring 24 teams in Germany next…

Mail Sport – ‘Let’s show our mettle’ The Daily Mail reports Gareth Southgate wants his England squad to ‘shake off the heartache of Qatar’ and show resilience when they face Italy in their opening Euro 2024 qualifying game tonight. Catch up on today’s back pages  Gareth Southgate challenges his England stars to bounce back from their World Cup heartbreak by earning a first away win against Italy since 1962 to kick-start their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign MAIL SAYS Gareth Southgate has challenged his England players to prove they have the resilience here in Italy on Thursday night to overcome their…

Star Sport – ‘Euro sign’ Could Gareth Southgate stay on as England manager if they triumph in Germany next summer? That’s what the Daily Star goes with for their back page. Ineos owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has ‘laid his cards on the table’ in the fight to take control of Manchester United and Liverpool have challenged Manchester City’s decision to cut the visiting ticket allocation for their Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium on 1 April. Catch up on today’s back pages Man Utd sale shambles as Qatari sheikh and Sir Jim withdraw bids after deadline changed STAR SAYS…

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He could miss Liverpool’s games against Arsenal & Chelsea.

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‘The current solutions aren’t very viable long term…’

Manchester United takeover bids extended after deadlines missed amid confusion  Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the owner of Ineos, and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim are expected to submit new bids to buy Manchester United after the deadline for submitting revised bids was extended at their request, amid confusion on Wednesday night. While several other proposed investors reportedly made their submissions by the deadline, it is unknown when the new deadline will be. Both Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim had requested more time to make their second offers, which was granted by the investment bank conducting the sale. Ineos is aiming to buy the…

It’s been vital.

The Gunners are in pole position with 10 games to go.

The qualifiers are about to get underway.

23 steps for a fitter, healthier you in 2023 – that you can actually sustain Metro says Seven weeks. No, that’s not the predicted tenure for the current Prime Minister; it’s the average length of time a New Year’s resolution lasts. However, to help you set new goals that last past March, we have 23 steps you can take in 2023 to reach a consistently fitter, happier and healthier you. Long-term change is tough. It takes commitment and effort. Therefore, for change to be successful and sustainable, it must be gradual and achievable. Mandy Wong Oultram, award-winning personal trainer and…

This will be music to Erik ten Hag’s ears.

Mirror Sport – ‘It’s two Italian sob stories’ The Mirror back page is split between Antonio Conte, who flew back to Italy on Monday, with it writing that he is ready to be sacked, and Marcus Rashford’s injury. Marcus Rashford and Mason Mount withdraw from England squad ahead of Euro 2024 qualifiers MIRROR SAYS Marcus Rashford has been withdrawn from the England squad to face Italy and Ukraine this week after sustaining a knock in Manchester United’s FA Cup win over Fulham at Old Trafford yesterday, while the FA have confirmed that goalkeeper Nick Pope and Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount…

Express Sport – ‘Rashford ruled out’ The Express focuses on England boss Gareth Southgate’s ‘headache’ as Man Utd’s in-form striker Marcus Rashford drops out of his squad ahead of the start of England’s Euro 2024 qualifying campaign against Italy on Thursday. Man Utd and Chelsea duo out of England squad as Nick Pope replacement confirmed EXPRESS SAYS Marcus Rashford and Mason Mount are out of the England squad to face Italy and Ukraine this month. Fraser Forster meanwhile has replaced the injured Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope. Mount has missed the last few Chelsea games with a pelvic injury. Boss Graham…

Mail Sport – ‘FA to throw the book at Mitrovic’ The Mail says that Aleksandar Mitrovic faces a lengthy ban for shoving referee Chris Kavanagh in Fulham’s FA Cup defeat to Man Utd on Sunday. Aleksandar Mitrovic is facing a lengthy ban for shoving referee MAIL SPORT says Aleksandar Mitrovic and Marco Silva are facing lengthy bans after the Football Association last night slapped Fulham with a raft of charges following their FA Cup meltdown at Old Trafford. Mitrovic was red carded after barging into referee Chris Kavanagh amid a foul-mouthed tirade and the FA say the standard three-game suspension…

Times Sport – ‘Players think Conte era at Spurs is over’ The Times looks at Antonio Conte and Tottenham, following that angry outburst in his post-Southampton news conference on Saturday. Spurs players expect Antonio Conte to leave during international break TIMES SAYS Tottenham Hotspur players believe Antonio Conte has managed his last game for the club after his rant that followed the draw away to Southampton last weekend soured relations with some of the squad. Conte branded the players “selfish” in a ten-minute tirade after the game at St Mary’s and senior figures in the dressing room at Spurs believe…

Roy Hodgson reappointed Crystal Palace manager aged 75 Crystal Palace have reappointed Roy Hodgson as their manager until the end of the season, following the sacking of Patrick Vieira on Friday. Hodgson had previously managed the team and expressed surprise at being offered another opportunity to lead them. He returns to Palace with Ray Lewington as first-team coach and Paddy McCarthy as assistant manager. The team are currently 12th in the Premier League, but only three points above the relegation zone. Hodgson’s first game in charge during his second spell will be at home to Leicester on 1 April. The…

The tennis legend has won her greatest battle.

The tournament takes place this summer in Dallas, Texas.

United came from behind to progress in the FA Cup.

‘I don’t think he’s the right guy, full stop.’

Let’s hope for an ace tournament.

Express Sport – ‘Red Mist’ as Fulham shown three red cards The back page of today’s Express features Aleksandar Mitrovic confronting Chris Kavanagh and Arsenal celebrating, plus Bukayo Saka saying how the Gunners are focused on the prize of ending the club’s long wait for another Premier League title. Express says Manchester United’s FA Cup quarter-final with Fulham descended into chaos as Willian, Aleksander Mitrovic and Marco Silva saw red in the space of a minute. The Brazilian had handballed Jadon Sancho’s shot on the line with referee Chris Kavanagh awarding a penalty and red card after a VAR check.…

Metro Sport – ‘Three-Card Sick’ – Man Utd ‘take advantage’ as Fulham ‘lose plot’ The Metro leads with an image of Arsenal enjoying their latest Premier League win on Sunday. They now have just 10 games left in the title race. Can they hold off defending champions Manchester City? Hit those thumbs below!! Metro says Erik ten Hag singled out Marcel Sabitzer for praise after Manchester United beat nine-man Fulham to reach the FA Cup semi-finals. United’s hopes of adding the FA Cup to their League Cup and winning a treble this season appeared in danger when Aleksandar Mitrovic put…