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Australian Open 2023 – Andy Murray’s 4 am finish a ‘farce’   Andy Murray’s fantastic second-round match at the Australian Open took five hours and 45 minutes. Murray, 35, five-set win over home favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis, ended at 4 am, something he described as a “farce.” It followed his first-round win on Tuesday when he sealed victory in four hours 49 minutes against Italian Matteo Berrettini. “I don’t know who it’s [the late finish] beneficial for,” said Murray on Rod Laver Arena after the match. “We come here after the match and that’s what the discussion is, rather than it…

‘I can understand why everyone wants it.’

Back Pages – Mirror Sport – United Oli dazed The Daily Mirror’s back page features an image of Bruno Fernandes looking dejected after Crystal Palace scored late into injury time, to end the game 1-1. Manchester United looked set to win the game before a wonder strike from Michael Olise. The paper says the late goal stunned Manchester United. The back page also reports on Emma Raduacau being knocked out of the Australian Open and speculation Thomas Tuchel could replace Antonio Conte at Tottenham. Read today’s front pages and catch up on the latest from the business papers.

Back Pages – Express Sport – Olise does it The Express back page leads on the Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Premier League game – as Palace scored in injury time to snatch a crucial point. Palace’s Michael Olise’s wonder kick meant the game ended 1-1 – denying Manchester United a 10th successive win. The back page also reports on Emma Raduacau being knocked out of the Australian Open – despite an impressive match and fellow Brit Cameron Norrie securing his place in the third round of the Aussie Open. Read today’s front pages and catch up on the latest…

Erik ten Hag’s headline summer signing has flattered to deceive.

The midfielder believes his old club need to ‘catch up’ behind the scenes.

He is a huge doubt for Indian Wells…

The Red Devils dropped two points late on at Selhurst Park.

The Red Devils will have to cope without the suspended Casemiro.

Wan-Bissaka denied his old teammate with a stunning challenge.

‘We agreed it would remain under active review.’

‘We’ve played really good with him,’ Guardiola said ahead of match with Tottenham.

CHelsea told Mudryk he may struggle for playing time with the Gunners.

Huge boost.

Back pages – Ultimatum for Memphis The back page of the Spanish newspaper SPORT reports Memphis Depay is starting to decide his future and with each day that passes he’s further from Camp Nou. Atletico and the player have reached a deal that would take him to 2025 with an optional extra season, and the Dutch forward is now waiting for the two clubs to reach a deal. Barca are waiting for a bid from Atletico because they won’t let him go for free. Read a summary of Today’s newspaper headlines UK here – and check out the business papers.

Back pages – L’Équipe: The 30 who make French football The back page of French newspaper L’Équipe reports on the 30 who make French football 2023. “L’Équipe” unveils for the eighth year its list of the 30 personalities who make French football. Already number 1 in 2019, 2020 and 2022, Kylian Mbappé remains at the top of our ranking ahead of Didier Deschamps and Karim Benzema. Read a summary of Today’s newspaper headlines UK here – and check out the business papers.

Back pages – Express Sport: I’m your man – Sir Jimmy Ratcliffe enters race to buy Manchester United The back page of the Daily Express leads with British billionaire Sir Jimmy Ratcliffe who has officially entered the race to buy Manchester United. Andy Murray’s Australian Open success and Harvey Elliot’s vital goal for Liverpool during last night’s FA Cup game also make the back page. Read a summary of Today’s newspaper headlines here – and check out the business papers.

Back pages – Mirror Sport: One Ell of a winner The Daily Mirror’s back page looks at Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup third-round replay thanks to a wonder strike by Harvey Elliot before halftime. Liverpool booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup after drawing the original game 2-2 at Anfield. Read a summary of Today’s newspaper headlines here – and check out the business papers.

‘Overall, I am behind Graham Potter.’

He managed to keep presenting despite the distraction.

‘They’re fooling around!’

The right-back is keen to make a move to the Premier League this month.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe confirms he is in running to buy Manchester United The Guardian says One of Britain’s richest people, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has confirmed that his company is in the running to buy Manchester United from the Glazer family. The 70-year-old billionaire, who was born in Failsworth in Greater Manchester, had been coy about his ambitions to take over his boyhood club when the Glazers first indicated they would be willing to sell in November. However Ratcliffe’s company Ineos said on Tuesday that it had registered its interest with the merchant bank running the sale for the Glazer family,…

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s approach to Chelsea takeover speaks volumes about Man Utd intentions Daily Mirror says Sir Jim Ratcliffe is determined to complete a takeover of Manchester United appears to be taking a completely different approach to his unsuccessful attempt to buy Chelsea. The INEOS chairman became the first party to publicly announce his intention to table a bid to the Glazer family following their announcement that they could entertain a sale of the Red Devils. The club’s owners confirmed in November that they were “commencing a process to explore strategic alternatives for the club”. It remains to be seen…

Jim Ratcliffe enters race to buy Manchester United FT says British chemicals billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has formally entered the process to buy Manchester United, as the Glazer family looks to sell one of the biggest brands in global sport. Ratcliffe has lodged his interest with Raine Group, the merchant bank advising the English Premier League club, a spokesman for Ratcliffe confirmed on Tuesday. The Glazers have owned Manchester United since their £790mn leveraged buyout of the club in 2005. The family has had a fraught relationship with the fanbase ever since. The club’s New York-listed shares were trading up…