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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…

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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…

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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Rashford and Mason Mount withdraw from England squad ahead of Euro 2024 qualifiers MIRROR SAYS Marcus Rashford has been withdrawn from the England squad to face Italy and Ukraine this week after sustaining a knock in…

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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.…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Mirror Sport – ‘Thumbs Up’ for Arsenal as leaders go eight points clear The Mirror wraps up Sunday’s action, including a mention of how League Two side Grimsby, nicknamed the Mariners, saw their FA Cup run ‘scuppered’ by Brighton. Mirror says Arsenal increased their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points with a dominant victory over managerless Crystal Palace. The Gunners were clinical in the final third, with Gabriel Martinelli…

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Daily Star Sport – ‘Gone in 40 Seconds’ The back page of the Daily Star reports it wasn’t just a ‘minute of madness’ for Fulham, apparently the red cards for manager Marco Silva, Willian and Aleksandar Mitrovic all came in a 40-second span which put an end to their FA Cup hopes for this season. Star Sport says Aleksandar Mitrovic deserves a 10-game ban for shoving referee Chris Kavanagh, according to former official Mark Halsey.…

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Manchester United’s dramatic FA Cup comeback after Fulham’s 5-minutes of madness Manchester United came from a goal down to beat nine-man Fulham and secure a spot in the FA Cup semi-finals at Old Trafford in a thrilling match last night. Fulham looked set to make only their second last-four appearance since 1975, but a handball incident 15 minutes from time changed everything. Jadon Sancho was poised to score the equaliser, but Willian cleared the ball…

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