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Arsene Wenger gave Arsenal a 20 per cent chance of winning the Premier League title as Liverpool ran out convincing 2-0 victors over Manchester City. The Gunners’ hopes of lifting the trophy took a major dent earlier in the weekend as Jarrod Bowen inspired West Ham to deserved 1-0 win in front of a shellshocked Emirates crowd. The result – the Hammers’ first victory in five games – left Arsenal eight points adrift of top-of-the-table…

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Micah Richards highlights major Arsenal mistake after Liverpool beat Man City Micah Richards says Arsenal will be ‘kicking themselves’ for failing to strengthen in January after Liverpool defeated Manchester City to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table. Arsenal’s hopes of winning a first title in two decades suffered a significant blow earlier this weekend as they were beaten 1-0 at the hands of a Jarrod Bowen-inspired West Ham at…

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Slot on course to win the title in his first season Jamie Carragher believes there are ‘four or five players’ in the Liverpool squad Arne Slot ‘doesn’t rate’ and will seek to replace at the end of the season. Liverpool took a commanding step towards the Premier League title after their 2-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday at the Etihad. After Arsenal’s slip-up against West Ham United, it leaves the Reds 11 points…

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Man Utd loanee Antony sent off for ridiculous challenge in Real Betis match Antony has enjoyed an excellent start to life on loan at Real Betis, but the winger was in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons after producing a horrendous challenge in the side’s 2-1 win over Getafe this evening. The Manchester United loanee played a significant role in the opening goal of the game, setting off on a jinking run from…

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Gary Neville predicts which clubs will finish in Premier League top five Manchester United legend Gary Neville expects Nottingham Forest to drop out of the top five, despite hailing Nuno Espirito Santo’s side as the ‘story of the season’ in the Premier League. Forest have surpassed expectations across a remarkable top-flight campaign – just two years after being promoted from the Championship – and currently sit third in the table, three points clear of champions…

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Gary Neville hits out at Arsenal ‘obsession’ after Liverpool extend lead at top Gary Neville took aim at Arsenal’s apparent set-piece ‘obsession’ after Liverpool beat Manchester City to move 11 points clear of the Gunners at the top of the Premier League table. Mikel Arteta’s men fell to a 1-0 defeat at home to West Ham on Saturday to fall further behind in the title race, with Jarrod Bowen heading home the only goal of…

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Score Draw: Celtic knocked out of Champions League by sickening last-gasp Bayern Munich strike The back page of the Scottish newspaper The Herald reacts to Scottish team Celtic FC being knocked out of the Champions League following a late equaliser by Bayern Munich. Celtic went into the match down by a goal on agg and put on a ‘masterclass’ last night only to be undone in the dying moments of the game by Davies.

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Davies crushes Hoops’ dreams at the last The back page of the Guardian reports on Celtic FC’s loss to Bayern Munich – right in the dying moments of the game. Celtic had done well to level the score (after losing the first leg 2-1). They took a surprise lead in the 63rd minute and created plenty of chances. But a 94th-minute goal from Davies brought the game to 1-1 with Celtic losing on agg. Pep…

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Real Madrid v Man City – We’ll have to be real deal The back page of the Daily Mirror reports on Manchester City’s trip to Real Madrid today in the Champions League play-offs. City needs to beat Madrid by more than one goal to progress to the next round after losing at home at the Etihad 3-2 in the first leg. Arne Slot is looking ahead at the Premier League title race and Liverpool’s support…

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Arsenal have been told they should have approached Liverpool to discuss a surprise deal for Darwin Nunez during the January transfer window. Arsenal told they should have signed £64m star from Liverpool Arsenal have been told they should have approached Liverpool to discuss a surprise deal for Darwin Nunez during the January transfer window. Mikel Arteta was keen for Arsenal to strengthen his attacking options in January after losing Gabriel Jesus to a season-ending injury…

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Benni McCarthy worked at Old Trafford from July 2022 to June 2024 Three strikers Man Utd tried to sign instead of Rasmus Hojlund Former Manchester United first-team coach Benni McCarthy has named three big-name strikers the club tried to sign instead of Rasmus Hojlund. McCarthy, who worked at Old Trafford from July 2022 to June 2024, insists that United considered moves for Harry Kane, Victor Osimhen and Randal Kolo Muani before paying £72m to…

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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois followed Manchester United growing up Thibaut Courtois believes he could have ended up at Manchester United – the club he ‘always followed’ growing up – had it not been for David de Gea. Courtois has been one of the best goalkeepers in the world over the past decade, winning league titles at Atletico Madrid, Chelsea and Real Madrid. The Belgian burst onto the scene at boyhood club Genk and…

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Emma Raducanu looked visibly distraught after going 2-0 down Emma Raducanu broke down in tears during her straight-sets defeat to Karolina Muchova at the Dubai Tennis Championships on Tuesday. The British tennis star ended the worst losing run of her entire career on Sunday with an impressive 6-4 6-2 victory over Greek star Maria Sakkari. Raducanu was unable to reach the last 16 in the United Arab Emirates, though, as Muchova produced a 7-6…

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Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini ripped into one of his own players Champions League manager blasts his own player as ‘the worst penalty taker ever’ Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini slammed Ademola Lookman as ‘one of the worst penalty takers I’ve ever seen’ after the club’s Champions League exit. Ex-Premier League winger Lookman was on target during Atalanta’s Champions League defeat to Club Brugge on Tuesday night but also missed from the spot. Gasperini…

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Bayern Munich defeated Celtic 3-2 on aggregate to reach the last 16 Bayern Munich players ‘looked embarrassed’ after late Celtic draw in Champions League Football pundit Troy Deeney says Bayern Munich’s players ‘looked embarrassed’ after their 1-1 Champions League draw against Celtic. Bayern required a dramatic 94th-minute equaliser from Alphonso Davies at home to reach the last 16 on Tuesday, having won the play-off first leg 2-1 to secure a 3-2 victory on aggregate.…

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Boss Vincent Kompany, said: ‘It was a quick turnaround for Harry. We were in Glasgow on Wednesday, you go again at the weekend and then had the game tonight. Harry Kane speaks out after being subbed off during Bayern Munich’s victory over Celtic Harry Kane revealed he would be undergoing a scan on a possible injury after being subbed off during Bayern Munich’s Champions League victory over Celtic. The Champions League play-off game looked set…

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Isak has already scored 17 Premier League goals this season Newcastle set new price for Arsenal and Chelsea to sign Alexander Isak Newcastle United have set a new asking price for Alexander Isak amid interest from Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool. The Swedish striker has been in blistering form at St James’ Park, scoring 17 goals and making five assists in 23 Premier League games this season. But Isak is celebrated for more…

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Chelsea are going through a worrying slump under Enzo Maresca (Picture: Getty) Chelsea are ‘happy’ with the job Enzo Maresca has done at Stamford Bridge despite the club’s worrying slump culminating in their ‘worst performance of the season’ last time out. This time two months ago Chelsea were preparing to visit Goodison Park knowing a victory over struggling Everton would have sent them above Liverpool at the top of the Premier League. But Maresca’s side…

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Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford have both left Manchester United on loan Rio Ferdinand believes a host of Manchester United exiles are flourishing elsewhere now ‘the shackles’ are off. The likes of Anthony Elanga, Scott McTominay and even mega-flop Antony are enjoying new leases of life following their departures from Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag’s most expensive signing, branded one of the most disappointing signings in Premier League history, has enjoyed superb start to…

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Paul Scholes says Mikel Arteta transfer target is ‘bigger and better’ than Arsenal Paul Scholes has warned Mikel Arteta that one of his top transfer targets, Alexander Isak, is ‘bigger and better’ than Arsenal. Arsenal have long been linked with a move for the Sweden international, who has taken his game to another level this season, scoring 17 goals in the Premier League alone. The Gunners expressed interest in signing a new striker during…

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Paul Scholes names four Man Utd players Ruben Amorim must replace Paul Scholes has named four players Ruben Amorim must replace at Manchester United and says his former club ‘won’t win the Premier League’ with a centre-back pairing of Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro. Rather than enjoying a new manager bounce under Amorim, United’s performances and results have got even worse since the Portuguese boss replaced Erik ten Hag in November. The Red…

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