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Pep Guardiola insists Liverpool are still in the title race after Manchester City thrash Brighton Liverpool can still beat Manchester City and Arsenal to the Premier League title, Pep Guardiola has boldly insisted. Guardiola’s City side moved closer to winning a fourth straight title after thrashing Brighton 4-0 on Thursday night. Goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Julian Alvarez, either side of a Phil Foden brace, sealed the three points in what was a very easy win at the Amex. As a result, Arsenal remain top of the table but City are now just a point behind with a game…

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‘You don’t have the full facts’ – Ben White’s agent defends Arsenal star after England snub criticism The agent of Ben White has penned a passionate defence of the Arsenal star and says the public still don’t know the ‘full facts’ over his decision to decline an England call-up. White, 26, faced a backlash last month from pundits and England supporters after Gareth Southgate revealed he had made himself unavailable for selection for the national team. Various reports and rumours have emerged since regarding the reasons behind White’s England snub, with the defender believed to have had an ‘angry exchange’…

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Virgil van Dijk speaks out on Liverpool opening talks with Arne Slot to replace Jurgen Klopp Virgil van Dijk believes Arne Slot has the right ‘philosophy’ to succeed as Liverpool manager With Jurgen Klopp to step down at the end of the season, Liverpool have identified Slot as their no1 target to replace the German at Anfield. With the Dutchman eager to take the Premier League job at ‘all costs’, Liverpool are currently in negotiations over a compensation package with Feyenoord to prise him away from Rotterdam. Liverpool’s bid to mark Klopp’s departure with another Premier League title was dealt…

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Wayne Rooney takes aim at Liverpool star over post-match comments after Everton defeat Wayne Rooney has criticised Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk over comments he made in his post-match interview following the Reds’ 2-0 defeat away to Merseyside rivals Everton. Jurgen Klopp’s side wilted at Goodison Park on Wednesday evening, with the Toffees’ physicality and directness causing all manner of problems for the Liverpool back-line. It was no surprise when Jarrad Branthwaite opened the scoring for the hosts midway through the first half and although Liverpool created – and spurned – a number of good chances, the game was put…

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Jurgen Klopp downbeat on Liverpool’s title hopes and claims top-four finish isn’t guaranteed Jurgen Klopp is not optimistic about Liverpool’s chances of winning the Premier League title after a chastening 2-0 defeat away to Everton in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday night. The Reds struggled to handle the physicality and directness of Everton for large spells at Goodison Park and thought they had conceded an early penalty when Alisson brought down Dominic Calvert-Lewin, though the decision was reversed by VAR due to an offside offence. But the Toffees did get a breakthrough in the 27th minute, with Jarrad Branthwaite capitalising…

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Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘not at his best’ despite dominating Jackson Page Ronnie O’Sullivan may have strolled into an 8-1 lead over Jackson Page in his World Snooker Championship opener, but former champion Ken Doherty felt he was not at his best. The Rocket knocked in breaks of 54, 56, 81, 122, 66 and 53 on his way to the huge lead over the Welshman. The 22-year-old did get to show off his talents in the one frame he did win, knocking in a mammoth break of 142. But Page’s chances of a huge upset appear to be long gone, with the…

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Wolves issue statement after two Premier League players are arrested over rape allegation Wolves have denied that two members of their squad are the Premier League footballers who were arrested on suspicion of rape and assault over the weekend. The two players, both aged 19 and play for the same Premier League team, have been released on bail after being interviewed by police. It’s understood that the Premier League club have suspended both players, pending the outcome of a police investigation. ‘Officers have arrested two men following a report of a rape,’ a police spokesperson said.

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Group of professional footballers ‘plan to come out as gay’ in days A group of male professional footballers in Germany are planning to come out as gay on the same day in May. According to German weekly newspaper Preußische Allgemeine Zeitung, several professional players across the nation are planning to come out on May 17 – the Friday before the final weekend of the Bundesliga season. May 17 is also a significant date as it is marked as the International Day Against Homophobia. It’s understood that all clubs involved are informed about the campaign, although the report claims that some…

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Two Premier League footballers suspended by club after rape allegations Two Premier League footballers, both aged 19, have been suspended by their club after being arrested on suspicion of rape. The pair, who both play for the same club, were arrested over the weekend but on separate days. The first player was formally arrested on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape. He spent the night in prison, before being released on bail.

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Rasmus Hojlund fell out with two Manchester United team-mates after complaining Bruno Fernandes wasn’t passing to him Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund fell out with two of his team-mates earlier this season after complaining that Bruno Fernandes was ignoring him on the pitch. The Dane joined the club in a £71million move from Atalanta last summer and he’s become a fans’ favourite for his spirited and energetic displays. While Hojlund’s goals tally of 13 in 37 appearances is respectable for a 21-year-old in his first season at the club, the Dane feels he should have scored more. Hojlund failed to…

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Casemiro reveals Manchester United defender Harry Maguire played FA Cup win over Coventry City while injured Casemiro has revealed Manchester United defender Harry Maguire played in the FA Cup semi-final victory over Coventry City with an injury. United survived a huge scare to progress to the FA Cup final despite throwing away a three-goal lead at Wembley. Maguire scored either side of goals from Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes to put Manchester United in complete control, but Coventry produced a stirring fightback to take the tie to extra-time. Coventry were celebrating what they thought was a last-minute winner in extra-time…

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Manchester United and INEOS have one major concern over sacking Erik ten Hag Erik ten Hag could avoid the sack as INEOS are reportedly concerned there is not a ‘stand-out candidate available’ to become Manchester United manager. All signs point to a new manager being in the Old Trafford dugout next season as the pressure continues to mount on Ten Hag following a difficult campaign. Champions League qualification is all but over and though they have reached the FA Cup final, their shocking capitulation in Sunday’s semi-final against Coventry highlighted United’s weaknesses under the Dutchman. Regardless of where they finish…

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Phil Foden, 23, and girlfriend Rebecca Cooke are expecting third child Footballer Phil Foden and his girlfriend Rebecca Cooke have announced they are expecting their third child together. The Manchester City star, 23, and his childhood sweetheart Rebecca, thought to be 22, announced the happy news on their Instagram page with photos of their lavish baby shower. England squad regular Phil and Rebecca are already parents to five-year-old son Ronnie and one-year-old daughter, True. The couple, who met while at school, live together in a £2.85million five-bedroom property mansion in Prestbury, Cheshire – just a stone’s throw away from Wayne…

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‘This car is too slow!’ – Lewis Hamilton slams ‘broken’ Mercedes as Max Verstappen eases to victory at Chinese Grand Prix F1

‘This car is too slow!’ – Lewis Hamilton slams ‘broken’ Mercedes as Max Verstappen eases to victory at Chinese Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton was heard repeatedly complaining about his ‘slow’ and ‘broken’ Mercedes car as Max Verstappen strolled to victory at the Chinese Grand Prix. The Dutchman secured his fourth win in five races this year in a race interrupted by two safety car periods, twice re-establishing a comfortable lead. McLaren’s Lando Norris secured second place with Sergio Perez completing the podium in third. Hamilton, who started the race in 18th after a disappointing qualifying run, secured ninth place on…

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Roy Keane slams Man Utd star after blowing three-goal lead to Coventry Manchester United legend Roy Keane has singled Andre Onana out for criticism after his former club blew a three-goal lead to Coventry City. The Red Devils went into Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final clash at Wembley as overwhelming favourites against a side who play in the league below them. It looked like Erik ten Hag’s side had confirmed their spot in the final for a second successive season after racing into a 3-0 lead after 58 minutes. Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes all scored for United but…

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Arsenal and Liverpool in talks with Real Madrid star Ferland Mendy over summer transfer Arsenal and Liverpool have opened talks with the representatives of Real Madrid star Ferland Mendy over a move to the Premier League this summer. The left-back will have just a year left on his deal at the Bernabeu this summer, and the Spaniards are minded to cash in on the Frenchman. That’s because Real are confident of landing Bayern Munich ace Alphonso Davies, who is yet to sign a new deal at the Allianz Arena and is out of contract in 2025. And L’Equipe claim a…

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Erik ten Hag sends message to Manchester United fans calling for him to be sacked after Coventry City scare Erik ten Hag says he respects the opinion of Manchester United fans calling for him to be sacked but has reminded them of the team’s success during his tenure. The Premier League giants needed penalties to see off an astonishing comeback from Championship side Coventry in the semi-finals of the FA Cup. United were in cruise control at 3-0 up but conceded three goals in the final 20 minutes to be taken to extra-time by a team 21 places below them…

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Man Utd ‘make contact’ with Thomas Tuchel over replacing Erik ten Hag Manchester United have ‘made contact’ with Thomas Tuchel over the possibility of the Bayern Munich head coach replacing Erik ten Hag. That’s according to new reports in Germany, which have emerged following United’s narrow FA Cup victory over Coventry City on Sunday. Tuchel is leaving Bayern at the end of the season and it is thought that managing United would be his dream job. It was reported back in January that United had shortlisted Tuchel as a candidate to succeed Ten Hag.

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Cole Palmer doubtful for Chelsea’s trip to Arsenal, confirms Mauricio Pochettino Chelsea winger Cole Palmer is a doubt for his side’s trip to Arsenal on Tuesday, Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed. Palmer was below his best during Chelsea’s FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester City on Saturday, and appeared to be struggling with an injury at Wembley. The playmaker has been in sensational form this term, scoring 23 goals and providing 11 assists since joining the Blues. Despite the disappointment of their defeat to City, Chelsea’s form is much improved in the Premier League.

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