‘It’s rare for a game hyped like this one to live up to expectations but that is what happened’
The back page of the i newspaper features an image of Darwin Nunez after scoring twice in Liverpool’s 5-1 thrashing of Sparta Prague.
The back page of the i newspaper leads on Arsenal’s 6-0 win over Sheffield United. The paper says the Gunners sent Blades fans home early – having scored their first three goals within 15 minutes.
The back page of the i newspaper reports if a goalkeeper is shown a Blue Card – and put in the sin bin for 10 minutes – they cannot be replaced whilst on the sidelines, meaning there would be no keeper between the sticks.
The back page of the i newspaper leads with the news that a ‘Blue card’ will be trialled in the FA Cup next season – essentially a sin bin. It has been met with wide backlash.
Blue cards will be shown to players for dissent and tactical fouls – it will mean the player will have to spend 10 minutes in the technical area.
Elsewhere, a large image of the England rugby team makes the back page as the paper says England has announced the same starting squad ahead of their next Six Nations match.
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