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The real reason behind Man United’s bad start to the seasonDefeat in the Manchester derby left United languishing 13th in the Premier League, already eight points behind Arsenal and Man City, and Michael...
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Lamine Yamal names his only Ballon d’Or rival – and it’s not Harry KaneLamine Yamal is aiming to win his first Ballon d’Or next month
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West Ham legend Ludek Miklosko dies aged 64 after cancer battleThe Czech announced his decision to withdraw from further cancer treatment in December 2024
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Andy Robertson’s Anfield return highlights Liverpool’s big left-back problemRobertson exited Liverpool in the summer and his departure has made the club much weaker at left-back
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Why Phil Foden’s Man City season could be doomed alreadyFoden’s sending off at Old Trafford is likely to mean he misses up to a month of playing time with a three-game suspension and the international...
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‘Error of judgement’ to allow Erling Haaland’s Manchester derby winnerHaaland’s goal was given despite Enzo Fernandez appearing to interfere with play from an offside position
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Enzo Maresca claims Bruno Fernandes deserved to be sent off alongside Phil Foden in derby winThe Manchester City manager suggested that the United captain also deserved to see red for kicking out at Foden
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The hidden issue behind Manchester United’s poor start to the seasonWhile plenty has been made of United’s defensive woes so far, a lack of threat in the final third has also played its part in a disappointing...
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Why Michael Carrick can’t just blame VAR for Man Utd’s dismal derby failureMan United 0-1 Man City: Erling Haaland’s controversial goal proved the difference but United can only blame themselves for failing to...
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Man Utd boss Michael Carrick blasts ‘staggering’ decision to allow Erling Haaland’s goal to standHaaland’s finish was initially disallowed by referee Michael Oliver before a VAR review in which Matt Donohue overruled the on-field officials,...
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Gary Neville says Manchester United should expect ‘apology’ over Erling Haaland’s derby winnerHaaland’s winner was given after a lengthy VAR check, with Enzo Fernandez deemed not to be interfering with play as the cross came in
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Man United v Man City player ratings from highly controversial Manchester derbyManchester United 0-1 Manchester City: Erling Haaland’s goal earned the 10-man visitors victory after Phil Foden’s red card
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Hayen sacked by Burnley after just 14 gamesNicky Hayen is sacked after just 14 games in charge at Burnley following a poor start to the season.
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James Maddison suffers another heartbreaking injury setback for Tottenham in London derbyMaddison has been plagued by injury problems, only making his first start for Tottenham since May 2025 last time out against Coventry
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James Maddison suffers another heartbreaking injury setback for Tottenham in London derbyJames Maddison has suffered another injury setback in a gut-wrenching blow for the Tottenham midfielder. Maddison, who missed nearly the...
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Three things Real Madrid must do to defeat Barcelona in El ClasicoThree things Real Madrid must do to defeat Barcelona in El Clasico Real Madrid head to the Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday knowing that another...
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Leaving the technical area? Arteta has the receiptsWandering Premier League managers beware, Arsenal's Mikel Arteta has compiled a dossier of bosses leaving their technical area.
