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REVEALED: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer held CRISIS talks with senior Man United players including Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire ahead of Watford clash to decide how to salvage the season... and save his job
18/11/21 22:31
EXCLUSIVE BY SIMON JONES AND CHRIS WHEELER: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer held crisis talks with his senior players on Thursday as he tried to salvage Manchester United's season - and save his job. Solskjaer spoke to captain Harry Maguire, Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof and Nemanja Matic in a 10am meeting at Carrington. The 48-year-old wanted to discuss how United can turn the season around, and the tactical plan after switching to a back three in the last three games....read
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers turns on a 'disrespectful' reporter for asking him about the Manchester United job while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is still in place, as he claims links to Old Trafford are 'not real' for now
18/11/21 15:14Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has been touted as a possible replacement for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should the Norwegian get the sack at Manchester United.Departing Manchester United vice-chairman Ed Woodward comes out in support of boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and says the board is 'determined' to deliver success with the under-pressure Norwegian in charge
17/11/21 17:28The Old Trafford hierarchy are desperate to get through the season with Solskjaer and have so far ignored calls for change despite links with Rodgers, Pochettino and Zidane to take his place.Mino Raiola gives his strongest hint yet that Paul Pogba is nearing a Man United exit, saying: 'December is the month of dreams... and I can't stop dreams', just six weeks before he can sign a contract with Real Madrid, PSG or Juventus
17/11/21 12:00With his current Old Trafford contract due to expire in the summer, Pogba would be able to sign an agreement to join another club this January and Raiola has dropped a cryptic hint.Stop the sloppiness, match Cristiano Ronaldo's will to win, be braver on the ball... and no more excuses! What Ole Gunnar Solskjaer MUST tell Manchester United's struggling stars this week if he is to salvage their season - and save his job
17/11/21 09:13The doom and gloom was etched onto the faces of the few Manchester United players who reported back to training early this week. For them, the bid to finally turn their season around begins again.Zinedine Zidane 'is warming to the idea of replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Manchester United manager', with the ex-Real Madrid boss 'keen to work with his former stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane at Old Trafford'
17/11/21 06:37Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane is reportedly 'warming' to the Manchester United job, should Ole Gunnar Solskjaer be sacked as the current manager.Paul Pogba's Man United struggles are like Juan Sebastian Veron's insist Richards and Shearer... after the ex-Argentina star was unable to make the most of his 'off the scale' ability at Old Trafford
16/11/21 23:38Paul Pogba returned to Man United in 2016 and while he has stayed far longer than Veron did, the 28-year-old's struggles have been likened to the his by Micah Richards and Alan Shearer.Ole's at the wheel (for now, at least!): Under-pressure Manchester United boss Solskjaer is seen for the first time since taking week off as he arrives at the training ground with major work to do and his job still on the line
16/11/21 12:05The under-fire boss made the unexpected move to give players not on international duty and backroom staff given an extended break following a humiliating defeat in the Manchester derby.Andrew Cole hits out at 'not nice' criticism Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has faced from some Manchester United fans and claims the 'flak' the under-fire Norwegian has faced at Old Trafford this season 'does not sit well with me'
16/11/21 00:39Cole has slammed the criticism that Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has faced from his own supporters, claiming he is 'disappointed' by sections of the Red Devils fanbase.Manchester United's fringe players 'feel MISLED by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Donny van de Beek, Jesse Lingard, Anthony Martial and others grow frustrated with the manager's reluctance to rotate', despite his side's inconsistency
15/11/21 18:33Solskjaer opted for a big squad for the current season with the boss adamant that a larger playing group would help the Red Devils compete on all fronts throughout the rigorous campaign.Manchester United are in advanced talks with the club's Supporters Trust over a fans' share scheme that would offer 'a meaningful ownership stake' as the Glazers look to build bridges after failed European Super League plot
15/11/21 16:33United have been in talks with the club's Supporters Trust over the scheme since the failed European Super League sparked outrage against the Glazer family and owners of the other clubs involved.Not-so refreshed and relaxed! Glum Manchester United stars report back for training after a surprise week off - despite their shocking form leaving Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fighting for his job
15/11/21 12:35As reported by Sportsmail, the decision - which saw players not on international duty and backroom staff given an extended break - was unexpected, and came despite their poor form.A set-piece specialist in his late 20s, a former Vancouver assistant and a rookie prised from Spurs' U18s - meet Manchester United's 'young coaches learning on the job', who are said to concern Bruno Fernandes and Co
15/11/21 10:50A storm is brewing inside Manchester United and senior stars have started voicing their concern over a lack of direction under young, unproven coaches. Sportsmail takes a deeper look at the United staff.Erik ten Hag pledges his future to Ajax after turning down Newcastle job as he stresses he is 'happy' in Amsterdam and wants to 'keep going' amid links to Manchester United
14/11/21 16:17Under ten Hag's tenure, Ajax have won two Eredivisie titles and turned into genuine Champions League hopefuls, despite being dwarfed financially by the giant European clubs.Tuchel needs Lukaku back again, Klopp will be praying Henderson's injury is not serious after ANOTHER midfield blow and Guardiola needs to squeeze more out of £100m Grealish - What the top Premier League bosses want during the international break
14/11/21 12:35Many people would think that the international break is a prime time for managers to put their feet up and stop for a brief pause... however they would be wrong. Very wrong indeed.Manchester United 'are stepping up their efforts to persuade Zinedine Zidane to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer' with the club hopeful his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane will lure him in
14/11/21 00:54Pressure is increasing on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after Manchester United's poor run of form. Zinedine Zidane is a potential replacement for Solskjaer, though the Frenchman is unsure over the job.OLIVER HOLT: Man United's priorities lie in appearance, not reality... Cristiano Ronaldo's signing might have been a commercial masterstroke but it is one that'll get Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the sack
13/11/21 22:30OLIVER HOLT: United have a CEO of media and it seems his job is to turn players into people he thinks we want them to be. They want to be themselves but United don't trust them.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's bid to turn £73m Manchester United misfit Jadon Sancho into a wing-back is 'almost a sackable offence', claims former Leeds and Man City defender Danny Mills
13/11/21 20:13Danny Mills says Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may have committed a 'sackable offence' for trying to convert Jadon Sancho into a wing-back.Xavi, beware! Barcelona boss will hope to repeat the success of idols Guardiola and Cruyff as a playing legend returning to the dugout... but Pirlo, Solskjaer and Souness have shown it isn't always a fairytale
13/11/21 13:50It's a well trodden path in football, and one Xavi has followed at Barcelona. The managerial merry-go-round often sees a coach sacked, and a desire to bring back a feel-good atmosphere at a club.Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers 'emerges as the favourite to replace under-fire Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United as the former Liverpool boss tops the Red Devils' four-man shortlist'
13/11/21 00:49No managerial change appears to be imminent after the Red Devils boss seemingly survived his three-game stay of execution but Solskjaer's job is hanging by a thread.'That was the biggest mistake of my life': Bryan Robson on turning down the England job, why he is only the FOURTH best No 7 to grace Old Trafford - and how under-fire Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can drag Manchester United back to the top of the league
12/11/21 23:10EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JEFF POWELL: Captain Marvel carries the scars of only two serious regrets from an heroic football life now enshrined in celluloid perpetuity by a quite brilliant movie.Managing Manchester United does not have to be a fantasy... just ask Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - Red Devils boss spent hours honing his management skills in a virtual Old Trafford dugout
12/11/21 22:30A SIDEWAYS GLANCE - DANIEL MATTHEWS: How about this for a footballing fairytale? There once was a young coach in Norway, who yearned to reach the top with the help of a computer game.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs his backroom staff 'on top of their game' to turn around slump at Manchester United, says Sam Allardyce - who also jokes about Norwegian's GREY HAIR as a sign of current struggles
12/11/21 15:59Solskjaer is assisted by Mike Phelan and Michael Carrick, as well as Northern Irish coach Kieran McKenna, and Allardyce emphasised the importance of having a good team around you.Down with the kids! Marcus Rashford has been training with Man United's UNDER 18s during the international break after pulling out of the England squad to try and regain peak fitness after shoulder injury
12/11/21 13:04While most of United's non-international players have been given time off by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Rashford has been working with the youth-team players at Carrington.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs 'more experience and stature' on his coaching staff to rescue his faltering Manchester United reign, insists Old Trafford hero Paul Parker
12/11/21 09:09Solskjaer currently has Mike Phelan, a former assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson, as his No 2 at United but also has young coaches on his ranks such as Michael Carrick and Kieran McKenna.Ian Wright insists Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has 'reached his level' as a manager and can take Manchester United no further... as he compares the club's stalling to Chelsea's ruthlessness in sacking their legend Frank Lampard
10/11/21 22:51The Red Devils have had a tough start to the season and the Norwegian is under mounting pressure following comprehensive defeats to rivals Manchester City and Liverpool.Paul Pogba's injury absence could be a blessing in disguise for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer... Man United have coped without the French midfielder before, the manager won't have to figure out where to play him and Donny van de Beek may finally get a chance
10/11/21 18:00How much of a setback this injury actually is for Solskjaer and United is open to debate. Pogba's absence could actually temporarily solve a few issues when it comes to picking the midfield.JOE BERNSTEIN: With a tired training ground, inexperienced coaches and a HUGE gulf in player quality, Ronaldo is right to be 'alarmed' at the Man United of 2021... during his 12 years away they have fallen way behind on and off the pitch
10/11/21 10:12JOE BERNSTEIN: It's not just during matches that Ronaldo will have noticed differences in the 12 years he has been away with inexperienced coaches and both the training ground and stadium tired.Is star man Fernandes now part of the problem? Former talisman is frustrated with Solskjaer but is 'too emotional' and went missing in defeat by City... his fine form has vanished and it's hurting United
09/11/21 10:57He went missing during the abject Old Trafford defeat to noisy neighbours City and Gary Neville labelled him 'too emotional' in the aftermath. So, is Bruno Fernandes himself part of the problem?Harry Maguire should be STRIPPED of Manchester United captaincy because he isn't 'a good fit' and giving it to him last year 'didn't make any sense', claims former title winner Paul Parker
09/11/21 08:58Harry Maguire was handed the captain's armband at Manchester United in January 2020 following the departure of veteran wing-back Ashley Young, who departed for Inter Milan.REVEALED: Manchester United players and staff are surprised at being given a week off by Solskjaer amid crisis after under-fire boss flew back to Norway following dire derby defeat
08/11/21 22:30EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS WHEELER: Manchester United players and staff were surprised to be given a week off after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer flew back to Norway with his family on Monday.'Ole's taken the p*** out of him': Paul Ince slams Solskjaer for his treatment of £40m signing Donny van de Beek, with the under-pressure Manchester United boss starving the Dutchman of game-time at Old Trafford
08/11/21 19:22The midfielder has been starved of action since joining the Red Devils just 15 months ago, with Solskjaer preferring his 'McFred' partnership in midfield.Rio Ferdinand calls for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to LEAVE Manchester United: Old Trafford legend says it's time for his former team-mate to 'hand over the baton' after dismal City defeat... and claims he'd 'leave now with his head held high'
08/11/21 17:58The Norwegian is under huge pressure following a poor run of form in which they've lost four out of their last six games - including a 5-0 thumping by Liverpool and 2-0 defeat to Manchester City.PICTURED: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer escapes the noise around his Manchester United future as he jets back to Norway on a private plane with his wife and two sons just days after club's woeful defeat by Man City
08/11/21 16:44Solskjaer has come under increasing pressure in recent weeks with his future at Old Trafford being questioned following a number of calamitous performances against Liverpool and Man City.More shots at De Gea than Ederson, EVERY City outfield player touching the ball more and the worst defensive record at Old Trafford since the 1958 Munich Air Disaster... The jaw-dropping stats that shame Solskjaer's Man United
08/11/21 12:30It brutally demonstrated just how far short Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team are of actually challenging for the Premier League title - despite some misguided optimism in the summer.Man Utd hit by REVOLT against Ole: Fernandes frustrated by lack of direction from Solskjaer and young coaches, Ronaldo alarmed by drop in standards and players unhappy with treatment of van de Beek, as club denies it has approached Brendan Rodgers
07/11/21 22:31Manchester United's plans to keep Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in charge until the end of the season have been thrown into disarray by the calamitous performances against rivals City and Liverpool.Paul Scholes slams Aaron Wan-Bissaka as 'USELESS on the ball' in scathing assessment of defender's attacking abilities after terrible display in Man United's derby defeat to City
07/11/21 09:31Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set his team up in a 3-5-2 formation but Wan-Bissaka didn't excel in the wing-back role as City dominated from start to finish at Old Trafford.Phil Jones 'is targeted by THIRTEEN clubs including Newcastle, Watford and Derby' as Man United weigh up whether to send defender out on loan in January after almost two years of injury hell
07/11/21 08:46The defender, 29, has endured a nightmare time with a serious knee injury and hasn't played for United since a FA Cup tie at Tranmere Rovers in January last year.DANNY MURPHY: If Man United want to get better, it's simple, they need a new manager after being outclassed AGAIN... the dilemma is who do they pursue now Antonio Conte has gone?
06/11/21 23:14DANNY MURPHY - ANALYSIS: If anyone needed confirmation of what was said after the Liverpool game, they got it: if United want to compete, they need to change manager.Antonio Conte has signed a £13m deal to take over at Tottenham which will put him THIRD behind Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp in football's top-10 managerial money list dominated by the Premier League
06/11/21 18:43Conte arrives with a sterling record, having won Serie A with Inter Milan and the Premier League at Chelsea. But how exactly does the Italian's pay-packet rank among his peers in world football?Manchester United fan Tyson Fury rubs shoulders with Paul Pogba and Patrice Evra at Old Trafford after watching Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side slump to defeat against rivals City
06/11/21 16:09Boxer Tyson Fury has been pictured rubbing shoulders with Paul Pogba, Patrice Evra and rapper Tion Wayne at Old Trafford for the Manchester derby on Saturday afternoon.PLAYER RATINGS: Luke Shaw is severely lacking in confidence and fell asleep at the most crucial time... while Joao Cancelo was Man City's most potent attacking force in a dominant victory at Old Trafford
06/11/21 15:24IAN WHITTELL AT OLD TRAFFORD: Manchester United slumped to yet another defeat at home to their rivals, with Pep Guardiola's Man City inflicting the damage on Saturday.Phil Foden says Manchester City had 'the game of our lives' in confident win against rivals Man United and admits 'everything went right' with Pep Guardiola's men largely untroubled at Old Trafford
06/11/21 15:23Pep Guardiola's men were relatively unfazed in the Manchester Derby against a timid United side, leaving a six point gap between the two teams, and Foden was left in awe of their display.'I give up on these players!': Furious Roy Keane blasts Manchester United's defending during dire first half against rivals City as he hits out at Luke Shaw and David de Gea, admitting: 'I've been cross with these fellas for years'
06/11/21 13:55Manchester United went in at half-time two down at Old Trafford after Eric Bailly's own goal and statuesque defending saw Bernardo Silva double the lead just before the break, going on to lose 2-0.'The guy is killing players!': Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's treatment of £73million signing Jadon Sancho and Donny van de Beek at Manchester United is 'going under the radar', claims Jamie O'Hara
06/11/21 13:23The £73million summer signing Sancho is yet to register a goal or assist in the Premier League, while former Ballon d'Or nominee van de Beek has only played five minutes in the league.'We want a left foot on the left side': Pep Guardiola bluntly explains why he DROPPED £100m star Jack Grealish to the bench for huge derby against fierce rivals Manchester United
06/11/21 12:17Reigning champions Manchester City travel to Old Trafford to face Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side on Saturday afternoon, but relegated summer signing Grealish to the substitutes for the crucial clash.Rio Ferdinand hopes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer realises he's 'just saying what he sees' after exchanges over Phil Jones and Cristiano Ronaldo... as he claims the Manchester United boss needs 'experienced coach' to help him
06/11/21 09:42Solskjaer has recently hit back at Ferdinand over comments made about Phil Jones as well as Cristiano Ronaldo's presence in the technical area in the defeat to Young Boys.Dimitar Berbatov fears Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be SACKED if Manchester United suffer another big defeat in the derby against Man City as the former Red Devils striker says it would be 'too much' for the club
06/11/21 06:36The Bulgarian is hopeful that Manchester United will have learned their lessons from their embarrassing 5-0 defeat to Liverpool last month, when they play Man City on Saturday afternoon.'We're the No 1 club in Manchester - and probably the world': Bullish Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stokes the fires of rivalry ahead of United's huge derby against City
05/11/21 23:04Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stoked the rivalry ahead of Saturday's Old Trafford derby by claiming: 'We're the No 1 club in Manchester - and probably the world.'More saviour than slacker: Cristiano Ronaldo flirted with a move to Manchester City and despite mixed reviews, he has done more good than harm at Old Trafford
05/11/21 22:30More than two months have passed since the seismic 48 hours that saw Cristiano Ronaldo flirt with Manchester City before returning home to the welcoming arms of Manchester United.Paul Pogba's recent Manchester United displays have been chaotic... with Paul Scholes constantly on his back and the Frenchman regularly teasing a move away, is his time at Old Trafford finally coming to an end?
05/11/21 22:00The last 85 minutes of the Frenchman's Red Devils career have been chaotic, in the most negative sense of the word. So with his contract ending, is this the beginning the end of him at Old Trafford?A bit-part player for Man United, yet to register a goal or assist, dropped by England and mocked in Germany... Jadon Sancho's £73m move to Old Trafford isn't exactly going to plan as he prepares to warm the bench against old club Man City
05/11/21 20:00Jadon Sancho looks destined to again play the bit-part role as he comes up against his former club Manchester City this Saturday. His £73m move to Old Trafford hasn't got going yet.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a habit of pulling out a result when he most needs it and comes out on top in head-to-head battle against Pep Guardiola... but has only beaten him ONCE in five games at Old Trafford
05/11/21 14:11There's something about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his uncanny ability to squeeze a result from somewhere when it matters most. Now, facing Pep Guardiola once more, he must do it again.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is adamant that Manchester United have 'moved on' from 5-0 Liverpool humiliation... as boss says 'special' visit of rivals Man City holds no fear of another mauling
05/11/21 13:46A win at Tottenham and a fightback away to Atalanta in the Champions League eased concerns and Solskjaer believes his stars have put their 'dark moment' against Liverpool to the back of their minds.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been left bemused by criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo as Man United boss describes his forward as 'one of the best players to ever walk the planet' as he hopes for another magic moment in Saturday's derby with City
05/11/21 13:30Manchester United's box office summer signing has been criticised in some quarters for a perceived lack of work rate tracking back from his centre forward position to help defensively.REVEALED: The full details of Paul Pogba's contract stand-off that could end his Man United career - including how HE offered to sign in 2019, but was rebuffed, and suspicions over who wants him out
05/11/21 11:00EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Manchester United declined the chance to sign Paul Pogba to a new deal in the summer of 2019 after he made a personal approach to the club.PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo leads Man United's stars out on a pre-derby team bonding lunch at a plush Italian restaurant after training... but his Range Rover ends up with a parking ticket!
04/11/21 15:30Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates headed for Italian restaurant Cibo in Hale while manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the coaching staff stayed at Carrington to plan for Saturday's clash.'Will you name him Ole Gunnar?!': Donny van de Beek is mocked by Andy van der Meyde after he announced his girlfriend - Dennis Bergkamp's daughter - is pregnant, amid his Man United struggles
04/11/21 09:35The Holland international, who made a rare appearance off the bench for the Red Devils in their Champions League 2-2 draw at Atalanta this week, announced the exciting news on Thursday.Paul Pogba 'has NOT shown any inclination to commit to Manchester United', with wantaway midfielder set to leave Old Trafford for free when his contract expires next summer
04/11/21 09:33Manchester United midfielder Pogba has just months remaining on his current contract at Old Trafford and will be able to discuss a free transfer with clubs abroad from January.Luke Shaw insists Man United are NOT out of their rut yet despite salvaging a draw at Atalanta after smashing Spurs as he says 'we know we need to dig deep' ahead of derby with rivals City
03/11/21 11:09This time last week the Old Trafford giants were in the eye of a storm, with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer under intense pressure following a 5-0 home loss against rivals Liverpool.Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini reveals he jokingly told Cristiano Ronaldo to 'go to HELL' after the Manchester United star's late heroics denied his side all three points in their Champions League encounter
03/11/21 10:28It was a cruel end for Atalanta and their manager Gasperini, given how late Ronaldo's second equaliser was, but the 63-year-old insisted there were no hard feelings towards the forward.'With a performance like that and no Varane it has to be a worry': Paul Scholes fears for United ahead of Manchester derby after draw at Atalanta... as Rio Ferdinand admits they could get 'slapped again' by City
02/11/21 23:56Ex-United midfielder Scholes - who correctly predicted the 4-0 half-time deficit against Liverpool after United's first-half display against Atalanta at home - found it difficult not to predict a City win.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hails Cristiano Ronaldo's 'phenomenal technique' after his stunning late volley rescues Manchester United for the third time in four Champions League games
02/11/21 23:55Ronaldo scored his third crucial late goal in Europe this season, and Solskjaer said: 'Cristiano is just incredible - it's what he does. 'If there is anyone you want to that chance to fall to it's him.'Clairvoyant Paul Scholes is right AGAIN: Solskjaer's switch to a back three can't cure all of Man United's ills... once more they were reliant on Cristiano Ronaldo to bail them out of trouble
02/11/21 22:24CHRIS WHEELER: Scholes is proving rather prophetic. He was at it again on Tuesday night as he discussed the merits of United's altogether more cautious, compact 3-4-1-2 formationJadon Sancho will be 'worried' about his role within the Manchester United squad as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's change in tactics could see him play less and end up like Donny van de Beek, says Paul Robinson
02/11/21 19:24Paul Robinson believes Jadon Sancho will be 'worried' about his role within the Manchester United squad after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's change in tactics on Saturday afternoon.Should Ole stick or twist? His Plan B earned a victory at Spurs to relieve some pressure, but keeping all his attackers happy in a 5-3-2 system could be a problem - starting against Atalanta tonight
02/11/21 10:29Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, fearing for his job, set Manchester United up with a belt and braces five in defence and saw his team return to winning ways at Tottenham on Saturday.CHRIS SUTTON: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer switched system to save his job - and after Spurs success he MUST stick to a back five for crunch clashes with Atalanta and Manchester City
01/11/21 22:30CHRIS SUTTON: The decision to drop 4-2-3-1 for the first time this season worked. United not only achieved their second clean sheet in 22 games but they did not allow Spurs a shot on target.Aaron Ramsdale could be England's No 1, two up front suits Man United AND Cristiano Ronaldo, while Graham Potter passes his big-job audition... THINGS WE LEARNED from the Premier League weekend
01/11/21 19:00The spotlight was on Tottenham's clash against Man United - deemed 'El Sackiko', and it was Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who moved further away from the cliff edge with a vital 3-0 win.'We don't have time for anyone to sulk': Ole Gunnar Solskjaer urges dropped Man United stars like Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho to 'help the team' from the bench with Red Devils boss happy with how 'most' of his squad deal with his selections
01/11/21 15:10Solskjaer praised the attitude of 'most' of the players who have found themselves out of the team and on the bench - and urged them to take their opportunities when they arrive.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer warns 'one swallow doesn't make a summer' as he urges his Man United stars to prove they HAVE turned a corner after their rout at Tottenham ahead of Champions League trip to Atalanta
01/11/21 14:22Ole Gunnar Solskjaer warned 'one swallow doesn't make a summer' and his side must produce against Atalanta to show they have turned a corner after the 5-0 humiliation by Liverpool.Marcus Rashford hits back at Owen Hargreaves' claim he was 'fuming' at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over benching him against Tottenham, saying his celebration was 'pure relief' after 'a hard week' following Liverpool defeat
01/11/21 12:11Rashford has slammed claims made by Owen Hargreaves that his goal celebration for Manchester United at Tottenham was aimed in frustration at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for not starting him.Gary Neville says Manchester United have been 'DISGRACEFUL to watch' and 'an embarrassment' without the ball - and warns boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer he is not 'off the hook' for a sacking if rivals Man City beat them
01/11/21 09:04Neville claims Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is not safe from the sack at Manchester United despite a 3-0 win at Tottenham on Sunday as he cannot forgive his former club for recent poor displays.Barcelona are 'considering a January move for Manchester United outcast Donny van de Beek' - but they will only be able to pull off a loan deal as the desperate Dutchman tries to end his Old Trafford nightmare
01/11/21 06:38The £35million outcast is desperate to leave Manchester United after making just four Premier League starts under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer since arriving from Ajax in the summer of 2020.Marcus Rashford's celebration showed he was 'fuming' after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had benched him for Manchester United's 3-0 win over Spurs, insists Owen Hargreaves
01/11/21 00:35Marcus Rashford came off the bench with just over 20 minutes to go to replace Cristiano Ronaldo in Manchester United's 3-0 win over Spurs, scoring his side's third goal with a composed finish.SPORTS AGENDA: Is outgoing Old Trafford chief Ed Woodward's desire to protect his legacy behind Manchester United's reluctance to part company with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer?
31/10/21 22:32SPORTS AGENDA: Many outsiders were left scratching their heads at the failure to fire manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after last week's 5-0 trouncing by Liverpool at Old Trafford.MARTIN SAMUEL: Nobody was buying Nuno's strategy - least of all Harry Kane... but what is Tottenham's plan if a new manager gets just 10 Premier League games to prove his worth?
31/10/21 22:30MARTIN SAMUEL: They chanted angrily about Daniel Levy, about the increasingly isolated Nuno Espirito Santo - and then they turned their attention to Harry Kane.IAN LADYMAN: Paul Pogba is a superb footballer... One of Manchester United's greatest modern failures is not being able to build a team around him
31/10/21 22:30IAN LADYMAN: Paul Pogba is a superb footballer who has not shone in his second spell at Old Trafford. He will always carry that with him, I am sure.Nuno Espirito Santo on the brink of the SACK with Tottenham board holding emergency meeting on Sunday after being rattled by fans' toxic reaction to Saturday's dismal defeat 3-0 by Manchester United
31/10/21 13:51Tottenham's depressing loss to Manchester United has come as a major blow to Nuno Espirito Santo's future at Tottenham with the Portuguese under mounting pressure to keep his job.'You can abuse me after!': Smiling Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fires back at fan interrupting his post-match interview after relieved Norwegian's side won at Tottenham
31/10/21 11:35The Norwegian boss was under enormous pressure following give losses in nine games in all competitions, the latest of which came in humiliating fashion in a 5-0 reverse against Liverpool.REVEALED: Manchester United missed out on PSG defensive midfielder Idrissa Gueye last summer as they weren't able to make a firm offer because Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard all stayed
30/10/21 22:37United felt 32-year-old Idrissa Gueye would move to Old Trafford with his wife as he feared PSG's glut of summer signings including Gini Wijnaldum would see him frozen out but never made a concrete offer.
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- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer issues defiant message at his Besiktas presentation - as club chief reveals the HUGE wage former Man United boss will receive
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Luke Littler parades World Darts Championship trophy around Old Trafford at half time of Man United's clash against Brighton
- Fans left stunned as footage of Wayne Bridge boxing against TV star re-emerges - after KSI confirmed upcoming fight against retired footballer
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- Revealed: Sir Alex Ferguson's 'emotional nursing home visits' to Denis Law weeks before Man United legend's death at age of 84
- The crazy life of the former Prem star who was sacked and made to pay £15.2M for using cocaine to improve sex life, romped with porn stars and drinks blood
- Luke Littler 'set for lap of honour at Old Trafford ahead of Brighton clash' as Man United prepare to mourn the loss of club legend Denis Law
- KSI taunts Wayne Bridge with X-rated John Terry affair jibe as YouTuber confirms next fight.. but fans are all saying the same thing about announcement
- What life could be like for Kyle Walker and Annie Kilner in Italy if Man City star moves to Milan
- How Old Trafford mourned Denis Law: IAN HERBERT on a sombre 24 hours as Man United fans honoured the final link to club's glorious past
- Denis Law dead at 84: Man United and Scotland legend - and last remaining member of club's trinity - passes away
- EXCLUSIVEInside Man United's 100,000-seat £2bn 'New Trafford' plans which could start THIS YEAR, including the data that's driving the decisions
- EXCLUSIVEAsher 'Ash Beast' Opoku-Fordjour: The Sale wonderkid out to save England's scrum - and his astonishing pre-match routine
- British No 1 Jack Draper DESTROYS his racquet in a rage at Australian Open, as fans say he's 'lost it' after ANOTHER flare-up with Aussie crowd
- Novak Djokovic shows Danielle Collins how to deal with 'drunk' hecklers with hilarious response to fan that leaves Australian Open crowd in stitches
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Hilarious moment Paula Badosa offers boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas her racquet after he told her to CALM DOWN during Australian Open clash
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Danielle Collins taunts a critic after being labelled a 'brat' for slapping her backside and bragging about 'big fat cheque' after Aus Open win
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Inside Lewis Hamilton's love life after the F1 legend sparked Sofia Vergara romance rumours... including his on-off relationship with Nicole Scherzinger
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EA reveals Team of the Year, with only ONE Man City star included... as Real Madrid dominate dream XI made up of players from SEVEN different clubs
- Revealed: Photos which led Italian football club to sack stadium falcon handler for boasting about his penis implant online CONTENT WARNING
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Danielle Collins slaps her backside and boasts of 'big fat $180,000 cheque' as she accuses Australian Open crowd of being 'super drunk'
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Brit No 1 Katie Boulter crashes out of Australian Open second round to extend barren Grand Slam record - despite fiance Alex De Minaur watching on
- Revealed: Pep Guardiola's 'critical decision which proved the final straw in 30-year relationship with wife Cristina Serra' Difficult time for City boss
- Lyon are stunned by FIFTH-tier amateur side in the French Cup... sparking a wild pitch invasion from their delirious fans Humbled by amateurs
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Lionesses confirm base for Euro 2025 title defence in Switzerland - with Sarina Wiegman's side set to stay in five-star hotel with a giant spa
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Pep Guardiola's influencer daughter Maria speaks out after the Man City manager's split from his wife Cristina Serra after 30 years together
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How Cristiano Ronaldo spends his £300-per-MINUTE wages: A new £61m private jet, £250K-a-month hotel stay and a yacht
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Jude Bellingham 'goes on house-hunting trip to view two next-door luxury £27m mansions for him and his mum', with pools and cinemas
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Emotional David Moyes receives warm reception from Everton fans ahead of kick-off against Aston Villa - as Scot makes his Goodison Park return
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EXCLUSIVEExpert lip-reader reveals three-word message Pep Guardiola gave Stefan Ortega after Man City manager's post-match outburst at goalkeeper
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Revealed: VAR's strange 'three-word message' to referee which sparked FIRST-EVER rejection of a red card review after Marc Cucurella incident
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The end of Jurgen Klopp's quiet life: How former Liverpool boss was lured from the solitude of sun and padel to pick Max Verstappen's brain
- As Pep Guardiola prepares to divorce his wife of 30 years Cristina Serra - which are some of the costliest divorces in the world of sport? Expensive partings
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Emotional Pep Guardiola rages at goalkeeper Stefan Ortega in bizarre embrace after Man City blew a two-goal lead at Brentford
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Pep Guardiola 'moving out of £8.5m family home' after shock split from wife Cristina, as Man City manager lives alone in £2.7m Manchester flat
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Ronnie O'Sullivan admits he 'lost the plot' as he opens up on 'nightmare' decision to pull out of the Masters on medical grounds days after meltdown
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Cristiano Ronaldo 'is on the brink of signing new SUPER-CONTRACT' which will cement his status as the world's highest-paid footballer at Al-Nassr
- Pep Guardiola 'has split with his wife Cristina Serra, with the couple separating after 30 years together' Couple have reportedly agreed to part ways
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EXCLUSIVENon-league clubs seek permission to switch FA Cup ties to home of Premier League opponents following the abolishment of replays
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EXCLUSIVEKyle Walker holds secret 'leaving party' as he nears transfer from Man City to one of two Italian teams in bid to keep England career alive
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Tyson Fury announces he is RETIRING from boxing - and delivers a cryptic five-word message after Eddie Hearn hinted at Anthony Joshua clash
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Pep Guardiola lectures serial autograph hunters with a life lesson after they ambushed him in a car park near Man City manager's home
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Ruben Amorim leads Man United's car-pooling celebrating stars on late-night return to Manchester Airport after Arsenal penalty win
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Massive upset rocks the Australian Open as one of the tournament's biggest names is dumped OUT in the first round after shocking defeat in Melbourne
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Revealed: Why Jude Bellingham's pop star love interest 'ended chances of romance after date suggestion' with England and Real Madrid superstar
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Man United's social media admin rubs salt in Arsenal and Mikel Arteta's wounds with provocative posts on X after penalty shootout victory
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Napoli 'line up move for Man United star Alejandro Garnacho to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia' - as Red Devils 'set their asking price' for the winger
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Fans slam David Raya for comical penalty shootout antics as Arsenal goalkeeper dived the wrong way for EVERY Man United spot kick in FA Cup defeat
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Man City star insists Kyle Walker's exit would be 'MASSIVE' blow - after the club captain told Pep Guardiola his wish to 'explore opportunities abroad'
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Wataru Endo reveals one striking difference between Arne Slot and Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool stay in the hunt on for trophies all four fronts
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Jurgen Klopp is spotted attending first match in new role as Red Bull's head of global soccer as ex-Liverpool boss watches Paris FC
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Man City star Savinho narrowly avoids injury after falling off the pitch into the photographer's pit following collision with Salford's Curtis Tilt
- The sinister story behind child TV star who featured in iconic 1989 Accrington Stanley milk advert as clip resurfaces ahead of FA Cup tie with Liverpool
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Mauro Icardi goes public with new girlfriend after messy Wanda Nara divorce - days after star's X-rated sex texts to estranged wife were revealed
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Ian Wright slams a 'total refereeing MESS UP' that led to Aston Villa equaliser in comeback their 2-1 win over West Ham in the FA Cup third round
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Graham Potter Watch: It was all change for the new West Ham manager's first match in charge, writes JAMES SHARPE - except for the result!
- Luke Littler jets off to Spanish beach to celebrate World Darts Championship victory - just days after 17-year-old won £500,000 prize Spanish getaway
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Cristiano Ronaldo goes viral as video emerges of Portuguese superstar's incredible gesture after being approached by a starstruck young fan
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Spanish football WAGs claim they were harassed and 'touched without consent' by men during Real Madrid's Super Cup semi-final win
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Ashley Young shares touching moment with his son Tyler, 18, before and after Everton's win over Peterborough - but the pair are denied FA Cup history
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Arsenal star Ben White and wife Milly Adams announce they are expecting their first child - as couple share baby bump pictures on social media
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Ronnie O'Sullivan's MELTDOWN: Fuming snooker legend pulls out of event and throws his cue in the BIN after string of bizarre antics in a rage
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Cristiano Ronaldo scores his first goal of the year after converting penalty for Al-Nassr - as Sadio Mane bags a brace to wrap up 3-1 victory for Saudi giants
- Tottenham debutant Antonin Kinsky shares emotional embrace with his sister in the crowd after keeping clean sheet against Liverpool in Carabao Cup semi
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Veteran Ashey Young could face 18-year-old son Tyler in an FA Cup fairytale first - but the decision lies in the hands of ANOTHER famous footballing son
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Liverpool are left FUMING as Spurs hero Lucas Bergvall escapes a second yellow card for foul on Kostas Tsimikas, just moments before scoring winner
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Liverpool 'consider move to sign Bayern Munich star who will be a free agent in the summer' - as the Premier League leaders look to strengthen Arne Slot's squad
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Elon Musk's stance on Premier League club ownership revealed as historic tweet goes viral after shock Liverpool rumour... as he reveals who he supports
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Inside Littler's upbringing: Rival stepped in to confront his 'dead critical' taxi driver dad - but it paid off for whole family after £1.5m winnings
- Anthony Gordon recreates iconic Thierry Henry celebration as Newcastle shock Arsenal at the Emirates Set tongues wagging during Newcastle's win
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Hulk Hogan, 71, is BOOED OUT of WWE and stutters over his words after fans turned on him for declaring he is racist in historic n-word rant
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Inside Robinho's new life in prison: Ex-Man City star 'is locked up with man who killed his own daughter - at jail where he is serving nine years for rape
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Revealed: Luke Littler's staggering tax bill after winning the World Darts Championship - with the 17-year-old set to cough up even MORE
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Revealed: Mauro Icardi's X-rated sex texts to estranged wife Wanda Nara amid the couple's messy divorce after tumultuous 10-year relationship
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Sky Sports F1 legend Martin Brundle brands Elon Musk an 'interfering d***' after his repeated attacks on Keir Starmer - as he threatens to quit X
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Russian model linked to Chelsea's failed drugs test star Mykhailo Mudryk 'DUMPS HIM' - and jets off on holiday with an ex-Premier League rival
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Coach Andy! Murray starts work with Novak Djokovic as tennis legends team up... after he was dubbed 'bald and old by rival who is unimpressed
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Mo Salah sends eight-word message to Jamie Carragher after Liverpool legend aimed another dig at him and Trent Alexander-Arnold amid contract sagas
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Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos, 51, 'is sleeping at the club's training ground as he divorces his wife amid bitter battle for £133m fortune'
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Ronaldo, Messi and Bellingham among the nominees for EA SPORTS FC's Men's Team of the Year - while James and Bonmati on the women's shortlist
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Revealed: Graham Potter in talks with West Ham over replacing under-fire boss Julen Lopetegui as photo of meeting with club chief emerges
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Sir Alex Ferguson, 83, pays emotional tribute to Kath Phipps as legendary former boss attends funeral service for long-serving Man United receptionist
- Luke Littler to compete in Premier League Darts again as the new world champion fronts confirmed eight-man line-up Exciting eight unveiled
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Darts legend Phil Taylor reveals the TWO things Luke Littler needs to beat his record of 16 world titles... after becoming the youngest champion in history
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Roy Keane dishes out hilarious putdown of 'Tranmere' Trent Alexander-Arnold after his first-half display against Manchester United at Anfield
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Pep Guardiola's blast at Jack Grealish leaves the Man City star at a crossroads, writes JACK GAUGHAN as Savinho finds form next to Erling Haaland
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Liverpool 2-2 Man United - PLAYER RATINGS: Who is Arne Slot's Mr Consistent? And which Red Devils star was involved in all of their best moments?
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Trent Alexander-Arnold's camp KNEW Real Madrid would submit a bid in January, insists Jamie Carragher in heated clash with Daniel Sturridge
- Thomas Tuchel pictured on first scouting trip since starting his role as England manager German watches Spurs vs Newcastle
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How the 'Italian Beckhams' messy divorce played out on NETFLIX: Furious ex-WAG exposes cheating claims against football legend
- Former Brazil star Hulk marries his ex-wife's NIECE in religious wedding ceremony as he states: 'We unite in one heart' New pictures
- Maya Jama and Ruben Dias's 'first photo together': Man City star goes public with new girlfriend after they met at EMAs New picture
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Luke Littler is handed the Sid Waddell Trophy by prostate cancer ambassador Sir Chris Hoy after beating Michael van Gerwen to win world title
- Jude Bellingham endures penalty nightmare and Vinicius Jr has to be dragged down the tunnel after controversial red card Before late winner!
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Man United fans slam injured star Luke Shaw for 'embarrassing' TikTok dance with Molly-Mae Hague with Red Devils 'fighting relegation' in the league
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Mick Schumacher dismisses claims he's SPLIT from his model girlfriend, after she was invited into inner circle who are allowed to see his dad Michael
- Tennis star Alexander Zverev's bizarre bedroom habits are revealed by girlfriend Sophia Thomalla Couple have been together since 2021
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Inside Alexander-Arnold's entourage who could influence his Real Madrid move - including his brother-turned-agent and the team-mates he keeps closest
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Man United star Marcus Rashford has REJECTED three huge offers from Saudi Arabia - worth £35m-a-year - with the club willing to let him leave in January
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Emma Raducanu shares poignant message on social media after pulling out of tournament due to injury - as she posts training picture
- Inside Ruben Dias' love life as Man City defender sparks Maya Jama dating rumours after romantic New Year's Eve celebrations Clip emerges
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Sky Sports star hits back at critics of her eye-catching neck tattoo after revealing she's received 'a lot of c**p' while presenting World Championship
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Nottingham Forest stars Anthony Elanga and Morgan Gibbs-White enjoy New Year's getaway to plush ski resort with their girlfriends
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David Raya slammed by fans for 'huge mistake' against Brentford before making extraordinary goal-line save... from his own error!
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Katie Boulter admits she 'lost a lot of sleep' at the prospect of facing her new fiance Alex De Minaur on court - as she leads Great Britain to quarters of United Cup
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Chris Dobey recovers from missing FIVE match darts to dump out former champion Gerwyn Price and reach his first World Championship semis
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Revealed: Who Luke Humphries wants to win the World Darts Championship as 'message' comes to light (and it's NOT Luke Littler!)
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Former Arsenal flop celebrates New Year's Eve with new adult film star girlfriend - a month after taking their relationship public
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Andy Murray hits the ski slopes on family holiday ahead of Australian Open - as he misses Novak Djokovic's first tournament as coach
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Oleksandr Usyk welcomed back to Ukraine by President Zelenskyy after victory over Tyson Fury - as champion sends New Year's message
- Man United outcast Marcus Rashford sends message to fans and Neymar parties with his pregnant girlfriend as footballers welcome the New Year
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Bizarre footage emerges of Man United star Diogo Dalot getting laser hair removal amid Red Devils' alarming slump in form that has left Ruben Amorim fearing relegation scrap
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Plymouth fans' calendars are out of date ALREADY with Wayne Rooney the poster boy for January sacked before 2025 has even begun
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Trent Alexander-Arnold flies Instagram model girlfriend Estelle Behnke to a £1,500-a-night hotel in Venice on his day off to escape Madrid transfer talk
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Man City captain Kyle Walker enjoys a night at the World Darts Championship - days after he failed to buy Christmas gifts for his kids with Lauryn Goodman
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Magnus Carlsen to REJOIN chess tournament following jeans row as organisers perform U-turn after champion was booted out of competition
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Lewis Hamilton's former team-mate slams his 'very strange, inappropriate' fashion choices in the F1 paddock to mark his exit from Mercedes
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'World's sexiest footballer' Alisha Lehmann shows off her football skills on the beach in the Maldives - after jetting off for winter break
- Arsenal legend Jens Lehmann puts £10.7m six-bedroom villa up for sale after his wife found a new younger partner Plus why the neighbours are delighted!
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Luke Littler to star in Rob & Romesh vs Darts on New Years Eve just as the 17-year-old becomes the favourite to win the PDC World Darts Championship
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Marcus Rashford looks glum as he is spotted leaving Man United training in chauffeur-driven £200k Bentley for first time since interview
- Revealed: Carabao Cup semi-finals will trial in-stadium VAR announcements by referees next week Two semi-finals will see landmark moment
- Spurs stars James Maddison and Brennan Johnson are spotted at Ally Pally for the World Darts Championship - just hours after 2-2 draw with Wolves
- Erling Haaland becomes a dad for the first time after partner Isabel Haugseng Johansen gives birth - as Pep Guardiola reveals the big news!
- Neal Maupay aims savage jibe at Everton after nightmare spell at Goodison Park - before boxing star and Toffees fan Tony Bellew hits back
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Swiss Olympic skier Gino Caviezel, 30, is airlifted to hospital after serious crash in Italy in latest incident on slope set to be used at 2026 Winter Games
- Golf star Viktor Hovland suffers a freak injury in the BEDROOM - putting PGA Tour opener participation in doubt Strange circumstances
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Revealed: Bizarre reason Jorginho's form dipped at Chelsea 'shared by beautician involved in late-night showdown with Arsenal star's fiancee'
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Djokovic opens up on 'strange' experience of working with new coach Murray - and condemns tennis' handling of Sinner and Swiatek's positive drugs tests
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French swimmers reveal shocking state of their Olympic bronze medals four months on from Paris 2024 - after terrible conditions of medals went viral
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Bukayo Saka breaks silence on hamstring injury with an update to fans from his hospital bed... as Arsenal star prepares for 'up to two months' out