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Scott McTominay the hero as Manchester United see off Chelsea

Scott McTominay’s brace sealed a much-needed victory for Manchester United and their under-fire manager Erik ten Hag against Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea. Wednesday’s Old Trafford encounter pitted together a pair of Premier League giants going through growing pains as they seek to become contenders again. United were under extra pressure heading into the match following reports […]

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Karren Brady ‘ahead of the game’ with Ange Postecoglou prediction

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has doffed his cap to the intuitiveness of West Ham vice-chair Karren Brady after she predicted in May he would take the Premier League by storm. Spurs host West Ham on Thursday aiming to end a four-match winless run, but they still sit fifth in the table after an excellent start […]

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Liam Boyce extends Hearts stay as club tease further news

Liam Boyce has extended his current deal at Hearts until the summer of 2025 with Jambos fans told to “watch this space” for more good signing news. The 32-year-old Northern Ireland striker has returned to the first-team fold following a lengthy injury lay-off and his appearances this season have triggered a year’s option in his […]

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Eddie Howe backs ‘brilliant shot-stopper’ Martin Dubravka to replace Nick Pope

Eddie Howe has backed Martin Dubravka to plug the sizeable gap left by Nick Pope as Newcastle’s first-choice goalkeeper faces up to four months on the sidelines. Magpies head coach Howe’s worst fears over the shoulder injury which Pope suffered during Saturday night’s 1-0 Premier League win over Manchester United have been confirmed, with the […]

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Beth Mead: England ‘devastated’ to miss Nations League finals and Paris Olympics

England forward Beth Mead said the team were “absolutely devastated” after missing out on the Nations League finals and failing to qualify for the Olympics for Team GB. A dramatic evening saw England thrash Scotland 6-0 at Hampden Park, with Lucy Bronze’s stoppage-time header looking like it would be the crucial goal for the Lionesses […]

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Rangers chairman John Bennett confident ‘cultural change’ will improve finances

Chairman John Bennett pointed to the figure he believes is key to future financial success at Rangers. The Ibrox club’s recently published accounts for the year to June 30, 2023 revealed a turnover of £83.8million, an operating profit of £250,000 but an overall net loss for the year of £4.2million, despite the sale of Calvin […]

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Chris Wilder feels back to his best as he starts second Sheffield United spell

Returning Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder says he is now a better manager after he replaced the sacked Paul Heckingbottom. Wilder is back at Bramall Lane for a second spell in charge after Heckingbottom was removed in the wake of Saturday’s humiliating loss at Burnley, which saw them slip to the bottom of the Premier […]

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‘He will play where it is best for us’ – Jurgen Klopp on Trent Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is not prepared to reassign Trent Alexander-Arnold as a midfielder and stressed he will continue to use his vice-captain as best befits his side. The 25-year-old was hugely influential in Sunday’s dramatic late comeback to beat Fulham 4-3, stepping into the number six position for the final 30 minutes and scoring […]

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Mauricio Pochettino buoyed by desire and unity shown by Chelsea in Brighton win

Mauricio Pochettino believes his Chelsea players deserve more credit for their win over Brighton and feels the character and belief they showed with 10 men will stand them in good stead going forward. Chelsea bounced back from their 4-1 mauling at Newcastle with a 3-2 home victory over Brighton on Sunday despite playing the whole […]

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How returning managers have fared in Premier League as Blades bring back Wilder

Chris Wilder has returned to Sheffield United following the sacking of Paul Heckingbottom. Wilder achieved promotion from the Championship and a ninth-place Premier League finish during a five-year spell in charge between May 2016 and March 2021. The 56-year-old Yorkshireman retakes the reins with the Blades rooted to the bottom of the table following back-to-back […]

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