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Amad Diallo is currently out of action with an ankle problem (Picture: Getty Images) Amad Diallo has dropped a hint that he is closing in on a return from injury, despite earlier reports suggesting he could miss the rest of the season. In a pretty bleak season so far for the Red Devils, Amad has been one of the few highlights, performing impressively. The 22-year-old was in fine form before suffering an ankle injury last month which he initially said was going to keep him out for ‘some time’. United manager Ruben Amorim suggested that would mean until the end…

Arsenal struggled in torrid conditions in the Spanish capital (Picture: Getty) Ian Wright slammed the state of Real Madrid’s pitch after Arsenal fell to a first-leg defeat in their Women’s Champions League quarter-final clash. The Gunners have it all to do in the second leg at the Emirates after goals from Linda Caicedo and Athenea saw Real claim a 2-0 win in the first leg. However, it was not just Arsenal struggling on the night, with heavy rain producing a sodden surface for both sides at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium. A slip from Leah Williamson in the rain allowed…

Ruben Amorim admits Bruno Fernandes wants to win ‘sometimes too much’ (Picture: Getty) Ruben Amorim says Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes lacks trust in his own teammates after his Europa League heroics on Thursday. Fernandes registered a fine performance in United’s last-16 second leg win over Real Sociedad, producing a hat-trick in a 4-1 triumph over the Spaniards. The result means United have progressed with a 5-2 victory on aggregate and will next face French side Lyon in the Europa League quarter-finals. Speaking after the match, United head coach Amorim declared that Fernandes ‘doesn’t trust his teammates’ despite his impressive…

Barcelona’s match on Saturday was postponed after the tragedy (Picture: Getty) Barcelona president Joan Laporta has spoken out on the ‘sudden’ death of the club’s first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia. Garcia tragically passed away on Saturday just hours before Barcelona’s match against Osasuna with the La Liga match postponed as a result. Fans had already gathered inside the Camp Nou with Barcelona making a stadium announcement 20 minutes before kick-off and releasing a statement on social media. The match was called off at Barcelona’s request following consultation with La Liga officials and Osasuna. Speaking later on Saturday evening, Barcelona president…

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta (Picture: Getty) Paul Merson has urged Mikel Arteta to make a change to Arsenal’s frontline ahead of their Champions League knockout game against PSV. The Gunners travel to Eindhoven on Tuesday night for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash with Eredivisie giants PSV. Barring a miraculous comeback in the Premier League title race, the Champions League offers Arsenal their last chance of silverware this season, with Arteta’s side already out of both domestic cups. Arsenal are favourites to progress but Merson expects it to be a ‘dangerous game’ for his former club given…

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta (Picture: Getty) Darren Bent has suggested he would ‘take’ a Manchester United transfer flop at Arsenal and says he would ‘look better’ under Mikel Arteta. Joshua Zirkzee has endured a miserable spell at Old Trafford following his £36.5m move from Atalanta last summer. Zirkzee impressed in his final season in Serie A and had begun to start playing for the Netherlands when Erik ten Hag brought him to Manchester United. The 23-year-old enjoyed a promising start to his Red Devils career, scoring on his Premier League debut in a narrow win over Fulham. However, Zirkzee has…

Spurs no longer wish to be called simply ‘Tottenham’ on Premier League broadcasts (Picture: Getty) Arsenal fans have trolled Tottenham over a secret email their rivals reportedly sent to Premier League broadcasters over a name change. The Athletic claimed on Friday that they’ve seen an email Spurs sent on February 10, outlining how they wish to be referenced going forward. The email, believed to be titled ‘Tottenham Hotspur Naming Update’, explained how Tottenham no longer wish to be called simply ‘Tottenham’ on any Premier League broadcasts. They have requested to either be called by their full name – ‘Tottenham Hotspur’…

Chelsea are going through a worrying slump under Enzo Maresca (Picture: Getty) Chelsea are ‘happy’ with the job Enzo Maresca has done at Stamford Bridge despite the club’s worrying slump culminating in their ‘worst performance of the season’ last time out. This time two months ago Chelsea were preparing to visit Goodison Park knowing a victory over struggling Everton would have sent them above Liverpool at the top of the Premier League. But Maresca’s side were held to a goalless draw that day and proceeded to win just three of their next eight league games to slip to sixth, one…

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Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford have both left Manchester United on loan Rio Ferdinand believes a host of Manchester United exiles are flourishing elsewhere now ‘the shackles’ are off. The likes of Anthony Elanga, Scott McTominay and even mega-flop Antony are enjoying new leases of life following their departures from Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag’s most expensive signing, branded one of the most disappointing signings in Premier League history, has enjoyed superb start to life on loan at Real Betis, scoring once and registering two assists in his first two games. McTominay, meanwhile, has played a key role in…

Paul Scholes says Mikel Arteta transfer target is ‘bigger and better’ than Arsenal Paul Scholes has warned Mikel Arteta that one of his top transfer targets, Alexander Isak, is ‘bigger and better’ than Arsenal. Arsenal have long been linked with a move for the Sweden international, who has taken his game to another level this season, scoring 17 goals in the Premier League alone. The Gunners expressed interest in signing a new striker during the January transfer window but were priced out of a deal for Isak, who Newcastle value at more than £100m. Arteta was interested in bringing…

Paul Scholes names four Man Utd players Ruben Amorim must replace Paul Scholes has named four players Ruben Amorim must replace at Manchester United and says his former club ‘won’t win the Premier League’ with a centre-back pairing of Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro. Rather than enjoying a new manager bounce under Amorim, United’s performances and results have got even worse since the Portuguese boss replaced Erik ten Hag in November. The Red Devils are just 13th in the Premier League table – 14 points outside the Champions League places – and were comfortably beaten by Crystal Palace…

The Champions League knockout play-off begins on Tuesday night, with 16 teams battling to join the already qualified eight sides in the next round. The revamped format has seen the top eight in the group stage head straight into the last 16 of the competition. Meanwhile the sides who finished 9-24 in the group stage now have to scrap it out over two-legged play-offs to join them in the last 16. Three of the four Premier League clubs managed a top eight finish, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa impressing, but Manchester City must face Real Madrid in the play-off.…

Pep not sure unstable City can beat Real The back page of The Times features an image of Erling Haaland ahead of Manchester City’s clash with Real Madrid. Boss Pep Guardiola has admitted he’s not sure if his City team – in their worst season under his reign – can beat Real Madrid. City have struggled in all competitions this year, currently in fifth in the Premier League table and having struggled to qualify for the Champions League.

All blacks sue Ratcliffe’s Ineos The back page of the Daily Telegraph reports New Zealand rugby – dubbed the All Blacks – are suing the co-owners of Man Utd, accusing Jim Ratcliffe’s company Ineos of breaching their lucrative sponsorship deal. City boss Pep Guardiola is featured on the front page ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash with Madrid. Pep has expressed he’s unsure how his team will play as his season continues to go from bad to worse.

Pep’s City give me nightmares! The Daily Mail’s back page also previews the upcoming City vs Real Madrid match. Madrid boss Ancelotti has said Manchester City are his team’s biggest rival.’ Madrid head to City tonight for the first leg of the Champions League knockout round. Arsenal’s Saka is pictured on the front page as he is back training with the Gunners following a period of injury.

Man City v Real Madrid – Real in our sights The back page of the Daily Mirror picks up on comments from Man City player Ruben Dias ahead of City’s clash with Real Madrid in the Champions League knockout round (first leg at the Etihad). Plymouth – who shockingly knocked out Liverpool in the FA Cup – will face City in the next round.

British boxer taunts rival over ‘kissing Madonna’ during ice-cold exchange British boxer Lawrence Okolie taunted rival Richard Riakporhe over his friendship with Madonna in an icy exchange promoting their fight later this year. Okolie and Riakporhe came face-to-face at a press conference in Manchester on Monday with the two Londoners set to collide in a heavyweight showdown in April. A simmering rivalry between the two was sparked in February last year when they came to blows at the Creed III premiere in London with members of their respective teams and security pulling them apart. At Monday’s press conference, Okolie…

Everton vs Liverpool: Latest team news, predicted lineups and injuries Everton host Liverpool in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday night, with the Toffees aiming to put a dent in the Reds’ Premier League title charge. Arne Slot’s side sit top of the league with a six-point lead over second-placed Arsenal, with Liverpool able to go nine points clear with a victory. This season’s top-flight Merseyside derby at Goodison Park was originally set to take place in December but was postponed – and later rearranged – due to adverse weather conditions caused by Storm Darragh. Liverpool are hoping to get…

Who will be lifting the trophy in May? Holders Manchester United will host Fulham in the FA Cup fifth round as Manchester City take on giant killers Plymouth Argyle. Plymouth dumped Premier League leaders Liverpool out of the competition on Sunday and their reward is a trip to the Etihad to take on Pep Guardiola’s side. United will welcome Fulham to Old Trafford with Crystal Palace set to host Millwall in a fiery south London derby after beating Doncaster Rovers in their fourth round match on Monday night. Newcastle United will host Brighton with Aston Villa welcoming Championship side Cardiff.…

Ferdinand disagrees with Keane’s brutal assessment Rio Ferdinand has hit back over Roy Keane’s criticism of Alejandro Garnacho, insisting the Manchester United star is one of the best options at Ruben Amorim’s disposal. Garnacho was dropped by Amorim last December but has forced his way back into the side, coming off the bench at half-time to lift his side in Friday’s FA Cup fourth round victory over Leicester City. After a turgid first-half, the Argentina international was a constant threat down the left and created United’s equaliser before Harry Maguire’s controversial winner in added time. After the match, former…

Mark Williams is into the second round at the Welsh Open Mark Williams only decided he was playing in the Welsh Open on Sunday after being convinced by his coach and wife, but he started the event in fine style as he made three centuries in a 4-1 win. The 49-year-old wasn’t sure whether to play in Llandudno as he tries to keep his schedule manageable, admitting that he does need a break from snooker at times. However, he was talked into playing in his home country and it looks to be a great decision after a 4-1 win…

Barcelona defender Mapi Leon responds to allegations Espanyol have accused Barcelona and Spain defender Mapi Leon of ‘violating the privacy’ of their player Daniela Caracas during a match. The alleged incident took place in the 15th minute of Sunday’s Catalan derby between the two rivals. Footage shows Leon coming into contact with Caracas during a set piece. Leon then appears to touch Caracas in the groin area. Leon has since denied ‘violating’ her rival, insisting in a statement she touched Caracas’ leg. Espanyol released a statement to express their ‘total discontent and condemnation’ following the incident. ‘During the match, Barca…

Ben White could make his return from injury this weekend with Bukayo Saka also stepping up his recovery during Arsenal’s mid-season training camp in Dubai. The Gunners defender underwent knee surgery in November having struggled with a number of knocks earlier in the 2024-25 campaign. White has missed his side’s last 21 games with summer signing Jurrien Timber taking up his role at right-back for much of his absence. The former Brighton star was part of the group that travelled out to Dubai for six days with Mikel Arteta hopeful the trip can provide the same mental and physical boost…

Green Army 1, Mighty Reds 0 The back page of the Daily Telegraph reports on the shock Plymouth win over Liverpool. Plymouth are currently struggling in the Championship whilst Liverpool are leading the Premier League shock.