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Four Arsenal stars Edu could use as sweetener in bid to seal exciting Odegaard reunion

 Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal applauds fans following their side's victory in the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal FC at Molineux on November 12, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England. Arsenal are keen to shake up their ranks once more this summer.Arsenal could be tempted to attempt to strike a player-plus-cash deal for Alexander Isak this summer. The Gunners have been heavily linked with making a move for the Newcastle striker this summer, and they may be able to negotiate a deal which benefits all parties.Mikel Arteta is keen to bolster his forward ranks this summer, with numerous options – including Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen – being explored. However, the Gunners could look to pounce on Newcastle’s profit and sustainability situation to acquire...
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Sandro Tonali charged with misconduct by English FA over breaches of betting rules

 Sandro Tonali runs with the ball during the Newcastle United Training Session at the Newcastle United Training Centre on February 14, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, already serving a 10-month ban over betting breaches in his homeland of Italy, has been charged by the English Football Association with misconduct for allegedly breaching its own rules on gambling on matches.Tonali, 23, was sanctioned by the Italian football federation (FIGC) last October over betting breaches committed when he was playing for Serie A side AC Milan.The English FA said in a statement: "It's alleged that the Newcastle United midfielder breached FA Rule E8 50 times by placing bets on football matches between 12 August 2023 and 12 October 2023."The FA added th...
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Liverpool rule out Xabi Alonso to succeed Jurgen Klopp – sources

 Xabi Alonso, Head Coach of Bayer Leverkusen, is seen during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and VfL Wolfsburg at BayArena on March 10, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany. Liverpool have abandoned plans to pursue Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso as a replacement for Jurgen Klopp as manager, sources told ESPN, with Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi and Sporting CP coach Ruben Amorim regarded as leading candidates for the Anfield job.Alonso, a Champions League winner as a player with Liverpool in 2005, is on the verge of guiding Leverkusen to their first-ever Bundesliga title this season.With Klopp announcing publicly in January that he would step down as Liverpool manager this summer -- the former Borussia Dortmund coach informed the club of his intentions in November -- Alo...
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Mourinho hints at what Spurs couldn’t give him to succeed like he did at Chelsea

 Jose Mourinho, Head Coach of AS Roma, looks on during the warm up prior to the Coppa Italia match between SS Lazio and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico on January 10, 2024 in Rome, Italy. Jose Mourinho has hinted that being unable to focus on coaching is why he was unable to succeed at Tottenham and other clubs. The Portuguese boss was recently sacked from his last job at AS Roma after being let go by Spurs in 2021, and is now out of work again.Having replaced Mauricio Pochettino in November 2019, less than six months after the Argentine reached the Champions League final, Mourinho managed to deliver an upturn in results before suffering a poor second season at the club. He did manage to reach the Carabao Cup final in his second term in charge but was dismissed just days before the ma...
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Liverpool given Andy Robertson injury update after Scotland friendly scare

 Scotland captain Andrew Robertson reacts after picking up an injury and subsequently being substituted during the international friendly match between Scotland and Northern Ireland at Hampden Park on March 26, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland.Liverpool could be without left-back Andy Robertson for the start of the Premier League title run-in after the Scotland captain was forced off against Northern Ireland on Tuesday night with an ankle injury.Scotland manager Steve Clarke confirmed Robertson will return to Liverpool for an assessment after he limped off during the first-half of the 1-0 defeat.Robertson tried to continue but was substituted shortly before Liverpool team-mate Conor Bradley scored the only goal of the game at Hampden.Robertson was sidelined for almost three months earlier th...
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Report: Crystal Palace’s Sam Johnstone to miss rest of season

 Sam Johnstone of Crystal Palace Crystal Palace goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has reportedly picked up a potentially season-ending injury while on duty with England.Johnstone has been sent home from the England camp, who are preparing to face Belgium in an international friendly on Tuesday, after picking up an elbow injury at the weekend.With Palace likely to remain in the Premier League next season after improved results under Oliver Glasner, Johnstone would have been looking to maintain his place as a backup with the Three Lions.The 31-year-old won back his place in the Eagles' side under Glasner after dropping to bench in the final few games of Roy Hodgson's reign at the club.In the four games after Johnstone regained his place, Palace took five points, and also kept a clean sheet ...
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Erik ten Hag ‘set to earn a stay of execution at Man United’

  Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho celebrate victory with Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United, after the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final between Manchester United and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford on March 17, 2024 in Manchester, England.Erik ten Hag is set to earn a stay of execution at Manchester United with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS planning for him to remain in charge next season, according to reports. The under-pressure manager helped ease speculation over his future after steering United to a dramatic FA Cup quarter-final victory against Liverpool a week ago, a result that set up a showdown against Championship side Coventry at Wembley.That win, clinched by Amad Diallo's last-gasp goal, has almost certainly rescued Ten Hag and ensured he will be in post until...
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Nottingham Forest appeal against four-point penalty for breaking financial rules

Nicolas Dominguez of Nottingham Forest looks dejected after Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa (not pictured) scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest at Villa Park on February 24, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Nottingham Forest have lodged an appeal against the four-point penalty imposed last week for breaching Premier League financial rules.Forest issued a terse statement confirming the course of action, in contrast to their lengthy and indignant response when the sanction was initially handed out on March 18.The club’s statement on Monday read: “Nottingham Forest can confirm that it has today lodged an appeal against the four-point sanction imposed by the Commission in relation to the Club’s breach of the Premier League’s Profi...
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Man United set to step up efforts to sign £43m Brazilian star in summer

 Gleison Bremer of Juventus in action during the Serie A TIM match between Juventus and Empoli FC - Serie A TIM at Allianz Stadium on January 27, 2024 in Turin, Italy.Manchester United are looking to improve their defensive options and they have identified Juventus star Gleison Bremer as a potential target.A report from the Mirror claims that Manchester United are now ready to step up their efforts to sign the player and they are preparing an offer of around £43 million for the Brazilian defender.The 27-year-old has a £43 million release clause in his contract and Manchester United do not view that as an excessive sum of money. Bremer has established himself as one of the best defenders in the Italian league and he has the qualities to do well in the Premier League as well.The Brazili...
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Aston Villa player ratings for 2023/24 season so far: Three score 7/10 but three 5s

Aston Villa Manager Unai Emery during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Aston Villa at London Stadium on March 17, 2024 in London, England.Aston Villa have had a campaign that only a few would have imagined as they battle for Champions League football. Unai Emery brought European football back to Villa Park this season after going on a good run when he replaced Steven Gerrard in 2022. The Villains are in the quarter-finals of the Europa Conference League and currently hold a place in the Premier League’s top four. They have Spurs looking over their shoulder with a three-point gap between them and the North London side have a game in hand but it's a good position to be in. Man United meanwhile are nine points behind in sixth and also have an extra game to play.&...
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Leicester face points deduction after alleged breaches of Psr rules

 Leicester City's Italian head coach Enzo Maresca gestures on the touchline during the English FA Cup Quarter Final football match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge in London on March 17, 2024. It feels like a chilling domino effect, with Everton being the first to fall, followed by Nottingham Forest, and now Leicester City finding themselves in a similar predicament.  The former English champions have been hit with charges by the Premier League, accusing them of breaching profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) over the past three seasons in the top flight. If found guilty, the club could potentially face the harsh punishment of a points deduction.  In a statement, Leicester said they were "extremely disappointed at the timing of the ...
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Arsenal get heavyweight backing for double Premier League and Champions League glory

Rivaldo of World Legends (R) handles the ball during the FWD Insurance Chinese New Year Cup between World Legends and Hong Kong Legends at Hong Kong Stadium on February 13, 2024 in Hong Kong, China.Brazil icon Rivaldo believes Arsenal have what it takes to complete a stunning double this season and win both the Premier League and the Champions League.Arsenal are currently top of the league, although there is just one point between the Gunners, Liverpool and Manchester City, and they are also among the eight teams left in the Champions League.And with a quarter-final clash against German giants Bayern Munich on the horizon, Rivaldo believes Arsenal have a "strong enough squad to keep competing in the league and in Europe". He told Betfair : "As a player, it's very difficult to focus on one ...
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Liverpool exit will hand Richard Hughes cash to solve unresolved transfer dilemma this summer

Richard Hughes, Director of Football of Bournemouth during a training session at Vitality Stadium on March 14, 2024 in Bournemouth, England. Richard Hughes will be a busy man when he officially starts work as a Liverpool Football Club employee on June 1.Indeed, the club's new sporting director will likely be putting the finishing touches to a deal for a new manager, and he has a backlog of contract negotiations to be getting on with, but it's in the transfer market where he'll find himself judged by supporters.Hired by one of his predecessors in the role, Michael Edwards, Hughes has big shoes to fill - and he'll need to work closely with Liverpool's new manager and recruitment department to get the transfer formula right this summer.But what should Liverpool's priority be? Our writers...
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Newcastle United star Sven Botman ruled out for six to nine months with ACL injury

 Sven Botman of Newcastle United during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on March 16, 2024 in Manchester, England.Newcastle United star Sven Botman has been ruled out for six to nine months after suffering an ACL injury, the Premier League club have confirmed.The 23-year-old centre-back is a key player for Eddie Howe’s side and his absence for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign and beyond is a significant blow.Botman started and played 83 minutes as Newcastle crashed out of the FA Cup to Manchester City in their last match on Saturday.The Dutchman has started Newcastle’s last 10 Premier League games having recovered from a knee injury earlier in the season.But Botman is now set for an even longer spell on the sid...
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“I am cooperating” – West Ham ace Paqueta could still face betting charges

 West Ham United's Lucas Paqueta and SC Freiburg's Nicolas Hofler during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between West Ham United FC and Sport-Club Freiburg at Olympic Stadium on March 14, 2024 in London, England.Once again this season, Lucas Paqueta has been one of the stand out players for West Ham United.It’s no coincidence that they didn’t win a single game when he was out injured but starting picking up points again once he was back in the side.The Irons were on the verge of selling him to Man City for a fee believed to be in the region of £80m, but potential involvement in suspected illegal betting were made against the player, and that put paid to the notion of a switch to Pep Guardiola’s swashbuckling side.Seven months later and the charges remain in...
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Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, Anthony Martial – Manchester United injury news and return dates

 Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on March 12, 2024 in Manchester, England.Manchester United will soon be hoping to welcome back players towards the end of the international break.Erik ten Hag's side are next in action against Brentford on March 30 and could have at least two individuals fit and ready to feature once more, in the form of Altay Bayindir and Jonny Evans.The Red Devils will be hoping to avoid any further issues with members of their first-team squad as they prepare to represent their respective countries over the next week, at what is a crucial point in the season.Mason Mount is one name who made his long-awaited return at the weekend, and others will have plans to follow suit in t...
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Leeds United’s promotion rivals face fresh obstacle after surprise result

Daniel Farke, Manager of Leeds United, celebrates victory following the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Preston North End at Elland Road on January 21, 2024 in Leeds, England.The Championship has paused for the final international break of the season, with Leeds United, Leicester City and Ipswich Town locked in an absorbing title race. The Whites made it 19 home league matches unbeaten on Sunday, beating Millwall 2-0 to move to the top of the table.But there is still plenty of work for United to do to seal a top-two finish. Previous leaders Leicester City, who were in FA Cup action yesterday, have a game in hand while Ipswich Town are only a point behind in third position. Southampton are fourth with two games in hand but are nine points off the summit.Whites boss Danie...
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Alejandro Garnacho Manchester United injury revealed after Liverpool win

Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United is embraced by Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United, after the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final between Manchester United and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford on March 17, 2024 in Manchester, England. Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho missed training this week due to a hamstring injury before his impressive performance against Liverpool at Old Trafford.Garnacho played the full 120 minutes as United secured their place in the FA Cup semi-finals with a 4-3 extra-time victory over Jurgen Klopp's team. The teenager played a pivotal part in the winner as he laid the ball into the path of Amad to fire home in stoppage time to send the stadium into ecstasy.His assist was even more impressive after it was revealed by his brother, Roberto, that ...
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Chelsea have Hutchinson as potential Sterling replacement with huge FFP boost

Raheem Sterling of Chelsea is challenged by Hamza Choudhury of Leicester City during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final between Chelsea FC and Leicester City FC at Stamford Bridge on March 17, 2024 in London, England. Raheem Sterling endured an afternoon to forget at Stamford Bridge in Chelsea's FA Cup quarter-final against Leicester City. Marc Cucurella put the hosts ahead early in the first half with Sterling fouled in the penalty area just a few moments later with usual taker Cole Palmer surprisingly giving up the spot-kick.The England international has scored on five occasions from 12 yards this season, however it was Sterling who stepped up with the veteran attacker in need of a goal. However, his effort was weak, tame and easy to save for Jakub Stolarczyk with Sterling's disastro...
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Manchester United without seven players for Liverpool FA Cup clash but Mason Mount returns

 English footballer Luke Shaw during the European Championship qualification 2024 match Italy-England at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium. Naples (Italy), March 23rd, 2023.Manchester United have been handed another injury boost ahead of their FA Cup quarter-final clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford today.United boss Erik ten Hag confirmed at his press conference on Friday that Rasmus Hojlund, Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are available for the showdown with Jurgen Klopp's quadruple chasers.The return of top goalscorer Hojlund is a particular fillip for under-pressure Ten Hag. The young striker had scored eight goals in as many games before missing the next four with a muscle injury.Having Maguire and Wan-Bissaka will aid Ten Hag, too. The Dutchman is still without four first-...
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