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Haaland: 'No excuse' as striker rejects fatigue for goal drought

Erling Haaland gave a blunt assessment of his recent form after a dramatic win at Anfield, where he set up Bernardo Silva’s equaliser and then scored an injury‑time penalty. He refused to use burnout as an explanation for a run of games without an open‑play goal. “I

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Barcelona vote could decide Marcus Rashford's future

Marcus Rashford has been on loan at Barcelona from Manchester United since the summer of 2025 and has impressed at Camp Nou. The club hold an option to buy him for €30m after a move that followed a second-half stint at Aston Villa and his being deemed surplus at Old

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Carrick urges patience as Mainoo finds his rhythm

Carrick has helped to get Mainoo back on track, and the former Red Devils midfielder believes there is more potential to be unlocked in the homegrown star. “There’s definitely more to come from him,” Carrick said, noting that at the age and stage Mainoo is just starting out. He

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Marc Guehi baffled by boos from Liverpool fans after Anfield win

Marc Guehi said he was baffled by the boos he received from Liverpool supporters during Manchester City’s dramatic win at Anfield, where he played a key role in ending the club’s 23-year wait for a victory in front of the Kop. The England international, who joined Pep Guardiola’

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St Pauli plotting another miracle in Bundesliga survival battle

It had begun to look like a lost cause. St Pauli’s best-ever start — two wins and a draw from their first three games — felt like an age ago as nine successive defeats followed and Stuttgart arrived in form, sitting in a Champions League spot and fresh from DFB Pokal

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Hargreaves: Make Michael Carrick United boss unless Tuchel or Luis Enrique

A former Manchester United midfielder says the club would be wise to make Michael Carrick the permanent manager after an impressive start following his promotion from caretaker. Carrick has won all four matches since succeeding Ruben Amorim and has overseen a run unseen at the club since Ole Gunnar Solskjær’

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Thawing the American Ice Princess

Every Winter Olympics the United States gravitates toward a tidy archetype: the all-American “ice princess,” a skater who glides effortlessly from sparkle to podium. Names like Tara Lipinski, Michelle Kwan, and Kristi Yamaguchi—or the fictional Michelle Tratchenberg in the film Ice Princess—evoke that seamless image. The reality of

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Man Utd have no interest in bringing Cristiano Ronaldo back

Cristiano Ronaldo has gone on strike at Al-Nassr, sparking transfer talk and speculation about a return to Europe. The 41-year-old has been linked with a third spell at Old Trafford, though Manchester United's stance on such a move has been revealed. His contract includes a £44 million release

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Laporta: Camp Nou mostly complete by end of 2026, roof delay to 2027

Joan Laporta has voiced frustration over delays to the Camp Nou renovation, saying most work should be finished by the end of 2026 but the 360-degree roof will push the final handover into 2027. "It’s something that’s really upsetting me," he said, adding that "everything

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Carrick: enjoy the buzz but stay focused during United's winning run

Carrick said it was important for United to not get carried away amid their longest winning streak for two years, but he admitted he could not help enjoying the team's resurgence since he took charge. He said the squad must enjoy the buzz of winning while managing the

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Wayne Rooney likens Liverpool–Man City VAR drama to Winter Olympics

The match at Anfield reached a fever pitch in the 100th minute when Rayan Cherki appeared to add a third for Manchester City. With Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker stranded upfield, Cherki rolled the ball into an empty net from the halfway line, but a lengthy VAR review disallowed the goal

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Pochettino flirts with Tottenham return, says Europa League 'not enough'

Mauricio Pochettino has once again indicated he wants to return to Tottenham, saying their recent achievements are "not enough" for a club of that stature. Despite his current commitments with the United States national team, he said his ultimate ambition is to win the Champions League and Premier

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Reynolds and McElhenney vow never to sack Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson

Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have given manager Phil Parkinson a "job for life", saying they will not sack the promotion specialist who joined the club in 2021 and has helped take the Red Dragons within touching distance of the Premier League. McElhenney called Parkinson "

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Winners and losers of the weekend's football

We still have a title race in England. Manchester City's hopes looked over after they fell behind to another stunning free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai at Anfield, but Pep Guardiola's men produced a sensational fightback to defeat Liverpool 2-1 and cut the gap to leaders Arsenal to

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Julian Alvarez linked with Chelsea as talks advance

Chelsea are being credited with the most advanced interest in Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, with ESPN saying the Blues are “advancing in talks” to sign the World Cup-winning Argentina international. Part of the agency handling the striker was reportedly in London to watch Chelsea v Arsenal, and ESPN journalist

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Eddie Howe has said he would quit if he was not the right man for Newcastle

Eddie Howe has said he would offer Newcastle his resignation if he believed he was no longer the right man to lead the presently struggling club. Howe’s team visit Tottenham on Tuesday night aiming to end the run of three straight Premier League defeats that has prompted their slide

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Liverpool signing Jeremy Jacquet facing shoulder surgery

Jeremy Jacquet is Liverpool-bound after agreeing a £60 million transfer, but his 2025-26 season at Rennes could be over after he injured his left shoulder in their 3-1 defeat to Lens. He left the field in serious discomfort and now faces the possibility of surgery to recover full fitness. L&

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Olympians Embrace Pasta at the Winter Games in Italy

At the Winter Games in Italy, athletes are leaning on pasta as performance fuel. More than a thousand years ago, Italians developed a taste for dried wheat noodles introduced by Arab traders and over centuries turned them into the globally beloved food known simply as pasta. Pasta remains omnipresent in

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'Caps don't win automatic work' — Eni Aluko criticises pundit picks after Euro final

Eni Aluko worked alongside Laura Woods as part of ITV’s team that covered the Lionesses’ successful defence of their European Championship crown in 2025, but she did not work on the final. Ian Wright joined Karen Carney and Emma Hayes on screen for ITV’s coverage. Speaking on the

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Kane stars as McTominay scores through pain; Greenwood struggles

With Jude Bellingham sidelined for the next month after sustaining an injury at Real Madrid, other British players across Europe have been stepping up in his absence. Harry Kane struck twice as Bayern Munich demolished Hoffenheim 5-1, ending a run of two winless Bundesliga matches. A first-half red card for

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WSL talking points: Arsenal punish City and Chelsea get into the groove

Arsenal made Manchester City pay for a rare off-day, beating them 1-0 at the Emirates. Andrée Jeglertz said City’s “decision-making wasn’t ideal all the time during the game.” City had 22 touches in the opposition box to Arsenal’s 19 but managed only one shot on target to

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How to watch Vissel Kobe vs FC Seoul: live stream and kick-off time

Seoul get their first taste of competitive football in 2026 when they travel to AFC Champions League Elite leaders Vissel Kobe. This guide explains how to find English-language live streams of the match, plus kick-off time and team news. The game kicks off on 10 Feb 2026 at 10:00

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Bruno Fernandes praises Cole Palmer after Chelsea hat-trick

Bruno Fernandes sent a special message to Cole Palmer on social media after the Chelsea playmaker scored a hat-trick against Wolves, with the England international having been linked with a move to Manchester United. A Manchester native who grew up a United supporter, Palmer began his career at City before

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Olympians Love Pasta. They’re in the Right Place.

At the Winter Games in Italy, pasta is serving as both comfort and fuel for many competitors. More than a thousand years ago, Italians developed a taste for the dried wheat noodles introduced by Arab traders and, over centuries, refined them into the global staple now embraced by athletes. Today,

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Rooney warns Tottenham are in a genuine relegation battle

Wayne Rooney warned Tottenham are embroiled in a relegation fight after a 2-0 defeat to Manchester United left the club sitting 15th. Spurs have now gone seven Premier League matches without a win, and their position is edging closer to the bottom three after narrowly avoiding the drop last season