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Ratcliffe told to stop Man Utd money chase & focus on trophies

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, INEOS and the Glazers have been told to stop chasing money at Manchester United and focus on winning trophies. The Red Devils have been overtaken by ‘noisy neighbours’ City in Premier League and European pecking orders, with Giuseppe Rossi telling GOAL why those behind the scenes at Old Trafford need to get their priorities in order.

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Wild stat shows Arsenal took over THIRTY MINUTES to restart play

Arsenal consolidated their position at the top of the Premier League with a gritty 1-0 victory over Brighton on Wednesday, but the fallout from the Amex Stadium has been dominated by a staggering statistic. While Bukayo Saka’s strike secured the points, the Gunners are facing accusations of taking gamesmanship to a whole new level after data revealed they spent over half an hour simply waiting to restart the game.

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Maguire allegedly refused to pay ÂŁ50k bribe to Greek police

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire allegedly refused to pay a £50,000 bribe to Greek police that would make his “Mykonos assault case go away”. The England international has been handed a 15-month suspended sentence after being found guilty of non-serious assault, resisting arrest and attempted bribery. The incident in question took place during a family holiday in August 2020.

Aston Villa v Chelsea - Premier League

Palmer mocks Villa star's celebration & breaks unwanted record

Cole Palmer took centre stage both on and off the pitch as Chelsea secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Aston Villa at Villa Park. The Blues talisman poked fun at Amadou Onana’s viral 'three points in the pocket' celebration while simultaneously shattering a statistical hoodoo that had followed him for over 100 Premier League appearances.

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📽️ | Laura Woods slams Pardew over 'disrespectful' comments

Popular TV presenter Laura Woods has hit back at former Premier League manager Alan Pardew following his sensational claim that Arsenal deserve an "asterisk" next to their name should they win the title. The Gunners moved seven points clear at the top of the table after a gritty 1-0 win over Brighton, while rivals Manchester City dropped points against Nottingham Forest. Despite the north London side's commanding position, Pardew was left unimpressed by the pragmatic nature of Mikel Arteta’s tactical approach at the Amex Stadium.

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Legendary ref Collina compares VAR to 'crisis with your wife'

Pierluigi Collina has delivered a blunt assessment of the current state of VAR, comparing the technology’s recent struggles to a crumbling relationship. As football prepares for a suite of radical changes to how the game is policed, the man who once struck fear into the world’s best players suggests that the initial love affair with technology has hit a rocky patch.

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Tuchel urged to snub Palmer & pick England ‘world-beater’

Thomas Tuchel has been urged to snub the likes of Cole Palmer and Phil Foden by picking “world-beater” Marcus Rashford on the left wing for England at the 2026 World Cup. Former Three Lions star Lee Sharpe has told GOAL the Manchester United academy graduate, who is currently on loan at Barcelona, possesses qualities that his rivals for an international starting berth do not have.

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'Nothing beautiful about Arsenal' - Pardew takes aim at Gunners

Arsenal have taken a massive step toward their first Premier League title in over two decades, but their ascent is drawing heavy criticism for its lack of aesthetic appeal. Following a gritty 1-0 victory over Brighton on Wednesday, former Newcastle and West Ham manager Alan Pardew delivered a scathing assessment of Mikel Arteta’s side.

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📽️ | Awkward moment Arteta is told about Hurzeler rant

Mikel Arteta was caught in a tense exchange after being confronted with Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler’s scathing assessment of Arsenal’s tactical conduct. The Gunners' narrow victory at the Amex Stadium was overshadowed by accusations of cynical gamesmanship and "making their own rules," leaving the Premier League leaders facing a barrage of criticism despite moving seven points clear at the summit.

Aston Villa v Chelsea - Premier League

Rosenior reveals true feelings about Joao Pedro's 'tap-ins'

Chelsea moved within three points of the Champions League places after a dominant 4-1 victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday night, inspired by a sensational hat-trick from Joao Pedro. Despite falling behind early at Villa Park, the Blues showed remarkable resilience to dismantle their top-four rivals and leave boss Liam Rosenior elated with the performance.

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'Cr*p' - Scholes deletes sarcastic anti-Carrick Instagram post

Manchester United icon Paul Scholes has sparked social media outrage after appearing to delete a sarcastic Instagram story targeting interim manager Michael Carrick. Following a 2-1 loss to 10-man Newcastle United, the former midfielder took a public swipe at his ex-team-mate's coaching credentials despite the Red Devils' recent climb to third in the Premier League.

Newcastle United v Manchester United - Premier League

Revealed: Osula scored Man Utd winner EIGHT times in training

Newcastle United produced a night of pure Premier League drama at St. James' Park as the 10-man Magpies stunned Manchester United in a 2-1 victory. While the match was defined by red cards and late twists, it was the solo brilliance of William Osula that stole the headlines, ending Michael Carrick’s unbeaten start as Red Devils boss in spectacular fashion.

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📽️ | 'F*cking play football!' - Hurzeler rants at Hincapie

Tempers flared at the Amex Stadium as Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler was caught on camera launching a foul-mouthed tirade at Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie. The heated exchange occurred during a tense 1-0 victory for the Gunners, which saw the north London side extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table amidst accusations of dark arts and time-wasting.

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Brighton boss hits Arsenal & Arteta with new time-wasting dig

Tensions between Brighton and Arsenal exploded after the Gunners secured a gritty victory at the Amex Stadium to bolster their title charge on Wednesday evening. Seagulls boss Fabian Hurzeler launched a scathing attack on Mikel Arteta's side, accusing them of cynically manipulating the rules and using extreme time-wasting tactics in a match where he suggested only the hosts genuinely attempted to play football.

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Mainoo & Mbeumo awful as miserable Man Utd beaten

Manchester United lost for the first time under Michael Carrick as they fell to a 2-1 defeat against 10-man Newcastle on Wednesday. Despite having the numerical advantage for the entire second half, the Red Devils were unable to make it count after Casemiro equalised Anthony Gordon's penalty, and were made to pay by Will Osula's superb strike in the final minute for the Magpies.

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Lingard not far from Corinthians debut after first training

Former Manchester United star Jesse Lingard is on the verge of making his highly anticipated debut for Brazilian giants Corinthians. After leaving Seoul in December, the 33-year-old attacker has officially started a tailored training program in Sao Paulo. While awaiting his work visa clearance, Lingard is gearing up to reunite with Memphis Depay in South America.

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Win of champions?! Gabriel colossal as Arsenal go seven clear

Bukayo Saka's first-half strike earned Arsenal a crucial 1-0 win at Brighton as they took full advantage of Manchester City's shock 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest to move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League. Mikel Arteta's side were far from their best at the Amex Stadium, but Saka's ninth-minute effort gave them something to hang onto, and with Gabriel Magalhaes colossal at the back they ground out a huge win on what could prove to be a pivotal night in the title race.

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Advantage Arsenal! Haaland misfires as City held by Forest

Manchester City twice threw away the lead to draw 2-2 at home to relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, thus ceding ground in the Premier League title race to Arsenal. Antoine Semenyo and Rodri scored for Pep Guardiola's side but they were caught out twice in the second half by a pair of magnificent goals from England duo Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson.

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Joao Pedro is special! Chelsea hat-trick hero puts Villa away

Chelsea boosted their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League with an emphatic 4-1 win at Aston Villa on Wednesday. The Blues had gone three games without a Premier League win to significantly weaken their chances of a top-five finish, but answered plenty of critics with a superb comeback victory in the West Midlands.

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Coelho reveals why he snubbed Chelsea for Strasbourg

Strasbourg assistant coach Filipe Coelho has opened up on his decision to reject a move to Chelsea earlier this year. The Portuguese coach was heavily linked with a return to Stamford Bridge when Liam Rosenior left the Ligue 1 outfit to take over the reins from Enzo Maresca in London, but Coelho opted to remain at the Stade de la Meinau to serve under new boss Gary O'Neil.

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Filipe Luis thought Guardiola 'cheated' in stunning tactical lesson

Former Chelsea defender Filipe LuĂ­s has opened up on the tactical masterclasses that shaped his philosophy, specifically a humbling encounter with Pep Guardiola. Known as one of his generation's most cerebral players, the Brazilian is reflecting on his illustrious career as he prepares for a future in the dugout, using these lessons as the cornerstone of his approach to management.

West Ham United v Everton - Premier League

Dele training with Spurs as comeback nears

Former England star Dele Alli has made an emotional return to Tottenham Hotspur's training ground to work on his fitness. Following a touching half-time appearance during the recent North London Derby against Arsenal, the 29-year-old midfielder is now using Hotspur Way facilities for individual sessions as he actively searches for a new club after leaving Italian side Como last year.

Newcastle United v Everton - Premier League

'One of my best shots ever!' - Pickford stunned Tonali with awesome save

Newcastle maestro Sandro Tonali has opened up about the bittersweet moment involving Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford that left him both frustrated and full of admiration. Despite the Magpies' recent struggles at St James' Park, the Italian international has been a standout performer, but he found himself thwarted by a moment of brilliance during a recent 3-2 defeat to the Toffees.