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Do Manchester City have any grounds to win their appeal?
Manchester City face "substantial hurdles" to overcome if they are to have any chance of winning their appeal after being found guilty of breaking th…

Feel-good Koumas story something for Liverpool to smile about
Lewis Koumas on breaking Steven Gerrard's record, seizing his opportunity under Andoni Iraola, and why he couldn't sleep after playing Manchester Cit…

'Our roots are Man Utd' - but FC United ethos 'more important than ever'
FC United are hoping for FA Cup success, 21 years after being formed as a supporter-owned club following the Glazer family takeover of Manchester Uni…

Does Scott's Disney+ exit unmask wider issue in coverage of women's game?
Alex Scott's sudden departure from her Disney+ presenter role reveals a pressing challenge for broadcasters of women's football.

Real demand Tebas resign over Goebbels comparison
Real Madrid have called for the "immediate resignation" of La Liga president Javier Tebas after he compared the club's management to Joseph Goebbels.

Arteta told Arsenal job cuts will help create success
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he was told the club's decision to cut 60 jobs had been made to "achieve the success we want to create".

'I am telling you the truth' - Carrick on Martinez fallout
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says he is telling the truth about the club moving on from Lisandro Martinez's explosive post-match interview.

Celtic-Hearts showdown tops weekend's Premiership bill
Celtic face Heart of Midlothian in the big game of the Scottish Premiership weekend on Sunday, but there is plenty of interest in Saturday's five gam…

Chelsea's James out for three months after knee surgery
Chelsea captain Reece James is set to miss three months of action after undergoing knee surgery.

Spain handed partial stadium closure after discriminatory chants v Egypt
Spain must play their next international friendly with a partial stadium closure after supporters sang a discriminatory chant about Muslims multiple…