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Evening StandardMikel Arteta dismisses Ruben Amorim set-piece claim after Arsenal corner dominance against Manchester United
Amorim suggested Arsenal’s wingers deliberately try to win corners
- The Telegraph
Two thirds of Man Utd fans ‘unhappy’ with Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Almost two thirds of Manchester United supporters are “unhappy” with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers’ running of the club as the co-owners come under renewed pressure to abandon their controversial mid-season ticket-price hikes.
- Evening Standard
Liverpool: Arne Slot offers latest Mohamed Salah update after fresh contract reports
Reds boss hailed his star forward after another influential goalscoring display in Newcastle thriller
- Evening Standard
One Premier League team has stronger squad than Man City, and it's not Arsenal, says Emmanuel Petit
Liverpool and Arsenal may be the two title favourites, but Emmanuel Petit sees a bigger threat
- Evening Standard
Liverpool dealt major selection blow for Everton clash as key star to miss Merseyside derby
Arne Slot to be without important first-team Reds starter for the next two matches
- Hello!
David Beckham heartbroken after death of close friend: 'Forever in our hearts'
David Beckham has been left heartbroken after the death of his close friend Kath Phipps. Find out more here...
- The Telegraph
Aston Villa hero Gary Shaw died after hitting head in fall from taxi, inquest hears
Gary Shaw, the European Cup-winning former Aston Villa striker, died after hitting his head in a fall from a taxi following a night out with friends, an inquest heard.
- Evening Standard
Arsenal player ratings vs Manchester United: William Saliba dominant as Declan Rice delivers in crucial win
Gunners much-improved in second-half as they closed in on Premier League leaders Liverpool
- AFP News
Hamilton bids farewell to Mercedes as Ferrari vie for title
Lewis Hamilton bids farewell this weekend to Mercedes, the team that carried him to six world titles, as his future outfit Ferrari seek to win a first constructors' crown in 16 years.- 'Perfect weekend' - Ferrari offered Hamilton a contract until 2026, which Mercedes were not prepared to do, giving him a continued platform not only to bid for an unprecedented eighth title, but also to promote diversity and inclusion.
- Evening Standard
Arsenal XI vs Manchester United: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injuries for Premier League today
Gunners without two key men in defence
- The Telegraph
Ange Postecoglou in bust-up with Spurs fans after damaging defeat by Bournemouth
Ange Postecoglou was involved in an angry exchange with Tottenham Hotspur supporters after a 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth that adds to the problems confronting the head coach.
- The Guardian
Ding Liren and Gukesh D play to rollercoaster draw in Game 8 of title tilt
Ding Liren and Gukesh Dommaraju played to a fifth successive draw in Wednesday’s eighth game of their world title match in Singapore
- The Telegraph
The ‘front-post nudger’ and ‘goalkeeper blocker’ – Arsenal’s corner success explained
As Arsenal generated corner after corner against Manchester United on Wednesday night, leading to goalscoring chance after goalscoring chance, their supporters began to celebrate them as if they were penalty kicks.
- Evening Standard
Liverpool XI vs Newcastle: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League game today
Arne Slot makes a trio of alterations to his dominant team for St James’ Park trip
- Evening Standard
Club World Cup 2025 draw in full: Chelsea and Man City learn group stage opponents
The tournament will kick off with Inter Miami against Al Ahly on June 15, 2025
- Evening Standard
Arsenal loan watch: Fabio Vieira impresses again as Reiss Nelson builds Fulham platform
Gunners flying high but options out on loan offer reminder to Mikel Arteta
- Yahoo Sports
Steve Kerr 'angry' and 'mad' about missed timeout call in final seconds of Warriors' loss to Nuggets
Steve Kerr believes the referees should have called a technical foul on Christian Braun after he appeared to call for a timeout his team didn't have.
- Twentytwo13
Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia should look beyond Asean Cup, says Steve Darby
Veteran football coach Steve Darby tells Twentytwo13 why the Asean Championship Cup matters but says the top teams should look at winning the Asian Cup and qualifying for the World Cup.
- Evening Standard
Newcastle vs Liverpool: Prediction, kick-off time today, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds
League leaders are looking to maintain their nine-point advantage
- Associated Press
'Embarrassing': The Lakers have lost their last 2 games by a combined 70 points
Add it up, and it's the worst two-game stretch in Los Angeles Lakers history. The Lakers lost to the Heat 134-93 on Wednesday, that loss coming two days after a 109-80 loss to the Timberwolves. The 70-point margin is an all-time, two-game low for the Lakers; they were outscored by 67 over two separate two-game spans of the 2016-17 season. “It sucks, for sure, to get your (butt) whooped like that twice in a row,” Lakers star LeBron James said.