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Evening StandardManchester United: Rio Ferdinand names five players who already don't 'fit' under Ruben Amorim
Red Devils lost for the first time under new manager at Arsenal
- 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
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
- 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.
- 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
Amad Diallo’s journey from being trafficked into Europe to becoming Man Utd’s newest star
No matter how grey the skies above Carrington, Amad Diallo walks around Manchester United’s training complex with a smile. “I am one of the lads with energy and joke with everyone, with a smile every time,” says this season’s surprise package of the Premier League.
- 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
Manchester United XI vs Nottingham Forest: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest
Ruben Amorim expected to rotate after first defeat
- Evening Standard
Liverpool and Arne Slot receive apology over Amazon Prime referee claim during Newcastle draw
Slot is not believed to have visited the referee’s dressing room at half-time as suggested
- Evening Standard
Rio Ferdinand backs Arsenal star to replace Liverpool man as ‘best in the world within three years’
Manchester United’s Leny Yoro has also been tipped for meteoric rise
- The Telegraph
Jose Mourinho jibes at Pep Guardiola: I won my titles fairly
Jose Mourinho has reignited his feud with Pep Guardiola by claiming: I won my titles fairly.
- Evening Standard
Arsenal 'have edge over Manchester United' in £63m Viktor Gyokeres transfer race
Premier League rivals are both said to be strongly interested in Sporting CP’s prolific Sweden striker
- Yahoo Sports
Nikola Jokić passes Magic Johnson for 3rd-most triple-doubles in NBA history
The Nuggets star could easily pass all-time leader Russell Westbrook in the coming years.
- The Guardian
George Russell claims Max Verstappen threatened to ‘put my head in the wall’
George Russell has claimed his F1 rival Max Verstappen threatened him during escalating tensions between the drivers at the Qatar Grand Prix
- Evening Standard
Arsenal old boys out to inflict revenge in Fulham reunion after Marco Silva resurgence
Emile Smith Rowe, Alex Iwobi, Bernd Leno and Reiss Nelson are all now thriving at Craven Cottage after the Gunners deemed them surplus to requirements
- The Guardian
Ding and Gukesh miss wins as World Chess Championship nears climax
China’s world champion and India’s 18-year-old challenger are deadlocked at 4.5-4.5 in their $2.5m, best-of-14 series which finishes next week
- 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.
- The Telegraph
Charlotte Dujardin announces pregnancy after year-long ban for whipping horse
Charlotte Dujardin has announced she is pregnant after being banned for a year over the horse-whipping scandal that wrecked her bid to become Britain’s most decorated female Olympian.
- Evening Standard
Tottenham player ratings: Radu Dragusin unable to cope with Evanilson but Fraser Forster largely impressive
Tottenham were well off the pace as they slumped to another away defeat
- Evening Standard
Tottenham ready for 'battle' with 'aggressive' Dominic Solanke replacement at Bournemouth
Spurs face huge challenge against Evanilson and formidable Cherries press