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Evening StandardKylian Mbappe 'agreed to join Liverpool' after huge transfer betrayal
France superstar joined Real Madrid this summer
- Evening Standard
Cristiano Ronaldo slams Manchester United and tells Erik Ten Hag to listen to Ruud van Nistelrooy
Red Devils legend issues verdict after sour end to second spell at Old Trafford
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Manchester United: Alarming Matthijs de Ligt claim made as Harry Maguire pushes to win back spot
The defender has endured a tough week and Rafael van der Vaart has his say
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Arsenal warned Premier League title hopes could be over next week
Former Gunner Paul Merson fearing the worst
- The Telegraph
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s new role, no more handbrake: How England are moving on from Gareth Southgate
Lee Carsley’s England era has got off to a winning start with a 100 per cent record from the international break and Uefa Nations League games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland.
- People
Marathoner Stripped of Paralympic Medal After Helping Her Guide Who Cramped at Finish Line: ‘Devastated’
Elena Congost said it "seems so unfair" that she was disqualified after finishing in third place
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Liverpool injury update: Alexis Mac Allister, Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliott latest news and return dates
Reds face Nottingham Forest at Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday
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Erik ten Hag 'will be sacked' if Manchester United lose to Southampton
Results and performances haven’t improved despite winning the FA Cup
- Evening Standard
'He’s won already': Jorginho backs Raheem Sterling to shine at Arsenal ahead of north London derby debut
The winger made a shock move across London on Deadline Day
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Man City 115 charges punishment: Expulsion to non-league an option but titles and trophies likely to remain
A hearing for the case is due to start on September 16
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Ben White asked not to be contacted by England, Lee Carsley confirms
The interim head coach has not missed the right-back
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Joel Veltman responds to Declan Rice’s red card as Arsenal dealt ‘worst decision' in Premier League history
England midfielder now banned for Sunday’s north London derby
- The Guardian
Japan in clear blue waters but South Korea jeered in World Cup qualifying
Stark contrast between Asia’s big guns as Son’s side stall while Samurai Blue revel in 7-0 and 5-0 wins
- Evening Standard
Harry Kane hints at future position change for England
Three Lions’ record goalscorer is also among the world’s best passers
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Why is Jude Bellingham not playing for England in Nations League against Finland?
Lee Carsley without a number of key stars for first camp in charge of Three Lions
- Associated Press
Raygun is the top ranked breaker in the world? The sport's governing body explains
Australian breaker Rachael Gunn, or “b-girl Raygun,” holds the top spot in her sport's latest world rankings despite Olympic performances that led to online ridicule. On Tuesday, the sport's governing body issued a statement to “provide clarity” on why Raygun tops the rankings. Raygun, a 37-year-old university lecturer from Sydney, failed to score any points at the Paris Olympics in routines that included a “kangaroo" dance.
- Evening Standard
Erik ten Hag confirms Manuel Ugarte debut latest as Manchester United boss responds to Cristiano Ronaldo
Red Devils return from international break at Southampton
- The Telegraph
Nottingham Forest’s ‘Geordie Maradona’ who Eddie Howe never wanted to sell
He was ambitiously branded as the ‘Geordie Maradona’ at Newcastle United, and Elliot Anderson is the homegrown star Eddie Howe never wanted to sell.
- Evening Standard
Manuel Ugarte issues fitness update ahead of possible Manchester United debut
Midfielder has struggled with illness ahead of trip to Southampton
- Evening Standard
Arsenal handed Martin Odegaard injury boost after Norway scare
Gunners play Tottenham in huge game on Sunday