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Evening StandardArne Slot frustrated as Alisson aims dig at Nottingham Forest after shock Liverpool loss
Reds fall to first defeat of the season surprising fashion
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Mikel Arteta provides Bukayo Saka injury update after Arsenal scare against Tottenham
Gunners face huge week with trips to Atalanta and Manchester City
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Anatomy of Azerbaijan F1 chaos as Sergio Perez labels Carlos Sainz ‘F------ idiot’ – plus who was at fault
Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix ended with a brilliant win for McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, who first boldly overtook and then held off Charles Leclerc to secure a second victory of 2024. His team-mate Lando Norris fought back from 15th superbly to finish fourth, even ahead of title rival Max Verstappen who started nine places ahead of him.
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Man Utd injury update: Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez and Noussair Mazraoui latest news and return dates
Red Devils appeared to have picked up more defensive injuries against Southampton
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Piastri wins superb Azerbaijan F1 GP as Norris eats into Verstappen’s title lead
Oscar Piastri won the Azerbaijan GP after a tense battle against Charles Leclerc, with Sergio Pérez and Carlos Sainz eliminated by a late crash
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Gritty Gabriel proves Arsenal are up for the Premier League title fight
Gunners battle through adversity to claim invaluable three points
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Manchester United vs Barnsley: Carabao Cup prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h, odds
Red Devils strong favourites to progress into fourth round
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Eddie Howe’s Newcastle signings fight back as Harvey Barnes magic downs Wolves
It was the first match since Newcastle’s transfer policy under Eddie Howe was deemed “not fit for purpose”, so it was only fitting that one of his major signings scored a stunning winner to earn victory from the jaws of defeat.
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Judgement day for Man City's golden era as long-awaited hearing begins
Manchester City have been an unstoppable force in English football of late, but now face the challenge of clearing the club's name against accusations their dominance is built on foundations of financial impropriety.AFP Sport looks at what City are accused of and the massive stakes at play for English football.
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Arsenal legend savages Tottenham trophy chances after defiant Ange Postecoglou vow
Spurs boss still adamant after latest north London derby loss that he will deliver major silverware in his second season at the helm
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Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice send messages as Arsenal celebrate beating Tottenham again
The absent pair were supporting their team-mates
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Conor Gallagher revels in swift rise to hero status at Atlético Madrid
Midfielder is the first Englishman to score for the club in 101 years but that is only part of the reason why he is admired
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Snake Catcher Finds 2 Male Pythons Who Fell Through Ceiling Fan While Fighting for Female
A Queensland snake catcher in Mooloolah Valley had an unusual experience when he responded to a call, only to find two fighting snakes on the bathroom floor who had seemingly fallen through the ceiling.Footage recorded by Daniel Busstra, also known as Snake Catcher Dan, shows the two male pythons brawling on the bathroom floor after falling through the ceiling exhaust fan.Busstra said he later discovered a female python in the attic, likely the cause of the skirmish.However, the job wasn’t over after Busstra captured the two snakes in the bathroom.“I didn
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Loss to U.S. leaves Suzann Pettersen with mixed record as Europe's Solheim Cup captain
Suzann Pettersen was a big part of the biggest collapse in Solheim Cup history when her refusal to concede a short putt inspired the Americans to a comeback win in Germany in 2015. Four years later, the fiery Norwegian capped her career as a player in triumph by holing the winning putt for Europe. Pettersen's record as European captain in two Solheim Cups is similarly mixed.
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Arsenal find perfect blueprint for Man City clash with Raheem Sterling poised for key role
Defensive solidity shown in Tottenham win, a Jurrien Timber shift and ‘ugly' spirit will also be crucial in title showdown
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Thomas Frank criticises 'reckless' Man City star after Brentford defeat in Yoane Wissa injury update
Forward had given Bees shock lead in opening seconds before Erling Haaland brace
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Pep Guardiola reveals he feels 'weaker' against Mikel Arteta ahead of huge Man City-Arsenal showdown
City boss reveals he struggles against managers he is close with
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Slot gets first taste of Liverpool pressure after honeymoon period
Arne Slot had made a serene start to the unenviable task of succeeding Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, but a 1-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest has brought the Dutchman's honeymoon period to an abrupt end and exposed cracks in the Reds' facade.Luis Diaz and Alexis Mac Allister were replaced with the score still at 0-0 against Forest after their transatlantic duties in South American World Cup qualifying.
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Adrien Rabiot: France midfielder agrees Marseille deal after Manchester United links
29-year-old had been a free agent since his Juventus contract expired at the end of last season
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Liverpool XI vs AC Milan: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League
Arne Slot could hand Federico Chiesa his debut back in Italy