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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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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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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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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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Liverpool star Alisson hits out at new Champions League format: 'Nobody asks players'
Teams could play 17 matches in the Champions League this season
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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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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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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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Erik ten Hag urges Antony to ‘earn the right’ to start for Manchester United
Erik ten Hag has stated that despite Antony being Manchester United’s second most expensive player, it is the ‘law’ that he has to fight to regain his place
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Manchester United: Bayern Munich chief explains Matthijs de Ligt sale after fan backlash
Supporters of the Bundesliga giants launched a petition in an attempt to keep Dutch defender at the club
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Formula 1 races take an unpredictable turn as McLaren boss Zak Brown revels in 'best season'
After a thrilling Azerbaijan Grand Prix, it seems like nearly half the field is capable of winning races in Formula 1. McLaren chief executive Zak Brown, whose driver Lando Norris is Max Verstappen's closest title challenger, says he's enjoying the best show he's seen in his eight years in F1. There have been six different winners in the last eight races, representing four different teams.
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Arsenal XI vs Tottenham: No Odegaard - Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injuries for Premier League today
Gunners skipper ruled out of North London derby
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Arne Slot reveals Liverpool plan for Federico Chiesa ahead of AC Milan clash in Champions League
Chiesa yet to make first appearance this season after signing from Juventus