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Christian Eriksen makes an instant impact for Brentford, while another Liverpool clean sheet sees Virgil van Dijk break into the top 10... but who tops our Premier League POWER RANKINGS this week?
08/03/22 18:07
It was quite the action packed Premier League weekend - with 34 goals spread across the ten fixtures, albeit not that evenly spread. Tottenham Hotspur were the big winners in thrashing Everton 5-0 but there also huge wins for Manchester City who defeated Manchester United 4-1 while Chelsea and Aston Villa ran out 4-0 winners over Burnley and Southampton respectively. Meanwhile, Arsenal continued their fine form following a 3-2 win at Watford as they continue their push for a return to the Champions League, while Liverpool edged out West Ham United to maintain their 100 per cent Premier League record in 2022. With those results in mind, meet your latest Top 10 of our Power Rankings....read
PETER CROUCH: Full backs have become sexy! They used to be figures of fun, but now Reece James has everything, Trent Alexander-Arnold runs games - and Joao Cancelo oozes style
07/03/22 15:59PETER CROUCH: Nobody wanted to be given the No 2 shirt growing up, did they? It was effectively a slight on your ability, only one up from being stuck in goal. not any more.
'He needed a change of scenery and a different movie - We want to be that movie': Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard hopes Philippe Coutinho will sign for the club permanently after his stunning start to his loan spell
06/03/22 22:31TOM COLLOMOSSE: Steven Gerrard believes Philippe Coutinho can help revive Aston Villa's glorious past if he signs permanently, following a spectacular start to his loan spell.
Steven Gerrard hails Philippe Coutinho for recapturing his 'Liverpool form' from when they were team-mates after the Brazilian playmaker delivered an inspired display to help Aston Villa in their crushing win over Southampton
05/03/22 18:23Philippe Coutinho now has six goal contributions in the league since joining Aston Villa on loan in January, which is more than he managed in the whole of last season in LaLiga.
Aston Villa 4-0 Southampton: Steven Gerrard's side run RIOT to record the biggest win of his time in charge as Danny Ings nets against his former club to complete thrilling rout
05/03/22 16:51TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: Goals from Ollie Watkins and Douglas Luiz had the home side 2-0 up by half-time and it was 4-0 within 10 minutes of the restart thanks to Coutinho and Ings.
All this time Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has been playing just one of Danny Ings or Ollie Watkins... it turns out they're pretty good together
27/02/22 22:55KIERAN GILL AT THE AMEX: All this time Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard was playing just one of Danny Ings and Ollie Watkins. It turns out they're pretty good together.
Philippe Coutinho says he DOESN'T regret leaving Liverpool for Barcelona, even after his £145million move flopped, as he hails boss Steven Gerrard following their reunion at Aston Villa
26/02/22 14:04Coutinho returned to England in January to link up with former Liverpool teammate and Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard, who was appointed in November.
Tyrone Mings is the 'culprit' for a leaky defence and Steven Gerrard wants more from his goal-shy attack... but as he faces his first mini-crisis with one win in eight, why is it going so wrong at Villa?
26/02/22 09:06All is not well at Aston Villa - again. After sacking Dean Smith in November following five consecutive defeats, the West Midlands outfit appear to have stumbled into another slump.
Jacob Ramsey's boxer father helped him go from a 'small and slim' academy player to Aston Villa's breakout star at 20... he's thriving under Gerrard and alongside Coutinho - and he could now be a surprise name in England's World Cup plans
12/02/22 21:00Jacob Ramsey may be raw to the bright lights of Villa Park but there's now every belief that the 20-year-old can follow the likes of James Milner, Gareth Barry and Jack Grealish as England stars.
Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard praises 'humble and grounded' Philippe Coutinho for his instant impact as he reveals his ex-Liverpool team-mate was 'desperate' to return to the Premier League before his move from Barcelona
11/02/22 16:45The Barcelona loanee has two goals in three appearances since moving to Villa Park last month and Gerrard has praised the 'grounded' Brazilian's instant impact.
Jamie Carragher says Philippe Coutinho is 'falling back in love with football' at Aston Villa and insists Steven Gerrard reviving his former Liverpool team-mate's career will be 'one of the stories of the season'
11/02/22 12:45Philippe Coutinho has hit the ground running since joining Aston Villa in January. Jamie Carragher says the ex-Liverpool man, who left to join Barcelona in 2018, is playing with a smile on his face again.
Steven Gerrard tips Jacob Ramsey to earn an England call-up as the Aston Villa boss admits he's 'loving every moment of working with him' after his brace in their thrilling draw with Leeds
10/02/22 00:12Ramsey struck twice but Villa still lost a 3-1 lead to draw 3-3 but Gerrard was focused on Ramsey's impact and believes the Under-21 international can step up to the seniors.
Marcelo Bielsa hails 'gifted and spontaneous' Raphinha as Leeds winger prepares for battle of the Brazilians against Aston Villa's Philippe Coutinho
09/02/22 01:04Marcelo Bielsa has hailed the impact of 'gifted' Raphinha ahead of Wednesday night's battle of the Brazilians. The 25-year-old Leeds winger has scored eight Premier League goals this term.
Liverpool and Aston Villa made smart signings and Newcastle had a good month despite a disappointing deadline day… but Spurs were outmanoeuvred - winners and losers of the transfer window
01/02/22 00:26With Premier League titles, Champions League places and the relegation battle on the line between now and May, Sportsmail analyses the winners and losers of the Premier League transfer market...
From Philippe Coutinho to Christian Eriksen, EVERY Premier League transfer to go through this January window after 12 deals were completed on deadline day
31/01/22 23:59The January transfer window came to an end on Monday evening and while matters are normally quite quiet in the mid-season market, this winter was surprisingly filled with excitement.
Steven Gerrard snaps up Calum Chambers from Arsenal on a three-and-a-half-year deal as the centre back becomes Aston Villa's fourth January signing... and he says his switch to the Midlands is a 'no-brainer'
27/01/22 20:08Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa have been chasing another centre back since Axel Tuanzebe opted to join Napoli on loan and Calum Chambers has left Arsenal to sign a three-and-a-half-year deal.
Aston Villa remain hopeful of signing £16m-rated Juventus midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur before the transfer window closes - but Max Allegri is unwilling to let the Uruguayan leave unless he can secure a proven replacement
25/01/22 16:51The Uruguay international is a top target for Villa but Juve boss Max Allegri is unwilling to let him leave until the club have agreed a deal for a proven midfielder this month.
KEOWN TALKS TACTICS: There are issues all over the pitch for Everton but the midfield needs urgent attention - this could be when Duncan Ferguson becomes a candidate for the permanent role at Goodison Park
21/01/22 23:20MARTIN KEOWN: This is Duncan Ferguson's big chance to stake his claim to be Everton's manager full time, but there are plenty of issues at Goodison Park that he needs to sort out first.
Back together at last! Brazilian pair Philippe Coutinho and Allan are childhood friends from Rio de Janeiro and dazzled together as youngsters... now they will meet on Merseyside when Everton face Aston Villa
21/01/22 22:42Old friends with sights fixed on a fresh start will reunite on Merseyside. They collide at Goodison Park with Philippe Coutinho back in Liverpool and Allan preparing for life after Rafa Benitez.
Luis Suarez 'is considering a move to Aston Villa following talks with former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard'... with Atletico Madrid star set to be available on a free in the summer
19/01/22 11:00Spanish journalist Gerard Romero claims the ex-Rangers boss has now held talks with Uruguay striker Suarez over a move to Villa Park following an approach for the Atletico Madrid star.
Ralf Rangnick was 'CONVINCED' injured Cristiano Ronaldo would be available for Aston Villa draw... but admits the superstar 'can't do everything on his own' amid Man United's struggles
18/01/22 12:30Ronaldo was absent as United threw away two points at Aston Villa on Saturday after allowing Steven Gerrard's side to overturn a two-goal deficit thanks to Jacob Ramsey and Philippe Coutinho.
Romelu Lukaku vs Thomas Tuchel is threatening to derail Chelsea's season, Jarrod Bowen deserves an England call-up and Newcastle are staring relegation in the face... eight things we learned from the Premier League's weekend fixtures
17/01/22 21:00While there was no north London derby, the Premier League provided plenty of talking points over the weekend. Sportsmail takes you through eight things we learned from the latest round of games.
Steven Gerrard backs loan star Philippe Coutinho to lift the levels of his Aston Villa team-mates and says the Brazilian has ALREADY improved record buy Emiliano Buendia just days after arriving from Barcelona
16/01/22 22:31Philippe Coutinho began his Villa career in the perfect way after joining on loan from Barcelona, scoring the equaliser against Manchester United after creating the opener for Jacob Ramsey.
Furious Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Sanson boots water bottles into the crowd after being substituted against Man United... before apologising after Steven Gerrard questioned him in the dressing room
16/01/22 00:56Morgan Sanson couldn't contain his rage when No 8 number flashed up on the electronic board at Villa Park, hoofing some drinks towards his own supporters.
Steven Gerrard hails 'fantastic cameo' by Philippe Coutinho after on-loan midfielder came off the bench to complete stunning Aston Villa comeback against Manchester United... and Brazilian admits he was 'bit nervous' on Premier League return
15/01/22 20:56Steven Gerrard believes Aston Villa can bring out the magic in Philippe Coutinho again after the Brazilian struck on his debut to secure a point against Manchester United.
'Philippe Coutinho is MADE for the Premier League': Social media goes wild as Barcelona loanee's late leveller against Manchester United marks dream Aston Villa debut
15/01/22 20:35Aston Villa fans are starting to think they've struck gold, as Philippe Coutinho scored just 13 minutes into life back in the Premier League to bag a precious point.
Philippe of faith! Coutinho stars to salvage Aston Villa a point against Manchester United as Brazilian marks his debut with an assist and a late goal after being thrown on by Steven Gerrard
15/01/22 16:29ROB DRAPER AT VILLA PARK: They called him The Magician at Liverpool, though throughout his time at Barcelona, they considered him more of a curse, with his £142m price tag.
Philippe Coutinho has returned to the Premier League and is already wowing Aston Villa players ahead of his debut, but after four years surrounded by clouds at the Nou Camp, is the magic still there?
14/01/22 22:36Philippe Coutinho's loan to Aston Villa has been greeted with interest and curiosity from outside observers but, inside the camp, the only feeling is excitement.
Steven Gerrard reveals Aston Villa are ready to make more signings as new arrivals Philippe Coutinho and Lucas Digne could make their debuts against Manchester United
14/01/22 22:31Villa have made the most waves in the January transfer window by bringing in Coutinho on loan from Barcelona before paying £25million to sign Digne.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Kevin de Bruyne and David de Gea rake it in among the top 10 highest-paid footballers in the world
14/01/22 16:23Former Chelsea player Oscar, who has not been seen playing outside of China since 2017, is said to be closer to Messi's enormous pay packet than Ronaldo (L), Gareth Bale and Kylian Mbappe.
New Aston Villa signing Philippe Coutinho still wears a bracelet given to him by Lionel Messi three years ago... now he'll be hoping the lucky charm will help him become a Premier League hit again for his new club
14/01/22 09:10Messi and Coutinho played together at Barcelona, and the PSG ace gave the Brazil star the bracelet when the Premier League's most expensive ever export struggled for form in 2019.
Emiliano Buendia rubbishes claims that he and Philippe Coutinho cannot play together at Aston Villa and admits he is looking forward to learning off the 'quality' Brazilian international
13/01/22 18:40Argentine midfielder Buendia has rubbished suggestions that he and Philippe Coutinho cannot play together at Aston Villa and reveals he is looking forward to linking up with the Brazilian.
Brendan Rodgers admits he is 'surprised' Philippe Coutinho's spell at Barcelona did not work out but the Leicester boss backs his former player at Liverpool to shine at Aston Villa
13/01/22 18:19Leicester manager Rodgers admits he is 'surprised' that Philippe Coutinho's time at Barcelona didn't work out for him but thinks he will do 'really well' at Aston Villa this season.
Brazil boss Tite reveals he did not select Renan Lodi for upcoming World Cup qualifiers because the Atletico Madrid man is NOT fully vaccinated... while Philippe Coutinho and Dani Alves are named in his 26-man squad
13/01/22 17:43Brazil coordinator Juninho Paulista said Lodi got his first vaccine on January 10 and so would not be allowed into Ecuador, who Brazil play on January 27 before facing Paraguay at home five days later.
Aston Villa look to push through £800,000 move for 17-year-old Dundee United defender Kerr Smith amid busy January transfer window as the club back Steven Gerrard's bid to qualify for Europe
13/01/22 17:13The 17-year-old, who can play at centre back and full back, made his first team debut the day after his 16th birthday under former Tannadice boss Micky Mellon.
Lucas Digne completes his £25m move to Aston Villa after aiming a brutal parting shot at Everton boss Rafa Benitez, saying 'one person from outside DESTROYED his beautiful love affair' with the club
13/01/22 09:22Lucas Digne has completed his move to Aston Villa after it was made official on Thursday morning - following his departing shot at Everton boss Rafa Benitez.
Aston Villa close to agreeing a £25m deal for Everton full-back Lucas Digne to become Steven Gerrard's second signing of the January window... and Anwar El Ghazi could move in the other direction in a separate deal
11/01/22 22:46Gerrard has already sealed a loan move for Philippe Coutinho, his former Liverpool team-mate, from Barcelona for the rest of the season and is confident of adding Digne for about £25million.
Philippe Coutinho pictured in Aston Villa colours for the first time since his shock loan move from Barcelona... with the former Liverpool star to wear the No 23 shirt as he reunites with Steven Gerrard
11/01/22 20:28The former Liverpool midfielder has been pictured in Aston Villa colours for the first time since his loan spell from Barcelona - as the Brazilian edges nearer to a Premier League return.
Aston Villa should sign Luis Suarez next, claims Gabby Agbonlahor... and Steven Gerrard's 'amazing relationship' with stars like Philippe Coutinho means the new boss is only a call away from signing more big names
10/01/22 17:45Coutinho joined Villa on loan from Barcelona earlier this week in a coup for Gerrard's side, and former Villan Agbonlahor believes new boss Gerrard's pulling power will lead to more huge deals for the club.
Steven Gerrard waxes lyrical about Philippe Coutinho's arrival at Aston Villa as he insists his former Liverpool team-mate's presence will be 'INVALUABLE' for his side after he successfully completed his medical
10/01/22 16:55Philippe Coutinho is set to join Aston Villa on loan from Barcelona until the end of the season. Steven Gerrard is delighted to welcome his ex-Liverpool team-mate after being left with a depleted squad.
Barcelona boss Xavi has been left 'speechless by Ousmane Dembele's £700,000 a week wage demands' as Frenchman's summer exit looms with Bayern Munich showing interest
08/01/22 10:28His deal runs down at the end of the season and he is yet to commit to a renewal. According to reports, Dembele is demanding around £700,000 a week.
Kieran Trippier's arrival at Newcastle and Villa's shock loan swoop for Philippe Coutinho has got the January window off to a flyer... so what has happened so far, who's next - and what will happen in the rest of the month as clubs look to spend big?
07/01/22 22:00We are now a week into the January window and already there have been some massive deals taking place. Here, we take a look at what has happened and what's to come...
MICAH RICHARDS: Philippe Coutinho swapping Barcelona for Aston Villa shows the clout of Steven Gerrard... it is a fascinating move that can have the same impact as when Robinho signed for Manchester City
07/01/22 20:43MICAH RICHARDS: There were many reasons Aston Villa wanted Steven Gerrard to be their manager but one of the biggest was obvious at 10am on Friday when Coutinho was confirmed.
Philippe Coutinho's Aston Villa move is a stunning statement of intent from Steven Gerrard... the Brazilian needs to get his mojo back and readjust to the Premier League, but he can be the Jack Grealish replacement they've been crying out for
07/01/22 20:00So what sort of player is arriving at Villa Park? To a certain extent, the Brazilian will return to the Premier League with his tail between his legs after his nightmare in Barcelona.
REVEALED: Aston Villa are paying £125,000 per week as a cut of Philippe Coutinho's Barcelona wages after signing Brazilian on loan until the end of the season - and will have to pay £33m to buy him in the summer
07/01/22 16:45Coutinho is desperate to help Brazil to their sixth World Cup this winter and that, along with the presence of Gerrard and the promise of regular football, helped Villa seal the agreement.
Aston Villa CONFIRM Philippe Coutinho is signing on a sensational six-month loan deal, WITH an option to buy from Barcelona, after Steven Gerrard convinced old Liverpool pal of the club's ambitions
07/01/22 08:40In what will be one of the most exciting moves of the entire window, the Brazil star has agreed to return to the Premier League until the end of the season.
Philippe Coutinho's Barcelona exit gathers pace 'as it is now down to two clubs' and a decision on a January move for the Brazilian midfielder 'is set to be revealed TODAY'
07/01/22 00:58The 29-year-old has been offered to a number of Premier League clubs with Barcelona keen to lose his and other high salaries off their books so that they can register new £55m signing Ferran Torres.
Barcelona 'CAN afford to sign Erling Haaland in the summer... but cash strapped club will need to offload several first-team stars including Philippe Coutinho to afford Borussia Dortmund striker'
07/01/22 00:46The cash-strapped Catalan giants have debts amounting to €1.35billion (£1.13bn) - and that debt rose by €200m between January and August 2021.
Steven Gerrard 'HATED' playing against Philippe Coutinho in Liverpool training and predicted he would become their 'leading player'... but now the Aston Villa boss could be the perfect man to rescue his former team-mate from Barcelona nightmare
06/01/22 20:00Philippe Coutinho will prioritise the 'footballing project' as he plots his next destination this month and he could find it in his former team-mate Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa.
Steven Gerrard heaps praise on 'world-class' Barcelona outcast Philippe Coutinho and gushes over his 'INCREDIBLE' highlight reels... with Aston Villa working on a deal to sign his former Liverpool team-mate
06/01/22 14:23The Villa boss would not discuss the specifics of a potential transfer but it was clear how highly he regards Coutinho, who moved to Barca from Liverpool in January 2018.
Barcelona outcast Philippe Coutinho will prioritise the footballing project when he chooses his next club with Steven Gerrard keen for a reunion at Aston Villa and four 'top' clubs also chasing the Brazilian playmaker
05/01/22 15:05The 29-year-old has been offered to a number of Premier League clubs with Barcelona keen to lose his and other high salaries so that they can register new £55million signing Ferran Torres.
Liverpool 'inserted a special clause in Philippe Coutinho's sale to Barcelona, with club forced to pay £89m premium on top of hefty £142m fee for playmaker if they swooped for an Anfield star in the next two years'
05/01/22 12:06Coutinho was snapped up at the Nou Camp for a hefty £142million fee, but the playmaker has struggled to live up to his price tag and is likely to be on the move.
Barcelona 'are frustrated with Samuel Umtiti' with cash-strapped Catalans desperate to offload the defender... but Newcastle target 'is holding out for Champions League football and rejected FIVE offers last summer'
04/01/22 15:00Barcelona believe that offloading Umtiti and Philippe Coutinho will have a huge effect on easing the strains on the club's wage bill, and the Brazilian is understood to be willing to move on.
Tony Cascarino urges Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard to pursue ambitious deals for Liverpool's Roberto Firmino and Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho in the January transfer window
02/01/22 15:10Signing Firmino could prove to be problematic, but the striker is no longer a guaranteed starter for Liverpool, and Cascarino feels that Villa should be pursuing a deal.
Tottenham 'enter the race to sign Philippe Coutinho', with cash-strapped Barcelona ready to offload their £145m flop for just £16m this month... but Spurs face a fight with rivals Arsenal and Everton to land the Brazil playmaker
01/01/22 13:11Tottenham, Arsenal and Everton are all keen on the services of Barcelona's £146million Brazilian flop Philippe Coutinho, as they look to offer him a route back to the Premier League.
Everton have been offered the chance to sign former Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho as Barcelona look to get rid of their £146m flop... but it remains to be seen whether Rafa Benitez is interested in the Brazilian
31/12/21 22:30Barcelona want to move Coutinho on and his representatives have spoken to Everton about the possibility of a deal but it remains to be seen whether Rafa Benitez will pursue a transfer.
Virgil van Dijk transformed Liverpool into the force they are today, Leicester snapped up Riyad Mahrez for just £400,000 and few can match Bruno Fernandes' stunning impact... but who takes the No 1 spot in our top 10 Premier League signings EVER?
31/12/21 19:00With the Premier League transfer window once again opening on Saturday, Sportsmail breaks down the top 10 January signings throughout history.
Barcelona confirm three more Covid cases as Philippe Coutinho, Sergino Dest and Ez Abde test positive for the virus, meaning that TEN stars are now in isolation... throwing club's LaLiga clash with Real Mallorca into serious doubt
30/12/21 10:08The club confirmed on Thursday morning that Sergino Dest, Philippe Coutinho and Ez Abde have all contracted the virus and have been forced into isolation after returning positive tests.
Aubameyang is unlikely to fight his way back at Arsenal, Bale's Real Madrid nightmare could end and Van de Beek may finally quit Man United... the 10 players across Europe in desperate need of a January move
30/12/21 08:02The turn of the year heralds in a fresh start, and also signals the beginning of the winter transfer window. Next month, a host of players will be hoping to breathe new life into their careers.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta can take solace over potentially signing target Philippe Coutinho after assessment of Barcelona outcast by playmaker's old Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp in 2020
29/12/21 17:06Philippe Coutinho is a reported Arsenal target and if the Gunners have any reservations about signing the Barcelona outcast then their fears can be allayed by one of his former managers.
Philippe Coutinho 'prefers a loan switch to Arsenal in January' with the Barcelona outcast 'unlikely to move to Newcastle' due to the club's Premier League relegation battle
29/12/21 06:55According to Spanish outlet Sport , Coutinho is leaning towards a switch to north London in January, with Mikel Arteta's Gunners said to match both his ambitions and wage demands.
Mikel Arteta 'gives the green light for Arsenal's pursuit of Barcelona outcast Philippe Coutinho' in January... with the Brazilian's agent 'heading to London for further talks' with the Gunners
27/12/21 21:27Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reportedly approved the pursuit of Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho for the January transfer window.
Xavi's Barcelona report card: The Nou Camp icon has the fans back onside and talented youngsters like Gavi are thriving... but he still can't get the best out of Ousmane Dembele and Philippe Coutinho almost two months in
23/12/21 16:23Xavi's Baby Barca played their last game of 2021 and it left supporters feeling optimistic about what next year will bring. There is, however, much work still yet to be done in Catalonia.
Arsenal 'could negotiate player swap with Barcelona for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang' if they choose to let former captain depart next month... with 'Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele possible candidates'
23/12/21 10:43Sportsmail understands the Catalan giants are eyeing a loan move for the Gabon international after he was stripped of the Gunners captaincy and frozen out by boss Mikel Arteta.
Everton 'are interested in signing former Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho' amid Newcastle and Spurs interest, as cash-strapped Barcelona look to finally offload the £145m flop next month
23/12/21 07:46The playmaker's £145million record move from Merseyside to Barcelona has been a total failure with the Brazilian unable to make an impact in three years.
Barcelona 'offer Philippe Coutinho to Tottenham and Newcastle' as the cash-strapped LaLiga giants desperately try to shift £145m flop from their books in the January transfer window
21/12/21 11:48Philippe Coutinho has reportedly been offered to both Tottenham and Newcastle United as Barcelona continue to look to offload the midfielder from their books.
Real Madrid 'set their sights on Michael Edwards' ahead of his Liverpool exit next summer... with Florentino Perez 'hopeful the sporting director can help REVOLUTIONISE the club' amid their financial woes
14/12/21 18:24Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards (left) is set to leave the club in 2022. And Florentino Perez (right) wants him to join Real Madrid when he does so amid his plans for a new transfer policy.
Barcelona 'offer Philippe Coutinho to Manchester United and Manchester City' as they desperately try to offload the Brazil playmaker and his £200,000-a-week wage
01/12/21 09:06Philippe Coutinho has reportedly been offered to both Manchester City and Manchester United as Barcelona look to offload him from their books.
Barcelona FINALLY secure their first away win of the season as Xavi's men leave it late to snatch victory with Memphis Depay netting and Philippe Coutinho scoring from the spot after Frenkie de Jong's opener was cancelled out
27/11/21 22:25PETE JENSON: Xavi's team had been pegged back by Chukwueze's goal cancelling out Frenkie de Jong's opener and their legs looked to have gone with Villarreal refreshed by their substitutes.
PETE JENSON: Xavi can salvage Barcelona's Champions League dream by beating Benfica in a game worth £10.4m tonight... he won't be blamed if they go out, but the Europa League will do NOTHING for LaLiga's crisis club
23/11/21 15:23PETE JENSON: It's a huge game. At least no one will blame Xavi if they don't get the result. Everyone knows he is on a wing and a prayer as he tries to salvage Barcelona's season.
Trust the kids, press ferociously high, crack the whip, and overlook Coutinho - Xavi's new era begins at Barcelona with priorities clear and optimism high as he takes charge of his first game on Saturday in the 'pursuit of excellence'
20/11/21 16:55PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: The Xavi era kicks-off with a local derby against Espanyol - and every Barcelona fan hoping it will last for several glorious years and not a few disappointing months.
Philippe Coutinho 'to snub lucrative January move to Newcastle and will tell Barcelona he has NO intention of leaving the Nou Camp before the end of the season'
16/11/21 18:04Fresh reports in Spanish publication SPORT claim Coutinho has already made his mind up and will be snubbing any official offers which Newcastle could make once the transfer window reopens.
DOMINIC KING: Michael Edwards was the mastermind who squeezed £146m out of Barcelona for Coutinho and brought Liverpool glory with Salah, Van Dijk and Alisson... only time will tell if Julian Ward is ready to step up
13/11/21 07:50DOMINIC KING: In the high stakes of professional football, reputations and jobs hinge on the success of how clubs plot their way through the transfer market and few have done it better than Edwards.
'I have NEVER been unprofessional': £145m flop Philippe Coutinho hits back at claims he is not committed to Barcelona after his 'lazy' warm-up as a substitute during draw against Celta Vigo... with caretaker boss deciding NOT to bring him on
09/11/21 10:46The former Liverpool midfielder started the LaLiga clash on the bench but interim manager Sergi Barjuan asked him to get warm when winger Ansu Fati picked up an injury.
Cash-strapped Barcelona 'ready to offload £140m flop Philippe Coutinho to Premier League strugglers Newcastle on loan with an option to buy' following Saudi-backed takeover
03/11/21 17:40The Brazilian midfielder, 29, has been repeatedly linked with a return to the Premier League having struggled in Spain since his £140million move from Liverpool in 2018.
Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero out for THREE MONTHS after being 'diagnosed with arrhythmia and will undergo full heart check' after feeling pain in his chest during his full home debut against Alaves
31/10/21 14:44The Barcelona and Argentina striker - who joined on a free transfer from Manchester City in the summer - felt pain in his chest after jumping for the ball up against Alaves
Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero is taken to hospital for tests after struggling with breathing problems and needing on-pitch treatment before being replaced during his home debut against Alaves
30/10/21 21:04Sergio Aguero's first start at the Camp Nou for Barcelona ended prematurely when he was forced off the field after seemingly having difficulties breathing.
Pedri and Ansu Fati's eye-watering €1BILLION release clauses are the latest in a long line of crazy football contracts... Real Madrid flop Dani Ceballos would cost £420m, while Erling Haaland can leave for just £67m - but who else has one?
28/10/21 21:00Pedri put pen to paper on a deal which includes a €1billion (£846million) release clause, having already played more than 50 times for his club and represented Spain at a Euros and Olympics.
Porto star Luis Diaz is linked with a £68m Newcastle move after an electrifying start with club and country... he has impressed Liverpool's Alisson, has a sharp turn of pace and is renowned as an attacking livewire
23/10/21 14:20It's an exciting time to be a Newcastle supporter currently, to say the least. They are reportedly targeting Porto forward Luis Diaz in a deal worth as much as £80million. But who is the star?
Ronald Koeman insists he has 'ALWAYS believed' in Philippe Coutinho after the Barcelona outcast scored his first goal in 11 MONTHS to seal a vital victory over Valencia
18/10/21 08:22Ronald Koeman has praised Philippe Coutinho for scoring his first goal in 11 months after coming off the bench in Barcelona in a 3-1 win against Valencia on Sunday.
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Noah Lyles' Olympic rival speaks out after Team USA star ran the 200m final with COVID - without telling his fellow sprinters
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Letsile Tebogo delivers savage verdict on 'arrogant' Noah Lyles after beating Team USA sprinter to win 200m gold at 2024 Olympics
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Phil Foden poses with social media star son Ronnie, five, in matching lemon outfits - just days after neighbours 'called police over late night children's party
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Thomas Muller declares himself an Olympic champion after his supporting role in a German gold medal triumph at Paris 2024
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Mikel Arteta insists Saka and Rice 'have to be ready' for start of the Premier League season as England stars return in friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen
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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m
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Former Team USA gymnast Gabby Douglas slams Simone Biles comparisons and says she's tired of 'constantly being bullied' online
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Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks down in tears after missing out on Olympic gold to Quincy Hall as Team GB star accepts 'the better man won'
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Team GB star George Mills breaks silence on his furious clash with French opponent Hugo Hay... after son of former Premier League star was knocked down in chaotic 5,000m heat
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Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
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Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
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From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
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Aussie sprinter Michelle Jenneke is sent flying during nasty fall in the 100m hurdles - and then nearly trips over the very next one in nightmare race
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Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
Makes more history
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
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Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
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Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
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Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
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Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
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The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
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Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
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Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
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Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
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England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
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What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
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Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
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Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
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Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match
