4 h. ago The Saracens decision that shows how the Champions Cup has lost its lustre

None of the club’s England stars will travel to Toulon this weekend, placing player workloads and a flawed competition back in the spotlight

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7 h. ago Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta makes transfer enquiry as Gabriel injury timeframe revealed

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a hamstring injury - while the Gunners have seen a fixture moved in the Premier League

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21 h. ago Arsenal rocked by Gabriel injury blow as defender ruled out for rest of the season

Brazilian centre-back requires surgery on hamstring injury and will miss Real Madrid showdown

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22 h. ago Gladiators star and former England sevens international believes campaign will bring new audience to women's rugby

Jodie Ounsley believes a new campaign will help challenge misconceptions

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22 h. ago 'I struggled to find a team growing up – now I'm an Arsenal star and England record

This Arsenal winger is helping break down barriers after struggling to find a team in her childhood, as she continues to pave the way as a famed Lioness and WSL goal-poacher

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37 h. ago Diogo Jota breaks down Everton’s blue wall as Liverpool move closer to title

The 246th Merseyside derby was as much of a cathartic release for Liverpool as another step closer to a 20th league title. Arne Slot’s side cleansed themselves of recent torment against Everton and two deflating cup defeats with a hard-fought but deserved victory courtesy of Diogo Jota’s fine individual goal. A maximum of 13 points is all that is required from the remaining eight games of the season to put the Premier League trophy on display at Anfield once again.There was a determination to seize control of the derby from the start by Liverpool and, unlike the previous two encounters at Goodison Park, a composure in possession that enabled them to do so. The painful Champions League exit and deserved Carabao Cup final defeat that preceded the international break, plus of course memories of their last run-in with Everton 49 days ago, may also have fuelled the hunger and intensity of a team closing in on the Premier League title. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Why Glasgow Warriors are backing themselves in bid for Champions Cup first

McDowall cites URC success as evidence of big game nous

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42 h. ago Declan Rice makes worrying title admission as Arsenal's mistake become clearer

Arsenal are 12 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool after their 2-1 win over Fulham and midfielder Declan Rice has conceded they have dropped too many points - but the England star remains upbeat over the team's prospects for the rest of the season

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43 h. ago Saracens boss defends resting England stars for Champions Cup clash after claims of disrespect

Mark McCall will take Saracens to Toulon in the absence of skipper Maro Itoje and others

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48 h. ago Why Kyle Walker & Annie Kilner don’t have to worry about Lauryn Goodman 'kiss

Lauryn Goodman is reportedly keen to have 'peace talks' with Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner, after years of public spats and rows over the England star, who has recently left Manchester City to join AC Milan

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51 h. ago The B team? First XIs packed with players whose names begin with same letter | The Knowledge

Plus: a 972 score in Scrabble, the same stadium name across multiple grounds, and 48 league appearances in one seasonMail us with your questions and answers“The other day in their Women’s Champions League match against Manchester City, Chelsea fielded a back four of Bronze, Bright, Björn and Baltimore,” emails Asad Butt. “Are there other examples of this in defence, midfield or attack?”Back in 2017, we answered a question regarding men’s teams fielding three or more players with the same first name, with five Johns starting in an England XI against Switzerland in 1948: John Aston, John Haines, John Hancocks, John (‘Jack’) Rowley and John (‘Jackie’) Milburn all featuring. As mentioned by Asad, Chelsea fielded a back four beginning with the same surname letter against Manchester City earlier this month (plus Aggie Beever-Jones in the first leg). But we can do better than that. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Nottingham Forest v Manchester United: Premier League – live

Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-offLive scores | Read Football Daily | And email ScottA pre-match palate-whetter, courtesy of friend of the site Steve Pye. “I wondered if you might be interested in a blog of mine looking back at Nottingham Forest dramatically beating Man Utd in December 1984?” Sure thing! “For the second time in two weeks, Ron Atkinson’s team threw away a two-goal lead on the road, with a couple of their players coming to blows in the dressing room after the match.”The return of the Premier League, then. It’s been a while, what with World Cup qualifiers, the Nations League, FA Cup quarters, all that. So here’s a reminder of how the division looks as we head into this full round of midweek fixtures. Forest are looking to consolidate third spot, as they chase a Champions League spot and a chance to bid for European Cup number three. United’s most realistic hope of continental competition next season is to win this year’s Europa League, though barreling up...

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65 h. ago Premier League release statement as new offside technology gets start date this season

The Premier League have confirmed that they will begin using semi-automated offside technology from April 12, after debuting in the FA Cup and being implemented in the Champions League

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66 h. ago What Man United really thought of Brandon Williams: How club legends and bosses took to

Williams, 24, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving last week after crashing his car at 99mph 'with a balloon in his mouth' while accompanied by a young woman in August 2023.

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3 d. ago Nottingham Forest vs Man United prediction: Premier League betting preview, odds and tips

Forest will be on cloud nine having secured their first FA Cup semi-final since 1991 and now their Champions League quest continues as they welcome Man United to the City Ground

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3 d. ago The Breakdown | Marcus Smith’s duel with Sam Prendergast could define Lions hopes

When the two fly-halves meet at Croke Park, the result could weigh heavily on Andy Farrell’s selectionSometimes players like to pretend they barely contemplate their direct opponent. That way they can neatly sidestep all external comparisons and inner doubts and concentrate on their own jobs. It is a team game, after all, and it never pays to waste time fretting about things over which you have limited control.Every now and again, though, the “game within a game” duel narrative is unavoidable. Even if Leinster’s pack give a well-stuffed armchair ride to their young fly-half Sam Prendergast on Saturday his Harlequins opposite number, Marcus Smith, will still be expected to make some sort of impact. If not, his chances of being among the chosen few to tour with the British & Irish Lions this summer will recede and Prendergast’s will be suitably enhanced. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Complete the Daily Star headlines on Satanism, Thomas Tuchel's England and Greggs

It's been another chaotic week in the news so we're back with five tricky quiz questions on the news agenda. Just fill in the missing word from our headlines to win

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3 d. ago Manchester City suffer further setback as Erling Haaland sustains ankle injury

City’s top scorer has been ruled out for an unknown period with the club chasing a Champions League spot and victory in the FA Cup

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3 d. ago Tottenham star urged to make international switch after England snub

Djed Spence has been one of Tottenham's best players in a difficult season and his impressive displays led to speculation he could earn an England call-up, before being snubbed by Thomas Tuchel

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3 d. ago Dele Alli's stunning WAG goes braless and flaunts figure at Lake Como

Dele Alli’s stunning girlfriend turned heads as she went braless after joining the former England star in Italy as the midfielder looks to resurrect his career in Serie A

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