28 h. ago Three things Manchester United must change to get the best out of Ruben Amorim's system

Under-fire Red Devils boss adamant he won’t change his philosophy in wake of derby drubbing, but there are some key alterations to make within it

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29 h. ago Southampton vs Portsmouth is not England's fiercest derby – one key element is missing

Southampton vs Portsmouth returned after six years away on Sunday, but the South Coast Derby at St Mary's failed to deliver after the big build-up off the pitch

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50 h. ago Ruben Amorim's shocking decision as Man City thrash Man Utd and fans demand sack

Manchester United were humiliated by Manchester City during Sunday's derby - and it might be down to one key shocking decision from Ruben Amorim

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54 h. ago Will Still and John Mousinho face off as Southampton and Portsmouth draw

The first league meeting between Southampton and Portsmouth for more than 13 years ended in a feisty draw, a slew of yellow cards the giveaway sign that this derby is back on the menu.Will Still, the Southampton manager, was among those cautioned but, in a typically edgy game short on quality and clear chances, the visitors came closest to scoring, with the Portsmouth midfielder Andre Dozzell curling a first-time shot against the crossbar nine minutes into the contest. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Aston Villa v Chelsea in the WSL; Southampton v Portsmouth, and more – matchday live

Burnley v Liverpool opens Sunday’s Premier League slate Live scores and fixtures | Tables | And mail matchday liveJonathan Wilson thinks it might be over for Pep Guardiola. Is Jonathan Wilson right about it being over for Pep Guardiola?Two current Premier League managers worked as Guardiola’s assistants, Enzo Maresca and Mikel Arteta. Although both have developed along their own paths, they offer a snapshot of where Pepism was at the moment they set out alone: Maresca comes from the days of control through possession; Arteta from the era of four central defenders across the back. A tactical assessment of the elite is like a vertical tasting of Pepism.“He’s not used to fighting for his place, maybe,” Amorim said. “He’s uncomfortable, but he’s a very good kid. He wants to learn. Sometimes it’s hard to push different things from the players.”Under Ten Hag, Mainoo scored United’s FA Cup-winning goal against Manchester City in the 2024 final. Later that summer he started England’s Europe...

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3 d. ago James Maddison launches into furious VAR rant after Tottenham goal disallowed vs West Ham

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison was less than impressed with a key decision in Saturday night's derby against West Ham and took to social media to air his frustrations

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3 d. ago Southampton vs Portsmouth prediction: Saints to take bragging rights in south coast derby

Read the latest odds and tips ahead of the first south coast derby league match in 13 years

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3 d. ago Southampton vs Portsmouth: England's 'fiercest derby' enters new era after long break

Southampton host Portsmouth at St Mary's on Sunday afternoon as the two rivals meet in the league for the first time in 13 years - it promises to be a fiery occasion

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7 d. ago BBC confirms major Strictly Come Dancing change for first time in 21 years

The hit dance competition returns later this month with a fresh line-up of celebrity contestants - but one big element of the show will be missing

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7 d. ago Why World Cup qualifier in Serbia could be the making of Thomas Tuchel’s England

England face their fiercest opposition yet in Tuesday’s encounter at the infamous Marakana, a game that could be decisive in how the Three Lions under Tuchel take shape

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3 w. ago Canelo vs Crawford undercard confirmed but radical element is missing

Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Terence Crawford will meet in a super-fight in Las Vegas on 13 September

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