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Paul Merson says Arsenal wouldn’t even win the Premier League with Pep Guardiola in charge

Paul Merson says Arsenal wouldn't even win the Premier League with Pep Guardiola in charge and are a 'million miles off' title challenge in scathing [...]

Alan Shearer believes Manchester United must sign Jadon Sancho, Harry Kane and Jack Grealish

'Those three are exactly the types they need if they are to compete at the top again': Alan Shearer believes Manchester United must sign Jadon [...]

Steve Bruce to be handed ‘£200m transfer warchest’ as Newcastle’s new Saudi owners

Steve Bruce to be handed '£200m transfer war-chest' as Newcastle's new Saudi owners look to launch audacious plan to build Geordies into Champions League contendersNewcastle's [...]

Dejan Lovren insists Liverpool’s insatiable appetite for success remains as strong as ever

'Once you try a good meal, you want to try it again – you don't stop': Dejan Lovren insists Liverpool's insatiable appetite for success remains [...]

Jordan Henderson came close to being cut by Sunderland but attitude swung decision, says Sbragia

'There was one pro contract to be handed out, it was a choice between three academy lads': Jordan Henderson came close to being cut by [...]

UEFA ‘set to reveal plans to play Champions League games every three days from August 7 next week’

UEFA ‘set to reveal plans to play Champions League games every three days from August 7 next week’ with final scheduled for end of the [...]

Newcastle United existed simply to make Mike Ashley’s retail empire more profitable

Mark Jenson is the co-founder of The Mag, now the leading independent website on all things Newcastle United. The two stand out moments from Mike Ashley's [...]

Ajax ‘put £35million price tag on Andre Onana’ as Chelsea weigh up summer bid for goalkeeper’

Ajax 'put £35million price tag on Andre Onana as Chelsea join Barcelona and PSG in race for Cameroon goalkeeper' after concerns over form of Kepa [...]

Chris Sutton recalls the day when one Sportsmail columnist chased another into the Highbury toilets

First Patrick Vieira made a beeline for Chris Sutton, barging into him at full speed. Then Lee Dixon told him in no uncertain terms that [...]

Atletico Madrid face a cash crisis that could spark player sales if LaLiga ends now

Proposals to take the current LaLiga table standings as final and use them to decide European qualification for next season has sent shockwaves through the [...]

Coronavirus: Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville admit they aren’t confident season will be completed

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 - becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer [...]

Arsenal stars to agree 12.5 per cent PAY CUT as they are offered lucrative Champions League bonus

Arsenal stars set to agree 12.5 per cent PAY CUT after stand off with board as they are offered lucrative Champions League bonus... becoming first [...]

Coronavirus: Champions League final to be held on August 29 as UEFA plans to bring back competition

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 - becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer [...]

Jermaine Jenas believes £300m Newcastle takeover could ignite a revolution at the club

'They are not going to be bit-part players': Jermaine Jenas believes £300m Newcastle takeover could ignite revolution at club and threaten established Premier League giantsJermaine [...]

Premier League’s Big Six ‘reject calls to set June 30 cut-off date for the current season’

Premier League's Big Six 'put up united front and reject calls to set June 30 cut-off date for the current season'... leaving them one club [...]

UEFA considers August finish for Champions League and Europa League

UEFA considers holding the remainder of the Champions League and Europa League competitions in a condensed time frame in August By Jonathan Veal, Pa Published: 23:00 [...]

Coco Gauff opens up on struggles with mental health due to rapid rise

'For about a year I was really depressed': 16-year-old tennis sensation Coco Gauff opens up on struggles with mental health due to rapid rise as [...]

Belgium’s leading virologist fires warning to European football ahead of crunch meeting next week

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 - becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer [...]

Arsenal ‘close in on pay cut agreement of with players following intervention from Mikel Arteta’

Arsenal 'close in on pay cut agreement with players' after breakthrough comes following 'crucial intervention from boss Mikel Arteta'The breakthrough came after an intervention from [...]

Materazzi admits he brawled with Inter Milan team-mate Mario Balotelli after semi-final meltdown

'I gave him a good beating... he really deserved it that day': Marco Materazzi admits he brawled with controversial Inter Milan team-mate Mario Balotelli after [...]

Spanish FA propose Barcelona, Real Madrid, Sevilla and Real Sociedad for Champions League

Spanish FA propose top four of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Sevilla and Real Sociedad for Champions League if LaLiga is not completed... but Getafe are LEVEL [...]

Takumi Minamino backed to be a huge star at Liverpool by former coach at Red Bull Salzburg

'It's only a matter of time': Takumi Minamino backed to be a huge star at Liverpool by former coach at Red Bull Salzburg who says [...]

Loris Karius still messages Jurgen Klopp and keeps in contact with Liverpool every week

Loris Karius still messages Jurgen Klopp and keeps in contact with Liverpool every week while on loan with Besiktas... but he remains coy on Reds [...]

Loris Karius regrets how he dealt with fallout of Liverpool’s 2018 Champions League final defeat

'I should have dealt with below the belt criticism more aggressively in public': Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius regrets how he dealt with fallout of Reds' [...]

Arsenal table £43.5m offer for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey

Arsenal 'table £43.5m offer for Thomas Partey with Atletico Madrid star one step away' from moving to EmiratesArsenal are in pursuit of Atletico Madrid midfielder [...]

Jamie Carragher names his all-time toughest XI from opponents he faced

Jamie Carragher names his all-time toughest XI from opponents he faced... including 'the two best full-backs of all time', a midfield partner for Xavi and [...]

Trent Alexander-Arnold will eclipse Gary Neville as Premier League’s best-ever right back

'I once said how people don't grow up wanting to be Gary Neville but I think a lad from Liverpool will change that': Trent Alexander-Arnold [...]

Chris Wilder reveals Dean Henderson wants to become No 1 at Man United

'He wants to win 50 England caps and play for Manchester United': Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder reveals Dean Henderson wants to become No 1 [...]

FIFA vice president warns international games could be postponed until 2021

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 - becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer [...]

Ligue 1 to resume on June 17 as LFP announce their intention to complete season by July 25

Ligue 1 to resume on June 17 as LFP announce their intention to complete season by July 25 following coronavirus disruptionLigue 1 chiefs plan to [...]

Arsenal squad ARE willing to accept wage deferrals amid the coronavirus crisis

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 - becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer [...]

The night Ronaldo was king of Manchester – the story of the seven goal-thriller in 2003

Occasionally in football, you witness moments where loyalties stray from the subconscious and an appreciation of what has just unfolded can be nothing but admired. In [...]

Dietmar Hamann claims Liverpool treble winners were superior to 2005 Champions League winners

'That 2001 team was better than the team that won the Champions League': Dietmar Hamann claims Liverpool's treble winners were superior to team that pulled [...]

Champions League ‘could be finished over just THREE WEEKS in August’ in packed schedule

Champions League 'could be finished over just THREE WEEKS in August' with UEFA planning how to end competition and Europa League after the coronavirus crisisUEFA [...]

Coronavirus: Bayern star Lucas Hernandez thinks it will be ‘impossible’ to finish Champions League’

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 - becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer [...]

Neymar PLANNED to mock Erling Haaland with celebration if he scored against Borussia Dortmund

'He told me not to stop it': Neymar PLANNED to mock Erling Haaland with celebration if he scored against Borussia Dortmund for PSG, according to [...]