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Sir Alex Ferguson thanks NHS for 'magnificent' coronavirus response

Apr 09, 2020

Two years ago the NHS saved my life, says ex-United managerOld Trafford club offering extra support to health workersSir Alex Ferguson has praised the NHS for “saving my life” two years ago, and for its “magnificent” response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Southampton players defer wages and West Ham hope squad will follow suit

Apr 09, 2020

Southampton squad defer 10% of pay for three monthsBrighton targeting pay cuts with possible return of moneyWest Ham are hopeful their players will accept a proposal to defer their wages after Southampton’s squad agreed to go without 10% of their pay for the next three months to ensure non-playing staff receive their salaries in full.

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Pep Guardiola's mother dies aged 82 after contracting coronavirus

Apr 06, 2020

Manchester City confirm manager’s loss in tweetGuardiola donated €1m to Spain’s Covid-19 fight Pep Guardiola’s mother, Dolors Sala Carrió, has died aged 82 from coronavirus, news greeted by an outpouring of condolences from across football for the Manchester City manager and his family.

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Celta Vigo's Smolov defies lockdown to return home for fiancee's 18th birthday

Apr 05, 2020

Russian is engaged to Boris Yeltsin’s granddaughterSmolov expected to be fined on his returnFedor Smolov has become the second Celta Vigo player to defy instructions not to leave the country during the coronavirus pandemic after the Russian forward returned to his homeland on a private jet so that he could be with his fiancee – the granddaughter of the former Russian president Boris Yeltsin – on her 18th birthday.

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Liverpool challenged by Spirit of Shankly fan group over staff furlough

Apr 05, 2020

‘We are concerned about the damage to the club’s reputation’West Brom chief executive takes a 100% salary cutThe Liverpool supporters’ group Spirit of Shankly has asked the club’s chief executive, Peter Moore, to provide more details about the decision to place non-playing staff on furlough because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Eddie Large Remembered By Comedy World, Following His Death From Coronavirus

Apr 02, 2020

The comedy world has been paying tribute to Eddie Large, following his death at the age of 78.

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Solskjær says footballers should act as role models but calls NHS 'real heroes'

Apr 01, 2020

Manchester United manager: ‘Our players have been really good’‘Health is a critical thing, sorry for the political message’Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær believes footballers have a responsibility to act as role models and support the “real heroes” working in the NHS.

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Football quiz: Premier League managers when they were players

Apr 01, 2020

Who did not enjoy fish? Who stopped the bus? Who rejected a cap?Which current Premier League manager won the Champions League as a player in 2004?Daniel FarkeFrank Lampard Ralph Hasenhüttl Nuno Espírito SantoDavid Moyes signed his first professional contract with Celtic at 18.

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My favourite game: Manchester United v West Ham, 2001 FA Cup | Jacob Steinberg

Mar 31, 2020

West Ham’s win was all the more memorable because their talented group of youngsters were soon to be broken up

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Golden Goal: Georgi Kinkladze for Manchester City v Southampton (1996) | Sachin Nakrani

Sep 17, 2015

The Georgian was a shining light during dark days for City, not least with his stunning strike against the Saints at Maine Road

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Marcus Rashford puts Manchester children first in coronavirus crisis

Mar 30, 2020

United striker helping to feed youngsters on free school mealsRashford says he feels 10 times better after back injuryCoronavirus – latest updatesMarcus Rashford says helping children is his top priority after working to get food to those who relied on free school meals.

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I know what we shouldn't have done last summer: what Premier League clubs would change | Jonathan Wilson

Mar 28, 2020

Tottenham and Manchester City are among the clubs who would probably make very different decisions if they could reset the Premier League as if it were Football Manager

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Football quiz: guess the missing clubs in these goalkeepers' careers

Mar 26, 2020

Football quiz: guess the missing clubs in these goalkeepers' careers

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Pep Guardiola makes €1m donation to aid Spain's fight against coronavirus

Mar 24, 2020

City manager makes donation to Angel Soler Daniel FoundationFoundation will help with purchase of medical equipmentCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has donated €1m towards providing medical equipment for the fight against the coronavirus in his home country Spain.

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Football quiz: guess the missing clubs in these forwards' career paths

Mar 23, 2020

Can you identify the missing teams on the CVs of these 15 legendary goal-getters?Let's start with a very famous name.

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My favourite game: Manchester United v Brighton, 1983 FA Cup final replay | Philip Cornwall

Mar 22, 2020

Back in the 1980s the FA Cup final was a huge event but me, aged 15, and my friend somehow managed to get tickets to this replay

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Marouane Fellaini tests positive for coronavirus

Mar 22, 2020

Midfielder in isolation at Jinan hospital in ChinaFellaini had returned to Shandong Luneng after spell in DubaiThe former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has tested positive for coronavirus, his Chinese club Shandong Luneng have announced.

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Old Trafford 'racist assault' not caught on CCTV, family told

Mar 22, 2020

Camera was pointing in another direction when Kamarl Nelson, 19, was allegedly attacked

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United and City donate combined £100,000 to Manchester food banks

Mar 21, 2020

Clubs in joint initiative to fight against coronavirus‘We are pleased to come together with our fans’Coronavirus – latest updates | All our coronavirus coverageManchester United and Manchester City have donated a combined £100,000 to local food banks in a joint initiative between the clubs to fight the threat of coronavirus to those most vulnerable.

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Coronavirus: Gary Neville says NHS staff will stay at his hotels for free – video

Mar 18, 2020

Gary Neville has announced that two hotels he co-owns with former Manchester United teammate Ryan Giggs will close to the public from Sunday and be made available to NHS staff free of charge.

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My Favourite Game: Manchester United's 1999 replay against Arsenal | Daniel Harris

Mar 16, 2020

With no live football on in most countries, we have asked our writers to pick a game they will never forget

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Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy in self-isolation due to coronavirus fears

Mar 12, 2020

Mendy’s relative is being treated for respiratory illnessCity’s second-leg tie against Real Madrid already postponedBenjamin Mendy has been forced to self-isolate due to fears the Manchester City defender may have the coronavirus after a family member fell ill and had tests for the disease.

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Manchester United thrash Lask in front of empty stands in Europa League

Mar 12, 2020

Fireworks ignited outside the closed Linzer Stadion marked the beginning of a last-16 tie that may not be completed next week due to coronavirus.

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Manchester City v Real Madrid postponed as La Liga suspended

Mar 12, 2020

Real in quarantine after basketball player tests positiveUefa calls meeting on 17 March to discuss responseReal Madrid’s game against Manchester City next week has been postponed because of the coronavirus.

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Spurs v Manchester United, Six Nations showdowns and magic | Classic YouTube

Mar 12, 2020

This week’s roundup also features the return of Formula One and a 10-pin bowling story for the ages

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Football transfer rumours: Wolves or Everton to sign James Rodríguez?

Mar 12, 2020

Football transfer rumours: Wolves or Everton to sign James Rodríguez?

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Six Things You Need To Know About Coronavirus Today

Mar 11, 2020

Updated: See the latest stories on the coronavirus outbreak.

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Phil Neville says his future is in balance after England limp to Spain defeat

Mar 11, 2020

Phil Neville conceded that it was entirely fair for people to be questioning his tenure after England’s “unacceptable” SheBelieves Cup campaign crawled to a close with a 1-0 defeat to an impressive Spain team.

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Arsenal Women's Joe Montemurro returns to Australia for family reasons

Mar 11, 2020

Aaron D’Antino and Leanne Hall take charge in interimIt is not yet known when Montemurro will be backJoe Montemurro is set to miss a number of matches after Arsenal Women confirmed he has returned to Australia for “family reasons”.

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Monday Night Toilet Roll Fights: sport in the age of coronavirus | Marina Hyde

Mar 11, 2020

With closed doors, postponements and cancellations an inevitability, perhaps Premier League referees and Sky Sports cameras should instead relocate to supermarket aisles

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Arsenal players in self-isolation as Manchester City game postponed due to coronavirus

Mar 11, 2020

Evangelos Marinakis met several players at Emirates last month‘Risk of them developing Covid-19 is extremely low,’ say ArsenalBrighton v Arsenal still set to ahead | Latest coronavirus updatesArsenal’s visit to Manchester City on Wednesday night has been postponed by the Premier League as a “precautionary measure” in the first example of an English fixture being affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

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What is the earliest in the season a team has won a league title? | The Knowledge

Mar 11, 2020

Plus: the almost-invincibles identified, a goalkeeper getting a replacement jersey from the crowd and moreMail us your questions or tweet @TheKnowledge_GU“With Liverpool potentially able to win the league this month, what is the earliest in the season a team has won a title?” asks Erin Raif.

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Arsenal place players into self-isolation and postpone game with Man City due to coronavirus

Mar 10, 2020

Evangelos Marinakis met several players at Emirates last month‘Risk of them developing Covid-19 is extremely low,’ say ArsenalLatest coronavirus updatesThe Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday has been postponed “as a precautionary measure” due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Premier League has said.

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Mikel Arteta made to wait before taking another step out of Pep Guardiola's shadow

Mar 10, 2020

The Arsenal manager will not face his Manchester City mentor just yet but remains determined to follow his own path to success

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Sports quiz of the week: whiskey, football history and archery mystery

Feb 28, 2020

Who had a tipple? Who couldn’t watch? Who said goodbye?According to PSG goalkeeper Marcin Bulka, what can his teammate Ángel Di María not bear to watch on television?Weather forecasts Anyone speaking in French Manchester United gamesPerfume advertsMaria Sharapova retired from tennis this week at the age of 32.

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Mikel Arteta ready to take another step out of Pep Guardiola's shadow

Mar 10, 2020

The Arsenal manager faces his Manchester City mentor and remains determined to follow his own path to success

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Pep Guardiola: it is inevitable English games will go behind closed doors

Mar 10, 2020

Italy and Spain’s reaction to coronavirus expected to be followed‘I prefer not to play games without people’ says City managerPep Guardiola believes it inevitable that England will follow the example of Italy and Spain and begin playing football matches behind closed doors because of coronavirus, but hopes the precaution will be limited to no more than a couple of games.

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Moral of Ole Gunnar Solskjær's fairytale is patience is a virtue

Mar 09, 2020

The faith Ed Woodward and Manchester United placed in the manager is paying dividends with a 10-match unbeaten run

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Jude Bellingham's parents meet Manchester United executives for talks

Mar 09, 2020

Birmingham’s 16-year-old given permission to talk to clubsTatith Chong signs new Man Utd contract until 2022The parents of Birmingham’s Jude Bellingham met Manchester United executives at the Premier League club’s training ground on Monday after the 16-year-old was granted permission to talk to interested clubs.

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Manchester derby, José slams Ndombele and Serie A latest – Football Weekly

Mar 09, 2020

Max Rushden, Lars Sivertsen, Mark Langdon and Philippe Auclair discuss Manchester United’s double over their neighbours, Chelsea thumping Everton, José Mourinho’s comments on Tanguy Ndombele and we get the latest on Italy as Coronavirus threat deepens

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Manchester City's fallibility to fast breaks exploited by Solskjær's United | Jonathan Wilson

Mar 09, 2020

Pep Guardiola’s side could still win a trophy treble this season but malfunctions in their pressing game are proving costly

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Football transfer rumours: Chelsea target Henderson and Ter Stegen?

Mar 09, 2020

This morning’s fluff is hankering for brutal 80s-style school toilet paper

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United players can get even better, says delighted Ole Gunnar Solskjær

Mar 08, 2020

‘Connection between fans and players pleased me most’Pep Guardiola refuses to criticise Ederson for mistakesOle Gunnar Solskjær believes Manchester United are heading back towards the top after his team recorded a third victory over Manchester City this season at an Old Trafford which celebrated vociferously.

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Frank Lampard says Chelsea still face a major fight for fourth

Mar 08, 2020

Manager warns against complacency after Everton routCarlo Ancelotti still eyeing Europa League spotFrank Lampard said that Chelsea have to keep their feet on the ground after his side tightened their grip on fourth place with a 4-0 victory over Everton at Stamford Bridge.

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McTominay embarrasses Ederson in Manchester United's derby win over City

Mar 08, 2020

Manchester United have a first league double for a decade over Manchester City in a further sign that the faith shown by the board in Ole Gunnar Solskjær is being repaid.

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Manchester United turning a corner with Bruno Fernandes at the wheel

Mar 08, 2020

The Portuguese midfielder is the expensive, talented player United actually needed, a Paul Pogba who wants to be there

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Manchester United v Manchester City: Premier League – live!

Mar 08, 2020

Premier League updates from the derby kicking off at 4.30pmLive scoreboard: the latest from around EuropeHow they stand: the latest Premier League tableAnd you can email Simon here or tweet him here 3.33pm GMT

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United and City ensure Manchester derby is not just about the football | Jonathan Liew

Mar 07, 2020

Manchester United’s huge social media following means that, in lucrative data terms, there is only one winner against City

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Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s central role in Everton revival put Euros in sight

Mar 07, 2020

Carlo Ancelotti says his No 9 can be one of Europe’s best strikers as fine form puts him firmly on Southgate’s radar

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'I respect his values': Mikel Arteta praises his former manager David Moyes

Mar 06, 2020

Arteta played for Moyes for six and a half years at Everton‘He has always been very supportive’, says Arsenal managerMikel Arteta has spoken glowingly about the impact of David Moyes on his career, rejecting any idea that the West Ham manager is out of step with the modern era.

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