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Manchester City have returned to the lawyer responsible for defeating UEFA as they attempt to prove their innocence amid allegations of misconduct from the Premier League. Lord Pannick KC of Blackstone Chambers will once again be the man tasked with leading the Citizens to victory. Pannick was at the forefront of the team who steered the Premier League champions past UEFA after allegations of financial misconduct in 2020. Pannick has a lengthy history with City, including successfully representing the club when they appealed against ex-boss Joe Royle’s payout following his sacking in 2001. The club will be hoping that Pannick can…

The expected outcome in the event Manchester City are found guilty after they were hit with more than 100 charges by the Premier League, has been revealed. City are alleged to breached the rules over a period of nine seasons between 2009/10 and 2017/18. It came after a four-year investigation from the Premier League, who are accusing their current champions of not providing the accurate financial information when it comes to club revenue, sponsorship revenue and operating costs. The story, arguably the biggest in the history of the Premier League, has led to a number of reports on what the possible ramifications…

Chelsea have identified a fearsome Premier League striker as the potential final piece of their attacking puzzle, though a move could hinge on the results of an investigation, per two sources. The Blues have spent north of £550m in the last two transfer windows, though by all accounts, they’re business is far from complete. Despite their lengthy list of arrivals, Chelsea still lack a genuinely top class centre-forward. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is aging and the writing is already on the wall over his career at Stamford Bridge. The 33-year-old was recently left out of Chelsea’s Champions League squad and is being…

Chelsea sit a lowly ninth in the Premier League table after a dismal first half of the season and Frank Leboeuf believes Marc Cucurella sums up the lack of quality at the club Frank Leboeuf ordered Graham Potter to drop Marc Cucurella as he declared the defender “doesn’t belong” in a Chelsea shirt. Cucurella, 24, has struggled to adapt to life at Stamford Bridge after joining the Blues from Brighton in a transfer worth over £60million last August. The left-back has made 24 appearances in all competitions this season, playing a prominent role partly due to Ben Chilwell’s injury woes. Although Chelsea have shown signs of improvement at the back…

Wout Weghorst will lead the line for Manchester United when they host Leeds in the Premier League on Wednesday as Erik ten Hag continues to make do without Anthony Martial Erik ten Hag has defended loan striker Wout Weghorst – despite him having scored just once in six games for Manchester United. United signed Weghorst from Burnley on loan until the end of the season to fill the void up front left by Cristiano Ronaldo’s acrimonious departure before the World Cup. Dutch international Weghorst, who stands at 6ft 6in, has started all six games the Red Devils have played since joining them on January 13, but has a…

From one angle it looked like Casemiro had throttled Will Hughes by the neck. From another, it looked like he was doing him a favour by stopping him joining the melee. The flashpoint that saw the Manchester United midfielder sent off in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace was forensically analysed by fans and pundits alike all weekend. But two things are clear. First, the Brazilian is experienced enough to know better given how any raising of the hands or arms to an opposition player can easily be interpreted as violent conduct. t’s a nuisance given how influential Casemiro has been since his…

Erik ten Hag will not be afraid to turn to Kobbie Mainoo should Manchester United’s midfield crisis continue to bite. Suspension to Casemiro, plus injuries to Christian Eriksen, Donny van de Beek and Scott McTominay, leaves Ten Hag with just Fred and new signing Marcel Sabitzer as United’s experienced hands ahead of a decisive stage of their season. However, Stockport starlet Mainoo, is fast emerging as a player Ten Hag can also rely on. Handed his first team debut against Charlton Athletic in the Carabao Cup quarter final win last month, many staff thought the 17-year-old was ‘unlucky’ not to have been…

Qatari investors are planning an incredible mega-money swoop for Manchester United and want to give manager Erik ten Hag the financial backing to lead the club back to the top, Sportsmail can reveal. Sources have disclosed a group of private, high-wealth individuals based in the oil-rich state, buoyed by Qatar’s hosting of the World Cup, have set their sights on a club they view as ‘football’s crown jewels’. They will make an offer for United in the coming days, ahead of the mid-February deadline set by the Glazers, and are confident their bid will blow the competition out of the water. United’s owners are…

Liverpool have struggled massively at both ends of the pitch in the 2022/23 season after sanctioning the £35.1million sale of Sadio Mane to Bayern Munich back in June Liverpool are enduring a miserable season and are stuck in a rut of their own making – but the cause of their struggles is the matter of debate within the club. The Reds have won just one of their seven games across all competitions in 2023 and are winless in their past four Premier League matches. Jurgen Klopp’s side sit 10th in the league table – a whopping 11 points adrift of the top four, albeit with…

The Liverpool board have made their stance clear over the future of manager Jurgen Klopp, according to a new report. The Reds have struggled for form throughout much of the current season, and sit in 11th place in the league table. They have not won any of their last four Premier League games, and are out of the FA Cup and Carabao Cup – two trophies the club won last season. After Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Wolves, Klopp said the result was ‘very frustrating’ and ‘very disappointing’, with the Reds conceding two goals in the opening 12 minutes. After the game, German journalist Jan Aage Fjortoft stated his belief…

Chelsea have reportedly hired former All Blacks mental skills coach Gilbert Enoka on a short-term consultancy basis. Enoka, who described himself as the ‘custodian of culture’ for the All Blacks, has spent over 20 years with the New Zealand national side in a number of roles, including as the team’s mental skills coach, assistant manager and more recently the side’s leadership manager. His time with one of the most feted sports teams on the planet coincided with them claiming two World Cups back-to-back in 2011 and 2015 and shaking off the feeling that they often failed to get it done in the key…

MARGOT ROBBIE isn’t just red hot in Suicide Squad, she sizzles in scenes from Wolf of Wall Street, Focus, Suicide Squad, Z For Zachary and NEIGHBOURS! The Aussie star is the hottest actress in Hollywood right now. Her turn as the psychotic and disturbingly sexy Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad opposite Jared Leto’s Joker is about to propel her into the stratosphere. But did you know that long before she sizzled on the big screen, she was working her feminine wiles on the viewers and lucky menfolk of Ramsay Street in Neighbours? Check out her all-time sexiest performances next: 1.…

Chelsea have been accused of ‘bullying’ Hakim Ziyech following his failed move to Paris Saint-Germain on transfer deadline day. Ziyech had been strongly linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge after his lack of game-time under Graham Potter this season. Newcastle United and Everton expressed an interest in signing the winger, with PSG reaching an agreement with the player over a loan deal. However, the proposed transfer to the French giants dramatically collapsed on deadline day. It’s claimed that the Blues sent the incorrect documents to PSG on THREE occasions, holding up the deal. Ziyech, who performed heroics for Morocco at the 2022…

MLS could soon welcome Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as LAFC are interested in the forgotten Chelsea star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s short stint at Chelsea could soon come to an end after the Gabonese striker was removed from their Champions League squad. The transfer window may be closed for European clubs, but it does give the striker a potential opportunity to play in Major League Soccer, and Los Angeles FC are interested. LAFC are in talks with Chelsea to sign Aubameyang, according to MLS insider Tom Bogert. Bogert states that although talks are ongoing, the two parties are not close to reaching an agreement…

Scarlett Johansson and her husband Colin Jost set their worries to the side as they enjoyed some fun in the sun off the coast of the Hamptons on Friday. The actress, 37, wowed in a wine red bikini while relaxing with her husband and several friends on a sleek boat. Scarlett looked incredible as usual in a plunging bikini top, high waist bottoms, and white baseball cap shielding her stunning complexion. She basked in the sunshine with a pair of stylish sunnies concealing her eyes and a gold pendant necklace accessorizing the look. Scarlett was the picture of relaxation hanging out…

Hollywood superstar Margot Robbie shared some behind-the-scenes secrets when she appeared on a podcast to promote her new film Babylon, which shows her ‘snorting cocaine’ and even fighting a rattlesnake Margot Robbie has lifted the lid on just how some raunchy nude scenes are filmed – especially when they require a bit of hair down below. The Hollywood superstar was in Australia for the premiere of her new film, Babylon, alongside co-star Diego Calva, when she made the shocking behind-the-scenes revelation during a podcast appearance. During a discussion about the raunchy opening sequence to her latest flick, on the Fitzy & Wippa podcast, the Aussie’s…

Celebrities may live in a world apart from the rest of society, yet in a lot of ways, they’re just the same as the rest of us. For instance, plenty of celebrities get fired up about their favorite sports franchises. One of the most popular teams among celebrities is the New York Yankees, who boast superfans such as Denzel Washington, Adam Sandler, and Jay-Z. Another outspoken Yankees fan is actress Scarlett Johansson. In fact, Johansson loves the Yankees so much that she’s apparently willing to risk her relationships with both her family and fiancé Colin Jost. Here we take a closer look at…

Man City have been charged by the Premier League over allegations they breached over 100 financial rules during the period between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons Manchester City have issued a statement in response to the news they are facing over 100 charges from the Premier League over alleged financial breaches. The club has been the subject of a four-year investigation, which was delayed by legal challenges. But the Premier League has announced that the alleged breaches have been referred to a commission leaving the club facing a range of potential punishments if found guilty. However, City says they are “surprised” by the news and say…

Premier League champions Manchester City could face a points deduction, be expelled from the top-flight of have their titles stripped if FFP charges against them are proven Manchester City could face a points deduction or be expelled from the Premier League following allegations about FFP breaches. The Premier League charged its currently champions with breaking the competition’s rules on Monday morning following a long-running investigation. Breaches are alleged to have occurred between 2009 and 2018, with the Premier League alleging City breached rules requiring them to give “accurate financial information that gives a true and fair view of the club’s financial position”. If the charges…

Joao Cancelo has made a storming start to life on loan at Bayern Munich following Pep Guardiola’s decision to release him on the final day of the January transfer window Bernardo Silva has admitted that the absence of Joao Cancelo is being felt by the Manchester City dressing room. Cancelo joined Bayern Munich on loan until the end of the season on the final day of the January transfer window after falling out with City manager Pep Guardiola. Bayern have an option to make the move permanent for £61.5million in the summer, although the club’s sporting director, Hasan Salihamidzic, has suggested that a deal on those terms would be “difficult” to…

Thiago Silva sees his current Blues contract expire in the summer but he remains a constant figure in the team after forming an impressive defensive partnership with Benoit Badiashile Thiago Silva is undoubtedly one of the first names on the Chelsea team sheet. The 38-year-old is the epitome of ageing like a fine wine and he has a new burgeoning partnership in the Blues’ defence. Benoit Badiashile was one of the eight players signed in January and he has settled seamlessly into the Premier League. Arriving from AS Monaco for £35million, Badiashile has started Chelsea’s last three Premier League games with his arrival…

Reports that Graham Potter is already under serious pressure at Chelsea have only gathered pace after German national team boss Hansi Flick was pictured at Stamford Bridge Gemany national team boss Hansi Flick was in attendance for Chelsea’s 0-0 home draw against local rivals Fulham on Friday night as speculation over current Blues boss Graham Potter’s future continues. Potter’s time in the Stamford Bridge hot-seat has underwhelmed so far, with the former Brighton boss failing to inspire any kind of upturn in fortunes following on from predecessor Thomas Tuchel’s reign. Instead, the Blues languish as low as ninth in the Premier League table after 21 games played. Pressure on Potter has only increased after Chelsea’s…

Alejandro Garnacho was withdrawn in the final stages of Man United’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, despite earlier coming on as a substitute himself. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag told Alejandro Garnacho that he was withdrawn against Crystal Palace – having less than half-an-hour earlier come on as a substitute – for the good of the team. The Argentine, 18, was taken off with just three minutes of normal time left on the clock and replaced by Harry Maguire, just 28 minutes after stepping off the bench himself. Garnacho had come on in the 59th minute to replace Wout Weghorst. United were…

Manchester United are awaiting developments after Manchester City were hit with over 100 Premier League charges. There has been ‘mischievous chatter’ from some Manchester United figures following the news of 100 charges being brought against Manchester City by the Premier League, according to reports. Pep Guardiola’s side have been accused of financial offences dating from the 2009/2010 season to the 2017/2018 campaign. Possible penalties include a points deduction, or even losing crowns won during that time. The Premier League confirmed today they were charging City with 100 offences. City, for their part, have released a statement of their own. They responded by saying: “Manchester City FC…