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Man City condemned for blocking Uefa but Etihad sponsorship cleared

Allegations that Manchester City artificially inflated commercial agreements with their main sponsor Etihad were ‘not established to the comfortable satisfaction’ of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which also concluded the Premier League club showed a ‘blatant disregard’ for Uefa’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) investigation principles.

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July 29, 2020

Manchester United's Jesse Lingard during the UEFA Europa League Group L match at Old Trafford, Manchester.

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Lingard opens up on Manchester United struggles

Jesse Lingard has opened up on his personal struggle during the 2019-20 season, saying he lost his sense of identity on and off the pitch.

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July 29, 2020

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp

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Klopp looking forward to short break after Liverpool’s title triumph

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is looking forward to a brief period of respite as he watched the season end with his side overcoming Newcastle 3-1 at St James’ Park.

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July 27, 2020

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Lampard: Chelsea can’t get too excited with a top-four finish

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is targeting an improvement on the fourth-place finish his side achieved in the Premier League.

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July 27, 2020

Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

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‘All the predictions were seventh!’ – Solskjaer delights in defying Man United doubters

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revelled in highlighting his critics’ misjudgement as he celebrated Manchester United’s third-place finish and qualification for the Champions League.

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July 27, 2020

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Watford, Bournemouth relegated as Aston Villa stay up

Watford and Bournemouth have joined Norwich City in dropping down to the Championship as the final two relegation spots of the 2019-20 Premier League were decided on Sunday.

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July 26, 2020

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Man United edge Leicester to seal third and Champions League football

A Bruno Fernandes penalty helped Manchester United to a 2-0 win over Leicester City to send Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side into the Champions League.

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July 26, 2020

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Man City thrash Norwich on final day

Kevin De Bruyne scored two brilliant goals and equalled an assist record as David Silva bowed out on a high notet in Manchester City’s 5-0 Premier League battering of relegated Norwich City.

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July 26, 2020

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Mount shines as Chelsea beat Wolves to seal fourth

Chelsea secured their place in the Champions League in convincing fashion as Mason Mount and Olivier Giroud sealed a 2-0 win over Wolves on the final day of the Premier League season.

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July 26, 2020

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We are not arrogant – Klopp hits back at Lampard

Jurgen Klopp has hit back at Frank Lampard after the Chelsea boss warned Liverpool’s coaching staff not to get ‘arrogant’ following their Premier League title win.

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July 25, 2020