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• Erik ten Hag reveals failed plot to reunite with Alejandro Garnacho at Leverkusen as ex-Man United boss admits out-of-sorts star is a 'little bit selfish' and 'needs love' amid Aston Villa exile21 October 2026, 11:39 am
  Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has leapt to the defence of Alejandro Garnacho, revealing he tried to sign the winger during his ill-fated spell at Bayer Leverkusen.
  
• Barcelona complain to UEFA over 'overly aggressive and offensive' PSG 'chainsaw massacre' tifo before Champions League clash21 October 2026, 11:36 am
  Barcelona have reported Paris Saint-Germain to UEFA for the 'chainsaw massacre' banner displayed during Tuesday night's Champions League match in the French capital.
  
• Erling Haaland, Pep Guardiola and the curious case of the £3billion Abu Dhabi housing development: Why Man City will profit from star striker and his father Alf-Inge's new homes21 October 2026, 11:33 am
  The story seemed like a feather in the cap of Manchester City's Emirati owners when it surfaced, two weeks after being found guilty of generating £900million revenue via sham sponsorship deals.
  
• How two tobacco tycoons, Cesc Fabregas' unique link, a former England hardman and the 'Disney model' inspired Como's remarkable rise ahead of Manchester United clash21 October 2026, 11:19 am
  Just seven years ago, they were playing in Serie D, the fourth tier of Italian football, having suffered three bankruptcies between 2004 and 2017.
  
• Arsenal's meeting with Bayern Munich and Harry Kane is a litmus test in Europe for a team playing ugly football, writes IAN LADYMAN - as David Raya fires back at 'boring' critics21 October 2026, 11:18 am
  IAN LADYMAN IN MUNICH: It is 144 days since Arsenal came within a couple of bad penalties of winning the Champions League Final in Budapest. Mikel Arteta still hasn't got over it.
  
• Furious Jack Wilshere clashes with Barnsley dugout in heated scenes after League One victory21 October 2026, 11:13 am
  Luton manager Jack Wilshere was embroiled in a furious melee at full-time in his side's clash with Barnsley at Kenilworth Road. Wilshere's Luton beat Barnsley 2-1 on Tuesday night.
  
• 'Are you telling me an academy kid would have had 50 games if he was playing as bad as Wirtz? Never.' TIM SHERWOOD gave Harry Kane his big break... now he fears English football is failing its next generation of stars21 October 2026, 10:51 am
  As Harry Kane closes in on some of football's most prestigious accolades, the man who gave him his big Premier League break fears Tottenham have failed their next generation.
  
• Bayern Munich captain Joshua Kimmich to miss their Champions League game against Arsenal after his father's sudden death, aged 5721 October 2026, 10:25 am
  Joshua Kimmich will miss Bayern Munich's Champions League clash with Arsenal on Wednesday night after his father's sudden death plunged his family into mourning.
  
• Broken promises and nobody taking responsibility: Erik ten Hag is right - Man United are addicted to going around in circles, writes NATHAN SALT, and Michael Carrick is learning his bosses don't have a clear plan21 October 2026, 10:09 am
  Michael Carrick wore a smile on his face as the rain came down at Carrington with Manchester United putting the final touches to preparations ahead of flying to Italy.
  
• Football regulator insists it will have 'absolute power' to force Man City owners to sell if they are proven to have run the club 'in a way that is neither fit nor fair'21 October 2026, 9:44 am
  The IFR, which was founded last year, has permission to remove club owners and suspend or revoke licences if they deem the wrongdoing by to be sufficiently serious.
  
• Erik ten Hag takes on the pundits: Ex-Man United boss insists club legends 'don't know what's going on' inside Old Trafford and are trying to 'protect their legacies'21 October 2026, 9:11 am
  The Dutchman had come under fire from pundits during his time in the Old Trafford dugout, with Gary Neville and Rio Ferdinand among former Man United stars speaking out about events at the club.
  
• Villa Park... get ready for a Viking invasion! How spirited Champions League minnows plan to topple Aston Villa after stunning Bayern Munich - with TWO managers at the helm21 October 2026, 8:10 am
  Viking did more than spring a surprise against Bayern Munich. The underdogs carved out a stunning 2-0 half-time lead and then showed real character to snatch a last-gasp equaliser.
  
• Cristiano Ronaldo's night to forget: Star, 41, misses huge chance AND a penalty in Al-Nassr win, hours after being attacked by Erik ten Hag for 'letting down' Man United21 October 2026, 6:49 am
  Ronaldo's difficult evening capped a tricky day for the Portuguese forward after former Man United boss Erik ten Hag hit out at his attitude in a wide-ranging interview with The Athletic.
  
• How Ezri Konsa became Arsenal's 'blessing' in defence: The challenge Mikel Arteta set him to keep William Saliba out of the team, dressing-room impact and his excellent record against the world's best strikers as he faces off with Harry Kane again21 October 2026, 1:00 am
  ISAAN KHAN: The Gunners could not have wished for more when looking for a player capable of filling the William Saliba-shaped hole in their backline.
  
• The night Rio Ngumoha cemented his status as a future world-beater: Liverpool had a £400m attack at their disposal but it was the 18-year-old who shone brightest in chaotic comeback win, writes LEWIS STEELE20 October 2026, 10:57 pm
  LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: They used to call it 'Pep roulette' at Man City, when Pep Guardiola would throw a surprise every weekend by changing up his front line to devastating effect.