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• Aston Villa owner Nassef Sawiris reveals why he is backing Man City in their civil war against the Premier League over sponsorship rules21 November 2024, 4:26 am
  City have challenged the Premier League's sponsorship rules amid a row over associated party transactions (APT), and a vote on potential changes is set to take place on Friday.
  
• SIMON JORDAN: Why Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his Man United cabal desperately need Ruben Amorim appointment to succeed21 November 2024, 4:06 am
  SIMON JORDAN: For a variety of reasons, Sir Jim Ratcliffe's newly appointed Man United executives have so far looked to me like a case of the blind leading the deaf.
  
• How Tottenham can move on from Son Heung-min: Ageing captain is faster than ever but scoring more for South Korea than Spurs as club face daunting contract dilemma21 November 2024, 3:56 am
  Son is safely in the land of legends when it comes to his achievements and Tottenham boss Ange Posteocglou will be pleased to see his captain hitting the net a couple of times.
  
• Man City 'to offer Erling Haaland £100MILLION package to stay at the club' after convincing Pep Guardiola to agree a new deal21 November 2024, 1:23 am
  News broke on Tuesday that Guardiola has agreed to sign a one-year contract extension at City with the option of a further 12 months, meaning he could remain at the Etihad until 2027.
  
• Manchester United 'keen to re-sign Angel Gomes on a FREE transfer next summer' - with Ruben Amorim 'a long-term admirer' of the former Red Devils academy starlet21 November 2024, 1:06 am
  Gomes, who joined United at the age of six, struggled to kick on over the next three years, making just 10 appearances in all competitions before he was released in the summer of 2020.
  
• Xabi Alonso 'is set to decide his Bayer Leverkusen future in March' amid Real Madrid links after rejecting TWO clubs last summer21 November 2024, 12:48 am
  The Spanish legend's current contract with the Bundesliga champions runs out in summer 2026, however reports have varied around at what point he will actually leave the club.
  
• PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE RACE PREDICTION: Can Arsenal cut the nine-point gap to Liverpool? And who will start 2025 on top? Mail Sport predicts EVERY top-four game until the New Year20 November 2024, 11:49 pm
  With international football now on hold for four months, all eyes turn back to domestic football as the much-loved Premier League Christmas calendar is on the horizon.
  
• Alexander Isak's Sweden strike 'was WRONGLY ruled out for offside', UEFA 'admit' - with VAR blunder costing the Newcastle forward after the lines were drawn at the wrong time20 November 2024, 11:46 pm
  Sweden ended their 2024 year of fixtures with a bang on Tuesday evening, with Isak and Co putting six past their opponents for a 6-0 win that saw them secure top spot in Nations League C Group 1.
  
• Pep Guardiola steals the show again - and swears a lot - to underline why Man City could make it five in a row, writes JACK GAUGHAN as new film documenting last year's title win is released20 November 2024, 11:38 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN: The 90-minute film produced in-house, coupled with the Catalan's signature until at least 2026, served as a reminder of what City have at their disposal.
  
• Chelsea 3-0 Celtic: Blues cruise into Women's Champions League knockout stage - as Sonia Bompastor continues perfect start with 11th straight win20 November 2024, 11:16 pm
  Lucy Bronze opened the scoring in the second minute with a wonderful volley, and further goals from Wieke Kaptein and Eve Perisset ensured the west London team headed home with three points.
  
• Is this the shortest press conference EVER? Denmark manager leaves post-match media duties after just 16 seconds following goalless draw with Serbia in Nations League20 November 2024, 11:00 pm
  Denmark rounded off their 2024 fixtures on Monday night with the draw, with the likes of Kasper Schmeichel, Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Hojlund all involved in the game.
  
• Dumbarton plunged into civil war as stricken club's largest shareholders consider legal challenge to administration20 November 2024, 10:57 pm
  A decision by League One Dumbarton to enter administration has triggered a boardroom power struggle.
  
• Premier League vote over sponsorship rules on a KNIFE EDGE ahead of crunch summit - after Man City legal challenge saw APT rules deemed as 'unlawful'20 November 2024, 10:20 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN: On Friday, top flight sides will gather in London for a crunch summit which is expected to be followed by a ballot.
  
• Pep Guardiola's new contract will NOT have a break clause if Man City are relegated - as hearing into 115 alleged financial rule-break charges continues20 November 2024, 10:02 pm
  City continue to deny the allegations and Guardiola has repeatedly declared his trust in the club's hierarchy throughout the investigation into their finances.
  
• Julen Lopetegui 'has just TWO games to save his West Ham career' after below-par start to the season - with the club 'already holding talks over potential replacements for Spaniard'20 November 2024, 9:52 pm
  The Hammers boss has overseen a difficult stat to his time in charge of the club, with his side 14th in the Premier League table amid an underwhelming 11 games in the opening months of the season.