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      Man City sign blockbuster Netflix deal with inside footage of historic Treble-winning season to be released next month

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      MANCHESTER City have sold Netflix the story of their historic Treble-winning campaign after agreeing a seven-figure sum for the six-part series.The release of the story behind City’s historic journey last season is set for early next month with a trailer expected to drop this week.Manchester City secured a historic Treble last season after lifting the Champions League in IstanbulCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunCity’s own camera crew was completely integrated into the first team’s inner circle, following them throughout their Treble campaign.The access will give fans a fly-on-the-wall insight into how the Blues were so successful – and now Netflix have forked out a huge sum for the rights.Sunderland ‘Til I Die was Netflix’s first football team documentary and was a huge hit as behind-the-scenes footage captured their disappointing and dramatic drop out of the Premier League.Netflix, who have shown a string of sporting docs including F1’s Drive to Survive, will be hoping City’s latest offering will be even bigger.The first documentary released on the Cityzens was hosted by Amazon in their “All or Nothing” 2017/2018 season.It showed Pep Guardiola’s side breaking countless Premier League records and became the only team to reach 100 points in a single season. BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Blues will be the first Premier League side to feature on Netflix and will be hoping to surpass the success of their last documentary. They will also be hoping that putting their inside story of the Treble triumph on Netflix will further advance their worldwide appeal. Most read in Football Premier League’s Euro adventurers facing crunch week in fight to land England fifth spot in revamped Champions LeagueThe European champions are on route to securing their spot in the quarter-finals of this season’s Champions League.They face Copenhagen at home on Wednesday, carrying a 3-1 advantage from the first leg of the last 16 tie.Manchester City face Copenhagen in the Champions League on WednesdayCredit: PAGuardiola’s men sit just one point behind Liverpool in second place ahead of Sunday’s crucial clash at the top of the Premier league and are also in the last eight of the FA Cup. More

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      Premier League’s Euro adventurers facing crunch week in fight to land England fifth spot in revamped Champions League

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      ENGLAND’S Euro adventurers can take a massive step towards securing the Prem a fifth Champions League spot for next season this week..Uefa’s competitions revamp will see the Champions League extended to 36 teams and a “Swiss model” league system from next season.Arsenal are amongst the six English clubs still in European competitionCredit: GettyLiverpool return to Europa League action against Sparta Prague on ThursdayCredit: ReutersTwo of the extra places go to the top two performing nations across the three Uefa competitions in the preceding campaign.England go into the completion of the last 16 stage of the Champions League – and the full equivalent in the Europa League and Conference League – in third position in the table, behind Italy and Germany.But unlike the first stage of post-Christmas knock-out action, when only Manchester City and Arsenal were involved, all six of the Prem’s remaining teams will play this month.And by the time the quarter-final survivors are known, it will be far clearer if England is on course for an extra place – or if the race for the top four will become even more vital.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCity will lead the English expedition when they complete their last 16 tie against Copenhagen, after the 3-1 win in the Danish capital, although Arsenal’s home leg against Porto is next week.But Liverpool, West Ham, Brighton and Aston Villa are all in action on Thursday, with the chance to propel England into the top two of the coefficient table.All wins are worth two points, with a draw earning one, plus bonus points for reaching specfic stages of the three competitions.A country’s total points haul is then divided by the number of teams which entered across the three events at the start of the season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThat is why, despite grossing the most total points so far – 111 – England’s current total, divided by eight, is 13.875pts, with Italy on top with 15.571 and Germany second on 14.5.City’s expected win over the Danish champions would add 0.375pts to the Englnd tally.Europa League draw revealed as Liverpool face Sparta Prague, Brighton get horror draw and West Ham face familiar foeMeanwhile, Bayern Munich and Leipzig must come back from first leg defeats by Lazio and Real Madrid respectively this week.Failure to do so would open the door for England – with all four teams playing away from home – to overtake the Germans and move into a great position on Thursday – especially given the respective draws.Liverpool, red hot favourites for the Europa League, face Czechs Sparta Prague but Brighton’s trip to Roma and West Ham’s third meeting of the season with Freiburg can directly impact the race of the extra slots.A win over two legs for Villa against Ajax would also bolster the Prem position.Serie A has three sides still in the Europa League, with Milan and Atalanta alongside Roma, and Fiorentina in the Conference League.Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen and Dortmund – whose Champions League second leg is next week – are the remaining Bundesliga clubs left.The other candidate who could get back into the mix is Spain, currently fifth on 13.187 but with Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Sociedad – who trail PSG 2-0 – also in the Champions League and Villarreal in the Europa League.A clean slate of English wins this week would net a total haul of 1.375 points, with a repeat and progression next week – Arsenal start 1-0 down against Porto –  adding a further 1.75pts including bonuses.Treble winners Manchester City lead Copenhagen following their first leg in DenmarkCredit: GettyExits for Leipzig, Bayern and Freiburg – West Ham won both group stage meetings – would leave German hopes of retaking the lead over England hugely damaged.And further down the coefficient table, Rangers will be urging Liverpool, Milan and Swiss side Servette to all oust their Czech opponents, espeically if they are ejected by Portuguese giants Benfica.READ MORE SUN STORIESScotland are currently 10th in the five-year country standings, holding onto the last automatic league stage spot for the 2025-26 version of the Champions League.But the Czechs are close behind and can overtake Scotland, meaning the SPL champions would have to go into the preliminary round knock-out stage in August 2025. More

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      Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea target Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s dad reveals wonderkid’s summer transfer plans

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      KHVICHA KVARATSKHELIA’s dad has dealt a massive blow to Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal who had all hoped to sign the Napoli star in the summer.The Georgian wonderkid is set to remain at the Serie A club next season after fans speculated about the star’s future in Italy.Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s dad has revealed Napoli’s summer transfer plansCredit: GettyKvaratskhelia, 23, who is under contract at the Italian side until 2027 has been a top transfer target amongst the European giants.But for all the clubs interested in signing the winger including Chelsea, Arsenal and United it looks unlikely the Napoli player will be going anywhere – at least for now.The star’s father Badri confirmed Kvaratskhelia’s summer plans to Radio Serie A.He said: “I am so happy with Napoli’s title and that my son Khvicha contributed to winning it.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I am grateful to Italy and Naples for having welcomed and appreciated him as a person and as a footballer.“He’s the only one who can choose whether to stay at Napoli, but I think he will continue wearing the Napoli shirt. In any case, I will respect his decision.”Despite being key in Francesco Caizona’s squad scoring nine goals and making six assists this season he is still one of the lowest-paid players at the club.The Georgia international was instrumental in Napoli’s first league title win in 33 years last season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe scored 14 goals and assisted 14 in all competitions and had stellar performances in Juventus’ 5-1 defeat in January and Liverpool’s 4-1 loss in the Champions League.With Napoli’s poor season so far as they look unlikely to qualify for the Champions League next term many of Europe’s biggest clubs have been interested in signing the winger.The Biggest January Flop Signings In Premier League HistoryAlongside the Premier League clubs, Barcelona and PSG are said to be keeping tabs on Kvaratskhelia. More

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      Thomas Tuchel backs Harry Kane to save Bayern Munich’s season with England star frustrated by disastrous collapse

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      THOMAS TUCHEL has backed Harry Kane to help save Bayern Munich’s season.Because if the England captain thought things had become a bit bumpy here in Bavaria over the last few weeks, this would be nothing compared to the furious fall-out if Bayern get booted out of the Champions League by Lazio tomorrow.Thomas Tuchel has backed Harry Kane to help get Bayern Munich’s season back on trackCredit: GettyKane left Spurs to win trophies and despite plundering 27 Bundesliga goals, the team trail Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen side by 10 points.Under-fire Bayern boss Tuchel is now leaving at the end of the season but if the team fails to turn around a 1-0 first leg deficit against Lazio, the former Chelsea manager could be sacked before the home game with Mainz on Saturday.So all eyes will be on Kane to add to his 31 goals in all competitions against Maurizio Sarri’s side and to send Bayern into the quarter-finals.Understandably, the ex-Tottenham striker has been left frustrated by the club’s feeble title bid despite his prolific form.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAsked if he has been forced to boost Kane’s spirits, Tuchel said: “I do not feel it is necessary to lift him but of course, like every player, like every human being, he likes to have attention and to have commitment from the coach. “He gets 100 per cent from me and there is not one per cent of doubt in me in what he does here and how he behaves.“Harry has an impact on every team that he plays for, because of the way he plays. He is not very outspoken, so he is not loud in the dressing room. “The way he does things calmly, focused, and full of confidence always has a positive effect on our team, so it is basically a pleasure to have him.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“It is a gift to be his coach, so we are absolutely not worried about him and I am sure he will perform against Lazio and that is what he does under pressure. We can 100 per cent rely on him.”Bayern were really poor in the defeat in Rome three weeks ago and a 3-2 loss to Bochum four days later was the final straw for the club’s hierarchy. Harry Kane reacts to Bayern Munich’s shock Champions League defeatIt was then announced that Tuchel – originally due to stay until 2025 – would leave this summer.The problem Bayern have is that if they do sack Tuchel this week, there is no obvious candidate to hire short-term and they remain focused on trying to lure Liverpool target Alonso to the Allianz Arena.Yet if Bayern, who won their sixth Champions League title in 2020, progress to the quarter-finals, things will settle down here – for the time being.Tuchel said: “For me it is a very important game. I am a very bad loser and I do not like having the influence that I demand. “Talking about titles doesn’t win you titles. We need to train well and play well.”With Kane up front, Bayern should still have enough to overcome Lazio who are ninth in Serie A after having three players sent off in a 1-0 home loss to Milan on Friday. More

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      Bayern Munich vs Lazio tips and free bets: Back our 30/1 #PickYourPunt and claim £40 welcome bonus with Betfred

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      Bayern vs LazioOur #PickYourPunt selections: Bayern to win, under 2.5 goals, Jamal Musiala score anytime and Alessio Romagnoli to be carded.Bayern dropped yet more points at the weekend in a 2-2 draw with Freiburg.That’s left the Champions League with their only real chance at any sort of success this season after a dismal run in the Bundesliga.The Italians aren’t on a great run themselves and the German side dominated much of the game in the first leg and can do so again to take a narrow victory.Jamal Musiala has two goals in his last three games and can make another mark on the big stage, with Romagnoli’s four bookings in last eight games – with a suspension in that time – enough to warrant a spot in this selection.Back our 30/1 PickYourPuntPickYourPuntYou’re in control with PickYourPunt, create and customize your own unique bets.Go to any qualifying event and click the #PickYourPunt tab, here you will find the current selection of available bets. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, simply tweet @Betfred with your bet along with #PickYourPunt.Our PickYourPunt builder covers all the major football leagues from around the world, enabling you to build your bet and get your price instantly. For example, in the Premier League you could back Man City to win, with 10 or more corners and Julian Alvarez to score from outside the box, open the builder and build the bet yourself.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:
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      ‘Super league by another name’ fume fans as Uefa confirm new Champions League format that is ‘ruining’ football

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      UEFA’S new Champions League format has been slammed by fans for “ruining” football.European football’s governing body have confirmed the new layout for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.Fans have slammed Uefa’s new Champions League formatCredit: GettyThe changes are set to come into effect from the start of next season.Uefa’s Premier competition will be extended to 36 teams from 32 for the 2024-25 season.However, fans are unconvinced by the changes and have even compared the new format to the failed European Super League.One angry supporter wrote on X: “Super league by another name.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother added: “They’re ruining the beautiful game.”A third fan also commented: “So it’s the Super League in disguise.”Meanwhile, one more said: “Basically the Super League.”The new system will see 36 teams playing in the main part of all three competitions.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSInstead of eight groups of four clubs in the initial phase, there will be a new “league” format.Supercomputer reveals Arsenal’s chances of winning Champions League after toothless Porto loss without a shot on targetEach club will play eight matches in the opening phase – against seeded opposition, in a system designed to ensure that teams play opponents of similar difficulty.The format will be mirrored across all three competitions, except for six matches instead of eight in the Conference League.The top eight teams in the “final” table will automatically go through to the last 16, where they will be joined by the eight play-off winners of ties between the sides placed ninth to 24th in the table.Despite there being just eight matches in the opening phase, European matches will be spread over 10 midweek slots.The Europa League and Conference League will each have a week when matches can be played across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as the standalone competition being played.Uefa’s new format is set to come into effect ahead of next season’s Champions LeagueCredit: APThe 2024/25 Champions League will also see the first implication of two additional qualifying spots.These are to be awarded to the nations that are top of the “country coefficient” chart each season.READ MORE SUN STORIESThat is a table based on the results of a nation’s teams in all three European competitions.The total points earned by every nation’s clubs – with bonus points for reaching certain stages plus match-related points – are divided by the number of sides in European competitions. More

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      Man City vs FC Copenhagen: Get £30 in free bets when you stake £10 with talkSPORT BET

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      MANCHESTER CITY should book their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League against FC Copenhagen at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.And brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim a massive £30 in free bets when they sign-up and stake a tenner on the European encounter.Man City vs FC Copenhagen: Get £30 in free bets when you stake £10 with talkSPORT BETCredit: TalkSPORT BETtalkSPORT BET: Get £30 in free bets*How to claim..talkSPORT BET offer

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      Piers Morgan reveals ‘the best signing since Dennis Bergkamp’ as diehard Arsenal fan praises ‘difference maker’

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      PIERS MORGAN has praised Mikel Arteta for securing the “best signing” at Arsenal since Dennis Bergkamp over 20 years ago.The diehard Gunner singled out Declan Rice as a “difference” maker in Arteta’s squad following his £100million arrival last summer from West Ham.Piers Morgan has revealed what Arsenal star has been the ‘best signing’ since Dennis BergkampCredit: AlamyArsenal legend Bergkamp who signed for the club in 1995 won several titles for the GunnersCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdMorgan revealed that Declan Rice was the star signing Mikel Arteta has madeCredit: GettyArsenal are set to take on Sheffield United on Monday night at Bramall Lane but face a little bit of pressure after fellow title contenders Man City and Liverpool both won this weekend.But in theory, the Gunners with their outstanding players should wipe the floor with Chris Wilder’s side.One superstar in particular has been Rice who has excelled since his move across the capital in July.And speaking on talkSPORT on Monday about his beloved Arsenal, Piers Morgan claimed that Rice is the best signing Arsenal have made since they signed legend Dennis Bergkamp.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLMorgan said: “If you ask me above all else what has been the difference – Declan Rice. “I think Declan Rice has been the best signing Arsenal have made since Dennis Bergkamp back in the mid 90’s.”Dutch icon Bergkamp joined Arsenal in 1995 helping the club to win three Premier League titles, four FA Cup trophies, and reach the 2006 Champions League Final.And Rice could be on track to do the same at Arsenal after he captained the Hammers to their first major European trophy since 1965.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWith only Bobby Moore and Billy Bonds being able to do the same Piers may be right about Rice who has only improved since his move.Winning the Comunity Shield on his debut game for the Gunners the midfielder has been instrumental for Arteta’s side this term. West Ham fans go wild for Declan Rice as Arsenal star gives old club amazing gift in first league game against themIn his 36 appearances, Rice has taken the squad to another level and has scored four goals and made five assists this term.The England international was also recently nominated for The Best FIFA Men’s Player based on his performance for both London clubs and the national team.A Premier League and Champions League title is very much in sight for Arsenal as Rice hopes to recoup another piece of silverware this term. More