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      Why Erling Haaland will NOT be banned for F-bomb live on TV despite Wayne Rooney’s suspension for swearing

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      ERLING Haaland will NOT be probed over his Prem title F-word interview.Manchester City star Haaland let slip the expletive as he gate-crashed a chat with Jack Grealish during the Sky Sports coverage of the club’s celebrations.
      Some Man United fans with long memories referenced the infamous Rooney swear row from 2011Credit: BBC
      If Haaland had faced a similar two-game ban to Rooney, he could have faced missing June’s FA Cup finalCredit: Sky Sports
      A laughing Haaland came up to hug his team-mate and said: “I f****** love you!”
      Some Manchester United fans suggested the FA would have to intervene and potentially ban Haaland from the FA Cup Final on June 3.
      They pointed to the two game ban handed out to Wayne Rooney for screaming into a TV camera after scoring against West Ham in 2011.
      But Sun Sport understands that FA disciplinary chiefs do not believe any action is required and that there are no plans to investigate.
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      Swearing during media appearances is not something that automatically triggers charges.
      Charges would only follow if Wembley beaks felt the circumstances and tone of the comments were enough to make action required, with all incidents considered on a case by case basis.
      In any event, the critical difference between the Haaland eruption and Rooney’s historic blast was in the timing.
      Rooney snarled into the camera during a game and was charged with and suspended for using “offensive, insulting and abusive language” in that context.
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      By contrast, Haaland’s actions came long after the final whistle had sounded, and were part out an outpouring of joy and fun, rather than in anger.
      The incident occurred after City’s second-string team comfortably beat struggling Chelsea 1-0.
      Julian Alvarez scored after 12 minutes and Frank Lampard’s side could not find a way back to equalise. More

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      When is the FA Cup final? Man City vs Man Utd kick-off time for massive derby day showdown – stream FREE, TV channel

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will be aiming to stop their rivals Manchester City from progressing in their treble hunt as they meet in the FA Cup final. City have already won their third Premier League title in a row, but now they want more silverware.
      Manchester City have won their fifth Premier League title in sixth yearsCredit: Getty
      Manchester United beat Brighton on penalty to reach FA Cup finalCredit: GETTY
      After they clash with United at Wembley, City will take on Inter Milan in the Champions League final.
      United booked their place in this year’s final after beating Brighton on penalties.
      The semi-final between the two sides ended goalless after 120 minutes, forcing spot kicks to decide who will join Manchester City.
      Solly March missed the decisive penalty, which meant the Red Devils will progress to the final to meet their local rivals.
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      Man City breezed past Championship side Sheffield United in their semi-final clash, beating the Blades 3-0.
      Riyad Mahrez claimed a stunning hat-trick to put City in the final and keep their treble dream alive.
      Eric ten Hag’s side will do everything in their power to deny the Cityzens any chance of a historic treble-winning season.
      When is the FA Cup Final: Man City vs Man United?

      Man City vs Man United will take place on Saturday, June 3.
      Kick off will be at 3pm UK time.
      Wembley Stadium will play host.

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      What channel is the FA Cup final on and can it be live streamed FREE?

      This year’s FA Cup final between Man City and Man United will be broadcast live on ITV and BBC.
      You can live stream the game for FREE via either BBC iPlayer or ITV X, providing you have a valid TV licence.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to stay up to date with all the action.

      Odds
      To win the FA Cup outright:

      Man City – 4/11
      Man United – 2/1

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      Man City ‘had 60 bottles of champagne in dressing room after Real Madrid 4-0 win’ but Guardiola banned all celebrations

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      MANCHESTER CITY had “60 bottles of champagne” in their dressing-room to celebrate reaching the Champions League final – but their boss banned it all.The showpiece of club football’s top-tier European tournament will take place on Saturday, June 10.
      Pep Guardiola has banned all celebrations until City clinch their first piece of silverwareCredit: Rex
      City will face Italy’s Inter Milan in the big one at Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Turkey.
      The Cityzens thrashed Real Madrid 4-0 to reach the final with a 5-1 aggregate scoreline.
      Guardiola’s men are now odds-on to win the treble this season.
      They are just three wins away from wrapping up the Premier League title, FA Cup and Champions League.
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      However, despite reaching the final of the Champions League for just the second time in their history, City’s manager was in no mood to let his boys get on the bubbly to celebrate.
      The Daily Mail claims that “security staff removed 60 bottles of champagne that had been ordered for the home dressing room” following Wednesday’s demolition job of the current holders.
      They claim that Guardiola has banned celebrations until they have won their first trophy in their Treble pursuit.
      Officials at the club were allegedly “told that the champagne had been dispatched in error by hospitality staff” and it was instead “intended to be placed in the dressing room on Sunday” when they could potentially clinch a fifth Premier League title in six years.
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      And it is not only the champers that the star-studded squad has to look forward to.
      Guardiola is believed to have promised to take his players and their families “out for a celebratory meal and drinks at the end of the season” even if they fail to land any silverware.
      City’s attention has now returned to the Premier League, where they can wrap up the title with a win over Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.
      They could seal it 24 hours earlier though if Arsenal lose to Nottingham Forest, or win it with a draw if that’s the result the Gunners get at the City Ground.
      The FA Cup final comes next when the two Manchester clubs meet at that stage for the first time ever at Wembley on June 3.
      Then all eyes will turn to the Champions League for the showdown with Inter. More

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      Supercomputer reveals exact percentage chance Man City have of equalling Man Utd’s 1999 Treble

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      MANCHESTER CITY’S exact percentage chance of completing a historic treble has been revealed by a supercomputer.Pep Guardiola’s side are on the brink of history as they fight to win the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.
      Manchester City are on the brink of a sensational trebleCredit: Alamy
      The feat hasn’t been achieved by an English side since Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United did it in 1999.
      But City now find themselves as favourites in all three competitions.
      They lead Arsenal by four points with a game in hand and could win the Prem this weekend.
      While they will face Man United in next month’s FA Cup final and Inter Milan in the Champions League final a week later.
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      Boffins and brainiacs over at bettingexpert.com have crunched the numbers using BETSiE – their clever supercomputer.
      Using its special algorithms, BETSiE has determined that City have a 53.61 per cent chance of winning the treble.
      They have a whopping 98.4 per cent probability of landing the Prem title.
      While they are rated to have a 75.78 per cent chance of beating Inter in the Champions League final.
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      Man United could be the best bet to stop City emulating their 1999 feat.
      But even then City are given a 71.89 per cent likelihood of beating the Red Devils in the FA Cup final.
      Boss Guardiola has admitted that his players can “visualise” winning the treble now.
      Following his side’s 4-0 annihilation of Real Madrid, the 52-year-old said: “Of course we are there. The players can think about it and visualise it. It’s normal.
      “We are three games away, one in each competition. We can do it. But for me it is more important after many years that we are there.”
      Pep Guardiola believes that City players can ‘visualise’ the treble nowCredit: Reuters More

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      FA chiefs hiring exec to look after England WAGs and make sure pampered partners have a ‘good time’ at tournaments

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      THE FA is looking for an executive whose role will include booking travel arrangements for WAGS.The successful candidate will have to look after players’ wives and girlfriends during EURO 2024 in Germany.
      Victoria Beckham leads the line on a night out during the 2006 World Cup in GermanyCredit: Associated Newspapers
      The WAGS enjoyed a night out at ‘Garybaldis bar’ in Baden Baden during the 2006 World CupCredit: Xposure
      The WAGS were photographed on their back to the hotel after a night out in Baden Baden in 2006Credit: Xposure
      Coleen McLoughlin and Alex Curran share a ride on a big night out in Baden BadenCredit: Matrix
      The England Player Relations Lead will have to make sure WAGS and friends are booked into suitable hotels where they can enjoy themselves and get behind the England team.
      The job ad reads: “To provide a safe and practical travel programme for the players’ friends & family that offers the best available accommodation options and ensures the group have an enjoyable experience whilst supporting the team on their journey through each major tournament finals.”
      The last time England played in a German based tournament was the 2006 World Cup.
      Super WAGS Victoria Beckham, Alex Curran and Coleen Rooney flew out to Baden Baden and enjoyed some big nights out together.
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      The executive will also represent players during sensitive commercial and marketing deals and liaise with players’ representatives known as agents.
      The advert reads: “Represent players in commercial and marketing planning to align activity and ensure player support
      “Manage scheduling and approvals with players and their representatives.”
      And they will help former players described as ‘legends’ to make money from sponsors.
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      The ad continues: “Manage the relationships to deliver against commercial, marketing and wider FA requirements for Legends. Seek new Legends to support commercial, marketing and Club Wembley.”
      The Sun understands the salary will be discussed at interview.
      The candidate will have to ensure WAGS such as Sasha Atwood are booked into suitable hotelsCredit: Louis Wood News Group Newspapers Ltd
      The candidate will have to plan travel arrangements for WAGS during major tournamentsCredit: Dan Charity / Newsgroup Newspapers Ltd
      Rebecca Cooke at last year’s Wold Cup in QatarCredit: Dan Charity More

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      Women’s FA Cup final – Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd LIVE RESULT: Kerr seals Blues win in front of packed Wembley Stadium

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      CHELSEA have beaten Manchester United in the Women’s FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium!Sam Kerr scored the only goal of the game as the Blues retained their trophy in front of a sold-out Wembley.

      Kick-off time: 2.30pm UK
      TV channel: BBC One
      Live stream: BBC iPlayer
      Chelsea team: Berger, Leupolz, James, Reiten, Perisset, Eriksson, Fleming, Mjelde, Kerr, Charles, Cuthbert.
      Man Utd team: Earps, O Batlle, Toone, Zelem, Galton, Ladd, Le Tissier, Turner, Parris, Russo.

      Stay up to date with our live blog from Wembley…
      Marc Skinner reacts
      When speaking to BBC Sport, the Man Utd boss said: “We switch off in one moment, there’s space for Sam [Kerr] to run in to which we haven’t given her all game.
      “I’m proud of the girls today, they are hungry. Their position is what we want to take. We are a young, hungry team.
      “I need to find the pieces to make sure we challenge all the time.
      “Chelsea have done hardly anything in the game, but they are winners for a reason, they find that tiny little gap.
      “I want to thank all the fans, they have been magnificent. We won’t dwell on this, it fuels us. We watch this [Chelsea celebrate] – this will be us in future.”
      Credit: Getty
      Emma Hayes reacts
      When speaking to BBC Sport, the Chelsea manager said: “We’ve played here more times that Stamford Bridge! Yes it’s home.
      “You can’t underestimate the game accumulation, we looked so tired in the first half. We had to kick each other at half time.
      “We know how to stay in a game and even if we weren’t at our best we have to work out how to change it. We had to possess the ball better and then find the quality in the final third.
      “It’s a coaches nightmare. We don’t do the kick off properly and then the first, second and third phases were all off.
      “I’ve got to get them home tonight. They know the bus is leaving at 9pm and it will leave with them all on. The players deserve credit.
      “Sam Kerr is priceless but let’s credit Pernille. We know we needed more stretching runs. I almost made the change at half time but I held off to see who might be tired.”
      Credit: AFP
      Pernille Harder reacts
      When speaking to BBC Sport, the Chelsea midfielder said: “It’s amazing to win titles. A full Wembley is amazing.
      “Of course, it’s sad when you are out for so long [with an injury] but you come back with motivation and hunger. It’s amazing to come back for this game and be involved in a win.
      “Chelsea means a lot to me. I’ve had so many great memories here.”
      Credit: Getty
      Sam Kerr reacts
      When speaking to BBC Sport, the Chelsea striker said: “I think it’s the sign of a great team, we didn’t have our best game but we pushed through. Everyone stuck at it and we got the win.
      “P [Pernille Harder] did amazing, the team did amazing. I’d be wrong to say it was all me.
      “I’m just lucky to be the number nine in this great team.
      “A lot of people have been asking for it [the back flip celebration] – I text my friend and said back flip incoming today.”
      Credit: Getty
      Full Time – Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
      The Blues have now claimed their third successive FA Cup title.
      Credit: Getty
      Full Time – Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
      Chelsea are FA Cup champions once again!
      Credit: Getty
      90+6. Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
      United come agonisingly close to equalising in the dying seconds of the match before Garcia’s cross is cleared away by Buchanan!
      90+2. Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
      Man Utd make another change.
      Ladd is replaced by Thomas.
      90+1. Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
      Six minutes have been added on…
      90. Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
      The attendance here today is 77,390 – a record for a Women’s FA Cup final.
      It is also a new world record attendance for a women’s domestic game.
      Credit: Getty
      88. Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
      Another change for Chelsea.
      James is replaced by Buchanan.
      84. Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
      A huge chance for Man Utd to level the score as Batlle makes a run into the box from the right before squaring it to Russo.
      The striker can’t get her shot on target, but the ball runs wide to Williams, who is unable to get enough contact on it.
      Chelsea somehow manage to make the clearance.
      80. Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
      The Blues have the chance to double their advantage as Kerr makes a fantastic run into the box from the left.
      She squares the ball to Ingle 12 yards out from goal, but the midfielder fires her shot way over the crossbar.
      79. Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
      Man Utd make two more changes.
      Garcia replaces Blundell.
      Mannion replaces Toone.
      76. Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
      United have a free kick around 35 yards out from goal.
      Zelem sends the ball into the box, but Berger catches it with ease and can clear the danger.
      72. Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
      Chelsea make another change.
      Carter is on to replace Charles.
      69. Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
      Harder makes an excellent run down the right before sending an inch-perfect pass to Kerr at the back post.
      The striker is given plenty of time and space to tap the ball into the back of the net with ease!
      Credit: Getty
      68. GOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL CHELSEA!!!
      Kerr fires the Blues into the lead!
      65. Chelsea 0-0 Man Utd
      Huge chance for Chelsea as James sends Harder through on goal.
      The midfielder squares it towards the penalty spot, but Batlle clears.
      Cuthbert then latches onto the ball on the edge of the box, but her strike is off target.
      61. Chelsea 0-0 Man Utd
      Man Utd make their first substitution.
      Parris is replaced by Williams.
      59. Chelsea 0-0 Man Utd
      Harder immediately gets involved as the ball is sent over to Kerr on the left.
      The striker squares it to Harder on the penalty spot, but the midfielder struggles to get it out of her feet and the final shot is comfortably saved by Earps.
      57. Chelsea 0-0 Man Utd
      Chelsea make a double change.
      Fleming is replaced by Harder.
      Leupolz is replaced by Ingle.
      56. Chelsea 0-0 Man Utd
      Another chance for the Red Devils as Toone and Parris combine on the right before the ball is crossed into Russo in the box, but Perisset heads it behind for a corner.
      53. Chelsea 0-0 Man Utd
      Toone makes an excellent run down the right before cutting into the box.
      She looks to shoot, but instead sets it back to Russo.
      However, the striker can’t get there in time to attempt the shot.
      50. Chelsea 0-0 Man Utd
      Chance for Man Utd now as Galton catches Mjelde out in defence before attempting a long-range strike, but her effort is comfortably saved by Berger.
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      Man Utd loanee Amad Diallo has ‘special FA Cup final suit reserved’ as fans ask ‘who will he bench?’

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      AMAD DIALLO will be invited to attend the FA CUP final ahead of a possible role in the Manchester United squad next season.According to the Manchester Evening News, Diallo has had a suit reserved in his measurements for the showdown against rivals Manchester City next month.
      Diallo is preparing for a possible role in the United squad next seasonCredit: Getty
      The Ivory Coast international has scored 13 league goals for Sunderland this seasonCredit: PA
      Although he can’t play in the final, United are understood to want Diallo to feel involved as he prepares to return to the club ahead of their pre-season tour of the United States.
      The 20-year-old joined the Red Devils from Serie A side Atalanta in 2019 for a fee that could rise to £37million.
      The Ivory Coast international has only made nine appearances for the Old Trafford outfit and joined Rangers on loan midway through last season.
      However, Diallo has enjoyed a very successful loan spell at Sunderland this season scoring 13 goals in 37 appearances as the Black Cats secured a Championship play-off spot.
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      If Sunderland overcome Luton in the play-off semi final then Diallo will be returning to Wembley a week after the FA Cup final for Tony Mowbray’s side.
      After their 3-0 win against Preston on Monday in which he scored a screamer, Diallo hinted he could stay at Sunderland beyond this season.
      He said: “Playing against Luton is very hard but I hope we’ll be in the Premier League next season and maybe I’ll come back, I don’t know.”
      United fans took to social media reacting to the news with a lot of clamour for Diallo to return.
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      One user said: ” Give him the right wing position next season, have to make Antony feel some threat.”
      A second commented: “Nice touch, definitely feels there is a better organized pathway for Amad and other young players under this management team.”
      A third replied: “Question is who is he going to bench? Rashford on the left, antony on the right.. and we might be shopping for a centre forward.?”
      United manager Erik ten Hag opted against recalling Diallo from Sunderland in January as he did not want to halt his development.
      He said: “We consider everything but I have a little bit of reservation about [recalling Amad] because I don’t want to stop the process.
      “He has made really good progress there so I’m happy with that.
      “But young players need experiences and when we decide for him to come back, he has to be a player who can compete for the starting XI or minimum to come on for a lot of games and make an impact.
      “I didn’t see him in the starting XI or a player who had already had an impact [in pre-season]. But I see and value his potential and capabilities.
      “What I saw is that he needs experience in men’s football, senior football. I think there are many aspects of football to get strong physically and mentally, and also skills-wise, to improve and develop that so he can have value for us.” More

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      ‘It’s what childhood dreams are made of’, says Katie Zelem ahead of Man United’s first Women’s FA Cup final test

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      FOR KATIE ZELEM leading Manchester United in their first ever FA Cup final appearance will be a ‘childhood dream’ fulfilled. On Sunday the Oldham-born midfield ace will become the first player to captain a Red Devils Women’s side at the Wembley showpiece.
      Katie Zelem is set to make history as the first player to captain Man United in a Women’s FA Cup finalCredit: Getty
      The match between the Red Devils and Chelsea is expected to attract a record Wembley crowdCredit: Getty
      Zelem wants United to bring the mentality they have shown in their wins against Arsenal to their clash with the BluesCredit: Getty
      The match, which kicks off at 2:30pm, will see United take on four-time winners and holders Chelsea. 
      This year’s decider is set to be the first one played in front of a record Wembley crowd with tickets for all areas of the stadium sold out.
      For Zelem, who began her career in the Red Devils Centre of Excellence aged eight, this is a chance for United to break new ground.
      The United skipper, 27, who signed for United from Juventus in 2018, said: “In previous years we’ve not had too much success in the FA Cup, especially compared to the Conti Cup. 
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      “It’s something we’ve always strived for.
      “Getting to the semi-finals was making history for the club and now we’re one step further in the final. 
      “For myself to captain the girls at Wembley hopefully is so exciting. We just want to represent the club and be there.
      “Captaining Manchester United and making my debut – then this moment – will certainly be up there in my highlights. 
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      “It’s a club I’ve been at for a really long time now and supported my whole life. I think it’s what childhood dreams are made of.”
      Sunday’s match will be the first time  Zelem and the Red Devils have featured in the final for a major domestic trophy.  
      It comes in a season in which the player and her side have mounted their strongest push for a WSL title and qualification for the Champions League. 
      Aside from reaching an FA Cup final this term’s campaign has seen Marc Skinner’s side achieve other milestones. 
      This includes beating Arsenal twice this term.
      Late goals from Millie Turner and Alessia Russo saw them become the first team to defeat the Gunners in the league at the Emirates. 
      The midfielder, who has made 73 WSL appearances for United added: “I think the Arsenal game at the Emirates was a turning point. 
      “Those things don’t happen by accident, it’s not really something you can overly practise in training.
      “But when it happens once, then starts happening again, it becomes less of a coincidence. You make your own luck.
      “Whether people will say we’re lucky, we work hard for that moment,
      “We work hard to keep the pressure on a team and we work hard to create those chances.
      “We’ve done really well in that our goals have come from all over this year. 
      “People have come off the bench and made such a huge difference.
      “For us, belief is such a huge thing that you are going to score and not panicking.
      “We know that a chance will come, it’s just about taking it
      Chelsea are currently the only top four opponent Man United have not beaten. 
      While the Blues have won six of their seven top-flight meetings, Zelem believe United’s performances have improved since a 6-1 loss to their cup final rivals back in 2021. 
      United’s last match against Chelsea saw them fall to a narrow 1-0 lossCredit: PA
      She said: “Every time we’ve played Chelsea [since then] we’ve improved. 
      “We know what they’re about – they’re a team that doesn’t mind not having the ball and are defensively really organised. 
      “They’ve obviously got the threat in behind with Sam Kerr and threats on the counter attack. 
      “We know what their threats are now and, I’ve said it a lot of times throughout the season, but it’s about confidence and belief. 
      “That’s why we’re doing well this year, because we genuinely believe we can win every game.
      “When we play against Arsenal, I think we’ve got that psychological edge over them now.
      “It’s about taking that sort of mentality into the Chelsea game.”
      For Zelem reaching the FA Cup final is just the start for United in terms of their ambitions for the future. 
      She adds: “This is just a baseline of where we want to be.
      United will be aiming to stop Emma Hayes’ side winning a third successive FA Cup finalCredit: Getty
      “We’ve always said we want to be in the Champions League and have always been close but not close enough.
      “I think this is the turning season that everyone will back [at].
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      “It used to be the top three and Manchester United and now it’s solidly a top four. We know we can compete and win things.”
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