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    Gary Neville still adamant Arsenal will NOT win the Premier League as Man Utd legend singles out one BIG problem

    GARY NEVILLE is sticking to his guns that Arsenal will NOT win the Premier League – and the Manchester United legend has singled out one BIG problem Mikel Arteta must address.Neville, 48, has backed Manchester City to retain their Prem title this season despite Arsenal spending most of this term sitting pretty at the top of the tree.
    Gary Neville is sticking to his guns on who he thinks is winning the Premier LeagueCredit: PA
    Neville still says Arsenal won’t win the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
    The Gunners hold a five point advantage over City, but it took an epic comeback to see off bottom-of-the-table Bournemouth.
    Mikel Arteta’s men came from two goals down to win 3-2 at the Emirates.
    Neville says Arteta needs to find a way to stop his team from conceding goals if they’re to hold on to top spot.
    The Man Utd legend said on The Gary Neville podcast: “I thought City had a more difficult game.
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    “They were more likely to drop points in my mind, if anybody – I didn’t think either team would, to be fair.
    “So City did their job and then you expect Arsenal to go and comfortably win.
    “The fact that they’ve won in that way gives them that extra spirit and extra momentum, because it is a game you’d expect them to win 2-0 or 3-0 just because Bournemouth are second from bottom.
    “But they made it really difficult for themselves.
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    “They’ve got a real momentum, they’ve got a spirit building, the fans are with them, I would say to them they’ve got to stop conceding goals.
    “It sounds like a really simple thing to say but when you concede goals on a run-in it’s really tough and they’ve conceded two against Bournemouth, they’ve conceded against Brentford, they’ve conceded against United, Villa, City.
    “They’ve conceded quite a few goals, I think 11 in the last eight games.
    “So they just need to manage that a little bit because they’ve got 12 games to go now.
    “City still aren’t playing at their fluent best. We’ve got a hell of a title race.”
    Neville added: “I made my prediction at the start of the season and I’m not going to change my opinion on Manchester City.”
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    How Man Utd could line up next season with stunning attack including Harry Kane and Tammy Abraham transfers

    MANCHESTER UNITED are set to overhaul their attack next summer. SunSport exclusively revealed the club have made contact with Harry Kane over a transfer.
    Harry Kane could seal a move to Manchester United in the summerCredit: AFP
    United have also reportedly been watching Tammy AbrahamCredit: Getty
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    Meanwhile, a report from The Athletic suggests club scouts have been watching Tammy Abraham.
    The two Englishman would represent an interesting new attacking dynamic for Erik ten Hag next season.
    This season the club’s top goalscorer has been Marcus Rashford with 14 Premier League goals.
    However, with the potential arrival of both Kane and Abraham that burden would be eased.
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    And it creates the prospect of a new-look United attack.
    Should Ten Hag stick with his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation, Abraham may be pushed out wide to allow Kane to operate as the main striker.
    But Kane’s ability to drop deep and spray passes could see Rashford and Abraham performing inside-out runs in a similar fashion to Son Heung-min at his best.
    The duo could effectively form a front two while Kane drops deeper alongside Bruno Fernandes to help create chances.
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    Erik ten Hag could adpot a more classic 4-4-2
    With United also eyeing Frenkie de Jong, Casemiro’s midfield partner could also be revamped.
    Another look at the team could see Ten Hag move to a classic 4-4-2 formation.
    This would likely see Antony come in at right-wing, while under-fire Fernandes is not afforded a spot in the starting XI.
    A goalkeeper change could also be in the works, with SunSport revealing the Red Devils are interested in Leeds’ Illan Meslier as David De Gea’s future remains uncertain.
    Alternatively, a more experimental United formation could see them switch to a back three.
    Rashford and Abraham could run the channels with Kane free to roam behind them and pick passes and shots from deeper, while Fernandes partners Casemiro in midfield.
    Harry Maguire could then slot into the back three on the right side of defence.
    This may allow him to replicate his England form with more freedom to play out and more cover when defending thanks to Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez.
    But before any of this, United will face off against Real Betis in the Europa League looking to bounce from the 7-0 humiliation handed to them by Liverpool.
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    Man Utd transfer targets Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen head to head shows Ten Hag exactly who should replace Ronaldo

    MANCHESTER UNITED will be in the market for a striker in the summer with the Old Trafford club yet to find a long-term successor to Cristiano Ronaldo.Five-time Champions League and Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo, 38, left United late last year after having his contract ripped up.
    Man Utd are confident in signing Harry Kane IF Tottenham don’t qualify for the Champions LeagueCredit: PA
    Napoli hitman Victor Osimhen is also a transfer targetCredit: Getty
    United and Erik ten Hag plugged the gap in January with the loan signing of Wout Weghorst.
    The Dutchman has played 14 times for the Red Devils scoring just once.
    But he played a part in United’s Carabao Cup final win over Newcastle last month.
    Whether his loan move from Burnley is made permanent in the summer is yet to be seen.
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    But SunSport exclusively revealed that Man Utd are plotting a summer move for Tottenham and England star Harry Kane.
    In fact, United believe they will land Kane, 29, this summer — if Tottenham finish outside the top four.
    Old Trafford chiefs reckon Spurs missing out on a Champions League place will see them lower their £100million asking price.
    Another striker target is Napoli’s Victor Osimhen.
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    But like Kane, the serial goal scorer is likely to cost a fortune especially with Napoli looking certain to win Serie A.
    Premier League leaders Arsenal are also said to be leading the race to sign Osimhen.
    Both Kane and Osimhen, 24, are two worthy successors to Ronaldo, but how do their stats compare?
    Harry Kane vs Victor Osimhen
    Across all competitions since the 2021-22 season, Kane has played a considerable more amount of games.
    In 86 appearances to Osimhen’s 58, Kane has scored 47 and assisted 14.
    Osimhen, on the other hand, has 39 goals and five assists.
    But the Napoli ace’s goals and assists per 90 are better than Kane’s at 0.91.
    Osimhen’s shot conversion also has the edge over the England captain.
    Here’s how Kane and Osimhen compare
    Kane is, however, far superior in the playmaking department.
    He has created 121 chances to Osimhen’s 46.
    And he has had more touches inside the opposition penalty area.
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    But Ten Hag may be drawn towards Osimhen’s youth, with the Napoli ace five years Kane’s junior.
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    Arsenal LEAD Victor Osimhen transfer race ahead of rivals Man Utd as Napoli striker continues red hot season

    ARSENAL are leading Manchester United in the chase for Victor Osimhen, according to reports.The red-hot Napoli striker is high in-demand having enjoyed a stunning campaign in Serie A.
    Victor Osimhen’s goals have fired Napoli to top spot in Serie ACredit: Rex
    Osimhen, 24, has turned heads by scoring 21 goals in all competitions – with his side top of the table and still going strong in the Champions League.
    Man United are on a striker hunt this summer and the Nigerian is high on their wishlist.
    But according to Italian outlet Rai, Arsenal have overtaken them in the race.
    The Gunners let Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang go in January 2022, with Alexandre Lacazette following six months later.
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    They subsequently recruited Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City, although the Brazilian has been injured since the World Cup.
    Eddie Nketiah has deputised in the meantime, but Arsenal could still look to bolster their front-line ahead of next season.

    Osimhen won’t come cheap, however, with Napoli set to dig their heels in regarding their star asset.
    It’s claimed that the Serie A side will demand an eye-watering £133million for Osimhen, which would shatter the £106m Prem record set by Chelsea for Enzo Fernandez in January – and the £72m Gunners record paid for Nicolas Pepe.
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    In addition to Man United and Arsenal, the mid-table Blues are also keen on Osimhen.
    Chelsea lack an out-and-out No9, with Kai Havertz largely having to fill the role this season.
    French giants Paris Saint-Germain are also in the hunt, despite already having Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Lionel Messi at their disposal.
    The Ligue 1 champions have a history of recruiting players from Napoli, having gone to them for Edinson Cavani, Ezequiel Lavezzi and Fabian Ruiz. More

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    Three ways Man Utd could line up with Harry Kane including new formation as they line up blockbuster summer transfer

    MANCHESTER UNITED reckon they can sign Harry Kane this summer, if Tottenham miss out on the top four.Red Devils chiefs believe that Spurs will lower their £100million asking price if they fail to reach the Champions League.
    Harry Kane could join Manchester United this summerCredit: Rex

    Kane, who will turn 30 in July, has less than 18 months remaining on his contract in North London.
    And with United having made contact with Kane’s camp via a third party, they believe they can prise the England skipper from his boyhood club this summer.
    Manchester United were humiliated 7-0 by arch-rivals Liverpool on Sunday.
    But irrespective of that dreadful result, they have made progress under Erik ten Hag.
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    And Kane could be the final piece of the jigsaw when it comes to the Red Devils competing for Premier League and Champions League honours once again.
    The forward would instantly be the focal point of United’s attack that they have lacked.
    Marcus Rashford, Wout Weghorst and Anthony Martial have all had turns as their No9 this term.
    But Kane appears to be tailor-made for the role, and would add immense quality up top for Ten Hag.
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    Kane could link up with England team-mate Marcus RashfordCredit: Getty

    His addition could allow Rashford to stick to the left flank, with Antony or Jadon Sancho on the right and Bruno Fernandes in the No10 position.
    Casemiro and Kane’s old Spurs pal Christian Eriksen formed a good midfield partnership earlier this season.
    But with United still in the hunt for a midfielder, the Dane could even be shunted to the bench.
    Despite last summer’s saga, Ten Hag would still be interested in reuniting with Barcelona’s former Ajax ace Frenkie de Jong.

    While Jude Bellingham and Brighton’s Moises Caicedo are also on their radar.
    Diogo Dalot, Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw have made up a largely competent back four this season – but will have to flush last Sunday’s Anfield aberration out of their systems.
    Meanwhile, stalwart David de Gea could sign a new contract to try and win his second Prem title with United, and first since 2013.
    The Spaniard’s current deal is set to expire in July.
    Ten Hag, 53, could also try Rashford up top with Kane – but may have to experiment with a back three formation to do so.
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    Man Utd confident of stunning Harry Kane transfer this summer after making contact with £200k-a-week Tottenham star

    MANCHESTER UNITED believe they will land Harry Kane this summer — if Tottenham finish outside the top four.Old Trafford chiefs reckon Spurs missing out on a Champions League place will see them lower their £100million asking price.
    Harry Kane could join Manchester United this summerCredit: Getty
    United have made contact with Kane’s camp through a third party and have been encouraged by the response.
    Kane turns 30 in July — and has achieved his ambition of becoming Spurs’ all-time top scorer.
    While United were hammered 7-0 at Anfield on Sunday, there is still a belief that Kane has a better chance of finally winning a trophy at Old Trafford than at Tottenham.
    The England captain’s £200,000-a-week deal is up at the end of next season and failing to make the Champions League puts suitors in a better position to negotiate a lower fee.
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    Kane said in January that there had “not been much talking” with Spurs over a new contract but he was “sure there will be conversations over the coming months”.
    Champions Manchester City are no longer in the running, having failed to land the striker in 2021.
    They have since signed Erling Haaland and the Norwegian has 27 Prem goals in the race for the Golden Boot.
    Kane has 18, with United’s Marcus Rashford on 14.
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    The Red Devils need another goalscorer to drive them on to be title challengers next season.
    Cristiano Ronaldo left in November and now his on-loan replacement Wout Weghorst has just one goal from 14 appearances.
    Spurs are currently in fourth place but lost 1-0 at Wolves on Saturday — while resurgent Liverpool are just three points behind them with a game in hand.
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    Victor Osimhen puts Man Utd and Chelsea on red alert as transfer comments send both sets of fans into meltdown

    VICTOR OSIMHEN has put Manchester United and Chelsea on red alert with his latest transfer comments.And both sets of fans have been sent into a meltdown as a result.
    Man Utd and Chelsea fans are loving Victor Osimhen’s latest transfer commentsCredit: Rex
    Osimhen, 24, has set Serie A ablaze this season with 19 goals in just 21 games for Napoli.
    The Italian giants lead the title race by a mammoth 15 points.
    But Napoli face a tough ask to keep some of their brightest talents this summer.
    The likes of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Kim Min-Jae and Stanislav Lobotka have been irresistible at times.
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    However, Osimhen is regarded as the key cog in the machine.
    And plenty of clubs are wondering how high they could soar with his goals next term.
    United and Chelsea are both thought to be in the race for Osimhen, who could fetch over £100million.
    Napoli who have a history of cashing in at the right moment for a huge fee, are reluctant to sell.
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    But Osimhen has now opened the door to a Premier League switch by declaring he “dreams” of testing himself in England’s top flight.
    Osimhen said: “I think playing in one of the top five leagues in the world (Serie A) is an amazing feeling for me.
    “A lot of people worldwide consider the Premier League as the best and the strongest league but now I’m in one of the best leagues in the world which is the Italian Serie A.
    “I’m working so hard to make sure that I achieve my dream of playing in the Premier League some day but like I said, it’s a process and I just want to keep on this momentum and continue to do well.”
    This sent fans of Man United and Chelsea into overdrive.
    A United supporter said: “We should not bottle this.”
    Another declared: “In the summer we’ll make your dream come true.”
    Meanwhile, a Chelsea fan noted: “We desperately want a No9 and have owners who will break the bank. Seems inevitable.”
    Another added: “United are a problem but we have agent Drogba.” More

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    Man Utd ‘have bigger concerns than Liverpool mauling’ and cannot win Premier League until they fix issue, says pundit

    KAREN CARNEY has suggested that Man United need to fix the defence if they want to be winning the Premier League.The Red Devils’ backline was torn apart on Sunday as Liverpool ran rampant, scoring seven goals in a humiliating defeat at Anfield.
    Man United were hammered by LiverpoolCredit: Rex
    Karen Carney believes they need to fix the defence in order to challenge for titlesCredit: Alamy
    Against the Premier League’s best sides, United’s defence has been unravelled.
    This season, United have been on the end of some heavy defeats, including the 6-3 to Man City as well as conceding three to Arsenal in January.
    While there have been a lot of improvements to the team under manager Erik ten Hag, Carney believes that the defence still needs work if they want to be challenging for the title.
    She told Sky Sports: “You can’t just write it off, it’s Liverpool your rival.
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    “It has to be in the forefront of your mind, it has to hurt.
    “I think with the form they have previously been on winning the trophy as well you could say it is a blip.
    “But there are bigger concerns in terms of conceding 16 goals against Liverpool, Arsenal and Man City.
    “Clean sheets win you championships and goals win you games.
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    “Man United and fans of the club will want to win the league.
    “They are conceding far too many for me. You are defined by the teams that are up there with you. If you want to win, you have to be flawless.
    “We have seen the levels you have to be at to win the Premier League, the goals they are conceding are coming from little errors and it is costing them massively.”
    After the defeat, Ten Hag tore into his Manchester United stars and told them they were lucky to be travelling back on the team bus.
    The Dutchman felt they deserved to be leaving Merseyside with the club’s raging supporters after their worst defeat for 91 years. More