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      Guardiola names nine teams who wanted Man City kicked out of Champions League as club charged with financial breaches

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has revealed NINE Premier League teams wanted Manchester City booted out of the Champions League.The Etihad boss gave a defiant press conference as he spoke for the first time since the club were charged with 115 breaches of financial regulations by the Premier League.
      Pep Guardiola claimed NINE teams wanted Manchester City kicked out of the Champions LeagueCredit: @footballdaily
      Guardiola, 52, recalled when City were found guilty of breaching Uefa’s FFP regulations and banned from competing in Europe for two years in 2020.
      That ban was successfully overturned after an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
      But Guardiola sensationally revealed NINE Prem teams wanted City booted out of the Champions League at the time.
      Comparing the 2020 case to now, Guardiola said: “When Uefa make a sentence against us, nine teams – Burnley, Wolves, Leicester, Newcastle, Spurs, Arsenal, United, Liverpool, Chelsea – [wanted City] out of the Champions League when they wanted that position.
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      “There are no enemies or friends, just interests. They wanted to take our position [in the Champions League]. This situation is absolutely zero difference.
      “It’s the same articles, same accusations. You have to go to League One, League Two, no not enough, maybe Conference. We have been in lower divisions.”

      Guardiola joked he’d bring back club legends Paul Dickov and Mike Summerbee if the club were relegated, as he continued to refer to the 2020 case.
      He said: “If we go back there it’s not a problem for us, we will call Paul Dickov and Mike Summerbee… and we will be back I’m pretty sure, if we go there.
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      “But they should wait because [only] in the end is it decided what happens, and they didn’t wait in the UEFA situation.”
      Guardiola suggested on Friday that City are “already being condemned”, despite not being found guilty of breaching financial regulations.
      Speaking on the charges, which were announced on Monday, he declared: “My first thought is we are already being condemned.
      “What has happened after Monday is the same as happened with Uefa [in 2020]. We were condemned. 
      “We have just a charge. Why should when they told me before they defend the accusation from UEFA, the club proved we were completely innocent, why should now be condemned? 
      “19 teams of the Premier League is accusing us without the chance to defend and the words of my chairman my CEO my owner explain everything, you know what side I am on.”
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      Arsenal boss Arteta gives blunt response when asked if he noticed anything ‘untoward’ going on during Man City spell

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      MIKEL ARTETA gave a blunt response when asked if he had witnessed anything “untoward” during his time at Manchester City. The Arsenal boss was City’s assistant manager between 2016 and 2019 before moving to the Emirates.
      Arteta used to advise Guardiola during his time as assistant boss at Man CityCredit: EPA
      The Premier League champions are now under investigation for 115 alleged financial breaches over a number of years.
      The punishments for the club could be extremely serious both on and off the pitch – with points deductions and relegation on the table.
      Ahead of Arsenal’s home game against Brentford, Arteta was asked by reporters if he ever saw anything “untoward” at the club.
      His response was blunt and brief with the Spaniard replying simply: “no.”
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      When pressed for answers, Arteta would only add: “I’m not going to make any comment on that, I’m sorry.”
      Premier League bosses have been facing questions on the bombshell allegations levelled at Man City, not least Pep Guardiola.
      But the 52-year-old had a bullish tone as he came out defending his club.
      He told reporters today: “My first thought is already that we have been condemned.
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      “What has happened after Monday is the same as happened with Uefa. We were condemned. We have just a charge.
      “Why should when they told me before they defend the accusation from Uefa, the club proved we were completely innocent, why should now be condemned?

      “19 teams of the PL are accusing us without the chance to defend and the words of my chairman my CEO my owner explain everything, you know what side I am on.”
      When asked whether he believed the charges were driven by their Prem rivals, Guardiola added: “Go to the chairman, CEOs, Daniel Levy, ask them.
      “These 19 Premier League have set a precedent. What they [rival PL clubs] have done to us, be careful with that.
      “Be careful in the future. Many clubs can make suggestions and there are a lot of clubs that can be accused, like we have been accused.”
      City chiefs plan to fight the accusations and could go all the way to the High Court or to the Supreme Court if necessary.
      And just as in their victory over Uefa after the Champions League ban three years ago, City will unleash an army of lawyers to defeat the Prem legal team and put the charges to bed for good.
      An expert lawyer who advised Boris Johnson over partygate has been drafted in to try and help dig the club out of their situation.
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      City are under investigation over the period between 2009 and 2018.
      During that time the club won three Premier League titles, including one under current boss Pep Guardiola.
      Arteta will focusing attention on things on the pitch, where Arsenal need a response to defeat last SaturdayCredit: Getty More

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      Bournemouth vs Newcastle LIVE SCORE: Premier League latest as Magpies look to pick off Cherries and climb above Man Utd

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      BOURNEMOUTH entertain Newcastle at the Vitality Stadium – and both teams have something to fight for.Three points for the Cherries would be crucial as they continue to fight for survival.
      However, a win for the Magpies sees Eddie Howe’s side climb above Manchester United in the table.

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      Pep Guardiola jokes he will ‘call back Paul Dickov and Mike Summerbee’ if Man City are relegated for financial breaches

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has revealed his amazing solution to bring Manchester City back to the Premier League if they are relegated. Man City were charged with over 100 breaches of financial rules dating back to 2009.
      Pep Guardiola revealed his solution for if Man City are relegatedCredit: Getty
      He revealed he would bring back club legends like Mike SummerbeeCredit: Getty
      And 50-year-old Paul DickovCredit: Getty
      As a result, the club are facing relegation or expulsion from the Prem.
      Speaking on the charges for the first time, Guardiola hit back at rival clubs who had already “condemned” them.
      And in response to the threat of relegation Guardiola joked: “We will go to the low division, no problem.
      “We have been there before. We will call back Paul Dickov, Mike Summerbee and make a good process. We will be back I’m sure.”
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      Dickov played for the Cityzens for six years in two spells with the club.
      The Scot, now aged 50, left the club just as they were taken over by Sheikh Mansour’s Abu Dhabi group.
      Meanwhile, Summerbee now aged 80, played for the club for 10 years between 1965 and 1975.
      But Guardiola took a more serious tone when talking about rivals.
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      He said: “My first thought is already that we have been condemned.
      “What has happened after Monday is the same as happened with Uefa. We were condemned. We have just a charge.
      “Why should when they told me before they defend the accusation from Uefa, the club proved we were completely innocent, why should now be condemned?
      “19 teams of the PL are accusing us without the chance to defend and the words of my chairman my CEO my owner explain everything, you know what side I am on…
      “Go to the chairman, CEOs, Daniel Levy, ask them.
      “These 19 Premier League have set a precedent. What they [rival PL clubs] have done to us, be careful with that.
      “Be careful in the future. Many clubs can make suggestions and there are a lot of clubs that can be accused, like we have been accused.”
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      Southampton vs Wolves LIVE SCORE: Premier League latest as Lopetegui’s men look to build on Liverpool hammering

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      STRUGGLING Southampton host Wolves in a Premier League relegation scrap at St Mary’s.Nathan Jones’ men are desperately in need of three points as they sit rock bottom of the table.
      But the Saints come up against a Wolves side fresh from humiliating Liverpool 3-0.

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      Man Utd and Arsenal transfer blow as Barcelona president rules out Ansu Fati exit as interest confirmed

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      PREMIER LEAGUE giants Manchester United and Arsenal have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Barcelona’s Ansu Fati.The two clubs have been monitoring Fati ahead of a potential summer move as they look to strengthen their forward lines.
      Ansu Fati in action for Barcelona against Girona in La Liga.Credit: Rex
      But Barcelona president Joan Laporta has poured cold water on any chances of the forward leaving in the summer.
      Laporta said: “We are not thinking of selling Ansu Fati as of now, he’s loved here, then I cannot predict the future.”
      He added: “His agent told us there are clubs keen on signing Ansu Fati yes.”
      “It is clear that he wants to succeed here at Barca.”
      The summer arrivals of Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski along with Fati’s recovery from a long term injury have seen him given limited chances to impress.
      The La Masia product has made 20 appearances in LaLiga this season scoring three goals as Xavi’s men lead Real Madrid by seven points.
      Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano had previously reported that Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool were the Premier League clubs tracking Fati’s situation for this summer.
      The Spaniard, who inherited the No10 shirt when Lionel Messi departed for PSG, is a versatile forward who can play in a number of positions across the front line.
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      Despite the Catalan giants pulling multiple financial levers they are still in deep financial trouble.
      Fati has a £898million release clause in his contract but a big offer from any potential suitors could tempt Barcelona to cash in to ease their financial woes. More

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      Classic pictures of football fans in the 90s show supporters having a great time including Euro 96 fever

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      THE 1990s.A time when football gripped the nation, reaching fever pitch during Euro ’96 on home soil.
      England football fans during the 1998 World Cup dressed in what are now two classic Three Lions kitsCredit: Alamy
      Three Lions fans cheering on during the penalty shootout defeat to Argentina at France ’98Credit: Alamy
      Manchester United fans celebrate at Selhurst Park in 1993, rocking cool shades and baggy jeansCredit: Getty
      The 90’s was the start of Manchester United’s dominance under Sir Alex FergusonCredit: Getty
      Baggy jeans and track jackets appeared a popular choice at ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Aston Villa fans in 1994 cheer on their team from the famous Holte EndCredit: Getty
      England’s run to the semi-finals had people truly believing football was coming home… until another penalty shootout defeat to Germany.
      The decade kicked off with Gazza’s tears at Italia ’90 in a devastating semi-final defeat to, guess who, Germany, on spot-kicks.
      But there was a buzz about the game.
      Football was intertwined with music and fashion.
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      Fans were going to games in colourful tracksuits and bucket hats, shown in brilliant throwback snaps from the era.
      The 90s saw John Barnes’ World in Motion rap and Kevin Keegan’s infamous “I would love it if we beat them” rant.
      On the pitch Manchester United were starting to click under Sir Alex Ferguson, winning the inaugural Premier League title in 1992-93.
      It was the start of an incredible rivalry with Arsenal that continued well into the noughties.
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      Red Devils fans were in dreamland in the ’90s, winning the title FIVE times in ten yearsCredit: Getty
      Arsenal fans standing on Highbury’s revered Clock End in 1991, the year they won the old Division OneCredit: Getty
      Manchester United fans starting them young in 1996Credit: Getty
      Another young United fan tired from celebrating the 1996 league title and FA Cup doubleCredit: Getty
      Ian Wright grinning from ear to ear in that iconic Arsenal shirt from the late 90’sCredit: Getty
      The scene outside Highbury in 1994Credit: Rex
      The Gunners won the league in 1990-91 under George Graham, and again in 97-98 under Arsene Wenger.
      They also finished runners-up to United in 98-99, the year the Red Devils won the treble.
      Ferguson meanwhile guided the Red Devils to five titles, four FA Cups and the Champions League in a decade of dominance at Old Trafford.
      But despite United’s supremacy, it was also an exciting time for the likes of Blackburn and Newcastle.
      Under Kenny Dalglish, and with Alan Shearer leading the line, Blackburn finished runners-up in the 93-94 season.
      Shearer and Co then went one better and lifted the Prem title in the following campaign.
      Newcastle fans in 1993, one child sports a bucket hat, a symbol of 90’s fashionCredit: Getty
      Toon fans sticking by their team… despite the weatherCredit: Getty
      A Newcastle fan shows off a tattoo of then manager Kevin KeeganCredit: Rex
      Toon fans cheering on their team while sporting an assortment of colourful hatsCredit: Getty
      Manchester City fans tuck into a pre-match fish and chips close to their old Maine Road groundCredit: Getty
      Tottenham fans went to impressive lengths to celebrate the 1991 FA Cup final triumph over Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
      Newcastle enjoyed two second-place finishes in 95-96 and 96-97, and also reached the FA Cup final in 98-99, with Shearer joining from Blackburn in 1996 for a world record £15million.
      The end of the decade saw Chelsea muscle their way onto the scene, even before Roman Abramovich arrived with his riches in 2003.
      The Blues won the FA Cup in 96-97 under Ruud Gullit, with the likes of Dennis Wise, Mark Hughes, Roberto Di Matteo, Gianfranco Zola and Gianluca Vialli in the team.
      Everton too enjoyed success, beating Manchester United in the 94-95 FA Cup final.
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      That Wembley triumph being the last trophy the Toffees lifted.
      Overall it was an era that saw football, fashion and music fuse together, but also the start of mega money starting to influence the game with the introduction of the Premier League.
      A Southampton fan in 1998 takes a minute to read the matchday programmeCredit: Getty
      Leeds won the title in 1991, but the real eyecatcher in this photo is that jumperCredit: Getty
      Thumbs up if you love footballCredit: Getty
      Jurgen Klinsmann is mobbed by adoring Spurs fans during a pre-season friendly in 1994Credit: Getty
      By any means necessary… Manchester United fans climbing a pylon for a better view at Selhurst Park in 1993Credit: Getty
      Pierre Van Hooijdonk is surrounded by adoring Nottingham Forest fans at the City Ground in 1997Credit: Getty More

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      Duncan Ferguson’s pal ripped the head off his favourite pigeon ‘Super Gran’ and it was angriest he’s ever been

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      FOOTIE hardman Duncan Ferguson has opened up on the angriest he has ever been. During his playing days, Ferguson was known as a no-nonsense personality who would never shirk away from a challenge.
      Duncan Ferguson has taken over at Forest GreenCredit: Rex
      But the hardman revealed his anger at the cruel fate of his favourite pigeonCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      The Everton legend recently picked up the challenge of League One side Forest Green Rovers last week, with the green-fingered club currently sitting firmly at the bottom of the table.
      And his green connections don’t end there, with Ferguson revealing on the Tony Bellew is Angry podcast that he keeps racing pigeons.
      However, Ferguson’s joy in spending time with them turned to horror and anger after he found out a friend ripped the head off of his favourite pigeon.
      When asked about the angriest he has ever been, he said: “I keep racing pigeons.
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      “I’ve had them for a long long time since I was a kid. Back in the day, my favourite pigeon was a pigeon called Super Gran. Believe it or not!
      “You can name them, they’re not all flying rats. So I keep pigeons and I still keep pigeons to this day, that calms me. I enjoy spending time with the pigeons.
      “My beloved Super Gran, I gave it to a guy I knew at the time, he liked pigeons as well and he wanted a pigeon for breeding.
      “So about three or four months later I’ve gone round to the lad and asked him have you got my pigeon, he’d pulled the head off it.
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      “He said it was nae good, he said the pigeon was crap and it was sick or something. I was only a young kid do you know what I mean. Crying my eyes out I was.
      “That was probably one of the first times I threw a punch. I ended up scrapping with him because he pulled the head off my pigeon.”
      Moving away from the cruel fate of his pigeon, Ferguson also revealed how he feared he had killed a man when his house was being burgled. More