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      Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes drops big hint he could QUIT this summer in shock TV interview

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      BRUNO FERNANDES has stunned Manchester United by hinting that he could quit Old Trafford this summer.The Red Devils captain says he needs to feel ‘wanted’ by United after a disappointing season.Bruno Fernandes said he will consider his future after the EurosThe Man Utd skipper has appeared frustrated at times this seasonCredit: GettyFernandes, 29, is in his fifth season with the club after joining from Sporting Lisbon.The Portuguese international has been the most successful buy in the period since Sir Alex Ferguson retired.But in a shock interview with DAZN Portugal it was clear that his heart is no longer fully in the club and he could walk away after the Euros.Fernandes said: “Obviously, it doesn’t just depend on me, does it?READ MORE ON MAN UTD”A player always has to want to be here, but at the same time, you have to want him to stay. At the moment, I feel there’s that on both sides.“I’m not thinking too much about the future, not least because, obviously, this season hasn’t been at the level I’d hoped for, either individually or collectively, so far.’So, if you want me to be very honest, if I have to think about not continuing in the Premier League, it won’t be until after the Euros because nothing will be able to take my focus away from the FA Cup final and the Euros, as there’s nothing more important than that at the moment.”Fernandes joined United in January 2020 in a transfer costing an initial £47million rising to £68million.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe has a contract until 2025-26 with the option on the club’s part to extend that by a further season.He agreed to a new deal extending his stay at the United back in April 2022 but only after assurances from then Director of Football John Murtough that the club was going in the right direction.Roy Keane lays into Man Utd for ‘unforgivable’ act that ‘keeps you awake at night’Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.”

      Murtough has now left and Sir Jim Ratcliffe is in charge of footballer operations at the club after acquiring 27.7 per cent of the club.Fernandes has been a hit in his time at United despite only lifting one trophy with the Carabao Cup last season.This season alone he has contributed 15 goals in 45 appearances and assisted a further 11.In all in the Premier League the attacking midfielder has 54 goals and 40 assists in his time with United.While the club has suffered a catalogue of injuries this season Fernandes is barely ever in the treatment room.A player always has to want to be here, but at the same time, you have to want him to stay. Bruno FernandesHe was given the captaincy last summer after it was taken off Harry Maguire, who looked to be on his way to West Ham after falling out of favour with manager Erik ten Hag.His departure would be a huge disappointment to the fans on the back of a poor season that has seen United fail to reach the top four.They also went out of the Champions League at the group stage and relinquished their hold on the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 home defeat to Newcastle, the side they beat in last years final, back in November.READ MORE SUN STORIESTheir only remaining hope of salvaging something from the season comes with the FA Cup.They meet Manchester City in a repeat of last season’s final, which they lost 2-1, on May 25th at Wembley.Man Utd are ‘dynamic and entertaining’… but not in a good way, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
      MUCH guffawing when Erik ten Hag proclaimed his Manchester United side as “one of the most dynamic and entertaining teams” in the Premier League after a 1-1 home draw with Burnley.
      But I agree with him.
      This season I’ve watched live as United beat Liverpool and Wolves 4-3, drew 3-3 with Coventry and Galatasaray and lost 4-3 at Bayern Munich and Copenhagen.
      I also watched on telly as they were beaten 4-3 at Chelsea.
      As a neutral, I can’t remember seeing any team involved in quite so many mental matches during the course of one season.
      The problem is Ten Hag isn’t there to produce chaotic entertainment for the likes of me, he’s there to make Manchester United successful and make their fans happy — which is an entirely different metric.
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      Arsenal vs Bournemouth: Gunners look to extend Premier League lead after crucial derby win – stream, TV, team news

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      ARSENAL are just three victories away from lifting the Premier League title – unless Manchester City win four.The Gunners arguably have had the toughest title run-in between themselves, Man City and Liverpool.However, back-to-back derby triumphs over Chelsea and Tottenham saw Mikel Arteta’s men stay on top of the pyramid going into the last month of the season.And if they can beat an in-form Bournemouth side, they’ll be one step closer to ending their 20-year Premier League trophy drought.But even if Arsenal are victorious in their remaining three games, it still won’t be enough if Pep Guardiola’s men get a maximum of 12 points from 12.When is Arsenal vs Bournemouth?
      Arsenal’s huge Premier League match against Bournemouth will take place on Saturday, May 4.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 12:30pm BST.
      Emirates Stadium is the allocated arena for his crucial match and it can host approximately 60,704 passionate fans.
      The Gunners ran riot in the reverse fixture by thrashing the Cherries 4-0.
      Read more on ArsenalWhat TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Arsenal vs Bournemouth will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sport 1 in the UK
      Coverage is expected to commence from 11am BST – one hour and 30 minutes before kick-off.
      Fans can stream the match live through discovery+
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute action of the entire Premier League encounter.
      What is the team news?Mikel Arteta will be delighted that his side picked up no fresh injury concerns despite being put through a tough north London derby on Sunday.However, it could possibly be too soon for Jurrien Timber who has been continuing his road to recovery with the U21’s team.Elsewhere, Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is set to be without several key name for this huge match.Most read in FootballIllia Zabarnyi (muscle), Antoine Semenyo (knee), Luis Sinisterra (thigh), Tyler Adams (back), Marcus Tavernier (muscle), Chris Mempham (muscle), Ryan Fredericks (calf) and Philip Billing (muscle) are all expected to miss the trip to the Emirates.While Milos Kerkez will continue to serve his three-match ban after picking up a red card against Wolves.What are the current odds?
      Arsenal to win 1/8
      Draw 13/2
      Bournemouth to win 12/1
      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power are correct at time of publication More

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      Premier League release full audio of Everton vs Nottingham Forest VAR decisions as Howard Webb admits mistake

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      HOWARD WEBB has admitted the referee and VAR made a mistake by not awarding Nottingham Forest a penalty against Everton.Forest fumed following their 2-0 defeat to the Toffees claiming they were wrongly denied with penalties.PGMOL chief Howard Webb admitted Nottingham Forest should have been awarded a penaltyCredit: Sky SportsThe ref and VAR mistakenly believed Ashley Young made contact with the ballCredit: Sky SportsNottingham Forest released a statement slamming the PGMOL after the matchCredit: Sky SportsThe club released a statement condemning the PGMOL and their appointment of Stuart Attwell as VAR, claiming he is a Luton fan.Forest are now likely to be hit by FOUR FA charges for their response, despite the Premier League Key Match Incident panel admitting they should have been awarded a penalty for Ashley Young’s tackle on Calum Hudson-Odoi.Now PGMOL chief Webb has also accepted referee Anthony Taylor and VAR Attwell made the incorrect decision not to award Forest a spot-kick, as they both mistakenly believed Young had made contact with the ball.He said on Sky Sports: “We would have preferred an intervention on the situation.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”The referee waves away the penalty appeal, the VAR looks at it and asks himself the question – was the non-award clearly and obviously wrong and came to the conclusion that is wasn’t.”He doesn’t see a clear action by Young that he considers to be worthy of intervention, one that reaches the threshold of being very clear. “We would have preferred an intervention for the referee to go to the screen to make a judgement for himself in this situation, and he probably would have come out with a different outcome if that had happened.”Young brought down Hudson-Odoi inside the penalty area after the winger was played through on goal by a team-mate.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe incident had a big impact on the game as Forest would have been given the opportunity to level the game if a penalty had been awarded.Instead they were beaten which led to their furious statement, which read: “Three extremely poor decisions – three penalties not given – which we simply cannot accept.Nottingham Forest ‘consider SUING Gary Neville’ after Man Utd legend’s ‘mafia gang’ comment on Sky Sports”We warned the PGMOL that the VAR is a Luton fan before the game but they didn’t change him.”Our patience has been tested multiple times. NFFC will now consider its options.”Klopp has botched his Liverpool exit… and it’s cost him his legacy, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
      NOW we know Jurgen Klopp’s final major trophy haul at Liverpool — one Champions League, one Premier League, one FA Cup, two League Cups and (if you must) a World Club Cup.
      But where does his reign stand among the greatest of the Premier League era?
      In black-and-white terms, Klopp is way behind Sir Alex Ferguson and Pep Guardiola, the only two men to have won multiple Premier Leagues and a Champions League at the same club.
      Those two sit alongside Brian Clough, Bob Paisley and Sir Matt Busby as the undoubted all-time managerial greats of the English game.
      But Klopp ranks in the next tier down — with Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho (the Chelsea version), Bill Shankly and Don Revie.
      These were all men with the strength of character to transform their clubs in their own image and enjoy success but who did not win as much as they might have done.
      Had Klopp managed to keep his intentions under wraps and ended up with another title, perhaps even a treble or quadruple, he’d have edged himself up into that highest echelon with Ferguson, Guardiola, Clough, Paisley and Busby.
      But deciding the timing and the manner of your exit is one of the toughest calls for any manager or sportsman.
      Klopp got it wrong.
      Read Dave Kidd’s take on Klopp’s demise in full here.
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      Ex-Premier League boss Iain Dowie, 59, lucky to be alive after suffering ‘big cardiac arrest’ during spin class

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      IAIN DOWIE is lucky to be alive after suffering a cardiac arrest during a spin class.The former Premier League manager, 59, has thanked those who helped to save his life after the incident.Iain Dowie has admitted he is ‘very lucky’ to be alive after suffering a cardiac arrestCredit: Dave Pinegar – The SunDowie collapsed during an exercise session at his local gym and has admitted he is “very lucky” still to be alive.He told BBC Sport: “I went to a spin class and don’t remember too much more. I had a big cardiac arrest, unfortunately.”Lots of people looked after me and did some great things in the gym, then the ambulance looked after me and I ended up in hospital for a good few days.”I’ve been brilliant since and the heart is in good shape. I’ve got a little thing, an ICD [implantable cardioverter defibrillator] fitted that I hope will keep me going for another 20 years.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”It was probably more terrifying for my wife watching, but my view is I’m one of those lads who looks forward and I’ve been very, very lucky.”I was in the right place to have it and perhaps it just wasn’t my time.”Dowie has had three spells as a manager in the Premier League with Crystal Palace, Charlton and Hull.He has also taken charge of QPR, Oldham and Coventry during his coaching career.Most read in FootballDowie has had spells with Crystal Palace as both a player and managerCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdHowever, he is now a director for Northern Irish champions Larne.As a player, Dowie scored 14 goals in 57 caps for Northern Ireland alongside an impressive club career.The striker scored 33 goals in 175 Premier League appearances for Southampton, West Ham and Palace. More

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      Jadon Sancho’s net worth soared at Man Utd with star banking seven-figure fortune before Ten Hag fallout

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      JADON SANCHO kept coining it in – even as his stock started to fall at Manchester United.Latest figures reveal Sancho, currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund, saw his off-field fortune grow by nearly £1.5m.Jadon Sancho was a winner off the pitch despite a difficult season at Manchester UnitedCredit: AlamyThe former England winger has a company called Jadon Sancho Management to look after his commercial interests.According to documents filed at Companies House, the firm had net assets of £5,666,632 on June 30 2023, up from £4,117,160 a year earlier.The headline figure is the total assets and debts due to the company, minus the sums owed to its creditors.Intriguingly, the person who owes the company the most money is Sancho himself.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe accounts reveal that at the end of the reporting period, sole director Sancho had borrowed £5,774,339 for unspecified purposes, but probably separate investments.Sancho had a tough time last season. He spent a few weeks away from United in the middle of the campaign to deal with physical and mental health issues.And the 24-year-old rarely found the kind of form that persuaded United to spend £73m on him back in 2021.Any hopes of a fresh start in this campaign were dashed by a high profile row with boss Erik ten Hag.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAfter the Dutchman claimed Sancho had been dropped for September’s trip to Arsenal because of poor performances in training, the winger took to social media to brand the explanation “completely untrue”.Ten Hag took a hardline stance on the public show of dissent and banished Sancho to train on his own.Ten Hag claims there were ‘issues’ with Jadon Sancho BEFORE boss arrived at Man Utd and ‘all the way through’Anti-social media – Sancho’s Man Utd exitJADON Sancho’s third season at Manchester United was over before it had really begun.

      The £73m winger had made just three substitute appearances for United before he and boss Erik ten Hag had a very public row.
      The United boss was reportedly unimpressed by Sancho’s efforts when he was in a second-string side on the training ground which was supposed to play like Arsenal against the Dutchman’s likely starting 11.
      The former England star was subsequently left out of the United squad completely for the September 3 trip to the Emirates.
      After the 3-1 defeat by the Gunners, Ten Hag had said of Sancho: “On his performance in training, we didn’t select him. You have to reach the level every day at Manchester United.”
      Sancho hit back on Instagram, saying: “I will not allow people saying things that is completely untrue.
      “I have conducted myself in training very well this week. I believe ther are other reasons for this mateter that I won’t go into.
      “I’ve been a scapegoat for a long time which isn’t fair!”
      When Sancho refused to apologise, he was banished to train on his own and was farmed out on loan to Borussia Dortmund in January.
      And even when praising Sancho for his display for the German side against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter finals, Ten Hag hardly opened the door to an Old Trafford redemption.
      When asked if anything had changed, the Dutchman said: “No, but we know Jadon Sancho is a fantastic football player, so that is not a surprise for us.
      “That is not the issue.” The question now is who will remain on United’s books for longer – Sancho or Ten Hag?

      In January, Sancho rejoined former club Borussia Dortmund on loan and is thriving back in Germany.He has started 10 of Dortmund’s 13 Bundesliga games, scoring twice, and all their ties in the knockout stages of the Champions League in their progress to the semi-finals. More

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      Fulham punished after breaching Premier League player registration rules and must pay hefty fine

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      FULHAM have been given a transfer ban and fine for breaking rules in relation to Fabio Carvalho’s £5m move to Liverpool.The Cottagers made a payment to Carvalho’s grassroots club Balham Blazers that was triggered by the 2022 deal – despite twice being told by the Premier League that it was against the rules.Fulham have been sanctioned for breaching premier League player registration rulesCredit: RexFabio Carvalho is currently on loan at Hull from FulhamCredit: RexFulham have to pay a financial penalty of £75,000 and will be banned from signing young players to their Academy for six months if they breach the same regulations again in the next year.Carvalho, 21, is currently on loan from Liverpool at Hull, who are chasing promotion from the Championship via the play-offs.The Portugal-born winger moved to England at the age of 11 and played for Balham until Under-12 level.In December 2014, he joined Fulham’s Academy and a few months later the club signed an agreement with Balham to pay certain sums depending on Carvalho’s progress.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLWhen the winger made his first-team debut in May 2021 in a Premier League game against Southampton, it triggered one of the clauses.Fulham were relegated at the end of the season. In October 2021, after consulting the Football Association and the EFL, they agreed a compensation deal with Balham on similar terms to the original agreement and made a payment.After Carvalho was sold to Liverpool in May 2022 for a fee of £5m, rising to £7.7m, Balham approached Fulham about a sell-on payment under the terms of the original agreement.Fulham had to seek permission to pay compensation because Balham did not qualify as a “transferor” club.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPremier League Youth Development Rule 345 says clubs who are not in the PL or EFL, or who haven’t been relegated from the EFL in the last two years, are not entitled to compensation for youth players.Under Rule U38, payments can be made only with the permission of the PL Board.Premier League club’s incredible new stand boasts ultra VIP experience with rooftop bar and POOLFulham, by now back in the top flight, twice asked if  they could pay Balham and were twice told no – the second time in January this year.But Fulham decided nonetheless to go ahead with a payment, as required by the deal with Balham.During the case, Fulham told the PL that they had a similar deal in place with Dartford FC after bringing Martial Godo to Craven Cottage from the Kent side in 2022.In it, Fulham agreed to pay Dartford if Godo, a winger currently on loan at League One Wigan, hit certain targets. But the PL has also refused the club permission to pay Dartford and they would be in breach of U38 if they did – triggering the six-month transfer ban if a payment was made in the next 12 months.The same regulations left Basingstoke Town feeling short-changed when Brody Peart, then 17, joined Premier League Brighton in 2023.Basingstoke, like Balham and Dartford, do not qualify as a “transferor club” so the Seagulls needed permission to pay compensation.But Brighton did not ask the PL to sanction any payment and so signed Peart without having to pay a penny. More

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      Man Utd fans devastated by ‘one of the worst jerseys ever seen’ as away kit ‘leaked’ for 2024/25 season

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have been left devastated after their new away kit was supposedly “leaked” online.Erik ten Hag’s side have provided little for their supporters to cheer about on the pitch this term.Man Utd’s new away kit has allegedly been leakedCredit: Jersey ReviewFans soon took to X to vent their anger at the designCredit: Jersey ReviewAnd they were even embarrassed when reaching the FA Cup Final with Man City after they survived blowing a three-goal lead to Coventry before beating them on penalties.They failed to retain the Carabao Cup while the Red Devils were also dumped out of the Champions League at the group stages.And their Premier League form has left little to get excited about.Saturday’s dismal 1-1 draw at home to Burnley left them sixth in the table with just four matches left to secure European football.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe dire campaign has piled pressure on Ten Hag, who is wanted back at old club Ajax, after Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of 25 per cent in the club.However, while the future of the manager remains up in the air, an Instagram account called “jerseyreview” has “leaked” what those players still at United next term will allegedly be wearing in away games.The all-blue Adidas number, which has new sponsor Snapdragon on the front, looks incredibly similar to England’s cricket jersey.And it did not take long for United’s followers to give their damning verdict on the new design on social media after the alleged “leak”.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“This could easily be one of the worst jerseys I have ever seen,” replied one stunned fan.Another claimed that it “looks like a cricket kit” while it was also branded “awful”.Under-fire Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag slammed for ‘writing off NEXT SEASON’ after admitting how far Reds are off top 3A fellow supporter said: “Team about to drop several stinkers in this shirt.”A fifth wrote: “This looks like we gan get major Ls wearing this.”A sixth asked if they were “taking the p***?”Another declared that it was a “true stinker”.An eighth wrote: “That is a disgusting design.”A ninth asked: “Wtf is this ??”While a tenth stated that it was simply “garbage”.Some United fans slammed the ‘awful’ design and said it looked like a ‘cricket’ topCredit: Jersey Review More

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      Romelu Lukaku ‘set for Chelsea transfer exit’ as Roma consider replacing him with £33million Blues flop

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      ROMELU LUKAKU is reportedly set to finally leave Chelsea on a permanent transfer as Roma look to replace him with another Blues flop.Lukaku, 30, joined the Italians on loan last summer after refusing to revive his Stamford Bridge career.Chelsea are ready to sell Romelu Lukaku on a permanent transfer this summerCredit: ReutersBlues flop Michy Batshuayi is being lined up as his replacement at RomaCredit: GettyDespite holding talks with Mauricio Pochettino after returning from his second spell with Inter Milan, the Belgian insisted on a reunion with former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho.And his time in the Italian capital has yielded 19 goals in all competitions — his best tally in three years.However, Chelsea are determined to finally sell Lukaku on a permanent deal this summer and will not sanction another loan spell.Several teams are pondering offers to meet his £38million release clause, which was agreed with Chelsea when he took a pay cut last year. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGazzetta claims the Blues hope to fund a move for Napoli’s Victor Osimhen with Lukaku’s funds.And Todd Boehly could end up banking some more dosh as Roma want Chelsea flop Michy Batshuayi as Lukaku’s replacement.He netted just 25 goals in 77 games after a £33m move to London in 2016.Batshuayi has spent the past two seasons at Fenerbahce after being allowed to leave Stamford Bridge for a nominal fee.Most read in FootballHow Pochettino can solve Chelsea’s midfield crisis thanks to the works of a 13th century poetBy Andy Dillon

      IT IS HIGHLY unlikely that Mauricio Pochettino is familiar with the work of Rumi.
      Whether the renowned Islamic poet and mystic had the tactical dilemmas facing Chelsea’s head coach in mind while dreaming up his scholarly works in 13th century Afghanistan, we will never know.
      It’s fair to say Rumi was not a regular in The Shed at Stamford Bridge.
      Yet one of his most famous quotations strikes right at the heart of Pochettino’s problems trying to transform his team into consistent challengers at the top end of the Premier League.
      It was Rumi who wrote so prophetically: “Two birds tied together. They will not be able to fly even though they have four wings.”
      He could have scribbled that on the back of his programme from so many of Chelsea’s games this season with regard to Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez.
      There is a feeling among regular Chelsea watchers that while it is a blow on a personal level for Fernandez to be ruled out for the rest of the season with his injury problem, it may yet turn to Pochettino’s advantage.
      For it allows Caicedo to roam that patch in front of his defence with greater freedom. Both players are exceptional individual talents.
      Read Andy Dillon’s take on Chelsea’s midfield in full.
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      BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd should Chelsea have included a sell-on clause in his deal to Turkey, they could end up pocketing an extra bit of cash if Roma do make a move this summer.Daniele De Rossi’s side also fancy Benfica’s Rafa Silva, while Sardar Azmoun’s loan from Bayer Leverkusen could be made permanent.Chelseas midfield struggles with Moises Caicedo and Enzo FernandezBut there could be already be a saviour at the Stadio Olimpico in the form of ex-Chelsea youngster Tammy Abraham, who has just returned to action after a lengthy ACL injury.Meanwhile, should Napoli sell Osimhen to Chelsea, they are likely to move for Lille forward Jonathan David.The Italians, who could soon make Antonio Conte their new boss, also like Feyenoord’s Santiago Gimenez and Girona’s Artem Dovbyk. More