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      Man Utd set Mason Greenwood price tag as Barcelona and Atletico Madrid prepare for transfer battle

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will demand around £34million for Mason Greenwood this summer, according to reports.The winger, 22, has spent this season on loan at Getafe.
      Mason Greenwood looks on during Getafe’s 1-1 draw at VillarrealCredit: Getty
      Greenwood has played 21 times in LaLiga, scoring five goals and laying on a further five assists.
      The Red Devils academy graduate has attracted interest from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
      He remains under contract at Old Trafford until 2025 but will not play for Man Utd again.
      According to German outlet Fussball News, the Red Devils are hoping to receive around £34m for Greenwood when they sell him this summer.
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      The one-cap England international has not played for Man Utd since January 2022.
      He joined Getafe on loan last summer, seven months after charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control were dropped.
      His loan club recently complained to Spanish authorities over an alleged slur aimed at Greenwood by Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham.
      They have accused Three Lions favourite Bellingham of calling their loan player a “rapist”.
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      LaLiga chiefs are said to have been “surprised” by Getafe’s unusual decision to take a matter that was not included in the referee’s notes further.
      Nonetheless, the matter was subsequently referred to the Spanish football federation, with a judge appointed to investigate the claim.
      Mason Greenwood reveals ‘best feeling so far’ in rare interview after Getafe aces ‘take Man Utd loanee under their wing’
      If found guilty, Bellingham, 20, could face a ban of between four and ten games.
      Greenwood last featured on Friday, playing the full 90 minutes as Getafe drew 1-1 at Villarreal.
      Greenwood and Jude Bellingham faced each other earlier this monthCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal are NOT serious title challengers despite back-to-back thrashings, claims Premier League legend John Barnes

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      LIVERPOOL legend John Barnes has written off Arsenal’s title chances. The Gunners are yet again in contention for the crown having agonisingly missed out to Manchester City last season.
      John Barnes doesn’t rate Arsenal’s title credentialsCredit: Getty
      The Gunners are unbeaten in five games and currently sit second in the tableCredit: PA
      Arsenal at one point were seven points clear at the top before a loss of form towards the end of the season finished their title hopes.
      Mikel Arteta’s troops have been on a brilliant run of form of late, unbeaten in the league since the start of the year.
      Despite two convincing away wins against West Ham and Burnley, Barnes is not convinced by Arsenal’s title challenge.
      Speaking on Premier League Productions, Barnes believes that his former team can still challenge for the title.
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      He said: “Liverpool for me are the closest challengers because there are certain games where Liverpool haven’t played well but have got a result.”
      Barnes thinks that Arsenal still struggle to win matches whenever they are not at their best.
      He believes that it is a two-horse race between Man City and Liverpool this season.
      Barnes added: “Arsenal have to play well to win and if they don’t play well they may not win, and that is why as much as they’re doing well I still think it’s between Man City and Liverpool.”
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      Arsenal are still in the race for the title only two points off top spot.
      Their title hopes were given a boost as City dropped points to Chelsea over the weekend.
      Arsenal are the only team that can stop Man City winning the Champions League, they’d beat Bayern or PSG, says Carragher
      Despite this, City still have a game in hand and don’t play Arteta’s side until the end of March.
      With 13 games to go, Arteta will be looking to galvanise his troops to win their first title in 20 years.
      Barnes reckons that Man City are title favouritesCredit: Reuters
      The Liverpool legend also thinks that Liverpool are the closest challengers to CityCredit: Getty More

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      Why is Liverpool vs Luton Town not on TV?

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      LIVERPOOL were triumphant again with another win at Brentford – but were left counting the cost of yet more injuries.Liverpool fans’ joy at being clear at the top could only be short lived as injuries keep piling up for Jurgen Klopp.
      Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones sustained what looked like pretty severe injuries with the Portuguese forward carried off on a stretcher.
      Darwin Nunez – who scored a brilliant lob to set Liverpool on their way – was also taken off at half time, although that is expected to have been a precaution.
      Jota and Jones could miss out against Luton Town on Wednesday, with the likes of Alisson Becker, Thiago Alcantara, Joel Matip, Dominik Szoboszlai also potentially missing.
      Why Liverpool are playing on Wednesday
      Liverpool are hosting Luton Town on Wednesday night after the fixture was rearranged.
      The Hatters were meant to visit Anfield on Saturday, February 24 at 3pm but this fixture had to be brought forward because of Liverpool’s participation in the Carabao Cup Final.
      Liverpool and Luton Town drew the last time they met in NovemberCredit: Reuters
      Despite being the only Premier League game being played on Wednesday, it will remain OFF of British TV screens.
      This is because of the Saturday 3pm blackout – Premier League rules dictate that if a game was originally arranged to take place at that time, a rescheduled game cannot be shown on TV.
      After their game against Luton, Liverpool will be hoping to overcome Chelsea in the highly anticipated Carabao Cup Final this Sunday at Wembley.
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      Klopp’s men will go into the final as heavy favourites given how many places separate the two in the league table. More

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      Why Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Luton isn’t on TV due to bizarre blackout rule

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      LIVERPOOL face Luton in their rearranged Premier League clash on Wednesday night.But the tie is NOT being shown live on TV due to a bizarre rule.
      Luton make the trip to Liverpool on Wednesday nightCredit: The Times
      The Reds were originally set to host the Hatters at Anfield this coming Saturday, February 24.
      But due to Jurgen Klopp’s side booking their place in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Chelsea, the Premier League match needed to be rescheduled.
      And the clash was brought forward three days to Wednesday night, with a 7.30pm kick-off under the lights on Merseyside.
      However, fans will not be able to watch the action live on UK TV.
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      That is because the match was not originally selected by broadcasters Sky Sports or TNT Sports.
      And that meant it was due to be played at 3pm on Saturday – during the nationwide TV football blackout.
      Therefore, the match cannot subsequently be picked up by Sky or TNT because the companies have a limited number of matches as part of their deals with the Premier League.
      So the fixture remains untelevised – just like Manchester City vs Brentford 24 hours earlier, which was moved due to the Treble winners’ involvement in the Club World Cup over Christmas.
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      Liverpool vs Luton will be available on talkSPORT radio.
      On the same night, Arsenal’s trip to FC Porto and Napoli vs Barcelona in the Champions League are both on TNT Sports.
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      Sky Sports, meanwhile, have live coverage of Bradford City vs Wycombe Wanderers in the EFL Trophy semi-final.
      Liverpool go into the game with Luton off the back of their thumping 4-1 win at Brentford and sitting top of the table.
      Mo Salah returned with a goal and an assist in West London.
      But Klopp is sweating on the fitness of Curtis Jones, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota who all went off injured just eight days before the Carabao Cup final.
      Luton remain in the thick of the relegation scrap but were unfortunate to lose 2-1 to Manchester United on Sunday, undone by a couple of errors and Casemiro escaping a red card. More

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      My dad was in same England squad as James Milner before injury heartbreak – now I’m making my own way in Premier League

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      JACK HINSHELWOOD’S dad was in the same England under-21 squad as James Milner.However, he was forced to retire aged just 26 due to a series of serious knee injuries.
      James Milner was in an England under-21 squad alongside Jack Hinshelwood’s dadCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Adam Hinshelwood made 109 Brighton appearances before injury forced him to retire aged 26Credit: PA:Press Association
      Adam Hinshelwood made 109 first-team appearances for Brighton as a player alongside spells with Aldershot and Wycombe.
      His performances for the Seagulls were rewarded with an England under-21 call-up in October 2004.
      Peter Taylor included him for matches against Wales and Azerbaijan, with then Newcastle man Milner also named.
      Milner was even on the scoresheet in a win over Wales, although Hinshelwood was an unused sub for both matches.
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      The former defender is now in charge of high-flying National League South side Worthing.
      Meanwhile, his son is now team-mates with Milner at Brighton, where he came through the academy.
      Midfielder Jack, 18, has scored three goals in 17 appearances across all competitions this season.
      Six of those have come alongside Milner, who signed on a free transfer from Liverpool in the summer.
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      Hinshelwood is now starring alongside Milner at BrightonCredit: Getty
      He has also won eight caps for the Three Lions at under-19 level since making his debut in September.
      It is not just the father and son with links to the Seagulls, though, with uncle Martin Hinshelwood a former manager.
      Mason Holgate’s former team-mate turns on him after horror challenge on Kaoru Mitoma and demands punishment
      Jack’s cousin Harry Howell is also currently a member of the academy.
      The 15-year-old has already played for Brighton’s under-21 side and is an England youth international. More

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      Mark Clattenburg hits back at Gary Neville over hyprocrisy after Man Utd legend said shock new job was a ‘step too far’

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      MARK CLATTENBURG has his back at Gary Neville and accused him of hypocrisy after the pundit spoke out about his new job.The former Premier League referee has been hired as Nottingham Forest’s new referee analyst.
      Mark Clattenburg has hit back at Gary Neville and labelled him a ‘hypocrite’Credit: Getty
      Neville criticised Nottingham Forest’s appointment of Clattenburg as a referee’s analystCredit: PA
      As part of his role Clattenburg will watch Forest matches and advise the club on whether decisions were correct, if it was a subjective decision or not, and how to handle their grievances.
      He will also been in contact with PGMOL chief Howard Webb, but it is a move Neville has described as “a step too far”.
      Clattenburg has dismissed his concerns and suggested he is being hypocritical since Sky Sports – Neville’s employer – also lean on former refs for their expertise.
      Clattenburg told The Times: “I am disappointed that Gary Neville has come out with what he said.
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      “His employer, Sky Sports, employs ex-referees to help fans and viewers understand the Laws of the Game, and Nottingham Forest are just doing the same.”
      Neville expressed disappointment in both Clattenburg and the club, accusng Forest of haing a “woe is me attitude”.
      The former Manchester United star feels Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have taken things a step to far by becoming the first Prem club to hire a referee’s analyst.
      He said: “What is Mark Clattenburg doing? I’ve worked with Mark. What are you doing? You’re being employed to go and tell a football club how referees are making mistakes or what mistakes they’re making. A fan in the crowd could go and tell you what a referee is thinking.
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      “I’m disappointed with Nottingham Forest. It’s as if, look at all of this, woe me. I get it, some teams feel as though they’ve been hard done to, some teams feel they’ve had bad decisions against them. That happens sometimes during a season and I would have hated it.
      “But to employ an ex-referee to tell you why you’re having decisions against you. For me, I think it’s a step too far.”
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      Roy Hodgson, 76, quits as Crystal Palace manager days after hospital dash with Oliver Glasner set to replace him

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      ROY HODGSON has stepped down as Crystal Palace manager.The news comes after Hodgson, 76, was rushed to hospital after collapsing in training last week.
      Roy Hodgson has stepped down as Crystal Palace bossCredit: Getty
      Oliver Glasner is set to take over at Selhurst ParkCredit: Getty
      The South Londoners, 16th in the table, have won just two of their last 15 games in all competitions prior to the veteran boss falling ill ahead of their Monday Night Football clash with Everton.
      Hodgson had offered to take charge of the club’s trip to Goodison Park and play a role either from the dugout or, more likely, the directors’ box.
      But the confirmation of his exit came just four hours before kick-off on Merseyside with Paddy McCarthy and Ray Lewington managing the side.
      Hodgson, who is now out of hospital, said: “This club is very special and means so much to me and has played a big part in my footballing life. I have fully enjoyed my time here across six seasons, as it has given me the chance to work with top-class players and staff doing what I love every day.
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      “However, I understand, given recent circumstances, it may be prudent at this time for the club to plan ahead, and therefore I have taken the decision to step aside so that the club can bring forward their plans for a new manager, as intended for this summer.
      “My thanks and respect to the current squad of players who have been a pleasure to work with – they are a credit to the club and themselves.”
      Former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner is set to replace Hodgson in the dugout.
      Glasner was already in talks over taking over at Selhurst Park amid the poor run of form that saw Palace plunge into the relegation scrap.
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      Chairman Steve Parish added: “Roy has a special place in Crystal Palace history and this will never be forgotten. After four years in which he led the club to maintaining Premier League status season after season, he once again joined us nearly a year ago to steady the ship, and worked wonders.
      “That he then agreed to continue in the summer speaks volumes about his commitment to our club. Quite simply, we owe our continued Premier League status to Roy.

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      “I would like to thank Roy enormously for his service and wish him the very best for the future. It’s fair to say Roy has the keys to Selhurst Park and will always be welcomed back.”
      In recent weeks, several protests by Eagles fans have taken place to voice their anger over what they deem as a lack of ambition at Selhurst Park.
      Supporters at the 5-0 defeat to Arsenal held up banners in protest.
      And after losing to bitter rivals Brighton 4-1, players and fans argued with each other.
      Hodgson quits Palace for the second time having left the club back in 2021, with a total of 200 games managed.
      The former England gaffer stepped down from his post back then after a four-year spell in South London to allow for Patrick Vieira to come in.

      Roy Hodgson’s record at Palace
      2017-21Games 162Win percentage 33%Goals per game 1.2Goals conceded per game 1.5
      2023-24Games 38Win percentage 32%Goals per game 1.3Goals conceded per game 1.6

      Although after just over a season-and-a-half, Palace sacked the Frenchman and re-appointed Hodgson as they battled relegation.
      He saved the club from the drop that time around but has struggled to continue their initial upturn in form since the summer.
      They currently sit just five points off the relegation zone.
      Palace have though had a torrid time with injuries this season with major players like Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise missing long stretches of the campaign.
      Marc Guehi was also absent for their clash with Chelsea with a knee issue.
      And the London club have been adjusting to life without star man Wilfried Zaha, who left for Galatasaray in the summer.
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      Glasner has agreed to take over and held talks with chief Parish while Hodgson was in hospital.
      The Austrian is the choice of owner John Textor.
      Glasner guided the Eintracht Frankfurt to Europa League glory in 2022 and into the knockout stages of the Champions League the following year.
      But he has been out of work since the end of last season.
      He previously managed Wolfsburg, guiding them to a fourth-place finish in the Bundesliga in the 2020-21 campaign.
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      Palace had initially sounded out Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna.
      But the Northern Irishman, 37, is currently unwilling to leave Ipswich’s promotion bid. More

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      Fans say Liverpool will beat Arsenal and Man City to Premier League as title run-in revealed – so who has best fixtures?

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      THE Premier League title race is hotting up with Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City all battling it out for glory.Jurgen Klopp is hoping to leave Anfield on a high at the end of the season and his side are currently top of the table.
      Liverpool are in pole position to win the leagueCredit: EPA
      Arsenal are in form but have tough away trips aheadCredit: AFP
      Man City have a tough run in MarchCredit: Getty
      Liverpool are on 57 points after 25 games – two ahead of second place Arsenal on 55.
      Manchester City are four off the summit after their 1-1 draw against Chelsea at the weekend.
      However, the current champions have a game in hand against Brentford tomorrow.
      With just 12 matchdays left of the season, fans are already weighing up the run-ins for the title challengers.
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      The Reds are unbeaten at home this season and relegation threatened sides like Luton, Sheffield United and Crystal Palace all still have to make the trip to Merseyside.
      Yet they do still need to go across the city to Everton and to Manchester United at Old Trafford.
      As for City, March could make or break their title push as they have a home Manchester derby, Liverpool away and Brighton away before they welcome Arsenal and Aston Villa.
      Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta’s men still must travel across North London to face Tottenham and to Old Trafford in their final four games of the campaign.
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      The run-ins for Liverpool, Man City and ArsenalCredit: Sky Sports
      Many supporters are convinced that Klopp could bow out in style, with one saying: “Liverpool are winning the Premier League aren’t they.”
      Another added: “With this run-in, Liverpool are favourites.”
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      A third commented: “Fixture wise they are in the best position.”
      More reacted: “Top of the league. Easiest run-in. Klopp’s farewell tour. If Liverpool don’t win the title from this position, they’ve bottled it.”
      But some disagreed, saying: “Never bet against City.”
      Meanwhile, Arsenal fans think they could repeat their 2002 feat and clinch the league away to Man Utd in their penultimate game.
      A fan wrote: “Winning the league at Old Trafford would hit so differently we need to go for this.”
      More agreed: “I would do unspeakable things to win it there.” More