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      Mason Greenwood puts Premier League on red alert with ex-Man Utd striker desperate to return to England

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      MASON GREENWOOD is pining for a return to England —  putting a string of Prem clubs on red alert.The forward, 23, left Manchester United for £26.6million last summer and signed a five-year deal with Marseille in the south of France.Mason Greenwood wants to move back to EnglandCredit: GettyHe has scored 19 goals for Marseille this seasonCredit: AFPHe came through the youth academy at Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyHe has scored 19 goals in 33 appearances for the Ligue 1 side.But he has faced repeated criticism from manager Roberto De Zerbi and was dropped in March for a perceived lack of work-rate.Greenwood — who had charges of attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour dropped in February 2023 — is yearning for a return to the UK with partner Harriet Robson and their two young daughters.He signed for Marseille following a successful spell in Spain with Getafe.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAnd a source revealed:  “When Mason first left United he loved Spain.“He and Harriet moved to Madrid and rebuilt their lives.“He loved the fact he could just play football and his life off the pitch was not the subject of such intense focus.“He was really happy to sign for Marseille and loved living in France.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS“But he’s been abroad for nearly two years and the novelty has worn off.“Mason’s family visit but he is very introverted and misses his extended family and the friends he has from home.Top 10 highest paid footballersRoberto De Zerbi has been critical of the forward at timesCredit: Getty“A move back to the North West could suit him as he feels the vitriol he previously faced has died down a bit and people may have moved on.”Former Brighton boss De Zerbi dropped Greenwood and criticised his work-rate, saying: “I expect more from him.”Marseille’s Ultras have also unfurled a banner in the stands during games, urging him to  “Get a move on”. More

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      Arsenal boss Arteta shuts down reporter after being asked revealing question ahead of crucial PSG Champions League clash

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      MIKEL ARTETA shut down a reporter after being asked a revealing question ahead of the clash against Paris Saint-Germain.Arsenal travel to France to take on the Ligue giants in the Champions League on Wednesday.Mikel Arteta shut down a reporter after Arsenal’s loss to BournemouthCredit: Sky SportsArsenal looked tired as they threw away their leadCredit: APThe clash is the second leg of the semi-final, with the Gunners losing the reverse fixture at the Emirates.Ousmane Dembele’s goal was enough to hand Paris Saint-Germain a crucial advantage before the game at the Parc des Princes.However, after Arsenal lost 2-1 to Bournemouth in the Premier League, Arteta had to go and face the media.He was asked “did you feel any physical or mental fatigue at all?” about his players.READ MORE ON ARSENALArteta quickly dismissed the suggestion with “No.”He added: “Not mental; fatigue is true but a lot of players had to start.”They were probably conditioned for something else.”Arsenal were the stronger team in the first half against the Cherries.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSDeclan Rice netted the opener after a neat move saw him one-on-one and go around Kepa Arrizabalaga.However, the hosts tired in the second half as goals from Dean Huijsen and Evanilson flipped the scores.Declan Rice in rousing speech as he explains what Arsenal stars MUST do against PSG ‘or we die’Jurrien Timber could be back for the second leg against PSGCredit: GettyArteta did insist that he and his players would take the “anger” from the match forward.He claimed that they would use it against the French.He added: “It did not create the right momentum.”It certainly created a lot of anger, frustration, rage, disappointment and let’s use all of that for Wednesday.”That is what we have to do.”The Spaniard was also asked about the fitness of absentee Jurrien Timber.The Dutchman missed the game against the Cherries but could be back for the Champions League fixture.Read More on The SunArteta said: “Yeah there is a chance.”When pushed for more info, he said it is “for the doctor”.Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates More

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      Relegated Southampton already planning for Aaron Ramsdale transfer exit as they line up EFL star

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      SOUTHAMPTON are checking on Sunderland keeper Anthony Patterson as a replacement for Aaron Ramsdale.Relegated Saints are keen on Patterson, 24, who is proven at Championship level. Aaron Ramsdale is set to leave relegated Southampton after one seasonCredit: PASaints are lining up a deal for Sunderland star Anthony PattersonCredit: GettyThey could go in with an offer if the Black Cats do not go up via the play-offs.England stopper Ramsdale, 26, is expected to leave St Mary’s, either permanently or on loan.Tottenham watched Patterson while they were seeking cover in goal.And the England Under-21 stopper was also being looked at by Burnley.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis form dipped mid-season at the Stadium of Light.But the North Shields-born No 1 has a chance to put himself in the shop window in the play-offs as Regis Le Bris’ side face Coventry over two legs.Southampton are also looking closely at Angers’ Yahia Fofana, 24.The Ivory Coast No 1 is available for around £10million.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnd they are considering a fresh move for Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, 22.Saints bid £5m plus extras before the Eagles agreed a loan deal with Sheffield United last summer.Disgusted Southampton fans stream out of St Mary’s 27 minutes into Tottenham clash after going 4-0 downMeanwhile, former boss Russell Martin is a managerial target for both Leicester and Rangers.He was sacked mid-season by Saints and replaced by Ivan Juric, who left last month. More

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      Class of 92’s promotion hopes ruined by former team-mate after final day draw drops them out of the play-offs

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      CLASS of 92-owned Salford City’s promotion hopes were ended by a familiar face as they failed to beat relegated Carlisle United.Former Manchester United player Mark Hughes’ side went 2-0 up in 17 minutes, forcing visitors Salford to mount a comeback that they couldn’t quite complete.Ryan Giggs oversaw his team fail to beat Carlisle and miss out on playoffsCredit: ShutterstockThis meant the Manchester team finished the day one point away from Chesterfield who beat Accrington Stanley away from home to claim the final play-off spot in League Two.Goals from Salford’s Cole Stockton and Hakeeb Adelakun cancelled out Carlisle’s Stephen Wearne and Matthew Dennis.But it could have been worse as Matty Young managed to force a brilliant save to deny the hosts late on.Carlisle were relegated before the game kicked off with Hughes, who joined on a rolling contract in February, unable to prevent their slide.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLWhile the Red Devils-owning Salford had been looking upwards towards promotion, the one at the helm of Carlisle might be looking in the other direction.Hughes has said, despite managing Premier League clubs previously, that he is open to following his team down to the National League.The Welshman said: “I have no ego. This has been a tough challenge but one I’d still be up for, so we’ll see.”He took charge with 18 games to go and five points adrift at the bottom of League Two.Most read in EFLBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHughes has improved Carlisle’s form but could not avoid relegationCredit: GettyBut after winning three-in-a-row towards the end of the season he could be the man to bring them back.Since being taken over by former Manchester United players Nicky Butt, Phil Neville, Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes in 2014, Salford have gone from strength to strength.Man Utd legend, 61, set to take charge of National League side as he says ‘it wouldn’t be beneath me’In pursuit of the Premier League, the club climbed to the fourth tier from the eighth in only five years. The draw today will add to Salford’s stalling progress as they are forced to wait another season to reach League One. More

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      Christian Horner responds after hated F1 rival’s subtle dig at Red Bull boss is caught by live TV cameras

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      CHRISTIAN HORNER has hit back at Zak Brown’s playful dig at the Miami Grand Prix.The McLaren team principal was spotted drinking from a bottle labelled “tire water” during practice in Florida.Christian Horner has replied to the McLaren team principal’s playful digZak Brown was spotted drinking from a water bottle labelled “tyre water”It comes after Red Bull accused McLaren of using illegal practices to regulate the temperature of its tyres.Towards the end of last season, the Milton Keynes team thought the papaya squad was using water to cool its tyres.That would allow McLaren to better prevent wear and tear and keep its Pirellis in the optimal operating window for longer.Despite the FIA conducting a probe into the accusations and finding no wrongdoings, Red Bull have refused to let it go. READ MORE F1 NEWSSo Brown delivered a cheeky jab at his fierce rivals, as McLaren’s dominance continues to reach new heights in 2025.During practice in Miami on Friday, cameras turned to the McLaren pit wall where Brown was seen watching the action.Fans were quick to notice a decorated water bottle with “tire water” stickers, before Zak cheekily took a sip.Footage of Brown’s not-so-subtle dig was shown to Red Bull boss Horner who took it in stride.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHorner said on Sky Sports: “We’ll send him a Red Bull down if he needs some energising.”Red Bull are reportedly looking into how McLaren so expertly keep their tyres fresh.Red Bull’s Christian Horner gives low down on car before F1 season kicks off with Australian Grand Prix McLaren have shut down the unfounded claims and said the car was able to keep its tyres in check for longer due to the “downforce, balance and the overall innovation”.The rivalry continued when McLaren star Lando Norris beat team-mate Oscar Piastri in a dramatic Miami GP sprint on Saturday.Red Bull’s Max Verstappen – who welcomed his first child this week- dropped out of the points after a pit-lane collision with polesitter Kimi Antonelli. More

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      Sheffield United set to AXE club scouts as they turn to never-before-seen method to sign new players

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      SHEFFIELD UNITED are turning to an Anglo-American AI talent spotting company to find new players — and that will mean the axe for top scoutsThe Blades are now under American ownership, who plan to run all targets through the databanks and computerised systems of a super-spy company.Sheffield United are set to axe club scoutsCredit: RexManager Chris Wilder is hoping to take the club back to the Premier LeagueCredit: GettyPoker star James Bord is involved in the new system to find playersCredit: POKER VIDEOInsiders reveal Las Vegas-based, London-born James Bord is the middleman involved in finding players, hopefully for the Premier League next season.Bord made a fortune as a poker player before shifting his focus to the computer world, where his companies and ideas have thrived in several fields.Blades boss Chris Wilder signed several players for the promotion push and most were found by the old-fashioned way.However, the Yank owners are convinced that the new methods are the Blades’ future.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd insiders reveal that a couple of January signings were also double-checked for approval by this outfit.United also brought in a couple of young players from abroad in discoveries made by a San Francisco company called shortcircuit.science.Both Bord and business partner Evan Sofer are also the new owners of Scottish club Dunfermline through a company they set up called Park Bench.Links have already been forged between United and the Pars, with the two clubs pushing through a loan deal for Blades midfielder Owen Hampson.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSIf United make the Prem via the play-offs they will be relying heavily on finding the next signings by their new analytic allies.In the meantime, their own scouts could be reduced or made redundant as a result.Football teams that controversially changed their badgeBord’s relationship with United could also grow.He wants to have a stake in an English club and they are firmly in his sights.He already has an interest in Spanish side Cordoba and an outfit in Bulgaria, too.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Premier League release statement after Evanilson’s match-winner against Arsenal is allowed following lengthy VAR delay

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      ARSENAL were left fuming after Evanilson’s match-winning goal was confirmed by VAR following a lengthy review.Bournemouth came from behind to beat Mikel Arteta’s side 2-1 and completed their first ever league double over the Gunners.Evanilson fought off Martin Odegaard as he scored the winner for BournemouthCredit: AlamyEvanilson completed a shock turnaround over ArsenalCredit: RexIt couldn’t have gone worse for Arsenal before their Champions League second legCredit: AlamyThe hosts held the advantage at the break thanks to a Declan Rice goal after 34 minutes, but the Cherries turned the game around in the second half.Dean Huijsen’s header from a long throw brought Bournemouth level in the 67th minute.Before Evanilson netted a scrappy second after battling Martin Odegaard during a corner routine in the 75th minute.The striker’s goal was checked by VAR due to claims from the Arsenal players that the Brazilian had handled the ball. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSStockley Park official Michael Salisbury stuck with the referee’s decision and now the league have explained why.An X post read: “The referee’s call of goal was checked and confirmed by VAR – with no conclusive evidence that Evanilson handled the ball before scoring.”And former England goalkeeper Robert Green agreed with the decision. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, Green said: “In the VAR booth there’s no evidence to say it’s off the hand. It’s not conclusive.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSEvanilson was initially suspended for the match before the FA overturned his red card against Manchester United during the week.The result is a huge boost to Bournemouth’s European hopes as they jumped up to eighth in the Premier League table.Mikel Arteta targets Champions League glory after Arsenal knock out Real Madrid Should the Cherries stay there and Manchester City win the FA Cup, Andoni Iraola’s side would likely qualify for the Europa Conference League.Arsenal fans were fuming with Arteta’s starting line-up before kick-off.The Spaniard fielded his strongest XI against the Cherries, with a huge second-leg clash against PSG to come on Wednesday.His team included all the key players from Bukayo Saka to William Saliba and Myles Lewis-Skelly.This is a far cry from the decision taken by PSG boss Luis Enrique, who leads 1-0 from the first leg.The Spaniard made TEN changes to his Parisian side that secured their 13th Ligue 1 title a few weeks back. More

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      Scott McTominay helps put Napoli one step closer to historic Serie A title as Billy Gilmour plays cameo role

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      NAPOLI are one step closer to winning the Scudetto after a narrow victory over struggling Lecce.And Scotland hero Scott McTominay was once again at the heart of the action.Scott McTominay in action for Napoli this eveningCredit: GettyBilly Gilmour joins in the celebrations at full-time against LecceCredit: GettyThe former Manchester United midfielder has been a revelation in Serie A since his move from Old Trafford to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona for £25m in the summer.He broke a 63-year-old record last weekend by scoring his 11th and 12th goals from Napoli in a defeat of Torino, the most for a Scot in a single season in Italy since the King himself, Denis Law.The 28-year-old has truly endeared himself to the Naples faithful, earning himself a new nickname and becoming so popular that fans have gotten tattoos in his honour.McTominay played the full 90 minutes in this evening’s win over Lecce, as Napoli came out on top 1-0 at the Stadio Via del Mare.It was a nervier night than Antonio Conte perhaps expected, with Giacomo Raspadori’s 23rd minute goal the only one of the contest.The away side were in control for most of the match but couldn’t find that elusive second goal and there were hearts in the mouths when a late cross almost crept in at the back post for the hosts.McTominay’s fellow Scotland international, Billy Gilmour, came on as a sub in the second half after nine minutes and helped to see out the game.The result puts Napoli six points clear of Inter Milan, who were the previous favourites for the title.Most read in FootballBut they’ve stumbled of late and Simone Inzaghi’s side have the small matter of a winner-takes-all Champions League semi-final against Barcelona to come soon too.Inter are still to play this weekend as they take on Verona at the San Siro.Victory for the Nerazzurri would reduce the deficit to three points with three games to go in the title race.Napoli fan gets incredible Scott McTominay tattoo with permanent nod to Scotland hero’s bizarre new nicknameIf Napoli do go on to win the Scudetto, it would repeat the feat they achieved in the Maradona era, when the club claimed two titles within three years.Conte had been speaking about McTominay’s spectacular form since arriving in Italy prior to today’s match.He said: “He feels more complete and knowledgeable and he’s reaching a key stage in his career where he needs to decide his direction. He never had a primary role at Man United, while here we gave him one.”He’s worked hard and now he’s a complete player. His improvement has been shared by the whole team. Otherwise, it would be hard to explain how we’ve earned 74 points.”Conte also said: “We know it would be exceptional (if we won Serie A), but we haven’t done anything yet. I know football well and we need to remain focused.Read More on The Sun”I’ve won a few Scudetti and right now we’re trying to do something unimaginable, incredible, something that could definitely bring huge excitement to the club and the city.”Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More