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Manchester United

Papers: Man Utd open to selling five players this summer

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...

Newcastle United

'It was my decision' - Howe defends Gordon after Shearer criticism

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says it was his call to not start Anthony Gordon against Barcelona due to illness, after the winger received criticism from Alan Shearer.

Chelsea Women

Lauren James follows brother Reece in signing new Chelsea deal

Chelsea forward Lauren James has signed a new contract at the club until 2030.

Chelsea

Reece James wants to spend 'peak years' at Chelsea after signing long-term deal

Reece James is ready to dedicate his “peak years” to Chelsea after signing a new six-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Celtic

O'Neill warns more dropped points could end Celtic's title bid

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has warned his side are running out of games in the race for the Scottish Premiership title ahead of Saturday's visit of fellow challengers Motherwell.

Rangers

Röhl: Rangers ready for nine cup finals in title race

Rangers head coach Danny Röhl understands "it's all about winning" as his side face "nine cup finals" in the Scottish Premiership title race - ahead of Sunday's visit to St Mirren live on Sky Sports.

Arsenal

Partey intends to deny two charges of rape, court told

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey intends to deny two new allegations of rape, a court has heard, as the midfielder was absent from the dock for the first hearing.

Tottenham Hotspur

Papers: Spurs considering Dyche as Tudor replacement

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

Chelsea

What went wrong for English clubs in Europe?

English clubs were riding high in Europe heading into this week's last-16 showdowns, so what has gone wrong after a chastening few days that have seen just one team claim a first-leg win?

Chelsea

Carra: Chelsea won't compete until they fix goalkeeping position

Jamie Carragher has claimed Chelsea won't compete with the elite teams if they are unable to fix their goalkeeping issues.

Celtic

Celtic defend fans while Rangers condemn Ibrox clashes and SFA announce review

Celtic have defended their fans over the on-pitch clashes at Ibrox while Rangers condemned the disorder after the Scottish Cup quarter-final.

Football

Trump says it is not 'appropriate' for Iran to play at World Cup

US President Donald Trump says he doesn't "believe it is appropriate" for Iran to play at this summer's World Cup "for their own life and safety".

Manchester City

Valverde masterclass: True Galactico can be underrated no more

Right foot, left foot, volley. Not the textbook perfect hat-trick but perhaps an improvement on it. Fede Valverde was the hero for Real Madrid in their statement 3-0 win over Manchester City. It was one of the great Champions League performances.