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From recruitment to injuries: Why Man United have struggled so badly this season

After a promising first season under Erik ten Hag, Manchester United appear to be struggling in Year 2. From a huge injury list to players battling for form, here's what's gone wrong.

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Ten Hag: Man United are heading in the right direction

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GOLDEN BOY AWARD

Golden Boy 2024: Projecting Bellingham's successor as best U21 player

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham won the 2023 Golden Boy award for the best player under the age of 21, but who could win it next year?

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No Ronaldo? List of Golden Boy winners features Messi, Mbappé, Haaland

Jude Bellingham has won the prize handed to some of the biggest names in the game, although many of this century's elite players are not on the list.

PREMIER LEAGUE

Pochettino: Chelsea ready to compete against Man Utd

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Guardiola: Man City will win the Premier League this season

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UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE

England, Scotland adamant Olympic qualification won't impact integrity

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UEFA women's Nations League: Who has qualified, what's left?

The UEFA women's Nations League has reached its final matchday, with plenty to play for as the top teams look to seal qualification for the Olympics.

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FORWARD FAILINGS

Rashford is a major problem for Man United. Will Ten Hag drop him?

Marcus Rashford was the player Manchester United couldn't do without, but his form has become the issue that could define coach Erik ten Hag's tenure.

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EUROPEAN TEAM OF THE WEEK

European Team of the Week: Robinson, Rabiot, Williams star

ESPN and WhoScored bring you the best players from Europe's top five leagues from the last round of action. And there is a USMNT defender involved.

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TRANSFER TALK

LIVE Transfer Talk: Bayern rival Liverpool, Man Utd for Yoro

Bayern Munich have had their eyes set on 18-year-old youngster Leny Yoro of Lille. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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EUR0 2024 DRAW

Euro 2024 group-stage draw reaction, predictions, keys, more

The Euro 2024 group stage is complete, and there's a lot to talk about, as holders Italy are drawn against Spain and Croatia while England get a favorable draw. Here are our predictions and group-by-group breakdowns.

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MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS

Man City-Spurs drama, Barca brush past Atletico Madrid, more: Marcotti recaps the weekend

Man City's draw with Tottenham will be remembered mostly for the late drama, but there's a lot to unpack, writes Gab Marcotti. PLUS: How Barcelona powered to a big win over Atletico thanks to a pair of unlikely heroes.

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Man City's defensive woes on display after winless run continues with Spurs draw

After exposing Man City's defensive frailties, have Spurs shown other clubs a blueprint of how to beat the defending champions?

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