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Pep Guardiola has changed the tactical landscape in the Premier League, but he has also adapted to its challenges.

Departing Manchester City manager has left huge imprint but equally stands alone in his willingness to adapt When Pep Guardiola arrived in English football in the summer of 2016, there was a degree of scepticism. The quality of the football produced by his Barcelona had been extraordinary – and it’s perhaps difficul…

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Manchester City confirm exit after 10 trophy-filled years Etihad’s North Stand to be renamed after Guardiola Pep Guardiola said he will be out of football “for a while” after his departure from Manchester City was confirmed on Friday following a decade of glittering success in which he won 17 major trophies. With th…

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Manchester United confirm the appointment of Michael Carrick as their permanent head coach on a two-year contract.

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Carrick handed job after his successful interim spell 44-year-old says he will target ‘biggest honours’ Michael Carrick has been confirmed as Manchester United’s permanent head coach until 2028, with the 44-year-old promising to “challenge for the biggest honours again”. Since taking over as interim manager from Rub…

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From the No 1 goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to the shock call-up Ivan Toney, a player-by-player guide to the 26 bound for the US Spence and Toney in, Alexander-Arnold out Continue reading...

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From crowds of 15,000 watching on 40 years ago to the richest game in world football today, the play-offs have changed significantly.

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Arne Slot refuses to confirm whether Mohamed Salah will play a part at Anfield on Sunday, in what would be his last appearance for Liverpool.

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⚽ Spence and Toney in for England, Alexander-Arnold out ⚽ Premier League finale preview | Mail Michael your thoughts Barney Ronay on social media makes a pertinent point: “Harry Maguire: anatomy of how NOT to make a case for being the perfect 7-week back-up squad member. No need for Tuchel to explain now. We all sav…

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How the modest club from Krefeld rocked the holders to win the 1985 DFB-Pokal final – only for their fortunes to fade when funding ran dry When Matthias Herget, flanked by Horst Feilzer and Norbert Brinkmann, lifted der Pott on a sun-dappled evening at Berlin’s Olympic stadium four decades ago, a unique moment passe…

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With the Women's Champions League final between Barcelona and Lyon on Saturday, BBC Sport takes a look at the extraordinary rise of football's next global superstar, Vicky Lopez.

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Watch the best of the action as Partick Thistle and St Mirren fight out a draw in the first leg of the Scottish Premiership play-off final.

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Arsenal’s party heading south, fights for Europe – and survival – and London taxpayers cheering on West Ham Premier League top scorers: the latest standings Last week’s costly defeat at Leeds means Brighton must overcome Manchester United on the final day to ensure they secure a place in Europe for the second time i…

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Two years ago Phil Foden and Cole Palmer were England's future. Now, they cannot even get into the squad amid fierce rivalry for the number 10 role.

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A sea of claret and blue floods Birmingham as fans celebrate the team's Europa League win.

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Chelsea join Arsenal in the race for Eli Junior Kroupi, Fulham and Everton eye Harry Wilson, Manchester United want Sandro Tonali and Ederson, plus more.

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As he prepares to say farewell to the club, the veteran left-back considers the highs – and tragic lows – of a stellar career at Anfield There was the Barcelona comeback on the night he ruffled Lionel Messi’s hair, the Champions League triumph in Madrid , winning Liverpool’s first league title in 30 years and pressi…

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Cristiano Ronaldo wins his first league title with Al-Nassr after three years in Saudi Arabia.

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Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is named captain of Norway's 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup.

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Arsenal fan Daniel Bull was in Mayfair nightclub Tape ‘I was thinking what the hell is going on?’ Daniel Bull has waited his whole life to see Arsenal win the Premier League and it is fair to say that the 22-year-old from north London will never forget the celebrations on Tuesday night. Having found himself sharing…

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Tonda Eckert was a head coach who had the world at his feet. After Spygate, he may be fighting for his job and his future in the game.