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Every PL title-race fixture analysed

Antony — Man United’s €95million problem

Jackson has justified his price tag at Chelsea
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UCL
FT,
Mar. 12
BAR
3
NAP
1
FT/Pens,
Mar. 12
ARS
1 (4)
POR
0 (2)
9:00pm
ATM
INT
9:00pm
BVB
PSV
EPL
FT,
Mar. 10
BHA
1
NFO
0
FT,
Mar. 10
LIV
1
MCI
1
FT,
Mar. 11
CHE
3
NEW
2
8:30pm
BOU
LDLWD
LUT
LLLLD
SP
8:45pm
ROS
LLWDL
HIB
LDWDW
8:45pm
DUN
WWLLD
ABE
DDLLL
Sat, 4:00pm
KIL
WDWLD
STM
WLWDW
Sat, 4:00pm
ROS
LLWDL
HEA
WWLDW
LEO
FT,
Mar. 12
POR
2
BUR
1
FT,
Mar. 12
CUN
2
BAR
3
FT,
Mar. 12
BOL
5
OXF
0
9:00pm
PET
LWWWW
STE
LWWDD
UEL
Thu, 6:45pm
VIL
OM
Thu, 6:45pm
SLA
MIL
Thu, 6:45pm
RAN
SLB
Thu, 6:45pm
WHU
SCF
FAC
Sat, 1:15pm
WOL
COV
Sat, 6:30pm
MCI
NEW
CHA
FT,
Mar. 10
HUD
1
WBA
4
FT,
Mar. 10
BRC
1
SWA
0
FT,
Mar. 12
BIR
0
MID
1
Sat, 1:30pm
SWA
LWWDL
CAR
DWWWW
LET
FT,
Mar. 12
WRE
0
HAR
0
FT,
Mar. 12
CRW
2
NCO

1
FT,
Mar. 12
TRA
2
MAN
1
FT,
Mar. 12
SWI
1
ACC
2



ARSENAL 1 PORTO 0 (4-2 PENS): EXCELLENT ODEGAARD, PORTO RESILIENCE AND PENALTY
PROGRESS

The Athletic dissects the major issues as Arsenal progressed into the
quarter-finals on penalties after a tight contest against Porto

Art de Roché and Mark Carey131

The Premier League title race: Every fixture analysed

Andy Jones, Art de Roché, and Sam Lee102



Antony, Manchester United's €95million problem

Mark Critchley



Michael Edwards - the football visionary FSG simply cannot live without

Daniel Taylor and Adam Crafton92



Maradona at Barcelona: Wild parties, wilder brawls - and a feeling of what might
have been

Dermot Corrigan27



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Tom Cleverley appointed Watford coach to replace Ismael
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SPOTLIGHT

WHY HAVE PUBLIC COMPLAINTS ABOUT REFEREES RISEN - AND WHAT ARE THE MOTIVES FOR
CLUBS?

Clubs and managers in the Premier League are increasingly complaining in public
about referees - we look at the array of reasons for it

Nick Miller136

'I did a flying kick at one of them' - the Brighton fan who was stabbed in Rome

Andy Naylor68

Inside Ismael's Watford exit: Limited transfers, bad results and leaked
WhatsApps

Adam Leventhal34

'Getting out of bed and being a manager is still a high, no matter your club or
level'

Philip Buckingham9

'A new beginning': A forgotten man in England, Jesse Lingard is box office in
South Korea

Stuart James69

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EDWARDS BACK TO LIVERPOOL

EDWARDS AGREES TO SENIOR ROLE WITH LIVERPOOL OWNER FSG

Michael Edwards has been appointed to a senior role with Fenway Sports Group,
which includes the former Liverpool executive taking oversight of the club’s
football operations. The Athletic reported Edwards was close to agreeing a
senior role with Liverpool’s owners, and this was expected to see former
Bournemouth technical director Richard Hughes fill the vacant sporting director
position after his exit from the south-coast club was confirmed earlier this
month. Edwards’ appointment has now been confirmed with him taking up the
position of CEO of football for the Boston-based...

James Pearce and David Ornstein253

Michael Edwards - the football visionary FSG simply cannot live without

Daniel Taylor and Adam Crafton92



Michael Edwards — the visionary behind Liverpool’s remarkable rise

Daniel Taylor and Adam Crafton110



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AROUND THE PREMIER LEAGUE

EDDIE HOWE'S ACCIDENTAL ENTERTAINERS GUARANTEE GOALS - AT BOTH ENDS OF THE PITCH

If Newcastle want to secure European football then they need to discover some
stability in their performances – and fast

Chris Waugh110

Dissecting Haaland vs Van Dijk: When the league's best striker took on its best
defender

Thom Harris146

Alejandro Garnacho: The rise of Manchester United's 'electric' entertainer

Andy Mitten90

Liverpool vs Manchester City: A Premier League classic

Oliver Kay97

Arsenal's rest defence is the most underrated weapon in the title race

Liam Tharme81

Superb Tottenham display is a huge step forward and a reminder of glorious start
to season

Jack Pitt-Brooke103

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EVERTON'S POINTS PENALTY

EVERTON'S SECOND PSR BREACH: WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE APPEAL VERDICT?

The Athletic explores double jeopardy and what other mitigation Everton may use
when contesting their second PSR case later this month

Patrick Boyland

Premier League only has itself to blame for lack of clarity on PSR points
deductions

Philip Buckingham105

How does Everton getting four points back impact the Premier League relegation
battle?

Mark Carey91

Everton points deduction: What the appeal decision means for them and everyone
else

Patrick Boyland and more

Everton's 10-point penalty reduced to six

David Ornstein and Patrick Boyland411

Breaking down 41 pages of written arguments behind Everton's original points
deduction

Philip Buckingham

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COUNTDOWN TO EURO 2024

ENGLAND EURO 2024 SQUAD: OUR WRITERS' PICKS - MAINOO VS HENDERSON, NO PLACE FOR
RASHFORD

Six writers pick their current England squads for Euro 2024. There are tough
calls to be made on Rashford, Grealish, Henderson and Mount...

The Athletic UK Staff615

Euro 2024 - 100 days to go: How the eight favourites are shaping up

The Athletic UK Staff65



Shearer: England super 6 of Watkins, Kane, Foden, Bellingham, Rice and Saka can
play in same team

Alan Shearer376



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GAMING CORNER

FM24: PICKING JOSE MOURINHO'S NEXT TEAM - CHELSEA? ENGLAND? PSG?

Jose Mourinho has left Roma — does Football Manager tell us which club he should
join next?

Ajay Rose25

FM24: The 20 best teams to manage

Ajay Rose23

FM24 bargains: 20 best players under £15m

Ajay Rose11

FM24 wonderkids: 20 best young players to sign in FM24

Ajay Rose9

FM24: The 20 best free agents to sign in FM24

Ajay Rose5

FM24: The 20 best signings for under £1m

Ajay Rose6

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PORTO’S 2003-04 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CAMPAIGN: JOSE MOURINHO’S GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT?

Captain Jorge Costa and centre-forward Derlei tell us about one of the most
memorable European Cup campaigns of all time

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