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Lord Patel 'was target' of Ben Stokes' F-word blast - The Telegraph

Aston Villa sent clear Rangers transfer message following winger talk - Birmingham Live

The player Jon Dahl Tomasson can no longer ignore as Blackburn Rovers secure Carabao Cup passage - Lancs Live

Jury retires to consider verdict in Ryan Giggs assault trial - Daily Mail

How Mikel Arteta reacted as Gabriel Jesus denied 'clear' Arsenal goal amid Man United decision - Football.London

Alfredo Morelos: Rangers striker dropped by Giovanni van Bronckhorst over fitness and attitude concerns - Sky Sports

Rio Ferdinand rubs salt into Jamie Carragher's wounds after Cristiano Ronaldo snub - The Mirror

Raphael Varane explains how Casemiro will improve Manchester United - Manchester Evening News

Transfer News: Newcastle United reach full agreement to sign Joao... - The Hard Tackle

Barcelona receive massive boost in their pursuit of Bernardo Silva - Barca Universal

Cristiano Ronaldo branded 'arrogant' by mum of 14-year-old boy whose phone was smashed by star - Daily Mail

Update on Arsenal signing as Portsmouth new boy's forced off with 'nasty' injury in Newport County cup upset - Portsmouth News