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Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest is a football club based in Nottingham, England, founded in 1865. Known for its rich history, the club won back-to-back European Cups in 1979 and 1980 under Brian Clough. They play home games at the City Ground, established in 1898.
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Predictor review: Find out how our experts fared in gameweek 10 with £1,000 up for grabs each week

03/11/25 13:23
Erling Haaland's brace against Bournemouth on Sunday got Manchester City back on track in the Premier League title race - and brought an end to gameweek 10 of our first Predictor season.
Pep Guardiola's side are now second in the table after their 3-1 win at the Etihad, six points behind leaders Arsenal who reeled off another win, with goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice securing a 2-0 win at Burnley on Saturday....read

Nottingham Forest pledge financial support to fans injured in Huntingdon train stabbings as club release statement on horror incident
02/11/25 17:19The Premier League club confirmed several of its London-based supporters had been on the train, as they travelled home from their 2-2 draw against Manchester United.
Furious Sean Dyche calls for major VAR change after Man United were incorrectly awarded a corner before their opening goal against Nottingham Forest: 'It's got to change'
01/11/25 18:47NATHAN SALT AT THE CITY GROUND: Man United opened the scoring in contentious fashion when Nicolo Savona was adjudged to not have kept the ball in play before Casemiro scored.
Former Liverpool star brutally mocks viral Man United fan who won't cut his hair until Red Devils win FIVE Premier League matches in a row after Ruben Amorim's side fell short just two games from his target
01/11/25 18:29Nottingham Forest star Neco Williams, formerly of United's fierce rivals Liverpool, took to X to taunt Frank Illett, known as The United Strand, after the Red Devils were held to a 2-2 draw.
Brighton 3-0 Leeds: Veteran makes compelling case for England recall while abject visitors leave Daniel Farke furious as away from sets alarm bells ringing
01/11/25 17:22AADAM PATEL AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Leeds had gone into this match on Saturday afternoon in good spirits after beating West Ham last week, but that mood was soon dampened.
Nottingham Forest 2-2 Man United: Amad Diallo's stunning volley rescues point for Ruben Amorim's side after Red Devils conceded twice in 92 seconds after half time
01/11/25 17:10CHRIS WHEELER AT THE CITY GROUND: Ruben Amorim's first year as Manchester United manager started as it began, with a point away from home.
Nottingham Forest 2-2 Man United RATINGS: Which star was completely anonymous? Who thrived as the pantomime villain? And which three players scored 5/10?
01/11/25 17:08NATHAN SALT AT THE CITY GROUND: Manchester United kept their unbeaten run alive thanks to a stunner from Amad Diallo. Here is how Ruben Amorim's stars rated.
Premier League: Live score and updates as Amad Diallo levels for Man United at Forest double while Arsenal take control at Burnley, plus all the action from the 3pm games
01/11/25 12:53Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Nottingham Forest vs Man United and Burnley vs Arsenal headline 2pm action in the Premier League.
Viral Man United fan who won't cut his hair until his club win FIVE games in a row stars in hilarious new Paddy Power ad as he prepares for reunion with barber as in-form Red Devils near his target
31/10/25 17:24Frank Ilett, who is known on social media as The United Strand, began the challenge last October as a way to 'spread some humour' amid a difficult period for the club on the field.
Man United boss Ruben Amorim hits back at Sean Dyche's claim he'd 'win more games' at the club playing 4-4-2
30/10/25 14:55Dyche, who returned to management at the City Ground earlier this month, claimed on two podcasts last summer that he would win more games than Amorim at Manchester United playing a 4-4-2.
Morgan Gibbs-White bizarrely claims the Premier League is better off if Man United are winning games - just days before Nottingham Forest's clash with the Red Devils
29/10/25 17:41Morgan Gibbs-White has bizarrely admitted that the Premier League has missed Manchester United winning games just days before his team Nottingham Forest play them at the City Ground.
Boxing Day obliteration is the latest example of the Premier League, Sky and TNT Sports axis of greed that destroys everything good about English football. I don't buy their pitiful excuses - and here's the huge cost about to hit them hard
28/10/25 13:07OLIVER HOLT: The Premier League and their principal broadcasters, Sky Sports and TNT Sports, represent an axis of greed laying waste to the traditions that millions of fans hold dear.
Predictor review: Find out how our experts fared in gameweek nine with £1,000 up for grabs each week
27/10/25 16:29The ninth round of Premier League fixtures has concluded, and Arsenal emerged victorious in more ways than one this weekend.
Bournemouth 2-0: Nottingham Forest Sean Dyche has his work cut out with fragile Forest putting up no resistance... as Cherries rise to SECOND in the Premier League
26/10/25 16:21MATT BARLOW AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: This is the price of instability. Nottingham Forest look lost, and another abrupt change of direction might serve to make matters worse.
How a late-arriving gift ordered for Ange Postecoglou got Nottingham Forest smiling - and more change behind the scenes at Tottenham: INSIDE SPORT
26/10/25 15:23MIKE KEEGAN: Giggles have been few and far between at Nottingham Forest so far in what has proved to be a miserable season.
Premier League RECAP: Arsenal go FOUR POINTS CLEAR at the top, Jadon Sancho in spat as Man City lose at Aston Villa - and there's a last-minute winner! All the reaction from 2pm kick-offs
26/10/25 12:16Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Arsenal vs Crystal Palace and Aston Villa vs Manchester City headline 2pm action in the Premier League.
Gary Neville aims ANOTHER swipe at Evangelos Marinakis over Nottingham Forest's 'classless' sacking of Ange Postecgolou - after Sky Sports pundit was banned by Premier League club following 'mafia' criticism
24/10/25 11:33Gary Neville has reignited his feud with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, branding the club's handling of Ange Postecoglou 's dismissal as 'classless'.
Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White aims dig at former manager Ange Postecoglou by insisting 'he can finally breathe' under Sean Dyche after horror 39-DAY spell
23/10/25 22:16Owner Evangelos Marinakis made the seismic decision to sack manager Nuno Espirito Santo amid public tension after just three games, before installing Ange Postecoglou.
Sean Dyche barely flinched while the City Ground erupted with glee as Nottingham Forest toppled Porto 2-0 in his first game in charge... this was the change in narrative the club desperately needed, writes DOMINIC KING
23/10/25 21:26DOMINIC KING AT THE CITY GROUND: You would have thought he was browsing in a shop window. Hands by his side, barely a glimmer of emotion, certainly no smile.
Ex-England rugby coach Eddie Jones reveals what Ange Postecoglou texted him after the Aussie football manager was brutally sacked by Nottingham Forest
23/10/25 13:59Eddie Jones has revealed that he reached out to Ange Postecoglou via text message after the Australian football coach was brutally sacked by Nottingham Forest.
Sean Dyche bans two items for Nottingham Forest players on his FIRST DAY as manager - even though he claims he's gone soft!
23/10/25 13:00Nottingham Forest's new era under Sean Dyche has seen their recently-appointed manager implement some of his rules, while softening one stance he had had at previous clubs.
Roy Keane calls Nottingham Forest's players 'idiots' and accuses them of letting Ange Postecoglou get sacked
23/10/25 09:14Postecoglou paid the price for a winless run of eight games on Saturday when he was sacked within 20 minutes of Forest's 3-0 drubbing by Chelsea.
Sean Dyche's Nottingham Forest survival guide: The demands Evangelos Marinakis makes of his managers, how he can tame the owner and the key skills he'll need to succeed in a constant battle behind the scenes
22/10/25 16:00On the day he was named Nottingham Forest's new manager, a PR company sent out a press release announcing Sean Dyche as a high-profile commercial partner for a credit card firm.
Sean Dyche issues defiant defence of under-fire Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis after becoming club's THIRD manager of the season - and makes promise to fans
22/10/25 15:44Forest owner Marinakis' judgement has been questioned during recent months, with Forest in the bottom three and without a victory since the opening day of the campaign.
Revealed: Sean Dyche's message to Nottingham Forest stars during first training session as players make clear their stance on new boss
21/10/25 17:20The club's third manager already this term, Dyche takes charge of his first game against Porto on Thursday following Ange Postecoglou 's disastrous 39-day spell in charge.
What Nottingham Forest will get from Sean Dyche: How he can fix their set-piece flaws, his history with Evangelos Marinakis, the reason he can tame the owner, his love for club he joined as a boy and why he's a far better fit than Ange Postecoglou
21/10/25 16:00Dyche never experienced a dull day at Everton so he, more than most, is ready for the hurly burly that will come with working in the world of Evangelos Marinakis on the banks of the River Trent.
Nottingham Forest make thinly-veiled dig at Ange Postecoglou as Sean Dyche is announced as his successor in ANOTHER bizarre statement about 'attributes' and 'identity'
21/10/25 07:45Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Sean Dyche as their new head coach, with the former Burnley and Everton boss signing an 18-month deal.
Predictor review: Find out how our experts fared in gameweek eight with £1,000 up for grabs each week
21/10/25 07:34The eighth round of Premier League fixtures has now come to an end with Manchester United's 2-1 win over Liverpool being the major surprise of the weekend.
What's going on with Anthony Elanga? The reasons why £55m man has struggled at Newcastle so far, the secret weapon that can now unlock his top form and the lessons he can learn from two team-mates that Eddie Howe made into stars
21/10/25 01:00Newcastle United invested £55m to make Anthony Elanga the first right winger signed post-takeover. Four months on and they are still waiting for the best version of that player to arrive.
Jamie Carragher pinpoints 'the main reason' why Ange Postecoglou was sacked by Nottingham Forest - and names the £55m star Nuno Espirito Santo was 'not happy' to lose in the summer
20/10/25 19:59The former Tottenham boss was let go just 19 minutes after full time on the back of his side's 3-0 home defeat by Chelsea, having taken charge of just eight matches but overseeing a decline.
Sean Dyche to be confirmed as Nottingham Forest manager - as owner Evangelos Marinakis moves on from his 'ideal' candidate to replace sacked Ange Postecoglou
20/10/25 10:28Sean Dyche is set to be confirmed as the new manager of Nottingham Forest and take charge of Thursday's Europa League clash with Porto.
Micah Richards labels Ange Postecoglou's sacking 'RIDICULOUS' and admits he 'doesn't know where football is going' after Australian was given just five league games at Nottingham Forest before the chop
19/10/25 08:19Postecoglou was sacked by Forest on Saturday within 20 minutes of their 3-0 defeat by Chelsea , with the Australian-Greek gaffer given just five Premier League games in the job.
The INCREDIBLE act by Ange Postecoglou minutes after being sacked - as Socceroos legends ponder what is next for the Aussie coach
19/10/25 00:43Former Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou has been spotted in incredible interactions with Nottingham Forest fans just hours after his shock sacking
Premier League-winning manager emerges as surprise candidate for Nottingham Forest job with Sean Dyche in contention after Ange Postecoglou's sacking
18/10/25 17:03TOM COLLOMOSSE: Former Burnley and Everton boss Sean Dyche is one of the names under consideration to replace Ange Postecoglou at Nottingham Forest.
Enzo Maresca masterminds turnaround from the stands, Chelsea star keeps on shining - but indiscipline continues to haunt Blues as they clinch 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest
18/10/25 15:36KIERAN GILL AT THE CITY GROUND: This was significant for Chelsea - further proof that they can win without Cole Palmer in their squad or even Moises Caicedo in their starting line-up.
Nottingham Forest star LIKES club's blunt 39-word statement confirming Ange Postecoglou's sacking... as Australian is brutally axed 18 minutes after 3-0 defeat by Chelsea
18/10/25 14:23The Australians' brief tenure ended less than 20 minutes after a 3-0 home defeat by Chelsea, which left Forest winless in eight games and 17th in the Premier League table.
Ange Postecoglou's 39-day disaster at Nottingham Forest: Flaws in his appointment, how he angered players from the start, the key changes that cost him including set-pieces, training drills and a hairdryer, and why Morgan Gibbs-White's form dried up
18/10/25 14:18At least Ange Postecoglou managed to eclipse Brian Clough in one category.
Ange Postecoglou SACKED by Nottingham Forest after just 39 days in charge - with 3-0 home defeat by Chelsea seeing Reds endure eight-game winless run
18/10/25 13:44Ange Postecoglou has been sacked by Nottingham Forest - just 40 days and eight winless games since he was appointed manager.
Nottingham Forest 0-3 Chelsea: Ange Postecoglou pays the price as his side suffer another defeat after three second half goals from the Blues
18/10/25 13:37NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0-3 CHELSEA - TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE CITY GROUND: This time the story will surely have a different ending.
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea - Premier League RECAP: Live score, teams news, updates and follow all the fallout from the City Ground as Ange Postecoglou is SACKED after losing once again
18/10/25 10:01Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Nottingham Forest took on Chelsea in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge.
Ange Postecoglou launches a staunch defence of his record, claiming that he 'doesn't fit here' and 'the story always ends with a trophy' - before accusing journalists of SMIRKING at him
17/10/25 14:37Ange Postecoglou has launched a staunch defence of his record amid major scrutiny on his role as Nottingham Forest manager.
Mikel Arteta sends message to Viktor Gyokeres after six-game scoreless streak for Arsenal
17/10/25 12:05Gyokeres scored 97 times across 102 matches for Sporting, but he heads into Arsenal's fixture against Fulham on Saturday with just three goals for his new club since his summer move.
Chelsea suffer huge injury blow as Enzo Maresca reveals star man is set to be sidelined for a further SIX WEEKS
17/10/25 09:06It is hoped that Palmer could yet return for the end of November, which is when they will face Barcelona in the Champions League on the 25th.
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Explained: Why Premier League TV picks take so long, the enormously complicated 'chess match' that decides them as Sky Sports and TNT do battle with mind games, and the massive impact it has on powerless matchgoing fans
16/10/25 01:00A game of chess. A jigsaw. Jenga. Just some of the puzzles referenced by industry insiders in describing the process of selecting Premier League matches for television.
Premier League announce TV fixture changes for the build-up to Christmas - with five teams to have EVERY match televised from next round of games
15/10/25 17:06It's that time of year when football fans get excited about the festive period, with Premier League games set to come thick and fast after the curtain closes on the November international break.
Premier League faces 'salary cap' rule change: Execs fear plan to rein in football's mega-salaries will 'kill the best league in the world'
15/10/25 16:00MIKE KEEGAN: Top-flight clubs are set to vote on anchoring, which limits the amount of money any side can spend to a multiple of the amount the bottom side received in broadcast revenue and prize money.
Enzo Maresca learns punishment for wild touchline celebration against Liverpool - after Chelsea boss was shown a red card for reaction to Estevao's last-gasp winner
15/10/25 14:46The Blues manager sprinted down the sidelines to join his players in the corner after Estevao Willian had scored in the 96th minute to secure a 2-1 victory before the international break.
Nottingham Forest devise plan for life after Ange Postecoglou if struggling Australian is sacked - as Evangelos Marinakis makes key decision
14/10/25 17:41The Australian remains on thin ice after failing to record a win from any of his opening seven games and may need a spectacular turnaround to save himself.
Nottingham Forest Q&A - YOUR questions answered: The manager Evangelos Marinakis has his eye on, the plan for Ange Postecoglou, why Edu move hasn't worked out, the mass boardroom overhaul and what's happened to Morgan Gibbs-White
14/10/25 16:00We asked for your questions on all things Forest, and here our expert TOM COLLOMOSSE reveals everything you need to know.
Championship club set to sign former striker for the THIRD time in four years with star looking for move after being released by Premier League side in the summer
13/10/25 15:11SIMON JONES: The 27-year-old is a free agent after terminating his contract with Nottingham Forest by mutual consent in August.
Tottenham 'among the teams closely monitoring Brentford's in-form winger' as Thomas Frank 'pushes for reunion'
10/10/25 22:26Spurs have enjoyed a positive start to the new season, sitting third in the Premier League table with four wins and two draws included in their seven matches so far under Frank.
Newcastle United 'set to appoint new sporting director from Premier League rival' with clubs 'in talks over compensation package'
10/10/25 12:53He is well thought of within the game and is seen as a professional operator. Crucially for Newcastle, he has Premier League experience.
Martin Odegaard's former doctor gives BLEAK prognosis over severity of Arsenal midfielder's knee injury
09/10/25 08:13The Arsenal skipper was forced off after just 30 minutes of his side's clash with West Ham United on the weekend after a 'knee-on-knee' collision with Crysencio Summerville.
Nottingham Forest make Ange Postecoglou decision - with Australian on thin ice after fans chanted 'sacked in the morning' at manager following dismal winless start at the City Ground
08/10/25 15:22The Australian found himself on thin ice after Forest's 3-2 home defeat by FC Midtjylland on October 2, when fans chanted 'You're getting sacked in the morning' after a chaotic display.
Former Wolves and Nottingham Forest 'flop' charged with sexual assault with use of violence
08/10/25 13:56An investigating judge ruled there was enough evidence to put the player on the stand following a long-running judicial probe sparked by his arrest in September last year.
No wonder Ange Postecoglou is under pressure - the Premier League has become a global soap opera of knee-jerk reactions, and the success of promoted teams has only fuelled the chaos, writes MATT BARLOW
07/10/25 18:05Nothing sends tremors through the Premier League landscape like promoted clubs looking like they intend to stick around and that's what we have seen in the early phase of this season.
Nottingham Forest line up rival Premier League boss as long term target as they weigh up whether to sack Ange Postecoglou after just SEVEN games
06/10/25 16:59TOM COLLOMOSSE: Daily Mail Sport revealed last Friday that Forest would weigh up whether to sack Ange Postecoglou during the ongoing international break after defeat by Newcastle.
These are the signs Ange Postecoglou's time at Nottingham Forest is already up - but here's why he should be given more time, writes IAN HERBERT
06/10/25 01:00IAN HERBERT AT ST JAMES' PARK: At the end of it all, there was an excruciating scene in which Ange Postecoglou headed out across the pitch to shake the hands of his players.
Ange Postecoglou mocks claims his Nottingham Forest career is a 'lost cause' - after video shows under-fire boss cutting a lonely figure after another defeat
05/10/25 15:51Daily Mail Sport revealed last week that Postecoglou will hold talks with the club this week which will dictate whether he stays or leaves.
Premier League RECAP: Newcastle pile the pressure on Ange Postecoglou with two second-half goals while Villa win, Brighton rescue point and Jack Grealish scores late winner for Everton
05/10/25 11:15Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates featuring Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest, and Everton vs Crystal Palace.
Why Angeball isn't working at Nottingham Forest: From possession and positioning to set-pieces and shots, this is exactly where it's gone so wrong so quickly
04/10/25 01:00Nottingham Forest fans have experienced some toxic times over the years but nothing felt quite so furious or blood-thirsty as how quickly they turned on Ange Postecoglou on Thursday night.
Bitter Nottingham Forest launch complaint to UEFA over standard of refereeing during embarrassing 3-2 defeat by FC Midtjylland as pressure grows on Ange Postecoglou
03/10/25 18:01TOM COLLOMOSSE: Daily Mail Sport revealed on Friday that the result had cast significant doubt over the future of boss Ange Postecoglou, who is only six games into his tenure at the City Ground.
Eddie Howe names the former Newcastle star he would 'LOVE' to re-sign - just 16 months after his surprise departure
03/10/25 12:10Newcastle were facing a points deduction for breaching the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability rules last year when they sold the academy product for £35m.
Newcastle are dealt a major blow as £55m summer signing Yoane Wissa suffers setback in his return from a knee injury
03/10/25 09:30The £55million summer signing was due to return in the first match after the international break at Brighton.
Ange Postecoglou's future at Nottingham Forest hangs in the balance ahead of Newcastle trip - as fans chant for under-fire boss to be 'sacked' after just 24 days at the helm
03/10/25 08:30EXCLUSIVE BY TOM COLLOMOSSE: Nottingham Forest will decide during the international break whether to stick with Ange Postecoglou if their winless streak is extended.
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Ange Postecoglou responds to 'sacked in the morning' chants from his own fans after Nottingham Forest's humiliating defeat
02/10/25 22:05The Australian faced chants of 'You're getting sacked in the morning' as he became the first Forest boss in 100 years to fail to win any of his first six games in charge.
Nottingham Forest 2-3 FC Midtjylland VERDICT: European return falls apart as Ange Postecoglou's side are undone by Danish set piece masters, writes JAMES SHARPE - so, are dark clouds looming over new boss already?
02/10/25 21:11JAMES SHARPE AT THE CITY GROUND: The last time such occasions came here, Forest's vanquishers FC Midtjylland had not even been formed.
Ange Postecoglou hit by 'sacked in the morning' chants by Forest fans with boss' tenure at risk of unravelling just SIX GAMES in after defeat by FC Midtjylland in front of Evangelos Marinakis
02/10/25 20:03It appears the patience of Forest supporters is already running thin as they chanted 'sacked in the morning' to Postecoglou while watching their team lose again on Thursday night.
Tottenham track £34m-rated teenage forward but face competition from Chelsea and Liverpool for rising star tipped to earn senior Brazil call-up
02/10/25 16:30SIMON JONES: Tottenham scouts have been monitoring the 19-year-old's progress in recent months and checked on him again last week when he scored in a 2-0 win over Cruzeiro.
'I can't respect the man': Mark Clattenburg says he has seen a 'different side' of refs' chief Howard Webb and claims he complained about his pay and snubbed him to go to party
02/10/25 09:16Clattenburg said: 'You know what I think Webb's problem is? He doesn't want anyone to be as successful as him.'
Inside Ange Postecoglou's winless first month at Nottingham Forest: What he told the squad on day one, why it's taking so long to turn form around, what's wowed staff on the training ground and why Evangelos Marinakis is more willing to be patient
02/10/25 01:00He has been in charge of Nottingham Forest for less than a month but the first dark clouds are starting to appear on the horizon for Ange Postecoglou.
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29/09/25 15:20From Crystal Palace's last-gasp winner against Liverpool to Gabriel Magalhaes' winning header in stoppage time for Arsenal at St James' Park, it was yet another weekend of late goals.
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Sunderland VERDICT: The major Ange Postecoglou weakness that was exposed, Forest's attack falters and who was the Black Cats' biggest hero?
27/09/25 19:47JAMES SHARPE AT THE CITY GROUND: Remember when newly-promoted teams were simply destined for life back in the Championship? Try telling Sunderland that.
West Ham appoint Nuno Espirito Santo as manager after sacking Graham Potter - as former Nottingham Forest boss signs three-year deal at the club
27/09/25 13:57Nuno Espirito Santo has been appointed as West Ham United's new manager after the London club sacked Graham Potter on Saturday morning.
Real Betis 2-2 Nottingham Forest ANALYSIS: The key issues facing Forest under new manager Ange Postecoglou
25/09/25 08:27Nearly three weeks after he was appointed, Ange Postecoglou will finally take charge of a game at the City Ground as Nottingham Forest boss.
Real Betis 2-2 Nottingham Forest: Man United flop Antony scores late equaliser after Igor Jesus brace - as Ange Postecoglou's side impress in first European game in 29 years
24/09/25 21:12REAL BETIS 2-2 NOTTINGHAM FOREST - TOM COLLOMOSSE AT LA CARTUJA: Antony equalised five minutes from full-time to leave Postecoglou still looking for that elusive win.
Port Vale vs Arsenal - Carabao Cup RECAP: Gunners star scores his first goal for the club - plus updates from all the other ties and Real Betis vs Nottingham Forest
24/09/25 17:30Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as host Arsenal travel to League One Port Vale in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
Why Liverpool's timid-treading challengers risk ruining the Premier League title race - and there's no excuses for Arsenal whose only void could be a lack of courage, writes CRAIG HOPE
24/09/25 15:49CRAIG HOPE: Even when they did not play, Liverpool were declared the victors, and there was something deflating about that collective verdict.
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          EXCLUSIVERhodri Giggs to marry again 14 years after Man United love rat brother Ryan had an affair with his ex-wife
          
          Pair have been dating for more than a year
        
      
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          Bernie Ecclestone cashes in on £17m, 190ft superyacht and puts another up for sale, as 95-year-old F1 billionaire 'clears out his life'
          
          
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          Cristiano Ronaldo goes viral after supremely-confident free-kick pep talk fails miserably as star's Al-Nassr are knocked out of the King's Cup
          
          
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          Lucas Paqueta posts cryptic update on social media amid reports he wants to QUIT West Ham in January
          
          Hammers star was linked with an exit in the summer
        
      
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          World Cup 'set for major VAR change' after crunch meeting with football chiefs - while officials 'consider imposing time limit for taking long throws'
          
          
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          Did Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo learn their dance routine from Ruben Amorim? Fans claim Man United boss is behind iconic celebration
          
          
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          Lamine Yamal sets sights on buying Gerard Pique and Shakira's stunning former £12m mansion - and why its value has dropped by almost a quarter
          
          
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          Dani Alves reveals surprising career change - seven months after former Barcelona star's conviction for rape was overturned on appeal
          
          
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          Taylor Fritz reveals what he'll never do for girlfriend Morgan Riddle on social media... as tennis' most glamorous couple pose for GQ shoot
          
          
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          Tom Aspinall reveals aftermath of gruesome eye injury suffered at UFC 321 as he fires brutal dig at Cyril Gane
          
          Aspinall retained his UFC heavyweight title
        
      
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          Former Chelsea hero's son earns first call up for England Under-15s amid successful stint in Blues' academy - despite his dad winning 113 caps for Brazil
          
          
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          Wolves goalkeeper gets out of his car to argue with fans of Premier League's bottom team - and tells them: 'I don't speak to my wife because we lose'
          
          
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          Jude Bellingham at risk of a BAN after repeating x-rated gesture that earned him suspended sentence while playing for England
          
          
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          Indian cricket star is hospitalised after suffering freak 'life threatening' injury while fielding as Australia claim ODI series victory
          
          Had been taking a catch
        
      
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          'I could have f***ing killed him!': Shocking moment Liam Lawson avoids RUNNING OVER a marshal who ran across the track DURING his lap at Mexican GP
          
          
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          Motorcycle star suffered MULTIPLE cardiac arrests after horror crash with a rival: Racer's father reveals terrifying details as he rushes to his bedside
          
          
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          Ed Sheeran parties in New York as pop star watches chaotic El Clasico with Barcelona legend after sponsoring LaLiga giants
          
          Barca beat Real 
        
      
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          Boxing fans call the sport 'CORRUPT' over Fabio Wardley's ref stoppage win over Joseph Parker - as scorecards emerge to add to the controversy
          
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          Wolves manager Vitor Pereira has to be dragged away from spat with his OWN FANS after they chanted 'you're getting sacked in the morning'
          
          
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          Jamie Vardy gets new life in Italy up and running with his first goal - and says it's going 'great' after Rebekah and the kids moved over
          
          
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          Aspinall is poked in the EYES and rushed to hospital as Brit retains UFC heavyweight belt after world-title fight with Gane is declared a no-contest
          
          
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          Stuart Pearce seen for first time since tragic death of his 21-year-old son Harley - as former England star returns to work in the Premier League
          
          
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          Tale of two refs! Liverpool second half at Brentford is delayed as injured Simon Hooper has to be REPLACED
          
          
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          Kevin De Bruyne looks close to TEARS as he pulls his hamstring immediately after scoring a penalty for Napoli against Inter Milan
          
          
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          Gary Neville inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame - as former defender joins eight other Man United legends
          
          
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          Sheffield Wednesday fans flock back to Hillsborough for first match since entering administration... as scoreboard operator pokes fun at hated owner Dejphon Chansiri
          
          
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          Sir Alex Ferguson's son, Darren, is sacked by Peterborough with club BOTTOM of League One
          
          
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          Inside Erling Haaland's incredible six-bed Cheshire mansion he shares with girlfriend Isabel Johansen
          
          
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          Gary Neville aims ANOTHER swipe at Evangelos Marinakis over Nottingham Forest's 'classless' sacking of Ange Postecgolou 
          
          
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          Are Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin FINALLY married? UFC star spotted wearing 'wedding ring' and claims he has been on a 'spiritual journey'
          
          
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          Glamorous sports host suffers embarrassing wardrobe malfunction live on TV
          
          Scott, 44, was on duty for CBS Sports' coverage of the Champions League
        
      
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          Meet the Haalands! Premier League superstar Erling and girlfriend Isabel lift the lid on their relationship - and how she fancied his friend first!
          
          
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          Man United flop left with blood pouring down his head after suffering gruesome Champions League injury - as Chelsea fans brand him a 's**t Andy Carroll'
          
          
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          Man City fan and 'devoted dad' dies after travelling to Benidorm to watch them in Champions League
          
          Club put out a heartfelt statement
        
      
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          Women's tennis in 'manliness' row: World's No 1 and 2 come under fire from rival for their 'high testosterone' - before Aryna Sabalenka appears to fire back
          
          
 

        
