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Manchester United drew 2-2 with Leeds United at Old Trafford in the Premier League, as second-half goals from Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho ensured a ...

With the first of our back-to-back clashes with the Yorkshiremen ending level, the Reds will be keen to get back to winning ways upon our visit to Elland Road this weekend. It's quite the feat as Marcus chases down his tally of 22 goals in the 2019/20 season - his best to date in front of goal - with hopefully many more goals in M16 to come for the England international this season. Following the recent pattern of high-scoring encounters, supporters will hope Sunday's clash will bring the same measure of excitement, with our last visit ending 4-2 back in February 2022. A player who is clearly very high in the thinking of our Dutch boss will hope to further impressive as the season progresses, with lots to be enthuse about given his brief cameo. Netting his 20th goal of the season in all competitions, Marcus Rashford continues to go from strength to strength, as his hot streak in front of goal is showing no sign of letting up. Fred's defensive play allowed his Austrian team-mate to advance up the pitch, as he helped to assist Bruno Fernades in neat little pockets of space in and around the Leeds area.

Manchester City could be forced to swap Old Trafford and the Emirates Stadium next season for Kenilworth Road and The Den.That is if Luton and Millwal.

Get up to £40 in free bets on selected events. £20) on selected events at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. Bonuses expire in 7 days. And a host of clubs that they have faced in the Premier League in recent years are now in the Championship, where the younger City supporters may have frequented. Opt in, bet up to £40 (min. [City could be relegated](https://talksport.com/football/1325139/could-man-city-relegated-premier-league-rules-guardiola/) to the Championship.

The reigning Premier League Champions were recently handed over 100 charges of FFP-related rule breaches.

De Marco, who has previously defended Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday on financial fair play charges, thinks the process could take years before it is ...

[he stated last year that he would leave the club immediately if they are found to have lied to him about breaching financial fair play regulations](/sport/football/article-11718131/Pep-Guardiola-odds-leave-Man-City-start-season-financial-charges.html?ico=topics_pagination_desktop). [reports have claimed that City chiefs expect Pep Guardiola to have left the club by the time any potential sanctions are put in place](/sport/football/article-11721907/Man-City-expect-Pep-Guardiola-left-club-sanctions.html?ico=topics_pagination_desktop), and the timescale that De Marco has spoken about suggests this could be the case. Leading sports lawyer Nick De Marco believes the Premier League's case against City could last for up to four years A leading sports lawyer has predicted that the case brought against Manchester City by the Premier League could take up to four years to resolve. - The Premier League's legal case against City is now expected to take years The Premier League's case against Man City for allegedly breaching their financial fair play rules 115 TIMES 'could take FOUR YEARS to reach a verdict', according to one of Britain's leading lawyers

Former Super Eagles skipper, Austin Jay Jay Okocha has revealed his favourite African player in the Premier League. Okocha played for Bolton Wanderers.

He was quizzed about his favourite current African players in the Premier League during an interview with wettfreunde and the Nigerian picked Algerian forward, Ryan Mahrez. Former Super Eagles skipper, Austin Jay Jay Okocha has revealed his favourite African player in the Premier League. EPL: Jay Jay Okocha names favourite player in Premier League

After a poor season so far for Liverpool, might their assets start to be the difference-makers over the coming weeks in FPL?

Aside from Liverpool’s two fixtures in Gameweek 25, another reason to go for Salah and Nunez is that they are both owned by relatively few FPL managers, so it’s a good time to get ahead of the curve. The Uruguayan may not be the most clinical, but he is a player who arrives in great goal-scoring positions, reflected in his high xG. If Liverpool start to score goals more freely again, it’ll likely be Salah or Nunez involved. And with Van Dijk and [Ibrahima Konate](https://theathletic.com/football/player/ibrahima-konate-vi83z5XUFDUq6gFF/) (£4.8m) out injured, there is little confidence that Liverpool’s defence will improve soon. Although this may lead us to believe that Nunez is a bad finisher, his career stats tell us differently. He has also created 38 chances with an xA (expected assists) of 3.1. He will be worth buying again — at the right time. He has seven goals and five assists this season, with the highest xG (9.17) among midfielders (which is what FPL classes him as). Things are likely to improve in this regard with the return of injured players such as In attack, last season Liverpool had already scored 52 goals by this point, with an xG of 50.38. They have conceded 28 goals with an expected goals conceded (xGC) of 29.2. After the same number of games last season, they had conceded 18 goals, with an xGC of 19.72.

Manchester City and the Premier League have used each other to help their ambitions over the last decade. What happens now?

The Premier League going to war with City could have more consequences than anyone was ready for. Ferran Soriano may not be passing the port at what could be a frosty Premier League dinner on Thursday night, and it remains to be seen what the revelations this week will do to what was a partnership where both sides were working together. On the other side, the league were obviously fuming with City's role in the breakaway European Super League that would have ripped the heart (and the selling point) out of the Premier League. That was plainly evident in 2019, when City were the marquee name in the Premier League Asia Trophy held in China. Given the Blues have won six league titles under the ownership of Sheikh Mansour, they have been one of the best-selling points the league have had as they have grown to accrue comfortably more financial power than any of the other European leagues. As much as the bad blood in 2020 worsened relations between the two big beasts, they had not been on that sound a footing to begin with.

Premier League: Manchester United fought back from 2-0 down to claim a draw against Leeds United, with Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho striking for the ...

In fact, Gnonto is the youngest overseas player to score an away goal versus the Red Devils. He became the first United player to score in six consecutive home appearances since Wayne Rooney in April 2012. He now has three goals in 11 Premier League appearances this season, equalling his goal tally from 29 matches last term. - Leeds' Wilfried Gnonto (19y 95d) became the youngest player to score a Premier League goal against United at Old Trafford since Jermain Defoe (19y 62d) for West Ham in December 2001. - Leeds have never won a Premier League game against United at Old Trafford when they have scored first (D2 L1), also losing 2-3 in November 1998 and drawing 1-1 in October 2001. 6 - Marcus Rashford is the first Manchester United player to score in six consecutive appearances at Old Trafford in the Premier League since Wayne Rooney in April 2012.

Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany on the Premier League charging his former club with more than 100 breaches of its financial rules: I kind of ...

Finally, the club are alleged to have breached league rules requiring member clubs to co-operate with and assist the Premier League with its investigations, from December 2018 to date. The second set of breaches listed refers to alleged breaking of rules "requiring a member club to include full details of manager remuneration in its relevant contracts with its manager" related to seasons 2009-10 to 2012-13 inclusive. The fourth set of alleged breaches relates to the Premier League's profitability and sustainability rules in seasons 2015-16 to 2017-18 inclusive. Manchester City are alleged to have breached league rules requiring provision "in utmost good faith" of "accurate financial information that gives a true and fair view of the club's financial position". City said on Monday they were "surprised" to have been charged by the Premier League with 101 alleged breaches of financial rules. Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany on the Premier League charging his former club with more than 100 breaches of its financial rules: "I kind of look at it and roll my eyes a little bit"; Burnley boss also added: "Football can't afford to point the finger too many times"

Goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford rescue a 2-2 draw at home against Leeds.

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The rules are simple: the lower down in the Premier League table a team is at the time of writing, the higher their draft pick. Southampton, currently 20th, ...

Gundogan goes from savvy signing to poster boy for Liverpool’s [Europa League](https://theathletic.com/football/europa-league/) victory two years from now. Three years later, as the club thrives, they decide to fix what isn’t broken and offload any players close to, or on the wrong side of 30, in an attempt to get younger. Spurs fans agree Palmer was the wrong choice and Levy eventually sells the club after the supporters grow tired of him meddling in transfers. Two years after his arrival, nobody remembers Rodri now plays in west London as Fulham establish themselves as a side that flits between mid-table and top-half finishes. Why: No team has scored fewer goals than Wolves so far (15). How it plays out: The threat of him overlapping, playing progressive passes and utilising his pace to keep opposing wingers in check, turns out to be a wise move. Leeds are in midtable for goals scored (26, 11th place) but have conceded the fourth-most goals (36) and sit 16th in the table. None of them dislodge Dias, who becomes a club legend for simply lasting one season as a starter in the Premier League under Steve Cooper. optimism, rooted in anticipation of [what potential punishments City could face if the independent commission rules against them](https://theathletic.com/4160366/2023/02/06/manchester-city-financial-charges-explained/). How it plays out: For right or wrong, Sean Dyche’s style of play is seen as the antithesis of Pep Guardiola’s. Instead, we went with the best player available for selection. It’s enough to help Nathan Jones get overlooked for the manager of the year award by the time the season ends with Southampton in ninth place.

Jadon Sancho marked his first Premier League appearance since October with the equaliser as Manchester United fought back to draw with Leeds.

He gets a tame shot away but comes through the tightest of gaps and Meslier has to do better as it nestles into the net! MANCHESTER UNITED 2-2 LEEDS (JADON SANCHO): He hasn't played in the Premier League since October but Sancho has come off the bench to help rescue Manchester United! It's a brilliant header from Rashford as he meets Dalot's cross, grabbing his 20th goal of the season. It looks destined for the top corner until a fully stretched Meslier makes a one-handed stop to push it away. Less than a minute on the clock, they're on the scoresheet! The Red Devils gave themselves a mountain to climb following some slack defending and required a change in personnel and tactics 15 minutes into the second half in order to begin their fightback.

Jamie Carragher has admitted his surprise that the Premier League tabled more than 100 counts of alleged finance wrong-doing against Manchester City on Monday.

You can read the [original article](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-premier-league-carragher-26188934) here. [](https://nnn.ng/#:~:text=blogger outreach campaigns) The reason City weren’t sanctioned continentally is likely because of the time constraints – and that doesn’t apply to the Premier League investigation.” Carragher referenced this when agreeing that the Premier League’s allegations were indeed surprising, albeit from a different standpoint. As such we look forward to this matter being put to rest once and for all.” [Foreign](https://nnn.ng/foreign/)

The Premier League's disciplinary case against Manchester City could take up to four years to be completed.City have been charged by the Premier Leagu.

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Todd Boehly and Amanda Staveley were pictured rocking up at London's Churchill hotel as representatives from top flight clubs gathered to discuss the ...

I'm a bit worried about what's happening inside the club from a football perspective, and how they're playing. 'They may use it in their favour as a siege mentality in the next few months. [The Premier League champions were charged on Monday](/sport/football/article-11717857/Manchester-City-CHARGED-Premier-League-numerous-breaches-financial-rules.html) with over 100 alleged financial rules breaches across a nine-year period and are at risk of points deductions or even expulsion from the division should the accusations be proved. The Premier League said in a statement: 'In accordance with Premier League Rule W.82.1, the Premier League confirms that it has today referred a number of alleged breaches of the Premier League Rules by Manchester City Football Club to a Commission.' Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal in particular are pushing hard for the Premier League to punish Manchester City after their alleged breaches. Financial Fair Play regulations will no doubt be on the agenda at the quarterly shareholder meeting, which was originally scheduled for the end of this week, with the Premier League anticipating a years-long battle with the Manchester club.

Premier League bigwigs head to London for 'feisty' meeting Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and Newcastle chief Amanda Staveley were pictured rocking up at ...

You can read the [original article](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11731713/Man-City-summit-Premier-League-bigwigs-head-London-feisty-meeting-finance-rules.html) here. [](https://nnn.ng/#:~:text=ninjaoutreach pricing) Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. I’m a bit worried about what’s happening inside the club from a football perspective, and how they’re playing. ‘They may use it in their favour as a siege mentality in the next few months.

Premier League players will take the knee before their matches for the next two weeks as part of the "No Room for Racism" campaign.

[A Premier League statement read](https://www.premierleague.com/news/3054239): "The No Room For Racism branding features in our matches to remind fans in the UK and around the world of the clear message that discrimination will not be tolerated in football or wider society, as well as demonstrating how diversity across all areas of the game makes it stronger." It also showed that 73% of participants from the league's inclusive coaching schemes are in full-time employment with clubs. [anti-racism campaign for two weeks in October](/english-premier-league/story/4762648/premier-league-players-to-take-a-knee-before-games-for-next-two-fixtures), and will again display their unity against discrimination from Feb.

Premier League players and staff began kneeling before kickoff in games in June 2020 to show their support for the racial equality movement. However, that ...

However, that practice has been halted ahead of the 2022-2023 season. Premier League players and staff began kneeling before kickoff in games in June 2020 to show their support for the racial equality movement. The No Room for Racism campaign will be highlighted throughout Premier League games between February 11 and February 19, with Premier League players allowed to kneel before kickoff.

The American and his teammates host a rejuvenated Nottingham Forest next, but kept Chelsea out last time round and Silva's side have shipped just seven goals ...

The forward is primed for two starts this week to lead the line for the league leaders, given the injury status of Gabriel Jesus. [Premier League](/topic/premier-league) returns this weekend after clubs’ domestic cup exploits across the past week and we’ve picked out five key players for consideration in your team who could score highly in [Fantasy Premier League](/topic/fantasy-premier-league) in Gameweek 23. Fantasy Premier League: The top five players to put in your fantasy team this week

With Kevin De Bruyne becoming an FPL no-show in recent games, many managers will be looking at how best to maximise their budget. Here are our top tips...

Fun fact: Haaland’s ownership actually fell just before GW21 - the first time it ever has in FPL - and he responded by netting a hat-trick. But, his style of cutting into the midfield could catch Riyad Mahrez napping against City and cause Brentford issues. Worth a punt as a likely player to start against both old club Villa and then Arsenal.

Man City goalkeeper Ederson among six players with two matches picked in best Fantasy XI.

[Fantasy Premier League](https://fantasy.premierleague.com/) ahead of Saturday's 11:00 GMT deadline. You can manage and withdraw your consent of non-essential cookies below. You can manage your non-essential cookies using the Cookie Settings or at any time via our Kane averages 9.0 points per match in his meetings with the Foxes, more than any other opponent, thanks to 17 goals and four assists in his 14 outings. Nketiah's 21 shots, 20 shots in the box, seven big chances and 10 shots on target all rank top for the Gunners since the season resumed. The Premier League website uses essential cookies to make our website work. Man City's Norwegian has averaged a goal every 65 minutes on his way to the top of the player standings in Fantasy. For more detailed information about the cookies we use, see our Mitoma has four goals, an assist and six bonus in his last six matches, totalling 44 points. Gabriel's 13 shots in the box are more than the combined total of 11 of the rest of their first-choice back four. The winger was Man City's top performer in Double Gameweek 20, producing 19 points. [Arsenal](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/1/Arsenal/overview) defender for their home matches with [Brentford](https://www.premierleague.com/match/75131) and Man City.

Adam Zdroik and Chris Owen bet on three matches for Gameweek 23 in the Premier League, including Monday's Merseyside derby where the odds have been dropping ...

[Premier League betting article](https://www.rotowire.com/soccer/article/premier-league-best-bets-picks-odds-and-predictions-for-gameweek-21-69347), which is 47-35-1 for the season. They close with the Team Parlay, which remains in the positive for the season. Adam Zdroik and Chris Owen bet on three matches for Gameweek 23 in the Premier League, including Monday's Merseyside derby.

Chris Sutton takes on FEET bassist and West Ham fan Oli Shasha to pick his winners and losers from this weekend's Premier League games.

I am going for them to win, but it will be a close game - Harry from the band [FEET guitarist Harry Southerton] is a big Villa fan and when we used to live together we'd watch a lot of these kind of games, and in the last couple of seasons Villa always played well. Oli's prediction: There will definitely be goals in this one, but Liverpool will show up and they always seem to play well in this fixture. Oli's prediction: Man City have been playing a bit weirdly for a while now and I think Haaland's goals have masked a lot of issues in the team. I originally went for a 4-1 Liverpool win but my housemate is an Evertonian and he has been trying to get in my ear about how close it will be. There will be a siege mentality at Etihad Stadium and that should create the kind of atmosphere that Guardiola has been asking for recently. Oli's prediction: I remember this fixture last season because we were in the recording studio and I interrupted a drum take by screaming when Arthur Masuaku scored an absolutely bonkers goal to win it with one of the last kicks of the game. I am going for us to win again - we are at home and when our fans get going it's really something, especially in a game like this one. Leicester ended their long wait for a victory when they beat Aston Villa last week but they are not out of trouble yet. Pep Guardiola's side missed a massive chance to put the pressure on Arsenal when they lost at Tottenham last weekend. They are brave on the ball and they always create chances. "Back then there didn't seem to be any enthusiasm from the players, but all of a sudden it changes. 2-1

Erling Haaland vs Aston Villa (H) and Arsenal (A). It's a difficult to look past Erling Haaland for the captaincy this weekend, even given the furore that ...

The 29-year-old is enjoying a superb season and has now scored 17 goals in 22 league games, already matching his tally from the 2021/22 campaign. The England captain has scored a staggering 18 goals in 15 Premier League appearances against Leicester, including two hat-tricks. United lead the Premier League for counter-attack goals (6) this season, while only four clubs have conceded more on the break than Leeds. Saka has provided an attacking return in each of his three previous appearances against Brentford, while he scored as Arsenal hosted Manchester City last season. Back-to-back wins for Mikel Arteta’s side will put them in complete control, as the Gunners hunt down a first Premier League crown since the Invincibles paraded around the Highbury pitch in 2003/04. His share of set-pieces – including penalties – and proven track-record against Gameweek 23’s opposition will make the winger a popular pick. Rashford is red-hot right now and will be confident of continuing his streak at Leeds this weekend. Haaland has blanked in successive games on just one occasion this season and followed that with four goals in two games, including a hat-trick against Wolves last month. Haaland has, however, scored at a frightening rate this season. The title-chasing duo must first navigate games with Brentford and Aston Villa, respectively. A Brentford side unbeaten at nine cross the capital at the weekend, before Arsenal host Manchester City in a game which will have huge ramifications on the title race. [Arsenal](https://thefootballfaithful.com/tag/arsenal/) and Manchester City meet each other in a huge clash at the Emirates in midweek.

The Scout on why Arsenal winger could outscore Man City's Norwegian over their two matches.

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The Scout on why winger can rival team-mate Haaland for returns across Man City's Double Gameweek.

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Premier League news: It appears as though a whole host of teams are meeting over Manchester City's recent financial fair play rule charges by the league.

[What Arsenal chief Josh Kroenke and ex-Tottenham ace Gareth Bale are doing after transfer window](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/what-arsenal-chief-josh-kroenke-26144926) [Christian Pulisic and the three Chelsea players waiting on Champions League squad omission call](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-champions-league-squad-pulisic-26140611) [How much did Chelsea spend in January? This confirmation is made in accordance with Premier League Rule W.82.1. There is then a list breaking down five bullet points on the alleged breaches, going on to add the next step in the process, which is an independent panel: "Commissions are independent of the Premier League and member clubs. The topic of allegations put forward to the Premier League champions is unprecedented at this scale, with a statement published by the league claiming over 100 breaches against them. As such we look forward to this matter being put to rest once and for all." [Chelsea ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-january-spend-fernandez-mudryk-26137905)co-owner [Todd Boehly](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-january-spend-fernandez-mudryk-26137905) is said to have flown over to London and was spotted arriving at a hotel on Thursday, while it remains to be seen who may be there on behalf of Arsenal and Tottenham. "The proceedings before the Commission will, in accordance with Premier League Rule W.82, be confidential and heard in private. [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11731713/Man-City-summit-Premier-League-bigwigs-head-London-feisty-meeting-finance-rules.html) reports that several big stakeholders in clubs have been spotted on their way to London, with claims that the Premier League's recent charges against Manchester City for allegations of breaking financial fair play rules will be up for discussion. Representatives from each Premier League club are meeting to discuss the Premier League's strategy in their quarterly meeting later this week. The Premier League statement reads: "In accordance with Premier League Rule W.82.1, the Premier League confirms that it has today referred a number of alleged breaches of the Premier League Rules by Manchester City Football Club (Club) to a Commission under Premier League Rule W.3.4." Under Premier League Rule W.82.2, the Commission’s final award will be published on the Premier League’s website. The members of the Commission will be appointed by the independent Chair of the Premier League Judicial Panel, in accordance with Premier League Rules W.19, W.20 and W.26.

A22 - the company representing the European Super League - revealed new proposals for a multi-divisional format featuring 80 teams on Thursday; however, ...

Juventus and AC Milan both signal that there is a future for the Super League. The project cracks in the evening. British government warns of new legislation on club ownership to help block the Super League. We will not engage in the creation of new competition formats outside the Premier League's rules'. March 29-31 2021 — ECA-UEFA meetings to sign off on the 36-team Champions League format. We will not engage in the creation of new competition formats outside of the Premier League's rules." That is probably the first realistic call." I can say the three clubs have credibly reassessed and taken some learnings from the first approach. "I would say the chances of it happening are somewhere between slim and none. Premier League executives met on Thursday to discuss long-term strategy plans for the competition ahead of the regular shareholders' meeting on Friday. That continues to be the objective. Our wish would be to have the best European tournament.

Plans announced by Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus for new competition have been dismissed by British clubs as a 'reverse Brexit'

It appears that Real and Perez remain the driving force for the ESL project. The advocate-general’s advice is not binding to the ECJ judges but in most cases it is followed. He found that EU competition law was compatible with the restrictions that Uefa and Fifa’s power asserted over football and “proportionate” for achieving Uefa's “legitimate objectives” in line with the EU policy on sport. The advocate-general Athanasios Rantos’ advice to the court was heavily in favour of Uefa’s monopoly position. That will see 36 teams in a single division playing ten group-stage games instead of the current six. A22 have campaigned against the Premier League’s financial dominance of the transfer market in recent months as a means to galvanising grassroots support for its plans. “The Premier League has become the Super League,” A22 claim. The president of Spain’s Liga, Javier Tebas, who is at odds with Perez and his Barcelona counterpart Joan Laporta launched the most outspoken attack on the ESL. “There is reasonably broad agreement on the steps we should take to fix and what has been happening in recent years is not effective, and the system isn’t working so well.” That was the two Manchester clubs, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur – all of whom could now potentially face a 30-point penalty under rules agreed since then, were they to join a breakaway league outside the auspices of Uefa. A key factor in A22’s pitch to clubs around Europe is that [The plans announced](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/02/09/european-super-league-new-tournament-to-replace-champions-league/) by the ESL’s Madrid-based sister company A22, featuring “60 to 80” teams across more than one division, commit to few details other than no permanent members, and a minimum of 14 games per club, per season.

PREMIER LEAGUE clubs have ridiculed rebooted “reverse Brexit” plans for a European Super League WITHOUT English teams.Conspirators Real Madrid, Ba.

But Tebas blasted: “Super League is the wolf who disguises himself as a granny to try to fool European football. It is the clubs that bear the entrepreneurial risk in football. But A22 chief Bernd Reichart insisted: “The foundations of European football are in danger of collapsing. To say people are bemused is an understatement.” Basically, that all the problems of European football are due to the power of the Premier League. But it is on life support with the European Court of Justice expected to pronounce the final sentence of execution soon. One of the biggest criticisms was it created a self-selected, closed shop of wealthy and powerful clubs, providing a glass ceiling barrier to the rest of Europe. “This is just another deliberately distorted and misleading attempt to destabilise football’s real stakeholders in their efforts to move things forward in the best interests of the European club game.” Each club would play “a minimum of 14 matches” and the competition would be “based solely on sporting merit”. The European Court of Justice is expected to confirm within weeks that Uefa DOES have the right to ban rebel clubs and players if they try to form a new elite competition. But that would NOT include any Premier League clubs, with A22 using the success of English football as a justification for the new tournament. Now the three rebels are using Madrid-based sports marketing firm A22 to rehash another version of the plan that would see up to 80 clubs leave Uefa to form a new competition.

The manifesto published on Thursday morning by A22 Sports Management makes it clear that the new competition would be a rival to the Premier League ...

A22 says the women’s game should be “centre stage” and to “achieve this goal” financing should be “significantly expanded beyond existing contributions.” Centre stage, however, can only mean having a women’s competition that runs parallel. Further, no European club should be forced to dispute resolution systems outside the EU rule of law.” Which is all fine until English clubs, who are no longer bound by European law, are considered. A22 want their competition to be run by the clubs and “not by third parties who benefit without taking any risk”, which is a barely-veiled dig at UEFA. This, A22 says, is “an aspiration.” But without English clubs involved can it really be the case? [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) ’s Florentino Perez has been banging the drum that kids are no longer engaged in football, unwilling to watch for 90 minutes because they have short attention spans and want to play computer games or go on TikTok. But what happens further down the line? There are clear conclusions about the need for change and the building blocks of how to achieve it.” He said: “Our discussions have made clear clubs are often unable to publicly speak up against a system where the threat of sanctions is used to stifle opposition. A worthwhile, necessary inclusion on the list but light on details. The most distinguishing factor from the plans in 2021. Clubs will only be allowed to spend a fixed percentage of their “annual football-related revenue on player salaries and net transfers” but provisions will be made for smaller clubs who are new to the competition. Again, some more careful language.

Premier League clubs reportedly distance themselves from "laughable" new European Super League plans, which were announced on Thursday.

Government of the clubs? The Charter reads: "We are collectively committed to the Premier League and recognise our responsibility to support it. Of course the first for them, as in the 2019 reform.

Nayef Aguerd is catching the eye, Sean Dyche faces Jürgen Klopp in the Merseyside derby and Leeds face Man Utd … again.

[wear his heart on his sleeve](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/09/nathan-jones-southampton-fans-manager-analysis) but his latest press conference, in which he cited his Luton side’s expected goals in defence of his managerial credentials, was never likely to go down well with Southampton fans sceptical of his ability to keep them up. While his appointment felt like it was made with one eye on the future – the club hierarchy were keen to stress they had monitored his excellent work at Luton for years – the fact remains that he was brought in with the immediate short-term objective of avoiding relegation, which is becoming more difficult to meet with each passing week. But it was also a reminder that Cairney has a part to play at Fulham. It is 14 years since the first of his two appointments at Bournemouth; he stayed in the role for eight years the second time, and made his name. The short-term, though, is Aston Villa’s visit and the need to shove all extraneous issues aside and focus on a title defence that had a latest hiccup in [last Sunday’s loss at Tottenham](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/05/tottenham-hotspur-manchester-city-premier-league-match-report). [sabbatical before taking the Newcastle job](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/03/why-newcastle-are-so-hard-to-score-against-eddie-howe) has proved particularly significant: learning from Diego Simeone at Atlético Madrid is one of the key reasons Newcastle have become so streetwise, and so difficult to score against. With his team chasing Champions League qualification and also readying themselves for a Carabao Cup final against Manchester United, the trip to the south coast should be a moment for Howe to pause and reflect. The odds still favour the hosts on Monday, but good luck to all those [in the post-match press conference](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/07/jurgen-klopp-liverpool-strange-ritualistic-power-of-the-press-conference) if Klopp’s side, like Arsenal last weekend, succumb to the grinding might of Dycheismo. [a goalless draw at Goodison Park](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/sep/03/everton-liverpool-premier-league-match-report) in September. And would Leeds still be in relegation trouble as they prepare to meet Manchester United for the second time in five days? While their only other league defeat – [the 3-1 loss to Manchester United](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/sep/04/manchester-united-arsenal-premier-league-match-report) at Old Trafford in September – could be rationalised as a setback against direct rivals at a ground where they have often struggled, they will be bitterly disappointed to have fallen into Sean Dyche’s earthworm-infested trap. But Vieira, a World Cup winner himself, knows that his side must toughen up in central midfield if they are to start progressing up the table.

On Monday, the Premier League announced that the Citizens have been charged with breaching over 100 financial rules after a four-year investigation.

The report adds that Pannick charges around £5,000 per hour for his services, matching the highest earners in the Premier League. Man City have released a statement expressing their “surprise” at the Premier League’s allegations considering their “irrefutable evidence” in support of their position. Manchester City have reportedly hired renowned barrister Lord Pannick KC to lead their defence team following the charges of breaking numerous financial rules by the Premier League.

It was a missed opportunity for Manchester City last week as Pep Guardiola's side failed to narrow the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal. READ MORE.

Last but by no means least, it's Merseyside derby time on Monday with Liverpool battling Everton at Anfield. You can see our predictions from the weekend fixtures in the gallery above. Leicester City entertain Spurs at the King Power Stadium, while Southampton are up against Wolves and Bournemouth take on Newcastle United on the south coast.

The controversial competition reared its head again this week after organisers A22 unveiled its new format as it looks to compete with the Champions League.

It is the clubs that bear the entrepreneurial risk in football. In his statement revealing A22's plans, chief Bernd Reichart said: 'The foundations of European football are in danger of collapsing. To say people are bemused is an understatement.' Premier League clubs are reportedly baffled by new Super League plans that do not involve any English clubs - dubbing it 'reverse Brexit' Premier League clubs 'slam new REVERSE BREXIT European Super League plans', with the 80-team competition 'proposed without ANY English teams' - as organisers A22 use the success of the English top flight to justify the new tournament [European Super League](/sport/european-super-league/index.html) plans that will not involve any English teams - dubbing the proposals 'reverse [Brexit](/news/brexit/index.html)'.

Who is playing, where you can watch and when, including West Ham v Chelsea, Leicester v Tottenham and Liverpool v Everton.

[threat of unprecedented sanctions](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/08/manchester-city-vincent-kompany-hits-back-after-premier-league-charges-18243976/) with the Premier League having levelled more than 100 charges of alleged financial fair play breaches. Dyche’s No.2 Ian Woan grew up an Everton fan and the new regime may fancy their chances of causing a second upset given Liverpool’s recent woes. [Jesse Marsch’s sacking](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/09/weston-mckennie-reacts-jesse-marsch-sacking-man-utd-leeds-draw-18251127/) they certainly got it with a 55-second goal from wonderkid Wilfried Gnonto at Old Trafford on Wednesday. [landing the permanent Bournemouth post](https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/28/premier-league-gary-oneil-becomes-bournemouth-manager-permanently-17835521/) during the World Cup break. It is hard to remember a manager who has had such a disconnect with the club’s fans as quickly as Nathan Jones at Saints. Three new signings have given Brendan Rodgers a lift at just the right time, new left-back Victor Kristiansen particularly impressive in last weekend’s 4-2 win at Villa. It is a sign of just how bad Leicester were in September that some Spurs fans did not feel they played that well in beating them 6-2. [talisman Wilfried Zaha](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/05/danny-simpson-urges-manchester-united-to-re-sign-wilfried-zaha-ahead-of-liverpool-this-summer-18224907/) plus key defender Joachim Andersen in last weekend’s defeat at Manchester United. Forest boss Steve Cooper is a far calmer presence on the touchline but why wouldn’t you be with ex-Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas in goal, his debut heroics in last week’s 1-0 win over Leeds helping to take them six points clear of the drop zone. The Bees are seventh in the league and boss Thomas Frank said: ‘We believe we can go there and win. Saturday, 3pm The Hammers continued their recent revival with a point at Newcastle but other results did boss David Moyes few favours.

Premier League officials are expecting a battle that will last for years over the allegations of Manchester City's financial fair play regulation breaches.

“Manchester City FC is surprised by the issuing of these alleged breaches of the Premier League rules,” read a club statement, “particularly given the extensive ...

While any decision would be informed by the Premier League’s legal terms and relevant stakeholders, and though clubs could lobby the board members, they have no direct right to influence a decision. The Premier League’s first priority will be to establish proof of its case to the independent commission. Although PSG were one of eight clubs to be fined last year by UEFA for failing to meet break-even requirements, there is not currently an open case against them nor an investigation into potential breaches in their domestic league. At home and abroad, their rivals are just as pleased that it has reached this point. Others would risk destroying themselves by destroying their relationships with the clubs they need to retain a compelling product. Like City, they have won an appeal against European football’s governing body at the Court of Arbitration for Sport over alleged breaches. It has been noted, for example, that while City’s fate will be determined by an independent panel, the sporting proceedings against Juventus have been brought directly by the Italian Football Federation. “We want success.” Newcastle are not alone in believing that City’s football operations — from their academy to their recruitment to their facilities — is best in class. It is a widely held belief not just in English football, but across the continent too. “We’ve denounced these practices for years and this is a long time in coming.” I was thinking, ‘God, I can’t wait for our guys to get their trophies, I can’t wait to deliver what the fans really deserve,” she said. Their surprise, though, was that the day had finally come.