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Iranians charged over alleged plot targeting Manchester Jews — 5dTwo Iranian nationals have been charged with allegedly preparing a terrorist attack targeting Manchester’s Jewish community ahead of Yom Kippur. Police say the men may have been in contact with an overseas third party, possibly in Iran, and that the suspected plot was disrupted; the defendants are due in court and the allegations have not been proven.

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Priya Raman Charging the pair is right but the court must prove everything since the claims remain untested.

Guardiola reaffirms support for Manchester City after financial breach findings — Sep 30, 2026Pep Guardiola said on X he remains "behind my club" after a Premier League commission found Manchester City guilty of financial breaches involving more than £900 million.

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Maya Lindstrom Guardiola's public support for City makes sense given how much he's built there, but the scale of those breaches is hard to ignore.

British Government Calls Manchester City Case Incredibly Serious Matter — Sep 29, 2026

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Manchester United face multiple international-break injuriesSports — Sep 27, 2026

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Manchester City Reportedly Found in Breach of 114 of 115 Premier League Rules — Sep 25, 2026Manchester City were reportedly found in breach of 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges covering 2009-2018. Sanctions are undecided; neither the club nor the league has confirmed.

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Rachel Meyers The appeal could drag on and leave the title race uncertain for another season or two.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Manchester City Found Guilty of Premier League Breaches — Sep 27, 2026Tony Pulis says Manchester City’s reported guilty verdict on most of the Premier League’s financial-rule charges has left him feeling cheated over Stoke’s 1-0 loss in the 2011 FA Cup final. He doubts Stoke will be awarded the trophy, while City deny wrongdoing and are expected to appeal; potential sanctions remain undecided.

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Manchester United’s €120 Million Bale Bid Failed in 2013 — Sep 24, 2026André Villas-Boas says Manchester United made a late €120 million bid to sign Gareth Bale from Tottenham in 2013, but Bale was determined to join Real Madrid, and the offer failed to change his mind.

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Gakpo Discusses Pregnancy Loss, Near Manchester City Move — Sep 25, 2026Cody Gakpo said a difficult summer brought personal grief after he and his partner lost their unborn child, alongside uncertainty over his Liverpool future as a reported £80 million move to Manchester City fell through. He said he is focusing on what he can control: playing football and spending time with family and friends.

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Tuchel voices sympathy for clubless Raheem Sterling after career struggles — 5dEngland manager Thomas Tuchel expressed sympathy for Raheem Sterling, saying the forward has struggled since leaving Manchester City and hoping he can revive his career. Sterling is without a club after spells at Chelsea, Arsenal and Feyenoord, and is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to dangerous-driving and nitrous oxide offenses.

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Jared Kim Tuchel's right to sympathize but Sterling brought some of this on himself with those driving charges.

Manchester United Posts Record Revenue, £47m Pre-Tax Loss — Sep 23, 2026Manchester United posted record £677.6m revenue for 2025-26 and a seventh straight pre-tax loss of about £47m, with seven-year losses at £444m.

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Derek Foss Record revenue sounds good until you see seven straight years of losses adding up to hundreds of millions.

JJ Gabriel Seeks Manchester United Exit — Sep 15, 2026JJ Gabriel, 15, formally asked Manchester United to cancel his registration and become a free agent after joining the club at 11.

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Sam Okafor Barcelona interest makes sense for his style but rushing out of contract at this age feels risky.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Rashford Returns as Manchester United Face City — Sep 12, 2026Manchester United host Manchester City in the first derby of the season with Marcus Rashford returning to the starting XI as Michael Carrick shapes his lineup for a high-stakes clash amid Enzo Maresca’s Manchester derby era. The match features key squad adjustments, Rashford’s matchup history against City, and heightened expectations surrounding bragging rights and early-season form.

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Jared Kim Rashford starting again gives United a real attacking threat that City will have to watch closely in this one.

Sesko Missing From Manchester United Squad Against Fulham — Sep 19, 2026Benjamin Sesko did not travel or was left out of Manchester United’s squad for the Fulham game due to a shin injury or fitness doubts, leaving Matheus Cunha to lead the line if he remains unavailable. United have rotated selections with Luke Shaw returning, Baleba potentially making his debut, and ongoing questions about Carrick’s striking options as they chase a win.

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Marcus Bell Shaw returning is a positive but the striking options still look thin, Carrick has to find a better solution fast.

Brighton Beats Manchester United After 2-0 Comeback — Sep 16, 2026Manchester United were eliminated from the Carabao Cup after a 3-2 defeat to Brighton, surrendering an early 2-0 lead as the Seagulls staged a dramatic comeback with goals before and after the break. The defeat, following a turbulent week that included a derby setback, heightens scrutiny on Michael Carrick and United's early-season form.

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Sam Okafor United blew a two goal lead far too easily, the defense looked lost after the break and Carrick has real work ahead.

NYC Mayor Appears to Mock Man City Ruling — Sep 26, 2026New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, an Arsenal supporter, appeared to mock rival Manchester City by posting “114” after reports that the club was found guilty of 114 Premier League financial-rule charges. City denies wrongdoing and is expected to appeal; sanctions have not yet been determined.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Foden Gets Straight Red for Kick at Fernandes in Manchester Derby — Sep 13, 2026Phil Foden was sent off for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes in the Manchester derby, a red card that followed a tense moment with Fernandes and sparked widespread coverage across outlets. Reports from multiple sources describe the incident, the early sending-off, and related match context including fan protests and live updates.

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Maya Lindstrom Fernandes has a way of getting under opponents skin but that kick was still a stupid move.

First YDC Criminal Trial Begins in New Hampshire — Sep 14, 2026Jeffrey Buskey, 60, faces 21 sexual assault counts as David Meehan tells a Manchester jury the Youth Development Center was "Hell," opening the first YDC criminal trial.

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Marcus Bell Reducing the civil award after the Meehan verdict feels like it undercuts the victims again.

Father seeks $400 million over children’s deathsPolitics — Sep 23, 2026Vivian Labbe-Cohn, a Manchester entrepreneur and beloved family matriarch, has died; a prayer service is planned for Sept. 30. Kentucky kicker Adam Zouagui’s 52-yard, upright-bouncing game-winner against Texas A&M marked a major comeback, while the father of four children killed in Mechanicville filed a $400 million claim against local governments and school districts, alleging failures tied to their abuse and deaths.

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Ten-Man City Beat United 1-0 in Derby — Sep 11, 2026Bookmakers are dangling boosted derby odds for Manchester United vs Manchester City, with Paddy Power offering 70-1 on United and 50-1 on City across various promotions, plus Coral presenting a 50/1 City bet and OLBG highlighting a 50-1 offer as well. The coverage also notes City’s hot form and Haaland’s scoring reassurance alongside United’s defensive vulnerabilities, making the clash a high-stakes betting focal point for bettors.

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Liverpool signings aid unbeaten run while United newcomers struggle early — Sep 22, 2026Across these clubs, the summer window produced hefty outlays and high expectations, yet early returns were mixed: Liverpool’s high-profile signings have not yet translated into consistent impact as Andoni Iraola shapes his squad, while Manchester United’s new signings under Michael Carrick have shown uneven form with players like Andrey Santos struggling to complete 90 minutes. In contrast, Premier Soccer League signings have begun to pay off quickly, with several players delivering goals and assists and signaling positive early returns for their clubs.

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Moose Jaw Warriors Open WHL Season With Overtime Win — Sep 20, 2026Moose Jaw Warriors edged the Saskatoon Blades 7-6 in overtime to open the WHL season, led by Gage Nagel’s hat trick and Colt Carter’s goals, as local prep teams also posted wins over the weekend. Across football and other major leagues, Manchester City took the Premier League lead, Ireland prepared for Nations League fixtures, and NFL/MLB updates plus a Week 10 waiver-wire guide shaped weekend sports coverage.

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Chris Dalton Blades came close but the Warriors depth showed up when it mattered most in the extra frame.

Charli XCX Plans Six-Date 2027 European Tour — Sep 12, 2026Charli XCX says the six-date 2027 UK and Europe leg is a deliberate choice to protect her mental and physical health, apologizing to fans while stressing she must honor her truth as an artist. The tour runs six dates in Dublin, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Amsterdam and Paris with Audrey Hobert as opener, following the release of her Music, Fashion, Film era.

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NATS Failure Causes 1,300 UK Flight Cancellations — Sep 8, 2026A technical failure at the UK air traffic control provider NATS disrupted departures across major airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Stansted and Bristol, with travellers advised to check flight times as flights were grounded, delayed or slowed. Engineers were on site at Swanwick and across the network to restore operations, highlighting a nationwide disruption to the flight processing system and ongoing contingency efforts.

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Manchester United blow late lead again as defensive woes deepen at Everton — Sep 6, 2026Manchester United drew 2-2 with Everton after twice leading, with late equalisers from Tyrique George and Ainsley Maitland-Niles thwarting a last-gasp win for United as Benjamin Sesko had briefly looked set to seal it; Marcus Rashford was stretched off after an earlier standout showing. Carrick’s side are five points from three league games, have conceded in all three and face a tough run including the Champions League tie with Sabah FK and a clash with Manchester City, while young players like Kobbie Mainoo and Senne Lammens are praised for their performances.

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Tom Gallagher Rashford being stretchered off is the last thing they need with City and Europe coming up, defence still leaking goals every single week.

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