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Premier League: Scholes Rejects Rooney’s Silence on City’s Medal Dispute – ‘I’m a Greedy Bastard’
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Premier League: Scholes Rejects Rooney’s Silence on City’s Medal Dispute – ‘I’m a Greedy Bastard’

Paul Scholes has publicly challenged Wayne Rooney’s stance on Manchester City’s 2011/12 Premier League medal, declaring his own right to the hardware after the club’s financial misconduct verdict. The midfielder’s blunt response underscores the lingering controversy over City’s title-winning season, while Rooney’s silence fuels speculation about the deeper divisions within United’s legacy.

4 Oct 2026
English Premier LeagueManchester CityManchester United
Paul Scholes: Manchester City’s medals are mine to keep—no matter the fallout
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Paul Scholes: Manchester City’s medals are mine to keep—no matter the fallout

After years of public debate, Manchester City’s financial breaches have finally triggered a reckoning. But for Paul Scholes, the former United legend’s defiant stance—‘I’m a greedy b******, I want my medal’—has shifted. Now, as the Premier League’s verdict looms, Scholes stands firm: the trophies stay. Here’s why his new position could reshape the debate.

3 Oct 2026
Breaking NewsEnglish Premier LeagueManchester City
Arsenal’s Gyokeres’ Uncomfortable Laughter as Potter Mocks Man City’s Premier League Verdict
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Arsenal’s Gyokeres’ Uncomfortable Laughter as Potter Mocks Man City’s Premier League Verdict

Viktor Gyokeres’ barely contained amusement during a lighthearted exchange with Graham Potter over Manchester City’s guilty verdict has sparked intrigue. The Arsenal midfielder’s reaction—captured in a candid moment—contrasts sharply with the gravity of the Premier League’s sweeping sanctions against Pep Guardiola’s side.

2 Oct 2026
ArsenalChelseaEnglish Premier League
Carrick’s Survival Test: United’s Manager Faces Fresh Challenges as Injuries and Unrest Threaten Season Reset
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Carrick’s Survival Test: United’s Manager Faces Fresh Challenges as Injuries and Unrest Threaten Season Reset

Michael Carrick’s first season at Manchester United is already defined by instability. With a squad fractured by injuries and a star player’s loyalty questioned, the manager’s ability to navigate both tactical and human crises will determine whether United can escape their early-season malaise—or if this is the beginning of a prolonged struggle.

1 Oct 2026
Benjamin SeskoEnglish Premier LeagueManchester United
If Manchester City’s titles between 2009 and…
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If Manchester City’s titles between 2009 and…

If Manchester City’s titles between 2009 and 2018 are stripped, Liverpool’s 2013/14 campaign would be retroactively declared a Premier League winner—granting Steven Gerrard his long-awaited winners’ medal. The ramifications for other clubs, including Manchester United and Pep Guardiola’s City, would redefine the competition’s history.

29 Sept 2026
English Premier Leagueliverpool
Wayne Rooney has made his position clear: he would reject a retrospective Premier League medal if Manchester City are stripped of titles
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Wayne Rooney has made his position clear: he would reject a retrospective Premier League medal if Manchester City are stripped of titles

Wayne Rooney has said he would not accept a retrospective Premier League winners’ medal if Manchester City are stripped of the 2011–12 title following the club’s guilty verdict on 114 of 115 fin

29 Sept 2026
Paul Scholes has spoken out on whether Manchester United should be awarded the 2011–12 Premier League title if Manchester City are stripped
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Paul Scholes has spoken out on whether Manchester United should be awarded the 2011–12 Premier League title if Manchester City are stripped

Paul Scholes has said he does not want Manchester United to be handed the 2011–12 Premier League title if Manchester City are stripped of it following their guilty verdict on 114 of 115 financial ch

29 Sept 2026
English Premier LeagueManchester CityManchester United
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Wayne Rooney’s legacy at Manchester United: influence beyond goals as Carrick rebuilds

Wayne Rooney’s career at Manchester United was never just about the goals. While his 253 goals in all competitions for United and 118 England caps cement his place in history, it was his intangib

28 Sept 2026
EnglandFIFA World Cup
Jude Bellingham becomes England’s youngest Player of the Year, joining elite company with second award
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Jude Bellingham becomes England’s youngest Player of the Year, joining elite company with second award

Jude Bellingham has done what no England midfielder has achieved in over a decade: win the Player of the Year award twice. The Real Madrid star, already a Ballon d’Or contender, has been recognised

25 Sept 2026
EnglandFIFA World CupFootball
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FIFA World Cup
FIFA WORLD CUP

Harry Kane: Ballon d’Or now a ‘tangible reality’ after historic German Player of the Year award

**Munich** — For Harry Kane, the Ballon d’Or is no longer a distant aspiration but a tangible reality. In a candid assessment of his career trajectory, the Bayern Munich striker and England captai

25 Sept 2026
Bayern MunichEnglandFIFA World Cup
Chelsea Transfer Excess Under Fire Following Brentford Defeat and Defensive Woes
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Chelsea Transfer Excess Under Fire Following Brentford Defeat and Defensive Woes

A £350 million spending spree has left Chelsea under intense scrutiny after a resounding 3-0 defeat to Brentford exposed tactical vulnerabilities. Former captain John Terry and ex-manager Mauricio Pochettino have both weighed in as the club faces growing questions over its massive transfer strategy.

21 Sept 2026
BrentfordChelseaEnglish Premier League
Everton Unbeaten but Moyes Demands More as Europe Talk Tempered
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Everton Unbeaten but Moyes Demands More as Europe Talk Tempered

Everton’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season has drawn praise for David Moyes’s organisation and resilience, but the manager is firmly shutting down any talk of European qualification aft

19 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsDavid MoyesEnglish Premier League
Anthony Gordon Hits Back at Rooney and Shearer Over Newcastle Champions League Benching Controversy
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Anthony Gordon Hits Back at Rooney and Shearer Over Newcastle Champions League Benching Controversy

Barcelona winger Anthony Gordon has strongly defended his commitment during his time at Newcastle United, slamming comments from Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer as utter stupidity. The 25-year-old opened up about his relationship with former manager Eddie Howe and the circumstances surrounding his £70million move to Spain.

19 Sept 2026
Anthony GordonBarcelonaChampions League
Manchester City Dominate Cup Tie, Set Sights on Manchester Derby
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Manchester City Dominate Cup Tie, Set Sights on Manchester Derby

Manchester City deliver a resounding cup performance at the Etihad Stadium, securing a dominant victory with key debut goals and clinical stats. The triumph builds perfect momentum ahead of the high-stakes Manchester derby.

17 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsCarabao CupEnglish Premier League
Al Rayyan Hold Off Al Faisaly in 4-3 AFC Champions League Two Thriller
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Al Rayyan Hold Off Al Faisaly in 4-3 AFC Champions League Two Thriller

Al Rayyan survived a fierce late fightback from Al Faisaly to lock down a breathtaking 4-3 victory in Doha, while Arsenal prodigy Max Dowman made history in England.

16 Sept 2026
AFC Champions League TwoAl FaisalyAl Rayyan
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