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Manchester derby encapsulates why this is United’s ‘worst season’

Man Utd 0-0 Man City: Both teams were poor at Old Trafford but Ruben Amorim claimed his players need to ‘improve in every aspect’

As it happened: Manchester derby ends in dull, disappointing deadlock

<p>A goalless draw with Man City cannot hide United's fall into mediocrity</p>

<p>Fulham claimed a memorable 3-2 win over Premier League leaders Liverpool at Craven Cottage </p>

Kieran Jacksonat Craven Cottage

Liverpool’s defence implodes as Fulham bag inspired win over leaders

Fulham 3-2 Liverpool: The Reds suffer only their second league defeat of the season as Marco Silva’s men claim a memorable win - after a first-half to forget for Arne Slot’s backline

<p>Chelsea's frustrating draw with Brentford puts them at risk of losing out on Champions League football</p>

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Chelsea’s draw with Brentford is a byproduct of football’s expansion

Unfair scheduling was to blame for Cole Palmer starting on bench – Enzo Maresca

<p>Southampton have been relegated from the Premier League</p>

Southampton relegated from Premier League as unwanted record looms

<p>The draw was a further blow to Arsenal’s very slim title hopes</p>

at Goodison

Shadow of Real Madrid looms to leave Arsenal with more questions

Premier League

Pep Guardiola’s side took a point from the derby (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola: Man Utd supporters should be ashamed after Phil Foden chants

Manchester United fans held up banners (Martin Rickett/PA)

Our club matters – Man Utd fans protest against the Glazers after derby draw

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As it happened: Manchester derby ends in dull, disappointing deadlock

<p>Disappointment for the Saints as they are set to return to the Championship</p>

Southampton condemned to earliest relegation after defeat to Spurs

European football

<p>Jose Mourinho clashed with Galatasaray counterpart Okan Buruk</p>

Galatasaray boss ‘acted as if he’d been shot’ in Mourinho clash

<p>Arsenal could be one of seven English representatives in the Champions League next season</p>

How seven Premier League clubs could qualify for the Champions League

<p>Mats Hummels was sent off early on against Athletic Bilbao</p>

Hummels apologises for ‘horrendous’ red card for Roma in Europa League

International football

<p>Dorival Junior has been sacked as Brazil manager</p>

Brazil sack Dorival Junior after humiliating defeat to Argentina

<p>Holders Argentina have already qualified for the 2026 edition after beating Brazil 4-1 this week</p>

World Cup 2026: Who is through and how does qualifying work?

<p>Thomas Tuchel has kept Harry Kane on as England skipper</p>

Inside Tuchel’s first England camp – and how the players really feel

Football League

<p>Leeds were frustrated by a late Swansea equaliser that stopped them returning to the top of the Championship</p>

Leeds’ Championship title chances dented and Burnley close the gap

<p>MIlutin Osmajic has been charged after an allegation or racist abuse</p>

Preston striker Osmajic charged by FA over alleged racist abuse

<p>Mohamed Salah scores a goal for eventual champions Liverpool in June 2020</p>

American money and Premier League power: How Covid changed football

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