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Newcastle's Eddie Howe says visit of City to be relished not feared

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has lost all 10 of his previous meeting with Pep Guardiola including two heavy defeats last season, but believes his side must relish the challenge of facing Manchester City on Sunday. Newcastle have begun the season in solid fashion, with four points from their opening two games, but Howe says a clash with City will be the real barometer of his team's progress. Howe saw his side beaten 5-0 away and 4-0 at home by Guardiola's City last season -- results he said looked worse on paper than they were in reality.

PSG coach denies bad blood between Neymar and Kylian Mbappe

Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier said on Friday there is no bad blood between star forwards Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. Neymar insisted on taking the team's second penalty against Montpellier last Saturday after Mbappe had missed the first. Mbappe did not celebrate after Neymar converted the spot-kick.

Six strikers Manchester United should target to end scattergun approach

Manchester United's desperation in the transfer market stinks stronger than a drive over Barton Bridge as they scramble to add some urgently needed reinforcements before time runs out.

Arsenal transfer news: Destination found for Nicolas Pepe, as French club try their luck with loan idea

Arsenal could offload Nicolas Pepe to a Ligue 1 suitor after a potential offer caught the attention of his agent, according to reports.

Mbappe v Neymar: PSG penalties suddenly becoming a man-management issue

When Christophe Galtier took over as the head coach of Paris Saint-Germain, he made a point of clarifying his robust rules. The emphasis was on teamwork ahead of ego, self-sacrifice ahead of indulgence. He delivered the message with authority. He knew it was what PSG supporters, tired of watching a superstar ensemble underachieve at the highest level, namely Europe, wanted to hear.

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Newcastle's Eddie Howe says visit of City to be relished not feared

PSG coach denies bad blood between Neymar and Kylian Mbappe

Six strikers Manchester United should target to end scattergun approach

Arsenal transfer news: Destination found for Nicolas Pepe, as French club try their luck with loan idea

Mbappe v Neymar: PSG penalties suddenly becoming a man-management issue

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