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Ref chief Howard Webb keen to make officiating more transparent

New Premier League referees' chief Howard Webb wants to shed more light on how decisions are reached between officials and VARs this season. Webb, who refereed the 2010 World Cup final, understands the frustration of fans over the apparent lack of transparency with decision-making, and is working on ways to make officiating more open and accountable. Webb joined Professional Game Match Officials Limited earlier this year, having been general manager at the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) in the United States.

Man United hand contract extensions to four players

Manchester United have triggered one-year contract extensions for four first-team players, including England forward Marcus Rashford, manager Erik ten Hag said.

Frank set to stay as Brentford manager until 2027

Thomas Frank has signed a new deal that will keep him as Brentford's head coach through to the summer of 2027.

Pep Guardiola claims Kalvin Phillips returned from Qatar 'overweight'

Pep Guardiola has claimed Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips returned to training following the World Cup "overweight". City manager Guardiola was initially vague when asked why the 27-year-old England international did not even make the bench for Thursday's Carabao Cup tie against Liverpool. Guardiola simply said the player was not fit and had not been in the right condition to train after rejoining the City squad.

Villa boss Emery to speak to Martinez over World Cup celebrations

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has said he will speak to goalkeeper Emi Martinez about his celebrations following Argentina's World Cup triumph. Martinez saved a penalty from Kingsley Coman in the shoot-out showdown with France in the final, and pulled off a last-gasp save to keep out Randal Kolo Muani in extra time, but the 30-year-old has come into the spotlight following some of his celebrations. Martinez has not yet returned to training since the World Cup as he enjoys a period of rest, but despite being proud of his achievements, Emery admits he will have a word with him when he gets back. Emery told a press conference: "When you have big emotion, sometimes it is difficult to control it. "I will speak to him next week about some celebrations but I respect that he is now under the national team and when he will be with us, he is our responsibility then we can speak about it. "We are so proud of him. He won the World Cup with his national team and it's amazing. "He's coming back next week. I want him to rest now because after big emotion and hard work, he has to have some days off to rest then he'll come back to work with us."

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Ref chief Howard Webb keen to make officiating more transparent

Man United hand contract extensions to four players

Frank set to stay as Brentford manager until 2027

Pep Guardiola claims Kalvin Phillips returned from Qatar 'overweight'

Villa boss Emery to speak to Martinez over World Cup celebrations

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Guardiola: Phillips is not fit to train after World Cup

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