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English Premier League side, Manchester United have parted ways with manager Erik ten Hag, marking the end of his tenure at Old Trafford with the club languishing in 14th place in the Premier League.

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1 year ago

October 28, 2024

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English Premier League side, Manchester United have parted ways with manager Erik ten Hag, marking the end of his tenure at Old Trafford with the club languishing in 14th place in the Premier League.

The decision, influenced by a lack of progress on the pitch, brings an abrupt close to Ten Hag’s time as United’s head coach, with former player and his assistant, Ruud van Nistelrooy, stepping in as interim manager while the club searches for a permanent replacement.

In a formal statement, Manchester United acknowledged Ten Hag’s contributions: “Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager. Erik was appointed in April 2022 and led the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024. We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future.”

Despite the recent FA Cup triumph, which seemed to reflect a hopeful upswing for the club, United’s current position in the league table underscores the inconsistency that has plagued their season. Their most recent setback, a 2-1 loss to West Ham, pushed them further down the standings and intensified the scrutiny on Ten Hag’s leadership. United has recorded only three wins in nine league matches this season, coupled with four losses and two draws—results far from the expectations set for a club of United’s stature.

According to sources within the club, the decision to part ways with Ten Hag was driven by concerns over stagnation and a lack of momentum, despite his efforts to reshape the team. Executives and other representatives expressed disappointment over the lack of tangible improvement in the squad’s performance, believing the trajectory under the Dutchman was not meeting their long-term objectives. Tensions regarding Ten Hag’s future had already begun to surface earlier in the year, but he was nevertheless awarded a contract extension in July, following the FA Cup win and a generally promising season.

In preparation for the new season, Ten Hag had committed nearly £200 million in the transfer market to reinforce the team, bringing in players he felt could elevate United’s overall competitiveness. However, his squad has struggled, both domestically and in European competitions. In their Europa League group, United currently sits 21st with just three points from three games, compounding the pressure on Ten Hag. This European performance, combined with their poor league standing, ultimately left United’s board with little choice but to seek a new direction.

As Manchester United looks to rebuild and restore its status among England’s top clubs, Ruud van Nistelrooy will take on interim management duties, supported by the current coaching staff, until a new head coach is found.

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EPL: Fulham must move on from defeat to Manchester City — Iwobi

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2 days ago

December 3, 2025

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Alex Iwobi says Fulham must stay positive despite their 5-4 defeat to Manchester City at Craven Cottage on Tuesday.

Marco Silva’s side put up a spirited display in the encounter, and were unlucky not to get at least one point.

Iwobi started the fight back by scoring the second goal for Fulham early in the second half.

The versatile midfielder’s compatriot, Samuel Chukwueze then rose from the bench to score two more goals for the Cottagers.

Manchester City, however, held on to go home with maximum points.

Iwobi stated that they deserved more from the game.

“I feel disappointed because we didn’t get anything out of the fighting spirit that we showed, but I think we have to take the positivity from the game,” Iwobi told the club’s official website.

Fulham will be away to Crystal Palace in their next Premier League game on Sunday.

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EPL: Guardiola names team that impresses him everyday

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2 days ago

December 3, 2025

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Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has named the Premier League club that has impressed him so much this season.

The Spaniard said that Enzo Maresca’s side have really impressed him with the improvement they make everyday.

Speaking after Manchester City beat Fulham 5-4 in the Premier League on Tuesday night, Guardiola pointed out that a team must remain consistent to win the title.

Pep Guardiola’s side closed the gap at the top of the Premier League to just two points behind Arsenal with the victory over Fulham, but the Gunners could maintain their five points lead with a win over Brentford on Wednesday night.

“Chelsea impresses me more and more every day with Enzo [Maresca], but it’s long,” he told reporters after the win.

“Premier League is so long, many things will happen. We won six Premier Leagues, four or five when we in December, January or February we were behind.

“The team who wins the Premier League is the team who grows during the months and this is what we try to do. No injuries, it’s so long.

“But at the same time, if we push, we will be better and push ourselves and control the situations better, the emotions and we will see what happens.”

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Outrage As ‘Biological Male’ Wins World’s Strongest Woman Event in Texas (Photos)

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1 week ago

November 26, 2025

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The 2025 World’s Strongest Woman final has sparked outrage after an alleged transgender athlete won gold.

American Jammie Booker, who is accused of being a biological male, beat Great Britain’s Andrea Thompson to victory at the event in Arlington, Texas.

According to Mail Online, Thompson walked off the podium, appearing to say ‘this is bulls***,’ while Booker celebrated. The Brit has since been crowned the ‘true World’s Strongest Woman’ by her coach and some of her peers.

Rebecca Roberts, a three-time winner of World’s Strongest Woman, has sensationally claimed that no one – not even the organizers – knew about Booker’s background.

Details on the American are not clear, but the publication sighted a YouTube video – uploaded to what appears to be Booker’s YouTube channel in September 2017, with Booker saying: ‘Everyone is dying to tell their own story and I am obviously no exception to that.

‘I’m 21-year-old trans woman with a history of abuse, struggling to stay true to herself while under the rule of her religious parents.’

On Monday night, Roberts posted a picture on Instagram that read ‘Protect Women’s Sports.’ She wrote alongside the picture: ‘I hold no hate toward transgender people. Everyone deserves dignity, respect, and the freedom to live their truth.

But I cannot stay silent about something that threatens the fairness and future of women’s strength sports. Transgender women, people born male, should not be competing in the women’s category.

This isn’t about identity. It isn’t about politics. It’s about the undeniable physical differences that exist in strength-based sports… differences that don’t disappear, and that matter more here than almost anywhere else. Women’s categories were created for a reason, and if we lose that, we lose the foundation of our sport.

‘What happened this weekend wasn’t transparent. None of us knew. Not even the organisers knew. And when fairness is taken by surprise, trust in the sport begins to crack.

‘My message is simple. Trans people belong in sport, but women’s divisions must remain biologically born female-only.

‘I love this sport. I have given my life to it. And I won’t ignore something that could quietly change it forever. Congratulations to @andreathompson_strongwoman… the true World’s Strongest Woman 2025’