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      Andy Mitten

      Andy Mitten

      European Football Correspondent
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      Barcelona and Manchester
      Andy is the author of 12 books. He founded the best-selling United We Stand fanzine when he was 15. He's interviewed over 500 famous footballers past and present, writing about football from Israel to Iran, Brazil to Barbados. Born and bred in Manchester, he divides his time between his city of birth and Barcelona.
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      Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola greets supporters after his team's victory over Liverpool in the Premier League. EPA
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      The City coach celebrated in style as his side produced their best performance of the season to thrash Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium

      FootballNovember 10, 2025
      Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo celebrates after he scores his teams first goal during the English Premier League match between Totttenham Hotspur and Manchester United, in London, Britain, 08 November 2025. EPA/NEIL HALL EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
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      FootballNovember 08, 2025
      Barcelona players attend a public training session of the team at the remodeled Camp Nou stadium on November 7, 2025. EPA / Alberto Estevez
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      Barcelona finally set for return to a bigger and better Camp Nou

      Catalan club hope to be hosting games at iconic venue again by end of month, albeit with a 45,000 capacity while construction work continues

      FootballNovember 08, 2025
      Leny Yoro is only 19 but has already made an impact at Manchester United. Getty Images
      Yoro enjoying Man United renaissance after 'really emotional' last season

      French defender talks about steep learning curve at Old Trafford, friendship with Mainoo and the importance of healthy atmosphere in dressing room

      FootballNovember 07, 2025
      NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Amad Diallo of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Noussair Mazraoui during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United at City Ground on November 01, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington / Getty Images)
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      Man United ratings v Forest: Casemiro and Diallo prove their mettle

      Ruben Amorim's team battle to 2-2 draw on Saturday

      FootballNovember 01, 2025
      Manchester United's Matheus Cunha, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's first goal in a 4-2 win over Brighton. PA
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      As we reach the quarter-way mark, a look back on the shocks, surprises and how the promoted clubs are going against the grain

      FootballOctober 28, 2025
      Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo celebrates as he leaves the pitch after the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion in Manchester, England, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. (AP Photo / Dave Thompson)
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      Third win in a row lifts Ruben Amorim's side up to fourth in Premier League table

      FootballOctober 26, 2025
      Barcelona's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring against Olympiacos in the Champions League. Reuters
      Real v Barca: Rashford's chance to shine in his first Clasico

      Mancunian, who is beginning to make an impact at Barca, wants to stay at Spanish club

      FootballOctober 25, 2025
      Manchester United's English defender #05 Harry Maguire celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on October 19, 2025. (Photo by PETER POWELL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
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      Maguire's Man United redemption arc poses contract dilemma for club

      Centre-back, who scored winner at Liverpool on Sunday, in no hurry to quit Old Trafford despite tough times in recent seasons

      FootballOctober 23, 2025
      Qarabag players celebrate scoring their first goal against FC Copenhagen. Reuters
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      FootballOctober 22, 2025
      LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Harry Maguire of Manchester United celebrates victory following the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on October 19, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine / Getty Images)
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      Liverpool v United ratings: Gakpo 8, Isak 4; Mbeumo 9, Maguire 9

      Red Devils earn first win at Anfield since 2016 while the Premier League champions have now lost four games in a row across all competitions

      FootballOctober 20, 2025
      The San Siro stadium in Milan is one of the most recognisable football venues in the world. AFP
      Milan continue renaissance as San Siro looks for next chapter in storied history

      Venerated venue - shared by Milan and Inter - is set to make way for new and modern stadium, reflecting Serie A's hope to reach the top once again

      FootballOctober 14, 2025
      Iraq's Zidane Iqbal celebrates with Merchas Doski after scoring against Indonesia. Reuters
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      Coach backs players to seal 'dream' spot at finals in North America

      FootballOctober 14, 2025
      Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday October 4, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
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      FootballOctober 10, 2025
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