🚨 The Premier League has confirmed Manchester City are guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of financial rules and hit out at them for arranging “sham contracts”. The club have until Friday to appeal. Find out what the independent Commission found below ⤵️ telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

Michael Carrick’s position at Manchester United is under serious threat after a poor start to the season which plumbed to new depths on Wednesday night when the club were trounced 4-1 by Como. @TelegraphDucker looks at some of the candidates who could replace Carrick if he is sacked and analyses the case for and against and their suitability for the role⤵️ telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

Exclusive: Fabian Hurzeler does not have a release clause in his Brighton contract, leaving Manchester United or any interested club with the prospect of having to pay world-record compensation. @Matt_Law_DT reports ⤵️ telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

The manager may change but United keep coming up with new ways to tell the same old story of incompetence, ineptitude and shocking indifference. It speaks to the scale of the problems that have engulfed the club for the past 13 years and counting that so many games that ranked so low in the moment avoid inclusion. Read @TelegraphDucker's hall of shame ⤵️ telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

AFC Wimbledon’s fanbase is divided over where to turn. Members face a historic vote, deciding whether to accept a £15m equity injection from outside investors, diluting fan control, or risk an uncertain financial future. Sam Cunningham has the full story ⤵️ telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

Last week’s announcement to staff that 60 jobs are at risk of redundancy came just months after the club won their first Premier League title in more than two decades, and just a few days after Mikel Arteta signed a lucrative new contract. Supporters and staff might have expected this to be a triumphant, celebratory period in Arsenal’s history. Instead, though, the mood within the club is low⤵️ telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

Julian Nagelsmann is expected to be a leading candidate for the Manchester United job if the club decide to sack under-fire head coach Michael Carrick. Telegraph Sport understands that the former Germany and Bayern Munich manager would like the role if a change happens⤵️ telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

“Michael Carrick is morphing before our eyes into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Mark II, turning his elevation to the ‘permanent’ head coach’s role into a one-way ticket to oblivion ... and it is by no means all his fault.” writes @oliverbrown_tel⬇️ telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

Arsenal splashed a combined £120m on Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze, yet neither England international has managed to stake a claim as a first-team regular. Sam Dean explains why that is all about to change ⬇️ telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

Not even the television cameras trained on the lower tiers could disguise the tumbleweed factor. Official attendance for the visit of AEK Athens confirmed the alarming optics: 40,042, in a ground with a 61,000 capacity. Read@oliverbrown_tel's analysis on City’s “ghostly spectacle”🔗 telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

"Despite Barcelona’s formidable form, despite City’s strength and attacking power, despite Bayern Munich’s attacking prowess, Arsenal’s overall ability and Real Madrid being Real Madrid, PSG were the team to beat. With Kvaratskhelia," writes @JBurtTelegraph "Without him others will sense an opportunity." 🔗:telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

🔴 Morale has ‘plummeted’ after job losses 🔴 Telegraph Sport understands there will be more departures 🔴 ‘Family’ at training ground at a remove from rest of club @SamJDean on what is really going on with Arsenal behind the scenes ⤵️ telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

Alexis Mac Allister, along with Rio Ngumoha, was the catalyst for a marvellous turnaround, confirming he is the linchpin in this Liverpool midfield. @DKingTelegraph believes the Argentine has been Liverpool’s best player this season. Agree with him? Vote in our poll ⤵️ telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

The decision to hire Mikel Arteta as head coach ultimately proved to be one of the most significant moments in Arsenal’s modern history. The Spaniard was actually behind more illustrious names in 2019, but a phone call changed everything. @SamJDean reveals the details 👇 telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

It is far too soon to start proclaiming “Tottenham are back” but there are signs they will not be hanging around the bottom of the table for too much longer @Matt_Law_DT breaks down the four elements that point to a brighter future ⬇️ telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

Erik ten Hag has attacked Cristiano Ronaldo and also criticised Sir Jim Ratcliffe for fuelling a “toxic culture” after failing to back him on disciplinary matters relating to Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and other first-team players. "He let the team down, and he let me down." @Tom_Morgs has more ⤵️ telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

🔴 One defeat in first 10 games 🔴 Individual improvements 🔴 Evidence of attacking intent Despite Liverpool remaining a work in progress, @DKingTelegraph believes Andoni Iraola has provided cause for optimism at Anfield ⬇️ telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

In extracts from his new book, @SamJDean reveals the Mikel Arteta's interest in accepting Mike Ashley’s offer in the summer of 2019 and why he ultimately turned them down. Just months later, Newcastle’s loss became Arsenal’s gain. Find out more below ⤵️ telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

Uefa has given Gianni Infantino two weeks to answer 42 questions, as European football leaders demand transparency about the failed World Cup sell-off plan, the Folarin Balogun red card furore and Donald Trump's Fifa Peace Prize. @Tom_Morgs and @SamWallaceTel have the latest ⬇️ telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

Newcastle United have not started the season well and the boos that rang out after their home defeat by Aston Villa were an amalgamation of frustration and concern that has been building for weeks. For Matthias Jaissle, the problems are mounting and the frailties and weaknesses are becoming more apparent with every game. @LukeEdwardsTele identifies the issues and analyses what needs to change if Newcastle are going to get back on track ⤵️ telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

Sources with understanding of Manchester City’s case have told Telegraph Sport the club are bullish about their appeal, based on: 🔴 Contemporaneous bank statements, government records and receipts they believe confirm the Abu Dhabi government as the source of funds for financing of deals 🔴 More recent evidence from the Abu Dhabi government reaffirming the accuracy of the original records 🔴 What they view as fundamental inconsistencies in the findings @Tom_Morgs and @mcgrathmike have the details ⤵️ telegraph.co.uk/football/202…