Unai Emery is ready to replace Ollie Watkins after leaving him out against PSG - but here's why Marcus Rashford may not be the answer to Aston Villa's No 9 conundrum, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE

TOM COLLOMOSSE: So now we know. Aston Villa are on the lookout for a new centre-forward and Marcus Rashford's future is closely connected to their search.

Emotional scenes as Eddie McGuire ends his four-year footy exile after racism scandal that rocked the AFL

'Eddie Everywhere' hasn't exactly lived up to his nickname since he resigned as Pies boss in 2021, with the 60-year-old staying away from the club's inner sanctum.

Joe Cole urges Chelsea and Arsenal to sign record-breaking Champions League star

Joe Cole believes Chelsea and Arsenal should look to a record-breaking Champions League striker to solve their goalscoring issues. Both Chelsea and Arsenal are expected to sign new strikers this summer and ex-England midfielder Cole believes Serhou Guirassy would be an ideal signing. Borussia Dortmund were knocked out of the Champions League by Bar...

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Formula 1: 30 fascinating facts about the world's fastest sport

Formula 1 is the pinnacle of motorsport, featuring legendary drivers like Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, and Max Verstappen. With cutting-edge technology and high-speed competition, F1 captivates millions worldwide. This gallery explores 30 fascinating facts about the sport, covering historic races, remarkable records, and iconic moments from some of the greatest drivers in F1 history. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the sport, these facts will give you a deeper understanding of what makes Formula 1 the world's fastest and most thrilling sport. Click on for more!

Arsenal star told he's 'not at the level' of Kylian Mbappe or Vinicius Junior

'Come on!'

Tottenham suffer MAJOR injury blow ahead of Europa League clash as Son Heung-min stays at home for Frankfurt second leg

Tottenham have been dealt a blow to their hopes of reaching the Europa League semi-finals ahead of their game away at Eintracht Frankfurt with Son Heung-min not travelling.

Mikel Arteta reveals he called mentor and Barcelona legend Pep Guardiola before masterminding Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid

After a Declan Rice-inspired 3-0 win at the Emirates, the Gunners traveled to the Spanish capital knowing they already had done foot in the semi-finals for the first time since 2009.

Leny Yoro sends message after Thierry Henry blasts Man Utd performance

Leny Yoro has sent a message to Manchester United supporters in the wake of the criticism he received from Thierry Henry following the 4-1 defeat to Newcastle United on Sunday. Henry has faced backlash for singling out the 19-year-old defender during his post-match analysis for Sky Sports on Monday night. The former Arsenal, Barcelona and France st...

Arsenal handed major boost as Barcelona drop interest in £51m transfer target

Good news for the Gunners.

Harry Kane misses late chance 'that will PAIN him' as tearful Bayern Munich star's Champions League dream ends at the hands of Inter Milan

The England skipper netted his side's first goal of an entertaining 2-2 second leg at the iconic San Siro, finishing well back across former Bayern goalkeeper Yann Sommer's goal.

Singapore makes history as Lion City Sailors triumph against Sydney FC — but where can they play the final?

SINGAPORE, April 17 — Singapore Premier League side Lion City Sailors FC made national history yesterday by becoming the...

Premiership-winning NRL star Jared Waerea-Hargreaves makes bombshell decision about his stellar career

Sydney Roosters legend Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will retire at the end of the Super League season, closing the door on any chance of an NRL comeback.

PSG star Ousmane Dembele refuses to take MOTM award after Aston Villa scare

The forward clearly did not want to take the prize home.

UEFA release statement confirming why Real Madrid penalty award that left Declan Rice fuming was overturned by VAR after five-minute delay

Arsenal were able to breathe a sigh of relief in the first half of the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Real Madrid when the hosts had a penalty overturned by VAR.

Pang Ron-Su Yin determined to bounce back ahead of Malaysian Masters

Mixed doubles shuttlers Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin have vowed to regain their best form after a disappointing year so far. Pang Ron believes that he and Su Yin can overcome this challenging phase and hopes to get back to their best ahead of the Malaysian Masters from May 20-25 at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil. WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

Mikel Arteta sends message to PSG after Arsenal beat Real Madrid to reach semi-finals

Mikel Arteta said he is looking forward to returning to the Parc de Princes, but is under no illusions as to the challenge awaiting Arsenal in their Champions League semi-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain. Arsenal punched their ticket to the final four with an emphatic 5-1 aggregate victory over defending champions Real Madrid. Holding a three-g...

Rio Ferdinand questions Bukayo Saka's 'cheeky' decision to try a Panenka after Arsenal star had penalty saved by Thibaut Courtois

The Arsenal maestro has been their go-to star for a number of seasons now, and despite a long-term injury lay-off this term has been their key performer in the Champions League .

Revealed: The NRL loophole that has given Phil Gould the green light to woo Wests Tigers superstar Lachlan Galvin in plain sight

Canterbury Bulldogs boss Gould has been outspoken about the 19-year-old's talent and future - with his comments being viewed in a new light now that Galvin has split with Wests.

Gareth Bale explains why you don't say no to Real Madrid after Trent Alexander-Arnold fury

Bale hung up his boots in January 2023.

Benfica make approach to sign £46m Chelsea star on loan for Club World Cup

Benfica are in talks to sign Chelsea forward Joao Felix on loan for the Club World Cup, according to reports in Portugal. Felix returned to Chelsea in a £46.3 million deal from Atletico Madrid last August but the 25-year-old was unable to secure a regular role under Enzo Maresca and was allowed to join AC Milan on loan in the January transfer windo...

Doctor offers troubling explanation as Trump's hand bruise returns

The sprawling bruise was clearly visible as President Donald Trump, 78, presented the Commander-in-Chief trophy to the Navy Midshipmen football team on Tuesday.

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Liverpool hero Jurgen Klopp interested in managing Champions League club

Jurgen Klopp is growing frustrated with his role at Red Bull and would be open to a stunning managerial return at two destinations, according to reports. Klopp left Premier League giants Liverpool at the end of last season after spending nine years at Anfield. The German enjoyed a huge amount of success on Merseyside, taking over a floundering Live...

Revealed: How Lionel Messi could scupper Inter Miami move for Kevin De Bruyne as MLS interest in departing Man City star intensifies

Another club have expressed interest in signing Kevin De Bruyne after the mercurial Belgian announced earlier this month that he will leave Manchester City this summer.

Trent Alexander-Arnold hands Liverpool a major injury boost ahead of Premier League title run-in

The right back has missed the Reds' last four matches, which included a Carabao Cup final defeat by Newcastle, after being forced off in their Champions League exit to PSG.

Thibaut Courtois says Real Madrid needed £14m striker vs Arsenal instead of Kylian Mbappe

Thibaut Courtois has criticised Real Madrid’s tactics following their Champions League defeat to Arsenal and claims the team missed the presence of Joselu in attack. Carlo Ancelotti’s side are now out of the Champions League after Arsenal sealed a 2-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night. Arsenal held a 3-0 advantage from the first l...

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Liverpool fans are all saying the same thing about Trent Alexander-Arnold after Virgil van Dijk joined Mo Salah in signing a contract extension

With two deals completed, the club, which once faced the possibility of losing three key players on free transfers, now have only one whose contract is still due to expire this summer.

Roof repaired and ready for Malaysian Masters, say BAM

The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) have assured that all efforts have been put to prevent the roof in the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil from leaking again during the Malaysian Masters from May 20-25. BAM acting president Datuk V. Subramaniam said that the national body have been in discussions with the Stadium Board and assured that the issue has been resolved ahead of the home Masters. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/2za6jwu2 WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

Man Utd begin talks to sign £51m goalkeeper to replace Andre Onana

Manchester United have made an approach to sign Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kaua Santos as a potential replacement for Andre Onana. United are under pressure to recruit a new goalkeeper in the summer transfer window following the unconvincing performances from both Onana and Altay Bayindir this season. Onana, who was signed in a £47 million deal...

Marcus Rashford has 'never been happier' after Manchester United exit to Aston Villa - as the England international stars in Champions League defeat by PSG

Rashford has been reborn since his January loan move from United and showcased talents many believed would never return in Villa's Champions League defeat by PSG.

Why Real Madrid vs Arsenal may force new Champions League rule change

UEFA chiefs are set to discuss a change.

Revealed: The damning statistics that shame Man United AND Tottenham as Ruben Amorim and Ange Postecoglou bid to turn the tide... but which manager is doing worse?

Tottenham and Manchester United face season-defining Europa League ties on Thursday night after both enduring awful seasons by their high standards.

Revealed: Carlo Ancelotti 'has just DAYS left in Real Madrid job' after Arsenal humiliation - but could already have new role lined up 'with suitors visiting him specially at the Bernabeu'

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is expected to leave the club in the coming days, with reports suggesting he could be named Brazil boss before the end of the season.

Man Utd 'favourites' to sign £30m star as Arsenal make surprising transfer decision

Manchester United are ‘favourites’ to sign Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap this summer after Arsenal made a surprising transfer decision. A number of top clubs have expressed interest in signing Delap, who has hit double digits in the Premier League this season. Delap’s productivity in front of goal is even more impressive given he is plying his tr...

Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat

Cameras focused on a tearful Kane after the final whistle at the San Siro on Wednesday night, as Bayern fell short in their bid to overturn a 2-1 first leg deficit to Inter Milan in the quarter-finals.

Carlo Ancelotti considers huge selection gamble for key Real Madrid star vs Arsenal

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti considering taking a huge selection gamble against Arsenal in tomorrow’s Champions League quarter final second leg. The Spanish giants require what would be another remarkable act of escapology if they are to progress to the semi finals following last week’s 3-0 defeat in north London. Fede Valverde toiled as a m...

Revealed: Virgil van Dijk is still not the world's highest-paid defender after signing his lucrative Liverpool deal - with an ex-Premier League star raking in more than £150,000 extra per week

Virgil van Dijk put pen to paper on a new two-year deal to remain at Liverpool and is set to earn around £400,000 per week, making him the highest-paid defender in Europe.

Jude Bellingham reveals how Real Madrid reacted in dressing room to Arsenal defeat

Jude Bellingham claims Real Madrid’s players ‘immediately’ believed that they can pull off another Champions League miracle against Arsenal on Wednesday night. Madrid have a mountain to climb in order to reach the Champions League semi-final following a 3-0 defeat to Mikel Arteta’s side in the first leg of their quarter-final tie last Tuesday. Arse...

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Reason behind Aston Villa's embarrassing Europa League anthem blunder ahead of Champions League quarter-final is revealed

The second leg of Aston Villa's Champions League quarter-final with PSG on Tuesday night began in bizarre fashion after the wrong anthem was played ahead of kick-off.

Man United manager Ruben Amorim makes major Andre Onana decision for Europa League decider - as he reveals one star's season is over

Goalkeeper Andre Onana, 29, was dropped for the Premier League trip to Newcastle United at the weekend and his future has been under serious question this week.

Amad Diallo posts significant injury update ahead of Man Utd vs Lyon

A welcome boost for the Red Devils.

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Jamie Carragher names three dream summer signings for Liverpool

The Reds are planning for a big summer transfer window.

Real Madrid fans to display bizarre chess tifo against Arsenal - with seven-word message to inspire a comeback at the Bernabeu

Real head into the second leg at the Bernabeu with a three-goal deficit to overturn after Declan Rice led Arsenal to an emphatic victory at the Emirates last week.

Revealed: Virgil van Dijk's salary at Liverpool that makes 33-year-old Europe's best-paid defender... as he signs two-year contract extension

The Dutch defender will turn 36 just days after his new contract expires, but that has not stopped Liverpool splashing the cash to keep him on their books.

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