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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: Mason Greenwood of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park on January 15, 2022 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

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Manchester United Changes Its Mind, Won’t Bring Back Mason Greenwood

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Everton Is Beyond Broken

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World Cup Qualifier Halted So That Four Premier League Players Can Be Deported

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Banners and football scarves are tied to the fences around Anfield Stadium, the home of Liverpool Football Club, in protest at the club's intentions to join the European Super League on April 20, 2021 in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

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The European Super League Is Already Showing Cracks

Scott Parker, Manager of Fulham is interviewed after the FA Cup Third Round match between Queens Park Rangers and Fulham at The Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium on January 09, 2021 in London, England.

Queens Park Rangers v Fulham – FA Cup Third Round

The Premier League Is Losing Its Battle Against COVID-19

Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton celebrates after scoring his sides fourth goal during the Carabao Cup fourth round match between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park

Everton v West Ham United – Carabao Cup Fourth Round

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Arsenal Mascot Gunnersaurus Axed, Possibly Brought Back By Mesut Özil

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Manchester United Got Its Teeth Kicked Down Its Throat And Then Liverpool Got Disemboweled On Live TV And It Was Amazing (Unless You Root For One Of Them)

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