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Dozens gathered on February 8 in Minneapolis to remember U.S. citizens Renee Macklin Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti, killed by ICE agents on January 7 and 24. The demonstration escalated as people stuck sex toys on fences, threw them at vehicles—including a supporter's car—and pelted each other, leading Hennepin County deputies to declare an unlawful assembly and arrest 42 to 54 individuals. Tensions trace back to ICE operations in the sanctuary city, including the brutal arrest of Alberto Castañeda Mondragón, who suffered severe head injuries that a judge later ruled unlawful. In response, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem ordered body cameras for Minneapolis ICE and CBP officers, sparking debate over transparency versus surveillance fears.

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Protesters marked a grim anniversary by hurling dildos at cars and agents, turning a memorial into chaos outside a federal building.

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New £48m signing Jørgen Strand Larsen scored twice in 13 first-half minutes, rifling one in from Adam Wharton's pass and heading Jefferson Lerma's cross to put Palace 2-0 up. But winless-in-16 Burnley roared back: Hannibal Mejbri pulled one back in the 40th, Jaidon Anthony equalized four minutes later, and Lerma's own goal in stoppage time gave the Clarets a 3-2 halftime lead—the first such turnaround since 2009. Palace controlled the second half with 60% possession but couldn't score, as Burnley held firm to snag a vital win, climbing out of the drop zone while Palace dropped to 13th.

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Crystal Palace fans dreamed of glory after Jørgen Strand Larsen's brace on home debut. Then Burnley unleashed a wild seven-minute spell to flip the game upside down.

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Manchester United fans are debating starting Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko, and Bryan Mbeumo in the front three over Amad Diallo following a draw against West Ham. Critics highlight Diallo's lack of efficiency in scoring and creating chances, including a late-game pass to Sesko instead of shooting, while supporters note his 2 goals and 2 assists in 15 Premier League games under manager Ruben Amorim. The discussion references Mbeumo's recent assist and Sesko and Mbeumo's four goal contributions each in their last five appearances.

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Fabian Hürzeler, the Premier League's youngest-ever head coach appointed in July 2024, has managed just one league win in 13 matches, leaving Brighton 14th with 31 points from 26 games. Owner Tony Bloom and players support him fully, blaming an unbalanced squad from recruitment flops like £10m Eiran Cashin and sales of stars such as Lewis Dunk, rather than any issues with the German. Insiders point to the club's data-heavy model and scout cuts as bigger problems, with no mid-season sacking planned despite tough upcoming games against Liverpool, Brentford, and Nottingham Forest.

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After narrow 1-0 losses to Crystal Palace and Aston Villa, Brighton fans chanted 'you're getting sacked in the morning'—but the club is standing firm behind their 32-year-old manager.

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Newcastle United beat Tottenham 2-1 on Tuesday, with Malick Thiaw scoring in first-half stoppage time and Jacob Ramsey netting the winner in the 68th minute from Gordon's cutback. Eddie Howe's decision to start Gordon centrally—leaving £124 million signings Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade on the bench—drew pre-match criticism over Gordon's lack of striker goals and poor record starting there, but it fueled a dominant first half with nine corners. Ramsey called his first Magpies goal 'pure emotion,' while Howe praised Gordon's pressing and pace for giving the team a fluid, aggressive edge amid their striker struggles.

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Anthony Gordon lined up through the middle with no traditional striker, a gamble that had fans debating fiercely before kickoff. It paid off as Newcastle snapped their five-match winless run.

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João Pedro and Cole Palmer scored to put Chelsea ahead against Leeds United on Tuesday, but Moisés Caicedo conceded a penalty and a scramble led to Noah Okafor's tap-in for 2-2. The Blues have now lost 17 points from winning positions this season—more than any Premier League team—with 15 dropped at home. Sitting fifth on 44 points, Chelsea trail Arsenal by 12; reclaiming half those points would put them in the title hunt, but their young squad's inexperience keeps costing them.

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Chelsea raced to a 2-0 lead at Stamford Bridge, only for defensive chaos to hand Leeds a dramatic equalizer in stoppage time.

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League leaders Arsenal, with 57 points and a +32 goal difference, face mid-table Brentford in a tense Premier League match that kicked off at 8pm UK time. Mikel Arteta started an attacking lineup featuring Viktor Gyokeres up top, Declan Rice in midfield, and David Raya in goal, with key stars like captain Martin Ødegaard and Bukayo Saka available on a deep bench despite injury doubts. Injuries sidelined Kai Havertz for a month and William Saliba with illness, but Arsenal's squad depth offers hope. The first half saw few chances as Brentford countered effectively, setting up a crucial second half where a win keeps Arsenal cruising ahead of City.

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Arsenal need a win to hold their four-point lead over Manchester City, but Brentford's stubborn defense kept the first half scoreless at Gtech Community Stadium.

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Brentford owner Matthew Benham's data-driven approach builds up inexperienced managers like Frank, who promoted the club in 2021 on tight budgets before leaving for Spurs in a £6.7m deal last June. Eight months later, on February 11, Tottenham fired him with the team in 16th place, five points from relegation. Meanwhile, set-piece coach Keith Andrews, with no prior senior experience, has Brentford in seventh after 25 games, chasing their best-ever finish under the same analytics model that scouts undervalued talent and sticks to a fixed philosophy.

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Thomas Frank guided Brentford to Premier League stability before jumping to Tottenham—only to get the boot after eight tough months. A fan's video highlights how the Bees' system keeps thriving no matter who sits on the bench.

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Manchester United fought back for a 1-1 draw at West Ham after Jarrod Bowen's early opener, but a controversial VAR offside call on Casemiro's 63rd-minute header stole the spotlight. Fans highlighted the Premier League's 5cm tolerance applied to Liverpool's similar tight call earlier this season, questioning the inconsistency. While official lines showed Casemiro offside beyond the threshold, the debate underscores ongoing frustrations with VAR's precision in tight calls.

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Casemiro rose high to head home a perfect Kobbie Mainoo cross, sending United fans into raptures—until VAR spotted his knee and ruled it out by a fraction.

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Sky Sports News prompted discussion on whether Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes merits inclusion in the club's all-time Premier League XI. Pundit Tim Sherwood omitted Fernandes from his selection but praised his significant contributions to the current team. Fans debated Fernandes' spot against legends including Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Roy Keane, and Ruud van Nistelrooy.

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