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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta responded to set-piece criticism by stating he is upset that his team does not score more set-piece goals and also concedes them, despite Arsenal having scored 21 set-piece goals this season, the most in the Premier League. Arteta emphasized Arsenal's aim to be the best and most dominant team in every aspect of the game, including set-pieces.

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Appointed interim manager on February 14, Croatian coach Tudor has overseen two losses, leaving Spurs 16th in the Premier League with 29 points from 28 games and no wins all year. Sitting four points above the drop zone, they face Crystal Palace at home on Thursday in a must-win clash to ease the pressure. Pundits call it a farce with lost dressing room vibes, while fans debate board failures versus another hasty sacking amid the club's winless streak.

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Igor Tudor didn't mince words after Tottenham's latest defeat, blasting his players' mentality and lack of team unity in a rant echoing past managers' frustrations.

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Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are tracking 19-year-old Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Archie Gray due to his potential. Tottenham's precarious position in the Premier League table raises the possibility of a transfer. Liverpool has also shown interest in Gray for the summer window.

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Mbappé faces a potential three-week absence from a knee issue, ruling him out of the March 11 first leg at the Bernabéu, while Bellingham's hamstring problem keeps him out as well. Coach Álvaro Arbeloa confirmed both are doubts but emphasized waiting for full recovery. Eduardo Camavinga missed training for a dentist visit, opening a spot for 18-year-old Thiago Pitarch, amid a growing injury list including Éder Militão and Dani Ceballos ahead of the second leg on March 17 or 18.

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Kylian Mbappé's knee injury hit Real Madrid hard, with Jude Bellingham sidelined too—just as the Champions League showdown with Manchester City looms.

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Social media users discuss and compare the on-pitch partnership of Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland, who achieved 67 combined goals and assists in the 2022/23 Premier League season and won multiple titles, against Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes and striker Benjamin Sesko. De Bruyne's recent move to Napoli prompts welcomes and nostalgia from fans, alongside jabs at United fans for early comparisons. The debate stems from a poll pitting Manchester City vs. Manchester United duos.

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ESPN's First Take debated whether Boston's Jaylen Brown or Denver's Nikola Jokic deserves NBA MVP honors before tonight's primetime matchup, sparking fan backlash over the comparison. Brown averages 29.2 points, 7 rebounds, and 4.9 assists in 51 games while Tatum recovers from an Achilles injury, though advanced stats favor Jokic's 28.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 10.5 assists with elite efficiency for the fourth-place Nuggets. Boston thrives even without Brown at times, highlighting team depth, yet some see him as an underdog load-carrier; official ladders still rank Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic ahead.

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Jaylen Brown has been carrying the Celtics without Jayson Tatum, dropping 29 points a game. But can he really top Nikola Jokic's triple-double mastery in the MVP race?

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Originally posted by Bernie Sanders aide Warren Gunnels on September 27, 2025, the satirical image has racked up over 370,000 views and thousands of reposts by March 1, 2026, as critics call it prescient. It highlights real events like $6.67 billion in arms to Israel, a $20 billion currency swap to Argentina (repaid), SpaceX contracts, Amazon's tax savings from new laws, and Medicaid cuts projected to affect 6 million people. Supporters counter that arms sales are standard, aid was repaid, taxes create jobs, and reforms curb waste, but the meme underscores debates on budget priorities.

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A sharp meme from last fall shows Trump signing billions for Netanyahu, Argentina, Musk, and Bezos—while turning away an Average Joe whose wife battles cancer. It's gaining new traction amid recent policy moves.

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The Pentagon asked Anthropic to remove restrictions in Claude AI that block uses like autonomous weapons and mass surveillance, but CEO Dario Amodei refused, facing a Friday deadline under the Defense Production Act. Luckey of Anduril and Karp of Palantir insist tech firms shouldn't dictate national security by withholding tools, with Luckey calling refusals a 'corporatocracy.' A heated exchange erupted when political scientist Matthew Parent criticized Luckey, prompting Luckey to highlight Anduril's drone supplies to Ukraine and defend democratic decision-making. The clash highlights a divide in Silicon Valley over military AI contracts amid no congressional rules.

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Old videos of defense tech CEOs Palmer Luckey and Alex Karp argue Silicon Valley shouldn't block AI tools from the military. The clips resurfaced as Anthropic defies a Pentagon demand to lift safeguards on its Claude AI.

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Real Betis took a 2-0 halftime lead over rivals Sevilla at Estadio de la Cartuja, thanks to Antony's acrobatic volley from a corner—his seventh La Liga goal this season—and Álvaro Fidalgo's clever trivela finish on debut for the club. Sevilla mounted a comeback with Alexis Sánchez's header on 62 minutes and Isaac Romero's 85th-minute rocket from distance. The draw left Betis in fifth, missing a top-four chance, while Sevilla grabbed a crucial point in their relegation fight; post-match, Antony clashed with frustrated home fans.

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Antony leaped into the air for a stunning bicycle kick, sending Betis fans wild in the Seville derby. But Sevilla's late fightback turned the script on a dramatic afternoon.

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Civil rights group AfriForum launched a court challenge declaring South Africa's National Health Insurance Act unconstitutional, serving summons on Wednesday to President Cyril Ramaphosa, Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, the finance minister, and the National Assembly speaker. They held their press conference at the derelict Kempton Park Hospital—closed since 1996 and costing millions to guard yearly—as a symbol of potential state-run failures. AfriForum argues the Act, signed in May 2024 to pool funds for universal coverage, violates rights by limiting patient choice, doctor independence, provincial powers, and lacks funding viability at 10% of GDP amid fiscal strains.

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Outside a graffiti-covered abandoned hospital, AfriForum served court summons on President Ramaphosa and top officials, warning of a healthcare future gone wrong.

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In a clip posted Tuesday by Don Keith, the woman belts out what sounds like 'Weak in the Knees' on loudspeaker while Cedric glances awkwardly and presses on with his routine. The video drew over 155,000 views, hundreds of laughs comparing it to a Tyler Perry skit, and debates on whether it's real awkwardness or staged gym theater. Replies roasted the walker's racket, speculated on Cedric's role, and touched on gym tensions like false creep accusations, but everyone agreed: gyms are for workouts, not serenades.

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Picture this: an elderly woman wheels her noisy walker across the gym floor, blasting a love song at workout-focused Cedric, who just wants to keep lifting in peace.

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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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Liverpool cruised to a 5-2 victory over West Ham, with Ekitike scoring once and assisting twice in a standout performance rated 9.0. Virgil van Dijk headed in the second from a corner, Alexis Mac Allister volleyed before halftime, Cody Gakpo added a third, and Jeremie Frimpong forced a late own goal after returning from injury. Despite Mohamed Salah's ongoing scoring drought, the Reds showed squad depth, closing to three points of third-placed Aston Villa and boosting their Champions League push.

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Hugo Ekitike struck after just five minutes, setting the tone for Liverpool's clinical attack at a roaring Anfield.

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The 25-year-old academy product has played just 31 minutes across three recent Premier League games, including zero in Sunday's 2-1 comeback win at Liverpool despite Erling Haaland's late penalty sealing victory. Pep Guardiola calls Foden his 'son' and promises a step-by-step return after identifying team issues, but pundits and fans debate his inconsistency in big matches and England's No. 10 pecking order behind players like Bellingham and Palmer. With City second in the table, six points behind Arsenal, these crunch weeks could define Foden's role at club and international level.

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Phil Foden, Manchester City's homegrown star, has barely seen the pitch since a halftime hook in January's derby loss to United. Four months from the World Cup, fans worry his bench time could derail his England hopes.

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The Brazilian keeper, who joined from Manchester City last September for €13 million, has won over fans in Istanbul despite the Turkish league's intensity. Following Sunday's 3-2 comeback victory at Papara Park, fake accounts posted ugly messages, but real ultras insisted they're not Fener's—echoing past rival troll incidents. Posts from accounts like @yescontextfb and @fenermarkajorg, racking up thousands of likes, shared action photos, chants, and messages like 'We love you, Ederson. 💛💙' to drown out the noise and show unwavering loyalty.

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After a tough win over rivals Trabzonspor, Ederson Moraes faced nasty Instagram comments aimed at him and his wife. True Fenerbahçe supporters quickly flooded his page with love and defiance.

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Christopher Nkunku stated he never considered leaving AC Milan in January, calling it the biggest club in Italy where he aims to win titles. He discussed overcoming a Serie A goal drought, adapting to the league, and focusing on team success under coach Allegri to secure a top-four finish and Champions League qualification. Nkunku also addressed his past World Cup injury and current form after scoring a brace against Verona.

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Under interim boss Michael Carrick, United have surged to third place with six wins and a draw in seven games, including Monday's 2-1 victory sealed by Fernandes' penalty and Sesko's header. The 20-year-old academy product Mainoo impressed with 90% pass accuracy, seven recoveries, and strong defending alongside Casemiro, yet critics on X call his safe, sideways passing overhyped and lacking impact compared to players like Palace's Adam Wharton. Supporters defend his tempo control and composure as vital glue for Carrick's revival, drawing parallels to young Scholes, while pointing to his 19 Premier League starts and the team's climb from midtable to Champions League contention.

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Kobbie Mainoo put in a solid shift in midfield during Manchester United's gritty comeback win over Crystal Palace, but that hasn't stopped fans from turning on him.

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Hundreds of residents in Sporong fled their homes due to terrorizing activities by heavily armed zama-zamas, including robberies, killings, and rapes. A resident made an emotional public plea for written guarantees of safety before returning.

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