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Pep Guardiola said he feels a responsibility to use his public role to call for compassion, explaining that images of violence around the world cause him deep pain. The Manchester City coach returned to media duties ahead of Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Newcastle, after missing interviews last Friday following comments he made…

Sunderland never looked back after taking the lead inside the opening 10 minutes against a Burnley side stuck deep in trouble. Habib Diarra’s effort took a deflection off Axel Tuanzebe, wrong-footing the visiting defence and giving the hosts an immediate advantage. From that point, the contest felt one-sided. The home side controlled the tempo, pressed…

Crystal Palace has finalized a major deal to bring centre-forward Jorgen Strand Larsen to Selhurst Park from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The agreement, which could rise to £48 million, represents the biggest outlay in the club’s history. The 25-year-old Norway international has committed to a four-and-a-half-year contract and will take the number 22 shirt with the Eagles.…

Eddie Howe has insisted there is no concern surrounding Sandro Tonali’s situation at Newcastle United despite speculation connecting the midfielder with Arsenal late in the transfer window. Reports on deadline day claimed the league leaders were considering a move, but Newcastle maintained the player was unavailable and confirmed no discussions had taken place. Tonali’s representative,…