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Emery: Villa's Loan Terms Have Harmed Harvey Elliott

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Unai Emery says Aston Villa have been negotiating with Liverpool "for three months" over the terms of Harvey Elliott's loan, in an attempt to try and use the midfielder more extensively in the final stages of the season.

McInnes Rejects Anxiety and Discipline Claims

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Friday 6 February 2026 18:37, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Hearts head coach Derek McInnes dismisses talk around title-race "anxiety" and that his team have a discipline issue after another red card in their defeat at St Mirren.

Ronaldo Misses Second Al Nassr Match in Protest

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Cristiano Ronaldo has missed a second straight Al Nassr game after not featuring in the Saudi Pro League fixture against Al Ittihad on Friday. Ronaldo returned to training with his Al Nassr team-mates this week - but was not in the matchday squad named by boss Jorge Jesus.

Hurzeler Under Pressure as Brighton Host Palace

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Welcome to The Radar, a Sky Sports column in which Nick Wright uses a blend of data and opinion to shed light on need-to-know stories from up and down the Premier League. This week: 🔷 Why are Brighton struggling?

Premier League Relegation Weekend: Leeds, Forest, Burnley, West Ham

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This Premier League weekend sees two relegation six-pointers at the bottom of the table. It all starts at Friday Night Football as 16th-placed Leeds host 17th-placed Nottingham Forest - with both teams starting this weekend level on points with a six-point cushion above the bottom three.

Skov Olsen Nets as Rangers Beat Kilmarnock 5-1

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Rangers moved up to second in the Scottish Premiership and cut leaders Hearts' advantage to three points with a 5-1 win over Kilmarnock at Ibrox. The evening started well for Danny Röhl's Gers, with the news Celtic's game at Aberdeen had been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Ronaldo Eyes Europe or MLS After Al Nassr Dispute

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The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers... FOOTBALL Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly considering leaving Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr in the summer, with a return to Europe or a move to the MLS considered potential options - Daily Mail Please use Chrome browser for a more…