Crisis club Morecambe SAVED from extinction as last-gasp deal struck to stop former EFL side from going bust
The National League have approved a takeover of the former English Football League club by Panjab Warriors Ltd.
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Man Utd ratings: Altay Bayindir costs his team the game but Bryan Mbeumo has hugely promising Old Trafford debut
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Man Utd 0-1 Arsenal: Did you know?
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Arsenal's Calafiori secures 1-0 win at Manchester United
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