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Back Pages Tonight: Olympic Legacy, Premier League Transfers, and More

Tonight on Sky Sports News, we bring you a first look at the sports stories in the morning’s newspapers. Joining us are Martin Hardy of The Times and Heather duer of the Daily Mail.

Tom Daly’s Emotional Retirement

We start with the story that features heavily on the back pages of The Express tonight – Tom Daly’s emotional retirement from diving. The 30-year-old has announced his decision to hang up his diving gear after a glittering career that has seen him win five Olympic medals, including at least one of each color. Speaking to Vogue, Daly said that the decision to retire was a "bucket list" moment for him.

Heather duer, who has followed Daly’s career closely, reflects on his impact on British diving. "Tom Daly has been an inspiration to so many people, not just in diving but in the LGBTQ+ community. He’s been a trailblazer in many ways, and his retirement marks the end of an era for British diving."

Martin Hardy agrees, saying that Daly’s retirement is a significant moment in the sport. "Tom Daly has been a huge part of British diving’s success, and his retirement marks the end of an era. He’s been a role model for so many young divers, and his legacy will live on."

Manchester City’s Premier League Dominance

Turning to the Premier League, Martin Hardy discusses Manchester City’s dominance of the league. Despite Arsenal’s strong finish last season, City are still the team to beat. "Manchester City have just got that little bit too much fire up front," Hardy says. "They’ve got a little bit too much quality, and I don’t think Arsenal can win the title."

Heather duer agrees, saying that City’s ability to rotate their squad and keep their players fresh is a key factor in their success. "Manchester City have got so much depth in their squad, and that’s what sets them apart from the other teams in the league."

Liverpool’s Transfer Woes

Finally, we look at Liverpool’s transfer woes. The Reds have been linked with a number of players this summer, but so far, they have only signed one new player. Martin Hardy says that Liverpool’s failure to sign new players is a worrying sign for the club. "I think it’s a worrying preseason for Liverpool. They need to bring in some new blood to freshen up the squad."

Heather duer agrees, saying that Liverpool’s lack of new signings is a major concern. "Liverpool need to sign some new players to give them a boost. They can’t just rely on the same old squad to get them through the season."

That’s all for tonight’s Back Pages. Thanks for joining us, and we’ll see you again soon.