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The Back Pages: Manchester City’s Financial Doping Trial and the North London Derby

In tonight’s episode of Back Pages, Sky Sports News brings you the latest sports stories from the morning’s newspapers. Joining us are Mark Ogden, senior writer from ESPN, and Mar Meler, chief sports reporter from The Times.

The top story tonight is the impending trial of Manchester City, who are facing 115 charges of financial doping. Pep Guardiola insists that the club is innocent and that their rivals are seeking to punish them unfairly. The Telegraph reports that Premier League clubs want City to be sanctioned, and that the pressure is on Guardiola to deliver.

Meanwhile, Arsenal are facing a tough test in the North London Derby against Tottenham Hotspur. Mikel Arteta’s squad is struggling with injuries, including a doubt over defender Martin Odegaard. Mar Meler writes in The Times that Arteta will be hoping his players can rise to the occasion and prove their championship credentials.

Manchester United are also under the spotlight, with manager Eric ten Hag under pressure after three consecutive defeats. Ten Hag has spoken about the pressure being on him to deliver results, and that the club’s financial situation is a major factor.

In other news, Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken about the challenges facing Manchester United, saying that the club needs to improve to win the Premier League title. Mar Meler reports that United’s financial losses are causing concern, and that the club needs to start performing on the pitch to appease their owners.

Finally, a bizarre story from Norway, where fans are protesting against the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system by throwing fish cakes, champagne corks, and other objects onto the pitch. The Norwegian FA has agreed to hold a consultation period to address the fans’ concerns, which could potentially lead to the abandonment of VAR in the Norwegian league.

Quotes of the Night

  • "The world is against us, and we’re the only ones who know the truth." – Pep Guardiola
  • "Arsenal must make light of injuries in the North London Derby." – Graham Poll
  • "The pressure is huge, and it’s all about results on the pitch." – Eric ten Hag

Pictures of the Night

  • Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola speaking to the media ahead of the North London Derby
  • Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta urging his players to rise to the occasion
  • Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo looking focused ahead of the season
  • Norwegian fans protesting against VAR by throwing fish cakes onto the pitch

Tune in to Back Pages tonight for all the latest sports news and analysis!

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