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• Former Sheffield Utd owners claim they are owed £35m

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• English Councillor under investigation for alleged sexist comments

  Mansfield District Council has launched a formal investigation into Councillor Martin Wright following allegations of sexist behavior directed at a local newspaper’s female sports reporter.

  ​Mansfield District Council is investigating Reform party member Councillor Martin Wright after he posted disparaging Facebook comments about reporter Georgia Goulding’s football coverage.

  Wright dismissed Goulding’s analysis, stating, “Best stick to netball Georgia, football is a step too far for you.”

  Monitoring Officer Nancy Barnard confirmed the complaint is being taken “very seriously,” noting that investigations will follow the council’s formal corporate policies.

  ​The controversy escalated when Wright defended his remarks against public criticism, claiming his view was “not sexist” while doubling down on his stance that the reporter lacked football knowledge.

  Despite reader backlash labeling his views as “openly sexist,” Wright suggested Goulding should “best leave such things to John Lomas.”

  The council has declined further comment while the active investigation into the Holly ward representative continues.

• Predicted Arsenal line-up against Bayer Leverkusen

  Arsenal host Bayer Leverkusen in a high-stakes Champions League second leg tonight at the Emirates Stadium, with Mikel Arteta expected to make key defensive and attacking rotations to manage injuries and a looming cup final.

  ​Arsenal face a selection puzzle following the loss of Jurrien Timber, who sustained an injury during the weekend’s win over Everton.

  With captain Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino also sidelined, Eberechi Eze is expected to retain his creative role in the No. 10 position.

  Defensively, Arteta must choose between the experienced Ben White and youngster Cristhian Mosquera at right-back to partner the established William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes.

  ​In attack, Viktor Gyokeres is tipped to lead the line as Arsenal looks to manage Kai Havertz’s workload ahead of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final.

  Leandro Trossard has returned to training and could start on the left, potentially pushing Gabriel Martinelli to the bench.

  Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke are vying for the right-wing spot, as the Gunners aim to capitalize on their formidable home record of 13 wins in 16 Champions League matches.

  ​Predicted Arsenal XI (4-2-3-1): Raya; Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Eze, Trossard; Gyokeres.