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Tim Sherwood has mocked Manchester United over their decision to let Jadon Sancho join Chelsea, insisting the winger is ‘showing up’ Erik ten Hag. Sancho left United to join Chelsea on a season-long loan deal in August in a deal which includes an obligation to buy if certain targets are met. The winger has racked up three assists in his first three starts for the Blues who currently sit in fourth place, impressing once again in the 4-2 win over Brighton on Saturday. United meanwhile endured a miserable weekend, hammered 3-0 by Tottenham at Old Trafford on Sunday. United’s loss…

Erik ten Hag is expected to remain in charge of Manchester United for crucial games against Porto and Aston Villa despite mounting pressure on the Dutchman. United turned in a dismal display against Tottenham at Old Trafford on Sunday, thrashed 3-0 for the second home league game in a row. They were swept aside in similarly dominant fashion by Liverpool four weeks ago with another alarming performance this weekend leaving Ten Hag’s future at the club in real doubt. Sunday’s performance against Spurs was described as ‘disgusting’ by Gary Neville with another former captain in Ashley Young urging players to…

Declan Rice has dismissed suggestions Arsenal are ‘cheating’ in Premier League games, insisting their tactics are ‘part of the game’. Arsenal, seeking to win their first Premier League title since 2004, were accused of ‘time-wasting’ during the 2-2 draw with Manchester City earlier in the month. Several Man City players criticised Arsenal’s approach at the Etihad Stadium as the ten-men visitors desperately, and ultimately unsuccessfully, tried to hang on for a famous win. Later in the week, Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness accused Arsenal’s players of conning referees ‘every week’ with their use of blockers during set-pieces. No team in…

Jose Mourinho found a novel way to land himself in hot water with the authorities during Fenerbahce’s 2-0 win over Antalyaspor on Sunday night. No stranger to controversy over the course of his colourful career, the former Chelsea and Manchester United manager could be forgiven for taking his foot off the pedal now he is, at the age of 61, coaching on one of Europe’s less high-profile leagues. Not a bit of it, however! Mourinho was left seething when Edin Dzeko’s goal was ruled out for offside, a decision that was upheld by the VAR. Mourinho’s side were already leading…

Mason Mount has been told to ‘read the room’ by angry Manchester United fans after he posted an injury update on Instagram in the wake of Sunday’s 3-0 defeat against Tottenham. The former Chelsea midfielder’s Old Trafford career has been a tale of frustration so far with fitness issues preventing him from making the impact he would have anticipated making at the Theatre of Dreams. The England international made his latest comeback against Twente in the Europa League last Thursday after a month on the sidelines. Mount started on the bench yesterday and was thrust into an unenviable position by…

Gorleston FC: FA Cup upset over St Albans ‘boosts club’s profile’ Gorleston FC boss Darren Cockrill says he is overwhelmed by the FA Cup run that has put his side one step away from reaching the first round proper for the first time since the 1950s. The Greens beat National League South side St Albans City 4-2 on Saturday to progress to the final qualifying round as Christy Finch scored a hat-trick. Two tiers separate the clubs in the English football pyramid but Gorleston were never behind in the game, although keeper Jake Jessup made some brilliant saves to ensure…

Ousmane Dembele has been dropped from the Paris Saint-Germain squad for the huge Champions League clash against Arsenal following a blazing row with head coach Luis Enrique. The Gunners host the French champions at the Emirates in a true heavyweight clash on Tuesday night but PSG will be without the man widely regarded as their player of the season so far. Dembele will not be part of the squad travelling to London on Monday. The decision is not related to an injury with L’Equipe reporting it follows a heating argument with Enrique following Friday’s 3-1 win over Rennes. The decision…

Mikel Arteta has revealed Arsenal summer signing Riccardo Calafiori was ‘a bit emotional’ after he suffered an injury scare in the 4-2 win over Leicester City. Calafiori, who joined Arsenal in a £42m deal from Bologna over the summer, was handed his second Premier League start on Saturday for the visit of newly-promoted Leicester. The Italian defender played every minute at the Emirates Stadium but looked in discomfort as Arsenal celebrated their second goal and then landed awkwardly after competing for a header late on. Calafiori was seen clutching his left knee and was then pictured wearing a knee support…

Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain have plenty in common, most notably their currently unsuccessful quests to win football’s Holy Grail, which is also known as the Champions League. Both clubs have battled their way to the final without celebrating the ultimate success as the Gunners lost the 2006 decider at the Stade de France when they were beaten 2-1 by Barcelona while PSG reached the showpiece in Lisbon four years ago but could not prevent Bayern Munich enjoying a 1-0 triumph. They will both fancy their chances of progressing deep into the tournament again this year and both have made fast…

Man Utd 0-3 Spurs: Man Utd star blasted for ‘criminal’ and ‘unthinkable’ decision vs Tottenham No Manchester United player emerged from Sunday’s disastrous defeat to Tottenham with their reputation intact. But Diogo Dalot has been hit with the most damning criticism with the full-back’s role in the game’s opening goal labelled ‘criminal’, ‘unthinkable’ and ‘indefensible’. United found themselves a goal behind after just three minutes with Micky van de Ven capitalising on some meek pressing from Marcus Rashford to pick the ball up in his own half. The Dutchman burst past four United players in a remarkable surge up the…

For an attacking player, he’s like Bergkamp and being compared to legendary Premier League forwards Dennis Bergkamp and Robin van Persie is not a bad thing at all. But are the pundits going to far, getting carried away or are they just pandering to a social media audience. Let’s take a deep dive. Cole Palmer makes history at Chelsea The 22-year-old got all four goals, scoring them in the first half of the game – the first time that has ever been done in the Premier League. Cole Palmer makes history at Chelsea and was likened to both Arsenal Dutch…

Erik ten Hag says that Manchester United’s young players ‘have to improve themselves’ amid ‘restrictions’ the club currently face in the transfer market. The Red Devils have invested in a crop of players for their long-term potential under the United manager including Rasmus Hojlund, Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro and Manuel Ugarte. Youngsters Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo have also starred under Ten Hag, with the Dutchman’s side facing Tottenham on Sunday. Ahead of the clash with Spurs, Ten Hag said: ‘That is the choices [deploying young players] we have made the last two seasons. ‘I understand the impressions…

Man Utd vs Tottenham: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injuries Manchester United have no fresh injury concerns ahead of their Premier League clash against Tottenham thus afternoon with Rasmus Hojlund hoping to start his first game of the season. United were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw in their Europa League opener on Wednesday night. Hojlund came off the bench as United chased a winner in vain that evening and Erik ten Hag will surely consider bringing him in ahead of Joshua Zirkzee on Sunday afternoon with their lack of goals a real issue. Mason Mount also made his…

A West Brom fan has died after suffering a medical emergency at their match with Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday. Distressed supporters in the away end at Hillsbrough called for the Championship game to be halted as the fan was taken ill during the first-half. The match continued as medics attended to the supporter, who was then carried out of the stadium for further treatment. It has now been confirmed that the supporter has passed away, with West Brom manager Carlos Corberan saying it was ‘the worst news’. ‘West Bromwich Albion Football Club is devastated to learn of the tragic passing…

Conor Gallagher leading hosts into new-look derby. The other transfer of Julian Alvarez from Manchester City for 75 million euros certainty raised eyebrows. Atletico fans optimistic that the Argentine World Cup winner will emulate great number nines of the past such as Fernando Torres, Sergio Aguero and Radamel Falcao. Atletico’s new strikers, however, are taking longer to settle. So far Alvarez has struggled, often looking lost and isolated, unsure of his role. Difference between Simeone’s style of play There is a big difference between Simeone’s style of play and the approach that Alvarez became used to under Pep Guardiola at…

Team GB legend Charlotte Dujardin has been ‘mentally crucified’ by the horse-whipping scandal that saw her banned from competing at the Paris Olympic Games. Equestrian star Dujardin, Britain’s joint-most decorated female Olympian, was due to compete at her fourth Games in both the individual dressage and team event. However, the 39-year-old was forced to pull out on the eve of the Paris Olympics after a video emerged showing her repeatedly whipping a horse on the legs. In a statement, Dujardin claimed she made an ‘error of judgement’ during a coaching session four years ago and is ‘deeply ashamed’ of her actions…

Premier League latest: Guardiola confirms Rodri out for the season with ACL injury Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that midfielder Rodri will miss the season due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury (ACL). “Surgery this morning, ACL and next season he will be here. This season is over. Unfortunately, we got the worst but these things happen. We will be there to support him in his recovery step-by-step. “What he gives us, we don’t have a similar player. But the others can all together replace what Rodri has given since his arrival to us. We will have to…

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Rasmus Hojlund could make his first starting appearance of the season when Manchester United host Tottenham this weekend. The Denmark international suffered a hamstring injury during the club’s pre-season tour of the USA with United exercising caution over his return. Hojlund came off the bench as United chased a winner in vain against FC Twente in the Europa League on Wednesday night and Erik ten Hag will surely consider bringing him in ahead of Joshua Zirkzee on Sunday afternoon with their lack of goals a real issue. Mason Mount also made his return from injury in the 1-1 draw against…

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Female basketball star DiJonai Carrington has rubbished suggestions she poked Caitlin Clark in the eye on purpose during the Connecticut Sun’s Game 1 victory over Indiana Fever. The incident in question occurred in the opening quarter of the teams’ WNBA Playoffs First-Round meeting, with Clark clearly in some discomfort as she went down in a heap on the court, clutching her face. The 22-year-old Indiana Fever sensation, this week named the WNBA Rookie of the Year, was later seen sporting a nasty-looking black eye in the aftermath of the Fever’s 93-69 defeat. However, Clark’s bruising appeared to have eased significantly as…