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FULHAM held Ipswich in a game involving THREE penalties – including a 90th-minute leveller. Ipswich took the lead through Sam Szmodics before Raul Jimenez equalised from 12 yards on 69 minutes. Just moments later Ipswich were awarded a penalty which Liam Delap converted.But there was more drama as Fulham were given a last-minute penalty – which Jimenez scored. MORE TO FOLLOW Sam Szmodics opened the scoring for IpswichCredit: AFPSzmodics celebrates with Luke WoolfendenCredit: ReutersRaul Jimenez levelled from the spotCredit: ReutersThe game was back on againCredit: PADelap scored from the spot moments after Fulham’s levellerCredit: PADelap celebrates what he thought was a winnerCredit: ReutersJimenez made it two from the spotCredit: RexThe game was settled at thatCredit: PA More

THIS is the bizarre moment a Portuguese club ran out of paint while drawing their goal lines… so they used MILK instead.The hilarious incident occurred ahead of Oliveirense’s second-division home clash against rivals Felgueiras on Sunday.A Portuguese club used MILK to draw their lines after running out of paintIt was a crunch clash for the hosts, who are bottom of the table and in dire need of a win.But before a ball had even been kicked, Oliveirense ran into trouble on the pitch.With the field in Portugal soaked from heavy rainfall, groundsmen needed to redraw the white lines marking the goalkeeper’s net and boundaries.It was busy work with the minutes to kick-off ticking down.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLYet the groundsmen managed to hit a major issue when their paint roller ran out of the good stuff.In desperate need of another white liquid, they were left scratching their heads until they had a brainwave.One staff member went off the field and soon returned with cartons of MILK.He was seen doling them out to others, who squeezed the contents into the paint roller in desperation.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe substitution appeared to work though, with the game going ahead as planned.But Oliveirense’s savviness did not pay off.Football stars’ weird phobiasThey were thumped 3-0 in front of their home fans, leaving them with just nine points from 17 games and four points behind the next nearest team – who still have TWO games in hand.As for Felgueiras, the win saw them move to 12th and go 10 points clear of Oliveirense. More

ROY KEANE has delivered a no-nonsense attack on Manchester United’s lack of improvement under Ruben Amorim.The Red Devils travel to Anfield, a place where they’ve failed to win since 2016, to take on fierce rivals Liverpool on Sunday.Roy Keane took aim at Manchester United for their lack of response to Ruben AmorimCredit: GettyThe Red Devils are in a rut are losing four on the trotCredit: GettyAnd former captain Keane has laid into United, who sit 14th in the Prem, as he fears the worst ahead of their Super Sunday clash.Amorim’s side are 23 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool, who are also top of the Champions League standings.Keane said on Sky Sports: “If you look at the stats, my goodness, they are so bad. “Obviously, the new manager has come in and there has been no response from the players which is a big concern.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”They don’t look like a great group. They’ve got no world-class players.”They haven’t got a striker that can get them out of jail. The goalkeeper is not great. The players have to be held accountable. “I just want a bit of passion in their performance. It’s disgraceful what they’re doing week in, week out.””You look at the evidence over the last month or two and even previously, and you ask yourself, ‘How can Manchester United even come here to Anfield and get a result?'”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMany expected United to somewhat profit from the ‘new manager bounce’ that teams such as Wolves have since reaped the benefits of.But things couldn’t have gone worse for Amorim, who has since admitted that the club are facing a relegation battle.Ruben Amorim says Man Utd face a relegation battleThe Portuguese boss has suffered six defeats already in his short time in charge, four of them coming in the last four games.United will need a huge performance if they are to steal any points away from Arne Slot’s men on Sunday.Liverpool have lost just once this season – in a shock 1-0 defeat to high-flying Nottingham Forest at Anfield in September.But the Reds look unstoppable at the top of the Prem with a five-point lead over Arsenal with two games in hand.United were able to upset Manchester City last month, but Sunday represents an even larger mountain to overcome.And they’ve failed to win a game since, losing 3-0 to Bournemouth at Old Trafford before a 2-0 defeat to Wolves on Boxing Day.READ MORE SUN STORIESUnited haven’t scored a goal in the Prem since Amad Diallo’s 90th minute winner at the Etihad, as they also saw themselves on the wrong end of a 2-0 scoreline against Newcastle on Monday.Amorim’s men also lost 4-3 to Tottenham in the Carabao Cup along the way.Man Utd ratings vs Newcastle as Joshua Zirkzee is hooked after half an hour and Kobbie Mainoo the only bright sparkKOBBIE MAINOO’S performance was the only silver lining as Manchester United suffered a fourth consecutive defeat.Newcastle struck twice in the opening 19 minutes as they threatened to tally up a cricket score at Old Trafford.Joshua Zirkzee was ruthlessly subbed after half an hour after struggling in a No10 role – but there was no recovering for Ruben Amorim’s side.Here is how SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rated the United display…Andre Onana – 5Little he could do about both goals and was barely tested other than that.Noussair Mazraouri – 4The first two goals came down his side as he failed to close down the crosses that were turned in by Isak and Joelinton.But he was positive in possession and put in a few dangerous crosses.Matthijs de Ligt – 5Did not do much wrong for Newcastle goals but can be criticised for his failure to organise his defensive team-mates.Harry Maguire – 4Lost Isak for the opener as he was caught ball watching.Almost made amends but his diving header cannoned back off the post.Lisandro Martinez – 3A complete mismatch as he attempted to battle Joelinton for a cross the Brazilian turned in.Also lost Isak for the opener and even faced the wrong way as the cross came in.Diogo Dalot – 5Offered some much needed stability on the left flank and produced a good cross for Maguire’s headed chance.Casemiro – 3Dismal throughout. So far off the pace and barely made a pass.Missed a guilt-edge chance to pull one back on the stroke of half-time.Christian Eriksen – 4Similarly inept in protecting his defence as Casemiro, as he was overran time and time again.He did at least put a few passes together and improved after Mainoo came on.Amad Diallo – 4A tricky evening up against the hardworking Anthony Gordon and Lewis Hall so was largely ineffective.Joshua Zirkzee – 2Nothing went his way and the fans quickly got on his back. He was hauled off in the 33rd minute and his substitution was greeted with cheers by the Old Trafford faithful.Rasmus Hojlund – 5Fed off scraps but did not stop running and was a rare bright spark – came very close with a low shot that whistled past the post in the first half.SubsKobbie Mainoo (for Zirkzee) – 6Turned things around after his introduction and made things happen with his accurate passing.Set up Casemiro for a chance the Brazilian should have buried.Leny Yoro (for Martinez, 64mins) – 6Had a good chance from a corner but sent his free header wide.Alejandro Garnacho (for Casemiro, 64mins) – 4Struggled to make an impact as he failed to beat a man.Antony (for De Ligt, 83 mins) – 5Not enough time to influence the match. More