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      Arsenal 2 PSG 0: Havertz and Saka both score as Gunners dominate Champions League clash to seal first win

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      ARSENE WENGER used to moan until the cows came home about the impossibility of competing with state-owned oil-rich clubs.Mikel Arteta simply gets on with it – and with increasingly impressive levels of success.Bukayo Saka was on target as Arsenal beat PSG 2-0Credit: GettyKai Havertz also scored in the routine Champions League winCredit: GettyHaving given Abu Dhabi’s Manchester City a serious fright in a 2-2 draw at the Etihad nine days ago, here were the Arsenal strolling to victory against the pride of Qatar, Paris St Germain.It helped that PSG keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma went a long way to gifting first-half goals to Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka.But Arteta’s side – unbeaten in four against Pep Guardiola’s City by the way – are looking increasingly comfortable back on the Champions League stage which they vacated during Wenger’s latter years.This was a battle between arguably the two most famous European clubs never to have ruled the continent – and on this evidence, Arsenal look far closer than the French champions to finally lifting Old Big Ears.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn Havertz, who capitalised on Donnarumma’s first blunder to head the opener, they have a high-class forward who has already scored the winner in a Champions League Final.And there are many more of Arteta’s side looking unfazed at the top table, not least Saka, who was mesmerising at times.There was a lot to savour for the Gooners here, including a debut for midfielder Mikel Merino, the £32million summer signing from Real Sociedad who missed the start of the season through injury and arrived as a second-half sub.And the central-defensive duo of Gabriel and William Saliba are a magnificent pair of killjoys, snuffing out any semblance of fun for opposition forwards.Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSArsenal are unbeaten in 14 matches in all competitions now and the biggest compliment of all is that they barely seem to be missing their injured skipper Martin Odegaard.PSG may have lacked the Galactico quality of their Messi-Neymar-Mbappe years, and the format of this monster group stage may be baffling, but this was a competition Arsenal missed for six seasons until last term and so there was still a buzz in the watery north London air.PSG fans vandalise rivals’ team coach after finding it on same ferry ahead of Arsenal clashThe black-clad Parisien ultras were trying to look scary in their corner of the Clock End, there were bright orange pyrotechnics and the strangulated tones of the Champions League anthem blared out.After years of Thursday-night Europa fayre, the Arsenal are getting used to being back among the elite.PSG are a younger, better-balanced and more serious side these days and boss Luis Enrique had axed Ousmane Dembele from his matchday squad for a disciplinary breach.That indicated a change in dressing-room dynamics since the days when egomaniac players ruled the roost at the Parc des Princes.Early on, they were making it difficult for Arteta’s side, although Saka did fire narrowly over after Arsenal’s impressive new full-back Riccardo Calafiori had darted inside to tee him up.Havertz opened the scoring with a fine headerCredit: ReutersThe German looks to be loving life as a strikerCredit: ReutersHavertz had just squandered a decent opening, created by Saka and the marauding Jurrien Timber, when he opened the scoring on 20 minutes.Leandro Trossard supplied a wicked centre from deep on the left and Donnarumma panicked, straying off his line and flapping, as Havertz escaped his marker Pacho and netted with a straightforward header.Havertz is often referred to as a false nine but the German has many of the attributes of a very actual centre-forward, along with so much else.For Donnarumma – the keeper who broke English hearts in the 2021 Euros final shoot-out – it had not been a happy start, after he’d already received treatment following a collision with Gabriel Martinelli. Saka got the second as his free-kick went all the way throughCredit: GettyThe ace set the tone for victory with an all-round top performanceCredit: GettyThe French supporters – many of them as topless as Geordies in the chill drizzle – kept on bouncing and hollering, and their team threatened a response.Nuno Mendes arrowed a shot against the foot of the post, then the lightning quick Achraf Hakimi tore down the right, cut inside and forced David Raya to save with his legs at the near post.So Arsenal’s second goal was both against the run of play and an absolute fluke – not that any of the Emirates faithful could have cared less.Saka won a free-kick, by the touchline, then delivered a low inswinger, which Martinelli, Gabriel and Thomas Partey all went for and all missed. But so, too, did Donnarumma.Mikel Arteta was delighted to see Arsenal get their first European win this termCredit: AFPLuis Enrique had to see his PSG side suffered their first loss in all competitionsCredit: APPerhaps it was all another stroke of genius from Arsenal’s set-piece genius Nico Jover. Or perhaps it was utterly freakish.After that gift, Saka really began to purr, bringing out the Elvis hips, toasting his full-back and centring for Trossard, only for Donnarumma to suddenly remember that he is an elite goalkeeper.At half-time, Arteta replaced Timber with Jakub Kiwior and soon his side almost conjured a gem of a third goal – Trossard to Havertz, who chipped a pass to Martinelli, who volleyed too close to Donnarumma.PSG had their moments – Kang-in Lee shooting into the turf and up onto the crossbar before a decent penalty shout for handball against Calafiori fell on deaf ears.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut usually Arsenal’s back four were there, relishing the dirty work, bumping chests and fists, keeping the sheet clean.Wenger was wrong. There is a way to compete with the state-owned super-rich. It’s just a lot of damned hard work. More

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      Arsenal 2-0 PSG LIVE RESULT: Gunners overcome tough test to claim first Champions League win of season – latest reaction

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      ARSENAL have beaten PSG 2-0 to claim their first Champions League win of the season.Kai Havertz put the Gunners in front on 20 minutes, getting on the end of a superb cross from Leandro Trossard.Bukayo Saka doubled Arsenal’s lead after his wide free-kick avoided everyone in the box and flew straight past Gianluigi Donnarumma.Mikel Arteta’s men made easy work of the French giants on the night as the Gunners’ good form continues.Match result: Arsenal 2-0 PSGArsenal team: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Partey, Rice, Martinelli, Saka, Havertz, TrossardPSG team: Donnarumma, Nuno Mendes, Pacho, Marquinhos, Hakimi, Neves, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery, Barcola, Lee, DoueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…PSG disappointing in defeatSince losing Kylian Mbappe in the summer, PSG are going through a big rebuilding project, looking to bring young players in.They played some good passing and dominated the possession stats at The Emirates but their style of play is severely lacking any penetration.Luis Enrique will be hoping his squad have enough about them to progress to the latter stages of the competition this season.Credit: ReutersCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedGunners’ victory moves them up tableWith plenty of games still to play in matchweek two, Arsenal move into eighth spot in the Champions League table.It is a big step in the right direction for Arteta’s side, who will want to avoid the dreaded two-legged play-off.Still six games to go in the league phase so plenty of work to do.Credit: PACredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedHT: Arsenal 2-0 PSGIt is hard to pick a man of the match this evening for The Gunners.While Martinelli saw a lot of the ball and created problems for PSG, his woeful finishing takes the shine off the performance.Rice covered a lot of ground for Mikel Arteta’s side and did the jobs that often get overlooked.Copy linkCopiedChampions League full-time scoresRed Bull Salzburg 0-4 BrestStuttgart 1-1 Sparta PragueBarcelona 5-0 Young BoysBayer Leverkusen 1-0 AC MilanBorussia Dortmund 7-1 CelticInter Milan 4-0 Red Star BelgradePSV 1-1 Sporting CPSlovan Bratislava 0-4 Man CityCopy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 2-0 PSGArsenal get their first win of this season’s Champions League.After a disappointing draw in Bergamo, Arteta’s side saw off a PSG team who are in a rebuildding process.To finish in the top eight of the league, you need to ensure you win all your home games and The Gunners did just that this evening.Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 2-0 PSGThe referee brings the game to a close.It is a comfortable victory for Arsenal.PSG really lacked the attacking intent in this game.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG90+4. It is almost mission accomplished for The Gunners.This will be four points from their first two games.Arteta’s side will leapfrog PSG in the league table.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG90+2. Saka comes off for Lewis-Skelly.It will be the 18-year-old’s third appearance in as many games.Imagine watching PSG every week, that would be some punishment.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG90. This game has been far from a classic European tie this evening.Not that Mikel Arteta will be bothered at all.All that was important was ensuring they claimed all three points.We are going to have four added minutes.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG88. The visitors felt they should have had a penalty there.Once again there is no doubting that Rice pulls the player to the floor but it looked like contact began outside the box.That will mean that the VAR studio cannot get involved.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG86. Arsenal seem focussed on seeing this one out now.They are all sitting deep behind the ball to frustrate PSG.PSG have looked a lot better since they made their changes in the second half.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG84. A goal from the visitors now would make for a nervy finish.Despite The Gunners having a comfortable two-nil scoreline, that can still change in an instant.As the cross comes in, Marquinhos wins the header but cannot keep it down.Rice had both of his arms around the Brazilian, how that is not a penalty is mind-bending.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG82. Arsenal defenders love high-fiving each other for winning a goal kick.Imagine what they would be like if Arteta’s side actually won a trophy.The open top bus would go on a world tour for a year.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG80. It used to be nice when football didn’t require referees to be part of the commentary panel on programmes.It underpins how poor the referees have become that we now need ex-officials to explain to us why it is not an incorrect decision.The powers that be are ruining football slowly but surely.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG78. PSG look to put some pressure on in the final third.The ball is struck against an Arsenal defender and then strikes Calafiori’s arm which is not in a natural position.The referee is not interested in giving a penalty and a VAR review comes to nothing.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG76. There is a bit of pushing and shoving between Calafiori and Ruiz.The referee comes over and shows both players a yellow card.Time is running out for the visitors to get anything from this game.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG74. Gabriel Jesus could do with a goal this evening.Martinelli has another big chance to score but is saved by Donnarumma.The Brazilian wastes a lot of chances for The Gunners, he needs to become a more clinical finisher.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG72. Arsenal are seeing a little more of the ball now.They have spent large periods since the interval, camped out in their own half.Havertz is penalised for foul.Jesus comes on for Trossard.Copy linkCopiedChampions League latest scoresBarcelona 4-0 Young BoysBayer Leverkusen 1-0 AC MilanBorussia Dortmund 6-1 CelticInter Milan 3-0 Red Star BelgradePSV 1-0 Sporting CPSlovan Bratislava 0-4 Man CityCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG70. Arteta is trying to get the crowd going once again.It has all gone a bit quiet at The Emirates.Another goal would change the atmosphere in the ground.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG68. Arsenal are under a lot more pressure now. Lee Kang-in shoots from distance but Raya can only parry it out.Fortunately Muani cannot adjust his feet quick enough to react to the rebound.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG66. PSG force their first corner of the second half.They need to gamble a lot more now.The cross comes in, is flicked on at the near post and comes back off the bar.Warning for Arteta’s side not to switch off there.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG64. Vitinha and Doue are replaced by Ruiz and Muani.Merino comes on for Partey.He gets a big reception from The Gunners’ fans.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG62. Arteta is getting some changes ready.Mikel Merino looks set to make his long-awaited Arsenal debut.PSG are dominating the ball in this half but have not had a single shot on goal.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG60. While PSG play a nice passing style, everything is too predictable.At times you need to have a more penetrative mindset.Hakimi goes down under the challenge of Kiwior, looking for a penalty, but the referee is not interested.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      Slovan 0 Manchester City 4: Erling Haaland adds to astonishing Champions League record with goal in comfortable win

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      ERLING HAALAND passed another Champions League milestone – as he left Sergio Aguero trailing in his rear view mirror.The Norwegian forward latched onto a lovely through ball from Rico Lewis and finished with the minimum of fuss just before the hour.Erling Haaland scored his 42nd Champions League goalCredit: APHe bagged Manchester City’s third in the 58th minuteCredit: RexHe maintains his record of more Champions League goals than games playedCredit: ReutersIlkay Gundogan had given Man City the lead in the eighth minuteCredit: AFPHaaland touched the ball just 11 times but still got his goalMan City completely dominated the entire 90 minutesThat was a 42nd goal in just 41 appearances in a competition that the £51.4million admits he loves playing in.That takes him past City’s all-time leading scorer Aguero’s tally in Uefa’s most presitigious tournament – and don’t forget Haaland is still only 24.He was subbed a few minutes later and might have felt slightly annoyed with Pep Guardiola – as there were more goals in this one for him.This was little more than a training exercise for the English champs against the Slovakian rookies – and the only surprise was they only scored four.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut after a draw in their first European game against Inter two weeks ago, they are well and truly up and running now.Bratislava had played eight games just to reach the league stage of the competition – and on their opening night a fortnight ago they were thumped 5-1 by Celtic in Glasgow.Yet they were thrilled to be welcoming the 2022/23 winners and all the star names to their home and were determined to enjoy the night.It could even have got off to a fairytale start for the Slovaks.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPhil Foden made it two with only a quarter of an hour on the clockCredit: GettyIt was a comfortable evening for the Premier League championsCredit: GettyJames McAtee scored his first Manchester City goal and his side’s fourth of the eveningCredit: ReutersHe was thrilled to bag his first in a Man City shirtCredit: AFPHome skipper Vladimir Weiss jr – who came through the ranks at the Etihad and helped them win the FA Youth Cup – rolled the ball into the path of Marko Tolic.His angled shot beat Stefan Ortega but drifted just wide of the far post. You got the feeling that was their moment and so it proved.Premier League fathers and sonsHaaland and Phil Foden all went close in a lively opening spell – all before City took the lead in the eighth minute.Jeremy Doku cross found its way to fellow winger Savinho who saw his effort blocked but it bounced up nicely for Gundogan.His volley from the edge of the box took a deflection off Kyriakos Savvidis leaving keeper Dominik Tavac with no chance.Back in the armband and back scoring goals for Man City – it’s almost like the year at Barcelona never happened.Doku was causing big problems down the right and he slipped a ball inside for Foden.The England ace took a touch before curling a low shot around the outstretched arm of Tavac from 15 yards.Last season’s PFA Player of the Year has had a slow start to the current campaign – but has looked more like his old self in recent days.This was shaping up to be another long night for the hosts but Tavac did well to dash out and save at the feet of Haaland.Both Doku and Foden saw efforts come back off the post as City poured forward in search of more goals.And Gundogan made it a hat-trick of efforts off the woodwork as his long range effort smacked the crossbar.It had been one of the most one-sided halves you will but for all their dominance, boss Pep Guardiola did not look impressed.He said in the press conference before the game that the questions had the feel of a friendly – and maybe his players felt like that too.Or perhaps it was just too easy for them. The second half started in a similar vein with Tavac denying Rico Lewis.Haaland – who cut a slightly frustrated figure after barely touching the ball first half – headed a decent chance over after a cross by Matheus Nunes.Yet he didn’t have to wait long for his goal. Lewis played a ball straight through the home defence to send the Norwegian racing clear.He went round Tavac with the minimum of fuss before scoring in an empty net.As well as beating Aguero’s total, it also put him 18th in the list of all time Champions League goalscorers – level with Alessandro del Piero.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was subbed a couple of minutes later but at least that gave the man who replaced him – academy product James McAtee – the chance for a special moment.The former Sheffield United loanee took a pass from Foden and showed some nifty footwork before scoring his first goal for his boyhood club. More

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      Man Utd Women’s boss says WSL game postponement is ‘right decision’ whilst sympathising with fans

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      MARC SKINNER insists postponing Chelsea’s WSL clash with Manchester United was the right move in terms of player welfare.However, the Red Devils chief also sympathised with fans who planned to attend the match with United thought to have sold all their away tickets.Chelsea’s next WSL game will be against Arsenal on October 12 with their game against Man United postponedCredit: AlamyMan United take on Liverpool in a Women’s League Cup fixture on October 2 before hosting Tottenham in the WSL 11 days laterCredit: GettySkinner, whose team host Liverpool tomorrow in a Women’s League Cup group stage game, was reflecting on his side’s top-flight away clash with the Blues being temporarily shelved.The highly anticipated fixture was due to take place on Sunday October 6, but was postponed by the Women’s Professional League Limited last Sunday.The decision was motivated by Chelsea’s opening Women’s Champions League group game being pencilled in two nights later, with the team having 48 hours between the duels.And the WPLL (previously known as NewCo), which runs the top two tiers of the women’s domestic game, stated they were putting “player welfare first”.Read More Football Stories This follows concern across the sport, particularly from elite footballers themselves, around match congestion, its effect on player loads and the potential for increased risk of injury.Man United boss Skinner said: “For me most importantly it’s affected the fans, which is something we clearly don’t want to happen.”But I think from a playing perspective, for both Chelsea welfare and our welfare players-wise, it’s the right decision, because the game is not going to be moved from the Champions League.”We don’t want any more injuries. We’ve seen Everton potentially take an injury again at the weekend.Most read in Football”We don’t want that. So I think from a player welfare (perspective), it’s the right thing.”According to BBC Sport, the WPLL had asked that no English sides had their Women’s Champions Leagues arranged for Tuesday 8 October.However, the organisation’s request was unsuccessful.And Uefa are said to have made their schedule for tournament fixtures available to clubs over a year ago.Following the WSL game postponement ahead of their side’s first European match this term, a Blues fan association said the club had to protect its players.The Chelsea Women’s Supporters Group also sympathised with fans who had forked out on travel and hotel bookings ahead of the Kingsmeadow clash.In a post shared via its X account, the Group wrote: “We feel for all the supporters who have lost money on transport and hotels. “It shouldn’t have got to this situation.”The Manchester United Women’s Supporters Club says it is currently “in dialogue in regard to next course of action” with Red Devils officials in regard to costs incurred by away fans.Skinner said: “Wherever we fit the game in, let’s make sure it’s accessible to the fans and that they are well looked-after. That’s the most important thing.”I think it was sold out, our end, the away end. So we just need to make sure it favours them as well, I think that’s really key.“But the reality is, for the quick turnaround, which would have been for us or for Chelsea.”It would have put the players at risk and I don’t think we need to do that this early in the season.”United’s League Cup duel with Liverpool tomorrow will see them begin their quest to win the contest a season on from lifting the Women’s FA Cup for the first time.And Skinner says the competition is a top priority for the Red Devils who missed out on a knockout spot last season.This was due to their group stage rival Aston Villa being docked points which were awarded to Sunderland.The Man United boss added: “I felt last year, we were very, very unfortunate to not progress to the knockout stages. Liverpool have drawn their first two WSL games this season ahead of their League Cup group stage duel with Man UnitedCredit: Getty”Not only did we have a very difficult group, we were then unfortunate that a decision is made elsewhere that affects us and we can’t go through. READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s a priority for us, it’s an opportunity to win a cup, but it’s also an opportunity for players to show and claim their stake for starting.”We need a competitive game, a competitive team, a competitive environment.” More

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      Watch Chelsea icon Frank Lampard leave Amazon Prime Video pundits stunned with brutal put down of Arsenal pair

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      FRANK LAMPARD has issued a savage live TV putdown of Arsenal stars William Saliba and Gabriel. The Chelsea legend had no time for a comparison made by host Gabby Logan ahead of the Gunners clash with PSG.Frank Lampard didn’t mince his words on Gabriel and William SalibaCredit: AmazonHost Gabby Logan compared the Arsenal duo to a famous Chelsea centre-back pairingCredit: GettyLampard, working as a pundit for Amazon, was watching the warm-ups ahead of the Champions League showdown. Host Logan focused on Saliba and Gabriel, who are forming a formidable partnership for Arsenal at the back this season.Addressing Lampard, Logan said: “Chelsea of course, on your way to European success, relied on the partnership between Ricardo Carvalho and John Terry.”Are [Saliba and Gabriel] comparable?”READ MORE ON CHELSEALampard, who won the Champions League alongside Carvalho and Terry, pulled no punches with his response. He hit back: “No! Not yet. If they go and win two, three Premier Leagues and a Champions League, maybe you can compare them.”I’m not putting them down. They are young, fantastic players improving all the time.”To a loud laugh from co-pundit Micah Richards, he added: “Win some stuff, boys. Then you can get in that conversation.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOne fan responded to the clip: “And Lampard is absolutely spot on.”Another said: “Let him cook.”PSG fans vandalise rivals’ team coach after finding it on same ferry ahead of Arsenal clashWhile a third argued: “Anyone with a brain shuts down this ridiculous comparison.”Earlier in the Amazon broadcast, Logan was forced to apologise after a huge scheduling blunder.Arsenal fans were left seething after Prime Video suffered a big error. John Terry and Ricardo Carvalho formed one of the Premier League’s greatest-ever defensive duosCredit: PA:Press AssociationThe beginning of the preview show had been billed as 6.30pm.But as the clock struck the designated time, the build-up did not start.READ MORE SUN STORIESCoverage didn’t start until 7pm, with Gabby forced into a grovelling apology.She said: “Apologies, we are a little later than planned.” More

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      Sean Dyche set to be handed January transfer war chest as incoming Everton owners put faith in under-fire manager

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      EVERTON’S prospective new owners have committed to giving Sean Dyche significant transfer funds in January.Friedkin Group representatives held talks with Toffees’ sporting director Kevin Thelwell since the £500million takeover deal was revealed last week.Sean Dyche will get a transfer-kitty boost if a takeover goes throughCredit: RexUS billionaire Dan Friedkin is closing on a buy-outCredit: GettyThe American investment group, who also own Italian side Roma, are understood to have provided assurances that cash will be  available for boss Dyche.And Everton are hopeful the Friedkin Group’s takeover will be approved by the Prem before Christmas. The Merseyside outfit have no short-term funding problems as they have received most of their Premier League TV money for the season up front.But a prompt takeover would give them extra spending power in January. READ MORE TOP STORIESThe Friedkin Group spent heavily at Roma and indicated they are willing to provide similar backing to Everton, as long as the club remain within the Premier League’s PSR limits.The new owners are also committed to investing in Everton’s non-football departments and increasing the size of their executive team.Everton were docked points twice last season after being found guilty of overspending. But the club are confident they will not face charges for last term and have room to sign players in January’s window.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThere is one outstanding issue relating to the previous case, with the Premier League claiming Everton’s PSR breach for the 2022-23 season was £6.5m higher than the £16m overspend the club admitted to.The Prem is alleging the breach was much higher as interest payments related to the club’s new stadium were not included in Everton’s spending and could charge them again.The mess Everton are in explainedMeanwhile, incoming TFG will look to clean up the club’s balance sheet and cut debt of about £600m.They will also oversee the opening of the Merseysiders’ new 52,888-seater stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock which will be ready for the start of the 2025-26 season. More

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      Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand shuts down Laura Woods live on TNT Sports and says ‘can we move on QUICKLY’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Rio Ferdinand snapped at Laura Woods before asking to “move on quickly.”The incident occurred live on TNT Sports ahead of Man City’s Champions League group stage game against Slovan Bratislava.Rio Ferdinand snapped at Laura Woods live on TNT SportHe asked her to ‘move on quickly’ during one segmentFerdinand and Woods were joined by City icon Joleon Lescott in the studio.But talk soon turned to United’s dismal form in the Premier League.Erik ten Hag has won just two of six games this season while record two successive defeats.The latest came in an abysmal 3-0 home hammering against Tottenham on Sunday.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd United’s boss is now clinging onto his job, with results in his next two games against Porto and Aston Villa vitally important.Red Devils hero Ferdinand won plenty of trophies during his time at Old Trafford, including six titles and the Champions League.And he admitted he was shocked that United appear to have already imploded so soon into the new campaign.Ferdinand said: “Before a ball was kicked I was optimistic. People are now starting to question the manager. I didn’t see it coming that quick.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThis saw Woods fan the flames by reminding Ferdinand that United’s next run of games are going to be even harder.She noted: “The games aren’t getting easier, they get more difficult.”’He’s done!’ | How woeful tactics & Dalot shocker saw Spurs smash Man Utd to spell end for Ten HagMan Utd face four away games in their next five fixturesThis saw Lescott then join in as he gave his thoughts on United’s situation.But as Woods was about to respond, Ferdinand quickly interjected to shut down all talk around his former side.He jokingly snapped: “Laura can we move on please, quickly?”Fans were also quick to have their say on the banter.One said: “Don’t blame him.”Another declared: “Why does everything revolve around United?”READ MORE SUN STORIESOne noted: “Even when we’re not playing everyone talks about us.”Another added: “Hated, adored, never ignored.”Man Utd ratings vs TottenhamMANCHESTER UNITED suffered a 3-0 thrashing against Tottenham at Old Trafford.Captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off in the first half for fouling James Maddison, forcing Erik Ten Hag’s side to play with 10 men against Ange Postecoglou’s team.After back-to-back draws against Crystal Palace and FC Twente fans hoped United would redeem themselves against Spurs.However, the match at Old Trafford quickly turned sour. Brennan Johnson scored early and things worsened when Fernandes was sent off allowing Spurs to extend their lead to 3-0.And here is how SunSports Charlie Wyett rated the Manchester United stars.Andre Onana – 5Stood his ground to deliver a good save from Timo Werner who was clean through – no chance for either goal.Noussair Mazraoui – 5First in the refs’ book for chopping down Destiny Udogie. Could also have blocked Micky van de Ven for the goal. Just watched Solanke make it 3-0.Matthijs de Ligt – 4Shocking first half. Failed to cut out the cross from Micky van de Ven which led to the first goal.Lisandro Martinez – 5Switched off for the Spurs goal and was drawn to the ball and Johnson was left unmarked.Diogo Dalot – 5Gave the ball away in dangerous areas and struggled against Johnson.Manuel Ugarte – 5Suffered a stinker and was lucky to last until the 73rd minute.Kobbie Mainoo – 5Not one of his better performances and was taken off just before half-time following Fernandes’ sending-off.Marcus Rashford – 5Over-ran the ball for Tottenham’s first. Way off the pace.Bruno Fernandes – 4Arguably the worst captain in United’s history. Deserved red card for his challenge on James Maddison.Alejandro Garnacho – 6Had United’s only chance in the first half but hit the outside of the post. Improved in the second half.Joshua Zirkzee – 5Looked completely lost up front – threatening to be another poor Erik ten Hag signing. Replaced at half-time.Subs:Mount (for Mainoo 45)  5, Casemiro (for Zirkzee 46) 7, Hojlund (for Rashford 73) 5, Eriksen (for Ugarte 73) 5. More

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      Pop legend makes shock appearance at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea’s 4-2 win over Brighton

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      QUEEN of Pop Madonna was singing the Blues on Sunday at Stamford Bridge. The music icon cheered on Chelsea as they took on Brighton in the Premier League.Madonna was a surprise spectator at a Premier League game this weekendCredit: https://www.instagram.com/madonna/?hl=enThe pop queen joined rumoured boyfriend Akeem Morris at Chelsea vs BrightonCredit: https://www.instagram.com/madonna/?hl=enThe 66-year-old wore a giant black hat as temperatures plunged in the capitalCredit: https://www.instagram.com/madonna/?hl=enMadonna, 66, joined rumoured boyfriend Akeem Morris, 28, to watch a goal blitz from Cole Palmer.The 7-time Grammy Award winner watched on as the Three Lions star was on song in front of a sellout crowd.Palmer netted all four goals for Chelsea in the first half, sending the home side in 4-2 at the break. Madonna battled the chilly temperatures by rocking a large black hat and a matching coat.READ MORE ON CHELSEAFollowing the game, she told her 19.8 million Instagram fans: “London Calling…back in the [studio[ with Stuart Price.She added: “Go Chelsea!”Fans were delighted to see her taking in the English culture while back on this side of the pond. One responded to her message: “We love you in the UK!”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnother said: “Loving you at footy! That’s sooo cool.”While a third added: “It should have been Man Utd!!”Chelsea star Cole Palmer casually reveals he has been ‘messing about’ on free-kicks before incredible set-piece goalThe Sun had exclusively revealed Madge is back in London to record new music.She has teamed up with top producer Stuart Price, who worked on her 2005 album Confessions On A Dance Floor.A source said: “Stuart was credited with helping Madonna return to form with their Confessions album, so for her to start working again with him is hugely exciting.Cole Palmer put on a show in front of the music iconCredit: Alamy”That record was incredible and Madonna is excited about what they can come up with. “It has been five years since she released Madame X, which was a concept album and Madonna is ready to put down some new tunes. “Working with Stu on her tour reignited the spark. She has fire in her belly and cannot wait to get started.” More