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      Leicester question Premier League over VAR decision in Crystal Palace clash – and think WRONG IMAGE was used

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      LEICESTER have questioned the Premier League regarding the decision to award Jean-Philippe Mateta’s first goal during Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace.The Foxes had led the game 2-0, before being pegged back by the Eagles.Jean-Philippe Mateta’s goal was given following a VAR checkCredit: X @PLMatchCentreIt had initially been deemed offsideCredit: X @PLMatchCentreFollowing a check it was allowed to standCredit: ReutersMateta’s first goal came in the 47th minute, when he prodded home Tyrick Mitchell’s cross from the left.His effort was initially disallowed for offside, before being given following a VAR check.The forward then equalised from the penalty spot in stoppage time.After the game, Leicester boss Steve Cooper raised questions regarding Palace’s first goal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe said: “I really want to see the absolute offside image of the first goal.”If it is, no problem, we’ll hold our hands up, but we can’t be calling offsides on suggestions, which is only what we’ve seen at the moment.”We need to get that image quickly off the Premier League. If it is, I’ll accept it.”With Selhurst Park being such a tight ground, there are not the same array of angles that would be available at other Premier League stadiums.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTwo images were released following the decision to award Mateta’s goal.One showed the moment Mitchell struck his cross, in which it is difficult to see whether Mateta was onside or not. ‘I’d expect a foul’ – Paul Merson claims Arsenal’s winner at Tottenham shouldn’t have stood as VAR fails to interveneThe second, which clearly showed the forward behind the line that was drawn, does not show Mitchell playing the ball.According to the Mail, Leicester feel that the image used to deem Mateta onside may not have been taken from the exact moment in which Mitchell played the ball.Feeling aggrieved, club chiefs have asked for further clarification from Prem bosses.It is not the first time that Leicester and the Premier League have been at loggerheads this season.Earlier this month the Foxes won a huge legal battle with the Prem – thus avoiding a points deduction for Profitability and Sustainability breaches.They were also charged by the FA for failing to control their players last month, following their 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa.Steve Cooper was unconvinced by the decision to award Mateta’s first goalCredit: Rex More

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      Gary Lineker responds to bias accusations after Match of the Day decision hated by fans of Premier League club

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      GARY LINEKER has rubbished suggestions that Match of the Day is biased.The England legend and his colleagues received criticism from Nottingham Forest supporters on Saturday after the club’s 1-0 win over Liverpool was bumped down to second in the running order.Gary Lineker has denied suggestions Match of the Day is biasedCredit: AlamyNottingham Forest fans thought the club’s 1-0 win over Liverpool should have been first in the running orderCredit: GettyAston Villa’s dramatic 3-2 comeback against Everton topped the bill instead, with Lineker claiming it was simply due to the nature of the match and Jhon Duran’s incredible winning goal.The broadcaster hit back at complaints on Monday during an episode of The Rest is Football podcast and revealed he was “almost certain” Forest would lead the show before Villa’s win.He said: “It’s interesting with Forest, a lot of their fans think that us on Match of the Day, we really don’t like them and we don’t give them their flowers or their petals.”So they complained a lot and they were on again ‘they’re gonna have to say something nice about us, they’ll hate that’ which is quite fun because one of our producers as you know, Finchy, is a big Forest fan and our floor manager Marco is another Forest fan.Read More in Football”I always find it quite amusing that fans think that we could probably be against their particular side and be biased against them.”He continued: “Rich [Richard Hughes, the editor] and myself talk through it but I think it generally picks itself, it looked almost certain that Forest would lead the show yesterday and then obviously another incredible comeback by Villa against Everton with that incredible goal from Duran.”If you’re picking the game of the day, that probably just edged Forest which we thought would definitely lead but that went second.”Nottingham Forest are among five clubs that have not lost a Premier League match this season.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThey currently sit seventh in the table with eight points from four games.Manchester City are top, with Arsenal just behind in second.BBC presenter stunned after going behind the scenes at Match of the Day studio with Gary Lineker More

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      Forgotten Man Utd outcast could finally make Old Trafford debut some 382 days after Red Devils transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED keeper Altay Bayindir could finally make his Old Trafford debut tonight, more than one year after joining the club.The shot-stopper, 26, was signed by Erik ten Hag from Fenerbahce on Deadline Day 12 months ago for £4.3million.Keeper Altay Bayindir could make his home debut for Manchester United this eveningCredit: GettyHowever, opportunities have been hard to come by for the Turkey international due to the ever-present Andre Onana.Bayindir’s only appearance last season came in the FA Cup third round in a 4-2 away win over Newport.He was only selected over Onana on that occasion due to the Cameroonian being at the Africa Cup of Nations.But now he is poised for a first game in front of the Man Utd fans when they take on Barnsley in the Carabao Cup this evening.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking to the club website, he said: “I need to be ready always and I’m just waiting. I’m just working hard and, if you are a football player, you don’t know when a chance can come to you. And you need to be ready.”I’m working hard at the training ground and it’s just that I want to play. I need more of a chance to take.”Of course, it’s important for a player and I can say, in football, you have to do different things in training and in a game. They are two different things.”You can work hard and do everything on the training ground but you need to show yourself in the game. It’s more important because, if you will show yourself in the game, everyone can see it because, of course, you need to work hard and you need to show yourself on the training ground.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”But it’s two different things. You need to show yourself in the game and on the pitch.”I didn’t get a long time of chances last year, I was just playing one game. And it is not enough for my personality but, in life, anything can happen. You just need to be focused.”Man Utd fans all tell Antony to do the same thing as Ten Hag gives £86m flop Jadon Sancho-style dressing down Bayindir made history against Newport last season as he became the first Turkish player to pull on a Man Utd shirt.But he is still waiting on a first clean sheet which he will hope comes at home to League One Barnsley.Erik ten Hag picked up his first trophy with Man Utd in the Carabao Cup in 2023, before he added the FA Cup last season.His side have endured a difficult start to their Premier League campaign, losing two of their opening four games against Brighton and Liverpool. More

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      How a free agent XI could line up with stars out of contract in 2025 including Trent and it would win the Premier League

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      A FREE AGENT XI could win the Premier League with a host of top names out of contract next summer.With the new season fully underway, stars are now assessing their short and long-term options.Trent Alexander-Arnold leads a host of potential free agents next summerCredit: EPAKevin De Bruyne is also currently set to be out of contract at Man City in 2025Credit: AlamyClubs can start to offer pre-contracts to players from January, with the exception being Premier League clubs to other English top-flight aces.And there could be a host of amazing transfers taking place at the end of the campaign.Indeed, there are so many free agents available that they could easily make two starting XIs and challenge for top honours.The first XI is packed with Premier League talent and even boasts several England internationals.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn goal is Bayern Munich and Germany legend Manuel Neuer, who is protected by a magnificent defence featuring former Manchester United captain Harry Maguire.Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk is the obvious choice to partner him.While flanking them are Bayern’s Alphonso Davies and Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, with both men wanted by Real Madrid.Further ahead sees a midfield pivot featuring Bayern captain Joshua Kimmich and new Three Lions hero Angel Gomes, who currently plays in France for Lille.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMan City wizard Kevin De Bruyne is a natural fit for the No10 position.While he could have Liverpool’s Mo Salah and Al-Ahli’s Neymar on the wings, with Tottenham captain Son Heung-Min leading the line.Trent Alexander-Arnold puts England into Euro 2024 semi finals with brilliant final penalty in shootout vs SwitzerlandHowever, a second free agent XI also boasts some big names.Fiorentina’s David de Gea earns a place in goal, with Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries and Real Madrid’s Ferland Mendy at full-back.Centre-back sees Bayern Munich’s Eric Dier and Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah link up.While midfield has Man City’s Ilkay Gundogan partnering Arsenal’s Thomas Partey.A tasty front line sees Man Utd’s Amad Diallo slot in alongside Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi and Bayern’s Leroy Sane.And that leaves Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo to go up top. More

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      How to watch every Carabao Cup match in the UK on Sky Sports+

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      THE Carabao Cup continues this week – with some Premier League giants joining the action in round three.Fear not if you can’t make it to the stadium to watch your team in the flesh – Sky Sports has you covered.Sky Sports will air every Carabao Cup match this seasonCredit: GettyHow to watch every Carabao Cup match in the UK on Sky Sports+For the first time ever, all of this season’s Carabao Cup matches will be available to watch in the UK on Sky Sports.Whichever games are not selected for any of the main Sky Sports channels – will be available to watch on Sky Sports+.Subscribers of the full Sky Sports package will be able to access Sky Sports+ at no extra cost.You can find Sky Sports+ on Sky TV, streaming service NOW and the revamped Sky Sports mobile app.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLJust select the game you want to watch on the homepage, which will show all current live matches available to stream and enjoy.You can also press the microphone button on your Sky remote, and then say the name of your club, and it will show what games are available.Carabao Cup third-round scheduleTuesday, September 17Stoke vs Fleetwood, 7.30pm (Sky Sports+)Most read in FootballBlackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday, 7.45pm (Sky Sports+)Brentford vs Leyton Orient, 7.45pm (Sky Sports+)Everton vs Southampton, 7.45pm (Sky Sports+)Preston vs Fulham, 7.45pm (Sky Sports+)QPR vs Crystal Palace, 7.45pm (Sky Sports+)Manchester United vs Barnsley, 8pm (Sky Sports Football)Wednesday, September 18Brighton vs Wolves, 7.45pm (Sky Sports+)Coventry vs Tottenham, 8pm (Sky Sports Football)Tuesday, September 24AFC Wimbledon vs Newcastle United, 7.45pm (Sky Sports+)Chelsea vs Barrow, 7.45pm (Sky Sports+)Manchester City vs Watford, 7.45pm (Sky Sports+)Walsall vs Leicester City, 7.45pm (Sky Sports+)Wycombe Wanderers vs Aston Villa, 8pm (Sky Sports Football)Wednesday, September 25READ MORE SUN STORIESArsenal vs Bolton Wanderers, 7.45pm (Sky Sports+)Liverpool vs West Ham United, 8pm (Sky Sports Football) More

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      Clive Tyldesley lifts lid on club he ‘shouldn’t have’ supported and recalls watching ‘very average team’ home and away

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      CLIVE TYLDESLEY has revealed he was a Manchester United supporter as a boy… but admits he “shouldn’t have” followed the Red Devils.The iconic broadcaster, 70, commentated the famous 1999 Champions League final as Sir Alex Ferguson’s men completed the Treble with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich in Barcelona.Clive Tyldesley was a Manchester United fan as a youngsterCredit: GettyHe famously commentated Man Utd’s 1999 Champions League winCredit: The TimesAs Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stabbed home the winner, Tyldesley exclaimed: “And Solskjaer has won it!”Now he has opened up about being a Man Utd fan growing up – when the club were struggling outside the top flight.Speaking to FourFourTwo, he said: “My dad was a United fan. I think the first game I went to was in 1960.”When I was 14 or 15, I started to go on the Stretford End, then I started to go home and away when Manchester United had a very average team, slipping into the Second Division.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I think I missed only six, seven games that season. If you’d told me then that I would ever have an affection for any other club, we would have got into a very heated argument.”After beginning his career in broadcasting, the allegiance he once had for Man Utd started to evaporate.And he insists there is now no favouritism when it comes to working on games involving Man Utd.He added: “Who do I support now? I support my friends; the people who have helped me in this business.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I want them to succeed. I have no problem commentating on Manchester United.”Tyldesley also spoke about how “I shouldn’t have” supported Man Utd due to his childhood next-door neighbour being the Bury manager.Fans hail mark pougatch’s classy farewell to clive tyldesley live on tv as itv commentator bows out after 28 yearsYet his dad’s love for the Red Devils ended up getting the better of him.Tyldesley also opened up about commentating on “friend” Roy Hodgson’s final game as England manager eight years ago when the Three Lions crashed out of Euro 2016 to Iceland. More

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      ‘I can’t repeat most of what was said,’ admits Tom Brady as he reveals what David Beckham taught him

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      TOM BRADY has revealed what David Beckham taught him during Birmingham’s win over Wrexham.The NFL legend was in attendance to watch Monday night’s League One clash at St. Andrew’s.Tom Brady has revealed what David Beckham taught him during Birmingham’s win over WrexhamCredit: PAThe NFL icon was spotted alongside Beckham in the stands at St. Andrew’s on MondayCredit: GettyA host of celebrities were also spotted in the stands, including Beckham and Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney.Blues minority stakeholder Brady has now revealed Beckham taught him about the traditions of football chants.The pair were pictured next to each other alongside Beckham’s son Romeo, who recently quit football to launch his modelling career.Reposting a snap of the duo to his Instagram story, Brady wrote: “What a night in BIRMINGHAM.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Thanks for teaching me how to sing at a football match @davidbeckham. Can’t repeat most of what was said.”Brady had earlier been given an X-rated welcome to the stadium by the travelling Wrexham fans on an eventful night in the Second City.He was also seen applauding after a brawl broke out during a feisty second half.The seven-time Super Bowl champion ended the night on the winning side, though, as the Blues came from behind to maintain their unbeaten league start.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSA brace from £15million signing Jay Stansfield and a strike from Tomoki Iwata sealed a 3-1 win for 10-man Birmingham.The win takes Chris Davies’ side up to second in the third tier behind Monday’s opponents Wrexham.Wrexham’s James McClean catches beer thrown by Birmingham fans and pretends to drink it as he winds up supporters in huge League One clashHowever, his side only trail the newly-promoted side on goal difference and have played a game less.Birmingham could move to the summit this weekend, though, when they visit Rotherham on Saturday afternoon.Brady joked ‘I can’t repeat most of what was said’ to him by BeckhamCredit: GettyThe seven-time Super Bowl champion watched on as Birmingham won 3-1 in League OneCredit: Reuters More

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      Fans spot moment Paul Mullin ‘remembered there were cameras’ as Wrexham star responds to bizarre ‘biting’ incident

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      WREXHAM star Paul Mullin has reiterated that he did not bite Birmingham full-back Alex Cochrane during last night’s feisty League One encounter.Mullin, 29, came off the bench as the Welsh side looked to extend their lead at the top of table.Paul Mullin grabbed his opponent’s legCredit: Sky Sports FootballThe Wrexham star appeared to curl his lips around Alex Cochrane’s calfCredit: Sky Sports FootballThe incident sparked a brief meleeCredit: GettyShortly after coming on, the forward was fouled by Cochrane.During a subsequent tussle on the ground, Mullin could be seen grabbing his opponent’s leg and opening his mouth.With his lips momentarily curled around Cochrane’s calf, the Wrexham forward seemed to gather himself, not sinking his teeth in.Fans couldn’t believe what they had seen, with one posting a video of the incident on X and writing: “PAUL MULLIN WENT TO BITE HIM?!READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”He definitely remembered there were cameras.”A second fan commented: “Seconds away from being the next Suarez.”While a third asked: “What is he doing?”Seeing the clip, Mullin attempted to make light of the situation.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe wrote on X: “I know what it looks like.. but it didn’t happen.”Although you can tell his leg was thinking about attacking my mouth.”Wrexham’s James McClean catches beer thrown by Birmingham fans and pretends to drink it as he winds up supporters in huge League One clashThe incident sparked a brief melee, with Krystian Bielik being booked for shoving Mullin.Bielik was later sent off after receiving a second yellow shortly after.While Wrexham ace James McClean also got into it with home fans, at one point even catching a cup of Bovril hurled at him from the stands and pretending to drink from it.The match was watched on by a star-studded array of guests – including the likes of Tom Brady, David Beckham and Rob McElhenney.Jack Marriott had gotten the visitors off to the perfect start by scoring in just the third minute.But Birmingham’s £15million man Jay Stansfield hit back with a double to turn the game around.READ MORE SUN STORIESJapanese international Tomoki Iwata then secured the points by scoring a belter.Despite their 3-1 defeat, Wrexham remain top of the league on goal difference – although second-placed Blues possess a game in hand.James McClean caught a cup of Bovril that had been hurled at himCredit: ReutersTom Brady and David Beckham were in attendanceCredit: Getty More