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      Burnley rip up script to spoil Hollywood icon Will Ferrell’s first Elland Road trip as Leeds slump to frustrating loss

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      BURNLEY ripped up the script to spoil Will Ferrell’s first visit to Elland Road to watch Leeds.It was anything but a Hollywood spectacular for the world famous silverscreen actor, who along with a raft of other celebrity and sporting stars, is a minority shareholder of the club as part of the 49ers Enterprises.Will Ferrell’s first trip to Leeds ended in defeatCredit: PALuca Koleosho scored the only goal as Burnley won 1-0 at Elland RoadCredit: ReutersBut it was Luca Koleosho that stole show as he kicked off his birthday weekend by securing the three points for the Clarets in a match ex-Manchester United man Hannibal revelled in his role as the villain.It should have been a blockbuster start – only Mateo Joseph blew his lines.The Spaniard, 20, suffered a huge case of stage fright inside the opening minute after dispossessing Maxime Esteve on the halfway line but he could only fire wide after racing clean through.Ilia Gruev tried his luck from distance but Leeds did look suspect to the counter and Zian Flemming had already beaten the offside trap in a warning sign before the breakthrough.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLManor Solomon slipped on the ball, and that resulted in Italian U21 winger Koleosho racing forward 60 yards on a long-busting run.He then kept his composure to round it off with a clinical finish 24 hours before he turned 20.Leeds, who saw Wilfried Gnonto denied by James Trafford, were screaming for a penalty when Manor Solomon went down from Joe Worrall’s challenge, but the Burnley defender’s brave tackle from behind paid off.Amid the appeals, the linesman spotted Hannibal going face-first into Leeds star Ethan Ampadu head, but the act was only deemed worthy of a yellow.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThat made him public enemy No.1 with the locals, especially when Ampadu then required treatment after winning a hefty challenge on his nemesis.It was all going Downhill for Leeds as Scott Parker’s boys acted like the Wedding Crashers on Ferrell’s big day.Hollywood superstar Will Ferrell has made a “serious investment” in Leeds UnitedBut if Daniel Farke’s men were going down, they were determined to do it in a Blades of Glory and they flew out of the traps at the restart.Joseph tried again, this time forcing Trafford into a diving save to push out his 25-yard effort.With an hour on the clock the hosts had enjoyed 75 per cent of possession but just could not turn that dominance into a goal.It was going to take a moment of magic, and it was Ampadu who nearly produced it.However, Trafford did brilliantly to tip over the captain’s 20-yard effort.Hannibal was not quite ready to let his team-mate take the limelight, and he could not resist winding up the south stand as he exited the stage.The 21-year-old Tunisian threw up his hand and a single finger to signal the scoreline in reaction to the chorus of jeers, and then he threw in a fist-pump to the away fans for good measure.READ MORE SUN STORIESSpeaking of fists, Leeds were struggling to lay one on their opponents as the clock ticked down, and any momentum they had was sucked away when both Joe Rodon and Clarets captain Josh Brownhill received lengthy treatment following a clash of heads.That meant they had eight minutes added time to make a comeback – but there was to be no grand finale despite the Clarets having defender Bashir Humphreys sent off for a second caution at the death. More

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      Man City 2-1 Brentford LIVE RESULT: Haaland’s double sees Pep’s side extend lead at top by three points

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      CHAMPIONS Manchester City host Brentford this afternoon in the Premier League.Pep Guardiola’s side have shown no signs of slowing down from last season after claiming maximum points from their opening three games this term.Brentford has also enjoyed a positive start, picking up two wins and their only defeat was a 2-0 loss to unbeaten Liverpool.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to the 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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      Man Utd see £190MILLION wiped off share price after announcing £113m losses and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Ten Hag blast

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have seen almost £200MILLION wiped from their share price, according to new figures.It follows a tough couple of weeks for the club following the 3-0 defeat against Liverpool.Man Utd have seen £190m wiped off their share price in just two weeksCredit: GettyIt came after Cristiano Ronaldo’s scathing blast of the clubCredit: YouTube / UR – CristianoRonaldo also blasted Erik ten Hag in his rantCredit: GettyAccording to Stocklytics, two main factors have contributed to this massive loss.The first was the club reporting a net loss of £113.2m for the 2023/24 financial year.This came despite record revenues of £661.8m, with increased transfer spending and player wages contributing to the club’s books being in the red.The second was the scathing assessment of the club and manager given out by Cristiano Ronaldo.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe United icon said the club “need to rebuild everything”, before launching a brutal rant against Erik ten Hag.Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, Ronaldo said of the Dutchman: “The coach, they say they cannot compete to win the League and Champions League.“(As) Manchester United coach, you cannot say that you’re not going to fight to win the League or Champions League. “You have to be, to mentally say, listen, maybe we don’t have that potential, but I cannot say that. We’re going to try. You have to try.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Red Devils value on August 31 stood at £2.25bn, but stands at just £2.06bn as of September 14, a loss of £190m.Explaining the losses, a spokesperson for Stocklytics said: “Manchester United is still, despite its on-the-pitch drop off over recent years, a huge, global club.’Man Utd have wrong bald Dutch manager’ – how Slot schooled Ten Hag at Old Trafford“However, its listing on the stock exchange means speculation can quickly result in a fall in share price, and the recent comments by a Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo, and its worrying financial results, have wiped the best part of £200m off the value of Manchester United’s stock.”Figures compiled by football finance expert Kieran Maguire also revealed United’s transfer fee instalments owed to other clubs had increased by 885 per cent since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013. United ended their losing streak by registering a 3-0 win over Southampton, with Andre Onana and Matthijs de Ligt both impressing. More

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      Brighton vs Ipswich LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Seagulls look to continue unbeaten start under Hurzeler

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      BRIGHTON host Ipswich in a Premier League clash on the South Coast this afternoon.The Seagulls have enjoyed an impressive start under new manager Fabian Hurzeler, taking seven points from their opening three games.Ipswich will be hoping to build on their first 1-1 draw with Fulham last time out as they look to cause an upset on the Seaside and claim their first win of the season.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to the 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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      Crystal Palace vs Leicester LIVE SCORE: Premier League updates as Eagles seek first win against newly-promoted side

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      CRYSTAL PALACE host Leicester in a huge Premier League clash at Selhurst Park this afternoon.The Eagles will be hoping to secure their first win after a disappointing start to the new season.Leicester have also yet to claim three points on their return to the Premier League as they look to cause an upset in the capital.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to the 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS More

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      Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest LIVE RESULT: Hudson-Odoi fires visitors to memorable win at Anfield

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      LIVERPOOL host Nottingham Forest in a huge Premier League clash at Anfield this afternoon.The Reds have enjoyed a perfect start to the season under new gaffer Arne Slot after taking nine points from a possible nine.Meanwhile, Forest are yet to be beaten after kicking off the 2024/25 Premier League campaign with two draws and a win.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to the 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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      Fulham vs West Ham LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Hammers travel to London rivals for huge clash

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      FULHAM host London rivals West Ham on Saturday afternoon in a huge Premier League clash.Marco Silva’s side will be looking to make it two wins from two at Craven Cottage this season.But West Ham have favoured being on the road so far this term, with their only win coming away to another London rival, Crystal Palace.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to the 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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      Fans love Man Utd stars’ wholesome reaction to Marcus Rashford ending six-month goal drought and say ‘they all love him’

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      MARCUS RASHFORD finally ended his six-month goal drought with a first-half strike during Man Utd’s 3-0 win over Southampton.Rashford, 26, hadn’t found the back of the net in a Premier League match since he bagged against Everton back in March last season.Marcus Rashford ended his goal-scoring drought this afternoonCredit: GettyThe star curled a delightful effort past Southampton goalkeeper Aaron RamsdaleCredit: GettyRashford’s Man Utd teammates were quick to shower him with loveCredit: RexThat 189-day wait came to an end today when he delicately curled his effort around Southampton keeper Aaron Ramsdale to put Man Utd 2-0 up at St Mary’s today.United fans were over the moon for their star winger, having watched him battle through a rough patch of form which has seen him lose his place in the England setup.While Rashford’s Man Utd teammates seemed just as delighted with many fans pointing out how they ran over to celebrate the redemption goal with him.Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo, Noussiar Mazraoui and Joshua Zirkzee were first to the scene and piled on their love to Rashford.READ MORE ON MAN UTDRed Devils fans watching on from home spotted their “wholesome” reaction and reacted online.One wrote: “Everyone celebrating with Rashford Is so wholesome”.While another added: “Look at the way all United players celebrate with Rashford. They all love him”.A third gushed: “He’s the man. Our man.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd a fourth posted: “Things we love to see”.Rashford was smothered by his team-mates so quickly that he barely had any time to celebrate – doing away with his usual ‘head point’ celebration.Marcus Rashford releases training video during break after England snub as Man Utd fans say ‘hat-trick incoming’Man Utd ratings vs Southampton as Onana saves a penalty and Rashford finally scoresMARCUS RASHFORD scored his first Premier League goal in 189 days as Manchester United cruised to a 3-0 victory at Southampton.The Red Devils got back to winning ways after suffering defeats in their last two Prem games, with Matthijs de Ligt notching his first Man Utd goal.But United had Andre Onana to thank as the keeper kept out Cameron Archer’s penalty at 0-0.Here’s how SunSport’s Charlie Wyett rated United’s stars…Andre Onana – 7Saved the penalty by Cameron Archer, albeit a poor one from the Southampton forward.But that stop and the stopped rebound proved to be absolutely crucial.Noussair Mazraouri – 7Needed treatment after falling awkwardly in the first half but that did not stop him from delivering a solid performance.Also got forward to good effect before being one of three United defenders to be subbed off.Matthijs De Ligt – 8Shaky start defensively but was unmarked to score from Bruno Fernandes cross to calm United’s nerves with the opener.He was delighted to get his first United goal and dedicated his celebration to his wife’s birthday today.Lisandro Martinez – 7Not been in great form so anything was an improvement – although Saints’ attack was toothless.Diogo Dalot – 5Suffered an absolute shocker of a first half courtesy of Southampton’s tricky wingers.Conceded the penalty after bringing down Tyler Dibling but was also constantly exposed throughout the half.Kobbie Mainoo – 6United continue to lean far too heavily on such a young player. And this defensive role does not really suit him.Christian Eriksen – 7A surprise starter although United’s two goals came from his corners.The system, though, still does not play to his strengths as he is too deep.Bruno Fernandes – 7Cracking corner cross ball from Eriksen who plonked the ball on the head of De Ligt.Amad Diallo – 7Looked lively throughout – really encouraging. Teed up Rashford for the second goal.Joshua Zirkzee – 6Forced a couple of saves by Aaron Ramsdale but does not look like a 25 goal-a-season striker.Marcus Rashford – 7Hopefully the second goal will give him a real confidence boost. Also forced a couple of saves from Aaron Ramsdale.SUBSGarnacho (for Rashford 73 mins) 7Was brutally fouled by Stephens who saw red shortly after coming on. Notched United’s third goal of the game in the final minute.He struck high into Ramsdale’s high corner after a brilliant ball from Casemiro.Manuel Ugarte (for Eriksen 73 mins) 6Harry Maguire (for Mazraouri 74 mins) 6Jonny Evans (for Martinez 77 mins) 6Although other fans teased that it had been so long since Rashford had got on the scoresheet he had “forgotten” how to celebrate.One joked: “Rashford hasn’t scored for so long that he forgot how to celebrate a goal.”And another teased: “Rashford doesn’t even know his own celebration anymore.”Rashford’s goal was crucial in getting Erik ten Hag’s men over the line in their 3-0 victory over the Saints.United had struggled in the opening half an hour, but a 33rd minute penalty save from Andre Onana sparked the Manchester club into life.Just two minutes after the save, Matthijs de Ligt popped up with his first Man Utd goal to put his new club ahead on the south coast.And with the momentum behind the away side, Rashford’s drought-breaking finish arrived just six minutes after the opener.The second half looked comfortable for United with some rather passive play by Ten Hag’s side after adding their two-goal cushion.That was until Jack Stephens was sent off for Southampton with just over 10 minutes to play for a high challenge on Alejandro Garnacho.The one-man advantage allowed United to grab a third goal and move the needle on their goal difference in the early stages of the season.Garnacho popped up in the sixth minute of added time to seal a 3-0 win on the road.After the match, a jubilant Ten Hag said: “The start was not easy.”I think the penalty was the turning point in the game and not so far after we scored and that was very important. From that moment on, the game was all ours.”Reflecting on Rashford’s ending of his drought, the Dutchman said: “It’s very important.READ MORE SUN STORIES”For every striker, they want to be on the scoring list. Once the first is in, more is coming.”Once a striker was talking about a ketchup bottle, once it’s going, it’s coming more.” More