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      Bournemouth vs Tottenham: Get £50 in free bets for Thursday’s Premier League clash with Betfred

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      BOURNEMOUTH entertain Tottenham in an intriguing Premier League match-up on Thursday.And brand new Betfred customers can claim a cool £50 in free bets when they sign-up and stake a tenner on the top-flight clash.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereBournemouth vs Tottenham: Get £50 free bets HERE*How to claim..Betfred welcome offerVisit the Betfred website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: BETFRED50Deposit £10 using a Debit CardPlace your first bet of £10 or more on any qualifying Sportsbook markets, at odds of Evens or greaterOnce that bet has settled, Betfred will credit your account with £50 in Free BetsBetfred: Get your £50 in free bets – Claim here*Bournemouth vs Tottenham: Get £50 free bets HERE*New to Betfred? Then you can claim this incredible offer.Simply visit the Betfred website using this link HERE* and register a new account using the Promo Code: BETFRED50Then you just need to deposit and stake £10 on any football market at odds of Evens or greater.When that first bet has settled — win or lose — Betfred will credit your account with the following free bets;3 x £10 to use on any Sportsbook Markets2 x £10 to use on Accumulators (4+ selections)FREE BET SIGN UP DEALS FOR FOOTBALLRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk*New customers only. Register with BETFRED50. Deposit £10+ via Debit Card and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. T&Cs apply. More

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      Moment Danny DeVito celebrates Wrexham’s injury-time winner over Barnsley in virtual stadium in LA

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      DANNY DEVITO celebrated Wrexham’s stoppage time winner against Barnsley last night as he watched the game at a bar in Los Angeles.The League One side are co-owned by DeVito’s long-time It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia colleague Rob McElhenney.Danny DeVito celebrates Wrexham’s late winnerCredit: XDeVito high-fives another fanCredit: XOliver Rathbone celebrates his late Wrexham winnerCredit: AHPIX.comLast night, the gang headed to Cosm Los Angeles to watch the game.Cosm features an astonishing 87-foot, 12K resolution screen that offers fans an immersive view of whatever game they are watching.The bar is located in Inglewood, California – by the Los Angeles Clippers’ new state-of-the-art Intuit Dome arena.McElhenney and DeVito were joined by co-stars Kaitlin Olson, Charlie Day and Glenn Howerton for the game, as well as several supporters.READ MORE ON WREXHAMThe match remained goalless until the 92nd minute, when Oliver Rathbone secured all three points for Wrexham with a perfect finish.Upon Rathbone’s winner, DeVito could be seen rising off his seat and pumping his fists in celebration.The 80-year-old also high-fived fellow fans in delight.Cosm posted the footage to their social media accounts, with fans loving DeVito’s reaction.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSCosm offers fans in Los Angeles an immersive view of the gameCredit: InstagramOne wrote on X: “Just Danny DeVito celebrating a Wrexham last-minute winner. Just when you thought you had seen it all.”While a second added: “It’s always sunny with these guys around.”I’ve tried for the last three years to join Wrexham but I think my surname will stop me, admits ex-Premier League star James Chester NFL stars Cameron Dicker and Josh Harris also came along to Cosm to watch the game.Wrexham’s win sees them remain second in the table, two points behind leaders Wycombe but having played a game more.Phil Parkinson’s side are four points above Birmingham, although Blues possess three games in hand.Wrexham will be back in action this Saturday, when they travel to Burton Albion.Cosm features an incredible 87-foot 12K resolution screenCredit: Instagram More

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      LaLiga star HEADBUTTS and punches team-mate in bizarre scenes during capitulation against Barcelona

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      MALLORCA star Johan Mojica bizarrely headbutted and punched team-mate Manu Morlanes during their LaLiga defeat by Barcelona.Mojica endured a moment of madness after conceding a penalty, before Mallorca would go on to lose 5-1 at home to LaLiga leaders Barca.Johan Mojica lashed out at team-mate Manu Morlanes after Barca went 2-1 upIt came after the aggressor, Mojica, conceded a penalty after fouling Lamine YamalHe also turned to punch Morlanes during his moment of madnessMojica escaped without any punishment but was booked for the penalty incidentIt had been looking up for the hosts when Vedat Muriqi cancelled out Ferran Torres’ opener on the stroke of half-time. But things quickly turned ugly when Mojica felled Lamine Yamal in the area to concede a penalty inside 56 minutes.And the Colombian left-back, who was booked for his clumsy foul on Yamal, was left fuming.Seconds after Raphinha scored the spot-kick, Mojica, 32, saw the red mist and remarkably lashed out at team-mate Morlanes.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe pair exchanged a war of words, before Mojica HEADBUTTED Morlanes in extraordinary scenes.A shocked and frowning Morlanes verbally responded while covering his mouth.But Mojica’s thuggery continued as punched the 25-year-old midfielder on the arm after screaming in his face.Ref Jesus Gil Manzano had his back turned to the incident as Mojica escaped without any form of punishment.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd fans were in a frenzy after the confrontation between the pals who played together at Villarreal.One wrote: “This is unacceptable 😡.”Man City manager Pep Guardiola sings song for Barcelona’s 125th birthdayA second said: “He’s got to apologise. Why he is lashing out like that?”Before another added: “He shouldn’t get away with this. Manager should drop him.”Mojica’s outburst capped a disastrous night for the Colombian, who struggled throughout against Yamal.He made a costly error for Torres’ opener and was regularly beaten by the 17-year-old Golden Boy.Former Leeds star Raphinha scored again in the 74th minute to extend Barca’s lead to 3-1.Ex-Man Utd target Frenkie de Jong and Pau Victor also got on the scoresheet to leave Barca four points clear of Real Madrid.READ MORE SUN STORIESFormer Prem winger Raphinha, who Barca flirted with selling this summer, has now scored 11 goals in 16 league games this season.And it was the SIXTH time that Barca have exceeded five goals in a league game this term.Raphinha is in the form of his life in LaLiga this seasonBarca are now four points clear of Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga More

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      Huge Wayne Rooney sacking update as Plymouth chief breaks silence after horror run of results

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      WAYNE ROONEY is not facing the sack at Plymouth, according to chairman Simon Hallett.The Pilgrims have struggled this season and find themselves languishing just one place and two points above the relegation zone.Wayne Rooney is not facing the sack at PlymouthCredit: RexA 6-1 defeat away at Norwich followed up by a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Bristol City sparked reports Rooney had two matches to save his job.But Hallett has dismissed those supports as rubbish and assured the board are not considering getting rid of the Manchester United legend.Instead, Hallett told a fans forum that they want to support Rooney as they have a lot of belief in his abilities as a manager.As reported by the Plymouth Herald, Hallett said: “What we are going to do is not think about getting rid of him and changing him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We are thinking about how we can support him. “So there are no conversations going on about replacing Wayne but there are conversations going on about how we can support him to help him become the great coach that we think is in there.”Hallett also provided fans with an update on investment into the club, stating it could take Plymouth to the next level.He added: “Our ambitions are essentially to compete in the top half of the Championship and at the moment we are competing in the bottom half of the Championship.Most read in ChampionshipBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”We have been very open about this, that we are looking for new investment, which we think will help us both continue to develop the infrastructure and continue to grow the revenue base, in order to invest or spend more on the first team squad, so that’s part of the strategy.”But I have always been clear since I first became chairman of Argyle that I thought my resources could get us to the Championship and if we wanted to push on beyond that we would need someone with different resources.Wayne Rooney teases shock I’m a Celeb appearance as he praises wife Coleen for jungle stint in TV appearance”We have been disappointed in how long it has taken to find a new investor. I have been thinking this for about eight months, but I think we are on the verge of being able to come public with something.”We have actually got the EFL already beginning the initial approval process. The progress has been slow and every time I think we are close, you get a little bit closer but you don’t quite get there.”I’m still hopeful we are going to be able to land a new investor who is going to be able to help us push on, but this year we are competing in the bottom half of the Championship because we have failed to get the resources that we had hoped.” More

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      Graham Potter admits he’s ‘looking at things’ as speculation intensifies that he’ll replace Julen Lopetegui at West Ham

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      GRAHAM POTTER has admitted that he’s “looking at things” as speculation linking him with West Ham intensifies.The former Chelsea boss, 49, was in attendance as the Hammers lost 3-1 at Leicester last night.Graham Potter was on punditry duty last nightCredit: GettyJulen Lopetegui is facing the sack at West HamCredit: GettyWith the defeat coming hot off the heels of Saturday’s drubbing by Arsenal, West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui is facing the sack.Club chiefs have drawn up a three-man shortlist of potential successors for the Spaniard, including Potter.While working as a pundit for Amazon Prime Video, Potter was asked by presenter Dan Walker if he’s “looking at things”.He said: “Yeah, of course. As I’ve said before, you’re open to everything.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”But at the same time I’m really enjoying this [punditry] as well.”Because it gives you another perspective, you get to see it from your eyes, how the media thinks about the game. That’s always interesting.”It’s a different lens, that can only make you better once you understand that as well, so I’ve enjoyed that.”Potter has been out of work since being sacked by Chelsea in April 2023.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe recently turned down Leicester, who appointed Ruud van Nistelrooy instead, and is thought to be interested in a potential vacancy at West Ham.Also on the Hammers’ radar is former Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic. ‘It doesn’t come for free’ – Graham Potter reveals shock reason for 18 months of unemployment since Chelsea axeThe German, 42, led Dortmund to last season’s Champions League final, but it is unclear whether he’d be interested in joining West Ham.Sergio Conceicao is the other name on West Ham’s list, having won three league titles in seven seasons with Porto prior to leaving at the end of last season. More

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      Harry Kane trophy curse strikes again as Bayern Munich dumped out of German cup after goal from ex-Premier League star

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      HARRY KANE will NOT win this season’s German cup after Bayern Munich were dumped out by Bayer Leverkusen last night.Vincent Kompany’s side fell 1-0 to the reigning holders courtesy of Nathan Tella’s second-half strike.Harry Kane watched last night’s game from the sidelinesCredit: GettyKane, 31, appeared to suffer a hamstring injury against DortmundCredit: GettyKane, 31, was absent for the match after appearing to suffer a hamstring injury during Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Borussia Dortmund.Kompany vowed to “solve things differently” without the ex-Tottenham striker available against Leverkusen.But his side’s task was made much more difficult on 17 minutes, when Manuel Neuer was red carded for clearing out Jeremie Frimpong after racing off his line.Bayern held out with 10 men for more than 50 minutes, before former Southampton and Burnley winger Tella headed home Alex Grimaldo’s inviting cross.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLKompany’s side pushed for an equaliser, with Michael Olise striking wide with just seconds remaining.But with their star striker missing, they were unable to conjure a goal as Leverkusen ran out 1-0 winners.This means that Kane will not break his duck in this season’s DFB Pokal, Germany’s domestic cup.Despite having been a prolific goal-scorer for the last decade, Kane is yet to win any major silverware.Most read in BundesligaBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSNathan Tella rises to head home Alex Grimaldo’s crossCredit: RexTella, 25, celebrates netting Bayer Leverkusen’s winnerCredit: APDuring his time at Tottenham he finished as runner-up in the Premier League, Champions League and twice in the League Cup.He has also twice lost European Championship finals with England.’It felt like the beginning of the end for Harry Kane’ says Man Utd legend as he admits fears for England captain Kane moved to Bayern in the summer of 2023 with the aim of adding some titles to his CV.But it has not yet worked out that way.Last season under Thomas Tuchel, the German giants slumped to a third-place Bundesliga finish.They were knocked out of the DFB Pokal by second-tier FC Saarbrucken, and fell to eventual winners Real Madrid 4-3 on aggregate in the Champions League semi-finals.Bayern sit four points clear at the top of this season’s Bundesliga table after 12 games.Kane has scored 20 in 19 appearances in all competitions, adding to the 44 in 45 he managed last season.READ MORE SUN STORIESUpdating fans on Kane’s fitness yesterday, boss Kompany said: “There’s a chance he’ll play again this year. He’ll definitely miss a few games.”You can’t replace him one-to-one. He’s a top player.”Vincent Kompany worked with Tella in the Championship with BurnleyCredit: Getty More

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      Julen Lopetegui facing sack after Leicester collapse as West Ham draw up three-man shortlist led by ex-Chelsea boss

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      WEST HAM are preparing a shortlist of potential replacements for Julen Lopetegui following their 3-1 defeat at Leicester.Ex-Chelsea boss Graham Potter, former Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic and Sergio Conceicao are all under consideration.West Ham have lined up three candidates to replace Julen LopeteguiCredit: GettyEx-Chelsea manager Graham Potter is in the running should Lopetegui goCredit: GettyLopetegui was close to the sack before West Ham’s game at Newcastle last month.An impressive victory bought the former Wolves manager more time.But a shambolic defeat to Arsenal and a humbling at Leicester on Tuesday night have piled the pressure back on.The Hammers leadership are often reluctant to sack managers mid-season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLYet it did not take long for concerns to build over Lopetegui’s role.Terzic led Dortmund to the Champions League final last season and is thought to be the favoured option within the club.There are, however, doubts over how keen he is on a move to the London Stadium.Conceicao, 50, won three Portuguese titles with Porto, who he left last summer.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWhile Potter, who has been out of work since leaving Chelsea in April last year, recently turned down Leicester and is thought to be interested.Coincidentally, he was on punditry duty for the Hammers’ Leicester defeat on Amazon Prime Video. ‘It doesn’t come for free’ – Graham Potter reveals shock reason for 18 months of unemployment since Chelsea axeEx-Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic is the preferred candidateCredit: AFPFormer Porto manager Sergio Conceicao is availableCredit: GettyPotter has been doing the rounds on TV in recent weeks and previously appeared on Sky Sports.And he will have seen close-hand exactly what problems West Ham are running into on the pitch.Jamie Vardy needed just two minutes to put the Foxes ahead on Ruud van Nistelrooy’s first game.Bilal El Khannouss doubled Leicester’s lead in the second half.And Patson Daka’s late strike ensured that Niclas Fullkrug’s 93rd minute effort was no more than a consolation for the visitors.West Ham at least face a kind looking set of fixtures up until playing Liverpool at the end of the year.Wolves, Bournemouth, Brighton and Southampton lie ahead in their next four games. More

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      Amorim adamant Arteta wouldn’t have been given time he got at Arsenal to transform things if he was at Man Utd

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      RUBEN AMORIM doubts Mikel Arteta would have been given the  same time to succeed at Manchester United that he has received at Arsenal.Arteta won the 2020 FA Cup in his first season in charge but the Spaniard, who celebrates his FIFTH anniversary as Gunners boss this month, has yet to bring in any further trophies to the Emirates.Ruben Amorim reckons Mikel Arteta woud not have been afforded the time he’s had with Arsenal at Man UtdCredit: GettyAmorim’s United head to the Emirates on Wednesday night in a crunch clashCredit: RexNo United manager has lasted more than three years at Old Trafford since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013.New Red Devils chief Amorim, who takes United to second-placed Arsenal on Wednesday, said: “It is always important for a coach to have that confidence, but we have to acknowledge that Manchester United is a little bit different.“All the attention that you guys put in here, all the time. So I know that sometimes it is not possible to have all that time.“So we will try to manage that and try to do things a little bit faster knowing that here is massive attention and massive judgment every day.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAmorim is full of praise for the job Arteta has done during his tenure at the Gunners.Arteta took over in December 2019 but had highs and lows, including losing six out of 11 games to dop out of the Champions League spots to arch-rivals Tottenham.Amorim, who replaced Erik ten Hag, says he hopes to have the same presence of mind as Arteta in the tough times at Old Trafford.He said: “He’s done an amazing job. Sometimes coaches are just judged about the titles, but what he has been doing in Arsenal, I think is amazing. It transformed the team.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“He bought some youngsters that now are the big talents in this  country.“I hope to have the same mindset that he had in the difficult moments because I followed the Premier League for a long time.’TOTAL NONSENSE!’ Ex-Prem ref reacts as VAR helps Arsenal AGAIN with Saka & Timber calls at West HamLuke Shaw is injured and will miss United’s trip to ArsenalCredit: Getty“It’s a very good characteristic in Mikel, so I think he did a great job.”United left-back Luke Shaw will not be facing Arsenal after issuing an emotional statement last night revealing a new muscular injury.The England defender, 29, has had horrid luck with fitness problems since February. He missed the final three months of last season with a calf issue but played for England in the latter stages of the Euros.He then suffered a recurrence in pre-season but returned for three appearances under new boss Amorim before his latest setback.Heartbroken Shaw, who is expected to be out for several weeks, posted on Instagram: “It’s hurting a lot having to write this as I really thought I had got through my recent struggles but unfortunately I’ve had a setback.“This has definitely been my toughest period. I’m absolutely devastated and it’s extremely tough to come to terms with reality at this moment.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I understand there is gunna be people frustrated, angry, disappointed. No one is feeling that more than me.“But what I can promise is I will do everything I can to come back better soon to help this club achieve its ambitions this season.”Man Utd ratings vs Everton as Zirkzee answers his critics in style… but one midfielder strugglesRUBEN AMORIM celebrated his first Premier League game at Old Trafford with a stunning 4-0 victory over Everton.Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee shook off questions over their recent form with two each at a thrilled Old Trafford – as the Red Devils won a Prem game by four goals or more since the opening day of the 2021-22 season.Here’s how SunSport’s Ken Lawrence rated the Red Devils…ANDRE ONANA – 6Called into action early and showed growing his growing composure as No 1.NOUSSAIR MAZROUI – 6Has rapidly become one of the United faithful’s favourites doing himself no harm again.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 6Stretched at first by bustling Beto but beginning to look like he’s settling down in a back three.LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 6Once again looking like the master and commander of the United rearguard.AMAD DIALLO – 8Went from wasteful to the plundering terror of centre backs Branthwaite and Tarkowski.KOBBIE MAINOO – 6Quiet, calm, controlled, no panic, no loss of possession, no problem for the midfielder.CASEMIRO – 5Looked like his lack of pace might be a problem again in central midfield but ground it out.DIOGO DALOT – 6Enjoying life in his new left-side forward role and didn’t really put a foot wrong.JOSHUA ZIRKZEE – 8Transformed himself from headless chicken to tripling his whole United tally with two clinical strikes.MARCUS RASHFORD – 9Ruben Amorim has gone out of his way to big up the front man and he’s responding in style.BRUNO FERNANDES – 6Wasteful for a while but got his head down to have a real influence by the end.SUBSLUKE SHAW (Mazraoui 56) – 5Comfortably easing himself back.HARRY MAGUIRE (de Ligt 56) – 5Looked happy to be out there.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO (Fernandes 66) – 5Got bustling off the bench.MANUEL UGARTE (Casemiro 66) – 5Will be wanting more minutes than this.MASON MOUNT (Mainoo 80) – 5Sharp and up for it. 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