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      Inside Man Utd’s ‘Mission 21’ plan to win Premier League again – spearheaded by Dave Brailsford and former Liverpool man

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      SIR DAVE BRAILSFORD has revealed a new plan to Manchester United staff aimed at delivering a 21st English league title.The Ineos director of sport is taking on a bigger role in operations at Old Trafford alongside technical director Jason Wilcox following the surprise departure of sporting director Dan Ashworth five months into the job.Sir Dave Brailsford has laid out ‘Mission 21’ to land Man Utd’s 21st titleCredit: GettyIt comes under the broader scheme of ‘Project 150’ to win the league by 2028Credit: Getty Images – GettyA separate ‘Mission 1’ also aims to win the Women’s Super League for the first timeCredit: GettyAnd Brailsford, one of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s key lieutenants across a successful sporting empire, has now drafted plans to ambitiously win Man Utd the league, according to The Times.The Red Devils last won the title in 2013.The “Mission 21” plans were laid out late last year at the club’s Carrington training centre, with the assistance of ex-Liverpool performance nutritionist James Morton.Morton previously worked at Team Sky cycling team, overseeing their nutrition strategy for FOUR Tour de France victories. Prior to that he worked at Liverpool from 2010 to 2015.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA separate plan, labelled “Mission 1”, was also unveiled to help the women’s team – seemingly an afterthought to club chiefs – to win the Women’s Super League for the first time.Both missions come under the broader “Project 150″, which aims to get the club back to winning the Premier League by the club’s 150th anniversary in 2028.”Project 150” was unveiled to staff last summer by CEO Omar Berradam, while Wilcox, Brailsford and chief operating officer Collette Roche are the key figures behind the scheme.Brailsford’s focus is on the performance of the club, with his “marginal gains” mantra being a central theme in the 60-year-old’s early work that brought success in cycling.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSMeanwhile, Roche is overseeing the modernisation of the club’s training facilities and the Old Trafford redevelopment strategy.External experts have also been parachuted in to offer their industry-leading insights.Why Marcus Rashford could be perfect fit for Aston Villa after Man Utd transferIt was reported last week United had hired the expertise of legendary athletics coach, Harry Marra, who was named World Athletic’s Coach of the Year in 2016.Speaking on the hire, manager Ruben Amorim said: “It was not me; it was the club.”We are always trying to bring experienced people to share the knowledge with the staff and to understand the body and how we can improve our players.”It was not me. It’s not something new; he’s not there to coach the team; it’s more to coach the staff about the running, etcetera. It’s a simple thing we are used to doing to improve as a club.”Amorim’s side continues to take one step forward and two steps back since his arrival and radical change of system to a 3-4-3 formation.After winning three games on the bounce, United then fell to defeat against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday.This form has put them 13th in the table, as close to the relegation spots as to the top five.Patrick Dorgu was added to the senior squad as a £25million purchase that should slot straight into the first team.READ MORE SUN STORIESSunSport’s tactical guru Dean Scoggins explained how the 20-year-old is a “perfect” signing for Amorim’s Man Utd. The Red Devils face Leicester in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday before visiting Tottenham in the Premier League the following weekend.Man Utd player ratings vs Crystal PalaceMANCHESTER UNITED’S mini-revival under Ruben Amorim came to an abrupt end as Crystal Palace ran out 2-0 winners at Old Trafford.Here’s how the Red Devils stars rated on a disappointing day.Andre Onana – 5Was left vulnerable by a shaky back-line and beaten by Lacroix’s looping header, which came off the crossbar into Mateta’s path.But he couldn’t do much about the second goal.Leny Yoro – 5Came in for De Ligt, who was benched. Was inches away from scoring his first United goal early on.Did well to block Mitchell after a Mazraoui error, but his positioning was a problem later in the game.Harry Maguire – 3Lost his battle with centre forward Mateta, who held the ball up well and got in behind every time, and was left stranded for the Frenchman’s first goal.Hasn’t connected with Yoro. Palace, namely Sarr, opened them both up with ease and should’ve buried some chances through Mateta.Lisandro Martinez – 6Was stretchered off after jarring his knee in the 79th minute.The Argentine has been scoring the goals recently, but blazed a centre-back’s shot over the bar on the brink of half-time.Noussair Mazraoui – 5He was okay in the right wing-back role again but it is obviously not his best position.Struggled with the dual threat of Mitchell and Daichi Kamada down Palace’s left side.Diogo Dalot – 4Awful link-up play with a horrible blind pass inside the Palace box in a promising team position before the break. He’s not a left winger and it’s clear why Patrick Dorgu has been signed.Manuel Ugarte – 6Missing in the middle when Mateta’s stunning 80-yard run. Missed half a chance in the second-half.Bruno Fernandes – 5Restricted. Couldn’t get forward much and was unlucky not to score from his usual 20-yard territory after being denied by Henderson.Was one of three United players booked.Amad Diallo – 6Great individual runs, on and off the ball. Dropped to wing-back after Mainoo came off and was involved in anything good creatively.Alejandro Garnacho – 5Predictable build-up. But worked hard tracking back as one of the two 10s.Was quieter in the second half and struggled to step up when the going got tough.Kobbie Mainoo – 4Huge experiment by Amorim to have Mainoo lead the line, albeit falsely. It didn’t pay off, but it wasn’t all his fault.He didn’t get the service or have the hold up play required to be effective.SUBSHojlund (’70 for Mainoo) – 5Came on for the last 20 minutes and ran around a bit without doing much of note.Zirkzee (’70 for Mazraoui) – 5As above, not a great deal to write home about despite trying to make things happen.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Newcastle vs Arsenal live stream: How to watch Carabao Cup semi-final second leg

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      ARSENAL and Newcastle meet for the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final TONIGHT.The Toon already have one foot in the final after their massive 2-0 win at the Emirates, but can Arteta’s men inspire a shock comeback?Alexander Isak was on the scoresheet in the first legCredit: AFPArsenal were left in shock after losing the first legCredit: GettyThe Gunners got off to the worst possible start to the two-legged tie after Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon fired the Toon to victory in early January.Despite Arteta’s men’s domination, it wasn’t enough to break down Eddie Howe’s team or prevent them from scoring.Arsenal and their fans know they must put on nothing short of a perfect display to overcome the raucous atmosphere at St James’ Park.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLArteta will be desperate to reach the final, which would give him a chance to add another trophy to his sole FA Cup win in 2020.Eddie Howe’s men were in this exact position two years ago when they reached the final, beating Southampton in the semis – a lot of their players already have experience in this situation.While they have a two-goal advantage going into this game, the Magpies still cannot afford any slip-ups, as Arsenal will be ready to capitalise.How to watch Newcastle vs ArsenalNewcastle vs Arsenal will be available for UK viewers on Sky Sports. It will be shown on two channels, Main Event and Football.It can also be streamed on Sky Go. Sky Go is a free streaming service for Sky customers, however you must have the sky sports package to stream the match. Non-Sky customers will not be able to watch the match.SunSport will also blog all the build-up and the action as it happens.Most read in FootballCarabao Cup semi-final scheduleTuesday, January 7Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle (1st leg)Wednesday, January 8Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool (1st leg)Wednesday, February 5Newcastle vs Arsenal (2nd leg)Thursday, February 6Liverpool vs Tottenham (2nd leg) More

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      Duncan Ferguson gets public apology from non-league club after he’s caught on camera throwing cup of tea away

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      A NON-LEAGUE club has apologised to Duncan Ferguson after he was spotted throwing away a bad brew from the stadium canteen.Cymru Premier side Flint Town United caught the former Everton star quite literally ‘spilling the tea’ during a recent match at the Essity Stadium.Duncan Ferguson was caught on camera trying a cup of tea from Flint Town UnitedCredit: X @FlintTownFCThe Scot didn’t seem to like it and quickly poured it onto the floorCredit: X @FlintTownFCDuring the game, a camera zoomed in on Ferguson just as he was taking a sip of the beverage.The Scot pulled a face before looking back down at his cup.He then looked around before flinging his entire drink on the floor and walking away.The video was shared on social media by Flint Town with a comment that read: “We would like to apologise to Big Dunc, and hope his next brew at the Essity Stadium is far more enjoyable!”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA canteen assistant from the club was then quick to write: “As a level 1 catering assistant in said canteen I like to make the following statement: 1) We use Tetley tea bags. 2) The individual is in charge of making his own brew. 3) Our prices are the best in the town.”Big Dunc come back for a famous Keith burger next time.”Football fans loved the social media exchange, with one person writing: “That is absolutely fantastic 🤣.”Another commented: “This is amazing!”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWhile a third joked: “He should’ve gone with the Bovril instead!”Ferguson retired from professional football in 2006 following a six-year spell with Everton.Ex-Rangers star Duncan Ferguson spotted shovelling snow off Inverness pitch as he leads ‘army’ of helpers-The 53-year-old has since been placed in charge of the Toffees twice on an interim basis.He last took charge of Inverness Caledonian Thistle in 2024.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      ‘We really wanted him’ – Napoli chief reveals Alejandro Garnacho request that saw Man Utd star’s transfer fall apart

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      ALEJANDRO GARNACHO’s transfer to Napoli fell apart after the star made an “unfair” request to join them.Garnacho, 20, at one stage looked destined to leave Manchester United during the winter transfer window.Alejandro Garnacho’s move to Napoli failed due to one ‘unfair’ reasonCredit: GettyNapoli sporting director Giovanni Manna said they ‘really wanted him’Credit: GettyThis was due to him partly not fitting Ruben Amorim’s system, partly owing to a lack of minutes and partly due to PSR pressure on Man Utd.Napoli and Chelsea were among the main clubs linked with the winger, but ultimately a deal was not reached with Garnacho finding a new lease of life at Old Trafford.The Italian side had been looking to sign a replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who departed for Paris Saint-Germain earlier in the month in a deal worth £59m.But Giovanni Manna, sporting director of the Naples outfit, has now revealed why a deal to sign the Argentine fell apart.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking at a press conference on Wednesday, he said: “We discussed and met Garnacho even before Kvara left, we made an important offer to United. We really wanted him.”The player wanted to leave the Premier League in January because in July it’s different; he wanted to be satisfied financially, something that we can’t do at the moment.”We don’t want to and I don’t even think it’s fair when there’s an average salary in the dressing room and you put a young player who earns a higher salary.”It’s not right towards the others who are doing important things.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”We created a competitive team for a competition, and we are there thanks to the coach and the team, it wasn’t right.”Despite extensive discussions with the Red Devils, Napoli were also unable to agree a transfer fee despite the asking price being lowered to £55m.Manchester United player ratings against Crystal PalaceNapoli were also in the race for Patrick Dorgu, before he eventually moved to Man Utd in a deal worth £25m plus £4m in add-ons.Manna added: “Napoli must take strong players, whether they’re young or older. “For example, we negotiated Dorgu for the summer, then if United arrives and makes an offer outside the market it’s difficult to tell them to wait for us.”I’ll give you a practical example – if there’s an opportunity like [Scott] McTominay we’ll take it, but we’re not a club that takes a free agent for a five million salary and six million commission, that’s not our modus operandi, many others do it. “We take the good ones, the functional ones, if they have a prospect it’s better, but it’s not a necessary condition.”We took Buongiorno, Gilmour, but also Spinazzola, McTominay, Neres, Romelu, strong players in their market moment.”It seems that we had to do who knows what, we had to replace Kvara, we didn’t do it as we wanted but this summer we made few mistakes and the team is showing it.”Taking the step to please Garnacho means that I put someone in there with players who have been busting their asses since July… it’s not right, then we wanted to do it.”I’m not happy, we didn’t succeed, but the market didn’t end yesterday, it starts again and we will have to be good and show strength now. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Staying focused on the Champions League objective, which doesn’t mean not dreaming but staying focused, otherwise if you fly then you fall and hurt yourself. “This Napoli deserves only positive words, always and in any case, what is being done nobody expected.”Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Glam footballer Alisha Lehmann poses in racy lingerie as she lands deal with major underwear brand

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      ALISHA LEHMANN took social media by storm in a racy lingerie photoshoot.Lehmann, 26, teamed up with major underwear brand Tezenis and shared pics of her shoot on Instagram.Alisha Lehmann took social media by stormCredit: Instagram @tezenisofficialLehmann posed in raunchy underwearCredit: Instagram @tezenisofficialLehmann shared the photos across social mediaCredit: Instagram @tezenisofficialLehmann’s photos received over 500,000 likes on InstagramCredit: Instagram @tezenisofficialThe forward posed in a black lace ensemble ahead of Valentine’s Day and the snaps received over 500,000 likes.Lehmann posted the following caption: “My first Valentine’s Day with @tezenisofficial.”The Switzerland international’s photos left her 16.7million followers in awe as they stormed the comments’ section.One fan commented: “Looking good.”Read More on FootballAnother posted: “You are wonderful.”A third wrote: “Always happy to see you.”This fan said: “Beautiful.”And that one gushed: “OMG.”Most read in FootballLehmann has been in a relationship with ex-Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz.The couple both left Villa for Juventus in the summer, making history as the first ever boyfriend and girlfriend transfer.Glam footballer Alisha Lehmann looks stunning as she shows off skills in a bikini leaving fans ‘jealous of Douglas Luiz’Luiz, 26, switched the Midlands for Turin in a £50million deal and reportedly signed a contract worth about £100,000-a-week.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club.Scroll down to see more of Alisha’s glam lifeAlisha Lehmann played for Aston VillaCredit: RexLehmann was one of the WSL’s top starsCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7She has amassed a loyal following onlineCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7Lehmann has 16.7million Instagram supportersCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7Alisha posed for her 2024 calendarCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7She regularly posts saucy snapsCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann is not shy when it comes to the cameraCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7She now plays for JuventusCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7Lehmann likes to travelCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7Fans cheer her on across the worldCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7Alisha has joined the Prime teamCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann looks delighted to be partnering KSI and Logan PaulCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann is the most-followed female footballer in the world.Credit: instagramLehmann was asked if she could send Drake one of her football shirtsCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7She received a surprising request from rapper DrakeCredit: instagramAn A-list celebrity had offered her £90,000 for a night of passionCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7The footballer is sponsored by PrimeCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7She is also a Switzerland internationalCredit: Getty More

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      Wrexham stars get raunchy dance lesson from Channing Tatum in brilliant Super Bowl advert

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      CHANNING TATUM teamed up with Wrexham to film a hilarious Super Bowl commercial.Tatum, 44, was drafted in by the Red Dragons’ Hollywood celebrity owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds as well as the club’s sponsors Stok Cold Brew.Channing Tatum was drafted in by Wrexham owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan ReynoldsTatum linked up with Wrexham sponsor Stock Cold BrewTatum tried to teach the Wrexham players how to celebrate goalsWrexham aces watched Tatum’s dance moves in aweTatum and the Wrexham players got groovy Magic Mike styleThe Step Up star was filmed barging into the Welsh giants’ dressing room revealing to the players that McElhenney and Reynolds are unhappy with their celebrations before sipping the sponsor drink.That is when the American actor puts the cult hit Everybody Dance Now on full blast and he channels in his inner Magic Mike to show off some moves to the players who are left absolutely stunned.Tatum says: “Alright boys! Your bosses are not happy with your celebration dances. So, drink up. Try to keep up.”Most important thing: Eye contact! Come on, champ. They saw you score, but now let them feel you score. Alright, you guys got it?”Read More on FootballThat is when all the Wrexham players join Tatum in the groove and the actor’s phone starts to ring.A voice is heard sounding a lot like Reynolds, with whom the 21 Jump Street star appeared recently on Deadpool & Wolverine.The voice asks: “What’s up doc?”Tatum responds: “They’re ready!”Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThat is when Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson walks in and watches in shock as the players and Tatum get too excited.So much so that the commercial ends on a hilarious note suggesting that Parkinson’s aces went full Magic Mike.Wrexham stars including ex-Premier League ace party with Hollywood hunk Channing Tatum after Cambridge drawA shirt is thrown towards Tatum, who gasps: “No, no! I promised Ryan and Rob I’d keep it classy! Everyone put your clothes back on!”The commercial will be shown on FOX Sports during Sunday’s Super Bowl clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs.Tatum becomes the latest celebrity to link up with Wrexham, who are reaching superstar status despite playing in League One.The likes of Anthony Hopkins, Eva Longoria, Will Ferrell, Jason Sudeikis and Kit Harington have linked up with the club one way or another since McElhenney and Reynolds’ takeover in 2020.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club.Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson makes a funny cameoTatum got the players to dance along with him in the dressing roomCredit: Instagram / stokcoldbrew More

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      Stunning 20,000-seater new football stadium set to be built in Mediterranean city loved by Brits as £42m plan unveiled

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      A STUNNING new stadium is set to be built in a city much-loved by Brits travelling to Spain. CF Intercity have secured the rights to build a 20,000-seater ground in Alicante. CF Intercity have secured the rights to build a 20,000-seater ground in AlicanteAlicante is a much-loved destinationCredit: GettyIntercity president Salvador Marti believes it will cost the club around £42million to build.The 100,000 square metres of land formerly housed a ceramics factory.Intercity currently plays its home matches at the 2,000-capacity Estadio Antonio Solana.An ambitious sports and cultural leisure complex will also be built to help secure an economic hub for Valencian community.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe land is strategically located, close to all motorway connections, five minutes from the centre of Alicante and ten minutes from the airport.In 2024, 421,321 Brits travelled to Alicante, according to Olive Press News Spain.Intercity currently competes in the third-tier Primera Federacion and is Spain’s first publicly listed football club.Right now, work is being done in six different areas of Alicante, including in some neighbouring municipalities. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe acquisition of these plots is taking place at the same time as Legends, a leading global company specialising in premium events, is making progress on the development of the business plan for Alicante Park.Legends holds a preferential right for the development and management of the site.Work restarts on ‘world’s greatest football stadium’ that had been abandoned for 16 years as £250m revamp is agreedIntercity noted the purchase option is subject to the relevant administrative and technical permits from local authorities.The land is current classified as rural meaning that, in principle, no construction work can be carried out on it.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Burnley might be close to instant Premier League promotion but fans want ‘toothless’ Clarets to start scoring goals

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      DEFENCES might win you titles, but fans of “toothless” Burnley are demanding football’s tightest team start entertaining by scoring some goals too.The Clarets are second in the Championship largely due to their miserly backline. Scott Parker is bidding for Premier League promotion with a third different sideCredit: GettyThe Clarets sit second in the Championship but have scored 37 goals this termCredit: GettyBut they could blow their immediate return to the Premier League thanks to their less-than-impressive strike rate.To say that Burnley’s football hasn’t been riveting would be an understatement.They have irked fans with ten 0-0 draws so far this term – the joint-most by a club in an entire Championship season since 2008 – with 16 games to go.But the Clarets have by far the best defensive record in English professional football, conceding just NINE goals in 29 matches.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThat’s ten fewer than any other side in the country, with Leeds and Birmingham next best on just 19, while they have conceded five fewer than any team playing in the top two tiers of any league in Europe.In fact, Burnley have conceded the fewest goals of any team in Premier League and EFL history after 31 matches. Their record even surpasses Jose Mourinho’s famously stingy 2004-05 Chelsea side, who had conceded ten goals after 31 games on their way to a Prem record low of 15 goals conceded in a season.Burnley’s rock-solid defence, which boasts the likes of Chelsea loanee Bashir Humphreys and Manchester City product CJ Egan-Riley, has seen them keep 22 clean sheets this term.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd while England’s young goalkeeper James Trafford has been excellent between their sticks, the Clarets can’t do the business up the other end of the pitch.It’s been 46 days and counting since fans have watched one of their own score at Turf Moor – a fortress where they remain unbeaten.Jonjo Shelvey completes shock Championship transfer after six-cap England star, 32, saw contract TORN UP by Turkish clubChelsea loanee Bashir Humphreys starts at left-back for BurnleyCredit: RexMichal Helik’s Oxford own-goal on Tuesday was the first goal scored at Turf Moor since Burnley’s 2-1 win over Watford on December 21.Turf Moor had witnessed three consecutive goalless draws before Tuesday and the home fans ironically chanted “we’ve scored a goal!” earlier this week.Nonetheless, the hopeful Clarets are pushing for automatic promotion due to an extraordinary defensive record of NINE consecutive clean sheets.That is one of just 12 runs of nine consecutive clean sheets in Football League history. The last side to record a longer run was Torquay United in August 2010, when they registered ten straight clean sheets. Burnley can match that record at home to Hull next week.Manchester United hold the Premier League record with a run of 14 shut-outs in 2008.Many Burnley fans are sick of watching 0-0 draws at homeCredit: PABut despite their league position and just two defeats all season, a section of fans are turning on manager Scott Parker’s “predictable” style of play.Burnley supporter and TurfCast Youtube host Joe Redmond told talkSPORT: “Hindsight is a wonderful thing. “I wanted to keep Vincent Kompany last season and at the start of this one.”It’s a tough debate. If we get back to the Prem, I think we’ll be more pragmatic than what we were like last season.”But at the moment we’re not winning enough games. We should be beating more teams. Us fans expect 0-0 draws now.”It’s not us just missing chances, it’s the fact that we’re not creating anything.”Burnley have been held to ten 0-0 draws this seasonCredit: GettyAfter Tuesday night’s win, a contributor told TurfCast: “I’m not a fan of Parker. He’s so predictable.”I won’t escape that 1-0 win. We are toothless in front of goal.”We look terrified of putting the ball in the back of the net.”Burnley’s non-penalty expected goals total of 28.2 is the third lowest in the division.Combine a lack of goal-mouth action at both ends of the pitch, and Burnley’s league games this term are currently seeing the fewest goals per game in a season in EFL history.Meanwhile Parker has repeated the defensive soundness that got his Bournemouth and Fulham sides promoted a few years back.But unlike times of old, Parker doesn’t have a reliable goalscorer like he once did in Aleksandar Mitrovic or Dominic Solanke.The club’s 37 goals leaves them 11th for most scored, with midfielder Josh Brownhill the top goalscorer with nine this season.By comparison, promotion rivals Leeds, who sit two points clear of the Clarets, have scored 60.But do Burnley fans even want their side to go up after how bad last season went?Redmond said: “Me personally, yeah. Don’t get me wrong it is a slog in the Premier League.”Last season was my worst-ever season as a Burnley fan. I hated every single minute of it. We were getting tanked every single week.”But you want to be the best you can be. You want to be dining at the top table with the top teams. “If it means getting battered every week and we have to regroup, then so be it.”But eventually, if you keep going up, you’ll stay up and level up.”What, perhaps, is most telling is what happened after Parker led Fulham and Bournemouth up.The Cottagers sacked the Englishman after they were relegated upon their return, but sealed an immediate promotion under Marco Silva in 2022/23.Meanwhile, the Cherries stayed in the Prem but axed Parker within a month of him guiding the club there.If Mitrovic’s 43 goals brought Fulham back to the Prem, Burnley’s lack of goals might cost them.In their last 100 Championship matches, Burnley have lost just FIVE games. But they also have old gaffer Kompany to thank for that.Unlike Kompany’s side, Parker’s aren’t exciting to watch.Parker defended his side’s defensive strength as “remarkable” amid claims they lack entertainment value.The 44-year-old said: “Our default position as a team is let’s get out of here, let’s protect our goal, let’s keep this to a nil.”And I get that it’s not fashionable or certainly not what some people want to hear.”But currently what this team have and what we have as a group is nothing short of remarkable, what we’ve done in the defensive phase.”I understand on the entertainment side, it is probably less so, but that’s a work in progress.”Former Tottenham star Marcus Edwards signed from Sporting Lisbon in January, and fans were asking for him to play against Oxford.The Clarets meanwhile did hit five past Plymouth Argyle at the Home Park Stadium at the end of January.READ MORE SUN STORIESBurnley’s run of 18 games unbeaten is the second-longest stretch behind Liverpool (19) in the top-four tiers this term.While, an FA Cup fourth-round victory away at Southampton on Saturday will surely boost morale. Especially if they bang in a few goals. More