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      Disgusted Southampton fans stream out of St Mary’s 26 mins into Tottenham clash – and even Russell Martin misses a goal

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      SOUTHAMPTON fans incredibly flooded out just 26 minutes into a first-half home battering as boos rang out against Tottenham.Spurs had just gone 4-0 up – and it got even more embarrassing as Saints boss Russell Martin then MISSED the visitors’ fifth goal.Fans were outside the ground minutes after Southampton went 4-0 downFaces on the touchline said it all as Southampton sufferedSome supporters couldn’t bare to watch any more – with an hour still to goJames Maddison smashed home his second goal of the evening – as Martin headed down the tunnel seconds before the interval.No doubt the under-fire manager needed extra time for a half-time team talk that was surely the footballing equivalent of Mission Impossible.Maddison had struck inside the first 60 seconds, before Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski made it by the 14th minute.But the final straw for many supporters of the bottom-placed home team was Pape Matar Sarr netting a fourth.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd within two minutes of that goal some fans were spotted already outside the stadium.If only Southampton’s defence had moved so smartly.Meanwhile, a host of supporters online reckon Martin should be on his way out – imminently.One posted: “He’s clueless…, Should learn from Brentford’s Thomas Frank, who adapted his possession style for the league while keeping his philosophy.”Most read in FootballSome fans weren’t impressed to witness a chilly horror showFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSDefeat would leave the Saints with just five points from 16 games.That sparked a debate in some quarters as to where Southampton might stand in history at the unwanted end of the top-flight pecking order.Ruthless Postecoglou tells Werrner ‘I’m not worried about bruised egos’ after slamming ‘unacceptable’ Tottenham star One viewer called them “one of the worst Prem sides I’ve seen”.But another fan put the one-sided match into a wider sporting context.He posted: “I don’t care if it’s 4-0 after 25 minutes If you’re watching Spurs v Southampton over the darts you need to grow up in all honesty.”Look close enough and you’ll see a few Southampton supporters grinning and bearing it but most were grim-facedPape Matar Sarr put Spurs 4-0 in front after 25 minutes to spark amazing scenes in the stands at St Mary’sCredit: Rex More

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      Rasmus Hojlund destroys Kyle Walker with savage poem after Man City star’s ’embarrassing’ play-acting against Man Utd

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      RASMUS HOJLUND destroyed Kyle Walker with a savage poem on social media after the defender’s “embarrassing” dive.The pair sparked a melee during the first half of Sunday’s incredible Manchester derby when they squared up after Walker’s late tackle on the Danish striker.Rasmus Hojlund clashed with Kyle Walker in the Manchester derbyCredit: GettyThe Man City star dived to the ground after the clashCredit: AFPHojlund, 21, reacted furiously to the challenge and immediately leapt up and sprinted to the England man – clashing with him forehead to forehead.After a couple of seconds, Walker threw himself to the ground despite minimal contact, clutching his face as Hojlund watched on in bemusement.Harry Maguire was left raging by the incident, charging over to scream at Walker on the ground, before being jostled away by Erling Haaland.Roy Keane was far from impressed at the interval, calling Walker “embarrassing”.READ MORE ON MAN UTDSky Sports brilliantly replayed the moment to Keane during half-time and included a pop out screen to show the United legend’s reaction.And the United legend, who couldn’t believe his eyes, vented: “Look at this, I don’t know the guy and I’m embarrassed for him. It’s embarrassing.”Both Walker and Hojlund were booked by Anthony Taylor for the incident.But it was the United striker who got the last laugh as his side came from behind to claim bragging rights, thanks to Amad Diallo’s late heroics.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd Hojlund wasted no time in rubbing it in to Walker after full time.He shared a picture of the pair clashing heads on Instagram, calling the England defender out for his play-acting.Man Utd player ratings: Amad Diallo experiences greatest moment of his career but Diogo Dalot doesn’t do enough vs CityRoy Keane watching Kyle Walker’s ’embarrassing’ diveAlongside it, he wrote the poem: “Manchester is red. Violets are blue. What a brilliant performance. But the Oscar goes to…”And United fans, unsurprisingly, absolutely loved it.One posted: “Rasmus Hojlund has just absolutely rinsed Kyle Walker.”Another commented: “I already loved Rasmus. Adore the guy now!”A third said: “I’m guessing Rasmus Hojlund manages his own social media pages and I hope it never changes. What a man.”Manchester is red. Violets are blue. What a brilliant performance. But the Oscar goes to…Rasmus HojlundWhile one wrote: “Rasmus Hojlund has absolutely ruined Kyle Walker with that caption.”United boss Ruben Amorim put his faith in Hojlund and Diallo for his first derby showdown after DROPPING both Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho from the matchday squad.The new manager appeared to suggest it was down to performances on the training and match pitch – while warning his stars how closely he is watching them.Man Utd player ratings vs Man City as sensational Amad Diallo turns derby on its headAMAD DIALLO left Manchester City stunned as he turned the derby on its head.The flying winger won a penalty, converted by Bruno Fernandes, in the dying embers to level it up.But the best was yet to come as Amad flicked past an onrushing Ederson before expertly slotting in a dramatic winner from a tight angle deep into injury time.Here’s how SunSport’s Neil Custis rated the Man Utd players…Andre Onana – 6He just does not fill you with confidence. Does not command his area and as we found out midweek in Plzen, his distribution from the back is a major plus for the opposition.Wasn’t tested that much however.Lisandro Martinez – 7Looking a calmer presence under Amorim than he did before when he seemed to want to live up to his nickname from his Ajax days of ‘The Butcher of Amsterdam’.Great through ball at the end to pick out Amad’s run for the winner.Harry Maguire – 8Had a great battle with Erling Haaland which the United man won.The right call to bring the former captain in for such a big game. Looks like he suits the position in the centre of that back three.Matthijs de Ligt 78′ – 7A decent enough performance. Looked more comfortable alongside Maguire than other centre-back partners.Diogo Dalot – 5Mistimed his jump to be beaten to the ball by Josko Gvardiol for the City opener. Did not create enough going forward from his wing-back role.Bruno Fernandes – 8Missed a big chance after being put through by Hojlund and clipping the ball wide.But when the moment comes from the penalty spot he is a cool head in the hottest of atmospheres sending Ederson the wrong way to equaliseManuel Ugarte – 7Sat in front of the back four and negated much of what Phil Foden was trying to do for the home side.Noussair Mazraoui 78′ – 8The best of the summer buys. Used as the right wing back on this occasion and is able to adjust to whatever is asked of him. One of United’s bets performers on the day.Mason Mount 13′ – 6Looked very close to tears when he had to come off after early in the game. He is just getting no luck whatsoever with injuries and has not had a decent run since joining the club.Amad Diallo 90′ – 9The greatest moment of his career so far with a memorable derby winner. A brilliant run first of all to meet Martinez pass, he then clipped the ball past Edersonn and while it was a scuffed finish he got it on target.Had almost grabbed an equaliser with a flick header before that which was well saved by Ederson.Then was alert to Nunes back pass to win the penalty that did lead to United drawing level.Rasmus Hojlund 78′ – 6Most we saw of him was a head to head confrontation with Walker when the City player slumped to the ground and a little fall of his own when he tried to win a pen.But then he provided a great through ball for Fernandes which should have brought the equaliser.SubsKobbie Mainoo 13′ – 6Did a solid job as he came on ina deeper role than Mount and Fernandes moved forwardJoshua Zrikzee 78′ – 6Not the man who is going to come on and change a game, but he did well to hold onto possession in the closing seconds.Antony 78′ – 6Came on to try and make a difference but is lacking the confidence which a lack of starts brings.Leny Yoro 78′ – 6Continues to ease himself back to full fitness after that summer injury.Victor Lindelof 90′ – 6No time to have any influence on the game.He said: “We try to evaluate everything training performance, game performances, engagement with team-mates, push their team-mates up.”Everything is on the line when we analyse and try to choose the players. It is my selection. Simple.“I don’t want to send a message it is simply an evaluation and they know it. The players are really, really smart.”Everybody understands my decision and I have to choose. It is simple selection.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Of course the context is difficult because we have to win games and we have a difficult situation now.”I pay attention to everything, the way you eat, the way you put your clothes to go to a game. Everything. I make my evaluation and then I decide.” More

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      Wrexham stars including ex-Premier League ace party with Hollywood hunk Channing Tatum after Cambridge draw

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      RYAN REYNOLDS reunited with Deadpool co-star Channing Tatum… in a Wrexham pub.The Hollywood A-listers chatted with locals and later partied with Dragons aces – the only downer being a 2-2 draw with Cambridge United.Channing Tatum found a new way to send good luck to Wrexham as he joined club owner Ryan Reynolds in a Welsh pubPerhaps Tatum putting a single finger up was his accurate prediction of the Dragons only earning one pointReynolds and Tatum surprised patrons of the Fat Boar – albeit before the League One side made a pig’s ear of seeing out victory.Lowly Cambridge netted an 89th-minute penalty point-saver as Wrexham – chasing a third successive promotion – dropped to third.However, Reynolds again charmed residents of his Welsh “second home” after flying in from the US.Punters took selfies with the movies heroes as they Chann-elled their inner silver screen- before the Canadian actor took the microphone for an even more crowd-pleasing development.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe star of The Proposal and three Deadpool films said: “I’m buying a round for everyone in here! “He added jokingly: “Although they might be bussing in another 100 people as we speak – but that’s fine.”Reynolds then revealed his special showbiz plans for later that night.He said: “I’m going to get the f*** out and go to bed. Most read in EFLFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”I have four kids and this is a night off where I get to just go to bed when I want to, which I am very excited about..”If I don’t come and visit each and every one of you tonight, in your homes, I just want to say happy holidays and my best to your families.”Danny Devito celebrates Wrexham’s last-gasp win over Barnsley as he watches from virtual stadium in LATatum – who was voted People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” in 2012 – shared in the relaxed evening at the pub.And he posed for some wacky snaps alongside Reynolds and what could be called a Deadpool mannequin.But the big-names got even wilder for antics with Wrexham aces – including ex-Premier Leaguers James McClean and Steven Fletcher – later.Dragons’ co-owner Rob McElhenney also posted a snap of the pair at the Ryan Rodney Reynolds Memorial Park – a huge new green community space under development in the town.McElhenney wrote: “Wow bringing another man to OUR spot @vancityreynolds.”He and Reynolds are also dreaming of another new spot over a similar timescale – in the Championship next season. More

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      Celtic 3 Rangers 3 (aet 5-4 pens): Maeda penalty clinches Premier Sports Cup as Rodgers wins TENTH Hoops trophy

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      BRENDAN RODGERS may remember it as his imperfect ten.But the history books don’t show how a team wins cup finals.Maeda is mobbed by jubilant team-mates after scoring winning penaltyCredit: GettyCeltic captain Callum McGregor lifts the Premier Sports CupCredit: ReutersJust that they do.And for everything that was wrong with Celtic’s performance at Hampden yesterday, Bhoy, they did the all-important bit right.Rodgers took his trophy haul as Hoops boss into double figures with this penalties Hampden victory over Rangers.Did his team play anywhere near as well as they can? No, they didn’t.Read More football storiesDo they care? Nope, not one jot.Because when Daizen Maeda held his nerve to beat Jack Butland with the tenth kick of the shootout at the Rangers end – after Ridvan Yilmaz missed – the old trophy was on its way back to Parkhead.After it was all over Philippe Clement gathered his squad together to tell them they were so, so close to retaining the cup.But when push came to shove they didn’t do enough to get their hands back on it.Most read in FootballIt was a cup final that took a while to get going.But once it did, the drama and excitement was off the charts.Celtic and Rangers thugs throw FIREWORKS at each otherCould there have been better quality?Absolutely.This was far from a classic for the football purists out there.But it was 3-3 after 90 minutes with the two teams giving it absolutely everything to get their hands on the trophy.Celtic & Rangers player ratingsBy Derek McGregor and Kenny MacDonaldCELTICKASPER SCHMEICHEL: Early stop from deflected Hagi shot. Held Balogun header. Pushed out Igamane shot for Bajrami tap-in. Beat away Cerny shot. Poor at Cerny cross for Danilo header. Shoot-out save turned it…7ALISTAIR JOHNSTON: Recovered from a hip knock but troubled by Hagi. Also had Raskin over him like a rash during attacking forays. Solid second half. Replaced at 70 minutes and he was a miss…6CAMERON CARTER-VICKERS: Unsure header from Tavernier long ball created Hagi chance. Magnificent defending to get a block on Bajrami when Gers were 4 on 2. Always a strong figure at back. Booked…7AUSTON TRUSTY: Commanding presence, strong when he had to be in challenges and composed on ball, faultless use of it. Hefty collision with Balogun. Subbed half time, likely injured…5GREG TAYLOR: Celts future up in air, didn’t do popularity with fans any good with shocking pass for Gers opener. Got away with another blunder. Levelled with 20-yard shot deflected of Raskin. Subbed…5CALLUM MCGREGOR: Skipper unusually subdued first half but whole of Celtic midfield was stifled. Never question his competitiveness, got stuck in. Nerves of steel with shoot-out penalty. Equal with Billy McNeill on 23 trophies…7PAULO BERNARDO: He’s ahead of Engles just now and that comes with a pressure to prove he’s better than £11 million man. Free-kick blocked. Reasonable game. Replaced after 70 minutes…6REO HATATE: At times looked pedestrian, had to do more to move his Gers counterparts about. Big early chance saved by Butland. Improved second half and had close range effort parried. Shoot-out penalty…7NICOLAS KUHN: Stunning pace to get in behind and leave marker for dead, tried to cut across Butland but keeper denied him. BIG chance. Skinned Jefte, shot saved. Clinical finish for Celtic’s third. Subbed…8DAIZEN MAEDA: Found Tavernier lot more difficult but also surprisingly got little of the ball. Second half lively, brilliant opportunistic goal, control and finish. Faded towards extra time. But then emphatically struck shoot-out winner…8KYOGO FURUHASHI: Scourge of Gers with eight goals but struggled. One effort easily saved. Lucky to remain on for second half. Point blank shot saved. His deflection past Schmeichel. Subbed…5SUBS: Liam Scales (6) flashed header wide, booked and lucky not to concede penalty; Tony Ralston (5) replaced Johnston, wanting at Danilo header; Arne Engels (6) superb assist for Kuhn. Shoot-out penalty; Adam Idah (6) took over Furuhashi, shoot-out penalty; Alex Valle (5) and James Forrest (3) on in extra time to move level with Bobby Lennox on 25 trophies as most decorated Celt.RANGERSJACK BUTLAND: Crucial early save at feet of Kuhn then from Hatate’s rebound. Another big save from Hatate at 1-1 and helpless at the Celtic goals. Slotted shoot-out penalty. 7JAMES TAVERNIER: Gers fans were fearful of their skipper against Maeda’s pace but he mostly coped well against the Japanese. Sent extra-time free-kick over then blazed great opening across goal. Booked. 7LEON BALOGUN: Third final in a year for veteran and he made a key early tackle on Maeda then saw header saved by Schmeichel. Early booking contributed to him being subbed. 6ROBIN PROPPER: Looked like being a long day when he was skinned for pace by Kuhn in opening 15 minutes but recovered to be solid. Nothing flashy but dealt with Celtic strikers capably. 7JEFTE: Little impact. A first-half booking was practically his only contribution and he was hooked immediately after Maeda’s goal. It all looked a bit much for him. 5NICO RASKIN: Has had better days but stuck at it. Deflected Taylor’s drive past Butland then his slack pass played Balogun into bother and let Maeda through to score. Booked. 6MO DIOMANDE: Ivorian was disciplined and important to his side while Rangers were on top. After the break forced Schmeichel into a big save then forced ball in for equaliser. 7VACLAV CERNY: Saw a drive charged down in first-half stoppage time then forced a save from Schmeichel as his side chased. Pinpoint cross for Danilo equaliser. 6NEDIM BAJRAMI: Albanian pounced on Taylor’s poor pass to score Rangers’ first goal against Celtic in nearly four hours. Stayed close to McGregor in key shadowing role for his side. 6IANIS HAGI: Forced an early save from Schmeichel in what was the Romanian’s first Rangers Final. But he found it hard to make an impression and passing was slack. Booked. 5HAMZA IGAMANE: Recovered from early clash with Carter-Vickers but never quite imposed himself and didn’t look like continuing scoring run. Sent a second-half effort wildly off target. Booked. 5Subs : Ridvan Yilmaz (Jefte 60,4) sold himself badly at Celtic’s third then saw shoot-out penalty saved; Dujon Stirling (Balogun 66,5) pace helped him handle situations, booked; Danilo (Bajrami 85,6) got ahead of Ralston to score bullet header 21 seconds after re-start; Cyriel Dessers (Igamane 100,4) instant booking; Connor Barron (Diomande 105,3) little impact; Kieran Dowell (Cerny 105,3) no impression.The players virtually staggered their way through extra-time before the nerve-shredding spot-kick shootout.Rangers were worth their lead at half-time.The opening goal came from a mistake from Greg Taylor with Nedim Bajrami making the most of it.But Clement got the courage and bravery he called for in the build-up.Rodgers? He was far from impressed with what he got from his side in the first-half especially.But you had to hand it to the way Rangers rushed their opponent into mistakes all over the pitch.That’s how the opening goal came about.Taylor was stepping infield and being the extra man in midfield and his passing up until that crucial moment was crisp and sharp.But all it took was for one split-second of hesitation and he was robbed in an area of the pitch where he couldn’t afford to be robbed.The ball was fired straight to Bajrami who played a pass forward to Hamza Igamane who drilled a low shot that was on target.Kasper Schmeichel got down to it and he made the initial save. But Bajrami had continued his run and had an empty goal to tap the ball into.He couldn’t miss and didn’t.Celtic could have few complaints as they regrouped in the changing room at the break.In there, Rodgers must have had some harsh words to say to his players who weren’t following his instructions.All Clement could do at that stage was encourage more of the same.Like the performance against Spurs in the Europa League last Thursday night, he couldn’t have asked for any more from his men.Nico Raskin and Mohamed Diomande were outstanding again like they were in the European game.Celtic had to make a change for the second-half with Liam Scales replacing injured Auston Trusty and the Ireland stopper wasn’t far away from scoring with a glancing header from a free-kick.But in 51 minutes Rangers wasted a huge, huge chance to go 2-0 ahead.They broke upfield when Taylor slipped in their half and had a man over and an incredible opportunity to double their lead.But Bajrami and Igamane didn’t combine well enough and allowed Cameron Carter Vickers to race back and made a last gasp intervention. It was brilliant defending but bad attacking.You wondered there and then if Rangers may live to regret it.Because soon they were watching Celtic score twice inside four minutes to equalise and take the lead.Their leveller had a huge slice of luck attached to it with Taylor’s shot from outside the box hitting Raskin on its way into the net.Celtic’s second, though, was just brilliant from Daizen Maeda.Raskin played an awkward pass back to Leon Balogun who was on a booking and unable to be as aggressive as he would have liked.Maeda charged him down, won the ball and drilled a superb shot past Butland to turn the final in its head.Rangers could have folded but showed real resilience to stay in the game and then make it 2-2.This time, a clip off Kyogo helped the ball into the back of the net after Diomande held off Arne Engels to get a shot on target.Suddenly the cup final was there to be won again.In 86 minutes, it looked like Nicolas Kuhn had done it with his cool finish past Butland, but Rangers refused to let the game go quietly.The defending and goalkeeping from Schmeichel and Tony Ralston could have been better at Danilo’s equaliser but the way the Brazilian’s movement and determination to get on the end of the cross was terrific.His dad was in the main stand and went wild, running up and down the steps to celebrate his boy’s goal.It meant extra-time where the two teams slugged it out before penalties.James Tavernier, Ianis Hagi and Danilo all scored for Rangers with Adam Idah, Callum McGregor and Arne Engels netting for Celtic.But after Yilmaz missed – Schmeichel saving low to his left- crucially it was advantage Celtic.READ MORE SUN STORIESIncredibly, Jack Butland took Gers’ fifth spot-kick ahead of outfield players back on the halfway line before Maeda smashed past Butland to win the cup.Bajrami celebrates after scoring the openerCredit: PAGreg Taylor after levelling it at 1-1Credit: PADiomande after making it 2-2Credit: Willie VassKeep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Man Utd ace Marcus Rashford breaks silence after he’s DROPPED by Amorim for Manchester derby with post during City clash

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      MARCUS RASHFORD hailed Manchester United’s late comeback win at neighbours City with an Instagram burst of joy – despite his shock axing.The striker posted “Yesssssssss! Love it lads” as Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo clinched a 2-1 Prem victory in the last three minutes.Marcus Rashford went on Instagram amid a dramatic turnaroundCredit: GettyHere’s the pic with which Rashford welcomed Man Utd’s joyCredit: Instagram@marcusrashfordChamps City had led through Josko Gvardiol’s header but defeat left them nine points off leaders Liverpool, while United rose to 12th.Rashford’s enthusiastic words were accompanied by a home photo from TV coverage of the match – in a cosy room decked with a Christmas tree.The snap was of Lisandro Martinez and Diallo running back to the halfway line after the latter’s winner, albeit both with their backs to the camera.Fans loved Rashford’s intervention – which followed new speculation over his future, after boss Ruben Amorim axed him.MOST READ IN FOOTBALLOld Trafford legend Roy Keane reckoned the one-club man, 27, might now be better moving on amid question marks over his future.But United supporters on Instagram responded positively to Rashford’s upbeat message online.One said: “Love it Rashy! Now come back to training this week and fight to get your place back. We believe in you!”Another wrote: “Rashyyyy you were missed but we won.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSSimilar replies included: “See you soon Rashy” and “See you soon Marcus”.Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho had been totally omitted from United’s squad.Roy Keane fumes at ’embarrassing’ Kyle Walker dive during Man City’s clash against Man UtdAmorim insisted he was NOT sending out a message with his selection, stressing: “We try to evaluate everything…”But ex-midfielder Keane told Sky Sports: “I feel probably a move for Marcus definitely would suit the player.”He’s been at the club a long time, a new challenge (would be good).””To leave them out of the squad is a big call but for those of us who have watched United recently it’s not that big a surprise because both players have been poor.”Man Utd player ratings vs Man City as sensational Amad Diallo turns derby on its headAMAD DIALLO left Manchester City stunned as he turned the derby on its head.The flying winger won a penalty, converted by Bruno Fernandes, in the dying embers to level it up.But the best was yet to come as Amad flicked past an onrushing Ederson before expertly slotting in a dramatic winner from a tight angle deep into injury time.Here’s how SunSport’s Neil Custis rated the Man Utd players…Andre Onana – 6He just does not fill you with confidence. Does not command his area and as we found out midweek in Plzen, his distribution from the back is a major plus for the opposition.Wasn’t tested that much however.Lisandro Martinez – 7Looking a calmer presence under Amorim than he did before when he seemed to want to live up to his nickname from his Ajax days of ‘The Butcher of Amsterdam’.Great through ball at the end to pick out Amad’s run for the winner.Harry Maguire – 8Had a great battle with Erling Haaland which the United man won.The right call to bring the former captain in for such a big game. Looks like he suits the position in the centre of that back three.Matthijs de Ligt 78′ – 7A decent enough performance. Looked more comfortable alongside Maguire than other centre-back partners.Diogo Dalot – 5Mistimed his jump to be beaten to the ball by Josko Gvardiol for the City opener. Did not create enough going forward from his wing-back role.Bruno Fernandes – 8Missed a big chance after being put through by Hojlund and clipping the ball wide.But when the moment comes from the penalty spot he is a cool head in the hottest of atmospheres sending Ederson the wrong way to equaliseManuel Ugarte – 7Sat in front of the back four and negated much of what Phil Foden was trying to do for the home side.Noussair Mazraoui 78′ – 8The best of the summer buys. Used as the right wing back on this occasion and is able to adjust to whatever is asked of him. One of United’s bets performers on the day.Mason Mount 13′ – 6Looked very close to tears when he had to come off after early in the game. He is just getting no luck whatsoever with injuries and has not had a decent run since joining the club.Amad Diallo 90′ – 9The greatest moment of his career so far with a memorable derby winner. A brilliant run first of all to meet Martinez pass, he then clipped the ball past Edersonn and while it was a scuffed finish he got it on target.Had almost grabbed an equaliser with a flick header before that which was well saved by Ederson.Then was alert to Nunes back pass to win the penalty that did lead to United drawing level.Rasmus Hojlund 78′ – 6Most we saw of him was a head to head confrontation with Walker when the City player slumped to the ground and a little fall of his own when he tried to win a pen.But then he provided a great through ball for Fernandes which should have brought the equaliser.SubsKobbie Mainoo 13′ – 6Did a solid job as he came on ina deeper role than Mount and Fernandes moved forwardJoshua Zrikzee 78′ – 6Not the man who is going to come on and change a game, but he did well to hold onto possession in the closing seconds.Antony 78′ – 6Came on to try and make a difference but is lacking the confidence which a lack of starts brings.Leny Yoro 78′ – 6Continues to ease himself back to full fitness after that summer injury.Victor Lindelof 90′ – 6No time to have any influence on the game. 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      Man Utd player ratings: Amad Diallo experiences greatest moment of his career but Diogo Dalot doesn’t do enough vs City

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      AMAD DIALLO left Manchester City stunned as he turned the derby on its head.The flying winger won a penalty, converted by Bruno Fernandes, in the dying embers to level it up.Bruno Fernandes netted from the spot to level the scoresCredit: GettyAmad Diallo finished his impressive performance with a goalCredit: GettyBut the best was yet to come as Amad flicked past an onrushing Ederson before expertly slotting in a dramatic winner from a tight angle deep into injury time.SunSport’s Neil Custis has given his rating for the Man United players…Andre Onana – 6He just does not fill you with confidence.He does not command his area, and as we found out midweek in Plzen, his distribution from the back is a major plus for the opposition. He wasn’t tested that much, however.READ MORE ON MAN UTDLisandro Martinez – 7Looking a calmer presence under Amorim than he did before when he seemed to want to live up to his nickname from his Ajax days of ‘The Butcher of Amsterdam’.Great through ball at the end to pick out Amad’s run for the winner.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHarry Maguire – 8Had a great battle with Erling Haaland which the United man won. The right call to bring the former captain in for such a big game.Looks like he suits the position in the centre of that back three.Most read in FootballRoy Keane fumes at ’embarrassing’ Kyle Walker dive during Man City’s clash against Man UtdMatthijs de Ligt 78′ – 7A decent enough performance. Looked more comfortable alongside Maguire than other centre-back partners.Diogo Dalot – 5Mistimed his jump to be beaten to the ball by Josko Gvardiol for the City opener. Did not create enough going forward from his wing-back role.Bruno Fernandes – 8Missed a big chance after being put through by Hojlund and clipping the ball wide.But when the moment comes from the penalty spot, he is a cool head in the hottest of atmospheres sending Ederson the wrong way to equalise.Fernandes showed his composure with his penalty kickCredit: ReutersManuel Ugarte – 7Sat in front of the back four and negated much of what Phil Foden was trying to do for the home side.Noussair Mazraoui 78′ – 8The best of the summer buys. He was used as the right wing-back on this occasion and is able to adjust to whatever is asked of him. One of United’s best performers on the day.Mason Mount 13′ – 6Looked very close to tears when he had to come off after early in the game. He is just getting no luck whatsoever with injuries and has not had a decent run since joining the club.Amad Diallo 90′ – 9The greatest moment of his career so far with a memorable derby winner. A brilliant run first of all to meet Martinez pass, he then clipped the ball past Ederson and while it was a scuffed finish he got it on target.Had almost grabbed an equaliser with a flick header before that which was well saved by Ederson.Then was alert to Nunes back pass to win the penalty that did lead to United drawing level.Rasmus Hojlund 78′ – 6Most we saw of him was a head-to-head confrontation with Walker when the City player slumped to the ground and fell a little on his own when he tried to win a pen.But then he provided a great through ball for Fernandes which should have brought the equaliser.SubsKobbie Mainoo 13′ – 6Did a solid job as he came on in a deeper role than Mount and Fernandes moved forwardJoshua Zrikzee 78′ – 6Not the man who is going to come on and change a game, but he did well to hold onto possession in the closing seconds.Antony 78′ – 6Came on to try and make a difference but is lacking the confidence which a lack of starts brings.READ MORE SUN STORIESLeny Yoro 78′ – 6Continues to ease himself back to full fitness after that summer injury.Victor Lindelof 90′ – 6 No time to have any influence on the game. Three Sporting stars Amorim could swoop for after joining Man UtdRUBEN AMORIM has ruled out poaching any of his Sporting Lisbon players in the January transfer window.But the Portuguese side’s chiefs expect Amorim will come calling in the summer – with his cheque book wide open.Here’s are three Sporting starts United could swoop for… but they won’t come cheap:VIKTOR GYOKERESAge: 26Position: StrikerCost: £84millionSwede has shone since joining Sporting last summer from Coventry — catching the eye of all Europe’s top clubs.Hit 43 goals in 50 games last season and boasts 18 strikes already this term.GONCALO INACIOAge: 23Position: DefenderCost: £50millionBall-playing centre-back was handed his debut by Amorim and has since become a key figure in Sporting’s recent title successes.Can also slot in at left-back if required and has 12 caps for Portugal.MORTEN HJULMANDAge: 25Position: MidfieldCost: £40millionDane is one of the top holding midfielders in Portugal — and made skipper by Amorim.He could be the man to replace Casemiro. More

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      Man City 1 Man Utd 2: Amad Diallo and Bruno Fernandes score two in three mins to win derby at death as City BOOED off

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      THE smallest man on the pitch won one of the worst Manchester derbies in living memory as Pep Guardiola’s fallen champions continued on their journey down the gurgler. With City leading after 88 minutes through Josko Gvardiol’s first-half header, Amad won a penalty which was converted by Bruno Fernandes, then netted a dramatic late winner. Amad Diallo inspired a stunning Man Utd comebackCredit: GettyHe scored a brilliant winner in the 90th minute to spark huge celebrationsCredit: GettyAmad took it round Ederson and finished calmly just minutes after winning a penaltyCredit: PABruno Fernandes converted the spot-kick to equaliseCredit: PAPep Guardiola was left scratching his head againCredit: GettyIt meant Guardiola’s side have won just once in their last 11 games and are now below Nottingham Forest, the only team they have beaten during this horror run, and out of the Champions League places. For United boss Ruben Amorim, this was a remarkable victory, after he had ditched Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho from his matchday squad in a show of early ruthlessness. This was a Manchester derby which had been billed as the worst in decades and it pretty much was the worst in decades until Amad stole the show. Guardiola’s crumbling empire was pitted against the ancient ruins of Sir Alex Ferguson’s dynasty and you couldn’t see any world-class quality for dust. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTwo clubs which boast 21 titles of the 32 Premier League seasons contested are wallowing in mediocrity right now.And United can only hope that the fall-out from this Manchester derby is better than the last one – when they won the FA Cup Final only to make the disastrous decision to stick with Erik ten Hag.We had assembled to find out which Manchester club was in the worst state – the one which has been in crisis for ten games or the one which has been in crisis for the vast majority of the last 11 years. United’s teamsheet seemed to suggest the answer – no Rashford or Garnacho – with Amorim refusing to offer up any dodgy sicknotes. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSUnited had their young star to thank for three pointsWhat is it with United wingers? From Mason Greenwood to Antony to Jadon Sancho to these two. No wonder Amorim prefers to play without any. Hearts bled for the length of City’s injury list. Much more of this and Guardiola might have to start £100million Jack Grealish. Ruben Amorim on shock Rashford, Garnacho exclusionsEither way it had been at least 35 years since this fixture had felt so forlorn on both sides.On the pre-match trams there was nostalgia for the bad old days, the City faithful revelling in former failures – the old-timers telling their kids that ‘one win in ten was nothing, you should have been there in the Third Division’.After back-to-back league defeats, United had been buoyed slightly by a Europa League win over Viktoria Plzen, who most of us assumed was ranked No17 on the WTA Tour. For half an hour it just advertised – two poor teams – with United marginally the better of them.  Although it might have helped them if Amad had been onside at any point. Mason Mount, whose luck with injuries has been horrible, hobbled off after 15 minutes to be replaced by Kobbie Mainoo.  Phil Foden, the Footballer of the Year who hasn’t scored a Premier League goal all season, drilled one wide from 20 yards. City were ragged and passive until, suddenly, they were a goal ahead.De Bruyne took a short corner to Ilkay Gundogan and a return pass before his deep cross took a ricochet on its way to Gvardiol, who leapt behind Diogo Dalot to power home a header. After this brief burst of pride, City’s skipper Kyle Walker plunged his team back into shame. While rutting heads with Rasmus Hojlund, Walker went down like a sack of spuds, sparking a mass bout of handbags and the genuine ire from the full-back’s long-term England team-mate Harry Maguire. Josko Gvardiol headed home to make it 1-0Credit: GettyKyle Walker went down after a soft clash of heads with Rasmus HojlundCredit: ReutersYorkshiremen are not supposed to act like this, Maguire might have said. Although it was probably less polite than that. Foden, looking a little more like last season’s model, then wriggled past Manuel Ugarte and Lisandro Martinez before his shot was deflected wide off Maguire.But the first-half was best summed up by a schoolboy pass from Dalot across his own penalty area, which went straight to Foden, who couldn’t control it. After the break, if anything, the quality got even worse. City decided to allow a free header to the tiniest player on the pitch, Amad, and Ederson was forced into a full-stretch save to turn it around the post. Man Utd player ratings vs Man City as sensational Amad Diallo turns derby on its headAMAD DIALLO left Manchester City stunned as he turned the derby on its head.The flying winger won a penalty, converted by Bruno Fernandes, in the dying embers to level it up.But the best was yet to come as Amad flicked past an onrushing Ederson before expertly slotting in a dramatic winner from a tight angle deep into injury time.Here’s how SunSport’s Neil Custis rated the Man Utd players…Andre Onana – 6He just does not fill you with confidence. Does not command his area and as we found out midweek in Plzen, his distribution from the back is a major plus for the opposition.Wasn’t tested that much however.Lisandro Martinez – 7Looking a calmer presence under Amorim than he did before when he seemed to want to live up to his nickname from his Ajax days of ‘The Butcher of Amsterdam’.Great through ball at the end to pick out Amad’s run for the winner.Harry Maguire – 8Had a great battle with Erling Haaland which the United man won.The right call to bring the former captain in for such a big game. Looks like he suits the position in the centre of that back three.Matthijs de Ligt 78′ – 7A decent enough performance. Looked more comfortable alongside Maguire than other centre-back partners.Diogo Dalot – 5Mistimed his jump to be beaten to the ball by Josko Gvardiol for the City opener. Did not create enough going forward from his wing-back role.Bruno Fernandes – 8Missed a big chance after being put through by Hojlund and clipping the ball wide.But when the moment comes from the penalty spot he is a cool head in the hottest of atmospheres sending Ederson the wrong way to equaliseManuel Ugarte – 7Sat in front of the back four and negated much of what Phil Foden was trying to do for the home side.Noussair Mazraoui 78′ – 8The best of the summer buys. Used as the right wing back on this occasion and is able to adjust to whatever is asked of him. One of United’s bets performers on the day.Mason Mount 13′ – 6Looked very close to tears when he had to come off after early in the game. He is just getting no luck whatsoever with injuries and has not had a decent run since joining the club.Amad Diallo 90′ – 9The greatest moment of his career so far with a memorable derby winner. A brilliant run first of all to meet Martinez pass, he then clipped the ball past Edersonn and while it was a scuffed finish he got it on target.Had almost grabbed an equaliser with a flick header before that which was well saved by Ederson.Then was alert to Nunes back pass to win the penalty that did lead to United drawing level.Rasmus Hojlund 78′ – 6Most we saw of him was a head to head confrontation with Walker when the City player slumped to the ground and a little fall of his own when he tried to win a pen.But then he provided a great through ball for Fernandes which should have brought the equaliser.SubsKobbie Mainoo 13′ – 6Did a solid job as he came on ina deeper role than Mount and Fernandes moved forwardJoshua Zrikzee 78′ – 6Not the man who is going to come on and change a game, but he did well to hold onto possession in the closing seconds.Antony 78′ – 6Came on to try and make a difference but is lacking the confidence which a lack of starts brings.Leny Yoro 78′ – 6Continues to ease himself back to full fitness after that summer injury.Victor Lindelof 90′ – 6No time to have any influence on the game.Mostly, though, it was an ongoing struggle for either side to string three passes together.  De Bruyne, pretty much our only hope for anything world-class, fizzed over a long-ranger and was then substituted in favour of Mateo Kovacic. Unexpectedly, United engineered a coherent move. Noussair Mazraoui went on a scampering run and fed Hojlund, whose excellent through-ball released Fernandes.The United skipper deftly chipped Ederson but his effort went wide of the far post. United deserved a point. It just ever felt entirely feasible that they would do enough good things in a row in order to score a goal. Until, suddenly, they scored twice in two minutes. Mason Mount came off injured after 14 minutesCredit: AFPUnited celebrated in City’s despairCredit: AFPThe first was a personal disaster from Matheus Nunes, whose back-pass was intercepted by Amad.The little fella rounded Ederson and as he turned, the recovering Nunes stood on his foot. Ref Anthony Taylor pointed to the spot and Fernandes thumped home. Next, Martinez delivered an expert pass from the deep, and Amad shot between City’s central defenders to meet it.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe lobbed Ederson, volleying home from an angle as Walker failed to cut it out. It was largely terrible but the finale was simply extraordinary.  More

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      Man City vs Man Utd LIVE RESULT: City STUNNED as Amad and Bruno score two in just TWO MINUTES to turn derby on its head

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      MANCHESTER UNITED scored two goals in just TWO MINUTES to STUN derby rivals Manchester City.Pep Guardiola’s side had been leading until the 89th-minute when a Matheus Nunes horror show saw City concede a penalty and Bruno Fernandes coolly strike home.But United weren’t finished there as Amad Diallo produced a wonderful touch to round Ederson and slot home a second goal.Follow all the action with our live blog below…Ruben Amorim on Amad DialloMan Utd boss Ruben Amorim on match-winner Amad Diallo.Amorim said to the BBC: “He is eager for more. When you do the right things you get your chances, you get goals, you get momentum. He has been really good for us. “I want to keep him under the radar so that he goes still more and more because I want Amada to do this ever game.”We know we have a quality team but not everyone has shown their quality at its best.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMore from Bernardo SilvaCutting post-match interview with Sky Sports from Bernardo Silva, saying in the final minute Man City played like “under 15s”.The City midfielder said: “We deserved what happened. At this level a game or two is unlucky. We can’t say this is lucky or unlucky – 10 games it’s not about that.”Minute 87 in a derby, winning 1-0 and our corner ends in a penalty for them, if we make these stupid decisions with three or four minutes to go you deserve to pay for that. Looking at the game I think there was only one team that could win the game, but at the end we lost.”It’s not one game, it’s a lot of games lately. We have to look at ourselves. You can say oh t’s a bit unlucky, no. It’s the decisions you make. Today in the last minute we played like under-15s.”Copy linkCopiedHojlund trolls WalkerRasmus Hojlund has trolled Kyle Walker with this poetic Instagram post.The pair clashed earlier in the first half with Walker seemingly going down very easily after contact with Hojlund’s forehead…Copy linkCopiedBernardo Silva reactionMan City midfielder Bernardo Silva has been speaking to Sky Sports, and says City must be “more experienced and smarter” after their most recent collapse today.Silva said: “When it happens in 10 games, we have to look at ourselves and see what we can do better. There needs to be communication for us to play short or to keep the ball in the corner or something. “At least if the ball ends up with one of our midfielders, just put it in the corner. Not put yourself under pressure. It’s not just the pass from Matheus to the keeper. It’s everything, how the ball ends up from Ruben to Matheus and Kyle we have to do better. Be more experienced, smarter, at this level even if you’re better than the opponent. You deserve to lose the game.”It’s quite normal that we’re not very happy at the minute. Not just this game but the last month. We have to do better individually and collectively because it’s not the standards of Manchester City.”Copy linkCopiedRuben Amorim speaksMan Utd manager Ruben Amorim has been speaking to BBC, and hailed his team for their “deserved” win.Amorim said: “It was incredible. I think we deserved it. It was a very tough match but we believe until the end. We managed to score, we needed that win, it was important for us and for our fans.”We were in the game for 90 minutes and that is very good. We talk about the Arsenal game, we played well in the first half but they were not believing that we could win. Today was so much more different.”I also believe. Then we have Fergie time and we put the things together and something magic happened. It was a good day for us.”Copy linkCopiedPhil Foden reactionPhil Foden has been speaking to the BBC after the game, and has said City have to stick together through this time, with now one win in their last 11 games.Foden said: “Massively disappointed – game was in our hands. 1-0 up we were controlling the game. We had a lot of possession. Seems to be the story at the moment I don’t know what happens but we switch off and they score two goals. It keeps happening at the moment. We have to stick together now, rebuild and go again.”We’ve not been used to losing this amount of games in a short period. But sometimes you have to experience this in life, you can’t always win. When things go wrong they then seem to go worse. We have to stick together and regroup.”Copy linkCopiedBruno Fernandes speakingBruno Fernandes has been speaking with Sky Sports post-match alongside player of the match Amad Diallo.Fernandes said of Diallo: “He has been doing well, he has been doing great things and there is a still a lot to come from him.”He showed again today he is always alive. That is why he gets the penalty, why he gets the goal. He has been brilliant. When he is like this he is unstoppable.”I just want him to keep working, that is what he has been doing. It is great what he did today but I am sure he can do this every week. We want this week in, week out. He is now getting his chances, deservedly.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMatch stats from the EtihadManchester City did not have a single shot on target in the second half – and they were made to pay by Amad’s mad late show.Copy linkCopiedFull time – Man City 1-2 Man UtdAn extraordinary end to the most ordinary of matches.Mundane and mistake-ridden for the most part, this Manchester derby was meandering towards a 1-0 home win until Amad Diallo stepped in.Capitalising on a catastrophic error from Matheus Nunes, the young winger first won a penalty that Bruno Fernandes dispatched, and then won the contest just seconds later with a moment of class and composure.United celebrate as Manchester is painted red this evening. For City, it’s another defeat that has Pep Guardiola scratching his head.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-2 Man Utd90+5. Joshua Zirkzee wins possession and heads for the corner flag.That’s surely it now…Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-2 Man Utd90+4. There were just 54 seconds between the two Manchester United goals. Just astonishing.Manchester City win a corner and load the penalty area, but Grealish’s delivery is awful and is headed clear by the first man.It’s seconds now for United.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-2 Man Utd90+2. We’re inside five minutes of stoppage time at the Etihad, and neither set of fans can believe what they have just witnessed.Neither can Pep Guardiola, who has never known the like.United throw on Victor Lindelof for the remainder as the likely matchwinner Amad makes way.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-2 Man Utd90. An astonishing end to an awful game! Amad Diallo has surely won it for Manchester United right at the death!Not content with winning the penalty that has drawn his team level, the 22-year-old sets off on a darting run between Josko Gvardiol and Matheus Nunes that is met by a glorious pass from Lisandro Martinez.With Ederson bearing down on him, Amad lifts the ball over the goalkeeper with a delicate touch and then finishes first time from an acute angle.It’s absolutely incredible!Copy linkCopiedUNBELIEVABLE!Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-1 Man Utd89. So the Manchester derby is headed for a draw.Or is it…?Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-1 Man Utd88. There’s no mistake this time from Bruno Fernandes – the captain is spot on from 12 yards!He’s made to wait before taking it, but when Anthony Taylor blows his whistle, Fernandes plants the penalty to Ederson’s left as the City goalkeeper dives the wrong way.Manchester United have nicked a point right at the end.Copy linkCopiedEqualiser!Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Man Utd85. A penalty to Manchester United!And it’s an absolute disaster for Matheus Nunes!The makeshift left-back leaves a backpass towards Ederson short, and that allows Amad to sneak in and collect.There’s still plenty for the United forward to do, but the panic has already set in among the hosts.In his desperation to get back and atone, Nunes clatters straight into Amad and gives Anthony Taylor little choice.The referee points to the spot, and with just minutes remaining, United have a chance to draw level.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Man Utd83. A half-chance for Mainoo, who finds himself in space to Martinez’s cross from the left.The substitute tries to lift it on towards the back stick, but doesn’t get enough pace on the ball to trouble the City goalkeeper or defence.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Man Utd81. Inside the final ten minutes now. It’s the perfect time for somebody to make themselves a local hero.But there’s been little courage on display, and many of these players are perhaps more concerned by not making the mistake that costs them the derby.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Man Utd79. Ruben rolls the dice.The new United gaffer sends on Joshua Zirkzee, Antony and Leny Yoro for Rasmus Hojlund, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui.Copy linkCopied Man City 1-0 Man Utd77. Pep Guardiola makes his second switch of the game, introducing Jack Grealish into the contest. Jeremy Doku makes way.It doesn’t look as though that’s the end of the changes through with Ruben Amorim preparing a triple substitution.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Man Utd76. Is the game opening up?Foden finds room inside the United penalty area, and crosses to Kovacic. The substitute takes a loose touch, but it falls nicely into the path of Haaland on the turn.His shot is bravely blocked by Martinez.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Man Utd74. Bruno Fernandes! Big chance! Big miss!In a rare moment of invention, Rasmus Hojlund slips a ball through the City defence and into the path of his captain, who had timed his run perfectly.With just Ederson to beat, Fernandes dinked his shot over the sliding goalkeeper……and just wide of the far post.Was that United’s moment?!Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Man Utd72. This may not be a great advert for the Premier League, but I bet some walking football clubs will be fielding phonecalls in the morning.Copy linkCopied More