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      Man Utd ratings: Bruno Fernandes runs the show with a hand in all three goals but Rashford struggles to make an impact

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      RUUD VAN NISTELROOY waved goodbye to the Manchester United interim job with his head held high as he oversaw a 3-0 win over Leicester.A wondergoal from Bruno Fernandes and a Rasmus Kristensen own goal in the first half and an Alejandro Garnacho screamer late on were all United needed to seal victory against the Foxes.Bruno Fernandes celebrated his 250th appearance for United with a classy openerCredit: ReutersThe win ensured Ruud van Nistelrooy leaves the interim role undefeatedCredit: GettyAlejandro Garnacho came off the bench to add a third in the second halfCredit: APAmad Diallo was selected in the starting XI after his midweek heroics against PAOK and this time turned provider as he back-heeled the ball into Fernandes’ path, who then netted a worldie on his 250th club appearance.Noussair Mazraoui later whipped a ball into the path of Fernandes, who miscued his header but saw the ball come off his thigh and deflect onto the leg of Kristensen before it bundled into the net.A low-key second half followed as United put in a professional display to preserve a clean sheet, though Garnacho came off the bench to add a stunning goal to his catalogue and make it 3-0.Here’s how SunSport’s Martin Blackburn rated the Red Devils.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLANDRE ONANA – 7Stood tall when Ndidi went through on goal and a decent tip round the post from Ayew as Leicester tried to get back in it. NOUSSAIR MAZROUAI – 6Lucky to escape tackle on Buonanotte without any punishment. Supplied the cross from the left which led to United’s second goal. MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 6 Made a key second half clearance when the Foxes were trying to find their way back into the game. Fairly comfortable afternoon for home defenders. LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 7 Spent the first hour at centre half then showed his versatility by switching to left-back when Dalot was forced off.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDIOGO DALOT – 6Did a steady job keeping the Foxes at bay but then taken off on the hour – presumably due to injury as United had to reshuffle their defence. CASEMIRO – 7Better from the veteran Brazilian who helped United take command of the game before getting the chance to put his feet up late on. ‘That is so disrespectful’ says fans as Alejandro Garnacho snaps back in altercation with Man Utd fanMANUEL UGARTE – 6Great challenge on Soumare showed what he is all about and some signs he is finding his feet. Will be looking forward to arrival of former boss Amorim. AMAD DIALLO – 7 Delightful backheel for Fernandes to curl home the opener and could have scored himself. The Ivorian has had a good week.  BRUNO FERNANDES – 8Presented with a shirt to mark his 250th appearance before the game and will be getting more plaudits for his performance here. Involved in all three goals. MARCUS RASHFORD – 5Given the nod to start ahead of Garnacho but did not do enough to justify the faith of van Nistelrooy. No surprise when he was replaced by the Argentine on the hour. RASMUS HOJLUND – 5A largely ineffective afternoon for the Danish forward before he was subbed late on. Nothing wrong with his work-rate but does he has the quality Amorim will want? SUBSEVANS for Dalot 57 – 6Stepped off the bench and slotted straight in. GARNACHO for Rashford 57 – 7Much more of a threat than Rashford and a stunning goal to seal it. READ MORE SUN STORIESZIRKZEE for Hojlund 75 – 5Didn’t see much of the ball in his cameo.ERIKSEN for Casemiro 79 – 5Kept it nice and simple as United saw the game out. More

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      Tottenham 1 Ipswich 2: Spurs BOOED off as newboys earn first Prem win in 22 years after Szmodics’ brilliant bicycle kick

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      IPSWICH were pretty in pink as they finally won a Premier League match after 22 years of waiting – and gave boyhood fan Ed Sheeran the perfect afternoon.The previous top-flight success was as far back as April 2002 when Darren Bent scored the winner as the relegated Tractor Boys beat Middlesbrough 1-0 at Portman Road.Ipswich Town earned their first Premier League win in 22 years with a 2-1 victory at TottenhamCredit: ReutersSammie Szmodics’ brilliant bicycle kick helped seal the pointsCredit: GettySpurs were off the pace as they were booed by their own fansCredit: GettyTottenham missed several big chances in front of goalCredit: ReutersThat was the season they waved goodbye to the Prem for more than two decades until gaining top-flight promotion last MayHaving waited a generation and more, acrobatic Sam Szmodics and quick-thinking Liam Delap were the heroes this time as Kieran McKenna’s patient men got off the mark at the 11th attempt this term.As they so often do, Tottenham take one step forward, two steps back, and after smashing Champions League outfit Aston Villa 4-1 last weekend, they were deservedly beaten by one of the bottom three clubs.Boss Ange Postecoglou will head off for the international break stewing over this defeat, which was greeted by boos from disgruntled supporters.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe promoted side used Remembrance Sunday as the day to debut their pink third kit, a particular colour found on many of the county’s iconic cottages.And it also has a silhouette of Framlingham Castle – the famous ‘Castle on the Hill’ immortalised in Sheeran’s love-letter to his Suffolk upbringing.The singer-songwriter, 33, was in the VIP seats for this occasion and the minority investor could not contain his delight as he witnessed the drought end in North London.It was a fast, frenetic start because with barely three minutes gone, both Ipswich and Tottenham should have scored from close range.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSLess than 90 seconds had passed when Szmodics produced a smart save from Tottenham goalkeeper Vicario after Radu Dragusin failed to deal with a simple delivery.Moments later, Son Heung-min’s delightful cross into the box found Brennan Johnson – whose dad David played for Ipswich 23 years ago – but the flick from his outstretched boot bobbled wide of the goal.Tottenham star Pedro Porro has everyone utterly baffled with bizarre fact about how he works his BINSSet-pieces are an area in which Tottenham have shown defensive vulnerabilities and their disorganisation and lack of communication was evident during the second Leif Davis corner on eight minutes.Over it came with purpose and Cameron Burgess, a tall, powerful Australian defender, got the better of his marker but his header bounced off the crossbar before being booted away to safety.The warning signs for Tottenham had been there and on 31 minutes their worst fears came true.The cross from Jens Cajuste struck the back of Delap and Szmodics adjusted his body perfectly to the trajectory of the spinning ball before scoring with a sensational overhead kick.Maybe Brennan Johnson should have stopped that – the winger pulled out of a challenge at the last minute, perhaps thinking he might get hurt or would be penalised for a foul, but that lack of intervention was crucial.Tottenham fans have grown accustomed to this sort of narrative – in 2024, their team has conceded the opening goal in 13 of 15 home league matches.It got even worse before half-time when Axel Tuanzebe retained possession on the touchline and then the excellent Omari Hutchinson shrugged off Rodrigo Bentancur before spraying a pass out wide to Davis.The eventual cross from Szmodics was saved by Vicario but then, much to the goalkeeper’s misfortune, the clearance bounced off Dragusin’s leg.It would have gone down as an own goal but Delap showed enough enterprise – and crucially avoided being flagged for offside – to capitalise, bunding-in his easiest goal of the season.The entire Ipswich bench went mad and so did the 3,000 punters in the away corner.Booed off at half-time, Tottenham knew they had to respond quickly but an early goal by England striker Dominic Solanke was rightly ruled out for handball by VAR.It saved the blushes of referee Darren England, who was in charge of matters here for the first time since his VAR blunder in September 2023 when Liverpool’s Luis Díaz had a goal incorrectly disallowed for offside.Quiet in the first half, Son went close on 48 minutes when his 22-yard strike was superbly tipped over by Town stopper Arijanet Muric.And Tottenham were furious they were not awarded a penalty when Davis handled Porro’s right-wing cross on 61 minutes.Porro – who is donating part of his salary to Valencia flash flood victims – played a key part in Tottenham’s goal.It was his pinpoint corner that was headed in by an unmarked Bentancur, who blew kisses to his family members in the crowd.READ MORE SUN STORIESTottenham are known as Prem Comeback Kings, given the number of times they have turned around a losing position.But this time they were unable to get out of the straitjacket that had been tightened by their own making as Ipswich celebrated a famous victory, especially after Muric blocked Solanke’s attempt deep into stoppage time. 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      Man Utd 3 Leicester 0: Ruud van Nistelrooy signs off with a win as Bruno Fernandes marks 250th game with classy goal

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      WHAT A DAY for Bruno Fernandes and what a send-off for Ruud van Nistelroory.The interim boss could be gone by the end of next week with Ruben Amorim on his way in with his own backroom staff.Ruud van Nistelrooy signed off as United boss in styleCredit: GettyBruno Fernandes as scored four in four under Van NistelrooyCredit: ReutersThe skipper fired in a brilliant curler from the edge of the boxCredit: ReutersThe second goal went in off Victor KristiansenCredit: GettyAlejandro Garnacho netted a brilliant thirdCredit: GettyVan Nistelrooy wants to stay in some capacity, the fans and players want him to stay too but it will be down to Amorim.Perhaps the Dutch goalscoring legend’s own ambitions to be boss at Old Trafford one day may tip the balance.No new boss wants that looming over their shoulder.Let’s be honest, it’s not like this is the most secure job in world football as it is.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe incoming Head Coach from Sporting Lisbon will be the sixth incumbent in the Manchester United hot seat since Sir Alex bowed out back in 2013.That’s apart from interim boss Ralf Rangnick and the other three who filled a gap; Ryan Giggs, Michael Carrick and now Van Nistelrooy.Little wonder the office door just has the word ‘manager’ on at Carrington rather than their actual names in these cost- cutting times under Sir Jim Ratcliffe.I mean how much do those golden letters cost?Most read in FootballTalking of Ratcliffe it was the part owner now running things at the club who was on the pitch before kick-off to present Fernandes with a framed shirt to mark this, his 250th appearance for the club.One presumes, the club paid for it, not the player.So the stage was set for the 30-year-old Red Devils captain to celebrate the occasion in style, and how he did just that.He scored the opening goal, he forced the second although it was credited as an own goal off Victor Kristiansen.Then he provided the assist for the third for Alejandro Garnacho.For Fernandes that is 83 goals and 72 assists for the Portuguese ace since he made his own switch from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020.Undoubtedly he is the best signing in the post Sir Alex era.To be fair that bar is not terribly high, but he has been an example to the rest from the day he walked into Old Trafford.The man with the armband can often be the main target after the manager when things are going wrong here.They have been for some time.But have no doubt about his contribution to this club in difficult times.His application and devotion to the badge on and off the pitch is huge.Critics use his arm flapping histrionics as a stick to beat him with but it is because he cares so much.He opened the scoring here against woeful Leicester in the 17th  minute.He received a thrown-in on the left from Noussair Mazraoui and then after a quick exchange of passes with Amad Diallo, curled a shot from the edge of the area into the far bottom corner. Off to the corner flag in celebration, why is it always the corner flag?The chants of ‘Bruno’ went up and his teammates all flocked to him.A great start, but this being the modern day Manchester United the opposition will always have a chance to get back into it.So it was in the 28th minute when Facundo Buonanotte put Wilfrd Nididi clean through but Andre Onana was out to him and smothered his shot.Then when Buonanotte himself got a sight on goal a fantastic tackle by Mazraoui took the ball away from him.Reds rattled, but not for long as number two followed in the 38th minute.Mazraoui provided the cross from the left and there was Fernandes to get a flick with the top of his thigh and the ball went in off Victor Kristiansen.The captain got the congratulations even if it officially went down to the Leicester player as an own goal.  It was as well Fernandes was a menace in front of goal because Rasmus Hojlund certainly was not.Let’s say the reception was generous when he was finally hooked in the 75th minute but not quite as lacklustre as that which greeted his replacement Joshua Zirkzee.After all the millions spent in the last decade is that what this famous club has ended up with as striking options?So that’s three wins and a draw for Van Nistelrooy who had his name chanted loudly as this game came to a close.In his programme notes he had talked about the emotions of managing the club for this short period.He wrote: “I can honestly say that my love for you all has only grown during this period.”From tomorrow, I will be getting behind our new head coach, Ruben Amorim, and I urge everyone who loves the club to do the same.”READ MORE SUN STORIESRemind you of anything, Sir Alex 11 years ago perhaps and ten months later David Moyes was gone.The revolving door continues to spin…next.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. 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      Nottingham Forest 1 Newcastle 3: Joelinton’s sublime strike leads comeback win for Toon against surprise high-flyers

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      EDDIE HOWE got his substitutes spot on as Newcastle delivered an impressive second half fightback.It was going so well for Forest, the Premier League’s third-placed team, when defender Murillo – who has just been called into the Brazilian squad – scored his first ever goal.Joelinton rose highest with the quality of his goal and his celebrationCredit: PAAlexander Isak deservedly levelled for Newcastle soon after the breakCredit: RexJoelinton’s curler put Newcastle in front in their turnaround winCredit: AlamyYet Alexander Isak levelled early in the second half and three minutes after being introduced, Sandro Tonali tore forward to set up Joelinton who grabbed a spectacular second.Tonali then played a part in teeing up Harvey Barnes who, also three minutes after coming on as a sub, beat Forest defender Matz Sels at his near post for 3-1 with seven minutes left.So what looked to be a potentially-damaging afternoon for Toon boss Howe ended up surprisingly comfortable.Initially, it looked as though it was not going to be Howe’s day.READ MORE TOP STORIESDefender Dan Burn picked up an early caution for a foul on Morgan Gibbs-White and he will miss the next game against West Ham on November 25 due after picking up five yellow cards.Yet Burn was particularly annoyed with referee Anthony Taylor as his booking came while Tino Livramento was still on the ground holding his face after being elbowed by Ryan Yates, who avoided a yellow card let alone a red.Forest skipper Yates was also fortunate to not concede a penalty when catching Sean Longstaff on the knee inside the area. Longstaff was maybe too honest and should have flung himself to the floor but in any case, there should surely have been a VAR check.Yet there could be no excuses from any of Newcastle’s players for the really poor marking which led to the opening goal.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMurilllo was left completely unmarked to run into the danger area and got ahead of Joelinton to score with a header. Anthony Elanga not only won the free-kick but delivered the perfect set-piece.Newcastle might argue that before the free-kick, Forest were awarded a corner when it should have been a goal-kick as the ball came off Yates, but they were still guilty of some poor defending for the goal.I’m a former Premier League and England star and I have to pay price of Tesco meal deal for lunch at my club Newcastle surged back into the top eight with victoryCredit: GettyNewcastle responded with Forest keeper Mats Selz – who had a couple of years in the north-east – making saves from Bruno Guimaraes and Burn.Nine minutes into the second half, Newcastle levelled. Both Chris Wood and Longstaff both jumped up to meet a corner from Gordon and the ball perfectly for Isak who will not have many easier goals than this.Isak then should have made it 2-1 but sent a volley flying wide following a pinpoint cross from Willock, That was Willock’s final kick of the ball and he was replaced by Tonali, who soon made a difference.The Italian drove forward, fed the ball to Isak who picked out Joelinton 25 yards out. He still had a lot of work to do but he was able to jog into the area unchallenged, swerved a challenge from Elanga and then brilliantly, curled a left-footed shot into the bottom corner.READ MORE SUN STORIESAny hopes of a Forest recovery were then blown to pieces by substitute Barnes. Tonali once again played a part in a flowing move by the visitors and Barnes threaded a shot through the legs of defender Nikola Milenkovic and Sels was beaten at his near post.Murillo thumped home a header to put Forest in front at half-timeCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea vs Arsenal LIVE SCORE: Cole Palmer starts as Declan Rice AND Martin Odegaard return for the Gunners – updates

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      ARSENAL are back to full strength as Mikel Arteta called on both Martin Odegaard AND Declan Rice for the trip to Chelsea.The Gunners pair had been doubts in the build up but have been passed fit enough to start a major London derby.For Chelsea, Cole Palmer is also in the starting XI despite fears he may miss the game.Kick off time: 4.30pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier LeagueLive stream: NOW/Sky Sports appChelsea team: Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Lavia, Madueke, Palmer, Neto, Jackson.Arsenal team: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Havertz.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…An Ode to the skipperLook who’s back, Arsenal fans.After two months out with an ankle injury, Martin Odegaard returned as an injury time substitute at Inter Milan on Wednesday – and now starts in midfield today alongside Declan Rice and Thomas Partey.Copy linkCopiedResults from around the groundsThe final whistle has been blown in all three of the 2pm kick-offs in the Premier League – and one result in particular will have Arsenal fans buoyant as they take their seats at Stamford Bridge.Ipswich – without a win before today – have triumphed 2-1 at Tottenham to move out of the relegation zone. Oh, mate.Man Utd 3-0 LeicesterNott’m Forest 1-3 NewcastleTottenham 1-2 IpswichCopy linkCopiedBridge bringing best out of SakaArsenal fans will once again look towards Bukayo Saka to make things happen this afternoon.The England star has provided more assists than any other player in the Premier League this season, laying on seven goals for teammates.And the short trip to Chelsea often brings out the best in the Gunners star boy.Saka has either scored (1) or assisted (2) a goal in each of his last three away games at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.Only Sergio Agüero (2013-2017) and Javier Hernandez (2012-2018) have registered goal involvements as visiting players in four consecutive appearances at the home of the Blues.Copy linkCopiedFrom Andy Dillon at Stamford BridgeA boost for Chelsea and England with Cole Palmer declared fit to face Arsenal after battling a knee knock this week.And he looks like he will be teaming up with Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice who is also ok to play after breaking his toe.It means both teams today are pretty much at full strength so there are no excuses for any manager today.This is Chelsea’s best chance to take a top four scalp this season so far having lost to Liverpool and Manchester City.Copy linkCopiedCapital gains for ruthless GunnersArsenal are loving the London life right now.The Gunners prepare for another local rivalry this afternoon, having won their last six Premier League London derbies by an astonishing aggregate scoreline of 22-3.And incredibly, Mikel Arteta’s aces have won three of those six games by five or more goals, having won just one of their first 295 London derbies in the Premier League by such a margin.Copy linkCopiedOdegaard and Rice return for GunnersMikel Arteta makes two changes from the team he sent out at the San Siro to face Inter Milan on Wednesday.The Arsenal manager is able to bolster his midfield with the inclusion of two key men.Declan Rice returns after missing the midweek Champions League trip with a toe injury while captain Martin Odegaard is handed his first start in the Premier League since August.As a result, Leandro Trossard and Mikel Merino drop to the bench while loanee Raheem Sterling is ineligible to face his parent club.Arsenal (4-3-3): 22 Raya; 4 White, 2 Saliba, 6 Gabriel, 12 Timber; 8 Odegaard, 5 Partey, 41 Rice; 7 Saka, 29 Havertz, 11 MartinelliSubs: 32 Neto, 9 Jesus, 15 Kiwior, 17 Zinchenko, 19 Trossard, 20 Jorginho, 23 Merino, 49 Lewis-Skelly, 53 NwaneriCredit: @Arsenal on XCopy linkCopiedPalmer fit to spearhead BluesThe news Chelsea fans have been keeper their fingers crossed for!Cole Palmer has been given the green light to play, and starts against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.It means Enzo Maresca makes just one change from the side that he selected for last Sunday’s Premier League draw at Old Trafford.Club captain Reece James drops to the bench so Marc Cucurella returns at left-back; Moises Caicedo takes the captain’s armband in his absence.Chelsea (4-2-3-1): 1 Sanchez; 27 Gusto, 29 Fofana, 6 Colwill, 3 Cucurella; 45 Lavia, 25 Caicedo; 11 Madueke, 20 Palmer, 7 Neto; 15 JacksonSubs: 12 Jorgensen, 4 Tosin, 5 Badiashile, 8 Fernandez, 10 Mudryk, 14 Joao Felix, 18 Nkunku, 24 James, 40 VeigaCredit: @ChelseaFC on XCopy linkCopiedSeven up since Chelsea made their markArsenal annihilated Chelsea at the Emirates back in March with a triumphant 5-0 win that could easily have been even bigger.And the 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge earlier last season also felt like a Gunners success, given they were second-best and two goals behind until 13 minutes from time.The upshot is that Mikel Arteta’s team have scored the last seven goals in meetings between the two clubs without a Chelsea response.And the scorers, in case you were wondering:Ben White (2)Kai Havertz (2)Leandro Trossard (2)Declan RiceCopy linkCopiedBlues 2s for home winUnlike last week’s US election between blue and red, this contest really does seem as though it’s too close to call – and it’s left the bookies uncertain in chalking it up.Chelsea are unbeaten in four at Stamford Bridge but are a 2/1 shot to prevail today, while Arsenal are odds-against favourites despite just one win in the last six away games in all competitions.Chelsea win 2/1Draw 23/10Arsenal 13/10Odds from Paddy Power correct at time of post publication.Copy linkCopiedGood afternoon from Stamford BridgeWelcome to live SunSport coverage of the London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal in the Premier League.Always eagerly anticipated, this rivalry has been dominated by the Gunners in recent seasons.But the clubs meet today locked together on 18 points, and vying for the win that will take them back into the top four.For Mikel Arteta’s team, however, there is more at stake.Considered Manchester City’s main title challenger at the season’s start, another loss at the in-form Blues this afternoon will see them 10 points off pacesetters Liverpool at the top.Would that be too early to write them off in their quest to be champions? It’s debatable.Enzo Maresca’s hosts have been flying of late with the mercurial Cole Palmer in the pilot’s seat.The 22-year-old is a fitness doubt for today, but should he be included then expect the news to send shockwaves through both camps.It’s a 4.30pm kick-off in West London, and confirmation of the two teams is on the way.Copy linkCopied More

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      Ipswich’s pink kit divides fans as some blast ‘Ed Sheeran disasterclass’ after pop star helped design third shirt

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      IPSWICH fans have been left divided as the club debuted its Ed Sheeran collaboration third kit.Before the season began, Town announced they would have a special third kit for the season designed with musician and Tractor Boys superfan Sheeran.Ipswich debuted their pink third kit for their trip to TottenhamCredit: ReutersIt was designed in collaboration with Ed Sheeran, who was in attendance at the gameCredit: Sky SportsThe kit finally saw the light of day as Ipswich paid a visit to Tottenham in the Premier League, with Sheeran in attendance in North London.However, the pink colour scheme inspired by “Suffolk Pink” left fans divided.Taking to social media, one fan said: “Ed Sheeran disasterclass.”A second said: “[It] Hurts my eyes.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother said: “That Ipswich kit is so clean.”A fourth added: “That Ipswich kit is gorgeous.”A club statement when the kit was revealed in the summer said: “Inspired by ‘Suffolk Pink’, representing the iconic cottages scattered across the county, the new shirt features the silhouette of Framlingham Castle, made famous by Ed’s track ‘Castle on Hill’. “The Wolsey Gate, which inspired the turrets at the top of the Town crest, is also included in the design.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Ed Sheeran x Ipswich Town’ appears inside the neck whilst an Ipswich Town heart motif takes its place on the back of the shirt.”Soundwaves created from the cheer of the crowd as players run out of the tunnel also appear on the front of the shirt, along with a representation of the 60 miles of Suffolk coastline, running from Felixstowe to Lowestoft.”Inside the luxury hotel owned by Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna’s familyBefore the Spurs game, Kieran McKenna’s side were winless in the Premier League, having racked up five wins and five defeats from the opening ten games.Two of those draws had come away from home. More

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      Portsmouth star Colby Bishop scores just minutes into comeback following open heart surgery

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      COLBY BISHOP was given a hero’s welcome at Portsmouth as he scored just minutes into his return after major surgery.Bishop, 28, was diagnosed with a heart problem in June before undergoing open heart surgery in August.Colby Bishop was given a ‘special’ welcome back by Portsmouth as he scored in a 3-1 win over PrestonCredit: RexBishop came off the bench to score a penalty in his first match since undergoing open heart surgeryCredit: RexAfter months on the sideline as he recovered, the forward was finally able to make his return in Portsmouth’s Championship clash with Preston on Saturday.Bishop was a shock inclusion on the bench for John Mousinho’s side.He was able to get his first minutes of the season when he was brought on in the 78th minute for Kusini Yengi with Pompey 2-1 ahead.And when Portsmouth won a penalty in the 89th minute, Bishop was then able to mark his emotional comeback with a goal as he netted the home side’s third goal of the afternoon.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe penalty sealed a 3-1 win that lifted Portsmouth off the bottom of the table.Bishop paid tribute to the fans after the game for their warm welcome, declaring that they made him feel “so special”.He told The News: “I am so grateful to the fans, they make you feel so special.”I have thought about these moments for the whole 3-4 months, getting that reception. I’m hoping there are quite a few videos, because I would like to watch it back.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Even when I was scoring in the warm-up, they were standing up singing.”I have a very special connection with the fans here and through the whole three months when people have seen me, they’ve been so nice to me.Watch jubilant Portsmouth’s captain’s speech get interrupted by very rude act as fans hail ‘simply incredible’ moment”They’ve not once asked ‘When are you back?’ or anything like that. “It has always been ‘Are you okay? Is your family okay?’. That shows how much the people of Portsmouth care.”I know football is obviously the main thing, but they also care about you. I have a special connection with them and again I am grateful for that.”Bishop signed for the South Coast club from Accrington in 2022.He scored 24 goals in his debut season before adding another 21 to his tally in his second year.On the reaction the fans gave him as they applauded him on to the pitch, Bishop added: “It gave me shivers down my back, it was loud, very loud.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I had asked my partner to video it, I cannot wait to watch it. “It’s one of those you would like to look back on in the future.” More

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      Virgil van Dijk caught trolling Aston Villa rival Pau Torres with 3-word jibe after commentator lipreads Liverpool star

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      LIVERPOOL captain Virgil van Dijk brutally mocked Aston Villa star Pau Torres after his attempt to win a penalty.The Reds extended their lead at the top of the table with a 2-0 win over Villa last night.Pau Torres went down in the box wanting a penaltyVirgil van Dijk was fuming over the way the Villa star went downCredit: TNT Sports The duo exchanged heated wordsCredit: APDarwin Nunez opened the scoring in the first-half before Mo Salah wrapped up the three points just six minutes from time.Soon after Liverpool’s second goal, there was a coming together between Ryan Gravenberch and Torres in the penalty area.The Villa centre-back was knocked over by the Dutchman as they jostled for a loose ball.Torres went down and required treatment after the penalty shout was waved away by the referee.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut Van Dijk was left fuming over what he felt was a theatrical fall from his opponent.As Torres slowly climbed back to his feet, the Liverpool skipper went over to him and seemingly made a gesture about his height.TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher admitted he wasn’t the best lipreader in the world but thought Van Dijk appeared to say: “You’re 6ft’4 mate.”Liverpool’s win took them five points ahead of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOn being in the title race, Alexis Mac Allister said: “If you’d asked me before the season started, I wouldn’t say that we were candidates, but now it looks like it.”As for Villa, they have gone five games without a win in all competitions and have slipped to eighth in the Prem.Arne Slot punished for X-rated blast about Arsenal because fourth official thought he was talking to him More