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      Newcastle assistant Jason Tindall gives Eddie Howe health update as stars dedicate Man Utd thumping to hospitalised boss

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      SKIPPER Bruno Guimaraes dedicated Newcastle’s rout of Manchester United to stricken Eddie Howe.The Toon boss watched the game from a hospital bed as his team surged up to fourth in their quest for a Champions League place.Bruno Guimaraes quickly thought of ill boss Eddie Howe after rounding off Newcastle’s 4-1 defeat of Man UtdCredit: GettyEddie Howe could return in charge of the Toon’s next Prem gameCredit: ReutersGuimaraes, who scored in the thumping, said: “When we went to the pitch we said, ‘We’ll play for him’.“He’s been unbelievable for us. We missed him on the training ground.“Hopefully it gave him happiness and he’s back for the next game. It’s been a tough week for him.”Two-goal hero Harvey Barnes said: “He’s on the road to recovery, hopefully. He’s so influential throughout the week.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“We knew that we had a job to do without him. We said before the game we had to put a smile on his face.”Howe, 47, was admitted to hospital on Friday so his No 2, Jason Tindall, took charge against United on Sunday.The top five places guarantee a Champions League place this term and Toon started strongly.Sandro Tonali’s opener was levelled by Alejandro Garnacho to make it 1-1 at half-time.Most read in FootballStand-in chief Jason Tindall had a congratulatory message from HoweCredit: GettyBut Toon blew the Red Devils away after the break, with Barnes’ two goals and Guimaraes’ strike  securing a first league double over United for  94 YEARS.Tindall said: “I had a message from Eddie congratulating the team and the performance.Eddie Howe ‘hungry for more’ silverware as he celebrates Newcastle’s success “He was able to watch the game and I’m sure that performance will put a smile on his face.“I’m super proud of the players. But I am not  surprised because we have a fantastic group and some great leaders.“When the manager isn’t there you have to step up individually and collectively, and we did that. I’m really proud.”Asked  whether Howe would be back for Wednesday’s home clash with Crystal Palace, Tindall said: “Not sure. “He’ll be in good spirits and the sooner the manager is back, the better for everyone.”He was able to watch the game and I’m sure that performance will put a smile on his face.Jason TindallTindall, 47, who was a former team-mate as a player and then Howe’s assistant at Bournemouth, added: “He was hugely missed. Certainly for me.“It’s only the second time in 17 years that we’ve not been side by side and I did miss him.“You miss your leader when he’s not there. But it’s testament  to everybody to be able to step into them big shoes to fill.“He’s one of the best managers around and credit to everybody to be able to go out and deliver that performance.“We’ve had a good week, a really positive result away at Leicester on Monday, too.Read More on The Sun“We know our expectations and our goals, and what we want to try to achieve.“Every game is so important especially when you come into the money end of the season as they say, so it’s important we deliver a performance.” More

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      Moment furious Newcastle star Joelinton ‘offers Manuel Ugarte a SCRAP down the tunnel’ as he’s subbed off vs Man Utd

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      NEWCASTLE hero Joelinton appeared to invite Manchester United rival Manuel Ugarte for a tunnel fight in a “crazy” flare-up.Brazilian Joelinton was being taken off in the Toon’s 4-1 home win when he clashed on the field with his Uruguayan counterpart.Joelinton was angry with fellow South American Manuel UgarteStand-in Toon chief Jason Tindall steered Joelinton awayThe Magpies attacker was still unhappy as he was led offCredit: GettyIronically, stand-in Newcastle boss Jason Tindall was taking the attacker off late on to help him avoid a booking and a ban.But Joelinton looked furious as he argued with Ugarte, confronted him and was held back by two team-mates.It seemed the 28-year-old “offered to scrap” the ex-PSG anchorman.Joelinton gestured to the tunnel and pointed to Ugarte as if urging him there to sort it out afterwards.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNewcastle fans will be relieved that their midfied workhorse avoided a yellow card in the skirmish.That’s because he was just one booking short of a two-game suspension.And Tindall was no doubt delighted to get Joelinton off the pitch before the matter could escalate again.Newcastle were already 4-1 up at the time and certain to leapfrog Manchester City back into fourth spot.Most read in FootballFellow Brazilian Bruno Guimaraes also intervenedCredit: EPABEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKJoelinton was involved in the killer fourth goal by compatriot Bruno Guimaraes, although the main source was a terrible pass from United keeper Altay Bayindir.Two-goal Harvey Barnes had earlier been the Magpies’ surprise second-half matchwinner, punishing the Red Devils’ dozy defending.’Angel’ Newcastle star Joelinton rescued his manager in Subway after he fainted buying a sandwichBefore the interval, United winger Alejandro Garnacho cancelled out Sandro Tonali’s opener.Joelinton making it off without seeing yellow completed a near-perfect day for Newcastle, whose manager Eddie Howe was still too unwell to attend.But viewers were still unhappy with the Toon raider.One claimed: “Joelinton should’ve received a red card for inciting violence.”Another posted: “Why would he say that kind of thing?”And a third said it would have been “crazy” had Ugarte responded. More

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      ‘Best thing you’ll see today’ – Arsenal fans LOVE moment Gary Neville is brutally shut down over criticism live on TV

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      ARSENAL fans loved the moment Gary Neville was brutally shut down over his criticism of the Gunners on live TV.Mikel Arteta’s men slipped further behind Liverpool in the title race as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford on Saturday.Gary Neville was shut down on live TVA former Premier League ace did not agree with his verdict about Arsenal’s seasonIt looks likely that Arsenal will finish in second for the third consecutive season.And Neville criticised the Londoners for seemingly going backwards this term.That’s despite putting one foot in the Champions League semis with a stunning 3-0 win over holders Real Madrid in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.Neville said on NBC Sports: “Arsenal’s league performances have been a big let-down.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“If Manchester City weren’t going to win the league, Arsenal had to be the team that was there waiting. They’re not. They’re not even on Liverpool’s shoulder.”I think that’s a big disappointment. From where Arsenal have been in the last couple of seasons, you felt they were a team growing in Premier League title races. “What’s happened this season is that they have gone backwards. From the start of the season, they’ve gone backwards this season in terms of their recruitment. “They never covered themselves for the likely injury to Havertz, who was their only centre-forward.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”Odegaard was another big drop-off. They’ve lost Edu off the pitch. I think it’s a let-down.”However, former Middlesbrough, Oxford United and Sheffield Wednesday star Robbie Mustoe struck back at Neville.’He could have broken my leg’ – Arsenal’s Martinelli hits out at Brentford star who escaped red card for ‘nasty’ tackleArsenal fans were loving Robbie Mustoe’s response to NevilleHe defended Arsenal’s lack of title credentials by pointing out they had suffered heavily with injuries to key players.But Mustoe did agree that Arteta needs to sign a striker if his side are to finally get over the line.Mustoe said: “I still think they are going to be the second-placed team again for the third season on the trot. I think the injuries to key players at different parts of the season have to be considered. “I know, in terms of recruitment, it’s accepted that the front line is the last bit and the most important bit to strengthen.”I find it harder to criticise the team and the way they have played based on the disappointment.“Liverpool are the only team have had very few injuries. Injuries make a difference. When you’ve got a few injuries, it’s hard to keep up the pace. They do need another striker, but I wouldn’t agree that they’ve regressed.”Arsenal fans were certainly delighted with Mustoe’s comeback at Neville.One said: “Mustoe shutting down Neville is the most satisfying thing you will see today.”Another declared: “This has to be the best thing I’ve seen this Sunday.”Read More on The SunOne noted: “Neville said Arsenal would win the league at the start of the season.”Another added: “How have we regressed when we’re nearly in the CL semis?”Arsenal ratings vs Brentford as Partey dominates in midfield but Jorginho a passenger as title hopes fizzle More

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      ‘Is this a real league?’ – Sergio Ramos baffled as keeper turns his back on him as he tries to take penalty

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      SERGIO RAMOS has been left baffled by a goalkeeper’s bizarre penalty antics – which saw his spot-kick delayed by more than a minute. The former Real Madrid star moved to Mexican club Monterrey in January.Sergio Ramos faced some unusual goalkeeping as he stepped up to take a penalty in MexicoCredit: XKeeper Nahuel Guzman turned his back on the Spaniard and refused to turn aroundCredit: XRamos could only look at the referee in confusionCredit: XThe keeper’s bizarre tactic has gone viralRamos, 39, made the shock switch to the Liga MX after more than six months as a free agent.And he’s enjoyed an eventful few months, culminating in a bizarre stand-off in Sunday’s game with Tigres.Monterrey were given a penalty early in the second half, with Diego Lainez seeing red for the hosts. Ramos stepped up to take it – only for Tigres keeper Nahuel Guzman to turn his back on the World Cup winner. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLGuzman refused to turn around for almost 30 seconds, glancing over his shoulder while Ramos looked confused at ref Marco Ortiz.Ortiz wouldn’t blow the whistle for the penalty until red-carded Lainez had left the field, with the striker walking slowly off at the opposite end of the pitch. When the whistle was finally blown, Guzman leapt around to face Ramos, who had already begun his run-up.But the bizarre antics didn’t work for the Tigres keeper, who could get nowhere near the powerful penalty as it flew into the bottom right corner. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKOne baffled fan wrote on X: “Did he really want to intimidate the greatest defender in history?”Another said: “He almost saved it. If he had saved it, everyone would be quiet.”Furious Sergio Ramos goes berserk at Sevilla fan as he stops live TV interview While a third laughed: “Is this a real league?”Despite Ramos netting the opener, it was a night to forget for Monterrey.The visitors were just minutes from victory at the Estadio Universitario, only to concede two goals in stoppage time. The loss leaves Monterrey 9th in the Liga MX, with just 6 wins from 15 games. It’s been an eventful few weeks for Ramos, who netted in three-straight games before a bizarre red card against UNAM. The Spaniard was given a straight red for booting an opponent in the bum. Read More on The SunRamos signed a one-year deal with Monterrey, who are due to compete in the upcoming Club World Cup. The Mexicans have been drawn against Inter Milan, River Plate and Urawa Red Diamonds. More

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      Watch moment 6ft7inch Prem star stunned onlookers when he helped push a stranded car of a busy roundabout

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      GEORDIE football hero Dan Burn stunned onlookers when he helped to push a stranded car off a busy roundabout.The 6ft 7in Newcastle defender — whose Carabao Cup final goal last month inspired them to their first domestic trophy in 70 years — sprang into action on Saturday.Dan Burn stunned onlookers when he helped to push a stranded car off a busy roundaboutCredit: FacebookThe Geordie football hero sprang into action on SaturdayCredit: xDan’s Carabao Cup final goal last month inspired Newcastle to their first domestic trophy in 70 yearsCredit: GettyWitnesses said an electric BMW i3 had come to a standstill with its airbags deployed after a driver slammed on the brakes to avoid a crash on the A19, north of the North East city.Phone footage shot by fan Joeanne Collis shows new England cap Burn, 32, climbing from his own car to join two other men.Her nine-year-old son Reuben-Joh, nine, can be heard asking: “Mum, is that actually Dan Burn?” She replies: “It is, aye. Absolute legend.”Read More on SportFull-time carer Joeanne, 40, from Blyth, told The Sun: “Dan is from round here, so everyone knows him.“It just proves what a top man he is. “The car was small so he towered above it.” It was an all-action weekend for Burn — yesterday he played in the home game against Manchester United.Most read in FootballHow Newcastle outsmarted Liverpool with Dan Burn and Alexander Isak’s genius tricks More

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      Ex-England boss Gareth Southgate changes career as he turns back on football, according to paperwork seen by The Sun

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      GARETH Southgate looks to have retired as a football manager — by changing his profession on paper to “company director”.His last match in charge of England was last summer, when Spain beat the Three Lions 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final.Gareth Southgate looks to have retired as a football manager — by changing his profession on paper to ‘company director’Credit: GettyThe 54-year-old said after leaving the England job that he would not return to a coaching role for at least a year.Now former England defender Gareth has given his clearest indication yet that he is packing in football management for good.Documents for MAS Inv­estment Holdings Limited — the business that handles his £6.2million property portfolio — reveal he has changed his profession from “football manager” to “company director”.The move seems to back up Gary Lineker, who said after the Euro 2024 final: “I suspect this might be his last game in management.”Read More on SportGareth, who lives in North Yorkshire with wife Alison, had been tipped for a Premier League job, and was linked with Man United before they hired Ruben Amorim.Instead, he has been taking on temporary roles. Gareth is a technical observer for European football’s ruling body Uefa and a visiting lecturer at Harvard Business School in the US.He is also writing a self-help book, which is to focus on leadership.Most read in FootballIt is expected to feature some of the lessons he learned while guiding the Three Lions to two successive European Championship finals.Sir Gareth Southgate fears boys are watching too much porn instead of ‘expressing their emotions’ More

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      Luis Suarez appears to try to BITE player again… but quickly stops when he realises it’s his own team-mate

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      LUIS SUAREZ appeared to try to BITE a player once again – only to stop when he realised it was his own team-mate.The bizarre incident occurred as Inter Miami faced MLS rivals LAFC in the second leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup quarter-final this week.Luis Suarez appeared to attempt biting Inter Miami teammate Jordi AlbaTensions were high in Florida after Inter’s Californian opponents won the first leg 1-0.But Lionel Messi and Co got the job done with a 3-1 victory at home, giving them a 3-2 aggregate win.However, tensions spilled over late as players from both sides clashed following a stray challenge.It saw a large bundle form in the centre of pitch, with Suarez at the heart of it.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe former Liverpool and Barcelona star then was tugged on the collar of his shirt.And he span around in anger before appearing to aim a bite at the stray arm.However, Suarez quickly stopped in his tracks when he realised the appendage belonged to Inter Miami team-mate Jordi Alba.Fans were quick to react online, with one saying: “Friendly fire.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnother declared: “Suarez is something else.”One noted: “Defence mechanism.”Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez’s sons playing in same Inter Miami team as incredible video shows wonderkids in action Suarez has a history of biting, chomping Branislav Ivanovic in 2013Credit: Pixel 8He then bit Giorgio Chiellini a year later at the World CupCredit: TV CompanySuarez received a nine-game international banCredit: ReutersHe was also suspended for 10 Premier League games for his Ivanovic chompCredit: Getty Images – GettyAnother added: “He needs to see someone about this habit.”The latter tweet refers to Suarez’s infamous history of biting several opponents.He chomped down on Giorgio Chiellini during Uruguay’s World Cup win over Italy in 2014.And a year earlier, Suarez bit Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic while playing for Liverpool.It resulted in a 10-match ban from the FA, while his bite on Chiellini saw him suspended for nine international games spanning 21 months. More

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      ‘This is so impressive’ – Fans amazed as Oli McBurnie speaks in flawless Spanish just months after LaLiga transfer

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      OLI MCBURNIE has left fans stunned with his fluent Spanish – less than a year after joining Las Palmas.The former Sheffield United star left the Premier League last summer to join the LaLiga side. Las Palmas striker Oli McBurnie was back in the goals against GetafeCredit: GettyThe 28-year-old conducted his post-match interview entirely in SpanishCredit: XMcBurnie, a Scottish international raised in Leeds, has gone to great lengths to integrate since his move. And he showed off his Spanish in a TV interview following a 3-1 win over Getafe on Saturday. McBurnie conducted the entire interview in Spanish after netting his team’s second goal – impressing his interviewer in the process.The 28-year-old said: “It’s a very good day for us. We know we need more wins and points. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”It’s a great day for us, now we need more.”I want more goals. This year is difficult for me. I want to help the team”.Fans were quick to praise McBurnie for going above and beyond to learn the language.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKOne stunned fan wrote on X: “No way is that him talking?!”Most read in FootballAnother said: “This is so impressive from @oli_mcburnie he’s integrated so well into life in Spain both on and off the pitch.”Moment Rangers-daft frontman Oli McBurnie bags assist against Real Madrid two months after Ibrox side could have signed him for FREEWhile a third added: “Great to see him doing well and proving doubters wrong.”McBurnie began his career at Bradford City before a breakthrough year at Swansea in 2018. The striker netted 22 goals in 42 Championship games, earning him a £20m move to the Premier League with Sheffield United.Oli’s Spanish interview in fullQ: Ollie, is speaking in Spanish with us… finally this victory.McBurnie: It’s a very good day for us. We know we need more wins and points. It’s a great day for us, now we need more.Q: Today, a goal and a win. You said the other day you were sad because your goal counted for nothing.McBurnie: Yes, definitely. I want more goals. This year is difficult for me. I want to help the team, but today is good with goals for me and Fabio (Silva). We won and it’s all incredible, and today is for the fans.Q: And above all it’s a win that helps everyone keep believing?McBurnie: Definitely. We know we need more wins. Today is only one game and only three points. It’s good, but now more and tomorrow more work. We want more wins, more points, come on!Q: Ollie, congratulations for the win, and the Spanish.McBurnie: Thanks a lot, I’m trying!McBurnie was unable to live up to his big fee in the Steel City, scoring 29 goals in 159 games.He left for the Canary Islands and Las Palmas last summer, signing a three-year deal.McBurnie endured an 11-game goal drought to start 2025.But he now has two in two games after his strike against Getafe. More