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      Why is Alisson not playing for Liverpool?

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      ALISSON has not made the squad for Liverpool’s game against Everton. The sides are meeting tonight in a HUGE Merseyside derby at Anfield.Alisson and Davinson Sanchez clashed heads during the international breakCredit: AP Photo/Eraldo PeresThe sides met in a FIFA World Cup qualifier over the international breakCredit: REUTERS/Ueslei MarcelinoDavinson Sanchez was knocked out during the collisionCredit: AP Photo/Eraldo PeresDavinson Sanchez left the field on a stretcherCredit: GettyAlisson remains under concussion protocols after the clashCredit: EPA/ANDRE COELHOAlisson has not made the squad for Arne Slot’s first Merseyside derby at Anfield. He joins the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Bradley on the injury list for the tie. Liverpool’s number two Caoimhin Kelleher will step in for the Brazilian stopper for the clash.SunSport can reveal why Alisson is not part of tonight’s squad.Read more FootballWhy is Alisson not playing for Liverpool?Alisson is under concussion protocols, and therefore will not feature tonight for Liverpool.The ‘keeper collided with Davinson Sanchez during Brazil’s game with Colombia in the international break.He left Brazil camp early, and is still side-lined under protocols. Alisson has been training with the Reds, but has to miss the game due to the protocols.Most read in FootballArne Slot commented on the matter, saying yesterday: “Ali trained with us as well. “The last check has to be made, I think that’s this afternoon after the session, [to determine] if he is available to play.”How to watch Liverpool vs EvertonLiverpool vs Everton is LIVE on Sky Sports at 8pm BST.The game is also available for stream on Sky Go and the Sky Sports app.Action from Anfield kicks off at 8pm BST.Alternatively, follow along with SunSport’s live blog of ALL the Premier League fixtures. More

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      Liverpool vs Everton live stream: How to watch huge Merseyside derby TONIGHT

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      LIVERPOOL continue their pursuit of the Premier League title by hosting local rivals Everton TONIGHT.The Reds are nine points clear of Arsenal in second – with this game in hand – and are looking to wrap up the Premier League title sooner rather than later.Mo Salah will be hoping to fire Liverpool to a Premier League titleCredit: GettyEverton secured a dramatic late point the last time these two sides metCredit: Nick Potts/PA WireArne Slot will be hoping to see a reaction from his side after disappointing Champions League and Carabao Cup exitsCredit: GettyDavid Moyes has steadied the ship at Goodison since his returnCredit: GettyArne Slot’s side endured a tough week heading into the international break, losing the Carabao Cup final to Newcastle after being knocked out of the Champions League by PSG.Everton themselves are enjoying an excellent run of form since the return of David Moyes.The Toffees are unbeaten in NINE Premier League matches, but their form has stagnated as of late.Four draws in a row suggest the Toffees are not at their very best, although their form has seen them climb away from relegation contention.Read more FootballThe blue half of Merseyside will be hoping for a repeat of James Tarkowski’s last gasp heroics at Goodison Park, which earned them a point in the final Merseyside derby at the famous stadium. How to watch Liverpool vs Everton and is there a live stream?Liverpool vs Everton will be shown LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event.Action will be available for stream live on Sky Go or the Sky Sports App.The match in Liverpool starts at 8pm GMT.Alternatively, follow along with SunSport’s live blog. More

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      I made £50MILLION in my football career and earned less than only Ronaldo and Messi before retiring to play golf

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      ONE little-known footballer used to be the third highest paid player in the world, but now he’s swapped the pitch for the pitching wedge.Dario Conca, 41, once had comparable bank balances to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo when he was in his prime.Dario Conca used to be the third highest paid player in the worldCredit: GettyConca has now turned his attention to golfCredit: Instagram @concaoficialConca, who hung up his boots in 2019, had a career that saw him earn over £50MILLION.The Argentinian midfielder spent most of his career playing in South America for the likes of River Plate, Vasco de Gama and Fluminense.But after nine years of tearing it up in Brazil and Argentina, Conca turned his attention to Asia – earning a £7.6m switch to the Chinese Super League in 2011.Conca penned a two-and-a-half-year deal with Guangzhou Evergrande worth an eye-popping £170,000 per week.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThat money made him the third highest-paid player in the world, only earning less than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in their prime as they battled it out in La Liga for Real Madrid and Barcelona.After three seasons earning his pay cheque and scoring 54 goals in 99 appearances, Conca left China to return to Brazil.Now, some 11 years later, he has found a new passion in a completely new sport.Conca has turned his hand to golf, and is hoping to make it pro on the course the same way he did on the pitch.Most read in FootballConca’s contract with with Guangzhou Evergrande was worth an eye-popping £170,000 per weekCredit: Getty – ContributorOnly Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were earning more than Conca at the timeCredit: APCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSpeaking to GloboEsporte.com in 2019, he said: “Football has given me a lot, I love this career, it was fantastic for me, but today I think it’s the right time for me to stop.” “I was not thinking about football today. It gave me a lot, I’m very grateful for everything, I managed to make a career, to have recognition.Top 10 highest-paid Premier League stars”I’ve already started on the golf course, I always wanted to play, to discover new sports. [Golf] always caught my attention.”Today I have more time to dedicate myself, to do something that motivates me to overcome myself.”You think I start playing games, right? I want to play golf. It happens with every player, we feel that desire to compete, to always want to come and improve every day. Let’s start as a joke, like another sport.”Then we’ll see. I’ll try to do my best, prepare myself, train and then we’ll see how far to go.”Conca is yet to make it pro and it wouldn’t be the best bet to whack your savings on him playing in The Masters any time soon.But he certainly does have a love for the sport, regularly sharing snaps of himself on the course all over the world – including a round on Donald Trump’s Miami course last year.Conca is always sharing pictures on the courseCredit: Instagram @concaoficialConca has more time to spend with his family now he focuses on golfCredit: Instagram @concaoficialHe still keeps up with his first love of footballCredit: Instagram @concaoficialA career to rememberDespite not reaching the heights of Messi and Ronaldo on the pitch, Conca still had an impressive career.He won the Brazilian top flight in 2010 and earned the title of Serie A player of the year in the same season.He was also a three-time Chinese champion during his spell with Guangzhou Evergrande, as well as winning the Chinese Super Cup, Chinese Cup and the AFC Champions League.But it wasn’t all plane sailing for the former Argentina youth international.During his time in China he was slapped with a huge nine-game ban after he questioned his own manager’s decision to substitute him.He said at the time: “I don’t understand why they always sideline me with the excuse that I’m exhausted and need rest.”How could I have scored a crucial penalty if I’m not in condition? And why does the coach always have Conca take a rest?”Conca ultimately left China to return to Fluminense in Brazil.That was until a call came from former England boss, the late Sven Goran Eriksson.Conca is like Messi, he is the same size, he is left footed, he is a fantastic dribbler and he makes and scores a lot of goals.When I came here, he was the one player I wanted more than any other.Sven Goran ErikssonEriksson convinced Conca to return to China after taking charge of Shanghai SIPG, telling the media at the time that he was his number one target and comparing him to Messi.He said: “Conca is like Messi, he is the same size, he is left footed, he is a fantastic dribbler and he makes and scores a lot of goals.Read More on The Sun“When I came here, he was the one player I wanted more than any other.”Conca spent another two seasons in China before joining American side Austin Bold where he decided to call it a day on his career at 37 years old.Conca signed for Shanghai SIPG later in his careerCredit: AFP More

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      ‘It’s dark’ – Unemployed ex-Man Utd star Williams struggled to get out of bed after axing and dangerous driving rap

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      FORMER Manchester United star Brandon Williams has admitted that it “hurts watching football” since being released by the club last summer.Williams, 24, spoke candidly to retired England goalkeeper Ben Foster about what life has been like without a football club since July of last year.Former Manchester United star Brandon Williams has opened up on life away from footballCredit: Instagram / @thefozcastpodcastWilliams was released by his boyhood club in JulyCredit: Kenny RamsayWilliams, who came through the ranks at Man Utd’s academy, had been earmarked as a player for the future at Old Trafford after being handed a debut by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in 2019.While he also spent time on loan with both Norwich and Ipswich Town in recent seasons.But after a run of poor form, battles with injuries and issues off the pitch, Williams was released by United last July and hasn’t played a competitive match since December 9, 2023.Last month Williams pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and driving without third party insurance following a high-speed crash.READ MORE ON MAN UTDChester Crown Court heard Williams reached speeds of 99mph with a balloon in his mouth before being involved in the 74mph crash.He is set to be sentenced on May 9.Now Williams has opened up on the “dark” times without football since his release from Man Utd.He told Ben Foster’s Fozcast podcast: “I was literally just staying in bed, he [unknown] used to turn up at like 9 o’clock or something at my bedside.Most read in FootballWilliams pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and driving without third party insurance following a high-speed crash last monthCredit: GettyJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford”Trying to do something like ‘let’s go on a walk, let’s go for a coffee’.”Asked how bad it got, he replied: “Yeah, it’s dark.”Utd star ‘had balloon in his mouth’ when he crashed Audi in 99mph horror crashAnd now the left-back has said even watching football hurts him these days, as he dreams of a return to the pitch in the near future.He said: “It hurts me watching football now because I just want to be there, I just want to play.”I miss being in a team, I miss being on the coach, I just think it’s that thing where it gets too much for somebody sometimes.”Williams, who played for England at U20 and U21 level, has suggested that his break from the game could be what he needed.He added: “Maybe I needed that break, just take everything in to reset.”The defender had reportedly been eyed to join up with the England first team following his breakout season with Man Utd in the 2019/20 campaign.Read More on The SunWhile he has earned 47 Premier League appearances, 12 Europa League cameos and a League Cup winners medal for the Red Devils.Williams spent last season on loan with Ipswich Town, where he made 15 Championship appearances but was left out of the Tractor Boys’ matchday squad for the entire second half of the season as they gained promotion to the top flight.Williams was dropped for the second half of the season during his loan spell with Ipswich Town last termCredit: PAIf you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans for free on 116123. More

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      Match suspended as striker brings digger on to pitch to fill SINKHOLE after rival swallowed up by the ground

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      A FOOTBALL team has plumbed new depths – after a SINKHOLE appeared in their pitch during a game.A player even fell in before French side US Vicquoise’s star striker filled it with a load of sand to enable the match to continue.A player went though a sinkhole during an amateur match in FranceCredit: Facebook / A.S IngrandesThe sinkhole brought the match to a haltCredit: Facebook / A.S IngrandesAnother player had to fill it with sand so the game could continueCredit: Facebook / A.S IngrandesBut visiting team Ingrandes went on to win 3-2 despite one of their players partially disappearing.Sunday’s lower-league clash in Vienne, central France, came to a halt as the 4ft deep crater opened up.But Vicquoise striker Sebastien Collet, a builder by trade, drove a digger-load of sand on to the pitch for his team-mates to repair the damage.An Ingrandes spokesman said: “Our team had an unusual experience on Sunday. Our striker fell in the penalty area with no one near him.Read More on Football”We all laughed, but he said there was a hole in the pitch.  We went on to the field and found it.”Thankfully at Vicq there are no problems, just solutions. Their number 10 is a saviour as well as a goalscorer and women’s team coach.”He went home to get a bucketload of sand to fill the hole – and the game restarted 10 minutes later as if nothing had happened.”We thank US Vicquoise for this great moment of fun, and for showing the sort of spirit we’d love to see every weekend.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Long live amateur football, and life in the country.”Vicquoise director Charly Collet said: “It created some atmosphere during the game, and made everyone laugh.Premier League club move into incredible new home that resembles futurist James Bond villain lair”This has never happened to us before during a match.”But an old guy who was marking out the lines on the pitch has previously fallen into the hole.” More

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      Chelsea U21 ace who scored twice to humiliate stars in training ‘hasn’t signed new contract over lack of playing time’

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      CHELSEA starlet Donnell McNeilly is yet to sign a new contract amid worries over his lack of first-team opportunities.The talented striker, 19, has been a beacon of Chelsea’s youth sides over the past several seasons.Chelsea starlet Donnell McNeilly is out of contract this summer after scoring twice against the seniorsCredit: GettyLast term saw McNeilly score 30 goals in all competitions.And just a week ago, the ace put Enzo Maresca’s seniors to the sword with two strikes in a behind-closed-doors friendly.McNeilly’s brace helped Chelsea’s kids beat their mega-million counterparts 3-0, leading to Maresca cancelling a day off in fury.However, the hitman is still yet to make his senior debut for the club.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMcNeilly has seen no less than eight of his U21 pals make matchday squads under Maresca this season.And the Mail claims he is now growing frustrated by the lack of opportunities, especially considering Chelsea’s striker crisis.Both Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu are long-term casualties, while the likes of Christopher Nkunku and Cole Palmer have gone off the boil.The bad news for Chelsea is that McNeilly’s contract, which he penned in 2022, expires this summer.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSA new deal is said to be on the table.But McNeilly is yet to sign it, potentially signalling his intent to quit Stamford Bridge on a free transfer.Moment Chelsea flop is attacked on pitch by his own club mascot after Bundesliga clash And unless he is given assurances of a pathway to the first team, it’s believed he could part ways with Chelsea this summer.McNeilly isn’t the only promising youngster out of contract shortly.Goalkeeper Lucas Bergstrom’s deal also expires in June.He has made multiple matchday squads as a sub but is yet to make his senior debut.Chelsea will have a plethora of goalies next season when loanees Mike Penders, Djordje Petrovic and Kepa Arrizabalaga join Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen.And there may not be any room for Bergstrom at the club. More

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      Gary Lineker reveals plans for life after Match of the Day with just nine shows left until he steps down

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      GARY LINEKER outlined his plans after rolling credits on his glittering 26-year run as Match of the Day presenter.Lineker, 64, will step down from MOTD in May and will leave the Beeb altogether in 2026 after next season’s FA Cup and World Cup.Gary Lineker outlined his plans after leaving Match of the Day in MayCredit: YOUTUBE / The Rest Is FootballLineker wants to travel and focus on his podcasts after leaving TVCredit: AlamyThere was speculation suggesting the famous host would be switching to Sky Sports but he recently quashed those rumours.The England legend was asked again about his future plans on the latest episode of The Rest is Football pod where he teamed up with Alan Shearer and Micah Richards.A viewer sent a cheeky question to the Leicester hero asking him if he was planning to cover the Championship in a MOTD-style show while his favourite Premier League team is fighting to avoid relegation.Lineker was asked: “Gary, would you do a MOTD style show for the Championship next season so you can finally enjoy Leicester again?”Read More on FootballBut the Tottenham legend proved to be a good sport once more as he laughed it off.Lineker responded: “Alright, we’re not relegated yet, thanks. Well – one – we don’t have the rights on the BBC to show the Championship. And secondly, no thanks.”Shearer and Richards, though, had a follow-up question as they asked their fellow host what he will be doing with his weekends now that he will finally have Saturdays and Sundays off.And the ex-Barcelona star revealed he is planning to enjoy his free time by travelling.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSLineker replied: “I was thinking the same thing because I’ve never really had weekends off in my adult life.”So I think I’ll be alright. I will go out to eat on Saturday night, have dinner. I’ll have little weekend trips away, possibly some places. Lots of places to go to – food trips, all that sort of stuff. I think I’ll be alright.”‘I don’t like it’ – Gary Lineker has wild reaction after spotting ex-Match of the Day star at Baller League launchShearer asked if he will continue working on TV but Lineker insists he is done with that outlet as there’s nothing better than Match of the Day and echoed his plans to focus on his podcasts.Lineker joked: “No, I’ve got a podcast to do with a couple of clowns and I’m obviously a podcast magnet. It’s not just this podcast, we’ve got lots of others as well.”I’m stepping away from Match of the Day. I mean, where do you go from there? So I think, that’ll do. Thank you very much.”I mean, never say never. Who knows what might pop. But at the moment I’m thinking, ‘No, that’s it. Television’s done’.” More

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      Man Utd hit unwanted Sir Alex Ferguson milestone that sums up how bad things have got since his retirement

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      MANCHESTER UNITED hit another embarrassing milestone after their 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.Tuesday night marked Man Utd’s 114th defeat in the Premier League since legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson left the club on a high in 2013.Man Utd hit another embarrassing milestone after their 1-0 defeat to Nottingham ForestFerguson lost 114 of his 810 Premier League games as Man Utd managerThat’s the SAME amount of defeats that Ferguson suffered across his entire 21-year career in the competition. Fergie lost 114 of his 810 Premier League games as Man Utd manager.While the ten coaches (including caretakers) since have totalled 114 losses in just 448 matches – which is nearly half the time!Those defeats have mostly come across the reigns of David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Michael Carrick Erik ten Hag and current boss Ruben Amorim.READ MORE ON MAN UTDWhile the interim coaches including, Ryan Giggs, Michael Carrick, Ralf Rangnick and Ruud van Nistelrooy have been included in that stat.Ferguson won 528 league games and drew 168 on his way to 13 titles.And Man Utd – who sit 13th in the table – have collected 786 points from their 448 Prem games under the gaffers since the great Scot retired.That’s 209 fewer than rivals Manchester City (995) and also behind Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordAnthony Elanga’s stunning solo goal condemned his former club to their 13th league defeat of the season.That total is already their second highest in a single Prem campaign.Roy Keane fears Man Utd will get WORSE and reveals biggest red flag that could spell the end for Ruben AmorimAnd with eight games still to play, there’s a strong chance United will break their current record of 14, which was only set under Ten Hag last term.Amorim has won just 22 points from 19 top-flight matches and has suffered more defeats (nine) than wins (six).Those results mean that the 40-year-old currently has the worst record of any Man Utd manager in the Premier League era.The Portuguese gaffer currently has both the lowest win rate at 31.6 per cent and points-per-game average (1.16) of any previous manager.Unless United win all of their remaining Prem games – which looks a stretch considering they’re yet to win back-to-back fixtures since May 2024 – this will be their worst ever points tally, outdoing the mere 60 won under Ten Hag last season.They still need to win 11 points from now until the final day to equal 1989-90’s 48-point tally, which was the last season they won fewer than 50 points. That term was also the last that they finished outside the top half in the division in 13th.But 1989-90 was also Ferguson’s FOURTH season in charge in the old First Division. So the iconic manager was given time – something not so readily bestowed for those at the helm in the current game.Read More on The SunFergie did end the club’s 26-year wait for a top-flight title just two years later in the inaugural Prem season of 1992/93.But never mind since Ferguson, United are marching towards their worst league finish since they were relegated from the First Division 31 seasons ago.Man Utd player ratings vs Nottingham ForestMANCHESTER UNITED’S woes continue after another disappointing loss to Nottingham Forest.Forest picked up a 1-0 victory at the City Ground thanks to ex-United ace Anthony Elanga’s winner after just five minutes.United remain 13th in the Premier League table and look set for their worst ever Premier League finish.That is at least what their performance at Forest showed, as Ruben Amorim’s men don’t show signs of really understanding the Portuguese tactician’s preferred 3-4-2-1 formation.But who stood out for a poor United’s side? And who was the biggest disappointment?Check out Kostas Lianos’ players ratings below and find out…Andre Onana – 5Can’t blame him for Nottingham Forest’s winner as Anthony Elanga’s shot was too good. Made a stunning save to deny Ryan Yates’ header without knowing the Forest ace was offside.Leny Yoro – 5Should have been more aware before Elanga’s goal that came straight after a Man Utd corner-kick in which he had moved forward.One could argue Yoro made up for it when he stopped a fine run by Elanga in the second half with an amazing and well-timed challenge to save United from a second.Matthijs de Ligt – 4The centre-back was also nowhere to be seen before Elanga’s goal. No other major errors but should have done better on the rebound after Diogo Dalot’s header hit the crossbar.Noussair Mazraoui – 4Completely hopeless during Elanga’s run that led to the goal and struggled in his defensive duties, especially in the first half. Not sure if the full-back fits in a defensive trio as part of Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 formation…Diogo Dalot – 6A strong performance down the right wing with some fine runs and good crosses. Registered United’s best chance in the first half when his header rattled Forest’s crossbar.Casemiro – 4At fault for Elanga’s goal as there was absolutely no midfield presence during Forest’s counter.Loads of inaccurate passes and got booked for a reckless challenge on Yates before complaining in a very unjust way. Registered three shots but didn’t cause concern for Matz Sels.Manuel Ugarte – 4Cut a rather anonymous figure, among the guilty parties for Elanga’s goal as Man Utd’s midfield was caught sleeping. Rightly substituted at half-time.Patrick Dorgu – 5A fine display during the first half as he cut a strong presence down the left flank, even though he was completely outrun by Elanga before the goal.But the versatile full-back was the complete opposite in the second half with a series of errors against a stunning Neco Williams.Bruno Fernandes – 6Registered the game’s first shot on target with a powerful effort that required a lunge from Sels, and that was basically United’s best shot throughout the entire match.Fernandes produced some fine long balls and upgraded Man Utd’s midfield after Ugarte and Casemiro’s exits.Alejandro Garnacho – 2Very disappointing performance from the winger. Completely hopeless before Elanga’s goal with a desperate tackle and was lucky to avoid a booking for a ridiculous challenge on Yates while the Argentina international was on the attack.A game riddled with heavy touches, failed dribbles, wrong passes, blocked shots and a silly yellow card as he kicked the ball away in frustration. Had a good shot on 69 minutes as a saving grace.Joshua Zirkzee – 3Was supposed to be a striker but was often seen playing too deep and didn’t register a chance in front of Forest’s goal. Didn’t inspire any danger even after Rasmus Hojlund came on to help him up front.SUBSRasmus Hojlund – 5Was much better than a woeful Zirkzee up front for Man Utd. But didn’t cause any significant danger and never looked like a goalscoring threat. Harry Maguire looked far more lethal as a false nine after he entered the pitch with a lot more presence inside the box.Christian Eriksen – 4Didn’t really elevate United’s midfield after Ugarte and Casemiro’s exit. The sort of performance that makes one wonder about his Old Trafford future…Harry Maguire – 5Only played nine minutes as a false nine and was by far Man Utd’s best forward. Brought on as a desperation move that almost paid off with the best chance of the match as his last-gasp effort was cleared by Murillo just off the line.Mason Mount – N/A More