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      Man Utd draw up four-man striker shortlist including Liam Delap and Bryan Mbeumo if one of three stars leave

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have drawn up a four-man striker shortlist, according to reports.But the Red Devils will need to flog at least one of Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho or Kobbie Mainoo to fund a striker swoop this month.Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo could leave Man UtdCredit: GettyMarcus Rashford has been frozen out at Old TraffordCredit: ReutersSelling any of these three homegrown products would hugely benefit United from a PSR perspective.Rashford’s £315,000 a week salary makes a move challenging, although he has received interest from Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona.Chelsea and Napoli are keen on Garnacho, meanwhile, with the Blues also holding an interest in Mainoo.According to the Mail, Man Utd scouts have been tracking Prem trio Liam Delap, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile Lille striker Jonathan David is also on their radar.Former Man City academy kid Delap has impressed for Ipswich this season, the 21-year-old scoring eight times for the Tractor Boys.Mbeumo, meanwhile, has 13 Prem goals for Brentford this term, with Cunha, 25, managing 10 for strugglers Wolves.David, who is out of contract at the end of the season, has scored 11 times in Ligue 1 this term – in addition to Champions League strikes against Real Madrid, Atletico, Juventus and Liverpool.Most read in FootballSUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAYLiam Delap has impressed for Ipswich this seasonCredit: GettyBryan Mbeumo has bagged 13 times for BrentfordCredit: RexMatheus Cunha has impressed despite Wolves’ strugglesCredit: AlamyJonathan David is out of contract at the end of the seasonCredit: GettyShould the Red Devils manage to flog one of their homegrown trio, United could make a late striker swoop.United are said to be demanding around £75m for Garnacho.Liam Delap talks about joining Ipswich Town While they want a higher fee for Mainoo.Rashford could head out on a loan, with a deal largely dependent on whether they can find a suitor who will take on most of his £315k wages. More

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      What do Arsenal need to guarantee qualification to the Champions League Last 16?

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      ARSENAL are among the favourites to advance straight into the Champions League’s Last 16.The Gunners are fifth in the League Phase table with eight points separating them from high flying Liverpool, but Mikel Arteta’s men have a game in hand.Arsenal might need only one more win to advance to the Champions League’s Last 16Credit: GettyThe North Londoners have two more games to go in the revamped first round consisting of 36 teams.Mikel Arteta’s men face Dinamo Zagreb tonight at the Emirates and then visit Girona on January 29.Arsenal have amassed 13 points from six matches of which they won four and lost only once.Just one more win from the final two games could send the Premier League giants straight into the Round of 16.Read More on ArsenalThe teams who finish in the top eight spots automatically qualify for the Last 16.And those who find themselves between ninth and 24th place will face off in the play-offs to determine the other eight teams that make it to the next round.Arsenal are currently five points ahead of Dinamo, who are 25th in the Champions League table.Opta found that in 99 per cent of their simulations, teams who collected 10 points made it into the play-off round, which means Arteta and co might already be guaranteed at least a spot in those.Most read in Champions LeagueEven nine points proved to be enough in 69 per cent of the simulations, which were run 50,000 times.But Arsenal will want direct qualification for the Last 16.16 points proved to be enough in 98 per cent of the available scenarios.Arsenal ratings: Trossard turns creator to put Gunners in driving seat but Merino and Partey lapses cost Arteta’s sideAnd 15 points were sufficient for eighth place in 73 per cent of the simulations. On the other hand, 14 points were enough in just 28 per cent of the supercomputer’s simulations.That means 15 points could be the magic number for Arsenal to avoid two crunch clashes amid their gruelling bid for a first Premier League title since 2004.That would mean one win from their final two games will likely be enough. More

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      Brentford star Yoane Wissa due in court after woman ‘almost blinded him in ACID attack and tried kidnapping daughter’

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      BRENTFORD star Yoane Wissa is due in court to face a woman who allegedly almost blinded him in an acid attack.The striker joined the west Londoners from French club Lorient in 2021 for £8.5million.Brentford star Yoane Wissa will be in court to face a woman who almost blinded him in an acid attackCredit: PAAnd he became the Bees’ record Premier League goalscorer when he struck against Manchester City last week.Nottingham Forest made a £22million bid for the DR Congo international yesterday, which Brentford are poised to reject.But Wissa, who has also been linked with Arsenal, is now at the centre of a trial that began on Tuesday.  The hearing is due to last four days, and he is expected to attend after missing the first day.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe court at Vannes, near Lorient in northwestern France, heard a woman threw acid into Wissa’s face before seeking to kidnap his newborn daughter.The woman, now 36, allegedly attacked another woman in Vannes the following day in July 2021 before kidnapping HER baby.The child was later found unharmed.The woman, named only as Laetitia P., faces up to 30 years in jail for attempted murder, child kidnap and attempted kidnap.Most read in FootballWissa needed an operation to safeguard his eyesight.  He posted a picture on social media later that month showing scars on his face.The 28-year-old’s lawyer Karim Morand-Lahouazi said: “Yoane is still suffering the after-effects of this attempted kidnap and attack.”He has done everything since then to show that he is fine.”He is also trying to perform to the best of his ability in his everyday job.”And nowadays he and his wife feel secure in England.  They feel they are safe from danger.”Thankfully he did not lose his eyesight, and it was only thanks to his reaction that his daughter was not taken away.”He was signed off work for 10 days, but you don’t just go back into training on day 11.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He needed a significant time to recover. Things were not easy for him at the start of this matter.”He will attend the trial on two days.” More

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      Man Utd vs Rangers: Get up to £40 in free bets to spend on football with talkSPORT BET

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Rangers meet in a mouth-watering, cross-border clash in the Europa League this Thursday.And brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim up to £40 in free bets when they register an account and stake at least £20 on the European showdown.Man Utd vs Rangers: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim here*Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim talkSPORT BET offertalkSPORT BETVisit the talkSPORT website HERE*Create an account and Opt In to this promotion via the OFFERS tabMake a depositPlace your first bet up to £40, minimum £20, on any football market, at odds of Evens or greaterYou must do this within 7 days of registrationOnce that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with up to £40 free bets based on your first betFor example, if you stake £20, you will receive 4 x £5 free betsIf you stake £40 you would receive the full 4 x £10 free betstalkSPORT BET: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim Here*Man Utd vs Rangers: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim here*What’s the offer?Brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim a welcome bonus of up to £40 when they register an account.How to claim?Simply visit the talkSPORT BET website on your mobile device and create an account. Opt in to this promotion via the OFFERS tab and then make a deposit via debit card or Apple Pay.Stake £20 or more on any football market at odds of at least Evens. Remember, you must do this within 7 days of opening your account.What happens next?Once that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with up to £40 free bets based on your first bet bet.For example, if you stake £20, you will receive 4 x £5 free bets. If you stake £40 you would receive the full 4 x £10 free bets:On settlement of your qualifying bet, your account will be credited with the following:£10 free bet – Bet Builder (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)£10 free bet – Correct Score (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)And the following free bets, which will be credited 24 hours after the first bonus funds:£10 free bet – To Win and Both Team to Score – 90 mins (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)£10 free bet – Acca 4+ selection (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)You can read the full breakdown of free bets and more on how to claim talkSPORT BET’s welcome offer here**18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile device, bet up to £40 (min. £20) on any football market at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. Get up to £40 in free bets on selected markets. Bonuses expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsiblyRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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      Man Utd vs Rangers: Get £50 in free bets for Europa League football with Betfred

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      THE “worst Manchester United side in history” are in European action this Thursday when they host Rangers in a crunch Europa League tie.And brand new Betfred customers can claim a terrific £50 in free bets when they sign-up and stake a tenner on the cross-border showdown.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereMan Utd vs Rangers: Get £50 free bets HERE*How to claim..Betfred welcome offerVisit the Betfred website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: BETFRED50Deposit £10 using a Debit CardPlace your first bet of £10 or more on any qualifying Sportsbook markets, at odds of Evens or greaterOnce that bet has settled, Betfred will credit your account with £50 in Free BetsBetfred: Get your £50 in free bets – Claim here*Man Utd vs Rangers: Get £50 free bets HERE*New to Betfred? Then you can claim this incredible offer.Simply visit the Betfred website using this link HERE* and register a new account using the Promo Code: BETFRED50Then you just need to deposit and stake £10 on any football market at odds of Evens or greater.When that first bet has settled — win or lose — Betfred will credit your account with the following free bets;3 x £10 to use on any Sportsbook Markets2 x £10 to use on Accumulators (4+ selections)Man Utd vs Rangers: Get £50 free bets HERE*Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk*New customers only. Register with BETFRED50. Deposit £10+ via Debit Card and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. T&Cs apply. More

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      Man Utd vs Rangers prediction: Europa League free betting tips, odds and preview

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      THERE’S so much on the line this Thursday when Manchester United host Rangers in a huge Battle of Britain clash in the Europa League.Such is the significance of the game, we’ve asked our betting experts to preview the European game and selected the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereNew sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesMan Utd vs Rangers previewThe worst team in Manchester United’s history host Rangers in a cracking Europa League tie on Thursday.They’re not our words. That’s the view of United’s boss Ruben Amorim who slaughtered his players after a fourth home defeat from five games at the weekend.United are such a strange side at the minute. They beat City in the derby then lost four and drew one of their next five games. That ends with a spirited and excellent FA Cup win at Arsenal before needing three late goals to beat Southampton and then flopping to a thumping home defeat to the Seagulls.They go into the penultimate matchday in seventh spot, one point and one place ahead of Rangers as both sides eye that top eight spot.Rangers have won three on the spin after two really disappointing draws which followed the Old Firm triumph.Europe has become a huge part of Gers’ season and this fixture has been in the calendar as a standout for some time.They sit 13 points off Celtic and the majority of that issue is their away form, having collected more points than Celtic at home and just 13 points from 11 away games. Damning for any Rangers side.First scorer and correct score predictionsCorrect score: 2-2 at 16/1 with Betfred – HEREFirst scorer: Bruno Fernandes at 19/4 with talkSPORT BET – HEREMan Utd vs Rangers latest oddsOdds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.How to claim..William Hill £60 welcome bonusVisit the William Hill website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: T60Once your account is registered, click ‘opt in’ on the ‘Vegas Promotion’ pageDeposit a minimum of £10 in your main account to receive a £20 Vegas Bonus for use on Selected GamesThen place a bet with a minimum stake of £10 at odds of 1/2 or greater on any football marketOnce that’s settled, your account will be credited with £40 in free betsWilliam Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*Man Utd vs Rangers predictions and betting tipsEnd-to-endRangers have looked so much better since Ianis Hagi came back into the team and a more attacking set-up has weirdly made them tougher to beat. Hagi isn’t in the European squad which is a big blow but a similar set-up can certainly help.United will have the majority of the ball but Rangers can still pose a threat, particularly looking at how United have been recently.Rangers are getting one or two of their key players back but not sure if they’ll return in time. They can still pose a threat.BTTS & Each Team Over 3 Corners at 3/1 with William Hill – CLAIM HEREYellowedWith Mo Diomande suspended, the obvious choice for a booking here is Nico Raskin.Set to buzz around in the middle of the pitch, Raskin – who has captained the side in James Tavernier and Jack Butland’s absence – has shown a terrific upturn in form to be one of the first names on the teamsheet.Booked at Olympiacos and in both recent Old Firm games, he likes to put his foot in when Rangers are the underdogs and spend time without the ball which can continue here.Nico Raskin to be carded at 7/4 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE*William Hill. 18+. Play Safe. 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UK & ROI customers only. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org. Full T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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      Wrexham’s James McClean involved in car crash on way to training ahead of League One table-topping clash with Birmingham

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      WREXHAM star James McClean was involved in a car crash on the way to training this morning.The 35-year-old is set to undergo further medical checks after subsequently reporting to Wrexham’s HQ.James McClean was involved in a car accident this morningCredit: Mancpicss66Wrexham confirmed the car crash scare in a club statementCredit: PAWrexham are set to host Birmingham in a top-of-the-table League One clash tomorrow night.In the build-up to the match, the League One club confirmed that a car crash involving one of their players had occurred in a statement on their website.It read: “Wrexham AFC can confirm that a first-team player has been involved in a car accident this morning on his way to training.”It was a single car accident with no other vehicles involved and the relevant local authorities were quickly present at the scene.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”The player reported to the club this morning and will undergo further medical checks.”This morning’s incident is said to have occurred by Wrexham Golf Club.The area was subject to very misty conditions.McClean is a 103-cap Republic of Ireland international and has played in the Premier League for Sunderland and West Brom.Most read in EFLSUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAYJust yesterday, Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson appealed to the EFL to do more to combat the abuse that McClean is regularly subjected to by opposition fans.He said: “Occasionally the level of abuse goes too far and I’m not sure enough is done about it.Wrexham’s multi-million pound training ground funded by Ryan Reynolds “People are quite quick to jump on the back of players for stepping out of line and referees are quick to give people yellow cards.”Then I think what are the EFL doing about the level of abuse Jimmy gets on a week to week basis and for me it’s nowhere near enough.”But unfortunately I don’t think my words are going to be enough to change that.”McClean is Wrexham captain and has started 24 of their 26 League One games so far this season.Parkinson’s men go into tomorrow night’s clash with Birmingham third in the table, five points behind leaders Blues who possess two games in hand.The match is expected to be attended by several high-profile guests, including Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney and Tom Brady.McClean, 35, has started 24 of Wrexham’s 26 League One games so far this seasonCredit: Rex More

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      Staff break down in tears as historic race track forced to close after more than 90 years

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      TEARS were shed as hundreds of fans came out to watch the last-ever meet at a famous dog racing track.Crayford Greyhound Stadium closed its doors for the final time in front of a large crowd on Sunday after 90 years of racing.One of London’s oldest greyhound race tracks has shut its doorsCredit: PAStaff members were in floods of tears as the venue closed its doors for the last timeCredit: PAHundreds of fans came out to betCredit: PAThe current Crayford Greyhound Stadium was opened in 1986Credit: PAOwners said it was no longer ‘financially viable’Credit: PACrayford previously had to cancel race meetings due to an ongoing shortage of runnersCredit: PAEntain, which owns brands including Ladbrokes and Coral, declared its intention to close the South East London track in November.They said it was no longer financially viable to continue due to “dwindling support and attendance”.Originally built in 1932 and named the Crayford & Bexleyheath Stadium, Crayford Stadium was sold to Ladbrokes in 1984.After 15 of the ground’s 20 acres were sold to Sainsbury’s, a new venue was built on the remaining five acres which opened in 1986.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSEmotional staff could be seen hugging and wiping tears away from their eyes as time was called on the historic venue.Queues of spectators lined up outside before filling the stands and placing bets on the last 12 greyhound races with friends and family.Commentator Robin Carter, the long-time caller, raised his microphone for the final time.He announced: “Away we go for the last race ever at Crayford.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe stadium previously had to cancel race meetings due to an ongoing shortage of runners.But, others working in the industry noted a shift in the “business model” after an increase in streaming and online gambling.Watch bizarre moment loose DOG is chased off pitch moments before kick-off in League One clash Queues of spectators lined up outside before filling the standsCredit: PAStaff members posed for a final picture with the winners on the final nightCredit: PAThe closure leaves Romford as the sole outlet for the sport in Greater London.The current fixture schedule will be fulfilled at tracks in Romford, Hove and Monmore.Ladbroke said the decision to close the venue had “not been taken lightly”.Entain’s communications director Simon Clare added: “We’ve been exploring various avenues to avoid this decision for some time but, ultimately, it is no longer viable for us to continue operating the site.”We will also continue to support all trainers impacted by the decision and hope that many of them will continue to race their dogs at other UK greyhound tracks.”As it stands, there are now only 19 out of the previous 77 venues licensed by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain.After attracting huge audiences and royal visitors in the 20th century, most dog racing venues in the capital have closed.The Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium saw its last night of racing after 89 years in 2017 before the site was demolished.READ MORE SUN STORIESBack in 2008, the Walthamstow Stadium in the London Borough of Waltham Forest in East London also closed.It was widely regarded as the leading greyhound racing stadium in Britain following the closure of White City in 1984.A spectator holds a copy of a programme issued at the first racing meet in 1937 at the motorcycle speedway venue Crayford & Bexleyheath StadiumCredit: PAMost greyhound racing venues in the capital have closedCredit: PAEmotional staff could be seen huggingCredit: PAThe closure leaves Romford as the sole outlet for the sport in Greater LondonCredit: PAFans came out to wave goodbye to CrayfordCredit: PA More