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      Leicester 0 Fulham 2: Ruud van Nistelrooy suffers SEVENTH straight league loss as visitors leave Foxes in deep trouble

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      LEICESTER City fans turned on Ruud van Nistelrooy with chants of ‘You don’t know what you’re doing’.The Dutchman saw his Foxes slump to a SEVENTH straight Premier League defeat – as second-half goals from Emile Smith-Rowe and Adama Traore earned Fulham victory.Fulham condemened Leicester to another league defeatCredit: ReutersFans fans turned on Ruud van Nistelrooy for the first time since he took over as managerCredit: ReutersBut furious Leicester fans did not hold back as they let van Nistelrooy that his King Power Stadium honeymoon was definitely over.The home crowd erupted when the Foxes boss decided to sub Bilal El Khanouss just after the hour mark.Loud boos rang around the stadium with chants of ‘You don’t know what you’re doing’.It was the first time Leicester fans had targeted van Nistelrooy specifically – and his cause was not helped when Traore added Fulham’s second soon after.READ MORE IN footballFans also turned their anger towards Leicester’s director of football Jon Rudkin – followed by singing ‘sack the board’.Some fans even walked out as Fulham went two up after 68 minutes.And there were ironic cheers when Foxes forward Jordan Ayew was taken off later.The game followed the same pattern as the Foxes’ midweek defeat by Crystal Palace.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA goal-less first half – then the opposition pouncing on Leicester’s almost inevitable lapses at the back.Quite where Leicester go from here is anyone’s guess.Wayne Rooney Eyes Pundit Spot on BBC’s Match of the DayBut right now, relegation looks certain and it will take a heck of a turnaround to save their season.Leicester could not play new signing Woyo Coulibaly as delayed paperwork meant he did not have time to prepare for the game.What difference he would have made is debatable – but van Nistelrooy needs a major injection of new faces this month if they are to improve.Fans never took to ex-Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper who was gone less than four months into the season.Van Nistelrooy was welcomed when he took over last month and took four points from his first two games in charge.But was not so much the new manager effect – more like a dead cat bounce.The last seven games have been agony for Leicester fans – yet a win here would have taken them out of the bottom three.Twenty minutes later, sub Traore converted as Wilson was the architect again.Emile Smith Rowe opened the scoringCredit: RexThe former Arsenal star celebrates his goalCredit: GettyIt was almost as though Fulham could have predicted which way the game was going to go – and they bided their time before picking the Foxes off.Leicester started brightly enough – and a little more ruthlessness in attack could seen them take the lead.Jamie Vardy caused some early problems for Fulham. The 38-year-old showed he still has a devastating turn of pace and his cross into the box almost forced former Foxes defender Timothy Catagne to put through his own goal – only a Bernd Leno save spared his blushes.Fulham looked a threat going forward and Harry Wilson set up Smith-Rowe who curled his shot just wide.Foxes defender Victor Kristiansen carved out space for himself on the edge of the area but sliced his shot wide when he had a sight of goal.But Fulham finished the half strongly with Alex Iwobi’s cross cum shot drifting just over the bar.Calvin Bassey drove wide of the far post moments later as Marco Silva’s side gave an indication of what was to come.It was the same old story for Leicester – as they went behind three minutes after half-time.Raul Jimenez’s deep cross found Wilson who cross for Sasa Lukic – but he failed to make a connection and Smith-Rowe stooped to head home his fourth goal of the season.READ MORE SUN STORIESAdama Traore came off the bench to wrap up the winCredit: GettyFulham travel back to London with all three pointsCredit: Getty More

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      Brentford 0 Liverpool 2: Darwin Nunez steps off bench to score twice in injury time as Reds get huge win in title race

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      DARWIN NUNEZ rammed the Brentford fans’ taunts down their throats with the stoppage-time goals that rescued Liverpool from another damaging draw.“You’re just a s**t Andy Carroll” sang the home faithful when Kop boss Arne Slot sent on his unconvincing Uruguayan to try to find the breakthrough.Darwin Nunez was the hero with two goals after coming onCredit: PABoth his goals were scored in stoppage timeCredit: GettyLiverpool were frustrated for large spells and missed with their first 35 shotsCredit: GettyBut in the first minute of added time, Nunez tucked home Trent Alexander-Arnold’s cross to turn his team’s dominance at last into a goal.The away fans responded by turning the Bees’ chant back on them.But when Nunez struck again to end all doubt, the travelling supporters opted for “Liverpool, Liverpool, top of the league” and “We shall not be moved”.These are the days that titles are won and lost.If the Reds had come away with only a point despite having more than 40 shots, it would have been six points dropped out of nine.Instead Nunez threw down the gauntlet to Arsenal ahead of their teatime kick-off with two of the most important goals of his Liverpool career.Brentford could have no complaints but threatened themselves in a harum-scarum second half.But Liverpool were not to be denied after a slow start.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBrentford should have scored inside five minutes.Right-back Mads Roerslev crossed from near the byline but a slight deflection deceived Mikkel Damsgaard and he was unable to adjust himself, failing to get even a touch on the ball as he lurked at the back post.Never-before-seen moment in English football as referee speaks to crowd to confirm why Spurs goal ruled out vs LiverpoolKostas Tsimikas started the game after his immediate impact as a substitute against Nottingham Forest but soon gave Slot cause to wonder if it was the right decision.Inside eight minutes the Greek was booked for tugging back Bryan Mbeumo on the halfway line and a long afternoon beckoned against Brentford’s main man.Mbeumo had a couple of shots easily saved by Alisson and in between Liverpool started to look a bit more threatening, with one particularly good chance.Centre back Ibrahima Konate chipped in a pass but Luis Diaz got his attempted header all wrong, so much so that the ball came off his back and went behind.Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken kept out a Ryan Gravenberch shot without too much trouble and Liverpool’s attacking play lacked authority in the final third.Home skipper Christian Norgaard sent a header over from Mbeumo’s free kick. Dominik Szboszlai’s effort at the other end was deflected behind for one of a number of corners for the away team, none of which they could make count.The Hungarian was coming into the game and after ending a good run with a tame shot, his next effort, this time from distance, clipped the crossbar.Moments later Szoboszlai was involved again in a lovely move started by Gakpo.The Dutchman should have finished it, too, but his shot from Mo Salah’s cross would not have been hard enough even if it had been on target.The Reds ended the half with 18 shots and nine corners yet no goals.Within seconds of the restart, Szoboszlai’s cross-shot drifted wide.Then one brilliant break ended with Salah’s shot being half blocked and headed behind for another corner, and another with a Diaz effort being cut out by Sepp van den Berg.Brentford looked dangerous at times, too. Alexander-Arnold sprinted back to tidy up after one pass sent Mbeumo bearing down on goal.Liverpool, through Diaz, finally forced another save out of Flekken but the Colombian was guilty of taking a dive as he followed up.Slot soon sent on Darwin Nunez for Diaz, and the Uruguayan was greeted by the home fans with a chorus of “You’re just a s**t Andy Carroll.”Nunez hardly made them eat their words when he failed to make the most of his first chance and headed off target.And the Liverpool fans’ cheers stuck in their throats when they realised Alexis Mac Allister’s header had gone the wrong side of the post.There were jitters at the other end when an Mbeumo free kick made it all the way through to Allison, who pushed it away in a panic and moments later saved from the same player.Alexander-Arnold was furious when Nunez wasted a promising position with a brainless shot well over the bar.The only previous occasion on which Liverpool had failed to score in the league was in their only defeat, at home against Forest in September.Slot sent on Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones in search of the breakthrough.Instead Yoane Wissa tested Alisson with a shot, before Alexander-Arnold fired wide and then Van Dijk cleared a dangerous Kevin Schade cross.READ MORE SUN STORIESSlot’s last throw of the dice was to send on Federico Chiesa in the dying minutes.But it was Nunez who came up trumps. More

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      West Ham 0 Crystal Palace 2: Toothless ten-man Hammers fail to muster shot on target as Mateta seals all three points

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      JEAN-PHILIPPE MATETA showed West Ham exactly what they are missing.The Crystal Palace striker made it four goals in his last three games to condemn Graham Potter to a first Premier League defeat as manager.Jean-Philippe Mateta opened the scoring with a great strikeCredit: GettyHe beat Lukasz Fabianski with a low drive from outside of the boxCredit: ReutersKonstantinos Mavropanos was sent off for two yellow cardsCredit: ReutersMateta made it 2-0 from the spotCredit: PAGraham Potter can barely bring himself to watchCredit: ReutersOne superb powerful finish and a late penalty squeezed under Lukasz Fabianski were the difference against a side desperately short of attacking clout.Potter has his first three choices at striker sidelined at West Ham, as they desperately search for help this month.But Mateta looks supremely confident – giving Oliver Glasner no such worries.In tight, tedious games like this – a big man up top can make all the difference.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLWest Ham did not have a single shot on target and also saw Konstantinos Mavropanos sent off.Potter claimed his first victory as West Ham manager on Tuesday, but shifted things around from midweek – to little effect.After the most complete performance of his Hammers career, Carlos Soler could only make the bench follow a knock.That left the Hammers with Mohammed Kudus and Lucas Paqueta as their only two attacking options on the pitch as they moved to a back five to match up their visitors.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSDanny Ings had made a good impact from the bench against Fulham, but has not played 90 minutes all season and remained amongst the substitutes.While Paqueta and Kudus were combining well at times, West Ham were extremely limited across a drab first half.Ludek Miklosko gets emotional as he addresses West Ham fans at 2023 Conference League finalGraham Potter has lost his first game at the London StadiumCredit: ReutersFabianski brought down Nketiah in the boxCredit: PANew Crystal Palace signing Romain Esse was in attendanceCredit: GettyPalace were not much better, though crafted the only real chance of the first 45 minutes, when Lukasz Fabianski saved from Mateta’s first time shot at his near post.England manager Thomas Tuchel, watching from the stands, must have wondered why on earth he had picked this game to attend.It was freezing cold and nothing on the pitch was doing anything to distract from that fact.Soler, who scored his first goal for the club in the week, was fit enough to be introduced at the break.But it was not the Hammers who emerged with added energy, but Palace.They cut through the hosts just three minutes into the second half with an ease that will have Potter concerned.Palace sucked West ham in at the back before Maxence Lacroix lifted the ball towards Ismaila Sarr, who started an electric break.The winger was able to flick on unchallenged for Eberechi Eze, who sent a fine first-time ball through to Mateta, allowing the Frenchman to stand up Max Kilman and rocket a powerful low finish past Fabianski.Potter has looked to bring energy and some aggression to the Hammers, but it was lacking in that moment and brilliantly exploited by Palace.He responded with three more brave changes before the hour – hooking Paqueta for Ings while also throwing on academy graduates Ollie Scarles and Lewis Orford, the latter making his debut.With two of their own out on the pitch trying to get things going, the Hammers fans finally sounded engaged.There are simple ways to a football fan’s heart, and trusting in youth is one of the most straightforward – especially at the club which brands itself the Academy of Football.If you cannot deliver a result, decisions like that can buy some time.The move to a back four had at last given Palace something to think about, but they were coping well, Marc Guehi mopping things up with composure at the back.The closest West Ham came to causing Dean Henderson trouble was a wayward long-range punt from Edson Alvarez.As if to rub West Ham’s noses in their attacking depth, Palace sent on Eddie Nketiah.He could have grabbed his first Premier League goal for the club when played through by Mateta, but Fabianski raced out to stop him.Though the Pole was not as effective in the 89th minute, bringing down the ex-Arsenal man with a mistimed dive at his feet.Mateta revved up the Palace fans before taking the spot kick, which he just smuggled under the diving Fabianski.Any fading hope of an equaliser for West Ham had evaporated before the second goal when, already on a yellow after a challenge early in the second half, Mavropanos hooked his foot into Mateta’s face.READ MORE SUN STORIESWith Jean-Clair Todibo also out injured, Potter must worry about a lack of bodies at the back as well as up top.Sometimes managers must wonder why they get drawn back in. More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Brentford vs Liverpool on NOW plus latest from West Ham vs Crystal Palace – updates

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      BOURNEMOUTH smashed Newcastle with Justin Kluivert scoring a brilliant hat-trick in the first game of the day.The standout 3pm match sees Premier League leaders Liverpool head to the capital to take on Brentford.There are two other games with West Ham facing Crystal Palace and Leicester hosting Fulham.Later, Arsenal go head-to-head with Aston Villa in this weekend’s blockbuster clash.Kick off times: 12.30pm/3pm/5.30pm GMT48 – GOAL!! Leicester 0-1 FULHAMEMILE SMITH ROWE opens the scoring after a couple of minutes of the second half!Copy linkCopied48 – GOAL!! West Ham 0-1 CRYSTAL PALACEThe first goal in the 3pm games and it’s JEAN-PHILIPPE MATETA!Copy linkCopiedSecond half!Back under way then for the second 45 minutes.These six teams have left us waiting for some goal action but there’s going to be PLENTY coming in this second half.My prediction: 7 goals will arrive across the three games.Copy linkCopiedJust nothingDean Henderson would be as well sitting watching this beside me.The Fabianski save from Mateta was a fantastic one but in truth not much else outwith that, particularly the Hammers not forcing a save yet.It has to be better after the break, right?Copy linkCopiedGraham Hill at the King PowerRuud van Nistelrooy will be pleased to go into the break on level terms. Leicester have threatened on occasions, but it will only need one lapse at the back and Fulham will be in control.Victor Kristiansen should have done better after carving out space but slicing his shot wide.Fulham went close through Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey before the break. But if Leicester want to stop the rot, they need to find the net – something they have struggled with recently.Copy linkCopiedDan King at the Gtech Community StadiumIt’s nervy one, this, now. The home fans are getting restless because of the number of chances their team is giving up and the sense that Liverpool will surely score at some point. But the longer the visitors dominate without breaking the deadlock, the more their own fears, and those of their supporters will grow, that it is going to be another one of those days. The Reds had nine corners in the half but have not made any of them count like they did at Forest last Tuesday night. Copy linkCopiedHalf time scoresThe three Premier League scores at half time:Brentford 0-0 LiverpoolLeicester 0-0 FulhamWest Ham vs Crystal PalaceCopy linkCopiedHALF TIME! Leicester 0-0 FulhamAnd it’s a copy and paste job. Fulham dominant at the break but chances at either end. No goals.Copy linkCopiedHALF TIME! Brentford 0-0 LiverpoolLiverpool knocking at the door but as of yet unable to break it down.Goalless at the Gtech.Copy linkCopiedHALF TIME! West Ham 0-0 Crystal PalaceNot too much to discuss there.Copy linkCopiedChances amissChris Sutton tells BBC Radio 5 Live: “Liverpool cannot keep passing up opportunities like they are. Brilliant work, devastating on the counter.”Mark Flekken does brilliant to narrow the angle but Cody Gakpo’s effort is tame and weak.”How many chances are Liverpool going to waste?”Copy linkCopied39 – Brentford 0-0 LiverpoolGakpo is picked out excellently by Salah as Liverpool counter.Flekken rushes off his line and Gakpo manages to get it past him – using his heel it looks like – but it just rolls harmlessly wide.Let-off for the Bees.Copy linkCopiedOn top?How is this game still goalless?Liverpool with eight corners and 12 shots on goal after just less than 40 minutes on the clock. Just the three of those on target, though.They’ve had the bulk of the possession too but Brentford look really dangerous going forward.Copy linkCopied35 – Brentford 0-0 LiverpoolSZOBOSZLAI HITS THE BAR!What a hit and what a stunning goal this would’ve been.Szoboszlai allowed to take his time to line it up, take a couple of touches to set himself 25 yards from goal, on the right of centre and he smashes a shot which beats Flekken but flicks the crossbar on the way by and away over to safety.So close to a bit of magicCopy linkCopiedJack Rosser at the London StadiumIt is freezing at the London Stadium and the football has done nothing to distract anyone from that fact.The play and atmosphere are both flat as anything. West Ham again are moving the ball with a bit more pace than they did under Julen Lopetegui.But with just Mohammed Kudus and Lucas Paqueta as they’re attacking options chances are hard to come by.Copy linkCopiedDan King at the Gtech Community StadiumA strangely subdued atmosphere at the Gtech. It’s been a decent game, though. The duel between Bryan Mbeumo and Kostas Tsimikas is going to be crucial. The Greek picked up an early booking for tugging back Brentford’s main man and now the home side are trying to isolate him against Mbeumo as often as possible. Liverpool are lacking authority at both ends of the pitch with Luis Diaz fluffing a chance. The first goal is very important in this one.Copy linkCopiedGraham Hill at the King PowerIt’s looking even between the sides at the moment, but you can sense Fulham know Leicester have a fragile defence and can always concede.Jamie Vardy caused some early problems for Fulham. The 38-year-old showed he still has a devastating turn of pace and his cross into the box almost forced former Foxes defender Timothy Castagne to put through his own goal – only a Bernd Leno save spared his blushes.Fulham look a threat going forward and Harry Wilson set up Emile Smith-Rowe who curled his shot just wide.Copy linkCopied26 – West Ham 0-0 Crystal PalaceMichael Dawson told Soccer Saturday: “Yeah pretty dull, nil-nil.”That’s him being kind…Copy linkCopied22 – West Ham 0-0 Crystal PalaceJust a couple of shots at goal from either side as they’ve cancelled each other out at present.Mateta gets in down the right and forces a very good save from Fabianski who pushes it away at full stretch.Edson Alvarez then tries his luck from distance but can’t beat a cluster of players in front of him.Copy linkCopiedThat Damsgaard miss…A picture never really does the game justice, admittedly.But the video footage is even worse than this miss looks still. Not entirely sure how they’re not in front, Brentford.Copy linkCopiedPremier League latest scoresAround 18 minutes in across the top flight…Brentford 0-0 LiverpoolLeicester 0-0 FulhamWest Ham vs Crystal PalaceCopy linkCopied4 – Brentford 0-0 LiverpoolWHAT A CHANCE for Damsgaard!Liverpool started strongly and had a corner inside 90 seconds which came to nothing – but they should be behind.Roerslev slides a terrific ball across goal and Damsgaard looks to have a tap-in, into an empty net, but just misses it altogether!Copy linkCopiedThe view at the King Power Stadium of Graham HillIt’s a huge game for Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy as he looks to avoid a SEVENTH straight league defeat.Ironically, a Foxes win would take them out of the bottom three due to their rivals’ recent struggles.Leicester fans have been taking out their frustrations on director of football Jon Rudkin, so it’ll be interesting to see which direction that heads.There is no place for new signing Woyo Coulibaly who signed from Parma in midweek – but the paperwork to allow the French full-back to play here was not completed in time for him to have enough training sessions.Fulham will look to bounce back after their 3-2 defeat at West Ham.Copy linkCopiedThe view of SunSport’s Jack Rosser watching West Ham vs Crystal Palace at the London StadiumGraham Potter made a fantastic start to life at the London Stadium with a thrilling win over Fulham in his first home game in charge on Tuesday night.The new Hammers boss would certainly like things to be a little easier than that 3-2 win, and has moved to a back three to try and match up Crystal Palace.Given how thin they are up top, Lucas Paqueta’s form will be key. He was impressive in midweek but has struggled for consistency for far too long now.Copy linkCopiedKICK-OFF!No better time in the week than 3pm on a Saturday!And the three Premier League games are all under way. All the talking points to come….Copy linkCopied More

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      Angry Premier League flop says ‘I’ll probably get biggest fine in Bundesliga history’ as he swears in live TV interview

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      HOFFENHEIM star Andrej Kramaric lashed out on live TV as he delivered a furious expletive-laden tirade following a humiliating loss to Bayern Munich.Bayern won 5-0 in the Bundesliga on Wednesday at the Allianz Arena after a brace by Leroy Sane and goals by Raphael Guerreiro, Serge Gnbabry and England captain Harry Kane.Hoffenheim star Andrej Kramaric delivered a furious rant on live TVCredit: ESPNThat was after Hoffenheim’s humiliating 5-0 loss to Bayern MunichCredit: ESPNKramaric, 33, was enraged after the final whistle and didn’t hold back during his post-match interview.And the ex-Leicester striker used X-rated language during a sensational rant in which he targeted club chiefs.The Croatia international also claimed he was actually being polite because if he said what he truly thought he would be slapped with “biggest punishment in the history of the Bundesliga”.This comes amid Hoffenheim’s tremendous woes that have seen them dropping to 16th place and fighting for survival in the Bundesliga.Read More on FootballKramaric told ESPN: “I don’t even want to talk about the game because for me it was clear that this was going to happen. “This is the picture of the whole season, this is one big s**t season, I’m going to be honest. “And I’m still soft because if I want to say the truth and some things which are on my mind about the club and the situation, probably I will get the biggest punishment in the history of the Bundesliga. “We invest so much money for nothing, and there’s no point to even talk about today’s game. Most read in FootballBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusives”I just want to talk about the current situation because it’s dangerous that we could be relegated with good players but obviously nothing is working since something has changed in the club. “First of all, thanks to the fans, who supported us from the beginning of the season. They understand everything that is happening and that we are going through a really hard phase. Erling Haaland’s salary is only ninth biggest in football with Chelsea flop Koulibaly earning more than Man City star”It’s the first time in my life, in my football career, that I feel like this because I feel a big s**t in the club. If nobody’s going to change this I will try to change this. “Today I may be soft but when the time comes I am going to be a little harder because we could be relegated.”When I start to talk everybody’s going to listen. You can feel my voice. The people from Zuzenhausen, Sinsheim and all around Germany who are supporting Hoffenheim… “I think the fans understand what is happening, it’s not an unlucky moment.”Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Major broadcasting change as massive EFL derby to be shown on free-to-air TV after landmark deal

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      A HUGE EFL derby is the next match to be shown on free-to-air TV as part of a landmark deal.Leeds’ clash at Elland Road against Sheffield Wednesday will be shown on ITV on Sunday.Leeds vs Sheffield Wednesday will be shown free-to-air on ITVCredit: RexSky and ITV announced they had reached an agreement to show Championship and Carabao Cup fixtures free-to-air earlier in the season. The deal started in January with the first leg of the Carabao Cup tie between Arsenal and Newcastle. Now Championship football will follow on ITV with top of the table Leeds kicking it off against Wednesday. Middlesbrough’s derby with Sunderland will then follow on ITV on Monday, February 3. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFive Championship games are scheduled to be broadcast for free over the second half of this season. And the second leg of Liverpool’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham is also going to be on ITV on February 6.The Premier League leaders are currently trailing 1-0. EFL Chief Executive Trevor Birch said: “The EFL is home to some of the most popular and exciting competitions in world football.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”And the competition for promotion places is already shaping up to be as competitive as ever across the three divisions as we head into the second half of the season.”We are delighted that this agreement between the League, ITV and Sky Sports will open them up to an even wider audience, and would like to extend our thanks to both partners for making this possible.”Wayne Rooney Eyes Pundit Spot on BBC’s Match of the Day More

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      Championship clash delayed due to medical emergency after three seconds with players sent back to the dressing room

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      A CHAMPIONSHIP clash was stopped just three seconds after kick-off due to a major medical emergency.Portsmouth’s match against Middlesbrough was stopped seconds after the start.Portsmouth’s game was stopped due to a medical emergencyCredit: Focus ImagesA spectator had fallen ill in the standsCredit: Focus ImagesPompey players immediately alerted the referee, calling for help from their physios when they saw that a spectator had fallen ill.Medical staff immediately rushed into the Fratton Park crowd, and one of them was seen pumping the chest of the stricken spectator.Both sets of players kept warm by kicking the ball between each other.That was until referee Gavin Ward told them to return to the dressing room when the seriousness of the situation was known.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLMedical staff spent many minutes pumping the home fan’s chest as stewards shielded the incident in the north stand with white sheets.Pompey confirmed the stoppage on social media with a brief statement.It read: “There’s been a delay to kick-off at Fratton Park due to a medical emergency in the crowd.”After over 20 minutes, the fan was lifted onto the side of the pitch on a stretcher.Most read in FootballThe fans immediately applauded as an ambulance arrived in the corner of the Fratton Park end.Both sets of fans applauded again when the stretcher, surrounded by staff with sheets, made its way to the ambulance.The players returned for their warm-ups when it was announced the kick-off would be 3.35pm.Both clubs sent their best wishes to the person involved.Pompey posted: “Our thoughts are with the supporter who is receiving medical attention.”Boro wrote: “Sending all of our thoughts and best wishes to the individual concerned.”Fans also reacted to the incident by sending their well wishes.One posted: “Hope whoever is involved is okay.”A second wrote: “Hope they’re ok.”A third commented: “Can only hope and pray that the fan at the Portsmouth game who is receiving medical treatment is ok.”A fourth said: “Wishing all the best to those involved.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAnother added: “Hope the person in question is going to be ok.”It was not the only game to be delayed due to a fan emergency, as Blackpool’s draw against Huddersfield was also disrupted. More

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      Supercomputer reveals when Erling Haaland will BEAT Alan Shearer’s Premier League goals record after mega contract

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      A SUPERCOMPUTER has revealed when Erling Haaland will BEAT Alan Shearer’s Premier League goals record.The Norweigan hitman committed his future to Manchester City by signing a mega-money TEN-YEAR deal.Erling Haaland could break Alan Shearer’s Premier League scoring recordCredit: ReutersThe Newcastle legend scored 260 goals in England’s top-flightCredit: GettyHaaland, 24, will earn an astonishing £260million during the length of the contract.His wages have jumped from £375,000-per-week to £500,000-per week, making him the ninth highest-paid player in the world.The former Borussia Dortmund striker has been prolific since his move to the Premier League in 2022.He has already scored 79 goals in the competition in just 87 appearances.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHaaland is boasting a ratio of 0.9 goals per game and a supercomputer has predicted when he will break Shearer’s record.The Newcastle legend scored 260 times in the Prem during his career and it will not be that long until Haaland beats it.Should he continue his current scoring rate, then he will match Shearer in his 287th match.If he avoids injury and does not pick up suspensions, then this would be the 31st league game of the 2029/30 season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt would also have to be done with Man City avoiding relegation as part of the punishment if found guilty of the current lingering charges.With Haaland’s contract not set to expire until 2034, he could be well ahead of the record by that time.Erling Haaland’s salary is only ninth biggest in football with Chelsea flop Koulibaly earning more than Man City starShearer took 441 matches to hit the totalCredit: AFPHaaland could break the record in 154 fewer appearancesCredit: PAShearer took 441 matches to reach the total of 260 goals in the Prem.This means that the Norwegian ace could do the same in 154 fewer appearances.Despite only being the ninth best-paid player in the world, Haaland does now top the lot in the Prem.He has surpassed the £400,000-per-week deal that team-mate Kevin De Bruyne is on.He is also compensated better than the likes of Mohamed Salah and Casemiro, who both earn £350,000-per-week.His new deal will see him earn an astonishing £71k every day and nearly £3k per hour. More