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      Bayern Munich chief takes swipe at former Premier League star ‘like tinnitus’ after stinging attack on Harry Kane

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      BAYERN MUNICH director of sport Max Eberl lambasted Liverpool hero Dietmar Hamann after his stinging criticism of Harry Kane.Hamann, 51, slammed Bayern superstar Kane, 31, after Wednesday’s 1-0 loss at Aston Villa in the Champions League, claiming the England captain is unable to perform in big games.Dietmar Hamann lambasted Bayern Munich star Harry Kane’s performances in big matchesCredit: GettyHamann tore Kane’s performance against Aston Villa to shredsCredit: GettyBayern director of sport Max Eberl slammed Hamann’s criticism of KaneCredit: GettyThe star striker’s performances have come under scrutiny after he failed to score against Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga last week and then at Villa Park.And Hamann claims Kane has yet to justify the blockbuster £104million the Bavarians splashed to sign him from Tottenham last year.The ex-Germany international wrote on his column published by Sky Germany: “Harry Kane had a personally sobering evening in Birmingham – in addition to the defeat.”I said after the European Championship in the summer that he still has to prove that he is worth the 100million – even though he scored over 30 goals last year.Read More on Football”He wasn’t brought in to score a hat-trick against Darmstadt.”He was brought in to score against Leverkusen and Aston Villa and to score in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.”He hasn’t done that yet. I remain sceptical about the star striker.”However, Eberl would have none of it as he lashed out at Hamann shortly after the Champions League loss.Most read in FootballThe Bayern chief went as far as to compare the ex-Manchester City ace to “tinnitus in the ear”.Eberl said: “Didi Hamann is like a tinnitus in the ear. It comes up every three days.”Emi Martinez reveals Unai Emery’s genius pre-match preparation that inspired Aston Villa to win over Bayern MunichKane, though, has been a success at Bayern since his arrival last summer as he notched a staggering total of 44 goals and 12 assists in 45 appearances in his maiden campaign in Germany.And the England international has already registered 10 goals and five assists in just eight appearances across all competitions this season.Harry Kane reveals his favourite England goalsHARRY KANE is already England’s all-time record goalscorer.But the Three Lions skipper will NOT be stopping there.To mark his 100th cap for his country, Kane spoke to SunSport’s CHARLIE WYETT about some of his special England goals….FIRST ENGLAND GOAL“My debut v Lithuania. March 2015.”There was a lot of talk in the build-up to that camp because I was playing well for Spurs.“I got a great reception and within a couple of minutes I scored a goal.“I don’t think I could have dreamed it any better.“My friends and family were there. That was a really special night.”FAVOURITE ENGLAND GOAL“It’s between two, for me.“Against Germany, the one at Wembley in Euro 2020.“Also, the header against Tunisia at the World Cup in 2018.“That moment of scoring a last-minute winner at my first World Cup was special.”BEST ENGLAND GOAL“The one I scored in Poland away in a World Cup qualifier in 2021. It was from 25 yards.”(Kane picked up the ball from Kyle Walker, advanced towards goal and put his foot through it.)“It kind of drifted away and it was a good strike, probably my furthest-out goal for England.” More

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      Man City player ratings: Mateo Kovacic steps up to fill Rodri-shaped void as Jack Grealish kept quiet by Fulham defence

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      MANCHESTER CITY kept ground on Liverpool with the help of a double from Mateo Kovacic. Former Manchester United man Andreas Pereira opened the scoring at the Etihad. Manchester City celebrate victory over FulhamCredit: EPABut Kovacic’s double and a late Jeremy Doku goal separated the sides despite Rodrigo Muniz’s consolation. Here is how Martin Blackburn rated City’s stars. EDERSON – 8 No chance with the goals but two brilliant saves to deny Traore on one on ones and they proved vital as City hung on for a win. RICO LEWIS – 7 Reverted back to full-back – out-muscled by Traore on one occasion but baled out by his keeper. Looked more the part when he pushed into midfield READ MORE IN footballMANUEL AKANJI – 6 Lost track of Perreira as Fulham took a shock lead. Must have had an injury as he was hooked on the hour and replaced by Walker. Manuel Akanji lost track of Perreira as Fulham took a shock leadCredit: ReutersRUBEN DIAS – 6 Superb block to deny Jiminez as the visitors searched for equaliser. Busier afternoon than he expected as Fulham posed a real threat.  JOSKO GVARDIOL – 7 Low shot saved by Leno in the first half but proved his worth at the other end with brilliant tackles to deny Traore then Jiminez. MATEO KOVACIC – 9 Pep needs people to step forward after Rodri’s injury and the Croatian did it here. Pulled City level via a deflection then fired home a beauty to put them in front.  Most read in FootballMateo Kovacic scored a double for CityCredit: ReutersKovacic was instrumental in ensuring Man City won on Saturday afternoonILKAY GUNDOGAN – 6 Fluffed a couple of first half chances that could have changed the game. Ex-skipper did supply the corner to get his team back in it. BERNARDO SILVA – 6 Off colour in the first half – better after the break and his super lay off for Kovacic’s second goal while he could have had one himself.  PHIL FODEN – 6 First Prem start of a season that has yet to catch fire. Had a hand in the second goal then blazed a shot over the angle but subbed late on. Jack Grealish had a quiet afternoonCredit: ReutersFulham had a significant share of the match and could have stolen a pointJACK GREALISH – 5 Quiet first half apart form a nice cross for Bernardo who missed with his header.  Brighter after the break but could have no complaints at being replaced by Doku on the hour. ERLING HAALAND – 6 Failed to make the most of a series of first half chances – his blistering start to the season Unselfish lay off for Bernardo but the Portuguese could not make the most of it. SubsDOKU for Grealish 61 – What a sensational strike to put City two clear  7WALKER for Akanji 61 – Outpaced for once – by Traore – but rescued by Ederson. 5STONES for Foden 78 – Brought on to tighten things up with the game in the balance 6NUNES for Gundogan -89 – Too late to make much impact. 5Doku helped seal the winCredit: PA More

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      Arsenal player ratings: Bukayo Saka tears Southampton to shreds but team-mate Gabriel Jesus drained of all confidence

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      ARSENAL came from behind to beat Southampton 3-1 in front of a temporarily anxious Emirates crowd.The Saints, who sit 19th, were full of concentration in the first half, and saw themselves go 1-0 up through Cameron Archer.Kai Havertz drew Arsenal level within THREE minutes of Southampton’s openerGabriel Martinelli came from the bench in the 60th minute to put the Gunners in frontBukayo Saka bagged a goal and two assists as he ran rampant down the right hand sideFernandes’ diagonal after robbing Raheem Sterling, on his full Prem debut, set substitute Archer away in the 55th minute.But an immediate reply from Arsenal saw Kai Havertz cancel out Saints’ shock opener with a fantastic finish past Aaron Ramsdale – to score in his seventh home game in a row.Gabriel Martinelli completed the turnaround after no-one was close to tracking his far-post run as Bukayo Saka picked him out with a lovely deep cross to the back post.The visitors hit the post late on, before Saka built on his two assists to make it THREE – to leave Arsenal third and level on points with Manchester City in the Prem.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHere’s how SunSport’s Ivan Speck rated every Arsenal player…David Raya – 6 A spectator for most of the game. Could do anything to keep out Cameron Archer’s curling opener.Cameron Archer put the visitors 1-0 up in the 55th minuteDavid Raya couldn’t keep out Archer’s bullet finishThomas Partey – 6 Swapped his usual defensive midfield role for right-back, though given the one-way traffic, he barely had any defensive duties. But he supported Saka at every opportunity.Most read in FootballWilliam Saliba – 6 Dependable as always when he was needed, which was mostly in the second half. Could have closed down Archer more quickly for the Southampton goal, but not alone in that.After a quiet first half William Saliba was called upon plenty in the second 45Gabriel – 6 Spent more time in the Southampton box trying to get his head on corners than in his own area, especially in the first half.Handled the giant Paul Onuachu well when Southampton threw him on.Antonio Rudiger instantly wins over Arsenal fans as former Chelsea defender pays Gunners stars huge complimentRiccardo Calafiori – 5Given a couple of uncomfortable moments by Tyler Dibling.Did not seem to know which way the St Mary’s youngster was going half the time.Riccardo Calafiori struggled with Tyler Dibling at timesJorginho (c)  – 6 Inches wide with a searing low shot late in the first half. Probed but rarely found an incisive pass through the yellow shirts. Taken off after an hour.Declan Rice – 6 His usual solid self and tried to take on a more creative role with Southampton camped out in front of their own area, but prefers an open game to showcase his box-to-box talents.Raheem Sterling  – 7 A freedom about his play. Happy to take on defenders at pace with his dancing feet.Unlucky not to finish off one dazzling run and even more unfortunate to be taken off after an hour.But was robbed of the ball for the Saints opener.Sterling was pushed off the ball for Southampton’s openerBukayo Saka – 9A game of two halves. Had to cope with being double-teamed every time he picked up the ball in the first half and there was disbelief around the Emirates when he launched one shot high into the stands.The second period was a different story. Tore Southampton to shreds time and again. A brilliant floated cross for Gabriel Martinelli to put Arsenal ahead, then a typically clinical finish for his side’s third.Kai Havertz – 8 Proved his worth again as a scorer of important goals with the crucial equaliser just as nerves were beginning to jangle around the Emirates.Gabriel Jesus – 4Too long in the shadows has drained him of the belief he had when he first arrived at Arsenal as the main man up front.Two tame shots summed up his current ineffectiveness.SubsGabriel Martinelli (Sterling 60) – 8Three weeks ago, his role in the Arsenal side was in question. His form has returned in spades with a second Premier League goal in successive weeks.Gabriel Martinelli put Arsenal in front from the benchLeandro Trossard (Jesus 61) – 7Like Martinelli, welcomed as a hero when he came on. Has become an important player in this Arsenal team. His run led to the third Arsenal goal.Mikel Merino (Jorginho 61) – 6A first Premier League appearance in Arsenal colours. Introduced just as the games was opening up and will benefit from the taster.READ MORE SUN STORIESTakehiro Tomiyasu (Partey 84) – 6Back from injury. Given a run out towards the end to ease him back into first team duties.Jakub Kiwior (Calafiori 90) – 6Introduced late on when the game was won. Not much to do. More

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      Everton vs Newcastle LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Toffees host the Toon at Goodison Park

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      EVERTON host Newcastle United hoping to make it a second successive win after their poor start to the season.The Toffees had lost their first four games in a row but have now collected four points in two matches after a 1-1 draw with Leicester and a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace to ease pressure on Sean Dyche.Newcastle, who currently sit seventh, will be hoping to build on last week’s impressive draw with Man City.Kick off time: 5.30pm BSTTV/Stream: Sky Sports Main Event / NowTVEverton XI: Pickford; Garner, Tarkowski, Keane, Young; Doucoure, Mangala; Harrison, McNeil, Ndiaye; Calvert-LewinNewcastle XI: Pope; Trippier, Burn, Schar, Hall; Joelinton; Guimaraes, Tonali; Murphy, Gordon, BarnesFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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      Leicester vs Bournemouth LIVE SCORE: Buonanotte fires Foxes to their first win of the season

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      LEICESTER host Bournemouth in a huge Premier League clash at the King Power this afternoon.The Foxes are still searching for their first win of the season, while the Cherries go into the match after a 3-1 win over fierce rivals Southampton.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to the 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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      Leicester 1 Bournemouth 0: Foxes secure first win of Premier League season to pull clear of relegation zone

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      LEICESTER won their first Premier League game of the season after their return from the Championship.The Foxes were relegated two years ago but came back to the top flight immediately under former boss Enzo Maresca.Leicester won their first Premier League match of the seasonCredit: GettyFacundo Buonanotte scored Leicester’s winner against BournemouthCredit: GettyThe 2016 Premier League champions struggled to hit the ground running under new manager Steve Cooper as they lost three of their first six league matches heading to Saturday’s encounter.However, Leicester finally broke their duck this term with a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth at the King Power Stadium.And it was Facundo Buonanotte who netted the winner for the hosts after just 16 minutes.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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      Arsenal 3-1 Southampton LIVE RESULT: Goals from Havertz, Martinelli and Saka fire Gunners to gruelling three points

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      ARSENAL have secured a huge win against Southampton to keep in touching distance of Premier League leaders Liverpool.Cameron Archer stunned the Gunners by firing the Saints ahead.But Kai Havertz scored a record-equalling goal to level the scoring before Gabriel Martinelli put the hosts in front.And Bukayo Saka’s late goal made sure of the points.RESULT: Arsenal 3-1 SouthamptonTV channel/live stream: Not televised in the UK due to blackoutArsenal team: Raya, Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Jorginho, Rice, Havertz, Saka, Sterling, JesusSouthampton team: Ramsdale, Sugawara, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Walker-Peters, Manning, Downes, Aribo, Dibling, Fernandes, StewartFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from the Emirates with our live blog below…FT: Arsenal 3-1 SouthamptonThe Saints gave a much better account of themselves today.Arsenal just had too much firepower for them over the course of the ninety minutes.Southampton dreamed of an upset here when they scored against the run of play but it was not to be.Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 3-1 SouthamptonThe referee brings the game to a close.It is a vital win for Arsenal before the international break.Mikel Arteta celebrates on the touchline.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-1 Southampton90+8. Trossaard drives forward once again.He looks to play it into the path of Martinelli but sends him too wide.The Brazilian looks to cut it back from the byline but Ramsdale cuts it out with ease.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-1 Southampton90+6. Rice swings in another corner for the hosts.Gabriel rises to meet it at the back post but cannot get his effort on target.Arsenal have failed to make those corners count as they usually do today.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-1 Southampton90+4. This has been a very different test for Arsenal today.Much-fancied to get a convincing win, The Saints have made themselves difficult to break down.It is only when they opened up more, looking to get forward themselves, that The Gunners have had any joy.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedArsenal 3-1 Southampton90+2. You feel any chance of getting something from this game has gone now for Southampton.It is more a case of damage limitation now.They have played well in the main and do not deserve a hammering with the final scoreline.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-1 Southampton90. The Emirates erupted as that shot hit the back of the net.Two-one is always a nervy scoreline as it only takes one moment of magic to take the win away from you.We are going to have nine added minutes.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-1 Southampton88. Trossard drives forward through the heart of the defence.As a tackle comes in, the ball breaks kindly for Saka.He strokes the ball home to ensure all three points for Arsenal.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton86. The Gunners are looking a bit nervy at the back now.Southampton on the other hand, are looking like a completely different team.If they played like this more consistently, they would have a much better points return, that is for sure.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton86. Tomiyasu comes on for Partey.Arteta seemingly want to hold onto what they have now.Southampton are running out of time to get anything from this game.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton82. The Saints are asking real questions of the Arsenal defence.Sugawara plays a teasing ball across the six yard box but no one is there to tap home.Archer really needed to be gambling on that ball coming in more.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton80. Wow. What a huge chance for the visitors.As the corner comes in, Raya completely misses his punch.The ball strikes Harwood-Bellis and crashes against the crossbar.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton78. Southampton have made this difficult for Arsenal this afternoon.Had they kept hold of their lead for longer, it would have made for a nervy end to the game for the hosts.Now they need to chase this game.Dibling tries a curling shot from outside the box but it deflects off a defender and strikes the outside of the post.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton76. Arsenal are happy to just retain possession and knock the ball around now.The Saints are having to send more players forward to create another glimpse of goal.Despite the scoreline, this game is still finely poised.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton74. Arsenal look a far bigger threat with Trossard and Martinelli on the pitch.They are making runs that create space for the likes of Saka.You feel The Gunners need another goal to make sure of the victory.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton72. As predicted Southampton have just struggled to maintain this compact defence for the entire game.No one was picking up Martinelli as he ghosted in to score at the back post.Southampton will need to venture forward more now if they are going to get anything from this game.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton70. It is amazing how long these reviews take.You would think it is pretty simple to draw a straight line on a computer monitor.Finally, they decide that Martinelli was onside.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton68. Saka plays a delightful ball into the back post.Martinelli arrives late to stroke home at the back post.VAR is reviewing a possible offside for the Brazilian.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Southampton66. The Gunners are piling on the pressure now.Merino is penalised for a foul on Aribo as he tried to win the header.It gives the visitors a bit of breathing space to regroup now.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Southampton64. Arsenal are brimming with confidence now.The movement off the ball is causing problems for Martin’s side.Partey strikes from outside of the box but it deflects wide of the goal.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Southampton62. This is a far more entertaining game now.However, as Southampton open up more in an attacking sense it gives The Gunners more space to work with.Rice tries a shot from distance but it goes well over the crossbar.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Southampton60. Arsenal look to shift it up a gear now.They stream forward once again and force a corner but the referee pulls it back for an offside in the build-up.Sterling and Jesus are replaced by Martinelli and Trossard.Jorginho comes off for Merino.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Southampton58. Well that may be one of the shortest leads of the season.Saka plays the ball into the path of Havertz who shifts it onto his left foot and lets fly from outside the box.His effort strikes the inside of the post with Ramsdale well beaten.Copy linkCopied More

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      Wayne Rooney SENT OFF in Plymouth clash with Blackburn as Man Utd legend loses head on the sidelines

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      WAYNE ROONEY was SENT OFF from the Plymouth Argyle dugout against Blackburn Rovers. Blackburn scored late on to equalise as Joe Rankin-Costello headed home the leveller. Wayne Rooney was sent off from the Plymouth dugout against Blackburn RoversCredit: RexRooney was shown red after protesting Blackburn’s equalising goalCredit: RexBut Plymouth’s players and manager believed there was a foul in the build up and protested to the referee. Rooney was seen in heated conversation with fourth official Jacob Miles, who called across referee James Linington before play restarted. Manchester United legend Rooney was then shown red by Linington for comments made following the equalising goal. But it appeared to only spur on Argyle as Morgan Whittaker scored a last-gasp winner in the SEVENTH minute of added time. READ MORE IN footballIrish international Michael Obafemi has opened the scoring for the host’s on 15 minutes. But Rankin-Costello looked to have condemned Rooney’s side to a frustrating 1-1 draw. That was until Whittaker headed home himself to snatch all three points for Plymouth. Rooney got the last laugh and returned to the pitch after full time to celebrate just his third win of the season. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt lifts Argyle up to 14th in the Championship after a slow start under Rooney, who was sacked by Birmingham in January. The dramatic win further eases pressure off Rooney, who has third win in five games. Wayne Rooney reveals club he would have loved to have played for as Man Utd legend says ‘it didn’t work out’ More