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      ‘People are losing their jobs… it’s on us’ – Amorim says Man Utd flops are to blame for owner Ratcliffe’s redundancies

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      RUBEN AMORIM says his Manchester United flops should carry the can for the savage Old Trafford redundancies.The club’s new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe plans to axe 200 more staff in brutal cost-cutting measures, which have also seen ticket price hikes.Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim believes the club’s failure on the pitch has cost people their livlihoodsCredit: GettySir Jim Ratcliffe is planning on axing 200 more jobs at Man UtdCredit: AlamyAnd United boss Amorim admits better results on the pitch could have saved people’s jobs.He said: “Our team for a long period of time is not performing.“We are buying players, spending money.“And then we don’t have that return. So, it’s on us, these problems. People are losing their jobs so we have to acknowledge that.“The biggest problem is the football — we’re not in the Champions League, so revenues aren’t the same.Read more Man Utd news “Everybody here knows it’s really hard on people who are losing jobs.“The fans are always supporting us, they are amazing and we’re increasing ticket prices.“We know that is our fault in the football department. We are responsible for that.“It’s really important to not ignore that.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“So the only way to help is to win games, to go to the Champions League.Most read in Football“Then you don’t fire a lot of people. So, we need to step up.”‘He’s perfect for Man Utd’ – Neville begs Amorim to re-sign flop strikerIn autumn, 250 staff were laid off, ticket prices have rocketed and concessions for children and pensioners were scrapped.Legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson has been axed as an ambassador, while head of team operations Jackie Kay — regarded as a “mum” by the players — is also in danger of losing her job.It is now understood to be affecting morale ahead of Sunday’s visit to fellow strugglers Tottenham.An insider said: “Job losses and spending cuts have shocked the players.“It has left them unsettled, with some fearing they could be sold.”Amorim added: “People are losing their jobs and it affects the environment.“The first thing to do is to win at Tottenham.” More

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      How Man Utd could line up vs Tottenham with ELEVEN first-team stars out after Amad injury nightmare

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could be forced to field a misfit XI against Tottenham with ELEVEN first-team stars out injured.Amad Diallo became the latest big name to find himself sidelined after suffering an ankle ligament injury.Man Utd could field a misfit XI vs Spurs after Amad Diallo became the latest injured aceCredit: GettyThe winger is now expected to miss the rest of the season.And he’s not the only big name who will not feature in north London on Sunday.United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is recovering from a muscle strain.While fellow holders Manuel Ugarte and Toby Collyer are both major doubts as United look to avoid a third defeat to Spurs this season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMan Utd injuries for Spurs clash11 stars set to miss out:Lisandro MartinezKobbie MainooAmad DialloManuel UgarteToby CollyerAltay BayindirJonny EvansVictor LindelofTom HeatonMason MountElsewhere, Mason Mount remains out along with goalies Tom Heaton and Altay Bayindir.While defenders Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof will play no part tomorrow either.It means boss Ruben Amorim has been left with a small amount of options against Spurs.Andre Onana will start between the sticks, with a three-man defence of Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui a possibly combination.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSDiogo Dalot and Patrick Dorgu could start as the wing-backs, although it remains to be seen which flank they’ll be on.In midfield, Amorim may have no choice but to turn to veterans Casemiro and Christian Eriksen.‘He’s perfect for Man Utd’ – Neville begs Amorim to re-sign flop strikerWhile in attack, captain Bruno Fernandes could get the nod alongside Alejandro Garnacho and Joshua Zirkzee.There are several other options for Amorim to choose from though.Harry Maguire and Rasmus Hojlund will also be pushing for starts.While teen goal sensation Chido Obi could get a go after impressing for United’s youth sides.He is one of five kids to travel with the seniors to London.Sekou Kone, Harry Amass, Jack Moorhouse and Elyh Harrison could yet play some part on Sunday.But with Spurs set to welcome as many as six senior players back from injury, including Guglielmo Vicario and James Maddison, Amorim is likely to favour the few senior options available to him. More

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      Bizarre moment an excited SQUIRREL joins the attack for Norwich goal – and fans ALL make same joke

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      THE Canaries were helped by a SQUIRREL in a bizarre turn of events in Norwich’s match against Hull.The visitors were trailing the East Yorkshire side 1-0 when an unplanned secret squirrel attack unlocked The Tigers’ defence.A squirrel made a darting run down the wing before Norwich City’s equaliser at HullIn what was a secret squirrel attack, the rodent offered the perfect overlap for his new teammatesMoments after the squirrel’s run, Josh Sargent headed homeCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskAs the playoff hopefuls worked the ball forward in search of an equaliser, the speedy rodent was seen running down the wing on the MKM Stadium pitch.Norwich’s Borja Sainz spotted the squirrel making the perfect overlap, but opted to play in Kellen Fisher instead.Fisher’s cross was then met by the head of US striker Josh Sargent who notched his ninth goal of the season.However, it would be amiss not to credit his new furry team-mate for creating the goalscoring opportunity.Read more football newsNeedless to say, football fans online were full of puns and praise for the mammal – mostly referencing nuts.One wrote: “That’s nuts.”A second posted: “They squirrelled the ball away.”A third shared: “Decent overlapping run that to draw out the full back.”Most read in FootballHe was later seen running past the Hull benchCredit: GettyThe rodent showed an incredible turn of paceCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWhile a fourth joked: “It was onside so no issues.”Animals on the pitch in the EFL are nothing new, though.Shocking moment fans throw pig’s head on to the pitch during bitter derby clash before player kicks it away Only last month, a DOG had to be chased off the pitch moments before kick-off at Bristol Rovers vs Leyton Orient.The League One clash was in danger of being delayed as the hosts tried to chase down the four-legged pitch invader.The dog entered the pitch from one corner and managed to sprint all the way across to the opposite corner flag, all while being chased by a hapless club official.The hound was cheered all the way and greeted to cries of: “Sign him up! Sign him up! Sign him up!” More

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      Man City ace Phil Foden’s WAG Rebecca Cooke spotted with huge diamond ring on engagement finger after romantic trip

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      ENGLAND star Phil Foden’s childhood sweetheart Rebecca Cooke has raised hopes of a glamorous WAG wedding after sporting a huge diamond ring on her engagement finger.The player, 24, is said to have whisked Rebecca, 23, away on New Year’s Eve for a romantic trip to Paris.Phil Foden’s childhood sweetheart Rebecca Cooke was spotted with a huge diamond ring on her engagement fingerCredit: SplashFoden is said to have whisked Rebecca away on New Year’s Eve for a romantic trip to ParisCredit: InstagramShe was wearing it in January when she and Phil headed into Manchester city centreCredit: BackGridAnd Rebecca has been wearing a huge diamond ring ever since.She was wearing it in January when she and Phil headed into Manchester city centre for a birthday party at the Shisha Lounge.And she wore it again when she attended fellow WAG Tanya Bardsley’s Mental Mummies event at Mottram Hall in Cheshire last week.Phil and Rebecca have been childhood sweethearts since their teenage years after meeting at a party and are now parents to three children.Read More on SportPhil flew back from the Euros to be at Rebecca’s side in the delivery room in June for their third child’s birth.Our source said. “The pair of them have been together since they were young and their family and friends have been expecting them to get engaged for a while.“The time seemed right for Phil to pop the question. He took her away to Paris for New Year’s Eve and when they came back Rebecca had a sparkling diamond ring on her engagement finger.“The ring is absolutely huge. It’s a massive diamond. She loves it and she’s very proud of wearing it although she hasn’t announced anything about it.Most read in Football“But all the wags know and all the players know in Manchester about the ring and everybody is looking forward to maybe an announcement soon that something has happened, maybe an engagement.“It would certainly be a massive wedding full of footballers and celebrities and Wags.Manchester City’s Phil Foden shuns posh holiday for £100 tent at a £14-a-day fishing lake in the Cotswolds“Rebecca loves a party and has hosted some amazing baby showers.”Phil became the youngest player to win six league titles when he helped Manchester City clinch their fourth consecutive Premier League last season.His growing wealth and status as one of the best young footballers in the world has transformed the fortunes of his entire family and he even bought a £3million, six-bed house in the north-west for his parents.The house is close to where he lives with Rebecca.The £11million-a-year star loves spoiling his family and at Christmas he bought his eldest son Ronnie a custom-built mini Mercedes G-Wagon.The electric Christmas gifts are modelled on the Man City star’s own £200,000 car.We approached the couple for comment.Phil flew back from the Euros to be at Rebecca’s side in the delivery room in June for their third child’s birth.Credit: Getty More

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      Marcus Rashford still hopes to seal Barcelona transfer next summer despite Aston Villa having permanent deal option

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      MARCUS RASHFORD has not given up hope on his dream move to Spain — despite Barcelona sporting director Deco saying this week the giants were not ‘desperate’ to sign him.Rashford made a deadline-day loan move from Manchester United to Aston Villa in search of regular football when boss Ruben Amorim left him out in the cold after a bust-up.Marcus Rashford still dreams of Barcelona despite his Aston Villa loan moveCredit: AlamyThe 27-year-old said he expected to leave his boyhood club after being dropped from the squad in December for the Manchester derby.His brothers — who act as his agents — held talks with several European clubs including Barca.But the Catalans failed to push for a deal, leaving Rash to join Villa for the rest of the season.Deco said: “It’s true there was talk of Rashford — but we weren’t desperately looking for a player either.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn his welcome interview with the club, Rashford said he was excited by the prospect of playing football again.But he also made clear he did not see his long-term future in the Midlands.That’s despite Villa having a £40million option to buy the player at the end of the loan deal.Rashford said: “Obviously it’s only short term that I’m here but I want to make the most of my time here.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS“And the only way to do that is by using my attributes and skill sets to help the team”.Yesterday, against Ipswich, Rashford crashed a free-kick off the bar that was turned in by Ollie Watkins to earn a 1-1 draw.Why Marcus Rashford could be perfect fit for Aston Villa after Man Utd transferA source told The Sun on Sunday he still hopes to go to the Nou Camp.They said: “Marcus is confident that if he rediscovers his form at Villa Park and starts bagging goals, Barcelona will revive their interest, especially as a transfer price has been established.“It’s a huge incentive for him, which is good news for Villa.“Now he just needs to get playing and start scoring.” More

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      Arsenal fans ‘will never forgive Edu’ after academy kid Gunners sold for just £4m last summer scores ANOTHER hat-trick

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      FORMER Arsenal academy starlet Mika Biereth has scored hat-tricks in back-to-back home games for AS Monaco.The striker, 22, was allowed to leave the Gunners to join Sturm Graz for just £4million last summer.Mika Biereth scores against Nantes for AS MonacoCredit: AFPThe Swede has impressed since moving to FranceCredit: AFPAfter excelling in his first half a season in Austria, Biereth signed for Monaco last month in a deal worth up to £12.5m.While Arsenal have struggled with an injury crisis among their forward players of late, Biereth has excelled since moving to France.The Swede continued his rich vein of form on Saturday afternoon by bagging a brilliant hat-trick against Nantes.Biereth’s treble helped his side on their way to a 7-1 demolition of Les Canaris at Stade Louis II.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe hat-trick made it seven goals in five league games for his new side, with Biereth having also netted in his previous two home outings.And Monaco even took the opportunity to goal Arsenal in a post on X, calling him an “absolute Gunner”. He scored his first goal for his new side in a 3-2 win over Rennes on January 25.The 6ft 2in forward then added a treble in a 4-2 triumph over Auxerre.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBiereth, 22, was allowed to leave Arsenal last summerCredit: GettyBiereth is now team-mates with fellow former Arsenal academy graduate Folarin Balogun.But the US international, 23, has been sidelined for much of this season with a shoulder injury.Arteta reveals Havertz tore hamstring during set-piece routine and admits Arsenal could sign free agentBiereth never made a first team appearance for Arsenal.He made a Premier League matchday squad just once, for a 0-0 draw with Burnley in January 2022.During his time at Arsenal he spent loan spells at RKC Waalwijk, Motherwell and Sturm Graz.Seeing his latest goalscoring exploits for Monaco, several Gunners supporters ranted about his sale on social media.One fumed: “2021… Edu Gaspar I will never forgive you for selling Mika Biereth.. he should have been Arsenal’s main striker.”While a second claimed: “We could have given Mika Biereth a chance.”Another added: “Another day to lament about the selling of Mika Biereth. Many of us knew he was class.”READ MORE SUN STORIESArsenal are currently without Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli.Mikel Merino rose from the bench as a makeshift centre forward to net a double in the Gunners’ 2-0 win over Leicester earlier today. More

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      Bayern medics rush to treat Harry Kane after sickening head injury as fans slam Piero Hincapie for giving him ‘whiplash’

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      BAYERN MUNICH medics rushed to Harry Kane’s aid after a head clash with Piero Hincapie.The England captain started up front against Bayer Leverkusen but he collided with defender Hincapie after a free kick. Harry Kane collided with Piero HincapieCredit: GettyKane was seen to by medicsCredit: APKane appeared to suffer a neck injury after coming down as medics rushed on the pitch to his aid. And fans were left unimpressed after Hincapie appeared to have words with a downed Kane. One said: “Did Hincapie just give Kane lip while he was on the ground after giving him whiplash for what was flagged to be offside even though he clearly looked to be on? Jeeze.” Another fumed: “Really bad challenge.” READ MORE IN football A third raged: “That player was reckless.”Hincapie escaped any punishment as the game ended 0-0 with Kane staying on the field. It means Leverkusen still trail league leaders Bayern by seven points after failing to close the gap. Kane recently refused to deny he has a release clause in his Bayern deal that could signal a sensational Premier League return.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Tottenham legend  joined the Bundesliga giants in August 2023 for £104million.Reports in Germany claim there is a buy-out option of £54million in the striker’s contract that he can activate in January 2026.Harry Kane scores from a distance in Bayern Munich training The clause could have allegedly been met during the recent winter transfer window for the higher fee of £67million.Asked about the situation, Kane, 31, said: “What I can say is that I’m very happy at FC Bayern. No comment on the clause.” More

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      ‘It adds towards success’ – Why Arne Slot believes COFFEE is fuelling Liverpool’s Premier League title bid

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      LIVERPOOL’S Premier League title bid is being fuelled by daily coffee-shop chats.Arne Slot’s Kopuccino kings — who have bean top of the table since November — built a coffee bar for the players at their Kirkby training centre.Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed coffee is fuelling his side’s title bidCredit: AFPTrent Alexander-Arnold and Co can take advantage of a new coffee bar installed at their training groundCredit: GettyHow Liverpool stars might look in the coffee barThis is where they can meet, eat and sink some caffeine when they are not roasting opponents on the pitch.The foundations of championship-winning sides are built upon strong bonds within the dressing room.In the 1980s and 90s, players would head to the pub to socialise but these days, modern ultra-professionals will meet as a group over a cuppa.Liverpool manager Slot said: “They have always had breakfast together. What has changed, and what you see a lot, is we have created a coffee bar here.“Players sit down over there, talk to each other, have a lot of fun together.“If you have a coffee bar and you don’t have results, probably you don’t see the same vibe there. But I think it all adds towards success.“I believe you need to have a good training ground. You need to have a good programme.BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS“You definitely need to have good people. I took a few people to this club who I think are doing their jobs really well and are good human beings. But the ones who already worked here are great professionals and great human beings also.Most read in Football“Add that to a great facility, great players and a great mentality, then that can lead to a successful period.”New footage of Arne Slot’s interaction with Michael Oliver emerges as mystery surrounds Liverpool manager’s red card Normally so cool and calm, Slot was surprisingly enraged by Everton’s wild celebrations following the 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the last Merseyside derby at Goodison on Wednesday.Post-match, Slot was sent off and faces a possible ban after being charged by the FA with abusing ref Michael Oliver and his assistant.Slot has refused to apologise but accepts he would have acted differently with the benefit of hindsight.The Dutchman, 46, said: “In general or 99 per cent of the time, I can cope with my emotions quite well.“But yeah, it’s clear that I couldn’t cope with my emotions well enough during the game.“Especially after the game. That had all to do with how the intentional five minutes ended up being eight extra-time minutes.“Emotions took over after these seven or eight minutes, which I don’t think will ever be the same again in terms of all the games I’m going to play as a manager.“But still, if, if, if it happens next time, I should act differently. That’s completely clear.“I saw players coping much better than they did last season. Mentally, I mean. That’s the biggest win and gain we could have gotten from this game.“That gives us a lot of confidence for the upcoming 14 games.“Because we already knew that in terms of playing football, we’re quite good at that.”Before hosting Wolves at Anfield today, Liverpool’s lead at the top was cut to four points following Arsenal’s 2-0 win at Leicester.Reds gaffer Slot revealed he failed to control his emotions against EvertonCredit: GettySlot was sent off by Michael Oliver at the end of the Merseyside derbyCredit: GettyThe Reds are on the longest current unbeaten run in English league football — 20 games — as they chase a second Prem crown, although they did exit the FA Cup at Championship side Plymouth.READ MORE SUN STORIESSlot added: “In general, the second half of the season for everyone is harder because teams are coming closer to the line.“So they’re fighting maybe harder to stay up, for Europe or league position.” More