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      Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin LIVE RESULTS: Latest as Tank KO’s challenger with brutal left hand

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      GERVONTA DAVIS is back in action TONIGHT in a tasty fight against unbeaten contender Frank Martin in Las Vegas.Knockout artist Davis hasn’t fought since his win against Ryan Garcia over a year ago and spent some time in jail – but is now ready to defend his WBA lightweight title once again.Martin represents a tricky challenge for Davis, having beaten Michel Rivera and Artem Harutyunyan in his last two bouts.
      Start time: Main event from midnight ET/9pm PST
      TV channels: Amazon Prime PPV
      No glove lost
      Ryan Garcia was involved in a brawl with boxer Caleb Plant at Gervonta Davis’ fight.

      Copy linkCopiedGarcia wants rematch
      Gervonta Davis gatecrashed Gervonta Davis’ fight with Frank Martin to demand a rematch – before embracing with his rival.
      He even wore a T-shirt with the words “rematch me b***h” after campaigning to face Davis again up in weight.
      But despite the bad blood, the two put that aside to embrace after Davis knocked out Martin in round eight.
      Copy linkCopiedDavis KOs Martin
      The champ has the likes of Vasyl Lomachenko, Shakur Stevenson and a rematch with Isaac Pitbull Cruz in his sights.
      He added: “All them guys are on my radar.”
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedDavis KOs Martin
      Asked if anyone can compete with him, Davis says: “I mean, I don’t know until they get in there with me but I’ve been around for a long time.
      “I’ve been training since I was seven-years-old, competing since I was eight so it’s like second nature.
      “It’s about staying focussed. Make sure my minds on the goal and it’s always to come out on top.”
      Credit: AP
      Copy linkCopiedDavis speaks out
      He continues: “No, his footwork wasn’t bothering me I knew that he was going to tire down.
      “So that what I was doing, just being a target there for him to tire himself out and I started picking him apart.”
      “Yeah, it’s like a little cherry but it’s okay it comes with the sport.”

      Copy linkCopiedDavis speaks out
      He adds: “No, his footwork wasn’t bothering me I knew that he was going to tire down.
      “So that what I was doing, just being a target there for him to tire himself out and I started picking him apart.”
      “Yeah, it’s like a little cherry but it’s okay it comes with the sport.”
      Copy linkCopiedDavis speaks out
      He says: “Yeah, just a little rusty but I’m back.
      “A couple pf rounds I feel I didn’t warm up completely like how I wanted to but I did warm up and got caught as the fight was going on.
      “But it’s okay, no excuses.”
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      Whipping uppercut did the damage with Martin stunned but a follow up left hand closed the show.
      Another huge KO and Martin was left flat on his back and unable to beat the count.
      Clean-cut KO.
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      Davis gave away a lot of the opening half but stayed patient and confident in his timing and power.
      Towards the second half, Davis crept closer and closer and eventually landed the left hand that nailed Martin.
      Another highlight-reel KO for Tank Davis.

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      Round 8 – DOWN GOES MARTIN!
      Big left hand flattens Martin and Davis is already on the ropes celebrating…
      The referee makes it to the count of ten and that’s all she wrote.
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      Round 7 – Big round for Davis.
      At the start of the round, Davis landed big but Martin was able to return fire.
      Towards the end, Davis just teed off on Martin and despite one big counter left, it was Tank who let his hands go on a stationary target.
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      Round 6 – Left hands land for both to mark back and forth action.
      But Davis has Martin trapped in the corner a few times and lets his left hand go.
      Davis coming on now but Martin still looks sharp on the back foot.
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      Round 5 – Davis is on the front foot constantly and always threatening with the left.
      But Martin looks comfortable on the retreat and even lands a few counters on his way back.
      Although Davis did land a lovely lead right hook in the round. Best punch of his fight so far.
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      Round 4 – Davis really going searching for Martin and lets some left hands go.
      A couple of uppercuts whisk by but some do find the body and Davis looks to press forward now.
      Martin still boxing well on the back foot but it must be paying a toll. Maybe we could see a switch if Martin begins to feel the pace and pressure.
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      Round 3 – Davis really upping the pressure as he talks Martin with the high guard and lets his left hand go.
      But again, nothing major lands and it’s Martin who is connecting with telling counters.
      Davis also almost gets his feet in a muddle on a few occasions as he lunges in.
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      Round 2 – Martin pumps out the jab and catches Davis with a few left hands.
      Davis is walking forward with a high guard trying to find a big left hand or lead right hook but nothing doing.
      Martin holds on a dew times, maybe a sense he feels the power coming.
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      Round 1 – Good start from Martin.
      Very active with his lead right hand jab, going to the body and landing a good few left hands.
      Davis tucks up for most the round with a high guard but he didn’t offer much offensively. Maybe sussing Martin out.

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      Round 1 – Here. We. Go.
      Opening round, southpaw vs southpaw.
      It could be Martin’s strength and size against Davis’ speed, power and precision. Fascinating fight!
      Copy linkCopiedHere we go!
      Both men have walked out and are in the ring now.
      Legendary MC Jimmy Lennon Jr introduces both men to the Las Vegas crowd and it’s almost time!
      Davis’ WBA lightweight title with unbeaten records on the line.
      Copy linkCopiedSpar wars
      Davis and Martin once sparred in Vegas in a session which has been majorly disputed.
      But Martin told SunSport: “I don’t really go off the sparring session.
      “It’s not like we sparred multiple times and we know each other as fighters. 
      “It was a long time ago, I’m a way better fighter than I was then, he’s a way better fighter than he was at that moment as well. 
      “I don’t really go off the sparring session,” he says.
      “It’s not like we sparred multiple times and we know each other as fighters. 
      “It was a long time ago, I’m a way better fighter than I was then, he’s a way better fighter than he was at that moment as well. 
      Copy linkCopiedOn Ger way
      Tank has been out of the ring for 14 months since he stopped Ryan Garcia in their mega-fight that sold over ONE MILLION PPVs.
      It also gave the American the self-proclaimed title as the face of boxing with over £50million believed to have been made in his career.
      Davis now returns against unbeaten Martin, 29, in Las Vegas and does so in a bid to prove he is the best 135lb lightweight in the world.
      He said: “I just want to prove I’m the best at 135 and June 15th is just going to be a clinic.
      “He’s just going to be a stepping stone to where I want to be.”
      Copy linkCopiedDavis’ stunning rise
      Gervonta Davis has had the most stunning of rises from sleeping on the floors of crack dens to becoming one of boxing’s top stars.
      Davis grew up on the mean streets of crime-ridden Baltimore – home of gritty hit TV series The Wire.
      His parents were both believed to have battled the same crack cocaine addiction that was the central theme of the award-winning show.
      So it makes Davis’ journey to the top of boxing as a multimillionaire pay-per-view star even more impressive.
      Ahead of his fight with Frank Martin, he told Amazon Prime PPV: “I’m already a legend from where I’ve came from, for what I’ve done.
      “I’ve been through mad stuff; sleeping on floors, crack house, all that type of stuff, I’ve been through all that.
      “I ain’t got to prove nothing to nobody else. That’s why I will never get too hyped about the win after I win.
      “Because it’s like you’ve always got to do something over and over again until you’re done.
      “And there’s always going to be someone next, somebody next. So, I don’t feel I need to prove myself to these people.”
      Copy linkCopied’Just go 12 rounds’
      Frank Martin believes he’s found a has a pretty clear path to beating Tank – don’t get knocked out.
      Easier said than done against one of the hardest punchers in the whole sport, with 27 of his 29 wins coming via KO.
      Martin said: “Yeah, we know he’s always getting outboxed by guys.
      “Even in his last fight (a KO win over Ryan Garcia), he was getting out-boxed.
      “We’ve just got to go 12 rounds.”
      Copy linkCopiedMAIN EVENT TIME
      Up next is the headliner of the night.
      Gervonta Davis defends his WBA lightweight title against unbeaten Texan Frank Martin.
      It is his first fight since beating Ryan Garcia in April 2023 – when a short prison sentence followed.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedBenavidez vs Gvozdyk
      Benavidez refuses to give up on his dream fight against Canelo Alvarez as he opens the door to a move back down to super-middleweight.
      But his win over Gvozdyk makes his WBC mandatory for the belt owned by Artur Beterbiev.
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      Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin: Start time, live stream, TV channel, PPV price and undercard for massive fight

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      GERVONTA DAVIS is back in action tonight in a tasty fight against unbeaten contender Frank Martin.Knockout artist Davis hasn’t fought since his win against Ryan Garcia over a year ago. Gervonta Davis beat Ryan Garcia last year by TKO7Credit: APThe Baltimore native spent some time in jail following that fight but is now ready to defend his WBA lightweight title once again. Martin represents a tricky challenge for Davis, having beaten Michel Rivera and Artem Harutyunyan in his last two bouts. Davis will have to be on his A-game to produce an elite performance after so much time away from the ring, but if anyone has the sniper-like precision to get the job done, Davis does. When is Davis vs Martin?
      Gervonta Davis’ big return to the ring takes place on Saturday, June 15.
      The fight will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
      Ring-walks for the main event will get underway from around midnight ET/9pm PST.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Davis vs Martin will be shown live on Amazon Prime PPV in the US and UK.
      You can live stream the action from the Amazon Prime app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      A monthly subscription costs $8.99-a-month in the US and £8.99 in the UK.
      The PPV price has been set at $74.99 in the US and £19.99 in the UK.
      Davis vs Martin undercard
      Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin; For Davis’ WBA lightweight belt
      David Benavidez vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk
      Gary Antuanne Russell vs. Alberto Puello
      Carlos Adames vs. Terrell Gausha
      Mark Magsayo vs. Eduardo Ramirez
      Romain Villa vs. Ricardo Salas Rodriguez
      Elijah Garcia vs. Kyrone Davis More

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      Gary Neville looks shellshocked as he’s told Sir Alex Ferguson had RESIGNED before Man Utd won Treble

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      MANCHESTER UNITED icon Gary Neville was left stunned after finding out that Sir Alex Ferguson almost left Old Trafford in 1998.The legendary United boss handed in his resignation on the eve of the 1998-99 season after growing frustrated with the club’s hierarchy.Sir Alex Ferguson handed in his resignation before the 1998-99 seasonCredit: Times Newspapers LtdGary Neville was left stunned after finding out he intended to leaveCredit: AmazonHaving narrowly lost out on the Premier League title to Arsenal just a few months prior, Ferguson was accused of taking his eye off the ball.Addressing the situation in an episode of Man Utd’s new Amazon Prime documentary ’99’, former chairman Martin Edwards revealed: “We’d felt that maybe he’d got a little bit more interested in his outside interests than perhaps he should’ve done, and that just needed readdressing.”He was obviously becoming a celebrity, interested in his racing and all the rest of it.”So as chief exec it’s your job to know your staff. It was just a – what shall we say – a correction.Read More on Football”I put it in writing. I knew he wouldn’t be happy about it and he wasn’t.”He offered his resignation, which obviously I had to accept.”Ferguson was quick to backtrack on his resignation and withdrew it just a few hours later.The revelation did not reach the players at the time due to the manager’s immediate change of heart.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSUpon hearing the news while filming for the documentary, which focuses on Man Utd’s historic Treble-winning campaign, former defender Neville was left completely taken aback.He said: “The manager?! I wouldn’t like to have that conversation with him.’I hated it,’ admits Wayne Rooney as he reveals what Sir Alex Ferguson asked him to do during Man Utd days”I didn’t even know that until today.”United went on to win the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League that season under the guidance of Sir Alex.Ferguson eventually left Man Utd in 2013, 15 years after initially handing in his resignation.He retired with 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League titles, five FA Cups and four League Cups.Sir Alex Ferguson guided the club to a Treble – including the Champions League – in 1999Credit: Getty – Contributor More

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      I won the Treble with Man Utd in 1999 but I would NOT want to play for club now… it’s a real bad place

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Dwight Yorke says he would NOT want to play for the club now.The 1999 Treble-winner claims Old Trafford is a “bad place” to be under Erik ten Hag.Erik ten Hag’s side have lost a club record number of Prem gamesCredit: AlamyDwight Yorke, right, pictured with fellow treble-winning legend Andy ColeCredit: EPAYorke said: “I wouldn’t want to play. It’s whether you want to face that sort of aggro coming in.“Just knowing there’s a lack of creativity, lack of passion, the negative talk about the team.“It’s just a real bad place to be if you are a United player, not just a centre-forward.”Ten Hag’s side have already lost a club-record 13 Premier League games this season.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThey are languishing eighth in the table and new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is promising a major summer overhaul — with Dutch boss Ten Hag’s job under threat.It is totally different to the time when Yorke was top scorer in a team that rocked the football world under Sir Alex Ferguson, winning the Prem, FA Cup and Champions League in one season.These days, it does not even rock Salford.Back then, Yorke insists United would click their fingers and players would come running to sign.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSNot any more.He said: “If you’re a player and you’ve got the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City after you, then United are second tier.I won iconic Treble at Man Utd… but I fear I’ll have to BUY a football club to ever land another managerial job“People are second-guessing about whether they want to join United.“It never used to be like that.“United come in for you? You don’t think about it. Now players are thinking, ‘I am not so sure’. That is not a good sign.”Yorke was speaking at the launch of a new Amazon Prime series entitled ‘99’ about that Treble-winning season.For Yorke, watching it makes it even more painful to witness the current crisis at Old Trafford.“It is like two different clubs.READ MORE SUN STORIESYorke, 52, added: “It’s so far apart, it’s not even close.”l ‘99’ is available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video from  May  17.Pundits’ verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future?
      Michael Owen – He has to go
      “He cannot, simply cannot, manage this team next season. He’s not good enough.”
      Teddy Sheringham – Might stay if he wins Cup but should go
      “If United win the FA Cup, he could stay. But, for me, changes are needed and United need to get it done sooner than later.”
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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      Man Utd Treble winners hit red carpet with glam Wags as ’99 goal hero Sheringham joined by wife 20 years his junior

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S 1999 Treble winners reunited tonight for the premiere of a new docu-series about their incredible achievement.Titled “99”, episodes of the three-part Prime Video series delve into the stories behind each trophy won by the Red Devils during their magical 1998-99 campaign.Teddy Sheringham, 58, beams alongside wife Kristina Andriotis, 38Credit: EPADavid Beckham was among those on the red carpetCredit: SplashNick Butt proudly waits for snaps alongside kids Ruben and JerseyCredit: SplashGary Neville grins alongside wife Emma HadfieldCredit: SplashIconic strike partnership Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke reunite on the red carpetCredit: EPAAhead of the show’s May 17 release, Man Utd stars of yesteryear got together on the red carpet at Manchester’s Printworks for the premiere.David Beckham was in attendance, posing for pictures alongside old pal Gary Neville as he arrived.Neville, 49, also beamed alongside wife Emma Hadfield as he made his way into the event.Teddy Sheringham, who famously scored United’s equaliser in the 1999 Champions League final, pulled up alongside wife Kristina Andriotis.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe pair wed in a lavish ceremony at a golf club in Portugal in June 2016, with Sheringham, 58, having met the former model and PR girl, 38, in 2007.United fans will have felt plenty of pangs of nostalgia, especially given their team’s current struggles up front, when Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole posed for snaps together.The iconic strike partnership tore defences apart during 1998-99, and the pair seemed thick as thieves as they grinned together for red carpet pictures.Nicky Butt, meanwhile, arrived alongside daughter Jersey, 20, and son Ruben, who is on the books at Salford City.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe former midfielder, 49, recently appeared at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court today where he admitted causing serious injury by careless driving.Butt had been driving carelessly through Burnley when he failed to spot the rider.David Beckham fires stern warning to Man Utd flops ahead of FA Cup final against Man CityLegendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel cut a dapper figure as he wore a black suit with no tie and bright, box-fresh white trainers.While former defender Ronny Johnsen was in attendance alongside daughter Lykke, who plays college soccer for Florida Gulf Coast University.Jesper Blomqvist smiled for snaps in a grey, tie-less suit.Sir Alex Ferguson’s former No2 Steve McClaren, who now works as a first team coach under Erik ten Hag, also pulled up to the event.Comedian Humphrey Ker, who is executive director at Wrexham, also made an appearance.Peter Schmeichel looks at ease in a smart suit and white trainersCredit: SplashRonny Johnsen poses alongside daughter LykkeCredit: EPASheringham scored one of the goals in United’s 2-1 Champions League final win over BayernCredit: EPAThe former striker was joined by his former model and PR wifeCredit: SplashBeckham, who spends much of his time in Miami, was back in the UK for the eventCredit: SplashVentureland, the production company behind the Beckham series on Netflix, are the gurus bringing the 99 documentary to life.Oscar-winning producer John Battsek was joined by director Sampson Collins on the project.Both Battsek and Sampson walked the red carpet as they shared their project with its stars.Not in attendance at the premiere was manager Sir Alex Ferguson.But the Scot was interviewed and does appear in the film.Speaking to talkSPORT from the red carpet, Beckham admitted that he hopes films and series like “99” can inspire United’s under-performing current crop.Obviously it’s been a tough five, 10, 15 years at UnitedDavid BeckhamHe said: “We’d like to think so and that’s one of the reasons why we want to make things like this.”Obviously it’s been a tough five, 10, 15 years at United and we all know that but it was never going to be easy when the boss left, (Roy) Keane left, Giggsy (Ryan Giggs) left, Gary (Neville) left.”All of these important players and personalities and characters all left United, it was always going to be a difficult time.”We want the lads to feel – from this documentary – the inspiration of being this successful.”Beckham, 49, also claimed that the onus should be on the players to perform – with pressure having recently mounted on boss Ten Hag.He added: “You’d hope that the manager doesn’t have to do much. I think that’s the whole point of being a Manchester United player and playing in these big games – you should be motivated.”When you’re a professional footballer and you’re doing the job you love and you’re at the club you love, when you’re playing in any game, whether it’s a regular season game or whether it’s an FA Cup final against your rivals, that should be enough motivation.”And, if it’s not, then you’re in the wrong team and you’re playing the wrong sport.”We went into every game, whether it was a youth cup game, a friendly game, off-season or a European Cup final, with the same mentality and the same drive.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We all know Erik’s a very qualified manager and a good manager and he has the right motives.”We were lucky in our day that we had Sir Alex Ferguson, we were lucky that we had Eric Harrison and Jim Ryan and Nobby Stiles and all of these great managers and motivators.”Jesper Blomqvist smiles in a grey, tie-less suitCredit: AFPPart of Erik ten Hag’s coaching staff Steve McClaren arrives at the eventCredit: RexHumphrey Ker grins for red carpet snapsCredit: EPABeckham, 49, cut a typically suave figure at the eventCredit: SplashProducer John Battsek was excited to show off his workCredit: EPASampson Collins directed the three-part docu-seriesCredit: AFPFergie banned me from Man Utd press conferences SEVEN TIMES – I once rowed with him in the toiletsBy SunSport’s Manchester United correspondent Neil Custis.
      MUCH consternation recently at the news that three football writers were denied the chance to ask Erik ten Hag a question over three consecutive press conferences.
      The dismay did not stretch to myself despite being one of those placed briefly on the naughty step.
      I don’t agree with such ‘punishments’ for stories or opinions but Ten Hag has had to take a bucketload this season and has never been anything but polite and helpful.
      So if he wanted to do something to have a go back for once, no problem.It’s all sorted now and everyone is friends again.
      Having been brought up on Sir Alex Ferguson press conferences and downright unfair bans of varying lengths, seven in my case, you become immune to middle-aged men having a hissy fit.
      Recent events reminded me of a lovely warm day at the Haydock Thistle Hotel some years back, where North-West based managers and writers were all invited to a lunch.
      Sir Alex was there on the main table laughing, singing and generally holding court when simultaneously all the writers’ phones bleeped with a message from United’s “no communication department”.
      He had no doubt arranged for it to be sent bang in the middle of the lunch informing us all that relations would be suspended forthwith.
      Our crime was to use his words from a local radio interview he had done that week and the controversial comments he made within it.
      We were all fuming so, when he got up to leave I followed him out of the luncheon suite.
      As I ranted about how unfair his actions were, he ignored me and walked on ahead, entering another room.
      I followed, still ranting, but he kept his back to me and looked down silently.
      Was he having a rethink as his gaze remained concentrated, his head stooped?
      No, he was having a wee! We had entered the gents but, in my own hissy fit, I hadn’t quite realised.
      I’m not sure what the hotel guest two urinals down made of it but how absurd the whole scene must have appeared.
      Defeated and deflated, I returned to the luncheon where the free red wine got a hammering and I sulked.
      There would be more such incidents, told and retold to this day with laughter.
      I always say covering United when Sir Alex was boss was like a stay at Fawlty Towers — not particularly comfortable but certainly unforgettable. More

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      Premiere of Man Utd’s Prime Video docu-series about 1999 Treble awkwardly hijacked by Man City rival Erling Haaland

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      ERLING HAALAND may have taken trolling to the next level.The Manchester City sensation, 23, is bidding to fire the Citizens to a second title in two seasons since his arrival.Manchester United fans look away nowCredit: City xtra XAmazon are releasing a documentary about the 1999 Treble WinnersCredit: Prime VideoAnd not only is he casting an enormous shadow over Manchester United’s current squad, he is looking down on their past greats.A Prime Video docu-series about the famous 1999 Treble winners is having its premier today.But fans heading to Printworks to watch it will be greeted by an unfortunate sight.Haaland’s face is plastered on a huge billboard above the entrance to the venue advertising the his latest venture.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIts tagline reads: “He stole your trophies. Steal his gold.”The Norwegian is a huge fan of mobile strategy game Clash of Clans and players are now able to recruit or play against him as the Barbarian King.Amazon will hope the advert does not take the shine off their three-part series.The streaming platform revealed the trailer for the show last month.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt features members of the Red Devils team that lifted a historic trio of Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League trophies.The trailer teases interviews with both players and staff, including Sir Alex Ferguson and assistant Steve McClaren.What happened to these five forgotten Manchester United wonderkidsDavid Beckham, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Peter Schmeichel, Dwight Yorke, Teddy Sheringham, Nicky Butt, Andy Cole and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer all feature.One episode will be dedicated to the stories behind each trophy.Ventureland – the production company behind the Beckham series on Netflix – are the gurus bringing the 99 documentary to life.Oscar-winning producer John Battsek is joined by director Sampson Collins in steering the ship.No English side could match United’s incredible achievement until Haaland and City last season – not that any Red Devils supporters will need another reminder of that.SunSport’s verdict on Man Utd flopsSir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos have a busy summer ahead to get Man Utd’s squad in order for next season. Below SunSport gives it verdict on how they should deal with the Red Devils flops this summer.
      Andre Onana – STAY: After a dodgy start at Old Trafford Onana has proven to be one of the more reliable members of the squad this season despite being peppered with shots constantly.
      Altay Bayindir – GO: Reports in February suggested Bayindir was unhappy with his bit part role at Man Utd amid interest from Turkish giants Galatasaray. If profit can be made on a sale then it should be done.
      Tom Heaton – STAY: Veteran goalkeeper Heaton, 38, is a reliable back-up and is on a relatively small wage at the club. So long as he is happy it makes sense to keep him.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka – GO: Wan-Bissaka, 26, has never managed to make the right-back position his own. With his contract up in 2025 it makes sense to cash in now.
      Diogo Dalot – STAY: Dalot, 26, has been one of Man Utd’s most consistent performers this season.
      Raphael Varane – GO: If it wasn’t for his injury record there would be a strong shout to keep Varane, but costs need to be cut to allow the squad to be freshened up.
      Harry Maguire – GO: Maguire has showed he has the right character to be at Man Utd but overall ability and desired profile are another matter, with Maguire too slow to play in a high line defence.
      Lisandro Martinez – STAY: Martinez, 26, is second to none in terms of build up play. He needs a long-term defensive partner on the right side and to cut out the injuries which have plagued him this season.
      Jonny Evans – GO: Veteran campaigner Evans could easily be on the stay list if he was only going to be a bit part player. But he has shown his advanced years at times this season.
      Victor Lindelof – GO:  Lindelof, 29, has been reliable if not unremarkable in his Man Utd career. He has one year left on his contract so should be moved on if a decent transfer fee can be got for him.
      Willy Kambwala – STAY: He should be given the opportunity to mature for a few years behind a senior CB pairing before stepping into the first team as a starter or being moved on.
      Luke Shaw – GO: One of the Premier League’s best left-backs when fit, Shaw has been a good servant when available. But alas that has been his Achilles heel once again this season.
      Tyrell Malacia – STAY: Malacia, 24, was decent enough to earn some merit in his first season at Man Utd before injury ended his season and inadvertently led to his second season being a write off.
      Sofyan Amrabat – GO: Amrabat, 27, looked like a world beater at the Qatar World Cup with Morocco. But he’s had an underwhelming season in England and his loan spell will almost certainly not be made permanent.
      Casemiro – GO: An alarming physical decline has seen him turn from key star to burden. If a club is willing to buy the 32-year-old – who has two more years on his contract – then United should snatch their hand off.
      Christian Eriksen – GO: Eriksen proved a useful asset and Ineos should look to bring in another player with similar traits, but frankly his legs have looked gone towards the end of this season.
      Kobbie Mainoo – STAY: The first of the so-called untouchables, Mainoo has been a rare glimmer of hope in the Red Devils midfield this season.
      Mason Mount – STAY: Mount can be given the benefit of the doubt until summer 2025 at least after a debut season riddled with injury.
      Scott McTominay – STAY: McTominay, 27, has proven himself to be a brilliant plan B off the bench this season, and that is exactly why Ineos should look to keep him.
      Bruno Fernandes – STAY: Man Utd’s best player since his arrival just over four years ago, Fernandes, 29, remains second-to-none when it comes to creating chances while his tenacity boosts those around him.
      Antony – GO: There’s a case to argue that Antony may be the worst pound-for-pound signing in Premier League history. Despite some memorable moments he simply isn’t Man Utd quality.
      Anthony Martial – GO: Ultimately Martial needs to be let go when his deal runs out this summer after an appalling injury record of late.
      Marcus Rashford – STAY: As easy as it would be to say Rashford should leave the club this summer, it is difficult to look at the market and find many available players capable of scoring 30 goals a season.
      Alejandro Garnacho – STAY: Another third of the untouchables trio, Garnacho has made the right-wing his own since coming into it. He’s a raw talent but has shown he has the quality to improve.
      Rasmus Hojlund – STAY: A slow burner in his first Man Utd season, the 21-year-old has often been starved of supply which has led to him being unable to get the goals his movement and unselfish play often merits.
      Amad Diallo – STAY: In the fleeting moments he has been on the pitch for Man Utd this season, Diallo has looked dangerous and exciting. He should be given a chance to flourish with some proper chances in the first team across a whole season. More

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      Major broadcasting change with Champions League to be shown on new channel in UK for first time in nine years

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      FOOTBALL fans will only just be realising a huge change to next season’s Champions League coverage in the UK.TNT Sports have had the rights to Europe’s premier competition since 2015 – with the tournament having previously been shown on ITV and Sky Sports.Two new broadcasters will show Champions League football next seasonCredit: GettyThe Champions League schedule for the 2024/25 seasonThey have held exclusive rights to all live fixtures and highlights since 2018, but that is set to change next season after a pair of deals were struck back in 2022.Amazon Prime will broadcast 17 Champions League matches on Tuesday nights.And there will also be a free-to-air option for UK viewers for the first time in nearly a decade.That is because the BBC will show a Match of the Day-style highlights programme on Wednesdays as part of a three-year deal with Uefa.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt means the Champions League, which is changing format from the 2024/25 campaign onwards, will be broadcast on the BBC for the first time since 1994.Europa League and Europa Conference League coverage will remain exclusively on TNT Sports.The Champions League will expand from 32 to 36 teams next season, with eight group-stage matches rather than six.One league consisting of all 36 teams will result in the top eight automatically reaching the knockout stages.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThose who place between ninth and 24th will then play a two-legged showdown to fill the remaining positions.But clashes with domestic fixtures threaten to create a chaotic schedule.Major broadcasting change as Kate Abdo reveals Jamie Carragher’s CBS Sports Champions League replacementTeams face the potential of THREE midweek clashes between Champions League and Carabao Cup fixtures. More

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      Top tips ahead of Score Predictor Matchweek 35 – play now and compete for £500 Amazon gift card!

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      SCORE PREDICTOR users have a mixture of Premier League fixtures and FA Cup semi-finals to sink their teeth into this weekend.Despite that twist, the top prize for Matchweek 35 is once again a £500 Amazon voucher.Simply submit your predictions for the outcomes of five selected games and you could land the fantastic prize by Sunday night.Remember, you don’t have to get all five predictions exactly correct to win the voucher, you just have to earn more points (based on accuracy) than anyone else.Score Predictor remains free to play and, if you opt for sheer gut instinct, it takes just seconds to enter your predictions.PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S PREMIER LEAGUE ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!Luton will be desperate for a win this weekendCredit: GettyLuton vs BrentfordMatchweek 35’s first fixture will go a long way to determining which teams drop down to the Championship.The Bees are probably safe from relegation but the Hatters are still fighting for their lives and will hope to harness a partisan home crowd on Saturday.Rob Edwards will be hopeful of a positive result as Brentford have lost 11 of their 16 league games on the road this season but Luton have also found wins hard to come by.Most read in FootballThe hosts’ recent victory over Bournemouth is their only triumph since the start of February.Our Prediction: 2-2 drawWill Cole Palmer haunt his former club at Wembley?Credit: GettyManchester City vs ChelseaPep Guardiola’s side will start as favourites for Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final but Mauricio Pochettino shouldn’t have a problem finding reasons to be optimistic.The Blues drew 1-1 at the Etihad two months ago and the played their part in a thrilling 4-4 draw between the two teams at Stamford Bridge earlier in the campaign.Many of City’s players looked exhausted at the end of 120 minutes against Real Madrid on Wednesday night and so Chelsea should be considerably fresher.The West Londoners also have one of the country’s most in-form players in their ranks in Cole Palmer.That being said, most Score Predictor users will be understandably hesitant to bet against last season’s treble winners.Chelsea haven’t beaten City in any competition since the 2021 Champions League final.Our Prediction: 2-1 to Man CityArsenal need to bounce back after defeats to Aston Villa and Bayern MunichCredit: ReutersWolves v ArsenalAnother match-up with some intervening factors to mull over.Gary O’Neil’s side have had all week to prepare for this fixture while the Gunners were preoccupied with a high-intensity trip to Munich.Plus, Mikel Arteta’s troops lost to Aston Villa last time out in the league.Whether Wolves are in shape to capitalise is another debate entirely; they’ve won just once in their last seven outings in all competitions.The hosts have been boosted by Matheus Cunha’s return to fitness but they’ll be up against it as Arsenal have earned more points away from home than any other side this term.Our Prediction: 2-1 to ArsenalSurely Man United won’t lose to Coventry…Credit: ReutersCoventry v Manchester UnitedSunday’s FA Cup semi-final is an intriguing one.The Sky Blues are smartly coached by Mark Robins but at this stage they look set to miss out on the Championship play-offs having lost to Cardiff, Southampton and Birmingham this month.Coventry did beat high-flying Leeds recently to underline their giant-killing capabilities but they head to Wembley more vulnerable than they were this time last month.Speaking of vulnerability, Erik ten Hag’s side have allowed their opponents a laughable volume of shots since the turn of the year – their underlying defensive numbers are deeply concerning.All things considered, however, the firepower of Bruno Fernades, Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho should be more than enough to outscore second-tier opposition… right?Our Prediction: 3-2 to CoventryBeware the wounded animalCredit: PAFulham vs LiverpoolAt this stage of the campaign, 12th-placed Fulham have earned the right to be “on the beach” but their record of nine wins from 16 league games at Craven Cottage should not be taken lightly.In fact, only Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool have conceded fewer goals at home this season – Marco Silva deserves plenty of credit for that.Optimistic Cottagers will say it’s a good time to play Jurgen Klopp’s mob after their defeats to Crystal Palace and Atalanta but pessimists may fear the challenge of a wounded animal.The visitors remain highly motivated to deliver their long-serving coach a trophy in his farewell campaign and no top-flight team matches them for chance creation, as per the xG statistics.Once again, Score Predictor users should consider how Liverpool’s Thursday night trip to Atalanta will impact their weekend prospects.There’s enough evidence here for those who want to go against the grain but we’ll play it safe.Our Prediction: 3-1 to LiverpoolThink you know better? 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