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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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      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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      Key stats ahead of Score Predictor Matchweek 34 – play now and compete for £500 Amazon gift card!

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      WHAT’S that? Dream Team are giving away another £500 Amazon gift card through Score Predictor?Sounds about right.Simply submit your predictions for the outcomes of five selected Premier League fixtures and you could land the fantastic prize by Monday night!Play Score Predictor ahead of this weekend’s Premier League actionCredit: Dream TeamRemember, 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!Manchester City vs LutonOnly Sheffield United and Burnley have conceded more league goals than the Hatters this season and so a trip to the treble winners’ lair could end in disaster.Erling Haaland scored FIVE goals against Rob Edwards’ side back in February and will be eager to get back among the goals after a subdued showing against Real Madrid in midweek.The hosts have some injury concerns but they’re massive favourites to continue their unbeaten streak at the Etihad – our friends at talkSPORT BET have City to win at 1/14!Most read in FootballOur Prediction: 4-0 to Man CityHaaland decimated Luton at Kenilworth RoadCredit: AlamyBournemouth vs Manchester UnitedThis match-up has to be considered a potential banana skin for the unpredictable Red Devils as the Cherries won the reverse fixture 3-0 earlier in the campaign.Andoni Iraola’s men lost to Luton in their most recent outing but that was their first defeat since the start of March – four wins in six puts them fifth in the form table.Man United somehow shared the points with Liverpool last weekend despite allowing the Reds 28 shots at Old Trafford but before that they snatched defeat from the jaws of victory at Stamford Bridge.Erik ten Hag’s side have been involved in some crazy, open-ended games this term and Bournemouth would probably welcome another this Saturday.Our Prediction: 2-2 drawBournemouth beat Man United 3-0 in the reverse fixtureCredit: GettyLiverpool vs Crystal PalaceThere was a time when the Eagles were a bogey team for the Merseyside giants but Jurgen Klopp has generally enjoyed this fixture since taking the reins.Liverpool haven’t lost to Palace since 2017, winning 11 of the last 13 meetings – although the two draws are relatively recent.The hosts boast an immense record at Anfield this season having amassed 42 points from a possible 48 – the highest tally in the top flight.Mohamed Salah and company average 2.7 goals per league game at home in 2023/24 while Oliver Glasner’s troops have scored 15 goals in 16 away days.The stats suggest a 3-1 home win which is a common result for Liverpool this season.Our Prediction: 3-1 to LiverpoolKlopp generally gets the win over PalaceCredit: GettyArsenal vs Aston VillaOn paper, the Gunners have the toughest match-up among the title contenders this weekend but the Villains’ 3-3 draw to 15th-placed Brentford last Saturday suggests they’re not in a position to cause an upset at the Emirates.Unai Emery’s side were excellent in the reverse fixture back in December but their form has tailed away since then while Arsenal have gone from strength to strength.Mikel Arteta’s side are top of the form table and their record of 33 goals scored and four conceded in their last ten league outings indicates a team thriving in both disciplines.Arsenal have slightly longer to prepare for this clash with Villa in action against Lille in the Europa Conference League this evening.Our Prediction: 2-0 to ArsenalArsenal will be out for revenge against Villa this weekendCredit: GettyChelsea vs EvertonIn terms of positives for the Toffees, they achieved a much-needed win last time out, albeit a narrow one over Burnley, and their away form is better than their home form.However, the Blues are unbeaten in the league since February 4th with Cole Palmer spearheading an increasingly effective attacking unit.Mauricio Pochettino still has plenty of work to do but Everton’s blunt attack (only Sheffield United have scored fewer league goals this season) should help the hosts’ rickety defence.The recent history of this fixture is dead even; since the start of 2020 each team has three wins over the other, plus two draws.Our Prediction: 1-0 to ChelseaEverton simply don’t have a goalscorer in Palmer’s bracketCredit: GettyThink you know better? You’re almost certainly correct!READ MORE SUN STORIESSubmit your predictions now.PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S PREMIER LEAGUE ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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      Top tips ahead of Score Predictor Matchweek 33 – submit your predictions and compete for £500 Amazon voucher!

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      ANOTHER week, another £500 Amazon gift card up for grabs in Score Predictor – our generosity knows no bounds!Submit your predictions for the outcomes of five selected Premier League fixtures 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!Play now!Credit: Dream TeamWolves v West HamThese two teams are next to each bang in the middle of the Premier League form table ahead of Saturday’s meeting, suggesting a tight, unpredictable encounter.The Hammers’ defensive numbers are deeply troubling – only Luton and Sheffield United have conceded more xG – but in Jarrod Bowen, Mohammed Kudus and Lucas Paqueta they have more than enough talent in attack.David Moyes was content with a point against Tottenham last time out but is yet to full digest his side’s capitulation at St James’ Park.Meanwhile, injury-hit Wolves could only muster a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor on Tuesday.Most read in FootballOur Prediction: 2-2 drawStylish in attack, vulnerable at the backCredit: ReutersBrighton v ArsenalThe Gunners were victorious in the reverse fixture and won upon their last visit to the Amex but, more broadly, the Seagulls have avoided defeat in nine of the last 13 meetings between these clubs.However, Mikel Arteta’s side have won nine of their ten league games since the turn of the year with their 0-0 draw at the Etihad being the only barely perceptible blemish.Brighton have won just three league games in the same time frame and a 0-0 draw to struggling Brentford last time out didn’t offer much encouragement for Saturday’s clash.Bukayo Saka’s availability remains uncertain but Arsenal should have enough firepower regardless and their defence has been nothing short of immense lately.Roberto De Zerbi’s men pile forward on home soil but it’s hard to bet against a clean sheet for the visitors after they kept Manchester City and Luton at bay in their two most recent outings.Our Prediction: 2-0 to ArsenalClean sheet enthusiastsCredit: GettyManchester United v LiverpoolEngland’s equivalent of El Clasico, Le Classique, Der Klassiker, etc.If the Red Devils replicate the porous performance they produced against Brentford then Jurgen Klopp’s troops will fancy their chances of racking up a score close to the 7-0 they posted at Anfield just over a year ago.That being said, Erik ten Hag’s side will take heart from their dramatic 4-3 victory over their old rivals on home soil in the FA Cup last month.In fact, Liverpool have won just twice at Old Trafford in their last 12 visits in all competitions.The hosts generally raise themselves for this fixture but it’s a brave neutral who bets against the visitors on current form.Our Prediction: 3-1 to LiverpoolLiverpool will be out for revenge at Old TraffordCredit: APSheffield United v ChelseaWe say it every week but it’s worth repeating: the Blues are predictably unpredictable.Mauricio Pochettino’s men scuppered plenty of Score Predictor users’ chances in Matchweek 32 when they somehow conspired to draw with ten-man Burnley at Stamford Bridge.Many users would jump at the chance to doubt them but a trip to the relegation-bound Blades may force their hand – Chris Wilder’s side have won just twice at Bramall Lame this term.In Cole Palmer, the visitors have one of the most in-form attackers in the top flight which should offset their unconvincing defence.Our Prediction: 2-1 to ChelseaChelsea’s saving graceCredit: PATottenham v Nottingham ForestOnly Liverpool and Arsenal have won more home league fixtures than Spurs in 2023/24 while Forest have mustered just two wins from 15 on the road.Nuno Espirito Santo’s side looked much better against Fulham in midweek and in Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Anthony Elanga (plus an in-form Chris Wood) they have some potent counterattackers.However, the respective home and away records coupled with the gulf between these teams in the table makes it almost impossible to veer away from a comfortable home win.Let’s try manifest an entertaining affair on Sunday evening…Our Prediction: 4-2 to TottenhamSpurs boast a strong home record this seasonCredit: RexThink you know better? You’re almost certainly correct!READ MORE SUN STORIESSubmit your predictions now.PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S PREMIER LEAGUE ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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      ‘That’s wrong’ – Boxing fans fume as ‘completely out of it’ Rolly Romero is interviewed after being KO’d by Pitbull Cruz

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      BOXING fans fumed as “completely out of it” Rolly Romero was interviewed after being brutally knocked out by Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz. Romero put his WBA super-lightweight title on the line in Las Vegas in the chief support of Amazon Prime’s inaugural pay-per-view event. Rolly Romero was left ‘completely out of it’ after being KO’d by Isaac ‘Pitbull’ CruzCredit: Esther Lin/Premier Boxing ChampionsRomero lost his title after being stopped in round eightCredit: GettyHe was rocked in the opening round, sent reeling backwards, but managed to survive the early onslaught. But Cruz, 25, came on strong half way through the title bout and almost had Romero, 29, out on his feet in the seventh. The writing was on the wall as again the Mexican poured on the pressure the very next round with a barrage of shots. And after one too many left hooks and right hands had Romero in all sort of trouble, referee Tom Taylor rightfully stepped in. It crowned Cruz as the new champion and Romero suffered only his second loss after being KO’d by Gervonta Davis in 2022. The American was interviewed moments after being stopped on his feet and looked visibly dazed. He struggled to get his words out and had to pause before saying: “I want to tell everybody, thanks for coming out. “And honestly, happy Easter everybody, you guys. It’s like Jesus was resurrected, I’ll be back. Most read in Boxing”I want to tell everybody, happy Easter and thank you for supporting me and following me.” Fans were left in discomfort at the watch as one said: “Rolly Romero was completely out of it after getting KO’d by Pitbull Cruz.” Errol Spence Jr calls out Sebastian Fundora after Tim Tszyu suffers shock lossAnother added: “Interviewing a fighter that has been KO’d is wrong.”One asked: “Why would they even interview him.”Cruz settled the score after a bitter build up of being probed and poked by Romero.And he gloated: “I didn’t want to come here and just win, I wanted to massacre Rolly and make him eat all the garbage he said to me. “I fought with the intention to leave the decision out of the judges’ hands.”Cruz stopped Romero on his feet to win the titleCredit: Esther Lin/Premier Boxing Champions More

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      Tim Tszyu in shock ‘bloodbath’ points loss against Sebastian Fundora after boxing icon’s son’s suffers horror cut

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      TIM TSZYU suffered a shock points loss to late replacement Sebastian Fundora after sustaining a horror cut which caused a bloodbath of a bout.Tszyu was due to face Keith Thurman in Amazon Prime’s inaugural pay-per-view event but the ex-welterweight champion pulled out injured. Tim Tszyu suffered a shock points loss to late replacement Sebastian FundoraCredit: Esther Lin/Premier Boxing ChampionsTszyu suffered a horror cutCredit: GettyIt was a total bloodbathCredit: APSo in stepped the 6ft 6in super-welterweight Fundora, who inherited the WBO and WBC title shot on a week’s notice. The lanky American was considered an outsider coming into the bout having only been stopped by Brian Mendoza 11 months prior. But Fundora pulled off a remarkable upset victory to hand Tszyu – son of Aussie legend Kostya – a first loss in 25 bouts.Tszyu, 29, said: “Look, I told you, I’m an old throwback fighter whatever circumstances. “I couldn’t see but all credit belongs to the man who won tonight. These things happen. The momentum was rolling. “I was swinging hard in the first rounds and then ‘boom’, you’re blinded completely. But, look, this is boxing. “This is part of the sport and it happens. Congratulations to Fundora – he’s the new king at 154.”An accidental elbow from Fundora, 26, in round two left Tszyu completely covered in blood with claret running down his face. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut the ringside doctor and referee cleared the son of a legend to box on, doing so with impaired vision for ten of the 12 rounds. And it was Fundora – who claimed to have broken his nose – that just edged out Tszyu to join his sister Gabriela as a world champion. ‘The height difference is killing me,’ cry fans as Tszyu and Fundora face off following last minute change of fighterHe said: “We’ve been praying for this moment for a long time and I’m just happy that Tim Tszyu gave me the opportunity and the opportunity became my dream come true. “I didn’t want to break my nose today, but this is my life and this is boxing. I just had to be smart. I used my brain. I hope you saw me use my boxing skills tonight.“Tszyu is a world champion for a reason. It’s an honor to share the ring and make history with him. This means the world to me. “My dad is in the running for Trainer of the Year with me and my sister both being world champions. Boxing is our life and I’m very grateful.”Former unified welterweight world champ Errol Spence Jr, 34, got in the ring to call out Fundora. But Terence Crawford, 36, who beat the Texan last year, has also set his sights on a move up in weight to challenge Fundora. Errol Spence Jr called out new champ FundoraCredit: Esther Lin/Premier Boxing Champions More

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      Play Score Predictor now and compete for £500 Amazon gift card – read our top tips and essential stats!

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      AFTER a brief hiatus for the international break, Score Predictor returns this weekend with a £500 Amazon gift card up for grabs.Submit your predictions for the outcomes of five selected Premier League fixtures and you could land the fantastic prize by Sunday night – imagine all the Easter eggs you could buy!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!Play now ahead of this weekend’s fixturesCredit: Dream TeamCheck out our top tips for Matchweek 32.Chelsea v BurnleyThe Blues beat Newcastle 3-2 last time out in the Premier League and then vanquished Leicester in the FA Cup just prior to the international break.The Clarets also enjoyed a win in their last fixture, a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Brentford at Turf Moor, but they remain 19th in the table having mustered just 17 points since promotion.Additionally, the recent history of this fixture is heavily one-sided with Chelsea unbeaten against Burnley in their last ten meetings (eight wins, two draws).Most read in FootballRaheem Sterling starred in a 4-1 win for his side away to Vincent Kompany’s troops back in October but Cole Palmer has very much become the main man for Mauricio Pochettino since then.Chelsea have scored nine goals in three games this month and should be too strong for Burnley in West London on Saturday.Our Prediction: 3-1 to ChelseaPalmer has scored 14 goals this seasonCredit: ReutersTottenham v LutonSpurs suffered a shock 3-0 defeat to Fulham before the break but prior to that they thrashed Aston Villa in the midlands – no easy feat these days.Conversely, the Hatters are without a win since January and while they’ve produced some spirited performances in the last two months, they’ve simply conceded too many goals for comfort.Rob Edwards has watched his side ship 28 goals in their last nine outings – Son Heung-min, James Maddison and company should be licking their lips.Ange Postecoglou’s men have won ten of their 14 home games in the top flight this season and will justifiably start Saturday’s game as heavy favourites.However, we reckon the away fans will have something to cheer at least as Luton have scored in each of their last 13 games.Our Prediction: 3-1 to TottenhamLuton may struggle to contain Spurs’ attacking talentCredit: GettyBrentford v Manchester UnitedThese teams experienced contrasting emotions in their most recent fixtures with the Bees dismayed to have been beaten by relegation-bound Burnley while the Old Trafford faithful were plunged into ecstasy by their side’s dramatic win over Liverpool in the FA Cup.There’s a considerable gap between them in the Premier League form table too with Thomas Frank’s side rooted to the bottom having taken just one point from their last six games – Man United have earned 12 in the same time frame.Erik ten Hag watched his side succumb to a dismal 4-0 defeat to Brentford early in his reign but he’s overseen two victories over Frank since then.The hosts may end this season thankful for the points deductions administered to Everton and Nottingham Forest.Our Prediction: 2-1 to Man UnitedMan of the momentCredit: GettyLiverpool v BrightonThe Reds’ imperious home form has to be mentioned first and foremost.They’re unbeaten at Anfield in all competitions and have taken 36 points from a possible 42 in the league – the best record this term.Liverpool average 2.7 goals per home league game this campaign while the Seagulls average two goals conceded per away game, the same rate as Burnley.That being said, Brighton have been a bogey team for Jurgen Klopp in recent years.Liverpool have only beaten the south coast club once in their last eight meetings.Although, Roberto De Zerbi’s side haven’t been at their fluent best of late; recent defeats to Roma, Fulham and Wolves suggest they’re not equipped to topple the title contenders on Merseyside.Our Prediction: 3-2 to LiverpoolLiverpool’s home record is imperiousCredit: GettyManchester City v ArsenalSunday afternoon brings the main event, a hugely significant fixture in the title race.Like Liverpool, Pep Guardiola’s side are unbeaten at home in all competitions this season but that record will be put to the test this weekend as the Gunners boast the best away record among all Premier League clubs this term.Mikel Arteta’s side have earned 29 points on the road through 34 goals scored (most) and just 11 goals conceded (fewest).Recent history is very much on Man City’s side although Arsenal won 1-0 at the Emirates back in October to signal a possible turning of the tide.The North Londoners have won eight league games in a row since the turn of the year, mostly in ultra convincing fashion.Still, a trip to the Etihad is about as daunting a prospect as one gets in world football.Our Prediction: 1-1 drawCrunch timeCredit: ReutersThink you know better? 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      MATCHWEEK 31 challenges Score Predictor users to guesstimate a mixture of Premier League and FA Cup fixtures.This slight tweak makes things interesting but the format remains the same.Whomever gets closest to correctly predicting the five outcomes will win a £500 Amazon gift card by Sunday night – the top prize must be won be somebody.PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!Spurs swaggered to an impressive win last weekendCredit: GettyScore Predictor is completely free to play and it takes just seconds to enter five predictions.Fulham v TottenhamSpurs produced a statement performance at Villa Park last weekend and if Son Heung-min and company are able to replicate the same free-flowing attacking football at Craven Cottage then the hosts will find their opponents difficult to resist.Arsenal are the only team to have scored more league goals away from home than Ange Postecoglou’s outfit this season.The Cottagers are a well-coached side sitting comfortably in mid-table but defeat to Wolves last time out makes them underdogs for Saturday’s London derby.Spurs have won eight of the last nine league meetings with Fulham.Our Prediction: 2-1 to TottenhamManchester City v NewcastleAnother FA Cup for the collection?Credit: GettyWith an international break to follow, both sides are expected to name strong starting line-ups in this FA Cup quarter-final.Newcastle have slipped to tenth in the league and the fact they’ve conceded 16 goals in their last seven games suggests their defence is not suitably prepared for an Etihad onslaught.Pep Guardiola’s side are undefeated on home soil in 2023/24 and with the league far from a certainty, the decorated tactician will surely be keen to retain the FA Cup.The Magpies have had their moments against City in recent meetings but this one feels like an ill-timed match-up for them.Our Prediction: 3-1 to Manchester CityChelsea v LeicesterA man in formCredit: PALeicester are about as strong as second-tier teams comes but they’ve wobbled in the last month and suddenly their return to the top flight no longer seems a forgone conclusion.The King Power faithful probably wouldn’t be all that heartbroken if their side were eliminated from the FA Cup, allowing sole focus on their quest for promotion.Conversely, Chelsea should prioritise the competition as their league ambitions are severely limited at this stage.The hosts’ only defeat in their last seven games came against Liverpool (in extra time) in the Carabao Cup final.The Blues’ defence remains vulnerable but they have looked more potent in attack lately, led by the excellent Cole Palmer.Our Prediction: 2-1 to ChelseaWest Ham v Aston VillaThe Hammers only mustered a draw at home to BurnleyCredit: GettyTwo teams coming off the back of disappointing results last time out – the Hammers only drew at home to Burnley while the Villains were thoroughly outplayed by Spurs.Both sides will also have played in Europe on Thursday night so it’s not all that easy to get a read on this match-up at the time of writing.That being said, Villa’s away form has improved steadily as the season has progressed – only the three title contenders have earned more points on the road – while West Ham’s home record is merely average.David Moyes’ side have looked much better since Lucas Paqueta was reunited with Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen in the front three but it’s hard to ignore the cracks in their midfield and defence.Both teams to score feels like a good starting point.Our Prediction: 3-2 to Aston VillaManchester United v LiverpoolWill Mohamed Salah be unleashed from the get-go at Old Trafford?Credit: AlamyA classic fixture to complete the weekend.Jurgen Klopp may choose to rest key players against Sparta Prague this evening having won the first leg 5-1 and so the Red Devils should expect a strong line-up from their rivals at Old Trafford.Erik ten Hag’s side beat Everton last time out but they conceded plenty of shots once again; a similarly porous defensive display this weekend would surely be punished by Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and friends.Man United held firm at Anfield for a 0-0 back in October but the previous meeting between these two sides ended 7-0 to the Merseysiders.The hosts are missing important players in defence and it’s hard to envisage them resisting Liverpool’s relentless “heavy metal football” if the visitors are able to build momentum.Our Prediction: 3-1 to LiverpoolShow us how it’s done by submitting your own predictions before Saturday’s deadline!talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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