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      Subtle change to Champions League coverage as Amazon Prime set to use feature loved by fans for AC Milan vs Liverpool

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      AMAZON PRIME will bring back a much-loved subtle feature for their Champions League coverage this season.Their first match is a blockbuster showdown between AC Milan and Liverpool, two teams who have lifted 13 European Cups between them.The substitute counter is back for Amazon Prime’s Champions League coverageLiverpool travel to the San Siro to face AC MilanCredit: RexPrime video are set to pull out all the stops to impress fans in their first-ever coverage of Europe’s elite top competition.It has been confirmed that the popular substitute counter feature will be on display for the match at the San Siro.The feature appears in the top left corner of the screen above the scoreline.The tracker shows five little marks above each team – with the number of dashes reducing by one every time a substitution is made.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSIt makes it easy for fans to see how many more changes their manager has left in a game.Teams are allowed to make five substitutions per game.Amazon Prime have used this before when covering Premier League matches last season.And it proved a hit with fans, who called for it to be adopted by other broadcasters.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOne fan wrote on X: “The new sub tracking system on Prime is very useful. It’s surprising that it hasn’t been introduced sooner.”A second said: “So handy to see how many subs teams have left to use. It’s the little thingsđŸ€.”Fans in hysterics as they spot PSG president’s reaction to brutal Champions League draw on live TVWhile another fan wrote last term: “I like that sub counter Prime Video have… It’s something Sky have to think about implementing too.”Amazon Prime gained the rights to show one Champions League match a week for the first-time ever this season.The streaming platform have been given the top pick each Tuesday, with football broadcaster veterans TNT Sports showing the remaining ties.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.Meanwhile, it’s the fifth Champions League meeting between Liverpool and AC Milan.Their most famous encounter being the 2005 final in Istanbul when the Reds came back from 3-0 down to win on penalties. The two sides were also drawn in the same group during the 2021/22 Champions League, with the Merseyside team winning both encounters.READ MORE SUN STORIESArne Slot’s side go into their European opener on the back of their first defeat of the Prem campaign.Callum Hudson-Odi’s strike handed Nottingham Forest a shock win at Anfield last Saturday. More

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      New details emerge of major broadcast change that saw BBC land rights to huge football competition

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      NEW details around the Champions League’s broadcasting change have been revealed.The BBC will broadcast a weekly highlights show of Europe’s premier competition for the first time in the 2024/25 campaign.Three different channels will have Champions League rights in the UK this seasonCredit: The TimesAmazon also have the rights to first pick of the Tuesday matches, while TNT Sports continue to show the remainder of the games.And according to The Times, this season’s Champions League will see a 20 per cent increase in earnings for clubs taking part.A rise in the broadcasting rights and sponsorship income is set to mean a more lucrative competition for all those involved.That is despite the tournament expanding from 32 to 36 teams.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt is understood the average earnings for Champions League teams last season was ÂŁ54million – and ÂŁ80m for English clubs.The increased revenue could be worth around ÂŁ23m per year for English sides.Numbers from the 2022/23 season showed ÂŁ114m in revenue for winners Manchester City, ÂŁ81m for Chelsea, ÂŁ71m Liverpool and ÂŁ56m for Tottenham.A Uefa source claims the new Champions League format is the reason behind an increase in the price of broadcasting rights.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAll 36 teams will be in one league and play eight games, with the top eight automatically into the last 16 and ninth to 24th facing off in play-off ties.The source said: “There was declining interest in the old format, with some groups decided after only three or four rounds. The new format should keep the interest going much longer.”SunSport’s Latest Transfer HeadlinesThey also went on to add: “For the UK, we have highlights on the BBC for the first time, which is important to ensure greater eyeballs from free-to-air TV.”As well as a change in the number of teams and format, Uefa have also added two qualification spots for fifth place in Europe’s best performing leagues the previous season.For the 2024/25 campaign, this has seen Bologna and last year’s runners-up Borussia Dortmund secure places in the league stage.New Champions League formatEach club will play eight matches in the opening phase – against seeded opposition, in a system designed to ensure that teams play opponents of similar difficulty.The top eight teams in the “final” table will automatically go through to the last 16, where they will be joined by the eight play-off winners of ties between the sides placed ninth to 24th in the table.Despite there being just eight matches in the opening phase, European matches will be spread over 10 midweek slots.The new Champions League format also sees the implication of two additional qualifying spots.They will be awarded to the nations that are top of the “country coefficient” chart each season. More

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      Frank Lampard lands new job following BBC Euro 2024 role and 15 months after Chelsea exit

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      FRANK LAMPARD can’t stay away from football despite leaving his last role as a manager some 15 months ago.The Chelsea and England legend has landed himself a new job as a pundit for the Champions League.Frank Lampard has landed a role as a pundit for Amazon Prime’s Champions League coverageCredit: GettyLampard will join a whole host of other former players as part of Amazon Prime’s brand new coverage of the Champions League.The 46-year-old, who won the European competition during his career, will form part of a stellar cast for the global broadcaster alongside the likes of Clarence Seedorf, Daniel Sturridge and Gael Clichy.While Gabby Logan is set to head up the coverage with Premier League legend Alan Shearer joining the team as a commentator.Lampard won’t be out of his depth in front of the camera, after playing a part in the BBC’s coverage in Euro 2024 this summer too.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 106-time England international is yet to find a new managerial role in football after leaving Chelsea in June last year.Lampard took charge of just 11 games in his second stint as Blues boss after coming in as caretaker manager following the sacking of Graham Potter.Lampard, who has also held roles with Derby and Everton, has been outspoken about wanting a return to the dugout at some point.And BBC colleague Gary Lineker has even suggested he could be the right fit for the biggest job of all – the next England manager.Most read in FootballAmazon Prime Video Champions League TeamPresenter: Gabby LoganCommentators: Jon Champion, Alan ShearerReporters: Gabriel Clark, Alex AljoePundits: Clarence Seedorf, Daniel Sturridge, Frank Lampard, Josephine Henning, Laura Georges, Gael ClichyBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSpeaking on the Rest is Football podcast, Lineker said: “I wouldn’t disregard Frank Lampard [as Gareth Southgate’s replacement]. “I think he tactically gets it. I think the players would respect him immediately.BBC pundit tipped to replace Gareth Southgate as England manager after Euro 2024″Maybe I’m getting ahead of myself here but if you’re going to go English you think who else? Eddie Howe maybe?”FA chiefs are still searching for a permanent replacement for Gareth Southgate following his decision to step down after the summer’s Euro 2024 heartbreak.Former U21s boss Lee Carsley has been handed the job on an interim basis and will take charge of the Three Lions’ upcoming Nations League clashes against Ireland and Finland.Lampard has already admitted he is “looking to get back” into management at some point in the near future.Speaking to TalkSPORT back in March, he said: “I’m enjoying being with the family and looking to get back at some point.”Hopefully something comes up that feels right for me, I’m keen to get working again but as I reiterate, I’m enjoying family life.“It’s an intense job so when you’re out of it, it’s nice to appreciate being around all my children.READ MORE SUN STORIES“You love the job. you understand the rigours of it in the modern day. I’ve enjoyed all the clubs I’ve worked with.“They’ve all been big challenges for different reasons. I enjoy working with players, improve players and the team, so let’s see what comes.”Gareth Southgate vs Frank Lampard managerial recordFrank LampardDerby County May 2018 – July 2019P57 W24 D17 L16 Win percentage 42.1%Chelsea July 2019 – January 2021P84 W44 D17 L23 Win percentage 52.4%Everton January 2022 – January 2023P44 W12 D17 L24 Win percentage 27.3%Chelsea (caretaker) April 2023 – May 2023P11 W1 D2 L8 Win percentage 9.1%Overall: P288 W132 D72 L16 Win Percentage 45.83%Gareth SouthgateMiddlesbrough June 2006 – October 2009P151 W45 D43 L63 Win percentage 29.8%England U21 August 2013 – September 2016P37 W27 D5 L5 Win percentage 72.97%England September 2016 – PresentP110 W60 D24 L16 Win percentage 60%Overall: P156 W81 D44 L71 Win Percentage 41.3% More

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      Sex is one of the good things in life
 I was stupid but did nothing criminal, says Sven Goran Eriksson on his affairs

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      TERMINALLY ill former England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has revealed all about his astonishing sex life in a documentary.The 76-year-old Swede tells Amazon Prime show Sven how he cheated on his long-time partner Nancy Dell’Ollio with Ulrika Jonsson and FA secretary Faria Alam.Ex-England football boss Sven-Goran Eriksson with his ex-lover Italian lawyer Nancy Dell’OllioCredit: Rex FeaturesSven had a fling with Swede Ulrika Jonsson while he was with NancyCredit: GettySven also cheated on long-time partner Nancy with FA secretary Faria Alam, aboveCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdBut he tells the programme that he did not commit any crimes and that “sex is one of the good things in life for all of us”. In the 107-minute documentary, Faria, now 58, reveals how the then-England manager told her to cash in on their 2004 affair.She says: “The Noughties were just that, they were naughty.“You could do so many things. I’ll be honest, I was a beautiful girl and I attracted a lot of attention.READ MORE ON SVEN“He said, ‘Tell your story, go and tell them everything. Make some money, why not?’.”Last year Amazon Prime cameras had access to Sven and his family as he battled pancreatic cancer at his home in Sweden.But at the start of this year Sven revealed that he had “probably less than a year to live”.As well as discussing how he feels facing death, England’s first foreign manager also talks candidly about the women in his life.Most read in FootballShe loved it. The tension. It was not peace in my house always.Sven on NancyItalian lawyer Nancy, 62, who spent nine years with Sven, admits that she nearly left him after his fling with fellow Swede Ulrika.But her lawyer advised her to give him another chance.Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson reveals that he is dying of pancreatic cancer and ‘has at best a year to live’In the documentary, Sven also admits that life could be interesting with fiery Nancy.He said: “She loved it. The tension. She was a lady from the upper classes in Rome. She liked to go out with important people.“In the beginning I didn’t react very much. But you don’t change people at a certain age. It was not peace in my house always.”’First lady of English football’ Nancy adds: “The first impression that I had about Sven, people in power always have extra, extra sex appeal. I felt in love.“It wasn’t something that I was looking for. I was married and I left my husband to start my journey with Sven.“We were Sven and Nancy since the first date.“I was the first lady of English football and there was never going to be another one after me.”But when news broke in April 2002 of Sven’s affair with Ulrika, Nancy was humiliated.Sven, who was England manager from 2001 to 2006, tells how he received a phone call from football agent Athole Still advising him not to let Nancy read the newspapers.He recalls telling Still: “It’s too late, there are 100 photographers outside already.”Sven adds: “Sex is one of the good things in life for all of us. She was not married. I was not married.“Probably I was stupid but I think I didn’t do anything criminal. I didn’t really disturb anyone.”She was not married, I was not married. I didn’t really disturb anyone.Sven on UlrikaBut he admits being fearful that Nancy would leave him.He says: “I could see in front of me, if I break up, it would be ‘pouf’. I was a little bit afraid but anyhow it became what it became.”Nancy confesses: “The stupidity of Sven. After Sven’s first scandal, I wanted to leave him.“I couldn’t want to admit to myself that there was a possibility that I made a mistake. That I left everything for him. My lawyers said give him another chance but think what you can get from this.”Sven also reveals that after he was appointed England coach he took tea at No 10 with Tony Blair who said: “Shall we take a bet? Who keeps the job longest, you or me? We have two impossible jobs.”’Don’t be sorry. Smile’Sven quit after the 2006 World Cup Blair resigned as PM in 2007.In the documentary, which streams next week, David Beckham and Wayne Rooney also pay tribute to their former boss. Becks says: “I loved him from day one. He made me captain. The confidence he had in me was so important.“The way he protected the players, the way he treated the players, it was a breath of fresh air.”I felt very sorry for her. She lost the job and two members of FA lost jobSven on FariaToday Sven lives with his partner Yaniseth Alcides, a former dancer, he met while coaching in Mexico.She tells the documentary: “I try to be calm for him because he is making a great effort. This year we turned 15 together. And I have hope that we will be together for many more years. I will not lose that hope.”They live in Sven’s rambling house overlooking Fryken lake near Sunne, in VĂ€rmland, where the bus driver’s son grew up and where he began his football career for local club Torsby.Sven says: “It’s a beautiful place. It makes me calm, below the mountain where my father grew up.Sven pictured in the Prime documentary Prime Video which airs in the UK, Ireland and Nordics on August 23Credit: Amazon PrimeDavid Beckham pays tribute to Sven in the documentary, saying: ‘I loved him from day one. He made me captain. The confidence he had in me was so important’Credit: Action Images“The ashes could be thrown into the water here.”Sven’s cancer was spotted after he collapsed at his home and, despite treatment it is terminal. He says: “Whoever it was said ‘life is too short’ is right.“I had a good life, maybe too good. You have to pay for it. I think we all are scared of the day when it’s finished, when you die.“You have to learn to accept it for what it is.“Hopefully, at the end people will say, ‘Yeah, he was a good man’. But everyone will not say that. I hope you will remember me as a positive guy and trying to do everything he could do. Don’t be sorry. Smile.”READ MORE SUN STORIES SVEN is on Prime Video in the UK, Ireland and Nordics on August 23.WOOED BY YOGA TALKFARIA Alam has revealed that she fell for Sven-Goran Eriksson because he had charmed her by talking about art, poetry and yoga.She had a fling with the Swede after joining the FA as a secretary in 2003.Speaking about it in the Amazon Prime documentary Sven, Faria, now 58, said: “He didn’t have the mindset of a super-rich man. He talked to me about poetry, he talked to me about art.“He was saying how he did yoga and things like that.“And I just fell in love with him, I guess. And that lit the fuse for all this to explode.” But the lovers were found out. At first, the FA denied it but emails not only proved it but confirmed that she also had a relationship with the FA chief Mark Palios.Sven, 76, says: “I felt very sorry for her. She lost the job and two members of the FA lost the job.”Faria signed two deals to sell her story for ÂŁ300,000 after she had resigned — on the advice of Sven.But she was hurt by being portrayed as a “disgusting gold digger person”. She says on the show: “I’m the person that’s the bad person, and I was the scapegoat for them to be relieved of any responsibility.” More

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      Gareth Southgate set for huge career change as global firm bids to sign him after he quit as England boss

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      DISNEY+ has emerged as the surprise front-runner to net the definitive documentary on Gareth Southgate.All the streaming firms are scrambling to sign the outgoing England boss after his resignation.Disney are said to be frontrunners for a Gareth Southgate documentaryCredit: GettySouthgate resigned following England’s loss to Spain in the Euros finalCredit: AlamyNetflix has had huge success with its David Beckham series, while Prime Video covered Wayne Rooney.But Disney — home to the Lion King and the Marvel and Star Wars blockbusters — were said to be front of the queue for football’s waistcoat-loving Mr Nice Guy.A TV insider said: “Disney+ might not seem like the obvious choice, but they’re an organisation with huge amounts of money, not to mention a truly global platform as Gareth starts the next chapter of his career.“It just depends what he has planned after quitting as England manager.READ MORE ON SOUTHGATE“Will he want to nurture a career in the media, take time away from the limelight or get back into football management at some level?“Either way, the biggest TV names will be buzzing round him with big-money offers — and Disney is likely to be the biggest.”Disney+ is also home to global hit Welcome To Wrexham — following Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s takeover of the Welsh club.Southgate’s England legacy should be celebrated, not torn downBy Tom BarclayGareth Southgate claimed that only winning Sunday’s final would earn England the respect of the footballing world.Spain proved a last-gasp comeback too far in Berlin, but defeat did not change the fact that Southgate’s eight-year transformation put respect back into the world of England football.Critics will pick apart his cautious tactics, his selection choices and his record in the most high-pressurised games – with some legitimacy.Yet what is quickly forgotten is the laughing stock our national side had become before he took over in 2016.A shambolic Euros exit to Iceland that summer had been followed up by Sam Allardyce quitting just one game into his tenure thanks to his pint of wine with undercover reporters.Then came Southgate, with his decency, his humility, his understated eloquence and his vision for a better, different future.He had analysed why England had so often failed in the past, from lack of preparation at penalty shoot-outs to players being bored out of their minds during major tournaments.Southgate took those findings and implemented a culture where players wanted to play for their country again – and it led to back-to-back finals for the first time in our history.Instead of going to war with the media, he opened his doors to them and discovered, shock, horror, that it was met, generally, with support. It did not stop him from being criticised when required – we are no cheerleaders, here – but the vitriol of yesteryear – or today on social media – was largely gone.No manager is perfect and neither was Southgate. We cannot pretend his teams played like those of Pep Guardiola or Jurgen Klopp.But in the fullness of time, his feats will likely be revered because the results speak for themselves.Hopefully his successor can go one step further and bring football home. To do that, they must show respect to what Southgate has created and build on it, rather than rip it down.To read more from Tom Barclay click HERE. Gareth Southgate quits as England manager after Euro 2024 exit More

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      Stunning former Premier League Wag sets pulses racing in see-through top as fans say ‘looking gorgeous as ever’

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      MARTA DIAZ has set pulses racing after posing in a see-through top on social media.The former Premier League Wag shared a collection of snaps from what she got up to in June to Instagram.Marta Diaz wowed fans with her latest uploadCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martaa_diiaz/She wore multiple stunning outfitsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martaa_diiaz/She left little to the imagination with a knitted topCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martaa_diiaz/She also wore a bright pink bikiniCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martaa_diiaz/Marta, 23, used to date Tottenham defender Sergio Reguilon and confirmed their split on her Amazon Prime show back in 2023.She has an astonishing 3.3million followers on Instagram and regularly wows her fans with her pictures.Her latest post was no different as she shared a collection of pictures taken in the last month.She captioned the post: “A lot of sun, a lot of Ibiza, even if it doesn’t come out, a lot of family, and a lot of beautiful people.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAmong the pictures, she wore multiple outfits, including a see-through T-shirt which said “I know I’m your favourite” on it.The social media star also stunned in a knitted top which left little to the imagination.Fans could not help themselves as they flooded the comment section.One pined: “She couldn’t be more precious.”Most read in FootballA second posted: “So beautiful.”A third wrote: “From the best there is.”Football’s 10 richest wags including music stars and millionaire modelsA fourth commented: “You are very beautiful.”A fifth said: “Looking gorgeous as ever.”Another added: “I love these photos.”She started dating Reguilon in 2019 and went public online.Then, they were spotted together at the wedding of Sergio Ramos and Pilar Rubio.Meanwhile, she recently sent fans wild with a braless outfit to go out for a night in Paris.Spanish beauty Marta has her own YouTube channel with more than two million subscribers.Scroll for a glimpse inside Marta Diaz’s glamorous life…Marta has an enormous online followingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martaa_diiaz/She has 3.3million followers on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martaa_diiaz/She also has a YouTube channel with over 2million followersCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martaa_diiaz/In this post, she showed off her ping-pong tableCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martaa_diiaz/She spent some time soaking up the sunCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martaa_diiaz/She also posed in front of one of her modelling campaignsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martaa_diiaz/ 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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      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 ÂŁ500 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 ÂŁ500 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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