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      Wolves 0 Nottingham Forest 3: Nuno’s rampant Reds make it SIX Premier League wins in a row to draw level with Arsenal

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      MORGAN GIBBS-WHITE needed just seven minutes to throw Wolves fans’ taunts back in their faces.The Nottingham Forest skipper led the way as Nuno Espirito Santo’s side recorded a sixth Premier League win to move joint second in the table with Arsenal.Morgan Gibbs-White notched his fourth Prem goal of the season inside seven minutesCredit: PAThe England star put his fingers in ears as his former fans gave him stick at MolineuxCredit: RexForest keeper Matz Sels kept Wolves at bay with several great saves in the opening halfCredit: AFPChris Wood doubled the lead for the visitors in the 44th minuteCredit: RexLate substitute Taiwo Awoniyi made it 3-0 at the deathCredit: GettyEngland manager Thomas Tuchel looked on as Gibbs-White inspired Forest to victoryCredit: GettyChris Wood grabbed his 12th goal of the season to keep Wolves at bay before the break as the Nuno Espirito Santo bandwagon rolled on.Gibbs-White came through the ranks at Wolves before making a move – worth more than £25million – to Forest two and a half years ago.That did not go down well with the Molineux faithful – and they have let him know about it ever since.Supporters booed Gibbs-White from the start – before launching into an unsavoury chant about his girlfriend.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe Forest attacker needed no second invitation to deliver the perfect response.He set off on a run from inside his own half and went unchallenged before feeding Anthony Elanga on the right.Elanga found Gibbs-White again and he converted for a goal of pure simplicity.Gibbs-White milked the moment as he brought out the standard celebration for Wolves fans – a finger in each ear.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThere may have fond memories of Nuno’s successful four years at Molineux – but his welcome is surely starting to wear thin with supporters.This was the third time he had returned since leaving the club in 2021 – and a third win.Nottingham Forest owner Marinakis wants 50,000-seat City Ground He added to the two league and cup wins he recorded here with Tottenham to sink his former team.Nuno says nobody has yet asked him if Forest are title contenders. The likes of Chelsea and Arsenal are immediately seen as potential challengers to Liverpool when they move into second spot.But Forest are going under the radar – and that is the way Nuno likes it.This was the first time Forest had put together six top-flight wins in 58 years.And a return to Europe is there for them on this form.But the Portuguese coach is not entertaining that sort of talk about a club that spent the last two seasons avoiding relegation.Wolves were without the suspended Matheus Cunha – and boss Vitor Pereira made five changes after staying unbeaten in his first three games.But while this was his first defeat since taking over from Gary O’Neil, he will see positives in attack if not in defence.There is set to be one new face at the club this week with Wolves agreeing a £16.6m fee with Reims for Ivory Coast centre back Emmanuel Agbadou who is expected to fly in to complete the move to Molineux.Wolves responded well to Gibbs-White’s goal and went close twice in the space of a minute.Gibbs-White came through the ranks at Wolves before being sold to ForestCredit: PAMurillo cleared off the line from Jorgen Strand Larsen’s close-range effort – before Forest keeper Matz Sels superbly kept out Rodrigo Gomes’ fierce drive.Larsen was denied again after 29 minutes when Sels blocked his header from Gomes’ cross.At this stage, in-form Belgium keeper Sels was the man stopping Wolves from fighting their way back into the game.But Pereira’s men had a lucky escape when Rayan Ait-Nouri looked to have handled a cross from Ola Aina and given away a penalty.The decision went to VAR and was judged not worth pointing to the spot.But Forest extended their lead a minute before the break as Wood scored his second goal in consecutive games – and again, Wolves were exposed at the back.Jorgen Strand Larsen missed a trio of chances at 1-0Credit: GettyForest could’ve had a penalty at 1-0 after the ball appeared to struck Rayan Ait-Nouri’s armCredit: RexSels’ long clearance found Callum Hudson-Odoi on the left and he outpaced Wolves defender Matt Doherty before finding Wood who rolled the ball home.It carried on the Kiwi’s record of scoring for three different clubs – Burnley, Newcastle and Forest – against Wolves.Larsen still looked a threat and he produced another fine save from Sels.But Forest’s second half display was all about stifling any hopes Wolves had of making a comeback.Nuno’s men stayed in command after the break – even though it was not spectacular.READ MORE SUN STORIESWolves will rue the chances they had to level the scores – and maybe take it further. But they found Sels in top form – and Nuno was even waving to the travelling Forest fans before Awoniyi’s late goal.Awoniyi heaped more misery on Wolves in the fourth minute of added timeCredit: Reuters More

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      Conspiracy theory or anti-Arsenal agenda? Fuming fan details 22 dodgy decisions as he claims Gunners should be TOP

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      NEW Year’s Day 2022 and it’s my then-eight-year-old son’s first trip to The Arsenal.A Red Letter day in the Hamilton household and one we will always remember.Arsenal have been on the end of a number of controversial decisions in recent seasons – including the one to award Brighton a penalty for thisCredit: ReutersMikel Arteta has been left furious by some of the decisions which have gone against his sideCredit: EPAHenry is excited but I start the journey with some trepidation, as we are facing table-topping Man City.Avoiding my usual pre-match ritual of a trip to the pub, we instead take some pictures of murals – Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith-Rowe – visit the club shop and enjoy some overpriced pizza and Prime.We take our seats in the front row of the North Bank upper tier, where we have an unimpeded view of the pitch – and I remind Henry how formidable City are in a bid to temper his expectations.But as the game gets underway, Arsenal are fizzing the ball around, the crowd starts to believe and we all begin to ‘trust the process’ implemented by our then-relatively-new manager, Mikel Arteta. READ MORE SPORT STORIESSaka – who we’d seen earlier adorning a wall near the ground – sweeps us into a first-half lead, Gabriel Martinelli is electric and an energetic and inventive Martin Odegaard is the choirmaster.The atmosphere is crackling, even in the posh seats, and Henry turns to me to say: “Arsenal are doing so well.”But half-time comes along, the officials intervene and City turn the tide in the second half.They are given a totally unmerited penalty, Martinelli hits the bar and every decision seems to go against us.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAt one point, I think City midfielder Bernardo Silva is reffing the game, not Stuart Attwell.The crowd turns on Attwell and the North Bank upper (and lower) suggest he is not fit to referee.Arsenal fans admit ‘man crush’ over Riccardo Calafiori after slow-motion video of Gunners heartthrob giving interview “How much are they paying you?”, the bellowing Gooners inquire and I am proud to glance around to see Henry joining in.Then Gabriel Jesus – who I have still not fully forgiven – goes to the ground easily under the outstretched leg of his Brazilian namesake in City’s half.Attwell buys it and sends off the Arsenal centre-back, Gabriel, who had already been booked.Arsenal have a clear penalty shout dismissed after a lengthy VAR check. How they have given City’s but not Arsenal’s we cannot understand.Rodri scores an injury-time winner and Arsenal are robbed.We leave the ground disconsolate.Fast forward three years and a few days and Arsenal travel to Brighton in the televised 5.30pm kick off on Saturday January 4.As the team sheets are displayed on-screen, one name leaps out at me. Anthony Taylor.The same ref whose officiating had effectively allowed Virgil van Dijk to assault Kai Havertz at the Emirates earlier in the season. Taylor then ruled out what looked to many a legitimate goal that would have given Arsenal a 3-2 win against Liverpool in the dying moments.I take to a family WhatsApp group and point out that we are “in trouble” with him officiating.But despite Taylor’s management of the game effectively allowing Estupinan to foul Nwaneri then kick the ball away, stopping the free-kick being taken; permitting a Brighton player to assault Merino (with the referee admonishing the Arsenal bench for daring to rise to its feet); and then booking Nwaneri for taking ‘too long’ to take a corner, Arsenal lead.Nwaneri is taken off at the interval having been roughed up, as happens to Saka – for whom he is deputising – every game.And then it happens.The most ‘bizarre’ and incomprehensible penalty I have seen given against us in more than 40 years of watching The Gunners.Taylor spots a foul by Saliba on Pedro, who looks like he has taken lessons from Tom Daley with his reaction.Saliba has actually headed the ball and there is minimal contact when the ball has already been cleared.Nevertheless Taylor blows, VAR ‘confirms’ it in three seconds and Brighton score.In the same game, both Trossard and Gabriel are brought down in the Brighton box.Taylor responds to both incidents with the ‘coming together/acceptable contact’ hand gesture. Arteta says he “has never seen anything like it”.And in between these games?Well Arsenal have constantly broken new ground.The only team that I remember to have a player sent off (Martinelli at Wolves) for two yellows in the same passage of play – the equivalent of getting two speeding tickets 30 yards apart in the same street.The ridiculous spectacle of Newcastle being allowed to score a winner against Arsenal from a move in which the ball looked clearly out of play and there looked to have been both a foul and an offside before Anthony Gordon turned the ball home.The sight of Tomiyasu being sent off, after being booked for taking a throw-in too slowly, and brushing past a Palace player at Selhurst Park.Kane (who has thankfully left) and Son going down easily and getting penalties in almost every North London derby.A 1-1 draw with Brentford when VAR ‘forgot to draw’ the lines to check the Bees’ offside goal.A last-gasp ‘equaliser’ at Villa Park ruled out for no reason last season.Declan Rice was sent off after being booted from behind by Joel VeltmanCredit: TNT SportsWilliam Saliba was controversially sent off for a tangle with Bournemouth’s EvanilsonCredit: RexMichael Oliver deciding not to send off Kovacic for what appeared to be a blatant foul right in front of him when he was on a yellow for Man City at the Emirates.Refs’ boss Howard Webb then came out to explain that Oliver did not want to “ruin the flow of the game”.The same ref, Oliver, then sent off Trossard, on a yellow, for kicking a ball away a split-second after he had blown his whistle when Arsenal played at City this season.Trossard was breaking up an attack and may well not have heard the whistle in a packed stadium.What happened to the flow of the game? It was ruined.Ten-man Arsenal resorted to trying to defend their goal like the Alamo.And, of course, Arsenal were the first – and only – team to have a player (now two) sent off for supposedly delaying a free-kick.The Brighton kick was deep in Arsenal’s half, and Rice was walking back when the ball was kicked at him.He flicked it away about two metres before Veltman felled him with a kick that would not have been out of place in a Muay Thai gym.Any rational person watching the incident would have expected Veltman to be sent off.But, no – it was Rice.Chris Kavanagh was seen mouthing to Rice that he had “left me no choice”.Arsenal have been denied goals and seen goals go in at their expense in controversial circumstances, including this Newcastle goalCredit: GettyArsenal fans belive this ball went out of play before another Newcastle goal against the GunnersCredit: Sky SportsYet the same ref was sent to the monitor by VAR after Man City scored a controversial late winner at Wolves just weeks later.Bernardo Silva looked to all the world to be blocking the Wolves keeper as Stones scored. Kavanagh studied the monitor and awarded the goal.Weeks after the Trossard sending-off at City, Arsenal travelled to Bournemouth.The Gunners weren’t playing well but it was 0-0 as Saliba pulled back the breaking Evanilson just outside the centre circle.Evanilson did not have the ball under control, keeper Raya was advancing and right-back Ben White was covering.Ref Rob Jones was yards away with a clear view – and correctly, in my opinion, awarded a yellow.But VAR intervened and Jarred Gillett suggested it be upgraded to a red.Was it an incident the ref had not seen? Clearly not.Was it a ‘clear and obvious’ error? Clearly not.Was it open to interpretation, and a situation where the on-field decision is usually respected? Clearly yes.As pundits – including Gary Lineker – agreed at the weekend that Taylor ‘got it wrong’ at Brighton, a video was circulating online showing unpunished fouls on Arsenal players.They include the Veltman attack on Rice, an Everton player stamping on Takehiro Tomiyasu and a Wolves player strangling Kai Havertz.Arsenal player ratings: Ethan Nwaneri is perfect Bukayo Saka replacement but Gabriel Jesus goes missing against BrightonETHAN NWANERI was the brightest spark on the pitch as Arsenal lost further ground int he title race.SunSport’s Isabelle Barker has given her ratings for the Arsenal players…DAVID RAYA – 6The Spanish stopper didn’t have too much to deal with apart from Joao Pedro’s penalty which he went the wrong way for. He couldn’t have done too much about it though, it was a classy finish into the other corner.THOMAS PARTEY – 6Partey was ok to start with at right-back but the experiment still looked unconvincing in the second-half, with him struggling to handle Kaoru Mitoma when the Japanese international came on.WILLIAM SALIBA – 6The French centre-back was solid up until conceding the crucial penalty for dangerous play against Pedro in the box. If it had been a headbutt, Saliba would have been sent off, in fairness it looked as though he was going for the ball, and it was an unfortunate clash of heads.GABRIEL MAGALHAES – 5Started off solidly at the back but faded out with little answers for Brighton’s pressure towards the end.RICCARDO CALAFIORI – 7Calafiori was superb, particularly in the first half against Brighton, with the stats speaking for themselves. He won the most duels, completed the most take ons and most tackles. He also misplaced just one of his 22 passes.JORGINHO – 6The ex-Chelsea man struggled to receive the ball under pressure, nearly costing Arsenal a goal for the hosts. Generally looked too slow for the game this evening.MIKEL MERINO – 7The Spanish midfielder linked up beautifully with Rice for the opener, producing a lovely pass over the top for Nwaneri to latch onto. Merino faded out towards the end though, looking more sluggish and ponderous on the ball as the minutes went by.DECLAN RICE – 7The midfielder was the furthest forward, pressing the Brighton backline with Jesus and it worked at first.He took on the Odegaard role when Arsenal didn’t have possession. Was involved with first big chance with Jesus and then pulled the strings for Nwaneri’s opener.LEANDRO TROSSARD – 6The Brighton faithful were booing Trossard from the get go but he didn’t show up to silence them. The Belgian winger offered very little going forward.ETHAN NWANERI – 8So good from Nwaneri for the opener. He was involved in the build up with Rice and Merino then put on the afterburners to produce a charging run before slotting the ball into the bottom corner.What a good replacement Nwaneri has been for Bukayo Saka. He fits the bill with pace, body shape, and a lovely left foot.GABRIEL JESUS – 5The striker lashed a shot at Verbruggen for an early warning, but he was offside anyway, wasting the delicious through ball from Jorginho. Was virtually anonymous by the end and Arsenal won’t be able to win the league with a striker like that.SubstitutesMARTIN ODEGAARD – 6GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 6Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes is shown appearing to elbow Declan Rice in the back of the head, while Van Dijk kicking out twice at Havertz also makes the cut.Saka also appears to be kicked up in the air two yards from the ref against Crystal Palace.On the Guimaraes elbow – apparently not seen by VAR – Man Utd legend Gary Neville, who is not known for his love of Arsenal, calls it “not good” and a “deliberate elbow”.The commentator remarks that Saka was unable to carry on after being assaulted.An Arsenal fan page compiled it, you might think.No, it is on Villa Verse, with the poster referring to their Colombian striker Jhon Duran’s harsh sending-off at Newcastle.“Hate to side with Arsenal fans,” the page says.“But it’s mental that none of these were given the same punishment as Duran’s.” My thoughts entirely.Arsenal are not the only ‘wronged’ team. Wolves, particularly under the unlucky Gary O’Neil, and West Ham spring to mind, as do Spurs on Saturday against Newcastle (them again) – but it has been happening on a consistent basis for the last few years.It has cost the Gunners points – by my reckoning at least nine this season – with Liverpool and City also gaining a point each from decisions against us.Referees have always got things wrong, but with VAR to review decisions there is no excuse now – and yet it happens with alarming frequency. And with no repercussions.And which teams appear to benefit the most against Arsenal? Title rivals Man City and Liverpool and Arsenal’s next opponents, Newcastle.READ MORE SUN STORIESMy conclusions, dear reader?It might be time to spend time and energy on sports that are enjoyable and relaxing to watch – like the darts. More

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      Five transfers for Jack Grealish to revive career as he struggles at Man City and Pep Guardiola questions his ‘shape’

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      JACK GREALISH could be set for a January transfer after struggling for form and fitness at Manchester City.The winger has not scored for City since December 2023 and has been overlooked by Pep Guardiola since returning from injury in November.Jack Grealish could move this month to revive his careerCredit: GettyPep Guardiola questioned Grealish’s ‘shape’Credit: GettyHe has started just six Premier League games this season with youngster Savinho often preferred over him.The Brazilian produced two assists in City’s win over West Ham at the weekend, with Guardiola questioning Grealish’s “shape” after the match.He said: “Savinho is in better shape and everything than Jack and that’s why I played him.“Do I want the Jack that won the Treble? Yeah. I want it. But I try to be honest with myself for that.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRumours are circulating that a January move could be on the cards for Grealish, with a number of clubs linked.SunSport takes a look at five possible destinations for the England star.ArsenalMikel Arteta wants to “add more firepower” to his team this January with Bukayo Saka set to be sidelined with injury for a number of weeks.He has raided former club City on multiple occasions, with Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko joining along with another ex-Etihad star, Raheem Sterling.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSterling’s move has not worked out with just two Prem starts, so Arsenal could look to Grealish.However Arteta may be keen to bring in a right-sided player as he has Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli available as options on the left.Brilliant moment Jack Grealish joins Aston Villa fans in Bruges pub on FaceTime after being dropped from Man City squadTottenhamSpurs have been linked with a move for Grealish for several years, and are now said to be keeping tabs on the 29-year-old.With Son Heung-min looking past his peak this season and Timo Werner misfiring, Grealish could be a good fit in North London.Tottenham are reportedly interested in striking a loan deal that would see City cover a large chunk of his £300,000-a-week wages, which could prove a stumbling block in a potential permanent deal.Spurs are in need of a lift as they sit 12th in the Prem, although remain in the Carabao Cup and Europa League, so would benefit from the addition of Grealish.NewcastleNewcastle are on the march towards Europe and Grealish would be a marquee signing for the Magpies.There was friction in the summer as the club failed to land a major signing for Eddie Howe, who wanted to bring in a right winger and England star Marc Guehi.Newcastle are another club who are said to be monitoring Grealish’s situation and they could decide to strike if he is allowed to leave.But like Arsenal they could decide to prioritise a right winger with Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes available on the left, particularly as they are still yet to replace the outgoing Miguel Almiron.Aston VillaA return to his boyhood club could be welcomed by Grealish but it would no doubt split the fanbase.The winger was heavily booed on his most recent return to Villa Park last month, leading his dad to hit out at the “disrespect” on show.Grealish reacted to the boo boys by holding up three fingers to remind supporters of how many Premier League titles he has won.However he could be tempted by a move with Villa playing in the Champions League and challenging for the top four.John McGinn has played out of position on the left in recent weeks so Villa are crying out for someone of Grealish’s ilk, although they could sign Borussia Dortmund’s Donyell Malen instead according to Fabrizio Romano.Jack Grealish made 213 appearances for Aston VillaCredit: PAMan UtdA move across Manchester would be a real turn up for the books but it could appeal to all parties.Grealish would not have to up sticks and move while City would likely be able to get a large chunk of his salary off the wage bill – if he left permanently or on loan.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe could also fit into Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 system as a flexible winger/No10, a position Grealish has operated in throughout his entire career.Whether City would let him leave to a fierce rival is another question – the last direct transfer between the clubs was Carlos Tevez in 2009. More

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      Arsenal fans admit ‘man crush’ over Riccardo Calafiori after slow-motion video of Gunners heartthrob giving interview

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      A STEAMY slow-motion video of Riccardo Calafiori giving an interview has sent Arsenal fans into meltdown. The Italian defender, who arrived in the summer, has been hailed as Gunners supporters’ new “man crush” after the video circulated on Tik Tok and Instagram. Riccardo Calafiori has got pulses racing since arriving in the Premier League in the summerCredit: GettyThe Arsenal faithful were able to take their minds off the drab 1-1 draw with Brighton by watching their Italian heartthrob in his post-match interview. In the video 22-year-old Calafiori was focused on Arsenal’s battle with Liverpool in the title-race. Not that Arsenal fans will have noticed, with Stevie Robinson writing on Tik Tok: “Man crush Monday has come a day early.”One said “Aura man” while AFTAYOUTH added: “Stop it right now.”Sarah said on Instagram “Dear lord” while Andre added: “Te amo mi amor”.Connor wasn’t convinced though, writing: “Shame he’s a woeful footballer.”Calafiori’s good looks even caught the attention of Arsenal’s arch-rivals Tottenham. One supporter wrote under the video “Don’t let these women get their hands on Lucas Bergvall” in reference to Spurs’ blonde-haired Swedish 18-year-old midfielder.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSCalafiori’s girlfriend at the time Benedetta Boeme gatecrashed an interview with a reporter for DAZN when Bologna secured a Champions League spotThe pair embraced in a passionate kissBenedetta then hugged Calafiori and glared at the reporter as the clip went viralTo which one Arsenal fan hit back, saying: “Nobody cares about Tottenham, don’t worry.”Calafiori caught the eye while playing for Italy at Euro 2024 in Germany before switching to Arsenal in a deal worth £42million from Bologna.Ahead of his move to North London there was speculation swirling around his relationship status with his then girlfriend Benedetta Boeme. A post on social media said to have been shared by Boeme, who has 40,000 Instagram followers, claimed the move to Arsenal had been confirmed and also announced the pair had broken up.The original post said to have come from Boeme said: “Many of you have been asking what’s been going on in my life lately, so I decided to finally share it with you.”Riccardo and I are no longer together at the moment. I don’t know if we will get through, but I doubt it. “I needed some time to process everything that happened over the past 3-4 days. I still need time.”Thanks to everyone who showed me the video circulating on TikTok this week. Benedetta and Calafiori were regularly seen together on social mediaThey had been dating for at least a yearBoeme has over 40k followers on Instagram”I appreciate it, it was important for me to know the truth. I’ve watched it countless times, searching for a reason to forgive and forget, but I couldn’t.”We talked about it, but I am still uncertain of the answers to my questions.”It was a difficult decision, one we were considering for days. Neither of us wanted this, but what’s done is done and I can’t help it but want to run away from all this.”I will not tolerate any kind of hate towards me or him. I wish him all the best as he joins Arsenal. He has all my support.”And if any of my followers feel they don’t want to continue following me now that he’s not around, feel free to unfollow. Thank you for understanding.”But Boeme took to her Instagram account to to clarify the situation, saying the statement was from a fake account and not made by her.She wrote: “I am forced to write here that I have no TikTok profile!! Someone is pretending to be me and writing things that are not true!”This is my only social media account. I have never talked about anything and I never will. “I kindly ask whoever opened the TikTok profile pretending to be me and writing personal and delicate things, which then get reported as articles in the media, to immediately close the profile, otherwise I will take legal action.”Despite refuting the original post, all photos of the couple together have since been removed from Boeme’s Instagram account and the pair do not follow each other on the social media platform. Benedetta went viral last May when she gatecrashed one of Calafiori’s interviews after Bologna completed their surprise qualification to the upcoming season’s Champions League.READ MORE SUN STORIESCalafiori was speaking to a female reporter for DAZN Italia when Benedetta appeared from out of nowhere into the camera shot.She then embraced him in a passionate kiss before hugging him as the interview carried on, all the while glaring at the reporter. More

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      Final Premier League table predicted by Supercomputer after Liverpool’s shock draw against Man Utd

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S shock draw at Liverpool could have huge ramifications at both ends of the table.That is according to the latest supercomputer predictions. Manchester United’s draw at Anfield could spark an upturn in formCredit: GettyHow might the draw impact Liverpool’s title chances?Credit: GettyUnited put in a superb performance at Anfield, taking the lead through Lisandro Martinez’s powerful finish.Cody Gakpo and Mo Salah turned the game on its head before Amad Diallo equalised. United could have won it in the final seconds but Harry Maguire ballooned a superb chance over the bar.Nevertheless, it was a massively encouraging afternoon for the Red Devils who were feeling the pressure after four defeats in a row.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThat torrid festive form had even led to suggestions United may actually be in a relegation battle.But the Jeffbet number-crunching machine thinks Ruben Amorim’s side can kick in from yesterday’s point and move up the table. The draw saw United leapfrog above West Ham into 13th on goal difference with 23 points from their 20 matches. And the AI calculator believes they will no longer be at danger of the drop into the Championship – although they are still tipped to finish the campaign in a hugely-disappointing 12th.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIt is predicted the Red Devils will win 13, draw eight and lose 17 to finish on 47 points. That is a full 20 points clear of safety, but 24 off the top four and their worst placing since the Premier League launched in 1992/93.Man Utd’s mentality praised by Amorim after draw with Liverpool Instead, it is Everton who slip into the bottom three and face the drop alongside strugglers Leicester and Southampton.Saints are tipped to only pick up 13 points – admittedly more than double their current tally – by the end of their dreadful campaign.Wolves and Ipswich, though, look set to stay up on 30 points, three clear of the Toffees in the five-way mini-league at the bottom.At the other end of the table, Liverpool are still predicted to go on and lift a second Premier League title.However, before Sunday’s game, the estimated gap was a staggering 17 points to second-placed Arsenal – with Liverpool on 97 to Arsenal’s 80.But the updated revision closes that gap to 12 points. Liverpool are predicted to win 29, draw seven and lose two this season to finish on 94 – although it is unclear who the supercomputer thinks will follow Nottingham Forest in beating Arne Slot’s men. Arsenal are set to finish in second on 82, ten clear of Manchester City.The reigning champions are currently sixth and have lost six times already and the data suggests they will lose another four but climb up the table to secure Champions League football – alongside Chelsea on 70.Interestingly, there is a shock in fifth with Fulham tipped to claim the first Europa League spot on 66 points, despite currently sitting ninth. Aston Villa (64) take sixth with Newcastle (63) seventh, both ahead of Forest (62) – even though the East Midlanders are flying high in third with only Liverpool winning more times so far. READ MORE SUN STORIESTottenham and Bournemouth complete the top half – both on 58 points – as Brighton (57) just miss out. Following the Red Devils will be West Ham (43), Brentford (41) and Crystal Palace (41). Fulham could finish as high as fifth according to the supercomputerCredit: GettyIt is bad news for Everton as they join Leicester and Southampton in the bottom threeCredit: PAMan Utd player ratings vs Liverpool By Gary Stonehouse Andre Onana – 7Saved well from Alexis Mac Allister early on and looked strong on set-pieces – could do nothing about either goal and almost stopped Mo Salah’s penalty.Another two saves right at the death helped his men earn a point.Noussair Mazraoui – 7Strong performance to help frustrate Liverpool and produced important interceptions and tackles to clear danger.Matthijs de Ligt – 7The Dutchman was another impressive member of the back three and seemed on a mission not to leave Anfield without a share of the spoils.Harry Maguire – 7Marshalled the defence well and won several big tackles and clearances.Had his day spoiled by a yellow card for what looked to a be another great challenge and then blazed over right at the death.Lisandro Martinez – 7Excellent alongside the rest of the back three and finished his strike like a seasoned striker.Diogo Dalot – 7Played on the front foot and was an attacking threat throughout but landed himself a booking for a needless and blatant foul on Mo Salah.Kobbie Mainoo – 7Great defensive and compact display as he got the better of his England rival Curtis Jones in front of Thomas Tuchel.Was only taken off after United fell behind as his manager went more offensive. Manuel Ugarte – 6Just got caught out of position and was punished for Cody Gakpo’s goal, which marred an otherwise hard-fought and disciplined display.Amad Diallo – 7Turning into a man capable of producing big moments after another crucial strike. Had messed up twice in two earlier attacks but took his goal superbly.Bruno Fernandes – 8The skipper was on top form for the Red Devils both defensively and with the ball. Led his team well and fully deserved at least a point.Rasmus Hojlund – 5Came underfire for slack marking from Fernandes early doors then blew a big chance after beating the offside trap – a chance you NEED to take at Anfield.Struggled to make much of an impact with the ball. More

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      ‘A total lack of respect’ – Celtic boss Rodgers slams his own fans for song about Arsenal star

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      BRENDAN RODGERS slammed his own fans for singing about Kieran Tierney.The Celtic boss branded the chants about the Arsenal star “disrespectful” to incumbent left-back Greg Taylor.Brendan Rodgers slammed Celtic fans for singing Kieran Tierney’s nameCredit: PATierney has been linked with a return to Celtic ParkCredit: GettyRodgers felt the chanting was disrespectful to Greg TaylorCredit: Kenny RamsaySunSport exclusively revealed last month that the Hoops are hoping to seal Tierney’s signing from Arsenal on a pre-contract agreement.It would mean a stunning return for the Scot, who began his career at Celtic Park and made 170 appearances for Celtic.Rodgers acknowledged that history but felt it was wrong for fans to sing his name given Taylor has been a tremendous club servant.He said after the win over St. Mirren: “There were a few things I may have overheard at the end there. That’s a total lack of respect. Of course there is.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Greg Taylor, he’s been absolutely amazing at this club.”How does he feel? I haven’t spoken to him, but I don’t think he can miss it, being on the pitch.”He nearly breaks his nose, bleeding for the club, for a cause.”It’s not very respectful to sing for another player, no matter what Kieran’s history is. I don’t like that.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”What I know is this is a man who gives everything for this club.”He’s there for the team, he stands up and is counted. The next mistake, he goes again.Celtic fans convinced footage captures exact moment Rangers supporter throws coin at Arne Engels”His availability and consistency over a long period of time has been absolutely brilliant.”I’m really hopeful we’ll keep him.” More

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      Santos chasing shock Josh Windass transfer just days after Premier League cult hero Dean’s son scored 60-yard wondergoal

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      JOSH WINDASS could be set to swap Sheffield for Brazil in a sensational January transfer. Santos have reportedly submitted a bid to Sheffield Wednesday for the 30-year-old son of Premier League cult hero Dean Windass.Josh Windass has confirmed than offer from Santos has come in for himCredit: RexIt comes just five days after Windass channelled David Beckham after scoring from inside his own half against Derby County.With the Owls 1-0 up in the 61st minute, Windass received the ball from Michael Smith before unleashing a strike around 60 yards out from goal.His effort flew over the head of goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom, who was stranded on the edge of his box, before landing perfectly in the net.Windass has earned rave reviews at Hillsborough this season having banged in 10 Championship goals at the halfway stage.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd his impressive form has caught the eye of Santos, who have formalised their interest in the ex-Wigan striker.Speaking on talkSPORT with Shaun Custis and Henry Winter, Windass confirmed that an offer has indeed come in for him.Custis commented on a reported £10million offer, which led to Windass quipping: “I don’t think it’s that much!”His former Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha – now in charge at Santos – is keen on a reunion with Windass.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe two worked together briefly between March 2017 and October 2017.Commenting on the bid and a potential reunion with Caixinha, Windass said: “I used to work with him.Fans convinced Jude Bellingham sang X-rated chant about Alan Shearer while watching brother Jobe for Sunderland”It came as a surprise this morning to be honest when my agent called me.”Though Windass ultimately remained coy on a switch, as he stated: “I love playing where I’m playing.”Obviously when your contract is up and stuff like that, there’s always going to be talk like there always is.”It came as a surprise this morning because I’ve not spoken to or seen Pedro in a long time.”But it is what it is, when you’re in form, this sort of stuff happens.”Windass, who was promoted back to the Championship with Wednesday in 2023, will become a free agent in the summer.He was also reminded that three-time World Cup winner Pele spent 18 years at Santos.To which he joked: “I know, he weren’t bad was he!READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m not sure if any Hull-born players have played in Brazil to be honest, so we’ll have to see.”Wednesday currently sit 10th in the table – three points off the top six – while Santos currently sit top of the Brazilian Serie B.Josh is the son of Premier League cult hero Dean Windass, who earned promotion with Hull in 2008Credit: PA:Press Association More

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      ‘This is RIDICULOUS’ – Ian Wright in meltdown over ‘worst officials in Europe’ after Arsenal’s draw with Brighton

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      IAN WRIGHT fumed that Prem refs are the “worst in Europe” after Brighton were awarded a controversial penalty against Arsenal.William Saliba was judged to have fouled Joao Pedro after he mistimed a header and caught the Seagulls striker.Ian Wright slammed the penalty decisionCredit: ReutersWilliam Saliba was judged to have fouled Joao PedroThe Arsenal defender avoided a red card with VAR sticking by referee Anthony Taylor’s decision.But Wright disagreed with the decision to award a penalty and fumed that it was given.He said on Optus Sport: “I don’t know what to believe anymore. This is ridiculous. We have the worst officials in Europe.”Mikel Arteta was equally as bemused as he made his feelings clear post-match.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe told Sky Sports: “I have never seen something like this in my life.”I am really disappointed. He touches the ball as well!”Fans argued over whether the correct decision was made as the Premier League released a statement on the incident.It read: “The referee’s call of penalty for a foul by Saliba on Pedro was checked and confirmed by VAR, who deemed there was sufficient contact for a penalty.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe decision proved crucial as Pedro converted the penalty to equalise, with the match ending 1-1.The Gunners dropped yet more points in the title race and are now five points behind Liverpool having played two games more.Arsenal Invincible and cult hero reveals we’ve all been saying his name wrong for nearly 45 years More