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    AI Nostradamus gives prophecies for Euro 2024 – it is bad news for England and the winner will be a World Cup flop

    AN ARTIFICIAL intelligence convinced it is Nostradamus has predicted the results of Euro 2024 – and it is not looking good for England.The bearded bot prophecised a surprise winner, the tournament’s biggest breakout star and team, and who will be the next manager for the Three Lions.ChatGPT agreed to pose as an AI Nostradamus for The Sun OnlineCredit: THE SUNThe original Nostradamus is known for his prophecies made in the 16th centuryCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskAI Nostradamus did not give a positive forecast for England – but lets hope Gareth Southgate’s men prove him WRONGCredit: ReutersAI-driven language platform ChatGPT was convinced by The Sun Online to pretend to be Nostradamus – the 16th century soothsayer.The AI bot – the ever-evolving creation of OpenAI – works via machine learning and is used by people worldwide to generate text, answer questions and even have conversations.Its machine mind is usually tightly constrained – but after a series of statements and questions, the AI agreed with our silver-tongued reporter to pose as a machine-brained Nostradamus.What followed was a string of prophecies about Euro 2024 and beyond as the cyber-brained soothsayer turned its future-gazing to football. READ MORE ON EURO 2024We ran a series of Euros related questions through the platform and got plenty of predictions to chew on.And while it might not look good for the Three Lions, according to our AI Nostradamus, it isn’t to be taken too seriously.AI Nostradamus’s predictions for Euro 2024 and beyond:

    Italy will win in a final against France
    England will go out in the quarter-finals
    Jude Bellingham will be England’s Player of the Tournament
    Harry Kane will be the team’s top scorer
    Spain will be the tournament’s biggest flop
    Denmark will be the biggest surprise package
    Jamal Musiala will be the breakout start of Euro 2024
    Gareth Southgate will be replaced by Graham Potter
    England will win Euro 2028

    It is down to Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and the rest of Gareth Southgate’s men to prove the machine wrong on the pitch. So here is what the AI thinks will happen over the next month of football: Most read in Euro 2024How will England do?England were warned by the AI they won’t get past the quarter-finals at the EurosCredit: GettyAI Nostradamus sadly was not impressed with England’s chances – predicting the Three Lions will only make it to the QUARTER FINALS.And this is despite all the bookies saying Southgate’s men are one of the tournament’s favourites.The Opta Supercomputer gives England a 19.9 per cent chance of winning and a 70 per cent chance of progressing past the quarters. But clearly, that isn’t good enough for AI Nostradamus.The AI said: “In the quarter-finals, their fate will hinge, On a match that will make the hearts of fans singe.”A contest tight, decided by a hair, will see them fall, despite their flair.”It added that Kane will be the top scorer for the Three Lions, and Bellingham will have an “astonishing” tournament – showing the team has a “bright future”.What does the future hold for England? Graham Potter was the AI’s prediction to succeed SouthgateCredit: PASo with this apparent stumble at the quarters, the AI also offered some thoughts on what next for the Three Lions.It told The Sun that Graham Potter – former Chelsea and Brighton manager – will be the next England coach.”The tactician wise, will lead England with thoughtful eyes,” the AI said.And it also predicted a better performance for the squad going into the World Cup 2026 in the US.However, it still seemed to think England would only reach the semis – matching their performance in Qatar in 2022. But from then on, it is looking good.And the AI predicted England will lift the Euros trophy next time out in 2028. AI Nostradamus said: “With young talent matured and spirits high, They’ll conquer the challenges that lie. “A team united, with hearts ablaze, will seize the glory in a brilliant blaze.”It added: “England’s triumph, a sight to see, a major trophy, their destiny.” Who will win the tournament?Italy could be back-to-back Euros champions – if the AI is to be believedCredit: APBut turning back to Euro 2024 – the AI was keen to tell us who would win.It ignored the other tournament favourites – such as France and Germany, who have a 19.1 per cent chance and a 12.4 per cent chance on Opta. Instead – the AI predicted the trophy would be once again going home with Italy.Italy bested England on penalties in a grim final at Wembley in 2021.Opta only gives them a 5 per cent chance of winning, but they are the pick for our AI.”Their team, a blend of skill and strategy, will captivate the world and etch their name in the annals of football history,” it said. Who will be the tournament’s biggest flop, biggest surprise and breakout star? The AI also gave us some other interesting predictions – saying the biggest surprise of the tournament will be Denmark.It said Rasmus Hojlurg, Christian Eriksen, Kasper Schmeichel and their teammates will be a “force to behold”. And meanwhile, the tournament’s biggest flop is predicted to be Spain.The bot said their campaign is going to be “fraught with strife” and a “tale of woe”. It said: “Their exit premature, their fans dismayed, a tournament to forget, in shadows stayed.”Elsewhere, the tournament’s breakout star will be Jamal Musiala from Germany. Bayern Munich’s 21-year-old winger will leave a “lasting mark as he lights up the field with a brilliant spark.” READ MORE SUN STORIESDespite his brilliance, Germany will be knocked out in the semi-finals.And meanwhile the other favourites France will lose in the final against Italy.Jamal Musiala was picked as the AI’s breakout star of the tournamentCredit: Getty More

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    Michael Schumacher’s family awarded £170,000 damages over shocking AI-generated ‘interview with stricken F1 star’

    MICHAEL Schumacher’s family were paid £170,000 in compensation after a magazine published a fake AI-generated interview with the F1 racing legend.German publication Die Aktuelle claimed last April to have secured a “world exclusive” with the severely injured Ferrari great – who has not been seen in public since his 2013 skiing accident.Michael Schumacher’s family have been paid thousands in damages by a magazine after publishing a sick AI-generated interviewCredit: AlamyThe front cover claimed to have an exclusive interview with Michael SchumacherThe magazine mocked up Michael’s answers using an AI computer programmeThe F1 champion, pictured with wife Corinna, hasn’t been seen in public since his 2013 skiing injuryCredit: AFPIn a two-page spread, promoted with a picture of Schumacher, it claimed the seven-time F1 champ had said “My life has totally changed”.It promised it was not a story based on “half-sentences from friends” but it’s “the incredible interview” with the F1 star with “redeeming answers to the most burning questions that the whole world has been asking for so long.”The rest of the article was written in Q&A form, with an AI chatbot designed to mimic celebrities making up the answers Michael would supposedly give.The bot even spoke about the racing hero’s physical condition, family and future recovery prospects.Read more on SchumacherThe twisted article, titled “My life has completely changed,” started with: “The chance to talk to him once. To ask him how he’s really doing.”Die Aktuelle only admitted the quotes, which used graphic details to describe his injuries, were written by a chatbot in a note on the inside pages.On Tuesday, Germany’s Munich Labour Court revealed the magazine’s parent firm Funke Media had paid €200,000 (£170,000) in compensation to the Schumacher family after they threatened to launch legal action.Details of the settlement were revealed in a separate employment case brought by former Die Aktuelle editor Anne Hoffmann, who was sacked after deciding to print the story.Most read in MotorsportThe court ruled that her dismissal was not justified meaning the publication could also face paying her a settlement fee, German publication UberMedia reported.Representatives for Schumacher’s wife Corinna suggested the family would sue after the fake interview last year.Dad-of-two Michael, 55, spent six months in a medically induced coma following an off-piste skiing accident in Meribel, France, in December 2013.Little has been made public about his current health, with ex-Ferrari boss and close friend Jean Todt declaring: “He is no longer the Michael we knew in Formula 1.”Inside Michael Schumacher’s decade-long recovery from ‘desperately cruel’ ski crash as brother shares devastating updateSchumacher’s seven titles, in a 20-year F1 career, is a joint record with Brit great Sir Lewis Hamilton.His son Mick, 25, raced in F1 for two years and is currently a reserve driver for his dad’s former Mercedes team.Representatives for the Schumacher family and Funke Media were asked to comment.The shameless interview just goes to show how “poisoned” bots can be weaponised, an expert warned.DANGEROUS DIGITAL BOTSLisa Palmer, an AI analyst and expert, told The Sun Online just how dangerous the digital bots can be in these situations – and how they could be used in increasingly scary and dangerous ways.She warned content like fake AI generated interviews will only become more and more common as the technology developments and is misused by “rotten” actors.”Lawsuits are already pending for defamation due to ‘lies’ being perpetuated by generative AI tools like ChatGPT,” she told The Sun Online.Asked if it’s something we will be seeing more in the future she replied: “Yes, fakes in every form – written, voice, and video – are all exploding.”Palmer warned that following the shocking Schuey publication, bad actors seeking to grab viewership will be tempted to use the AI interview method more.She even related the nightmare situation to the severity of a chef selling rotten food to their customers.”A chef who serves rotten food is unethical and puts their customers’ health at risk,” she said.”Rotten food leads to personal illness. Rotten reporting leads to societal illness.”Palmer added: “Imagine if major news outlets ran a fabricated political story that caused an uprising among citizens? This type of unethical reporting is incredibly dangerous.”This is the worst possible combination of powerful technology in the hands of unethical people.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Now, imagine that these fake stories become training data for AI systems.”Newer versions of AI are now ‘poisoned’ with lies.”The twisted interview was supposed to be the first one since his skiing accidentSchuey’s family received the compensation after they threatened to launch legal actionCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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    AI predicts post-apocalyptic Old Trafford if Sir Jim Ratcliffe fails to fix Man Utd problems in time

    OLD TRAFFORD could become more suitable for zombies than Red Devils within just two decades.That’s the post-apocalyptic vision predicted by AI images – unless Manchester United fix all their creaky, leaky stadium problems.Man Utd’s stadium could get a scary look without a revampCredit: OLD TRAFFORD AIImages of a famous venue can’t get much more bleak than thisCredit: OLD TRAFFORD AIThis future vision might help spark United into urgent actionCredit: OLD TRAFFORD AILuckily, United’s minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has identified the issue as a vital part of his plans for a massive revamp on and off the pitch.But the “Old Trafford falls” – the taunting new moniker for the club’s sieve-like roof – has symbolized the Red Devils’ plight this season.”You must be soaking” might be another way of expressing the damp squib of a campaign for Erik ten Hag’s squad.And Arsenal fans chanted “Old Trafford is falling down” as the Gunners triumphed 1-0 in a stormy deluge last Sunday – with water cascading through the roof at what could now be called the Theatre of Streams.READ MORE TOP STORIESAI’s doom-laden vision of how the country’s second-largest stadium could look in the mid-2040s is the worst case scenario – and surely unlikely.Nonetheless, the images are another alert for Ratcliffe of how dramatic, expensive – and arguably urgent – the refurbishment must be.The pictures look like scenes from a horror movie – perhaps to be titled “The Night of the Living Red”.Despair and disrepair dominate the gloomy representation of a do-nothing nightmare future.Most read in FootballHere’s how it looked after a soggy Sunday in the Prem vs ArsenalCredit: PAGunners’ supporters taunted United when this leak eruptedCredit: PABEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe patchy roof has gone to rack and ruin in the desolate depiction, and the pitch is littered with debris.Meanwhile, the surroundings of the stadium look more like a bleak industrial site than the setting for one of football’s most grandiose venues.Manchester United’s fall from glory since Sir Alex Ferguson However, before any stadium re-build, Ineos CEO Ratcliffe and United’s new board must decide whether to keep under-fire manager Ten Hag.So for now the priority is sorting out the reign rather than the rain.United’s short-term priority might be deciding Erik ten Hag’s futureCredit: RexSunSport’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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    Inside futuristic plans for new Wrexham stadium set to be bigger than Chelsea’s as AI comes up with four amazing designs

    WREXHAM’s ambitious stadium plans have been given life, thanks to AI.Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney announced plans to one day expand Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground stadium to up to 55,000.Hollywood Wrexham owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have revealed ambitious plans to expand the Racecourse GroundCredit: AlamyMcElhenney revealed they one day want to build a 55,000-seater stadiumCredit: APHow that new ground might look has now been revealed with AICredit: RexThat would make it the 11th biggest in the UK and bigger than Stamford Bridge, Villa Park and the Etihad.The ground is currently undergoing work to raise it’s capacity up to 16,000 after earning promotion to League One. It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia star McElhenney said: “We have a plan in place right now that would eventually work from stand to stand.“So eventually, you get all four sides, and it’s hard to say for sure, but we think we could get between 45,000 and 55,000 people in there.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNow, OLBG have utilised the Midjourney Bot AI program to show how the north Wales ground might look.The generated pictures show the ground in the traditional red colours of the Red Dragons with a mix of Hollywood.In one idea the ground can be seen with a modern-looking glass exterior.A second image shows off a circular shape, with another giving us a look from the ground level from outside.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAI program Midjourney has visualised what Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground could look likeCredit: OLBGThere are ideas of it being both round and squareCredit: OLBGOne image also shares what it may look like from inside with an open roof above the pitch.Wrexham likely have some time before they are able to build such a ground.Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny’s amazing Wrexham stadium plans revealed and could fit ‘whole town’ insideHowever, after back-to-back promotions from the National League and League Two, they would be on track to reach the Premier League by the 2026/27 season.The wild celebrations parties saw the Hollywood owners treat the team to a Vegas trip for the second year running.The stadium has the traditional colours of the Red DragonsCredit: OLBGOne pic from inside the stadium shows it with an open roofCredit: OLBGHow Ryan Reynolds has been watching Wrexham games in styleCO-OWNER Ryan Reynolds hasn’t been able to make it to Wrexham in recent weeks due to filming commitments.
    But that hasn’t stopped him from watching his team in style.
    Streaming the match on a laptop or even a TV was not grand enough for the Deadpool star as he worked on the set of his latest movie.
    With a giant green screen behind him, he could not resist broadcasting Wrexham’s recent game on to the huge projector.
    Reynolds and his crew watched on as the Welsh side notched their 23rd win of the season against Crawley Town.
    He looked enamoured as the game played on behind him while surrounding by various pieces of Hollywood machinery.
    And Reynolds captioned the moment: “Watching the Wrexham game at work: new level unlocked.”
    It’s not clear what project Reynolds was working on at the time, with the actor currently developing several new movies including sequels to smash hits Free Guy and Red Notice. More

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    Arsenal hunting down sick racist who posted vile tweet about England ace Bukayo Saka

    ARSENAL have stepped up their efforts in the hunt for a racist who abused forward Bukayo Saka on social media.The Premier League side contacted X/Twitter bosses at the weekend to demand the post be removed.Arsenal have stepped up their efforts in the hunt for the racist who abused Bukayo Saka onlineCredit: AlamySaka also received racist abuse after missing a penalty in the Euro 2020 finalCredit: AlamyAnd they are now working with data science company Signify to unmask the troll.The firm uses AI tech to identify abusive social media users.Last year, 18 Arsenal members were banned as a result of its probes.Yesterday, London’s Met Police also confirmed officers are investigating the offensive post, but said no arrests had yet been made.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSSaka, 22 — who played in yesterday’s 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa — was subjected to a vile slur by the yob who said he “needs to be humbled before he ruins this sport any further”.It came after Arsenal’s 2-2 Champions League draw with Bayern Munich last Tuesday in which Saka went down late on and appealed for a penalty.Some fans believe he tried to con the referee by throwing himself into Bayern’s goalie.His abuser’s account has now been made private, so it is not known if the offensive post has been deleted or not.Most read in FootballHowever, The Sun on Sunday revealed Elon Musk’s platform had refused to remove it after it was reported — insisting it “did not violate safety policies”.A source at Arsenal said: “Player welfare is our first priority and our full focus is on supporting Bukayo. We have began our own investigation to attempt to identify the abuser and have contacted X.Raging Bukayo Saka pushed away from referee after Arsenal are denied last-minute penalty against Bayern Munich “We’ll always take strong action to stamp out this abhorrent behaviour.”Arsenal began working with Signify after Saka and England teammates Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho were racially abused for missing penalties in the Euro 2020 final shootout defeat to Italy.The Sun approached X for comment.X refused to remove the racist postCredit: Rex More

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    AI robots set to replace Prem managers as tactics from artificial intelligence is almost always better, new study says

    FOOTBALL tactics devised by artificial intelligence are almost always better than those from humans, according to a study.The shock result means managers might eventually be replaced by bots, paving the way for Alexa Ferguson.TacticAI looked at more than 7,000 corner kicks taken by Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool sideCredit: GettyHow a robot manager might lookA coaching tool from Google DeepMind looked at more than 7,000 corner kicks taken by Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side, then came up with some new routines.Analysts from the Premier League giants were shown different set-ups, without knowing which were real, and preferred 45 out of 50 — a thumping 90 per cent — from the bot coach.Google DeepMind’s Zhe Wang believes the tool, called TacticAI, “lays the groundwork for the next-generation AI assistant for football”.Wang said: “TacticAI is able to accurately predict the first receiver after a corner is taken as well as the probability of a shot as the direct result of the corner.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS“It has been shown to produce plausible tactical variations that improve outcomes, while being indistinguishable from real scenarios by experts.”Wang and colleagues designed TacticAI to work as an assistant coach.They reckon it could be used for other set-pieces such as throw-ins, as well as other sports.Previous research has focused on how AI is used to analyse players’ performances on the pitch.Most read in FootballJurgen Klopp calls out Gareth Southgate with brutal message on live TV after Liverpool held by Man City More

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    Most handsome Premier League managers revealed by AI with Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta missing out to TikTok sex symbol

    PREMIER LEAGUE managers have been ranked from most to least handsome using AI technology.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta took his team to the summit of the table on Saturday as they beat Brentford 2-1 at the Emirates.Mikel Arteta sits top of the Premier League table but not when it comes to managerial handsomenessCredit: GettyChelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino failed to make it into the top 10Credit: AlamyAnd they now head into the final 10 games of the season looking to maintain that position as Liverpool and Manchester City bid to overhaul them after playing out a 1-1 draw at Anfield.But while Arteta’s Gunners may occupy top spot, the Spaniard is playing catch-up to another Premier League head coach in a whole different way.That is because the ex-Everton midfielder has only ranked second on the list of the best-looking managers in the division – while there is no place in the top 10 for Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp, Chelsea’s Mauricio Pochettino, or Tottenham’s Ange Postecoglou.Here is a breakdown of the top 10 according to AI software AttractivenessTest.com – used by InstantCasinos.com.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL10) Sean Dyche – 5.75/10Sean Dyche sneaks into the top half of most handsome Premier League managersCredit: AlamyEverton boss Sean Dyche, 52, may surprise some people by edging into 10th place on this list.He pipped Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe to the last spot in the top half.9) Erik ten Hag – 5.77Erik ten Hag is the oldest manager to make the top 10Credit: AlamyManchester United boss Erik ten Hag, 54, makes up one of five bald managers in the top 10.But Red Devils fans will be disappointed to see him lose out on eighth place to a legendary Manchester City defender.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL 8) Vincent Kompany – 5.87Some will be surprised Vincent Kompany is down in eighth on this listCredit: GettyBurnley have won just three of their 28 Premier League games so far this season, so manager Vincent Kompany, 37, needs all the wins he can get.And he has made it into the top eight on this list – but failed to crack 6 out of 10 on the attractiveness score.Will Pugh and Rob Maul discuss Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool’s chances in the Premier League title race7) Nuno Espirito Santo – 6Nuno Espirito Santo sits seventh according to the AI technologyCredit: AlamyNottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo may have suffered a dismal time with Tottenham, but he still has looks on his side.The Portuguese boss recently celebrated his 50th birthday, but remains one of the most handsome managers in the Premier League.6) Marco Silva – 6.32Marco Silva narrowly misses out on a place in the top fiveCredit: ReutersFulham boss Marco Silva, 46, narrowly misses out on a spot in the top five despite returning the same score as the manager above him.But he does have bragging rights over compatriot Nuno as the best-looking Portuguese coach in the division.5) Thomas Frank – 6.32Thomas Frank sneaks into the top fiveCredit: GettyBrentford manager Thomas Frank, 50, is the highest-ranking coach from managers currently in the bottom half of the Premier League table.The Bees sit just five points above the relegation zone, but the Danish boss’ handsomeness is not something that will keep him up at night.4) Pep Guardiola – 6.85Pep Guardiola is the second-oldest manager in the top 10Credit: GettyManchester City’s Pep Guardiola, 53, is bidding for a historic fourth successive Premier League title this season.But he will have to settle for fourth on this list as he failed to join three others managers in exceeding a 7 out of 10 attractiveness rating.3) Gary O’Neil – 7.2Wolves boss Gary O’Neil slots into the top threeCredit: GettyWolves boss Gary O’Neil, 40, led his side to a sensational 2-1 victory over Man City earlier this season.Now the ex-Portsmouth midfielder has another win over Guardiola as he takes third spot ahead of the Treble-winning coach.2) Mikel Arteta – 8.13Mikel Arteta has to settle for second on the listCredit: GettyMany Arsenal fans may have expected Arteta, 41, to clinch top spot when it came to the most attractive Premier League managers.But while the Spaniard secured an impressive rating of 8.13, he has to settled for the runners-up spot.READ MORE SUN STORIES1) Rob Edwards – 8.39Rob Edwards is the most handsome Premier League managerCredit: PALuton boss Rob Edwards, 41, became a “sex symbol” on TikTok earlier this season as women commented a host of lewd responses to one of his interviews.Now his status as the Premier League’s most handsome manager has been reinforced with a score of 8.39.All 20 Premier League managers ranked by attractiveness More

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    ‘Greatest F1 track on Earth’ created featuring iconic parts from Silverstone, Spa and Suzuka

    FANS have created the ultimate Formula One track with the help of artificial intelligence.Sky Sports polled over 4,000 racing fanatics on their favourite twists and turns on the calendar.
    This incredible AI ultimate track has been createdCredit: Sky Sports
    It starts at the Circuit of AmericasCredit: Sky Sports
    Drivers then have to deal with the bends of MonzaCredit: Sky Sports
    The luxury of Monaco is also includedCredit: Sky Sports
    The racers go along the Monaco waterfrontCredit: Sky Sports
    Before the terrible rainy conditions at SpaCredit: Sky Sports
    Baku has also been incorporatedCredit: Sky Sports
    AI has brought the “Greatest F1 track on Earth” to life with realistic images.
    The dream circuit incorporates elements from ten different locations, including Monaco, Silverstone and Spa.
    Circuit of Americas straight into turn one is at the start of the track before drivers whizz into Italian territory.
    The bends of Monza’s Parabolica and Imola’s Acque Minerali come next.
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    A dash of Monaco glam has also been added via the iconic swimming pool and the Grand Hotel Hairpin.
    Spa’s Eau Rouge into Raidillon is followed up by the Kemmel Straight to see cars pick up speed as they approach the narrow castle section at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
    AI pokes fun at the British weather with rain pouring down on Silverstone’s part as the Red Arrows fly above.
    The 6km track then takes drivers around the Esses of Suzuka and past the ferris wheel that looks over the Japanese track.
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    A daunting lap around the Brabham and Jones sections of the Melbourne circuit come next before reaching a Brazilian-inspired race to the chequed flag.
    Both the Senna S and turn 14 to the finish, as seen at Interlagos, ends the incredible track.
    The Sun’s Ben Hunt reveals his five greatest Formula One Drivers Ever – with Michael Schumacher in between two BritsElements of The Greatest Track

    Straight into turn 1 – Circuit of the Americas, United States
    Parabolica – Monza, Italy
    Acque Minerali – Imola, Italy
    Swimming Pool – Monaco
    Grand Hotel Hairpin – Monaco
    Eau Rouge into Raidillon – Spa, Belgium
    Kemmel Straight – Spa, Belgium
    Castle Section – Baku City Circuit, Azerbaijan
    Maggots, Becketts, Chapel Curve – Silverstone, United Kingdom
    Esses – Suzuka, Japan
    Brabham, Jones – Melbourne, Australia
    The Senna ‘S’ – Interlagos, Brazil
    T14 to finish line – Interlagos, Brazil

    Italian fans were voted as the best to add their colour and passion to the stands around Mount Fuji in the middle.
    It also comes as no surprise to see Lewis Hamilton in his Mercedes car that won five consecutive championships from 2010 to 2015 given the honour of navigating the gruelling circuit.
    Former F1 champion Jenson Button loves the dream track, saying: “The best things about F1 are the passionate fans, thevariety of circuits across the globe and the demands each one brings.
    “So for Sky Sports to have used AI to design the ultimate track really does get the imagination racing.
    “I would have loved the opportunity to compete on this track as it combines many of the things that make F1 the most unique sport in the world – the glamour of Monaco, the speed of Monza and not forgetting the unpredictable weather of Spa.”
    The Red Arrows fly above at SilverstoneCredit: Sky Sports
    The iconic Suzuka circuit is also involvedCredit: Sky Sports
    A brief corner in Australia is in the 6km circuitCredit: Sky Sports
    It is past the Senna S and to the finish lineCredit: Sky Sports
    Lewis Hamilton was voted as the driver to take on the trackCredit: Sky Sports More