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      Man City forced to play twice in 49 hours as police refuse to budge on Carabao Cup clash

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      MANCHESTER CITY are set to play twice in the space of 49 hours later this month.City meet Watford in the Carabao Cup third round on Tuesday, 25 September.Pep Guardiola will have to manage a hectic fixture scheduleCredit: AlamyPep Guardiola’s side face Premier League title rivals Arsenal on Sunday, 22 September, before travelling to Newcastle on Saturday, 28 September.But neighbours Manchester United are playing their Europa League group stage opener against FC Twente on Wednesday night, when City’s game against Watford would have beenmost suitable.Therefore, City will be forced to play twice in three days because Greater Manchester Police are reluctant to let them play at home on the same night.Not since October 2015, when City thumped Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup and United lost on penalties to Middlesbrough, has that happened.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt has been confirmed that the clash with the Hornets will take place on the Tuesday.By the time the match at the Etihad Stadium kicks off, it will be just over 48 hours after City’s crucial meeting with the Gunners finishes, meaning Guardiola will have to utilise his talented squad.The fixture comes during a hectic period where the reigning Premier League champions play five times in 15 days following the return of the Champions League.City host Inter Milan on September 18, four days before playing Brentford at home after the international break.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMan City has started the season perfectly as they aim to win their fifth Premier League title in a row.The Citizens won the curtain-raising Community Shield over rivals Man United. Micah Richards explains awkward exchange with Erling Haaland live on Sky Sports after Man City’s win over ChelseaGuardiola’s side have since won all three of their league matches, starting with the victory over Chelsea.City then followed up on the win at Stamford Bridge with successes against Ipswich Town and West Ham.Erling Haaland has been sensational so far this season in front of goal.The Norweigian striker has already scored seven goals in his three league matches.This includes back-to-back hat-tricks against the Tractor Boys and the Hammers.Pep Guardiola set for final Man City seasonBy Martin BlackburnAFTER eight glorious years of stability, Manchester City now head into an uncertain 12 months.And Saturday’s FA Cup final defeat to neighbours United was a reminder that this glittering and unforgettable era will not go on for ever.Around this time in 2025, City will be preparing for the highly-lucrative Fifa Club World Cup in the US.Yet in all likelihood they will also be getting ready to say their goodbyes to manager Pep Guardiola, who has brought so much success to the east side of Manchester.Meanwhile, there could be a verdict on 115 charges of financial irregularity which have been levelled at the club by Premier League chiefs.The suggestion is the hearing could start later this year but is likely to take several months to reach a conclusion.City continue to deny any wrongdoing and are confident they will be cleared by the independent commission.Read Martin Blackburn’s full column here. More

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      BBC host Mark Chapman jokes he’s ‘glad Rod Stewart’s not beside me’ for complicated Carabao Cup draw as fans slam ‘fix’

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      FANS blasted the Carabao Cup third-round draw as a “fix” after the complicated new format was introduced by BBC host Mark Chapman.The presenter even joked that he was “glad Rod Stewart and Martin O’Neill were not beside” him before he explained the changes.Mark Chapman was tasked with explaining the new Carabao Cup formatSir Stewart, 79, became and internet sensation after delivering the  2017 the Scottish Cup draw after a “few bevvies”.Sir Stewart ballsed it up after mixing up the numbers, shouting the wrong names out and putting his thumbs up to the camera.Former Ireland boss O’Neill had his own comical gaffe for the second-round of Carabao Cup draw last season.The Northern Irishman put each team ball to his mouth when it came out of the hat thinking it was a microphone to the amusement of fans.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSChapman didn’t want any repeats of these events and needed no distractions as he made subtle digs the new-look design.Expansive changes to the Champions League and Europa League this season have sparked up the need for the revised Carabao Cup format. Two bowls were used on Wednesday night to help the six European sides avoid fixture clashes. The first bowl only included the six Prem teams playing in the Champions League and Europa League.Most read in FootballThe other 26 teams were relegated to the second part of the draw.As such the first four teams picked were from the European bowl, which meant Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United lucked out with home fixtures.How the draw was laid out before teams were selectedCredit: Sky SportsFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIn a bid to make it a tad bit fairer, the final two games swapped so that two other European teams would be drawn away. Aston Villa and Tottenham were the last two European qualifiers left to be selected, so they face Wycombe Wanderers and Coventry City away.Smoking and vaping to be banned in pub gardens and outside football stadiumsChelsea were not included in the first “Europe” bowl as their Conference League round begins later on in the season.However, fans are horrified by the new approach but absolutely loved Chapman’s presenting skills.One fan wrote on X: “Even Mark Chapman knows this draw is a farce, he’s laughing as he’s describing it.”A second said: “Bloody love Mark Chapman. He knows this draw is wrong.”A third replied: “Chapman taking the p** out of the format is hilarious 😂.”While another noted: “The draw is biased and embarrassing. As a result of ensuring they can’t draw each other. All those teams should be away and allow the smaller teams a chance of a home giant-killing and important revenue.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Premier League teams not in European competitions entered the Carabao Cup in the second round.Meanwhile, two additional matchweeks have been added to the calendar for the two European competitions as that is drawn on Thursday.Carabao Cup draw in fullLiverpool v West Ham UnitedManchester City v WatfordArsenal v Bolton WanderersManchester United v BarnsleyWycombe Wanderers v Aston VillaCoventry City v Tottenham HotspurWalsall v Leicester CityBrentford v Leyton OrientBlackpool v Sheffield WednesdayPreston North End v FulhamEverton v SouthamptonQueens Park Rangers v Crystal PalaceStoke City v Fleetwood TownBrighton & Hove Albion v Wolverhampton WanderersAFC Wimbledon v Newcastle UnitedChelsea v Barrow More

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      Carabao Cup draw in full as Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd learn fate in controversial new format

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      THE big boys have learned their fate for the third round of the Carabao Cup.The 25 winners from the second round have been joined by the Premier League’s six European clubs in a controversial new format.The Carabao Cup third round draw has been madeCredit: GettyThe new-look draw ensures that those six teams can’t face each other in the third round.That means none of Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Tottenham can face off until the fourth round.Many supporters reckon the process is now an “absolute joke” and “biased” in favour of big clubs.But it hasn’t stopped the draw from throwing up some tasty clashes.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLiverpool are the only side of the six in European competition who will take on another Premier League club – the holders will host West Ham for a spot in the fourth round.While Arsenal will welcome Bolton Wanderers to the Emirates in a favourable tie for the Gunners.It’s a winnable tie for Man City too who will face Watford at the Etihad, with neighbours Man Utd taking on Barnsley.The remaining European sides will also be pleased with what’s to come in the cup.Most read in FootballLiverpool will begin their bid to maintain their status as Carabao Cup holders against West HamCredit: ReutersMikel Arteta will be pleased with Arsenal’s tie against BoltonCredit: PABEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAston Villa travel to face League One club Wycombe Wanderers, while Spurs will clash against Championship outfit Coventry City.Three Premier League sides have already lost their place in the competition.New boys Ipswich Town were knocked out by League Two side AFC Wimbledon on penalties, while Bournemouth suffered a 1-0 defeat to West Ham.The other all-Prem clash between Nottingham Forest and Newcastle saw the Magpies advance on spot kicks after a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes.There’s excitement for the two League Two sides remaining in the competition with both clubs taking on Premier League outfits in the next round.AFC Wimbledon will host Newcastle United and Barrow will travel to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea.Fixtures for the third round are set to take place on the weeks commencing the 16 and 23 September.Carabao Cup draw in fullLiverpool v West Ham UnitedManchester City v WatfordArsenal v Bolton WanderersManchester United v BarnsleyWycombe Wanderers v Aston VillaCoventry City v Tottenham HotspurWalsall v Leicester CityBrentford v Leyton OrientBlackpool v Sheffield WednesdayPreston North End v FulhamEverton v SouthamptonQueens Park Rangers v Crystal PalaceStoke City v Fleetwood TownBrighton & Hove Albion v Wolverhampton WanderersAFC Wimbledon v Newcastle UnitedChelsea v Barrow More

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      Carabao Cup draw LIVE: Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea land dream round-three fixtures as Liverpool dealt tough tie

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      THE Carabao Cup third-round draw has concluded – and there are some huge ties to look forward to.Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea all landed dream ties, with the Red Devils hosting Barnsley, while Bolton head to the Emirates and the Blues take on Barrow at Stamford Bridge.Holders Liverpool were dealt a tough Carabao Cup third-round clash against Premier League rivals West Ham, with Arne Slot’s men welcoming the Hammers to Anfield.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…When will the Carabao Cup third round ties take place?The third round fixtures are due to take place W/C September 16 and 23, with fixtures in the Champions League (W/C September 16) and Europa League (W/C September 23) also scheduled during this period.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedPick of the tiesThe standout fixtures of the third round have to be Barrow and AFC Wimbledon’s respective clashes with Chelsea and Newcastle United.The League Two outfits will be huge underdogs to dump out the Premier League duo.But stranger things have happened in football, so don’t rule out a couple of monumental upsets coming to fruition.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedThe draw in fullLiverpool vs West Ham Manchester City vs Watford Arsenal vs Bolton Manchester United vs Barnsley Wycombe Wanderers vs Aston Villa Coventry City vs Tottenham Hotspur Walsall vs Leicester City Brentford vs Leyton Orient Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday Preston vs Fulham Everton vs Southampton QPR vs Crystal Palace Stoke City vs Fleetwood Town Brighton vs Wolves AFC Wimbledon vs Newcastle Chelsea vs BarrowCopy linkCopiedChelsea vs BarrowLeague Two side Barrow have landed a historic tie against Chelsea.Copy linkCopiedAFC Wimbledon vs Newcastle UnitedLeague Two outfit AFC Wimbledon will face yet another Premier League side in the Magpies.Copy linkCopiedBrighton vs WolvesYet another all Premier League tie has been made.Copy linkCopiedStoke City vs Fleetwood TownCharlie Adam will return to the Potteries with his Fleetwood troops.Copy linkCopiedQPR vs Crystal PalaceYet another London derby.Copy linkCopiedEverton vs SouthamptonAnother all Premier League tie is in the books.Copy linkCopiedPreston vs FulhamFulham will travel to Deepdale to take on PrestonCopy linkCopiedBlackpool vs Sheffield WednesdayA tasty clash, thisCopy linkCopiedBrentford vs Leyton OrientA London derby has been finalised.Copy linkCopiedWalsall vs Leicester CityThe League two side have landed the 2015-16 Prem winners.Copy linkCopiedCoventry City vs Tottenham HotspurCoventry will will face Premier League opposition in Spurs in their third-round clash.Copy linkCopiedWycombe Wanderers vs Aston VillaWanderers will plat host to the Champions League outfit.Copy linkCopiedManchester United vs BarnsleyBarnsley, who knocked out Sheffield United, have landed a big trip to Od Trafford.Copy linkCopiedArsenal vs BoltonArsenal will welcome their former Premier League bogeyside to the Emirates.Copy linkCopiedManchester City vs WatfordThe Premier League champions will welcome Watford to the Etihad in their third-round clash.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool vs West HamThe holders will welcome their Premier League colleagues to Anfield in their third-round tie.Copy linkCopiedHere we go!The draw is underway.Credit: RexCopy linkCopiedWhen will the Carabao Cup third round ties take place?The third round fixtures are due to take place W/C September 16 and 23, with fixtures in the Champions League (W/C September 16) and Europa League (W/C September 23) also scheduled during this period.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedMoments awayWe are just a matter of moments away from learning the Carabao Cup third-round ties.The draw will be getting underway momentarily.Copy linkCopiedBall numbers CONFIRMEDHere are all the confirmed ball numbers for the Carabao Cup third round draw after tonight’s second round fixtures:1 Arsenal2 Aston Villa3 Barnsley4 Barrow5 Blackpool6 Bolton Wanderers7 Brighton & Hove Albion8 Chelsea9 Coventry City10 Crystal Palace11 Everton12 Fleetwood Town13 Fulham14 Leicester City15 Leyton Orient16 Liverpool17 Manchester City18 Manchester United19 Preston North End20 Queens Park Rangers21 Sheffield Wednesday22 Stoke City23 Tottenham Hotspur24 Walsall25 Watford26 AFC Wimbledon27 Southampton28 Brentford29 Newcastle United30 Wycombe Wanderers31 West Ham United32 Wolverhampton WanderersCopy linkCopiedForest vs Newcastle (Pens) – 3-4 – Newcastle go through!Sean Longstaff cooly slots the ball past Carlos Miguel to send the Magpies into the third round.Copy linkCopiedForest vs Newcastle (Pens) – 3-3 – Advantage NewcastleTaiwo Awoniyi BLAZES his spot-kick over the bar. My oh my what a poor pen.Copy linkCopied More

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      Eberechi Eze and company remind gaffers there’s more to Dream Team than just the Premier League

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      EVERY season the Carabao Cup second round serves as a reminder to Dream Team managers that there’s so much more to this game than just the Premier League.All five Premier League teams won their respective cup fixtures on Tuesday night, scoring 17 unanswered goals between them.A further eight top flight sides will be in action tonight and many gaffers will be hoping for bumper returns of a similar volume.For the second season in succession, Eze and Mateta enjoyed themselves in the Carabao Cup second roundCredit: Dream TeamCrystal Palace beat Norwich 4-0 to secure their spot in the next round with Jean-Philippe Mateta (£3.2m), Eberechi Eze (£4.5m) and Daichi Kamada (£1.8m) cashing in with double-digit hauls.The former scored a hat-trick at the same stage last season and while he wasn’t quite able to replicate that feat, a brace and an assist earned him 20 points when all was said and done.Eze took the Canaries for 14 points via a goal and assist to take his tally for the season to 24, a total only bettered by Mohamed Salah (£7.2m), Noni Madueke (£3m) and Erling Haaland (£8.5m).That’s how quickly things can change at this embryonic stage of the campaign.Suddenly Eze is floating around the top of the rankingsCredit: RexDream Team bosses who own the Eagles’ No10 may have been frustrated prior to Tuesday night’s game as the England international had looked lively for minimal reward.Eze had a direct free-kick goal cruelly disallowed in Gameweek 1 by a premature referee’s whistle and he rattled the crossbar with a similarly ferocious effort against West Ham at the weekend.Suddenly, easy pickings in the Carabao Cup have evened things out and the 26-year-old is now second among Dream Team midfielders overall.Most read in Dream TeamScore PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOWElsewhere, Brighton fielded a second-string XI against Crawley and registered a comfortable 4-0 win with Adam Webster (£2.3m) emerging as the primary beneficiary with a 16-point return.The likes of Jordan Pickford (£3.2m), Vitaliy Mykolenko (£2.7m) and Tim Iroegbunam (£1.8m) boosted their points as Everton beat Doncaster 3-0 at Goodison Park.In fact, the latter is now level with Cole Palmer (£6m) on 24 points – Iroegbunam has racked up 21 tackles already in 2024/25!Leicester’s new signing Jordan Ayew (£2.2m) and Fulham’s new recruit Joachim Andersen (£2.7m) posted impressive double-digit scores in their respective Carabao Cup victories too.With Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, West Ham, Bournemouth, Southampton, Brentford, Ipswich and Wolves in action tonight, many Dream Team bosses will be expecting similar results from the likes of Alexander Isak (£5m), Anthony Gordon (£4.4m), Mohammed Kudus (£5m) and Morgan Gibbs-White (£3.3m).That being said, the risk of rotation is high in the early rounds of the cups – Eze owners can count themselves rather fortunate he was given the full 90 minutes against Norwich.Iroegbunam has been a busy boy across the first two GameweeksCredit: GETTYThis Gameweek should remind gaffers of the value attached to the additional competitions.The Premier League is the bread and butter of Dream Team but the domestic cups and the European competitions are the delicious sundries.Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa are set to commence their Champions League campaigns after the international break in Gameweek 4 while Tottenham and Manchester United will get underway in the Europa League a week later.READ MORE SUN STORIESIf Chelsea get past Servette in the second leg of their Conference League play-off (they lead 2-0 on aggregate) they will start earning points in the league stage in Gameweek 6.The revamped formats of the European competitions mean it’s more important than ever that Dream Team managers target the midweek fixtures once they start coming thick and fast.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £60 in free bets — HERE*New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 6x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 2 x £10 Bet Builder, 2 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More

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      Carabao Cup draw rule changes: What is Bowl 1 and Bowl 2 and how has the Champions League schedule changed the draw?

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      WE are heading into the third round of the Carabao Cup – and it’s been a thrilling start to the competition.The top seven Premier League clubs from last season will enter the hat on Wednesday night, but this year’s draw comes with a major change.The Carabao Cup is heading into the third round stageCredit: GettySunSport has all the details ahead of the Carabao Cup third round draw below…Carabao Cup third round rule changeNew draw conditions will be implemented for the Carabao Cup third round draw due to the scheduling of European competition fixtures over two exclusive midweeks in September.The third round fixtures are due to take place W/C September 16 and 23, with fixtures in the Champions League (W/C September 16) and Europa League (W/C September 23) also scheduled during this period.To ensure there is no clash of fixture dates, conditions will be implemented during the third round draw to ensure a club participating in the Champions League does not draw a club participating in the Europa League, to enable the round three fixtures to take place in the alternate week.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Carabao Cup third round draw features 32 clubs, including the 25 winners from round two and the seven Premier League clubs in Uefa competitions this term.Chelsea could be competing in the Uefa Conference League this season, which is due to begin in October, meaning it has no impact on the Carabao Cup third round.This year’s main draw will see two separate bowls be used for picking the balls:Bowl 1 – the six Champions League and Europa League clubsBowl 2 – the remaining 26 clubsMost read in FootballBefore Nottingham Forest’s second round clash against Newcastle on Wednesday, August 28, there will be a pre-draw to determine the home/away positioning of the six clubs in Bowl 1 for the first six ties of the main draw.Following the conclusion of the game at the City Ground, the main draw for the third round will take place.The first six ties will be drawn alternating between one club from Bowl 1 and one club from Bowl 2, with the home/away positioning of the club from Bowl 1 already determined by the pre-draw.The remaining ten ties will then be drawn from teams in Bowl 2 only to complete the draw with Bowl 1 sides already picked.And from the third round of the Carabao Cup, the draw is no longer split into northern and southern sections.When is the Carabao Cup third round draw?The Carabao Cup main draw takes place on Wednesday, August 28 following the conclusion of Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle, expected at around 10.15pm BST.There will be a pre-draw first to determine the home/away positioning of the clubs in the Champions League and the Europa League.Mark Chapman will host the draws.READ MORE SUN STORIESHow can I watch the Carabao Cup third round draw?The Carabao Cup third round draw will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football following Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle.The draw is also expected to be live streamed for FREE on Sky Sports’ Football’s YouTube channel, as have the first and second round draws this season. More

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      Carabao Cup third-round draw simulated with Man Utd landing horror draw but Arsenal getting easy ride

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      ARSENAL have been predicted to get an easy ride in the Carabao Cup draw.The Gunners and the other teams from the Champions League and Europa League will enter the draw in the tournament tonight.The third round draw of the Carabao Cup has been simulatedCredit: GettyArsenal could have an easy tie against WalsallCredit: GettyMan United could have a nightmare trip back to BrightonCredit: AFPThe Seagulls smashed Crawley Town 4-0 to reach the third roundCredit: GettyClubs that compete in European competitions get a bye until the third-round draws in the League Cup.This means that the likes of Aston Villa, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Chelsea will find out their first opponents.However, they will not be able to face each other just yet in the tournament due to new rules implemented by the EFL.The major change has been made in order to help with the European club’s fixture congestion.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe draw will be made with two bags, the first bag will include the European sides while the second will have the remaining clubs.A simulation of the draw has taken place and has sprung up some interesting ties to excite fans.Mikel Arteta’s side have been predicted to face League Two outfit at the Emirates Stadium.The Gunners’ last game against the West Midlands side came in 1983, when they actually lost 2-1 in the FA Cup.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSManchester United however have been picked for a horror tie against Brighton and Hove Albion.The Red Devils have already played against the Seagulls in the Premier League this season and lost 2-1 after a late goal from Joao Pedro.The Sun’s Shaun Custis and Martin Lipton break down the new changes for the UEFA Champions League format for 2024/25Simulated Carabao Cup drawHere is what the simulated draw of the Carabao Cup has thrown up…Arsenal vs WalsallQPR vs Aston VillaLiverpool vs Wolves or BurnleyBrighton and Hove Albion vs Manchester UnitedTottenham vs Coventry CityChelsea vs Nottingham Forest or NewcastleStoke City vs BarnsleyEverton vs BarrowSheffield Wednesday vs Bolton WanderersWest Ham or Bournemouth vs Leyton OrientFleetwood vs Wimbledon or Ipswich TownFulham vs Crystal PalaceCardiff City or Southampton vs Swansea City or Wycombe WanderersColchester or Brentford vs WatfordLeicester City vs Preston North EndAnother potential exciting tie could happen at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea could host either Nottingham Forest or Newcastle.The official draw will take place after the clash at the City Ground tonight after the match between the two Premier League sides.West Ham could have an enticing fixture against East London rivals Leyton Orient if they beat Bournemouth at the London Stadium.The League One strugglers made it through to the third round thanks to a shock win against Championship side Millwall at the Den.There could be another all Premier League clash between Fulham and Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage.The Eagles impressed in their 4-0 demolition of Norwich City, while Marco Silva’s side beat Birmingham City 2-0.READ MORE SUN STORIESThere could also be a repeat of the 1987 FA Cup final as Tottenham have been simulated to face Coventry City.Spurs last faced the Sky Blues in 2013 in the FA Cup and ran out 3-0 winners with Clint Dempsey netting a brace and Gareth Bale also on the scoresheet.Crystal Palace thumped Norwich City 4-0 in the second roundCredit: GettyIliman Ndiaye scored his first goal for Everton to knockout DoncasterCredit: GettyWho are these famous footballers? More

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      Shocking moment Carabao Cup clash suspended as idiot pitch invader restrained by goalkeeping coach and carried away

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      AN idiot fan forced the brief postponement of Millwall’s Carabao Cup clash with Leyton Orient.The Lions welcomed their London rivals to The Den on Tuesday night for a second-round cup clash.An idiot fan stormed the pitch during Millwall’s Carabao Cup clash with Leyton OrientCredit: REXThe lout was eventually wrestled to the floor by a stewardCredit: REEXStewards eventually surrounded the yob as Millwall goalkeeping coach Andy Marshall tried to restrain himCredit: RexBut play was halted early in the second half when a fan invaded the pitch.The lout initially managed to evade the stewards but was eventually manhandled after slipping on the turf, much to the delight of the Den faithful. The steward’s colleagues took their time arriving on the pitch, which prompted Millwall’s goalkeeping coach Andy Marshall to run towards the lout and help restrain him.Additional stewards eventually made their way onto the pitch and the yob was promptly escorted off the pitch.Fans watching the game at home were quick to lambast the idiot supporter for briefly suspending play.One wrote on X: “Millwall vs Leyton Orient, you get idiots and you get this fool.”Another said: “Pitch invader. Grappled to the turf. “Millwall goalkeeping coach Andy Marshall has come on the pitch to help restrain him.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAndy Marshall had to be restrained by one of his playersCredit: REXMarshall is led away from the pitch invader after running onto the pitch to help restrain himCredit: REX”It’s taken a fair while for security reinforcements to arrive.”And another said: “It didn’t go as he expected.”We’re Russian Millwall fans – we are backing ENGLAND to win Euro 2024 from our British pub just MILES from the KremlinOne remarked: “The stewards at Millwall are taking their time.”Another Millwall supporter, however, saw the funny side of the lout’s actions.They wrote: “We need to sign that pitch invader.”Shown he is good at escaping his man and getting in the box which can’t be said for much of this squad.”Millwall fans also took to social media to priase Marshall for his no nonesense aproach to dealing with the fan.One wrote: “Andy Marshall for Millwall’s man of the match.”Another said: “Andy Marshall showing Millwall fight right there.”And another said: “Andy Marshall! Would not like to argue with him!”One remarked: “Andy Marshall. Didn’t f**k about when he got there either.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd another said: “Andy Marshall’s done more running than any of these tonight.”Millwall’s hopes of reaching the third round and mixing it with the Premier League big boys were dashed by the League 1 strugglers in the 14th minute when Dan Agyei struck to score the only goal of the game. More