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      Pep Guardiola branded ‘sausage’ by fans after incredible reaction at full-time after Man City dumped out of cup

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has been branded a “sausage” by fans for his reaction to Manchester City’s Carabao Cup exit.The Treble winners were knocked out in the third round by Newcastle on Wednesday night.
      Pep Guardiola has been branded a ‘sausage’ by fansCredit: Reuters
      Alexander Isak’s second half strike proved to be the only goal of the game as Eddie Howe’s side progressed to the last 16.
      After the match, Guardiola fumed at Newcastle’s approach to the game, despite initially congratulating them on their victory.
      The City boss ranted: “I think Newcastle couldn’t accept our first half dominance.
      “They increased the rhythm and aggression and kicking, and they were there, more aggressive. We struggled a little but that’s normal.
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      “I said at half-time the second half will not be like the first.
      “I don’t know how many fouls they did and how many we did but we had double yellow cards. It is what it is.”
      Guardiola had earlier been shown a yellow card for dissent during the match before confronting referee Chris Kavanagh at the final whistle.
      Reacting to the Spaniard’s rant on social media, one fan wrote: “Pep Guardiola the biggest sore loser in world football, sausage.”
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      Guardiola was shown a yellow card during Manchester City’s loss to NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Another added: “Pep Guardiola aka the cheque book manager, is a big sore loser!”
      Meanwhile, a third supporter commented: “Seems like the best manager in the world certainly cared being knocked out of it last night on the back winning a treble…”
      City will look to bounce back from their loss when they return to Premier League action away at Wolves on Saturday.
      As for Newcastle, they have been drawn away to Manchester United in the next round, a replay of last season’s final. More

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      Twelve things more likely than Man Utd getting 12 home draws in a row including Micah Richards becoming next JAMES BOND

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      MICAH RICHARDS being the next James Bond is one of the many things more likely to happen than Manchester United getting 12 home cup draws in a row.The Red Devils broke a new record yesterday when they were pulled out the hat to play Newcastle in Round Four of the Carabao Cup.
      Manchester United have had 12 consecutive cup draws at homeCredit: Sky Sports
      Micah Richards is rated at 2500/1 to be the new 007Credit: Twitter @CBSSportsGolazo
      It was remarkably their 12th consecutive home draw on the bounce in domestic cups.
      United’s extraordinary run dates back to March 2021 with some fans claiming it must be “rigged.”
      There’s a 50/50 chance they will get a home tie.
      But the outlandish odds of landing 12 home draws in a row is 4,096/1 — or 0.024 per cent.
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      Here are a dozen surprising things more likely to occur than Man Utd’s luck in the cup.
      Killed by a meteorite – 3000/1
      A university study in the United States claims the chance of being hit by a meteorite or comet is between 3000/1 and 250,000/1 depending on where you live.
      Pro golfer hitting a hole in one – 3000/1
      Tiger Woods has hit 20 hole in ones during his glittering career and whenever a professional golfer takes to the tee there is a 3000/1 chance of them getting it in first time.

      Micah Richards to be next James Bond – 2500/1
      The ex-Manchester City player-turned-pundit has made a name for himself with his big personality and he is somehow a huge outsider to replace Daniel Craig as the new 007.
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      Grimsby to win the FA Cup – 2000/1 
      Grimsby currently sit 17th in the League Two and went on a stunning cup run last season before being beaten in the quarter-finals by Brighton.
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      They are more likely to lift the trophy at Wembley this year than United were to get 12 home draws on the spin.
      Becoming an astronaut – 1525/1
      There is also a better chance of you going into space than Erik ten Hag’s men receiving such fortune.
      Born on a leap day – 1461/1
      February 29 occurs once every four years and the odds of being born on that day is minuscule.
      Man Utd to win 7-1 and Jonny Evans to score a hat-trick this weekend – 1000/1
      Man Utd face Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday and the bookies think a 7-1 win with Evans taking home the match ball is more likely than the 12 consecutive home draws.
      Jonny Evans is more likely to score a hat-trick this SaturdayCredit: Getty
      There is a better chance of becoming an astronaut than United’s luck of the drawCredit: Alamy
      Double-yolked egg – 1000/1
      About 1 in every 1000 eggs contain two yolks and it’ll take “cracking” luck to ever get one.
      Born with an extra toe – 1000/1
      Polydactyly is a condition where babies are born with an extra toe or hand. It is extremely rare and runs in some families.
      Dwight McNeil to win golden boot – 1000/1
      Everton’s McNeil scored seven times last term and is yet to find the back of the net this season.
      Burnley star Josh Brownhill, Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie and Wolves’ Fabio Silva are also rated at 1000/1 to beat favourite Erling Haaland in the race to be the top scorer.
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      Elon Musk next president – 500/1
      The Twitter and Tesla billionaire has a 500/1 chance of being voted into the White House at some point in his life.
      Michael Owen to be next England manager – 200/1 
      Owen has never managed or coached before and he is surprisingly rated at 200/1 to replace Gareth Southgate as Three Lions gaffer.
      Tesla founder Elon Musk has more chance of being elected US PresidentCredit: Getty
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      Chelsea fans fume as Pochettino is booked for complaining after officials ‘forget the rules of football’

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      CHELSEA fans were left fuming after Mauricio Pochettino picked up a yellow card during the club’s 1-0 win over Brighton on Wednesday.The Blues boss was booked after complaining about an offside decision in the 92nd minute.
      Chelsea fans were fuming after Armando Broja, far right, was flagged offside despite being in his own halfCredit: Twitter @CarefreeJonty
      Mauricio Pochettino complained about the decision and was booked as a resultCredit: Getty
      Armando Broja was deemed to be in an offside position – even though he was in his own half.
      Rules state that it is not possible for a player to be offside in their own half, so Pochettino was furious about the decision.
      And his response led to him being penalised.
      Fans raged at the outcome, with one person tweeting: “Broja is offside here apparently. He’s in his own half. I want to laugh. But it’s genuinely not even funny. It’s pathetic.”
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      Another added: “And they had the gall to book Poch when he called it out. Unbelievable.”
      A third wrote: “Embarrassing officiating.”
      While a fourth fan commented: “I can’t lie, this Chelsea Vs Brighton match has to be one of the worst refereeing I’ve seen in recent times. Almost like the officials were working without a rule book.”
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      Several refereeing decisions raised eyebrows during Chelsea’s Carabao Cup clash with Brighton, with both sets of fans feeling aggrieved.
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      Blues midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu escaped a red card following a reckless challenge on Carlos Baleba.

      Nicolas Jackson, who scored the decisive goal shortly after half time, was then denied a second later in the game after he was deemed offside.
      However, replays appeared to show the striker was onside when played through by Cole Palmer.
      VAR was not in use throughout the game, which frustrated many supporters.
      Chelsea went on to win 1-0 thanks to a second-half strike from Jackson. More

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      Fans left stunned after ‘fanboy’ Haaland makes incredible request from rival Isak after Man City dumped out of cup

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      FOOTBALL fans were taken aback after Erling Haaland asked Alexander Isak for his shirt following Newcastle’s Carabao Cup win over Manchester City.Pep Guardiola’s Treble winners were dumped out of the competition on Wednesday evening as Isak scored the only goal of the game to hand the Toon a superb 1-0 victory.
      Erling Haaland asked for Alexander Isak’s shirt after handing him a Man City oneCredit: Twitter

      The Man City man looked thrilled to have received the jerseyCredit: Twitter
      The pair embraced in front of the cameras following the exchangeCredit: Twitter
      Haaland, 23, played no part in the match as he was left to watch on as an unused substitute.
      But he made his way onto the pitch at full-time for a word with Swedish match-winner Isak, 24.
      And he proceeded to ask the ex-Real Sociedad man for his shirt after handing him one of his own.
      This led to many people reacting on social media as they viewed it as a sign of respect from Haaland for Isak’s talent.
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      One said: “Erling Haaland absolutely desperate for Isak’s shirt. The boy with the world at his feet.”
      Another replied: “Haaland asking for Isak’s shirt there.. He knows who the main man is 👀.”
      A third added: “Haaland wanting Isak’s shirt. Game recognises game #fanboy.”
      While a fourth responded: “Haaland asking for Isak’s shirt. Even he knows who the GOAT is.”
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      Isak joined Newcastle from Sociedad at the beginning of last season for £63million.
      He has played 34 games for Eddie Howe’s side, scoring 14 goals and assisting another three.
      Haaland also joined Man City ahead of the 2022/23 campaign and has enjoyed a remarkable first year at the Etihad, contributing 60 goals and 11 assists in 62 matches.
      Meanwhile, Newcastle have been drawn away at Manchester United in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
      It is the twelfth successive time the Red Devils have been handed a home cup tie. More

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      Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali heads to dressing room AGAIN but fails to crack a smile despite Blues’ win over Brighton

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      CHELSEA co-owner Behdad Eghbali re-entered the dressing room after the club’s 1-0 win over Brighton on Wednesday.The Stamford Bridge chief has paid a visit to Mauricio Pochettino and his players after every match he has attended this season.
      Chelsea clinched a 1-0 win over Brighton in the Carabao Cup on WednesdayCredit: AP
      Behdad Eghbali entered the dressing room after Chelsea’s win over BrightonCredit: Twitter @gary_cotterill

      He shook hands and greeted squad members and coaching staff following Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday before being chased down by a group of angry supporters.
      And Eghbali returned to the dressing room following the club’s Carabao Cup win over Brighton.
      However, he still looked far from happy.
      Chelsea have endured a terrible start to the season.
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      They currently sit 14th in the Premier League table with just five points from six games.
      That’s despite the fact that over £1billion has been spent on players since Todd Boehly and Eghbali took over last summer.
      Boehly allegedly tore into the Chelsea squad following a 2-1 defeat to Brighton in April.
      He spent an HOUR ranting at the players before singling out a senior star.
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      However, Pochettino has made it clear that he is perfectly comfortable with the owners entering the dressing room.
      He said: “I like when the owners come. In all my career as a coach, at Espanyol, Southampton, Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain before and after. I think it is good that the owner came to the dressing room.
      “It’s the way they approach the player is important, if they are in a good way then they are very welcome. After my press conference after the game against Aston Villa, they came and chill with us, like normally.
      “Also against Liverpool, Luton, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa, they came with Paul and Laurence and Behdad.
      “We talk about the game. I don’t see it in a bad way. For me, it’s good always if they share with us and they can say hello to the players. It would be different if they came for a speech or something, but with the way that they came of course they are very welcome.
      “They own the club, they can do whatever they want. We are so glad they came and shared with us – even when it’s good things and we won the game, but even on Sunday where we lost and we are suffering.” More

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      Newcastle fans fume at Carabao Cup draw as they spot former Premier League rival ‘having a good look’ for their number

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      NEWCASTLE fans were left raging after they spotted ex-Sunderland star Don Goodman looking at the balls before drawing the Toon away at Manchester United in the Carabao Cup.Eddie Howe’s men booked their place in the fourth round on Wednesday evening with a superb 1-0 win over Manchester City at St James’ Park.
      Newcastle sealed their place in the Carabao Cup fourth round with a win over Man CityCredit: Getty

      Former Sunderland man Don Goodman proceeded to draw Newcastle against Man UtdCredit: Sky Sports
      Shortly after the match, they then received another tough tie in the shape of Man Utd at Old Trafford.
      It was conducted by Sky Sports presenter Emma Saunders, Celtic legend Neil Lennon and former Sunderland man Goodman, 57.
      And it was ex-Black Cats star Goodman who drew the away sides as he pulled out Newcastle’s No16 to hand them a trip to Man Utd.
      But eagle-eyed fans spotted him looking at the balls just before he drew the Magpies from the bowl.
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      And they were not happy with Goodman, who played for rivals Sunderland between 1991 and 1994, as the Newcastle faithful took to social media to vent their frustration.
      One person said: “What we have here ladies and gents is none other than ex Sunderland player Don Goodman having a good look for that number 16. Absolutely disgusting.”
      Another added: “Looks away after he puts 16 into his hand.. worst acting ever 😂😂.”
      A third replied: “That absolutely stinks.”
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      Goodman played for Sunderland for three years during the 1990sCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      While a fourth responded: “I love how he finds the ball and then pretends to not look!”
      Newcastle have been handed several tough draws already this season.
      After being given Man City in the Carabao Cup third round, they were then drawn against PSG, Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan in the Champions League group stage.

      But Howe’s side have bounced back from three defeats in a row by going on a four-match unbeaten run.
      A 1-0 win over Brentford was followed up by a goalless draw away at AC Milan.
      They then dispatched Sheffield United 8-0 at Bramall Lane, before their victory over Man City on Wednesday night. More

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      Chelsea fans ‘realise Cucurella was playing wrong position for a year’ as Pochettino tactical tweak revives £60m star

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      CHELSEA ace Marc Cucurella stunned fans during the Carabao Cup clash against Brighton as manager Mauricio Pochettino placed him in a different position.Cucurella has been playing mostly as a left-back ever since his £62million move to the Blues last year but has struggled to stand out.
      Chelsea fans praised Marc Cucurella after his performance against BrightonCredit: Reuters
      Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino tried Cucurella at right-backCredit: Rex
      However, Pochettino tried him out at right-back against his former team and the Spain international excelled.
      The 25-year-old handled Kaoru Mitoma and Joao Pedro very well and helped the West Londoners punch their ticket to the fourth round.
      Chelsea won 1-0 thanks to Nicolas Jackson’s winner in the 50th minute.
      And fans were left amazed by Cucurella’s performance and took to Twitter to give him his flowers.
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      One fan tweeted: “We have a new right-back. Marc Cucurella, welcome to the new role.”
      Another commented: “Pocketed Mitoma and Joao Pedro . What a shift for him.”
      A third posted: “Cucu my man of the match.”
      This fan said: “Cucurella was absolutely brilliant in that second half, playing that well at right-back was not something that I expected, fair play to him, maybe he should be given more opportunities.”
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      And that one wrote: “Marc Cucurella Appreciation tweet. Left-back playing as right-back. Pocketed Mitoma. Pocketed Joao Pedro. Give him his flowers.”
      Chelsea will face Blackburn in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup at home.
      Pochettino’s men are now gearing up for Monday’s Premier League clash with London rivals Fulham at Craven Cottage. More

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      Chelsea AND Brighton fans fume after finding out Carabao Cup has no VAR as both teams suffer refereeing controversy

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      CHELSEA and Brighton fans were both fuming after finding out there is no VAR in the Carabao Cup.Both sets of fans were left feeling aggrieved over decisions made by referee Tom Brammall during the Blues’ 1-0 win.
      Lesley Ugochukwu escaped a red card despite a reckless tackles on Carlos BalebaCredit: Alamy
      Nicolas Jackson was judged to be in an offside position when he was played through by Cole Palmer
      First Brighton fans were left up in arms over a challenge by Lesley Ugochukwu, who made just his second Chelsea start.
      The summer arrival made a reckless tackle on Carlos Baleba and caught the midfielder high on his leg.
      Baleba’s ankle got caught under Ugochukwu’s studs and the 19-year-old was very lucky to only receive a yellow card.
      However some Seagulls felt Ugochukwu would have received a stronger punishment if the officials had the assistance of VAR.
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      One fan said: “Referee pathetic and they should have had 10 men yet magically no VAR for this one.”
      Another added: “Ugochukwu is so lucky there’s no VAR😭”
      A Chelsea supporter wrote: “Ugochukwu VERY lucky no VAR tonight. Bloody hell.”
      Ugochukwu was allowed to stay on the pitch and Chelsea took advantage shortly after half-time through Nicolas Jackson’s goal, which ended up being the winner.
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      Jackson also put the ball in the back of the net later in the second half – only for the lineman’s flag to rule it out.
      However, replays appeared to show the striker was onside when played through by Cole Palmer, leading to frustration for Blues supporters.
      One complained: “How’s that offside? Linesmen should be way more careful if there is no VAR. Absolute joke.”
      Another added: “Two players playing Nicolas Jackson on in this move, shocking decision by the linesman.
      “Thankfully this didn’t cost us but I am not sure why there is no VAR when we have the technology available?”
      A third commented: “Can’t believe VAR isn’t being used they robbed Jackson in broad daylight.” More