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      Ex-Chelsea boss Graham Potter lined up to replace Erik ten Hag as Man Utd manager after meeting with Sir Jim Ratcliffe

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      GRAHAM POTTER is being lined up to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United.SunSport understands incoming investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe has met with former Chelsea chief Potter and favours him as the new boss at Old Trafford if he fires Ten Hag.
      Graham Potter is being lined up by Man Utd to replace Ten HagCredit: PA
      Erik ten Hag is under increasing pressure at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      The threat to the Dutchman’s position increased following Tuesday’s 1-0 Champions League home defeat to Bayern Munich.
      United crashed out of Europe with their lowest-ever group-stage points tally of FOUR.
      And they did not even drop into the Europa League after finishing BOTTOM of Group A.
      Ten Hag’s flops, who were also hammered 3-0 by Bournemouth in the Prem last Saturday, were booed off as their season hit a new low.

      And a heavy loss on Sunday at bitter rivals Liverpool — where United got humiliated 7-0 in March — could be the final straw for under-fire Ten Hag.
      Jose Mourinho was sacked by the Red Devils following a 3-1 loss to Jurgen Klopp’s side in December 2018.
      Potter, 48, has not managed since being sacked by Chelsea in April after less than a season in charge.
      But Ratcliffe remains a huge fan of the former Swansea and Brighton boss and wanted him at French side Nice.
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      The Ineos chief is set to buy 25 per cent of United next week and will immediately take over football operations.
      Potter turned down the chance to succeed Alex Neil as manager of Championship side Stoke this week.
      It is understood he is only prepared to return to the dugout if a major job came up.

      Ten Hag is United’s fifth permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson retired following his 2012-13 Prem title triumph.
      But the 53-year-old Dutchman is heading the way of his predecessors, despite a good first season in charge.
      The former Ajax boss finished third in the Premier League last season, reached both domestic cup finals and won the Carabao Cup — United’s first silverware in six years.
      This term they have gone backwards, losing 12 of their 24 games in all competitions.
      Captain Bruno Fernandes misses Sunday’s Anfield showdown through suspension, while defenders Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw are doubts after getting injured against Bayern.
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      Off the pitch, United will also take a financial hit of more than £20million following their Champions League exit.
      It is believed they budget to reach the quarter-finals, so will lose out on matchday income and TV money as well as participation and performance fees.
      Ratcliffe is a big fan of Potter More

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      Newcastle 1 AC Milan 2: Devastated Toon crash out of Europe as Italians fight from a goal down to break Geordie hearts

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      IN the end, all the money in Saudi Arabia and all the passion of the Geordie Nation was not enough. Newcastle United, seemingly coasting to victory after Joelinton had thumped them into a half-time lead, were dumped out of Europe by a stunning AC Milan comeback. 
      Joelinton opened the scoring for NewcastleCredit: Getty
      The Brazilian broke the deadlock in the 33rd minuteCredit: Getty
      The Champions League demands elite-level wisdom and experience and that is the one thing Newcastle’s owners cannot buy. 
      It took Manchester City three attempts to get through the group stage and more than a decade to win the thing. There are no short cuts in this competition.
      Milan, seven-time European champions and semi-finalists last season, used every bit of their nous to deny Eddie Howe’s side even a consolation spot in the Europa League, as Christian Pulisic and Samuel Chukwueze fired them to victory. 
      Newcastle needed to win this match and hope Paris St Germain did not defeat Borussia Dortmund in order to progress to the Champions League knock-out stage. 

      And early in the second half, a full-throated Toon Army were bellowing ‘Show Me The Way To Barcelona’, with both matches in their favour.
      So Milan’s smash-and-grab job was an almighty kick in the conkers for Howe, already reeling from heavy Premier League defeats by Everton and Tottenham.
      Newcastle can look back on this campaign with a mixture of pride and regret but it will be a tough ask for them to return to the top table next season thanks to their dismal away form.
      In a proper Group of Death, Toon were twice outstanding against PSG but twice outplayed by Dortmund, having survived an onslaught to secure a goalless draw in the San Siro in their opener, only to be struck by a sucker punch here. 
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      Martin Dubravka was passed fit to start in goal, while Callum Wilson returned to lead the line. 
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      Christian Pulisic scored the equaliser in the second halfCredit: Getty
      Samuel Chukwueze broke Newcastle hearts with a late winnerCredit: Reuters
      Milan fielded their full complement of Chelsea old boys – Fikayo Tomori, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Christian Pulisic and Olivier Giroud.
      And they came dressed in the single worst kit ever seen at a major English football ground – a pink, green and blue number that looked like a bubblegum wrapper designed by somebody on a bad acid trip.
      Anthony Gordon made his usual energetic start, charging down his full-back to concede a throw-in and send the Leazes End into rapture. 
      Soon Gordon was upended by Pulisic and Kieran Trippier curled a free-kick just wide. 
      Trippier was soon surging forward and feeding Joelinton, whose centre evaded keeper Mike Maignan, leaving Tomori to make an outstanding saving tackle to deny Miguel Almiron on the goal line.
      It was all there for Howe – the tempo, the intent, the volume of the Toon Army.
      But Milan held a threat, especially through their dangerman Rafael Leao, who looped a shot narrowly wide as Newcastle were caught on the hop.
      On 33 minutes, though, Newcastle were ahead – Fabian Schar bringing the ball out of defence, Gordon scampering forward and angling a pass to Lewis Miley, who cut back for Joelinton.
      It was a smash-and-grab from AC Milan
      The big Brazilian took one touch then thumped into the far corner from 18 yards, shooting with a power which belied his relative lack of backlift. 
      Joelinton had been renowned for missing sitters in his previous life as a striker in pre-Saudi Newcastle, but here he was scoring a screamer in the Champions League from midfield. 
      Tino Livramento halted a Milan break with a tackle on Leao. The full-back has name which sounds especially pleasing in a Geordie accent and it was roared to the tune of the Hokey-Cokey.
      By half-time, Howe’s boys seemed fully in control, simply hoping that Dortmund could keep Kylian Mbappe & Co at bay. 
      Soon after the interval, St James’ Park erupted at news that the Germans had scored – yet PSG swiftly levelled. 
      And then disaster struck the Toon, as a Yunus Musah miskick turned into a decent pass for Giroud who squared for Pulisic to score, with the home defence panicked and static.
      It was a horribly soft goal to concede to a Milan side who hadn’t registered a shot on target and had barely threatened until then. 
      Howe sent on Alexander Isak in place of Gordon and welcomed back Dan Burn from injury.
      Fikayo Tomori rattled the post in the final minute of added timeCredit: Reuters
      Newcastle swept forward and Isak bent a shot just over, the night air crackling with agonised cries. 
      Then Bruno Guimaraes leathered a shot from the edge of the area and Maignan pushed it brilliantly onto the crossbar, as news of a disallowed Mbappe goal emerged from Dortmund. 
      Leao should have buried Newcastle when a Livramento blunder allowed him a clear sight at goal but the winger shot against the post. 
      Everything, both here and in Germany, was on a knife edge – why on Earth have UEFA chosen to scrap the group stage is anybody’s guess. 
      But then anyone who has ever attended a UEFA will know full well the European governing body’s staggering incompetence. 
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      Six minutes from time, with the game resembling an NBA match, Milan swept from one end of the pitch to the other and Chukwueze drilled into the far corner, finally demolishing the wall of noise.
      Tomori struck the woodwork in injury-time as Newcastle went death-or-glory and ended up expiring.  More

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      Who Arsenal and Man City can play in Champions League round of 16?

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      ENGLISH sides Arsenal and Manchester City have made it to the last-16 of the Champions League.Manchester United failed to join their Premier League counterparts after picking up just four points from six games following a horror European campaign.
      Manchester City will be hoping to go win back-to-back Champions LeaguesCredit: Richard Pelham

      Newcastle were within touching distance of a last-16 spot after taking the lead against AC Milan in their Group F finale, but the Magpies couldn’t hold on and lost 2-1 to the Italian giants on Tyneside, which knocked the Toon out of Europe completely.
      Just the two sides will represent England in the knockout stages of the Champions League – but who can Arsenal and Man City play?
      Who can Arsenal and Man City play in Champions League round of 16?
      The draw will feature the 16 teams that have advanced from the group stage of this season’s Champions League.
      Teams who won their respective group will be seeded and the runners-up are unseeded – seeded teams will face unseeded teams.
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      Arsenaland Man City cannot play each other as they are from the same national association.
      Teams will also be unable to face any team they played in the group stage.
      This means Arsenal cannot play PSV and Man City cannot play RB Leipzig.
      Here are all the possible opponents Arsenal and Man City could face:
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      Arsenal’s potential last-16 opponents: Copenhagen, Napoli, Inter Milan, Lazio, PSG, RB Leipzig, Porto.
      Man City’s potential last-16 opponents: Copenhagen, PSV, Napoli, Inter Milan, Lazio, PSG, Porto.

      When is the Champions League last-16 draw?

      The Champions League Last 16 draw on Monday, December 18.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 11am GMT – 12pm local time.
      The huge draw will take place in Nyon, Switzerland.

      How can I watch it for FREE?

      Fans can watch the Champions League last-16 draw for FREE on UEFA.com.
      Alternatively, tune into SunSport’s live blog which will have the latest updates as the draw is announced.

      When do the Champions League last-16 matches take place?
      The round of 16 will be played over the course of four weeks
      First legs: 13/14/20/21 February 2024
      Second legs: 5/6/12/13 March 2024 More

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      Chelsea fans moan Frank Lampard ‘has blood on his hands’ after Tomori turns into prime Maldini to deny Newcastle tap-in

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      CHELSEA fans were furious after seeing old boy Fikayo Tomori produce a miraculous block in AC Milan’s 2-1 win at Newcastle.One Blues’ supporter even claimed former Stamford Bridge boss Frank Lampard had “blood on his hands” for letting Tomori go in 2021.
      Fikayo Tomori timed this block from Miguel Almiron to perfection
      Almiron was preparing to slot into an empty goalCredit: Reuters
      The five-cap England centre-back somehow stretched to bend a foot round and stop Miguel Almiron slotting the Toon in front.
      Newcastle needed victory to have any chance of qualifying for the Champions League knockout stages.
      And Tomori earned comparisons with Italy legend Paolo Maldini for the way he judged his last-ditch slide as Almiron zoomed in virtually on the goal-line.
      Viewers reckon “Chelsea would weep” after watching the intervention from the Stamford Bridge academy product.
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      Another fan suggested the magical moment shows the 25-year-old should be an England regular.
      He posted: “Yet Gareth Southgate plays Maguire and benches Tomori.”
      Joelinton cracked the Magpies ahead on 33 minutes as the home side dominated possession.
      But ex-Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic levelled for Milan just before the hour mark.
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      And Samuel Chukwueze angled the clincher for the Serie A giants with a sweet finish to a sweeping counter-attack in the 85th minute.
      Defeat left the Magpies bottom of Group F and out of the Champions League.
      Newcastle went on to take the lead after this near miss but AC Milan fought back to break their heartsCredit: Getty More

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      Newcastle 1-2 AC Milan LIVE RESULT: Brave Toon fall out of Champions League and Europe after late Chukwueze goal

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      NEWCASTLE have been knocked out of the Champions League and Europe tonight after AC Milan ran out 2-1 winners on Tyneside.Joelinton’s thunderous strike beat a helpless Mike Maignan in goal for the game’s opener after 33 minutes before Christian Pulisic levelled things up on the hour mark.
      Substitute Samuel Chukwueze finished off a stunning AC Milan counter-attack on the 84th minute to break Newcastle hearts and knock the Toon out of Europe.

      Match result: Newcastle 1-2 AC Milan
      Newcastle team: Dubravka; Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Livramento; Miley, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Almiron, Wilson, Gordon
      AC Milan team: Maignan; Calabria, Tomori, Hernandez, Florenzi; Musah, Reijnders, Loftus-Cheek; Pulisic, Giroud, Leao

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      Brazilian controls Magpies’ engine room
      Despite their exit, Joelinton put in a brilliant performance.
      He scored the goal on the night, a superb strike into the top corner.
      Aside from that, he covered so much ground for Newcastle, looking to break up the Milan play before getting The Magpies on the front foot once again.

      Magpies must learn from experience
      It is easy to focus on the disappointment from tonight’s result but Newcastle must learn from the campaign.
      They have faced sides who have vast experience in Champions League football, yet they were so close to doing the unthinkable.
      Now the focus must be on European qualification for next season.
      FT: Newcastle 1-2 AC Milan
      Disappointment at St James’ Park, at one stage they were heading into the knockout stage of the Champions League.
      Two goals later, they are out of Europe completely.
      So close, but no cigar for Eddie Howe’s side.
      Credit: Getty
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      Credit: AP
      FT: Newcastle 1-2 AC Milan
      The Italians really did a number on Eddie Howe’s side.
      While the stats show they had two shots on target and scored two goals, they also hit the woodwork twice.
      As the game opened up, as Newcastle chased a goal, Milan showed their experience on the break.

      FT: Newcastle 1-2 AC Milan
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      Newcastle are officially out of Europe.
      Milan will head into the Europa League, PSG qualify for the knockout phase of the Champions League.
      Newcastle 1-2 AC Milan
      90+4. As Milan clear the ball, two players break with no keeper in the Newcastle goal.
      Hernandez takes the wrong option as he shoots.
      As The Magpies throw bodies forward once again, Milan break and work it to Tomori who shoots, only to hit the post.
      Newcastle 1-2 AC Milan
      90+2. As it stands, Newcastle would be completely out of Europe.
      The ball is lofted into the box but Maignan collects well.
      Pioli’s side are happy to try and run the clock down.
      Newcastle look to cross into the box but Tomori blocks for a corner.
      Dubravka has come up for this one.
      Newcastle 1-2 AC Milan
      90. Time is running out for Eddie Howe’s side.
      Guimaraes looks to take it past the full back but runs out of pitch.
      Florenzi wipes out Almiron as he turns his marker and was away.
      There are four minutes of added time remaining.
      Newcastle 1-2 AC Milan
      88. Milan are looking very dangerous on the break.
      As Newcastle throw more players forward, including defenders, when the visitors win it back they look capable of scoring.
      Leao lays the ball back to the penalty spot and Burn makes a great block as that seemed destined for the back of the net.
      Credit: Reuters
      Newcastle 1-2 AC Milan
      86. Milan counter attack and have numbers over as Schar is caught out of position.
      The substitutes combine before Chukwueze bends a first time shot into the top corner of the goal.
      Great strike.
      That may be his first touch of the ball since coming on.
      Goal – Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan)
      Newcastle 1-1 AC Milan
      84. Milan make two more changes as they search for a goal.
      Newcastle come forward once again.
      Schar tries a one-two but the ball is cleared before he can get to it.
      Newcastle 1-1 AC Milan
      82. Isak bursts through the middle but is hauled down by Musah.
      It is played short to Livramento but Newcastle cannot make anything from the chance.
      Milan win a free kick deep in The Magpies’ half.
      Newcastle 1-1 AC Milan
      80. Rafael Leao busts through with only the keeper to beat.
      He gives Dubravka the eyes but his shot thunders back off the base of the post.
      What a chance that was, he really should have scored.
      Newcastle 1-1 AC Milan
      78. The visitors have brought Jovic on in the hope of finding a goal.
      Giroud is penalised for a foul on Lascelles.
      As Newcastle steam forward, Livramento drills a cross in but Wilson has an airshot as he tries to connect with it.
      Credit: Getty
      Newcastle 1-1 AC Milan
      76. Schar is penalised for a foul as he slips and takes out the Milan player.
      It may not have been intentional but is a foul nevertheless.
      Chance for Milan to get forward and put some pressure on the Newcastle goal.
      Newcastle 1-1 AC Milan
      74. As it stands, Newcastle would go into the Europa League.
      Having a far better goal difference would be the difference between these two sides in the group table.
      Milan need another goal if they have any hope of staying in European competition.
      Newcastle 1-1 AC Milan
      72. The draw does neither of these sides any favours.
      It should be a manic final twenty minutes with both teams going for the goal that will give them the win.
      Miley comes off for Longstaff for The Magpies.
      Newcastle 1-1 AC Milan
      70. Isak does well in the box and lays it off to the edge of the box to Bruno Guimarares.
      He takes one touch before shooting and Maignan tips his effort onto the crossbar.
      So close for Newcastle.
      Newcastle 1-1 AC Milan
      68. Newcastle come forward on the counter attack.
      Joelinton feeds it to Isak, who cuts inside onto his right foot.
      His shot loops over the crossbar, a goal kick is given, despite the player telling the official it took a deflection.
      Credit: Getty
      Newcastle 1-1 AC Milan
      66. Leao is starting to cause problems for the hosts down the left.
      He drops his shoulder and tries to get to the byline to cross but Livramento does well to block for a corner.
      As the cross comes in, no Milan player can get to the ball.
      Newcastle 1-1 AC Milan
      64. Lascelles gives the ball away to Pulisic.
      Leao runs into the box and Schar lunges in with a challenge.
      The defender is lucky he did not go to ground or Newcastle would have been relying on VAR to save them.
      Newcastle 1-1 AC Milan
      62. That goal has silenced the home faithful.
      In the space of a few minutes they have gone from cloud nine to feeling distraught.
      A PSG equaliser quickly followed by a Milan leveller.
      Burn comes on for Trippier, Isak comes on for Gordon.
      Newcastle 1-1 AC Milan
      60. As the ball was crossed in, Leao looked to volley but scuffed his effort.
      It came to Giroud, who unselfishly laid it on a plate for Pulisic.
      The ex-Chelsea man side-footed it past Dubravka to equalise.
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      Laura Woods praised for all-black outfit as TNT Sports host keeps leather theme for 2nd straight Champions League night

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      LAURA WOODS’ fans remained s-mitten as she kept up her leather theme for the Champions League.After being compared to Catwoman on Tuesday, the TNT presenter stayed in black on Wednesday night – with fingerless leather gloves adding a touch of practicality.
      Laura Woods gets helps with an unexpected problemCredit: Alamy
      The presenter blended style with functionality via fingerless glovesCredit: Rex
      Many fans feel Laura again outshone pundits Rio Ferdinand and Jermaine JenasCredit: Getty
      The presenter made her point at St James’ ParkCredit: Rex
      The TV star has praise ringing in her earCredit: Alamy
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      Laura swapped Old Trafford for St. James’ Park as she fronted coverage of Newcastle’s group finale against AC Milan.
      And her winning style, as well as smile, fashioned more praise online.
      “Looking beautiful and smart,” said one admirer.
      The ex-talkSPORT star is famed for her banter almost as much as her all-round sporting knowledge.
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      And although opinion was divided on TNT’s broadcasting of this week’s huge Champions League matches, this verdict united many fans: “Keep Laura Woods at all costs!!!”
      Another viewer argued: “Living for the day that the Champions League gets back on ITV. TNT Sports punditry is awful (barring Laura Woods).”
      The Arsenal fan, 36, who has also fronted DAZN’s boxing, was wrapped in a three-quarter-length coat on Wednesday.

      That came after she wore a striking leather jacket and trousers the previous evening as Manchester United crashed out of Europe.
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      One fan sighed: “I don’t think Catwoman ever looked as good as you.”
      And although Laura ditched most of her leather for the Toon, fans still reckoned she looked well above purr!
      Fans regularly go wild for Laura’s outfitsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      She loves a day at the races during the summerCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Woods previously hosted the talkSPORT Breakfast show with pal Ally McCoistCredit: Instagram
      Laura is the face of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage
      The broadcaster regularly hosts DAZN’s boxing coverage as wellCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      She has gathered a huge social media following in recent yearsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Laura presented coverage of Anthony Joshua’s bout with Jermaine FranklinCredit: Rex
      She has become TNT Sports’ main Champions League anchor this seasonCredit: Getty
      Laura also likes to let her hair down when not workingCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Laura went Instagram official with her romance with Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
      Laura is dating former Love Island star Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
      The presenter is ITV’s host for Lionesses coverageCredit: Getty
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      Jamie Carragher trolled by CBS Sports star Anita Nneka Jones with ‘bigger than yours’ gag leaving Kate Abdo in stitches

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      ANITA NNEKA JONES left Kate Abdo in stitches as she trolled Jamie Carragher live on CBS Sports.The reporter could not resist poking fun at the former Liverpool defender with a gag during Wednesday’s Champions League coverage.
      Jamie Carragher was on the end of a brutal gag from Anita Nneka JonesCredit: Getty

      Jones donned a pair of ear muffs as she appeared from a chilly St. James’ Park ahead of Newcastle’s crucial clash with AC Milan.
      Before she could hand back to the studio, Carragher joked: “Anita how big are your ears?”
      In response, she quickly quipped: “I think they’re bigger than yours Jamie and it takes a lot to do that.”
      Her comeback left Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry and Micah Richards in hysterics in the studio.
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      Abdo herself also added: “Very nice, I like it.”
      Jones, who has also worked for Sky Sports, was reporting from Newcastle as the Magpies aimed to progress to the last 16.
      Eddie Howe’s side will advance from the group with a win, if Paris Saint-Germain fail to beat Borussia Dortmund in Germany.
      Carragher has been on the receiving end on CBS Sports this week after also coming under fire on Tuesday night.
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      Abdo poked fun at the ex-England man during his analysis of Manchester United’s doomed European campaign.
      The host has also previously teased Carragher for his row with Lionel Messi. More

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      Matheus Nunes writhing in agony with horror shoulder injury after failed overhead kick as fans call it ‘unnecessary’

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      MATHEUS NUNES was left writhing in agony after attempting an “unnecessary” overhead kick against Red Star Belgrade.The Manchester City midfielder injured his shoulder with his failed attempt during his side’s win in Serbia on Wednesday.
      Matheus Nunes attempted an ‘unnecessary’ overhead kick against Red Star BelgradeCredit: TNT Sports
      The Manchester City midfielder was left writhing in agony after his failed acrobaticsCredit: TNT Sports
      Nunes was handed his 10th start of the season by Pep Guardiola for City’s final Champions League group stage match.
      However, he was almost forced off just minutes into the second half.
      The Portugal international appeared to injure his shoulder attempting an overhead kick.
      He stayed down in agony afterwards and received treatment from the club’s medical staff before continuing,
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      Concerned supporters were quick to react to the incident on social media.
      One fan wrote: “Matheus Nunes that was unnecessary.”
      Another added: “Please don’t break yourself Matheus Nunes.”
      Meanwhile, a third supporter also commented: “Matheus Nunes is the type of guy to get injured while attempting a bicycle kick.”
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      Nunes appeared to injure his shoulder before carrying onCredit: TNT Sports
      Nunes was a standout performer for City, setting up Micah Hamilton’s debut goal to open the scoring.
      Fellow youngster Oscar Bobb later doubled the visitor’s lead before Kalvin Phillips’ penalty sealed a 3-2 victory, despite a late fightback from Red Star.

      City were already confirmed as group winners before Wednesday’s match, having won all of their matches in group G.
      As for Nunes, the 25-year-old completed a £47million move to the Etihad Stadium from Wolves in the summer.
      He has since provided three assists in 13 appearances across all competitions so far this season. More