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      Liverpool vs PSG: Get £50 in free bets, plus 25/1 Bet Builder tips with Betfred

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      LIVERPOOL take a 1-0 lead into their Champions League round-of-16 second leg with PSG.It’s a huge game, so our team of betting experts have selected a Bet Builder for the league showdown, which Betfred have priced up at 25/1.Not just that! New Betfred customers who register an account with Betfred and stake a tenner on football will receive £50 in sports free bets!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim..Betfred welcome offerVisit the Betfred website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: BETFRED50Deposit £10 using a Debit CardPlace your first bet of £10 or more on any qualifying Sportsbook markets, at odds of Evens or greaterOnce that bet has settled, Betfred will credit your account with £50 in Free BetsBetfred: Get your £50 in free bets – Claim here*Liverpool vs PSG tipsOur Bet Builder selections: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to score, Vitinha 1+ shot on target, Andy Robertson to be carded and over 9.5 corners – ADD TO YOUR BET SLIP HERE!Back our 25/1 Bet BuilderHere’s why we’ve made those selections..Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to score: Had one ruled out in first leg and was a threat all night. The eyes will be on opposite flank with Ousmane Dembele after way he performed and also got double at weekend, so that could well play into his hands too.Vitinha 1+ shot on target: Talented midfielder has had 0.46 shots on target per 90 minutes in Champions League. But a driving force in middle of the pitch, no surprise to see him dictate matters in Liverpool’s half and if they have even half of the 27 shots taken last week, he could well be one of those to make Alisson work.Andy Robertson to be carded: Up against Ousmane Dembele and Achraf Hakimi which is no walk in the park. Will need a big performance defensively with his place spoken about as being under threat.Over 9.5 corners: PSG themselves registered 14 of the 16 corners last week. Talented wide players normally mean corners aplenty.Back our 25/1 Bet Builder*New customers only. Register with BETFRED50. Deposit £10+ via Debit Card and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. EligibilitRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices. For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. More

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      Liverpool vs PSG: Get up to £40 in football free bets for the Champions League with talkSPORT BET

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      LIVERPOOL are hoping last week’s late winner in Paris will help see them over the line against PSG this week.Arne Slot’s men snatched a remarkable win last week and that puts them in a great position for a Champions League quarter final spot.And brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim up to £40 in free bets when they register an account and stake at least £20 on the Anfield showdown.Liverpool vs PSG: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim here*Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim talkSPORT BET offertalkSPORT BETVisit the talkSPORT website HERE*Create an account and Opt In to this promotion via the OFFERS tabMake a depositPlace your first bet up to £40, minimum £20, on any football market, at odds of Evens or greaterYou must do this within 7 days of registrationOnce that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with up to £40 free bets based on your first betFor example, if you stake £20, you will receive 4 x £5 free betsIf you stake £40 you would receive the full 4 x £10 free betstalkSPORT BET: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim Here*Liverpool vs PSG: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim here*What’s the offer?Brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim a welcome bonus of up to £40 when they register an account.How to claim?Simply visit the talkSPORT BET website on your mobile device and create an account. Opt in to this promotion via the OFFERS tab and then make a deposit via debit card or Apple Pay.Stake £20 or more on any football market at odds of at least Evens. Remember, you must do this within 7 days of opening your account.Cheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsWhat happens next?Once that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with up to £40 free bets based on your first bet bet.For example, if you stake £20, you will receive 4 x £5 free bets. If you stake £40 you would receive the full 4 x £10 free bets:On settlement of your qualifying bet, your account will be credited with the following:£10 free bet – Bet Builder (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)£10 free bet – Correct Score (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)And the following free bets, which will be credited 24 hours after the first bonus funds:£10 free bet – To Win and Both Team to Score – 90 mins (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)£10 free bet – Acca 4+ selection (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)You can read the full breakdown of free bets and more on how to claim talkSPORT BET’s welcome offer here**18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile device, bet up to £40 (min. £20) on any football market at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. Get up to £40 in free bets on selected markets. Bonuses expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsiblyRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices. For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. More

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      Liverpool vs PSG prediction: Free betting tips, odds and Champions League round-of-16 preview

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      AFTER a smash-and-grab in the City of Love last week, Liverpool are hoping home advantage will get them over the line in a round-of-16 second leg tie against PSG.SunSport have enlisted the help of their betting experts to preview the second leg and select the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereNew sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesLiverpool vs PSG previewBringing home a goalless draw would’ve been a tremendous result for Liverpool, having been comprehensively outplayed for much of the game in Paris last week.To snatch a 1-0 lead is remarkable – and now they need to build on it in what is a huge week.The league is pretty much wrapped up. The chasers will now be ensuring they secure top four after falling miles behind Arne Slot’s men.The tie is still very much in the balance so they can’t even take one eye off things to focus on the League Cup final on Sunday.PSG registered 27 shots at goal with 10 of those on target. Liverpool scored with their only shot on target from just TWO shots in the game.Alisson was a big part of that and he’ll be needed in top form again with PSG in fine form and scoring another four goals in their win on Saturday as they too canter to league glory.First scorer and correct score predictionsCorrect score: 1-2 at 9/1 with Betfred – HEREFirst scorer: Ousmane Dembele 11/2 with talkSPORT BET – HERELiverpool vs PSG latest oddsOdds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.How to claim..William Hill £60 welcome bonusVisit the William Hill website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: T60Once your account is registered, click ‘opt in’ on the ‘Vegas Promotion’ pageDeposit a minimum of £10 in your main account to receive a £20 Vegas Bonus for use on Selected GamesThen place a bet with a minimum stake of £10 at odds of 1/2 or greater on any football marketOnce that’s settled, your account will be credited with £40 in free betsWilliam Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*PSG vs Liverpool predictions and tipsBattleMuch was spoken about Ousmane Dembele last week. While rightly so, they three in the PSG midfield were also very good in possession to keep it attack after attack.Doing likewise here could lead to a nervy Anfield and Alexis Mac Allister’s battling qualities will be needed, having been rested at the weekend.Disciplinary record has actually been fairly strong in recent weeks but was booked in his last home Champions League appearance despite just playing 45 minutes.Alexis Mac Allister to be carded at 11/5 – CLAIM HERE*William Hill. 18+. Play Safe. New players only, using promo code T60. Valid from 13/04/2022. Online play. Get £60 Bonus split between Vegas & Sports in the following manner – (i) Deposit £10 to unlock £20 Vegas Free Bet on Selected Games (72hr expiry, wagering reqs apply); then (ii) bet £10+ (odds 1/2+) with cash (excl. £10 deposit) or Vegas winnings (after wager reqs met). Once settled, receive £40 Sports Free Bets excluding Virtual Markets (4x £10, 7 days expiry). Payment methods & country restrictions apply. 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      Aston Villa vs Club Brugge: Get up to £40 in football free bets for the Champions League with talkSPORT BET

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      ASTON VILLA have a 3-1 lead to build on when Club Brugge visit in the second leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie on Wednesday.A tie against Liverpool or Paris Saint-Germain awaits the winner of this tie and Unai Emery’s side MUST be a short price to book their spot after that terrific result in Belgium.And brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim up to £40 in free bets when they register an account and stake at least £20 on the European showdown.Aston Villa vs Club Brugge: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim here*Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim talkSPORT BET offertalkSPORT BETVisit the talkSPORT website HERE*Create an account and Opt In to this promotion via the OFFERS tabMake a depositPlace your first bet up to £40, minimum £20, on any football market, at odds of Evens or greaterYou must do this within 7 days of registrationOnce that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with up to £40 free bets based on your first betFor example, if you stake £20, you will receive 4 x £5 free betsIf you stake £40 you would receive the full 4 x £10 free betstalkSPORT BET: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim Here*Aston Villa vs Club Brugge: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim here*What’s the offer?Brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim a welcome bonus of up to £40 when they register an account.How to claim?Simply visit the talkSPORT BET website on your mobile device and create an account. Opt in to this promotion via the OFFERS tab and then make a deposit via debit card or Apple Pay.Stake £20 or more on any football market at odds of at least Evens. Remember, you must do this within 7 days of opening your account.Cheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsWhat happens next?Once that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with up to £40 free bets based on your first bet bet.For example, if you stake £20, you will receive 4 x £5 free bets. If you stake £40 you would receive the full 4 x £10 free bets:On settlement of your qualifying bet, your account will be credited with the following:£10 free bet – Bet Builder (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)£10 free bet – Correct Score (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)And the following free bets, which will be credited 24 hours after the first bonus funds:£10 free bet – To Win and Both Team to Score – 90 mins (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)£10 free bet – Acca 4+ selection (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)You can read the full breakdown of free bets and more on how to claim talkSPORT BET’s welcome offer here**18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile device, bet up to £40 (min. £20) on any football market at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. Get up to £40 in free bets on selected markets. Bonuses expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsiblyRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices. For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. More

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      Liverpool 3 Southampton 1: Darwin Nunez sparks Reds comeback after narrowly avoiding red card in first half disaster

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      DARWIN Nunez and VAR were the controversial heroes as Liverpool moved 16 points clear at the top of the table.The fiery Uruguayan striker escaped a red card by the skin of his teeth in first-half stoppage time shortly after Alisson and Virgil Van Dijk had gifted Southampton the lead.Darwin Nunez sparked Liverpool’s comeback against SouthamptonCredit: AFPHe was lucky not to be sent off in the first halfCredit: ReutersWill Smallbone gave Southampton an unlikely lead at AnfieldCredit: PAArne Slot had to watch on from the stands due to his pitchside banCredit: PAMohamed Salah netted a penalty to put Liverpool aheadCredit: GettyHe then struck again from the spot to seal the winCredit: RexJust as in Paris on Wednesday night, when Ibrahima Konate was lucky not to be sent off before the Reds stole victory, VAR gave Arne Slot’s men a mighty let-off – and then a final helping hand.Wthin nine minutes of the restart Nunez had completely turned the game.First he turned in Luis Diaz’s cross, then he tempted Saints goalscorer Will Smallbone into a rash challenge in the box.Mo Salah, Mr Reliable to Nunez’s Captain Chaos, scored from the spot.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd Salah stepped up to convert another penalty when VAR Matt Donohoe told referee Lewis Smith to look at Southampton substitute Yukinai Sugawara’s handball in the box.Kop boss Arne Slot was watching from the stands again as he served the second-match of his ban for his comments to referee Michael Oliver after the Merseyside derby.After warning the experienced Oliver that he would blame him if his side failed to win the title, Slot had cause to be grateful to rookie officials.Smith was refereeing his seventh Premier League game and Donohue had only taken charge of two top-flight games himself.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt won’t only be Arsenal fans wondering if Liverpool’s name is on the trophy after this.Liverpool ended a frustrating first half by conceding a ridiculous goal and they could – perhaps should – have been a man down, too.Max Fosh tries SHREDDING yellow card after being booked by ex-Premier League ref in Sidemen vs YouTube All Stars clashSmallbone turned hero to villain as he gave away a penaltyCredit: ReutersSlot was much happier after the full time whistleCredit: RexIf VAR had asked referee Lewis to have another look at Darwin Nunez’s wild kick on Walker-Peters, he would have been well within his rights to dismiss the Reds striker.It would have been an awful end to a half that had threatened to begin so well for the runaway league leaders.Curtis Jones had a shot blocked inside the first minute and should have hit the target with a very presentable chance before there were six on the clock.Southampton barely left their half in the opening 20 minutes and then lost captain Jan Bednarek following a clash of heads with his own full back Ryan Manning.Yet the visitors immediately enjoyed a good spell, with Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Mateus Fernandes asking Alisson to make the first saves of the match.Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale denied Trent Alexander-Arnold from a narrow angle and Nunez failed to test him with a turn and shot.Liverpool returned to dominating possession and territory yet could not move the ball quickly enough to create really clear-cut openings.The Saints were also defending well, throwing their bodies into blocking shots and crosses. Manning was particularly committed.And the visitors’ refusal to fit into the narrative of a comfortable Liverpool win was rewarded in stoppage-time.As Van Dijk tried to shepherd the ball back to Alisson with Smallbone on his back, the Liverpool players got in each other’s way. In the resulting confusion Smallbone tucked the ball neatly under the Reds’ keeper and into the net.There was still time for Nunez’s lucky escape. The way he brought down Walker-Peters was not an attempt to play the ball, it was a petulant kick. Violent conduct, in other words..VAR took a long hard look but then decided that Lewis’ initial verdict of yellow card was not so outrageous that it needed correcting.It was not much of a shock that Slot made a triple change at the break.The big surprise was Nunez not being one of those to make way.Harvey Elliott almost repeated his incredible entrance to proceedings at the Parc des Princes when he fired in a shot, only for Ramsdale to make an excellent stop.And Slot’s faith in the Uruguayan was soon justified in spectacular style. Luis Diaz made a fabulous run down the left, beating Walker-Peters and pulling it back from the byline.And there was Nunez to tuck in a neat striker’s finish.Unbelievably, Liverpool’s No.9 then turned provider. Smallbone’s challenge on Nunez was clumsy and probably unnecessary. Lewis pointed to the spot and Salah beat Ramsdale’s dive with an excellent penalty.Southampton were understandably deflated. Boss Ivan Juric tried to breathe new life into them by making a double change, bringing on Yukinari Sugawara and Cameron Archer for the ineffective Tyler Dibling and Albert Gronbaek.Liverpool looked as if they were happy to play the game out for a single-goal victory and conserve energy for the PSG return on Tuesday.But they were warned it was a bad idea when Archer escaped and Alisson had to make a decent stop.At the other end Salah fluffed an excellent chance to kill off the game and you wondered whether it would prove costly.Elliott shot wide but little else happened until Juric rolled the dice by throwing on big Paul Onuachu and Joe Aribo.Instead, VAR and Salah settled the game.Diaz did well, put pressure on Sugawara but arguably pushed him before the Japanese international moved the ball out of his reach with his arm.Donohue summoned Smith to the monitor and the verdict was penalty.Salah scored again.READ MORE SUN STORIESThere was still time for Liverpool sub Jarell Quansah to pull back Walker-Peters and not be penalised.But Arsenal and the rest are running out of road to halt the Reds juggernaut as it chugs towards the title.Yukinari Sugawara handled the ball in a jostle with Luis DiazCredit: AFPReferee Lewis Smith gave the penalty after being sent to the screen by VARCredit: PA More

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      Nottingham Forest 1 Man City 0: Callum Hudson-Odoi scores late winner that could propel his side into Champions League

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      THANKS to Callum Hudson-Odoi, Forest’s fans can now start to imagine the Champions League theme tune being played at the City Ground next season.Hudson’s Odoi’s winner with seven minutes left proved beyond doubt that Forest now have a brilliant chance of making a long-awaited return to European club football’s top competition.Callum Hudson-Odoi scored Nottingham Forest’s winner against Man CityCredit: ReutersIt’s a major boost in their Champions League hopesCredit: GettyWith 10 games left, they are four points clear of CIty. No-one, absolutely no-one, could have imagined this at the start of what is proving to be a dream season at Forest.Meanwhile, for Pep Guardiola, this was a ninth Premier League loss and his team were truly awful.In a week which saw Alisson deliver a one-man wondershow away to PSG for Liverpool, fellow Brazilian keeper Ederson was caught out badly at his near post for the Hudson-Odoi goal.And this came after he made a decent save from the same player earlier in the second half.READ MORE IN footballSo now for Forest, it is home draws with Liverpool and Arsenal followed by this win over City. This is definitely the type of form which gets you a top four or top five spot.England assistant manager Anthony Barry was here with Thomas Tuchel to name his first squad on Friday and Hudson-Odoi certainly gave himself a chance.In contrast, City’s Phil Foden had little influence and then looked peed off when he was replaced by Kevin de Bruyne with 21 minutes left.Yet despite City bringing on both the Belgian midfielder and forward Omar Marmoush, Forest held firm in a similar cat-and-mouse type of game to the 1-1 draw with Arsenal. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSOnly on this occasion, they stuck the knife in right at the end and as you could imagine, there were jubilant  scenes at the end.It was certainly a lively ending to an otherwise dismal game which had promised so much but delivered very little.For much of the game, Guardiola stood on the touchline with both hands on his head although when Hudson-Odoi grabbed the winner, he was sat on the bench and just took a giant swig of water. At that point, he must have admitted it was something stronger.For Forest, this was a game which started and finished with a standing ovation. There was applause in the third minute for club legend Stuart Pearce who is recovering after failing ill on a transatlantic fight and a “get well soon, Stuart” message flashed up on the big screen.This tribute to the former England no 3 came in the third minute with the home fans singing the name of the ex left-back.Soon after, as City looked to get off to a flying start, Erling Haaland was understandably baffled when he was not given a corner even though his goal-bound shot, which seemed to be heading towards the bottom corner, was deflected wide by Murillo.Bernardo SIlva also showed his complete dismay at what was a poor decision by referee Chris Kavanagh.With Forest struggling to get out of their own half, Nico Gonzalez thumped a shot wide and then delivered an attempt so high and wide it probably ended up in the club shop – but Notts County’s on the other side of the Trent.City’s first official shot on target,  if you do not include the early Haaland strike, came through Jeremy Doku and that was just before half-timeAnd 30 seconds later, Chris Wood also chipped in with Forest’s only shot on target but this attempted lob sailed into the arms of Ederson.Forest were better in the second half and they managed the best chance of the game but City keeper Ederson got down low to his left to turn Hudson-Odoi’s shot against the post.Guardiola made his changes, bringing on Rico Lewis and Mateo Kovacic at first and De Bruyne and Marmoush soon after.De Bruyne had an immediate chance but lifted his effort into the away end and then hammered a free-kick straight at Matz Sels.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut just when you thought Forest might settle for a point, they turned three points into three.Morgan Gibbs-White launched a long ball to Hudson-Odoi who was given an incredible amount of time and space by Josko Gvardiol. He then hammered an effort which Ederson should have saved by no-one at the City Ground was complaining.Pep Guardiola looks on in frustrationCredit: AlamyIt was a famous win for ForestCredit: Getty More

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      ‘That will live with me forever – Boxing champ reveals crazy party with Chelsea stars after 2012 Champions League final

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      BOXER Darren Barker spent his 30th birthday watching Chelsea win the Champions League – and celebrated with the players afterwards. Barker flew over to Germany in 2012 on his big day as the Blues faced Bayern Munich looking to make history. Chelsea’s 2012 Champions League winning squadCredit: Times Newspapers LtdBoxer Darren Barker partied with the players afterBarker pictured parading his IBF middleweight title in 2013Credit: GettyAnd the former world middleweight world champion beams as he recalls Chelsea’s dramatic penalty shootout victory. The West Londoners became the first side from the capital to win the Champions League – and Barker spent the night with the players. He told SunSport: “We won the Champions League on the 19th of May in Munich. I was there.”I witnessed us winning the Champions League, the only London club to do so, and I partied with the players after because I’m Billy big b*****s! READ MORE IN BOXING”That will live with me forever.”Asked if it was the best party he has been to, Barker replied with a grin: “Yeah, it was yeah it was up there.”A year after Chelsea’s Munich heroics, Barker had his own Cinderella moment coming from behind to beat Daniel Geale to win the IBF title. And he admitted only that victory in New Jersey and the birth of his four children can top Chelsea’s first Champions League trophy. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBarker, now 42, said: “No, winning the world title for sure but that’s up there. “I’ve got four children, so it’d have to be in the top six moments of my life.Chelsea legend John Terry goes on 5k run in preparation for London Marathon “I probably better keep most of those stories to myself or watered down versions of it anyway.”Barker – a friend of former Chelsea player Jody Morris – backs current Blues boss Enzo Maresca despite a recent dip in form and results. He said: “Too much chopping and changing has gone on in the past. I think stick with him, I’m not impressed with the football. “I was so impressed with PSG the other day, I text my brother saying, ‘How good are PSG?’ “The way they quickly move the ball, the touch, the flare, the individual skill and the way it all came together. “Then you watch Chelsea and it’s like, ‘Come on lads! Flipping heck.’ “But, however, I don’t think chopping and changing is going to change anything right now – so stick with him.” Barker backs Chelsea manager Enzo MarescaCredit: Getty More

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      Champions League’s fastest players revealed as Erling Haaland claims top spot and team-mate same speed as Kylian Mbappe

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      ERLING HAALAND has clocked the fastest speed in the Champions League this season.And the 24-year-old’s under the radar Manchester City team-mate hit the same pace as Real Madrid speedster Kylian Mbappe.Erling Haaland hit the fastest speed in the Champions League this seasonReal Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe completes the top threeBut Mbappe won where it counts after bagging a hat-trick in City’s second leg visit to the Bernabeu in the last 16 play-offs.And Haaland wasn’t fit enough to play as Madrid beat Pep Guardiola’s side 6-3 on aggregate and knocked them out of Europe.It was not a European campaign to remember for the Premier League champions, but some of City’s players still caught the eye with their pace.Haaland reached a top speed of 22.9mph, making him the quickest player in Europe’s elite club competition.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe Norwegian striker is known for racing past defenders, so his ranking may not surprise many fans.But it is somewhat of a shock to see his team-mate Matheus Nunes placing fourth on the list (22.6mph).Nunes started six of City’s 10 Champions League games and clocked the same speed as Mbappe.The midfielder is just behind Paris Saint-Germain right back Achraf Hakimi (22.7mph) who comes in second.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBrest’s Mama Balde (22.4mph) completes the top five.Hakimi played a full 90 minutes for the French champions as they slipped to a 1-0 defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday.Erling Haaland’s salary is only ninth biggest in football with Chelsea flop Koulibaly earning more than Man City starPSG defied the odds and penned Arne Slot’s side back for most of the game, registering 29 shots to Liverpool’s two.But Alisson’s heroic performance of nine outstanding saves was rewarded by Harvey Elliot’s late smash-and-grab winner.Mbappe fared much better as Real beat city rivals Atletico 2-1 to ensure they have a slim advantage heading into the second leg at the Metropolitano.January signing Abduqodir Khusanov (22.1mph) was the third City player to make up the top 10.City spent £33million to sign Khusanov from Ligue 1 outfit Lens at the start of the year.There is still plenty of time for these numbers to change as teams enter the business end of the Champions League over the coming weeks.The return legs of the last 16 ties will be played next week.Matheus Nunes clocked the same speed as Mbappe More