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      Antony spotted on crutches at Man Utd vs Fulham as Ten Hag gives injury update ahead of FA Cup final

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      ANTONY has been spotted arriving at Old Trafford on crutches with his foot in a protective boot.The Brazil winger, 23, was carried off in the 4-1 win over Chelsea on Thursday.
      Manchester United’s Brazilian midfielder Antony was carried off against ChelseaCredit: AFP

      The injury has cast a doubt over Antony’s availability ahead of next week’s FA Cup final.
      However, Erik ten Hag is hopeful that the £90million signing from Ajax will be fit to play at the Wembley showpiece.
      He told MUTV: “We’ve all seen how he came off and it didn’t look great but the first assessment is not too bad and there’s a good chance he’s available for the final next week.”
      Antony required medical treatment in the 29th minute at Old Trafford, following a robust challenge from Trevoh Chalobah.
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      Immediately, he went to ground clutching his foot in agony.
      He was taken away on a stretcher holding his head in his hands as he made his way off the pitch.
      The injury is understood to be a recurrence of the problem that kept him out of the final two months of last season at Ajax.
      He suffered that injury while on international duty with Brazil in a 4-0 win away to Bolivia on 30th March 2022 which ended his season.
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      Ten Hag entered the pitch to console his player and admitted after the match the injury was “serious”.
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      But, the Dutch tactician has seemingly changed his tune, with the hindsight of time providing to give Antony a chance of making next week’s FA Cup final.
      Antony hasn’t hit the heights expected of him since signing from Ajax.
      He has managed just eight goals in 44 appearances for the Red Devils – with several fans growing frustrated at his inconsistent form. More

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      I was an FA cup-winning captain but I quit & took on £60-a-week builder job… now I live in a hobbit hole with my wife

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      A NEWCASTLE FC star who captained an FA cup-winning side gave it up to take on a £60-a-week builder job – and now lives in a “hobbit hole” with his wife.In a career that spanned nearly two decades, Brian Kilcline established himself as one of football’s cult heroes.
      Brian Kilcline spent two seasons at Newcastle UnitedCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Kilcline captained Coventry City when they won the the FA Cup in 1987Credit: PA:Empics Sport
      But after hanging up his boots, Kilcline took on a job as a builder’s labourer – where he earned a weekly £60 for 18 months work.
      He told the Daily Mail: “It wasn’t about money, I was learning the trade.
      “When you stop learning in life, you might as well give up”.
      It was these skills that gave him the nuts and bolts to carve out his Cornwall “hobbit hole”.
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      The 6ft 4in centre-half – who was Coventry City’s 1987 FA Cup-winning captain – lives in the bizarre space in St Austell, Cornwall.
      The outside of the house includes a muddy bank, a pond and a statue of a naked mermaid.
      Pointing to the pond, Kilcline said: “This is now the swimming pool.
      “There were 20 newts in it yesterday and one very bad-tempered frog.
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      “We had to serve them an eviction notice!”
      The body of the house – put together two months earlier – comes complete with a wood-panelled door which opens to reveal a tiny bed.
      Lynn said: “Before you state the obvious, it extends so Brian can sleep,” she said.
      “Either that or I put him in the little shed outside, if he misbehaves.”
      Inside the home, the walls are decorated with feathered arrows, with a long bow hung up close by.
      Both are used to get in some practice on the target which sits outside.
      The site’s main house sits 20 yards away and in dire need of renovation, but Kilcline insists that isn’t a priority just yet.
      “Ah, that can wait,” Kilcline says.
      “This is the fun part. The journey is better than the destination.
      “We’re in no hurry to leave this.”
      Brian, who was famous for his long hair and moustache, played for a number of teams during an illustrious career.
      He enjoyed stints at Notts County, Newcastle United and Swindon Town among others.
      His crowning moment, however, came when he captained Coventry City to a dramatic extra time victory against Tottenham Hotspur to win the FA Cup in 1987.

      It comes after a former football ace who played Champions League football for Manchester United hung up his boots and trained as a builder and plumber.
      Elsewhere, a former Man City right-back who capped for England’s U20 side now rakes in £35m-per-year after launching his own clothing line. More

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      Pep Guardiola brutally roasted by fans after bizarre comment about watching Man Utd’s 1999 Treble ‘as a little boy’

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      FOOTBALL fans have been left dumbfounded after Pep Guardiola’s remark about watching Manchester United’s treble-winning side “as a little boy”.The Spaniard, 52, is hoping to replicate Sir Alex Ferguson’s 1998/99 team with Manchester City as they eye the FA Cup and Champions League titles to go with their Premier League trophy.
      Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are going for the Treble this seasonCredit: PA
      🗣️ “It was once in the lifetime in the UK, one team, it was United, the way they won against Bayern Munich in Camp Nou. I was there as a little boy.”Pep Guardiola is not thinking about achieving a treble until he has two of the three secured 🏆 pic.twitter.com/pQNUiwu5JG— Football Daily (@footballdaily) May 24, 2023

      Sir Alex Ferguson’s 1998/99 Man Utd side are the only English side to complete the TrebleCredit: Getty
      If they accomplish the feat, they will become just the second side in English history to win all three trophies in the same season.
      But Guardiola has baffled the footballing community with comments about where he was during Man Utd’s Treble triumph.
      Aged 28, he was captain of Barcelona at the time.
      And the Catalan giants even came up against Ferguson’s United in the group stage of the Champions League that season, albeit without Guardiola as he was ruled out of both games with a knee injury.
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      Yet despite being in the prime of his career, Guardiola has bizarrely claimed he was a child at the final – held in Barcelona – when United secured the Champions League in dramatic fashion against Bayern Munich.
      Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “I will start to think about the treble if we are able to go to Istanbul [to face Inter in the Champions League final] with the two titles in the pocket.
      “Then after, I will concede: ‘Okay, we won one title, we can do it’.
      “It was once in the lifetime in the UK, one team, it was United, the way they won against Bayern Munich in Camp Nou. I was there as a little boy.”
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      Guardiola was playing for Barcelona when Man Utd won the Treble in 1999Credit: Getty
      Guardiola’s comments have been ridiculed by fans on social media – who were quick to point out his age in 1999.
      One said: “As a little boy? Bro was 28 years old and Barcelona captain lmao 😂😂.”
      Another added: “I am shocked….. this man can lie 😂😂😂 Pep was almost at the end of his playing career in 1999 😂😂 little boy.”
      And a third replied: “Dude was 28 years old and captain of FC Barcelona in 1999. Who is he kidding??”
      It has been suggested the phrase “little boy” was lost in translation, with Guardiola meaning “young man”.
      He had won five LaLiga titles and one European Cup by the time Man Utd claimed their Treble.
      The last of his 11 seasons in Barcelona’s first team came in 2000/01, before he moved to Italy and ended up retiring in 2006 after stints in Qatar and Mexico.
      Guardiola is gearing his Man City side up for their final Premier League game of the season away at Brentford on Sunday.
      They then face Man Utd in the FA Cup final on June 3, before the Champions League final seven days later against Inter Milan. More

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      Rashford and Grealish’s Wags put Man Utd vs City rivalry behind them at lunch ahead of FA Cup final

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      THE Wags of Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish put the Manchester United versus Manchester City rivalry behind them as they went out for lunch.The England duo will go head-to-head at Wembley in the Manchester derby FA Cup final on June 3.
      Sasha Attwood, left, and Lucia Loi went out for lunchCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The partners of Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish put their on-field rivalry asideCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The duo dined in CheshireCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Lucia is Marcus Rashford’s fianceeCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Sasha carried a luxury handbagCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      But in the meantime, Rashford’s fiancee Lucia Loi and Grealish’s girlfriend Sasha Attwood hung out together.
      The pair are friends from their time cheering on the Three Lions and both live in Manchester.
      They were spotted in Cheshire coming out of a luxury restaurant.
      Lucia wore jeans and a stylish jacket.
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      Meanwhile, Sasha carried a Chanel handbag worth an apparent £8,000 to go with her outfit.
      They were supposedly joined by United star Luke Shaw’s long-term partner Anouska Santos too.
      This is not the first time they have all gone out together, previously going on a brunch date last month.
      Sasha is a model and influencer, who met Grealish while at school in Birmingham.
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      And Lucia keeps a lower profile as a business graduate and is thought to have dated Rashford for around nine years.
      They got engaged last year in a romantic proposal in the United States.
      Rashford is expected to return to full fitness by the FA Cup final after missing Man Utd’s last two games with a minor injury.
      On the other hand, Grealish will be desperate to secure a second trophy of the season after winning the Premier League title at the weekend.
      Man City are aiming for the treble this term as they are also in the Champions League final against Inter Milan on June 10.
      Lucia Loi has dated Marcus Rashford for a rumoured nine yearsCredit: @lucialoi
      Jack Grealish and Sasha Attwood met in schoolCredit: Instagram
      Lucia and Rashford are also childhood sweetheartsCredit: @lucialoi
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      Man City fans reveal FA Cup final fear BIGGER than missing out on treble ahead of Man Utd derby clash

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      MANCHESTER CITY fans fear an injury to one of their star players in the FA Cup final against Manchester United.There is a great deal riding on the game, including City’s treble hopes.
      Manchester City fans fear an injury to Kevin De Bruyne or Erling HaalandCredit: Getty
      United, who are the only English team to have won the treble, will be going all out to prevent their rivals from achieving the feat.
      And City fans are concerned that could result in an injury to one of their key players ahead of the Champions League final, which takes place a week later.
      In particular, some supporters are concerned about Kevin De Bruyne and his risk of injury coming up against Casemiro.
      The Red Devils midfielder is not one to shirk a tackle and he has already been sent off twice this season.
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      De Bruyne, 31, was forced off with an injury the last time City reached the Champions League final in 2021, when he was bodychecked by Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger.
      Fans shared their injury fears ahead of the FA Cup final, although the Citizens still have to take on Brentford this Sunday too.
      One said: “What if Casemiro tries to injure KDB a week before the UCL final.”
      Another added: “What if [Raphael] Varane tries to injure Haaland?”
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      A third wrote: “It’s been on my mind 😭 I fear we might lose a key player to injury in that game.”
      And another commented: “Man, I am scared for the injuries. We need these players. We need the UCL.” More

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      Why Erling Haaland will NOT be banned for F-bomb live on TV despite Wayne Rooney’s suspension for swearing

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      ERLING Haaland will NOT be probed over his Prem title F-word interview.Manchester City star Haaland let slip the expletive as he gate-crashed a chat with Jack Grealish during the Sky Sports coverage of the club’s celebrations.
      Some Man United fans with long memories referenced the infamous Rooney swear row from 2011Credit: BBC
      If Haaland had faced a similar two-game ban to Rooney, he could have faced missing June’s FA Cup finalCredit: Sky Sports
      A laughing Haaland came up to hug his team-mate and said: “I f****** love you!”
      Some Manchester United fans suggested the FA would have to intervene and potentially ban Haaland from the FA Cup Final on June 3.
      They pointed to the two game ban handed out to Wayne Rooney for screaming into a TV camera after scoring against West Ham in 2011.
      But Sun Sport understands that FA disciplinary chiefs do not believe any action is required and that there are no plans to investigate.
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      Swearing during media appearances is not something that automatically triggers charges.
      Charges would only follow if Wembley beaks felt the circumstances and tone of the comments were enough to make action required, with all incidents considered on a case by case basis.
      In any event, the critical difference between the Haaland eruption and Rooney’s historic blast was in the timing.
      Rooney snarled into the camera during a game and was charged with and suspended for using “offensive, insulting and abusive language” in that context.
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      By contrast, Haaland’s actions came long after the final whistle had sounded, and were part out an outpouring of joy and fun, rather than in anger.
      The incident occurred after City’s second-string team comfortably beat struggling Chelsea 1-0.
      Julian Alvarez scored after 12 minutes and Frank Lampard’s side could not find a way back to equalise. More

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      When is the FA Cup final? Man City vs Man Utd kick-off time for massive derby day showdown – stream FREE, TV channel

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will be aiming to stop their rivals Manchester City from progressing in their treble hunt as they meet in the FA Cup final. City have already won their third Premier League title in a row, but now they want more silverware.
      Manchester City have won their fifth Premier League title in sixth yearsCredit: Getty
      Manchester United beat Brighton on penalty to reach FA Cup finalCredit: GETTY
      After they clash with United at Wembley, City will take on Inter Milan in the Champions League final.
      United booked their place in this year’s final after beating Brighton on penalties.
      The semi-final between the two sides ended goalless after 120 minutes, forcing spot kicks to decide who will join Manchester City.
      Solly March missed the decisive penalty, which meant the Red Devils will progress to the final to meet their local rivals.
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      Man City breezed past Championship side Sheffield United in their semi-final clash, beating the Blades 3-0.
      Riyad Mahrez claimed a stunning hat-trick to put City in the final and keep their treble dream alive.
      Eric ten Hag’s side will do everything in their power to deny the Cityzens any chance of a historic treble-winning season.
      When is the FA Cup Final: Man City vs Man United?

      Man City vs Man United will take place on Saturday, June 3.
      Kick off will be at 3pm UK time.
      Wembley Stadium will play host.

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      What channel is the FA Cup final on and can it be live streamed FREE?

      This year’s FA Cup final between Man City and Man United will be broadcast live on ITV and BBC.
      You can live stream the game for FREE via either BBC iPlayer or ITV X, providing you have a valid TV licence.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to stay up to date with all the action.

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      To win the FA Cup outright:

      Man City – 4/11
      Man United – 2/1

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      Man City ‘had 60 bottles of champagne in dressing room after Real Madrid 4-0 win’ but Guardiola banned all celebrations

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      MANCHESTER CITY had “60 bottles of champagne” in their dressing-room to celebrate reaching the Champions League final – but their boss banned it all.The showpiece of club football’s top-tier European tournament will take place on Saturday, June 10.
      Pep Guardiola has banned all celebrations until City clinch their first piece of silverwareCredit: Rex
      City will face Italy’s Inter Milan in the big one at Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Turkey.
      The Cityzens thrashed Real Madrid 4-0 to reach the final with a 5-1 aggregate scoreline.
      Guardiola’s men are now odds-on to win the treble this season.
      They are just three wins away from wrapping up the Premier League title, FA Cup and Champions League.
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      However, despite reaching the final of the Champions League for just the second time in their history, City’s manager was in no mood to let his boys get on the bubbly to celebrate.
      The Daily Mail claims that “security staff removed 60 bottles of champagne that had been ordered for the home dressing room” following Wednesday’s demolition job of the current holders.
      They claim that Guardiola has banned celebrations until they have won their first trophy in their Treble pursuit.
      Officials at the club were allegedly “told that the champagne had been dispatched in error by hospitality staff” and it was instead “intended to be placed in the dressing room on Sunday” when they could potentially clinch a fifth Premier League title in six years.
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      And it is not only the champers that the star-studded squad has to look forward to.
      Guardiola is believed to have promised to take his players and their families “out for a celebratory meal and drinks at the end of the season” even if they fail to land any silverware.
      City’s attention has now returned to the Premier League, where they can wrap up the title with a win over Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.
      They could seal it 24 hours earlier though if Arsenal lose to Nottingham Forest, or win it with a draw if that’s the result the Gunners get at the City Ground.
      The FA Cup final comes next when the two Manchester clubs meet at that stage for the first time ever at Wembley on June 3.
      Then all eyes will turn to the Champions League for the showdown with Inter. More