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      Aston Villa vs West Ham: Get £40 in FA Cup free bets and bonuses to spend with BetMGM

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      ASTON VILLA host West Ham on Friday night in an all-Premier League FA Cup third round tie.Bookmakers BetMGM are offering brand new customers a cool £40 in free bets when you register an account and stake a tenner on the cup meeting.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim..BetMGM £40 welcome bonusVisit the BetMGM website HERE*Select SPORTS OFFER on the websiteRegister a new account – No Promo Code necessaryOpt in for this promotion by depositing and placing at least £10 on football at odds of Evens or greaterOnce that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with £40 in free betsAston Villa vs West Ham: Get £40 in free bets — claim yours here*Not got a BetMGM account? No problem!This offer is just for you, and it’s incredibly easy to claim!Simply register a new account, deposit and stake a minimum of £10 on football at odds of Evens (1/1) or greater. This must be done within seven days of opening your account with the bookmaker.Once that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with £40 in free bets!Aston Villa vs West Ham: Get £40 in free bets — claim yours here**BetMGM. New customers only. 7 days to place a qualifying bet of £10 at 1/1 (2.0) to receive 4 x £10 Free Bets: 1x £10 Free Bet on Football, 1x £10 Free Bet on Horse Racing, 2 x £10 Free Bet Builders. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. Full T&Cs apply.Remember 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 – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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      FA Cup free bets – Everton vs Peterborough: Get £50 in free bets for FA Cup tie with Betfred

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      EVERTON welcome Peterborough to Goodison on Thursday in a potentially tricky FA Cup third round tie.And brand new Betfred customers can claim a terrific £50 in free bets when they sign-up and stake a tenner on the cup showdown.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereEverton vs Peterborough: Get £50 free bets HERE*How 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*Everton vs Peterborough: Get £50 free bets HERE*New to Betfred? Then you can claim this incredible offer.Simply visit the Betfred website using this link HERE* and register a new account using the Promo Code: BETFRED50Then you just need to deposit and stake £10 on any football market at odds of Evens or greater.When that first bet has settled — win or lose — Betfred will credit your account with the following free bets;3 x £10 to use on any Sportsbook Markets2 x £10 to use on Accumulators (4+ selections)FREE BET SIGN UP DEALS FOR FOOTBALLRemember 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 – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk*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. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. T&Cs apply. More

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      West Ham CANCEL press conference with Lopetegui with club poised to sack boss as Graham Potter talks continue

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      WEST HAM have CANCELLED Julen Lopetegui’s press conference with the manager set for the sack.The Hammers struggled under the Spaniard and sit 14th after heavy defeats to Manchester City and Liverpool.West Ham are poised to sack Julen LopeteguiCredit: RexGraham Potter is expected to be named his replacement once sackedCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunLopetegui was expected to speak to the press today ahead of the club’s FA Cup clash with Aston Villa on Friday.It was thought to be going ahead at 1pm at the club’s training ground.However, it has been cancelled with the expectation that he will be relieved of his role.He took training at the club as usual on Tuesday morning despite knowing that the club were looking for his successor.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLSky Sports have reported that he has arrived at the club to take training despite the speculation he is set to be sacked.Former Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter is expected to be named his replacement.He has not been in management for 20 months following his axing from Chelsea in 2022.Sky Sports have also claimed that technical director Tim Steidten wanted Potter to replace David Moyes in the summer instead of Lopetegui.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe German has been staying away from the training ground amid speculation of a rift between himself and Lopetegui.Lopetegui signed a two-year deal at West Ham in the summer and oversaw a hectic transfer window.Graham Potter lands new job as West Ham await decision on whether he will replace Julen Lopetegui as manager The Hammers signed nine players in he transfer window and spent upwards of £130million.Stars such as Niclas Fullkrug, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Max Kilman arrived but have struggled to impress.Lopetegui has won six of his 20 Premier League games, drawing five and losing nine.In this period, West Ham have conceded 39 goals which is the fourth-worst record in the league.The Mail have claimed that Christophe Galtier and Paulo Fonseca are alternatives for the Hammers should a deal with Potter fall through.West Ham have worst stadium in Premier LeagueBy Andy DillonAll that has been achieved under David Moyes has made West Ham forget that they have by far the worst home ground in the entire Prem.A stadium totally unfit for staging regular football matches.One that can work on big European nights when the fans have electrified their voices in the nearby Carpenters Arms before kick-off.But one which drains your soul during routine home games against the likes of Burnley or Everton.A home ground where giant trampolines separate fans from the action.With temporary seating and scaffolding trying to bring the players and crowd closer.When West Ham are playing badly but winning, issues with the rented stadium are pushed aside.If they are playing badly and losing, the whole festering sore surfaces and the frustration will be aimed once more at chairman David Sullivan and vice-chair Karren Brady.It wasn’t long ago that fans were invading the pitch, that 8,000 protested against the owners, that Sullivan was hit in the eye by a coin thrown from the crowd. Moyes has been an effective human shield with his consistent, if not entirely pretty, brand of success.This is what incoming boss Lopetegui has to contend with.Read Andy Dillon’s full column here. More

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      Tamworth boss reveals BEER is the secret weapon behind incredible FA Cup run as The Lambs eye Tottenham scalp

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      ANDY PEAKS will never forget his first match in charge of Tamworth.Instead of battling for points in a relegation dogfight, he was sinking PINTS with his Lambs squad after a trip to Leiston was postponed.Boss Andy Peaks and keeper Jasbir Singh celebrate beating BurtonCredit: GettySinking League One Burton has set up Tamworth’s biggest ever gameCredit: GettyBut Tamworth’s boss believes that boozy afternoon session in Suffolk was the springboard for their incredible turnaround in recent years.After beating the drop in 2021-22, Peaks led the Staffordshire minnows from the Southern Premier League to the National League with  stunning back-to-back title wins.Now, as the lowest-ranked team left in the FA Cup, the part-time manager is relishing a showdown with Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham on Sunday.It is without doubt the biggest game in Tamworth’s 92-year history.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLYet Peaks doubts they would have made it this far without that afternoon on the lash on his first full day in his new job.He revealed: “I’d just agreed to join Tamworth from Rushden & Diamonds and I took in  our first training session on Thursday night.“I could see we had some good players but I sensed there was a divide in the squad and I thought, ‘I’m not having that’.“We turned up in Suffolk for my first game against Leiston and discovered the pitch was waterlogged and the game was called off.Most read in FA CupFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“But Leiston had put on some food for us so I said to the lads, ‘Right, we’re going to have an hour in the bar and get to know each other’.”I had a gut feeling that the players never socialised together. One or two of them even said, ‘I’ve got to get home to the missus and the kids’.Spurs starlet forced to retire aged just 23 and more than two years after horror injury that ‘ultimately ruined career’“But I told them, ‘If we’d played the game, you’d be playing until 5pm and wouldn’t get home until 8.30pm. This way you’ll be home by 5.30pm!’“So that was effectively my second session with the team — an hour or so in the bar.“We had some food and some beers and everybody mingled.“Afterwards on the team bus, some of the lads were saying, ‘I haven’t really spoken to Jas [goalkeeper Jas Singh] before and didn’t realise he was a building surveyor’, stuff like that. “Before that it had just been a job to them and they came to the club, got changed, trained and went home.“I’m a great believer that if you have got friends beside you, you’ll try that bit harder for them. From that day on it just clicked.”Peaks became Tamworth manager in February 2022 with the club fighting relegation but kicked off  with a 6-0 win against Barwell.That sparked a 13-game unbeaten run until the end of the season.The 54-year-old added: “We trained again during the week and then we had a big, convincing win and we went on from there.“It’s easier to bond after a big win and the players think, ‘This guy must know what he’s on about’.Peaks says the Lambs will be ‘horrible and nasty’ against SpursCredit: PA“Success breeds success and we went on a bit of a run after that, the fans started turning up and everyone was happy.“I tried to bring the club together more, with no grievances and a lot of togetherness. Players used to rock up five minutes before training.“Now they turn up half an hour before because they enjoy each other’s company and have a laugh.“If not, we’d definitely be bottom of the league.”Instead, Tamworth are 16th in National League, seven points above the relegation zone.But it is Tottenham’s visit to The Lamb Ground in the third round  that has Peaks’ full attention now.He said: “We will give them the respect they deserve as a Premier League giant and Champions League-level club.READ MORE SUN STORIES“But when the game starts we’ll be horrible and nasty and in their faces because it’s the only way we can be to stand any chance.“Hopefully, they have a few players who don’t fancy it and we have 11 players who play out of their skin.” More

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      My dad’s a Double-winning Arsenal cult hero and I’m ready to do him proud by dumping bitter rivals Spurs out of FA Cup

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      CHRIS WREH has more reasons than most to dump Tottenham out of the FA Cup.Spurs travel to fifth tier side Tamworth on Sunday in the third round.Chris Wreh (centre) is hoping to make his dad proud and score against SpursTamworth striker’s dad is Arsenal hero Christopher WrehCredit: RexTheir striker’s famous dad, Christopher, is steeped in rivals Arsenal history after being part of Arsene Wenger’s 1997-98 Double-winning team.His son Chris, who kicked off his career in the Gunners youth team, is sure to be more pumped up than the rest of his team-mates when Ange Postecoglou’s side come to town.Wreh Jr told SunSport: “I was two when dad won the Double with Arsenal and I’ve supported Arsenal since I was a kid — for obvious reasons.“I had a few years in the Northampton Town youth team before I joined Arsenal’s academy for a season as a kid, but I wasn’t offered a pro contract.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“My current Tamworth boss Andy Peaks gave me my start in men’s football with Rushden & Diamonds after I was released by Arsenal.“So playing against Tottenham has an extra special meaning for me.“Playing Arsenal away was my first-choice tie. But if that wasn’t possible, playing our biggest rivals Tottenham at home is the next best thing.“Unfortunately, mum and dad won’t be at The Lamb on Sunday because dad is still involved in coaching the national team out in Liberia.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“My brother Charlie will be there with some of our cousins and friends.”Christopher became the first African player to win the Prem title in 1998. Watch Arsenal legend Thierry Henry’s hilarious reaction after being called out by boxing champ Oleksandr UsykHe then topped it off by making it into Wenger’s starting line-up for their Double-clinching 2-0 FA Cup final victory over Newcastle United — ahead of Gunners legend Ian Wright.Chris added: “Dad says he will be watching on TV because the match will be shown worldwide, which is amazing.”Wreh Sr scored his most famous Gunners goal in the FA Cup — the only goal of the game in a semi-final win over Wolves at Villa Park to set up that cup win.Chris said: “Wenger rewarded him by starting dad in the final against Newcastle, which they won 2-0.“Ian Wright was on the bench that day which says a lot for dad. They were quite close and he used to call Wrighty, grandad, or old man, while Wright dubbed him ‘The Liberian Lion King.’Wreh Sr scored five goals for ArsenalCredit: PA:Press Association“Dad also scored against Manchester United at Wembley when Arsenal won the Charity Shield at the start of the following season.“To get in that team when they had strikers like Wright, Dennis Bergkamp, Nicolas Anelka and Thierry Henry was a massive achievement and something my mum must have been so proud of.“It showed he had the talent, it’s staggering to think of the level he achieved. “You can’t be a bad player if Wenger signs you twice as he did when he signed dad for Monaco and then again for Arsenal.“Dad knew all about Henry’s quality long before he became a Gunners legend — because they used to share a flat when they were team-mates at Monaco.”Chris may be with National League Tamworth, the lowest ranking club left in this year’s FA Cup, but his family are pure football royalty.He revealed: “Dad was the first African player to win the Premier League but my uncle is even more famous.“My dad’s cousin is George Weah, who was African Player of the Year twice and also won the Ballon d’Or in 1995.“After he retired from football he went on to become the president of Liberia.”Chris cannot wait to rub shoulders with Tottenham’s superstars on Tamworth’s artificial turf.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe 28-year-old said: “I’m hoping Son Heung-min plays. I’ll try to be at the head of the pack of our lads who will be trying to swap shirts with him at full-time.“It’s a massive occasion and easily the biggest game of my career.”He won the Prem, FA Cup and Charity ShieldCredit: PA:Press Association More

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      Poyet sees Tottenham’s wild inconsistency under Ange and says things have not changed since he played for them

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU may be experiencing a wildly inconsistent season – but for Gus Poyet, things at Spurs are the same as they ever were.Tottenham started off last week beating Southampton 5-0 and Manchester United 4-3 in the Carabao Cup – but then were trounced 6-3 at home to Liverpool on Sunday.Gus Poyet played for three seasons at Spurs before going on to be a managerCredit: SportsfileIt means supporters never know what to expect from Postecoglou’s side.But Poyet sees no difference to how things were when he was playing for the club 20 years ago.And the Uruguayan does not believe that will change until the club fundamentally switches at its core.Poyet, who assisted Juande Ramos the last time Spurs won a trophy in 2008, told SunSport via Odds comparison: “It was like that when I played for them. I promise you, it was.Read more in football“We were there, we were able to beat the best team and then have the worst results. I remember being 3-0 up against Manchester United at home and we lost 5-3.“How can you be so good in the first half and so bad in the second half? “This year against Brighton was the same. Two-nil up at half-time and then they lost 3-2.“Things, they don’t change, until there is something from inside, and I mean right from the core, that change. Most read in Football“In Spurs, that core didn’t change over the years. It’s more or less the same.”Some supporters believe that change would involve chairman Daniel Levy and owners ENIC departing the club.Ange Postecoglou’s side have won seven and lost eight in the league – but scored more goals than any other teamThere was a protest ahead of the Liverpool game, and some balloons were released in the 24th minute to signify 24 years of ENIC ownership.But Poyet did not single out Levy or the way the club is run as the core switch that is needed – more a mentality shift akin to opponents Liverpool where everything is calmer.The ex-midfielder, who scored 23 goals in 98 Spurs games between 2001-04, added: “It’s a situation with Spurs where every year is like this wish from everyone that it’s going to be the year that something will change.“For whatever reason, I cannot explain, it’s unique, something always happens.“A bad result, or a terrible second half, or an incredibly bad performance.“The ups and downs are too dramatic. For a team to improve over the years, to be consistent, or to be there, you need to be more calm in the good and bad times.“We can talk about Liverpool, being good for so many years, but because you are competing with someone like Man City who are so good as well, it doesn’t mean you are going to win.“But you need to maintain it and not get frustrated for one bad result or one bad season.“With Spurs, everything is a bit up and down.“It has to come from inside, the consistency, from the core of the club. That’s something that will be important for Spurs if they want to achieve some stability.”A driving factor for the frustration that has engulfed Spurs in recent years is their 17-year wait for silverware.Postecoglou will hope to end that this term and is into the Carabao Cup semi-final, where they face Liverpool.READ MORE SUN STORIESTottenham fans protest ‘Levy out’ with black balloons as Spurs chairman akwardly watches on during Liverpool lossPoyet, who won the FA Cup as a Chelsea player, added: “If I was a Tottenham coach, I would not be thinking about anything else except winning a trophy.“You’re not going to win the Premier League but can I win a cup? Yes. Winning a trophy makes players winners. When you become a winner, it becomes a habit.” More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea ‘locked in transfer battle with European giants’ for former Man City star Leroy Sane

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea are keeping tabs on Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane.Sane, 28, enjoyed four successful years at Manchester City, where he won two Premier League titles and the FA Cup, but returned to Germany in 2020.Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham are eyeing Bayern Munich star Leroy SaneCredit: GettySane is also being targeted by Barcelona ahead of the January transfer windowCredit: RexHowever, the winger’s contract runs out in June and there has been no breakthrough in negotiations with the German giants so far.According to Sport, the standstill between the Germany international and the Munich outfit has led to intense interest from some of Europe’s elite clubs.Among them are United, Chelsea as well as Tottenham ahead of the January transfer window.However, the Premier League trio could face competition from Barcelona, who are very interested in Sane.Read More on FootballBarca need more quality down the wings especially after losing Lamine Yamal to injury.That has led to reports suggesting the Blaugrana are keeping tabs on Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, AC Milan’s Rafael Leao and Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams.However, Barcelona’s financial woes are pushing them towards more affordable cases, such as Sane who could become a free agent in the summer.However, the German prefers to stay in the Bundesliga despite the complicated contract talks with his current club.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBayern would prefer to agree on a new deal with a lower salary, especially considering the options down the wing with Jamal Musiala, Serge Gnabry, Michael Olise and Kingsley Coman available.Sane has scored just five goals and bagged one assist in 19 appearances this season.Leroy Sane shoves Marc Cucurella in Euros clashIn his career at Bayern, he has 53 goals and 51 assists in 194 matches.Sane was once highly thought-of at Man CityCredit: EPA More

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      Ange Postecoglou tipped to keep to Tottenham second season promise ahead of crunch Man Utd clash in Carabao Cup

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      STEPHEN CARR knows all about beating Manchester United in a big League Cup tie.Just over 26 years ago, defender Carr was part of the Tottenham team that stunned Sir Alex Ferguson’s soon-to-be Treble winners with a 3-1 quarter-final home win.Ange Postecoglou will try to navigate his Tottenham side past Manchester United in the Carabao CupCredit: GettyStephen Carr helped Spurs to a cup tie victory over the Red Devils in 1998Credit: GettyChris Armstrong (twice) and David Ginola scored against a weakened Red Devils — albeit one that included Ryan Giggs, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Teddy Sheringham.But it was a great Spurs cup night at the old stadium in an era with very few of them.Former right-back Carr, 48, told SunSport in association with William Hill: “Manchester United were very successful back then, but the League Cup wasn’t as important. Their eyes were on the treble.“So it was a great time to play them.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLUnited were the last of the big guns left in the competition that season, so the draw opened up nicely for Tottenham.They took full advantage. After sneaking past Wimbledon in the semi-finals, 10-man Tottenham — following Justin Edinburgh’s red card — saw off Leicester at Wembley with Allan Nielsen’s late winner.But today, Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs are unlikely to have it that easy in the latter stages.They might have dumped out League Cup specialists Manchester City but Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle are waiting in the wings if they see off United.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSYet Carr — who played every minute of that 1999 final — reckons Postecoglou can keep his second-season promise and lead Tottenham to a first trophy since 2008.He said: “They can definitely win the cup, but it’s a very strong line-up.Ange Postecoglou reacts to Tottenham’s 4-3 loss to Chelsea “People say the top teams don’t care about this competition — but there are some massive clubs still in there.“There’s no reason why Spurs can’t win it. Postecoglou said he always wins a trophy in his second season, so fingers crossed he does.“Tottenham can beat anybody on their day. They’re unbelievable, especially at home. If they play like we know they can, they can turn over Manchester United.“The problem is they’ve struggled getting back-to-back results.“They get an unbelievable result like against Manchester City and then one like Ipswich. They’re so up and down.”Carr spent 11 years at Tottenham from 1993 to 2004, when they finished between seventh and 15th.So the cups were often seen as a welcome break.During that 1998-1999 season, the 11 games Spurs won in the two domestic cups — they also reached the FA Cup semi-finals — was as many as they managed in the Premier League.And Carr reckons the cups could favour Spurs again this season, saying: “There’s a gap between cup games so out of all the teams left in the competition, cup football suits them most because they’re not as consistent.“The other big boys go on long winning runs, whereas Tottenham don’t.”During December, Spurs play nine times across three competitions.Along with the League Cup, they are in the Europa League — as well as challenging for the Prem’s top four.But Carr believes their 17-year trophy drought means this last-eight tie is the biggest of the lot.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe added: “It’ll be a big statement to beat Manchester United. They are starting to play now. It’s not the same team who were struggling under Erik ten Hag.“Going into the festive period, this is the most important game for Spurs. Fans would rather go to Wembley and win a trophy than get back into the Champions League.”Who are these famous footballers? More