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      Incredible shot map shows how badly Liverpool were dominated by PSG as shock stats from improbable win laid bare

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      LIVERPOOL earned an incredible smash and grab win over Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes last night.Arne Slot’s men had their backs against the wall for much of the frantic match in the French capital.Harvey Elliott and Alisson were Liverpool’s heroes in ParisCredit: AFPPSG somehow didn’t convert their dominance into goalsCredit: GettyThe Reds managed just two shots in the entire game, compared with PSG’s 27.But crucially, one of them was Harvey Elliott’s 87th minute winner.The incredible shot map from last night’s match shows how the home side peppered Alisson’s goal – with 11 of their 27 shots coming from inside the box.Fortunately for the Reds their Brazilian stopper was in fantastic form, making NINE brilliant saves to keep PSG out – the most he has ever made in a match for Liverpool.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe French champions came flying out the blocks and will consider themselves particularly unlucky not to have gone ahead in the first half.Not included among their 27 registered shots was the effort that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia curled beyond Alisson on 20 minutes.The Georgian finished brilliantly, but the Reds were saved by the narrowest of offside calls.Liverpool also could have found themselves in a spot of bother later in the first 45, when Ibrahima Konate brought Bradley Barcola down as the last defender.Most read in Champions LeagueJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSPSG peppered Liverpool’s goal with 27 shotsCredit: X / @oilysailorAmazingly, the incident was not deemed to be a foul and Konate, who has been linked with both PSG and Real Madrid in recent weeks, breathed a sigh of relief.As it happened, Liverpool’s subs managed to combine for their improbable winner.Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards walk off CBS Sports set after Liverpool hero Alisson’s post-match interviewIn the 87th minute, Alisson hoofed the ball up towards Darwin Nunez.The Uruguayan, introduced for Diogo Jota on 67 minutes, subsequently bullied Marquinhos in the air.Nunez then stayed calm to find Elliott, who had been introduced barely 40 seconds earlier, in the space usually occupied by Mo Salah.The 21-year-old then did his best impression of the Egyptian King to calmly slot the ball into the bottom corner, leaving PSG incredulous.’IT’S A BIT WEIRD’After the game, boss Luis Enrique could barely hide his frustration.The exasperated Spaniard told French broadcaster Canal+: “That’s very unfair.”It’s the most complete game we played in the Champions League. They shot once, they scored.”Their best player was the goalie. It’s a bit weird. I’m very proud of my team. We were far better than Liverpool.”PSG midfielder Vitinha vowed that his side will overturn their one-goal deficit when they head to Anfield next week.The 25-year-old said: “We will show the team we are, we will show our character.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We’ll win there. With the match we played, the victory was more than deserved. Like at the start of the season, we had lots of opportunities, but we failed to score.”The two sides will reconvene on Merseyside next Tuesday. More

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      Joshua Kimmich ‘set to SNUB Arsenal free transfer’ as Bayern Munich star ‘has concrete offer from Champions League club’

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      JOSHUA KIMMICH is not interested in joining Arsenal, according to reports.The Bayern Munich star, 30, is set to be out of contract this summer.Joshua Kimmich remains a key man at Bayern MunichCredit: GettyKimmich’s impending free agency has attracted plenty of transfer interest, including from North London.Arsenal are said to be keen on bringing the midfielder to the Emirates.But according to German outlet Bild, Kimmich is not enthusiastic about a potential move to the Gunners.They add that Bayern remain hopeful of keeping their stalwart at Allianz Arena.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLClub chiefs have offered Kimmich a new contract, but have not been impressed with his response.It’s said that staying at Bayern is a more likely outcome than moving to Arsenal, however.Liverpool are also said to have taken a look at Kimmich.But the most concrete interest has come from Paris Saint-Germain.Most read in BundesligaJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe French champions have tabled a serious offer for the German international.Despite interest from Arsenal and Liverpool, as it stands Kimmich’s future appears to lie either in Paris or Munich.Harry Kane scores from a distance in Bayern Munich training The 97-cap star has remained an important player for Vincent Kompany despite his contract status.He has started all but one match in all competitions this season, including last night’s 3-0 drubbing of Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.Kimmich has made 427 appearances for Bayern since joining from RB Leipzig in 2015.The all-action midfielder has won eight Bundesliga titles, three German domestic cups and the Champions League. More

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      Moment IShowSpeed is DENIED entry by security after Thierry Henry and Micah Richards invite him on to CBS Sports show

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      MICAH RICHARDS apologised to IShowSpeed after he was DENIED entry by security after being invited on to the CBS Sports show. The American streamer was in London when he was told to come into the studio by pundit Richards. IShowSpeed was denied entry by security into CBS’ studiosCredit: CBSFootage of the incident emerged onlineCredit: CBSBut footage showed Speed – real name Darren Jason Watkins Jr – being denied access by the show’s security. So Richards said live on air: “I would like to apologise to IShowSpeed. I’ve been DMing him and he said he wanted to come on the show.”And he came yesterday but his access got denied. I didn’t know he was coming yesterday!”The legend that he is IShowSpeed couldn’t get through the doors. Rejection. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”But what I would like to do, what I would like to do, IShowSpeed we would like you to come tonight we’re here till 11pm, Kate, is that right? “We could have a bit of fun. London time of course, we could have a little bit of fun with Thierry and Jamie.” Speed – an avid Cristiano Ronaldo fan – amazingly did show up to the studio eventually – and BACKFLIPPED off the desk. The American social media star recently played against Richards’ CBS colleague Thierry Henry in a charity game in Qatar in February. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd Speed claimed Henry’s former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said he was faster than the Gunners legend. Speed, 20, said to Henry: “I was talking to your manager and he said you were faster than me [in your prime].”Henry, 47, replied: “Oh yes, maybe. With the ball, for sure,’ said Henry. ‘(Without the ball), I’m not too sure. Check the videos!” The Premier League winner then invited Speed onto the show but he later told Kate Scott, formerly Abdo: “I didn’t! I stay in my lane. I just pass on the message.” Micah Richards left speechless at Kate Abdo introduction on CBS Sports as fans say ‘he turns up to work to get bullied’ More

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      Ruthless gang ‘stole £80k-worth of cash and jewellery from Prem star Alexander Isak’

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      A GANG of international thieves stole jewellery worth £68,000 and £10,000 in cash from the home of Premier League star Alexander Isak, a court heard yesterday.They drove from Italy in a car and a motorhome to target upmarket properties, it was said.The Newcastle United and Sweden striker was the third victim of the gang in April last year.They also took a safe and his Audi sports car — which was later found abandoned, Newcastle crown court heard.Isak, 25, was not at his home in Northumberland at the time of the raid.Three members of the same family have already admitted conspiracy to commit burglary.Read more on Alexander IsakBut Valentino Nikolov, 32, denies the charge and is on trial with his ex dad-in-law Safet Ramic, 58, who denies handling the safe. Prosecutor Daniel Cordey said: “It is the prosecution case that they all travelled to the North East together as part of that conspiracy or agreement to commit high value targeted burglaries of residential properties.“Once in the North East, the Citroen C3, a black small car, was used then to travel to and from the burglaries”Trial continues.Most read in FootballIsak was not at his home in Northumberland at the time of the raidCredit: ReutersUnlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Hugo Viana knows how to turn Man City around after overcoming violent fans and mass exodus to rebuild club with Amorim

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      REPLACING Txiki Begiristain, Pep Guardiola’s lieutenant for 12 years and a close personal pal, is a formidable task in itself.But when the new job means overseeing the mass overhaul of a club which has dominated for nearly a decade?Hugo Viana has the immense task of replacing Txiki Begiristain at Man CityCredit: GettyViana has completed a major rebuild before at Sporting Lisbon while dealing with furious fansCredit: GettyViana oversaw the rebuild of Sporting with Ruben Amorim as managerCredit: GettyNow that really is enough to get the knees knocking.Yet when Viana officially starts work in June, it will be City’s new director of football — as much as Guardioia — who is responsible for reshaping the future.Nearly half the side which won a record-breaking four Prem titles on the bounce — but have never been in the hunt for a fifth — are nearing their sell-by date.After a Champions League schooling from Real Madrid saw them miss out on the last 16 for the first time in 12 years, even manager Guardiola admitted it was the end of an era.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLKyle Walker has gone; Ilkay Gundogan looks to be in his final season, and big doubts hang over Kevin De Bruyne, Ederson, John Stones and Bernardo Silva. Urgent and major surgery is needed.Some doubt whether Guardiola himself will stick around for the remaining two years of his contract.Viana, one of Europe’s most elegant midfielders as a player, faces a mission so intimidating many would buckle before they checked in.But not the new supremo from Sporting. He knows what it is like to walk into a club in REAL disarray.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSTwo months before Viana went to the Lisbon outfit in August 2018, raging fans stormed the training ground after missing out on the Champions League, attacking players and staff.Seven stars — including four of Portugal’s World Cup squad — terminated their contracts although Bruno Fernandes later stayed on. It was a club in chaos. Pep Guardiola admits ‘best team won’ as Real Madrid knock Man City out of Europe But Viana’s eye for talent and Midas touch in the transfer market brought a domestic cup double in his first season and first title in 19 years the next.There was a ruthless side, too, getting through three managers in 15 months, before taking a punt on an untried rookie from Braga in Ruben Amorim.The second of those was Jorge Manuel Rebelo Fernandes, known to Wolves fans as Silas, who made just 14 appearances in three dismal years at Molineux.Yet despite being axed for Amorim after six months, he still reckons his old Portugal pal from their playing days will have no trouble handling the heat at City.I worked with him for six months but saw his ability to revive a club that was in free fall when others would have thrown in the towel or collapsed.Jorge Manuel Rebelo FernandesSilas, now boss of Uniao Leiria, insisted: “You have to realise Hugo went to Sporting with almost no experience as a sports director when it needed a total reconstruction.“There was an internal rebellion, fans were violent and key men like William Carvalho, Rafael Leao and Rui Patricio — the backbone of the team — left, many for free. “It was a huge economic loss for Sporting and, a few months later, Hugo asked me to help — and you can’t say ‘no’ to a friend.“Sadly, I arrived in the midst of a crisis but in those difficult moments, with all these problems, Hugo did a fantastic job.“I worked with him for six months but saw his ability to revive a club that was in free fall when others would have thrown in the towel or collapsed.They made the perfect choice.Jorge Manuel Rebelo Fernandes“But Hugo was always so calm, never got angry and the results in his tenure spoke for themselves. There is no doubt he was the cornerstone of the resurgence.“Sporting was an intensive course for him where he learnt to solve problems in a high-pressure environment.”Viana’s stand-out success is his ability to rebuild a team, and when Amorim arrived, he did so virtually from scratch. City were certainly impressed.Silas added: “Hugo brought in the likes of Pedro Porro, Joao Palhinha and Morten Hjulmand, and made millions from selling Bruno Fernandes, Manuel Ugarte, Matheus Nunes and others.“I am not surprised City didn’t hesitate to sign him.READ MORE SUN STORIES“In Pep, they have the best coach in the world and I’m sure the two of them will work well together.“They made the perfect choice.” More

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      Liverpool fans say ‘print this on a T-shirt’ as TNT Sports cameras pan to devastated David Beckham during win over PSG

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      LIVERPOOL fans poked fun at David Beckham after spotting the Manchester United legend’s reaction to their goal against Paris Saint-Germain.Liverpool produced a stunning smash-and-grab victory as they won 1-0 at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 clash.Liverpool fans have poked fun at David Beckham after he was spotted at Parc des Princes on Wednesday nightHarvey Elliott was the hero from the bench for LiverpoolThe runaway Premier League leaders were second best throughout against the PSG on Wednesday night.But goalkeeper Alisson Becker’s heroics kept Arne Slot’s side in it before super-sub Harvey Elliott scored the winner with his first touch at the death.Elliott’s incredible winner – which was Liverpool’s ONLY shot on target – came 47 seconds after he replaced Mohamed Salah.Man-of-the-match Alisson hit a long pass down the middle, which was beautifully collected by Darwin Nunez.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSNunez headed the ball down, cut inside and found an incoming Elliott inside the box, whose low finish beat Gianluigi Donnarumma into the bottom corner.As Liverpool fans, and players, went into raptures, the TNT Sports cameras quickly found former PSG star Beckham in crowd, watching on as Liverpool celebrated near the corner flag.Becks looked far from impressed, watching on solemnly in his dapper suit.And beaming Liverpool fans jumped at the chance to mock their old rival.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSOne wrote: “I’m off to get this picture printed on a T-shirt 🤣🤣🤣.”A second said: “Beckham’s face says it all as Liverpool shock PSG in the Champions League.”Football Fixers | Cutting it with Premier League Football StarsA third added: “Hahahaha what a finish. Tough luck Becks 😂.”Arne Slot’s side faced 27 of the game’s 29 shots and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had a stunning goal disallowed for offside.Alisson made an incredible NINE saves as he repeatedly thwarted PSG’s lively frontline.Liverpool have accumulated many dominant wins under Slot this season, but they will cherish this even more.Ibrahima Konate was fortunate not to be sent off after a VAR review for his push on PSG’s Bradley Barcola, who was running through on goal in the 25th minute.The referee initially played on but VAR did not recommend a red card, seemingly because it was not deemed a clear and obvious error.But after defending for most of the game, Liverpool stole it in the end with just 30 per cent possession.Alisson’s nine saves were the most by a goalkeeper who also kept a clean sheet in a Champions League game this season. Beckham, meanwhile, played 14 games for PSG in 2013 before announcing his retirement from football.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was reduced to tears on the field as he left the pitch for the final time at the club, and popped by to watch Luis Enrique’s men take on Liverpool leaders on Wednesday.He posed for photos alongside fans inside the iconic Parc De Princes.Beckham posed for snaps alongside dignitaries as he watched former side PSG take on Liverpool in the Champions LeagueCredit: AP More

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      ‘Professionalism that, of the highest order’ – Rio Ferdinand loves what Harvey Elliott did after stunning winner vs PSG

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      RIO FERDINAND commended matchwinner Harvey Elliott for his professionalism after Liverpool beat PSG.Elliott took just 46 seconds to notch the Reds’ winner in Paris after replacing Mo Salah from the bench late on.Harvey Elliott notched an unlikely winner for Liverpool against PSGCredit: GettyThe winger completed his warm down after the matchRio Ferdinand applauded his professionalismHe showed brilliant desire to burst into the box before sidefooting the ball past Gianluigi Donnarumma with his first touch of the match.It secured a smash-and-grab victory for Arne Slot’s side, who take a 1-0 lead into the return leg at Anfield next week.Elliott, 21, spoke to media on the pitch after the match aongside man of the match winner Alisson, who kept Liverpool in it with a string of superb saves.But he also found time to warm down after the match and was put through his paces alongside his fellow subs.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRio Ferdinand, who was on commentary for TNT Sport’s coverage of the clash, applauded Elliott’s attitude after watching him complete his strecthes.The former defender said: “Professionalism that, of the highest order.”Elliott has had to remain patient for his chances this season, having made just four starts this campaign.But he has enjoyed playing in Europe this season and now has three goals in his last three Champions League appearances.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSElliott’s strike was just Liverpool’s second in the entire match, coming in the 87th minute.PSG had 27 shots and dominated the ball with 71 per cent possession, but were thwarted by a combination of Alisson and VAR, which ruled out Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s first half strike.Football Fixers | Cutting it with Premier League Football Stars More

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      ‘I know the consequences’ – Ruben Amorim insists he is right man for Man Utd but fears he’ll be axed before he shows it

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      RUBEN AMORIM insists he is still the man to lead Manchester United for the long term.But the Portuguese boss knows what the consequences will be if he cannot start to win more matches.Ruben Amorim has insisted he is the best option for Manchester United in the dugoutCredit: PAThe team have been training ahead of the Europa League clash with Real SociedadCredit: PAAmorim is confident he can turn things around at Old TraffordCredit: PAThe Red Devils crashed out of the FA Cup to Fulham on Sunday — Amorim’s TENTH defeat in just 24 games — and his 14th-placed side face their worst-ever Prem finish after a disastrous campaign.United’s only route to silverware is the Europa League, where they face a tough last-16 first leg at Real Sociedad tonight.Amorim said twice recently that he does not know if he will be at Old Trafford to realise the club’s vision of winning the Premier League by 2028.Asked if he is the man to take them forward, Amorim said: “That is clear, I know what to do. But sometimes there’s a lack of results.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS“So I know the consequences when you don’t win games.“I am really confident since day one. A little bit more frustrated now — but I am still confident.“I’m really confident on the big goal of this club. I’m trying to show the big picture to our supporters.”Amorim arrived from Sporting in November but many have questioned whether the 40-year-old’s favoured 3-4-3 formation is going to work — particularly with this current squad.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut he is not for changing and said: “The system is not the problem, it’s the way of playing.“I was always really clear. I have one idea. I am still really confident because I have an idea how to play football.‘We’ve broken the poor man, he must hate us’ – Ruben Amorim bizarrely stands on different pitch as Man Utd flops trainManuel Ugarte picked up a knock against FulhamCredit: GettyHarry Maguire will also be out for the match against Real SociedadCredit: Getty“I will not change that, no matter what. And I’m not talking about the system, it’s the way I see football.“I will not change that. We are going to do it. Or not, we’ll see.”Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte will miss the first leg in San Sebastian after both missed training and did not travel to Spain.England centre-back Maguire was substituted after 90 minutes of Sunday’s FA Cup fifth-round penalty-shootout exit to Fulham, while Uruguay midfielder Ugarte was also withdrawn in the second half.The duo have minor injuries.Amorim added: “They are small things, so we are being careful with them because in this moment we cannot allow us to lose more players for a long time.“So we are taking care of them in Carrington, and they cannot play   this game because it will be a greater risk.”Man United’s travelling squadHere is a look at the 18-man travelling squad for Manchester United to take on Real Sociedad…Goalkeepers:Andre OnanaDermot MeeElyh HarrisonDefenders:Harry AmassDiogo DalotMatthijs de LigtPatrick DorguAyden HeavenVictor LindelofNoussair MazraouiLeny YoroMidfielders:CasemiroToby CollyerChristian EriksenBruno FernandesForwards:Alejandro GarnachoRasmus HojlundJoshua Zirkzee More