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      Newcastle 3 Liverpool 3: Caomihin Kelleher howler costs Reds all three points despite Mo Salah’s genius

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      THIS was an absolute throwback to the classic encounters between these two clubs in the nineties.What a game and what a performance from both sets of players in an absolutely stunning second-half.Fabian Schar celebrates his late equaliser for NewcastleCredit: GettySchar punished a Kelleher error by squeezing the ball homeCredit: ReutersMohamed Salah must be wondering how he left the pitch with only one point after scoring twice hitting the bar and providing an assist.He thought he had the winner when in the 83rd minute he grabbed his second goal to put Liverpool 3-2 ahead.But Newcastle were worthy of a point and in the final minute of normal time earned it through Fabian Schar.Howe had called on his players to ‘relish the test’ and they certainly did that, as did a packed St.James’.MOST READ IN FOOTBALLRight from the off Newcastle were on the front foot.They hounded their opponents down in a way that Liverpool do at their best.Three visitors found themselves in the book by the break, and each time, it was to stop Newcastle from breaking away after winning the ball.On 34 minutes they were ahead and what a goal and what a noise to greet it.Most read in FootballAlexander Isak cracked a stunning breakthrough at St James’ ParkCredit: APCurtis Jones levelled for Liverpool just after the breakCredit: RexFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBruno Guimaraes fed the ball forward to Alexander Isak who moved it away from Van Dijk with ease to give him the space to release a shot that curled into the top right hand corner.What a chance Newcastle then had to make it two just four minutes after that.Ruben Dias snaps at reporter and says ‘maybe have a think about that’ in prickly interview after defeat to Liverpool Gordon chased a long punt forward from Isak but Joe Gomez looked to have the situation under control.The former Everton player’s harrying, however, panicked him and his weak pass back was pounced on by the electric United wideman. He was through with just Caoimhin Kelleher to beat as St James’ rose in anticipation.The goalkeeper made himself big, Gordon tried to squeeze a shot through his legs but the Liverpool stopper blocked it.It became even more costly when Liverpool equalised five minutes after the restart.They were never going to play as badly as they had done in the first period and had come back out fired up.If this is to be Salah’s farewell tour it promises to be a memorable one as heb provided a stunning assist to help put Liverpool level.Mac Allister sent the ball forward from the back to Salah to stride onto.Isak salutes his special opener against Prem leaders LiverpoolCredit: ReutersJones hails his brilliant equaliser at NewcastleCredit: APThe Egyptian’s control is magnificent as he just rolls the ball around his boot without looking.Lewis Hall may as well not have been there as he tried to stop him doing any damage.He was just waiting for a teammate to make a run into the box and then with a flick of the outside of his boot Salah perfectly placed the ball into the path of Curtis Jones to fire into the near top corner.Liverpool were up and running and immediately went in search of a second.Cody Gakpo volleyed just wide and when he then headed across goal Darwin Nunez slid in at the far post but failed to connect.But Newcastle were not finished and Gordon made up for his earlier miss by putting Newcastle back in front in the 62 nd minute.Tonali laid the ball forward for Isak to release him but there was still much to do with Joe Gomez and Jarell Quansah in close attendance.He turned between the two of them and fired a low shot past Kelleher.What a game we had on our hands now as six minutes later Liverpool drew level.Trent Alexander-Arnold had just come on when he went on an overlapping run down the right and pulled the ball across goal for Salah to scoop in.Even when he doesn’t connect properly they go in.Newcastle almost hit back when Jacob Murphy broke free and Kelleher advanced towards him but his attempted chip landed wide.It was all action.Newcastle had cries for a penalty ignored when Isak went down under a challenge from Quansah.Salah then hit the bar and then put Liverpool ahead.Alexander-Arnold had changed the game with his introduction as he provided the assist again.Salah had his back to goal and Dan Burn right on him but in a blur he turned and shot and the travelling faithful were celebrating.It wasn’t over and in the last minute of normal time Guimaraes free kick looped over everyone including a flapping Kelleher and from the tightest of angles Fabian Schar slid the ball home.READ MORE SUN STORIESIb the last second Newcastle broke three on two but the referee blew for full time.What a game.Arne Slot’s Liverpool remain well clear at the top after drawingCredit: AFPSandro Tonali saw his early shot saved by Reds’ keeper Caoimhin KelleherCredit: Getty More

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      Man City 3 Nottingham Forest 0: Guardiola finally stops the rot as De Bruyne masterclass gets champions back winning

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      EVERY cloud has a Silva lining.There have been plenty of very dark ones gathering over Manchester City over the past six weeks.Manchester City got back to winning ways against Nottingham Forest with a 2-0 winCredit: EPABernardo Silva opened the scoring early in the first halfCredit: REXKevin De Bruyne doubled City’s lead on the half-hour markCredit: EPAUnder-pressure Pep Guardiola couldn’t hide his reliefCredit: GETTYSix defeats in seven extraordinary matches had seen the wheels well and truly come off Pep Guardiola’s juggernaut.Amid it all, there have been plenty of critics forecasting that this is the end of City’s era of dominance.But one of Pep’s stalwarts Bernardo Silva lifted some of the gloom by putting them ahead inside eight minutes here.And by the end, there were clear signs that brighter days could still be ahead for the four-in-row champs.READ MORE ON MAN CITYKevin De Bruyne took centre stage on his first start in almost three months – setting up that opening goal for his fellow midfielder.He also scored one himself and looked like he had never been away as he ran the show for almost 75 minutes before taking the applause from his adoring fans.In some ways it felt like normal service was resumed at the Etihad – but don’t believe it just yet.City gave Forest far more chances than their manager would have liked – and the visitors should have taken at least one of them.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut at least this performance and result will have given their rivals – many of whom have delighted in the demise of the champions – something to think about.After four straight defeats in the Prem – which had left them 11 points off leaders Liverpool – their first priority was to stop that disastrous run.Pep Guardiola responds to ‘sacked in the morning’ chants at Anfield from Liverpool fans And with De Bruyne around, there is just a different feel to this team.He may not have started a game since mid-September but he didn’t take long to get back to doing what he does best – just eight minutes in fact.Ilkay Gundogan’s cross to the back post was nodded across goal by KDB and there was Bernardo to turn it in from close range.It was the Portuguese midfielder’s first league goal since January and just what was needed to calm the nerves.The home fans have not lost their sense of humour amid their recent slump and some of them chanted ‘City’s staying up’ as the gloom lifted.They had a chance to add a second soon afterwards as Bernardo’s cross was nodded wide by an unmarked Josko Gvardiol.The Croatian defender was axed for the trip to Anfield on Saturday after a horror show against Feyenoord.And he almost dropped his team in it again as he lost a duel with Jota Silva on the wing but Stefan Ortega bailed him out – saving superbly from Morgan Gibbs-White.Then Gvardiol found himself clean through as he raced onto a pass from Erling Haaland but dragged his shot inches wide.De Bruyne seemed to be enjoying his return and thumped a low shot that Matz Sels but drifted wide of the far post.The Belgian had been bossing proceedings for the opening half an hour – but then came a sign of rustiness.His pass back caught Ruben Dias flat-footed and Chris Wood went clean through – only to place his shot wide.As if to make up for it though he doubled City’s lead less than a minute later.His countryman Jeremy Doku made it for him, jinking his way into the box before rolling it back to KDB who thumped a rising shot past Sels.It looked like he took all the frustration of the last few months out on that shot as he scored for the first time since August.Jermer Doku bagged Manchester City’s third goal of match in the 57th minuteCredit: GETTYPep Guardiola gave the returning Kevin De Bruyne a big embrace during the matchCredit: PAPep Guardiola ridiculed claims from Sky pundits that there was a problem between him and De Bruyne – by insisting he was ‘desperate’ to get him back.And no wonder. Even at 33 he still has the quality to turn City’s season around.You could sense the relief around the Etihad – but nobody was getting carried away.They all remember what happened against Feyenoord eight days ago when a three-goal lead was chucked away in 15 minutes of madness.And their team were still offering the visitors chances – with Anthony Elanga curling a shot wide and Alex Moreno seeing a shot superbly blocked by Jack Grealish.There were more openings for Forest after the break with Murillo’s thumping shot just clearing the angle.But just before the hour, City extended their lead with Haaland turning provider as he turned in the centre circle and sent Doku racing clear.The Norwegian was screaming for a return pass but the winger cut in and bent a beauty around Sels from 15 yards.Despite what happened here against Feyenoord, Forest seemed to know the game was up.And City looked to extend their lead with De Bruyne’s cheeky free-kick going just the wrong side of the post with the keeper motionless.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Belgian playmaker then linked up with Grealish and saw a deflected effort turned around the post by Sels.His work was done though and when he was replaced by Rico Lewis with 17 minutes remaining, he fully deserved his ovation. 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      ‘No wonder management didn’t work for you’ says Jamie Carragher as he calls out Gary Neville’s controversial opinion

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER called out Gary Neville’s controversial Manchester United opinion – and aimed a dig at his managerial career. The Liverpool and United legends were working on a special Overlap watchalong covering Wednesday night’s round of Premier League fixtures.Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher on The Overlap watchalongNeville was left bemusedDuring the broadcast, Neville claimed that his former team-mate Jaap Stam was a better defender than Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk.He then suggested Stam was better than both Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand. But Neville – who was sacked as Valencia manager in 2016 after just 28 games – revealed Stam would not make his all-time United XI. That is because partnerships like Steve Bruce and Gary Pallister supersede Stam’s individual talent. READ MORE IN footballAnd the comment sparked a hilarious back-and-forth between former Prem rivals Neville and Carragher. Neville said: “I haven’t got Jaap in my best Man United team but if you said to me, ‘Who is the best defender as an individual?’ I’d say Jaap Stam.”Vidic and Ferdinand and Bruce and Pallister were unbelievable pairs and you can’t deny it.”I’m saying Jaap Stam is the best sort of one-on-one defender that United had.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCarragher: “Who’s the best centre-back you played with at Manchester United? Just answer that.”Neville: “I think Jap Stam but he’s not in my best 11.”Gary Neville admits ‘I got it wrong’ and apologises over Rashford criticism as Amorim demands Man Utd ‘change standards’ Carragher: “No wonder management didn’t work for you!”Neville: “The strength of Vidic and Ferdinand together or Bruce and Pallister is stronger than the individual ability of Jaap.”Carragher: “So two players are stronger than one? Yeah, well done.”Neville, with a bemused look, then said down the camera: “Am I making sense at home?” Stam spent three seasons at United from 1998-2001, leaving Manchester with three titles to his name. Vidic and Ferdinand formed a legendary partnership under Sir Alex Ferguson, winning the Champions League together and FIVE Prem titles. Bruce and Pallister were also league title winners during the 1990s. Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand formed a legendary partnershipCredit: Getty Images – GettyJaap Stam spent three seasons with Man UtdCredit: ReutersSteve Bruce and Gary Pallister in 1993Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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      £120,000-a-week forgotten Liverpool star Federico Chiesa makes shock return for U21s

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      FEDERICO CHIESA made his return on the pitch for Liverpool Under-21s. The Italian joined the Premier League leaders this summer in a deal worth £12.5million from Juventus. Federico Chiesa made his return on the pitch for Liverpool Under-21sCredit: GettyBut he has managed only three appearances amid ongoing injuries. Chiesa did make his return in U21 action against FC Nordsjaelland, levelling after ten minutes as Liverpool’s first-team played Newcastle. The winger will hope to return to first-team action as Liverpool top the table heading into their trip to Newcastle. Old boss Jurgen Klopp had already tried to get the Euro 2020-winner last summer.READ MORE IN footballAnd the German had even tried to get Chiesa two years previously as well, in the wake of his starring performances at the Euros.However Klopp was repeatedly frustrated in his pursuit of the forward – with Juventus demanding £51m even after Chiesa’s form had taken a hit following a devastating knee injury.But the Reds swooped to finally get their man this year – for a whopping £41MILLION cheaper but on wages of £120,000-a-week.That was despite the former Fiorentina playing 33 Serie A games last season, notching his best Juventus goals tally, with nine.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSChiesa signed a four-year deal with Liverpool as Slot’s first signing.He did suffer an anterior cruciate ligament injury in January 2022, ruling him out for seven months.That has limited him to just six Serie A starts across the past 18 months.Ruben Dias snaps at reporter and says ‘maybe have a think about that’ in prickly interview after defeat to Liverpool More

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      ‘Get him out’ fume Southampton fans after captain Jack Stephens sent off for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair

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      JACK STEPHENS had Southampton fans pulling out their hair after he tried to do the same to Marc Cucurella’s. The Saints were down 2-1 to Chelsea when the defender was involved in a penalty box clash with Cucurella. Jack Stephens was sent off for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hairCredit: Amazon PrimeCucurella went down in a heapCredit: ReutersStephens was slammed by Saints fansCredit: AFPAnd replays revealed he pulled on the Spanish left-back’s hair – causing Cucurella to fall to the ground. Upon VAR replays, Tony Harrington was left with no choice but to show the Southampton captain red. And one Saints fan fumed: “Strip him of the club captaincy. Ridiculous.”Another raged: “Jack Stephens once again getting himself sent off? Pathetic excuse of a captain.”READ MORE IN footballOne said: “When we self destruct it’s always special how we go about it”Another added: “GET HIM OUT OUR F***ING CLUB RIGHT NOW.”Stephens was banned for three games earlier in the season after his sending off against Manchester United in September. Axel Disasi opened the scoring on seven minutes following a corner but Joe Aribo levelled soon after. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollowing a mishap at the back, Christopher Nkunku restored Chelsea’s lead before Noni Madueke made it 3-1. Stephens was then shown red five minutes from the break to leave Southampton with an almighty task of turning the game around. Chelsea ended the game as 5-1 winners with Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho adding to the scoring. More

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      David Beckham shows true colours with savage reply to Arsenal fan son Romeo ahead of Man Utd clash

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      DAVID BECKHAM had a savage reply to son, Romeo, ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Manchester United.Red Devils icon David Beckham is no stranger to the rivalry with Arsenal on the pitch, having been a regular star in the fixture until leaving for Real Madrid in 2003.David Beckham penned a brutal reply to son Romeo on Instagram ahead of Arsenal v Man UtdCredit: GettyRomeo Beckham called out his dad ahead of the game as Beckham issued a brutal replyCredit: InstagramHowever, the 49-year-old now has to deal with the rivalry in his own home with his second eldest child Romeo being a Gunners supporter.And with United off to the Emirates for their first meeting of the season, Romeo took to Instagram to fan the flames before the game.He shared a selfie with the caption: “Big game in the old Beckham household today @davidbeckham. COYG.”But Inter Miami owner Beckham snr took no prisoners with a brutal reply.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLQuoting Romeo’s story on Instagram, he said: “Big game for you lot. “Just another game for us.”Beckham has recalled how Romeo wanted to watch a match one weekend, with Arsenal happening to be on.He was then treated well by then-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, who took him into the changing room to meet the players and present him with a signed shirt.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd from there, Beckham has been unable to sway his son back to supporting his own old club.He told Rio Ferdinand Presents: “It was done!David and Victoria Beckham join the King and Queen at lavish State Banquet at Buckingham Palace for the first time”I’ve tried to change his mind since, but it is impossible.”Tonight’s game starts an incredible 13-game run for Arsenal where they will travel just 250 miles across all competitons.A win for Mikel Arteta’s side could move them to within six points of Liverpool if the league leaders lose to Newcastle.Meanwhile, a win for Ruben Amorim’s side will move them to within three points of Arsenal. More

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      Former Premier League star, 33, leaves China in tears after earning £175m in seven years as ‘bubble’ era comes to an end

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      FORMER Chelsea star Oscar has left the Chinese Super League after earning £175MILLION in seven years. The Brazilian joined Shanghai Port in 2017 for £60m and went on to win three league titles in the Far East. Chelsea star Oscar has left Chinese Super League Shanghai PortCredit: https://www.instagram.com/oscar_emboaba/Oscar was left in tears as he bid goodbyeHe leaves with three league titles in ChinaBut now his contract, worth around £25m a year, has expired leaving him a free agent aged 33 meaning he is the last of the Chinese Super League “bubble” to leave.And the midfielder was left in tears after his last game for Shanghai as he waved goodbye to fans. Oscar was recently linked with a move back to Europe while Internacional in his homeland Brazil are also monitoring his situation. Inter manager Eduardo Coudet said: “Our only goal, the player we are going to try moving forward, is Oscar. I want to bring in Oscar.READ MORE IN football”I’ve already spoken to his manager, he can’t stand me anymore. I want Oscar.”The board ask me not to talk, but sometimes I talk too much.”Oscar left Internacional in 2012 when Chelsea landed the exciting star.He spent four-and-a-half seasons at Stamford Bridge where he racked up 38 goals in 203 appearances for the Blues.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDuring that time, the 48-cap Brazil international won two Premier Leagues, the League Cup and the Europa League as well as the club’s Goal of the Season award twice.But he stunned fans when he became one of the highest-profile footballers to leave for the Chinese Super League.The ex-Sao Paulo star surpassed 200 games for Shanghai Port and captained the side. Oscar guided the Red Eagles to the Chinese Super League title in both 2018, 2023 and 2024 – as well as the FA Super Cup in 2019.How Ruben Amorim unleashed Rashford with game-changing Zirkzee role ahead of Man Utd v Arsenal More

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      Dan Walker breaks silence on Match Of The Day talks after becoming new favourite to replace Gary Lineker

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      THE race for Gary Lineker’s job presenting Match Of The Day is gathering pace.But his hotly tipped replacement, Dan Walker, who has returned to football programming for Prime Video, insists there’s only one of Gary’s jobs he fancies – being the face of Walkers crisps.Dan Walker has broken his silence on Match Of The Day talks after becoming a new favourite to replace Gary LinekerCredit: SplashGary, 63, revealed in November he will leave the programme at the end of the seasonCredit: X @BBCMOTDAsked about the rumours he’s in line for the BBC One’s flagship show at the TRIC Christmas lunch, former Football Focus host Dan said: “Match Of The Day is a brilliant programme and I love it and I’m going to cover football now.“But If there’s something Gary’s got that I would like, it’d be his crisp contract.“Because, you know, my surname, it couldn’t be any better, could it?”Gary, 63, revealed in November he will leave the programme at the end of the season after 25 years as host.READ MORE ON GARY LINEKERA number of names have been linked with the vacancy including Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Kelly Somers.Regular Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Micah Richards are also in the frame.Recent data showed Shearer to be the viewers’ preference to succeed Lineker.But it appears ex-Manchester City right-back Richards, 36, has been dismissed by Lineker.Most read in FootballSpeaking on The Rest Is Football, Richards attempted to rule himself out of the running.He said: “You know what, can I just get this out there, right.Dan Walker reveals snow disaster as he’s forced to abandon car”When people are saying Micah Richards is potentially going to take over a presenter, I think it’s a massive disrespect to all the presenters out there. There’s so many talented people.”Just because I’m a pundit, I can give insight to a player, I feel I know the game, I watch tactics.””But to take over presenting one of the most iconic shows, not just in sport, but that BBC’s ever had?”He then went on to add: “There’s so many others they can pick over me, I just can’t believe they would even put my name in the hat.”Lineker then playfully put Richards in his place by insisting there was no chance of him being chosen anyway.He said: “Micah, you can totally relax. I can assure you they won’t be asking you.”Chapman remains the favourite to replace Lineker.JILLY: I’M HOT FOR RIVALS 2IF THE raunchy action in Rutshire left you gagging for more Rivals, then Disney+ has an early Christmas present for you.Confirming my TV Biz exclusive, the streamer has said that a second series is on the way after the cliffhanger ending of the first.While it isn’t yet certain that David Tennant, Victoria Smurfit and Aidan Turner will return to their roles, writer Jilly Cooper, whose novel the series is based on, is thrilled at the news.Yesterday, she said: “Nearly 40 years after my novel Rivals was published, I’ve adored seeing the world fall in love with my beloved characters – Rutshire’s finest.“I’m orgasmic with excitement and cannot wait for the return of my superhero Rupert Campbell-Black and the rest of the characters in season two.”Well, that’s all just jolly super, isn’t it.IT’S WHO DARES WINGSThe nightclubs of London’s Soho in 1918 are brought alive to eye-popping effect in shots from upcoming BBC One drama Dope GirlsCredit: Sanne GaultThe series lifts the lid on a moment of sexual liberation, decadence and often intoxicating glamour as women took matters into their own handsCredit: © 2023 Sony Pictures TelevisionWHO would have thought you’d see such daring outfits just after World War One?The nightclubs of London’s Soho in 1918 are brought alive to eye-popping effect in these shots from upcoming BBC One drama Dope Girls.The series lifts the lid on a moment of sexual liberation, decadence and often intoxicating glamour as women took matters into their own hands to earn themselves a living.Single mother Kate Galloway, played by Julianne Nicholson, is at the centre of the capital’s exploding club scene as she sets up a nightspot to provide for her daughter Evie, and enters into a life of criminal activities under the nose of the police.Eliza Scanlen plays Violet Davies, one of the country’s first wave of female police officers, who is assigned to go undercover at the club and investigate the illicit goings-on.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe women she runs into include ballsy Billie Cassidy (Umi Myers), a dazzlingly bohemian dancer.Take your seats, ladies and gents, and tune in next year.MURDER IN ROYAL CIRCLESTHE makers of The Crown have landed their next royal project, The Lady.The four-part drama for ITV will tell the story of Jane Andrews, the Duchess of York’s former aide who was convicted of murder.With filming to begin next year in Grimsby and London, it will chart the rise and fall of Jane, who landed the plum role as the royal’s dresser after answering an advert in magazine The Lady.Her fall from grace began when she lost her job and fell in love with businessman Thomas Cressman, who she was later convicted of killing.Sian McWilliams, of production company Left Bank Pictures, said: “The Lady deftly explore the tragic series of events and poses the question – who is the real Jane Andrews?” More