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      Man Utd legend Roy Keane rules out Patrick Vieira and Steven Gerrard when naming toughest ever opponent

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Roy Keane has revealed the toughest opponent he ever played against during his glittering career.Keane, 53, came up against some of the greatest players of the modern era.Manchester United legend Roy Keane revealed his toughest ever opponentCredit: X/itvfootballKeane had some unforgettable classhes with Arsenal legend Patrick VieiraCredit: GettyKeane also collided with Liverpool icon Steven GerrardCredit: GettyBut Zinedine Zidane stands out as Keane’s hardest ever opponentCredit: GettyThe iconic midfielder’s intense clashes with Arsenal hero Patrick Vieira are the stuff of legend.The Republic of Ireland great also got to face Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard when he was coming up in the Premier League.But the popular pundit ultimately went for Ballon d’Or winner Zinedine Zidane.Keane told ITV: “I’d probably say… Not gonna say Vieira, not Gerrard…Read More on Man Utd”Truthfully, Zidane would probably be the toughest opponent. Big, strong boy.”Technically brilliant, very aggressive, scored on the big occassions.”So Zidane would have been the toughest I’ve played against.”Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordKeane and Zidane, 52, collided in the middle of the park five times in the Champions League when the former played for Man Utd and the latter competed for Juventus as well as Real Madrid.Most read in FootballThe Irishman won two of those encounters, including the 3-2 win at Juve in 1999 during United’s Treble run in what was one of his greatest individual performances.Roy Keane shakes head and gives brutal side-eye at Ian Wright’s antics live on ITV during FA Cup coverageZidane emerged victorious from another two with a score of 1-0 with the Bianconeri away in 1996 and 3-1 with Real at the Santiago Bernabeu in 2003. More

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      Man Utd fans fume as Nottingham Forest ‘take the p***’ out of Andre Onana with savage description in matchday programme

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST’S official matchday programme pulled no punches when discussing Manchester United.Nuno Espirito Santo’s high-flyers welcome the Red Devils to the City Ground this evening.Nottingham Forest’s matchday programme featured a ‘Ones to Watch’ sectionForest’s programme wasn’t too complimentary about Andre OnanaForest go into the match sitting a staggering ten places above Ruben Amorim’s side in the Premier League table.And their media team haven’t been afraid to stick the boot in pre-game.Forest’s matchday programme, as is customary for most teams, included a “Ones to Watch” section for their visitors.Including a player from each position, the feature spotlighted Andre Onana, Matthijs de Ligt, Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAnd fans couldn’t help but notice the brutal entry for the Man Utd goalkeeper, which included the excerpt: “Onana is capable of both the sublime and ridiculous between the posts and he can possess erratic tendencies at times.”Seeing the comment, one fan fumed on X: “Taking the p*** that. If only United put ‘Elanga couldn’t hack the pressure at United but is thriving at his new tiny club’ in their programme.”While a second wrote: “Rivals clocked that they can just shoot at the goal post and they are gonna score.”A third added: “They violating man I need a masterclass from u now Onana.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKOnana has not always had it easy at Man UtdCredit: GettyThe feature also included a backhanded compliment for De Ligt.It read: “United’s recruitment has been questionable at best in recent years butthe addition of De Ligt has proved to be a very decent signing based on form this season.”Bruno Fernandes responds to Roy Keane’s scathing criticism of Man Utd captain live on Sky Sports Their section on the Man Utd captain then began: “Love him or hate him, there is no denying the talent that Fernandes bring to the pitch whenever he features for Manchester United.”Fernandes is very much the United captain and even when others around him have crumbled this season, he’s the figure who has stood tall and continued to lead by example at Old Trafford.”The Hojlund section did not include anything outrageous.Although it did point out that the Dane ended his “long goal drought” in the match against Leicester prior to the international break.”As it happened, Hojlund was named as a substitute by boss Amorim.But Onana, De Ligt and Fernandes were all in the starting XI.Rasmus Hojlund was named on the bench at the City GroundCredit: Getty More

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      Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd live stream: How to watch huge Premier League clash TONIGHT

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      MANCHESTER UNITED travel to Nottingham to take on Champions League-chasing Nottingham Forest TONIGHTRuben Amorim’s side have endured a mixed season, currently in the bottom half of the Premier League table.Ryan Yates scored the winning penalty for Nottingham Forest against BrightonCredit: MI News & Sport /Alamy Live NewsNottingham Forest will face Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final at WembleyCredit: GettyManchester United are looking to end a poor season stronglyCredit: GettyOne of Manchester United’s key players Bruno Fernandes is attracting interest from other clubs in EuropeCredit: GettyUnited’s remaining hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season rest on the Europa League.However, the side will want to build up a big head of steam in the Premier League, as they look to end a poor season strongly.Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, have enjoyed a wonderful season, just 12 months after they survived relegation by six points.Nuno Espirito Santo has Forest five points clear of Chelsea in fourth, and four points behind Arsenal, with the side picking up a huge Champions League boost with a 1-0 win over Man City.Read more FootballOnly five points separate Chelsea in fifth and Bournemouth in 10th, so Forest will know the paramount importance of remaining a safe distance ahead of the rest.Forest have already had a huge boost upon returning from the international break, qualifying for the FA Cup semi-final after beating Brighton on penalties. How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd and is there a live stream?Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd will be shown LIVE on TNT Sports in the UK.The game will also be available for stream on Discovery+.Action from The City Ground will kick-off at 8pm GMT.Alternatively, follow along with SunSport’s live blog. More

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      National League South star scores goal from inside OWN penalty area to complete stunning hat-trick

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      A STAR in the National League South scored a spectacular goal from inside his own penalty area to complete a magnificent hat-trick.Luke Coulson took centre stage for Weston-Super-Mare in their 4-2 win at Hornchurch on Saturday.Luke Coulson completed a stunning hat-trick with a goal from his own penalty areaCredit: X/ HornchurchFCThe strike saw Weston-Super-Mare beat Hornchurch 4-2Credit: X/ HornchurchFCCoulson had already scored twice for his side when the dramatic moment occurred at the end of the game.Hornchurch threw everybody in the penalty area – including their own goalie – to attack a last-gasp corner.However, it meant their end of the pitch was entirely empty.And unfortunately for them, Hornchuch’s set-piece did not land near any of their own players.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLInstead, it fell straight into the lap of Coulson.And with just seconds remaining on the clock, he blasted the ball out of his side’s box towards the other end of the pitch.But remarkably, the ball kept on moving towards Hornchurch’s goal.Despite Coulson being around 90 yards away, his kick had enough power to keep the ball trickling towards an empty opposition net.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHornchuch players sprinted after it in desperation.But it was too little, too late as the ball slowly crossed the line in brilliant fashion.Unbelievable reverse scorpion kick goal sees ‘Puskas Award wrapped up already’ The goal sparked wild celebrations among Weston players and their travelling fans.It sealed a 4-2 result for the club while also seeing Coulson complete a treble.And supporters were quick to react online, with one saying: “Submit it to Fifa for the Puskas.”Another declared: “Distance is insane, empty net or not.”One noted: “Keeper’s had a howler.”Another added: “Tap-in merchant!” More

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      Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly’s secret weapon saw him compared to rugby icon Jonah Lomu by academy coach

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      MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY is emerging as one of the top talents in English football, but his secret weapon would have made him a top rugby player too.Lewis-Skelly, 18, has gone from unknown by the majority to a regular Arsenal starter and England’s youngest-ever debutant scorer in the space of one season.Myles Lewis-Skelly’s use of the rugby hand-off has helped him excel this seasonCredit: GettyLewis-Skelly had drawn comparisons to rugby icon Jonah LomuCredit: Getty Images – GettyThere’s no doubt that there’s a plethora of skills in his arsenal, but it’s one in particular that has earned him comparisons to rugby legend Jonah Lomu.That’s his ability to replicate rugby’s hand-off, a skill mastered by Lomu during his career.The comparisons are so much so that, as first reported by The Telegraph, an academy coach once said: “It’s like Jonah Lomu, isn’t it?”, while Lewis-Skelly stormed through midfield in a youth match between Arsenal and Chelsea a few years back.Lewis-Skelly’s ability to outstretch his arm and hold off his opponent has become one of the best parts of his game, making him almost impossible to tackle.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt’s been evident in so many of his games, none more so than when he held away Albania player Jasir Asania to gain an extra yard and poke home his debut for goal for England during the international break.Even Mikel Arteta has discussed his “natural” ability to hold players away from him on a regular basis.The Arsenal boss said: “He has always been very comfortable running past players and holding people away from him and very far from the ball. It is a natural thing.”While team-mate Declan Rice thinks that Lewis-Skelly’s game is more similar to a star much closer to home.Most read in FootballLewis-Skelly used his secret weapon throughout his England debutCredit: RexTeam-mate Declan Rice has compared Lewis-Skelly to a former Premier League starCredit: GettyRice reckons he plays like ex-Spurs midfielder Mousa DembeleCredit: PA:Empics SportJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesRice thinks that the Hale End graduate’s ability to use his body is just like that of former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Mousa Dembele.He explained: “He has got that Mousa Dembele trait where he uses his body to get away from stuff.Emotional moment Myles Lewis-Skelly’s family spotted going wild in Wembley crowd“Sometimes it is risky but to show that at 18, the personality and character, honestly it’s unbelievable.”Of course, Lewis-Skelly is not Dembele and he’s certainly not going to be picking up the ball and running with it like Lomu any time soon.But they’re flattering comparisons for a player who has already notched 14 Premier League appearances, six Champions League games and two England caps this season.While he’s not the only one at Arsenal that is catching the eye either.Best mate and team mate Ethan Nwaneri has already scored eight senior goals for the Gunners this season and has himself drawn comparisons to Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard.Both Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly are likely to be called upon even more as Arteta tries to balance his squad with important Premier League clashes and a Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid on the horizon.But the burden on Nwaneri’s shoulders will be lifted somewhat after Arteta revealed that Bukayo Saka is back from his hamstring injury and “ready to go”.Ethan Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly have both enjoyed breakout seasons for ArsenalCredit: Getty More

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      Jurgen Klopp ‘could poach Premier League manager, 50, as RB Leipzig look to replace sacked Marco Rose’

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      JURGEN KLOPP could be set to hire his first manager at RB Leipzig in his new role at Red Bull.Klopp, 57, began his job as Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull on New Year’s Day, just six months after rolling credits on his glittering nine-year stint as Liverpool manager.Liverpool legend Jurgen Klopp could be set to hire his first manager at RB LeipzigCredit: GettyGlobal Head of Soccer at Red Bull Klopp is targeting Crystal Palace boss Oliver GlasnerCredit: RexAnd the legendary German tactician could go back to the Premier League to find a new manager for Leipzig, who now have Zsolt Low in charge on an interim capacity after Marco Rose’s dismissal on Sunday.According to Sky Sports, the Bundesliga giants are keeping tabs on Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner ahead of the summer transfer window.However, it seems like Glasner, 50, wasn’t the first choice and Leipzig turned their attention on him after Sebastian Hoeness extended his stay as Stuttgart manager.The same source claims there has already been contact between the German outfit and the Austrian tactician’s camp.Read More on FootballHowever, if the ex-Eintracht Frankfurt boss wishes to leave Palace then the Prem outfit will require a transfer fee.That is because the Europa League winner’s contract doesn’t run out until 2026.Nevertheless, there is said to still be an “exit option” for Glasner this summer.And Klopp may have a lot of help from Leipzig’s managing director of sport Marcel Schafer, who knows the Eagles’ boss very well from their time working together at Wolfsburg.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSGlasner turned Palace’s fortunes around upon his arrival in February last year.The Leipzig target took them from Premier League relegation strugglers to a strong side that took points off the big hitters.Ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp talks about his new role at Red Bull Glasner counts a total of 24 wins and 13 losses in 49 matches with the Prem side.They also face Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final at the end of the month after a brilliant 3-0 win at Fulham on Saturday. More

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      Arsenal vs Fulham: Is huge Premier League clash available to watch in UK?

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      ARSENAL continue their pursuit of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table against Fulham TONIGHT.Mikel Arteta’s side went into the international break off the back of a massive 1-0 victory against London rival Chelsea. Mikel Arteta has guided Arsenal into the Champions League quarter-finalsCredit: GettyBukayo Saka is on the brink of making his return to ArsenalCredit: GettyFulham are challenging for the Champions League places this seasonCredit: GettyLiverpool were out of action in the Premier League, playing the Carabao Cup final, but lost to Newcastle.As a result, Arsenal closed the gap, but Liverpool still have a healthy lead at the top of the Premier League.Fulham themselves are also trying to close down a gap, but to the top four in the Premier League.They are four points off Chelsea, who currently occupy the fourth position in the Premier League table – although Champions League qualification might stretch to fifth place this season. How to watch Arsenal vs Fulham and is there a live stream?Arsenal vs Fulham is NOT available to watch on any TV channel in the UK.There are also no legal streams availableThe game at the Emirates will kick-off at 7.45pm GMT.SunSport will blog all the action as it happens. More

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      Chelsea files: Boehly and Co have spent billions but most important signing could be a man dubbed the ‘magic gardener’

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      CHELSEA have made lots of big signings over the last couple of seasons.Yet one of the most important arrivals has slipped under the radar but continues to make a huge contribution both at the club’s Cobham training ground and at Stamford Bridge.The Stamford Bridge pitch has been in pristine conditionCredit: GettyGardener Paul Burgess has earned a stellar reputationCredit: GettyThat man is Paul Burgess, one of the most respected groundsmen in the world and who arrived at the club in 2023 after spending over a decade at Real Madrid.The Premier League will announce its ‘Grounds Team of the Season’ next month with Aston Villa picking up last year’s award.Yet Chelsea are expected to be in the running for the gong this time as the pitches have improved massively under Burgess and his team.Previously, foxes were running riot on the West London pitch and the players would complain that the pitches were better at other venues.Yet Burgess, who also worked at boyhood club Blackpool and then Arsenal before going to Spain, has changed all that.He arrived in Madrid when Jose Mourinho was manager and sports paper Marca nicknamed him the gardinero magico – magic gardener – after completely sorting out the notoriously-bad Bernabeu surface.It was also his idea to build an underground laboratory as part of the Bernabeu revamp meaning the pitch can be grown even if the surface is covered when the stadium is being used for a pop concert.So maybe Chelsea will end the season with at least one trophy – although you would still have a fair amount of money on them winning the Europa Conference League too.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKMen’s captain Reece James was at Stamford Bridge last Thursday to support the women’s team in the Champions League quarter-finals against Manchester City – and they delivered a stunning 3-0 win to go through 3-2 on aggregate.James’ sister, Lauren, played the full 90 minutes and was in brilliant form.Lauren James gave a Player of the Match performance against Man CityCredit: GettyReece James loves to watch his sister play when he canCredit: GettyBLUES fans could be asked for identification ahead of the home Europa Conference League quarter-final with Legia Warsaw on April 17.This is a sensible idea and will be just to make sure there are no away fans in the home areas at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea will be back in Conference League action later this monthCredit: RexTOP marks to Chelsea for their initiative with the Samaritans and Three UK ahead of Thursday’s Premier League home game with Spurs.Research released this week revealed that two-thirds (64 per cent) of football fans struggle with their mental health, with almost half (42 per cent) turning to an unlikely source of support – taxi drivers.Mobile network Three UK has enlisted the help of former England striker Peter Crouch to launch a fleet of bespoke mental health taxis, driven by selected cabbies who have received specialist training from Samaritans to help get the nation talking more than football.On Thursday, a taxi fleet will offer free rides to passengers who are willing to talk about their mental health or simply use the journey to check in with one another.The taxis will be travelling from West Brompton Tube station to Stamford Bridge ahead of the game.Peter Crouch has backed a brilliant new campaignCredit: PAFORMER Chelsea boss Ruud Gullit was able to heal his rift with Luca Vialli before the Italian died in 2023.But the once dreadlocked Dutchman revealed he will NEVER forgive the Stamford Bridge powerbrokers who forced him out of the club in 1998.Vialli, signed by Gullit, controversially replaced him as boss when the former Milan superstar was sacked after a League Cup semi-final first leg defeat by Arsenal less than a year after leading the club to FA Cup success.It saw the pair, previously close, fall out massively.Vialli died of cancer at the age of just 58 but Laureus Academy member Gullit explained: “Luca and I were able to patch things up.“We met each other a couple of times over the years. We were also in a football programme in Italy.  So we had no issues.”However, Gullit is still mad at former chairman Ken Bates and his chief lieutenant Colin Hutchinson, adding: “It’s a strange thing when you are successful that you get sacked.“Eventually they understood that the reason why I was sacked had nothing to do with me, but was with the people that were trying to do other things around that club.“These people were sacked later on, but then it was almost too late.“Luckily Abramovich came and took over.  But yeah, there were some dodgy people around behind my back who tried to make deals that I didn’t want to be involved in.”Ruud Gullit brought Gianluca Vialli to ChelseaCredit: AP More