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    Ipswich’s pink kit divides fans as some blast ‘Ed Sheeran disasterclass’ after pop star helped design third shirt

    IPSWICH fans have been left divided as the club debuted its Ed Sheeran collaboration third kit.Before the season began, Town announced they would have a special third kit for the season designed with musician and Tractor Boys superfan Sheeran.Ipswich debuted their pink third kit for their trip to TottenhamCredit: ReutersIt was designed in collaboration with Ed Sheeran, who was in attendance at the gameCredit: Sky SportsThe kit finally saw the light of day as Ipswich paid a visit to Tottenham in the Premier League, with Sheeran in attendance in North London.However, the pink colour scheme inspired by “Suffolk Pink” left fans divided.Taking to social media, one fan said: “Ed Sheeran disasterclass.”A second said: “[It] Hurts my eyes.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother said: “That Ipswich kit is so clean.”A fourth added: “That Ipswich kit is gorgeous.”A club statement when the kit was revealed in the summer said: “Inspired by ‘Suffolk Pink’, representing the iconic cottages scattered across the county, the new shirt features the silhouette of Framlingham Castle, made famous by Ed’s track ‘Castle on Hill’. “The Wolsey Gate, which inspired the turrets at the top of the Town crest, is also included in the design.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Ed Sheeran x Ipswich Town’ appears inside the neck whilst an Ipswich Town heart motif takes its place on the back of the shirt.”Soundwaves created from the cheer of the crowd as players run out of the tunnel also appear on the front of the shirt, along with a representation of the 60 miles of Suffolk coastline, running from Felixstowe to Lowestoft.”Inside the luxury hotel owned by Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna’s familyBefore the Spurs game, Kieran McKenna’s side were winless in the Premier League, having racked up five wins and five defeats from the opening ten games.Two of those draws had come away from home. More

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    Portsmouth star Colby Bishop scores just minutes into comeback following open heart surgery

    COLBY BISHOP was given a hero’s welcome at Portsmouth as he scored just minutes into his return after major surgery.Bishop, 28, was diagnosed with a heart problem in June before undergoing open heart surgery in August.Colby Bishop was given a ‘special’ welcome back by Portsmouth as he scored in a 3-1 win over PrestonCredit: RexBishop came off the bench to score a penalty in his first match since undergoing open heart surgeryCredit: RexAfter months on the sideline as he recovered, the forward was finally able to make his return in Portsmouth’s Championship clash with Preston on Saturday.Bishop was a shock inclusion on the bench for John Mousinho’s side.He was able to get his first minutes of the season when he was brought on in the 78th minute for Kusini Yengi with Pompey 2-1 ahead.And when Portsmouth won a penalty in the 89th minute, Bishop was then able to mark his emotional comeback with a goal as he netted the home side’s third goal of the afternoon.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe penalty sealed a 3-1 win that lifted Portsmouth off the bottom of the table.Bishop paid tribute to the fans after the game for their warm welcome, declaring that they made him feel “so special”.He told The News: “I am so grateful to the fans, they make you feel so special.”I have thought about these moments for the whole 3-4 months, getting that reception. I’m hoping there are quite a few videos, because I would like to watch it back.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Even when I was scoring in the warm-up, they were standing up singing.”I have a very special connection with the fans here and through the whole three months when people have seen me, they’ve been so nice to me.Watch jubilant Portsmouth’s captain’s speech get interrupted by very rude act as fans hail ‘simply incredible’ moment”They’ve not once asked ‘When are you back?’ or anything like that. “It has always been ‘Are you okay? Is your family okay?’. That shows how much the people of Portsmouth care.”I know football is obviously the main thing, but they also care about you. I have a special connection with them and again I am grateful for that.”Bishop signed for the South Coast club from Accrington in 2022.He scored 24 goals in his debut season before adding another 21 to his tally in his second year.On the reaction the fans gave him as they applauded him on to the pitch, Bishop added: “It gave me shivers down my back, it was loud, very loud.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I had asked my partner to video it, I cannot wait to watch it. “It’s one of those you would like to look back on in the future.” More

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    Virgil van Dijk caught trolling Aston Villa rival Pau Torres with 3-word jibe after commentator lipreads Liverpool star

    LIVERPOOL captain Virgil van Dijk brutally mocked Aston Villa star Pau Torres after his attempt to win a penalty.The Reds extended their lead at the top of the table with a 2-0 win over Villa last night.Pau Torres went down in the box wanting a penaltyVirgil van Dijk was fuming over the way the Villa star went downCredit: TNT Sports The duo exchanged heated wordsCredit: APDarwin Nunez opened the scoring in the first-half before Mo Salah wrapped up the three points just six minutes from time.Soon after Liverpool’s second goal, there was a coming together between Ryan Gravenberch and Torres in the penalty area.The Villa centre-back was knocked over by the Dutchman as they jostled for a loose ball.Torres went down and required treatment after the penalty shout was waved away by the referee.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut Van Dijk was left fuming over what he felt was a theatrical fall from his opponent.As Torres slowly climbed back to his feet, the Liverpool skipper went over to him and seemingly made a gesture about his height.TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher admitted he wasn’t the best lipreader in the world but thought Van Dijk appeared to say: “You’re 6ft’4 mate.”Liverpool’s win took them five points ahead of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOn being in the title race, Alexis Mac Allister said: “If you’d asked me before the season started, I wouldn’t say that we were candidates, but now it looks like it.”As for Villa, they have gone five games without a win in all competitions and have slipped to eighth in the Prem.Arne Slot punished for X-rated blast about Arsenal because fourth official thought he was talking to him More

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    Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as hosts look to continue stunning run

    NOTTINGHAM FOREST host Newcastle in a huge Premier League clash to kick off Super Sunday.Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have been a surprise package this season, sitting in the top-4 ahead today’s clash.Newcastle will be looking to build on their superb 1-0 win over title-chasing Arsenal last time out as Eddie Howe’s men look to find some consistency.Kick off time: 2pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier LeagueLive stream: NOW/Sky Sports appFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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    Tottenham vs Ipswich LIVE SCORE: Premier League updates as Spurs look to move into top-4 with win over Tractor Boys

    TOTTENHAM host Ipswich in a huge Premier League clash TODAY.Spurs are looking to move into the top-4 places with back-to-back wins in the top-flight.Ipswich will be hoping to secure their first win of the season by pulling off a huge shock in the capital.Kick off time: 2pm GMTTV/Stream: Not available in the UKFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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    Borussia Dortmund line up stunning bid for Jude Belligham’s brother Jobe but scouting mission hits stumbling block

    BORUSSIA DORTMUND want Jobe  Bellingham to follow in brother Jude’s footsteps by moving to Germany.The Bundesliga giants have stepped up interest after the 19-year-old’s displays for Championship high-fliers Sunderland.Borussia Dortmund are keeping tabs on Jude Bellingham’s brother JobeCredit: RexReal Madrid superstar Jude enjoyed a stunning career after leaving DortmundCredit: RexJude joined the Bundesliga club as a 17-year-old from Birmingham for £30million in 2020 and moved to Real Madrid in a deal worth up to £115m three years later.Dortmund were due to have scouts watching Jobe at Preston on Wednesday — but changed plans after he got a three-game ban.Sunderland would want around £20m for the midfielder and Dortmund will back their judgment with cash.This comes as Nottingham Forest are chasing Sunderland duo Chris Rigg AND new star Tommy Watson.Read More on FootballForest have tracked left-winger Watson for a while and watched him  at Preston but the 18-year-old played on the right, making it hard to judge his display.Therefore, Sunderland may be careful about letting Jobe go if they lose two key players.The playmaker would love to follow in Jude’s footsteps after his glittering three-year stint at Dortmund.The England international stood out for Real last season with a staggering 23 goals and 13 assists in 42 appearances.Most read in ChampionshipBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHowever, Jude has struggled this term and only just scored his first goal after a six-month drought with the reigning Spanish and European champions.The 21-year-old netted during Los Blancos’ 4-0 win over Osasuna on Saturday at the Santiago Bernabeu.How to cure England’s Bellingham, Foden and Palmer headacheJude then issued a passionate post on Twitter: “Even in s**t times, giving up is not an option.”Madridistas, thank you for your incredible support in the good moments and the bad ones.” More

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    Arne Slot makes best start of any manager in Premier League era with surprise name among legends in top ten

    ARNE SLOT has overseen a remarkable start to life at Liverpool.There were doubts over how he would fare when taking over from Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.Arne Slot tops the list for most wins from his first 17 competitive games in the Premier League era with 15 winsCredit: AFPJose Mourinho previously headed the list with 14 winsCredit: GettyThis feat was later matched by Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea – a club with eight managers in the top 12Credit: Getty Images – GettyJohn Gregory earned 13 wins from his first 17 games when he took over at Aston Villa in 1998Credit: News Group Newspapers LtdBut the former Feyenoord manager has certainly placated those concerns after a stunning start to life in England that sees Liverpool top of the table going into the final international break of the year.Goals from Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah sealed a 2-0 win for the Reds over Aston Villa, extending their lead at the top of the table to five points after Manchester City fell to defeat at Brighton.They are also the only team with a 100 per cent winning record in the Champions League, with four from four.Slot’s team is also still in the hunt for the first trophy available in the form of the Carabao Cup, and will face Southampton in the quarter-finals next month.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd this strong start has also seen Slot make history as the manager to make the best start of any manager in the Premier League era.With the latest win over Villa, Slot has now won 15 of his first 17 games in charge in all competitions, the most of any manager in the Premier League era.This saw him eclipse former Chelsea managers Carlo Ancelotti and Jose Mourinho, who both racked up 14 wins from their first 17 games. Ex-Blues bosses Antonio Conte and Maurizio Sarri were next on the list with 13 each, while John Gregory also earned 13 wins after being parachuted into Aston Villa in early 1998.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSix managers then achieved 12 wins from their first 17 games, four of whom were Chelsea managers. Those four are Luiz Felipe Scolari, Guus Hiddink, Avram Grant and new England manager Thomas Tuchel.Liverpool have put Jurgen Klopp’s sprawling £4million home for sale – after Anfield successor Arne Slot turned it down.Meanwhile, the late Sven Goran Eriksson got to this number as Man City boss, while Unai Emery achieved the feat at Arsenal.Fans might be surprised to see the aforementioned Guardiola not on the list.But his first 17 games at Man City yielded 11 wins in all comps, with a start of ten wins on the bounce giving way to a run of six without a win before picking up the 11th.Meanwhile, legendary Gunners boss Arsene Wenger won just seven of his first 17 games in charge of the North London side when he took over in 1996.The Premier League’s most successful manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, also won only seven of his first 17 games with Man Utd.That record was remarkably even worse when the Premier League era kicked off in 1992, with United registering just six wins from the first 17 games of that season.READ MORE SUN STORIESLooking back at Liverpool, Klopp’s first 17 games in charge of the club saw him win nine games, which goes to show how far they have come and the amazing job done in building a capable squad.While it may be early in the season, Slot will doubtless be aware of what winning the title this season would mean – given that it would see Liverpool match Man Utd’s record tally of 20 English league titles. Slot snubbed Spurs, hates defending and has a PASS named after himBy Dan KingLIVERPOOL’S new manager Arne Slot was a good enough player to have a type of pass named after him.But it is as a manager that the Feyenoord head coach is really making his mark.Like another bald Dutchman, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, Slot earned his stripes bossing smaller sides before being given a chance at one of the Netherlands’ big three.But the question Liverpool are pondering is whether Slot would make a better fist of running one of the biggest clubs in the world than Ten Hag so far has at Old Trafford.Slot, 45, was certainly easier on the eye as a player than centre back Ten Hag.“The Arne Slot Ball” was something he perfected as a silky No 10 – a back-to-goal, first-time, 180-degree spin and flick behind the defensive line for a winger to run on to deep in the opposition half.Click here to read all about the incoming Liverpool boss. More

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    Man Utd 3-0 Leicester LIVE SCORE: Stream and TV channel info as Bruno Fernandes scoring run continues

    MANCHESTER UNITED are taking on Leicester in a huge Premier League clash RIGHT NOW!And the big team news is that in-form Amad Diallo has started in place of Alejandro Garnacho after his Europa League heroics in the week.This afternoon’s match will mark the end of Ruud van Nistelrooy’s interim reign, with Ruben Amorim officially taking the hot seat on Monday.Kick off time: 2pm GMTTV/Stream: Not available to watch in the UK.Man Utd team: Onana, Dalot, De Ligt, Martinez, Mazraoui, Ugarte, Casemiro, Fernandes, Amad, Hojlund, Rashford.Leicester team: Hermansen; Justin, Vestergaard, Faes, Kristiansen; Winks, Soumaré, Ndidi; Fatawu, Ayew, BuonanotteFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…FT: Man Utd 3-0 LeicesterRuud van Nistelrooy ends his interim charge undefeated.Three wins and a draw for the Dutchman.He certainly has done the job asked of him by the board.Copy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 3-0 LeicesterThe referee brings the game to a close.It has been a comfortable win for the Red Devils.Fernandes gets a goal on his 250th appearance for the club.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester90+6. It will be a little more positive at Old Trafford when Ruben Amorim arrives for his first day in the job tomorrow.A lot is expected of the Sporting manager.He will be expected to hit the ground running no doubt, such are the demands of being at a club like Man Utd.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester90+4. Amad is continuing to cause problems down the right.On this occasion he cannot find a teammate in the box.Leicester look like they are already on the bus home mentally.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester90+2. Man Utd come forward once again, looking to add some icing to the cake.Amad tries his luck from distance but it sails over the goal.Confidence is high with the youngster at the moment so you can understand him going for goal.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester90. What a disappointing trip this has been for those Leicester fans.Their team has offered nothing for them to get exicted about today.The biggest threat to Onana today has been catching a cold stood in this rain doing nothing.We are going to have six added minutes.Painful.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester88. This is a game to forget for The Foxes today.It has been a very bad day at the office.Nothing they planned for this game has worked at all.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester86. Van Nistelrooy will be happy with the performance today.He can sign off from his interim stint unbeaten.The Dutch manager has steadied the ship since the sacking of Erik ten Hag.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester84. If the game wasn’t over before that goal, it is now.Martinez seems to be struggling with a back injury.Garnacho almost gets away again but it is adjudged that the ball had gone out of play in the build-up.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester82. A sublime ball from Eriksen sets up the attack.Fernandes then threads it to Garnacho, who cuts inside onto his right foot and bends one in the top corner.Great move.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGoal – Alejandro Garnacho (Man Utd)Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester80. Leicester force yet another corner.This time they actually look to cross it into the box in a normal fashion.Another poor delivery as it is headed clear at the near post by Amad.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester78. Man Utd have brought Zirkzee and Eriksen on.They replace Casemiro and Hojlund.Everyone is looking forward to the full-time whistle now.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester76. This second half has been a tough watch.Neither side seems to have much attacking intent.Leicester have huffed and puffed but it all goes pear-shaped when they get to the final third of the pitch where they look clueless.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester74. Garnacho stays down for some time but eventually gets to his feet.The replay shows Faes may have accidentally stepped on his wrist while he was on the floor as he tried to jump over him.It looks as though he is actually crying on the pitch, wow, we have seen it all now.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester72. Steve Cooper must be tearing his hair out on the touchline.As another attack breaks down, Man Utd hit them on the counter.Fortunately for the visitors, it is Garnacho.He gets towards goal, feigns a shot and tries to cut back inside.Instead he plays it from one foot against his opposite heel and it goes out for a goal kick.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester70. Leicester force a corner and try another bizarre effort that you can only assume worked this week on the training ground.Instead, it is easily cleared by Man Utd.The visitors look like they have no idea of how to break a side down to create goalscoring opportunities here.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester68. Man Utd are happy to just pass the ball around now.They are trying to frustrate Leicester by keeping the ball and forcing them to throw caution to the wind more.Steve Cooper needs to come up with some sort of tactical miracle to change this game for the visitors now.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester66. Martinez is able to continue, much to the delight of the home fans.Amad is brought down as he truns Vestergaard.This game has gone the way of the Chelsea match last week now, the biggest cheer will be for the full time whistle.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester64. Buonanotte is shown a yellow card for a clumsy foul.It means the Leicester midfielder wiill miss their next game.He slid in on Martinez and just caught him on the back of the leg.The Argentine defender is receiving some treatment as a result.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester62. The away fans are trying to raise their team.They have not asked enough questions of Onana this afternoon.On such a wet pitch, they should be trying some shots from distance to see if they can get lucky.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester60. Hojlund would make a great signing for Leicester in January.He would fit in well in a team that rarely looks like they are going to score.It will be interesting to see Amorim’s first Man Utd side, whether Zirkzee gets the nod instead of the Dane.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester68. Fernandes is receiving some treatment after a head collision.The fans will be pleased to see him able to continue.He is integral to all they do in an attacking sense.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester56. Leicester have a free kick in a dangerous position.Winks and Buonanotte are stood over it.The former Tottenham man plays it to a Foxes’ player in the wall, looking for it back.It all goes hopelessly wrong and is a waste of a good opportunity.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester54. You kind of feel with Man Utd’s current plight results are more important than performances.That said, while the fans are eager for the Amorim era, you cannot underestimate the size of the task he has.Even ex-players like Paul Scholes have said it will take a lot longer than the three year contract he has signed to sort things out.Copy linkCopied More