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      ‘Performance of the day’: BBC pundit’s genius Alexis Mac Allister gag leaves fans in stitches on Match of the Day

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      FESTIVE cheers was apparent for many during the final Premier League weekend before Christmas.And it was certainly a given in the Match of the Day studio as well, as one witty joke left fans in stitches.Shay Given was in top form on Match of the DayCredit: Match of the DayHe quipped that Alexis Mac Allister was not the only McCallister to be left alone at ChristmasThe joke was a reference to Christmas classic film Home AloneCredit: AlamyLiverpool’s 6-3 thriller against Tottenham was the headline act of the programme.And while analysing the goals from the game, Shay Given was in top form with a clever Christmas gag.The joke came while talking Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister after he was allowed to ghost into the box unmarked before netting the Reds’ second of the game.Seeing Spurs defenders fail to pick up the Argentine, the former goalkeeper quipped: “Not the first Mac Allister to be left alone at Christmas.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLReacting on social media, one fan said: “What a line hahaha.”A second said: “Haha!! Brilliant!”A third added: “This is A+ commentary and creativity.”Another said: “Oh that is superb stuff.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFor the uninitiated, the gag was a reference to Christmas classic film Home Alone.In the film, an eight-year-old boy by the name of Kevin McCallister – played by Macaulay Culkin – is left behind when his family leaves from France, and things take a twist when thieves try to break into the family home.Tottenham boss Postecoglou REFUSES to answer questions after his team ship another hatful of goals in Liverpool lossIn an ironic twist that makes the joke even better, Mac Allister has an older brother called Kevin who currently plays for Belgian side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.The nine-goal thriller left Liverpool four points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand after Chelsea had been held to a goalless draw with Everton earlier in the day.Meanwhile, Spurs were left in the bottom half of the table, eight points adrift of the top four. More

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      Mo Salah provides huge update on Liverpool contract situation as he breaks Premier League record in Tottenham thrashing

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      MO SALAH made history in Liverpool’s thrashing at Tottenham – and provided an update on his contract situation. The Premier League leaders ran out 6-3 winners at Spurs with Salah scoring twice. Mo Salah gives an update on his Liverpool futureLuis Diaz, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister also got in on the goals as Liverpool extended their lead at the top. And Salah became the first player in Prem history to reach ten goals and ten assists before Christmas. He told Sky Sports: “I didn’t think about it before the game to be fair but I’m glad I done it, a few times. “Something made me happy and proud just keep working hard.” READ MORE IN footballSalah, 32, is approaching the final six months on his contract but is yet to strike an agreement to extend it. The Anfield legend has publicly revealed his desire to stay at the club but continues to admit no deal has been reached. Asked if there is an update, Salah replied: “No.” Salah is now Liverpool’s fourth highest scorer of all time on 229 goals – with Ian Rush leading on 346. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAsked if he can beat Rush’s record, Salah responded: I don’t know how he scored that many goals, to be fair.”I think the football in that time was quite seven versus seven and not really 11 versus 11. “He’s a great legend for the club and we have a good contact. Whatever I’m going to end my career with I’m happy about it, so let’s see.”Tottenham boss Postecoglou REFUSES to answer questions after his team ship another hatful of goals in Liverpool loss More

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      Former Man Utd star Ashley Young, 39, ‘ripped his NECK’ against Chelsea, claims Everton boss Sean Dyche

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      SEAN DYCHE claimed Ashley Young “ripped his neck” against Chelsea.The veteran full-back, 39, will miss the Boxing Day trip to Man City through suspension.Ashley Young suffered an injury during Everton’s 0-0 draw with ChelseaCredit: GettyToffees manager Sean Dyche claimed that Young ‘ripped his neck’Credit: PAThe former England star picked up his fifth booking of the serve in the draw with the Blues and must now serve a one-match ban.He was subbed off with 15 minutes to go and replaced by club captain Seamus Coleman.However, his manager revealed afterwards that he would have been a doubt for the Etihad anyway as the change was partially down to injury.Dyche said: “Youngy is suspended anyway but he ripped his neck then he did a brilliant header at the far stick.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“We had to take him off for both reasons – to make sure he was OK physically and was on a yellow card.”Both the experienced Young and his 18-year-old son Tyler, who plays for Peterborough United, will both be praying it is nothing serious.That is because Everton face the League One club in the FA Cup on January 9 in what could see dad take on lad in a dream family showdown.Young is still performing for Everton despite his age and has managed 14 Premier League appearances for the Toffees already this season.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSElsewhere at Everton, The Friedkin Group (TFG) finalised its majority takeover of the club in a deal which is believed to be worth in excess of £400m.Roundhouse Capital Holdings Limited, which is an entity within The Friedkin Group, have bought Farhad Moshiri’s 94.1 per cent stake in the club.The group reached an agreement with Moshiri on 23 September and were awaiting regulatory approval, with the Premier League having the final say on the deal, which has now been granted.Former Man Utd star reveals there were only TWO players who didn’t get Sir Alex Ferguson’s famous ‘hairdryer treatment’ More

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      Premier League stadium unrecognisable with pitch used for star’s epic gender reveal as fans demand ‘lifetime contract’

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      A PREMIER LEAGUE stadium looked unrecognisable this weekend as it went from staging the world’s best players to hosting a star’s gender reveal party.Nottingham Forest’s City Ground was used to host the friends and family of star centre-back Murillo, as he announced the gender of his first child with wife Mabili.Nottingham Forest star Murillo hosted his gender reveal party at the City GroundCredit: https://www.instagram.com/murillosantiago40/The reveal took place on the City Ground pitchCredit: https://www.instagram.com/murillosantiago40/Murillo and partner Mabili celebrated as smoke bombs revealed that they were having a girlCredit: https://www.instagram.com/murillosantiago40/The pair wore all-white for their celebrationsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/murillosantiago40/Murillo gave a kiss to Mabili’s bumpCredit: https://www.instagram.com/murillosantiago40/Family and friends posed for photos with the happy couple on their incredible displayCredit: https://www.instagram.com/murillosantiago40/Murillo, 22, gathered with his loved ones on the pitch at the historic stadium and announced that he would be having a girl.The incredible gender reveal was fit with pyrotechnics, balloons, streamers and a whole stage for the happy couple to stand on during the moment it was announced.Forest fans loved that their star centre-half was using the stadium for his announcement, taking to social media to suggest it shows just how much he loves playing for the Tricky Trees.On X, one fan wrote: “Murillo loves this club. Gender reveal at the WFCG. Lifetime contract.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile another added: “Nobody decides to have a baby if they have intentions of moving across Europe in 6 months time…”And if he had any thoughts of actually moving, surely he wouldn’t have done this at the CG? Just saying…”Other fans flooded the comments section on Murillo’s Instagram post about the reveal, congratulating the Brazilian.One posted: “Congratulations my defender!” Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd a second wrote: “Congratulations Murillo! Best gender reveal ever”.Murillo was joined, not only by friends and family, but also by Nottingham Forest teammate Jota at the City Ground for the announcement.Top ten Premier League managers’ WagsIt’s been a great weekend for Murillo, who helped Forest keep a clean sheet on Saturday as they beat Brentford 2-0 away from home.While the season as a whole has been superb for the Midlands club.Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are currently flying high in the fourth spot in the Premier League.Forest are just four points off second place Chelsea and only two points behind Arsenal in third.While their impressive form sees them sit a comfortable four points ahead of Man City, eight ahead of Spurs and nine ahead of Manchester United.Murillo is having a superb season for Nottingham ForestForest continued their success on the pitch this season with a 2-0 win over Brentford on SaturdayCredit: Getty More

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      Tottenham boss Postecoglou REFUSES to answer questions after his team ship another hatful of goals in Liverpool loss

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU hit back at fresh scrutiny over his attacking style — as Tottenham shipped six to Prem leaders Liverpool.The fed-up Spurs boss argued with a TV reporter and was close to blowing his top following repeated questioning over tactics.Ange Postecoglou refused to answer questions after Spurs lost 6-3 to LiverpoolCredit: Sky SportsSpiky Postecoglou, whose dodgy defence has conceded 13 goals in the last three home games, snapped: “I’m just going to stop answering these questions.”Postecoglou pointed to the injuries to keeper Guglielmo Vicario as well as centre-backs Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.Tottenham’s first-choice left-back Destiny Udogie also started on the bench as Arne Slot’s pace-setters ran riot in North London.The Aussie added: “If people can’t see the obvious, I’m not going to point it out. Make of it what you want, yes, we’re conceding goals.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“If you want to discount the fact we’re missing a goalkeeper, two centre-backs and left-back . . . “I don’t know what to say any more.”Postecoglou was pushed over whether Spurs will benefit from his commitment to attacking football in the long term.He said: “I have been really patient the last 18 months sitting up here answering the same questions over and over again.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“If people want me to change my approach, it’s not going to change.“We are doing it for a reason, we are doing it because we think it will help us to be successful.”Tottenham fans protest ‘Levy out’ with black balloons as Spurs chairman akwardly watches on during Liverpool lossPostecoglou described this thumping defeat as “painful” which leaves Spurs 11th and eight points off the top four.Yet they have scored more goals than anyone else in the top flight with 39 and are in a Carabao Cup semi-final.Supporters even sang Postecoglou’s name at 5-2.Asked about the fans’ reception, the Tottenham chief replied: “I thought the fans were good today, very good, given it was a difficult day.“Maybe some of them understand the situation we’re in right now. It seems many don’t.“I hope they see what we’re trying to build here as I really believe it’s going to be something that gives the club and fans what they want.”Postecoglou said last month if his side were still tenth at Christmas then he would expect  people not to be “happy”.That was  pre-injury crisis but this defeat left his side in the bottom half.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe added: “All I can do is navigate us through a difficult period.“If you’re saying tenth means I’m not doing a good job and I should be uncomfortable, well that’s for others to judge.” More

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      Hard-up Prem fans ‘priced out of buying club shirts’ fuelling boom in fake kit for Christmas gifts

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      CASH-strapped Premier League fans are fuelling a boom in fake team shirts for Christmas gifts.Data shows supporters have made 48,510 online searches for counterfeit top-flight club clobber from September to the beginning of December.Premier League fans are fuelling a boom in fake team shirts for Christmas giftsCredit: GettyIn comparison, there were just 4,230 searches from January to August, before the festive shopping season began.Fake Manchester Utd shirts topped the table, with 17,730 searches.The team’s official adult home shirt costs £80, and £55 for children, while both go for £12 on knock-off websites.Betting site Footy Accumulators, which analysed the search data, said: “It is sad to see that clubs have priced many loyal fans out of being able to afford a shirt which is leading them to use websites selling fakes to buy gifts for loved ones this Christmas.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS“Rising prices mean that a family of four who want new shirts will have to fork out around £370 from club shops whereas if they go to knock off sites the price will be more like £50.“We hope that clubs across the UK take note of these alarming figures and try to make merchandise more affordable in the future to help supporters not have to turn to counterfeit merchandise.”Demand for Arsenal fake shirts soared by 191 per cent over the beginning of the year from just 680 to 5,940 in the run up to Christmas making fake Gooners tops the second most in demand.Newcastle knock offs were third highest in demand with 4,830 searches compared to just earlier in the year – an incredible 419 per cent rise.Most read in FootballTottenham Hotspurs came fourth with demand up from 440 to 3,750 – a 184 per cent rise.Liverpool came fifth on a 169 per cent increase from 460 to 3,720.In sixth place came Manchester City on 3,150 knock off searches – up from 420 and a 150 per cent increase.Non-league club labelled ‘absolute class’ as they rock up to FA Cup tie in bizarre pina colada kit More

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      Jamie Carragher slammed as ‘really, really unfair’ in heated scenes live on Sky Sports after Liverpool thrash Tottenham

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER was slammed as “really, really unfair” in heated scenes over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Liverpool future.The right-back played a key role in his side’s 6-3 epic win at Tottenham on Sunday, helping the Reds sit top of the table at Christmas.Jamie Carragher clashed with Jamie Redknapp over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s futureRedknapp was having none of what Carragher was sayingLiverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold is out of contract at the end of the seasonCredit: AFPAlexander-Arnold has been one of Arne Slots’s most important players all season.But his future remains unclear as his contract enters its final six months.The defender has so far failed to agree an extension with Liverpool and is free to talk to foreign clubs next month.Real Madrid are reportedly favourites to sign Alexander-Arnold, with the England ace not commanding a transfer fee.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking on Sky Sports, Carragher questioned why Alexander-Arnold would not at least pen a new short-term deal with Liverpool in order to get his side a transfer fee.But this led to an amazing on-air clash with fellow former Anfield star Jamie Redknapp, who branded Carragher “really, really unfair” for his demands to Alexander-Arnold.Carragher initially said: “I just think as a local player, it is a long time living in that City. Trent has been at the club for 20 years.“I don’t think it would be nice for Liverpool supporters to feel like, ‘Han on, we are winning everything, what more do you want?’”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSRedknapp replied: “I think it is negligence from Liverpool, the fact they are in this position. “If you are going to do that, you have to respect the decision he makes. A young player who has given everything, if he wants to try a different culture.Mo Salah drops yet another hint about leaving Liverpool win days after admitting he was ‘more out than in’ Redknapp wants Liverpool to sort out Trent’s situation NOW“If I was in the dressing room, I would go, ‘I would love you to sign, but good luck’. If there is a chance to go to Real, how do you turn that down?”Carragher fired back: “If I was advising Trent, a lot of it is to do with the free transfer.“It is that feeling that you are leaving us for nothing, where is our money to replace you? I would say, sign a contract, have a decent buyout clause and if Real want to buy you in 12 months…”But Redknapp was unhappy with that statement, saying: “I think you’re being really, really unfair. You can’t turn around and tell him to sign a contract.“If he gets injured after signing a contract, then what happens? He has got an opportunity for a five-year deal or whatever at Real and try something different.“I have total respect for whatever it is he wants to do because he has given everything to Liverpool.”READ MORE SUN STORIESCarragher ended the discussion by adding: “I am saying that Liverpool supporters, I am with them everyday on the streets of Liverpool and now how they feel.“It doesn’t matter if we agree with that.” More

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      Love rat Man City ace Kyle Walker WILL spend Christmas Day with estranged wife & children after pair agree festive truce

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      FOOTIE ace Kyle Walker will be with estranged wife Annie Kilner on Christmas Day after they agreed to put their divorce to one side for the sake of their kids.The England and Man City star, 34, faces a blockbuster legal fight for a share of his £27million fortune in the New Year.Kyle Walker and estranged wife Annie Kilner agreed to put their divorce to one side for the sake of their kidsCredit: AFP or LicensorsKyle secretly fathered a second child with model ex-mistress Lauryn GoodmanCredit: AlamyAnnie booted him out after he secretly fathered a second child with model ex-mistress Lauryn Goodman.But they will call a Christmas truce for their four children — Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, six-year-old Reign and baby Rezon.A source said: “It’s been a horrible 12 months. But huge credit to Annie.”Despite everything Kyle has done, she couldn’t bear the thought of him waking up alone on Christmas Day without his children.READ MORE ON KYLE WALKER“They’re putting everything to one side to save the kids from any more heartache.”Kyle will spend Christmas morning with Annie and the kids before joining up with his City teammates ahead of their Boxing Day clash with Everton.Annie, 31, could then return to Sheffield to be with her family, including sister Sian.The £150,000-a-week defender was kicked out this time last year after Lauryn, 34, revealed the truth to a then heavily pregnant Annie.Most read in FootballIn a message sent on December 27, she wrote: “Hey it’s Lauryn. I just wanted to quickly tell you that Kyle is the father of our daughter.”Annie kicked Kyle out and he rented a mansion close to the family home in Prestbury, Cheshire. In his only interview, he told The Sun days later: “What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility.”Kyle Walker and ex-lover Lauryn Goodman in fresh row over intercom security system at her £2.4m homeThe couple tried to repair the damage but looked worlds apart at the Euros as Kyle and his Three Lions teammates laboured to the final before defeat to Spain.He returned to the UK a day later and within hours was in court in London for a showdown with Lauryn over money for their daughter, Kinara.A judge accused Lauryn of using his desperation to keep it a secret as “leverage” to get what she wanted.Pals of Annie and Kyle hoped the scathing judgement would bring them closer together.But it pushed them further apart – laying bare the extraordinary sums of money Kyle had paid Lauryn in a bid to win her silence.Annie now wants a 50-50 share of his fortune as part of a “financial divorce”.Kyle will spend Christmas morning with Annie and the kids before joining up with his City teammatesCredit: BackGridKyle was kicked out by Annie this time last year More