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      ‘It’s turning me into an old man’ – Jim Ratcliffe has no idea why he bought Man Utd and insists it’s not about money

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE claims that co-owning Manchester United is turning him “into an old man”.The British billionaire, 71, also admits that he doesn’t know why he decided to buy into his boyhood club.Sir Jim Ratcliffe has spoken out about Manchester UnitedCredit: AlamyWith United facing criticism on and off the pitch, Ratcliffe has performed several interviews this week.In the latest, the Ineos chief – who also owns chunks of Mercedes F1, Ineos Grenadiers cycling and OGC Nice in Ligue 1 – was asked about his motivations for buying into the Red Devils.On if it was the money that appealed, he said: “That is 100 per cent not where I’ve come from at all. I’m making enough money in chemicals and oil and gas and all that stuff.”He then added: “I can’t honestly answer why we did it. It’s quite a difficult question.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”With Nice, in the French league, you can buy a club for £100million. It’s much cheaper access.”But I don’t particularly enjoy going to watch Nice because there are some good players but the level of football is not high enough for me to get excited.”Ratcliffe also revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson warned him of the stresses of Man Utd after he completed his purchase.He said: “The first thing Alex Ferguson said to me was that the shirt can be too heavy.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”It applies to everyone here really, the coach, the players — the owner. It’s turning me into an old man.”It’s hard to do the interviews. On camera for 40 minutes, one cock-up and you’re legendary for it.”Sir Jim Ratcliffe launches scathing attack on struggling Man Utd squad saying some ‘not good enough’ and ‘overpaid’Ratcliffe refused to criticise the Glazer family during the interview.On possibly taking similar criticism to what United’s majority owners receive, he admitted: “So, eventually, if it reached the extent that the Glazer family have been abused, then I’d have to say, look, enough’s enough guys, let somebody else do this.”They can’t really come to a match, the Glazers. They’ve retreated into the shadows a bit now, so I’m getting all the bloody stick.“We bought in and I haven’t seen them since.”At the moment, I don’t have security, I don’t have to walk around like that.”But it would defeat the object, wouldn’t it? You couldn’t tolerate it at that level, it just wouldn’t be fun.”I wouldn’t have tolerated Ed Woodward, or Richard Arnold.Sir Jim RatcliffeRather than the Glazer family, Ratcliffe decided to take aim at two former United executives.He said: “I mean, I wouldn’t have tolerated Ed Woodward, or Richard Arnold.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Richard was a rugby man, he didn’t even understand football. Ed didn’t have the credentials to manage the club.”He was a merchant banker, an accountant. He wasn’t the chief executive.”Ed Woodward and Richard Arnold came under fire from RatcliffeCredit: PA More

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      Bournemouth vs Brentford LIVE RESULT: Bees fight from goal down to win as Norgaard and Wissa fire in goals

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      BOURNEMOUTH host Brentford in the final game of a packed Premier League Saturday.The hosts have slowed down from their early season form but Bournemouth will still fancy their chances against Brentford – who continue their up and down form.Earlier, Man City dropped more points as they were twice pegged back by Brighton.Nottingham Forest welcomed that slip up as they moved six points ahead of their Champions League-chasing rivals – beating Ipswich Town 4-2.Elsewhere, Everton scored a 91st-minute leveller to earn a point against David Moyes’ former club, West Ham, while Wolves beat struggling Southampton 2-1.Kick-off: 3pm GMT/5.30pm GMTTV channel: Games are not televised/Sky Sports Bournemouth XI: Kepa, Cook, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez, Christie, Adams, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson.Brentford XI: Flekken, Ajer, Collins, Pinnock, Lewis-Potter, Norgaard, Janelt, Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade, Wissa.BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFollow the action with our live blog below…That’s all folksThank you for joining us at SunSport today.We hope you enjoyed our live coverage of today’s Premier League matches.Come back tomorrow and join us for the tasty clash between Arsenal and Chelsea.That will be followed by the Carabao Cup final as Newcastle take on Liverpool.Copy linkCopiedBrentford scorer Yoane Wissa:“This is the kind of game I like, when it is open and goes end to end.”I like this team because they play with a lot of confidence, I like this kind of team. I enjoy playing against them.“We suffered a lot, especially in the second half. We got three points today so I’m very pleased about that.”We take game by game. If you want to reach your targets, you have to win this kind of game and then win against Newcastle.“We have the international break and then we have to come back and work hard.”Copy linkCopiedBournemouth’s Dean Huijsen”So frustrating, it’s all I can say. It’s easy, we gave it away so easily. I blame myself too, it’s not good enough, two set-pieces they score, they didn’t create nothing.”It can’t be that easy to score set-pieces like that against us. It has to be better.”I think we could score another goal but it starts with defending. We always score.”We’ve been doing very well. I don’t think our play has been bad at all, we definitely deserve to get more points in these last few games.”Copy linkCopiedPrem table – bottom halfBrentford’s win is their third in the last five games.They are now just a point off 10th-place Fulham.Copy linkCopiedPrem table – top halfBournemouth’s defeat means they are now four points off the Champions League spots.They are without a win in their last four matches.Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 1 Wolves 2Southampton’s chances of staying up are virtually over after a defeat to fellow strugglers Wolves.The Saints were jeered by their own fans as the visitors pulled clear of the relegation zone.If you missed it, read all about it in our match report…Copy linkCopiedEverton 1 West Ham 1Everton netted a 91st minute equaliser as they rescued a point against West Ham.It was a happy day out for ex-Hammers boss David Moyes, who denied Graham Potter victory at Goodison Park.Our match report contains all the juicy details…Copy linkCopiedIpswich 2 Nottingham Forest 4Forest tightened their grip on third with a resounding win at Ipswich.The result means the Tractor Boys are edging ever closer to relegation, with two late goals not enough to make an impact.Catch up with our match report below…Copy linkCopiedMan City 2 Brighton 2Man City were held to a draw by plucky Brighton earlier today.But the visitors should have won it after missing two huge chances late on.Missed the match? Catch up with our report below…Copy linkCopiedMatch statsAs we can see below, Bournemouth had seven more shots than Brentford.They also enjoyed the lion’s share of possession tonight.But Brentford’s work in the tackles, while also winning nearly twice as many fouls, ended up paying dividendsCopy linkCopiedPEEEEEEP – FULL TIMEGame over. And what a win for the Bees.1-0 down after struggling to impress in the opening stages.But they leave the Vitality as 2-1 victors.And another three points in the bag means Brentford are now just one point off the top half.Copy linkCopied93′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2The Bees have almost every man behind the ball now.This will be a huge result for Thomas Frank if his side can hold out for a few more minutes.Bournemouth are trying to get the ball forward.But they are being met with a fierce wall of resistant from Brentford’s defenders.Copy linkCopied90′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2Another yellow for the Cherries, this time for Hill as he takes down Keane-Potter.The foul allows Brentford to draw some time out, with the result so close now.We have five added minutes here.Copy linkCopied88′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2Time is running out here for Bournemouth to find an equaliser.As it stands, Brentford will move just three points behind them in the table.It will also see the Cherries fall four points off fifth place and the final Champions League spot.What can they muster between now and the final whistle?Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopied83′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2Close again from the Cherries!Tavernier lets rip from distance with a fierce shot.Flekken saves but he can only parry the ball this time.Bournemouth have cranked up the pressure in the last few minutes and it’s starting to show.Copy linkCopied81′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2Big miss from the hosts!David Brooks has just come on and is picked up by Sinisterra.The Welshman is straight in front of Flekken and has the whole goal to aim at.But Brooks instead fires it straight at the goalie, who saves with ease.Copy linkCopied78’ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2From SunSport’s Graham Nickless:“Bournemouth were unlucky not to take the lead straight after the break.“Semenyo was all alone when he met Kluivert’s cross perfectly with his head but the ball smacked against the bar.“And Brentford took advantage of more poor defending to go ahead on 71 minutes.“Two defenders allowed Kevin Schade’s long throw bounce in the box and Christian Norgaard volleyed home.”Copy linkCopied76′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2Little scuffle here as Lewis-Potter is fouled by Semenyo.The Brentford man is caught in the face by a loose arm.And Semenyo picks up a yellow as the situation is diffused quickly.Copy linkCopied74′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2Janelt and Ajer are now off, with Van den Berg and Yarmolyuk on.Brentford will want to shut up shop now.But they know they can’t sit back too much as Bournemouth are sure to attack.The Cherries feel they should have had a penalty for a foul on Evanilson, but replays show the striker was offside to begin with.Copy linkCopied70′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2A throw-in goes into Bournemouth’s box.Their defenders can’t deal with the bouncing ball.And it falls to Norgaard, who fires home in style.It’s two set-piece goals for the Bees!Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedGGGOOOOAAAALLLLLBrentford are ahead at the Vitality!Copy linkCopied68′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 1The Cherries make an attacking sub with Sinisterra on for Christie.That should see Tavernier drop deeper into midfield alongside Cook.While Sinisterra has moved to the left, with Semenyo on the right.At the same time, Tavernier immediately picks up a yellow for holding back Wissa.Copy linkCopied64′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 1Schade goes down looking for a penalty.The ace has his arm pulled slightly by Huijsen.But the ref is not interested and waves Schade’s pleas away.Bournemouth then break and Tavernier fires just inches over the bar.Copy linkCopied61′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 1Norgaard is limping here but looks like he will continue for now.The home fans are getting a bit tense here as the Cherries are not imposing themselves like they did early on in the first half.To compound their fears, Brentford whip in another corner.But the Cherries are able to clear it to safety.Copy linkCopied56′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 1Tavernier gets himself in a wonderful position in front of goal.The ace times his run perfectly and just has Flekken to beat.But he gets his feet mixed up and Brentford’s goalie grabs the ball with ease.Copy linkCopied More

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      Man City 2 Brighton 2: Guardiola’s men blow chance for three points after Seagulls come back twice in battle for Europe

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      PEP GUARDIOLA raged against the machine but if there were any doubts that it was broken here was the proof to dispel them. A side that commanded the Premier League after four successive title wins is now malfunctioning on an industrial scale.Erling Haaland fired Manchester City ahead from the penalty spot against BrightonCredit: PAThe goal was the Norwegian’s first in three gamesCredit: GettyOmar Marmoush was on target just before half-time to give City the leadCredit: ReutersAbdukodir Khusanov netted an unfortunate own goal as Pep’s side wilted on home soilCredit: ReutersAn own goal from Abdukodir Khusanov produced the most miserable statistic of Guardiola’s nine–year reign.City have now conceded 40 league goals this season, more than in any other campaign under their manager.Not only have they lost their mojo as the best possession–based team on the planet, their world at the back has fallen apart.A Champions League place is still a possibility  – as it very much now is for Fabian Hurzeler’s soaring Seagulls.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLYet just as there were plenty of empty blue seats in the Etihad, evidence that belief is deserting the faithful, so City are running on empty, devoid of almost all that made them so special for so long.The only good news from a personal point of view for Guardiola after another stuttering display was that he didn’t lose a tenth league game this season.He has never lost more than nine of any campaign across a glittering career that started at Barcelona before Bayern Munich.But not even he would wager on his side saving him from what would be a shocking tenth – at least – by the end of this campaign.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSYet he would have hit that nadir anyway had Carlos Baleba not blown away a golden opportunity eight minutes from the end.Joao Pedro crossed low from the left, Dias missed the interception leaving the midfielder free and clear – only to blaze wildly over the bar with the goal at his mercy.Man City announce £12.5m ‘new Messi’ arrival 24 days AFTER transfer window closed following £182m spending spreeAll the way through Guardiola kicked every ball on the touchline, pleaded and gesticulated with players now performing as if gripped by mass memory loss.But he looked a lonely, forlorn figure, too, in his black coat, tortured by the failings of a side that had once looked like it was indestructible.Right from the start they were getting things wrong with Stefan Ortega setting the tone of trial and tribulation.Seagulls wide man Kauro Mitoma met a cross to deliver a weak strike at the goalkeeper brought in after No.1 Ederson pulled out with an abdominal injury.He got both hands to the ball but lost his grip and as Ortega fell he bundled into him, forcing the ball over the line only for referee Simon Hooper to adjudge that the attacker had used an arm in the clash.Hurzler’s men looked confident and brash as well they might do.Since being spanked 7–0 by Nottingham Forest at the beginning of February, they had responded in scintillating style, winning six games on the bounce in all competitions.But City, who had never lost at home to Brighton in their history, were still ahead by the 11th minute thanks to Erling Haaland’s penalty.Skipper Adam Webster dived into a challenge on Omar Marmoush for what was a stone-wall spot kick and Haaland made himself some Prem history – completing 100 goal involvements, 84 of them strikes.Pervis Estupinan levelled for the visitors to silence the EtihadCredit: ReutersEstupinan curled in a brilliant freekick from the edge of the boxCredit: GettyHe took Alan Shearer’s record but Brighton took advantage of more dodgy and this time fatal work by Ortega.Pervis Estupinan delivered a free kick from just around 20 yards that took a tiny deflection.The German correctly moved right to intercept then unaccountably stopped – clearly convinced the ball was going wide – except for it to fly in off the inside of the post.Ortega had looked a tad embarrassed by the first mistake, but this one in the 21st minute was a shocking blunder and he looked like he wanted the ground to swallow him as Estupinan celebrated his first Prem goal since December 2023.There was hesitancy, indecision and a dearth of pizzaz throughout City’s side yet they were back in the lead again by the 38th minute – and this time their opponents were the ones shooting themselves in the foot.Jack Hinshelwood’s sloppy pass was picked up by Ilkay Gundogan who immediately despatched to Marmoush.The Seagulls defence was wide-open and the man who would be the Eygptian king of the Etihad barged straight through with a right footer that Bart Verbruggen couldn’t even move for. That fourth goal from Marmoush since his £59million January arrival from Eintracht Frankfurt didn’t do much to enliven his team mates however.It took a desperate challenge by Abdukodir to deny Joao Pedro, all but clean through after a mix-up between Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol just before the break.READ MORE SUN STORIESFive minutes after it Hurzeler’s side were level again as, once more, City and their defenders especially, reacted as if moving in quicksand.Webster rose to power a header across the box, Hinshelwood moved first to scoop at the ball and Khusanov, trying to once again save the day, deflected an effort that was going wide into his own net. 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      Ipswich 2 Nottingham Forest 4: Anthony Elanga double powers Nuno’s rampant side to dominant win in Europe race

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      WHEN Anthony Elanga took advantage of more poor Ipswich defending to score Forest’s third goal in six first-half-minutes, the away fans could not resist.“You’re going down with the Leicester” they gleefully told their hosts.Anthony Elanga celebrates putting the game beyond IpswichCredit: GettyNikola Milenkovic is congratulated after opening the scoringCredit: AlamyAnd the blitz that blew Town another step down towards a return to the Championship told you everything about why two-time winners Forest are a good bet to be back in the European Cup next season.Centre-back Nikola Milenkovic has shown himself to be one of the best signings of the season with his work at one end of the pitch.After the Serb broke the deadlock, another of Forest’s excellent recruitment decisions, former Manchester United man Elanga, scored two goals typical of him and his team.The Ipswich defending was bad again but the ruthlessness and speed with which Elanga took advantage were sensational.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhen Nuno Espirito Santo’s team break at pace, there are few more thrilling sights in the Premier League.In 2025/6, the same will surely apply to European football. The only question is which competition Forest will be contesting.Jens Cajuste and George Hirst grabbed consolation goals either side of Forest substitute Jota Silva claiming the visitors’ fourth.But there can be little doubt about where Ipswich are heading, especially after Wolves’ win at doomed Southampton.Most read in FootballThe hosts did OK for the first 20 minutes and went closest to scoring when Omari Hutchinson fired just over the bar.BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSElanga scores for Champions League-chasing ForestCredit: GettyMilenkovic fires Nottingham Forest into the leadCredit: ReutersBut the warning signs were there.The Forest supporters sang “England’s No10” all afternoon in honour of Morgan Gibbs-White and Thomas Tuchel’s debatable decision not to include him in his first squad.Why Gakpo v Isak will decide Liverpool v Newcastle Carabao Cup Final | Experts’ bets – Weekend WagerGibbs-White recovered the ball on the edge of his own penalty area and his team were on the attack in a blur of red.Seconds later Callum Hudson-Odoi had raced to the byline and sent a ball across the six-yard box that someone really should have tucked into the net.No matter.Soon afterwards, Delap’s weak defensive header fell to Milenkovic.The Serb lashed the ball into the top corner, with a savagery to match the away supporters’ chant about his alleged capacity for violence.Within two minutes, Hutchinson lost the ball and seconds later it was in the net again.Nicolas Dominguez fed Elanga and he raced down the right, before beating Jacob Greaves way too easily and curling a superb finish inside the far post.There was worse, and even worse defending, still to come for the home side.Milenkovic’s hefty punt down the field cleared Wood and his marker. Elanga reacted by far the quickest, nodding the ball past Greaves and running on to beat Alex Palmer with a low finish.Ipswich at least began the second half as if they thought it wasn’t game over.Cameron Burgess replaced the hapless Greaves in defence and Hutchinson forced Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels into his first proper save, but a routine one from a shot from distance.Delap should have Sels work harder soon afterwards. But when Leif Davis swung in a good corner, the Ipswich striker sent a free header from 12 yards wide.Some more questionable Ipswich defending led to a chance for Wood, but Forest’s top scorer could manage only a tame shot that Palmer stopped with a bit more fuss than necessary.With a quarter of the game to go, Nuno took off Elanga and sent on an extra defender, to save his team’s explosiveness for another day.READ MORE SUN STORIESIpswich, like others before them, had been blown away. Cajuste’s fine finish was too little, too late and Silva scored from Gibbs-White’s pass after another rapid break by Forest. Home substitute Hirst made the scoreline look more respectable.“Real Madrid, we’re coming for you,” sang the away fans. They may well be right.Jens Cajuste scores a consolation for IpswichCredit: ReutersJota Silva grabbed Forest’s fourth late onCredit: ReutersGeorge Hirst rises to score in stoppage timeCredit: Getty More

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      Wycombe vs Wrexham stopped for 45 minutes after medical emergency in crowd as players head back to dressing room

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      WREXHAM’S clash away at Wycombe was halted for 45 minutes due to a medical emergency in the crowd. The huge promotion six-pointer was locked at 0-0 with 77 minutes on the clock at Adams Park.Wycombe’s home clash with Wrexham was stopped for a medical emergency in the crowdCredit: GettyThe score was 0-0 when the referee took the players back into the changing roomsCredit: GettyMedics gather around the bottom of the stand where the fan was taken illCredit: SunSportHowever, the referee stopped the game when a fan was taken ill in the away end.Supporters around the stricken Wrexham follower alerted the attention of the referee.Medics rushed into the stand to help deal with the health scare.And as the treatment continued, the referee took the two teams back into the dressing rooms.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLStewards held flags and banners around the unwell fan in the away end to give them privacy as they received support. Wrexham tweeted at 4.36pm: “78′ The game has been temporarily halted due to an ongoing medical incident in the crowd.”A later announcement over the tannoy system confirmed the situation was ongoing and an update would be provided in due course.Wrexham then tweeted to state the fan was being taken to hospital and that the match would continue to its completion. Most read in EFLAt 5.07pm, Wrexham posted: “The patient has left the stadium in a stable condition and is on the way to hospital. “We’d like to thank the emergency services and staff for their efforts.”They then added three minutes later: “Play will resume with the clock at 76:25 after both sets of players are given ten minutes to warm up.”Both sets of players applaud the Wrexham fans as they return to the pitch.”And at 5.21pm, the match resumed with a corner for Wycombe. Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo made a tremendous save from the set piece – before Wrexham went up the other end and scored a crucial opener through Sam Smith’s sweet volley. That proved to be the matchwinner and could prove decisive come the end of the season – but football was put in perspective by the hospitalised fan. Supporters from both sides sent their best wishes on social media during the lengthy stoppage.One said: “Football comes second in situations like this. My thoughts and prayers are with the fan.”Another wrote: “Really hope they’re okay.”A third added: “Very respectful of the fan and their situation. No announcer filler, etc. Bravo. Prayers everything comes out okay.”And a fourth replied: “Thoughts and prayers with the Wrexham fan.”Second-placed Wycombe went into the home game with Wrexham level on points with the Red Dragons as they battle it out for the second automatic promotion spot. Birmingham are the runaway leaders at the top of League One – although they dropped points with a 1-1 draw at Northampton. There was also a fan emergency in the stands on Saturday afternoon at Bradford during the second half of their home clash with Tranmere in League Two.READ MORE SUN STORIESVisiting goalkeeper Luke McGee gestured to the ref that something was wrong in the Kop end at Valley Parade. Play stopped for approximately 12 minutes as the fan was taken out of the ground by medical staff. More

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      Bradford v Tranmere delayed after medical emergency in crowd with visitors’ keeper raising alarm

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      A LEAGUE TWO game was suspended due to a medical emergency in the crowd.Bradford City’s home clash with Tranmere Rovers was interrupted midway through the second half. Bradford’s game with Tranmere Rovers was suspendedThe visitors led 1-0 when the incident occurred during the second halfCredit: AlamyRovers led 1-0 when the referee called a halt to proceedings after 70 minutes.The pause was preceded by frantic gesturing from visiting keeper Luke McGee in front of the Bradford Kop. Play was halted for 12 minutes as medical personnel rushed to treat the stricken fan behind the goal. The supporter was taken out of the ground by medical staff, with play resuming shortly after. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLSome 15 minutes of added injury time were added following the incident.One fan wrote on X: “Massive respect to Tranmere keeper McGee for taking action to alert medics and get the game stopped for a serious medical emergency in the crowd. You’ll always be welcome at VP now.”Another said: “City’s gotta win it for that fan.”While a third added: “We pray that the supporter who is currently receiving treatment at Valley Parade makes a full recovery.”Most read in FootballAnd a fourth commented: “Hope whoever the poor fan is in the Kop is alright. Awful scenes.”Bradford went into the contest looking to reel in top of the table Walsall. The Bantams have enjoyed a superb 2025, with ten league wins since the turn of the year. But they fell to a second-straight defeat, unable to find the net against the struggling visitors.The 1-0 win was just Tranmere’s second in 14 matches.It lifts Rovers away from the bottom two and six points clear of Morecambe. More

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      ‘Very good progress’ – Mikel Arteta delivers major Bukayo Saka injury update with Real Madrid showdown just weeks away

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      MIKEL ARTETA has offered an injury update on Bukayo Saka. Saka suffered a hamstring injury during Arsenal’s 5-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in December. Bukayo Saka picked up his injury in DecemberCredit: GettyHe underwent surgery in DecemberCredit: Instagram / bukayosaka87He is back solo training againCredit: GettyHe had surgery before the new year with the recovery period being estimated at between 10 to 12 weeks.But a month ago, it was revealed Saka would be out for a further eight weeks, ruling him out till April. The winger is already back on the grass doing individual drills – setting him up for a return to competitive first-team training. Saka took part in light training during Arsenal’s mid-season trip to Dubai in February. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLArteta said: “He is going to be here [at the Arsenal training ground], hopefully more with ball at his feet than he has had. “That will mean he is passing the ball and shooting and running and everything. He has done quite a lot already on the pitch working on his own.”Next we need to arrange it with people around him in a more competitive training session and see how he goes with that.”He’s getting closer, he’s stepping up and making a very good progress I would say. Most read in FootballArsenal ratings vs PSV as Raheem Sterling shines with more confidence but rusty Ben White makes mistakesRAHEEM STERLING provided two assists as Arsenal drew 2-2 with PSV in the second- leg of their 9-2 aggregate Champions League last-16 win.The Gunners set up a Champions League quarter-final showdown with 15-time European champions Real Madrid, who beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 on penalties.Mikel Arteta took the chance to rotate following last week’s 7-1 first-leg win, naming a much-changed side which included Kieran Tierney on the left wing and Oleksandr Zinchenko in midfield.Sterling was also handed a rare start and set up both Arsenal goals in an eye-catching display, first for Zinchenko, and then for Declan Rice before half-time.Ben White struggled during his first start since November after minor undergoing surgery, while Jorginho took over captaincy duties from Martin Odegaard who was named on the bench.Here SunSport’s Dan King delivers his Arsenal player ratings against PSV from the Emirates. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”So, let’s see when we start to throw him in with the team, how he reacts and how fit he can get quickly.”Arsenal – who host Chelsea on Sunday – welcome Real Madrid to the Emirates in the Champions League quarter-final on April 8.Eight days later, they travel to the Spanish capital for the second leg of the last eight tie with Saka in a race to be fit. The England international joins Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz and Takehiro Tomiyasu on the Gunners’ injury list. Ben White set for England return as Thomas Tuchel confirms Arsenal star ‘would love to be back’ in squad More

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      ‘Never won anything’ – Jim Ratcliffe slams Man Utd over David Moyes decision and gives 2 reasons he was destined to fail

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE slammed Manchester United’s decision to appoint David Moyes as manager.Moyes took over at Old Trafford when Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.David Moyes lasted less than a year as Sir Alex Ferguson’s replacement at Manchester UnitedCredit: EPASir Jim Ratcliffe slammed the appointmentCredit: AlamyFerguson was a key figure in the selection process for his successor.But his fellow Scot struggled to have the impact many hoped – and he was sacked by April after less than a year in the dugout.And minority owner Ratcliffe hit out at the appointment as he highlighted two reasons why Moyes was destined to fail.Ratcliffe told The Times: “Look, I like David Moyes, and I think he’s a really good manager.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”But to go from Sir Alex Ferguson to Moyes is not where I would have gone. “Moyes stepped into the shoes of Ferguson, who’s won the Premier League 13 times, who won the Champions League twice and then you’re handing over to a guy that has never managed big players and had never won anything. “He’s not necessarily got the personality to stand in front of them all.”But despite being one of Britain’s richest people and supporting United since he was a boy, Ratcliffe’s spell has not gone down well with fans.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe bought his £1billion stake in his beloved Red Devils in December 2023 and has been on a huge cost-cutting drive since – including hiking ticket prices, making redundancies and cancelling the staff Christmas party.And now Ratcliffe has responded to the criticism by threatening to walk out on the club if it continues.Sir Jim Ratcliffe explains his plans for the new Man Utd Stadium He added: “It can be unpleasant. And I’ve probably failed on the having fun front. I mean, I can put up with it for a while.”I don’t mind being unpopular because I get that nobody likes seeing Manchester United down where they are, and nobody likes the decisions we’re having to make at the moment.”So, eventually, if it reached the extent that the Glazer family have been abused, then I’d have to say, look, enough’s enough guys, let somebody else do this.”They can’t really come to a match, the Glazers. They’ve retreated into the shadows a bit now, so I’m getting all the bloody stick.“We bought in and I haven’t seen them since.”At the moment, I don’t have security, I don’t have to walk around like that.Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s first year at Man UtdSIR JIM RATCLIFFE’S minority takeover at Manchester United was announced on Christmas Eve in 2023 – and a lot has happened at Old Trafford since…December 2023 – Man Utd confirm Ratcliffe’s takeover on Christmas Eve, vowing to invest £245m into Old TraffordJanuary 2024 – Ratcliffe and right-hand man Sir Dave Brailsford photographed meeting Erik ten Hag during tour of Carrington January 2024 – Omar Berrada poached from Man City as new CEO February 2024 – Ratcliffe’s £1billion, 27.7 per cent takeover officially completed February 2024 – Former CEO Richard Arnold quits board as Ineos pair John Rees and Rob Nevin addedMarch 2024 – Ratcliffe bans words “awesome” and “lukewarm cappuccino” in bizarre moveMarch 2024 – Matt Johnson appointed head of women’s footballMarch 2024 – Ratcliffe announces plans to build “Wembley of the North” to replace Old TraffordMarch 2024 – Man Utd NYSE share price drops to $13.73 on March 21 – down from $20.52 immediately after Ratcliffe takeover in DecemberApril 2024 – Senior staff club credit cards and private cars cancelled April 2024 – John Murtough quits as football director April 2024 – Jason Wilcox appointed technical director after compensation package agreed with Southampton May 2024 – Ratcliffe turns Carrington “toxic” after sending email to employees slamming “disgraceful” lack of cleanlinessMay 2024 – Work finally starts on leaking Old Trafford roofMay 2024 – Man Utd finish eighth in Premier League, worst-ever finish May 2024 – Ratcliffe gives employees just one week to decide if they want to accept redundancy May 2024 – Staff forced to pay for own transport to FA Cup final and only given one ticketMay 2024 – Pre-match party and hotel for senior staff before FA Cup final axedMay 2024 – Man Utd shock rivals Man City to win FA Cup despite suggestions Erik ten Hag will be sacked regardless of resultJune 2024 – Man Utd announce £50m plans to upgrade Carrington training ground June 2024 – Ratcliffe introduces strict “back to work” policy forcing staff to come into officeJune 2024 – Ratcliffe scores own goal with comments about women’s teamJuly 2024 – Man Utd finally agree deal to bring in Dan Ashworth as sporting director after four months of gardening leave at Newcastle, who received £3m in compensationJuly 2024 – Erik ten Hag signs shock new contract extension until 2026July 2024 – Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake appointed assistant managers, Andreas Georgson first-team coach and Jelle ten Rouwelaar goalkeeper coach. Darren Fletcher’s role changes from technical director to first-team coach. Steve McClaren, Mitchell van der Gaag and Benni McCarthy depart.July 2024 – Ex-Chelsea technical director Christopher Vivell joins on short-term basis as interim director of recruitment July 2024 – Jean-Claude Blanc added to Man Utd board  July 2024 – Man Utd cut down number of staff on US pre-season tour to 125July 2024 – Ratcliffe makes 250 redundancies including popular media man John Allen, historian Cliff Butler and kitman Alex WylieAugust 2024 – Man Utd splash out £199m in the summer transfer window August 2024 – Matchday staff lunchboxes scrapped and some forced to eat beside toiletOctober 2024 – Man Utd stop paying £2m-a-year ambassador salary to Sir Alex FergusonOctober 2024 – Staff Christmas party cancelled October 2024 – “Back to work” policy costing Utd fortune to convert hospitality suites into temporary offices between home matchesOctober 2024 – Erik ten Hag sacked with club 14th in Premier League table, costing club £15mNovember 2024 – Ruben Amorim appointed new Man Utd manager on deal until 2027 after stumping up £10m release clause November 2024 – Coach Ruud van Nistelrooy axed by new manager Ruben Amorim November 2024 – Man Utd chiefs locked in blame game over summer shambles including Erik ten Hag situation and transfer signings November 2024 – Ratcliffe reportedly set to half £40,000 budget paid to Manchester United Disabled Supporters AssociationDecember 2024 – Ratcliffe admits “mediocre” Man Utd “still in last century” December 2024 – Fans protest after OAP and children concessions tickets ditched and minimum home ticket cost up to £66December 2024 – Dan Ashworth sacked after five months as sporting directorDecember 2024 – £100 staff Christmas bonus ditched for £40 M&S voucherDecember 2024 – Ceiling starts leaking during Ruben Amorim’s press conference after 3-0 defeat to BournemouthDecember 2024 – Reports of a mice infestation at Old Trafford as rodent droppings found in food kiosks and plush suites as food hygiene ratings drops to just two starsDecember 2024 – SunSport reveals Ratcliffe cuts £40,000 funding donation to Association of Former Manchester United Players charity”But it would defeat the object, wouldn’t it? You couldn’t tolerate it at that level, it just wouldn’t be fun.”Ratcliffe also singled out the previous regime for allowing the state of United to slip down.He said: “I wouldn’t have tolerated Ed Woodward, or Richard Arnold.”Richard was a rugby man, he didn’t even understand football. Ed didn’t have the credentials to manage the club.”He was a merchant banker, an accountant. He wasn’t the chief executive.”The management of Manchester United have been given a huge amount of rope.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The owners just managed the club and left the football side alone and they’ve made a lot of very poor decisions over 12 years, stupid things.”They made a complete c***-up of it, shocking really. They couldn’t see where they were headed.” More