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

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

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

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

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      Liverpool offer Virgil van Dijk new contract and are set to finally try to tie Mo Salah down to new deal

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      LIVERPOOL captain Virgil van Dijk has been offered a new contract, according to reports.The Prem leaders, who are nine points clear of Arsenal and Chelsea, are now expected to follow suit by offering Mohamed Salah an extension.Virgil van Dijk has reportedly been offered a new Liverpool dealLiverpool need to move fast to nail Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold downThe Reds are bidding to end uncertainty over Van Dijk’s future by tying the Netherlands star down to a new agreement.The defender, who earns £220,000-per-week, is amongst a trio of Liverpool stars at risk of being allowed to leave the club for free.Van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and the club’s highest earner Salah all have a few months remaining on their deals.But Liverpool have kicked things off with an opening bid to keep Van Dijk, 33, beyond June, according to The Athletic.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHowever, the proposal reportedly fell short of his expectations and so far there has been no breakthrough on the value or length of an extension.All three are Liverpool legends and have played a crucial role in the Reds’ brilliant start to the season under new boss Arne Slot.Liverpool have also taken “concrete steps” in contract negotiations with Salah.The 32-year-old winger’s future has taken precedence among fans and media.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Egyptian superstar had dropped multiple hints that his eight-year reign at Anfield might be coming to an end.After Sunday’s 2-0 win over Man City, he said: “Honestly that’s what’s in my head — this is in all probability the last City game I will play for Liverpool so I am just going to enjoy it.Jamie Carragher slams Mo Salah over ‘selfish’ interview after Liverpool star reveals he’s ‘more out than in'”The atmosphere was incredible so I will enjoy every second here.”Last month he told Sky Sports that “no offer” had been made to extend his stay.So far the club’s owners, FSG, have refused to bow to his wage demands and he knows there would be mega money on offer in the Saudi Pro League.Salah again underlined his importance to the Reds and their title pursuit as he took his tally for the season to 13.Boyhood Liverpool fan Alexander-Arnold, meanwhile, has also not been offered a contract extension yet.He has been repeatedly linked with a move away to join England best pal Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid.In theory, the 26-year-old right-back is free to sign a pre-contract agreement with an overseas club in January, with his current contract set to expire in June.Meanwhile, Van Dijk and Salah have started every Prem game this season, as has midfielder Ryan Gravenberch.READ MORE SUN STORIESSalah previously signed a long-term extension in 2022 at a time when his future was under similar concern before putting pen-to-paper on a £350,000-per-week deal.Liverpool currently sit top of the Prem with 34 points from a possible 39, having only lost 1-0 to Nottingham Forest.Five Mo Salah strops at LiverpoolFive times things have got heated during Mo Salah’s Liverpool career.West Ham 2 Liverpool 2 – April 28, 2024Salah gets into a heated argument with Klopp as he refuses to shake the manager’s hand before coming on at the London Stadium.Liverpool 3 Sheffield United 1 – April 4, 2024Salah shakes his head as he is subbed off during Liverpool’s 3-1 win over the basement club.Chelsea 1 Liverpool 1 – August 13, 2023Salah storms off the pitch after being replaced on 77 minutes on the first day of the season.Brighton 1 Liverpool 1 – November 28, 2020Salah throws his arms up in the air and barely looks at Klopp after being subbed off. Brighton go on to equalise with a last minute penalty.Burnley 0 Liverpool 3 – August 31, 2019Salah gets in a public spat with Sadio Mane after failing to pass to the winger. Team-mate Roberto Firmino says the row had been brewing for some time.Read the full article from Jack Rosser More

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      Huge Mo Salah transfer update as president of European giants linked with Liverpool star breaks silence

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      LIVERPOOL superstar Mohamed Salah has been linked with a blockbuster move to a Champions League rival.And the president of the European giants has now spoken out about the deal.Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has been linked with a move to Paris Saint-GermainCredit: RexPSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi insists there is no interest for Liverpool star SalahCredit: GettySalah, 32, has been on fire this season with 13 goals and 11 assists in 20 appearances with the Reds, whom he has led to the top of the Premier League table.However, the winger’s contract runs out in June and there has been no progress regarding a new deal for the Egypt international who counts a staggering total of 224 goals and 100 assists in 369 games.That has led to links with clubs from Saudi Arabia, with Al-Ittihad reportedly bidding a whopping £150million for Salah last year.Paris Saint-Germain have also been touted as a potential destination for the Liverpool talisman.Read More on FootballPSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has a close relationship with the ex-Roma star.However, Al-Khelaifi poured cold water on the transfer speculation linking Salah with a move to Parc des Princes.The businessman insists the rumours are “simply false” and the French champions “never thought about him”.Al-Khelaifi told Sky Sports: “It’s not true. He’s a fantastic and extraordinary player, but we never thought about him, to be honest.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”We know that all the clubs would like to have him, but this rumour about us is simply false.”Salah has dropped repeated hints that he may leave Liverpool by the summer.Mo Salah admits he’s ‘more OUT than in’ as he piles pressure on Liverpool to offer him a new contractThe forward stated last month that there has been no offer from the Merseysiders and that he is “probably more out than in”.The ex-Fiorentina star also hinted Sunday’s 2-0 win over Manchester City – where he scored a goal and provided an assist – may have been the last time he ever faces Pep Guardiola’s side at Anfield.Nevertheless, Salah is open to a new one-year contract despite growing frustrations over the club’s handling of his situation. More

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      Mo Salah ‘growing increasingly frustrated at Liverpool’ and unconvinced Reds will meet his wage demands for new deal

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      MOHAMED SALAH is open to a new one-year contract at Liverpool – despite growing frustrations over the club’s handling of his situation.The Egyptian superstar is out of contract on Merseyside in the summer and said last month there is currently no offer on the table with Liverpool refusing to budge on their wage structure.Mohamed Salah is growing frustrated and unconvinced Liverpool will meet his wage demandsCredit: PASalah is open to a new one-year contract extension at LiverpoolCredit: RexIn July 2022, Salah signed a three-year deal worth around £350k-a-week – and the player is hoping for a similar extension with a pay increase to stay at the club.However, according to The Athletic, Salah, 32, would be willing to sign on for a further 12 months to temporarily end the debate over his future as they battle for the Prem title.His priority is to stay at the club where he has won one Prem title, one Champions League, one Uefa Super Cup, one Fifa Club World Cup, one FA Cup and one EFL cup, scoring 224 goals in 369 games.Yet talks look set to drag on with Liverpool still not revealing their position, something that has left Salah fuming with the club hierarchy.Read More on FootballIn a messy war of words with the club he has spent eight successful years at, Salah suggested he is “more out than in” after the 3-2 Prem victory at Southampton on November 24.And in the aftermath of the 2-0 win against Manchester City last weekend – having scored one and created another – he hinted this will be the last time he faces Pep Guardiola’s side at Anfield.Salah will be free to speak to foreign clubs from January 1 and has attracted interest from several European giants, including Paris Saint-Germain, as well as numerous Saudi sides.In the summer of 2023, a £150million offer from Al-Ittihad was turned down.Most read in FootballBut Liverpool insist that ongoing discussions have been positive with Salah, a player who has scored 13 goals in 20 games in all competitions under new manager Arne Slot.The Merseysiders are top of the Premier League table with nine points separating them from second-placed Arsenal.Mo Salah admits he’s ‘more OUT than in’ as he piles pressure on Liverpool to offer him a new contractThe Reds have won 11 out of 13 Prem matches under Slot and only lost once. More

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      Mo Salah drops yet another hint about leaving Liverpool win days after admitting he was ‘more out than in’

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      MOHAMED SALAH floored Manchester City again — and then dropped a hint for the FOURTH time this season he will leave Liverpool.The Egyptian forward sealed a huge victory from the penalty spot on 78 minutes to move the Reds nine points clear at the top.Mohamed Salah suggested he will leave Liverpool at the end of the seasonCredit: https://x.com/OptusSportHe claimed it was probably ‘the last City game he will play for Liverpool’Credit: https://x.com/OptusSportSalah, who had already set up Cody Gakpo’s first-half opener, said afterwards he believed “in his head” it will be the last time he faces Pep Guardiola’s men at Anfield — so was determined to enjoy it.The 32-year-old forward is out of contract in the summer and said last month there is no offer on the table to extend his stay on Merseyside beyond eight years.Salah said: “Honestly that’s what’s in my head — this is in all probability the last City game I will play for Liverpool so I am just going to enjoy it.“The atmosphere was incredible so I will enjoy every second here.Read More in Football“Hopefully we just win the league and will see what will happen.”Salah is believed to be looking for a new three-year deal at Anfield and will want similar terms to his existing contract.So far the club’s owners, FSG, have refused to bow to his wage demands and he knows there would be mega money on offer in the Saudi Pro League.He again underlined his importance to the Reds and their title pursuit as he took his tally for the season to 13.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIf this campaign does prove to be his swansong then he looks likely to sign off in style with the Reds now 11 points ahead of City, who saw Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal move into second spot on goal difference.Salah said of his Anfield experience and the crucial victory: “It’s very special. I don’t take it for granted. I’m enjoying every minute here. It feels like home.Mo Salah admits he’s ‘more OUT than in’ as he piles pressure on Liverpool to offer him a new contract“It’s always a special feeling always scoring at Anfield and winning games. We know that City are going to come and try to win the game here but we managed to play a good game and win.”While Salah took the headlines, Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk, was also outstanding as four-in-a-row champions City barely threatened and have now slipped to fifth place in the table.The Dutch centre back — another whose contract is ticking down along with right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold — said there is still a long way to go despite their huge gap.Van Dijk said: “We focus on the next game. That’s the only thing we can do.“There’s no point at this stage of the season to get ahead of ourselves. Of course, everybody wants to be in a position where they are 11 points in front of their opponents.“But there’s so many twists and turns. We have injuries to our team unfortunately and we have to deal with that as well.“It is game-by-game and stay calm. But when you win games like this it is always a good feeling.”Dutch forward Gakpo added a strike against the English champs to the one he got against European kings Real Madrid in midweek — following the late win against Southampton the previous weekend.But there is no time for the Merseysiders to celebrate as they go to Newcastle on Wednesday night and then have a Merseyside derby next weekend and Gakpo said: “It was a big week for us and we won all three of them.“Life is good. We’re winning games as a team so it feels good. But everyone knows the season is not over yet. We have to stay focussed.“Recover well, sleep good, train hard. It’s working until now and we still have to do that and keep each other sharp.”READ MORE SUN STORIESLiverpool fully deserved their win as City’s recent slump continued — losing a sixth game in their last seven matches.Gakpo added: “I will not say they are low on confidence but they are not in their best moments. In some moments they showed they are so good on the ball.” More

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      Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton lined up for Sheffield United transfer as Blades look to recover from Arblaster injury

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      SHEFFIELD UNITED may make a loan move for Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton — to soften the blow of losing Oli Arblaster.Morton, 18, has already shown he can handle the Championship in spells at Blackburn and Hull and could now get a third crack.Sheffield United are considering a loan move for Liverpool and England U21 star Tyler MortonCredit: GettyThe Blades need a short-term solution after the loss of injured midfield ace Arblaster, 20, and Morton was surprisingly left at the Kop this term.United have been looking at foreign targets too but those projects would need sales to make them happen and to create vacancies in their talented squad.Morton managed three goals and five assists in 40 Championship appearances for Blackburn last season.This term he has mostly been resigned to the bench for Liverpool under Arne Slot and has made just two appearances in the Carabao Cup against Brighton and West Ham.READ MORE TRANSFER NEWSAt youth level Morton has excelled in the Premier League 2, the Prem’s development league, scoring three times and setting up another in just three appearances.Morton is also a England U21 international and was called up to Ben Futcher’s squad for friendlies against the Netherlands and Spain in November.Sheffield United look like they will be keeping hold of another rising star from the Premier League too.Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is happy for Jesurun Rak-Sakyi to stay on loan at the Blades.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSGlasner wanted Rak-Sakyi to get game time and it paid off with Eagles fans keen on him returning to boost their Prem survival scrap.But the Palace manager plans to let Rak-Sakyi, 22, stay at Bramall Lane rather than become part of his thin squad.Since arriving in Sheffield Rak-Sakyi has scored four goals and registered two assists in 17 Championship games.Jesurun Rak-Sakyi is expected to remain on loan at Sheffield UnitedCredit: RexRuben Amorim makes Man Utd transfers vow as new boss wastes no time in stamping authority on new employers More

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      Mo Salah is as good as gone at Liverpool, and blokes up and down the country should be relieved

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      WHEN Mo Salah whipped off his shirt the other day and showed off that impressive six pack, I thought one thing — hope my missus isn’t watching.It was the same for most blokes up and down the country. I didn’t have muscles like that even in my prime as a player. We didn’t do weights in my day.A lot of blokes will be relieved if ripped Mo Salah leaves Liverpool next summerCredit: RexArne Slot has to accept his star man is going to exit on a free transferCredit: GettyAs well as giving the ladies a treat, that exhibition of his amazing abs also underlines what a fantastic athlete Salah is, as well as one of Liverpool’s all-time greats and still a formidable footballer.Even at 32, if you gave him a three-year contract next summer, he isn’t going to suddenly fall off a cliff with his fitness or his play.But if I were in Arne Slot’s place, as his manager at Anfield, I’d be thinking that Salah is gone after this season, no matter what cryptic messages he puts out to muddy the waters over his future.If he hasn’t signed by now, then to me Salah is gone, despite those comments about the club not coming up with a new offer like he did.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLet’s be honest, next summer he could head over to Saudi Arabia and pocket a £100million signing-on fee alone. And that’s without his wages on top. His transfer market worth must be £80-100m.Last summer Liverpool could have got more than that but the move to Saudi’s Pro League didn’t come off — that surprised me.Now of course, in the age of the Bosman free transfer, a lot of what Liverpool would have collected will go Salah’s way.He has a choice. If he is purely football driven, stay at Anfield. But even for someone like him, if clubs are dangling crazy figures in front of you, it becomes difficult to turn down.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe could have gone last year but was probably thinking that most of the £100m or even £200m Liverpool would have got for him, will be going his way in 12 months’ time, so he is sitting it out.In some ways if he wins the Premier League title again with Liverpool this season, it seems like a fitting way to go out.Jamie Carragher slams Mo Salah over ‘selfish’ interview after Liverpool star reveals he’s ‘more out than in’You have to be honest and think to yourself that this uncertainty has been dragging on for so long now that it makes things even more certain. That he is leaving.The carefully-scripted speeches, designed to keep people guessing, are just there to stop him burning his bridges with the fans.He doesn’t want to go out in bad faith with supporters — and I get that.Next summer he can leave and then sit down and write his own cheque for a deal to take him to Saudi.He could go to any club in the world — Real Madrid maybe? But even they would struggle to compete with the money on offer in the Middle East.And imagine what a superstar he would be out there.It suits him as a Muslim, for starters, and to have players like him around at any club would be incredible for others in the squad.A fantastic example to set for young hopeful prosHarry RedknappYounger players can look at guys like Salah and Cristiano Ronaldo, watch how they train, that they don’t eat rubbish, don’t drink, don’t abuse their bodies.They can watch and learn what is required if you want to be like Mo Salah. A fantastic example to set for young hopeful pros.It’s a world away from when I started out in management at Bournemouth. We were talking £200-a-week contracts back then, long before the advent of the Bosman Ruling.When I was at West Ham we sold Rio Ferdinand to Leeds for £18m — a lot of money back then.The chairman, Terry Brown, said to me he thought it would be one of the last big transfers because with the incoming Bosman Ruling, all players would choose to run their contracts down and leave for free.That was his belief and you can understand his feelings at the time, yet the transfers have just got crazier.If nothing else, Salah leaving England next summer would be a great relief to blokes everywhere who have been sucking their stomachs in since those pictures of his rack came out.Frank Lampard needs to bring in a wise head to assist him at Coventry CityCredit: GettyBEING FRANKIF I could offer one piece of advice to Frank Lampard on his return to management with Coventry it would be to get a wise, old head on his staff.Not me, I’ve had it, but someone that is a little bit more experienced than him, that he can talk to.When I went to Portsmouth as manager, I brought in Jim Smith. I was an experienced manager myself by then but he was still brilliant for me to have around.Frank has got a difficult job on at Coventry and to have an older man on the team to sound out would be a huge benefit. But fair play to Frank for coming back into the game. He has got so much to offer.His football knowledge is immense and his reputation as a player, and the way he carried himself as a player, will hopefully rub off on the squad.It’s about getting the right job. For example, people are waiting for Wayne Rooney to fail in every job.But he has gone to Plymouth and although it is a big club, they don’t have money.They just about stayed up last season. Wayne’s up against it from the start. Yet I have sat down with him and spoken about football and he has the makings of a terrific manager.You just need the right club at the right time.Kieran McKenna and Ipswich have been impressive this seasonCredit: ReutersTRACTOR NOISEWATCHING Ipswich this season makes me think they are the best placed to spring a surprise and stay up.The way they play, the energy, the atmosphere at Portman Road, especially last Sunday against Manchester United, really warmed me to them.READ MORE SUN STORIESKieran McKenna has a good side there and comes across so well.I’m rooting for them. More