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      Premier League club selling beer and wine cheaper than WATER this weekend but fans will have to be quick

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      PREMIER LEAGUE fans of one club will be in for a treat this weekend with pints of beer and cans of wine being sold for less than the price of water.However, fans will need to be quick with the deal only lasting until 2pm.Fulham are once again selling alcohol for just £1 at Craven CottageCredit: RexBut the deal will only run until 2pmCredit: AlamyThe scheme from Fulham was first revealed when they hosted Leicester at Craven Cottage on August 24.It saw pints of beer, pale ale, Guinness and wine being sold for just £1 before 2pm in a bid to avoid stadium chaos after rolling out a new electronic ticketing system.The club said they were anticipating “queues” while fans get to grips with the new system, and struck a deal to encourage fans to arrive early to minimise any teething issues.And they have now confirmed they will be running the scheme once again when they host West Ham at 3pm today.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe club have confirmed stands will open up to three hours before kick-off.The Riverside will open three hours before kick-off (12:00), the Johnny Haynes and Hammersmith Stands will open two hours before kick-off (13:00) and the Putney End will open an hour and a half before kick-off (13:30).However, while their opening match saw soft drinks reduced to just 50p, journalist Jack Kelly has reported soft and hot drinks will return to their normal matchday prices for the London derby.It costs £2 for a cup of tea, £2.50 for coffee, hot chocolate or a Bovril, while a can of Coke, Diet Coke, Fanta or water costs £3.50.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAfter 2pm a beer will return to its normal retail price of £5.50, while cider, Guinness and bitter will cost £5.A can of wine will cost £5.30 once the early bird offer is over.Every Premier League stadium ranked by the number of pubs nearby with one boasting over 130 local boozersFulham won their first home game of the season against Leicester courtesy of goals from Emile Smith Rowe and Alex Iwobi.They have also lost and drawn away from home in games against Manchester United and Ipswich respectively.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Bruno Fernandes should be STRIPPED of the Man Utd captaincy to ‘free him’, says former Premier League boss

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      ERIK TEN HAG has been urged to STRIP Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United captaincy in order to “free him.” Fernandes inherited the armband from Harry Maguire last summer – at the start of Ten Hag’s second season in charge. Bruno Fernandes watches on in defeat to LiverpoolCredit: GettyThe Dutchman is now in his third campaign at Old Trafford and suffered a horror 3-0 defeat at home to Liverpool over the weekend. United came under criticism with captain Fernandes among those in the firing line. And former Premier League manager Alan Pardew claimed the midfielder would actually benefit without the responsibilities of being captain. Pardew said on talkSPORT: “Today, it was never Fernandes because they never had the ball enough. READ MORE ON man utd”Defensively, he’s not been called upon. How can he lead the team? It’s a very difficult one for him.”I actually think it would be better for him as a footballer to take it off him. “I think it might free him up a bit, let him be a bit more free-minded. He’s probably worrying about the back four, worrying about the wingers. “You don’t really know how to deal with it. I don’t know, I think it’s a hamper to him.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFernandes’ midfield partner Casemiro was hauled off at half-time against Liverpool after his error led to the visitor’s opener. But Fernandes showed his leadership by rallying behind the Brazilian, SunSport can reveal. Fernandes told the squad everyone had to take responsibility for a performance which many pundits think could spell the beginning of the end for manager Ten Hag.Man Utd Player Ratings Casemiro’s Nightmare Against Liverpool More

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      Fans say ‘this is gonna save boxing’ as new price for PPV fights is proposed

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      SAUDI supremo Turki Alalshikh wants to overhaul boxing’s pay-per-view structure and LOWER prices – and fight fans are over the moon.Prices for the premier fights in the sport have shot up in recent years, much to the frustration of fans worldwide.Pay-per-view prices for big boxing fights have shot up in recent yearsCredit: GETTYSaudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh wants to LOWER the prices fight fans payCredit: GettyBoxing fans in the UK once paid a cool £19.95 to watch fights from the comfort of their homes, but broadcasters bumped up the price to £24.95 in December 2019 for Anthony Joshua rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr.American fans have it even worse, regularly paying between $69.99 (£53.31) and $84.99 (£64.72) to watch the elite throw down, fees which have led to an increase in illegal streaming.But Alalshikh plans to combat the rise in dodgy streaming by working with broadcasters to lower their prices to a less than £20 in the UK and $20 in the USA.During an appearance on talkSPORT, he said: “You mention the PPV, I think this is my next big fight and I want your advice also.READ MORE BOXING NEWS”I dream of a PPV with a good price to make the fans happy and subscribe and get them to watch it legally.”Usually when I see a high PPV, a lot of people go and watch the fight illegally and this is not healthy for boxing and the platform.”What I will try to push is to have our Riyadh Season shows at less than £20 in England and less than $20 around the world…”I would prefer to have one million fans subscribe and buy the PPV for £20 than less than 500,000 [for £40].Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”The people go around it illegally because the price is high. In the future, this will not build boxing.”If I give the fans good fights at a good price then I will increase the fanbase.”Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois on track to break Tyson Fury’s stunning record at world title fight Alalshikh’s plans were well received by fight fans, one of whom said: “Salute!!”Another said: “Man of the people.”And another said: “This man might be the saviour.”One remarked: “This is gonna save boxing.”Another chimed in: “There goes my hero!”Brit boxing fans had to pay £24.99 in May to watch the historic undisputed heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, while Americans forked out $69.99.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey will, however, pay considerably less for this month’s IBF heavyweight title fight between defending champion Daniel Dubois and former titleholder Anthony Joshua.TNT Sports have slapped a £19.95 price tag on the domestic dust-up, which will take place in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley Stadium. More

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      Arsenal player ratings: Havertz and Odegaard shine as Declan Rice’s stupid red costs Gunners two points

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      ARSENAL dropped points for the first time this season thanks to a moment of stupidity from Declan Rice.The Gunners were leading Brighton 1-0 before a moment of petulance from the £105million man early in the second half.Arsenal dropped points for the first time this season against BrightonCredit: REUTERSKai Havertz fired the Gunners into the lead but his strike was cancelled out in the second halfCredit: REXDeclan Rice’s stupid red card cost the Gunners dearlyCredit: GETTYRice, 25, received a second yellow card in the 49th minute for prodding the ball away from Joel Veltman as the Dutchman went to take a quick free kick.And a mere nine minutes later, Joao Pedro cancelled out Kai Havertz’s sumptuous first-half finish.The draw has ended Arsenal’s 100 per cent start to the new campaign, which will no doubt have annoyed manager Mikel Arteta.And SunSport is on hand to rate and slate the performances of the Spaniard’s troops.READ MORE ARSENAL NEWSDavid Raya – 6/10Initially had very little to do but was solid on the few occasions he was called upon. Denied Yankuba Minteh in the first half with a routine save.Stopped his side from going 2-1 down in the 75th minute, brilliantly saving Yasin Ayari’s shot at a largely open goal.Ben White – 6FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSArsenal have a tricky start to the seasonSpent large portions of the match in the Brighton half supporting Saka. Was solid defensively against the tricky Karou Mitoma.Most read in FootballHow superstar Mikel Merino is the final piece of Arsenal’s jigsaw – City should watch outWilliam Saliba – 6Continues to show an incredible ability to read the game and positional awareness. Thwarted the few Brighton attacks which managed to make their way into the box before Rice’s red.Gabriel – 5Marshalled the defence well with Saliba but seldom found himself in a one-on-one situation before Rice’s red. Was too far apart from the Frenchman in the build-up to Brighton’s equaliser.Jurrien Timber – 6Switched off and allowed Minteh to ghost in behind him for a header early in the first half but was solid after that lapse in concentration.Martin Odegaard – 7Was at the centre of everything good the Gunners did, pulling the strings from the first minute of the match.Should’ve put his side ahead in the 17th minute when he ghosted onto a cross into the box.Martin Odegaard was the conductor of the Gunners orchestraCredit: GettyThomas Partey – 6Anchored the midfield well and showed new signing Mikel Merino that he won’t give up his place in the starting XI without a fight.Declan Rice – 4Tenacious on the left side of the midfield and was a threat going forward in the first half.Stupidly put his team under pressure just after the restart by getting himself sent off for kicking the ball away.Declan Rice’s stupid red card handed Brighton a way back into the gameCredit: GETTYBukayo Saka – 7Was lively from the outset, tormenting Seagulls left-back Jack Hinshelwood every time he ran at him.Should have scored in the eighth minute when Odeegard beautifully teed him up for a close-range effort.Made up for his poor finish with a stellar assist for Havertz after bullying Lewis Dunk off the ball. Should’ve got a better connection on Havertz’s 77th-minute cross to restore the North Londoners’ lead.Kai Havertz – 8Was anonymous for large portions of the match but constantly made his brilliant runs in behind which created space for his team-mates.Produced a deft finish over the advancing Bart Verbruggen in the 37th minute to break the deadlock.But he missed a sitter in the 75th minute that would’ve restored his side’s advantage.Kai Havertz broke the deadlock with a sumptuous first-half finishCredit: EPALeandro Trossard – 6Struggled to get into the match against his former club and cut a frustrated figure on the left wing. But he produced a good save from Verbruggen just before the half-time interval.SubsRiccardo Calafiori – 6 The Italian was thrown on to shore up the defence after Rice’s red card and did just that, as well as offering an outlet on the left wing.Gabriel Martinelli – 5Tried his best but failed to inject his usual energy into the game.READ MORE SUN STORIESOleksandr Zinchenko – 5The Ukranian was brought on to further bolster the struggling defence but almost cost his side the game in stoppage time by allowing Carlos Baleba a free header in the box. More

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      Shock surge in price of replica Premier League shirts revealed including club whose top now costs £27 more than in 2019

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      PREMIER League sides have hiked the cost of new season shirts – with some rocketing 56 per cent in five years, we can reveal.Half the 20 top-flight clubs charge £80 or more for a standard adult replica jersey.Premier League replica shirts are soaring in priceCredit: RexMany fans are being expected to fork out £70-£80 for a jerseyCredit: GettyForest shirts have gone up a whopping 56%West Ham shirts have gone up 36%Another four want at least £70.The worst are Nottingham Forest who, in 2019, put a £48 price tag on an adult top.It now costs £75.Dr Peter Rohlmann, who is a German sports marketing expert, told The Sun on Sunday: “Ten years ago the price of Premier League replica shirts was the lowest in Europe, but demand from football fans has grown extraordinarily.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS“Clubs’ expectations on kit suppliers have also increased, so the battle between manufacturers is becoming stronger and more expansive. Replica shirts are now the most popular merchandise for each football club.”Consumer expert Jane Hawkes insisted the prices are “not remotely justifiable”.She said: “This is another own goal by mega-rich football clubs.“Shirt prices seem to have been soaring since the pandemic and, with no big rise in production costs, it is hard to see any justification.Most read in Football“Pricing merchandise out of reach for loyal fans in a cost-of-living crisis is unfair and could, in the long term, backfire on clubs.”Ahead of the Euros, the England shirt was being sold for £125.Meet the new Wags of the Premier League season, from a Belgian interior designer to a Portuguese modelSome clubs, including Brentford, have tried to help fans by only bringing out a new top every two years.Their 2023/25 home shirt remains one of the cheapest at £60.Tottenham charges £85.Every club was contacted for comment.Tottenham put price increases down to a rise in general manufacturing, materials and shipping costs, and vowed to give fans “the most innovative and high-quality product possible”.A Brentford spokesman said: “We believe in football being affordable for our fans. The two-year cycle not only ensures affordability, but aligns with our commitment to reducing waste and promoting a greener future.”Palace shirts have increased by 20%I spent £338 on gearNEWCASTLE fan Michael Bramley forked out £338 on kit.That included home and away adult shirts, a child’s top, shorts, socks and a kid’s jacket.He says all clubs should have two-year shirt cycles, like Brentford, to help families.Michael, 37, who makes hospital equipment, said: “Last year, we managed to buy our son, Jake, seven, a full kit for £55. But now that’s the price of the shirt.“I’ve seen the prices increasing over the years. Two-year kit cycles should be mandatory to help the fans.“There’s a pressure to buy new shirts every year and Jake wouldn’t go without the new kit.“I hope that working-class families don’t get priced out of going to games and getting the shirts if prices continue to go up.”Model and social media manager Michele Ortiz-McGhee, 36, had to get her nine-year-old son Tom to buy his own Fulham kit.The mum of two said: “He used pocket money because we can’t afford it. We are about to fork out for new school uniform.“My husband and I can’t afford new tops ourselves. The clubs are laughing all the way to the bank. It is so unfair.“There should be a limit put on the price of these tops.” More

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      Floyd Mayweather ‘does not have the money he says he does’ as doubts raised about $1billion fortune

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      EDDIE HEARN has raised doubts over Floyd Mayweather’s fortune. Mayweather affectionately nicknamed himself Money throughout his career and perhaps it was appropriate due to his sensational earnings. Floyd Mayweather ahead of his next exhibition fightCredit: GettyMayweather is the richest fighter of all timeCredit: Instagram @floydmayweatherHe is known for his extravagant lifestyleCredit: Instagram @liramsustielHe topped Forbes’ rich list of the decade in 2019 with over £700MILLION made in the ring. But Mayweather has been plagued with allegations of blowing through his wealth in retirement. And his recent series of exhibition bouts against stars of the boxing, MMA and social media world have not helped dispel the claims. Even British promoter Hearn has questioned Mayweather’s fortune and decision to carry on boxing. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe said on GRM Daily: “I don’t think he’s got the money he says, that’s what I think. “I don’t think he needs the money but you know when you’ve got that lifestyle, when he’s spending what he spending.” Mayweather, 47, officially retired in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 36, in a crossover bout believed to have earned him £300m alone. But he has continued to box in exhibitions since, most recently last June against the grandson of notorious crime boss John Gotti. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSGotti III was disqualified in round six which sparked a post-fight brawl in the ring leading to a subsequent rematch in Mexico on August 24. And Mayweather revealed he could have at least another three more spectacle showdowns afterwards. Floyd Mayweather shows off million pound car collection including Rolls-Royce with furry seats and £85,000 backpack He said: “We just got a call about a three exhibition deal and it’s a crazy number. “If I was taking abuse and I was getting battered then I think I’d step away.” Mayweather, who once owned an £18m watch, insisted he is not fighting on for the cash. He said: “Am I doing it for the money? Absolutely not. I’m doing it because this is what I want to do. It’s not like I’m hurting. “And the people are enjoying it, my team is enjoying it and it’s good to be able to travel to different places and train and shake hands with different people from all walks of life.” Mayweather facing off with John Gotti IIICredit: Rex More

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      I used to work in a clothes shop fitting Kell Brook’s shoes, now I’m looking to fill his boots in the ring

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      CALLUM SIMPSON used to fit Kell Brook’s shoes but now he wants to fill his boots.Barnsley’s 27-year-old super-middleweight put himself through college with a part-time job in a menswear shop where Sheffield’s former welterweight world champ would pop in for free gear.Callum Simpson fights Zak Chelli at Barnsley’s Oakwell stadiumCredit: GettySimpson and Sheffield’s world champion Kell Brook go way backCredit: https://www.instagram.com/callumsimp/Simpson would have to race up and down stairs to cater for his celebrated fellow Yorkshireman.But now the tables have turned and Brook will drive 12 miles up the M1 to support Simpson, in his bid to dethrone dangerous British and Commonwealth champ Zak Chelli.Ahead of Saturday’s shootout at Simpson’s beloved Barnley’s Oakwell stadium, he told SunSport: “Between the ages of 16-18 I worked part-time, while I was still in college, in a clothes shop that sponsored Kell Brook.“When Kell would come in I would have to wait for him to pick all the shoes he wanted, run upstairs to find them all in his size, then loosen all the laces so be could slide them on, like Cinderella.Read more in Boxing“We would get free tickets for his fights when they were at the Sheffield arena and my mates would always tell me ‘that’ll be you one day’.“And now I am signed with Boxxer and Sky Sports and Kell has messaged me to say he will come over and watch.“So going from loosening his shoes to having him at ringside will be a nice and surreal moment. But it’s all come from hard work.”Simpson continued to subsidise his training and fighting with work in fashion right up until last year when he broke out of the small-hall circuit.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe’s timed his 14-0 form perfectly as the new Saudi money flooding into the sport is giving some of these brave men the fortunes they deserve.But boxing fans should remember the blood, sweat, tears and honest toil they all go through to get anywhere near the top.Inside Anthony Joshua’s amazing car collection “This stuff doesn’t happen overnight,” the down-to-earth lad said.“When I had my first area title fight in 2022, my first 10-rounder, I was training twice-a-day and working 45hr weeks, Saturdays and Sundays.“For that fight I weighed-in at Friday lunchtime and rushed into work to make up the time, then boxed on Saturday and worked all day Sunday.“My second fight was a four-rounder in 2019, on a Josh Warrington undercard at Leeds arena and I worked the next day.When I had my first area title fight in 2022, my first 10-rounder, I was training twice-a-day and working 45hr weeks, Saturdays and SundaysCallum Simpsom“But because I worked in a busy store, not tucked away in an office or on a building site, I was having lads come up all day looking puzzled.“They were asking me if I was really the bloke they had seen box the night before and what the hell I was doing there trying to sell them jeans and trainers. “Because fans often think that if you box on TV then you are instantly a millionaire, like the footballers, but it’s far from it. Nothing comes overnight in boxing.”Simpson first caught our eye when he walked into a show as a VIP fan wearing an outrageous pink and furry jacket and sunglasses.It looked like he was the latest boxer to full victim to the glitz-and-glamour charade that ruins so many young talents.I know exactly what one you mean and I only wore it because I had just bought in Milan – and that sounds posh but it was only in H&M over there!Callum SimpsonCallum Simpson looked the part when he met Kano in his pink jumperCredit: https://www.instagram.com/callumsimp/But he put us right perfectly, explaining: “I know exactly what one you mean and I only wore it because I had just bought in Milan – and that sounds posh but it was only in H&M over there!“I love fashion and clothes, I have always worked in it too. Training and dieting is so regimented and strict and boring that any way to find a bit of fun is important.“Me and my girlfriend can’t eat and drink whatever we like or go wherever we want, there’s so much sacrifice.”READ MORE SUN STORIESBut when pressed on whether he wears the same Hollywood clobber back up in Barnsley, he laughs: “Er, I managed to have it on once for about 15 seconds.“It was a cold day and I grabbed it out of the back of the car but my mate saw it and said ‘there’s no way you are wearing that’. So I walked around town freezing.” More

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      Major pub chain is giving away free pints at 800 bars TONIGHT – check how to get one

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      A MAJOR pub chain is giving away free pints at 800 bars tonight – here’s how to get one.Greene King has partnered with footballing icon Jimmy Bullard to support the nation in their quest for sporting glory.Football fans can grab themselves a free drink as England scored tonightCredit: GettyThe offer is available at Greene King pubsCredit: AlamyOllie Watkins scored a stunning last-minute winner for EnglandCredit: GettyThe pub chain announced that there will be one free drink available for customers if England score – no matter if it’s win, lose or draw.The Three Lions scored twice against the Netherlands thanks to Ollie Watkins’ last minute winner which means punters can claim their free pint.All customers must do is say the words “England scored, please pour” to redeem their complimentary pint now that the final whistle has been blown.The offer entitles pubgoers to one free pint of either Greene King IPA, Yardbird Pale Ale, Old Speckled Hen, Old Golden Hen, House Bitter, False Nine, Level Head Session IPA, Flint Eye Dry-Hopped Lager, Hazy Day Hazy IPA, Prior Life All Day IPA, Ice Breaker Pale Ale or a soft drink alternative. Greene King has enlisted former professional footballer and avid pub lover, Jimmy Bullard, he said: “After having a career in football, I’ve seen first-hand the passion this nation has for the sport and as this tournament has proven, nothing is guaranteed in football.“What can be guaranteed though is a good time at the pub, because no matter the result, win or lose, you’re surrounded by your friends and fellow fans, so you can celebrate or commiserate together.“The addition of a free pint is enough to put a smile on my face, especially when the games so far have been so agonising to watch.”There is only one place I’ll be heading to watch the semi-final game and that’s my local Greene King pub, because once one of our players hit the ball in the back of the net, I’ll be enjoying a refreshing pint – free of charge! No brainer!”Most read in Euro 2024Clair Preston-Beer, Managing Director for Greene King Pubs, previously said: “We know that in football tournaments the winning result is never guaranteed.“We want to support the nation and guarantee a good time win, lose or draw so no matter the result should England score, we’ll give our guests a free drink on us!“At Greene King, we are proud to be the nation’s go-to place to eat, drink, and relax with your family, friends, and colleagues – we have something for everyone. Where to Find the Cheapest Pint in Britain!”We can’t wait to welcome customers into our pubs to watch the semi-final and hopefully claim a free drink on us – fingers crossed!”England fans are now gearing up to roar the Three Lions to a sensational Euros victory this weekend and end 58 years of hurt after tonight’s stunning win.In a titanic Euros semi-final between two heavyweight nations, the Dutch went ahead on seven minutes with a scorching drive from Xavi Simons.But skipper Harry Kane equalised 11 minutes later with a penalty which he won.Supersub Ollie Watkins sent England to their second Euros final in a row — with a sensational 90th-minute winner against the Netherlands.Watkins said after the game that he told team-mate Cole Palmer he would score and the Chelsea man would provide the assist — and that is exactly that happened.He said: “When I saw it in the bottom corner, it was the best feeling ever.“There’s been a lot of criticism but at the end of the day, we’re in the final. Forget all the outside noise – we’re in the final.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We’ve got that bounceback factor…we never give up. We’ve won on penalties, we’ve come from behind. One more game now.”Gareth Southgate’s men now face favourites Spain in Berlin on Sunday night — just one match from ending an agonising  58-year trophy drought.Kane scored his third goal of the Euros early onCredit: Getty More