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      Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk names shock former Arsenal and Chelsea star as toughest opponent he has ever faced

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      LIVERPOOL star Virgil van Dijk came up with a surprise player when naming his toughest-ever opponent.The striker gave the Dutchman a number of tough matches when he came up against him in the Premier League.
      Virgil van Dijk has named his toughest opponentCredit: Getty
      The centre-back has played against some of the best forwards in Premier League history including Harry Kane and Sergio Aguero.
      But Van Dijk feels no player has caused him greater headache than former Arsenal star Olivier Giroud, whom he described as his “bogeyman”.
      Asked about his toughest opponent, van Dijk told France Football: “Olivier Giroud.
      “Every time you think you’ve got a hold of him, that you’ve got him well marked, but he always manages to score in one way or another: with his head, his foot, his knee. He has often scored against me.
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      “I always felt like I got him, but somehow, he always managed to score. Whether it was for Arsenal, Chelsea or France, he always scored.
      “I said to him when we won the league, we won 5-3 [against Chelsea] we were 3-0 up or something and he scored a scrappy goal, I think it was against the crossbar and fell down, scrappy goal, I said to him: ‘You scored again?!’
      “So I would say he is the guy that scores against me, and just that annoying person.
      “There’s so many fantastic strikers I’ve played against, [Lionel] Messi, Aguero, Haaland is a difficult one because he has everything, but I’m going for Giroud as he’s my bogeyman – annoying!'”
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      Olivier Giroud often found the net when up against Van DijkCredit: Getty
      Giroud, 37, scored 90 Premier League goals for Arsenal and Chelsea.
      He is also France’s record scorer with 56 goals and he is still going strong for AC Milan, finding the net nine times in 16 Serie A appearances this season. More

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      Sadio Mane’s teen bride Aisha Tamba, 18, breaks her silence after marrying 31-year-old former Liverpool star

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      SADIO MANE’S wife has broken her silence after marrying the former Premier League star.Aisha Tamba, who is reportedly 18, has insisted that money and fame will not lead to her forgetting her humble roots.
      Sadio Mane married 18-year-old Aisha Tamba in a ceremony in SenegalCredit: Magvision Evens
      Aisha insists the fame of her husband will not change herCredit: Magvision Evens
      Aisha says she is a ‘very down to Earth person’Credit: Magvision Evens
      She told the Daily Mail via a relative: “I am looking forward to my new life and I know that it will be very different.
      “But I do not feel any pressure because Sadio’s fame and money will not change me.
      “This is not what I’m interested in. I will remain a humble person committed to my faith.
      “I’m not used to having so much attention on me because we are a very private family. We don’t like to show off and speak about our personal lives.
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      “I am a very down to earth person, this is how I was raised, and nothing will be different just because of this marriage.
      “I’m very honoured to now be Mrs Mane.”
      The couple tied the knot on January 7 in the suburb of Senegalese capital Dakar.
      Mane, 31, won the Premier League and Champions League during his spell with Liverpool.
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      He now plays for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr and he reportedly earns £650,000 per week – a huge contrast from the life his partner is supposedly used to.
      The Mail claim: “Aisha lives in a shabby part of Dakar in a house with anything up to 30 relatives that is opposite a swamp.
      “It is located along an uneven dirt track which has goats running around and is strewn with litter.”
      They also state that Mane and his new wife are not going on a honeymoon as Aisha has to finish her studies for a baccalaureate first. More

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      Ten Hag claims there were ‘issues’ with Jadon Sancho BEFORE boss arrived at Man Utd and ‘all the way through’

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      ERIK TEN HAG has claimed there were “issues” with Jadon Sancho before he arrived at Manchester United.The Dutchman also revealed there were problems “all the way through” his time at the club after the winger’s exit this week.
      Erik ten Hag has claimed there were ‘issues’ with Jadon Sancho before he arrivedCredit: Getty
      Sancho completed a loan return to Borussia Dortmund on Thursday to end his Old Trafford exile.
      He had been banished from the first-team after a public falling out with Ten Hag.
      The United boss has now been asked what went wrong for Sancho with the Red Devils.
      Ten Hag told Sky Sports: “He’s now at Dortmund. So, after he was signed, one year before (Ten Hag’s appointment), there were issues.
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      “We have had issues all the way through. So, you can make out his stay here at Manchester United so far is not a success.
      “Now he’s going back to Borussia Dortmund, so I wish him the best of luck. I hope, we hope, he’s doing very well there, he will be successful and then we will see what is going to happen.”
      Asked if there would have been a different outcome if Sancho publicly apologised, Ten Hag added: “Yeah, we have said that before.
      “But I don’t want every time to return to that point. He knows what he should do and we have made that clear.
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      The United boss also revealed he had problems with Sancho ‘all the way through’Credit: X/@SkySportsPL
      Sancho made his Borussia Dortmund comeback on Saturday after returning on loanCredit: Getty
      “It was also so clear and obvious about his performance, so let’s stop this discussion. He is to Dortmund and we wish him the best of luck.”
      Sancho made his comeback for Dortmund on Saturday, coming off the bench in a 3-0 win away to Darmstadt.
      The 23-year-old needed just 22 minutes to get an assist as he set up Marco Reus for Dortmund’s second goal.
      He has returned to Germany after spending four years with the Bundesliga side prior to his move to United in 2021.
      During his first spell, Sancho scored 50 goals and provided 64 assists in 137 appearances, as well as winning the German Cup.
      After finalising his loan move midweek, Sancho appeared to take a swipe at Ten Hag.
      On rejoining his former club, he said: “When I came into the dressing room today, it felt like coming home.
      “I know the club inside and out, I’ve always been very close with the fans here and I’ve never lost contact with those in charge.
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      “I can’t wait to see my team-mates again, go out on the pitch, play football with a smile on my face, assist goals, score goals and help qualify for the Champions League.”
      Meanwhile, sporting director Sebastian Kehl added: “Even though he hasn’t played any competitive games in the past few months, we are sure that he will quickly settle back in with us, get into top form and use his qualities to help us achieve our goals for the season.” More

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      Sheff Utd keen on a move for Bournemouth’s Chris Mepham as they fear Todd Boehly will deny them top transfer target

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      SHEFFIELD UNITED boss Chris Wilder fancies signing Bournemouth star Chris Mepham.And the swoop may gather pace as interest grows in Blades’ centre-half Anel Ahmedhodzic.
      Chris Mepham is wanted by Sheffield UnitedCredit: EPA
      Several clubs are interested in Anel AhmedhodzicCredit: Getty
      Wilder is keen to take Mepham, 26, to boost the club’s survival hopes.
      The Cherries may sell if the deal is right as he is not a regular starter.
      Mepham has played just eight matches this season and just two were Premier League starts.
      He joined Bournemouth from Brentford in 2019 for £12million and he has gone on to play 116 times for the club.
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      Mepham is a regular in the Welsh side, earning 44 international caps during his career.
      While the chances of the Blades landing him are good, it could be bad news on Ahmedhodzic.
      The 24-year-old Bosnian has attracted possible buyers after a decent campaign.
      Sheffield United have also inquired about Strasbourg centre-half Gerzino Nyamsi but would have to fork out around £6m.
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      Strasbourg are reluctant to loan the 26-year-old to the Blades in case they go down and his value drops.
      Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is the French club’s majority shareholder. More

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      Premier League cult hero makes ‘excellent’ BBC MOTD debut as impressed fans say ‘give me more’

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      PREMIER LEAGUE legend Glenn Murray made his Match of the Day debut to the delight of fans.The 40-year-old was joined in the studio by Gary Lineker and Micah Richards last night.
      Glenn Murray made his Match of the Day debut last nightCredit: BBC
      Murray scored 111 goals for Brighton during his lengthy careerCredit: PA
      Murray has previously only featured as a pundit on Match of the Day 2 and yesterday was his Saturday night TV debut.
      Since hanging up his boots in 2021, he has appeared on Sky Sports and often on BBC Radio 5 Live.
      Viewers were pleased to see him handed a chance on MOTD, one said: “More of Glenn Murray please, an excellent pundit.”
      Another added: “Glenn Murray knows football, fantastic analysis.”
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      The retired striker controversially agreed with VAR’s decision not to disallow Luton’s last-gasp equaliser against Burnley on Friday night.
      Clarets keeper James Trafford believed he was fouled by Elijah Adebayo as he came off his line to catch a cross, missing the ball as Carlton Morris headed home.
      Murray claimed not every bit of contact with a goalkeeper is a foul and No1s are “overprotected”.
      He has legendary status at Brighton, playing for the club in League One, the Championship and Premier League during his two spells with the Seagulls.
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      Murray scored 111 goals for them, 26 of which coming in the top-flight.
      He also played for Crystal Palace and Bournemouth in the Prem. More

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      Premier League star spotted travelling by Lime bike as he snubs luxury car for pay-as-you-go ride

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      FULHAM star Kenny Tete snubbed a luxury car for a lime bike after his side’s loss to Chelsea.The defender was spotted travelling on the pay-as-you-go bicycle after Saturday’s match.
      Fulham star Kenny Tete was spotted on a lime bike on SaturdayCredit: TikTok
      The defender snubbed a luxury car for the pay-as-you-go rideCredit: TikTok
      Tete was filmed by supporters outside Stamford Bridge as he rode away from the stadium.
      He smiled and appeared in good spirits as he looked to the fans, while a steward directed him down the road.
      The 28-year-old had started the West London derby at Stamford Bridge, playing 64 minutes before being replaced by Timothy Castagne.
      Reacting to the video, one fan commented: “Some players go home in a G-Wagon. Kenny Tete catches a lime bike.”
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      Another added: “You can take the boy out of Holland but you can’t take Holland out of the boy.”
      Meanwhile, a third supporter joked: “Wheely good player, is Kenny Tete.”
      Tete had been unable to help Fulham to victory against Chelsea, with the Blues emerging as narrow victors.
      Cole Palmer’s penalty in first half stoppage time proved to be the only goal.
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      Tete was filmed by supporters outside Stamford BridgeCredit: TikTok

      The result leaves Marco Silva’s side in 13th place in the Premier League, eight points clear of the relegation zone.
      Fulham signed Tete from Lyon in 2020 and he has since made 92 appearances for the club, scoring four goals and providing eight assists from full-back.
      However, a groin injury earlier in the season has limited him to just nine league appearances so far this term.
      Tete (right) joined Fulham from Lyon in 2020Credit: INSTAGRAM @kennytete More

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      Everton vs Aston Villa LIVE SCORE: Toffees host high-flying Villans in a thrilling Premier League match – latest

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      EVERTON will do all they can to stop Aston Villa from building on their sensational Premier League season.The Villans are flying and recently booked their spot in the FA Cup fourth round following a victory against Middlesbrough.
      But the Toffees will have a lot of confidence restored in them for this match after seeing Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s controversial red card overturned.

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      I won three Premier Leagues under Sir Alex Ferguson.. Erik ten Hag is so similar to Fergie and can lead Man Utd to glory

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      MANCHESTER UNITED hero Lee Sharpe claims struggling manager Erik ten Hag is “very similar” to how Sir Alex Ferguson was during his early days at the club.Ten Hag has found himself under fire amid a turbulent campaign that has seen United getting eliminated in the Champions League group stage and dropping to eighth place in the Premier League.
      Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is similar to Sir Alex Ferguson, claims Lee SharpeCredit: PA
      Sharpe saw Ferguson struggle during his early years at Man UtdCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Sharpe went on to win three Premier League titles under FergusonCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The Dutch tactician’s future appears uncertain following Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 25 per cent takeover with the Red Devils losing three of their last five Prem matches.
      However, Sharpe insists the 53-year-old shouldn’t be sacked and reminded the fans that Ferguson wasn’t much different during his early years when he took over in 1986.
      The versatile midfielder joined the Red Devils just two years after Sir Alex took over and saw him struggle to build his glittering legacy at Old Trafford.
      Fergie didn’t win anything in his first four years at the club and some fans even called for his dismissal before he finally lifted the FA Cup in 1990.
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      Sharpe then went on to win three Premier League titles, two FA Cup trophies and the 1992 League Cup under Ferguson.
      And the ex-England international insists Ten Hag needs more time the same way the legendary Scotsman had as he can also lead United back on top.
      Sharpe told SunSport on behalf of Fruityslots.com: “I think they’re very similar in a lot of ways. I think he’s very disciplined. He’s very organised. He lives, eats, breathes football.
      “You can see he is 100 per cent dedicated to the club and to the task of getting the team right. So I think it is about giving him a bit of faith, giving him a bit of trust and strengthening in January if they can. I think you’ve got to give him a bit of time.
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      “You know they keep changing managers and a new manager to come in now would have his own philosophy, would want his own players, would ostracise certain players because they wouldn’t fit into his sort of regime.
      “So I think it would probably be a little bit more detrimental than helpful if they sacked him now.
      “Give him a chance, give him a bit of time to get players back on their feet on the pitch, get the squad strengthened up again and see what it can do from there.
      “But I certainly think he knows what he’s talking about. And I would certainly give him a little bit more time.”
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      Sharpe insists Ten Hag needs more time at Man Utd and shouldn’t be sackedCredit: Getty
      Sharpe insists Ten Hag can’t be blamed alone for this season’s shambles as he has also been dealing with a long and growing injury list.
      The former Leeds ace added that even if the ex-Ajax boss was dismissed there wouldn’t be a “great list of candidates” to replace him.
      Sharpe added: “Well, I think at the moment [it] would be a bit harsh to sack him. I’m not sure there’s a great list of candidates to take over if I’m honest. But I also think with the injury list he’s had, you saw the bench last night [against Wigan] there was hardly a senior player on the bench.
      “So I think he’s had a tough time with injuries. He’s had a few issues to deal with off the pitch as well. So I think he’s had a bit of a tough time in his first 12 months in charge.
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      “So I think it’s a bit early to pull the plug. I think if they could back him during this window, get him a couple of players to strengthen the squad and just see how we go over the next couple of months.
      “I don’t think there would be any reason to sack him before the end of the season.” More