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      Meet Britain’s richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is on verge of buying Man Utd and already owns Nice

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      BRITAIN’S richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe – worth a staggering £15billion- and his Manchester United takeover is set to be announced TODAY.The billionaire businessman wants in after the Glazer family put the club up for sale – as long as it’s for the right price.

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      Britain’s richest man, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, wants to buy Man Utd United announced last year that the Glazers were “looking to explore strategic alternatives” for the club.
      Ratcliffe, 70, is a lifelong Red Devils fan and it was revealed in the summer he was interested in taking over the club.
      He is now planning to formally launch his bid to take over the club.
      A spokesperson said: “If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer.
      “If something like this was possible, we would be interested in talking with a view to long-term ownership.
      “This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent.
      “Jim is looking at what can be done now and, knowing how important the club is to the city, it feels like the time is right for a reset.”
      Back in April 2022, Ratcliffe put in an offer for Chelsea after speaking with former Blues chairman Bruce Buck, when sanctions placed on Roman Abramovich triggered a fire sale.
      Ratcliffe is a petrochemicals tycoon who at his peak was worth around £21BILLION.
      He runs multi-billion-pound chemicals giant Ineos, which owns French club Nice, Swiss side Lausanne, plus a third of Formula One team Mercedes. More

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      Premier League manager slams mole leaking team news before matches on WhatsApp ahead of Boxing Day clash

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      SHEFFIELD UNITED boss Chris Wilder slammed the mole who has been leaking team news on WhatsApp.The Blades manager has overseen a win, a draw and two losses since returning to Bramall Lane.
      Chris Wilder slammed the Sheffield United mole who has been leaking team newsCredit: Reuters
      But he has been undermined by a mole who has been releasing team news ahead of matches in recent weeks.
      Wilder slammed the person responsible and branded the situation a “joke”.
      He said: “Everybody will know the team (for Boxing Day) anyway because it will come out on Twitter at about half ten in the morning.
      “I will comment on it. It’s quite difficult to keep the team quiet but I’m not happy about that situation.
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      “Whoever did it, I appreciate that. Thanks very much. I’m going to have to tighten everything up around the training ground. It’s a lesson learnt for me as well.
      “That person who did it. Call yourself a Sheffield United fan? I don’t think they are. It’s an absolute joke.
      “I think it’s a joke. Whoever did it, they’ve got another thing coming because they’re harming the football club.”
      Sheffield United’s starting XI for recent games has been forwarded around on WhatsApp and other social media platforms on the morning of games, according to the Daily Mail.
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      The Blades take on Luton on Boxing Day in a Premier League relegation six-pointer. More

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      Man Utd fans moan ‘this recruitment team man’ as they club target transfer for little-known youngster to help Hojlund

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have lambasted their club amid reports linking them with a move for Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee.Erik ten Hag’s attackers have struggled to find the back of the net so far this season, with Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Anthony Martial and Rasmus Hojlund mustering just four Premier League goals between them.
      Rasmus Hojlund has struggled since arriving at Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex
      Joshua Zirkzee is being linked with a move to Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      Hojlund, 20, joined from Atalanta for £72million in the summer and scored five goals in Man Utd’s disappointing Champions League campaign.
      But he is still yet to net in 14 Premier League appearances – the latest of which came in a dismal 2-0 defeat to West Ham on Saturday.
      According to Sport1, Man Utd are now considering an approach for Dutchman Zirkzee, 22, to improve Ten Hag’s options.
      The ex-Bayern Munich man swapped Germany for Italy last year and has scored 10 times in 37 appearances for Bologna.
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      But Man Utd’s attempts to acquire Zirkzee could prove complicated.
      Bayern have a £19m buy-back option on him and a 50 per cent sell-on clause should he leave Bologna.
      It is also estimated Man Utd would have to pay between £30m and £35m to steal him away from the Serie A side.
      However, Red Devils fans are not happy with their club being linked with Zirkzee.
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      Zirkzee has scored seven Serie A goals so far this season
      One said: “Why buy another young striker to play alongside another young striker? This recruitment team mannn 🤦🏽‍♂️.”
      Another added: “Nah wtf. He’s so average.”
      A third replied: “Instead of focusing on the midfield that can’t create a single chance for strikers, we are in for another striker 😂😂😂.”
      While a fourth responded: “How about a made striker like Ivan Toney.”
      Man Utd have lost eight of their 18 Premier League games so far this season.
      They are eight points adrift of the top four heading into Christmas – and have already been eliminated from the Champions League following just one win from six group-stage matches. More

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      William Saliba’s brutally honest interview after Liverpool clash goes viral and leaves Jamie Carragher fuming

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      ARSENAL star William Saliba went viral after admitting Liverpool deserved a penalty on Saturday.The Gunners and the Reds drew 1-1 at Anfield in an intense Premier League encounter.
      Arsenal star William Saliba admitted Liverpool deserved a penalty
      Saliba admitted Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard handled the ball inside the boxCredit: Alamy
      Liverpool hero Jamie Carragher praised Saliba and slammed VAR after the draw with ArsenalCredit: Rex
      The North Londoners opened the scoring with Gabriel Magalhaes after just four minutes and the Merseysiders equalised with Mohamed Salah 25 minutes later.
      But Liverpool felt they deserved the three points as they insist they were denied a clear penalty in the first half before Salah’s equaliser.
      The Egypt international tried to dribble past Martin Odegaard, who lost his balance and touched the ball with his left hand inside the Arsenal area.
      However, the referee waved play on and VAR didn’t get involved which angered the host.
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      Saliba, who put together yet another man-of-the-match performance was asked about the incident involving Odegaard.
      And the centre-back admitted outright that his Arsenal captain handled the ball and Liverpool should have been awarded a spot-kick.
      Saliba said: “Yeah, of course it was a penalty but I’m not the ref.”
      The France international’s comments went viral as that was a rare case of admission from an opposing player.
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      Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher praised the 22-year-old’s honesty and slammed VAR.
      Carragher tweeted: “It was a penalty & the man of the match knows it!
      “Two blatant penalties for handball in the last two nights & VAR don’t get involved.” More

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      Scott McTominay’s girlfriend goes braless in sleek dress sending Man Utd Wags into meltdown

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      SCOTT MCTOMINAY’S girlfriend Cam Reading got into the festive spirit as she enjoyed a night out with friends.She went braless and stunned in a low-cut black dress and big heels.
      Cam Reading stunned on a night out before ChristmasCredit: INSTAGRAM @camreading_
      She dazzled in a black dress and heelsCredit: INSTAGRAM @camreading_
      Cam got into the festive spirit alongside some palsCredit: INSTAGRAM @camreading_
      Cam left fans and her fellow Manchester United wags stunnedCredit: INSTAGRAM @camreading_
      Cam hit the town and partied with pals, posing for a series of photos she shared on social media.
      She beamed from ear to ear and hit the DJ booth, while posing with her friends in one snap.
      Cam shared the post on Instagram alongside the caption: “Getting into the Christmas spirit.”
      The investment management director stunned her fellow United wages with Estelle Bergkamp showing some love.
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      The girlfriend of Donny van de Beek commented: “Gorgeoussssss 🤍”
      Luke Shaw’s partner Anouska Santos was also amazed, writing: “Wowweeowowwwe!!!!”
      A fan said: “Well you are divine.”
      And another added: “Wow!!!! You are perfect angel ❤️”
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      Cam began dating Scott McTominay last yearCredit: Instagram/camreading_
      She often wows in racy social media postsCredit: Instagram @camreading
      Cam recently dazzled on a night out in London in a sparkly silver dress.
      Cam began dating McTominay last year and the couple often share photos together on social media.
      During the summer Cam went on holiday with McTominay where they soaked up the sun on board a yacht. More

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      Wolves ready to swoop for Sam Johnstone from Crystal Palace with Jose Sa eyeing transfer to Premier League rival

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      WOLVES are ready to go for Crystal Palace keeper Sam Johnstone — as Jose Sa waits for a move.Johnstone, 30, could be available following the August signing of Dean Henderson from Manchester United, who is now fit and starting.
      Wolves are interested in signing Sam JohnstoneCredit: Getty
      Jose Sa could leave Wolves to join Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
      England man Johnstone only lost his place through injury but will be fit soon.
      Wolves have been on his trail since the summer when Henderson, 26, joined Palace.
      Wolves are in the market for a new No 1, with Sa in the sights of Nottingham Forest and also clubs in Saudi Arabia.
      Sa, 30, was on Forest’s watch list before and the appointment of ex-boss Nuno Espirito Santo has put him back on the Midlanders’ radar.
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      The Wolves ace would be available at the right price.
      And Neil Cutler, the keeper coach at Molineux, has worked with Johnstone in the past.
      Palace gave Johnstone a new contract last month but the signing of Henderson puts them under pressure to keep both happy.
      Johnstone joined Palace on a free from West Brom in July 2022 and is pushing for a spot in England’s Euro 2024 squad.
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      That means Wolves could have to pay a decent fee, while Newcastle are also keeping tabs on him following the injury to Nick Pope.
      Pope was ruled out for the rest of the season after damaging his shoulder in the win over United last month. More

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      Where teams who were top of Premier League at Christmas finished and what it means for Arsenal

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      THE Premier League title race is hotting up and Arsenal have put down a marker by guaranteeing their spot on top of the tree for Christmas Day.Each team will have played at least 17 matches by the time fans tuck into their turkeys – a near half-way point in the season.
      Man City didn’t top the festive table last year but ended up winning the title by four pointsCredit: AFP
      Arsenal’s draw at Anfield means they will be top at Christmas for the second year in a rowCredit: Reuters
      It is of course all about being top of the table in May – but leading the way at the festive time of year is often a good omen.
      In 30 Premier League seasons, the team top at Christmas has ended up lifting the title 16 times.
      That means 51.6 per-cent of the time the side maintain their spot in the new year.
      No team has been top on December 25 more than Manchester United, who have done so seven times but not since 2013.
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      Eleven teams in total have been first at Christmas, including four who have never won the league such as, Norwich, Leeds, Aston Villa and Newcastle.
      And only Villa have not managed to finish in the top four when top, coming sixth in 1998/99.
      The biggest advantage ever at Christmas was Man City in 2017/18, who sat 13 points clear at the top while Pep Guardiola opened his presents.
      They did win the league that season with 100 points.
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      Top of the Premier League at Christmas
      1992: Norwich City – finished 3rd1993: Manchester United – finished 1st1994: Blackburn Rovers – finished 1st1995: Newcastle United – finished 2nd1996: Liverpool – finished 4th1997: Manchester United – finished 2nd1998: Aston Villa – finished 6th1999: Leeds United – finished 3rd2000: Manchester United – finished 1st2001: Newcastle United – finished 4th2002: Arsenal – finished 2nd2003: Manchester United – finished 3rd2004: Chelsea – finished 1st2005: Chelsea – finished 1st2006: Manchester United – finished 1st2007: Arsenal – finished 3rd2008: Liverpool – finished 2nd2009: Chelsea – finished 1st2010: Manchester United – finished 1st2011: Manchester City – finished 1st2012: Manchester United – finished 1st2013: Liverpool – finished 2nd2014: Chelsea – finished 1st2015: Leicester City – finished 1st2016: Chelsea – finished 1st2017: Manchester City – finished 1st2018: Liverpool – finished 2nd2019: Liverpool – finished 1st2020: Liverpool – finished 3rd2021: Manchester City – finished 1st2022: Arsenal – finished 2nd

      And the biggest lead to not end in glory was Newcastle in 1995/96, who eventually failed to end their wait for a title and were pipped by Man Utd.
      Arsenal topped the table by two points last season but ended up throwing it away to City as they clinched glory by four points.
      And they’ll be hoping that something similar doesn’t happen this term with Mikel Arteta’s men sitting pretty in first place.
      The Gunners are just one point above Liverpool this year after the two heavyweights played out an enthralling 1-1 draw at Anfield on Saturday night.
      But Arsenal fans might not be too pleased to see their team in first place with history suggesting that it is in fact bad luck for the North London outfit to be top at Christmas.
      All of the last five times they have been in first on the 25th, they’ve ended up not winning it in a horrid run that stretches back to 1986/87.
      Mikel Arteta will be hoping his side can change their luck this season with a Christmas miracleCredit: Alamy More

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      Man Utd vs Aston Villa preview: Under-fire Ten Hag faces title-chasing Villans in a huge Boxing Day clash – stream FREE

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are in need of a big Boxing Day result in the Premier League – but they face Unai Emery’s title-chasing Aston Villa.The Red Devils are breaking all of the wrong records under Erik ten Hag’s management this season.
      Manchester United cannot seem to hit the back of the netCredit: Rex
      United’s 2-0 loss last Saturday against West Ham was already their 13th defeat of the campaign – their most before Christmas since 1930.
      And it also meant that the English giants have failed to score in FOUR consecutive games for the first time in 31 years.
      However, it doesn’t take much to turn things around in football and beating Emery’s men would certainly bring the feel-good factor back to Old Trafford.
      But they face a Villa side who currently sit 3rd in the league and haven’t lost a match since the beginning of November.
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      When is Man Utd vs Aston Villa?

      Manchester United’s Boxing Day clash against Aston Villa will take place on Tuesday, December 26.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm GMT.
      Old Trafford is the allocated arena for this huge fixture and it can host approximately 74,310 fans.
      Bruno Fernandes’ strike was enough for the Red Devils to seal all three points when these sides last met in April.

      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Manchester United vs Aston Villa will be broadcast LIVE on Amazon Prime Video.
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s blog for minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      Yes!
      Amazon Prime offer a 30-day FREE trial for new customers which includes access to watching Manchester United vs Aston Villa.
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      What is the team news?
      Erik ten Hag would have been delighted to escape West Ham with no fresh concerns despite losing 2-0.
      But the United boss could still be without; Raphael Varane (ill), Harry Maguire (groin), Amad Diallo (knee), Mason Mount (calf), Tyrell Malacia (knee), Casemiro (hamstring), Lisandro Martinez (foot), Victor Lindelof (knock) and Anthony Martial (knock).
      Jadon Sancho’s banishment continues.
      However, Unai Emery’s injury list is just as lengthy.
      Youri Tielemans (knock), Robin Olsen (knock), Tyrone Mings (knee), Bertrand Traore (muscle), Kortney Hause (knee), Pau Torres (knock) and Emiliano Buendia (knee) look all set to miss out.
      While Matty Cash and Boubacar Kamara are suspended.
      What are the latest odds?

      Man Utd to win 31/20
      Draw 5/2
      Villa to win 31/20

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes are correct at time of publication More