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      Ligue 1 star ‘remains a candidate’ for Man Utd transfer as Erik ten Hag desperately hunts for defensive reinforcements

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      NICE star Jean-Clair Todibo remains a candidate for Manchester United according to reports.German journalist Florian Plettenberg reports that the centre-back is a January target for United following interest in the summer.
      Jean-Clair Todibo remains high on United’s transfer listCredit: Reuters
      Todibo, 23, is one of France’s top defensive talents and has become a regular in Didier Deschamps’ French squad.
      Nice are understood to value Todibo at around £50million.
      Plettenburg also reports that United’s interest in Todibo will not affect their rumoured move for Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva.
      Silva is reportedly United’s “top target” in the summer and has an £85m release clause.
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      If the moves are to go through, it will be bad news for Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire, with United potentially splashing out £120m on a pair of young centre-backs.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s imminent minority investment in Manchester United is likely to help them in the race for Todibo – given he is the majority shareholder of Nice.
      The failed Premier League vote on trading players between clubs with the same owner will do United a favour in that sense.
      An alternative destination for Todibo could be Spurs, however.
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      Todibo is among Tottenham’s top targets as they desperately search for a new centre-back.
      Micky Van De Ven remains sidelined until the new year at the earliest and Cristian Romero is only just set to return from a three game ban.
      Meanwhile Eric Dier has been deemed surplus to requirements by Ange Postecoglou.
      Spurs also have interest in Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and Bournemouth’s Lloyd Kelly.
      Liverpool are also rumoured to have an interest in Todibo. More

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      Supercomputer predicts final Premier League table with Man Utd in never-before-seen territory.. but who’s tipped to win?

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      A SUPERCOMPUTER has predicted how the Premier League season will end – and Manchester United fans should look away now. Bettingexpert’s supercomputer BETSiE simulated the season 100,000 times for its results.
      Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd are struggling, and it looks set to get worseCredit: Getty
      It took account of all match results from last term across all competitions, pre-season and the current campaign.
      And Betsie’s latest calculations see Manchester City retain the title, finishing on 83 points, six less than last season.
      And Arsenal are again set to finish second, with Liverpool back in the Champions League places in third.
      Rounding out the top four will be Newcastle, replicating last year’s finish.
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      But that sees United out of the Champions League places and instead ending up in TENTH.
      Should that happen, it would be the club’s worst ever Premier League finish, having never landed outside the top seven.
      After all, the results were taken following United’s 1-0 loss at Newcastle.
      Chelsea would take some pride in finishing six, above rivals Tottenham, but it would be in-form Aston Villa in fifth.
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      But facing the drop are Burnley, Luton and Sheffield United, according to Betsie’s algorithms.
      Everton – having been docked ten points for breaking financial fair play rules – do currently sit in the relegation zone.
      But with only one loss in five, form indicates they will avoid a first-ever Premier League relegation. More

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      Luton vs Arsenal: Gunners look to open up five point-gap by beating Prem new boys – stream FREE, TV, team news

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      PREMIER LEAGUE leaders Arsenal face a struggling Luton side in a tasty Tuesday match with so much at stake.A quickfire double from Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard was enough to see the Gunners pick up all three points against Wolves last Saturday.
      Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard fired Arsenal to a huge victory against WolvesCredit: Getty
      And the Gunners’ bitter rivals Tottenham helped them to go a couple of points clear at the top having held Treble-winners Manchester City to a thrilling 3-3 draw on the next day.
      Arsenal now have the chance to go five points clear should they get the job done over the Hatters who are lingering near the foot of the table,
      However, Rob Edwards’ men will be determined to bounce back from their woeful 3-1 defeat to Brentford.
      When is Luton vs Arsenal?

      Luton are all set to host league leaders Arsenal TOMORROW – Tuesday, December 5.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8:15pm GMT.
      Kenilworth Road is the allocated arena for this intriguing match-up and it can host approximately 11,500 fans.
      This will be the first time these two clubs have met in over two decades – Luton picked up a famous 1-0 win in the old League Division One.

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

      Luton vs Arsenal will be broadcast LIVE on Amazon Prime Video in the UK.
      Fans can head to the official Amazon website to stream the entire action online.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute of the mouthwatering match.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      Amazon Prime offers a 30-day FREE trial as long as you haven’t created an Amazon account within the last 12 months.
      Head to Amazon.co.uk for more details.
      What is the team news?
      Luton manager Rob Edwards look set to continue without several key men for this huge match.
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      Tom Lockyer (back), Reece Burke (hamstring), Mads Andersen (hamstring), Cauley Woodrow (calf), Dan Potts (ankle), Marvelous Nakamba (knee) and Tenden Mengi (knee) could all be out.
      Albert Sambi Lokonga is also suffering from a hamstring strain, but he would have been ineligible to play regardless as Arsenal is his parent club.
      Elsewhere, Mikel Arteta will be sweating over the fitness of Takehiro Tomiyasu who sustained a calf issue against Wolves last Saturday.
      Takehiro Tomiyasu picked up a calf injury during the Wolves victoryCredit: Getty
      While the quartet of Fabio Vieira, Emile Smith Rowe, Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber will all certainly miss the trip to Kenilworth Road.
      What are the latest odds?

      Luton to win 11/1
      Draw 11/2
      Arsenal to win 1/5

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      Ex-Chelsea star Marcos Alonso set to quit Barcelona after frustrating year and could return to Premier League

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      MARCOS ALONSO is set to leave Barcelona after a frustrating year with the club, a report claims.The defender left Chelsea in September 2022 but could potentially return to the Premier League next year after struggling to make an impression under Barca boss Xavi Hernandez.
      Marcos Alonso is set to leave Barcelona after joining in 2022Credit: Getty
      Alonso, 32, has a contract with Barcelona that runs out in June and the Catalan giants are not expected to offer him a renewal.
      The Spaniard is thinking about other options and according to the Spanish outlet Sport, he has received numerous offers from other clubs.
      Clubs in Saudi Arabia are reportedly interested in the defender and may offer him a move as early as January.
      Meanwhile, Manchester United plotted a swoop for Alonso before the summer transfer deadline.
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      The Red Devils were scouring the market for cover after Luke Shaw was ruled out for several months with a muscle injury.
      But the former Chelsea player may no longer be on Erik ten Hag’s radar, as Shaw has resumed training and United landed Sergio Reguilon on loan from Spurs instead.
      However, other offers in England could turn Alonso’s head away from Arabia and see him head back to the Premier League, the report claims.
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      The report confirms Barcelona will make it easy for him to return to England but the Spanish international is not considering leaving until the end of the season.
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      He helped Xavi’s side regain the La Liga title last term but his place was not guaranteed for the new season due to Financial Fair Play restrictions.
      Despite having his spot retained Alonso has still struggled for game time this campaign, having only made four league appearances.
      Alonso has fallen down Xavi’s pecking order, with first-choice left-back Alejandro Balde and now loanee Joao Cancelo ahead of him.
      With a return to the Premier League potentially on the cards the former Chelsea man will hope to have further success in English top-flight football.
      He won the league, Champions League and FA Cup with the Blues during his six-year spell at the club. More

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      Sheff Utd set to sack Paul Heckingbottom in first Premier League axing of season with replacement already lined up

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      CHRIS WILDER is set to replace Paul Heckingbottom at Sheffield United and make a dramatic return to Bramall Lane.The Blades are rock-bottom of the Premier League after Saturday’s 5-0 hammering by relegation rivals Burnley.
      Paul Heckingbottom is set to become the first Premier League manager to lose his job this seasonCredit: Rex
      And Chris Wilder is expected to replace himCredit: Getty
      Heckingbottom’s expected departure as boss today will be the first Prem managerial casualty of the season.
      Ex-Sheffield United manager Wilder achieved great success in his first stint between 2016 and 2021 which included guiding the Yorkshire club to the top-flight in 2019.
      SunSport understands he is ready to take over until the end of the season.
      After Wilder left United by mutual consent in March 2021, the 56-year-old has had spells in the dugout at Middlesbrough and Watford where he left at the end of last season.
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      Fans called for Heckingbottom, 46, to be sacked following the heavy defeat at Turf Moor – with chants of “Hecky out” being clearly audible from the away support.
      And Heckingbottom’s two-year reign as manager looks set to end with the club bottom of the league after five points from 14 matches.
      United have won just once – beating Wolves on November 4 – and lost 11 of those matches.
      Heckingbottom defended his record following the game, clearly knowing his fate had virtually been sealed.
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      The club have been plagued by financial issues of late and had to let go of key players over the summer, despite being promoted to the Premier League.
      They lost star man Iliman Ndiaye to Marseille and were faced with the cruel reality of former midfielder Sander Berge running the show for Burnley during Saturday’s 5-0 defeat.
      Heckingbottom said: “I wanted to keep the group together but we couldn’t.
      “We’ve been making financial decisions rather than football decisions. We’ve been cutting the wage bill, selling the best assets and they [Burnley] spent £200million.
      “We’ve compromised but that’s not an excuse. It’s about finding performances out of players.”
      Sheffield United host high-flying Liverpool on Wednesday night. More

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      Jeff Stelling in classy tribute to Laura Woods as former Sky Sports presenter kicks off new talkSPORT job in style

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      JEFF STELLING paid a classy tribute to Laura Woods as he kicked off his new talkSPORT job in style. The presenter left Sky Sports in emotional scenes in May after more than 25 years of service.
      Jeff Stelling on his first day at talkSPORTCredit: talkSPORT
      Laura Woods left talkSPORT for TNTCredit: PA
      But he is already back in the frame after replacing Woods – now with TNT Sports – on the radio breakfast show.
      On his first morning, Stelling said: “I have to say it is great to be here.
      “I’ve been a fan of the talkSPORT breakfast show since the days of Alan and Ronnie Irani and Beaky and Mike Parry.
      “I’m following in some big footsteps as well, those of Laura, but luckily I have the best co-host in the business! Alongside me, Ally (McCoist).”
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      Woods spent three years at talkSPORT but left to join TNT’s revamped team.
      So it left a gap to fill which Stelling gladly jumped into – as it meant keeping his 25 and 23-year-old sons off his back.
      He told SunSport: “I want to say to people that I am not retired. I am just doing something a bit different.
      “My sons, who are 25 and 23, keep collecting fliers from the care homes in Winchester, adverts for stairlifts and things like that. 
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      “They leave them on my desk at home. They take the mickey out of me non-stop.
      “A subtle hint maybe, but I want to show them there is still a bit of life yet.” 
      Former Scottish international McCoist beamed as he welcomed his new colleague on to the show.
      But Stelling hilariously said: “I promise not to shout excitedly every couple of minutes!
      “I promise not to spout stats at you non-stop even on a weekend when Newcastle have beaten Manchester United for a third consecutive time – the first time that has happened since 1922!
      “When Brighton have scored for a 30th consecutive Premier League game in a row and when Leeds United have been drawn away from home in the FA Cup for a 13th consecutive time!
      “Sorry, old habits die hard!” More

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      England and Newcastle star Nick Pope could miss rest of season with devastating injury in blow to Euro 2024 hopes

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      NICK POPE could be sidelined for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury.The Newcastle goalkeeper was subbed off in agony during the Toon’s 1-0 win over Manchester United on Saturday.
      Nick Pope could miss the rest of the season
      The goalkeeper’s Euros hopes are now hanging by a threadCredit: PA
      Pope was seen wearing a sling todayCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      He may require an operation on his shoulderCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Reports from The Telegraph suggest that it could take Pope four to five months to recover.
      This means he could not play again for Newcastle this season.
      It also leaves him in danger of not making England’s squad for Euro 2024 in the summer.
      After Pope sustained the injury, Eddie Howe admitted that the 31-year-old could need an operation.
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      The manager also revealed that it looked like a dislocated shoulder, which is a problem the keeper has suffered from before.
      Howe told TNT Sports: “It looked really innocuous, but that is usually the way and they are normally the more serious ones.

      “You could see he was in distress.”
      Pope is set to be replaced by Martin Dubravka, with Loris Karius now second choice.
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      The issue is Newcastle’s latest blow amid an injury crisis at St James’ Park.
      Pope will join Callum Wilson, Sven Botman, Dan Burn, Harvey Barnes, Joe Willock, Sean Longstaff, Matt Targett, Jacob Murphy and Elliott Anderson in the treatment room.
      Newcastle travel to Everton on Thursday before huge clashes with Spurs and AC Milan.
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      I’ve become tired of my own club and don’t want to watch their games anymore, says Neville ahead of Man Utd’s horror run

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      GARY NEVILLE has admitted to being so fed up of watching Manchester United games he now no longer wants to work on them. United slumped to their sixth Premier League loss of the season with a 1-0 defeat to Newcastle on Saturday evening.
      Gary Neville admitted to not wanting to watch Manchester United anymore
      And they have a horror run coming up with Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Tottenham still to play within the next month.
      Old Trafford legend Neville is now fearing the worst and has opened up on dreading even having to watch Erik ten Hag’s side in action.
      He said on Sky Sports: “It’s well below par, it’s really disappointing.
      “I feel like we’re in a cycle to be fair – I say “we” – the noise against the manager is starting to occur.
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      “There is the same noises that say, ‘Well surely we can’t get rid of another manager, we’ve got to get rid of the players because they’re the ones that got rid of the other managers’.
      “And then we turn to the owners – and I’m bored. I’ve become tired of my own club.
      “I don’t want to do their games anymore, I don’t want to watch their games anymore, and that is the saddest indictment that you can have of your football club, when you become bored of watching them, when you become tired of watching them.
      “And it’s not just me, a couple of people in the last couple of weeks [have said] ‘enough’s enough’.”
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      “I am tired of my own club.” Gary Neville says he has become bored of watching Manchester United following their poor performances in recent months 🔴🔊 pic.twitter.com/pbvR0zLf0R— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 4, 2023

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      Struggling United sit seventh in the league and on Wednesday host Chelsea, who beat Brighton 3-2 on Sunday.
      And Neville added: “On Wednesday night I’ll build my whole Wednesday night around watching Manchester United, because that’s life, we go and watch them again don’t we!
      “But that’s how I feel today, I feel tired of watching them, and that’s a sad position to be in.
      “I love that club and I love the excitement of football but I’m already fearing what’s going to happen at Anfield in two weeks, just purely because I think it could be a miss.
      “I’m already fearing what’s going to happen Wednesday night against Chelsea because it could be a mess.
      “There’s no confidence, they’ve lost our confidence, the whole club has lost our confidence as fans.
      “And in the media now we just don’t trust them either because the reality is they fall below par time and time again.
      “Not good enough, definitely not good enough.”

      Neville fears for United’s horror run of games coming upCredit: Rex More