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      Chelsea legend Ruud Gullit slams Man Utd stars for ‘ignoring’ team-mate against Sheffield Utd

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      MANCHESTER UNITED stars have been accused of ignoring Rasmus Hojlund against Sheffield United by Ruud Gullit.Hojlund is yet to score his first Premier League goal and he lasted little more than an hour against the Blades.
      Ruud Gullit claims Rasmus Hojlund was ignored by his team-mates against Sheff UtdCredit: Getty
      Chelsea legend Gullit feels Hojlund’s pals let him down by not giving him the ball, while they also failed to create goalscoring chances for the striker.
      He slammed United players for their greed on the ball, suggesting some stars are too eager to score themselves.
      Speaking to Premier League productions, Gullit said: “I still think you have to get your striker on the scoresheet because if he gets on the scoresheet he gets confidence, then also the rest are looking for him all the time.
      “They don’t look for him as much and he’s in areas where you can have a look at him.
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      “You see too many players too eager to score themselves, they’re coming inside, they want to hit the target all the time.
      “I played with [Marco] Van Basten, I always thought if I give it to him it’s a goal, if I hit it then it could be a goal. I’d rather give it to him because it’s a definite goal.
      “You know strikers, they’re selfish, they need to score goals. If he’s happy in the team that makes a huge difference for the rest.”
      Hojlund, 20, has scored three goals in nine games in all competitions since his mega-money summer arrival.
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      He has shown an eye for goal with a brilliant double in the Champions League against Galatasaray but his return of 11 shots in six Prem games show his team-mates have not provided him with decent enough service.
      Ten Hag explained after the match that the Dane was brought off in an effort to keep him “sharp” for future games.
      The United boss said: “He plays often whole games, but the idea behind [subbing him off] is we have to manage his minutes.
      “Also it is internal competition. We have to keep him sharp.
      “We have to swap in games, between games, otherwise we don’t keep the energy, focus and freshness in every game.” More

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      Aston Villa fans in tears at wholesome moment between Unai Emery and Dean Smith before West Ham clash

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      ASTON VILLA fans were left in tears after a wholesome moment between Unai Emery and Dean Smith.The Villans thumped West Ham 4-1 at Villa Park this afternoon to go fifth in the table.
      Aston Villa manager Unai Emery had a heartwarming moment with Dean Smith on Sky SportsCredit: PA
      The game marked Emery’s one-year anniversary at the club since taking over from Steven Gerrard.
      And he is certainly making his mark both in the Premier League and in Europe.
      Former Villa boss Smith, 52, was covering the game as a pundit for Sky Sports and before the match he came face-to-face with Emery live on-air for a chat.
      Smith greeted the ex-Arsenal manager with a warm handshake as it was smiles all-around.
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      He then asked him about the impressive home record since his arrival, with today their 11th-successive Premier League victory at Villa Park.
      Emery replied by discussing how he wanted to reconnect the fans and get back the special atmosphere.
      Smith then told Emery that he had succeeded in getting that connection and said he knew what it was like when the crowd was behind the team.
      Sky Sports shared the clip on social media – and it soon sent Villa fans into meltdown as they loved the meeting between past and present.
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      “Love to see it,” wrote one supporter in response.
      Another said: “Two of the best managers for Villa in my lifetime and I’m only 30.
      “Brings a tear to my eye. UP THE VILLA.”
      “I’m crying,” said another fan while a fellow Villan said: “I’m not crying you are.”
      As another comment read: “Can’t decide which one I love more.”
      Smith grew up as an Aston Villa supporter and he landed his dream job back in 2018 after catching the eye at Brentford.
      He guided his boyhood club straight to promotion via the Championship play-offs and then led them to survival during his first two seasons at the helm.
      But he was axed by the club in November 2021 after a run of five straight defeats.
      Smith returned to the dugout at Norwich just days later but he was unable to stop the Canaries from suffering relegation from the top-flight.
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      After a run of just three wins in 13 Championship matches saw them fall from first in October to fifth, he was sacked in December 2022.
      He then took charge of Leicester City with just eight games to go of last season, but once again he could not produce the magic to keep them up and he has been out of work since leaving them in June. More

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      Ex-Premier League Wag and ‘world’s hottest woman’ leaves little to imagination as she strips to tiny bikini on beach

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      FORMER Premier League Wag Viktoria Varga left little to the imagination after stripping to a tiny bikini on the beach.Varga, 32, has been declared as the “world’s hottest woman.”
      SCROLL DOWN FOR A GLIMPSE INTO VIKTORIA’S GLAMOROUS LIFE…
      Viktoria Varga stripped to a tiny bikini on the beachCredit: Instagram / @vikyvarga
      She left little to the imaginationCredit: Instagram / @vikyvarga
      Vicky enjoyed prancing around on the sandCredit: Instagram / @vikyvarga
      She later relaxed in the shadeCredit: Instagram / @vikyvarga
      Viktoria was joined by hubby and ex-Southampton star Graziano PelleCredit: Instagram / @vikyvarga
      The Hungarian model is married to ex-Southampton striker Graziano Pelle.
      And she regularly posts saucy snaps online for her legion of fans.
      Indeed, Viktoria has amassed quite a following, boasting over 600,000 supporters on Instagram
      And her latest effort did not disappoint.
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      Viktoria posted several shots to Insta Stories showing her in a tiny bikini.
      The model pranced around on a sandy beach as she soaked up the sun’s rays.
      And later she enjoyed a meal with Pelle as the couple sheltered under the shade of an umbrella.
      Viktoria and her hubby looked pleased as punch as they relaxed on holiday.
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      It is believed the pair are still vacationing in Dubai.
      Viktoria shared some exciting clips of herself wakeboarding in the Gulf state last week.
      She then enjoyed a night on the tiles with friends, even visiting an escape room.
      It’s not the first holiday Viktoria has enjoyed this year either, visiting Sardinia with Pelle over the summer.
      Inside Viktoria’s glamorous life as a model and football Wag…
      Viktoria is a glamorous model
      She hails from the nation of Hungary
      Viktoria is not shy of the cameraCredit: Instagram / vikyvarga
      She regularly posts saucy snaps onlineCredit: Instagram @vikyvarga
      Viktoria has amassed an army of followersCredit: instagram @vikyvarga
      She has over 600,000 Instagram fansCredit: Instagram
      Viktoria loves modelling for the camera
      The ace thrills with her picturesCredit: Instagram @vikyvarga
      Viktoria showed off her wild side wakeboardingCredit: Instagram @vikyvarga
      She enjoys posing in different clothesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/vikyvarga/?hl=en More

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      TNT Sports could LOSE prime Premier League TV slot with new streaming service tipped to challenge for rights

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      THE PREMIER LEAGUE’S broadcasting rights could be in for a major shake-up as the company prepares to sell its domestic TV rights for the first time in six years.And one player keen to enter the market is British streaming company DAZN, who have so far made their name in this country largely for their boxing coverage.
      TNT Sports could lose their Saturday 12:30pm slot to DAZNCredit: Rex
      The Times report the company are keen to make a splash in the British football market and the latest auction put forward by The Premier League is the perfect opportunity to do so.
      The Premier League have planned to make their offering more attractive to UK broadcasters by upping the number of games available for broadcast from 200 to 270.
      There will be five packages worth of games sold, which in theory could go to five separate broadcasters.
      But The Times claim that Sky Sports and TNT Sports are set to remain the major players in the market, although DAZN could provide a serious challenge to TNT.
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      DAZN are particularly keen on the Saturday 12:30pm slot and could enter a bidding war with TNT to take the slot from their rival.
      The report also outlines that there is a small chance that YouTube may enter the race for one of the slots, although Apple have ruled themselves out of the race.
      The value of the domestic rights package is not expected to rise from the current estimated £1.71billion which was paid in 2018.
      That number had flatlined from the record amount of money paid for domestic rights in 2015 – which is now seen as the peak of The Premier League’s TV value.
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      The report also details that it is unlikely that Amazon will get into a bidding war to keep its current set of fixtures which focus around the league’s festive fixtures.
      It’s reported that Amazon paid “peanuts” for their current rights to show two game weeks worth of fixtures.
      While the price for domestic TV rights is expected to remain static – Premier League chiefs are not expected to sweat on the issue given the vast majority of profit is driven by the league’s overseas packages. More

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      Chelsea fans concerned for Armando Broja after Ben Chilwell uploads bizarre video of striker in just a towel

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      CHELSEA fans were left baffled and concerned for Armando Broja after Ben Chilwell shared a bizarre video of him dancing in just a towel.Neither man was involved at Stamford Bridge yesterday as the Blues scuppered a two-goal lead in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal.
      Armando Broja left fans baffled with his dance moves on social mediaCredit: Instagram
      Ben Chilwell shared footage of him jigging in just a towelCredit: Instagram
      Boss Mauricio Pochettino is without the duo due to injury.
      England international full-back Chilwell, 26, is expected to be sidelined until at least mid-December with the hamstring injury he sustained in the Carabao Cup win over Brighton.
      Meanwhile, 22-year-old forward Broja missed out due to a knee injury although there are hopes it will not rule him out for any lengthy spell.
      However, despite those setbacks, both still appeared to be in good spirits judging by Chilwell’s latest social media post.
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      He shared a selection of photos and videos which were accompanied with a smiling emoji and the word “Oct” on Instagram.
      But it was a video of Albian ace Broja performing a bizarre dance in just a towel in front of fellow injury victim Reece James that had most Chelsea supporters talking.
      “Is Broja good,” jokingly asked one fan as another wrote: “Broja OK?”
      Another comment said: “Broja is a funny man!”
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      A fellow Blues fan said: “Randomness is the best.”
      Along with crying with laughter emojis, another comment said: “Armando dance.”
      “Solid pigeon dancing from Armando there,” wrote a fellow fan.
      As another asked: “Wtf is he doing?”
      Among the rest of the collection that Chilwell posted was a snap of the ex-Leicester City defender on an exercise bike while wearing an oxygen mask plus one of him wearing jeans, a multi-coloured jacket and a cap stood pitchside at the Bridge.
      Another showed him sat on a sun lounger shuffling a pack of cards in a cream shirt and shades with another of him and a pal in the back seat of a motor.
      There was another photo of him sucking down some spaghetti while he also included a shot of the much-loved Chelsea masseur Billy McCulloch posing with his glasses upside down with a clip of him eating afterwards.
      Chilwell shared a number of snaps from OctoberCredit: Instagram
      Chelsea masseur Billy McCulloch featured in the photo dumpCredit: Instagram
      And the long-serving Blues staff member struck a wacky pose in anotherCredit: Instagram
      Chilwell also posted several holiday snapsCredit: Instagram
      One showed him tucking into a pastaCredit: Instagram
      Chilwell shared this photo of him posing pitchside at Stamford BridgeCredit: Instagram
      Chilwell is currently ruled out with an injuryCredit: Instagram
      He is working hard to make his return to actionCredit: Instagram More

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      Fans spot furious Erik ten Hag’s MELTDOWN on touchline as he screams at Man Utd star during Sheff Utd win

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      FANS couldn’t help but notice Erik ten Hag’s late meltdown in the dying embers of Manchester United’s 2-1 victory over Sheffield United.The Red Devils took the lead yesterday through Scott McTominay, who continued his rich vein of scoring form.
      Ten Hag was uncharacteristically furious on the touchline yesterdayCredit: ViaPlay
      He was desperate for United to hold on for the winCredit: ViaPlay
      But he saw himself go from hero to villain after he conceded a spot-kick which was converted by Oli McBurnie in the 34th minute.
      A 78th-minute Diogo Dalot wonder goal was enough for the Red Devils to leave South Yorkshire with all three points as they made it two Premier League wins from their last two.
      Ten Hag was clearly exasperated on the sidelines as he desperately willed his side on to hold on for the three points.
      Fans could not help but notice Ten Hag’s frustration and took to Twitter to point out the Dutchman losing it with a player – although it is unclear who he was singling out.
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      One fan wrote: “Ten Hag is losing his rag and I’m here for it” as he posted a video of the exasperated manager on the sidelines.
      Another fan wrote: “I fail to believe this is how Ten Hag wants us to play. He must be fuming every game seeing his tactics not followed week in week out. Good thing he’s already bald!”
      A third fan posted: “The look of a man whose job is on the line…”
      While a fourth wrote: “First time I’ve seen him lose it.”
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      It was particularly important for United to get all three points on a day sadly marked by the news that legendary former midfielder Sir Bobby Charlton had died at the age of 86.
      Ten Hag paid his respects to Sir Bobby after the game, saying:  “Of course we are very sad and our thoughts are with his family and especially his wife Lady Norma, his children and his grandchildren.
      “It is a legend, a giant passing away. His achievements are so immense and huge. It is global, not only England; you see the facts he achieved is incredible.
      “All the games; his titles, his trophies, the contribution he had with his goals.
      “I never had the honour to meet him but I heard, despite all his trophies and games, he was so humble.
      “A big personality and an example for all of us as a footballer and also in society and global wide.
      “It was an extra motivation [to get the win], absolutely.” More

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      Sky Sports viewers in stitches as ‘Gregg Wallace’ runs on pitch to taunt Bruno Fernandes with bizarre bunnyhops

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      FANS were in stitches as a supporter striking a resemblance to Gregg Wallace ran onto the pitch to taunt Bruno Fernandes. The pitch invader broke onto the sidelines during United’s 2-1 away win at Sheffield United.
      Fans were in stitches as a supporter ran onto the pitch to taunt Bruno FernandesCredit: Sky Sports
      The fan gestures as he invades the pitchCredit: Getty
      And he bizarrely started doing bunnyhops as one fan joked he looked like Masterchef’s Wallace.
      He said: “What’s Greg Wallace doing on the touchline.”
      Another added: “Most entertaining moment of that match.”
      One commented: “Thought this was the physio at first until I realised it was a fan.”
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      Goals from Scott McTominay and Diego Dalot saw United leave Bramall Lane with all three points.
      United players are also nearly hit with a CHAIR while celebrating their late winner.
      The match came on the same day Old Trafford icon Bobby Charlton sadly passed away aged 86.
      United manager Erik ten Hag said: “Of course we are very sad and our thoughts are with his family and especially his wife Lady Norma, his children and his grandchildren.
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      “It is a legend, a giant passing away. His achievements are so immense and huge. It is global, not only England; you see the facts he achieved is incredible.
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      “All the games; his titles, his trophies, the contribution he had with his goals.
      “I never had the honour to meet him but I heard, despite all his trophies and games, he was so humble.
      “A big personality and an example for all of us as a footballer and also in society and global wide.
      “It was an extra motivation, absolutely.”
      A fan said the pitch invader looked like Masterchef’s Gregg WallaceCredit: Rex More

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      Arsenal should have had penalty against Chelsea after ‘terrible challenge’, slams Alan Shearer on Match of the Day

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      ALAN SHEARER believes Arsenal should’ve been awarded a penalty against Chelsea on Saturday.The Newcastle legend discussed the incident during this week’s episode of Match of the Day.
      Arsenal fans claimed the Gunners should’ve had a penalty for a challenge from Robert Sanchez on Gabriel JesusCredit: Sky Sports
      Alan Shearer also believed the Gunners should’ve been awarded a penaltyCredit: BBC
      Midway through the second half, with Arsenal 2-0 down, a cross was sent into Chelsea’s penalty area.
      But as Gabriel Jesus jumped up in an attempt to win the ball, Blues goalkeeper Robert Sanchez clattered into him.
      Neither the referee nor VAR deemed it to be a foul, but Shearer branded it a stonewall penalty.
      Speaking on Match of the Day, the ex-England striker said: “They should have had (a penalty). There’s no doubt about it.
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      “Sanchez has just come out, and he wipes him out, Jesus.
      “What’s key for me is that he catches him in the head.
      “Look, he goes right through him here. It’s a terrible challenge.
      “How on earth can the VAR not think that’s a penalty, and the referee? He is nowhere near the ball.”
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      Arsenal fans agreed with Shearer, with one person tweeting: “Shirt pull on (Takehiro) Tomiyasu, Jesus completely taken out by Sanchez without getting the ball but foul given the other way. That should be a penalty.”
      Another added: “I still can’t believe we weren’t given a penalty for that Sanchez challenge on Jesus.”
      A third wrote: “I don’t know why keepers are still getting away with this, flying in the air and missing the ball completely, start punishing them, the referees think it’s ok.”
      While another referenced the penalty that was given against Arsenal earlier in the game after the ball hit William Saliba’s arm, adding: “It’s madness that Chelsea got a pen for Saliba jumping for a ball going out for a goal kick but we didn’t when Sanchez assaulted Jesus.”
      Despite going 2-0 down, Arsenal bounced back in the second half to draw 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.
      Declan Rice capitalised on a misplaced pass from Sanchez before firing the ball into an empty net from over 30 yards out.
      And Leandro Trossard scored the equaliser from the back post following an excellent cross from Bukayo Saka. More