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      Watch hilarious moment Premier League ref says ‘hello there’ to the BALL as fans call it ‘highlight of the weekend’

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      THIS is the hilarious moment a Premier League ref greeted a BALL ahead of a match.Fans hailed it as the “highlight of the weekend” as official Sam Allison said “hello there” as he picked up the matchball for Southampton vs Ipswich.Ref Sam Allison had fans in stitches as he greeted the ball before a gameThe clash between the newly-promoted side finished 1-1 on the south coast.Tyler Dibling bagged his first Saints goal just five minutes into the game.But Ipswich fought back and rescued a point with a 95th minute Sam Morsy equaliser.However, the star of the show was undoubtedly Allison.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe hit headlines last year after becoming the first Black Premier League ref in 15 years.Allison impressed as he took charge of Luton Town’s thrilling 3-2 win over Sheffield United.And the official looked to be loving life as he came out at St Mary’s on Saturday.Leading the two sides to the pitch, Allison approached the ball as it sat on the Premier League-branded plinth.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd before he scooped it up, Allison looked lovingly at the spherical piece of leather before saying: “Hello there!”The hilarious moment was caught on camera too, leading fans to hail Allison’s actions on social media.Watch astonishing phantom goal as furious fans call for ‘entire refereeing team to be arrested’One said: “The highlight of yesterday’s football. This ref saying ‘hello there’ to the ball.”Another declared: “Sam Allison, representing my home town Melksham. He’s a top bloke and the town is so proud of him.”One noted: “Love this a lot.”Another added: “Refs adding a personal touch to their style adds to the entertainment.” More

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      Man City 1-1 Arsenal LIVE SCORE: Calafiori’s sublime strike levels Prem clash after Haaland’s 100th City goal – updates

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      IT doesn’t get any bigger in the Premier League as champions Manchester City host their title challengers Arsenal in a massive clash – and it has been nothing short of thrilling!Erling Haaland had initially put the host in front with his 100th City strike.But Riccardo Calafiori’s sublime strike has levelled the scoring.Stream/TV: Sky Sports Premier LeagueMan City XI: Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol; Rodri, Gundogan; Bernardo, Savinho, Doku; Haaland Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Partey, Rice, Trossard; Saka, Havertz, MartinelliFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow all the action with our live blog below…Man City 1-1 Arsenal35. Arsenal are awarded a free kick and Doku seemingly stands over it to prevent a quick one being taken.The Gunners’ fans are fuming that he is not shown a yellow card after what happened to Declan Rice the other week.Man City win the ball back and look to break with Savinho but Trossard is penalised for pulling him back and shown a yellow card for his troubles.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-1 Arsenal33. Walker felt for the Arsenal goal that the referee had pulled him out of position to speak to him and not allowed him to get back.It certainly left a big hole for Martinelli to capitalise upon.Man City are struggling to link-up in their attacks now, too many stray passes.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-1 Arsenal31. Man City have certainly looked the better team so far but the scoreline no longer reflects that.Arsenal meanwhile, can now revert to their initial tactics of trying to keep things tight and frustrate the hosts.That said, they cannot go back into their shell and need to keep creating opportunities in the final third.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-1 Arsenal29. Calafiori certainly won’t forget his Arsenal debut in a hurry.It is not often you see a defender with ‘goal-a-game’ stats.This is exactly what The Gunners needed to do and ask some real questions of this Man City side.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedMan City 1-1 Arsenal27. Man City have gone from cloud-nine to a nightmare scenario.Having been pegged back by Arsenal, they have also lost the influential Rodri to a nasty injury.They need to regroup now and try to find another goal.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-1 Arsenal25. Pep Guardiola is raging with that goal.He walks over to his seat on the bench and kicks it with some venom.Man City feel that the free kick was not taken from the correct place.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-1 Arsenal23. Well we really have a game on our hands now.Arsenal take a quick free kick and Martinelli lays it off to Calafiori outside the box who strikes it first-time.His shot is curling away from Ederson and clips the inside of the post as it goes in.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Arsenal21. Rodri is limping off the pitch and will not be able to continue.That means that we will see Kovacic come on to replace him.As the corner comes in, the visitors manage to head it clear at the near post.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Arsenal19. Rodri’s leg looked to give way under him there.Everyone will be hoping that is not something serious but he does look in considerable pain.It is his first start of the season, however if this is a bad injury, he may get that rest he feels footballers need.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Arsenal17. Man City look to take a short corner but play is stopped as Rodri is rolling around on the floor in the penalty area.The replay shows that Partey was running with him but there was no foul from the Arsenal man.Despite that, Rodri seems to be in some serious trouble.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Arsenal15. Gundogan steps up and strikes the free kick.It comes thundering back off the woodwork with Raya beaten.Arsenal are in danger of sinking without a trace here if they are not careful.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Arsenal13. For the neutral, that goal should open this game up more.Man City do not need to change anything but if Arsenal commit more players forward, there will be space to exploit.The hosts are awarded a free kick for a challenge on Savinho.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Arsenal11. That goal may change any tactics Arteta had for his team.They now need to chase this game.Man City will look to turn the screw and put the visitors under constant pressure.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Arsenal9. It is the worst possible start for The Gunners.Gabriel allows Haaland to get away from him and the ball is played into the Norwegian’s path.He tucks it past Raya and the Etihad Stadium erupts.Noel Gallagher seems pleased with that one.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedGoal – Erling Haaland (Man City)Copy linkCopiedMan City 0-0 Arsenal7. Man City are still trying to find their groove in this game.The Gunners are looking to press whenever they have the ball.Silva plays the ball into Gundogan, who controls it well, but his volley is wide of the target.Early chance for the German.Copy linkCopiedMan City 0-0 Arsenal5. It has been a feisty start to the game.Arsenal are flying into the challenges on their opponents.Maybe Arteta feels a more physical approach will unsettle Pep Guardiola’s side.Copy linkCopiedMan City 0-0 Arsenal3. Fortunately for the visitors, VAR decides there is nothing doing.That will make for an interesting clash between the pair for the remainder of the game now.The Gunners look to pass the ball around, deep in their own half.Copy linkCopiedMan City 0-0 Arsenal1. Just as the game kicks-off Rodri ends in a heap on the floor.Havertz seems to charge into the Spaniard.Rodri is holding his face, suggesting there was an arm to his face.Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Man City vs ArsenalWe are underway at the Etihad Stadium.It is a packed-house for this huge match.Man City get the game started.Copy linkCopiedAttack is the best form of defenceIf Arsenal want to stand any chance of getting a result in Manchester today, they need to offer more of an attacking threat.Last season when the two sides met here, Ederson had very little to do during the entire game.The Gunners will need to be able to go through the transition from defence to attack well to put Man City under some pressure.Copy linkCopiedNorway he feels any pressureErling Haaland failed to have a single shot on target against Arsenal over their two matches last season.He will feel he has a point to prove against The Gunners this afternoon.The Man City striker has hit the ground running so far this season, bagging two hat-tricks in the process and will be looking for more of the same today.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedAlways the bridesmaid, never the brideArsenal have finished runners-up to Man City in the last two seasons.The owners have backed Mikel Arteta in the transfer market and will be expecting to see improvement from the team.That starts today with The Gunners needing to show that they are capable of beating Pep Guardiola’s side and not just containing them.Copy linkCopiedLegends line up for big gameThere are some players at the Etihad Stadium doing their pundit work who brought some great memories to both these clubs.Robert Pires, Samir Nasri and Kolo Toure had great success in their careers, with the latter two playing in both Manchester and North London.Today they are giving expert knowledge to viewers on Canal Plus for this mouthwatering game.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      My dad is flying high as National League boss… but I’m making my own way in the Premier League and England’s Under-21s

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      JACK HINSHELWOOD is enjoying a “family feel-good factor” as an ever-present in his unbeaten Brighton side — while dad Adam is flying high in the National League as manager of York.The 19-year-old, who netted a thumping header in Sunday’s 2-2 home draw with Nottingham Forest, represents the fourth generation of his clan to play professionally.Jack Hinshelwood’s header put Brighton 2-1 up in Sunday’s home Premier League clash but fellow unbeaten side Nottingham Forest nicked a 2-2 drawCredit: RexHinshelwood, seen celebrating his goal, has shown maturity this campaign by playing at left-back after previously mainly featuring on the rightCredit: PADad Adam Hinshelwood managed sixth-tier Worthing then took over York last season to keep them up and guide them to third place this termCredit: Ian WhittakerHe revealed: “It’s a good feeling in my family at the moment with my dad doing so well.“There was a point last season where I was injured and he’d just got the job and we were having a bit of a tough moment.“But we’ve come through it together as a family.“To see him flying now, I am really happy — and I hope it carries on because it brings that family feel-good factor.”READ MORE TOP STORIESAdd in Jack’s recent debut for the England Under-21 side that beat Austria 4-1 at Kenilworth Road and the Hinshelwoods — including his uncle Martin, a former Brighton boss — are on a roll.Jack said: “I had to get about 12, 13 tickets for them to come and watch — which is usual for most home games as well.“It’s always nice to have them in the crowd — especially when it’s a landmark moment and you get a good result.“Having them there to talk to is really helpful, I think — something other people might not have.Most read in FootballThis old Hinshelwood family picture includes Jack, far right, dad Adam, fourth right, and grandfather Paul, second rightFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“But at the same time they let me just crack on.“They know I know what I need to do to be successful.Top 10 highest-paid Premier League starsSeagulls’ manager Fabian Hurzeler rates Hinshelwood a future captainCredit: Reuters“And I have to listen to people at this club and not be satisfied with where I am at but keep working hard to improve.”Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has talked of the academy graduate as a “future leader” of the team and praised his “unbelievable” attitude and mindset.That has helped him adjust to playing at left-back this season after making most of his 17 Prem appearances on the right.He insisted: “To be honest, I’m not really bothered where I play. Whatever gets me in the team, I am happy.“I just want to be out there playing football, as simple as it sounds.”One of his most testing afternoons came against Bukayo Saka in last month’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal at the Emirates.He admitted: “I can more than acknowledge that the first ten to 15 minutes was tough.“It was what I was expecting but to get through that and not concede early, which helped, enabled me to really grow into the game.“I am young and learning — it was a great experience for me.”“It’s what I’ve been working towards my whole life — to be in these moments.“I am just really enjoying the challenges that I am coming up against and I don’t fear anything, to be honest.”Sunday’s dramatic stalemate left Brighton both unbeaten on nine points from five games.READ MORE SUN STORIESBoth managers saw red in an ugly flare-up after Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White was sent off for his second yellow card – a reckless lunge.But even that exchange couldn’t overshadow Danny Welbeck’s glorious free-kick goal for the Seagulls.Here’s another view of Hinshelwood’s brilliant goal vs ForestCredit: RexThe Sussex teenager has the world at his feetCredit: PA More

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      Man City vs Arsenal stopped after EIGHT SECONDS as Rodri falls to floor and immediate VAR check

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      ARSENAL’S trip to Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium was stopped after just EIGHT SECONDS. As the game kicked off, Gunners forward Kai Havertz seemed to run into City’s Rodri. Rodri went down after eight seconds following a collision with Kai HavertzPlay was forced to a stopThe Spanish midfielder went down clutching his face as referee Michael Oliver got immediate instructions from VAR. But the official waved play on following a big break in play with Havertz’s collision adjudged to have been accidental. Fans online sided with Havertz as one said: “Embarrassing from Rodri that is.”Another added: “Embarrassing from Rodri…”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne fumed: “That’s genuinely so embarrassing from Rodri.”Another raged: “Absolutely pathetic from Rodri.”Gooner Piers Morgan posted: “Poor Rodri, is he still alive? Looked a really savage light brush with Havertz’s hand.” But it was City fans who were soon cheering as just minutes later Erling Haaland opened the scoring. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Norwegian goal machine made in ten in just five appearances for City’s start to the season. Rodri was later forced off after what appeared to be an off the ball incident on 20 minutes. Physios took him off with Mateo Kovacic coming on in replace. The game took a further twist when Arsenal’s summer signing Riccardo Calafiori levelled with a sublime curling effort.What Arsenal and Mikel Arteta must do to topple Pep Guardiola’s Man City More

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      Watch Danny Welbeck’s incredible free kick as Brighton star rolls back years in chaotic Nottingham Forest clash

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      DANNY WELBECK is proof that even old dogs can learn new tricks.But Brighton’s 33-year-old pedigree pup did not have the last laugh as Nottingham Forest clawed their way back before it all turned ugly on the south coast with THREE red cards.But then Welbeck scored a beauty from a dead ball just before the breakMorgan Gibbs-White was later sent off after a nasty challenge on PedroNuno Espirito Santo was also sent off for finding fault with his captain’s red cardBefore Fabian Hurzeler was shown red for his reaction to Gibbs-White’s foul just moments laterWelbeck netted his 70th Prem goal – and his FIRST direct free-kick – just before the break to complete a Seagulls’ turnaround after Jack Hinshelwood’s 42nd minute leveller.Forest had gone ahead through Chris Wood’s 13th minute penalty but looked down and out until super-sub Ramon Sosa popped up with a timely 70th minute equaliser.The two teams – who both remain unbeaten in the Prem this campaign – then ended without their managers on the touchline following Morgan Gibbs-White’s 83rd minute sending off.It was a nasty scissor-tackle on Joao Pedro that earned Gibbs-White a second yellow from referee Robert Jones, one that led to both Fabian Hurzeler and Nuno Espirito Santo receiving straight reds for their reactions.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSJones had initially not blown for a foul, signalling that Gibbs-White had won the ball, but quickly changed his mind amid the chaos.The Forest star could also find himself in further hot water after angrily approaching fourth official Anthony Taylor.After their first win at Liverpool since 1969, and looking for a first league goal at the Amex for nine years, the normally cautious Espirito Santo changed tact with an attacking line-up that included Callum Hudson-Odoi and Anthony Elanga.Hurzeler also shook things up through a first start since April for Pervis Estupinan and benching Yankuba Minteh for Simon Adingra.Most read in FootballThe distance from Welbeck’s free-kickChris Woods’ tucked his penalty away to put Forest ahead in the 13th minuteBefore Jack Hinshelwood levelled the score three minutes before Welbeck’s strikeFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIvory Coast winger Adingra was in impressive form with three goals and one assist in all competitions, coming close to another contribution inside the first 10 minutes.But Forest stuck to their gameplan – one that bamboozled Arne Slot’s Liverpool and was wreaking havoc on the south coast as Hudson-Odoi threatened in behind, high on confidence from his Anfield winner, and was involved again here in the 11th minute.Brighton star Joel Veltman left ‘amazed’ by Declan Rice’s comments after Arsenal star’s controversial red cardGibbs-White sparked an attack from a quick throw-in as Hudson-Odoi took over in the box and invited a tangling of legs between himself and Baleba, leaving ref Jones no choice.Kiwi international Wood slotted into the bottom left corner for his third goal of the campaign.The hosts were rattled, even more so as Wood slipped in again seven minutes later with a glaring miss that was saved by a late offside flag.Brighton’s frustrations were brought on by Forest’s tenacity off the ball, Gibbs-White the catalyst with some channelled aggression high up the pitch.The half was petering out as Wood was clattered in the box by Bart Verbruggen, waved away amid protests, but soon Brighton were level against the run of play.Ramon Sosa and Morgan Gibbs-White were delighted to level the scoreJan Paul van Hecke curled in a beautiful cross with Hinshelwood rising highest. Espirito Santo slumped back to his seat wondering how the teenager was left unmarked.And three minutes later, the turnaround was complete via an unlikely source: Welbeck standing over a free-kick. Even he looked surprised as it whipped into the far corner from 25 yards as Matz Sels, bizarrely, was rooted to the spot.It was only Brighton’s fourth goal direct from a free-kick in 271 Prem outings.Forest had every right to feel hard done by after their late lapse, but Espirto Santo swung the axe swiftly at half time with three changes: Yates, Neco Williams and Jota Silva.The Portuguese manager was praised for his subs on Merseyside, hoping for the same here, but instead watched Brighton stamp their authority on the game.Welbeck should have added a second with a silky run through the Forest back four and narrowly poking an effort into the legs of Sels.READ MORE SUN STORIESEspirito Santo rolled another dice with the introduction of Ramon Sosa in the 59th minute, and 11 minutes later he tapped in the leveller as Jota sprung Brighton’s high line for the simplest of assists.With both Espirito Santo and Hurzeler down the tunnel and Forest down to 10 men, the visitors should have won it in the dying seconds but for Sosa’s overhit cross for Hudson-Odoi. More

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      Brighton 2 Nottingham Forest 2 LIVE SCORE: Premier League updates as Seagulls and Reds kickstart thrilling Super Sunday

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      BRIGHTON welcome Nottingham Forest to kickstart an epic Super Sunday.The Seagulls are unbeaten after a superb start to the season under new boss Fabian Hurzeler.Meanwhile, Forest are also yet to taste defeat this term and have delivered some shock results following their recent 1-0 win against Liverpool at Anfield.Kick off time: 2pm BSTTV/Stream: Sky Sports Premier League/NOWFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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      Former Newcastle co-owner Mehrdad Ghodoussi special guest at Tottenham vs Arsenal amid plans to buy stake in club

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      MEHRDAD GHODOUSSI went to see Tottenham vs Arsenal last week as investment talks continue.Ghodoussi, the husband and business partner of Amanda Staveley, was a VIP guest  while a potential cash injection into Spurs was discussed in the background.Mehrdad Ghodoussi and Amanda Staveley were Toon co-ownersCredit: GettyGhodoussi was a guest at Spurs when Gabriel won the derby for ArsenalCredit: GettyStaveley has put a team together to buy a percentage of the club with Middle Eastern cash and other backers.The Yorkshire businesswoman and Ghodoussi were co-owners at Newcastle after taking a 10 per-cent stake in 2021.That was when they helped set up a £305million Saudi takeover of the Magpies.But they departed in July this year amid a shake-up at St James’ Park.READ MORE TOP STORIESStaveley said at the time: “I am devastated. It’s such a wonderful club, so it feels very bittersweet.”It has become part of my DNA, something you love so much and don’t want to let go. It’s very painful.”However, since then Staveley has been looking at a quick route back into the Premier League.Now it appears that opportunity is close to fruition, albeit with Ghodoussi far from a lucky charm as he saw the Gunners win 1-0 at fierce rivals Spurs.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSSunSport exclusively revealed last month that Staveley was stepping up her bid to buy into Tottenham.Staveley found the backing of “serious money” from the Middle East and wealthy individuals.Tottenham legend Gus Poyet explains why Ange Postecoglou can end trophy hoodoo and win Carabao Cup despite Coventry horror showIt’s understood Staveley would aim to purchase an initial stake in the club – then look to invest further.Tottenham’s majority shareholders ENIC are mainly owned by 87-year-old Joe Lewis’ family trust, with club chairman Daniel Levy also involved.It’s reckoned ENIC might be willing to consider selling some – possibly even a large part – of their 86.58 per cent stake in Spurs.Staveley and Ghodoussi are revving up their interest in SpursCredit: Rex More

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      Liverpool legend Graeme Souness forced to undergo emergency heart operation after health scare during England clash

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      GRAEME SOUNESS revealed he underwent an emergency heart operation after experiencing a health scare while watching England. The Scotland and Liverpool legend was making a cup of tea during England’s 2-0 friendly win over Finland on September 10.Graeme Souness underwent emergency heart operation after experiencing a health scareCredit: GettyHe told the BBC: “We had a bit of a setback last week. “I had a bit of an episode 10 days ago, where I was watching England play Finland got up at half 10 to make a cup of tea, felt chest pains.“Without dwelling on it three days later, I had a couple of stents put into one of my coronary arteries. I feel great. “I’ve got a great cardiologist soil Talwar down in Bournemouth. And he’s looked after me for 15 years and I’m in great hands.”READ MORE IN football Souness has had a history of heart trouble – having been diagnosed with coronary heart disease at 38 and also a triple bypass.He had a stent fitted ten years later as another one of my arteries had become blocked. Then in November 2015, Souness was rushed to hospital after suffering a heart attack at his home.The Sky Sports pundit wanted to take part in an event for DEBRA, the butterfly skin charity.Most read in FootballIt included a cross channel swim and cycle from the channel to Westminster.But Souness suffered a bad shoulder, needing an operation in January. Graeme Souness launches stinging attack on ‘FC Hollywood’ Man Utd and singles out star as ‘not the go-to man’Still he planned to do the cycle part of the challenge last week until his chest pains hit.Souness stop playing in 1991 to move into management with old side Rangers before stints in charge of Liverpool and Newcastle. But more recently he has been a pundit for the likes of Sky, Channel 4 and ITV.Souness is now a football punditCredit: Kenny Ramsay More