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      Conor Gallagher caught fuming at Enzo Fernandez during Chelsea’s limp 0-0 draw at Bournemouth

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      CONOR GALLAGHER appeared to shout at Enzo Fernandez during Chelsea’s 0-0 draw with Bournemouth on Sunday.The Blues slipped to 14th in the Premier League table after dropping points for the fourth time this season.
      Gallagher appeared to be frustrated with FernandezCredit: Getty
      The £107m midfielder annoyed fans when he was substituted in the 81st minuteCredit: Getty
      Mauricio Pochettino’s side have now lost two, drawn two and won just one game, meaning they sit on five points.
      Frustrations clearly got the better of Chelsea as they struggled to break down Bournemouth at the weekend.
      And Gallagher, who was named as captain before kick-off, appeared to vent his anger at Fernandez late in the game.
      The £107million midfielder was in no rush to leave the pitch when he was substituted in the 81st minute of the match.
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      According to Football London, Gallagher told Fernandez to hurry up in a ‘very loud manner’.
      Fans in the away end at the Vitality Stadium also expressed their frustration.
      Blues boss Pochettino responded to the booing supporters after the match.
      He said: “I think the fans know if you invest the type of money people create in the media, okay, it is true, but this is expectation.
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      “If you don’t win it is normal that the fans are not happy. But what i can tell the fans is the circumstance, that we cannot change, the reality we cannot change.
      “We have too many players [out], of course we are a team that will be strong if we are all together.
      “Even Manchester City, Arsenal, all the teams, with a normal circumstance with all the squad fit of course can compete for everything.
      “Why is it different for us? Why? It is because of what? We don’t have all the squad available from the beginning of the season.
      “What can we do? For me I have nothing to say. The fans can do whatever they want. We know what we need to do, we are strong in our belief.”
      Pochettino went on to add: “We have had bad luck. We had 12 injured today, plus Noni [Madueke], [Marc] Cucurella and [Moises] Caicedo. Then we have three-four young guys and two keepers on the bench.
      “Okay, am I going to cry, am I going to complain? I need to accept this, the challenge and keep being positive. Of course Bournemouth is a good team and is going to compete.
      “Every team is going to compete and be difficult. Fair or not fair that is the circumstance we need to accept and we need to be positive, patient.”
      Chelsea return to action on Sunday when they face Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge. More

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      Leicester legend Jamie Vardy roasts Tottenham live on stage at BBC Radio 2 in the Park festival

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      LEICESTER legend Jamie Vardy roasted Tottenham live on stage at the BBC Radio 2 in the Park Festival.The 36-year-old was on stage at the two-day event in Leicester to introduce a DJ set by broadcaster Vernon Kay.
      Jamie Vardy took to the stage in LeicesterCredit: Twitter @SimmsLCFC89
      Jamie Vardy roasted Tottenham on stage at BBC Radio 2 in the Park FestivalCredit: Getty
      Warming up the crowd before Kay’s set, Vardy said: “Where are all the Tottenham fans?”
      The question was met with many boos and then Vardy replied: “Still got no bottle!”
      Former England forward Vardy was part of the Leicester squad that won the Premier League against the 5,000/1 odds in the 2015/16 season.
      Spurs were their nearest rivals for the title for most of the season, although Arsenal forced Tottenham into third on the final day.
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      Many opposition fans later suggested Leicester won the league as Spurs ‘bottled’ their best chance to win the Premier League.
      However, new Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou has made a smashing start to this year’s campaign.
      Spurs are yet to be beaten and are second in the league table.
      They’ve won four and drawn one of their five league matches, their only defeat was getting knocked out of the Carabao Cup last month by Fulham.
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      Tottenham fans took to social media to respond to Vardy’s roast, hitting back by saying there is no rivalry with the Foxes and also pointing out they were relegated from the Premier League last term.
      One fan said: “Are we supposed to have a rivalry with these guys?💀😭”
      Another added: “Why are you guys so obsessed with Spurs? We literally couldn’t care less about your tiny club😂.”
      A third put: “From a bloke who got his team relegated and playing the championship.”
      Leicester have made a good start to life in the Championship, finding themselves second with five wins from six.
      Vardy has scored 172 goals during his 11-year spell at the Foxes including a goal and one assist this term. More

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      Nottingham Forest vs Burnley LIVE SCORE: Premier League latest as Stever Cooper’s men look to build on Chelsea win

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST host Burnley in the Premier League’s Monday night action – and the hosts will have the wind in their sails.Anthony Elanga’s second-half strike was enough to see Steve Cooper’s men beat Chelsea before the international break.
      Meanwhile, Burnley found themselves on the wrong end of a 5-2 battering from Tottenham last time out.

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      Fans hail ‘football heritage’ as Sheff Utd supporter rolls down LGBTQ+ flag to celebrate goal against Tottenham

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      FANS are hailing a “football heritage” moment after a Sheffield United fan tumbled over an LGBTQ+ flag while celebrating a goal.Gustavo Hamer struck in the 73rd minute to give Sheffield United the lead after a backs to the wall performance from the Blades.
      The Sheffield United fan fell during the celebrations of Hamer’s openerCredit: Twitter
      The supporter went tumbling over the LGBTQ+ flagCredit: Twitter
      His goal sent the away fans into absolute bedlam and led to one fan falling over the railings and crashing to the floor via Spurs’ rainbow flag.
      The celebration even made it into Match of The Day as cameras captured Hamer and the United team running towards their away support.
      One fan on Twitter gave a nod to Jose Mourinho as he said: “This is football ‘eritage.”
      Another fan wrote: “I seen your man rolling down it on MOTD and was hoping someone would get it on twitter.”
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      A third wrote: “Didn’t notice this yesterday!” alongside three laughing emojis.
      Sheffield United’s celebrations proved to be short-lived however as Spurs mounted a brilliant comeback late on.
      Substitute Richarlison netted the equaliser as he headed home from an Ivan Perisic corner.
      And Spurs found the winner just two minutes later when Richarlison set up Dejan Kulusevski to score a 100th minute winner.
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      Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie saw a red card in the 114th for a second yellow and will now miss The Blades’ game against Newcastle next Sunday.
      Manager Paul Heckingbottom lambasted referee Peter Bankes’ performance after the game saying that it was “appalling”.
      He said: “”The officiating is appalling. It’s not about the football decisions, just game management. My worry is that all the focus is on the yellow cards, time-wasting, the new guidelines.
      “The focus all of a sudden comes onto time-wasting, so they’re dictating how we play. If you play to take goal kicks from the back, you set up one way, and if Spurs go against that, that dictates the decision you make.
      “We’re getting told to just play long – you can’t do it. Wes [Foderingham] got booked for handling outside the box and then you’re threatening him with another yellow [for dissent], you just can’t do it.
      “When I speak to the referees, they haven’t got a clue what I’m talking about. They’re officiating our games at the top level, and they simply do not know the game. We need to sort that, and sort it quick. It ruined the spectacle.” More

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      Callum Hudson-Odoi gives update on international future with England and Ghana both in running to land ex-Chelsea winger

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      CALLUM HUDSON-ODOI has provided an update on his international future amid interest from Ghana.The Nottingham Forest star has been capped three times by England.
      Callum Hudson-Odoi as been capped by England three timesCredit: Reuters
      All of his Three Lions call-ups came in 2019 and he has since been out of the international picture.
      Under Fifa rules, the 22-year-old is still able to switch allegiance due to his age and him not playing in more than three competitive England fixtures.
      He qualifies for Ghana through his parents and he could still pull on the Black Stars’ shirt.
      Hudson-Odoi told The Telegraph: “That decision hasn’t been made yet. I’m still thinking it over.
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      “Ghana is a very good option but let’s wait and see.
      “Hopefully once I start playing games here, maybe Gareth [Southgate] or Ghana will come.
      “It’s a nice position to be in and hopefully sooner or later we will know.”
      Hudson-Odoi has represented England throughout the youth age groups and he was part of the Under-17 side that won the World Cup six years ago.
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      His manager back then was Steve Cooper and the winger revealed he played a key role in convincing him to join his side Forest from Chelsea in a £3million deal with £2m potentially coming in add-ons.
      Hudson-Odoi played 126 times for the Blues and scored 16 goals.
      He was loaned out to Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen last term but found the back of the net just once in 21 games.
      Hudson-Odoi could make his Nottingham Forest debut tonight versus Burnley. More

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      Ex-Arsenal star Mesut Ozil ‘in frame for shock international team manager job’ just six months after retiring

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      FORMER Arsenal star Mesut Ozil is in line for a shock return to football just six months after retiring, according to reports.German outlet Bild, report that Ozil is being lined up for a boardroom role as the general manager of the Turkish team.
      Mesut Ozil could be returning to football just six months after his retirementCredit: Getty
      Ozil’s link to the job comes after the Turkish national team sacked Stefan Kuntz from his managerial role after a 4-2 defeat to Japan.
      The man that brought him in, Turkish midfield legend Hamit Altintop, is the current incumbent sporting director and Ozil could be his replacement.
      The association are reportedly lining up former Germany manager Joachim Low as Kuntz’s replacement and may appoint Ozil to oversee preparations for the Euros and World Cup.
      Kuntz was sacked after a string of poor results and also for falling out with Turkey talisman Hakan Calhanoglou.
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      There have been rumours that Altintop’s job has been in danger dating as far back as June according to Bild, and Turkey’s latest international results did not help matters.
      A 1-1 draw with Armenia followed by the aforementioned 4-2 loss to Japan means Altintop’s future is now hanging by a thread.
      It would certainly be a shock move for Ozil to return to football so quickly after announcing his retirement back in March.
      The midfielder most recently played for Istanbul Basaksehir after leaving Arsenal to join Fenerbache in 2020 but injuries saw him struggle to rediscover the glittering form of his early career.
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      He joined Basaksehir in 2022 but made just seven appearances for the side before calling time on his career.
      He said in a lengthy social media statement about his retirement: “Hello everyone, After thoughtful consideration I’m announcing my immediate retirement from professional football.
      “I’ve had the privilege to be a professional football player for almost 17 years now and I feel incredibly thankful for the opportunity. But in recent weeks and months, having also suffered some injuries, it’s become more and more clear that it’s time to leave the big stage of football.
      “It has been an amazing journey filled with unforgettable moments and emotions. I want to thank my clubs – Schalke 04, Werder Bremen, Real Madrid, Arsenal FC, Fenerbahce, Basaksehir and the coaches who supported me, plus team-mates who have become friends.
      “Special thanks must go to my family members and my closest friends. They have been a part of my journey from day one and have given me so much love and support, through the good times and the bad.
      “Thank you to all my fans who have shown me so much love no matter the circumstances and no matter which club I was representing.
      “Now I’m looking forward to everything that is in front of me with my beautiful wife, Amine, and my two beautiful daughters, Eda and Ela – but you can be sure that you will hear from me from time to time on my social media channels. See you soon, Mesut!”
      It looks as though we may be seeing Ozil back in the football game sooner than we’d thought. More

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      Barcelona line up Alexander Isak as long-term Robert Lewandowski replacement – and he hasn’t ruled out transfer before

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      BARCELONA have their eyes set on Newcastle striker Alexander Isak to replace veteran Robert Lewandowski, according to reports.Barca boss Xavi is said to be a big fan of the forward and is on the hunt to bolster his forward options.
      Barcelona have their eyes set on Alexander IsakCredit: Getty
      Barca are looking to find a replacement for Robert LewandowskiCredit: Getty
      According to the Spanish outlet Fichajes, Xavi is currently planning for the club’s long-term future without former Bayern Munich superstar Lewandowski.
      The 35-year-old joined the Catalonian side last summer for £38million after his record-breaking spell in the Bundesliga.
      But the Spaniard is concerned the Polish striker’s career may be coming to an end and is desperate to start searching for a replacement – and is keen on signing Isak.
      The report claims that Lewandowski’s time at Barcelona isn’t up just yet as the club will not be “making any serious moves for Isak until next summer.”
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      The report adds that the Magpies would be looking for the same fee they paid if they part ways with the forward.
      For Xavi’s side, this will be tough as the club is still in financial trouble.
      Isak, 23, made a name for himself while a Borussia Dortmund player on loan at Dutch side Willem II in 2019.
      He became the first player to ever score three penalties in a Dutch second-division match.
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      Having left Dortmund for Real Sociedad the forward then signed for Eddie Howe’s side for a club record of £63m last summer.
      He has scored 12 goals in 31 matches for the Magpies but has had to fight for a starting role against Callum Wilson.
      The Swedish international’s contract does not finish until 2028 meaning it will not be an easy task for Barca to get his signature.
      But the Blaugrana have been long-time fans of Isak having previously been linked with the Swedish star before his move to the Premier League.
      When asked in 2021 about a potential move to Nou Camp the former Real Sociedad player told Spanish outlet El Diario Vasco he needed to remain “calm”.
      He said: “You have to be calm. I am. My goal is to finish the season in the best way, there is one game left and I said that I feel good here, I’m very good.
      “What happens is that nobody knows what will happen in the future. Neither you nor I. I take everything very calmly,” More

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      Supercomputer predicts final Premier League table after horror shows for Man Utd and Chelsea.. and results are damning

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      A SUPERCOMPUTER has predicted the final Premier League table… and it doesn’t look good for Manchester United or Chelsea.The Red Devils and Blues both went into this season with loft expectations.
      Man United slumped to defeat at home to BrightonCredit: Getty
      Chelsea failed to beat winless Bournemouth on SundayCredit: Getty
      Our Supercomputer has predicted the table to finish like this
      But poor starts may have left their respective fanbases reassessing things.
      Man United fell to a dreadful 3-1 home defeat to Brighton on Saturday, with fans booing Erik ten Hag’s decision to sub Rasmus Hojlund.
      While Chelsea could only draw 0-0 at winless Bournemouth yesterday, making it one win in five Prem games for boss Mauricio Pochettino.
      Boffins and brainiacs over at Bettingexpert have crunched the numbers using supercomputer BETSiE to predict the final table.
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      Previously Man United were tipped for a top four finish, with Chelsea in sixth.
      But following recent setbacks, the Red Devils have now fallen to fifth – with the Blues even lower in seventh.

      The two sides currently find themselves 13th and 14th respectively after five matches.
      Unsurprisingly, BETSiE tips Manchester City to win the league yet again.
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      Liverpool are tipped to run the champions closest in second, with Arsenal third and Newcastle fourth.
      Ange Postecoglou’s high-flying Tottenham are predicted to fall to sixth – sandwiched by United and Chelsea.
      Brighton, Aston Villa and West Ham could round out the top half in eighth, ninth and tenth – despite encouraging starts.
      Tipped to go down are Sheffield United, Luton and Everton.
      BETSiE reckons Burnley will somehow pull themselves out of trouble to finish 17th, with Bournemouth 16th, Wolves 15th and Fulham 14th.
      In mid-table mediocrity the supercomputer has Brentford 11th, Crystal Palace 12th and Nottingham Forest 13th.
      Manchester City are tipped to win the title yet againCredit: Getty More