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      Eagle-eyed fans spot Scott Carson’s message on Erling Haaland’s match ball after Man City hat-trick vs Fulham

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      EAGLE-EYED fans were quick to spot Scott Carson’s brilliant message on Erling Haaland’s latest matchball.Manchester City’s striker has continued his red-hot form from last season’s Treble campaign with six goals in four games so far.
      Erling Haaland fired in his latest hat-trick for Man City against FulhamCredit: Getty
      The striker showed off his matchball following the game which was covered in messages from team-matesCredit: Instagram @erling.haaland
      The Cityzens romped to a 5-1 win over Fulham on Saturday, maintaining their 100 per cent start to the Premier League, with the Norwegian helping himself to a hat-trick.
      The 23-year-old also provided the assist for Julian Alvarez to open the scoring while Nathan Ake grabbed the goal.
      But it was Haaland once again who stole the show as he took his tally to 58 goals in 59 appearances for City.
      It was also the former Borussia Dortmund star’s fifth hat-trick in the top-flight for the club.
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      And he was just as keen to show off his matchball as he was the other four afterwards.
      Haaland posted several snaps on Instagram following the game with his memento as team-mates, pundits and fans from all across the planet jumped into the comments to heap praise on him.
      He captioned his photos with: “Happy. Thank you for all the support everyone! See you all soon.”
      It attracted over a million likes, however, soon it was the on-ball message from City’s reserve goalkeeper Carson that got supporters talking after it was spotted.
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      It has become accustomed for team-mates to sign the ball of hat-trick heroes.
      But above his signature, ex-England goalie Carson also wrote: “Earl, what a human. Top man.”
      Haaland will be looking to add more goals to his ever-growing tally when City return to action after the international break when they travel to West Ham on September 16.
      Eagle-eyed fans loved the message from reserve goalie Scott CarsonCredit: Getty More

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      I was asked to leave Aston Villa because I was too good… my manager promised to give Sir Alex Ferguson a call

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      STEPHEN IRELAND has revealed that his manager claimed he was too good for Aston Villa and believed he should leave.The former Premier League star claims his then boss Alex McLeish promised to phone his compatriot and Manchester United gaffer Sir Alex Ferguson to recommend he signs him.
      Stephen Ireland claims he was told he was too good for Aston VillaCredit: Action Images – Reuters
      Ireland begun his career with Manchester City, spending five years at the club before moving to Aston Villa.
      Gerard Houllier was manager at the time and did not want to bring the attacking midfielder to the club.
      He therefore refused to play him and publicly demanded that he needs to work harder.
      Houllier left in the summer of 2011 and was replaced by McLeish, which led to the now retired 37-year-old enjoying a new lease of life.
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      Ireland told the story Ladbrokes Fanzone, saying: “In comes McLeish and I had a really good pre-season.
      “At which point the manager told me I should probably look at moving on, because of my style of play.
      “His exact words were ‘you’re too good to be here.
      “‘You’re playing balls around the corner, doing things first time, that the lads just aren’t on the same wavelength as you. You’re going to jeopardise the team losing the ball.’
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      “I swear to God, this is how he finished the chat. He says ‘I’m going to give Sir Alex a call for you.’
      “That’s what he said to me. I didn’t really know what to do with that information, to be honest.”
      Ireland never moved to Man Utd and ended up staying at Villa for the 2011/12 campaign.
      He ended up winning the supporters’ player of the season award as the club narrowly avoided relegation by two points.
      Ireland spent another season at Aston Villa before moving to Stoke for five years and then retiring at Bolton in 2018.
      He also opened up to Ladbrokes about his bizarre loan spell at Newcastle in 2011.
      Ireland played just twice and has claimed that the deal agreed with Villa included a bizarre clause that restricted him to just four appearances for the Toon.
      Each time he featured it would cost the club an extra £50,000.
      Manager Alan Pardew chose not to play him more than twice after Newcastle had secured wins to push them away from the relegation zone in order to save the club money. More

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      ‘Shocked’ Peter Schmeichel lost for words at Man Utd’s defeat to Arsenal as he slams Onana’s role in Rice goal

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      FORMER Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel was “shocked” after the Red Devils’ 3-1 defeat against Arsenal. The Danish legend was brutally honest admitting he had “no words” for United’s manner yesterday and criticised Andre Onana after late goals from Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus.
      Peter Schmeichel has ‘no words’ about Man Utd defeat against ArsenalCredit: Getty
      On a dramatic afternoon at the Emirates, Erik ten Hag’s side had nothing to take home as the Gunners swept up all three points.
      Marcus Rashford put United ahead but two minutes later Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard found the bottom corner to level the score.
      Then Rice and Jesus’ goals in stoppage time saw gave the North Londoners a vital win.
      Schmeichel, 59, did not hold back from assessing £105m man Rice’s goal.
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      He said: “I’ve got no words…I’m shocked.
      “It’s a terrible way to lose a game. United defended so badly for the corner at the end.
      “Declan Rice had so much time and the goalkeeper should save it.”
      United’s summer signing £43m Andre Onana did manage to get a strong hand on Rice’s shot but failed to stop to ball from netting the back of the goal.
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      United’s defeat leaves them 11th on the table with two wins and two defeats in their opening four games of the Premier League campaign.
      Ten Hag’s squad next face Brighton at Old Trafford on September 16th.
      Schmeichel criticised Onana saying he ‘should have saved’ Rice’s goalCredit: Rex More

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      I thought Arsenal coach had crashed escaping from Spurs fans chasing after Sol Campbell – the police told us not to stop

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      RAY PARLOUR has recalled the time he thought the Arsenal team bus had crashed after leaving White Hart Lane.The Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw by Tottenham in November 2001.
      Parlour has recalled the time he thought the Arsenal team bus had crashedCredit: Getty
      Tottenham fans created a hostile atmosphere after Campbell joined the GunnersCredit: PA:Press Association
      However, club legend Parlour remembers it as the day he and his teammates almost “had it”.
      Spurs fans created a hostile atmosphere for their North London rivals three months after star defender Sol Campbell swapped White Hart Lane for Highbury.
      And it resulted in a frightening post-match coach journey for Arsene Wenger’s side.
      In an interview for the official Arsenal programme, Parlour said: “I remember the first time we went back to White Hart Lane after he [Campbell] signed in 2001.
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      “We were on the coach with the police and they told the driver not to stop, just keep going, and they would stop the traffic.
      “I said to Arsene Wenger, ‘Why don’t I put a sign on the window saying ‘Sol sits here’ so at least they don’t get any of us by mistake!’
      “But anyway, we hammered it around the corner and we heard a massive crash.
      “It scared the life out of us, we thought a window had gone in, but it was all the plates coming out of the cupboard at the back of the bus.
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      “It was unbelievable, I thought we’d had it!”
      Parlour made his professional debut for Arsenal in 1992 and went on to make 449 appearances before joining Middlesbrough in 2004.
      He won four FA Cups with the Gunners and three Premier League titles – one of which came at the end of the 2003/04 campaign, when Wenger’s side went unbeaten for the entire league season. More

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      Inside Keane and Richards’ unlikely bromance as ex-Man City star leaps to Man Utd hardman’s defence after ‘fan headbutt’

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      ROY KEANE and Micah Richards have formed an unlikely bromance as two of Sky Sports’ leading pundits.Manchester United legend Keane, 52, is known for his straight-talking, no-nonsense take on football.
      Micah Richards and Roy Keane have formed a brilliant bromance on screen
      Roy Keane played for Man Utd, while Micah Richards spent many years at Man CityCredit: Getty
      Richards and Keane are often seen together on Super SundayCredit: Getty
      They frequently wind each other up in a playful mannerCredit: Getty
      Richards, 35, is a far more jovial character, often seen laughing uncontrollably at one his Irish counterpart’s opinions.
      And the ex-Manchester City defender was seen backing Keane up on Sunday after a fan allegedly headbutted the Treble winner.
      Footage shows shows Richards stepping in and pinning the man against the wall moments after the alleged assault.
      And their desire to stand up for one another clearly stems from a place of respect.
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      The pair have spoken glowingly about one another in the past.
      Speaking last year, Richards hailed Keane’s charisma as he named him as his favourite pundit.
      He said: “Say you’re at home this Sunday. You’ve had your delicious Sunday dinner.
      “You turn on the telly, switch on Super Sunday. Who do you want to see?
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      Richards defended Keane after a fan allegedly headbutted him on SundayCredit: Twitter
      “If Keano is on, you know it’s going to be entertaining. His brutal honesty is brilliant.
      “Before we got to know each other, Chris, I used to think you were just some wind-up merchant! 
      “Now I work with you, you’re only half-bad, because I know you just say it like it is.
      “But in terms of entertainment value, it’s Roy Keane, all day, everyday.”
      And it’s not just a one-way street.
      Keane playfully joked about his double act with Richards on social media two years ago.
      It came after he shared a picture of him chatting with Arsenal legend Ian Wright.
      And Keane added the caption: “With my mate Wrighty watching the football. Don’t be jealous Micah.”
      The pair are regularly seen on screen passionately debating the biggest issues in football.
      Even on Sunday, the two pundits got into a big disagreement over Arsenal’s goalkeeping situation.
      And it was hilariously diffused by Theo Walcott – who found it amusing that he was caught in the middle.
      But the pair have maintained their brilliant relationship throughout – with Richards speaking about his huge admiration for Keane last year.
      He told The Athletic: “But Roy is everything I didn’t expect him to be. It’s hard to explain without going over the top, but there’s this perception that he’s an angry, old… but he’s the nicest, most considerate guy.
      “And on the other hand, I think I’ve helped bring out a side of him that a lot of people wouldn’t see. And I take great pride in that.
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      “I know I sometimes go a bit over the top in terms of getting reactions, but I love working with him. 
      “It’s almost awkward because Roy Keane has asked me to go for a coffee, you know what I mean?” More

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      Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock’s footballer husband unemployed at 32 after having contract terminated

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      FORMER Premier League star Andre Gray has been left unemployed after seeing his contract terminated at Aris.The 32-year-old is married to Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
      Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Andre Gray married last yearCredit: Instagram
      The couple have been together since 2016Credit: Getty
      Gray and the pop star tied the knot in a stunning beach ceremony in Jamaica last year.
      And the couple have two-year-old twins.
      But on the pitch the striker is currently without a club after mutually agreeing to end his deal with Greek side Aris.
      Gray found the back of the net 13 times in 39 games last season.
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      He worked his way up the football pyramid, having been a youngster at Wolves and Shrewsbury.
      But he made a name for himself at Hinkley United in the sixth tier before moving to Luton when the Prem side were in the National League – then known as the Conference.
      In 2014 he earned a switch to Brentford but stayed at the Bees for just one season before Burnley signed him for a then club record £6million fee.
      Gray helped fire them to promotion to the Premier League with 23 goals and then after another season at Turf Moor he joined Watford.
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      Andre Gray spent four seasons with WatfordCredit: Reuters
      He featured 126 times for the Hornets before going on loan to QPR and then Aris.
      The free agent, who has 23 Prem goals to his name, has been linked with a return to England with reports suggesting that several Championship clubs are considering signing him.
      Gray is not the only footballer in a relationship with a member of Little Mix, ex-Arsenal and Liverpool star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is engaged to Perrie Edwards. More

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      Andre Onana hands Man Utd huge blow as he comes out of international retirement to accept Cameroon’s Afcon call-up

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      ANDRE ONANA has come out of international retirement to play for Cameroon.The Manchester United star is set to return to national team action for the first time since last year’s World Cup.
      Andre Onana was in action for Man United yesterdayCredit: Reuters
      The 27-year-old has not played for his country since last year’s World CupCredit: Getty
      Onana, 27, started Cameroon’s opening match in Qatar before being dropped by boss Rigobert Song.
      The goalkeeper is understood to have clashed with Song over tactics, and later left Cameroon’s Qatar camp.
      He has missed his country’s last seven matches, but was surprisingly named in Song’s latest squad last month.
      It was initially unclear if Onana would accept a call-up.
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      But he has now confirmed that he WILL play for his country once again.
      The Indomitable Lions face Burundi in an Afcon qualifier on September 12.
      Should they qualify, Onana could miss four Premier League matches between January and February.
      The tournament is set to kick-off in the Ivory Coast on January 13, with the final taking place on February 11.
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      In this time, United are scheduled to face Tottenham, Wolves, West Ham and Aston Villa in the Premier League.
      Onana debuted for his country in 2016 and has earned 34 caps.
      The Red Devils signed goalkeeper Altay Bayindir in a £4.3million deal from Fenerbahce on deadline day.
      Bayindir, 25, penned a four-year deal at United and was on the bench for their 3-1 defeat at Arsenal yesterday.
      Man United signed Altay Bayindir on FridayCredit: Getty More

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      Fuming Sancho claims he’s been made ‘a scapegoat’ and hits back at Ten Hag after Man Utd ace was dropped for Arsenal tie

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      JADON SANCHO found himself in a war of words with Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag after being dropped against Arsenal. The winger was left out of United’s travelling squad that lost 3-1 at the Emirates and his manager put it down to “performances in training.”
      Jadon Sancho claimed he has been made a ‘scapegoat’Credit: Alamy
      But in response, Sancho posted online: “I will not allow people saying things that is completely untrue, I have conducted myself in training very well this week.
      “I believe there are other reasons for this matter that I won’t go into, I’ve been a scapegoat for a long time which isn’t fair!
      “All I want to do is play football with a smile on my face and contribute to my team.
      “I respect all decisions that are made by the coaching staff, I play with fantastic players and grateful to do so which I know every week is a challenge.
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      “I will continue to fight for this badge no matter what.”
      Sancho, 23, joined United from Borussia Dortmund in 2021 for £73million after a relentless transfer pursuit.
      But he has had mixed success in Manchester with 12 goals in his 82 games.
      Sancho is fighting for a place on the wing this season with the likes of Marcus Rashford, Antony and Alejandro Garnacho.
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      And he has featured in all three of United’s opening Premier League matches but all off the bench.
      So eyebrows were raised when the England international was not named as a substitute against Arsenal.
      But Ten Hag said: “We did not select Jadon because of his performances in training.
      “You have to reach a certain level every day at Manchester United and we can make choices in the front line. So for this game he was not selected.”
      SunSport columnist Piers Morgan has even offered Sancho the chance to go on his TalkTV show uncensored to speak out further.
      Arsenal fan Morgan tweeted: “Hi Jadon, come on @PiersUncensored and I’ll get you out of this Ten Hag nightmare.”
      Sancho with Erik ten Hag last seasonCredit: Getty More