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    Why is Alexander Isak not playing for Newcastle?

    ALEXANDER ISAK will not play for Newcastle against Liverpool tonight due to an INJURY. With 19 goals in 24 appearances this season, the Newcastle striker has been one of the Premier League’s most imperious players. Isak has been an ever-present for Newcastle this season but will not feature in the crucial clash at AnfieldOnly Mohamed Salah has scored more goals than the Swede in the division.However, Isak, 24, has been pulled out of the Magpies’ team for this evening’s blockbuster match on Merseyside due to a “slight groin problem.”After recovering from a hamstring injury, Eddie Howe selected Callum Wilson to start in his stead. This is the England international’s first start of the Premier League season.LIVERPOOL VS NEWCASTLE LIVE – LATEST UPDATESREAD MORE IN NEWCASTLE UNITEDAgainst the table-toppers, Wilson, who entered the game as a late replacement in Newcastle’s 4-3 victory against Nottingham Forest, will be flanked by Antony Gordon and Jacob Murphy.A short statement on Newcastle’s official X account stated, “Alexander Isak misses out through a slight groin problem this evening,” prior to kickoff. More

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    Liverpool vs Newcastle live stream: How to watch huge Premier League clash TONIGHT

    MIDWEEK Premier League action sees fans treated to a preview of the Carabao Cup final at Anfield as Newcastle take on Liverpool.Arne Slot’s Reds and Eddie Howe’s Toon are set to clash next month at Wembley. Mo Salah is having arguably his best season in a Liverpool shirtCredit: EPA/ADAM VAUGHANAlexander Isak has helped Newcastle reach a cup final and challenge for the top fourCredit: GettyThe Reds have seen the teams chasing them continuously falling over hurdles and must feel as though they already have one hand on the Premier League title.Arne Slot is close to the title in his first season, extending Liverpool’s Premier League lead to 11 points after his side beat City and Arsenal were beaten by West Ham last weekend.In what could be his final season at Liverpool, Mo Salah is putting on a show for Premier League fans.Dubbed “the Egyptian King,” Salah has scored in EIGHT consecutive Premier League games.Read more FootballHowever, Newcastle are not coming to serenade the king and will be looking to add three crucial points to their Champions League charge.Eddie Howe and the Toon know the value of a victory here is worth more than three points – as a win at Anfield would give them a psychological edge ahead of Wembley next month.How to watch Liverpool vs Newcastle and is there a live stream?ALL of the Premier League games between Tuesday, February 25 and Thursday, February 27 are LIVE in the UK.Liverpool vs Newcastle will be live on TNT Sports 1 on Wednesday, February 26.The game will also be available for stream on Discovery+.Alternatively, follow along with SunSport’s live blog.Liverpool vs Newcastle kick-off timeLiverpool vs Newcastle will kick off at 8:15pm GMTAction from Anfield is available LIVE on TNT Sports 1 or for streaming on Discovery+Most read in Football More

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    Erik ten Hag ‘would have sent Marcus Rashford to seventh-tier Macclesfield’ if he’d had enough strikers at Man Utd

    ERIK TEN HAG said he wanted to send Marcus Rashford to non-league Macclesfield – but he just did not have enough strikers.The forward found himself in hot water twice last season and was disciplined by Manchester United.Erik ten Hag wanted to send Marcus Rashford to MacclesfieldCredit: GettyFirst Rashford was sanctioned after arriving late for a team meeting after apparently oversleeping.He was left on the bench for the next match against Wolves – that was strike one.His next slip-up was more serious as Rashford skipped training to travel to Belfast.Man Utd subsequently fined him two weeks wages after Rashford claimed illness forced him to miss training.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThat second act of defiance apparently did not sit well with Ten Hag, who wanted to take a hardline approach to dealing with the England star.According to Manchester Evening News, Ten Hag made his feelings clear to a confidant during a team meeting.The confidant reportedly joked to Ten Hag that if Rashford stepped out of line in the days of Sir Alex Ferguson, he would have been sent to seventh-tier Macclesfield.Ten Hag assured the confidant that if he had enough forwards he would have sent Rashford to Macclesfield himself.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSRashford, 27, has since been shipped out on loan to Aston Villa as Ten Hag’s successor Ruben Amorim was also unhappy with his attitude.Amorim slammed Rashford’s training levels, while the player himself admitted he was ready for a new challenge.And he has risen to the task at Villa Park so far, with fans very impressed with his early form.Erik ten Hag reveals he HAS returned to work and may never go back to management after Man Utd sacking More

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    ‘He battered me’ – Wayne Rooney reveals worst ever rollicking from Sir Alex Ferguson and Man Utd legend snapped back

    WAYNE Rooney has revealed one of the worst hairdryer treatments he ever received from Sir Alex Ferguson.Rooney, 39, was signed by the legendary Manchester United boss in 2004 and became the club’s all-time record scorer with 253 goals in 559 appearances.Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney opened up on one of the worst Hairdryer TreatmentsCredit: BBCFerguson would blast his Man Utd stars in the dressing room if he wasn’t happy with their performanceCredit: PA:Press AssociationRooney was ‘battered’ by Ferguson at half-time despite scoring at PortsmouthCredit: PA:Press AssociationRooney and Ferguson had a few confrontations during their time at Man UtdCredit: GettyHowever, the two Man Utd heroes butted heads a few times and one of their biggest confrontations took place during the 2009-10 season at Portsmouth.The Red Devils visited Fratton Park 16 years ago in the Premier League and endured a mediocre first half that saw Rooney’s opener getting cancelled out by Kevin-Prince Boateng’s penalty.Sir Alex wasn’t happy at all and was especially disappointed with his star striker.And so Fergie “battered” his player during his half-time team talk in the dressing room.Read More on Man UtdRooney, though, strongly believed this dressing down wasn’t deserved and hit back at his manager.Upon reflection, the England legend admits he went ” a bit too far” and was disrespectful.That led to a quick one-on-one chat between the two where Rooney was reminded of who rules the roost.The former centre-forward, though, insists that interaction had a positive effect on him as he went on to complete a hat-trick in the second half before Ryan Giggs made it 4-1.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt was obvious the two patched things up during the bus ride home as Ferguson confirmed all was forgotten.Rooney told the BBC: “I got it a lot, yeah. When he went of course he was scary and intimidating.EXCL Wayne Rooney spotted training his England teammate Kyle Walker’s six-year-old son at £5k a night Dubai hotel”At times deserved, at times not deserved. But I think he knew the right times to do it and he knew the effect it would have. Which normally for me was a positive effect on the pitch.”There was a game which always sticks out. It was Portsmouth away, we were winning 1-0.”I scored in the first half and he came in and he battered me. He just went at me and I felt it wasn’t deserved.”And I went back at him and probably went back a bit too far. It was a bit disrespectful.”And he spoke to me after that. And made it clear that I can’t speak to him like that.”And then I went out and scored another two. So I scored a hat-trick in the game.Patching things up”It was always after the game, it was on the bus. This is where he was always brilliant.”He’d be sat on the bus and he’d walk past you and get a tea or a coffee. “And he walks back past you, he’d give you a little slap on the head and that was his way of saying it’s forgot about.”So you were half waiting for it. I think you would be more worried if it didn’t come.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It was necessary as well at times. I think sometimes it gets blown a bit out of propotion.”Because he was really light-hearted as well. But when he went of course he was scary and intimidating.” More

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    Man Utd vs Ipswich live stream: How to watch huge Premier League clash TONIGHT

    MANCHESTER UNITED host struggling Ipswich at Old Trafford as they desperately seek an upturn in form.Ruben Amorim has endured a torrid start to his Red Devils career, steering the club closer to the Championship than the Champions League.Manchester United are in the midst of a terrible Premier League seasonCredit: GettyKieran McKenna spent time on the books as a coach at Man UnitedCredit: GettyFor a man who has beaten Pep Guardiola TWICE with two separate teams this season, Amorim seems surprisingly devoid of ideas. The reverse fixture was Amorim’s first in charge of United, and for a moment, it looked as though he would turn things around at Old Trafford.Marcus Rashford scored early, but it all unravelled, with Omari Hutchinson levelling and United failing to do anything of note in the Premier League since.According to reports, Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna was in the running for a number of top jobs last summer, including United.Read more FootballMAN UTD VS IPSWICH LIVE – LATEST UPDATESMcKenna, a former coach at United, will be hoping to haunt his old side as he tries to guide Ipswich out of the relegation zone.His side are in need of a huge upturn in form if they are to stay in the Premier League.Ipswich have claimed just two points since the turn of the year and are five points from saftey.Most read in FootballHow to watch Man United vs Ipswich and is there a live stream?ALL of the Premier League games between Tuesday, February 25 and Thursday, February 27 are LIVE in the UK.Man United vs Ipswich will be live on TNT Sports 4.The game will also be available for stream on Discovery+.Alternatively, follow along with SunSport’s live blog.Man United vs Ipswich kick-off timeMan United vs Ipswich will kick off at 7:30pm GMTAction from Old Trafford is available LIVE on TNT Sports 4 or for streaming on Discovery+ More

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    Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal live stream: How to watch huge Premier League clash TONIGHT

    ARSENAL and Nottingham Forest both look to keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool.Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are storming towards the Champions League, currently third in the Prem.Chris Wood has helped Forest in their quest for Champions League footballCredit: GettyMikel Arteta’s Arsenal have struggled to kick on from recent seasons this yearCredit: Ian Kington / IKIMAGES / AFPAfter narrowly avoiding relegation in recent seasons, many at the City Ground would never have believed the triumphant upturn in form 12 months ago.For the first time since they gained promotion to the Premier League, Forest are looking up – not down, and see Arsenal six points ahead of them in second.The Gunners are experiencing terrible luck with injuries – but their apparent refusal to reinforce in attack over the past two windows has come back to bite them.NOTTM FOREST VS ARSENAL LIVE – LATEST UPDATESRead more FootballForest are experiencing nothing of the kind, and Chris Wood will be hoping to make it a night to forget for Gabriel and William Saliba.The Kiwi striker is mixing it up with the likes of Erling Haaland and Alexander Isak in the Golden Boot race – but is still quite a way off Mo Salah.Wood and Co hold a narrow three-point advantage in the race for the Champions League.There are a handful of teams – including Manchester City and Newcastle – who are ready to pounce if Forest lose ground in their bid for the Champions League.Most read in FootballHow to watch Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal and is there a live stream?ALL of the Premier League games between Tuesday, February 25 and Thursday, February 27 are LIVE in the UK.Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal will be live on TNT Sports 2.The game will also be available for stream on Discovery+.Alternatively, follow along with SunSport’s live blog.Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal kick-off timeNottingham Forest vs Arsenal will kick off at 7:30pm GMTAction from The City Ground is available LIVE on TNT Sports 2 or for streaming on discovery+ More

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    Tottenham vs Man City live stream: How to watch huge Premier League clash TONIGHT

    MANCHESTER CITY travel to Tottenham as they look to move back into the top four in the Premier League.Pep Guardiola will be hoping to put the woes of defeat to his great rivals Liverpool behind him as City travel to the capital.Pep Guardiola was beaten by Premier League leaders Liverpool last weekendCredit: GettyAnge Postecoglou is under pressure as Spurs sit in the bottom halfCredit: GettyThe Citizens are usually there or thereabouts when it comes to Premier League title races, but this season are nowhere to be found.For the quality of Guardiola’s side, they are having an “off season,” but they are still in the hunt for Champions League qualification, only nine points behind Arsenal in second.The Gunners will be hoping their north London rivals Tottenham can do them a favour and halt City from making any further ground on them.While Ange Postecoglou’s promise of delivering a trophy in his second season still bears fruit in the Europa League, their Premier League season has been one to forget.Read more FootballThe Lily Whites are way off where they want to be, closer to West Ham in 16th than Fulham in 10th.However, Spurs weirdly almost always manage to pull off a result against City, with their 4-0 win over Guardiola’s side in November being their only win in eight during that spell. How to watch Tottenham vs Man City and is there a live stream?ALL of the Premier League games between Tuesday, February 25 and Thursday, February 27 are LIVE in the UK.Tottenham vs Man City will be live on TNT Sports 3.The game will also be available for stream on Discovery+.Alternatively, follow along with SunSport’s live blog.Tottenham vs Man City kick-off timeTottenham vs Man City will kick off at 7:30pm GMTAction from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is available LIVE on TNT Sports 3 or for streaming on Discovery+Most read in Football More

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    Premier League LIVE RESULTS: Szoboszlai and Mac Allister goals send Reds THIRTEEN clear at top of Premier League

    LIVERPOOL go a whopping 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League table with the Reds dismantling Champions League-chasing Newcastle.Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister struck for the flying Reds.Newcastle were without Alexander Isak – who missed the Anfield clash with a groin injury.Elsewhere, Arsenal dropped yet more points in a drab goalless draw at Nottingham Forest and Man City won at Spurs.Also, Brentford were pegged back by Everton’s Jake O’Brien on the 77th minute following Yoane Wissa’s opener.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…That’s all from us at SunSportProbably safe to say Liverpool are close to winning the Premier League title after beating Newcastle 2-0 with 10 games left to play.The Reds are now 13 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal after Mikel Arteta’s men drew 0-0 with third-placed Nottingham Forest, who continue to make a strong case for a surprise top-four finish.Manchester City are still fourth after beating Tottenham 1-0 thanks to the returning Erling Haaland’s winner.Manchester United avoided even more misery with a dramatic 3-2 win over relegation strugglers Ipswich Town, despite losing Patrick Dorgu to a straight red card in the first half.Brentford and Everton drew 1-1 in a match that could have easily had a winner.That’s all from us here at SunSport, have a wonderful night!Copy linkCopiedThomas Frank reactsBrentford boss Thomas Frank had mixed feelings after his team took a deserved lead but ultimately relied on goalkeeper Mark Flekken, who made his third save of the night from Everton striker Beto in the dying minutes.I felt it was a game we could have, should have won. But on the overall performance it was probably a fair result.If we make it 2-0, we win. On the flipside, Mark Flekken was outstanding, probably the man of the match in a game where he was not too busy but made three crucial saves.He’s extremely good in those one on ones, one of the best in the league.Thomas FrankCopy linkCopiedLiverpool vs Newcastle statsLiverpool controlled 62 per cent of possession against Newcastle.The Reds produced 12 shots, three of which were on target at Anfield.The Magpies, on the other hand, only managed three shots off target.More below:Copy linkCopiedLiverpool vs Newcastle analysisArne Slot has been looking nice and relaxed in his seat in the stands at Anfield but little wonder.At no stage when he arrived in England would have expected Liverpool to be 13 points clear with 10 games to go.They should just hand the title to Liverpool now.Copy linkCopiedFT: Liverpool 2-0 NewcastlePeep!And that’s the final whistle at Anfield!!!Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 NewcastleSeven minutes of stoppage time to go.Liverpool are about to seal a comfortable distance between them and second-placed Arsenal, who dropped more points at Nottingham Forest.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 NewcastleNO GOALLiverpool get the ball behind Newcastle’s net after a corner-kick but the referee deems Ibrahima Konate fouled goalkeeper Nick Pope in the build-up.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 NewcastleNewcastle are pushing forward with a series of crosses looking to make it a nervy finale.But the Magpies have less than five minutes available, plus stoppage time.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 Newcastle Just 10 more minutes to go at Anfield, plus stoppage time.Liverpool continue to dominate and could have scored more goals against Newcastle.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 NewcastleLiverpool miss two major chances to put the match away.Mohamed Salah first dinks the ball to Trent Alexander-Arnold but he cannot get the necessary touch on 71 minutes.Salah then produces another beautiful ball just two minutes later for Luis Diaz but his shot goes wide.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool statLiverpool have scored at least twice in each of their last 18 home matches across all competitions. The last top-flight side to have a longer run in that department were Sunderland.The Black Cats’ run lasted 19 consecutive matches between February and December 1935.Copy linkCopiedWord from Old TraffordHarry maguire was the toast of Old Trafford again as he headed in a second-half winner for a second straight game. United did their best to lose at home for an eighth time this season as Patrick Dorgu gifted the visitors an early goal and later got a red card on his first home appearance in the Prem.But credit to Ruben Amorim’s men for showing the spirit needed to recover from a calamitous end to the first half and steady the ship before claiming the points.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 NewcastleLiverpool are sealing the three points and possibly the Premier League title.Mohamed Salah tees up Alexis Mac Allister, who beats Nick Pope for the Reds’ second.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 NewcastleGoal!Liverpool double their lead with Alexis Mac Allister on 63 minutes!!!Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 IpswichManchester United pick up a stressful win over relegation strugglers Ipswich.Man Utd are now 14th in the Premier League table, while the Tractor Boys are deep in relegation trouble with five points separating them from safety.Copy linkCopiedWord from TottenhamFull-time at Spurs – what a dramatic finale that was.Haaland thought he made it 2-0 in the fourth minute of injury time when the ball bounced around in the box and he was suddenly one-on-one with Vicario and finished expertly – he ran off to celebrate and it took him a long time to realise ref Gillett had blown his whistle for handball.Speaking of a long time, VAR Graham Scott had a detailed look to see if a) it hit Haaland or Danso’s arm and b) if it did hit Haaland, was it a handball or above the so-called t-shirt line – before eventually agreeing with the on-field decision. Then somehow Spurs still had a glorious chance to equalise – Son flicked on Porro’s cross but Sarr headed well over in the 98th minute. Earlier on, sub Sarr had skewed wide then Son thought he had the leveller on 84 minutes.Johnson burned past Kovacic and slid a low ball across which the South Korean took first time and kept it low but Ederson saved brilliantly – not quite as good as Stefan Ortega’s stop to deny Son at the end of last season which effectively won City the title here last term, mind. Some boos around the ground when it was announced Maddison was going off to be replaced by Timo Werner – seems very few people, myself included, thought he was going to provide that magic moment for Tottenham… we were right. Triple “ole” for Spurs fans to cheer about when Danso made a last-ditch tackle to deny Savinho, then won the free-kick – and ref Gillett took a tumble as he blew his whistle. Wahey! The Aussie tried to save face by looking down at the turf and checking his studs – the classic, we’ve all been there.City and their travelling fans have the last laugh, though, as they hold on for a narrow 1-0 victory. That sees them leapfrog Chelsea back into fourth while that is Spurs’ 14th defeat of the season – only the bottom four have more.Copy linkCopiedWord from BrentfordA fair result, overall. Brentford still can’t win at home, and Everton keep on not losing. Beto really should have given them a win but missed his third good chance of the evening with less than three minutes to go. If Brentford can put a run of form together they can still be in that top-half mix and even challenge for Europe. But they won’t do it with limp second-half displays like this. As the song by Hard-Fi that is currently playing at the Gtech says, Everton under David Moyes are “Hard To Beat”.Copy linkCopiedFT: Tottenham 0-1 Man CityManchester City pick up a huge win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and are fourth with seven points separating them from second place.Tottenham, on the other hand, are down in 13th place.Copy linkCopiedFT: Brentford 1-1 EvertonIt’s a draw at the Gtech Community Stadium between Brentford and Everton.The Toffees now comfortably above the relegation zone with 15 points separating them from the bottom three.Copy linkCopiedFT: Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalArsenal drop even more points and are now 13 points behind Liverpool, who are 1-0 up against Newcastle.Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, are in third place with Manchester City fourth.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-0 NewcastlePeep!We are back underway at Anfield!Copy linkCopiedStoppage timeWe’re past the 90-minute mark at Tottenham vs Manchester City and Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal.Man City are 1-0 ahead thanks to Erling Haaland’s opener, while the Gunners and Forest are still goalless.But news for Arsenal as Liverpool lead against Newcastle.Copy linkCopiedAlmost full-timeJust about 10 minutes to go across the board, with the exception of Liverpool vs Newcastle.Waiting to find out how much stoppage time will be added.Copy linkCopiedBrentford 1-1 EvertonGoal!Everton equalise with Jake O’Brien on 77 minutes!!!Copy linkCopiedPremier League tableAs it stands, Liverpool are still top of the league, but with THIRTEEN points ahead of second place:Copy linkCopied More