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      England stars ‘left amused by Pickford’s World Cup chat with Maddison’ where he worked out where star would kick penalty

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      ENGLAND players have reportedly been amused by Jordan Pickford’s mind games which helped him save James Maddison’s penalty.The England keeper saved his compatriot’s spot kick in a close fought battle that wound up finishing 2-2 between Leicester and Everton.
      Jordan Pickford’s save meant that Maddison missed his first penalty since 2018
      Footage from the game showed Pickford’s water bottle had valuable information about Leicester’s possible penalty takers on it
      Maddison was unable to get the better of the keeper after trying to slot his penalty straight down the middle.
      Pickford used a water bottle that revealed that Maddison directs 60 percent of his penalties in the centre and the Everton keeper held his nerve by choosing not to move.
      The Athletic have reported this wasn’t the only factor in Maddison’s inability to covert from 12-yards.
      Pickford had previously planted a seed of doubt in the 26-year-old’s head as well during the World Cup.
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      It’s suggested that Maddison asked the Toffee’s shot-stopper where goalkeepers don’t like outfielders to put their penalties to which Pickford answered that many keepers don’t like it going down the middle.
      The 28-year-old keeper supposedly explained that this was because most goalkeepers feel that they need to dive one way or the other.
      This has reportedly amused plenty of the England players who think that Pickford managed to get the better of Maddison by telling him this information.
      Pickford was interviewed after the 2-2 draw and admitted that Maddison would’ve expected him to dive.
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      He said: “Madders, he needs to learn his lesson. I did my homework. I called it this morning where I would go.
      “He is a good player and he would’ve expected me to dive but I double-bluffed him and got one up on him.”
      Both Everton and Leicester find themselves embroiled in a relegation scrap as they fight for survival with just a handful of games remaining.
      The penalty save could play a crucial role in who stays in the Premier League with only one point separating to the two teams as things stand. More

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      Tottenham could poach Premier League sporting director as they step up pursuit of Paratici replacement

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      TOTTENHAM are looking to appoint Brentford Technical Director Lee Dykes as the replacement for Fabio Paratici, according to reports.Paratici, 50, resigned from his position as the club’s Managing Director of Football last month.
      Paratici resigned last monthCredit: PA
      He was banned from football activities in Italy earlier this year when his former club – Juventus – was found guilty of false accounting.
      The Italian appealed against his ban shortly after receiving it, but the appeal was rejected and FIFA extended his 30-month ban from Italian football to worldwide.
      This meant he could no longer continue his duties at Tottenham.
      Spurs are now on the hunt for his replacement and Dykes, Brentford’s Technical Director, has emerged as the frontrunner for the job, according to The Daily Mail.
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      Johannes Spors is also on the list of potential candidates.
      As Managing Director of Football, Paratici oversaw many of the club’s transfers.
      He also assisted with managerial appointments and decisions.
      Should Dykes accept the role at Tottenham, he will likely play a big part in selecting the club’s next first team manager.
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      Former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann and ex-Liverpool star Xabi Alonso are reportedly in the running for the job.
      Tottenham’s new Director of Football will also be tasked with ascertaining Harry Kane’s next steps.
      The striker’s current contract expires next year and he is yet to agree terms for a new deal. More

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      Chelsea could take lead in Osimhen transfer race with huge swap deal as Napoli keen on Blues outcast

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      CHELSEA could be given a boost in their pursuit of Victor Osimhen as Napoli are monitoring Blues winger Christian Pulisic. Osimhen has been electric for the Serie A champions and is wanted by many of Europe’s elite clubs.
      Victor Osimhen has netted 56 times and registered 14 assists in just 97 appearances for Napoli
      Chelsea are reportedly amongst the the teams looking to sign the Nigerian and could have a good chance attracting him to Stamford Bridge.
      According to The Mail Online Napoli are interested in signing Chelsea outcast Pulisic, paving the way for a potential swap deal.
      Pulisic has fallen out of favour at Chelsea and failed to make the impact he was ecpected to since his £55million move from Borussia Dortmund.
      The London club have had a disappointing season despite spending almost £400m on new signings.
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      Napoli reportedly want £130m for Osimhen, who has netted 23 league goals this season.
      The figure could be too high for Chelsea with growing concerns around the club about Financial Fair Play.
      The possibility of a swap deal would make the deal more affordable for Chelsea and more attractive for Napoli despite Chelsea being unable to offer Champions League football next season.
      It has also been reported that Romelu Lukaku could be considered as part of a swap deal with the £100million striker returning to London from his loan at Inter in the summer.
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      Manchester United have also been heavily linked with a move for Oshimen with the 24-year-old a good fit for Erik ten Hag’s team.
      The former Lille striker spoke about his future following Napoli’s historic league title securing night against Fiorentina.
      He said: “I feel like a leader and I never give up. Future? Now I want to enjoy this historic moment, this is not the time to think about my future.” More

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      Inside Newcastle’s summer transfer plans as ‘England trio joined by Spain star and RB Leipzig midfielder on wishlist’

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      NEWCASTLE have reportedly made some changes to their summer transfer wishlist.The Magpies are planning for European football next season and are set to receive more investment from their Saudi owners.
      Nico Williams Jr is reportedly on Newcastle’s wishlist for this summerCredit: Getty
      Dominik Szoboszlai is also believed to be a targetCredit: Getty
      Mason Mount could also be offered a move to St James’ ParkCredit: Getty
      Eddie Howe’s side are interested in bringing Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams to St James’ Park, according to the Daily Mail.
      He is the younger brother of the club’s star player Inaki Williams having also been brought up in Spain after his parents moved there from Ghana.
      Williams, 20, has played 68 times in LaLiga since breaking into the team and has shown plenty of promise, scoring six goals and assisting 11 more.
      He has also played eight times for the Spanish national team, scoring one goal.
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      The report suggests that he has a £50million release clause and has also gathered interest from Aston Villa and Arsenal.
      It is also thought that RB Leipzig attacker Dominik Szoboszlai is on the club’s wishlist.
      The 22-year-old Hungarian has enjoyed a solid season with the Bundesliga side, scoring seven goals and assisting ten more in all competitions.
      Szoboszlai could be a more expensive option with his release clause set at £65m.
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      However, with the addition of this duo, it is thought that Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby has dropped off the list.
      The Magpies have also been linked with some Premier League stars over the last few months.
      Arsenal’s Kieran Tierney has regularly been linked to the club since January as he searches for more game time.
      Meanwhile, West Ham captain Declan Rice, Leicester City star James Maddison and Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount are also on the wishlist for this summer.
      Rice is expected to leave the Hammers, but Newcastle will face competition from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City for his signature.
      The Magpies did try to sign Maddison last summer and could get him cheaper this year if the Foxes are relegated.
      Kieran Tierney is also a long-term targetCredit: Getty
      Newcastle have also been linked with both Declan Rice and James MaddisonCredit: Getty More

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      Premier League physio ‘to quit to pursue TV career’ after jetting to Australian jungle for I’m A Celebrity

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      A LEADING Premier League physio has quit his post to pursue a TV career.Bournemouth medic Stuart Douglas has left the South Coast club, a year after jetting to the Australian jungle to support his sister.
      AFC Bournemouth physio Stuart Douglas is quitting football for a career in TVCredit: Alamy
      Ex A Place in the Sun presenter Scarlette Douglas was a contestant on last year’s I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here.
      And Stuart, 45, wants to link up with her and forge a career on the small screen.
      They previously hosted shows together on Channel 4.
      Now, with more time on his hands, Douglas wants to focus solely on finding opportunities on TV with his sibling.
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      According to the Daily Mail, he will stay with the Cherries until the end of the campaign.
      Stuart and Scarlette worked on Worst House together.
      The duo also fronted Flipping Fast, alongside George Clarke.
      The property competition format on Channel 4 is about developers that hope to start their own property business.
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      Stuart and Scarlette also appeared on our TV screens together in a special edition of Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer’s Love It Or List It.
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      A Place in the Sun presenter Scarlette DouglasCredit: Getty
      This was part of Channel 4’s Black to Front project in September 2021.
      Douglas began his career with Luton Town as a youth player and went on to make 173 appearances in all competitions for the Hatters.
      He retired from playing in 2011 following a spell at non league Poole Town. More

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      Shock Crystal Palace star lined up by PSG to replace Lionel Messi in dream transfer… and it’s not Zaha

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are preparing a bid for Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, according to reports.The Ligue 1 giants are on the verge of losing both Lionel Messi and Neymar this summer.
      PSG are interested in signing OliseCredit: Getty
      Messi was suspended by the club this week after travelling to Saudi Arabia without permission and he is now expected to join former rival Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Super League.
      Meanwhile, Neymar has been linked with a move to the Premier League, with Manchester United and Chelsea understood to be interested.
      PSG chiefs are now on the hunt for potential replacements and according to the Daily Mail, Olise is at the top of their transfer wishlist.
      The 21-year-old, who has three years remaining on his contract, has been on the club’s radar since January.
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      Crystal Palace are reluctant to let him go, especially with Wilfried Zaha expected to depart.
      But club chiefs have been working on a deal for Flamengo wonderkid Matheus Franca, who could act as a replacement should either player leave.
      The 19-year-old is expected to cost around £25million, but Palace will likely attempt to bring the price down.
      Olise joined Crystal Palace from Reading in July 2021 and has since made 68 appearances for the club.
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      He was called up to the France U21’s squad in March 2022 following a successful first campaign with the Eagles.
      The winger has registered two goals and seven assists in 34 Premier League games so far this season. More

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      Sky Sports to launch huge new show NEXT WEEK which will give fans VAR change they’ve been waiting for

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      SKY SPORTS are set to air a new show next week that will bring more VAR transparency.The new programme will be launched on Monday and was initiated by the new PGMOL chief Howard Webb.
      Sky Sports are set to launch a new groundbreaking show focusing on VARCredit: AFP
      The show will include audio material of communication between referees and VARCredit: Rex
      Webb is keen to increase transparency and was instrumental in the creation of that planned 30-minute show on Sky.
      The groundbreaking programme will also include a major element that fans have been calling for.
      Sky Sports will share audio recording from the communication between referees and VAR officials.
      The aim is to help clubs and fans understand how decisions are reached via VAR and reduce confusion as well as animosity.
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      The pilot programme will include interaction between the on-field officials and VAR.
      The first episode will focus on Liverpool’s clash with Leicester at King Power Stadium next Monday.
      This comes after several incidents involving Premier League managers lashing out at referees and VAR.
      The most recent high-profile incident took place two weeks ago during Liverpool’s dramatic 4-3 win over Tottenham at Anfield.
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      An irate Jurgen Klopp charged towards fourth official John Brooks following Diogo Jota’s last-gasp winner, with the German then being given a caution by referee Paul Tierney.
      Klopp’s emotions also spilled over during his post-match interviews, with the German tactician being slapped with an FA charge for his comments.
      The Liverpool boss outraged refs’ chiefs with his claim that Tierney had something against his side. More

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      How Man Utd’s run-in compares to Liverpool, Spurs, Brighton and Newcastle as Champions League race reaches fever pitch

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      THE Premier League season is nearing its end, but there is still an enormous amount to play for in the remaining games. With Manchester City and Arsenal fighting it out for the title and a tight relegation battle it is easy to look past what is an enthralling race to finish in the Champions League places.
      How the fixtures fall for the five clubs chasing two slots
      Newcastle will be hoping to remain in third place and bring Champions League football back to St James’ Park for the first time since 2003
      There are still two spots up for grabs with five teams doing their utmost to secure one of them.
      Only 10 points separate third place Newcastle and seventh place Brighton ahead of the final run-in for the European hunters.
      With such a tight battle and so little left of the season we take a look at each club’s run-in to see who faces the toughest test in their push to play amongst Europe’s elite.
      NEWCASTLE UNITED
      Newcastle have exceeded all expectations with Eddie Howe at the helm and find themselves in pole position as the top four race kicks into gear.
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      However they had their confidence knocked after a 2-0 home loss to Arsenal in their most recent game.
      The Magpies’ remaining fixtures are relatively kind with games against relegation candidates Leeds and Leicester as well as a trip to struggling Chelsea, who having just secured their safety will have very little to play for.
      Perhaps the hardest fixture for the Tyneside club is a visit from fellow Champions League competitors Brighton who have been in electric form since the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi.
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      MANCHESTER UNITED
      Erik ten Hag’s side seemed all but guaranteed to finish in the top four earlier in the season with talk of a title charge on the cards.
      But The Red Devils failed to continue their red hot form and weren’t able to keep up the pace with City and Arsenal.
      They took a Hammer blow to their Champions League chances after a 1–0 loss away to West Ham last time out, but will take confidence from their upcoming fixtures.
      Manchester United will want to make sure they cling on to their place in the top four to add to their Carabao Cup trophy and upcoming FA Cup final
      Man U only have one away trip in their remaining four games as they travel to the south coast to face the Cherries who already find themselves on the beach sitting nine points clear of relegation.
      As for their home games they welcome Wolves, Chelsea and Fulham to Old Trafford.
      On current form United will feel their fixtures all look winnable, but with Liverpool hot on their tails they’ll need to ensure they don’t allow any complacency to creep in.
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      LIVERPOOL
      Liverpool only have three games remaining and will be able to enjoy a week’s break between each fixture as a result.
      The Reds start their run-in with a trip to Leicester who they narrowly beat at home after a Wout Faes double own-goal.
      Klopp’s side have been atrocious away from home this season winning just five of their 17 games on the road in the league.
      Liverpool will have pulled off an extremely impressive turnaround if they manage to finish the season with Champions League football
      They will be relieved to know the toughest of their remaining three fixtures is at home when they host Aston Villa on May 20.
      The Merseyside club finish their campaign with a trip to Southampton who barring a miracle will have already been relegated.
      It’s three very kind fixtures for Klopp and Co, but they will have to pick up all nine points to pile the pressure on to Man United in fourth.
      DIFFICULTY RATING – 4/10
      TOTTENHAM
      Spurs have had a torrid season, not least because of the success of their North London rivals.
      They currently sit six points off the top four places and have played a game more than fourth place Man United.
      Ryan Mason will need to pull off something special if they’re to turn their season around and secure Champions League football next season.
      Tottenham have struggled to keep form with rotating managers and will hope they can secure top four to find some stability next season
      Their fixtures don’t look too daunting, but with a trip to in Villa Park and hosting the ever-difficult Brentford they have two sticky games to navigate next.
      They finish the season with an away day at Elland Road up against a Leeds United side under Sam Allardyce who will likely be fighting for their lives in front of their famously loud fans.
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      BRIGHTON
      Nobody in the league has played less games than Brighton so far with the Seagulls still having six games to play in the remaining three weeks.
      The tight schedule will likely prove hard work for De Zerbi and his players alongside what looks to be the hardest group of fixtures of anyone else in the battle for top four.
      Brighton could completely change the direction of the title race as they face both Man City and Arsenal in the coming weeks.
      Can Brighton top off their outstanding campaign by bringing Champions League football to the South Coast?
      They also go away to Aston Villa and Newcastle in what will prove to be really tricky match-ups for the team sat in seventh.
      Despite hosting both Southampton and Everton during their run-in it seems that the tight schedule and number of big clashes leaves De Zerbi’s men with the toughest challenge to be playing Champions League football next season.
      DIFFICULTY RATING – 8/10
      The run-in is too close to call and with European nights being the prize at the end of the tunnel it is nearly impossible to guess who will come out on top.

      A supercomputer has predicted the way the league might end up with Newcastle and Man Utd holding firm and remaining in the top four at the conclusion of the season. More