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      Man Utd flop left Michael van Gerwen furious after beating him at darts… with a NINE-DARTER

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      MICHAEL VAN GERWEN was left fuming after being beaten at a game of darts by Wout Weghorst. The Manchester United star, who is on loan from Burnley, revealed his match with Van Gerwen and how he ended up leaving his Dutch compatriot “a little angry”.
      Michael Van Gerwen lost a darts match to Wout WeghorstCredit: Rex
      With Weghorst revealing the ‘cool’ way he beat his countrymanCredit: EPA
      Speaking to Sky Sports last year, Weghorst said: “We played once, he was with the national team (to visit).
      “He came there on an evening and we just played. It was funny and then at the end, we played from 301.
      “We played down and then I beat him. Of course that was crazy, that was really nice.
      “But he was a little bit angry and wanted to play two more games and I had no chance.”
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      The 30-year-old then lifted the lid on the “cool” way he beat the former world No1.
      He added: “But we will just stick with the first one. I was done in nine from 301.
      “I started exactly with two 140’s and then hit the double directly so that was funny, that was cool.”
      Weghorst has struggled to find his best form since joining Erik ten Hag’s side in January.
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      He has failed to score in 13 Premier League outings but has managed a goal in both the Europa League and Carabao Cup.
      Last month SunSport exclusively revealed how Besiktas want to bring Weghorst back in the summer.
      This is despite the 6ft 6in forward ditching them in the middle of the season in order to pursue a loan transfer to Man Utd.
      In Van Gerwen’s case, he has cast doubt over his Premier League darts future after revealing he was “fed up” of losing.
      The 34-year-old lost the PDC World Championship final the Michael Smith in January before losing to Smith again in the semi-finals in Manchester. More

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      Tottenham legend to meet Pochettino NEXT WEEK in last, desperate attempt to prevent him joining Chelsea

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      TOTTENHAM legend Ricky Villa will make a last ditch attempt to get Mauricio Pochettino to swerve Chelsea and rejoin Spurs. The Argentine boss is widely expected to take the reigns at Stamford Bridge after their horror season.
      Pochettino was a very popular figure among fans during his five years in the dugout at SpursCredit: PA
      💪 “We need Pochettino back!”👀 “I’m meeting him next week – we’ll see what happens…”🗣️ #THFC legend Ricky Villa urges compatriot Mauricio Pochettino to reject #CFC for a Spurs return! pic.twitter.com/AUMIkZJ1hJ— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) May 5, 2023

      It will be his first job in England since his largely successful five years at Tottenham.
      Many Spurs fans had been praying the 51-year-old would return and fill their managerial vacancy after the sacking of Antonio Conte.
      And Villa, best known for his two goals in the FA Cup Final replay of 1981, has not yet given up hope of his compatriot returning to North London.
      He told talkSPORT: “It’s a difficult moment for the club. [But] the club is very strong and there will be a recovery very soon.
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      “Pochettino should come back. We need Pochettino back into the team.”
      When reminded that the boss looked set for the Blues, Villa said: “Yes, yes, yes… [but] Spurs have not called him. If he had another offer, he would have to make a decision.
      “It’s not my decision, it’s the decision of the chairman. I’m meeting Pochettino next week and we’ll see what happens.”
      Villa joined Tottenham from Racing Club in 1978 and would become a fan favourite at the club over his five years.
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      More than 30 years on another Argentine would capture the hearts of supporters.
      Pochettino quickly had Spurs playing expansive football and managed regular finishes in the top four between 2014 and 2019.
      He also took the club to the 2019 Champions League final where they lost to Liverpool. More

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      Arsenal learn Moises Caicedo price as fans complain transfer will cost ‘almost as much as Bellingham’

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      ARSENAL have learned how much they will need to pay in order to land Moises Caicedo after Brighton reportedly named their asking price. Caicedo, who starred in Brighton’s 1-0 win over Manchester United, was the subject of a £70million bid from the Gunners in the January transfer window.
      Moises Caicedo’s asking price has been revealedCredit: Getty
      Caicedo put in a strong performance to help Brighton beat Manchester United
      However, the Seagulls rejected this offer and Caicedo has remained a key part of Roberto de Zerbi’s set-up on the south coast after signing a new long-term contract running to 2027.
      But now Brighton have named their asking price for any potential suitors for the midfielder.
      According to Sky Sports, they will expect offers “well in excess” of the £70m offer submitted by Arsenal in January.
      The report adds that Brighton will not stand in the 21-year-old’s way if a suitable bid is arrives this summer.
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      Arsenal have retained their interest in Caicedo, with the Ecuador international reportedly one of the top names on Mikel Arteta’s six-man summer shopping list.
      Caicedo’s strong form this season has also piqued the interest of clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea.
      Reacting to the news online, one Twitter user said: “Bellingham won’t go for much more than that.
      “Good player but I’d be disappointed if we paid that for him after saying Jude was too expensive.”
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      A second typed: “Caicedo is not worth £100m. Yes he’s good but that’s just a scam.”
      A third wrote: “If Brighton demand £100m+ for Caicedo we should walk. He’s not worth that and neither is Declan Rice.”
      The same policy goes for fellow Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister, who has reportedly held talks with Man Utd over a transfer. More

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      Chelsea fans all say the same thing as club linked with shock Zaha free transfer due to Pochettino ‘admiration’

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      CHELSEA are keeping tabs on Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha ahead of the summer transfer window, reports suggest.Zaha’s contract runs out in June and although Palace have offered him the most lucrative contract in the club’s history, which will see him earn £200,000 per week, he is still likely to become a free agent.
      Chelsea fans are not keen on the prospect of signing Crystal Palace star Wilfried ZahaCredit: Getty
      According to The Mail, the Blues are among the clubs eyeing the winger, who has also attracted interest from AC Milan, Inter Milan, Napoli, Marseille and Saudi Arabia.
      However, sources close to the West Londoners insist the Stamford Bridge outfit is emerging as a serious contender for the Ivory Coast international’s signature.
      Mauricio Pochettino, who poses as the likeliest candidate to become Chelsea’s new manager, is a big admirer of the 30-year-old.
      In fact, Pochettino tried to sign Zaha during his five-year stint at Tottenham before he left in 2019.
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      However, Chelsea fans don’t seem very excited of that prospect because the squad is already filled with forwards.
      Todd Boehly has splashed over £500,000million ever since taking over the club’s fortunes last summer and has filled the team with attacking options.
      The likes of Raheem Sterling, Mykhailo Mudryk, Joao Felix, Mason Mount, Noni Madueke, Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic and Kai Havertz are all vying for minutes.
      One fan tweeted: “Ah yes, just what they need. More wingers.”
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      Another posted: “Who is [it]? Is it Pochettino or Boehly?”
      A third commented: “They’re gonna keep making the same mistakes aren’t they?”
      This fan said: “He’ll only go to a Champions League [club].”
      And that one stated: “Downgrade.”
      However, selling attackers in the summer is a priority for Chelsea as they want the squad to become more manageable and ensure they fall within Financial Fair Play rules. More

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      Graeme Souness takes brutal swipe at Gary Neville for ‘overstepping mark’ with ‘crusades nobody’s interested in’

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      GRAEME SOUNESS has taken a brutal swipe at fellow pundit Gary Neville.The veteran analyst announced his Sky Sports retirement after Liverpool’s 4-3 win over Tottenham last Sunday.
      Graeme Souness worked as a pundit on Sky Sports for 15 yearsCredit: Sky Sports
      Gary Neville appeared on Souness’ final Sky broadcast on SundayCredit: PA
      Souness, 69, has subsequently appeared on a podcast with radio personality Simon Jordan.
      When asked about which pundits he enjoys, the fiery Scot told Up Front with Simon Jordan: “Punditry is like every other thing on TV, sometimes you want to watch it, sometimes you don’t.
      “I like listening to Roy Keane. The chuckle brothers [Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher] can be quite entertaining.
      “I think Gary fights every cause going and I think he oversteps the mark with some of his crusades that he goes on, because in certain subjects no one really wants to listen to Gary Neville.”
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      The former Manchester United star is never afraid to air his opinions, and announced last year that he had joined the Labour Party.
      After appearing on Souness’ final Sky Sports broadcast, Neville was surprised to hear his latest comments.
      Even referencing former PM Boris Johnson, the 48-year-old tweeted: “Are there two Graeme Souness’s? That isn’t the one I spoke to on Sunday!
      “Jordan is like Boris. Will take everyone down with him.”
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      Former Crystal Palace owner Jordan then hit back: “Oh dear … looks who’s popped up, the old champagne socialist.
      “I said to Graeme , careful the old de facto munchkin mayor of Manchester, with his memo from sky saying he’s always right will get cross!
      “Listen don’t worry your podcast will be no1 again I’m sure.”
      Simon Jordan is a regular on talkSPORTCredit: https://twitter.com/talkSPORT/status/1625822228511330304 More

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      Peter Schmeichel slams ‘lucky’ Antony for ‘crazy’ reaction during Brighton defeat and urges Man Utd star to ‘behave’

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      PETER SCHMEICHEL has slammed Antony after he lashed out at Alexis Mac Allister during Manchester United’s defeat to Brighton. The Argentine midfielder got his own back as he fired home a penalty deep in stoppage time to give the Seagulls’ revenge for last month’s FA Cup defeat to the Red Devils.
      It all kicked off at the Amex after hot-headed Anthony fouled Mac AllisterCredit: Getty
      The result also boosted Brighton’s chances of claiming European football next season while fourth-placed United are left looking over their shoulders at old foes Liverpool.
      About 20 minutes before the penalty, there was a furious flashpoint as Antony lost his head.
      The Brazilian was aggrieved not to receive a free-kick and when the ball came back in his direction a few seconds later, he reacted badly.
      The frustrated 23-year-old whacked a leg at World Cup winner Mac Allister in a late challenge.
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      Brighton reacted furiously and Antony soon found himself squaring up to Lewis Dunk.
      Other players got involved to calm things down and the winger was fortunate to only get a yellow card with many fans believing he deserved a more harsh punishment.
      Former United keeper Schmeichel was not impressed.
      He told Premier League Productions: “I don’t like the reaction, this is crazy and he is a lucky, lucky boy staying on the pitch because that’s a red card, there’s no doubt about it.
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      “You cannot do that. And then he reacts like this. You cannot do that as a Man Utd player you have to behave yourself. This is revenge you don’t do that, you cannot do that in a game of football.
      “[Erik] Ten Hag is very disappointed and that even more so than the game being lost with one of his players reacting like that.”
      Both sides had chances to win the game but it appeared like the game at the Amex was set to finish goalless, just like in the FA Cup.
      But then Luke Shaw bizarrely committed handball late in the game in an offence that was caught by VAR.
      Mac Allister converted to spark wild scenes in the stadium and, later, in the Brighton dressing groom. More

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      Ex-Arsenal star Emmanuel Adebayor moments away from Premier League transfer only to pull plug after warning in a DREAM

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      MICAH RICHARDS has revealed Emmanuel Adebayor once turned down a move to Aston Villa because of a DREAM.Former City star Richards joined Villa in 2015 after a loan spell with Fiorentina.
      Micah Richards joined Aston Villa from Manchester City in 2015Credit: PA:Press Association
      Adebayor was playing for Tottenham at the timeCredit: Action Images – Reuters
      And having already played alongside Adebayor at the Etihad, Richards revealed he nearly had the ex-Arsenal man on his side at Villa Park too.
      Speaking to the Filthyfellas podcast, Richards recalled: “We had Adebayor there at the training ground as well, you know.
      “Adebayor was there, he signed with his shirt and everything.
      “I swear, he came to the training ground [and] he took his picture in the Villa shirt.”
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      However, Adebayor called off the deal at the last minute.
      Richards revealed: “Apparently he had a dream or something. He was talking about dreams before.
      “This is real talk I’m not lying. He said he had a dream or he had some sort of…”
      Richards was then asked: “Vision?”
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      To which he replied: “Yes! It was a vision to say to ‘don’t sign’.”
      Richards was discussing the summer he joined Villa in 2015, meaning Adebayor would have been playing for Tottenham at the time.
      In the end Adebayor went on to join Crystal Palace in January of 2016, and it proved to be a wise move as Villa were relegated that season after finishing bottom of the Premier League.
      Adebayor only retired from playing in March of this year following a spell with Semassi in his native Togo.
      Richards said Villa were close to signing Emmanuel Adebayor that year until the striker called off the dealCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Ex-Tottenham star hangs up his boots to join Robert Page’s Wales backroom staff

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      CHRIS GUNTER is ‘excited’ for his new Wales coaching role after announcing his retirement from playing.The former Dragons defender will work alongside boss Robert Page as a national team development coach.
      Chris Gunter won 109 Wales caps and is now on Robert Page’s coaching staff after his retirement from playing
      Gunter linked up with the Welsh coaching staff in a short-term role for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Croatia and Latvia in March.
      But the 109-cap full-back will return in an official part-time capacity to support the next generation, starting with the June fixtures versus Armenia and Turkey.
      Gunter has made more than 700 professional matches for club and country.
      He will play for the final time in AFC Wimbledon’s League Two trip to Grimsby on Monday.
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      Gunter said: “I feel incredibly fortunate and blessed to have enjoyed the highs and lows of the past 17/18 years. 
      “Over 720+ games has brought many challenges and opportunities which through all of it I’ve always given my absolute all.
      “Thank you to all the managers who believed in me and all the players I’ve been fortunate to share the dressing room with.
      “None of it would have been possible without the support of my family from the moment I started playing football. They’ve followed and supported my journey every step of the way.”
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      Gunter, who played for Cardiff, Tottenham, Nottingham Forest, Reading, Charlton and Wimbledon, retired from international duty in January.
      He played for Wales in two Euro finals before he became the first male player to reach a century of appearances.
      Gunter ended his Dragons stint as a player by being part of the World Cup squad in Qatar – the nation’s first since 1958 – before bowing out alongside Gareth Bale, Joe Allen and Jonny Williams.
      He has completed his coaching badges. 
      Gunter, who will turn 34 in July, added: “I feel ready and excited for the next chapter of my career. I’m hugely thankful to the FAW, and Robert Page especially. 
      “Having completed my coaching badges, I will begin my new role from the summer. It’s an exciting opportunity to work alongside Rob, and the staff.
      “A final thank you has to be to the fans of every club I’ve had the pleasure of playing for. It means the world!”
      Meanwhile, Page has told Nottingham Forest’s Neco Williams to take his time in recovering from a broken jaw.
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      Williams has undergone surgery following an accidental collision with team-mate Brennan Johnson in Forest’s 3-1 win over Brighton last month.
      Page said: “It’s all about his health and safety. He’s had a significant injury and we’ll put no pressure on him. We just want to make sure he’s right, if not for June, then for the future.” More