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      Erik ten Hag explains why Maguire was left OUT of Man Utd squad vs Tottenham as two stars forced to play out of position

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      HARRY MAGUIRE is OUT of Manchester United’s squad to play Tottenham with two players forced to play out of position.The defender was not named in the side that travels to struggling Tottenham looking for breathing space in the top four.
      Harry Maguire is out of Manchester United’s squad to play TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Maguire is sidelined with injury and instead, Luke Shaw has shifted over to centre-back.
      And covering at left-back is Diogo Dalot, despite regularly playing on the right.
      Shaw partners Victor Lindelof with Raphael Varane also out with an ankle injury that threatens to rule him out for the rest of the season.
      And Lisandro Martinez has already been ruled out for the remainder of the campaign following a broken metatarsal bone in his foot.
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      It is not the first time Shaw has moved to a central position this season, having played there numerous times.
      Erik ten Hag told BT Sport Maguire was left out because of a “training injury”.
      United are five points above fifth-placed Aston Villa – with three games in hand.
      And they also sit six points ahead of hosts Spurs, who are without a win in three following consecutive defeats.
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      Asked if the game is a good opportunity to strengthen United’s position in the top four, Ten Hag said: “Yes it is when you see the table.
      “But we have to think about the game. We have to show we are very hungry, play on the front foot and show that we are determined.”
      United went on to blow a two goal lead after Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford made it 2-0 before half time.
      But Pedro Porro and Son Heung-min helped Spurs fightback to earn a point.
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      Premier League cult hero replaces Kevin Phillips as South Shields manager – and he was team-mates with Sunderland legend

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      FORMER Premier League player Julio Arca has replaced Kevin Phillips as South Shields manager. Phillips – who played with Arca at Sunderland – left the non-league outfit this month by mutual consent.
      Julio Arca has replaced Kevin Phillips as South Shields managerCredit: PA
      The ex-England international joined South Shields in January 2022 and led the club to promotion this summer.
      But following his second season in charge, Phillips departed.
      And now the club has confirmed former player Arca – who retired with the Tyne and Wear side – will return as their new manager.
      Arca said: “It’s great to be back at the club after so many years.
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      “I firmly believe this is the right time for me to come back for a different challenge, and I’m very excited about it.
      “The club has grown so fast, and this is a fantastic opportunity for me to become a manager for the first time, especially with the platform we have here.
      “There is a lot of work to do between now and the start of pre-season but I’m very hungry to get started and help the club continue to progress.
      “I like to compete. I’m not a person who is happy to sit in mid-table, and that’s why we need to get the right things done at the beginning.
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      “I will do the best I can to put South Shields in a great position next season.”
      Arca joined Sunderland in 2000 and spent six years with the Black Cats before spending the same amount of time with Middlesbrough.
      But in 2013 he left Middlesbrough and two years later joined South Shields – hanging up his boots in 2015.
      Julio Arca playing for Sunderland in 2005Credit: Reuters More

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      Raul Jimenez’s partner slams Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui as she takes savage swipe on Twitter

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      RAUL JIMENEZ’S partner has hit out at Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui following her husband’s recent absence from the team.The Mexican, 32, who has struggled ever since fracturing his skull in November 2020, has not been included in any of Lopetegui’s last four squads.
      Raul Jimenez’s wife, Daniela Basso, has criticised Wolves’ treatment of her husbandCredit: Instagram / @danielabassom
      Julen Lopetegui has dropped Jimenez from his squad for Wolves’ last four gamesCredit: Rex
      Jimenez has not featured since Wolves’ 4-2 defeat to Leeds last month.
      Instead, former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid man Diego Costa has been leading the line up front.
      And Jimenez’s partner, Daniela Basso, slammed the treatment of him on social media.
      Speaking on Twitter, she said: “Loyalty? Being loyal is breaking your head and still being here at the foot of the canyon… just saying.”
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      Jimenez has not scored in any of his 13 Premier League appearances so far this season.
      He bagged three goals in the Carabao Cup, but has not hit the back of the net in the league for more than a year.
      And his future remains uncertain as he prepares to enter the final 12 months of his contract this summer.
      Since Lopetegui dropped Jimenez from his squad, Wolves have won three of their last four games.
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      Jimenez has not scored a Premier League goal in more than a yearCredit: Getty
      Daniela has more than 70,000 followers on TwitterCredit: Instagram @danielabassom
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      Victories over Chelsea, Brentford and Crystal Palace have taken them clear of the relegation zone.
      They now sit eight points above the drop in 13th place with just five games remaining.
      But they do face a tricky run-in as they prepare to face Brighton, Aston Villa, Manchester United, Everton and Arsenal.
      She is not happy with how Wolves have acted towards Jimenez in recent weeksCredit: Instagram @danielabassom More

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      Top 10 most promising stars in world with Bellingham just 2nd & shock Premier League club boasting England’s best talent

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM was pipped to top spot as the world’s most promising young star.And there are two surprise clubs with the top talents plying their trade in English football.
      Jude Bellingham is one of the top young players in world footballCredit: Rex

      Bellingham, 19, has proven why he is being tipped with a £130million-plus transfer to Real Madrid or Manchester City with his performances for Borussia Dortmund and England.
      But he has to settle for second place in the CIES Football Observatory’s young star power rankings for Under-20 players in 75 leagues around the world.
      Bellingham’s 3.66 score – largely based on experience – is only behind the No1 ace, Gavi.
      The Barcelona and Spain midfielder is still only 18 but has already racked up 90 senior club appearances as well as 19 caps, earning him a score of 4.37.
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      The record-breaking technician and Golden Boy winner, who scored at the World Cup, is already a key cog in Xavi’s midfield.
      And despite interest from Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Bayern Munich amid his complicated contract situation, Gavi is said to be keen to stay put at the Nou Camp, possibly for his entire career.
      Marcos Leonardo completes the podium and is one of four Brazilian rising talents in the top ten.
      The Santos man, 19, made his debut soon after his 17th birthday in 2020 and is a youth international.
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      Benfica’s teenager Antonio Silva is the only centre-back in the top ten.
      But his 39 senior appearances – including in the Champions League quarter-final defeat to Inter – since his promotion from the B team justify his inclusion.
      Vitor Roque, 18, is making a name for himself in attack for Athletico Paranaense.
      That has earned him his senior Brazil debut against Morocco last month as Manchester United, Arsenal and Barcelona weigh up a swoop.
      Gavi’s team-mate Alejandro Balde, 19, is sixth following the left-back’s rise from the La Masia academy to the first team and now a five-cap Spain star.
      Another 19-year-old left-back, AZ Alkmaar’s Milos Kerkez, is next.
      He spent a brief spell with AC Milan but has settled at AZ since joining in 2022 and breaking into the Hungary squad.
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      Endrick is Brazilian No3 – and probably the most well known after already agreeing a £60m transfer to Real Madrid, who won the tussle for his signature.
      The 5ft 8ins Palmeiras striker is still only 16 but had some of Europe’s biggest clubs chasing after him when he burst on to the scene in his homeland.
      The fourth and final Brazil ace is Angelo Gabriel.
      Leonardo’s pal at Santos, the 18-year-old forward born in December 2004 already has played a staggering 112 times for his boyhood club and was the subject of a failed bid from Newcastle.
      Completing the top ten is Youssoufa Moukoko, the Borussia Dortmund striker.
      The German, 18, registered ridiculous numbers in the academy and the club wasted no time promoting him to the first team as soon as he turned 16 in 2020 before featuring as the youngest German at a World Cup.
      It means there are no players in England at the top of the list – with the first one down in 17.
      And he does not play for one of the ‘Big Six’, ruling out of the likes of Alejandro Garnacho, Carney Chukwuemeka and Harvey Elliott.
      It is instead Wilfried Gnonto, the Leeds and Italy sensation.
      Despite being snubbed by Javi Gracia in recent weeks, the former Inter Milan youngster, 19, has shown glimpses of his talent for club and country.
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      Ironically, immediately behind Gnonto is Matheus Martins of Watford.
      The Brazil U20 star, 19, is on loan at Vicarage Road from Udinese following his move from Fluminense.
      Gavi claimed No1 spot following his incredible breakthrough for Barcelona and SpainCredit: Getty
      Palmeiras teen Endrick will join Real Madrid when he turns 18Credit: EPA
      Wilfried Gnonto is the most promising player in EnglandCredit: Getty More

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      Harry Kane tipped to make controversial transfer to Chelsea over Man Utd by ex-Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp

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      HARRY KANE making a controversial switch to Chelsea would be a “great move” for the Tottenham striker, according to Harry Redknapp.Spurs talisman Kane is out of contract at the end of next season and has been linked with a summer exit.
      Harry Kane has been linked with a move away from TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Harry Redknapp reckons a potential reunion with Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea would be a “great move” for KaneCredit: PA
      The 29-year-old is thought to be a target for Manchester United.
      But Redknapp has suggested a controversial switch to Tottenham’s bitter rivals Chelsea could suit Kane instead.
      Mauricio Pochettino, who previously coached Kane at Spurs, is on the verge of joining the Blues as manager.
      When asked about Kane’s future, Redknapp told the Beyond The Pitch podcast: “It will be interesting if Pochettino goes to Chelsea.
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      “That wouldn’t go down very well with the Tottenham fans, that’s for sure. But you never know if Pochettino’s there.
      “I’m sure Harry got on well with him [at Spurs].
      “And it’s a great move for him. I think he’s [Harry Kane] building a new house in that area.
      “He’s a family man and he’d be happier not moving to the north of England or wherever he’d have to go.”
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      Redknapp went on to say he can’t see Kane leaving the Premier League.
      The England captain is on 207 Prem strikes – just 53 behind Alan Shearer’s all-time record.
      And Redknapp reckons Kane could even end up penning a new deal and staying at Spurs, where has has been since the age of 11.
      Redknapp concluded: “I’ve personally got a feeling he’ll stay and sign a new contract. I may be wrong but I think he could stay at Tottenham.”
      That is the same view as Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher, who doesn’t believe Spurs chairman Daniel Levy will accept a bid for Kane this summer.
      The Tottenham chief previously rebuffed Manchester City’s approach for Kane in the summer of 2021. More

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      Casemiro wanted in shock transfer by ex-Premier League manager as Man Utd fans reveal swap deal they would accept

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      BAYERN MUNICH are interested in signing Manchester United midfielder Casemiro, according to reports.Thomas Tuchel’s side are on the search for a new defensive midfielder, with the ex- Chelsea boss a huge fan of the Brazilian.
      Thomas Tuchel is a fan of Manchester United midfielder CasemiroCredit: Getty
      But if the Brazilian is unavailable, Tuchel wants a similar type of #6 with defensive and leadership qualitiesCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      Casemiro arrived at Old Trafford last summer for £70million and has since proved to be an integral part of Erik ten Hag’s side.
      The five-time Champions League winner, has been credited with helping his new club win the Carabao Cup in March and carve out a promising position in the race for the top four.
      The ex-Real Madrid midfielder has scored five goals and provided seven assists for United this season.
      He is also a likely contender to be nominated for the Premier League Player of the Year award.
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      The Man Utd boss told reporters: “Casemiro, in this team, he is such a leader, and he is so important for us”.
      However, his value to the Red Devils appears not to have disheartened former Premier League boss Tuchel.

      Bayern Munich are suffering a rare dip in form domestically, with Borussia Dortmund surpassing them at the top of the table last weekend.
      The former Chelsea boss is therefore keen to bring experienced leaders into his dressing room during a summer rebuild.
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      Bayern are specifically focused on buying a top-class holding midfielder, which could raise question marks about Liverpool target Ryan Gravenberch’s future.
      According to the Daily Mail, Casemiro is a top transfer target for the Bavarians.
      It is understood that Tuchel would like to support Joshua Kimmich with greater defensive protection in the middle of the park, forming a double pivot to protect the the back line.
      Munich suffered a shock 3-1 defeat to Mainz in the Bundesliga last weekendCredit: Getty
      But most United fans have issued a hands-off warning.
      Supporters were quick to respond, with one saying: “As if we are going to sell one of our best players to Bayern”.
      Another added: “Please tell me this is a joke. He is unavailable!”.
      Whilst other fans were willing to set some interesting terms.
      One noted: “600 million and he’s yours”.
      Another jokingly added: “300million and Musiala please Thomas”.
      While one declared: “Give us Kimmich, Musiala, De Light, Phonzy and Goretzka and you’ve got yourself a deal sir”.
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      The German outlet Kicker did not say whether we should expect an official bid for Casemiro, but Tuchel is definitely said have placed the Brazilian on his radar.
      In some good news for United fans, Casemiro does not appear to have any desire to leave Old Trafford this summer. More

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      Julian Nagelsmann ‘at top of five-man shortlist to become next Tottenham manager but wages demands causing huge problem’

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      JULIAN NAGELSMANN is Tottenham’s leading candidate to become their next manager, according to reports.But Spurs face a huge roadblock in their pursuit of the ex-Bayern Munich man as he is proving an expensive option.
      Julian Nagelsmann is being heavily linked with the Spurs jobCredit: Getty
      Nagelsmann, 35, who has reportedly ruled himself out of the Chelsea vacancy, was sacked by the German champions last month – although his contract has not been terminated.
      It means he is essentially on gardening leave and is still receiving his £10.6million-a-year salary from the Bundesliga giants.
      Joining from RB Leipzig in 2021, he still has three years left on his contract with Bayern.
      So Tottenham’s acquisition of Nagelsmann would have to involve them paying Bayern compensation in order for his existing contract to be terminated.
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      According to The Telegraph, there is a “limit” to the amount of compensation Spurs are prepared to pay Bayern.
      And if he is deemed too pricey, they could look to alternatives on their four-man shortlist.
      Celtic’s Ange Postecoglu, ex-Barcelona boss Luis Enrique, Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi and Feyenoord’s Arne Slot have all been linked.
      But one of them is now understood to have been taken off as Spurs whittle their shortlist down to just four candidates including Nagelsmann.
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      Spurs’ managerial search comes amid turmoil at the club.
      A 6-1 defeat to Newcastle on Sunday ended interim head coach Cristian Stellini’s time in charge.
      He had been in the hot seat for just four games after assuming the role following the sacking of Antonio Conte.
      Now Ryan Mason has returned to the position until the end of the season – a role he first took back in 2021 after Jose Mourinho was dismissed.
      Tottenham sit seventh in the Premier League table as they prepare to host Manchester United on Thursday evening. More

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      Gary Neville slams ‘MAD’ Jamie Carragher as Liverpool icon trolls legendary Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson

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      GARY NEVILLE and Jamie Carragher went back on forth on Twitter in a debate over the greatest football teams in history.Liverpool legend Carragher snubbed Sir Alex Ferguson’s treble winning Manchester United side from his list of teams that have revolutionised the game.
      Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher went back and forth on social mediaCredit: PA
      Carragher claimed Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City side are on the verge of being considered as one of the greatest teams in historyCredit: Getty
      Writing in The Telegraph, Carragher claimed that Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City will go down as one of the greatest teams in history if they win the treble this season.
      The Anfield icon claimed European glory would allow Guardiola’s City to be classed on the same level as Arrigo Sacchi’s AC Milan, Johan Cruyff’s Barcelona, Rinus Michels’ Ajax, and Guardiola’s own Barca team.
      But to Neville’s disbelief, Carragher left Ferguson’s United off his list.
      The pair often exchange words online, and replying to his Sky Sports colleague on Twitter, Neville wrote: “Errrrr? You missed a team out my friend.”
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      Carragher argued by claiming United’s 1999 treble winning team did not influence the rest of Europe.
      He hit back: “The Man Utd treble team did not influence European football!!!
      “Those other teams/managers are still talked about today in terms of influencing the current generation of managers & tactics.”
      Neville then blasted Carragher as “mad” – claiming Ferguson was responsible for changing the way managers view the game for introducing the concept of squad rotation.
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      He said to Carragher: “You’re mad!
      “SAF [Ferguson] through that team pioneered squad rotation and having a pool of strikers.
      “Changed the way managers look at doing it today and achieving success.”
      But Carragher stuck to his guns, responding: “Cruyff: Total football. Sacchi: Compact high press. Pep: False 9, false fullback. SAF: Changed the team 😂😂.
      “You know the respect I have for SAF but he deserves a better argument than that!!”
      Neville came back by referencing the time Ferguson’s team selection was debated in parliament.
      Fergie faced a petition from Port Vale fans that made it to Westminster after the United gaffer rested a host of big name players for a League Cup game back in 1994.
      Neville wrote on Twitter: “You know how difficult it is to leave 6 players out for an FA Cup Semi v Arsenal!
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      “No/one ever trusted their squad like he did. It was debated in parliament as a crime against football when he did it v Port Vale.
      “This was pioneering! By the way the football was electric!” More