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      Man Utd 4 Everton 0: Amorim gets first Premier League win as Rashford and Zirkzee score twice each to thrash Toffees

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      RUBEN AMORIM said Marcus Rashford had to ‘want it’ to get back to his very best.Well he certainly wanted it on this Sunday afternoon and he got it too with a pair of goals and a display that suggested the new boss is quickly finding the old Rashford.Joshua Zirkzee scored his first goals since the opening game of the seasonCredit: EPAMarcus Rashford also bagged a doubleCredit: GettyMan Utd have scored seven goals this weekCredit: AFPGoodness me Amorim even got a pair of goals out of Joshua Zirkzee as well and we were wondering if he would ever have a shot again.It was only Everton, but it was also impressive from the Red Devils.It is not often you get a comfortable win in the league for the fans to enjoy here at Old Trafford.That’s two victories and a draw in Amorim’s first three games.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe new boss bounce has put a spring back in the steps of United fans.And back in Rashford who scored two in a game for the first time in 22 months when he did just that in the 3-0 win over Leicester City at home.He was in a purple patch then, on his way to posting career-best figures of 30 goals in a season.That is the Rashford Amorim wants back, that is the Rashford United needs.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMan Utd were clinical against the ToffeesThe visitors barely got a sniffAfter he scored in the 3-2 victory over Bodo Glimt in the midweek Europa League tie this was extremely encouraging from the 27-year-old.The weight of the world he seemed to be carrying on his shoulders looked to be shaken off as he covered the Old Trafford turf with that effortless ease and speed he possesses.Francis Ngannou tackles Andre Onana to floor moments after Man Utd’s win over Bodo-GlimtMind you there was a bit of help for United from the opposition here.Jarrad Branthwaite was desperate to help United out this season and finally he seemed to get his wish.The Everton centre-back put a ball past his own goalkeeper and then could claim a partial assist for the home sides’s second as the struggling Toffees came unstuck.Of course Branthwaite had been hoping to be wearing the Red of United in this fixture after the big spenders came knocking at Goodison Park’s door last summer.They offered £45million plus add ons, Everton held out for £70million and United looked elsewhere.He had an afternoon to forget here.It was the 34th minute when Bruno Fernandes played a corner out to the edge of the area for the unmarkedRashford.His shot to the bottom left-hand corner looked to be covered by the diving Jordan Pickford.Then Branthwaite stuck out a foot and deflected it past him.Just seven minutes later and Branthwaite was in danger of being carried shoulder high off the pitch by the United faithful.Everton looked in no danger as Pickford advanced from his area with the ball and passed it forward to Abdoulaye Doucoure.Still no danger as Doucoure laid it back to Branthwaite, then the alarm bellls rang as he dithered, Amad stole possession from him and fed Brunos Fernandes.Bruno Fernandes contributed two assistsCredit: ReutersEven United weren’t making a mess of this chance as the captain squared for Zirkzee to score only his second goal for the club.Reward for United for being the more positive from the off against an Everton side who arrived in trouble at the wrong end of the table but with only one defeat from their previous eight league games.Five of those were draws, however, and they had not scored in the previous three and any thought that dropping Dominic Calvert-Lewin to the bench with Beto going up front might change that was misplaced.Although Beto would have Everton’s only chance of the first period when he was put through by Dwight McNeil, he rounded the goalkeeper but found the side netting from an angle.That came with the scores level but United were always looking the more likely to break the deadlock.In Amad and Rashford they had the most dangerous players on the pitch and they combined to extend United’s two-goal lead straight from the second-half restart and put the game out of Everton’s reach.Not that Sean Dyche’s men had looked in touching distance of it from the start.When John Brooks sounded the whistle for the beginning of the second period Everton laid the ball back for Pickford to launch upfield.United would clear their lines and with a great turn and lay off, Zirkzee sent Amad away.Rashford raced between two Everton defenders and across his teammate to receive a perfectly weighted pass and fire home.Number four arrived in the 64th minute with the excellent Amad’s determination winning its rewards once more.He charged through James Tarkowski to win the ball off him before finding Zirkzee who fired back across Pickford into the bottom right-hand corner.This was United’s first league victory by four goals since the opening day of the 2021-22 season when they thumped Leeds 5-1.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe trip to Arsenal on Wednesday will of course provide a sterner test of Amorim’s early days in charge.He at least has United up and running with Rashford leading the charge again. 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      Man Utd 4-0 Everton LIVE RESULT: Rashford and Zirkzee at the DOUBLE as Amorim claims first Premier League win – reaction

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have thrashed Everton 4-0 to hand Ruben Amorim his first Premier League win as Red Devils boss.Marcus Rashford’s heavily deflected strike beat Jordan Pickford just after the half-hour mark to give United the lead.Joshua Zirkzee doubled the Red Devils’ advantage just before the interval, smashing home after unselfish work from Bruno Fernandes in the build-up.Seconds after the restart, Rashford bagged his second to make it 3-0 with a superb strike past Pickford.Joshua Zirzkee was also at the double just over the hour mark after a guided finish made it 4-0 on comfortable day for Amorim’s side.Match result: Man Utd 4-0 EvertonMan Utd team: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez; Amad, Casemiro, Mainoo, Dalot; Fernandes, Zirkzee, Rashford.Everton team: Pickford, Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Gana Gueye, Doucoure, Lindstrom, McNeil, Ndiaye, BetoFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from Old Trafford with our live blog below…That’s all from ManchesterManchester United picked up an impressive 4-0 win over Everton at Old Trafford.United enjoyed their biggest win under new manager Ruben Amorim thanks to a brace by Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee.Thank you for following all the live action with us here at SunSport.Have a great rest of the day!Credit: PACopy linkCopiedMarcus Rashford speaksManchester United star Marcus Rashford praised manager Ruben Amorim.Nice result. We have to back this performance up and hopefully we win in the week.That is the aim for all of us [to get back to our best]. Even when you are at your best, you have to push and improve.He [Ruben Amorim] has come in at a very busy period but hopefully we can keep growing the connection and keep getting stronger.He has come in with a great attitude and that’s passed on to the players. We are happy.Playing at this historic stadium is always an amazing feeling.We want to find consistency in the way we play, and our results, and that is the main focus. It’s early on but I feel energised and ready for the next game.Marcus RashfordCredit: PACopy linkCopiedRuben Amorim reactsManchester United boss Ruben Amorim refuses to get carried away from the impressive result and insists there is still a lot of work to do.The result was good but we were pragmatic. We were pragmatic and did our job. We can still adapt and have a long way to go.In the right moments we had the goals and that changed the game. We don’t just focus on the result.We have so much to do but it is better to work with victories.Let’s focus on the performance more. We have good moments but some where we suffer.Ruben AmorimCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedNeil Custis from Old TraffordRuben Amorim said Marcus Rashford had to “want it” to get back to his very best.Well he certainly wanted it on this Sunday afternoon and he got it with a pair of goals and a display that suggested the new boss is quickly finding the old Rashford.Goodness me, Amorim even got a pair of goals out of Joshua Zirkzee as well and we were wondering if he would ever have a shot again.It was just Everton, but it was also impressive from the Red Devils.It is not often you get a comfortable win in the league for the fans to enjoy here at Old Trafford.That’s two victories and a draw in Amorim’s first three games. The new boss bounce has put a spring back in the steps of United fans.And back in Rashford who scored two in a game for the first time in 22 months when he did just that in the 3-0 win over Leicester City at home.He was in a purple patch then on his way to posting career best figures of 30 goals in a season.That is the Rashford Amorim wants back, that is the Rashford United need.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan Utd player ratingsANDRE ONANA 6NOUSSAIR MAZROUI 6MATTHIJS DE LIGT 6LISANDRO MARTINEZ 6AMAD DIALLO 8KOBBIE MAINOO 6CASEMIRO 5DIOGO DALOT 6JOSHUA ZIRKZEE 8MARCUS RASHFORD 9BRUNO FERNANDES 6SUBS:LUKE SHAW 5HARRY MAGUIRE 5ALEJANDRO GARNACHO 5MANUEL UGARTE 5MASON MOUNT 5Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedKen Lawrence from Old TraffordThat’s the first time Manchester United have won a Premier League game by four goals or more since the opening day of the 2021-22 season in a 5 -1 victory over Leeds United.Let’s not forget that the opposition wasn’t the best – Sean Dyche and his players may have arrived with only one defeat in eight but they lack firepower and were a walking disaster at the back. Even so.Ruben Amorim is fast giving his side an identity only three games since taking over and Marcus Rashford with a double is beginning to look like his former self – a true predator.Why, even Joshua Zirkzee got two goals. So things must be on the up at Old Trafford.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedUpdated Premier League tableManchester United are now ninth in the Premier League table with four points separating them from the top four.Everton, on the other hand, are 15th with two points away from the relegation zone.More below:Copy linkCopiedMan Utd vs Everton statsManchester United dominated 60 per cent of possession against Everton.United registered 11 shots, five of which were on target at Old Trafford.The Toffees, on the other hand, had eight shots, two of which were on target.More below:Copy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 4-0 EvertonManchester United picked up their biggest win under new manager Ruben Amorim against Everton at Old Trafford.Marcus Rashford opened the scoring on 34 minutes when he met a brilliant corner-kick from Bruno Fernandes down the left and his powerful shot deflected off Jarrad Branthwaite before hitting Jordan Pickford’s net.Joshua Zirkzee doubled the hosts’ lead just five minutes later with another blunder by Branthwaite, who was dispossessed by Amad Diallo at the back.That allowed Fernandes to pick up the ball and play the incoming Zirkzee on his left from where the striker sealed the Red Devils’ second.The Manchester giants made it three just 20 seconds into the second half as Zirkzee delivered a wonderful through ball to Diallo, who set up Rashford for his brace.And Zirkzee officially announced himself to the Old Trafford faithful on 64 minutes when he completed his own brace thanks to Diallo who stole the ball from midfield and set his team-mate up from the right flank.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 4-0 EvertonFULL-TIME!And that’s the match!!!Copy linkCopied90 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonFour more minutes of stoppage time to go.Tempo has dramatically dropped at Old Trafford.Copy linkCopied86 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonChanceMan Utd respond with an opportunity of their own but Rashford sends the ball completely wide with a shot from the edge of the area.Copy linkCopied85 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonWhat a chance!Everton come close to a consolation goal as Calvert-Lewin meets a cross from the right and gets a diving header from close range that forces a stunning save from Onana who lunges to his left.Copy linkCopied82 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonSubstitutionEverton boss Dyche brings on O’Brien who replaces captain Tarkwoski.Pickford now dons the armband.Copy linkCopied80 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonSubstitutionAnother change by Man Utd boss Amorim as Mount replaces Mainoo.Copy linkCopied78 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonTempo has seriously slowed down with Man Utd boss Amorim opting for a more defensive style.Everton manager Dyche, on the other hand, is just trying to contain the damage.Copy linkCopied75 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonKen Lawrence is right, Old Trafford is in full force – in a way we weren’t used to…It’s a new dawn under Amorim, but he still has a lot of work to do at Man Utd as the players are still getting used to his beloved 3-4-3 formation.Copy linkCopiedKen Lawrence from Old TraffordMarcus Rashford still doesn’t smile a lot but inside he must be laughing after collecting his third goal in the three games since Ruben Amorim took over United.What’s more, his second strike, just 25 seconds after the break, meant he had scored twice in a game for the first time since a 3-0 win over Leicester City 22 months earlier.Suddenly Rash is looking like he’s having fun again.Not so Everton boss Sean Dyche after his side were again cut open by an Amorim side that had the Stretford End in full “Five Cantonas” voice.Copy linkCopied72 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonSubstitutionEverton boss Dyche replaces Young with Patterson – the ex-Man Utd ace receives a warm applause from both fan sections.Copy linkCopied68 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonYellow cardEverton ace Young is booked for a rough foul on Garnacho.Copy linkCopied67 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonSubstitutionEverton boss Dyche finally makes his first changes with Harrison, Mangala and Calvert-Lewin replacing Lindstrom, Gueye and Beto.Copy linkCopied65 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonSubstitutionMan Utd boss Amorim brings on Garnacho and Ugarte, who replace Casemiro and FernandesCopy linkCopied64 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonThat’s just too easy for Man Utd…Diallo steals the balls and moves forward down the right with Zirkzee to his left.The Ivory Coast international plays it to the striker who beats Pickford with ease.The Netherlands international seems to have officially announced himself to the Old Trafford faithful.Credit: RexCopy linkCopied64 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonGoal!Joshua Zirkzee again!!!Copy linkCopied60 Man Utd 3-0 EvertonIt is party time at Old Trafford with Man Utd dominating Everton.But that wasn’t the case before kick-off with home fans protesting the ticket prices.Copy linkCopied More

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      Tottenham star Dominic Solanke SENT HOME after turning up to stadium as he’s left out of squad for Fulham clash

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      TOTTENHAM star Dominic Solanke was sent home by boss Ange Postecoglou ahead of today’s clash with Fulham.Solanke, 27, arrived at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this morning feeling under the weather but still looking to play a part.Dominic Solanke was in action against Roma on Thursday nightCredit: GettyAfter seeing his centre-forward, boss Postecoglou decided to give him the afternoon off to rest.Explaining Solanke’s omission from the team ahead of kick-off, the Aussie, 58, said: “He just came in today and he wasn’t looking the best.”He was under the weather so we sent him home.”Hopefully a full recovery and ready to go for the next one.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSolanke played the full 90 minutes as Tottenham drew 2-2 with Roma in the Europa League on Thursday night.The summer signing has scored four goals in 10 Premier League appearances this season.He has added a further two strikes in Europe.Postecoglou was also without long-term absentee Richarlison, with Son Heung-min deployed as a central striker.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTimo Werner started to Son’s left, with Brennan Johnson on the right.And it was the winger duo who combined to break the deadlock on 54 minutes.Tottenham suffer injury blow with Richarlison set to miss significant time after hurting himself assisting Solanke goal Werner crossed the ball for Johnson to slot home first time, giving Spurs the lead.They were only ahead for 13 minutes, however, with Tom Cairney stroking the visitors level from the edge of the box.Cairney then went from hero to zero as he was sent off for a poor challenge on Dejan Kulusevski.But Solanke-less Spurs could not find a winner, drawing 1-1 to lose further pace on the top four race. More

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      Juventus eyeing transfer swoop for Ipswich’s Liam Delap but face fight for English striker from Chelsea and Man Utd

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      JUVENTUS are eyeing Ipswich striker Liam Delap – but first face a fight with Manchester United and Chelsea.The ex-Manchester City youth striker has hit the Prem alight – scoring six of the Tractor Boys’ 13 goals this season.Juventus, Man Utd and Chelsea are eyeing a transfer swoop for Ipswich’s Liam DelapAnd now Juventus, who are drawing up contingency plans in case Dusan Vlahovic doesn’t agree a new deal, are monitoring Delap.So much so, the Serie A side sent scouts to Portman Road last weekend to watch the 21-year-old in the flesh against Man Utd.And Delap’s fine footwork and natural strength saw him bully Ruben Amorim’s back-line in Kieran McKenna’s 1-1 draw with the Red Devils.He could have won relegation-strugglers Ipswich the game if it weren’t for two incredible saves from Andre Onana.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSJuventus remain determined to tie frontman Vlahovic down to a new, improved contract.His current deal expires in the summer of 2026 but so far, talks over an extension have failed to bear fruit.Prem giants Man Utd and Chelsea are also monitoring Delap’s progress. And City have a buy-back clause and negotiated a 20 per cent sell-on when they sold the attacker to Ipswich for £20million in July.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBlues boss Enzo Maresca and co-director of recruitment and talent Joe Shields both know Delap from their time working together at City.Speaking earlier this week, Ipswich boss McKenna poured cold water on discussion surrounding the forward’s future, specifically talk of City’s buy-back clause.Meet non-league star with longest throw in football who plans to put it to good use in FA Cup giant killingHe said: “It’s not anything I’m aware of or interested in to be honest. I think that’s a question for other people and for the chairman.”My full focus is on this season and, with regards to Liam, trying to help him to continue to improve. I know Liam’s full focus is here and trying to help the team.”This is Delap’s first full season starting regularly as a No 9, after playing off the wing at times for Hull last year, and as a wide striker in some earlier Championship loan moves. BBC pundit Danny Murphy believes England already have the next Harry Kane waiting in the wings in Delap.Murphy star of Delap on Match of the Day 2: “I think he’s got a lot of qualities.”I’ve seen him a bit quite a lot this season and I’d probably go as far as I say, for me, he the obvious long-term successor to Kane.”I think he’s the best young English striker out there.”Danny Murphy is a big fan of Liam Delap More

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      PSG plan transfer swap deal with Chelsea for striker Christopher Nkunku with international star heading the other way

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have offered Chelsea a surprise swap deal involving forward Christopher Nkunku, according to reports.The Ligue 1 champs would be willing to send French international Randal Kolo Muani the other way if it meant they could be reunited with Nkunku.PSG are considering a sensational swap deal for Christopher NkunkuPSG are willing to send forward Randal Kolo Muani the other wayThe Parisians are keen on bringing their former youth product back to the Parc Des Princes five years after he left the club.Nkunku is actually Chelsea’s top scorer this term, but he’s played 163 Prem minutes since his sole start on the opening day defeat to Man City.Nkunku has scored 11 goals in all competitions this season, though 10 of those have been in the Carabao Cup and Conference League, while the other was through a subbed appearance at Wolves.But for all the European goals since September, playing time in the Prem has been hard to come by for Nkunku.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHe has failed to break into the Blues starting XI in the Prem, with manager Enzo Maresca admitting that he deserves more chances, but there’s too many attackers to choose from in his bloated squad.With Cole Palmer playing in his ideal No.10 position, and Nicolas Jackson firing as the No.9, Nkunku’s had to watch most weekends from the bench.The Frenchman scored his latest goal in Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Heidenheim in the Conference League on Thursday, extending the club’s 100 per cent record in Europe this season.And Chelsea fans do value Nkunku, with many of them thrilled to welcome his £52m arrival 18 months ago from RB Leipzig, where he scored 70 goals and provided 56 assists in 172 matches.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSNkunku still has five years remaining on his contract with the Blues, with his first season at Stamford Bridge marred by a series of injury problems.But with his current chances limited, the 27-year-old could be open to returning to his former side.He made 78 appearances for PSG but didn’t achieve significant success on an individual level, scoring 11 goals during Kylian Mbappe’s reign. World Cup finalist Muani, 25, is said to be being considered as part of a swap deal, as he is not in current PSG manager Luis Enrique’s plans.Chelsea searched for a striker over the summer and Muani may well fit the bill in terms of competition for Jackson, but it is claimed that the Blues aren’t yet considering such a swap.Maresca wants Nkunku to stay and sent a message to disgruntled Chelsea stars after Thursday’s 2-0 win.He said: “They (the players) are ready and it’s important. Filip did a very good game, Christo Nkunku the same. We have nine or 10 games in December so they are going to get more chances. They need to be ready.”Meanwhile, Manchester United are also monitoring Nkunku’s dilemma at Chelsea.United could sign him to replace Joshua Zirkzee, who has failed to impress at Old Trafford since joining in the summer.Chelsea ratings vs HeidenheimChelsea remained at the top of the table with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Heidenheim.Christopher Nkunku and Mykhailo Mudryk got on the scoresheet as the Bundesliga side gave them their toughest test so far in the Conference League.The Blues were not at their best in the opening 45 minutes but were far better after a half-time team talk from Enzo Maresca.Click here to see how SunSport’s Alex Smith rated the Chelsea performances. More

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      Mo Salah is as good as gone at Liverpool, and blokes up and down the country should be relieved

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      WHEN Mo Salah whipped off his shirt the other day and showed off that impressive six pack, I thought one thing — hope my missus isn’t watching.It was the same for most blokes up and down the country. I didn’t have muscles like that even in my prime as a player. We didn’t do weights in my day.A lot of blokes will be relieved if ripped Mo Salah leaves Liverpool next summerCredit: RexArne Slot has to accept his star man is going to exit on a free transferCredit: GettyAs well as giving the ladies a treat, that exhibition of his amazing abs also underlines what a fantastic athlete Salah is, as well as one of Liverpool’s all-time greats and still a formidable footballer.Even at 32, if you gave him a three-year contract next summer, he isn’t going to suddenly fall off a cliff with his fitness or his play.But if I were in Arne Slot’s place, as his manager at Anfield, I’d be thinking that Salah is gone after this season, no matter what cryptic messages he puts out to muddy the waters over his future.If he hasn’t signed by now, then to me Salah is gone, despite those comments about the club not coming up with a new offer like he did.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLet’s be honest, next summer he could head over to Saudi Arabia and pocket a £100million signing-on fee alone. And that’s without his wages on top. His transfer market worth must be £80-100m.Last summer Liverpool could have got more than that but the move to Saudi’s Pro League didn’t come off — that surprised me.Now of course, in the age of the Bosman free transfer, a lot of what Liverpool would have collected will go Salah’s way.He has a choice. If he is purely football driven, stay at Anfield. But even for someone like him, if clubs are dangling crazy figures in front of you, it becomes difficult to turn down.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe could have gone last year but was probably thinking that most of the £100m or even £200m Liverpool would have got for him, will be going his way in 12 months’ time, so he is sitting it out.In some ways if he wins the Premier League title again with Liverpool this season, it seems like a fitting way to go out.Jamie Carragher slams Mo Salah over ‘selfish’ interview after Liverpool star reveals he’s ‘more out than in’You have to be honest and think to yourself that this uncertainty has been dragging on for so long now that it makes things even more certain. That he is leaving.The carefully-scripted speeches, designed to keep people guessing, are just there to stop him burning his bridges with the fans.He doesn’t want to go out in bad faith with supporters — and I get that.Next summer he can leave and then sit down and write his own cheque for a deal to take him to Saudi.He could go to any club in the world — Real Madrid maybe? But even they would struggle to compete with the money on offer in the Middle East.And imagine what a superstar he would be out there.It suits him as a Muslim, for starters, and to have players like him around at any club would be incredible for others in the squad.A fantastic example to set for young hopeful prosHarry RedknappYounger players can look at guys like Salah and Cristiano Ronaldo, watch how they train, that they don’t eat rubbish, don’t drink, don’t abuse their bodies.They can watch and learn what is required if you want to be like Mo Salah. A fantastic example to set for young hopeful pros.It’s a world away from when I started out in management at Bournemouth. We were talking £200-a-week contracts back then, long before the advent of the Bosman Ruling.When I was at West Ham we sold Rio Ferdinand to Leeds for £18m — a lot of money back then.The chairman, Terry Brown, said to me he thought it would be one of the last big transfers because with the incoming Bosman Ruling, all players would choose to run their contracts down and leave for free.That was his belief and you can understand his feelings at the time, yet the transfers have just got crazier.If nothing else, Salah leaving England next summer would be a great relief to blokes everywhere who have been sucking their stomachs in since those pictures of his rack came out.Frank Lampard needs to bring in a wise head to assist him at Coventry CityCredit: GettyBEING FRANKIF I could offer one piece of advice to Frank Lampard on his return to management with Coventry it would be to get a wise, old head on his staff.Not me, I’ve had it, but someone that is a little bit more experienced than him, that he can talk to.When I went to Portsmouth as manager, I brought in Jim Smith. I was an experienced manager myself by then but he was still brilliant for me to have around.Frank has got a difficult job on at Coventry and to have an older man on the team to sound out would be a huge benefit. But fair play to Frank for coming back into the game. He has got so much to offer.His football knowledge is immense and his reputation as a player, and the way he carried himself as a player, will hopefully rub off on the squad.It’s about getting the right job. For example, people are waiting for Wayne Rooney to fail in every job.But he has gone to Plymouth and although it is a big club, they don’t have money.They just about stayed up last season. Wayne’s up against it from the start. Yet I have sat down with him and spoken about football and he has the makings of a terrific manager.You just need the right club at the right time.Kieran McKenna and Ipswich have been impressive this seasonCredit: ReutersTRACTOR NOISEWATCHING Ipswich this season makes me think they are the best placed to spring a surprise and stay up.The way they play, the energy, the atmosphere at Portman Road, especially last Sunday against Manchester United, really warmed me to them.READ MORE SUN STORIESKieran McKenna has a good side there and comes across so well.I’m rooting for them. More

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      Referee tells off Arsenal star Jorginho for ‘dark arts’ at free kick as fans joke he ‘turned into Ben White’

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      JORGINHO received a ticking-off from referee Anthony Taylor after “turning into Ben White” with some “dark arts” for Arsenal.The former Chelsea star played all 90 minutes as Mikel Arteta’s men moved up to second with a 5-2 win at West Ham.Jorginho showed off his ‘dark arts’ in Arsenal’s 5-2 win at West HamCredit: Sky SportsThe midfielder tried distracting Lukasz Fabianski at a free-kick late onCredit: Sky SportsArsenal scored all five of their goals in a first-half blitz.And the result means they are now within six points of leaders Liverpool, who play defending champs Manchester City on Sunday.The Gunners’ win never looked in doubt after racing into a 4-0 lead.Bukayo Saka’s penalty, which came after a quickfire double from the Hammers, put the result beyond doubt.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut that didn’t stop Jorginho from doing everything possible to get his team over the line.With just moments remaining, Arsenal won a direct free-kick which was lined up by loanee Raheem Sterling.The game was a done deal by that point, with many home supporters already exiting the building.Yet Jorginho showed his competitive side by standing in front of West Ham goalie Lukasz Fabianski in an attempt to play mind games.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Gunners have become the best in the league for their set-piece routines, with defender White often the focal point for ruffling opposition feathers.But Jorginho’s efforts were quickly picked up by ref Taylor, who gave him a telling off before Sterling’s free-kick sailed over the bar.Moment huge brawl breaks out in West Ham end with punches thrown and fan knocked to ground in London derby vs ArsenalAnthony Taylor made sure to give Jorginho a ticking offCredit: Sky SportsFans were left amazed at the midfielder’s anticsCredit: Sky SportsFans were quick to react to the incident too, with many loving Jorginho’s attempts to replicate the injured White’s set-piece “dark arts.”One said: “Jorginho blissfully epitomising dark arts.”Another declared: “Jorginho still finding the time to be unsporting.”One noted: “Jorginho turned into Ben White for a moment.”Another yelled: “What was he trying to do there?”One fan had a different opinion, adding: “Jorginho ridiculous! Anti-football!” More

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      Chris Coleman hired by Premier League owner as he takes on tenth managerial job in seventh country

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      CHRIS COLEMAN has joined the Leicester group after being appointed boss of OH Leuven in Belgium.The ex-Wales manager, 54, keeps his colourful managerial adventure going by working in his seventh different country.Chris Coleman has been appointed as the new manager of OH LeuvenCredit: GettyColeman will be working for Leicester chairman Aiyawatt “Top” SrivaddhanaprabhaCredit: GettyColeman, who left AEL Limassol by mutual consent after 11 games last week, has signed an 18-month contract.He will be presented ahead of Sunday’s top-flight home game with Anderlecht in the Belgian pro league.OH Leuven are third bottom in 14th after 15 games.The club are owned by the King Power International Group with Foxes chairman Aiyawatt “Top” Srivaddhanaprabha performing the same role at both clubs.Read More on FootballOH Leuven’s stadium is also called the King Power, like that of Leicester, who appointed Ruud van Nistelrooy as their own manager on Friday night.Coleman worked in Wales where he led his country to the Euro 2016 semi-finals.He managed in England with Fulham, Coventry and Sunderland.But he likes a challenge overseas with various different experiences abroad.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSColeman coached Real Sociedad in Spain, Larissa and Atromitos in Greece and Hebei China Fortune in China before his short stint in Cyprus at AEL Limassol.The Welshman has managed many players around the world but declared in March that none compared to Gareth Bale.Sunderland boss Chris Coleman helps clear snow off pitch before training Coleman said: “[Bale] Is the best player Wales have ever had.”I also think he’s the most successful British player to ever go abroad, he won four Champions League titles, no one has ever done that from Britain.”You don’t have to coach players who are that good, you’ve just got to make sure they have got what they need.”Who are these famous footballers? More