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      Man Utd wonderkid set for Sunderland transfer after stunning scoring record for U21s… despite being out on loan

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will send young striker Joe Hugill out on loan again next season.And it’s put old club Sunderland on alert.
      Joe Hugill could be set to leave Man Utd for a loan return to SunderlandCredit: Getty
      Hugill, 19, joined United from the Black Cats in 2020.
      And he is currently on loan at Altrincham while still turning out for the Red Devils’ U21s, scoring nine goals in as many matches.
      But United think Hugill will develop even further so are looking for the right home.
      And Sunderland could take their youth star back this summer.
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      Hugill isn’t the only United kid on loan at Altrincham.
      Midfielder Maxi Oyedele joined them in January too.
      And defender Sonny Aljofree made it a hat-trick of winter signings.
      But it’s Hugill who the Red Devils are pinning their hopes on.
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      The 6ft 2in hitman has already been compared to England captain Harry Kane.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was a huge fan of Hugill during his time at Old Trafford.
      And Erik ten Hag could eventually turn to him for another option up top. More

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      Marcelo Bielsa snubs jobs in Europe and South America as he waits on Prem club but ex-Leeds boss has one condition

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      MARCELO BIELSA fancies a Prem return — but not until the summer.The Argentine coach has asked allies to find him a home in England after enjoying a successful four-year spell with Leeds before last year’s exit.
      Marcelo Bielsa would like a Premier League return this summerCredit: PA
      Bielsa, 67, has not worked since and rejected Everton’s overtures in January as he does not want to start mid-season.
      But he is very interested in any post which lets him work in his new squad and signings throughout pre-season.
      El Loco has been contacted by clubs in Europe and South America but he liked the honesty of the English game.
      He would be happy to work at any level in the top flight if he likes the club’s facilities and future plans.
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      Bielsa made strange demands in talks with Everton that resulted in the Toffees appointing Sean Dyche instead.
      The 67-year-old wanted a three-and-a-half-year deal worth £10.5million a year.
      But weirdly he wanted to spend the first six months working with the Under-21s and the academy before stepping up to become first-team manager.
      Bielsa has been out of work since his sacking by Leeds in February 2022.
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      He was linked to the Bournemouth’s manager job a few weeks after Scott Parker’s sacking earlier this season but they opted to appoint Gary O’Neil on a permanent basis.
      Bielsa is an extremely experienced coach and has managed the likes of Espanyol, Athletic Bilbao, Marseille and Lille during his long career. More

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      Kyle Walker plays just days after flashing scandal as he features for Man City against Crystal Palace

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      KYLE WALKER has made his first appearance since police launched an inquiry into his flashing scandal.The defender was brought on as a 90th-minute substitute during Manchester City’s visit to Crystal Palace.
      Police launched an inquiry into Kyle Walker’s flashing this weekCredit: Reuters
      Cops seized CCTV footage of Walker’s drunken antics
      It comes just days after CCTV footage emerged of the England star appearing to flash a woman in a bar.
      Two officers spoke to bar staff in Cheshire and could interview Walker under caution for indecent exposure, which carries a maximum two-year jail term.
      Walker could also be quizzed for outraging public decency, a common law offence that carries an unlimited fine and jail term.
      City decided not to punish the defender and he was made available for selection for the trip to Selhurst Park.
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      Guardiola was also happy to include Walker in his squad and decided to bring him on in the closing stages to see out a vital 1-0 win.
      The City boss played down the incident when asked about it in his pre-match press conference.
      He said: “This is a private issue.
      “We solve it internally. This is not the place to talk about a private situation.”
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      However Wag Rebekah Vardy, wife of Leicester star Jamie, was much more vocal and launched a scathing attack against Walker’s wife Annie Kilner.
      She accused her of “playing the victim” and called her a “doormat”, and suggested Annie had “made up lies” about her in the media.
      On Sunday — the day drunken Walker flashed and flirted with two women pals in a bar — Becky, 41, posted on Instagram: “The gift that keeps on giving.”
      Becky strongly denied the post had anything to do with Walker or Annie.
      But pals said Annie was furious at her rival Becky for “dragging her name through the dirt” amid the England and Man City star’s flashing shame. More

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      Greece boss Gus Poyet explains why Kostas Tsimikas’ Liverpool career is a success… despite playing behind Robertson

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      GREECE manager Gus Poyet praised Kostas Tsimikas’ impact at Liverpool, even though he plays second fiddle to Andy Robertson.Tsimikas joined the Reds in 2020 for £12million after two stunning seasons at Olympiacos as he stood out for the Greek giants in the Champions League and Europa League.
      Kostas Tsimikas’ Liverpool career has been a success, claims Gus PoyetCredit: Alamy
      But the left-back was signed as an alternate to Robertson, who has been prolific at Anfield as he helped the Merseysiders win the Champions League four years ago and the Premier League in 2021.
      The Greece international has since had to accept a supporting role that mostly sees him start when the Scotsman is unavailable or as part of a rotated side.
      However, the 26-year-old has still managed to shine as he has taken full advantage of his rare opportunities and won over the crowd, who have nicknamed him “Greek Scouser”.
      The Greek ace also scored the winning penalty in the FA Cup Final against Chelsea last season, which sealed a domestic cup double.
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      Poyet doesn’t mind Tsimikas playing second string at the Kop and insists that doesn’t affect his place in the Greek national team ahead of tough Euro 2024 qualifiers against France and the Netherlands.
      The Chelsea legend is happy with the way the defender has repeatedly shown to manager Jurgen Klopp he is constantly ready to successfully fill in at the left when Robertson is unavailable.
      The Uruguayan tactician believes his player proved his point last week against Wolves when he played for 90 minutes and provided an assist for Mohamed Salah’s winner.
      That is why the ex-Tottenham star doesn’t think there is any necessity to look for another team who will give him more chances of minutes and consistency at top level.
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      Poyet told SunSport: “I’m in constant contact with Tsimi, I visited Liverpool last month. I went to watch one of the games [and] I went to talk to Tsimikas personally.
      “I was with Klopp, who is outstanding with Tsimikas, and explained the situation. So everything is clear.
      “I think Tsimi knows his position at Liverpool, he knows he’s competing with a very good left-back and right now Robertson is on fire.
      “So Tsimi as a top professional, he showed it the other day when he played 90 minutes without any problems, he’s always ready.
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      Greece boss Gus Poyet insists Liverpool can always count on Kostas TsimikasCredit: AFP
      “When something happens or Robertson drops a little bit or he has another opportunity [then] he can do what he did the other day.
      “He can provide an assist and be a player that the manager can count on and be part of an incredible team that is Liverpool.
      “That’s personal – if he wants to leave or not. That is up to the player to decide.
      “For me – for us, for Greece – having a player at Liverpool and being able to play at that level is massive. So we are always waiting for him to come and help us to win.” More

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      Fans love Daniel Sturridge’s nod to Scott Parker as he joins pundits in Sky Sports studio for Palace vs Man City

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      FOOTBALL fans loved Daniel Sturridge’s homage to Scott Parker when appearing on Sky Sports.It was likely unintentional but Sturridge bore a striking resemblance to the former Bournemouth manager during the coverage of Crystal Palace vs Manchester City.
      Daniel Sturridge bore a resemblance to Scott Parker with his outfit choiceCredit: Sky Sports
      He was dressed head-to-toe in designer brand Thom BrowneCredit: Sky Sports
      Parker loved wearing his Thom Browne cardigan while in charge of BournemouthCredit: Getty
      Micah Richards was wearing the same suit, in a different colourCredit: Sky Sports
      That’s because he was dressed head-to-toe in Thom Browne clothing.
      The high-end fashion designer was a favourite for Parker in the dugout during his spell at the Cherries.
      Sturridge has spared no expense on his look, with the grey knit jacket alone costing £1,740.
      He also had on matching trousers priced at £970 and a tie which costs £190.
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      And fellow pundit Micah Richards was wearing the exact same suit… only in beige.
      Fans quickly noticed the likeness to Parker and joked about the situation.
      One wrote: “Daniel Sturridge gone full Parker 🤪”
      Another added: “Scott Parker hasn’t even been unemployed that long and already Daniel Sturridge has raided his wardrobe. Kicking a man when he’s down.”
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      A third said: “Sturridge must’ve belled up Scotty Parker and asked to borrow his horrific clobber.”
      Another commented: “Micah and Sturridge both going hard on Thom Browne Scotty Parker style!”
      Parker was a big fan of the £1,350 grey cashmere cardigan – which translated to a price of £5.00 for every minute he wore it on the touchline at Bournemouth. More

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      ‘It’s crazy’ – Man Utd legend Cole stunned at criticism of Haaland and tips Man City striker to break his goals record

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      ERLING HAALAND’S critics have been blasted by Andy Cole.And the Manchester United legend is backing the Man City star to break his goal record this season.
      Andy Cole has hit out at critics of Erling HaalandCredit: Rex
      Man Utd legend Cole is backing the Man City ace to beat his goal recordCredit: The Sun
      Haaland has taken the Premier League by storm following his £52million summer move from Borussia Dortmund.
      The striker has netted an incredible 34 goals this term, with 28 coming in the league.
      But some pundits like Jamie Carragher believe Haaland is proving to be an awkward fit at the Etihad, with Pep Guardiola’s side trailing Arsenal in the league despite the Norwegian’s exploits.
      The Liverpool icon has even suggested Haaland joined the wrong club.
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      However, Cole believes criticism of Haaland is nonsense considering his tally.
      Haaland is a dead cert to scoop this season’s Golden Boot award, regardless of whether City win the title or not.
      And Cole also reckons Haaland is a shoo-in break his record of 34 goals in a single season, set with Blackburn Rovers in the 1993/94 campaign.
      Cole said: “People say he shouldn’t have signed for Man City because he doesn’t fit in.
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      “But if I’ve got 27 goals by February, and everyone’s telling me that I’ve made the wrong move… what’s the right move, then?
      “You’ve got 27 goals by the end of February, and you’ve got the chance to get to 40 goals. I’m not sure what everyone expects for him.
      “I don’t think there’s anything to actually think about. 
      “Because when people say he’s made the wrong move or he’s gone to the wrong club, what is he supposed to do? 
      “He’s gone to clubs, scored goals, is far beyond anyone else in the Premier League for scoring goals.
      “He’s made the wrong move? He doesn’t fit? How does he not fit? If he’s got 27 goals so far, by the end of February, but he doesn’t fit and doesn’t get involved in the play, we don’t need to have that conversation.
      “We don’t need to have that conversation and to talk about getting involved and doing other things. It’s as simple as that. Now, it’s a crazy [conversation].” More

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      Gary Neville gets his own back on Liverpool after Man Utd mauling with cheeky ‘Final Score’ video

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      GARY NEVILLE has got his own back on Liverpool with a ‘Final Score’ style video.Neville has been on the end of the jokes for the last week following Liverpool’s 7-0 hammering of Man United at Anfield.
      Gary Neville fired a cheeky joke video at LiverpoolCredit: Instagram / @gneville2
      He revealed the Red’s score against strugglers BournemouthCredit: Instagram / @gneville2
      And took a lot of joy in saying that Liverpool had lostCredit: Instagram / @gneville2
      However, the former Red Devil will have had some relief after Jurgen Klopp’s side were at the end of a shock result on the South Coast.
      Bournemouth stunned the Reds with a 1-0 victory after Philip Billings’ first-half goal.
      As there was no Final Score on television on Saturday due to the fallout from the BBC’s Gary Lineker row, which saw presenters and pundits refuse to work for the channel.
      This led to Neville reporting the score on his social media channel.
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      He said: “With no Final score today, here is the early result.
      “Bournemouth 1-0 Liverpool.”
      However, some Liverpool fans commented on the video all suggesting that Neville had not gotten over the result.
      One tweeted: “Tell me you’re still hurt without saying your hurt.”
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      A second wrote: “It took my man SEVEN days to come up with a response.”
      A third commented: “You could feel the pain in his eyes.”
      While a fourth said: “Liverpool really hurt this man.”
      While Final Score was not aired, Match of the Day will have a different feel as well.
      There will be no hosts, pundits, or commentary as they have all taken a stand with Lineker. More

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      Chelsea fans rage as Amartey doesn’t even get BOOKED after kicking Havertz in chest and leaving him with nasty scratches

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      CHELSEA fans were left furious when Daniel Amartey was allowed to get away with kicking Kai Havertz in the chest.The Blues travelled to Leicester today looking to build on two successive wins at Stamford Bridge.
      Kai Havertz was left crumpled in a heapCredit: Reuters
      Enzo Fernandes motioned Amartey’s challengeCredit: Reuters
      Havertz, 23, was left with nasty scratchesCredit: Premier League
      Graham Potter’s side got off to the perfect start, going 1-0 ahead via former Fox Ben Chilwell after just 11 minutes.
      Patson Daka levelled for the hosts on 39 minutes, before a moment of controversy in first-half stoppage time.
      Amartey caught Havertz in the chest with his studs, leaving the German crumpled in a heap.
      The forward’s team-mates were furious with the tackle, with Enzo Fernandez motioning that Amartey had gone in high with his studs up.
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      Staggeringly, the Ghanaian wasn’t even booked for the challenge, despite Havertz eventually showing off nasty scratch marks down his chest.
      The Blues would have the last laugh, however, with Havertz scoring a a sumptuous goals just moments later.
      In the sixth minute of first-half stoppage time, Fernandez scooped a delicate chip over the Leicester defence.
      Havertz ran onto it, sublimely dinking the ball over Foxes keeper Danny Ward.
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      The Blues made the points safe late on, when Mateo Kovacic netted 12 minutes from time – with Amartey having been hooked in the 66th minute.
      It got worse for Brendan Rodgers’ side late on, when Wout Faes was shown his second yellow card and dismissed with just three minutes remaining.
      Chelsea remain tenth despite their 3-1 win, but are now just a point behind ninth-placed Brentford.
      Havertz went on to score a brilliant dinkCredit: Reuters More