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      Staggering cost of going to a Premier League match revealed – and it’s bad news for fans of Man Utd

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      THE cost of going to a Premier League game — including a pint, pie, parking and replica top — costs an average £126.71.But that rises to £154.75 at Manchester United, with Nottingham Forest cheapest at £98.55.
      Manchester United is the most expensive team to support, according to new findingsCredit: Getty
      Spurs charge £75 for a top compared to £49 at Brentford.
      A pint is £7.60 at West Ham and £3 at Manchester United.
      The Hammers are also the worst for pies, at £6.
      At Liverpool the figure is £3.20.
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      Parking is £15 at Brighton but just £2.50 at Bournemouth.
      Kingcasinobonus.uk,  who conducted the research, warned: “Many fans have begun to be priced out.”
      Manchester United fan Graham Endley, 46, said he usually dodged the pies and pints, but wouldn’t miss a home match.
      He said: “I’ve followed United for more than 30 years – I go to every home match, but I don’t usually have a pie or a pint and I can walk to Old Trafford from my house.
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      “I’m one of those rare United supporters who actually live in the same city as their team!”
      How much does it cost at your club?LEAGUE TABLE:
      1. Man Utd, £154.75.
      2. Chelsea, £153.30.
      3. Man City, £151.85.
      4. Arsenal, £147.15.
      5. Spurs, £145.48.
      6. West Ham, £136.79.
      7. Leicester, £134.49.
      8. Brighton, £131.55.
      9. Liverpool, £128.74.
      10. Newcastle, £122.85.
      11. Aston Villa, £122.71.
      12. Everton, £122.57.
      13. Southampton, £116.24.
      14. Brentford, £114.88.
      15. Wolves, £114.36.
      16. Leeds, £113.60.
      17. Crystal Palace, £111.77.
      18. Fulham, £108.60.
      19. Bournemouth, £104. 20.
      20. Nottingham Forest, £98.55. More

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      Chelsea fans all shout the same thing at Jude Bellingham as he arrives at Stamford Bridge for Champions League clash

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      CHELSEA fans were all shouting the same thing as Jude Bellingham arrived at Stamford Bridge ahead of the Champions League tie for Borussia Dortmund.The fans could be heard pleading for the midfielder to “come to Chelsea” as he made his way into the stadium.
      Chelsea fans were begging for Jude Bellingham to join the clubCredit: BT Sport

      However, he remained steely-faced and focused on the round of 16 match.
      Fans were not the only ones stunned to see him as Rio Ferdinand called him a “giant” when he saw him in person.
      The England international is in high demand going into the summer transfer window.
      It is expected that he will leave the Bundesliga side in a big-money move to one of Europe’s biggest clubs.
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      The likes of Chelsea, Man City, Man United, Liverpool, and Real Madrid have all registered an interest in him.
      His father allegedly held talks with Real Madrid today over a stunning transfer move.
      Foot Mercato reported: “According to our information, a meeting is indeed underway between the father of the England international and Juni Calafat, director of international football for Real Madrid, and responsible for recruiting young players on a global scale.”
      The French publication added that the “meeting is at the Chelsea Harbor hotel in London” and that Madrid “will present its project for the playmaker” in it.
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      Although the LaLiga giants were reported not to be willing to stump up the £130million believed to be required to land the star.
      This could mean that the club will try to convince him to wait another year before making his move.
      Therefore they would be able to pay less for his services as he would be in the last year of his contract. More

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      Cheeky Jamie Carragher mocks Man Utd with drink live on air after Liverpool’s 7-0 demolition

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER devoured a can of 7up live on air to mock Manchester United after their 7-0 defeat to Liverpool.The former Liverpool defender, appearing on CBS’ coverage of the Champions League, repeatedly made references to the number seven while speaking to ex-United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel.
      Jamie Carragher made another dig at Man United’s defeat to Liverpool

      Carragher said: “We are getting to stage in the Champions League, we are in March, the 7th of March, these games are really cut-throat in March on the 7th.”
      While saying all of this he could be seen with a can of 7up in front of him on his desk.
      Schmeichel was not having it though as he joked back: “I’m sure that was a great question, but we can’t hear you, I can see that you are talking but we can’t hear you.”
      Carragher was not done with the taunts though as he persisted on a new line of questioning about Jude Bellingham.
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      He said: “Let me ask you another question, Jude Bellingham is there tonight, a superstar, we feel like he is going to move on.
      “What type of price tag are we talking about here, it would have to start with a seven and go from there.”
      He then added: “Peter, you are going to be at AC Milan tomorrow and it will be huge if they went out.
      “We are talking about the seven-times winners, I mean seven times to win the Champions Leagues.”
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      To which Schmeichel bit back and said: “Aren’t we seven points ahead of you.”
      And this was then the moment that Carragher showed off his refreshment.
      Carragher then tweeted the clip on his Twitter page with the caption: “7️⃣ May 7️⃣0️⃣M for Jude 7️⃣ times CL 🏆Milan.” More

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      Arsenal hold transfer talks with Real Madrid star Marco Asensio – and player’s ‘very angry’ mood could help seal deal

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      ARSENAL have reportedly held transfer talks with Real Madrid star Marco Asensio.And the player’s “very angry” mood could help seal a summer deal.
      Arsenal have talked with Marco Asensio over a free transfer from Real MadridCredit: Rex
      Asensio, 27, is out of contract this summer after spending the last seven seasons at the Bernabeu.
      He has bagged 55 goals in 266 games for Los Blancos, winning three titles and three Champions Leagues in the process.
      But Sport claims Asensio is fuming over his lack of minutes this term.
      His 31 appearances have mainly come from the bench.
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      And Asensio is unlikely to renew his Real deal after being left “very angry.”
      That has opened the door for a potential free transfer to Arsenal.
      Mikel Arteta is keen to boost his squad with experienced, quality players.
      And the Gunners have already held talks with Asensio’s people over a move to England.
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      AC Milan have also made contact with Jorge Mendes, who became Asensio’s agent last year.
      But it’s believed the player harbours a secret wish to join Real’s rivals Barcelona.
      Xavi Hernandez is said to be a big fan of Asensio.
      And the player himself would have no issue making the infamous switch.
      Talking about Asensio’s Real Madrid future, boss Carlo Ancelotti said last month: “He looks good to me, I don’t know if he will stay or not.
      “He may or may not stay, I don’t know, I don’t care much.
      “We have a very important challenge this season. The important thing is that he is contributing like last year.
      “Let him continue like this and the club will make the most appropriate decision.” More

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      Erling Haaland tells Man City pals he supports surprising team – but there’s a good reason why

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      ERLING HAALAND has told Manchester City pals he supports a surprising team.But there’s a good reason behind the striker’s decision.
      Erling Haaland supports a surprise team outside of Man City and DortmundCredit: Getty
      Haaland, 22, has enjoyed a stunning debut season in England following last summer’s £51.2million move from Borussia Dortmund.
      The hitman has netted an incredible 27 goals in just 25 league matches.
      And he hopes to end his first campaign under Pep Guardiola with at least one piece of silverware.
      However, it appears Haaland is also taking a keen interest in football outside England’s top flight.
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      City teammate Julian Alvarez claims the global superstar is a big fan of Argentine football.
      And there’s one team in particular that has caught Haaland’s eye.
      It’s claimed he is a big fan of Boca Juniors, the two-time former home of legendary late striker Diego Maradona.
      Alvarez, ironically an icon at Boca’s fierce rivals River Plate, was left stunned by Haaland’s enthusiasm for the Buenos Aires giants.
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      Julian Alvarez hopes to make Haaland a River Plate fanCredit: Reuters
      Haaland started supporting Boca thanks to ex-Dortmund pal Leonardo BalerdiCredit: AFP
      And he reckons it stems from the Norwegian’s time sharing a dressing at Dortmund with Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi, who is now at Marseille.
      Alvarez, who hopes to convert Haaland into a River fan, told TyC Sports: “Beyond what we all know about football, Haaland is a good boy.
      “He helps me, we talk and from the outside I try to look at him to learn.
      “Since I arrived he told me that he was for Boca and told me about La Bombonera.
      “I think he was with Leonardo Balerdi in Borussia Dortmund and that was a bit of an influence.
      “Let’s see if we change it little by little, it’s going to be difficult but we’re going to try.”
      Meanwhile, Balerdi previously opened up on Haaland’s love for Boca, saying: “When I was at Borussia, from the first day he asked me which was the best team, the one with the most history in Argentina.
      “I drove him crazy with Boca, I showed him videos of fans, photos of the stadium and everything related to Boca.
      “I told him what it felt like to play in La Bombonera, which was something unique.
      “He became a fan of Boca and to this day we are in contact and every time he sees a video of Boca he sends it to me.
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      “He annoys me and asks ‘When are we going?’ So hopefully one day he’ll have to experience that. He asked me to send him a Boca shirt with the No9 on it.
      “He’s quite a fan, I’m going to keep driving him crazy so that it happens every time a little more.” More

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      Juventus trigger Moise Kean’s £25m permanent transfer option days after Everton ace is sent off after 40 seconds

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      JUVENTUS have reportedly triggered the £25million option to sign Moise Kean from Everton just days after his 40 second red card shame.The 23-year-old forward left the Turin club for the Premier League back in 2019.
      Juventus have reportedly triggered the clause to sign Moise Kean permanentlyCredit: Rex
      However, the Italian international struggled at Everton and only scored twice in 32 top-flight appearances before he was first shipped out on loan to Paris Saint-Germain.
      Kean was then returned to Juventus in August 2021 on a two-year loan deal which included an obligation to buy him for £25m.
      Since then he has scored 10 Serie A goals in 55 appearances and his displays have already allegedly convinced the Turin side to sign him long-term.
      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano backed up an earlier claim from elsewhere by tweeting: “Moise Kean, no longer Everton player as Juventus have already triggered the buy option clause for €28m.
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      “Full agreement was already in place last year, Kean can be considered 100% Juve player as @romeoagresti reports.”
      It comes after Kean was sent off 40 SECONDS after coming on for Juventus in Sunday’s 1-0 loss at Roma.
      He kicked out wildly at matchwinner Gianluca Mancini 20 seconds after arriving in the 89th minute – and departed after another 20 seconds.
      Kean, 23, had replaced Colombian wideman Juan Cuadrado as Juve piled on the pressure for an equaliser.
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      And that desperate last-ditch move from boss Max Allegri promptly became even more despairing.
      Kean instantly saw red for lashing out at defender Mancini, who had cracked a stunning decider for Jose Mourinho’s Roma on 53 minutes.
      Mancini seemed to drag the tumbling Kean in a bizarre tangle as Juventus attacked down the left.
      The frontman responded by booting the home hero up the backside.
      And although Mancini collapsed in ridiculous fashion, clutching his leg as if shot, Kean had to go.
      He has since been hit with a £8,900 fine and received a two-game ban for the red. More

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      Wout Weghorst gives bizarre reason for touching Anfield sign in Instagram post after Man Utd fan backlash

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      WOUT WEGHORST has given a bizarre explanation for touching the ‘This is Anfield’ sign before Manchester United’s hammering by Liverpool.The on-loan striker was filmed touching the famous sign above the tunnel before Sunday’s 7-0 battering at the hands of the Reds.
      Wout Weghorst has revealed why he touched the ‘This is Anfield’ signCredit: INSTAGRAM@WOUT_WEGHORST
      United fans were furious after seeing the Dutchman touch the sign before they were battered by their arch-rivalsCredit: BBC
      United were battered 7-0 by the MerseysidersCredit: Rex
      United fans were quick to tear into the Dutchman after seeing the footage, so much so that he gave a lengthy explanation on social media.
      He said: “Normally I never react on media topics, but for this one it’s worth it because you amazing United fans are so important to me.
      “So I just want to clarify the video that is doing the rounds.
      “From the national team, I know that Virgil [van Dijk] always touches that sign and the only intention I had was to stop him touching it and wind him up before the game.
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      “As a child I always supported FC Twente, and as a proud player now for Manchester United, my dedication to this incredible club can never be questioned.
      “Sunday was a terrible day for all of us, we are putting everything into making it right in the next weeks.
      “We will bounce back together and achieve our aims this season.”
      The statement baffled the Old Trafford faithful, one of whom tweeted: “That’s some delayed reaction.”
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      Another said: “What a load of b******s.”
      And another said: “Who is he kidding lol.
      “Would’ve been better to stay quiet instead of this silly lie.”
      One remarked: “You weren’t tryna stop Virgil from touching the sign you silly, silly man.”
      Another chimed in: “Tell you what that is an absolutely awful excuse.”
      Defeat to the Reds ended a four-game win streak for the Red Devils and dented their faint hopes of winning the title.
      Manager Erik ten Hag was furious with his troops’ display, saying: “It is quite obvious, it was unprofessional.
      “First half, I think we were the better team – we created the better chances and had two one-on-ones with the goalie.
      “Before half-time, we made one organisational mistake and conceded a goal.
      “We were in the game. It really surprised me after half-time, we gave the game [away] so quickly.
      “The first two goals were defensive transition moments, the first was a turnover and the second was a counter, bad decisions and decisions on the ball.
      “How we conceded the goals is really annoying. The third was a counter with unprofessional decisions – not following in, and then running in, moving forwards, giving space away in midfield, not tracking back.
      “So then it is 3-0 and the game is lost, but as a team you have to stick together.
      “That is what we didn’t do. It is a surprise for me, I didn’t see this from my team.
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      “I don’t think it is us. I don’t think it is Manchester United. It was really bad, really poor.”
      United will look to bounce back from their Anfield annihilation on Thursday in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie with Real Betis.
      Erik ten Hag tore into his troops’ performance at AnfieldCredit: EPA More

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      Mauricio Pochettino ‘wants emotional Tottenham return in summer’ but former manager could spark internal power struggle

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO allegedly “wants a nostalgic return” to Tottenham if Antonio Conte departs at the end of the season.The Argentine, who we revealed has eyes on the Chelsea job, has been out of work since being axed by French giants Paris Saint-Germain in July.
      Mauricio Pochettino ‘wants to return to Tottenham’ this summerCredit: AFP
      The 51-year-old former Southampton manager enjoyed a memorable five-year spell at Spurs and guided them to the Champions League final in 2019.
      Despite that, he was still axed the following November but is believed to have “remained on good terms” with chairman Daniel Levy.
      Now The Times says that Pochettino “is among the names being considered by Tottenham to replace Conte” as the Italian “is increasingly likely to return to Italy at — or before — the end of the season”.
      Since the South American’s departure, Spurs fans have been forced to watch three successive coaches that deploy a more pragmatic style of football.
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      But Poch, who still lives in Hertfordshire, “would change that” and he “also has a strong bond” still with supporters.
      However, the report adds that what “is less clear is whether Levy would swallow his pride” and also if managing director Fabio Paratici would want Pochettino remains in doubt “as it would provoke an internal power struggle and potential conflict over the tactical system”. 
      Paratici has brought in managers that prefer to play with wing-backs while Pochettino usually deploys a back four.
      Poch, who won Ligue 1 with PSG last season, turned down an approach by Aston Villa for a swift return to football last year.
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      And he has also thrown his hat into the ring to become England manager after Gareth Southgate.
      Spurs sacked Poch was sacked by Tottenham after five-and-a-half years in charge back in November 2019.
      Despite not winning a trophy for Spurs, he guided the club to four consecutive Champions League finishes.
      Prior to his arrival, Spurs had finished in the top four in just two of their previous 22 seasons in the Premier League.
      He also took the club to the Champions League final in 2019, but Liverpool prevailed as they won 2-0.
      After replacing Tim Sherwood in 2014, Poch took charge of 293 games, winning 159, losing 72 and drawing on 62 occasions. More