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    Chelsea 1 Arsenal 1: Neto’s strike cancels out Martinelli opener as Gunners drop more points in title race

    NO London club has won the Premier League in the last seven seasons and we can safely say that run will be extended to eight.The capital’s two best teams contested a derby with plenty of ferocity but precious little class and both are now nine points adrift of runaway leaders Liverpool.Chelsea and Arsenal shared the points in a drab London derbyCredit: GettyBoth sides hit the target in a 1-1 draw at Stamford BridgeCredit: GettyA physical match saw both sides put in big challengesCredit: GettyTempers threatened to spill over at times in a heated clashCredit: GettyWhile Enzo Maresca has been applauded to the high heavens for making some sense of the Chelsea madhouse, he is yet to score a win against any of the ‘Big Six’ clubs.And Mikel Arteta – who was finally able to field a full-strength side here – has seen his Arsenal team slide out of the title hunt by failing to win any of their last four Premier League matches.Pedro Neto drilled home an equaliser to cancel out Gabriel Martinelli’s second-half opener after Kai Havertz, the man who won Chelsea the European Cup in 2021, had a first-half effort ruled out for a fag-paper offside.  Arteta’s frustrations were compounded by Bukayo Saka limping off late on – suggesting the England winger might miss England’s games against Greece and Ireland.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAlthough given that the England manager Thomas Tuchel isn’t even turning up for those, few will be too concerned about that.Chelsea have won only once in five league matches although the Blues can point to a marked improvement from the last time they played Arsenal, when they were gubbed 5-0 under Mauricio Pochettino. Gunners skipper Martin Odegaard had returned to the starting line-up after a two-month lay-off with an ankle injury while Declan Rice played despite a broken toe.And while this might not be the most spiteful London derby – both clubs hate Tottenham far more than each other – you wouldn’t really have guessed as much.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe noise of the crowd crackled around the Bridge, interspersed only by the occasional sound of studs on bone.Moises Caicedo welcomed Odegaard back to the Premier League with a bruising late challenge, then Levi Colwill was booked for a reducer on Saka.Chelsea cult hero looks like he hasn’t aged a day as he’s spotted in new role at AC Milan There had been a clear, and understandable, Chelsea policy of suffocation towards Saka – who spent much of the afternoon being pursued by Marc Cucurella, with the eagerness of a King Charles spaniel after a stick.Meanwhile, there was a little football too – Cole Palmer, who passed a late fitness test, forced David Raya to push over a powerful 20-yarder and Neto was threatening carnage down the left.First, the speedy Portuguese had a cross nodded wide by Noni Madueke, then after he had taunted Ben White with his bobs and feints, he centred again for Malo Gusto to head over from close range.Arsenal, with more of the ball but fewer of the chances, did go close through Gabriel Martinelli – whose shot was beaten away by Robert Sanchez – before they thought they had taken the lead.Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring when he fired past Robert SanchezCredit: GettyThe ace was one of the brighter players on the pitchCredit: GettyIt was the two men decried as ‘Chelsea rejects’ by the Bridge faithful – Declan Rice and Kai Havertz – who combined to find the net.Rice, ditched by the Blues at the age of 14, played a cute quick free-kick which Chelsea off-guard and off-balance, allowing Havertz to slot past Sanchez.Rice and Havertz bumped chests but their glee was cut short by the dreaded Stockley Park Killjoy Squad who deemed the German forward’s shoulder had leaned a few millimetres ahead of the foot of the last defender.After half an hour of enjoyable old-school cut and thrust, here was a moment of forensic nonsense to slow the pulse. Pedro Neto had other ideas as he banged in Chelsea’s equaliserCredit: ReutersThe winger’s impact sent Stamford Bridge wildCredit: GettyAfter the break, Wesley Fofana spooned over a Madueke cross but on the hour, Arsenal were in front.As with the disallowed goal, Chelsea simply switched off and forgot to defend one flank as Odegaard’s crossfield pass found two men in wide open space, one of whom, Martinelli, tucked home.The Arsenal fans who had been slaughtering ref Michael Oliver for the petty booking of Havertz, forgot about all that and rejoiced awhile.Jurrien Timber threatened to double the lead by beating three Chelsea defenders only to ping his shot narrowly wide.Kai Havertz missed a sitter at the deathCredit: GettyMikel Arteta pounded the ground in frustrationCredit: GettyBut when Maresca introduced his £106million sub Enzo Fernandez, the Argentinian soon teed up the equaliser.Fernandez located Neto, who had drifted inside and into space, where he drilled one past Raya into the bottom corner.  Nicolas Jackson soon had the ball in the net but was miles offside and then he duffed a header after Raya had duffed a punched clearance – a sequence which pretty much summed up the afternoon.READ MORE SUN STORIESYet Havertz could have won it at the death when he threw himself at a ball travelling across Chelsea’s box.But the former Blue could not get near it, leaving boss Arteta pounding the turf in fury. 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    Kai Havertz left covered in blood as horror head wound opens back up with Arsenal star forced off pitch against Chelsea

    KAI HAVERTZ was left covered in blood after his horror wound sustained in Arsenal’s last match opened up.The incident occurred during the Gunners’ 1-1 draw with the German’s former club Chelsea today.Kai Havertz was left covered in blood againHis cut sustained against Inter Milan opened upCredit: RexHavertz was booked for not leaving the field when ordered toCredit: AFPHe was patched up and finished the game in a bandageCredit: AlamyIn Arsenal’s 1-0 Champions League defeat to Inter Milan on Wednesday, Havertz was involved in a horrid head collision with Yann Bisseck.The 25-year-old came off worse and was left with blood pouring down the side of his face.He had to be subbed off due to the injury suffered in the final seconds of the match.Havertz was patched up ahead of the today’s London derby but after going for another header, his cut suddenly opened up.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWith 55 minutes on the clock, he went down clutching his head in pain.Blood then began to flow from the cut again and the attacker was forced off the field temporarily.A frustrated Havertz did not want to leave the pitch despite being ordered to by referee Michael Oliver.Chelsea star Marc Cucurella seemingly alerted the official to the blood.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd then to add insult to injury, he was yellow carded for refusing to trudge off the field. Havertz again received treatment and eventually returned to the field wearing a bandage around his head.Thierry Henry aims huge dig at Arsenal in awkward CBS Sports moment as fans ask ‘why are you s***ting on your own club?Things did not go well for the Arsenal star on his Stamford Bridge return, seeing a goal he scored in the first-half chalked off by VAR for offside.Gabriel Martinelli did finally open the scoring for the Gunners before Pedro Neto earned a point with an equaliser.Havertz sustained the injury versus Inter MilanCredit: TNT Sports The German came off the pitch looking groggyCredit: Getty More

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    Chelsea vs Arsenal LIVE SCORE: Blues and Gunners share a point as Neto equalises after Martinelli opener – updates

    PEDRO NETO scored his first Chelsea goal as the Blues drew with Arsenal in a feisty London derby.The Portuguese drilled in an effort from outside the box after Gabriel Martinelli had slammed the Gunners into the lead from close range.Earlier, Chelsea defender Malo Gusto had missed a sitter from just a yard out while ex-Blue Kai Havertz had a goal correctly ruled out for offside.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Potter on ArsenalThe former Brighton and Chelsea boss also gave his thoughts on the Edu Gaspar situation.It’s that alignment with recruitment because if you continually make good decisions in recruitment you’ve got a chance with your environment and a chance with your team.If you make the wrong decisions you’ve got the opposite and there’s problems.It always works in tandem. You need good recruitment, you also need good coaching. Mikel has done that really well, he’s created an environment at Arsenal where there is a standard and a clear way they want to play.That makes it easier for the recruitment team to make decisions.Ultimately, whoever comes in has to be aligned with Mikel and has to be on the same wavelength, take the pressure of Mikel and take the workload off him but still be aligned and make the right decisions.Graham PotterCopy linkCopied’Chelsea expect to win’Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter was in the Sky Sports studio and had his say on the current Blues side under new boss Enzo Maresca.Chelsea have identified that they want to sign young players. They want to build a team that has a lot of growth in it. Apart from the first window after the new owners came in they’ve switched to a more younger player profile.They’ve got a coach with a clear style of play so every window now they can be making decisions about what qualities they need on the pitch but also what they need off the pitch. That’s the qualities you need when building a team. It is about the talent but also what you bring as a person and if you can handle the situation here at Chelsea.In the end you have to win, Chelsea expect to win. They have to grow into that or they have to look for solutions to bring people from outside who can help them win.Graham PotterCopy linkCopiedOdegaard impressesMartin Odegaard showed Arsenal exactly what he was missing on his return to the side and registered his eighth open play assist of the calendar year – only Cole Palmer (11) and Mo Salah (9) have more.Unbelievable… back doing what I love. It has been a long time, the longest I have been out of football in my whole life.It felt good to be back out there although disappointed we didn’t get the win.We’ve done a lot of work with the fitness coaches and physios pushing me every day. I wanted to come back as soon as possible.I felt okay today. I didn’t expect it [to play 90 minutes]. I’ve only done three training sessions with the team or something.It is a long season, long way to go. We had a tough period in December last season and came back. We know the quality and mentality we have and we just have to keep going.Martin OdegaardCopy linkCopiedCole Palmer strugglesIt was not the best day for Cole Palmer who was crowded out in the No 10 position and struggled to get anything going at Stamford Bridge.He created just one chance, completed only one dribble out of four and none of his four crosses found the mark.Palmer had just one key pass and completed only 77 per cent of his passes, while only one of his four shots were on target – with two poor free-kicks going straight into the wall.His heat map isn’t the best, either.Copy linkCopiedMore from MarescaThe Italian made it also made it clear that Chelsea have a ways to go to compete with the likes of Arsenal and Man City (despite new Liverpool boss Arne Slot being top of the Prem). It is the way we want to do the things. We try and play face to face against every team. We are Chelsea, so it is important to send this message.There are managers that have been clubs for five and nine years so we are behind them.Enzo MarescaCopy linkCopied’The performance is important for us’Enzo Maresca appeared to be pleased with a point against Arsenal, stating: I enjoyed it, absolutely. The performance was good. We know them quite well and we competed pretty well.The performance is very important for us in this moment and it was good. We can rest now and go again.The performance from Pedro [Neto] was very good, all of them, complete.We played in the way we wanted to, brave, and try and play from the back always.Enzo MarescaCopy linkCopiedTrouble for Cole?Cole Palmer was spotted limping out of Stamford Bridge after the game.The England star had been a doubt in the build up to the game but was eventually cleared to play and completed the 90 minutes.It would now appear he is a doubt for Lee Carsley’s squad next week.Copy linkCopiedArteta on OdegaardThe Arsenal boss was full of praise for his star man, who was excellent as he completed 90 minutes and provided an assist.Our player has been out for six weeks and barely trained with the team.To be able to play at this level in the Premier League tells you how much he looks after himself and the leadership and character he has.Everything flows better with players like this. Today we clicked much better. You could see everything was flowing but again it is about winning.”What we have found is that every day we have had to change something big, you know, the engine, the wheels, steering wheel because we’ve had problem after problem.Normally the team goes down but this team has unbelievable energy and spirit to play.”Arteta on OdegaardCopy linkCopiedMore from ArtetaOn the Neto goal: “It is a second phase set piece and we were disorganised. “We don’t reorganise quick enough and you can’t allow the pass that way. “You need the quality of Neto to do it but our standards were not good enough.”Copy linkCopiedProud Arteta disappointed by outcomeArsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed the pride felt by his players’ performance, but also couldn’t hide his disappointment that they failed to register the win they deserved.The Spanish coach highlighted the manner in which they defended the Chelsea equaliser as one of the only moments in which they didn’t measure up to the club’s high standards.The disappointment of not getting three points is bigger, and it will be even bigger tomorrow after watching it back because once again the team has turned up. I think we dominated them, and I thought we were the better team in many phases. After going ahead, I am very disappointed with the way we conceded the goal – it’s so poor! After that though, the reaction from the team was unbelievable. I am very proud of them, but at the end we are here to get the three points and we didn’t manage to do it.Mikel ArtetaSky SportsCopy linkCopiedCaptain back to assist ArsenalArsenal captain Martin Odegaard made his first Premier League appearance in more than two months – and immediately reminded supporters what they had been missing.The Norwegian picked out Gabriel Martinelli to open the scoring, registering his eighth assist from open play in 2024.Only Cole Palmer (11) and Mohamed Salah (9) have provided more open play assists this calendar year.Copy linkCopiedGunners still searching for winIt would have been an unbelievable prospect at the start of the season, but Arsenal are now four Premier League games without a win (D2 L2).It is the first time since April 2023 that the Gunners have gone as many matches without a victory.Prior to this current run, Mikel Arteta’s men had picked up maximum points in 21 of 25 matches (D3 L1).L2-0 v Bournemouth (A), Oct 19D2-2 v Liverpool (H), Oct 27L1-0 v Newcastle (A), Nov 2D2-2 v Chelsea (A), Nov 10Copy linkCopiedScorer Neto happy to helpPedro Neto smashed in his first Premier League goal for Chelsea in a London derby – but afterwards revealed he’s just one more player trying to help the Blues progress.That said, the former Wolves star couldn’t hide his delight after hitting a stunning second half equaliser.I’m really happy to help the team. This is a group that works really hard every day so I am just one more to help the team and I’m really happy.Pedro NetoSky SportsCopy linkCopiedMatch stats from Stamford BridgeFor the fourth time this season, Arsenal have faced 15+ shots in a Premier League game.It’s already twice as many times as they did so across the whole of the 2023-24 campaign.Copy linkCopiedFull time – Chelsea 1-1 ArsenalA breathless – if rarely brilliant – London derby comes to an end at Stamford Bridge, and ends in a stalemate.Both sides miss the opportunity to move within two points off second-placed Manchester City, but do rise to third and fourth respectively.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Arsenal90+6. With the last touch of the game, Trossard’s toepoke takes Saliba’s inviting cross away from Havertz and out for a goalkick!Without the substitute’s intervention, the German would surely have tapped home the game’s winning goal!Havertz can’t believe it! Mikel Arteta can’t believe it! The Arsenal fans behind the goal can’t believe it!The Gunners will have to settle for a point in this London derby.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Arsenal90+2. Arsenal work a corner short, and look to have found a route to Saliba at the far post – until he too is called as being offside.I’ve seen more flags in this second half than in my five-year-old son’s little book of countries.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Arsenal90. The board goes up for five minutes of stoppage time.Both sets of fans still believe they can win it – but what do the players think?Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Arsenal89. Arsenal are the side pressing in the final stages, but that is allowing Chelsea those rare moments to counter at pace.Meanwhile, Christopher Nkunku is on for Nicolas Jackson.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Arsenal87. Trossard smashes over from six yards out!The Belgian looked certain to score a rebound from close range after Sanchez had pushed out Merino’s initial shot, but somehow got underneath the ball and thumped into the top tier.Mind you, it would not have counted, and the offside flag on this occasion may save him some embarrassment.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Arsenal84. After a Jackson effort is routinely stopped by Raya, Arsenal look to progress forward.A free-kick is won, and is eventually curled dangerously into the Chelsea area, where the linesman’s flag comes to the home side’s rescue.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Arsenal82. Bukayo Saka limps out of the action, and is replaced by Gabriel Jesus.Meanwhile, Chelsea have introduced Reece James, on in place of Malo Gusto at right-back.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Arsenal80. Ten to go at Stamford Bridge.Have both sides settled for a hard-earned point, or is there the opportunity still for one to grab the win that will lift them up to third in the table?Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Arsenal78. Cucurella wipes out Saka on the far touchline, and that will earn the Chelsea left-back a yellow card.More worrying, however, is the realisation that Arsenal’s England international has stayed down.He eventually rises to his feet with the Arsenal medical team in attendance, but is moving very gingerly, and it appears that he will play no further part.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Arsenal76. Clean through, Nicolas Jackson cooly slots beyond David Raya.But don’t get too excited, the striker was clearly three yards offside when played in on goal. Copy linkCopied More

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    Gary Neville mocks himself with hilarious theory why Malo Gusto missed sitter for Chelsea against Arsenal

    GARY NEVILLE trolled himself with a hilarious quip as he tried to explain Chelsea ace Malo Gusto’s unbelievable miss against Arsenal.Gusto, 21, started at right-back for the Blues in the crunch Premier League clash against their London rivals at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea ace Malo Gusto missed a sitter against ArsenalCredit: APChelsea ace Gusto missed a header in front of Arsenal’s open goalCredit: GettyChelsea ace Gusto met a brilliant cross from Pedro NetoCredit: ReutersManchester United legend Gary Neville was baffled by Gusto’s missCredit: GettyAnd the France international came agonisingly close to breaking the deadlock after just 24 minutes.Chelsea ace Pedro Neto delivered a pinpoint cross from the left flank towards the far post.Gusto met the cross and got the header in front of open goal as Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya took too long to cover his left corner.However, the defender missed an unbelievable sitter as he sent the ball way over the bar with a poor header.Read More on FootballNeville, 49, was baffled by the Frenchman’s miss and couldn’t understand how he didn’t hit the target.But the legendary Manchester United right-back quickly figured it out and shared his theory on live TV.Neville told Sky Sports: “I don’t know how he’s missed that… “Actually I do, he’s a right-back, that’s what we do.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSChelsea and Arsenal shared an eventful first half in West London.The Gunners thought they broke the deadlock after 32 minutes with Kai Havertz.Gary Neville reveals he bought and sold a Bentley after three weeks as he ‘felt like a w*****’However, VAR deemed that ex-Chelsea star Havertz was offside before beating goalkeeper Robert Sanchez with a fine finish.Gusto may look back at his miss as Arsenal broke the deadlock in the hour mark with Gabriel Martinelli.However, Pedro Neto equalised to share the spoils.Ultimate sports presenters rich listTV sports presenters make a mint.The biggest and best are signed up on yearly deals with the likes of the BBC, ITV and Sky for your viewing pleasure.Laura Woods is dominating the media landscape at the moment, leading TNT Sports’ coverage and ITV’s.Alex Scott and Jermaine Jenas are two of the fresher faces for the BBC’s sporting output.Then, it’s the old guard of Gary Lineker and Mark Chapman who also command hefty fees for their Match of the Day programmes.SunSport has taken a look at how those big names rank and compiled a list of the top 10 highest earning stars that grace our TV screens.With number one worth a whopping £29.4million more than number 10!Read the story and see the full list here.Gusto plays at right-back for Chelsea, like Neville used to at Man UtdCredit: GettyNeville jokingly claimed Gusto missed because he’s a right-back and ‘that’s what we do’Credit: PA More

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    Emotional Ruud van Nistelrooy given incredible ovation at Old Trafford with Man Utd interim still unclear on his future

    RUUD VAN NISTELROOY signed off as Manchester United manager in style and was given a standing ovation by supporters.The interim boss guided the Red Devils to a 3-0 win over Leicester in his final game in charge.Ruud van Nistelrooy looked emotional at full-timeHe was serenaded by the Stretford EndCredit: GettyVan Nistelrooy ends his tenure undefeatedCredit: GettyHis future at Old Trafford remains unclearCredit: GettyVan Nistelrooy has overseen three wins and a draw in his four matches at the helm.And he will now pass on the reigns to new manager Ruben Amorim from tomorrow.But Van Nistelrooy’s future is unclear and it remains to be seen whether he will form part of the new coaching set-up or leave the club.Fans made it clear they would like him to stay and they chanted the Dutch legend’s name towards the end of the game.READ MORE ON MAN UTDSome supporters even looked emotional as their former player took in their love at full-time.Van Nistelrooy first came on to the pitch and hugged several of his players, including goalscorer Bruno Fernandes.He was then serenaded by the Stretford End as he made his way towards the tunnel.The undefeated boss applauded the fans and lifted his arm in acknowledgement.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAfter the game, Van Nistelrooy said: “It is a closure to the block of four games and the future is open.”It was a beautiful moment to be able to share that with the supporters, it was special.”A beautiful moment and to show gratitude to them [the fans], I can’t thank them enough.”Manchester United vs Leicester City: Player Ratings (1)Van Nistelrooy has made it clear he would like to stay at Old Trafford, writing in his programme notes today: “I would like to thank everyone for making me feel so welcome and supportive during my time in charge.”The United fans have always held a special place in my heart, but I can honestly say that my love for you all has only grown during this time. “The support I have received from the stands at Old Trafford has been fantastic and I have memories of it that I will cherish for the rest of my life.”The history of this club is incredible and it will always be a great honour for me to have played a part in it as a player. “Today, however, I am here as a manager and I am looking to the future. “In this context, I see only positive things for Manchester United. “I am totally convinced that this club has all the ingredients to return to the level I knew as a player, but it will take a lot of work and determination from everyone at the club to achieve this.”From tomorrow, I will support our new head coach, Ruben Amorim, and I invite everyone who loves the club to do the same. “I have worked with this group every day since this summer and I can tell you that there is huge potential in these players, from the experienced executives to the youngsters coming through the academy. “The coaches, the club staff and the fans all have a role to play in helping these players become the best players they can be.”Of course, it starts with players taking responsibility for themselves and others, because playing for Manchester United requires strong character, hard work and constant dedication.”There is no room to hide, especially in today’s media environment, but this is the kind of challenge that you have to relish and embrace. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Be brave, give it your all and show your talent for yourself, for the badge on your shirt and most importantly for the best fans in the world.”Let me tell you, whether you are a player or a manager, there is nothing greater than representing Manchester United Football Club.”Ruben Amorim is ‘Mourinho 2.0’ who turned Sporting from ‘walking dead’ into Portuguese champs… he can revive Man UtdWHEN Ruben Amorim took charge of Sporting Lisbon in March 2020, one club official compared their situation to the “walking dead”, writes Jordan Davies.Optimism and hope was at an all-time low.But the Amorim-effect was almost instantaneous, guiding the Portuguese sleeping giants to their first league title for 19 years in 2020/21, losing just once and only conceding 20 goals.Since then, Sporting have lifted another league title in 2023/24 – as well as two League Cups – and currently sit top with nine wins from nine this term.He may be young, but Amorim already has an eye for rebuilding and revitalising fallen super powers with his infectious charisma and intense tactical philosophy that hardly ever wavers. The “walking dead” at Manchester United must be praying for a similar sort of revival.And they may just get it from one of the most talented young coaches on the continent – a man accustomed to breathing new life back into crumbling institutions such as Old Trafford.Amorim has spent the last decade dreaming of one day gracing England’s Premier League, such was his admiration for an ex-United boss in Jose Mourinho growing up.Often nicknamed ‘Mourinho 2.0’, Amorim spent a week with his coaching idol in an internship capacity at United’s Carrington training base in 2018, going on to cite him as his “reference point”.United should not be expecting a mini-Mourinho, as Amorim said himself: “Mourinho is one of a kind. There won’t be another Mourinho. Mourinho is unique.”And yet, you cannot help but compare the two.For all the mismanagement in the Old Trafford hot seats over the years, this would be a real get – finally a slap in the face United’s Prem rivals have no answer for. More

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    Fans in hysterics as former Premier League keeper, 40, ‘turns into prime Spider-Man’ after conceding to Lionel Messi

    FANS were left in hysterics after former Premier League goalie Brad Guzan “turned into prime Spider-Man” against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami.The American stopper, 40, was between the sticks for Atlanta as they stunned Miami by knocking them out of the MLS Cup.Fans laughed at Brad Guzan’s ‘Spider-Man’ impression as he fell into his own netThe goalie had the last laugh as his Atlanta side beat Inter Miami in the MLS CupCredit: APGuzan was pleased to get the better of Lionel Messi despite the Argentine scoringCredit: AFPDavid Beckham’s franchise finished first in the Eastern Conference and were expected to cruise into the next round.But Atlanta won the last of their best-of-three matches 3-2, leaving Messi and Co empty-handed.A thrilling game saw Miami take the lead before Jamal Thiare’s quickfire double put Atlanta ahead.With the game deep into the second half, Messi then stepped up to head home a timely equaliser in the 65th minute for 2-2.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Argentina World Cup winner darted into the net to retrieve the ball and carry on the game.But Guzan, who played in England for Aston Villa, Hull and Middlesbrough, attempted to block Messi from carrying out his plans.This saw Miami sub Leonardo Campana step forward to push Guzan backwards into the netting of his goal.The stopper got caught up in the net and flailed around for several seconds while Luis Suarez shouted at him.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSGuzan’s antics were reminiscent of a fly in a spider’s web.And fans watching from home were left in stitches as they also compared Guzan to superhero Spider-Man.Watch moment raging Lionel Messi ‘calls referee -mean-spirited son of a b****’ in furious rant after Inter Miami drawFormer Premier League star Guzan played 171 times for Aston VillaCredit: GettyHe also had brief spells at Middlesbrough and HullCredit: -One said: “Guzan turning into prime Spider-Man in the back of his net.”Another declared: “Guzan showing off those Spidey reflexes.”One noted: “Most disrespectful moment I’ve ever seen on a football pitch.”Another added: “Nah why they bullying bro like that.”Guzan starred for nearly a decade in English football, joining Aston Villa from Chivas USA in 2008 for £600,000.He played 171 times for the Villans while also taking in a loan spell in the Championship with Hull in the 2010/11 campaign.Guzan then spent one season with Middlesbrough after leaving Villa in 2016.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd a year later he joined Atlanta, where he remains to this day with 233 games under his belt.Guzan won the MLS Cup with his side in 2018 and will be hoping to kick on for another after dumping Miami out of the competition. More

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    Tottenham 1 Ipswich 2: Spurs BOOED off as newboys earn first Prem win in 22 years after Szmodics’ brilliant bicycle kick

    IPSWICH were pretty in pink as they finally won a Premier League match after 22 years of waiting – and gave boyhood fan Ed Sheeran the perfect afternoon.The previous top-flight success was as far back as April 2002 when Darren Bent scored the winner as the relegated Tractor Boys beat Middlesbrough 1-0 at Portman Road.Ipswich Town earned their first Premier League win in 22 years with a 2-1 victory at TottenhamCredit: ReutersSammie Szmodics’ brilliant bicycle kick helped seal the pointsCredit: GettySpurs were off the pace as they were booed by their own fansCredit: GettyTottenham missed several big chances in front of goalCredit: ReutersThat was the season they waved goodbye to the Prem for more than two decades until gaining top-flight promotion last MayHaving waited a generation and more, acrobatic Sam Szmodics and quick-thinking Liam Delap were the heroes this time as Kieran McKenna’s patient men got off the mark at the 11th attempt this term.As they so often do, Tottenham take one step forward, two steps back, and after smashing Champions League outfit Aston Villa 4-1 last weekend, they were deservedly beaten by one of the bottom three clubs.Boss Ange Postecoglou will head off for the international break stewing over this defeat, which was greeted by boos from disgruntled supporters.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe promoted side used Remembrance Sunday as the day to debut their pink third kit, a particular colour found on many of the county’s iconic cottages.And it also has a silhouette of Framlingham Castle – the famous ‘Castle on the Hill’ immortalised in Sheeran’s love-letter to his Suffolk upbringing.The singer-songwriter, 33, was in the VIP seats for this occasion and the minority investor could not contain his delight as he witnessed the drought end in North London.It was a fast, frenetic start because with barely three minutes gone, both Ipswich and Tottenham should have scored from close range.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSLess than 90 seconds had passed when Szmodics produced a smart save from Tottenham goalkeeper Vicario after Radu Dragusin failed to deal with a simple delivery.Moments later, Son Heung-min’s delightful cross into the box found Brennan Johnson – whose dad David played for Ipswich 23 years ago – but the flick from his outstretched boot bobbled wide of the goal.Tottenham star Pedro Porro has everyone utterly baffled with bizarre fact about how he works his BINSSet-pieces are an area in which Tottenham have shown defensive vulnerabilities and their disorganisation and lack of communication was evident during the second Leif Davis corner on eight minutes.Over it came with purpose and Cameron Burgess, a tall, powerful Australian defender, got the better of his marker but his header bounced off the crossbar before being booted away to safety.The warning signs for Tottenham had been there and on 31 minutes their worst fears came true.The cross from Jens Cajuste struck the back of Delap and Szmodics adjusted his body perfectly to the trajectory of the spinning ball before scoring with a sensational overhead kick.Maybe Brennan Johnson should have stopped that – the winger pulled out of a challenge at the last minute, perhaps thinking he might get hurt or would be penalised for a foul, but that lack of intervention was crucial.Tottenham fans have grown accustomed to this sort of narrative – in 2024, their team has conceded the opening goal in 13 of 15 home league matches.It got even worse before half-time when Axel Tuanzebe retained possession on the touchline and then the excellent Omari Hutchinson shrugged off Rodrigo Bentancur before spraying a pass out wide to Davis.The eventual cross from Szmodics was saved by Vicario but then, much to the goalkeeper’s misfortune, the clearance bounced off Dragusin’s leg.It would have gone down as an own goal but Delap showed enough enterprise – and crucially avoided being flagged for offside – to capitalise, bunding-in his easiest goal of the season.The entire Ipswich bench went mad and so did the 3,000 punters in the away corner.Booed off at half-time, Tottenham knew they had to respond quickly but an early goal by England striker Dominic Solanke was rightly ruled out for handball by VAR.It saved the blushes of referee Darren England, who was in charge of matters here for the first time since his VAR blunder in September 2023 when Liverpool’s Luis Díaz had a goal incorrectly disallowed for offside.Quiet in the first half, Son went close on 48 minutes when his 22-yard strike was superbly tipped over by Town stopper Arijanet Muric.And Tottenham were furious they were not awarded a penalty when Davis handled Porro’s right-wing cross on 61 minutes.Porro – who is donating part of his salary to Valencia flash flood victims – played a key part in Tottenham’s goal.It was his pinpoint corner that was headed in by an unmarked Bentancur, who blew kisses to his family members in the crowd.READ MORE SUN STORIESTottenham are known as Prem Comeback Kings, given the number of times they have turned around a losing position.But this time they were unable to get out of the straitjacket that had been tightened by their own making as Ipswich celebrated a famous victory, especially after Muric blocked Solanke’s attempt deep into stoppage time. 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    Man Utd 3 Leicester 0: Ruud van Nistelrooy signs off with a win as Bruno Fernandes marks 250th game with classy goal

    WHAT A DAY for Bruno Fernandes and what a send-off for Ruud van Nistelroory.The interim boss could be gone by the end of next week with Ruben Amorim on his way in with his own backroom staff.Ruud van Nistelrooy signed off as United boss in styleCredit: GettyBruno Fernandes as scored four in four under Van NistelrooyCredit: ReutersThe skipper fired in a brilliant curler from the edge of the boxCredit: ReutersThe second goal went in off Victor KristiansenCredit: GettyAlejandro Garnacho netted a brilliant thirdCredit: GettyVan Nistelrooy wants to stay in some capacity, the fans and players want him to stay too but it will be down to Amorim.Perhaps the Dutch goalscoring legend’s own ambitions to be boss at Old Trafford one day may tip the balance.No new boss wants that looming over their shoulder.Let’s be honest, it’s not like this is the most secure job in world football as it is.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe incoming Head Coach from Sporting Lisbon will be the sixth incumbent in the Manchester United hot seat since Sir Alex bowed out back in 2013.That’s apart from interim boss Ralf Rangnick and the other three who filled a gap; Ryan Giggs, Michael Carrick and now Van Nistelrooy.Little wonder the office door just has the word ‘manager’ on at Carrington rather than their actual names in these cost- cutting times under Sir Jim Ratcliffe.I mean how much do those golden letters cost?Most read in FootballTalking of Ratcliffe it was the part owner now running things at the club who was on the pitch before kick-off to present Fernandes with a framed shirt to mark this, his 250th appearance for the club.One presumes, the club paid for it, not the player.So the stage was set for the 30-year-old Red Devils captain to celebrate the occasion in style, and how he did just that.He scored the opening goal, he forced the second although it was credited as an own goal off Victor Kristiansen.Then he provided the assist for the third for Alejandro Garnacho.For Fernandes that is 83 goals and 72 assists for the Portuguese ace since he made his own switch from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020.Undoubtedly he is the best signing in the post Sir Alex era.To be fair that bar is not terribly high, but he has been an example to the rest from the day he walked into Old Trafford.The man with the armband can often be the main target after the manager when things are going wrong here.They have been for some time.But have no doubt about his contribution to this club in difficult times.His application and devotion to the badge on and off the pitch is huge.Critics use his arm flapping histrionics as a stick to beat him with but it is because he cares so much.He opened the scoring here against woeful Leicester in the 17th  minute.He received a thrown-in on the left from Noussair Mazraoui and then after a quick exchange of passes with Amad Diallo, curled a shot from the edge of the area into the far bottom corner. Off to the corner flag in celebration, why is it always the corner flag?The chants of ‘Bruno’ went up and his teammates all flocked to him.A great start, but this being the modern day Manchester United the opposition will always have a chance to get back into it.So it was in the 28th minute when Facundo Buonanotte put Wilfrd Nididi clean through but Andre Onana was out to him and smothered his shot.Then when Buonanotte himself got a sight on goal a fantastic tackle by Mazraoui took the ball away from him.Reds rattled, but not for long as number two followed in the 38th minute.Mazraoui provided the cross from the left and there was Fernandes to get a flick with the top of his thigh and the ball went in off Victor Kristiansen.The captain got the congratulations even if it officially went down to the Leicester player as an own goal.  It was as well Fernandes was a menace in front of goal because Rasmus Hojlund certainly was not.Let’s say the reception was generous when he was finally hooked in the 75th minute but not quite as lacklustre as that which greeted his replacement Joshua Zirkzee.After all the millions spent in the last decade is that what this famous club has ended up with as striking options?So that’s three wins and a draw for Van Nistelrooy who had his name chanted loudly as this game came to a close.In his programme notes he had talked about the emotions of managing the club for this short period.He wrote: “I can honestly say that my love for you all has only grown during this period.”From tomorrow, I will be getting behind our new head coach, Ruben Amorim, and I urge everyone who loves the club to do the same.”READ MORE SUN STORIESRemind you of anything, Sir Alex 11 years ago perhaps and ten months later David Moyes was gone.The revolving door continues to spin…next.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. 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