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      ‘Erik ten Hag had a go at Newcastle for that’ – Jamie Carragher points out cheeky Man Utd tactic against Liverpool

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER jovially accused Erik ten Hag of hypocrisy during Liverpool’s clash with Manchester United on Sunday.Jurgen Klopp’s men started the game fast as they looked to get on top of the in-form visitors at Anfield.
      Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag recently criticised Newcastle’s time-wastingCredit: Getty
      Jamie Carragher was quick to call Ten Hag out for what he feels is hypocrisyCredit: Getty
      Midway through the first half the away side earned themselves a corner.
      And Luke Shaw proceeded to trudge over to take the set-piece in notably laboured fashion.
      Gary Neville, on commentary for the game, insisted slowing the game down was something United should be trying to do.
      He also claimed it was a tactic Sir Alex Ferguson would have told him to employ back in the day.
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      But Carragher was quick to remind his Man Utd colleague that Ten Hag has recently spoken out against attempts to waste time.
      The Liverpool legend said: “Erik ten Hag had a go at Newcastle for that”.
      Prior to Man Utd’s 2-0 win over Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final, Ten Hag urged his players to ignore elements of gamesmanship from the opposition.
      He said: “It’s a great team, they have a clear philosophy about how they want to play the game.
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      “The key word is intensity, they do really well, but they’re an annoying team to play against, so we have to find a way to win.
      “They try to annoy you. We have to play our game and focus on our game.”
      He then went on to add: “For instance, so if you see the referee want to play an effective time. They have the lowest in the league and they are quite successful with it.
      “So it’s up to us that we get speed in the game and we are also then dependent on the refereeing as well.”
      But any timewasting tactics would fail spectacularly as Liverpool romped to an incredible 7-0 victory. More

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      Roy Keane and Gary Neville made to eat their words after mocking Souness’ Liverpool vs Man Utd prediction

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      ROY KEANE and Gary Neville both cheekily smirked as Graeme Souness backed Liverpool to beat Manchester United.But it was Souness who had the last laugh as the Reds handed United their biggest defeat in NINETY-TWO YEARS.
      🗣️ “I fully expect them [Liverpool] to turn up today, it’s a long time since I’ve been this confident about a Liverpool win against [Manchester] United.” Graeme Souness is backing a Liverpool victory today. 💪 pic.twitter.com/O8zm9apXBa— Football Daily (@footballdaily) March 5, 2023

      Graeme Souness is confident of a Liverpool victory
      Roy Keane and Gary Neville could barely contain their laughter
      Despite being unconvincing going into the match, Jurgen Klopp’s men hammered Ten Hag’s side 7-0 at Anfield.
      Before the match, Souness said on Sky Sports: “I think where Liverpool are right now, this game comes at the perfect time.
      “What an opportunity to put a marker down, to shut all the doubting Thomases up, and damage United.
      “I fully expect them to turn up today. And it’s a long time, Kelly, since I’ve been as confident about a Liverpool win against United as I am today.
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      “I just feel they’re going to turn up today.
      “I think they’ll be bang up for it today. This is a difficult place for United to come.”
      Keane and Neville struggled to contain their laughter by the end of Souness’ prediction, with the pair both tipping their former side to win.

      Neville suggested the game could go either way but had faith in his former team and expected Casemiro to play a big role.
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      He said: “This is a fortress. But United have got a tough bunch. I’ve got more faith in this group coming here than I have for many years.
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      “Get through that first half an hour and it’s anyone’s game.
      “I always feel Liverpool are really strong in that first part of the game but with Casemiro in the team which we know he will be today, I’ve got real faith in United.
      “He’s done something really special in that dressing room, obviously with the manager.”
      Ironically Man Utd did get through the first half hour, but then fell behind to Cody Gakpo’s goal on 43 minutes.
      A total capitulation would follow in the second half as Gakpo scored again, Darwin Nunez and Mo Salah netted doubles and Roberto Firmino capped things off with the seventh after some comical United defending. More

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      West Ham will NOT sack David Moyes and backing under-fire boss despite 4-0 loss at Brighton and Prem relegation fight

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      WEST HAM bigwigs have decided to back David Moyes and are refusing to bow to furious pressure from fans.Fuming Hammers supporters have been calling for Moyes to be axed after the club were demolished at Brighton 4-0 on Saturday.
      David Moyes will NOT be sacked by West Ham despite the club’s strugglesCredit: Getty
      There was a cacophony of boos and chants aimed at the 59-year-old at the Amex in what was the Hammers heaviest defeat in four years.
      But SunSport understands chairman David Sullivan and the board are sticking by their manager despite them now plummeting further into a relegation fight.
      West Ham are now winless in 11 away matches in the Premier League and just two points above all three teams in the drop zone.
      And Moyes faces a crucial few weeks which could go some way to deciding his imminent future, with a trip to Cyprus’ Aek Larnaca coming up in the Europa Conference League last 16.
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      They then host Aston Villa in the league before a huge clash with fellow relegation scrappers Southampton before the international break.
      Things appeared to have taken a timely upward trend after a 4-0 win at Nottingham Forest.
      But a week on, holding four to no reply themselves has seen the mood dip once again.
      The Hammers have picked up just six wins in the league all season.
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      Meanwhile, reports suggest there could soon be a hierarchy shift in the club’s board room.
      Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is said to be keen to pay £150million for late co-owner David Gold’s shares and become the majority shareholder. More

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      Gary Neville fears Glazers are not going to make Man Utd sale ‘easy’ and hints they could even STAY as owners

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Gary Neville has hinted that the Glazer family could decide to stay at Old Trafford.The current owners are in the process of selling the club, but they are understood to be demanding £6billion for a complete takeover.
      🗣️ “If they weren’t to sell, it wouldn’t be a good situation and it wouldn’t be taken well.”@GNev2 expects the Glazer Family to make the sale process of Manchester United a difficult one. pic.twitter.com/2ozjKswv7D— Football Daily (@footballdaily) March 5, 2023

      Says the Glazers won’t make make it easy for any potential Man Utd buyersCredit: https://twitter.com/footballdaily/status/1632390932245929984
      The Glazers are in the process of selling UnitedCredit: AFP
      Three bidders – including Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and one unknown candidate – advanced to the next stage of the process on Saturday night.
      But Neville fears that Joel and Avram Glazer will use the negotiations to secure a minority investment rather than sell the whole club.
      The former defender told Sky Sports: “We could try and ask for transparency and better communication but we’re not going to get that from the Glazers.
      “They’ve not communicated to United fans for 20 years so they’re not going to do it when they’re selling the club, so there is that element of unknown.
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      “I’d like to think decent owners of a football club would update the fans on what’s going on, but they’re not.
      “The biggest fear for Manchester United fans at this moment time is the fact that the Glazers could be using this process to stay, or bring some sort of minority investment in.”
      He later added: “It’s absolutely unequivocal and definite that the fans want rid of the Glazer family, and they do know that.
      “But they need to understand if they weren’t to sell this would not be a great situation at Manchester United and in Manchester at all, it wouldn’t be taken well.
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      “So I think at this moment in time there’s still that fear it’s not going to happen. But, hopefully [it will], it’s moving through the process as it ordinarily would do with a sale process.
      “Hopefully they’re going to accept the best bid, and not some sort of fantasy number that they’ve got in their head.
      “But I don’t think they’ll make it easy. They’re the owners, we have rules and regulations and laws in our country which are right that you can’t just get people out of a company that they own shares in.
      “And they’re going to need to accept that bid, and hopefully they will.” More

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      Roy Keane reveals he doubted Marcus Rashford had the ‘personality’ to be Man Utd’s main man… but proved him wrong

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      ROY KEANE has revealed he doubted whether Marcus Rashford could become Manchester United’s main man.However, Keane has also admitted how misplaced his doubts were.
      Roy Keane has admitted he had doubts about Marcus Rashford’s personality to be the main manCredit: PA
      Rashford has scored 25 goals so far this seasonCredit: Alamy
      Speaking on Sky Sports, the Man Utd Utd icon said: “He’s in great form.
      “I wasn’t sure if he had that personality but he has, he’s taken the responsibility.
      “I think he’s enjoyed the responsibility. He’s in the form of his life, clear mentally, he’s focusing on his football now, it’s his priority and he’s getting rewards.”
      Rashford has been in excellent form since the World Cup and across the season.
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      The 25-year-old has scored 25 goals this season, a personal best for him, while also adding nine assists.
      His goals have helped fire United into the top four and keep them in the hunt for four trophies this season.
      Rashford scored in last week’s Carabao Cup final and scored in United’s Europa League first leg against Barcelona.
      The England ace will be hoping to add to his tally against Liverpool at Anfield.
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      Should he line up on his favoured left side, then Rashford will face off against Trent Alexander-Arnold.
      In an interview with The Telegraph, the Liverpool star described Rashford as a “threat”.
      He said: “He is in very good form. But he is one of those players where he is always a threat and always has been. Players get judged on their stats.
      “For strikers it is all about if you are scoring, or assisting. But even last year you knew when against him he was a massive threat. It was all there.
      “Maybe that is something those watching do not really see, but as a player out there you feel it.
      “It wouldn’t matter whether I was up against him and he has scored ten games in a row, or if he has only scored ten over two seasons, you feel that threat out there and know you have to be at the top of your game to deal with it.
      “He is one of those players who has that.” More

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      Arsenal in huge Gabriel Jesus injury boost as striker is spotted in ‘secret’ training session after Bournemouth win

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      ARSENAL have been handed a boost to their title hopes after Gabriel Jesus was spotted participating in a training session after the Bournemouth game. The Gunners secured a late comeback victory thanks to Reiss Nelson’s last-gasp effort.

      Gabriel Jesus was pictured in a training session after the win at BournemouthCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      He has not featured since the World Cup due to injuryCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      However, the big picture saw Arsenal take a blow with Leandro Trossard going off injured to leave Mikel Arteta’s side with even less firepower.
      Gabriel Jesus has not featured since the World Cup following knee surgery.
      Eddie Nketiah missed training and was left out of the team entirely for the Bournemouth clash.
      But Jesus’ return to Arsenal training, albeit in a warm-down, could restore the missing firepower the Gunners lack throughout the squad.
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      Nketiah came into the side and initially performed well, scoring four goals in his first five games.
      Despite this, the goals soon dried up, with Nketiah failing to score in any of his last six league games.
      Prior to his injury, Jesus had scored five league goals but also added six assists.
      The Brazilian was spotted celebrating Arsenal’s winner alongside the rest of the squad while wearing a full kit.
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      He was pictured hugging Arteta and Emile Smith Rowe before picking up match-winner Nelson.
      The win yesterday ensured Arsenal remained five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table. More

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      Chelsea want permanent Joao Felix move along with Declan Rice transfers in summer as Todd Boehly plans to keep spending

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      CHELSEA want to sign on-loan star Joao Felix permanently AND add Declan Rice to their midfield ranks this summer, according to reports.The Blues have splashed the cash under their new ownership.
      Chelsea would like Joao Felix to join on a permanent transferCredit: Getty
      Declan Rice is also on Chelsea’s wishlistCredit: Getty
      Todd Boehly and Co spent north of £500million on players in the summer and winter transfer windows.
      But under the management of Graham Potter, Chelsea’s spending is yet to yield consistent results.
      Nonetheless, it is set to continue, according to Fichajes, who claim that the Stamford Bridge club want to make Felix’s loan from Atletico Madrid a permanent transfer.
      Felix has impressed at Chelsea but has only managed just one Premier League goal in five games.
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      Atletico are likely to demand a high fee for the 23-year-old after tying him down to a new contract in January.
      The report goes on to state that Chelsea would also like to buy West Ham captain Declan Rice.
      Rice, 24, was on Chelsea’s books as a kid.
      However, with the midfielder in demand, the Hammers are hoping to collect a British transfer record fee.
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      Prem title hopefuls Arsenal are also keen.
      In order to fund the transfers, the report lists FIVE players that could leave the Blues in the summer.
      Kalidou Koulibaly, Mason Mount, Christian Pulisic, Conor Gallagher and Hakim Ziyech are said to be at risk of going. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea ‘expected to make Moises Caicedo transfer bid this summer’ despite signing new Brighton deal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea are both set to make a bid for Brighton star Moises Caicedo despite him signing a new contract at the club, according to reports.The midfielder has just put pen to paper on a new deal that will keep him at the Amex Stadium until 2027.
      Moises Caicedo is wanted by both Man Utd and ChelseaCredit: Getty
      But The Telegraph report that the transfer saga is not over, with both United and Chelsea willing to try their luck in the summer.
      This comes after Arsenal pushed hard to sign him in January, seeing multiple bids including one worth £70million being rejected.
      The Gunners instead signed Jorginho from Chelsea.
      They are supposedly not planning to reignite their interest in Caicedo, with West Ham captain Declan Rice their top target.
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      That position could change if their pursuit of him is unsuccessful with the Hammers demanding over £100million.
      Caicedo was previously keen to leave Brighton and he took to social media to plead that the club let him depart.
      Since then, he has appeared to delete his Instagram and change his agent.
      Whether Brighton would be willing to sell so soon after the player pledged his future is unknown.
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      However, it is likely that they will demand more for him than they did in January due to the contract extension.
      The 21-year-old midfielder has impressed throughout this season, playing 26 times in all competitions.
      He also showed his talent at the World Cup with Ecuador. More