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      Watch Man Utd target Osimhen climb into crowd to apologise for hitting girl in warm-up as fans clamour for selfies

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      MANCHESTER UNITED target Victor Osimhen climbed into the stands to apologise to a young girl after accidentally hitting her with a ball during the warm-up.Napoli moved 16 points clear of second-place Inter, who face AC Milan in the derby later, with a 3-0 win at Spezia today.
      Victor Osimhen was mobbed as he entered the crowd before Napoli’s match at SpeziaCredit: Twitter
      The striker went to apologise to a young girl he had hit with the ballCredit: Twitter
      Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave them the lead from the penalty spot just after half time before Nigerian striker Osimhen, who is on United’s transfer wishlist, helped himself to a double.
      However, it was not the 24-year-old Nigerian striker’s goalscoring exploits that captured the headlines.
      During the pre-match warm-up, Osimhen had fired a ball off target and into the crowd, hitting the youngster.
      He then proceeded to leave the pitch and into the stand, climbing up through the crowd towards the girl in order to apologise.
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      However, as he tried to then re-join his team-mates on the turf, he was mobbed by supporters who desperately tried to take selfies with him.
      And as clips of the incident show, a number of them held on to the forward’s arm with one opportunistic individual even leaning in to talk to him as he climbed over the advertising board. 
      Osimhen left Lille for Napoli for £62.4m in 2020 and has scored 43 goals in 82 appearances since.
      He remains under contract until 2025 but no talks over an extension are believed to have yet taken place.
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      Meanwhile, as we reported this week, Chelsea are ready to continue their spending spree with a mega-money move for Osimhen.
      The Blues’ new owners believe the Nigerian could be the final piece in a puzzle having already spent more than £600m.
      United and Paris Saint-Germain are also among the clubs also in the hunt for his signature.
      Victor Osimhen scored twice as Napoli ran out 3-0 winnersCredit: Getty More

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      Nottingham Forest 1 Leeds 0: Brennan Johnson’s stunning volley seals all three points as Reds continue march to safety

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      BRENNAN Johnson’s first half strike gave Nottingham Forest’s survival hopes yet another boost – but they owed their win to a superb debut from keeper Keylor Navas.The three-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid produced a string of excellent saves after Johnson had volleyed Forest ahead after 13 minutes.
      Brennan Johnson scored the winner with an excellent finishCredit: Reuters
      Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in five gamesCredit: Getty
      Leeds wasted a host of first half chancesCredit: AP
      Navas, 36, was a deadline day signing on-loan from PSG  – and showed all of his undoubted experience to stop Leeds finding the net.
      Forest are now unbeaten in five league games and Navas showed he will be key to Steve Cooper’s side staying up this season.
      Cooper joked before the game Navas has been a European Champion more times than Forest – who won the trophy twice under  Brian Clough.
      But his class was there for all to see as Navas stood firm against Jesse Marsch’s side.
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      The result lifted Forest into 13th spot – six points clear of the danger zone – after being bottom of the table earlier this season.
      Both clubs brought in new signings in January, but named most of them on the bench.
      Leeds’ club record signing Georginio Rutter – a £35million buy Hoffenheim – was left waiting for his first Premier League start.
      And Forest named ex-Atletico Madrid defender Felipe and free agent Andre Ayew – the club’s 30th signing of the season – among the subs.
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      Navas was called into action after just two minutes to keep out a close range effort from Luis Sinisterra who got the better of Willy Boly.
      But it was Forest who took the lead after Pascal Struijk had been booked for a foul on Johnson. 
      And when the fit-again Morgan Gibbs-White swung in the free-kick, it was Struijk whose half-cleared header found Johnson who volleyed the ball straight back into the net.
      Brazilian midfielder Danilo then went into ref Robert Jones’ book for a late challenge on Struijk.
      But Leeds could have equalised moments later when Luke Ayling’s ball was collected by Wilfried Gnonto – the Italian fed the ball into Sinisterra’s path but he sliced wide under pressure from inside the six yard box.
      Marsch was becoming more animated on the touchline after seeing his side squander two openings in the first half hour.
      Leeds saw another chance go begging after 36 minutes and Navas came to Forest’s rescue again.
      Again, Gnonto found space on the left and pulled the ball back for Patrick Bamford who messed up his shot – only for Ayling to unleash a shot which Navas kept out.
      Jesse Marsch’s side suffered a seventh game without victoryCredit: Reuters
      Keylor Navas made his Forest debut after arriving from PSGCredit: Reuters
      Navas was being kept busy – and he needed treatment after taking a kick to the head from Forest team-mate Boly as they both went to clear an Ayling header.
      But the Costa Rican was soon back in the thick of it – and he pulled off another stop to deny Gnonto an equaliser.
      Cooper clearly felt his side were being pulled part too easily and his half time changes saw Jack Colback and Serge Aurier – who had the job of trying to contain Gnonto – coming on.
      Forest threatened to extend their lead after 54 minutes when Nico Williams raced clear from the halfway line but was closed down by Ayling – forcing the wide man to clip his shot wide of the far post.
      Leeds brought on new signing, USA international Weston McKinnie – on loan from Juventus – two minutes later.
      But Struijk was living dangerously after his first half booking – and risked a second yellow card when he barged Gibbs-White over. But ref Jones decided against another caution.
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      Sub Sam Surridge had a chance to make it two for Forest – but he lifted his shot over the bar with 12 minutes left.
      Leeds have now gone six games without a Premier League win – and are only outside the bottom three on goal difference following Everton’s win against Arsenal. More

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      Under-fire Southampton boss Nathan Jones launches into bizarre rant comparing himself to best managers in Europe

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      NATHAN JONES claimed he was one of the best managers in Europe after suffering another defeat with Southampton.The Welshman took over as Saints boss in November but has won just one out of seven Premier League games in charge.
      Nathan Jones claimed he was one of the best managers in EuropeCredit: Getty
      His side were comprehensively beaten 3-0 by Brentford on Saturday, leaving Southampton bottom and three points off safety.
      After the game Jones admitted he has compromised on certain values since taking charge.
      He said: “I’ve compromised certain principles because of personnel, but also the way people want to play — because of fans.
      “I’ve been very successful playing a real fluid style, at Luton we were a real aggressive front footed side.
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      “Statisically there weren’t better than me around Europe in terms of clean sheets, defending the box, balls in the box, xG, all those things.
      “I’ve had to compromise certain things and I won’t do that again.
      Southampton fans slammed Jones during the Bees defeat with chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning”.
      The 49-year-old accepted the criticism but vowed not to veer away from his own philosophy again.
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      He added: “Fans are entitled to their own opinion and I’ve got broad shoulders, so I will take everything on myself. Now I will live and die by my own philosophy.
      “I look at myself in the mirror and, to be honest, I can be better.” More

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      Antonio Conte WILL miss Tottenham’s crunch clash with Man City after undergoing gallbladder surgery

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      ANTONIO CONTE will miss Tottenham’s crunch clash with Manchester City after undergoing gallbladder surgery.Spurs face the Cityzens at home this afternoon in the Premier League.
      Spurs assistant manager Cristian Stellini will be in charge to face Man CityCredit: Getty
      Antonio Conte will miss the clash after his recent surgeryCredit: Reuters
      But they will have to try and topple the reigning champions without their manager following his recent op as he is still in Turin recovering.
      Conte, 53, was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday to undergo surgery after suffering from severe abdominal pain.
      Tottenham then confirmed that their manager has been diagnosed with cholecystitis which is inflammation of the gallbladder.
      A Spurs statement read: “Antonio Conte recently became unwell with severe abdominal pain.
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      “Following a diagnosis of cholecystitis, he will be undergoing surgery to remove his gallbladder today and will return following a period of recuperation.
      “Everyone at the Club wishes him well.”
      Conte’s assistant Cristian Stellini will be on the touchline for Spurs’ match against City.
      The No.2 said: “I think he’s well and recovering. He’s at home.
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      “He will watch the game at home. He was involved in the team this morning but we don’t have a special communication here today.
      “We spoke about the team but he left me with the decision.”
      The pair have worked together for many of years including a stint in 2012 at Juventus.
      Spurs will be desperate to get revenge on the Cityzens for the humiliation inflicted on them in January.
      Spurs surrendered a two-goal lead to Pep Guardiola’s side at the Etihad courtesy of Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland.
      And things went from bad to worse for the North London outfit as Riyad Mahrez’s second-half masterclass helped City to secure all three points.
      But Tottenham fans will be hoping their January additions can make a difference this time around as they look to close the gap on fourth-placed Newcastle to just a point with a win. More

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      Newcastle transfer blow as Sheffield Utd ace Sander Berge wants to get Blades promoted and stay until end of NEXT season

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      SANDER BERGE will see out his deal with Sheffield United and become a free agent at the end of NEXT season.The Norway ace, 24, was linked with several Premier League clubs last week but now hopes to take the Blades up and become a highly desired target.
      Sander Berge will see out his Sheffield United contractCredit: Getty
      Sheffield United are flying high in the Championship this season and are on course for an automatic promotion finish.
      The Blades are seven points behind league leaders Burnley but ten ahead of third-place Middlesbrough.
      Paul Heckingbottom’s men avoided defeat in their last outing against Rotherham.
      The two sides played out a goalless draw at the New York Stadium.
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      Newcastle and Fulham were two teams plotting a mid-season transfer for Berge last month.
      A fee of around £20million was touted for the midfielder.
      But with promotion on the cards, in a blow to Newcastle and Co, Berge is likely to see out his contract which runs until the summer of 2024, SunSport understands.
      That will likely give the player a season in the top flight to wow potential suitors.
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      Ahead of Rotherham, manager Heckingbottom expressed his delight that Berge stayed put.
      He said: “There was interest and bids and I know they (Berge and Ndiaye) could have been sold, but they weren’t.
      “I said all along at Wrexham that Sander wasn’t there because there was speculation.
      ‘I was still hopeful he wouldn’t go. I didn’t want him to go and Sander is comfortable.
      “Sander is delighted he is still here. I am pleased and grateful we have kept the players.” More

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      Tottenham vs Man City LIVE: Haaland and Alvarez START, Conte not on touchline for crucial clash – stream, TV, latest

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      TOTTENHAM are facing Man City in a HUGE Premier League clash this afternoon.Just a fortnight ago, Spurs stormed to a shock 2-0 lead away before Pep Guardiola’s side completed an incredible comeback.
      And now, City can go to just TWO points behind league leaders Arsenal with a win.

      Kick-off time: 4:30pm GMT
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      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League
      Tottenham XI: Lloris, Romero, Dier, Davies, Royal, Bentancur, Hojbjerg, Perisic, Kulusevski, Kane, Son
      Man City XI: Ederson, Lewis, Walker, Akanji, Ake, Rodri, Silva, Mahrez, Grealish, Alvarez, Haaland

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      Who is Spurs assistant Cristian Stellini?
      Born April 27, 1975, Cristian Stellini is Antonio Conte’s assistant manager and a former professional footballer.
      Conte’s right hand man was raised in Italy and spent his teenage years playing for Novara and Spal before making the switch to Serie C2 outfit Ternana in October 1996.
      Stellini inspired Ternana to Serie B promotion two years after signing for the club, and by 2002, the Italian coach was making his Serie A debut for Como against Empoli.
      However, Cristian announced himself to the world when he signed for Juventus in 2003 but unfortunately, a serious leg injury only saw him feature twice before being sold to Genoa.
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      Haaland arriving
      He doesn’t look too fazed by the occasion does he?
      Erling Haaland is at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as he looks to add to his 25 Prem goals already this season.
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      What this match means
      This match this afternoon is nothing short of MASSIVE for both teams.
      City can go just two points behind Prem leaders Arsenal with a win.
      While Spurs can go a point behind fourth-placed Newcastle in the battle for Champions League spots if they secure the victory.
      Man City team to face Spurs
      Erling Haaland AND Julian Alvarez to deal with for Spurs this afternoon.
      Man City XI: Ederson, Lewis, Walker, Akanji, Ake, Rodri, Silva, Mahrez, Grealish, Alvarez, Haaland

      Tottenham team to face Man City
      Pedro Porro is only the bench today.
      Harry Kane leading the line with him needing just one goal to become Spurs all-time record scorer.
      Spurs XI: Lloris, Romero, Dier, Davies, Royal, Bentancur, Hojbjerg, Perisic, Kulusevski, Kane, Son

      Team news IMMINENT
      We’ll be brining you all the team news as the drop over the next couple of minutes.
      Will Pedro Porro be making his Spurs debut?
      Spurs needing change of approach
      Tottenham’s assistant manager was asked what they have learned from their recent defeat to Man City to take into today’s game:
      “We will try, for sure. It was a perfect first half at City. We had 12 minutes in the second half where we conceded three goals, but, we had a chance for 3-2, Ivan Perisic hit the bar, we were unlucky.
      “It was a game where we fought to win. They are Manchester City, so you have to be well prepared for this game, and we feel we can do for 90 minutes what we did in the first half.”
      Touchline vacancy for Tottenham
      Tottenham will be without Antonio Conte today as he recovers from a gall bladder operation, with the coach reportedly still in Italy.
      That will mean his assistant, Cristian Stellini, looking to steer the side to victory today.
      It remains to be seen how much of an effect that will have on the side.
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      Welcome to Tottenham vs Man City
      Tottenham welcome Man City to North London today seeking revenge for their defeat in a six-goal thriller at The Etihad just two weeks ago.
      The hosts have some key injury boosts ahead of the game as Richarlison has recovered from an abductor issue and Lucas Moura is set to return after struggling with a tendon injury.
      Pape Sarr remains a doubt with a hip issue which could prompt Stellini to hand ex-Man City academy player Pedro Porro a debut after his stop/start move from Sporting Lisbon was finally confirmed on deadline day after an initial collapse of the move.
      Porro’s arrival prompted Djed Spence’s loan move to French side Rennes and the contract termination of Matt Doherty who has since signed for Atletico Madrid.
      Harry Kane will return to the starting line-up after being rested in the FA Cup win against Preston as he goes in search of a goal which will see him overtake Jimmy Greaves’ scoring record for Spurs as the England man hits 200 Premier League goals.
      Man City were involved in one of the most surprising moves on deadline day as Joao Cancelo completed a loan move to Bayern Munich after he is alleged to have fallen out with Pep Guardiola.
      After losing his first team place to Rico Lewis, his departure will no doubt see the 18-year-old slot into the full-back position once again after John Stones limped off with a thigh issue in the cup win over Arsenal.
      Phil Foden missed that game completely due to a foot issue and it remains to be seen if he will be involved today.
      Guardiola has since confirmed that Stones will be out for several weeks but he hopes Foden will have a part to play today.
      The Spaniard may rotate his side once again with Bernardo Silva, Aymeric Laporte and Julian Alvarez all set for recalls, while Riyad Mahrez will be looking to build on his record of seven goals and four assists against Spurs, his best record against any team.
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      Former Prem star played at 50 after only taking up football to keep fit as he trained to work for the police

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      A FORMER Premier League star who wanted to be a detective ended up playing until the age of 50.Jo Tessem had quite a career in football despite never aspiring to get into the game.
      Jo Tessem made 130 appearances for SouthamptonCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      The Norwegian only retired last summer aged 50Credit: Twitter @HytheDibdenFC
      At 20-years-old the Norwegian signed up to join the Police Academy in Oslo.
      He had to wait a year until he was 21 to be officially inducted, so he decided to join local side Lyn to keep fit – and his his life was transformed.
      Fast forward 30 years and Tessem, aged 50, was running out for Hythe & Dibden in the Wessex Premier Division.
      He retired last summer to concentrate on his punditry work after a whirlwind career.
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      Tessem was reportedly welcomed into the Lyn first-team after just one session and later reached the top flight with the club – he even turned down a move to Hamburg to concentrate on his studies.
      But it would not be long until Tessem hit the big time, as a transfer to Molde followed and with it brought Champions League football.
      Tessem played the likes of Real Madrid, Porto and Olympiacos before signing for Southampton in a £600,000 deal in 1999.
      He finished as a runner-up in the 2003 FA Cup final as Saints lost to Arsenal and scored 16 goals in 130 games for Southampton.
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      Tessem later returned to Lyn before joining Millwall and Bournemouth on loan.
      He came back to the UK and dropped into non league in 2010 with Eastleigh and featured for Totton & Eling 118 times between 2010-18.
      The ex-attacking midfielder hung up his boots last summer and now works as a pundit for Radio Solent. More

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      Arsenal ‘lead race’ for Brighton sensation Kaoru Mitoma but will have to fork out £35MILLION in summer

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      ARSENAL are leading the race to sign Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma, according to reports. The Seagulls could demand £35million for the Japanese winger in the summer.
      Kaoru Mitoma is being monitored by ArsenalCredit: Getty
      The 25-year-old has taken a unique route to becoming a Premier League ace, delaying signing a professional contract at homeland club Kawasaki Frontale aged 19.
      He instead went to university and wrote a thesis on dribbling.
      In 2021, he was signed by Brighton for a reported fee of just £2.7million.
      Last season, Mitomawent on loan to Belgian side Union Saint Gilloise.
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      Now back in England, he has been in incredible form this term, netting seven goals and registering two assists in 20 games.
      His impressive performances have attracted the attention of the Gunners, reports Fabrizio Romano.
      Mitoma’s deal on the South Coast runs until 2025 and Roberto De Zerbi will be desperate to keep hold of him.
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been keen to bolster his attack and could view Mitoma as similar in style to Mykhailo Mudryk, who eventually signed for Chelsea despite Arsenal’s attempts.
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      The club have been keeping a close eye on Brighton talent, having already signed Leandro Trossard in January for £27million.
      Arsenal also saw bids rejected for central midfielder Moises Caicedo.
      The player ending up staying at the Amex Stadium despite him trying to force a move away.
      Arsenal remain keen on West Ham captain Declan Rice as an alternative, but his gaffer David Moyes claims it will take a British record offer for the Irons to sell. More