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      Refs chief Howard Webb gives harsh verdict on Rashford offside vs Man City as he reveals TWO big decisions VAR got wrong

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      HOWARD WEBB said he would NOT expect Bruno Fernandes’ goal against Man City to be given if the same thing happened again.The PGMOL chief was asked about VAR’s application ahead of Chelsea’s clash against Fulham.
      Howard Webb stood by the Rashford offside decision
      And while he stopped short of labelling Stuart Attwell’s decision incorrect, he said most people would expect an offside to be given.
      Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher questioned Webb about a controversial decision which resulted in a Manchester United goal against Manchester City last month.
      Bruno Fernandes scored after Rashford ran onto a pass from an offside position, and although he did not touch the ball he appeared to distract Ederson and Manuel Akanji.
      And Webb said: “Over time the laws of the game have moved in a direction where to be penalised in an offside position without touching the ball you have to do one of four quite specific things.
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      “The aim was to be consistent in the application, Rashford doesn’t exactly do one of those four things but you could argue he does.
      “There is definitely an interpretation needed, there’s some element of subjectivity about it. On the day the officials felt he didn’t interfere as per the way it is defined in the law.
      “That was supportable. I think the game has told us that there is an expectation that situation should have led to an offside.
      “We’re here to serve the game, we’re here to listen to the game.
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      “I think if that exact circumstance happens again you would probably see a different outcome now based on all of what we’ve taken on board since then.
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      “You can’t say that was an incorrect decision…(but) it is clear that most people would expect that to be offside if that exact same thing happened again.”
      Gary Neville then asked who Howard Webb had consulted specifically when he referred to “most people”.
      And Webb said: “We speak to other associations – be it the LMA, PFA, clubs. We speak to league execs, our officials. We discuss these situations and tweak things as we go.
      “I think the issue with that one is Rashford followed the ball for quite some distance and got really close.
      “And in general terms he probably impacted either Akanji or the goalkeeper in those circumstances, and I think that’s why the game expects it to be offside.
      The ref’s chief was more unequivocal however, in calling out two other VAR decisions.
      He held his hands up and said fouls committed by Fabinho and Andy Carroll should led VAR to overturn their yellow cards into reds.
      Webb added: “Certainly the Fabinho one was one that we actually acknowledged publicly that it should have led to a video review.
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      “The referee showed a yellow card, the VAR did not feel that it reached that threshold of being a clear error. We feel that was wrong, we feel it should have got involved and overturned the decision.
      “You can make a similar case for the tackle by [Andy] Carroll on Christian Eriksen which was not a great tackle.” More

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      Mason Greenwood eyes drastic move to restart his football career if Manchester United choose to sack star

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      MASON Greenwood is eyeing a football career in China if Manchester United sack him over sex attack claims.The club launched a probe on Thursday when prosecutors dropped the charges against him because 12 witnesses refused to cooperate.
      Mason Greenwood is eyeing a football career in China if Manchester United sack him over sex attack claimsCredit: EPA
      The club launched a probe on Thursday when prosecutors dropped the charges against him because 12 witnesses refused to cooperateCredit: PA
      Sources say Greenwood has now “begrudgingly” accepted United’s stance, which gives the club more time to assess whether his alleged conduct has crossed a line.
      But after being suspended by the club last year, Greenwood told pals he had no intention of playing for United again.
      A source said: “At the time he was adamant he didn’t want to put on the red shirt again.
      “He felt like the club didn’t stand by him.
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      “He said he would be happy to go and play in China as long as that meant he was getting paid well and was playing.
      “His view may have softened over the last few months, but he was not happy at all.”
      Other sources suggest Greenwood would struggle emotionally with abuse from opposition fans if he played again in England.
      The 21-year-old was charged with attempted rape, ABH and coercive and controlling behaviour.
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      He was arrested in January 2022 and suspended by the club after images and audio were posted on social media alleging he had abused a woman.
      Yesterday, his alleged victim’s father said outside the family’s home: “We are just absorbing it all. The bail was only lifted yesterday.
      “We are just relieved to get on with our lives and for our daughter.
      “She is OK but it has been very stressful.” More

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      Wilfried Zaha OUT of clash with former team Man Utd in huge injury blow to Crystal Palace

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will not have to contend with Wilfried Zaha tomorrow after the Crystal Palace star was ruled out through injury.The Red Devils host the Eagles in the Premier League at Old Trafford.
      Wilfried Zaha is out of Crystal Palace’s trip to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      However, their former winger will not be playing any part against his old club due to injury.
      Zaha, 30, hurt his hamstring a fortnight ago in Palace’s goalless draw with Newcastle.
      And boss Patrick Vieira confirmed that his six-goal top scorer could be missing for another couple of weeks.
      Speaking ahead of the game, the Frenchman said: “He is still on the treatment table.
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      “His injury will take a couple of weeks so we will have to do without him.
      “Wilfried is somebody who recovers quite quickly. We don’t want to put a date on his injury.”
      The attacker moved to Old Trafford in 2013 but was mysteriously sidelined following an impressive pre-season as he struggled to break into the first team.
      Zaha went from Palace to Man Utd for an estimated fee of around £10million on a five and half year contract – the club’s last transfer overseen by Sir Alex Ferguson.
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      But after impressing over the summer, he played just 28 minutes in the Premier League for United and was sent out on loan to Cardiff that January.
      He returned to Selhurst Park just one year after leaving, and has since remained at the club.
      However, Vieira did reveal that midfield deadline day recruits Naouirou Ahamada and Albert Sambi Lokonga are in contention to make their debuts.
      Ahamada was signed from German club Stuttgart while Lokonga joined on loan from Arsenal for the rest of the season.
      Discussing Lokonga, Vieira said: “He has Premier League experience but what is important for him is to get more involved and play games.
      “We will give him those opportunities to play but he also has to earn them.
      “He believes this will be the right decision for his career.” More

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      Fans all make the same joke as Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is joined by surprising face for Fulham game

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      FANS all made the same joke as Todd Boehly took his seat at Stamford Bridge.The Chelsea owner splashed out a staggering £330million in January as eight senior players arrived – including a British-record fee for Enzo Fernandez.
      Todd Boehly was in the crowd to watch his Chelsea side face FulhamCredit: PA
      He took his seat alongside ex-chancellor George OsborneCredit: Alamy
      Before kick-off in their first game since the closing of that wild window, Boehly sat down in the directors’ box.
      But there were a few eyebrows raised when people realised who had the adjacent seat to watch the Blues take on Fulham.
      That is because it was former chancellor George Osborne.
      And that prompted a host of similar gags from witty viewers on social media – hinting their friendship explains Chelsea’s ridiculous January spending.
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      One wrote: “Todd Boehly mates with George Osborne? Course he bloody is.”
      Another said: “Of course George Osborne would be sitting next to Todd Boehly.”
      A third added: “George Osborne sat next to Boehly, hard to tell which one did more damage to their respective economies.”
      And even Gary Neville got involved.
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      The Man Utd legend said: “He’s sat next to the ex-chancellor, that makes sense!”
      Osborne, 51, is a lifelong Chelsea supporter and season-ticket holder – and was even alongside Roman Abramovich when the Blues lifted the Champions League in 2012.
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      He was brought in as an advisor by Boehly last April to help boost his consortium’s chances of buying the club from Roman Abramovich.
      The former MP, ex-Evening Standard editor and now British Museum chairman was spotted earlier in the day out walking with fiancee Thea Rogers, their newborn son Arthur and their dog in West London.
      The family live down the road from Stamford Bridge in a £10m Notting Hill house. More

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      Chelsea’s record signing Enzo Fernandez STARTS against Fulham after £107m transfer as Mudryk given full debut

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      CHELSEA record signing Enzo Fernandez has been named in the starting line-up for the visit of Fulham.The World Cup winner signed on deadline day for a British record £107million and is set to make his debut tonight.
      Enzo Fernandez is set to make his debut after signing on deadline dayCredit: Getty
      It is understood the paperwork was all signed and submitted to the Premier League in time to register Fernandez.
      The club were still waiting on a work permit for the midfielder but that was approved earlier today.
      Fernandez had to remain patient for the move but Graham Potter has wasted no time in putting him in the side.
      Fellow January arrival Mykhailo Mudryk makes his full debut after impressing against Liverpool in his first game.
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      The Ukrainian cause the Reds all sorts of problems with his frightening pace and clocked up the fastest speed in the Prem this season at 22.76mph.
      The Chelsea faithful will hope he inspires the side to back-to-back home wins for the first time since October.
      Benoit Badiashile, who arrived for £35million from Monaco last month, has helped Chelsea keep two clean sheets out of two so far and will be aiming to continue that streak.
      He partners Thiago Silva in central defence with Marc Cucurella at left-back and Reece James returning from injury on the right.
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      Conor Gallagher and Mason Mount join Fernandez in midfield.
      While Mudryk is partnered by Kair Havertz and Hakim Ziyech in a front three despite the latter missing out on a deadline day loan move to PSG. More

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      Aaron Ramsdale reveals hilarious nicknames for Arsenal stars and the reason he calls Mohamed Elneny BRIAN

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      AARON RAMSDALE has a host of nicknames for his Arsenal team-mates including calling Mohamed Elneny “Brian”.It is an affectionate term for the Egyptian, much like Cesar Azpilicueta’s famous “Dave” nickname at Chelsea.
      Aaron Ramsdale has nicknames for several team-mates including Mohamed ElnenyCredit: Getty
      The Gunners No1 was recently asked to describe some of his team-mates using only one word.
      And in the quick-fire ESPN Q&A Ramsdale revealed a few of the nicknames he has for his colleagues.
      He calls Bukayo Saka “starboy” – a term often used by Gooners.
      While he jokingly calls Ben White “tan” and Gabriel Magalhaes “teeth”.
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      Summer signing Fabio Vieira is known by “T-bag” due to looking like the Prison Break character of the same name, while Ramsdale calls Reiss Nelson “bulky”.
      And the shot-stopper used two words to describe Eddie Nketiah: “My captain”.
      Ramsdale has had a successful season and he recently revealed his pre-match routine, drawing inspiration from Sir Bobby Charlton.
      He said: “In the changing rooms, if I am playing, I take myself away from the main changing room to put my gloves on.
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      “I don’t like everyone giving me well wishes.
      “I put my right glove on, my left glove, take my right glove off and shake everyone’s hand so they are not touching my gloves. It is also a respect thing.
      “It comes from Bobby Charlton. My dad met him once and he went to shake his hand and Bobby Charlton took his glove off to shake his hand so that sort of resonated with me.
      “Then, I go out onto the pitch and put my glove back on, I go to the centre circle, play with the ball and then I go and touch the crossbar.
      “I am not massively bothered if I do not touch the ball or crossbar but the gloves one is the main one.” More

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      Fred reveals THREE rules Erik ten Hag forces Man Utd stars to obey.. and boss even has list up in dressing room

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      FRED has revealed the three Erik ten Hag rules every Manchester United player must follow.The Brazilian believes they are all important for members of the squad to obey.
      Fred revealed the three rules every Manchester United player must obeyCredit: Rex
      Ten Hag took over a squad lacking cohesion after the reign of Ralf Rangnick and has set about building squad morale.
      Bruno Fernandes praised Ten Hag for fostering a sense of camaraderie after joining the squad for a 13km punishment run following a defeat to Brentford in August.
      Ten Hag has also implemented strict dress codes, fixed meal times, a mobile phone and booze ban and rigid punishments for any wrongdoers.
      And according to Fred, there are also three golden rules for every Red Devil to live by.
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      In an interview with the Times, the midfielder said: “He has put rules [up] inside the dressing room.
      “Don’t be late, don’t do wrong things, always do what you can to help your partner – and that’s important.”
      Ten Hag introduced several rules for his squad in his first week of charge.
      As well as off the pitch orders, the Dutchman directed players to improve their fitness and instructed them not to pass sideways or backwards.
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      The former Ajax boss launched a crackdown on the ponderous play that infuriated United fans by putting players on the naughty step if they do not pass forwards.
      He also set about getting rid of dressing room cliques and the changes have paid off with United in the Carabao Cup final and challenging for the top four. More

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      Man Utd flop Bebe joins Spanish second tier side Real Zaragoza in loan transfer.. his EIGHTH club since Red Devils exit

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      MANCHESTER UNITED flop Bebe has joined second tier Real Zaragoza in a loan move. It is his EIGHTH club since he left Old Trafford in 2014 after an unsuccessful four year stay.
      Bebe failed to make much of an impact after moving to Man United
      He has joined from Rayo Vallecano as he looks to give Zaragoza a boost in their relegation battle in La Liga 2.
      The 32-year-old has been pictured on the club’s social media channels in training as he begins his latest adventure.
      Bebe joined Man United in 2010 as a rising star but has since experienced an inconsistent career which has seen him play for several clubs in different countries.
      He only made a handful of appearances for United, first making his debut in a League Cup win over Scunthorpe.
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      The highlight of his Manchester stay was his Champions League goal away at Bursaspor in a 3-0 win.
      Bebe spent the next three years on loan at Besiktas, Rio Ave and Pacos de Ferreira before he was finally cut loose in 2014.
      He then joined Benfica but failed to make much of an impact and found himself sent out on loan again.
      The winger made 34 appearances for Rayo Vallecano and would be sent on loan to the club again before settling permanently in 2018.
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      He is now looking to help Zaragoza avoid slipping into the third tier.
      The club sit only four points clear of the relegation zone.
      They were in La Liga as recently as 2013 but a poor season saw them relegated as the league’s bottom club. More