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      Fans all make same joke about Djed Spence’s shirt number with Tottenham loanee handed bizarrely high number at Rennes

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      TOTTENHAM right-back Djed Spence completed a deadline day move to Rennes in search of regular football.But fans have been left baffled by the number he will wear for the French side.
      Djed Spence joined Rennes on loan from Tottenham on transfer deadline dayCredit: PA

      In his brief time at Tottenham, Spence wore the No24 shirt.
      Now the 22-year-old has crossed the channel for a stint with Rennes until the end of the season.
      But he has been assigned an unusually high number by the French outfit.
      Bizzarrely, Spence will wear the No90 for his new side.
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      Spence has been underused by boss Antonio Conte at Spurs, playing a total of 41 minutes in all competitions all season.
      And fans have aimed a cheeky joke at the highly-rated former Middlesbrough man after his number was revealed, in relation to his lack of action at Spurs.
      He has played four times for England U21s, and is tipped for big things in the future, so a loan move to Rennes is the perfect opportunity to get his career back on track.
      But reacting to his new No90 shirt, a social media user wrote: “Nice to see him finally get a full 90.”
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      Another said: “First 90 Djed Spence has got all season.”
      A third added: “Shirt number bigger than minutes he’s featured at Spurs.”
      And a fourth wrote: “The 90 is for how many minutes he played in 6 months.”
      Spence was highly sought after in the summer before joining Spurs in a £20million deal. More

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      Marcel Sabitzer has already had nightmare Old Trafford debut ahead of playing first game for Man Utd

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S new signing Marcel Sabitzer has already had a taste of the Theatre of Dreams – but it was more of a nightmare.Austrian midfielder Sabitzer, 28, has joined the Red Devils on loan from Bayern Munich until the end of the season.
      Man Utd new boy Marcel Sabitzer suffered a nightmare Old Trafford debutCredit: Getty
      The Austrian faced the Devils in the Champions League back in 2020Credit: Getty
      Sabitzer joined Bayern in the summer of 2021 from RB Leipzig, but has struggled to nail down a regular starting spot.
      He has made just seven league starts this season, the last of which came against Borussia Dortmund in October.

      However, Christian Eriksen’s injury means Sabitzer could slot straight into the United team – although he will not be eligible to make his bow against Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup tonight.
      That means that his debut could come against Crystal Palace this Saturday.
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      However, Sabitzer will be desperately hoping his next outing at Old Trafford will be better than his last.
      The star was part of RB Leipzig’s side that suffered a 5-0 defeat to United in the Champions League group stage back in 2020.
      Despite only coming off the bench that night, he still ended up with his name going into the referee’s notepad.
      And he also got booked during his one other appearance against his new employers, although that was a much more enjoyable evening for him.
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      In the return group game, Leipzig not only won 3-2, Sabitzer even provided an assist for his team’s early opener.
      Speaking upon joining United, Sabitzer said: “Sometimes in life you have to make quick and important decisions.
      “From the moment I heard about this opportunity I knew it was right for me. I am a competitive player; I want to win and help the club achieve its aims this season. 
      “I feel that I am at my peak as a player, and that I can contribute a lot of experience and energy to the squad.
      “I’m excited to start with my new teammates and manager and to show my qualities to Manchester United fans.”  More

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      Jack Grealish picks between Ronaldo and Messi and Love Island and I’m A Celeb in brilliant walk-out video

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      JACK GREALISH took part in a hilarious walk-out video where he was forced to answer some difficult 50/50 questions.The Manchester City star was even asked about the age-old Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo debate.
      Jack Grealish was asked to choose between Lionel Messi and Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Premier League
      The City winger was also asked to choose I’m a Celebrity or Love IslandCredit: Premier League
      Grealish picked both when he was asked which rapper he prefersCredit: Premier League
      The clip begins off with Grealish answering some football-related questions.
      And he picked a night game over an early-kick off and long sleeves over short sleeves.
      Next up is whether he prefers to score or assist, something he hasn’t done often enough since arriving at City.
      Grealish is hesitant, although he eventually chooses assist.
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      He then goes with cardio work over the gym before the Messi or Ronaldo question pops up.
      Grealish is clearly torn between the two but he eventually picks the World Cup winner.
      The video moves onto non-football related topics and he thinks Love Island is better than I’m a Celebrity and swayed towards Instagram over TikTok.
      It ends with Grealish sitting on the fence when asked who’s his favourite rapper, Stormzy or Dave.
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      On the pitch, it’s been another difficult season for the 27-year-old, who’s scored just twice and added four assists in 25 outings.
      And he’s only started half of City’s 20 Premier League games.
      But the England star has been picked from the off for the last three matches and with Pep Guardiola’s men winning each of those, he should have every chance of starting at Tottenham on Sunday. More

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      Chelsea wonderkid’s loan transfer collapses at last minute as West Brom take Marc Albrighton instead

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      CHELSEA wonderkid Omari Hutchinson saw a transfer deadline day move to West Brom break down.The 19-year-old had reportedly been on the brink of a loan switch to the Baggies.
      Marc Albrighton secured a deadline day loan to West BromCredit: Getty
      That reportedly scuppered Omari Hutchinson’s chance to join the BaggiesCredit: Getty
      But it’s claimed the Championship outfit decided to sign veteran Marc Albrighton instead.
      The 33-year-old wing-back joined West Brom on loan until the end of the campaign.
      Albrighton has barely featured for Leicester this season, starting just once in the Premier League.
      His switch scuppered Hutchinson’s chance to join the Hawthorns outfit, according to Chelsea writer Simon Phillips.
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      Instead the youngster will be staying with the Blues.
      However big-spenders Chelsea, who confirmed the £107million arrival of Enzo Fernandez today, were claimed to have been ready to announce Hutchinson’s loan.
      Hutchinson has played twice for the first-team this season and has also been on the bench a handful of times.
      The exciting talent, who joined from Arsenal last summer, wasn’t the only Chelsea star to see a deadline day move break down.
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      Hakim Ziyech was on the verge of joining Paris Saint-Germain until Chelsea sent the wrong paperwork to the French giants.
      PSG, who were left fuming by the gaffe, lodged an appeal to try and get the deal done.
      But the French FA ruled that the move cannot go through. More

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      What is Erling Haaland’s celebration and what does it mean?

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      ERLING Haaland is undoubtedly one of the deadliest strikers in world football at the moment, starring for Manchester City in the Premier League.Haaland celebrates many of his goals by sitting down and posing. But what is he doing and what is the meaning behind it?
      Haaland celebrated with his ‘meditation pose’ during a 2-0 win against West Ham in August 2022
      What is Erling Haaland’s celebration?
      Haaland often performs a celebration after scoring a goal, where he sits down cross legged, and closes his eyes whilst holding his hands out and his thumbs together.
      In 2020, after a stunning goal scoring performance in a 2-1 win against PSG for Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League, Haaland performed the celebration, to the anger of the French team.
      In the return leg of that tie, PSG won 2-0, and their players celebrated by appearing to mock the Norwegian striker.
      He notably performed this celebration on his Premier League debut for Manchester City, scoring both goals in a 2-0 win.
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      For the first, a penalty which he converted, he brought out the famous pose again.
      He doesn’t do this every game though, with other celebrations he likes to pull out when scoring including pointing his finger to his ear, and jumping up and punching the air.
      What does Erling Haaland’s celebration mean?
      It is a tribute to the practice of meditation, something which he says has helped him during his personal development journey.
      The pose is known as the lotus in yoga, originates from ancient India.
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      Haaland made a video German fitness coach and influencer Pamela Reif whilst he played for Dortmund, where they practices some yoga techniques.
      What has Erling Haaland said about his celebration?
      Haaland has spoken in the past about the reasons for why he celebrates in this way.
      He told Portuguese sports website, Esporte Interativo back in March of 2020 about it. He said:”It’s been helping me a lot to meditate and find an inner peace, so it’s been good for me.
      “It makes me feel calm and gives me tranquility. This is why I sometimes celebrate like that when I score.” More

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      Supercomputer predicts final Premier League table after January transfer window and it’s not good news for Chelsea

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      CHELSEA are in for a tough time this season despite spending £326million in the January transfer window.That’s according to a supercomputer which predicts the Blues to finish eighth – behind Brighton.
      Arsenal are tipped to win the league with Everton bottom
      Chelsea are expected to continue struggling despite spending £326m in JanuaryCredit: EPA
      Manchester United, City and Newcastle are tipped to finish in the top fourCredit: Getty
      The Blues have had a miserable campaign thus far, sitting TENTH in the Premier League having also crashed out of both cups.
      Boffins over at bettingexpert have compiled BETSiE, a supercomputer which has predicted how the final Prem table will look now that teams can no longer make transfers.

      Chelsea were the biggest spenders of the window by far, bringing in the likes of Joao Felix, Mykhailo Mudryk and Enzo Fernandez for a British record fee.
      Yet BETSiE believes Graham Potter will finish behind his former side Brighton, who are tipped to qualify for Europe for the first time ever by finishing seventh.
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      Top spot goes to Arsenal – just as BETSiE predicted before they landed the deadline day signing of Jorginho.
      The Gunners are expected to finish six points above title rivals Manchester City and a staggering 25 points above Tottenham.
      Spurs will miss out on the top four according to the supercomputer, which predicts current top four inhabitants Manchester United and Newcastle to maintain their place.
      At the other end of the table Everton’s miserable season is expected to continue despite the appointment of Sean Dyche.
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      The Toffees are bottom of the league and are expected to end up in that position on 31 points after failing to make any January signings and letting Anthony Gordon join Newcastle for £40m.
      Bournemouth are predicted to finish narrowly above the Toffees despite six signings last month and more than £50m spent.
      There are several clubs at risk of relegation but BETSiE thinks Southampton will be the third team stuck in the bottom three.
      Liverpool, who have struggled this season, are predicted to finish sixth which could see them qualify for the Europa League. More

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      Fans in stitches at Sky Sports News reporter’s bizarre description of Man Utd new boy Marcel Sabitzer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED swooped on deadline day to sign Marcel Sabitzer on loan from Bayern Munich until the end of the season.And fans have been left in stitches after hearing a Sky Sports reporter’s description of the midfielder.
      Marcel Sabitzer joined Manchester United on loan on transfer deadline dayCredit: Getty
      A Sky reporter had fans in stitches with their description of Sabitzer

      Sabitzer, 28, plays in the middle of the park, but has operated out wide on the right before.
      And, according to a Sky reporter in Germany, the Austrian international “shoots like a horse” in front of goal.

      While describing Sabitzer on Sky Sports News, the reporter said: “He can play everywhere in midfield and he shoots like a horse.”
      The bizarre description of the United loanee left fans on social media in stitches.
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      One said: “Just that description is worth every penny.”
      Another added: “This was the best part of #DeadlineDay for me yesterday.”
      While others joked that the phrase could be turned into a chant for the midfielder.
      One wrote: “He can shoot like a horse, he can shoot like a horse, Marcel Sabitzer, he can shoot like a horse.”
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      And a second quipped: “Nobody: United at the Stretford End: he shoots like a horse, he shoots like a hoooorse, Marcel Sabitzer he shoots like a horse.”
      Sabitzer is expected to be in the stands at Old Trafford tonight as United face Forest in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie.
      The Red Devils are 3-0 up from the first leg last week, and are heavy favourites to book a Wembley meeting with Newcastle.
      The Magpies reached a first final in 24 years with a 3-1 aggregate win over Southampton on Tuesday. More

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      Fans spot HUGE blunder in Chelsea’s transfer plan after splashing out £600m on new players, including £107m on Fernandez

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      CHELSEA supporters have been quick to highlight a HUGE blunder in the club’s transfer recruitment despite owner Todd Boehly splashing out £600m on new players.The Blues spent a stunning £326m in the January transfer window – which is more than a third of the total £815m paid across the whole of the Premier League.
      Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has splashed the cash since taking over the BluesCredit: AP
      The Blues made Enzo Fernandez the Premier League’s record signingCredit: Getty
      Enzo Fernandez broke the British transfer record by joining Chelsea for £107m on deadline day.
      The World Cup-winning Argentina midfielder became the EIGHTH arrival in January alone, following the likes of Mykhailo Mudryk, Benoit Badiashile and Joao Felix to Stamford Bridge.
      However, despite all of the new additions, fans have been quick to point out one glaring omission to Graham Potter’s squad.
      One wrote: “Gotta admire Chelsea’s transfer policy. Struggling for goals so spunk hundreds of millions on every position but a striker.”
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      Another tweeted: “Just buying anyone and still haven’t addressed the fact they have no striker. I’d argue Chelsea’s window was one of the worst ever.”
      A fellow social media user said: “Chelsea still haven’t strengthened in the area they needed to in the shape of a striker. It’s all good throwing money down but there’s no thought process to it.”

      Another commented: “Chelsea did everything but buy a striker. I thought that’s what they needed.”
      Chelsea allowed Romelu Lukaku, who cost £100m from Inter Milan back in 2021, to rejoin the Italian club on a season-long loan last summer.
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      They brought in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to replace him, but the Gabonese ace is barely getting a kick under Potter and has only scored three times in 17 outings.
      Fellow summer signing Raheem Sterling is joint-top scorer with six along with Kai Havertz, but most of the Stamford Bridge faithful are still bemused that no traditional No.9 was brought in with the Blues languishing tenth in the top-flight and facing a tough Champions League last-16 clash with Borussia Dortmund.
      Another tweeted: “Easy to forget that Todd Boehly has splurged all of this money, yet Chelsea’s £100mill striker is still out on loan to the same club they paid that figure… Remarkable.”
      While another added: “Chelsea have spent close to a billion and still have Havertz as main striker?”
      Chelsea are next in action when they face Fulham at home on Friday.
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