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      Fuming Jamie Carragher ‘sick of listening’ to Antonio Conte after Spurs boss lashes out after Harry Kane transfer query

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER is “sick of listening” to Tottenham manager Antonio Conte who he claims has become very “negative”.The Spurs boss is under serious press following SIX defeats in 12 Premier League games.
      Jamie Carragher is “sick” of Antonio Conte’s press conferencesCredit: Sky Sports
      Conte recently moaned when he was asked a question about Harry KaneCredit: Rex
      Their form comes with two games against Manchester City in the space of 17 days.
      Ahead of their trip to the Etihad Stadium, Conte hit out at reporters after he was questioned about Harry Kane might feel about Tottenham’s recent form.
      He responded: “You can put this question to the club, OK. Keep this question for the future and I hope for you it happens one day that you can make this question to the club.
      “Why do I have to answer this question? It’s not disrespectful from you but I repeat: we are always telling you the same thing.”
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      Conte’s own future has also been a major talking point in recent weeks with his contract expiring at the end of the season.
      And the ex-Chelsea manager has continuously refused to commit to the North London club despite often saying he’s happy at the club.
      But Carragher revealed that he’s lost patience with Conte when speaking ahead of the trip to City.
      He said: “Antonio Conte’s interviews, I don’t know how Spurs fans are feeling about it, but I’m sick of listening to them.
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      “I don’t think it inspires Spurs supporters coming here tonight, it’s always really negative.
      “But the big problem is, when you don’t get results when you’ve got a manager like Antonio Conte, it’s difficult to put up with the negative press conferences, the complaining to Daniel Levy and the board and cryptic messages coming out at different times.”
      Carragher then commented about Conte’s future and reckons the club might be having doubts over whether they want the Italian to stay at the club beyond his contract expiring.
      He added: “I actually felt for the last six months there’s been a question for the Tottenham board, how do we get Antonio Conte to sign a new contract?
      “I think right now, the Spurs board will be thinking do we want him to sign a new Tottenham contract?” More

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      ‘Better than the whole Spurs team’ – Fans in disbelief at Man City’s incredible £374m bench as Guardiola rings changes

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      FANS have been in disbelief after Pep Guardiola named an incredibly strong bench against Tottenham Hotspur.Manchester City are facing Spurs in the Premier League as they hope to recover some ground on league leaders Arsenal.
      Kevin De Bruyne was on the bench for Man City against TottenhamCredit: PA
      Phil Foden joined the midfielder on the bench along with several other starsCredit: Getty
      However, in the vital match, Guardiola left a number of his star players on the bench.
      The Spaniard’s options for substitutes consisted of Aymeric Laporte, Kalvin Phillips, Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias, Phil Foden, Kyle Walker, Kevin De Bruyne, Stefan Ortega and Joao Cancelo.
      Fans took to social media to discuss the craziness of the bench as one tweeted: “The entire Man City bench would start for us.”
      A second commented: “Man City’s bench is stronger than our XI.”
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      A third wrote: “If there’s been a better bench in Premier League history, I’ve not seen it. Ridiculous.”
      A fourth said: “Every single outfield player on Man City’s bench today gets into our starting 11 somewhere… agree?”

      A fifth added: “The Man City bench looks better than most of their starting lineup.”
      The entirety of the bench cost the club an estimated £373.5million.
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      This figure is more than most Premier League side’s starting elevens and probably some of their entire squads.
      Spurs go into the game in 5th place in the league table after their weekend defeat to North London rivals Arsenal.
      A win for Antonio Conte’s side will help them close the gap to 4th placed Newcastle. More

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      Man Utd could lose Steve McClaren with ex-England manager on shortlist to become Ghana boss

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      EX-ENGLAND boss Steve McClaren is on the shortlist to become Ghana’s national coach, according to reports.McClaren has been Manchester United’s assistant manager since last summer.
      Steve McClaren has reportedly been shortlisted for the role as Ghana’s national coachCredit: Rex
      But the 61-year-old could now deal Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag a blow by taking charge of the Black Stars.
      He is said to be on a three-man shortlist to succeed Otto Addo, who quit after Ghana’s early exit at last month’s World Cup finals.
      McClaren spent 16 months as Three Lions boss, but was sacked after England failed to qualify for Euro 2008.
      He has also managed Middlesbrough, Nottingham Forest, Derby County, Newcastle and QPR.
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      The Yorkshireman has also worked abroad, coaching FC Twente and Wolfsburg.
      McClaren’s rivals for the Ghana job are understood to be Chris Hughton and Hector Cuper.
      Former Newcastle, Brighton and Nottingham Forest boss Hughton has worked as a technical advisor to the Black Stars in the past year.
      The ex-Tottenham and Republic of Ireland defender, 64, whose father is Ghanaian, has also managed Birmingham and Norwich.
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      Argentine Cuper, 67, has previously coached Valencia, Inter Milan and four national teams.
      Over 60 coaches are reported to have applied for the job.
      The Ghana FA is expected to make an appointment by the end of January, with the team due to face Angola in two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in March. More

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      Man City DROP Kevin de Bruyne for Tottenham clash as Pep Guardiola rings changes after Man Utd derby defeat

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      KEVIN DE BRUYNE has been DROPPED for Manchester City’s game with Tottenham.The City captain has started all-but one Premier League match this season but finds himself on the bench for the visit of Antonio Conte’s side.
      Kevin De Bruyne has been dropped for tonight’s game against TottenhamCredit: PA
      The only other time the midfielder found himself out of the starting XI for a league game was for the 6-0 win over Nottingham Forest.
      And on that occasion he was rested.

      But De Bruyne has paid the price for his performance in the Manchester derby defeat on Saturday.
      The Belgian did assist Jack Grealish’s opener, but his side dropped more points in their pursuit of leaders Arsenal following a late collapse.
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      De Bruyne isn’t the only high-profile name to drop out of the side though.
      Pep Guardiola has made two changes to his back four with John Stones and Rico Lewis replacing Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo.
      Meanwhile, Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva also drop out with Julian Alvarez partnering Erling Haaland up front, while Grealish returns.
      In total, Guardiola has made FIVE changes to his side from the 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford.
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      That’s despite City badly needing to win to keep up their fading title hopes with the gap to the Gunners currently eight points.
      But with Arsenal not in action until late on Sunday, beating Spurs and then Wolves would leave them just two adrift of Mikel Arteta’s men.
      Tottenham have also made changes with Emerson Royal, Ben Davies and Rodrigo Bentancur replacing Clement Lenglet, Matt Doherty and Pape Matar Sarr. More

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      Man Utd star Shola Shoretire completes Bolton loan transfer as Erik ten Hag gives starlet valuable senior experience

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have loaned out prospect Shola Shoretire to Bolton.The 18-year-old has been granted a loan move to offer him senior experience for the rest of the season.
      Shola Shoretire has been sent on loan to BoltonCredit: Getty
      The teenage winger is highly-rated at Old Trafford, being named the club’s Young Player of the Year in 2020/21.
      He has starred for United’s Youth sides, netting 23 goals and adding 16 assists in 59 games for the Under 21’s, including five goals in nine games in Premier League 2 this season.

      Shoretire has also made a smattering of first team appearances since 2017.
      He made his Premier League debut in a 3-1 win over Newcastle in 2021 under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and was handed his European debut by the Norwegian coach in the Europa League in February that year.
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      Ralf Rangnick then kept that faith by rewarding Shoretire with his debut in the Champions League.
      However, the youngster has yet to appear under Erik ten Hag this season.
      A statement from League One side Bolton read: “Wanderers have swooped to further strengthen their attacking options with the loan signing of top Manchester United prospect Shola Shoretire.
      “Shoretire joins Wanderers for the remainder of the season as the Whites’ third new arrival of the January transfer window following the loan signing of Southampton striker Dan Nlundulu and a permanent deal for wideman Randell Williams.
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      “Shoretire’s ability to play in a number of advanced positions will increase manager Ian Evatt’s forward options for the final few months of the season as his side looks to maintain their impressive run of form which has seen them lose just once in their last 13 games.”
      The England Youth international has also appeared in the Papa Johns EFL Trophy this season, scoring as United fell to a penalty defeat against Fleetwood in the tournament’s group stage.
      The Red Devils own statement on the loan said: “The England Under-19 international has been involved in a couple of first-team squads under Erik ten Hag.
      “He was on the bench for the Premier League loss at Aston Villa in November and the Carabao Cup triumph against the same opponents soon afterwards.
      “Everybody at United will be closely monitoring Shola’s progress with Bolton and wish him the very best of luck for his time there.”
      Shoretire joins the likes of Amad Diallo, Dean Henderson, Alex Telles and Eric Bailly on loan from United this season.
      From the club’s academy, the likes of Hannibal Mejbri, Ethan Laird, Alvaro Fernandez and Ethan Galbraith have also been sent on loan to earn first team football. More

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      Tottenham ace Richarlison escapes FA punishment for North London derby bust-up with Arsenal star Aaron Ramsdale

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      SPURS striker Richarlison will NOT face any FA action for his North London derby bust-up with Aaron Ramsdale.Richarlison confronted Ramsdale when the England keeper responded to taunts from home fans by pointing to his Arsenal crest at the final whistle of Sunday’s 2-0 win.
      Richarlison was involved in an incident with Aaron Ramsdale after the gameCredit: Rex
      He appeared to thrust his palm towards Ramsdale and make contact twice, although the Arsenal star shrugged it off.
      Seconds later, Ramsdale was attacked by a thug from the home end who kicked him as he was retrieving his water bottle.
      Spurs have pledged to ban the hooligan responsible for life if he was identified and Police have since arrested and charged a 34-year-old man
      Some Arsenal fans were calling for disciplinary action against Richarlison, arguing he had committed an act of violent conduct that should have brought a red card and three match ban.
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      But the FA disciplinary department has determined the entire incident was both seen and managed by the on-field officials and the VAR team at Stockley Park.
      Given the reality of what happened, disciplinary beaks have agreed there is no evidence to suggest that retrospective disciplinary action for any possible red card offence is necessary.
      Richarlison will be hoping his football will do the talking against Manchester City this evening.
      The Brazil international hasn’t scored a Prem goal since his summer move from Everton.
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      He enjoyed a fine World Cup, netting three times in four games, but his only club goals this season came back in September against Marseille in the Champions League.
      But Spurs are in poor form ahead of their daunting trip to the Etihad Stadium and are five points behind fourth.
      Tottenham did beat the reigning champions twice last season though, including a 3-2 victory in Manchester thanks to Harry Kane’s injury-time header. More

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      Newcastle have NINE-MAN transfer list including Chelsea trio and Anthony Gordon.. and could let five players go

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      NEWCASTLE UNITED have a NINE-MAN transfer list which includes some major Premier League stars, it has been revealed. The Magpies have set about a renaissance following their acquisition by a Saudi Arabian backed Public Investment Fund in October 2021.
      Hakim Ziyech is one of three Chelsea stars wanted by NewcastleCredit: Getty
      The Magpies are willing to try again to sign Everton starlet Anthony GordonCredit: Getty
      While Leicester duo Youri Tielemans and James Maddison are both on the clubs radar for midfield upgradesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Following the appointment of Eddie Howe and investment of more than £200million in the transfer market, Newcastle have gone from battling relegation to being well within the top four race in the space of a year.
      Despite big outlays on the likes of Bruno Guimaraes, Sven Botman and Alexander Isak, the likes of football director Dan Ashworth are not satisfied with the state of the squad.
      Consequently club chiefs have drawn up a nine-man shortlist of targets.
      According to The Telegraph, the club’s aim is to upgrade their midfield and winger options, while also finding a good cover option for Kieran Trippier at right-back.
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      Chelsea trio, Hakim Ziyech, Conor Gallagher and Ruben Loftus-Cheek – who was spotted back in training ahead of the clash against Liverpool – are among those on their radar.
      Everton starlet Anthony Gordon remains on the club’s list after seeing a bid rejected in the summer, with the Toffees even rejecting a £60m offer from Chelsea for his services.
      However, with the looming threat of relegation, Everton may soon be forced into a sale.
      James Maddison is another star the club have retained an interest in, while Leicester team-mate Youri Tielemans has emerged as a target with his contract expiring in the summer.
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      Scott McTominay has also emerged as a target for NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Wolves captain Ruben Neves is another name on the list of targets to improve the club’s engine room, though they would need to ward off interest from Manchester United and Liverpool.
      At United, Scott McTominay is an option but a move depends on whether Erik ten Hag would allow him to leave and join a top four rival.
      In terms of cover for Trippier, Newcastle have joined Arsenal in the race for Ivan Fresneda.
      The Real Valladolid star has enjoyed a breakout season in La Liga, and reports have indicated the club are willing to sanction a sale worth between £12m to £15m.
      However, Newcastle will not be able to make any plays in the market without first shifting pieces of the current squad.
      The imminent loan of Chris Wood to Nottingham Forest is the first indication of movement in the window for Newcastle.
      Howe is also understood to be willing to sanction transfers for Ryan Fraser, Karl Darlow, Matt Ritchie and Jamal Lewis.
      The likes of Jamaal Lascelles have attracted interest, but Howe does not want to lose the club captain’s presence in the dressing room despite a lack of game time this season.
      Newcastle are looking to strengthen their Champions League bid on Saturday when they visit Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, with top four rivals Man Utd facing a tough trip to the Emirates to play league leaders Arsenal.
      Chris Wood’s departure indicates Newcastle may start trying to bring in playersCredit: Getty More

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      Man City 4 Tottenham 2 LIVE RESULT: Mahrez masterclass as Pep’s men complete epic comeback to close gap to Arsenal

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      TOTTENHAM lost 4-2 to Manchester City in an epic Premier League game that saw them go 2-0 up. Dejan Kulusevski made it 1-0, capitalising on Ederson’s sloppy pass out from the back before Emerson Royal made it 2-0 moments later.
      But just after the second half started, Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland scored a quick-fire double of their own, before Riyad Mahrez completed the comeback.
      Mahrez then scored another late goal to make it 4-2.

      Kick-off: 8pm
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      Man City XI: Ederson, Lewis, Stones, Akanji, Ake, Rodrigo, Gundogan (C), Grealish, Mahrez, Alvarez, Haaland
      Tottenham XI: Lloris, Royal, Romero, Dier, Davies, Perisic, Hojbjerg, Bentancur, Kulusevski, Son, Kane

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      I can’t remember a game in which one side scored twice just before half time and then the opposition scored two of their own almost straight after the restart.
      It had seemed as though Spurs were home and dry after Emerson Royal nodded them two goals ahead but this Tottenham defence has been so brittle this season.
      As soon as Alvarez halved the deficit it seemed inevitable they would equalise.
      Riyad Mahrez was sensational in the second half, scoring two goals on his way to earning the man of the match award.
      The nature of the result feels as if it could be transformative for Manchester City’s title chances.
      Arsenal fans would have been in the strange position of cheering Tottenham’s goals but they will now be cursing their North London rivals for capitulating in the second half.
      While there’s no shame in being beaten by Manchester City, Antonio Conte will face fresh questions over how his team could let a two-goal lead slip so meekly.
      These two teams face off again in a little over two weeks’ time and here’s hoping that it’s every bit as exciting as this one has been tonight.
      Until then, all that’s left for me to say is thanks for joining me and I’ll speak to you next time!
      Rico Lewis
      City’s right back was outstanding once again tonight.
      The 18-year-old is comfortable with the ball as well as being happy to move into areas in central midfield.
      It will be interesting to see whether Rico Lewis will now keep Kyle Walker out of the team when the biggest matches come around.
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      Riyad Mahrez has been speaking after his two goals helped City earn a vital three points.
      We knew we could come back from two goals and that’s what we did in the second half.We rode our luck a little bit but we punished them in the end. Riyad Mahrez Sky Sports
      Riyad Mahrez
      The City winger was outstanding in the second half.
      He gave Ivan Perisic a torrid time on the Spurs left with Antonio Conte deciding to take him out of the firing line by replacing the Croatian with Ryan Sessegnon.
      There’s an argument to say that Hugo Lloris should have kept out his first even though the shot took a slight deflection off Ben Davies on its way in at the near post.
      And he was handed his second by a shocker from Clement Lenglet but Mahrez made sure he punished the Spurs defender to put the game out of sight for City.

      Game of two halves
      Spurs’ shock two goal lead at half time seems a long time ago now.
      City clicked into gear in the second half and totally blew Spurs away.
      It’s a big win for City against a team they hadn’t beaten in the last six attempts.
      Full Time: Man City 4 – 2 Spurs
      Peep! Peep! Peeeeeeeeeep! The referee blows the full time whistle and that’s it.
      City have cut Arsenal’s lead to five points at the top of the table.
      Man City 4 – 2 Spurs
      90+3, Lenglet almost makes another horror mistake as his pass to Bissouma looks to be under-hit but the referee blows for a foul on the Spurs midfielder.
      It’s fair to say that it hasn’t been a great performance by the on-loan Frenchman since he was sent on.
      Man City 4 – 2 Spurs
      90, We’re going to have four minutes of time added on at the end here.
      GOAL! Man City 4 – 2 Spurs

      90, Mahrez punishes an awful mistake by Lenglet.
      The Spurs defender mis-controls a long ball forward under no pressure whatsoever and it allows Mahrez to run through and dink the ball the ball over Lloris.
      Game over.
      Man City 3 – 2 Spurs
      88, City’s defending is starting to look a little rushed.
      They know how big this result could prove to be in the title race.
      Man City 3 – 2 Spurs
      85, Fantastic tackle from Romero to stop Haaland when he was bearing down on goal.
      You don’t see Erling Haaland knocked over too many times like that.
      Man City 3 – 2 Spurs
      83, Rico Lewis’ night is over as Kyle Walker comes on to take the youngster’s place.
      Seven minutes of normal time left for City to hold on.
      Man City 3 – 2 Spurs
      82, VAR is not going to intervene.
      I think the Spurs man is rather fortunate there.
      He looked a bit sheepish as he ran off so I think he knows it.
      Man City 3 – 2 Spurs
      82, Richarlison blocks Rodri’s header at the back post with what looked like his arm.
      VAR is having a look…
      Man City 3 – 2 Spurs
      80, Pep Guardiola makes his first change as he introduces Bernardo Silva in place of Ilkay Gundogan.
      Rodri takes the captain’s armband for the Citizens.
      Man City 3 – 2 Spurs
      78, Bentancur has also been replaced by Bissouma for Spurs.
      Man City 3 – 2 Spurs
      78, Two more changes for Spurs as Richarlison and Lenglet come on for Davies and Emerson.
      Looks like Kulusevski will play the remainder of the game at right wing back.
      Man City 3 – 2 Spurs
      77, The pace of this game is quite breathtaking.
      Both teams are going for the kill every time they have the ball.
      Man City 3 – 2 Spurs
      75, Son wastes a great opening for Tottenham.
      Kane sends him through but he hesitates as Ake puts him under pressure and Son opts to work the ball out wide instead of trying a shot.
      City eventually get enough players back and the attack ends with a wild hack over the bar from Romero.
      Man City 3 – 2 Spurs
      73, The game has settled down a little after the madness that occurred either side of half time.
      It’s up to Spurs to come from behind now.
      Man City 3 – 2 Spurs
      69, Antonio Conte makes his first change of the night as Ivan Perisic comes off and Ryan Sesssegnon takes his place at left wing back.
      Man City 3 – 2 Spurs
      68, It’s almost as if someone told Spurs how much a win for them would benefit Arsenal.
      They’ve gone from 2-0 up to 3-2 down inside 20 minutes.
      GOAL! Man City 3 – 2 Spurs

      63, Mahrez puts City in front!
      Mahrez gets in behind Perisic again and sees his shot take a slight deflection off Ben Davies and beat Hugo Lloris at his near post.
      There will be questions asked of the Spurs goalkeeper again for being beaten there.
      But City won’t care, they’ve turned it around!
      Man City 2 – 2 Spurs
      62, More good play from Spurs eventually ends with Kane shooting wide from range.
      They’ve worked themselves back into the game here.
      Man City 2 – 2 Spurs
      59, How did that stay out from Perisic?
      Spurs break down the right wing and eventually Kulusevski squares for Perisic who sees his shot deflect off Rico Lewis and onto the frame of the goal!
      I’m not sure how much Lewis knew about that one but he’ll be thankful for it.
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