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      ‘Could this be any more random?’ – Humble Newcastle star spotted working at BUTCHERS leaving fans in shock

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      FANS have been left in hysterics after Newcastle star Dan Burn was spotted behind the counter of a butchers.The defender, who earns a reported £55,000-a-week, shocked shoppers at Grainger Market in the city centre earlier today.Dan Burn shocked shoppers from behind the counter of a butchersCredit: GettyIncredible images of Burn holding meat while wearing an apron over his Newcastle tracksuit went viral on social media.The humble star, who was born in Northumberland and is a boyhood Toon supporter, posed for photos with surprised shoppers.A fan shared the snaps on X, writing: “That was amazing to bump into Dan Burn, as he serves meat in the local butchers in Granger Market in Toon.”Others were left stunned, with one saying: “Could this be any more random.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother added: “Dan Burn what a bloke.”A third commented: “Just a normal Wednesday in town.”Burn was believed to be behind the counter of the butchers for a club initiative that sees players mix with the local community.Last year, Sandro Tonali was seen wearing a hi-vis jacket and a helmet while grafting with offshore engineers.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe Italian midfielder, who was serving a ten-month betting ban at the time, also visited students at a facility built by the Newcastle Foundation.Burn has played 31 games for Newcastle this term, missing just two matches all season.Eddie Howe determined to end Newcastle’s trophy drought in Carabao Cup final More

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      Chelsea expect to complete England star Marc Guehi transfer with in-form striker also targeted in double deal

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      CHELSEA are convinced they can land England centre-half Marc Guehi in the summer despite their failed January approach.Crystal Palace’s Guehi is top of the Blues’ wishlist but they also need a winger and a striker.Chelsea are confident they will bring Marc Guehi back to the club this summerCredit: GettyLiam Delap is also on Chelsea’s radarCredit: PAChelsea’s winter bid for the 24-year-old was understood to be “ridiculously low”.Palace value Guehi at £70million but, with just one full year left on his contract, they are unlikely to get that amount.Tottenham also showed an interest in January after Newcastle had four bids rejected before the start of the season – with the Toon’s biggest worth £65m.If Guehi was to sign for Chelsea in the summer, it would see him return to the club four years after he left.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe came through the ranks at Stamford Bridge after joining them at the age of seven.Guehi made just two senior appearances for Chelsea despite being part of a star-studded Under-18s side with Reece James, Conor Gallagher and Callum Hudson-Odoi that won the quadruple in 2018.The 22-time capped England international was sold to Palace for £18m in 2021 after two seasons out on loan at Swansea.Meanwhile, striker Liam Delap is on Chelsea’s radar.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSIpswich paid Manchester City an initial £15m for Delap in the summer.But his ten Premier League goals this season has raised his valuation to around £50m.’Pressure shouldn’t be on the coach’ – Gary Neville slams Chelsea board for ‘unforgivable’ mistakeChelsea are on the lookout for a new striker with options through the middle currently limited for boss Enzo Maresca.Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu are both out injured and Christopher Nkunku struggled as the No9 in their recent 3-0 loss to Brighton. More

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      Aston Villa vs Liverpool LIVE SCORE: Alexander-Arnold seals vital draw but league leaders drop points

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      LIVERPOOL have drawn 2-2 with Aston Villa in a thrilling Premier League clash.The Reds blew the chance to extend their lead at the top of the table to 10 points after Ollie Watkins and Youri Tielemans struck to complete a remarkable turnaround in the first-half.Trent Alexander-Arnold levelled it for the Reds to put Arne Slot’s side eight points clear, though they have played a game more than Arsenal in second place.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow ALL of the action below… More

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      Aston Villa vs Liverpool live stream: How to watch huge Premier League clash TONIGHT

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      LIVERPOOL continue the pursuit of the Premier League title as they travel to Villa Park to take on Aston Villa in HUGE clash.Arne Slot’s Reds are currently first in the league, having opened up a seven-point gap on Arsenal in second place.Liverpool are top of the Premier League but face a tough test at Aston VillaCredit: Paul ELLIS / AFPAston Villa are looking to qualify for the Champions League for the second year in a rowCredit: Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty ImagesThe Villans are currently in9th, having already booked a place in the last 16 of the Champions League this season.Unai Emery’s side have slipped down the table having one just one of their last SIX Premier League games as they continue to fight on three fronts.How to watch Aston Villa vs LiverpoolThe game is available for fans in the UK live on TNT Sports.The game will also be available to stream on discovery+.Alternatively, stay up to date with SunSport’s coverage of the game.This midweek clash is the only game on Wednesday night, and kicks-off at 7.30pm GMT from Villa Park.Premier League games coming up this weekendThis is the only midweek game this week, but there are ten fixtures to get excited for this weekend:Read more FootballFriday, February 21Leicester vs Brentford – 8pm GMT – Sky SportsSaturday, February 22Everton vs Manchester United – 12.30pm GMT – TNT SportsArsenal vs West Ham – 3pm GMTBournemouth vs Wolves – 3pm GMTFulham vs Crystal Palace – 3pm GMTIpswich vs Tottenham – 3pm GMTSouthampton vs Brighton – 3pm GMTAston Villa vs Chelsea – 5.30pm GMT- Sky SportsMost read in FootballSunday, February 22Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest – 2pm GMT – Sky SportsManchester City vs Liverpool – 4.30pm GMT – Sky Sports More

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      Lucas Paqueta facing weeks out with ankle injury that could see him miss four crucial West Ham clashes

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      LUCAS PAQUETA is facing up to a month on the sidelines with an ankle injury.The West Ham midfielder, 27, limped out of training at the London Stadium on Tuesday as Graham Potter’s side prepare to face Arsenal this weekend.Crocked Hammer Lucas Paqueta could miss four Prem gamesCredit: RexGraham Potter’s West Ham squad has been plagued by injuriesCredit: GettyPaqueta had only just returned from a groin injury which saw him miss the Hammers’ defeat to Chelsea.The Brazilian was assessed on Wednesday by club medics and is facing three to four weeks out.That could see Paqueta miss the next four West Ham games, with Potter’s side facing Arsenal, Leicester, Newcastle and Everton before mid-March.Paqueta started up front against Brentford, with new man Evan Ferguson on the bench as he continues to recover from his own ankle injury.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPotter is having to deal with an ever-growing injury list.The ex-Chelsea boss has only been able to play Paqueta, Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus together once since replacing Julen Lopetegui last month.Bowen has returned from a broken foot, but Michail Antonio will not play again this season.Meanwhile, summer signings Crysensio Summerville and Niclas Fullkrug are both sidelined with hamstring injuries.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSVladimir Coufal also missed Saturday’s defeat to Brentford through injury.Antonio has been working on his recovery from his horror car crash in December, with a training camp in Dubai last week.Declan Rice’s cringeworthy Valentine’s Day pick-up lines re-emerge in incredible video years before Arsenal transfer The plague of fitness issues has sparked talk of the Hammers showing interest in Tammy Abraham.The ex-Chelsea forward, 27, is on loan at AC Milan from Roma.But it’s reckoned the 11-cap Englishman would ultimately prefer a return to the Prem.And a permanent summer switch back to Britain could be on the cards. More

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      Man Utd owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘in talks to CANCEL Tottenham sponsorship two years early’ in fresh wave of cutbacks

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE’S Ineos are in talks to cancel their Tottenham sponsorship two years early.Spurs have a multi-million pound, five-year deal with the petrochemical company that sees their dugout seats bear the Ineos name.Sir Jim Ratcliffe could cut short Ineos’ Tottenham dealCredit: GettyThe deal secures the Ineos Grenadier as Spurs’ ‘official 4×4 vehicle partner’Credit: AlamyTh deal was signed in December 2022 to promote the Ineos Grenadier car.It is Tottenham’s “official 4×4 vehicle partner” but it seems that link could be approaching an end.Ineos are in discussions with the club over withdrawing from the agreement two years before it expires, report The Telegraph.It comes amid a strew of cuts at Manchester United overseen by Ratcliffe.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSunSport understands the club is set to axe up to 200 more staff in his latest cost-cutting move.All departments are at risk of seeing their numbers slashed.A source exclusively told The Sun: “Ultimately, football is a business but there are hundreds of people who work tirelessly behind-the-scenes who contribute to any club’s success.”Morale is already on the floor after last year’s job losses. This will come as another big blow.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt comes after Ratcliffe made 250 of the 1,150 workforce redundant in July.Ratcliffe is reportedly concerned the club could go bust unless radical cuts are made.Ruben Amorim makes blunt admission as Man Utd face cash crisis United lost £300m over the past three years – but the United co-owner is confident he can turn things around in two seasons.Insiders told the outlet United would have “run out of cash” had Ratcliffe not injected £240m last year.And Ratcliffe is prepared to keep going with his cost-cutting – despite knowing it is hugely unpopular with fans.Almost every United player could be up for sale this summer at Old Trafford. More

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      ‘Toughest period of my career’ – Arsenal blow as Tomiyasu faces missing rest of 2025 after playing 6 minutes this season

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      TAKEHIRO TOMIYASU is battling to play again in 2025 as his Arsenal injury hell continues, admitting: “It has been the toughest period of my career.”The Japanese defender has been ruled out for the rest of the season following knee surgery this week in the hope of finally correcting an issue that has troubled him since last summer.Takehiro Tomiyasu has suffered with a knee injuryCredit: Instagram @tomiyasu.tTomiyasu has made just one appearance this seasonCredit: GettyAnd it leaves Gunners boss Mikel Arteta with yet another body in the medical room, following blows to the likes of Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.After an initial procedure in August during pre-season, Tomiyasu, 26, completed his rehab and made a six-minute Prem cameo off the bench against Southampton in October.But he has failed to make a single appearance since, his last start coming on the final day of last season in a 2-1 victory over Everton on May 19, in which he scored and played the whole game.With Arsenal confirming in a statement the player’s current rehab programme is “expected to be completed towards the end of this year”, it could now be over 12 months between his next appearance and his last.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe club believe this is the best approach to take with Tomiyasu, opting to prioritise his long-term health and fitness over rushing him back this term.In an Instagram post, Tomiyasu said: “I’ve had a surgery on my knee few days ago and I’ve already started my rehab to do what I love the most again.“It has been the toughest period in my career for sure and it carries on a bit more but I won’t give up. Thank you for your support and see you again.”Since Tomiyasu signed from Bologna for around £16m in August 2021, he has made just 50 starts in all competitions, and just 17 Prem starts since the 2022/23 campaign.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe has suffered SEVEN separate injuries in that time to his calf and knee.Despite this, the versatile full-back has always been highly valued by Arteta, with his contract expiring in June 2026 with the option to extend by a further 12 months.Arsenal player ratings vs Leicester: Ethan Nwaneri excels amid injury crisis but dreadful Raheem Sterling shadow of old selfHowever, there was previously talk of Tomiyasu being sold this summer to raise funds, especially with the rise of full-back Myles Lewis-Skelly, but those plans will have to be shelved for now.It was a similar story with Jesus. The Brazilian striker ruptured his ACL last month and is fighting to play again before 2026. His future in North London was also being considered before the injury.Tomiyasu is the FIFTH Arsenal play to go under the knife this term. Right back Ben White – who is now back fit – had a minor knee operation in November.Alongside Jesus’ procedure, Saka had hamstring surgery in December and is racing to be back before the end of March. Havertz also required hamstring surgery last week and is out for the season.Fortunately for Arteta, he has options at full-back with White, Lewis-Skelly, Riccardo Calafiori, Jurrien Timber, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Kieran Tierney to choose from.Tomiyasu has been forced to watch from the sidelines this termCredit: Getty More

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      ‘It was not good’ – Raphael Varane lifts lid on Ten Hag bust-up at Man Utd that saw him secretly banished for two months

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      RAPHAEL VARANE has lifted the lid on his bust-up with Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, resulting in a secret banishment for two months.Varane, 31, spent three years with the Red Devils after a shock move from Real Madrid in 2021.Raphael Varane has lifted the lid on a bust-up with Erik ten Hag that saw him axed for two monthsCredit: APBig things were expected of the French World Cup winner, who won three titles and four Champions Leagues in Spain.But Varane’s time at Old Trafford was blighted by injuries and a severe dip in form.He ended up playing 95 times in three years before exiting last summer for Italian minnows Como.And Varane, who retired in September after one game for his new club after picking up a serious knee injury, has now lifted the lid on a mega clash with former United boss Ten Hag.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Dutchman was sacked by United earlier this season after a dismal start to the season.He clashed with several players during his time at the club, most notably Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho.Varane has now claimed that Ten Hag was constantly at war with at least one senior star during his time at United.And on one occasion, it was Varane who felt his wrath.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe pair had a heated argument around November 2023 while discussing United’s form and set-up.And afterwards, Varane found himself dropped from the team for two months.Gary Neville says he’s seen ‘nothing’ from Man Utd under Ruben Amorim Ten Hag publicly declared it was for “tactical reasons”, leading to questions over Varane’s fitness and suitability in the XI.But the Frenchman claims it was merely the result of voicing his opinion to his temperamental boss.Varane told The Athletic: “It’s hard to find the right words, it was very tense at times.“Sometimes he made an effort to listen to the players’ feedback. Sometimes he made decisions without listening.“So there were ups and downs. It was complicated at times. He always needed an example of a player who was alone the entire time he was at Manchester.“He did that with at least one important player on the team. He was always in conflict with certain leaders of the group, that is his way of managing.“We had a robust discussion. We told each other some truths but then I didn’t play again for almost two months.“I said I didn’t agree with certain ways of doing things regarding the relationship between him and the team. It wasn’t something that I thought was good for the team because some players weren’t satisfied.“It was not good in terms of the relationship with the coach. He said, ‘OK I heard what you said’, and after that I didn’t play.“I also have to recognise what was good. He gave me the peace of mind to come back from my injury to play in the FA Cup final.READ MORE SUN STORIES“He was counting on me, that was very positive, it allowed me to play my role in the team.“But I’m surprised he stayed (for the new season). The connection with the group no longer existed.”Raphael Varane’s career statsLens, 2010-2011: 24 games, 2 goalsReal Madrid, 2011-2021: 360 games, 17 goalsMan Utd, 2021-2024: 95 games, 2 goalsComo, 2024: 1 game, 0 goalsFrance, 2013-2022: 93 games, 5 goalsTrophiesReal Madrid: La Liga x3, Copa del Rey, Spanish Super Cup x3, Champions League x4, Uefa Super Cup x4, Club World Cup x4Man Utd: FA Cup, Carabao CupFrance: World Cup, Nations League More