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      Chelsea player ratings: Moises Caicedo caps strong performance with goal but Malo Gusto struggles in Man Utd draw

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      CHELSEA earned a 1-1 draw at Manchester United as Moises Caicedo cancelled out Bruno Fernandes’ penalty.Blues keeper Robert Sanchez brought down Rasmus Hojlund with 20 minutes remaining and Fernandes rolled in what looked to be a decisive spot kick.Bruno Fernandes put Manchester United ahead from the penalty spotCredit: ReutersMoises Caicedo levelled with a brilliant low strikeCredit: GettyBut Chelsea hit back swiftly as Moises Caicedo’s sweet strike flew into the bottom corner.The result sees Chelsea climb above Arsenal and Aston Villa into fourth place.Man Utd move up to 13th but remain six points adrift of the Champions League places.Here is how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield saw the performances of the Chelsea players.READ MORE ON CHELSEARobert Sanchez – 3Made a few really good saves in the first half, and was much improved after a poor performance last time out against Newcastle.That was until he gave away a reckless penalty on Rasmus Hojlund, which was easily dispatched by Bruno Fernandes.His mistakes are starting to cost Chelsea time after time.Malo Gusto – 2Got in good positions in the first half, but was often wasteful when he got there.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWas booked for a late challenge on Manuel Ugarte, before being hooked for Cucurella at half-time after an awful overall showing. Malo Gusto was taken off at half-time after a difficult afternoonCredit: ReutersWesley Fofana – 6 A strong performance at the back was marred only by the Frenchman letting Rasmus Hojlund escape him before winning a penalty for his side. Enzo Maresca appears to forget Premier League rule with Jadon Sancho statement ahead of Man Utd clashShowed brilliant recovery pace throughout the game, and made some crucial challenges too.Levi Colwill – 6That was a strong defensive showing from the Chelsea number 6. For a player with a passing range as impressive as his is, it would’ve been nice to see him use it more as Chelsea looked for a goal.Reece James – 5Improved this week, but still showed signs of rustiness as he gave the ball away in dangerous positions a few times. More effective on the right side in Malo Gusto’s position, and more comfortable there as expected with Marc Cucurella on the left. Another 90 minutes in the tank is fantastic news for Chelsea fans.Moises Caicedo – 9Scored a certain contender for goal of the month with a sensational volley from the edge of the box to level the scoring for his side. Effective in breaking up play for the Blues once more, and showed why he is worthy of the £100m price tag Chelsea paid for him.Caicedo capped an impressive display with the equaliserCredit: GettyRomeo Lavia – 8Another impressive midfield performance from the Belgian, who shows prowess beyond his years on and off the ball. Seems the perfect pivot partner for Moises Caicedo, and people need to start talking about how Manchester City let him go for peanuts.Noni Madueke – 6Unfortunate to hit the post in the 13th minute with a header following a corner.Worked hard defensively throughout the game too, but was unable to really put his creative abilities to the test.Cole Palmer – 7In the first half, his signature ‘Palmer touch’ got the away supporters off their feet, and he was Chelsea’s most creative outlet on the day. Unable to add another goal or assist to his impressive tally this season, but still had a solid showing.Pedro Neto – 5Showed flashes of brilliance on the left-hand side, and came close with a shot across goal in the second half. Was moved to the right-hand side in the second half, but it was much of the same from there. Nicolas Jackson – 5Pretty invisible up front for Chelsea today. Worked hard and tracked back well when required to, but fans were left confused as to why Christopher Nkunku was left on the bench. In fairness to him, could’ve had an assist if Enzo Fernandez could finish his dinner.SubsMarc Cucurella (for Gusto, 46 mins) – 5A solid showing on the left-hand side. Chelsea look a better team with him in the 11.Mykhailo Mudryk (for Madueke, 70 mins) – 4Tried to light things up on the left hand side, but his spark wasn’t enough to win the game for his side. Enzo Fernandez (for Lavia, 70 mins) – 2Missed an absolute sitter which would have won his team the game after coming on. READ MORE SUN STORIESLooks very short on confidence.Unused subs: Tosin, Badiashile, Jorgensen, Felix, Nkunku, Veiga. More

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      Sir Alex Ferguson leaves Sir Jim Ratcliffe in stitches in the Old Trafford stands in first Prem match since Ten Hag exit

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      SIR ALEX FERGUSON appeared to have Sir Jim Ratcliffe in stitches as the pair caught up ahead of Sunday’s battle between Manchester United and Chelsea.Both men were in attendance as the Red Devils took on the Blues in Ruud van Nistelrooy’s first Premier League match in caretaker charge.Sir Alex Ferguson caught up with Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Old TraffordCredit: PARatcliffe, 72, was in stitches during their chatCredit: PAThe Ineos chief appeared to enjoy catching up with FergusonCredit: PAAs they took their places in Old Trafford’s posh seats for the 1-1 draw, the duo shook hands.During their handshake, Ferguson appeared to say something that had Ratcliffe in fits of laughter.The Ineos chief, 72, beamed as he giggled with his mouth wide open.Ferguson, 82, was recently relieved of his £2million-a-year ambassadorial role at the club.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut there did not appear to be any animosity between the two men at all.Ferguson was also in attendance as his former striker Van Nistelrooy took caretaker charge against Leicester in the mid-week Carabao Cup clash.The Scot will have been delighted to witness the Red Devils’ 5-2 thumping of the Foxes.Fans were left surprised when they spotted who was sat next to Ferguson during the match.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe United legend was seen chatting away with former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan.They both appeared to enjoy the match, despite Vaughan being a Sheffield Wednesday fan.Fans spot Frank Lampard’s reaction to Roy Keane fuming at being called ‘Cardi B’ for outfit choice at Man Utd vs ChelseaLast weekend Ferguson took a break from the Premier League, instead watching son Darren’s Peterborough take on nearby Bolton.He also took a trip north of the border last month, watching former side Aberdeen draw 2-2 with Celtic at Parkhead.Ferguson watched the mid-week match alongside Michael VaughanCredit: Rex More

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      ‘Olivia Rodrigo, you traitor’, say Chelsea fans after singer paraded around Old Trafford pitch for Man Utd clash

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      CHELSEA fans labelled pop star Olivia Rodrigo a “traitor” after she lifted up a personalised Manchester United shirt at Old Trafford.American Rodrigo, 21, was in attendance as the Blues travelled to take on Ruud van Nistelrooy’s men on Sunday afternoon.Singer Olivia Rodrigo was at Old Trafford for Manchester United’s clash with ChelseaCredit: GettyShe posed with a Man Utd shirt that had her name on the backLast year Rodrigo was seen alongside Ben Chilwell as they held up a Chelsea jerseyAnd she appeared to be supporting the hosts as she held up a Man Utd shirt with her name on the back.But Chelsea fans were quick to point out that she had previously posed with one of their shirts.Last year, Rodrigo met Ben Chilwell and the pair had photos taken while holding up a Blues jersey.This was referenced on social media by supporters of the West London club as they labelled her a turncoat.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne person shared pictures of her with both shirts and said: “OLIVIA RODRIGO YOU TRAITOR.”While another added: “Can’t decide who she supports.”A third replied: “So guys … is Olivia Rodrigo a Chelsea fan or not?😭”And a fourth responded: “She’s a Chelsea fan btw.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOlivia Rodrigo and Manchester United Treble winner Dennis Irwin had a selfie togetherCredit: AlamySky Sports presenter Kelly Cates made reference to Rodrigo being at the game – while she labelled Roy Keane “Cardi B”.Rodrigo’s appearance at Old Trafford – which also saw her have a selfie with Treble winner Dennis Irwin – comes at the end of a bizarre week for the singer.Van Nistelrooy makes clear his hopes to remain at Man Utd Just a few days ago it was revealed she was receiving abuse on social media from Real Madrid fans who mistakenly believed her to be Manchester City midfielder Rodri.Spaniard Rodri, 28, won the Ballon d’Or on Monday ahead of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior.Chelsea player ratings vs Man UtdCHELSEA came from a goal down to rescue a point at Old Trafford.Robert Sanchez brought down Rasmus Hojlund with 20 minutes remaining and Bruno Fernandes rolled in what looked to be a decisive spot kick.But Chelsea hit back swiftly as Moises Caicedo’s sweet strike flew into the bottom corner.Here is how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield saw the performances of the Chelsea players in the 1-1 draw…Robert Sanchez – 3Made a few really good saves in the first half, and was much improved after a poor performance last time out against Newcastle.That was until he gave away a reckless penalty on Rasmus Hojlund, which was easily dispatched by Bruno Fernandes.His mistakes are starting to cost Chelsea time after time.Malo Gusto – 2Got in good positions in the first half, but was often wasteful when he got there.Was booked for a late challenge on Manuel Ugarte, before being hooked for Cucurella at half-time after an awful overall showing.Wesley Fofana – 6A strong performance at the back was marred only by the Frenchman letting Rasmus Hojlund escape him before winning a penalty for his side.Showed brilliant recovery pace throughout the game, and made some crucial challenges too.Levi Colwill – 6That was a strong defensive showing from the Chelsea number 6.For a player with a passing range as impressive as his is, it would’ve been nice to see him use it more as Chelsea looked for a goal.Reece James – 5Improved this week, but still showed signs of rustiness as he gave the ball away in dangerous positions a few times.More effective on the right side in Malo Gusto’s position, and more comfortable there as expected with Marc Cucurella on the left.Another 90 minutes in the tank is fantastic news for Chelsea fans.Moises Caicedo – 9Scored a certain contender for goal of the month with a sensational volley from the edge of the box to level the scoring for his side.Effective in breaking up play for the Blues once more, and showed why he is worthy of the £100m price tag Chelsea paid for him.Romeo Lavia – 8Another impressive midfield performance from the Belgian, who shows prowess beyond his years on and off the ball.Seems the perfect pivot partner for Moises Caicedo, and people need to start talking about how Manchester City let him go for peanuts.Noni Madueke – 6Unfortunate to hit the post in the 13th minute with a header following a corner.Worked hard defensively throughout the game too, but was unable to really put his creative abilities to the test.Cole Palmer – 7In the first half, his signature ‘Palmer touch’ got the away supporters off their feet, and he was Chelsea’s most creative outlet on the day.Unable to add another goal or assist to his impressive tally this season, but still had a solid showing.Pedro Neto – 5Showed flashes of brilliance on the left-hand side, and came close with a shot across goal in the second half.Was moved to the right-hand side in the second half, but it was much of the same from there.Nicolas Jackson – 5Pretty invisible up front for Chelsea today.Worked hard and tracked back well when required to, but fans were left confused as to why Christopher Nkunku was left on the bench.In fairness to him, could’ve had an assist if Enzo Fernandez could finish his dinner.SubsMarc Cucurella (for Gusto, 46 mins) – 5A solid showing on the left-hand side. Chelsea look a better team with him in the 11.Mykhailo Mudryk (for Madueke, 70 mins) – 4Tried to light things up on the left hand side, but his spark wasn’t enough to win the game for his side.Enzo Fernandez (for Lavia, 70 mins) – 2Missed an absolute sitter which would have won his team the game after coming on. Looks very short on confidence.Click here to read more Chelsea stories. More

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      Tottenham 4 Aston Villa 1: Spurs close in on top four after incredible second-half turnaround in major blow to visitors

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      NO wonder Ange Postecoglou had no worries about shotshy Dominic Solanke.His £65million star striker had not had an effort on target for SIX matches before this game.Tottenham came from behind to clinch an impressive win over Aston VillaCredit: ReutersMorgan Rogers tucked home from close range after Spurs made a mess of a cornerCredit: RexBrennan Johnson levelled shortly after the breakCredit: ReutersDominic Solanke put Spurs in front with a superb dink and netted his second four minutes laterCredit: RexSpurs ran riot in the second half to claim a deserved winSolanke enjoyed a superb afternoon at the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumAnd then he beats the best goalkeeper in the world, twice, to complete Spurs’ latest turnaround.It backed up just why his manager said his forward’s toothless run “did not matter” in the lead up to this game – and why Postecoglou’s belief in Solanke was so unshakeable.Spurs had conceded first in a home Premier League game for the TWELFTH time in 2024 when Morgan Rogers exposed some poor set-piece defending in the first half.That was unsurprisingly more than any other side, but just like they did against Brentford and West Ham in the last two games, Postecoglou’s men turned it around.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBrennan Johnson got the ball rolling by finishing off an exquisite cross from Son Heung-min, who then looked stunned and angry to be subbed before the hour.The controversial change was vindicated though as Spurs ran out winners to ruin Unai Emery’s 53rd birthday, thanks to party-pooper Solanke.His first strike against Emi Martinez – this week voted the world’s best goalkeeper for the second year running at the Ballon D’Or awards – was a clever dink; the second a tap-in.It delivered, along with James Maddison’s delicious free-kick in injury time, Spurs’ ninth win in their last 11 games in all competitions, lifting them up to seventh and to within two points of the top four.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRogers now has three Premier League goals this seasonCredit: RexYou never would have seen it coming at half-time though.Savvy Villa had frustrated their hosts by slowing the game down and reducing them to lame long shots, mainly from Rodrigo Bentancur.Chelsea fans LOVE Eden Hazard’s reaction as Blues legend is pranked by barber with Tottenham shirtThen when Spurs showed a vulnerability when defending set-pieces – as was a regular occurrence last season – Emery’s men pounced.Rogers was Johnny on the spot when Guglielmo Vicario had been forced to parry away a goalbound header from his own defender Pedro Porro, firing home inside the six-yard box.It was only the second goal conceded from set-pieces by Postecoglou’s side this season – the other being the one that lost them September’s North London derby.But it will have done nothing to put off future opponents from sensing blood with Vicario in future.Boos rang out at half-time from the home fans at their side’s display, which would have been punished further had Ollie Watkins not dragged a shot wide just before the break.Postecoglou would have been well within his rights to give them the hairdryer treatment at the break to up the ante.Solanke bagged his second just four minutes after his openerCredit: RexWhatever he did, Spurs came out for the second half a new team and within four minutes were on level terms.Captain Son, back after a two-game absence with a hamstring issue, sent in a delicious cross that Johnson converted at the back post.It was the Welshman’s first goal in five games after a red-hot streak of seven in seven for club and country.Then came a moment you do not see too often as Son showed as near to dissenting anger towards his own manager as the mild-mannered South Korean is capable of.Stunned when his number came up on 56 minutes, Son stood on the pitch with a ‘What, me?’ expression on his face.Postecoglou waved his arm in ‘Yes you, you’re coming off’ motion and though the pair looked to have a civil exchange as Son trudged off, the 32-year-old’s frustration was obvious.It was even more obvious when the cameras seemed to pick him saying ‘Why?’ along with an F-bomb after miserably taking his seat on the bench.James Maddison added a fourth with a lovely free-kick in stoppage timeCredit: GettySpurs were then forced into another change when Cristian Romero, who had taken the armband from Son, injured himself when flying into a dangerous tackle on Rogers, for which he got booked.It left Spurs without their first-choice centre-back pairing, with the watching Micky van de Ven already out injured.But from there the hosts took control, with Solanke taking centre-stage.Ben Davies, on from Romero, won a 50-50 to spark an attack which saw Kulusevski slip in Solanke who cleverly dinked the ball over Martinez.Five minutes later he had a second, as Sarr latched onto Torres’ lax pass, fed Richarlison who teed up Solanke to tap home.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt was a brilliant, rapid-fire double to kill off the game, with the only downside was Richarlison injured himself when providing the assist and was forced off.Birthday-boy Emery’s day was made even more miserable when sub Maddison sent a beautiful free-kick curling into the far corner during ten minutes of stoppage time. 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      Man Utd vs Chelsea LIVE SCORE: Hojlund leads line as Van Nistelrooy looks to continue strong start – updates

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      MANCHESTER UNITED take on Chelsea in a huge Premier League clash at Old Trafford.Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue his reign as interim boss despite the appointment of Ruben Amorim earlier this week.The Portuguese coach will begin his new role as Man United head coach during the November international break.Chelsea have enjoyed a strong start to life under Enzo Maresca with the Blues losing only to Liverpool and Manchester City after nine Premier League games.Kick off time: 4.30pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main EventLive stream: NOW/Sky Sports appMan Utd team: Onana, Dalot, De Ligt, Mazraoui, Martinez, Casemiro, Ugarte, Rashford, Garnacho, Fernandes, HojlundChelsea team: Sanchez, Gusto, James, Fofana, Colwill, Lavia, Caicedo, Palmer, Neto, Madueke, JacksonFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…A chance to go 3rdThe final whistle has just blown at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, and it was a 4-1 in favour of the hosts, who beat down Aston Villa. However, that makes the Premier League table even more interesting, as it gives Chelsea a chance to go 3RD if they can beat Man Utd away from home. The current Premier League top 7 after Spurs beat Aston VillaCopy linkCopiedA bit of extra motivationCole Palmer seems to love playing against Manchester United.A Manchester boy, it seems to make perfect sense. Last season, he sent Stamford Bridge into bedlam with a hat-trick, including goals in the 109th and 110th minute to take home three points against the Red Devils. In fact, he apparently was a boyhood Manchester United fan, so make of the below picture what you will…Cole Palmer was a boyhood Manchester United fanCopy linkCopiedTwo in a row for Reece?Any Chelsea fan, or consistent watcher of The Blues will tell you that if he could stay fit then Reece James would be one of the finest full-backs in world football. Unfortunately for him, and for fans of him and Chelsea, he seems to be made of glass. Every time he returns from injury it seems to be a matter of one or two games before he’s injured again. That said, he played a full 90 minutes against Newcastle and if he can do so again today then Chelsea fans can start to get excited again.Copy linkCopiedA tough one for Chelsea This has been a tough fixture in recent seasons for Chelsea.In fact that doesn’t quite do it justice.Manchester United are unbeaten in their last 11 home league games against Chelsea (W5 D6).Chelsea haven’t won at Old Trafford since a Juan Mata goal saw them win in 2013…Bruno Fernandes has proved a thorn in the side of Chelsea in recent yearsCredit: PACopy linkCopiedEyes on Rasmus Hojlund Ruben Amorim’s arrival will be a big boost for a lot of players, but perhaps none more than Rasmus Hojlund. It has been incredible to see the development of Viktor Gyokeres at Sporting under the Portuguese boss, which has seen him heavily linked with the Red Devils in recent days. But it would sure save Man Utd a whole heap of cash if Ruben Amorim can start seeing a similar pathway with Hojlund. Undoubtedly, the Dane has got the talent to become one of the most prolific strikers in the league – but we have yet to see the best of him. All eyes will be on him today against a Chelsea defence which has been inconsistent at time this season. Copy linkCopiedChelsea’s line upThis is how the Blues line up, with Reece James looking to complete his second full 90 in a row.Chelsea’s starting XI away to Man UtdCopy linkCopiedMan Utd starting XI This is how Man Utd line up at home against ChelseaMan Utd’s starting XICopy linkCopiedA new role for ColeCole Palmer is one of the finest players in world football at the moment, and part of what makes him so good is his versatility. We usually see him playing just inside the right channel, but Enzo Maresca made a clever change in their last Premier League game against Newcastle to get a bit more out of his main man. Palmer actually drifted over to the left side, where he combined really well with Pedro Neto, allowing Malo Gusto to burst down the right and link-up with Noni Madueke. We saw this come into full effect for Nicolas Jackson’s goal, where Palmer played one of the passes of the season into Pedro Neto, who cut it back for the Senegalese striker to finish. He then also slammed home the winner for The Blues, beating Nick Pope at his near post again from the left hand side. Cole Palmer moved out to the left against NewcastleCopy linkCopiedNew manager bounceA term we have gotten used to hearing of late, Chelsea probably feel disappointed that Erik ten Hag was sacked right before they played Man Utd. Typically, a team feels rejuvenated when their manager is sacked, and the new boss brings fresh ideas and life to a team. That seems to be the case at Man Utd right now, as they smashed in five goals against Leicester City in the Carabao Cup in Ruud van Nistelrooy’s first game in charge. The question is, will it be enough to beat Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea?Copy linkCopiedGood afternoon and welcome to Man Utd vs Chelsea!Enzo Maresca’s Blues have made a fine start to the season, and a win today will take them into fourth place as it stands, just ahead of Nottingham Forest. Chelsea are looking to bounce back from a Carabao Cup exit against Nottingham Forest, in which they started a heavily rotated XI. They are visiting Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Manchester United, who may look to continue their ‘new manager bounce’ since sacking Erik ten Hag. Incoming boss Ruben Amorim will no doubt be watching the game from Portugal, as he prepares to take over one of the biggest and toughest jobs in world football. This has been a tough fixture for Chelsea in recent years, with Cole Palmer saving the day for them against Man Utd last season – smashing in a FOUR goal haul.Kick-off takes place at 4:30pmCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopied More

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      Son Heung-min in X-rated meltdown on Tottenham bench after being left visibly shocked by Postecoglou subbing him off

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      SON HEUNG-MIN was left furious after being substituted early in the second half during Tottenham’s clash with Aston Villa.The Spurs captain, 32, returned from injury on Sunday after two weeks on the sideline.Son Heung-min was surprised he had been taken offCredit: GettyHe did embrace manager Ange Postecoglou when he made his way off the pitchCredit: ReutersBut he was visibly furious as he sat down on the benchCredit: Sky SportsHe could be seen saying some X-rated words while watching the gameAnd it was his superb cross which provided the equaliser for Brennan Johnson.But just six minutes later manager Ange Postecoglou replaced him with Richarlison.Son looked stunned as he realised it was his number being shown by the fourth official.He trudged off and acknowledged Postecoglou as he made his way towards the bench.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut the South Korean forward then appeared to swear and kick off when he eventually sat down to watch the remainder of the match.Reacting to the moment, one fan said: “Fans are as surprised as him.”Another added: “He couldn’t believe it.”A third replied: “Bro was in the mood 😂.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMorgan Rogers also seemed annoyed to be coming offCredit: Sky SportsWhile a fourth responded: “Looks so surprised.”Villa forward Morgan Rogers also appeared surprised as he was also taken off in the second half by boss Unai Emery.Chelsea fans LOVE Eden Hazard’s reaction as Blues legend is pranked by barber with Tottenham shirtRogers scored the opening goal of the game and was not happy to be substituted with the scores level.Meanwhile, Postecoglou was proven right with taking Son off as Spurs ended up winning 3-1 thanks to a late brace from Dominic Solanke. More

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      Viktor Gyokeres ‘REJECTS Man Utd as red-hot striker believes Ruben Amorim only positive aspect of chaos club’

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      VIKTOR GYOKERES does not want to follow Ruben Amorim to Manchester United, according to reports.The former Coventry and Brighton striker, 26, has been in red-hot form for Sporting.Viktor Gyokeres has been in red-hot form for SportingCredit: RexRuben Amorim will begin work at Man Utd on November 11Credit: GettyAfter Amorim was confirmed as Erik ten Hag’s Old Trafford successor, it was speculated that he could attempt to raid Sporting for Gyokeres next summer.According to Portuguese outlet Record, however, Gyokeres is not keen on the idea.They claim that he has “turned his nose up” at the prospect of joining Man Utd.It’s then added that Gyokeres believes that Amorim’s presence would be the only positive aspect of moving to Old Trafford.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe striker joined Sporting from Coventry for around £20million in the summer of 2023.He immediately took to life in Portugal, and has been in outrageous form this season.Gyokeres has scored 16 goals in just 10 league appearances this term.The Swede has also bagged Champions League goals against Lille and Strum Graz.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSGyokeres scored four times as Sporting routed Estrela Amadora 5-1 in their first match since Amorim’s upcoming exit was confirmed.The new United boss will remain with the Portuguese side until beginning work at Old Trafford on November 11.Watch as Sporting CP’s fans jeer at new Manchester United Manager Rúben AmorimAfter the game, Gyokeres was asked about the prospect of joining Amorim in Manchester.He said: “I don’t know, I’m here. I really like being here, it’s not something I think about.”I’m enjoying it here.”Three Sporting stars Amorim could swoop for after joining Man UtdRUBEN AMORIM has ruled out poaching any of his Sporting Lisbon players in the January transfer window.But the Portuguese side’s chiefs expect Amorim will come calling in the summer – with his cheque book wide open.Here’s are three Sporting starts United could swoop for… but they won’t come cheap:VIKTOR GYOKERESAge: 26Position: StrikerCost: £84millionSwede has shone since joining Sporting last summer from Coventry — catching the eye of all Europe’s top clubs.Hit 43 goals in 50 games last season and boasts 18 strikes already this term.GONCALO INACIOAge: 23Position: DefenderCost: £50millionBall-playing centre-back was handed his debut by Amorim and has since become a key figure in Sporting’s recent title successes.Can also slot in at left-back if required and has 12 caps for Portugal.MORTEN HJULMANDAge: 25Position: MidfieldCost: £40millionDane is one of the top holding midfielders in Portugal — and made skipper by Amorim.He could be the man to replace Casemiro. More

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      Leicester’s hopes of snatching £18m winger from Premier League relegation rival Ipswich faces major hurdles

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      LEICESTER will monitor Jack Clarke’s struggles at Ipswich.But they face a fight to do a deal for him this season.Leicester want to sign Jack Clarke despite his struggles at IpswichCredit: GettyThe winger, 23, went to the Tractor Boys for £18million from Sunderland in August.However, he has failed to impress so far at Portman Road.The Foxes are keen on a transfer but Clarke played for the Black Cats at the start of their Championship term.That means he is ruled out of playing for a third club this season, unless it is a loan.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd Ipswich are unlikely to help a fellow Premier League relegation-battling side by lending out a player.Steve Cooper has Stephy Mavididi and Abdul Fatawu as his key, pacey and tricky wingers.Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Jordan Ayew, Kasey McAteer and Facundo Buenanotte can all operate out wide, too. But the addition of Clarke could add extra depth to the Leicester attack. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSClarke came through at Leeds before signing for Tottenham in 2019.However, he did not make a single Premier League appearance for Spurs and signed for Sunderland in 2022 following a successful loan spell in 2021-22.Fans tell Jamie Vardy ‘never change’ as footage emerges of Leicester star slide tackling a KID during title celebrationsClarke racked up 27 goals in 94 games for the Black Cats – including on the opening day of this season at Cardiff – before his big-money move to Premier League new-boys Ipswich.However, his start to life in Suffolk has not gone according to plan. Five of his eight top-flight appearances have come off the bench and he has registered just one assist and zero goals.In fact, he has not even managed a single shot on target in 335 minutes of football. His latest blank came in yesterday’s 1-1 draw with Leicester.Leif Davis’ expert volley put Ipswich in front ten minutes after half-time.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Kalvin Phillips was sent off on 77 minutes for a second yellow card and Jordan Ayew pounced deep into injury time to rescue a point for the Foxes.That left Kieran McKenna’s side in the relegation zone and still looking for their first win – while Leicester are 15th, five points from safety. The winger played and scored for Sunderland earlier this seasonCredit: AlamyTV fixtures in DecemberHere are all the games that will be televised in December…Tuesday 3 December19:30 Ipswich v Crystal Palace (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Leicester v West Ham (Amazon Prime Video)Wednesday 4 December19:30 Everton v Wolves (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Man City v Nott’m Forest (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Newcastle v Liverpool (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Southampton v Chelsea (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Arsenal v Man Utd (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Aston Villa v Brentford (Amazon Prime Video)Thursday 5 December19:30 Fulham v Brighton (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 AFC Bournemouth v Spurs (Amazon Prime Video)Saturday 7 December12:30 Everton v Liverpool (TNT Sports)17:30 Man Utd v Nott’m Forest (Sky Sports)Sunday 8 December14:00 Fulham v Arsenal (Sky Sports)16:30 Spurs v Chelsea (Sky Sports)Monday 9 December20:00 West Ham v Wolves (Sky Sports)Saturday 14 December17:30 Nott’m Forest v Aston Villa (Sky Sports)Sunday 15 December14:00 AFC Bournemouth v West Ham (Sky Sports)16:30 Man City v Man Utd (Sky Sports)19:00 Southampton v Spurs (TNT Sports)Monday 16 December20:00 Brighton v Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)Saturday 21 December12:30 Aston Villa v Man City (TNT Sports)17:30 Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sky Sports)Sunday 22 December14:00 Fulham v Southampton (Sky Sports)16:30 Spurs v Liverpool (Sky Sports)Thursday 26 December12:30 Man City v Everton (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 AFC Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Chelsea v Fulham (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Newcastle v Aston Villa (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Nott’m Forest v Spurs (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Southampton v West Ham (Amazon Prime Video)17:30 Wolves v Man Utd (Amazon Prime Video)20:00 Liverpool v Leicester (Amazon Prime Video)Friday 27 December19:30 Brighton v Brentford (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Arsenal v Ipswich (Amazon Prime Video)Sunday 29 December14:30 Leicester v Man City (Sky Sports)17:15 West Ham v Liverpool (Sky Sports)Monday 30 December20:00 Man Utd v Newcastle (Sky Sports) More