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      Rodrigo Bentancur left needing oxygen after sickening clash as Tottenham and Leicester stars hold heads in horror

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      TOTTENHAM’S Rodrigo Bentancur was knocked out cold and needed oxygen after a sickening clash of heads against Leicester.Players from both sides held their heads anxiously as medics rushed on in Monday’s Premier League game.Bentancur collides with Leicester ace FatawuThe Uruguayan appeared to be knocked clean out as he challenged at a cornerCredit: ReutersMedics rushed on to treat the stricken midfielderThe Spurs ace sparked huge concern when he went downPlayers swapped worried words during the hold-upBentancur was able to sit up as he received treatmentTottenham team-mates looked on anxiously as medics treated BentancurSon Heung-min was among the stars to show concernAnxious fans went quiet before Bentancur was carried offBentancur collided with Leciester winger Abdul Fatawu. and suffer an instant KO while leaping for a header at a Spurs corner in the 76th minute.The Uruguayan midfielder crashed to the floor and referee Christopher Kavanagh instantly called for assistance.The crowd at the King Power Stadium was hushed as Bentancur received prompt treatment in the final game of the Prem’s opening weekend.Blood ran across his head but he regained consciousness and, to the clear relief of those around him, was soon able to sit up.READ MORE TOP FOOTBALLBentancur, 27, was then carried off on a stretcher while being given oxygen to help his breathing.Sky Sports reported before the end of the 1-1 draw that Bentancur was “talking” and seemingly OK.And Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou said afterwards: “We’ve got to be very careful.”The good news is he was up and talking. We’ll let the medical team take care of that.Most read in FootballThe incident alarmed supporters at the King PowerMedics crowded round as Bentancur was taken off”I don’t have a lot of information but I know he is up and he’s communicating so he’s fine from that point of view. “But obviously a head injury and I’ll leave it in the hands of medical team now. The key thing is that he’s definitely conscious and communicating.”Postecoglou added: “Whenever it’s a head injury and you see a player go down, I think nowadays we’re always cautious in that moment and I don’t know the actual circumstances but I know it was a head collision.”The King Power already held unfortunate memories for the Spurs ace.Bentancur ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament there in February 2023, keeping him out for eight months.Tottenham confirm £65m Dominic Solanke transfer with comic-style video as fans say ‘wow you absolutely cooked for once’Pedro Porro had nodded the visitors in front on 29 minutes.But half-time substitute Jamie Vardy lashed a trademark leveller 12 minutes after the break.Then came Bentancur’s worrying moment and a lengthy delay.Tottenham then wasted late opportunities as they had to settle for a point.Porro opened the scoring in a dominant first-half for Spurs Credit: AFPJamie Vardy scored to earn Leicester a point More

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      Sky Sports legend blasts Man City’s style as ‘no way to play football’ after bizarre Haaland stats at Chelsea

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      MANCHESTER CITY’S style is “no way to play to football”, claims Sky Sports legend Martin Tyler.The respected broadcaster pointed to Erling Haaland’s THREE completed passes against Chelsea on Sunday as an example of the negative effects of “over-coaching”.Sky Sports legend Martin Tyler has blasted Man City’s styleCredit: GettyAs Erling Haaland stats are laid bareCredit: RexHaaland’s completed just three passes against Chelsea, despite scoring the first goalTyler told The Football Authorities podcast: “The most prolific goal scorer in the Premier League at the moment– 91 goals in 100 appearances now – played a game on Sunday.”He had one touch of the ball between the 18th and the 52nd minute, completed three passes throughout the game, one dribble, one goal.”Former ITV broadcaster Clive Tyldesley replied: “Is the new centre forward somebody who doesn’t see a great deal of the ball?”Before Tyler, 78, responded: “Haaland, he’s such a good player and he gets so few touches because of the way Manchester City play.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”I don’t know how he manages on this. The goals and the medals and the money all make it work – but it’s no way to play football.”Man City play a possession-based style, emphasising quick, short passes to control the ball out from the back.Much was often made of Haaland’s lack of touches last season, with games against Bournemouth, Liverpool and the defeat to Aston Villa particularly highlighted.And the Norweigan ace was barely involved in City’s play in their 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge on the opening weekend.Most read in FootballHaaland was limited to a few touches at ChelseaFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHaaland completed just three passes, which is the fewest amount a player has managed in 90 minutes for a Pep Guardiola-coached team.He acknowledged he needs to improve despite notching his 91st goal for City in 100 games for the club.Chelsea vs Manchester City: Player Ratings BreakdownHaaland said: “When you see today, all the defenders and how good they play to the midfielders. Pep will not like me saying this, but they don’t need me in this team, so I can just stand there and watch!”I want to get more involved, that’s what Pep wants.”But in games like this, do I need to be that more involved? That’s the million-dollar question.”I want to get more assists and become a better player.”The 24-year-old has proven he doesn’t need to be involved in the game to get goals, winning the Golden Boot in his first two campaigns.He opened the scoring from close range on Sunday before former Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic finished the home side off in the 84th minute.READ MORE SUN STORIESTyler later added: “I think the game is a bit overcoached. We put too much emphasis on the managers as broadcasters, the constant cutting to bench shots.”In terms of playing out of the back in the lower league, the pitches aren’t good enough, the players aren’t good enough and the risk and reward; there’s very little reward.”What will happen to Man City?MAN CITY are favourites to win the Premier League title yet again – but there is one elephant in the room that threatens to put the skids under the Etihad giants.Sunsport’s MARTIN LIPTON discusses what the next few months could hold with Head of Sport SHAUN CUSTIS….Custis: So the big question – will there be a resolution this season?Lipton: Yes…. probably! We know the case will start to be dealt with in October or November.It will take at least a month to go through the evidence. So I suspect around March, April time, we will get a result. But that’s where it starts to get tricky.Custis: Why is that?Lipton: If the result is in City’s favour, that’s the end of the matter. They will be cleared. They will have no punishment to face.But if City are found guilty, these will be the heaviest penalties ever imposed by the Premier League.I suspect if they are found guilty, they will be expelled from the league or given a massive points deduction and a huge fine so that they’re not in the Premier League next season.Check out the full discussion on Man City’s future. More

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      Why are Leicester and Tottenham players wearing black armbands during tonight’s match?

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      LEICESTER CITY begin the 2024/25 Premier League season tonight as they take on Tottenham.And both sets of players are set to wear black armbands in the game at the King Power.Leicester City will pay tribute to former manager Craig Shakespeare todayCredit: GETTYWhy are Leicester and Tottenham players wearing black armbands?Leicester and Tottenham players are wearing black armbands during tonight’s match in tribute to former Foxes manager Craig Shakespeare, who sadly passed away at the beginning of August aged 60.Shakespeare’s family released the following statement confirming the heartbreaking news, it read: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Craig Shakespeare, ‘SHAKEY’.”Craig passed away peacefully this morning at home surrounded by his family.”Whilst the family are immensely proud of his footballing achievements as both a player and a coach, to us, his family, he will always primarily be a loving and loved husband, father, son, brother and uncle.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”The loss is devastating to us all and we would ask that privacy be given at this incredibly difficult time as we try to come to terms with, and mourn, the loss of a very special person.”Shakespeare played a pivotal part as Claudio Ranieri’s assistant in Leicester’s fairytale Premier League winning season in 2016.Craig Shakespeare played a huge role in Leicester’s 2015/16 Premier League winning seasonCredit: GETTYHe later replaced Ranieri as the club’s manager in February 2017 and took charge of 24 games.Shakespeare also worked for the likes of West Brom, Hull, Everton, Watford, Aston Villa and Norwich and had a spell as England assistant boss in 2016.Most read in FootballShakespeare’s career in numbersA look into Craig Shakespeare’s career…Playing Career1981-1989: Walsall (240 apps, 45 goals)1989-1990: Sheffield Wednesday (17 apps, 1 goal)1990-1993: West Brom (112 apps, 12 goals)1993-1997: Grimsby Town (106 apps, 10 goals)1997-1998: Scunthorpe United (4 apps, 0 goals)1998: Telford United (1 app, 1 goal)2000: Hednesford Town (1 app, 0 goals)Coaching Career2006: West Brom (caretaker manager)2008-2010: Leicester City (assistant)2010-2011: Hull City (assistant)2011-2017: Leicester City (assistant)2017: Leicester City (manager)2019-2020: Watford (assistant)2020-2021: Aston Villa (assistant)2021-2022: Norwich City (assistant)2023: Leicester CityLeicester confirmed plans to honour the life of Shakespeare ahead of their Premier League opener against Tottenham on Monday, August 19.As well as the players wearing black armbands, the club have asked fans to take to their seats early for a minute’s applause before kick-off.Representatives from both Leicester and Tottenham will lay flowers in the dugouts ahead of the Premier League fixture.A book of condolence will be in the Foxes Fanstore from 3pm on Monday, August 19 for those who wish to leave their own words of tribute. More

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      Premier League legend’s son, 19, set for £10m Liverpool transfer exit after agreeing to reunite with former coach

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      LIVERPOOL midfielder Bobby Clark has agreed personal terms with Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg.The 19-year-old is the son of Newcastle legend Lee Clark and will be reunited with Jurgen Klopp’s former No2.Bobby Clark is set to leave Liverpool for Red Bull SalzburgCredit: RexDad Lee Clark made 260 appearances across two spells with NewcastleLiverpool accepted a £10million bid for the teenager last week after initially rejecting RB Salzburg’s first two approaches.But Clark agreed to travel to Austria to put pen-to-paper on a five-year contract on Sunday.The midfielder will link-up with former Liverpool assistant coach Pep Lijnders, who was appointed RB Salzburg manager this summer.The Reds have also inserted a 17.5 per cent sell-on clause AND a buy back clause option in the deal.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSClark joined the Merseyside club from Newcastle’s youth team in August 2021 and made 13 senior appearances across all competitions last season.An England youth international, Clark made his Liverpool debut last season in the 9-0 thrashing of Bournemouth at Anfield.He also stood out in Klopp’s last League Cup final victory over Chelsea at Wembley in February. Lijnders, who assisted Klopp for eight seasons, has entered his second stint as a first-team manager after joining Dutch side NEC for six months in 2018.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe also oversaw much of the youth development during his time at Anfield, first working under Brendan Rodgers.Lijnders announced he’d be leaving with Klopp, and the rest of the coaching staff, at the end of last season.Jurgen Klopp set for shock return to dugout just months after quitting as Liverpool bossLiverpool won their first league title in 30 years during his reign as Klopp’s right hand man, and advanced to three Champions League finals, winning the second final against Tottenham in 2019.Meanwhile, teenage star Bobby scored his first goal for Liverpool in a 6-1 Europa League win over Sparta Prague in March.Dad Lee, also a midfielder, made 260 appearances across two spells for the Magpies, scoring 13 goals and providing 14 assists.Liverpool boast a relationship with the Red Bull group, with Sadio Mane, Naby Keita, Takumi Minamino, Ibrahima Konate and Dominik Szoboszlai all Red Bull alumni prior to moving to Anfield.Jurgen Klopp with Bobby after February’s FA Cup victory over SouthamptonCredit: Getty More

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      Premier League make major change to live TV coverage that fans are all loving and hail ‘brilliant detail’

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      EAGLE-EYED Premier League fans will notice a change to this season’s TV coverage.Top flight football returned over the weekend as five games were picked for broadcast on TNT Sports and Sky Sports between Friday and Monday. Premier League Productions’ scoreboards now change when goals go inCredit: Optus SportGraphics appear for the scoring teamsCredit: Optus SportBut it is Premier League Productions that have made a new innovative scoreboard for the 2024/25 campaign.So for fans watching their coverage, they will be treated to this creative tweak.When a team scores a goal they receive a flash of something relevant to their club on the graphic.For Manchester United’s goal against Fulham this was two pitchforks – which are a part of the Red Devils’ emblem.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLArsenal’s was the firing of a cannon, while Brighton’s was a flying seagull.Newcastle’s was a message that read “Toon Army” and Liverpool’s was a liver bird.Fans were loving the addition to the coverage after spotting the change.One said: “Brilliant detail.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSChanges to the Premier League for 2024/25NOTHING stays the same forever.And that includes the Premier League, which is making a number of tweaks this season.Team news will now be released 75 MINUTES before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than had been the case before.Things could get crowded on the touchline, with the number of substitutes permitted to warm-up boosted from three players per team to FIVE.There’s also a change to how added time is calculated when a team scores a goal, an update to the ‘multiball’ system and the introduction of semi-automated offsides – but not straight away.Go here to read about all the changes to the Premier League for 2024/25.Another added: “Premier League Productions you’ve outdone yourselves.”A third replied: “Arsenal’s cannon goes hard.”What’s new this season? While a fourth responded: “That Newcastle one is nice.” More

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      Incredible state-of-the-art new Premier League stadium given green light with capacity set to increase by 9,000

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      CRYSTAL PALACE have received the green light to build a state-of-the-art new stand.Croydon Council have given approval to the project, which has been in the works since 2018.Crystal Palace have received the green light to build a new Main StandCredit: CPFC.COMThe glass exterior draws on inspiration from the old Crystal Palace Exhibition HallThe stand will host 13,500 fansCredit: KSS Group / Crystal Palace FCThe stand will also have a museum, shop and cafeCredit: CPFC.COMThe redevelopment will see the Main Stand at Selhurst Park, which was built 100 years ago, knocked down.In place of the 5,200 capacity stand will be a state-of-the-art structure that will house 15,300 fans.That will take the capacity of Selhurst Park from 25,486 to more than 34,000.Palace received planning permission in principal from Croydon Council last year, but residents of Wooderson Close had to agree and make way, with their homes to be demolished as part of the project.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe new stand will have three tiers and will have improved access for supporters with disabilities, a new club shop, museum and café.KSS Group are overseeing the design and plan to make it a net zero carbon project.KSS Group have worked on a number of high-profile projects – including Tottenham and Liverpool’s state of the art training grounds, as well as the redevelopment of the Reds’ Main Stand and No.1 Court at Wimbledon.The stand at Selhurst Park will have a glass exterior, drawing on inspiration from the historic 1851 Crystal Palace Exhibition Hall.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPalace first released plans for a new £100million Main Stand in 2018.Council red tape and discussions with local residents have delayed the project, with Covid-19 also playing a factor.Marc Guehi shows off his skills in training with Crystal Palace After receiving the green light from the council, Palace chairman Steve Parish said: “Today’s announcement confirming that we have been granted formal planning permission is yet another positive and exciting milestone in this project. “We are making excellent progress on the programme and have committed significant resource to complete the detailed design of the stand and have commenced enabling works this summer. “We aim to have final plans and costings in the very near future and at the end of that stage, we will appoint a final construction partner. “The redevelopment of Selhurst Park will have a transformational impact on the future of our football club, and we are wholeheartedly committed to it.“I thank residents of Wooderson Close for their understanding and co-operation throughout the process of being rehoused. I would also like to thank counterparts at Croydon Council, the Mayor of London and the GLA, for their continued support of this project.”The artist’s impression shows how the new stand will look when completedCredit: KSS Group / Crystal Palace FCThe new stand will provide a huge facelift for the current stadiumCredit: Reuters More

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      How Chelsea could rake in £212million by selling 11 outcasts in as many days before transfer window shuts

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      CHELSEA are in a race to sell a host of stars before the transfer window closes later this month.The Blues still have a squad of 41 PLAYERS just 11 days out from Deadline Day on August 30.Chelsea are set to try and sell a host of players before the transfer window closesCredit: GettyInjury-prone left-back Ben Chilwell could be one player leaving Stamford BridgeCredit: GettyA number of big names failed to even make the bench for the 2-0 loss to Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.And fans will be concerned about the club’s financial situation as they have spent £160million in the summer and recouped just £86m.That comes after their £1billion spending spree across the previous four windows.They can also only name 25 senior players in their Premier League squad which will be announced by September.READ MORE ON CHELSEAIt means some high-profile names will almost certainly be heading out the door.Here are 11 players SunSport believes could make way to rake in more than £200m.Kepa Arrizabalaga – £10mKepa Arrizabalaga joined Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao for £72m in 2018.The Spaniard, who spent last season on loan at Real Madrid, remains the most expensive keeper of all time.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut he was not in Chelsea’s squad over the weekend and is at best third choice behind Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen.Kepa Arrizabalaga is expected to be offloaded by the end of the monthCredit: GettyDjordje Petrovic – £17mThe arrival of Jorgensen appears to have pushed Djordje Petrovic further down the pecking order.He started 22 Premier League games in a row at the end of last season, assuming the position from Sanchez.But Sanchez started against Man City, while ex-Villarreal man Jorgensen is also expected to challenge for the No1 spot.Ben Chilwell – £24mBen Chilwell set Chelsea back a whopping £50m when he arrived from Leicester in 2020 but fitness issues have made him a liability.The Blues could be willing to move him on for around £24m if a deal can be struck in time.Fans claim Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has ‘had enough’ just one game in after spotting what he did when Man City scoredChilwell was widely criticised by a section of the fanbase last season and found himself out injured on a number of occasions.Trevoh Chalobah – £11mTrevoh Chalobah has been at Stamford Bridge for 17 years since he joined the club’s youth team at the age of eight.But he has been exiled from Maresca’s plans and looks destined for a move away before the window closes.Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are two clubs interested in the 25-year-old centre-back.Cesare Casadei – £9mCesare Casadei is involved in a transfer saga with Napoli as the Italian midfielder seeks a way out of Chelsea.He played 11 times for the Blues last season but remains a periphery figure in the squad and could now be set to join Antonio Conte in Serie A.However, his future may end up being decided by Victor Osimhen and Romelu Lukaku.Conor Gallagher – £43mConor Gallagher was forced to fly back from Spain when his transfer to Atletico Madrid fell through.The Blues’ bid for Samu Omorodion collapsed and scuppered Gallagher’s move, while Chelsea have now reportedly turned to Joao Felix.Gallagher will be hoping the deal can still get over the line after 12 months of rumours linking him with a transfer.Carney Chukwuemeka – £13mCarney Chukwuemeka joined Chelsea from Aston Villa for around £20m in 2022 but has not been given a consistent run in the team.He started just two league games last season and is now being linked with a move to Barcelona.However his £115,000-a-week wages could remain a stumbling block in getting a deal done.Raheem Sterling – £30mRaheem Sterling’s future was plunged into doubt on Sunday after he was left out of the squad against Man City.His team then issued a statement calling for clarification about his role at the club, two years after his £47.5m arrival.Bookies’ odds have West Ham and Fenerbahce as the front-runners to sign him if he was to leave Chelsea.Raheem Sterling’s future is in doubt after he was absent from their squad on SundayCredit: GettyDavid Datro Fofana – £10mDavid Datro Fofana’s 18 months at Chelsea have seen him feature just four times for the club.Loans at Union Berlin and Burnley have conjured up just six goals in 32 appearances.Now Chelsea could cut their losses on the £13m man and ensure he is off their wage bill.Armando Broja – £19mArmando Broja has scored two Premier League goals in 26 appearances for Chelsea.He was another player that failed to be selected on Sunday and could now be given his marching orders.Stuttgart and Wolves are among those interested in him, while AC Milan are also keen on the Albania international.Romelu Lukaku – £26mLukaku has not played for Chelsea for two years and was not in Maresca’s squad for the loss to Man City on Sunday.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe has had spells on loan at Inter Milan and Roma, but is now searching for a permanent move as he enters the final two years of his Chelsea contract.He is understood to be at the centre of a deal with Napoli that would see Osimhen move the other way – the same transfer merry-go-round Casadei is on.Romelu Lukaku has not played for Chelsea in two yearsCredit: Reuters More

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      Micah Richards explains awkward exchange with Erling Haaland live on Sky Sports after Man City’s win over Chelsea

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      MICAH RICHARDS defended his attire following an awkward exchange with Manchester City star Erling Haaland.The former defender appeared as a pundit pitchside for Sky Sports during City’s 2-0 win over Chelsea.Erling Haaland questioned Micah Richards’ choice of shirtCredit: YouTubeRichards defended his outfit and poked fun at his colleaguesCredit: RexAfter the match Haaland, who scored the opening goal, was interviewed and he could not resist a dig at Richards, questioning his choice of clothing.Gary Lineker joined in on the ribbing by asking Richards about the incident on the Rest is Football podcast.Richards hit back, saying: “He questioned my shirt but come on, Jamie Redknapp he had white pants on surely he was the worst dressed.”Then we had [Daniel] Sturridge in a white suit and his button broke.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I just thought I went with a classic Prada shirt, I thought I was looking smart, change it up a bit this season.”Haaland stared at Richards’ shirt as he shook hands with the former City star before giving his interview.That led Richards to say: “You don’t like this?”Richards is known for his daring outfits but he decided to poke fun at Redknapp for his look on Sunday.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe retired midfielder was dressed in a shirt and blazer with some cream-coloured trousers.However, Richards disapproved of his outfit and suggested he had gone for a nautical vibe.Daniel Sturridge suffers wardrobe malfunction live on Sky Sports during Chelsea’s defeat to Man City The former Man City star said: “Can I ask what you have come as today? You look like you have just come off a boat.”Redknapp then replied: “Listen, don’t you start at me, I am the lead singer of this boyband. What you come as?”Sturridge then joined in by saying, “Yacht baby, yacht.”To which, Richards joked: “Are you keeping those sunglasses on all day?” More