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      Bournemouth vs Brentford LIVE RESULT: Bees fight from goal down to win as Norgaard and Wissa fire in goals

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      BOURNEMOUTH host Brentford in the final game of a packed Premier League Saturday.The hosts have slowed down from their early season form but Bournemouth will still fancy their chances against Brentford – who continue their up and down form.Earlier, Man City dropped more points as they were twice pegged back by Brighton.Nottingham Forest welcomed that slip up as they moved six points ahead of their Champions League-chasing rivals – beating Ipswich Town 4-2.Elsewhere, Everton scored a 91st-minute leveller to earn a point against David Moyes’ former club, West Ham, while Wolves beat struggling Southampton 2-1.Kick-off: 3pm GMT/5.30pm GMTTV channel: Games are not televised/Sky Sports Bournemouth XI: Kepa, Cook, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez, Christie, Adams, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson.Brentford XI: Flekken, Ajer, Collins, Pinnock, Lewis-Potter, Norgaard, Janelt, Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade, Wissa.BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFollow the action with our live blog below…That’s all folksThank you for joining us at SunSport today.We hope you enjoyed our live coverage of today’s Premier League matches.Come back tomorrow and join us for the tasty clash between Arsenal and Chelsea.That will be followed by the Carabao Cup final as Newcastle take on Liverpool.Copy linkCopiedBrentford scorer Yoane Wissa:“This is the kind of game I like, when it is open and goes end to end.”I like this team because they play with a lot of confidence, I like this kind of team. I enjoy playing against them.“We suffered a lot, especially in the second half. We got three points today so I’m very pleased about that.”We take game by game. If you want to reach your targets, you have to win this kind of game and then win against Newcastle.“We have the international break and then we have to come back and work hard.”Copy linkCopiedBournemouth’s Dean Huijsen”So frustrating, it’s all I can say. It’s easy, we gave it away so easily. I blame myself too, it’s not good enough, two set-pieces they score, they didn’t create nothing.”It can’t be that easy to score set-pieces like that against us. It has to be better.”I think we could score another goal but it starts with defending. We always score.”We’ve been doing very well. I don’t think our play has been bad at all, we definitely deserve to get more points in these last few games.”Copy linkCopiedPrem table – bottom halfBrentford’s win is their third in the last five games.They are now just a point off 10th-place Fulham.Copy linkCopiedPrem table – top halfBournemouth’s defeat means they are now four points off the Champions League spots.They are without a win in their last four matches.Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 1 Wolves 2Southampton’s chances of staying up are virtually over after a defeat to fellow strugglers Wolves.The Saints were jeered by their own fans as the visitors pulled clear of the relegation zone.If you missed it, read all about it in our match report…Copy linkCopiedEverton 1 West Ham 1Everton netted a 91st minute equaliser as they rescued a point against West Ham.It was a happy day out for ex-Hammers boss David Moyes, who denied Graham Potter victory at Goodison Park.Our match report contains all the juicy details…Copy linkCopiedIpswich 2 Nottingham Forest 4Forest tightened their grip on third with a resounding win at Ipswich.The result means the Tractor Boys are edging ever closer to relegation, with two late goals not enough to make an impact.Catch up with our match report below…Copy linkCopiedMan City 2 Brighton 2Man City were held to a draw by plucky Brighton earlier today.But the visitors should have won it after missing two huge chances late on.Missed the match? Catch up with our report below…Copy linkCopiedMatch statsAs we can see below, Bournemouth had seven more shots than Brentford.They also enjoyed the lion’s share of possession tonight.But Brentford’s work in the tackles, while also winning nearly twice as many fouls, ended up paying dividendsCopy linkCopiedPEEEEEEP – FULL TIMEGame over. And what a win for the Bees.1-0 down after struggling to impress in the opening stages.But they leave the Vitality as 2-1 victors.And another three points in the bag means Brentford are now just one point off the top half.Copy linkCopied93′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2The Bees have almost every man behind the ball now.This will be a huge result for Thomas Frank if his side can hold out for a few more minutes.Bournemouth are trying to get the ball forward.But they are being met with a fierce wall of resistant from Brentford’s defenders.Copy linkCopied90′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2Another yellow for the Cherries, this time for Hill as he takes down Keane-Potter.The foul allows Brentford to draw some time out, with the result so close now.We have five added minutes here.Copy linkCopied88′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2Time is running out here for Bournemouth to find an equaliser.As it stands, Brentford will move just three points behind them in the table.It will also see the Cherries fall four points off fifth place and the final Champions League spot.What can they muster between now and the final whistle?Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopied83′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2Close again from the Cherries!Tavernier lets rip from distance with a fierce shot.Flekken saves but he can only parry the ball this time.Bournemouth have cranked up the pressure in the last few minutes and it’s starting to show.Copy linkCopied81′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2Big miss from the hosts!David Brooks has just come on and is picked up by Sinisterra.The Welshman is straight in front of Flekken and has the whole goal to aim at.But Brooks instead fires it straight at the goalie, who saves with ease.Copy linkCopied78’ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2From SunSport’s Graham Nickless:“Bournemouth were unlucky not to take the lead straight after the break.“Semenyo was all alone when he met Kluivert’s cross perfectly with his head but the ball smacked against the bar.“And Brentford took advantage of more poor defending to go ahead on 71 minutes.“Two defenders allowed Kevin Schade’s long throw bounce in the box and Christian Norgaard volleyed home.”Copy linkCopied76′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2Little scuffle here as Lewis-Potter is fouled by Semenyo.The Brentford man is caught in the face by a loose arm.And Semenyo picks up a yellow as the situation is diffused quickly.Copy linkCopied74′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2Janelt and Ajer are now off, with Van den Berg and Yarmolyuk on.Brentford will want to shut up shop now.But they know they can’t sit back too much as Bournemouth are sure to attack.The Cherries feel they should have had a penalty for a foul on Evanilson, but replays show the striker was offside to begin with.Copy linkCopied70′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2A throw-in goes into Bournemouth’s box.Their defenders can’t deal with the bouncing ball.And it falls to Norgaard, who fires home in style.It’s two set-piece goals for the Bees!Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedGGGOOOOAAAALLLLLBrentford are ahead at the Vitality!Copy linkCopied68′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 1The Cherries make an attacking sub with Sinisterra on for Christie.That should see Tavernier drop deeper into midfield alongside Cook.While Sinisterra has moved to the left, with Semenyo on the right.At the same time, Tavernier immediately picks up a yellow for holding back Wissa.Copy linkCopied64′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 1Schade goes down looking for a penalty.The ace has his arm pulled slightly by Huijsen.But the ref is not interested and waves Schade’s pleas away.Bournemouth then break and Tavernier fires just inches over the bar.Copy linkCopied61′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 1Norgaard is limping here but looks like he will continue for now.The home fans are getting a bit tense here as the Cherries are not imposing themselves like they did early on in the first half.To compound their fears, Brentford whip in another corner.But the Cherries are able to clear it to safety.Copy linkCopied56′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 1Tavernier gets himself in a wonderful position in front of goal.The ace times his run perfectly and just has Flekken to beat.But he gets his feet mixed up and Brentford’s goalie grabs the ball with ease.Copy linkCopied More

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      Ipswich 2 Nottingham Forest 4: Anthony Elanga double powers Nuno’s rampant side to dominant win in Europe race

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      WHEN Anthony Elanga took advantage of more poor Ipswich defending to score Forest’s third goal in six first-half-minutes, the away fans could not resist.“You’re going down with the Leicester” they gleefully told their hosts.Anthony Elanga celebrates putting the game beyond IpswichCredit: GettyNikola Milenkovic is congratulated after opening the scoringCredit: AlamyAnd the blitz that blew Town another step down towards a return to the Championship told you everything about why two-time winners Forest are a good bet to be back in the European Cup next season.Centre-back Nikola Milenkovic has shown himself to be one of the best signings of the season with his work at one end of the pitch.After the Serb broke the deadlock, another of Forest’s excellent recruitment decisions, former Manchester United man Elanga, scored two goals typical of him and his team.The Ipswich defending was bad again but the ruthlessness and speed with which Elanga took advantage were sensational.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhen Nuno Espirito Santo’s team break at pace, there are few more thrilling sights in the Premier League.In 2025/6, the same will surely apply to European football. The only question is which competition Forest will be contesting.Jens Cajuste and George Hirst grabbed consolation goals either side of Forest substitute Jota Silva claiming the visitors’ fourth.But there can be little doubt about where Ipswich are heading, especially after Wolves’ win at doomed Southampton.Most read in FootballThe hosts did OK for the first 20 minutes and went closest to scoring when Omari Hutchinson fired just over the bar.BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSElanga scores for Champions League-chasing ForestCredit: GettyMilenkovic fires Nottingham Forest into the leadCredit: ReutersBut the warning signs were there.The Forest supporters sang “England’s No10” all afternoon in honour of Morgan Gibbs-White and Thomas Tuchel’s debatable decision not to include him in his first squad.Why Gakpo v Isak will decide Liverpool v Newcastle Carabao Cup Final | Experts’ bets – Weekend WagerGibbs-White recovered the ball on the edge of his own penalty area and his team were on the attack in a blur of red.Seconds later Callum Hudson-Odoi had raced to the byline and sent a ball across the six-yard box that someone really should have tucked into the net.No matter.Soon afterwards, Delap’s weak defensive header fell to Milenkovic.The Serb lashed the ball into the top corner, with a savagery to match the away supporters’ chant about his alleged capacity for violence.Within two minutes, Hutchinson lost the ball and seconds later it was in the net again.Nicolas Dominguez fed Elanga and he raced down the right, before beating Jacob Greaves way too easily and curling a superb finish inside the far post.There was worse, and even worse defending, still to come for the home side.Milenkovic’s hefty punt down the field cleared Wood and his marker. Elanga reacted by far the quickest, nodding the ball past Greaves and running on to beat Alex Palmer with a low finish.Ipswich at least began the second half as if they thought it wasn’t game over.Cameron Burgess replaced the hapless Greaves in defence and Hutchinson forced Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels into his first proper save, but a routine one from a shot from distance.Delap should have Sels work harder soon afterwards. But when Leif Davis swung in a good corner, the Ipswich striker sent a free header from 12 yards wide.Some more questionable Ipswich defending led to a chance for Wood, but Forest’s top scorer could manage only a tame shot that Palmer stopped with a bit more fuss than necessary.With a quarter of the game to go, Nuno took off Elanga and sent on an extra defender, to save his team’s explosiveness for another day.READ MORE SUN STORIESIpswich, like others before them, had been blown away. Cajuste’s fine finish was too little, too late and Silva scored from Gibbs-White’s pass after another rapid break by Forest. Home substitute Hirst made the scoreline look more respectable.“Real Madrid, we’re coming for you,” sang the away fans. They may well be right.Jens Cajuste scores a consolation for IpswichCredit: ReutersJota Silva grabbed Forest’s fourth late onCredit: ReutersGeorge Hirst rises to score in stoppage timeCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Very good progress’ – Mikel Arteta delivers major Bukayo Saka injury update with Real Madrid showdown just weeks away

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      MIKEL ARTETA has offered an injury update on Bukayo Saka. Saka suffered a hamstring injury during Arsenal’s 5-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in December. Bukayo Saka picked up his injury in DecemberCredit: GettyHe underwent surgery in DecemberCredit: Instagram / bukayosaka87He is back solo training againCredit: GettyHe had surgery before the new year with the recovery period being estimated at between 10 to 12 weeks.But a month ago, it was revealed Saka would be out for a further eight weeks, ruling him out till April. The winger is already back on the grass doing individual drills – setting him up for a return to competitive first-team training. Saka took part in light training during Arsenal’s mid-season trip to Dubai in February. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLArteta said: “He is going to be here [at the Arsenal training ground], hopefully more with ball at his feet than he has had. “That will mean he is passing the ball and shooting and running and everything. He has done quite a lot already on the pitch working on his own.”Next we need to arrange it with people around him in a more competitive training session and see how he goes with that.”He’s getting closer, he’s stepping up and making a very good progress I would say. Most read in FootballArsenal ratings vs PSV as Raheem Sterling shines with more confidence but rusty Ben White makes mistakesRAHEEM STERLING provided two assists as Arsenal drew 2-2 with PSV in the second- leg of their 9-2 aggregate Champions League last-16 win.The Gunners set up a Champions League quarter-final showdown with 15-time European champions Real Madrid, who beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 on penalties.Mikel Arteta took the chance to rotate following last week’s 7-1 first-leg win, naming a much-changed side which included Kieran Tierney on the left wing and Oleksandr Zinchenko in midfield.Sterling was also handed a rare start and set up both Arsenal goals in an eye-catching display, first for Zinchenko, and then for Declan Rice before half-time.Ben White struggled during his first start since November after minor undergoing surgery, while Jorginho took over captaincy duties from Martin Odegaard who was named on the bench.Here SunSport’s Dan King delivers his Arsenal player ratings against PSV from the Emirates. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”So, let’s see when we start to throw him in with the team, how he reacts and how fit he can get quickly.”Arsenal – who host Chelsea on Sunday – welcome Real Madrid to the Emirates in the Champions League quarter-final on April 8.Eight days later, they travel to the Spanish capital for the second leg of the last eight tie with Saka in a race to be fit. The England international joins Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz and Takehiro Tomiyasu on the Gunners’ injury list. Ben White set for England return as Thomas Tuchel confirms Arsenal star ‘would love to be back’ in squad More

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      ‘Never won anything’ – Jim Ratcliffe slams Man Utd over David Moyes decision and gives 2 reasons he was destined to fail

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE slammed Manchester United’s decision to appoint David Moyes as manager.Moyes took over at Old Trafford when Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.David Moyes lasted less than a year as Sir Alex Ferguson’s replacement at Manchester UnitedCredit: EPASir Jim Ratcliffe slammed the appointmentCredit: AlamyFerguson was a key figure in the selection process for his successor.But his fellow Scot struggled to have the impact many hoped – and he was sacked by April after less than a year in the dugout.And minority owner Ratcliffe hit out at the appointment as he highlighted two reasons why Moyes was destined to fail.Ratcliffe told The Times: “Look, I like David Moyes, and I think he’s a really good manager.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”But to go from Sir Alex Ferguson to Moyes is not where I would have gone. “Moyes stepped into the shoes of Ferguson, who’s won the Premier League 13 times, who won the Champions League twice and then you’re handing over to a guy that has never managed big players and had never won anything. “He’s not necessarily got the personality to stand in front of them all.”But despite being one of Britain’s richest people and supporting United since he was a boy, Ratcliffe’s spell has not gone down well with fans.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe bought his £1billion stake in his beloved Red Devils in December 2023 and has been on a huge cost-cutting drive since – including hiking ticket prices, making redundancies and cancelling the staff Christmas party.And now Ratcliffe has responded to the criticism by threatening to walk out on the club if it continues.Sir Jim Ratcliffe explains his plans for the new Man Utd Stadium He added: “It can be unpleasant. And I’ve probably failed on the having fun front. I mean, I can put up with it for a while.”I don’t mind being unpopular because I get that nobody likes seeing Manchester United down where they are, and nobody likes the decisions we’re having to make at the moment.”So, eventually, if it reached the extent that the Glazer family have been abused, then I’d have to say, look, enough’s enough guys, let somebody else do this.”They can’t really come to a match, the Glazers. They’ve retreated into the shadows a bit now, so I’m getting all the bloody stick.“We bought in and I haven’t seen them since.”At the moment, I don’t have security, I don’t have to walk around like that.Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s first year at Man UtdSIR JIM RATCLIFFE’S minority takeover at Manchester United was announced on Christmas Eve in 2023 – and a lot has happened at Old Trafford since…December 2023 – Man Utd confirm Ratcliffe’s takeover on Christmas Eve, vowing to invest £245m into Old TraffordJanuary 2024 – Ratcliffe and right-hand man Sir Dave Brailsford photographed meeting Erik ten Hag during tour of Carrington January 2024 – Omar Berrada poached from Man City as new CEO February 2024 – Ratcliffe’s £1billion, 27.7 per cent takeover officially completed February 2024 – Former CEO Richard Arnold quits board as Ineos pair John Rees and Rob Nevin addedMarch 2024 – Ratcliffe bans words “awesome” and “lukewarm cappuccino” in bizarre moveMarch 2024 – Matt Johnson appointed head of women’s footballMarch 2024 – Ratcliffe announces plans to build “Wembley of the North” to replace Old TraffordMarch 2024 – Man Utd NYSE share price drops to $13.73 on March 21 – down from $20.52 immediately after Ratcliffe takeover in DecemberApril 2024 – Senior staff club credit cards and private cars cancelled April 2024 – John Murtough quits as football director April 2024 – Jason Wilcox appointed technical director after compensation package agreed with Southampton May 2024 – Ratcliffe turns Carrington “toxic” after sending email to employees slamming “disgraceful” lack of cleanlinessMay 2024 – Work finally starts on leaking Old Trafford roofMay 2024 – Man Utd finish eighth in Premier League, worst-ever finish May 2024 – Ratcliffe gives employees just one week to decide if they want to accept redundancy May 2024 – Staff forced to pay for own transport to FA Cup final and only given one ticketMay 2024 – Pre-match party and hotel for senior staff before FA Cup final axedMay 2024 – Man Utd shock rivals Man City to win FA Cup despite suggestions Erik ten Hag will be sacked regardless of resultJune 2024 – Man Utd announce £50m plans to upgrade Carrington training ground June 2024 – Ratcliffe introduces strict “back to work” policy forcing staff to come into officeJune 2024 – Ratcliffe scores own goal with comments about women’s teamJuly 2024 – Man Utd finally agree deal to bring in Dan Ashworth as sporting director after four months of gardening leave at Newcastle, who received £3m in compensationJuly 2024 – Erik ten Hag signs shock new contract extension until 2026July 2024 – Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake appointed assistant managers, Andreas Georgson first-team coach and Jelle ten Rouwelaar goalkeeper coach. Darren Fletcher’s role changes from technical director to first-team coach. Steve McClaren, Mitchell van der Gaag and Benni McCarthy depart.July 2024 – Ex-Chelsea technical director Christopher Vivell joins on short-term basis as interim director of recruitment July 2024 – Jean-Claude Blanc added to Man Utd board  July 2024 – Man Utd cut down number of staff on US pre-season tour to 125July 2024 – Ratcliffe makes 250 redundancies including popular media man John Allen, historian Cliff Butler and kitman Alex WylieAugust 2024 – Man Utd splash out £199m in the summer transfer window August 2024 – Matchday staff lunchboxes scrapped and some forced to eat beside toiletOctober 2024 – Man Utd stop paying £2m-a-year ambassador salary to Sir Alex FergusonOctober 2024 – Staff Christmas party cancelled October 2024 – “Back to work” policy costing Utd fortune to convert hospitality suites into temporary offices between home matchesOctober 2024 – Erik ten Hag sacked with club 14th in Premier League table, costing club £15mNovember 2024 – Ruben Amorim appointed new Man Utd manager on deal until 2027 after stumping up £10m release clause November 2024 – Coach Ruud van Nistelrooy axed by new manager Ruben Amorim November 2024 – Man Utd chiefs locked in blame game over summer shambles including Erik ten Hag situation and transfer signings November 2024 – Ratcliffe reportedly set to half £40,000 budget paid to Manchester United Disabled Supporters AssociationDecember 2024 – Ratcliffe admits “mediocre” Man Utd “still in last century” December 2024 – Fans protest after OAP and children concessions tickets ditched and minimum home ticket cost up to £66December 2024 – Dan Ashworth sacked after five months as sporting directorDecember 2024 – £100 staff Christmas bonus ditched for £40 M&S voucherDecember 2024 – Ceiling starts leaking during Ruben Amorim’s press conference after 3-0 defeat to BournemouthDecember 2024 – Reports of a mice infestation at Old Trafford as rodent droppings found in food kiosks and plush suites as food hygiene ratings drops to just two starsDecember 2024 – SunSport reveals Ratcliffe cuts £40,000 funding donation to Association of Former Manchester United Players charity”But it would defeat the object, wouldn’t it? You couldn’t tolerate it at that level, it just wouldn’t be fun.”Ratcliffe also singled out the previous regime for allowing the state of United to slip down.He said: “I wouldn’t have tolerated Ed Woodward, or Richard Arnold.”Richard was a rugby man, he didn’t even understand football. Ed didn’t have the credentials to manage the club.”He was a merchant banker, an accountant. He wasn’t the chief executive.”The management of Manchester United have been given a huge amount of rope.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The owners just managed the club and left the football side alone and they’ve made a lot of very poor decisions over 12 years, stupid things.”They made a complete c***-up of it, shocking really. They couldn’t see where they were headed.” More

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      ‘He’s goated’ – Erling Haaland smashes Alan Shearer record against Brighton in incredible new feat for Man City striker

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      ERLING HAALAND smashed Alan Shearer’s record for goal involvements after scoring against Brighton. The striker opened the scoring from the spot to make it 100 goal involvements in just 94 matches. Erling Haaland smashed Alan Shearer’s record for goal involvementsCredit: APThat beat Shearer’s record after the Newcastle legend achieved it in 100 games. Eric Cantona and Mo Salah managed it in 116 games and Sergio Aguero in 118 – to leave Haaland in a league of his own. One fan said: “Scoring sensation.”Another added: “He’s goated.”READ MORE IN football It comes after manager Pep Guardiola recently compared his No9 to Lionel Messi – who he worked with at Barcelona. Guardiola said: “I’ve been with Messi, but it’s incredible what Erling has done. And I want more. I want more for Erling.”He has to help us. He has to help us more and more and more to achieve what we want to do this season.”But the numbers are unbelievable since he arrived. Being part of that in every game. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Hopefully he can reach you know that the little record [100 Premier League goal involvements] tomorrow.”Pervis Estupinan levelled for Brighton but Omar Marmoush put the Premier League champions back in the led before the break. City currently sit fourth as they push for a Champions League place next season. Dan Burn’s gone from pushing trolleys at Asda to potential England glory – he fully deserves his call-up More

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      ‘One c***-up and you’re legendary’ – Jim Ratcliffe reveals first piece of advice Man Utd icon Sir Alex Ferguson gave him

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE has revealed the first thing Sir Alex Ferguson told him after he bought a stake in Manchester United.Ratcliffe, 71, has endured a difficult first year at Old Trafford.Sir Jim Ratcliffe has gotten to know Sir Alex FergusonCredit: GettyRatcliffe, 71, axed Ferguson from his ambassadorial roleCredit: PAThe Red Devils went into this weekend languishing 14th in the Premier League.While the British billionaire has also drawn criticism for several off-field decisions – including scrapping ticket price concessions and making mass redundancies at United.Since buying into the Red Devils, Ratcliffe has gotten to know their legendary former manager Ferguson.Speaking to The Times, the Ineos chief revealed: “The first thing Alex Ferguson said to me was that the shirt can be too heavy. It applies to everyone here really, the coach, the players — the owner.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”It’s turning me into an old man. It’s hard to do the interviews. On camera for 40 minutes, one cock-up and you’re legendary for it.”Remember [jewellery chain chief executive] Gerald Ratner, the guy with the rings? Spent his life building a business; one word, all gone.”It takes a lot out of you. Because it’s around the world in a heartbeat. It goes viral. Everything is scrutinised. It takes one small piece…”Ratcliffe axed Ferguson from his £2m-per-year ambassadorial role last year.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSMan Utd have not won the Premier League since Ferguson’s departureCredit: GettyOn the conversation that led to the decision, Ratcliffe said: “I take my hat off to Alex.”I sat down with Alex, just the two of us in the room, and I said, ‘Look, the club isn’t where you may think it is. It is spending more than it’s earning and we’re going to finish up in some difficulties. Honestly, we can’t really afford to continue to pay you £2 million a year’.Sir Jim Ratcliffe explains his plans for the new Man Utd Stadium “I said I’m going to, ‘Leave it with you, let you have a think about it’. It was very grown up.”Maybe a little bit grumpy at the beginning but he got it, and he came back three days later, after talking to his son, and said, ‘Fine, I’m going to step away from it. My decision’. I think it reflects really well on Alex, because he put the club before himself.”During the wide-ranging interview, Ratcliffe refused to speak negatively on the unpopular Glazer family, calling them “really decent people”.While United fans regularly sing songs criticising the Glazers, chants about Ratcliffe could also be heard during their match at Fulham earlier this season.’ENOUGH’S ENOUGH’On potentially taking abuse from fans, Ratcliffe admitted: “So, eventually, if it reached the extent that the Glazer family have been abused, then I’d have to say, look, enough’s enough guys, let somebody else do this.”They can’t really come to a match, the Glazers. They’ve retreated into the shadows a bit now, so I’m getting all the bloody stick.“We bought in and I haven’t seen them since.”At the moment, I don’t have security, I don’t have to walk around like that.”But it would defeat the object, wouldn’t it? You couldn’t tolerate it at that level, it just wouldn’t be fun.”On who is to blame for United’s current toils, Ratcliffe decided to take aim at Richard Arnold and Ed Woodward, rather than the Glazer family.Ratcliffe said: “I mean, I wouldn’t have tolerated Ed Woodward, or Richard Arnold.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Richard was a rugby man, he didn’t even understand football. Ed didn’t have the credentials to manage the club.”He was a merchant banker, an accountant. He wasn’t the chief executive.”Ratcliffe took aim at Ed Woodward and Richard ArnoldCredit: PA More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORE: Man City take LEAD vs Brighton via Haaland, plus four more games in Saturday’s action

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      MANCHESTER City’s enticing encounter with Brighton headlines the Premier League’s Saturday action as the two fight for respective European places.Pep Guardiola’s side have already lost nine games this season – the most in five seasons and face a tense race for the lucrative Champions League spots. Whilst their south coast visitors have won their last six games in all competitions as Fabian Hürzeler looks to guide the club back to Europe in his debut season. Elsewhere, David Moyes welcomes former employers West Ham and the fight at the top-table extends to the evening game as Brentford travel to Bournemouth, plus Nottingham Forest, Ipswich, Southampton and Wolves all in action. Kick-off: 3pm GMT/5.30pm GMTTV channel: Games are not televised/Sky Sports Bournemouth XI: to follow… Brentford XI: to follow… GOOOOALLLLLBrighton have levelled things up again!Copy linkCopied47′ – Saints 0 Wolves 2It’s Larsen at the double for Wolves!The striker gets through on goal and fires a clean shot past Ramsdale.It’s a well-taken effort and one that sends the Wolves fans wild!Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGOOOOOALLLLLLSouthampton are sinking without a trace as Wolves go two up!Copy linkCopiedPEEEEEEEPWe are underway again in all four games!Copy linkCopiedEverton 0 West Ham 0It started off fairly innocuously. But both sides have had several chances and will feel aggrieved not to be ahead.Bowen’s brilliant volley almost went in before Pickford saved Everton.As for the hosts themselves, they will still be raging after seeing what appeared to be a nailed-on penalty get overruled by the pitchside monitor.Copy linkCopiedMan City 2 Brighton 1From SunSport’s Martin Blackburn:“Omar Marmoush is rapidly establishing himself as a crowd favourite at the Etihad – and the Egyptian forward further endeared himself to them with a super strike to restore City’s lead.“He took a pass from Ilkay Gundogan and thumped home a 20 yarder. Earlier Haaland chalked up his 100th goal involvement in the Prem with an early penalty – also won by Marmoush.“But Pervis Estupinan cancelled it out with a clever free-kick. Expect more goals in this Champions League shoot-out.”Copy linkCopiedIpswich 0 Forest 3From SunSport’s Dan King:“’That’s why you’re going down’ and ‘You’re going down with the Leicester’ – the Forest fans are spot on.“Three bits of poor defending and three bits of typically ruthless Forest finishing, and Ipswich are staring another defeat, and a return to the Championship, in the face.“Nikola Milenkovic grabbed the first after Town did not deal with the second phase after a corner.“Anthony Elanga broke like lightning to score the second soon afterwards.“And Elanga latched on to a Milenkovic punt to race past the Ipswich defence to make it three. Game over.”Copy linkCopiedSaints 0 Wolves 1From SunSport’s Jack Rosser:“This game is there for the taking if either side decide to turn up.“Wolves are ahead thanks to a dreadful lapse at the back from Southampton but have hardly offered much.“Some energy and intent from either side and they could gain an advantage quite easily.”Copy linkCopiedHalf timeLatest scores:Man City 2 Brighton 1Southampton 0 Wolves 1Everton 0 West Ham 0Ipswich 0 Nottingham Forest 3Copy linkCopiedEverton 0 West Ham 0Controversy here.Everton wanted a penalty after Beto appeared to be fouled by Mavropanos.VAR recommended a video review of the incident.But the referee was not having it and denied Everton the spot-kick.Copy linkCopiedSaints 0 Wolves 1From SunSport’s Jack Rosser:“Just over half an hour in and Southampton fans are turning on manager Ivan Juric.“Southampton have been flat since conceding a terrible goal despite their strong start.“Fans at St. Mary’s are now venting at Juric, chanting ‘get a striker on the pitch’ after he opted to start without one for the second game in a row.”Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopied42′ – Ipswich 0 Forest 3It’s Elanga again!This time the winger runs through onto a long ball from Milenkovic.Ipswich again fail to deal with it.And Elanga buries it to put Forest out of sight.Copy linkCopiedGOOOOALLLLLForest are clear here! It’s three!Copy linkCopied39′ – Man City 2 Brighton 1Pep Guardiola won’t want to let this one slip…City go back in front and it’s January signing Marmoush who delivers.The ace is played in by Ilkay Gundogan and fires a sumptuous shot into the net.Copy linkCopiedGOOOOOOALLLLLLMan City are back ahead!Copy linkCopied37′ – Ipswich 0 Forest 2It’s bad news for Ipswich as Forest have DOUBLED their lead!Anthony Elanga is the scorer and the hosts have a lot of thinking to do at half-time.Copy linkCopiedGOOOALLLLLIt’s a quickfire double for Forest!Copy linkCopied35′ – Ipswich 0 Forest 1Milenkovic has put Forest ahead!Ipswich fail to clear a corner and the defender fires home!Copy linkCopiedGOOOALLLLLForest are ahead at Ipswich!Copy linkCopiedEverton 0 West Ham 0Jarred Bowen goes close for the Hammers!He kicks the ball in the air before launching a volley at goal.And Pickford is forced to tip over the bar to keep the shot out.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1 Brighton 1 – Yellow cardCarlos Baleba is in the book for Brighton now.The midfielder went in recklessly on Jeremy Doku.And he is now walking a tightrope.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1 Brighton 1From SunSport’s Martin Blackburn:”Just when you think they are getting back to their old selves, City shoot themselves in the foot. “It’s the story of their season. Erling Haaland put the champs ahead from the spot but they gifted the Seagulls a way back in with a cheap free-kick which Pervis Estupinan shaped past a motionless Stefan Ortega. “Surely the keeper should have done better.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedEverton 0 West Ham 0Neither side bathing themselves in glory here.But it’s Everton who have looked more likely to make something happen.The Toffees have already had five shots at goal, with two of them on target.And Potter’s men need to step things up if they want the win today.Copy linkCopiedIpswich 0 Forest 0From SunSport’s Dan King:“Neither goalkeeper has made a proper save yet. Early on, the Nottingham Forest were hinting that Thomas Tuchel may not have picked a proper squad.”’England’s No 10’ was the chant in praise of Morgan Gibbs-White, whose omission was among the curiosities in Tuchel’s selection decisions.“Elliot Anderson’s shot has just hit Chris Wood, which sums up this game for chances so far.”Copy linkCopied21′ – Brighton 1 Man City 1City’s lead didn’t last long!Pervis Estupinan has curled in a glorious free-kick to level things up.Game on!Copy linkCopied More

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      Arsenal ‘in talks with Nico Williams’ agent’ over bargain £48m move for Atletico Bilbao star but face war with Bayern

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      ARSENAL have contacted Nico Williams’ representatives about a bargain summer transfer, according to reports.The Gunners are hoping to significantly bolster their attack ahead of next season.Nico Williams is in red-hot demand ahead of this summerCredit: ReutersWilliams, 22, has excelled in LaLiga with Athletic Bilbao and was among Spain’s star players as they won Euro 2024 last year.According to Bild reporter Christian Falk, Arsenal have opened dialogue with Williams’ management team over a potential summer move.The winger has a release clause in his contract, understood to stand somewhere between £48million and £67m.Arsenal will face significant competition for Williams’ signature.Falk adds that Bayern Munich are also keen on securing the Spanish wide man.While in January it was reported that Chelsea and Liverpool are admirers of Williams’ talent.The Pamplona-born star has played 23 times in LaLiga this term.Williams has scored four league goals and laid on a further five during the 2024-25 campaign.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe homegrown Athletic Bilbao star penned his most recent contract with the Basque side in December 2023.Williams’ deal runs until 2027, although the release clause offers him a way out.Nico Williams reveals which Ghanian and former Premier League cult-hero footballer he looks up tooArsenal have recently had to contend with injuries to Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz.Mikel Merino has had to fill in as a forward, while on-loan Raheem Sterling has struggled for form in the Premier League. More