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      Man City close in on Juventus left-back Andrea Cambiaso in transfer that could hand Arsenal huge pay day

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      MANCHESTER CITY’S hopes of signing Juventus full back Andrea Cambiaso have been boosted as the Serie A giants close in on a replacement.And the transfer merry-go-round could lead to a multi-million pound windfall for Arsenal.Manchester City have been linked with Juventus full back Andrea CambiasoCity pursued Italy international Cambiaso, 25, during the January transfer window before cooling their interest.But Etihad chiefs are expected to try again in the summer for Cambiaso, who can play on both flanks.And reports in Italy claim Juventus have identified former Gunner Nuno Tavares as a top target.Left back Tavares, 25, is currently on loan from Arsenal at Lazio, with an obligation to buy for just over £5m and a 40 per cent sell-on clause.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSLazio are ready to complete the permanent deal and then immediately cash in on the Portugal international.Tavares had a brilliant start to the season, racking up eight assists in Serie A by the end of October.Injuries have interrupted his campaign since and Lazio will struggle to find anyone willing to meet their reported asked price of £34m.But if they sell Tavares, 40 per cent of the proceeds will be added to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s transfer kitty.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSJuventus are also looking at Club Brugge defender Maxim De Cuyper, who has previously been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham.Meanwhile, City still have a chance to win silverware next month after a disappointing campaign by their standards.Pep Guardiola’s side reached their third-straight FA Cup final after beating Nottingham Forest 2-0 at Wembley on Sunday.Pep Guardiola aims sly dig at rivals Man Utd hours after their heroic Europa League comeback More

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      Liverpool fans just discovering what Premier League-winning boss Arne Slot’s real name is and say ‘I’ll never recover’

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      LIVERPOOL fans are digesting Premier League title glory AND a shock discovery about boss Arne Slot’s real name.The Reds confirmed their first crown for five years with Sunday’s 5-1 home win over Tottenham.Arne Slot is celebrating title glory in his first season in chargeCredit: RexSlot has become the first Anfield chief since Kenny Dalglish in 1985-86 to win the title during his first season in charge.Liverpool also equalled Manchester United’s haul of 20 top-flight crowns.And fans in awe of Slot’s achievement are equally astounded to only find out now that Arne is only his NICKNAME.The 46-year-old was in fact given the birth name Arend Martijn Slot.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLArend – meaning Eagle –  is rarely used as a name even in his native Netherlands.The moniker was passed down to him from his dad.Liverpool fan Paul Senior decided the time was right for a wider audience to know that Arne is not the ex-Feyenoord chief’s true name.And with the title unofficially in the bag for weeks, the main shock for supporters was the revelation about Slot.Most read in FootballOne fan joked Slot had ‘disguised’ his real name ahead of title joyCredit: PABEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKOne fan responded: “Not sure I’ll ever recover.” Another commented: “Mad when you find out the managers name isn’t actually Arne.”Gary Neville reveals fear with Liverpool to become most successful English team everA third claimed: “I need to sit down.” And in a reference to an ex-Liverpool keeper, one posted: “Like finding out Pepe Reina’s name was Jose the whole time.”Many supporters simple couldn’t believe they had been in the dark about Arne – or rather Arend – for so long.One said: “No way I just found this out.”Another reckoned it had all been a mischievous master-plan by a manager whose title joy has made him an instant Anfield icon.He wrote: “Disguised his real name as he managed @LFC winning the league. Slick Slot. Love it.” More

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      When will Liverpool lift the Premier League trophy?

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      LIVERPOOL have officially won the 2024/25 Premier League title with FOUR games to spare.The Reds just needed one point against Tottenham on Sunday, but they took all three after a dominant display.Liverpool secured their status as Premier League champions with a 5-1 win over TottenhamCredit: ReutersArne Slot’s side put on a show for a jubilant Anfield crowd as Liverpool thrashed Spurs 5-1.Incredible scenes followed at full-time as fans inside the iconic stadium celebrated winning a second league title in 35 years.But supporters will have to wait a little bit longer to see their champions lift the Premier League trophy.When will Liverpool lift the Premier League trophy?Liverpool will have to wait until after their final Prem fixture against Crystal Palace on Sunday, May 25, to lift the league title in front of a packed Anfield for the first time in 35 years.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe trophy lift for the Reds’ 2019/20 top-flight triumph was held behind closed doors due to Covid-19 restrictions.Virgil van Dijk will be the man to lift the iconic trophy following the conclusion of the Palace fixture.Details regarding a trophy parade are yet to be officially released, but many reports suggest it could happen the day after the trophy lift, with it being a bank holiday Monday.Will Liverpool get a guard of honour at their final four games?As Liverpool have been crowned as Premier League champions with four fixtures remaining, many are wondering if they will receive a guard of honour from each opponent.Most read in FootballIt is not compulsory for opposition teams to give the champions a guard of honour, but it is customary.Chelsea are the first team to have the opportunity to complete the pre-match ritual on May 4, while Liverpool’s title rivals Arsenal will get the chance to be gracious in defeat a week later. More

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      Liverpool win Premier League LIVE: Reds secure 20th title after thrashing Spurs as celebrations ensue – latest updates

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      LIVERPOOL have officially secured the Premier League title with an emphatic 5-1 win over Tottenham.It’s the Reds’ 20th league title, which is the joint most with Manchester United.Arne Slot has enjoyed a stunning first season at the helm on Merseyside, becoming the first Dutch manager to lift the prestigious Premier League trophy.Celebrations are well underway across the city as fans soak in the occasion after they were denied the chance for their 2020 league triumph due to Covid restrictions.Match result: Liverpool 5-1 TottenhamLiverpool team: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Gakpo, DiazTottenham team: Vicario; Spence, Danso, Davies, Udogie; Bergvall, Gray, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, TelCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…City celebrates massive titleThis club and silverware goes hand in hand with one another.It hurt so much to have such a lean spell of winning league titles.Now, they have won two Premier League trophies in five years.The rest of the league needs to be wary, The Reds go marching on.Credit: PACredit: PACopy linkCopiedPremier League champions tour datesLiverpool will go into their final four games knowing that their opponents will be facing the league champions.They will even receive guard of honours as they go out onto that pitch to do battle.Arne Slot’s side will want to celebrate this trophy in style and win all their remaining fixtures.Copy linkCopiedReds back on their perchLiverpool’s 20th top-flight title once again makes them the most decorated club in English football.The Premier League champions have got the hunger for winning trophies and this may well be the first of many.Many supporters have to endure lean periods but when you are experiencing these moments, it all seems so worth it.Credit: PACredit: AFPCredit: PACredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedSteal of the centuryLiverpool’s signing of Alexis Mac Allister for £35m from Brighton is now looking to be the ‘steal of the century’.He covered every blade of grass for The Reds today, scoring the goal to give them the lead at Anfield this afternoon.The Argentine was to get the ‘man of the match’ award and nobody deserved it more.Copy linkCopiedDutchman shows his worthWhen Arne Slot was named as the new Liverpool manager, most people where unaware who he even was.Managing a side in his native Netherlands, many wondered if he was the man to take over from Jurgen Klopp.In his first season he has shown them that he has come to carry on the good work of the German before him.Some shoes to fill, but this is a good start.Credit: EPACopy linkCopiedLocal lad who wanted to play for LiverpoolTrent Alexander-Arnold has achieved his dreams with this club,Coming through the youth system that turned him into one of the best players in the world.He has some tough decision to make over the coming weeks but none of that matters now as he celebrates a Premier League title.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedHis name is Lucho, he came from PortoHe came to score, came to score, came to score, score, score.Luis Diaz grabbed the equaliser for The Reds today and they did not look back from that moment.The Columbian has become an important cog in this Liverpool machine and celebrates their success with Federico Chiesa.Credit: GettyCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedYou cannot buy support like thisThere is a special relationship between Liverpool fans and their club.The passion, hunger and love for their players.Through thick and thin they back them, to experience moments like these.Different levels.Credit: GettyCredit: EPACopy linkCopiedThe king bows to his peopleLiverpool’s Egyptian King is on his knees thanking those who worship him.Mohamed Salah has been the best player in the world this season and delivered a Premier League title to the fans.Having signed a new contract, he is here to stay.And along with it, more success.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedCity bouncing with title winOutside of the ground was a sea of fans, even as the game was being played.No one could ever build a stadium big enough for the supporrt of this football club.They all wanted to see their Premier League champions, there will be parrties long into the night.Credit: PACredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedSpecial achievement for Slot’s RedsTo win the Premier League with four games still to play shows just how dominant The Reds have been this season.Even when not at their best, this team found a way to win.The squad have clicked with their new manager and tactics, nobody in the Premier League have been able to live with them.What a way to seal it, with a 5-1 victory over Tottenham in front of their own fans.Credit: PACredit: GettyCredit: GettyCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedLiverpool Hungary for moreIt has been a new experience for Dominic Szoboszlai as he wins his first Premier League title with The Reds.His creativity has been a major contribution in his team ensuring that they stay at the top of the table.As he cleebrates their win with these loyal fans, the midfielder knows this is something he wants to feel more and more.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedMacca lapping up the experienceSpeaking with Sky Sports, Alexis Mac Allister spoke about this feeling:To win a World Cup and now to win a Premier League is something really special. It wouldn’t be possible without my teammates and I am just one part of the puzzle. Something really, really special and hopefully we can enjoy it. I don’t think I will score that one again. It wasn’t bad. I think it was the right decision for me [joining Liverpool] and am really enjoying my time here. Alexis Mac AllisterLiverpoolCopy linkCopiedMagic moment for Liverpool fanHarvey Elliott has grown up as a Liverpool fan and travelled as a youngster to watch so many of their games.It must have seemed like a dream when he finally signed for them and this is something probably fantasised about out his back garden as a kid.Winning the title with his beloved Liverpool, with dad watching on from the stands.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedAll roads lead to AnfieldAs Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates this title win, he stands taking in the atmosphere, no doubt making the hairs on the back of his neck stand up.Why would the full-back want to leave his hometown club, the sky is the limit for Arne Slot and co.He may well be thinking about how he cannot severe this tie, it means too much, he has to stay.And the fans would love nothing more.Credit: PACredit: PACopy linkCopiedSalah feels the love at AnfieldIf anyone wondered why Mohamed Salah wanted to stay at this club so much, it was for all to see today.The Egyptian feels like one of their own and these fans feel like his family and he wanted to win this title today for them.Since his arrival in 2017, it has been a match made in heaven and who would rule out plenty more days like this for Liverpool from this point.Credit: ReutersCredit: PACopy linkCopiedArne Slot embraces the fansWearing his Liverpool top which reads on the back ‘ champions 24/25′ the manager celebrates with the fans.He is given a microphone and sings…..’Jurgen Klopp, la la la la la’.Slot embraces his players, the Dutchman looks on cloud nine.These players and coaches have such a bond with each other and these fans.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedEgyptian King absorbs title winSpeaking wiith Sky Sports, Salah expressed his feelings:Incredible, to win the Premier League with the fans, it’s incredible. This is way better, 100%. It is special with the fans. I’m glad that we are winners here. We wanted to win it here in front of the fans, incredible.Mohamed SalahLiverpoolCopy linkCopiedReds crowned Premier League championsIf you wondered how much this meant to the players, they are in dreamland right now.Celebrating with the fans and singing the club anthems.After a long slog this campaign, they are reaping the rewards right now.Credit: ReutersCredit: GettyCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedHeroes of Anfield RoadAnfield is still a cauldron of noise, with just as many fans if not more outside the ground.The whole city rejoices as do fans all over the world.Liverpool have some of the most passionate fans and there will be some celebrations tonight.They have suprised many this season and no other team has had an answer for them.Slot’s side have been on another level.Credit: ReutersCredit: APCopy linkCopiedSlot basking in gloryThe Liverpool manager spoke with Sky Sports as the whole of Anfield sang out his name:Wow. I think it is difficult to put it into words. You could feel how important it was for the fans to be here and the boys did a brilliant job here, as did the fans. First time we went one goal behind and I don’t think we could have lost this game today if you were here. Our main focus was to win this game and that makes it special. The belief for us to win it was almost through the whole season. Arne SlotLiverpoolCopy linkCopiedFans get the moment they dreamed ofWhile it seemed immenent The Reds would be crowned champions, nobody takes anything for granted.For these fans and all the others around the world, this is the what they dream of seeing, their club lifting major silverware.This has been a season to remember for all of them.Credit: APCredit: AFPCredit: PACopy linkCopiedSkipper knows why he stayedSpeaking with Sky Sports, van Dijk was feeling all the emotions with this experience:It is something special that we love to have. This is the most beautiful club in the world and I think we all deserve this. We have got to enjoy the next couple of weeks. I was desperate to do this for all the fans around the world. It is a great achievement.Virgil van DijkLiverpoolCopy linkCopiedReds seal title in styleAs ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ rings out across the ground, the players all stand side by side.It is spine-chilling to hear the anthem ring out.This is a special club, one like no other, and fully deserve this moment.Liverpool are Premier League champions and are looking to stay.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedLiverpool are the cream of the cropThe fans erupt as it is confirmed they are champions.You can see just how much this means to the players as well as they celebrate their achievements.Arne Slot’s side have blown the opposition away as they open up a 15 point gap with four games remaining.Credit: APCredit: PACopy linkCopied More

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      Liverpool win historic Premier League with four games to spare as emotional scenes break out at Anfield after 20th title

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      IT’S OFFICIAL, Liverpool are Premier League champions and have equalled Manchester United’s record of 20 top-flight titles.Arne Slot has reclaimed Liverpool’s place at the top of English football in his debut season, after taking over from club legend Jurgen Klopp last May.Liverpool have won the Premier LeagueCredit: PAThere were jubilant scenes throughout the 90 minutes and at full-timeCredit: APAnfield celebrated its first title in 35 yearsCredit: AFPMo Salah has been Liverpool’s key man throughout the campaignCredit: PAArne Slot led Liverpool to their 20th league title, moving level with rivals Man UtdCredit: APIt was double dutch for Liverpool’s coach and captainCredit: AFPTrent Alexander-Arnold celebrates his second Prem triumphCredit: GettySalah took selfies with the KopCredit: GettyVirgil van Dijk celebrates his first title as Liverpool captainCredit: GettyThe Kop roared on the Reds throughout the win over TottenhamCredit: ReutersAfter relegating Leicester with a 1-0 win on Sunday, Liverpool put their name on the trophy with an emphatic 5-1 win over Tottenham.They went 1-0 down but hit back four minutes later and led 3-1 at half-time.There were jubilant scenes throughout the match and at full-time the players and staff celebrated in front of the Kop.Mo Salah took more selfies with the crowd – as he did after his goal – with Anfield celebrating its first title in 35 years, since 2020’s Prem title was won behind closed doors.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe stadium was a sea of red and there were emotional scenes as players and fans united as the crowd sang: ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’.Slot, 46, is the first Dutch manager to win the Premier League and the fifth man to do so in their debut campaign after Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti, Manuel Pellegrini and Antonio Conte.And now, with four games remaining, the Kop faithful can officially let their hair down and celebrate.But the Reds have had one hand on their 20th title for several weeks.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSArsenal’s Champions League quest has seen them draw consecutive games with Everton, Brentford and Palace this month, to leave any chase impossible.Mikel Arteta’s side’s can only pick up a maximum of 12 points from their four remaining games, meaning their domestic season is officially over.’A brilliant failure’ – Incredible footage of Arne Slot’s craziest coaching idea resurfaces from his playing daysHOW REDS WON ITAug 17 Ipswich (a) W2-0Aug 25 Brentford (h) W2-0Sep 1 Man Utd (a) W3-0Sep 14 Nottm Forest (h) L1-0Sep 21 Bournemouth (h) W3-0Sep 28 Wolves (a) W2-1Oct 5 Crystal Palace (a) W1-0Oct 20 Chelsea (h) W2-1Oct 27 Arsenal (a) D2-2Nov 2 Brighton (h) W2-1Nov 9 Aston Villa (h) W2-0Nov 24 Southampton (a) W3-2Dec 1 Man City (h) W2-0Dec 4 Newcastle (a) D3-3Dec 14 Fulham (h) D2-2Dec 22 Tottenham (a) W6-3Dec 26 Leicester (h) W3-1Dec 29 West Ham (a) W5-0Jan 5 Man Utd (h) D2-2Jan 14 Nottm Forest (a) D1-1Jan 18 Brentford (a) W2-0Jan 25 Ipswich (h) W4-1Feb 1 Bournemouth (a) W2-0Feb 12 Everton (a) D2-2Feb 16 Wolves (h) W2-1Feb 19 Aston Villa (a) D2-2Feb 23 Man City (a) W2-0Feb 26 Newcastle (h) W2-0Mar 8 Southampton (h) W3-1Apr 2 Everton (h) W1-0Apr 6 Fulham (a) L3-2Apr 13 West Ham (h) W2-1Apr 20 Leicester (a) W1-0Apr 27 Tottenham (h) W5-1As things stand, the league leaders’ 15-point advantage on Arsenal is the biggest gap over the second place side since Manchester City’s 18-point lead over Manchester United in 2019-2020.But Man Utd will be more bothered about Liverpool equalling their long-held record of 20 league titles in English football. Sir Alex Ferguson set that in 2013, having spent two decades clawing back to knock Liverpool off their perch laid down in the 1980s.Meanwhile, England also has a new Premier League champion for the first time since Liverpool won it FIVE years ago, which ended a 30-year club drought.Pep Guardiola’s incredible Man City sides have won it for the last four consecutive seasons, setting a new record in the process.In fact, it was Klopp’s heroic efforts to compete with Guardiola during his nine years that left the German manager “under too much pressure” to continue before he quit Anfield last season. Salah – who signed a new two-year contract this month – has provided 46 goal contributions, in the form of 28 goals and 18 assists – the most in both categories across the league.Liverpool have lost just two Prem games this season, a 1-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest in September and a 3-2 loss to Fulham this month.It’s been eight years since the last champions lost as few as two games all season – that was City in 2017-2018.But Liverpool will have to remain unbeaten for their last four games against Chelsea, Arsenal, Brighton and Palace, to keep that stat.Read More on The SunMeanwhile, Arsenal – who have stepped into Liverpool’s place of competing with City over the last few years – could now finish second for the THIRD straight season.That is as long as the chasing pack of City, Newcastle, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest don’t catch up and leapfrog them.Slot became the first Dutchman to win the PremCredit: ReutersCody Gakpo celebrates his second Liverpool trophyCredit: AFPAfter relegating Leicester with a 1-0 win on Sunday, Liverpool sealed the title a week laterCredit: ReutersSalah celebrated in his style after his goalCredit: AFPLiverpool put five past TottenhamCredit: EPAMANAGERS’ PREMIER LEAGUE TITLESTWELVE bosses have won the Premier League13 – Sir Alex Ferguson5 – Pep Guardiola3 – Jose Mourinho, Arsene Wenger1 – Arne Slot, Antonio Conte, Carlo Ancelotti, Roberto Mancini, Jurgen Klopp (above), Claudio Ranieri, Kenny Dalglish, Manuel Pellegrini More

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      Liverpool vs Tottenham LIVE SCORE: Premier League clash on NOW as Gakpo’s stunning finish puts Reds on cusp of title

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      LIVERPOOL are taking on Tottenham in a huge Premier League clash RIGHT NOW – with the Reds needing just one point to secure the title.The Merseyside giants side have been the standout team this season, and they are deservedly closing in on a 20th league crown.But things didn’t get off to the best start after former Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke headed Spurs ahead in the 12th minute.Tottenham’s role as party poopers didn’t last long as Luis Diaz struck to make it 1-1 minutes later.Normal service was then resumed with Alexis Mac Allister putting the Reds 2-1 up with a thunderbolt from the edge of the box before Cody Gakpo doubled his side’s lead with a stunning finish.Live stream: NOW TVTV channel: Sky Sports Main EventLiverpool team: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Gakpo, DiazTottenham team: Vicario; Spence, Danso, Davies, Udogie; Bergvall, Gray, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, TelCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham35. Tottenham look so open, this could be ideal for Liverpool.Whenever Spurs come forward and lose the ball, the hosts look like they are going to go up the other end and score.It is anyones’ guess what scoreline we will have here this afternoon.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 3-1 Tottenham33. As Bergvall fails to clear his lines, Gakpo picks up the loose ball.He shifts it to his right foot and drills it into the far corner.The champagne is now on ice for Arne Slot’s side.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Tottenham31. Alexander-Arnold strikes it but it sails over the crossbar.That would have been something special for the local lad to get amongst the goals in this crucial game.The atmosphere is something to behold at Anfield today.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Tottenham29. Maddison goes straight through the back of Szoboszlai.The referee awards a free-kick in a dangerous position.This one is definitelty in range for a shot.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Tottenham27. As a cross comes in for the visitors, Solanke gets up to flick it towards goal. Alisson takes no chances as he tips it over the bar.The resulting cross comes in but Konate wins the header.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Tottenham25. Liverpool have turned this game on its head and Anfield is bouncing.’We’re gonna win the league and now you’re gonna believe us’ rings out from the stands.Arne Slot’s side are going to take some stopping at this point.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-1 Tottenham23. This game is evenly poised now, Spurs are struggling to get forward.The Reds are passing it around moving into pockets of space.At times, the visitors look all over the place in defence.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-1 Tottenham21. Liverpool have the ball in the back of the net once again.Gakpo is the player to tap home but it is ruled out offside.This time it was the correct decision from the linesman.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-1 Tottenham19. Anfield is rocking once again.Liverpool needed that quick goal after falling behind.Now Tottenham will be put under some intense pressure.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-1 Tottenham17. Szoboszlai squares the ball for Diaz to tap home.The flag immediately goes up for offside but the Hungarian is on by a country mile.The VAR review informs the referee to award the goal and Anfield erupts.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Luis Diaz (Liverpool)Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 Tottenham15. Slot’s side will feel some pressure now having gone behind.It was a solid header from the Tottenham striker to his credit.Of all the people to score, an ex-Liverpool player.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 Tottenham13. Well this was not in the script for today.As a corner comes in, Solanke rises to head it home.The Reds have it all to do now.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Dominic Solanke (Tottenham)Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-0 Tottenham11. As the corner comes in, Szoboszlai receives it with his back to goal.He takes one touch to control and tries an acrobatic overhead kick.It narrowly misses the top corner.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-0 Tottenham9. A hopeful ball is played into the far post.Gakpo does well to get it down and get a shot off.Vicario makes a save but the referee deems it having gone behind for a corner.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-0 Tottenham7. As a Tottenham attack breaks down, Liverpool hit them on the counter.Salah makes a run out wide and is found by a lofted pass.He looks to play it in early for Diaz but the Columbian had stopped his run.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-0 Tottenham5. A brief glimpse of goal for the visitors.It drops to Tel in the box but he cannot react quick enough.The last things these fans want is for the visitors to throw a spanner in the works.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-0 Tottenham3. Liverpool are awarded a free-kick in a danngerous area.It is too far out for a shot so they quickly work it out wide.Salah gets a shot off with his trusted left foot but sends it sailing over the target.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-0 Tottenham1. The atmosphere at Anfiield really is something else.Gakpo gets away down the left and Robertson is quick to support.The Reds pass it around, looking to stretch the visitors early on.Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Liverpool vs TottenhamWe are underway at Anfield.This is such a huge game for Arne Slot’s side this afternoon.Liverpool get the match started.Copy linkCopiedAnfield rocking ahead of gameThe Liverpool fans are making this a cauldron of noise for this massive fixture against Tottenham.’We’re gonna win the league’ rings out from the stands.Games do not get bigger than this.Credit: APCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedBoss focussed on job for RedsArne Slot spoke to Sky Sports about the szie of the task at hand for his side today against Spurs:First of all is what is required of the players, they need to work really hard. Then the fans can play a big part as well. The louder they are, the harder the players work. There is a job to do for us, we have to be ready for Tottenham. Everybody knows what is is about, we need one point, today is the first chance we have to do that. Hopefully after we can start to enjoy.Arne SlotLiverpoolCopy linkCopied More

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      Man Utd player ratings: Bruno losing form at worst time ahead of Euro semi as Hojlund looks lost but Garnacho a threat

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      MANCHESTER UNITED managed to secure a 1-1 draw against 10-man Bournemouth in the sixth minute of injury time.Rasmus Hojlund’s last-gasp equaliser leaves United 14th in the Prem, after Evanilson was sent off for serious foul play with 20 minutes to go.Manchester United avoided a 16th defeat of the seasonBut this wasn’t a good performanceMan Utd target Antoine Semenyo fired the home side into the lead with a thunderbolt opener, after a calamity of mistakes while playing out from the back.Yet United somewhat responded well, mainly through Alejandro Garnacho’s flurry of chances.Bournemouth had their intensity and grit back, after losing it over the last few weeks. But United, as always, had none.For a moment, the home side had fresh hearts after Evanlison’s straight red, but United’s persistence paid off when Manuel Ugarte’s shot was fired in on the way through by Hojlund from five yards.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut United have now failed to beat Bournemouth in their last four clashes, with the Cherries scoring EIGHT goals across their previous three wins.As ever, the away end sang Ruben Amorim’s name for 90 minutes, as Bournemouth couldn’t become the sixth side to the double over United this season.Here’s how SunSport’s Katherine Walsh rated the Red Devils from the Vitality Stadium.Andre Onana – 5It’s not necessarily Onana’s fault, but Amorim shouldn’t rely on this ‘distribution’ narrative surrounding the Cameroon international.Most read in FootballUnited conceded the opener from being lackadaisical while playing out of the back against a cherry-picked high press.And Onana’s weight of pass is often a long way off. It lacked power into Leny Yoro, who sent it into Row Z for safety early on.There’s a clear lack of relationship between the goalkeeper and his back line.He reacted SO late when Dango Outtara’s blistering free-kick smacked off the post before the hour mark.Harry Maguire – 6Did well at times in his battle with Semenyo in both boxes, with VAR checking two separate penalty incidents in United’s favour.But Semenyo came out on top, lashing in a stunning opener for his ninth goal of the season.Given the final quarter of the game off to prepare for Athletic Club semi-final on Thursday.Luke Shaw – 6Shaw finally started his first Man Utd game in 434 days, when he came off against Luton Town, who are now fighting to stay in the Championship!He’s not up to scratch fitness wise and he clearly hasn’t played this Bournemouth side, who are one of the best pressing teams in the Premier League.Shaw – who started on the left hand side of the back three – sent an ill-advised pass to Dorgu, which invited pressure in the build up to Semenyo’s goal.Yet United desperately need the England star back up to the mark. And he got better as the game went on.His distribution and crosses into the box offered what others in his position cannot. Booked for stopping a counter-attack.Leny Yoro – 6Some cheeky old fashioned defending at times, grabbing several Bournemouth shirts in the first 15 minutes.Stayed back for Bournemouth’s lightning breaks and cleaned up. But was beaten by Adam Scott too many times down the line. But the teenager has stepped up his attacking game on corners, with a couple headers saved by Kepa. Encouraging prospect.Blocked off Evanlison for a few. But was left frustrated with the ref who took an age to give it as a foul.Patrick Dorgu – 3Spent too long dallying on the ball before being robbed by Adam Smith, whose cross into Evanilson was met with the daintiest of backheel flicks back to Semenyo.More lively than Mazraoui down the wing and almost caught Kepa out with several threatening crosses – but his team-mate is stronger defensively. Was extremely unluckly to be booked after winning the ball from Smith, which won Bournemouth a dangerous free-kick early in the second half. Casemiro – 5Casemiro looked back to half his best of late after inspiring United’s comeback against Lyon and playing well in several defeats.But he cheaply and naively the ball away at the edge of the box to Ouattara, whose blocked shot gave the home side a dangerous corner.Semenyo and Scott flicked and tricked through the 32-year-old early on.And Amorim looked incensed whenever he lost the ball to a determined Justin Kluivert.Kobbie Mainoo – 5The midfielder threatened to mimic his soon-to-be famous goal against Lyon in the dramatic Europa League comeback a few weeks back, after weaving his way through to cut in early on.It’s clear Amorim has asked him to drop in when United lose possession, but Casemiro is often too alone in front of the back three. Started brightly but lost his way a little as the game wore on.Noussair Mazraoui – 6Did well in his battle with Ouattara throughout and sent a brilliant ball over the top for Garnacho’s chance.There’s nothing extraordinary about Mazraoui, but he’s a solid and reliable squad player that can be trusted – more than most.Evanlison was sent off for a serious foul play slide challenge on the Morocco international in the 69th minute.Alejandro Garnacho – 6The Argentine came to life with his first touch of the game with manipulative feet to send a shot just past Kepa’s goal in the 16th minute. Garnacho won United’s first foul when Tyler Adams slid in, which was cleared and checked by VAR – seconds later Bournemouth scored.He got in-between Bournemouth’s centre-backs to get on the end of a delicious ball which was chipping Kepa, who brilliantly saved.Left-footed effort couple of widths wide of the post on the brink of half-time. Quick feet to win fouls, free kicks, not that United can score from any.No matter how bright the winger looks, he just can’t match it with an end product. It’s still two goals in 21 games this season. Bruno Fernandes – 4Got to feel sorry for Bruno at times. The captain like a broken man. Full of disappointment in those around him.The only critique is that he perhaps asks for too much from his team-mates, who can’t match his thinking with movement in front of him.United always look to him for answers. Today he didn’t have many.And just like he did in the defeat to Wolves last week, the midfielder uncharacteristically scuffed a shot 10 yards from goal, before the flag went up.The Red Devils can’t afford for Bruno to drop his form before the Europa League semi-finals against Athletic Club. They need him back in full force.Rasmus Hojlund – 3It is tempting to give Hojlund a lower score and really lambast him for yet another forgettable performance before his late leveller.Didn’t realise he was on the pitch until United started threatening Kepa’s goal towards the end of the first half.Read More on The SunDespite his goal, which was his third of the season, there is a reason Hojlund has been linked with a swap deal back to the Serie A.He almost never arrives in the right place in the box, which basically means he lacks ruthless a striker’s instinct. Hopefully he gets some confidence after the goal.SUBSManuel Ugarte (for Casemiro ’65) – 7Jeered by the home support after sending a shot flying from distance during a promising United attack.His shot was converted on the way through by Hojlund. He won’t mind. He’s a bit of a club man.Mason Mount (for Mainoo ’65) – 6It opened up brilliantly for Mount, whose shot was blocked for a potential equaliser. He tries. But is £60m worth it? Not at all.Victor Lindelof (for Maguire ’66) – 6United are the only team in the Prem to consistently change their centre-backs during games. Bizarre.Didn’t have much to do as Bournemouth retreated following the red card.Chido Obi (for Mazraoui ’75) – 6Unlike Hojlund, Obi was in the right place to meet Shaw’s cross within seconds of coming on after Bournemouth’s red card. More

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      ‘Cause real tremors at Man Utd’ – Gary Neville reveals fear with Liverpool to become most successful English team ever

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Gary Neville admits Liverpool’s imminent 20th league title will end the long-running debate over who is England’s most successful club.The Reds host Tottenham at Anfield and will seal the Premier League title if they avoid defeat with four games to go on manager Arne Slot’s first season in charge.Manchester United legend Gary Neville admits Liverpool are about to become England’s most successful clubNeville insists Liverpool’s historic title ‘should cause real tremors’ at Man UtdIf the Merseysiders pull it off then they will be lifting only their second Prem trophy, but will still be tying United in overall English titles.However, Neville, 50, concedes that Liverpool’s European success – which has seen them win six trophies compared to Man Utd’s three – will decisively tip the balance.And the pundit, who amassed 600 appearances with the Red Devils during a successful 19-year career, warned his former club that their rivals’ imminent celebrations “should cause real tremors”.The ex-England international, who won eight Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies with United, argued his and fellow legends’ work at Old Trafford is about to be overshadowed.Read More on Man UtdThe former full-back admitted this is a “sobering day” for his beloved club but insists Liverpool have earned it and deserve respect.Neville told Sky Sports: “You have to respect the team that have won the title, they have been the best team.”It is one of the great coaching performances we have seen, to come in and not get players, and still achieve this, you have to hand it to him. But it is a sobering day.”It is a massive deal. When you think of the importance of a league title, the managers at Liverpool and United always talk about your bread and butter being the league. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Obviously Liverpool have more European Cups, but the painful thing to say is the debate is over for a period until United become successful again and win leagues.”It should cause real tremors at Old Trafford. Liverpool will be the most successful club after today, and that should cause heartache and pain. Because it took a lot to get ahead of Liverpool.”‘Absolute s***fest of management’ – Gary Neville follows Roy Keane in unleashing angriest Man Utd rant yetLiverpool hero Daniel Sturridge sang his former team’s praises and explained the significance of the imminent celebrations.The Reds won their sole Premier League title in 2020 but were unable to celebrate with the fans due to the coronavirus pandemic.Sturridge said: “This is a day they have all been dreaming of. Last time they did not get to celebrate, so to have the fans here and to feel the togetherness is what they want.” More