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      Cole Palmer branded ‘gift that keeps on giving’ after Chelsea star reveals his meal deal sandwich

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      FOOTIE fans were left in hysterics after hearing Cole Palmer’s go-to meal deal sandwich.Palmer revealed that he’s NEVER had a meal deal and his next answer perhaps proved it.Cole Palmer’s ideal meal deal sandwich has left fans in hystericsPalmer revealed that he’s never had a meal deal before choosing a bizarre sandwichThe midfielder posted a video with crisp brand Pringles called ‘Hot vs Cole’ to his 6.3million Instagram followers on Thursday.One of his answers in particular has sparked a social media frenzy as he was asked what his favourite meal deal was.Palmer replied: “I don’t think I have ever had a meal deal.Slightly taken aback, the interviewer then asked what his sandwich of choice would be.READ MORE ON CHELSEAShouts of chicken and bacon could be heard behind the camera, however, the world’s sexist footballer surprisingly said: “Jam”.The clip has had hundreds of responses on social media from supporters who found his answer hilarious.One X user wrote: “Cole Palmer is the gift that keeps on giving.”While another said: “Hahaha a Jam sandwich meal deal sums him up.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA third wrote: “Someone needs to start a petition to get jam sandwiches as part of the Tesco meal deal. I want this debated in parliament.” It comes moments after Palmer went viral after being asked whether he would fight a giant chicken wing or eat spicy crisps.Cole Palmer left bemused as Chelsea star is asked about fighting giant chicken wing And the ice-cold forward, 22, had a sweat on and couldn’t hide his sheer confusion as he faced the tricky options.Palmer said: “Would you rather fend off a giant chicken wing or 100 spicy Pringles?”Then laughing he simply added: “What…?”Palmer continued: “If you were to do a Pringles-inspired celebration, how would it look?”I would probably do something to do with a duck because you know when you put the two Pringles in your mouth…”The advert ends by Palmer munching on a crisp and confirming: “It’s nice, you know. It’s alright, that,” in his trademark style.In response to the jam sandwich fiasco, another fan said: “A footballing icon.”Another wrote: “Cole Palmer, we love you.”A third commented: “National treasures should be protected at all costs.”Palmer has not been so hot on the pitch of late, failing to score in his last six Premier League matches for Chelsea.The bizarre Pringles ad is not the first time the Chelsea ace has been left shocked in front of the cameras recently.He could barely believe it when he was told his great-uncle had a No1 hit all the way back in 1974.St. Clair Palmer was a singer in band Sweet Sensation, who topped the charts with Sad Sweet Dreamer.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut the footballer has struggled to hit the right notes himself in recent times.Despite a stunning start to the season, he has gone off the boil with no goals or assists since January 14 – a drought of seven matches.Chelsea ratings vs Southampton as Cole Palmer STILL can’t score or assist… and gets a horror grade More

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      Alejandro Garnacho’s punishment for Man Utd tunnel strop revealed as Ruben Amorim sheds light on controversy

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      ALEJANDRO GARNACHO will buy his Manchester United team-mates a “punishment” dinner after his Old Trafford walk-off.The Argentina winger stormed off the pitch after being subbed before half-time in the midweek win over Ipswich and did not return to the bench for the second half.Man Utd winger Alejandro Garnacho is set to buy his team-mates dinner as a punishment for walking off against EvertonCredit: GettyGarnacho walked straight down the tunnel after being substituted before half-time against IpswichCredit: GettyAfter the match, Amorim revealed he would be talking to Garnacho, who has already had a run-in with his boss after being dropped before Christmas.But the 20-year-old went in to see Amorim and agreed to buy his team-mates a dinner – by way of an apology and an unofficial club “punishment.”Amorim revealed: “It was funny because the next day, he came to me, to my office.“I did some investigating and he went to the dressing room and changed his clothes because he was wet.READ MORE ON MAN UTD“He watched the game in a different place, not from the bench, and at the end of the game he was there, then went home.“There is not an issue there but I told him at Manchester United that everything is important and perception at a big club is really important.“He is going to pay for a dinner for all the team and that’s it.”Garnacho was dropped, along with Marcus Rashford, for the Manchester derby in December due to attitude problems.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe United boss has been complimentary of his response since then – until Wednesday’s issue – and admits his stars sometimes struggle with the constant spotlight of playing for United, especially from social media.He said: “I think he understands but they read everything, all the small things.New footage emerges of Alejandro Garnacho that ‘explains why Man Utd star marched down tunnel’ after being hauled off “I know the players quite well and I understand they are frustrated. He was playing quite well and he had to go off in that moment of the game.“It’s hard to deal with everything but they have to deal with everything. I’m just trying to help them be better players but I understand modern football.“It’s completely different for players nowadays with social media. They are so focusing on social media.“You cannot go to social media without seeing a news story or a photo or or if you read something bad, you focus on that. You can have a hundred good things, but then one bad thing, you focus on the bad things.“So I think it’s really hard for them. You can call it soft, but they have that access to criticism of what people think, that is really, really hard to to deal with that.“But they have to and they need help to deal with that. So it’s the modern football and they have to be prepared for that.”READ MORE SUN STORIESGarnacho suffered a knock in the Ipswich win and is a doubt for Sunday’s FA Cup tie with Fulham but is not suspended by the club.Amorim has no other players returning from injury, leaving him with the same squad as midweek, apart from the suspended Patrick Dorgu.Man Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Maguire saves the day after Onana makes case to be WORST ever signingMANCHESTER UNITED eased their fears of the drop in a topsy-turvy relegation six-pointer with Ipswich.The Red Devils triumphed 3-2 despite playing the second half with ten men.A major cock-up from Patrick Dorgu and Andre Onana saw Ipswich take a third-minute lead through Jaden Philogene.Then, after United had recovered to lead 2-1, Dorgu saw a straight red card for a poor challenge on Omari Hutchinson.Philogene scored again to level it before the break only for Harry Maguire to nod in to be United’s saviour.But who was United’s best player on the night?Here, SunSport’s Phil Thomas reveals his Manchester United player ratings… More

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      Man Utd seek new algorithm to predict injuries with just seven players remaining fit all season

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      MANCHESTER UNITED want to create an algorithm to help predict injuries for new signings.That is because only SEVEN players from the start of the season have stayed out of the medical room all season.Lisandro Martinez tore his ACL against Crystal Palace last monthCredit: AlamyHe will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgeryCredit: AlamyNoussair Mazraoui had a scare against EvertonCredit: RexMason Mount’s Man Utd career has been marred by injuriesCredit: RexUnited are reportedly on the hunt for an innovative “injury-predicting” algorithm to tackle the club’s woes.The Red Devils have reached out to the University of Manchester to tap into their pool of bright young minds.According to the Manchester Evening News, this initiative is part of United’s grand scheme to overhaul their data analytics strategy.In 2012, United claimed their new medical centre at Carrington had the facilities to predict injuries.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSSir Alex Ferguson billed the centre as “a big signing for us and probably the most important step forward we have taken in a long, long time”.United recorded 66 separate cases of injury or illness last season.While 12 players were unavailable for the 1-0 defeat at Tottenham a fortnight ago. Ruben Amorim was forced to included eight untried teenagers to his matchday squad in North London.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSNine senior squad members were sidelined for the draw with Everton last week and the win against Ipswich Town on Wednesday.Andre Onana, Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui and Casemiro have avoided injury this season.How Bruno Fernandes’ ‘Steven Gerrard syndrome’ spoils Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd systemBruno Fernandes, Joshua Zirkzee and Alejandro Garnacho make up the seven stars who have been available for every game.But Mazraoui did miss two games in October through a heart scare, but hasn’t been injured per say.New signing Patrick Dorgu has avoided any injuries in his four games since joining on January.The left-back will, however, serve a one-match ban after being sent off for a horror tackle on Ipswich star Omari Hutchinson on Wednesday.United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe claimed that data analysis “doesn’t really exist. We’re still in the last century on data analysis here”.There is no specific return date for Mason Mount, who joined for a fee rising to £60million from Chelsea in July 2023.The former Chelsea captain has played in 33 games out of a possible 93.Man Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Maguire saves the day after Onana makes case to be WORST ever signingMANCHESTER UNITED eased their fears of the drop in a topsy-turvy relegation six-pointer with Ipswich.The Red Devils triumphed 3-2 despite playing the second half with ten men.A major cock-up from Patrick Dorgu and Andre Onana saw Ipswich take a third-minute lead through Jaden Philogene.Then, after United had recovered to lead 2-1, Dorgu saw a straight red card for a poor challenge on Omari Hutchinson.Philogene scored again to level it before the break only for Harry Maguire to nod in to be United’s saviour.But who was United’s best player on the night?Here, SunSport’s Phil Thomas reveals his Manchester United player ratings…A United source said the club has used extensive data science to manage players’ workloads to try and reduce and avoid injuries.Luke Shaw, who has not started a match for United in over a year, has featured just three times from the bench this season.The first significant injury of Shaw’s career was the fractured tibia and fibula he suffered in his second season at the club. While the 29-year-old has enjoyed sustained periods of fitness since then, his career has been dogged by persistent injury issues.READ MORE SUN STORIESAccording to Transfermarkt, Shaw has suffered 29 injuries during his time at United and spent a remarkable 1,630 days out injured. Lisandro Martinez (anterior cruciate ligament) and Amad Diallo (ankle) have been ruled out for the remainder of the season. More

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      Awkward moment David Seaman overhears former Premier League star calling Peter Schmeichel his favourite goalkeeper

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      DAVID SEAMAN hilariously overheard Jamie O’Hara name Peter Schmeichel as his favourite goalkeeper. Sky Sports captured the awkward moment Arsenal legend Seaman side eyed O’Hara – who is speaking off camera. David seaman overheard Jamie O’Hara name Peter Schmeichel as his favourite goalkeeperCredit: Sky SportsSeaman and Schmeichel were former rivalsCredit: ReutersAnd after bursting into laughter, he said: “I heard that!” The whole room were left chuckling as ex-Tottenham star O’Hara gave former Gunner Seaman a hug. Seaman made 563 Arsenal appearances winning two Premier League titles and four FA Cups in his 13 seasons. For England, he made 75 caps and sits behind only Peter Shilton as the most capped Three Lions keeper. READ MORE IN footballSchmeichel meanwhile made 398 appearances for Manchester United, winning FIVE Prem titles, three FA Cups and the Champions League in 1999. The great Dane is widely considered to be one of the best keepers the league has ever seen. And according to Seaman himself, Schmeichel is the best. He told The Metro in 2024: “I’ve got to go for Peter Schmeichel. Look at what he did and what he achieved. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”The way he kept goal was totally different from me, both styles obviously work, but he brought a new style into the Premier League.”Schmeichel had stints with Sporting Lisbon, Aston Villa and City before retiring in 2003 and now works as a pundit. Seaman also joined City after leaving Arsenal and hung up his gloves in 2004 – occasionally working in the media as well. Inside Man City’s £300MILLION new stadium upgrade with futuristic Etihad project to rival Anfield More

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      Arsenal ‘in Joshua Kimmich talks’ as Gunners step up transfer chase after Bayern Munich contract offer ‘withdrawn’

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      ARSENAL are stepping up their interest in Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich, reports in Germany say. Kimmich’s future in Munich is in question following speculation that the Bundesliga leaders withdrew a contract extension. Arsenal are reportedly stepping up their interest in Bayern Munich’s Joshua KimmichCredit: GettyHis current deal expires in 2028 and according to Sky in Germany, Arsenal have held talks with the midfielder over a move. It comes amid speculation 33-year-old Jorginho is ready to leave the Gunners in the summer when his deal expires. But they are believed to be in competition with at least two others clubs outside of Germany for Kimmich.Bild that first reported Bayern had withdrawn their contract offer to the 30-year-old Champions League winner.READ MORE ON ABut an extension has not been ruled out completely with Bayern said to still want to keep Kimmich – who can also play at right-back. Arsenal have been linked with Kimmich for over a year now – with Germany team-mate Kai Havertz rumoured to have helped in talks. Bayern are top of the Bundesliga by eight points and travel to Stuttgart next – but Kimmich is ruled out due to a hamstring problem.Manager Vincent Kompany said: “We only have our sights set on Stuttgart. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”But he probably won’t be travelling with us. The game is probably too early for him.”Kimmich went off injured in Bayern’s 4-0 win over Frankfurt in their last match. He has 36 appearances this season with one goal to his name. Benni McCarthy and John Barnes troll Sammy Kuffour about 1999 Champions League Final More

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      Chelsea chief Todd Boehly proposes dramatic rule change that would see EFL clubs become Premier League owners

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      TODD Boehly has proposed dramatic rule change to help bridge the gap between the Premier League and the Championship.The under-fire Chelsea chief also took the chance to brush off the fan protest outside Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.Todd Boehly proposed dramatic rule change to help bridge the gap in English footballCredit: GettyFans descended before Tuesday’s league game against SouthamptonBoehly drew upon his knowledge as an investor to suggest a ground-breaking rule change for the Prem to boost competitiveness.Speaking at the Financial Times’ Business of Football summit, Boehly explained: “There is a bit of an unorganised landscape in European football.”It reminds me of the Retail Sports Network market in America. There is a handful of things that needs to be sorted.”One of the challenges is relegation in football. It’s hard to price. If everyone was equal, you’d have a 15 per cent chance of relegation.READ MORE CHELSEA NEWS”But everyone isn’t equal, so you have to work out how best to address that valuation challenge.”Relegation is cultural and not going anywhere. So why not every season when a team is in the EPL, you get one share of EPL stock and even if you go down you keep that stock.”The gulf between the Championship and Prem cannot be understated.Last season saw all three promoted sides, Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United, suffer immediate relegation for the first time since 1998.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe same fate currently awaits Southampton, Leicester and Ipswich, with the trio occupying the drop zone with 11 matches remaining.But Boehly also shrugged off the fan protests which preceded Chelsea’s 4-0 win over the Saints on Tuesday.Chelsea fans can’t name their OWN PLAYERS after another wild transfer window under owner Todd BoehlyHe said: “I just think it is par for the course.”The sooner you learn you are not going to keep all the people happy all the time, the freedom shows up.”We are just trying to execute a plan and recognise things aren’t linear, and we are trending in the right direction.”The trend is moving in the right direction and that’s the thing that really matters.”In June, it will be three years in charge. That’s not a lot of time, especially when you get to 50, 60 or 70 years old in life.”Promoted Southampton sit bottom of the Prem with two wins from 27 gamesCredit: PASupporters directed their anger towards Todd Boehly and ownership group BlueCoOn Chelsea’s poor No 9 recruitment, he added: “Strikers are hard to find.”You don’t go into the grocery store and say, ‘I’m going to get a striker’.”It is an amazing skillset and you also have to have a fantastic mentality.”The final question by moderator Arash Massoudi was whether the ownership will change given the talk of disagreements between him and Clearlake. He answered: “Listen, I can’t predict the future. If I could, I wouldn’t be here talking to you.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAs for Chelsea, Enzo Maresca’s side are well in the hunt for a top four finish after beating the Saints this week.The Blues are one point adrift of fourth-placed Manchester City in fifth.Chelsea ratings vs Southampton as Cole Palmer STILL can’t score or assist… and gets a horror grade More

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      Premier League TV games announced with Man Utd vs Man City time revealed and huge Chelsea clash on Thursday night

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      THE Premier League have confirmed April’s TV fixtures.Several high-profile matches have been moved in order to be shown on the box.The Manchester derby is set to be shown live on TVCredit: PAThe Manchester derby is now set to take place on Sunday, 6 April – kicking off at 4:30pm live on Sky Sports.This will be one of four Manchester United matches to be shown on TV next month.Their trip to Nottingham Forest will be broadcast on TNT Sports on April 1.While their trip to Newcastle will now take place on Sunday, 13 April at 4:30pm to be shown on Sky Sports.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBournemouth vs Man Utd will also be shown on Sky Sports, kicking off at 2pm on Sunday, 27 April.Chelsea’s feisty London clash with Tottenham Hotspur, meanwhile, has been moved back 24 hours to take place on Thursday, 3 April and will also be shown on Sky.Both sides will be well accustomed to playing on Thursday nights by now, having both reached the latter stages of the Europa Conference League and Europa League, respectively.Among the other standouts is Liverpool’s Anfield derby with Everton.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe game will feature Arne Slot back in the dugout following his ban, and will be shown live on Sky Sports at 8pm on Wednesday, 2 April.League leaders Liverpool will have their West London clash with Fulham televised by Sky, kicking off at 2pm on Sunday, 6 April ahead of the Manchester derby.I experienced the poshest, most exclusive stand in the Premier League and it was like no otherEvery single one of the Reds’ matches in April will be shown on TV – with games against West Ham, Leicester and Tottenham all to be shown on Sky Sports.There will be four Monday Night Football offerings on Sky in April.Leicester vs Newcastle, Bournemouth vs Fulham, Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest and Manchester City vs Aston Villa are the matches that have been selected.April Prem TV fixtures in fullTuesday 1 April20:00 Nottingham Forest v Man Utd (TNT Sports)Wednesday 2 April20:00 Liverpool v Everton (Sky Sports)Thursday 3 April20:00 Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur (Sky Sports)Saturday 5 April12:30 Everton v Arsenal (TNT Sports)17:30 Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest (Sky Sports)Sunday 6 April14:00 Fulham v Liverpool (Sky Sports)16:30 Man Utd v Man City (Sky Sports)Monday 7 April20:00 Leicester City v Newcastle United (Sky Sports)Saturday 12 April12:30 Man City v Crystal Palace (TNT Sports)17:30 Arsenal v Brentford (Sky Sports)Sunday 13 April14:00 Liverpool v West Ham (Sky Sports)16:30 Newcastle United v Man Utd (Sky Sports)Monday 14 April20:00 AFC Bournemouth v Fulham (Sky Sports)Saturday 19 April17:30 Aston Villa v Newcastle United (Sky Sports)Sunday 20 April 14:00 Ipswich Town v Arsenal (Sky Sports)16:30 Leicester City v Liverpool (Sky Sports)Monday 21 April20:00 Tottenham Hotspur v Nottingham Forest (Sky Sports)Saturday 26 April12:30 Chelsea v Everton (TNT Sports)17:30 Arsenal v Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)Sunday 27 April14:00 AFC Bournemouth v Man Utd (Sky Sports)16:30 Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur (Sky Sports)Monday 28 April 20:00 Man City v Aston Villa (Sky Sports) More

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      ‘Upset’ Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals Man Utd star he would never have sold as ex-manager blasts transfer decision

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER is “upset” Manchester United sold Scott McTominay.The former Red Devils manager admitted he still watches his old side when he can, with Solskjaer now in charge of Turkish giants Besiktas.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he still watches Man Utd gamesCredit: GettyHe believes the club made a mistake selling Scott McTominayCredit: ReutersHe is pleased to see some of his former players doing well but believes the decision to sell McTominay was a mistake.Solskjaer said McTominay was an important part of the team on and off the pitch – as well as his goals he provided a good understanding of the club.Asked if he still watches United matches, Solskjaer told The Athletic: “When I can. “It’s still good to see Bruno Fernandes and Harry [Maguire] doing well. And Scotty [McTominay] is doing well at Napoli. READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS”I’m upset that we let him go because he was important last season when he kept popping up with goals. “His heart and his knowledge of the culture were important.”McTominay, 28, has proved a big hit since leaving Old Trafford.He is adored in Napoli by fans, players and his manager Antonio Conte, having scored seven goals in 28 games this season.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe Italian press have described the midfielder as “the new leader of Napoli” and “the next Maradona” due to the impact he’s had.Napoli fans have fallen for McTominay and have nicknamed him “McTotally”.Roy Keane slams Man Utd in angriest ever rant and has bust-up with Wright over BrunoMeanwhile Solskjaer has enjoyed a brilliant start to life at Besiktas, winning six of his first eight games. More