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      Southampton confirm appointment of former Croatia star on 18-month deal after sacking Russell Martin

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      SOUTHAMPTON have appointed Ivan Juric days after axing Russell Martin.The Saints are cut adrift at the bottom of the Premier League and Russell was giving his marching orders following a 5-0 defeat to Tottenham.Southampton have appointed Ivan JuricCredit: GettyThey have wasted no time in finding his successor, hiring Juric on an 18-month contract.Juric, 49, arrives after being sacked by Roma in November – less than two months after taking charge of the Serie A side.The Croatian has been in management for ten years but never coached outside of Italy.He said after putting pen to paper: “I’m very pleased. I think it’s a really big challenge but I’m very optimistic because I saw a team that can do better.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“It’s important to immediately be connected with the fans. I want an aggressive team and I think that fans of Southampton will like that.”Juric also had spells at Mantova, Crotone, and Hellas Verona, and he had three separate back-to-back stints at Genoa between 2016 and 2018.His most successful reign came at Torino between 2021 and 2024, winning 44 games of 122 games in charge.He is now tasked with keeping Southampton in the Premier League -his new side nine points off safety after winning just one match in 16.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJuric’s 18-month contract includes a summer break clause, and a two-year option to extend that will be triggered should Saints stay up.Juric, a former Croatia international, is known for driving a hard line on fitness with his players while his playing style is less reliant on the playing out from the back style preferred by Martin.Disgusted Southampton fans stream out of St Mary’s 27 minutes into Tottenham clash after going 4-0 down More

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      Worrying moment Bukayo Saka is spotted on crutches outside Selhurst Park after injury as Arteta admits ‘it’s not good’

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      BUKAYO SAKA was spotted on crutches after going off injured in Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Crystal Palace.Boss Mikel Arteta admitted “it’s not good news” after Saka limped off midway in the first half of his side’s dominant victory.Bukayo Saka was spotted on crutches after Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Crystal PalaceCredit: The SunMikel Arteta admits ‘it’s not good news’ after the injury blowCredit: The SunSaka was forced off injured after just 20 minutesCredit: GettyThe ace looked distressed as he went down clutching his legCredit: GettyArsenal be sweating over Saka’s fitness ahead of a tough Christmas runCredit: GettyThe winger started Saturday’s clash at Selhurst Park and helped his side race into the lead with a sixth-minute assist for Gabriel Jesus.But Saka pulled up after 20 minutes clutching his leg.The England star had attempted to swing in a cross from the right wing with Arsenal leading 2-1.And he immediately fell to the ground with a pained expression on his face.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMedics rushed to Saka’s side as he struggled to move.He eventually made his way off the field for treatment.But Saka was unable to recover from the knock.And he required assistance as he limped down the touchline before making his way into the tunnel.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSSaka ended up being replaced by Belgian star Leandro Trossard.But after the match had ended, he was spotted leaving Selhurst Park on crutches in what could be a major blow to boss Arteta.Myles Lewis-Skelly shows off his skills playing for Arsenal The Spaniard said afterwards: “Saka felt something in his hamstring.”He could not continue. He has to be assessed. We are pretty worried.”I don’t know (the seriousness) but he had to come off.”It’s not good news. We will have to assess him and wait and see.”It now remains to be seen how serious his setback is, with Arsenal facing Ipswich, Brentford and Brighton over the festive period.Following a short break, they then have a tough run against Manchester United, Tottenham and Aston Villa.And fans reacted with dismay to the thought of a Saka-less spell.One said: “Worst nightmare, Saka’s injury will cost us the league.”Another declared: “Hope Saka is alright, not looking good there.”READ MORE SUN STORIESOne noted: “It was always coming, we have overplayed and burned him out.”Another added: “Without Saka we’re screwed, let’s hope it’s not an injury that will keep him out for weeks.” More

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      Brentford 0 Nottingham Forest 2: Nuno’s side leapfrog Arsenal into third as remarkable form continues

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      NOTTINGHAM Forest’s dream season continued as they snatched away the best home record in the Premier League with a clinical win at Brentford.Ola Aina and Anthony Elanga scored the goals as Forest became the first side to not only take all three points at the Gtech Community Stadium, but also to silence a Brentford attack that had scored 26 goals in eight previous home games.Nottingham Forest inflicted Brentford’s first home defeat of the seasonCredit: AlamyOla Aina broke the deadlock in the 38th minute at the G-tech Community StadiumCredit: RexFormer Man Utd winger Anthony Elanga doubled Forest’s lead inside 51 minutesCredit: PAForest leapfrogged Arsenal in third with the Gunners playing later on SaturdayCredit: PANuno Espirito Santo’s side and the Forest fans can tuck into their turkey dreaming of Champions League football next season if they can maintain this remarkable form.Only Chelsea have picked up more points on their travels this season than Nuno’s men.Forest travelled to West London having visited Arsenal and the two Manchester clubs on their previous three away days.Given that Brentford had collected 22 points out of a possible 24, scoring 26 goals in eight home games so far this Premier League season, a date at the Gtech was an even more daunting task for Nuno’s men.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThere were some worrying signs early on. With only four minutes gone, Yoane Wissa played in Mikkel Damsgaard only for the Dane to scuff his shot and see it pushed away by Forest keeper Matz Sels.Brentford then forced a succession of corners and one of them came out to Bryan Mbeumo. His curling cross picked out Kristoffer Ajer whose header skimmed inches wide.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWissa then took advantage of hesitation by Morato and Neco Williams to nip between the two Forest defenders and hook in a shot which landed on the roof of the net.Having soaked up the Brentford, Forest carved out a chance of their own just after the half-hour.Aina shows off his left foot declaring, ‘It’s still hot!!!’Elliot Anderson combined with Williams before crossing for Chris Wood to head goalwards, being denied only by a plunging stop by Mark Flekken.Williams was involved again when the visitors took a 38th-minute lead. He sprinted onto a Callum Hudson-Odoi pass, beat Ajer and pulled the ball back cross the Brentford area where Ola Aina was waiting to steer home his second goal of the season.It was the fourth time this season that Brentford had gone behind at home. They won each of the previous three.If that suggested a comeback by the home side, Forest clearly hadn’t read the script. After all, they had already won at Anfield and Old Trafford this season, and secured a draw at Stamford Bridge.Nuno’s side have dispensed with their inferiority complex that marked their first two Premier League campaigns.Within six minutes of the restart they doubled their lead. Keane Lewis-Potter, converted into a left-back in recent weeks by Brentford boss Thomas Frank, made a has of controlling a long punt forward. The ball bounced into the path of Anthony Elanga, who immediately drove infield found the far bottom corner with a curling shot.The winger might have made it 3-0 three minutes later, but this time his shot was beaten away by Brentford keeper Flekken.His opposite number Sels then produced one of the saves of the season as Brentford tried to respond, albeit that the Forest stopper used his head.Mbeumo headed a cross into the path of Ajer whose shot was turned away at point-blank range by Sels’s head as he threw himself in the way of the ball.READ MORE SUN STORIESFor Brentford, the loss of their proud unbeaten home record this season compounded the disappointment felt by their tame Carabao Cup exit at Newcastle in midweek.But the day belonged to Forest who will spend Christmas Day in the Champions League places. More

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      West Ham 1 Brighton 1: Mohammed Kudus grabs the limelight with goal and celebration in Christmas snoozefest

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      FOR a long time it felt like Christmas shopping in Stratford would have been more fun than this.It really was that bad at times.Mohammed Kudus spared West Ham’s blushes in a 1-1 draw against BrightonCredit: GettyThe Seagulls took the lead in the stalemate but were pegged back immediatelyCredit: ReutersBut thankfully there are still a few showmen about and Mohammed Kudus is always happy to grab the limelight.Not only with his equaliser, cancelling out Mats Wieffer’s first Brighton goal, but in his celebration too.Everyone now knows to expect Kudus to find somewhere to perch and take a breather after scoring – but now he is bringing along his very own stool in the shape of an elephant.Kudus’ goal ended a difficult week for Julen Lopetegui, who lost his father on Tuesday, with another result to ease the pressure.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNone of it has been spectacular, but the Hammers are now unbeaten in three ahead of facing Southampton on Boxing Day.The London Stadium has never been the most imposing of venues.But there was a particular air of everyone wanting to be somewhere else across a desperate first half.The opening 45 minutes was best summed up by Carlos Baleba kicking his own teammate, Jean Paul van Hecke, in the head and Pervis Estupinan falling on his backside when lining up a rare shot.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThankfully, things improved after the break.That defensive stability, the only real positive from West Ham’s first half, vanished not long after the restart.Meet West Ham wonderkid Kaelan CaseyHurzeler’s men found a way through, though Lopetegui will have plenty to say about it.A quick Brighton corner was poorly cleared by Emerson Palmieri to Seagulls full-back Pervis Estupinian.The Colombian lifted a dangerous cross to the far post, where Dunk met it with a header at the expense of Lukasz Fabianski.Dunk’s barge sent the Pole tumbling, meaning he was helpless to stop as Wieffer finished low into an empty net from 13 yards.If it had been a defender Dunk had challenged there would have been no issue, but given the protection goalkeepers usually have – it was surprising to see the goal stand.Mats Wieffer gave Brighton the lead in the 51st minuteCredit: ReutersIt was the Dutchman’s first goal for the SeagullsCredit: ReutersThe injustice at least brought West Ham to life.They had not shown any intensity during the dreary first half, but finally had a bit of zip to their play – which sparked the opener.Tomas Soucek pinged a sharp, first time ball into the feet of Jarrod Bowen.The England man put the Brighton defence into reverse and found some space for a shot.Bart Verbruggen managed a save but the rebound fell for Kudus to nod in before he sought out his bizarre stool for his trademark celebration.There have been rumblings that the Ghana international, West Ham’s most valuable asset, could be sold in January to fund investment.Kudus showed his class with a headed equaliser moments laterCredit: ReutersHe celebrated in style with his trademark stoolCredit: GettyBut that would be foolish.The former Ajax man is one they look to in order to dig them from a hole in situations like this.With no real system in place, Lucas Paqueta too often disinterested and no in form striker, it is usually down to Kudus or Bowen to make something happen.Bowen cannot do it alone.Crysencio Summerville, introduced as a sub, offers flashes but cannot yet be trusted to start.Lopetegui hoped that Fullkrug’s first start for the club would boost the attacking options.Jan Paul van Hecke suffered a bloodied head in the gameCredit: ReutersTributes were paid to West Ham youth star Oscar Fairs who tragically passed awayCredit: ReutersBut the German offered next to nothing, losing the ball under little pressure and causing no issue for the Brighton defence.Investment in that area is, as usual, a priority for West Ham in January.Brighton, too, look like they need something to spark them back into life.The Seagulls’ run without a win drags on. They continued to create openings but things are no longer falling for them as they did earlier this season.Yasin Ayari twice drew good saves from Lukasz Fabianski, the second deep in stoppage time.Yankuba Minteh raced down the right but saw his shot rattle the inside of the post before hitting Mitoma and bouncing away from goal while Evan Ferguson failed to connect with fine cross yards from goal.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey could not find any sort of momentum and needed Verbruggen to save sharply from Edson Alvarez late on to protect their record of having never lost at this stadium.Both sides remain in somewhat of a muddle, both knowing they could be so much better. More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Newcastle dominant & West Ham draw as City crisis continues with defeat to Villa – updates

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      MATCHWEEK 17 is HERE and there are some blockbuster Premier League ties taking place this weekend.In today’s early kick off, Manchester City suffered yet another defeat at the hands of Aston Villa which now means Pep’s side have one win in their last TWELVE matches!In the 3pm games, Newcastle BATTERED Ipswich Town 4-0, West Ham and Brighton drew 1-1 and Nottingham Forest secured another excellent win – this time 2-0 at Brentford.Crystal Palace vs Arsenal is the evening game – you can follow live coverage from Selhurst Park with our blog.Kick off times: 12.30pm/3pm/5.30pmFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Ipswich vs Newcastle – match reportRead SunSport’s verdict hereCopy linkCopied’We got punished’Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler said his team got punished for “one mistake” and lamented two points lost.He said: “I think it’s two points lost in the end because there were plenty of big chances. We weren’t able to score and we weren’t able to keep a clean sheet.”Then we got punished for that one mistake. In the end it was our fault that we didn’t leave the pitch as winners.”There were positives things but we also need to get the result to get out of this circle of bad experiences. It’s the business to get results if you want to achieve something.”We have to get our higher standards back. We can defend better. We have to keep going and we have to trust the process.”Copy linkCopied’It happens – that’s football’Thomas Frank was surprisngly “quite pleased” with the way his team played, despite the 2-0 defeat.He said: “I thought we performed well, if I’m honest. I thought we were on top in a lot of moments, but we had more dangerous moments without having clear-cut chances. Defensively, it was probably our best performance of the season.”Of course we’ve conceded two goals. That’s different. The second goal is obviously a mistake. The first one we can do better too, no doubt about that.”Maybe we didn’t have enough on the bench because of injuries, but I’m quite pleased with the performance. It happens – that’s football.”Nottingham Forest have played 4-2-3-1 all season but changed to a 5-4-1 here, which is a credit to what we’ve done [at home].”Copy linkCopied’Upward trend’In the other dugout, Eddie Howe was delighted with the Toon.He said: “”Whenever you go away from home and you make that early impression, you have a chance to go on and win. We have conceded the early goal too many times, today we were professional.”Speaking about Alexander Isak, he added: With Callum [Wilson] injured he has to play the majority of minutes, and he relishes that. He’s got everything, he showed that with his goals today. He is technically gifted, and has a coolness in front of goal.”And on Jacob Murphy, who provided a dazzling assist: “Jacob is capable of the unexpected. He is a very unselfish player, so I am very pleased when he scores. We need variety, different sources of goals, even if Alex will grab the headlines. Hopefully we are on an upward trend in that respect.”Credit: PACopy linkCopied’Tough day’Ipswich Town defender Conor Chaplin summed up their 4-0 battering against Newcastle, by saying: “Tough day definitely. We were second best. I don’t think we helped ourselves, we need to be better at game management when we are up against it, make better individual decisions to see the threat off.”The team are disappointed, it’s a tough one to take. But we will stick together, there are lessons we will learn going into the next one, we have to find solutions.”Copy linkCopied’We’ve achieved nothing yet’Nottingham Forest are up into third and absolutely flying – but boss Nuno said they need to keep their feet on the ground.The Portuguese said: “I think we competed really well. We work very hard every day, so the boys should be happy and proud.“I think we’ve been working well. The beginning was hard. We were able to solve a lot of problems that we had last season. It’s about this journey together. Every day is important in improving the team.“The fans are happy. Now we go back to Nottingham and prepare for our next game. It’s about enjoying the moment. It’s a very hard competition. Every game is so difficult and the next one is going to be very tough.”“We’re very proud of all the things we’ve been able to achieve, but we’ve achieved nothing yet.”Copy linkCopiedFT: West Ham 1-1 BrightonIt is a stalemate in the capital.Not the best of games and based on the stats, it is a fair result.The point doesn’t really do either side any favours.Copy linkCopiedFT: Ipswich Town 0-4 NewcastleIt has been a harsh lesson in Premier League football for the Tractor Boys this afternoon.They came across a Newcastle team with lots of attacking threat and confidence sky high.Eddie Howe will be a happy man this evening.Copy linkCopiedFT: Brentford 0-2 Nott’m ForestNuno Espirito Santo’s side have ruined The Bees impressive home record this season.There seems to be a solidity to this Forest team and confidence is high.They fully deserved to come away with all the points in the capital.Copy linkCopiedIpswich Town 0-4 Newcastle90+4. VAR has done Ipswich a favour here.It was definitely offside but it certainly makes the defeat look a little bit better.The Magpies have dominated this game from start to finish.Copy linkCopiedIpswich Town 0-5 Newcastle90+2. The Tractor Boys are hoping VAR saves them here.Terrible defending from the hosts and the big centre-back makes them pay.Now we wait, hopefully it will be resolved before Christmas.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Dan Burn (Newcastle)Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Justin Allen at Portman RoadIf this was a boxing bout — like Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk tonight – the referee would have stopped it.This is an embarrassing mismatch. Ipswich are so easy to play against and you have to fear for them if they don’t sort out this leaky defence.Alexander Isak completed his hat-trick with a lovely poked effort, squeezing inside the right post, after a brilliant ball from, for me, Newcastle’s man of the match Jacob Murphy.Bruno Guimaroes had his the base of the right post after a bullet effortIronic cheers have just rung out as Ipswich win a corner!Newcastle fans are in a party mood just before christmas.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 1-1 Brighton82. This is an incredibly even game in the capital.You would have to say that a draw would be a fair result.Sadly the Premier League doesn’t play like that, defeat for either side would be painful.Copy linkCopiedBrentford 0-2 Nott’m Forest80. As things stand, Forest are moving to third in the table.This has been impressive today, not many teams have been able to cope with The Bees in West London.The fans will be dreaming of seeing their team in the Champions League next season, as things are at the moment, not many would bet against them.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedIpswich Town 0-4 Newcastle70. The Tractor Boys look like they want the final whistle now.Newcastle are rampant and pinning Ipswich into their own half.Eddie Howe will be pleased with this performance from his team.Copy linkCopiedBrentford 0-2 Nott’m Forest65. Forest have Sels to thank for their two-goal lead right now.Damsgaard crosses into the box and Mbuemo heads it iinto the path of Ajer.The defenders shot is well blocked by the Forest keeper.Close.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 1-1 Brighton58. The London Stadium erupts as The Hammers equalise.He started the season well for Lopetegui’s side but has been very inconsistent since.No one will remember that now he has got the hosts back in this game.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Mohammed Kudus (West Ham)Copy linkCopiedIpswich Town 0-4 Newcastle 54. This is turning into a rout at Portman Road.The Magpies are clicking and Ipswich just cannot cope with them.Murphy has a mazy run into the box and cuts it into Isak who bags his hat-trick and the match ball.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Alexander Isak (Newcastle)Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-1 Brighton51. The away fans have that nervy wait as VAR checks a possible offside.They get to celebrate a second time as it is cleared.Wieffer gets his first Seagulls’ goal and it could be an important one with the results elsewhere today.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      Ipswich 0 Newcastle 4: Alexander Isak bags stunning hat-trick as Toon all over Tractor Boys from very first whistle

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      ALEXANDER ISAK fired a stunning hat-trick as Newcastle gave sorry Ipswich a thumping.The Swedish striker was at his clinical best to punish an appalling performance from Kieran McKenna’s men.Newcastle dominated Ipswich with a stunning performanceCredit: ReutersIsak scored a hat-trick for Newcastle in an incredible displayCredit: PAJacob Murphy also got on the scoresheet to complete Newcastle’s triumphCredit: GettyNewcastle added to Ipswich’s relegation woesCredit: PAWinger Jacob Murphy had a field day at Portman Road.Not only did he set up two of Isak’s goals — the first and third — but also aptly got in on the scoring act with a wonderful goal to put Newcastle 2-0 up.Isak has now fired 11 goals this season and six in his last five.But Newcastle will not have many easier afternoons than this.Read More on FootballIpswich are still searching for their first Premier League win at home since 2002 after nine attempts this season.They could not have not got off to a worse start going behind after TWENTY-SIX seconds! Well, a bit longer because of VAR!Fabian Schar played a peach of a long pass forward to Murphy racing down the right.He supplied a superb cross which Sam Morsy could only clear as far as Isak who slammed home.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAssistant Natalie Aspinall did not raise her flag until the goal was scored — adjudging Murphy was offside.But after more than two minutes of checking, VAR reversed the decision and ruled the Toon star onside.Ed Sheeran downs drink and gives Ally Pally crowd the middle finger after Ipswich taunt at PDC World Darts Championship And finally the Newcastle players and fans were able to celebrate.The Toon have not lost a game this season after taking the lead while Ipswich have not won after conceding first.Newcastle should have doubled their lead when Murphy supplied another wonderful cross but Anthony Gordon’s downward header from six yards bounced over the bar under pressure from Morsy.The Geordies were really enjoying themselves and Murphy had a pot shot from 25 yards that flashed wide of the left post.But Ipswich did start to get some ball in and around the Toon box.Jens Cajuste fired a shot over from the edge of the box and Sam Szmodics was played in by Conor Chaplin but keeper Martin Dubravka was quick to deny him from close range.Isak and Murphy shineMorsy brilliantly blocked Murphy as he was about to pull the trigger inside the Ipswich box.Isak then was one-on-one with Arijanet Muric but the Ipswich keeper saved his effort from 12 yards.Newcastle then deservedly went 2-0 up through Murphy.The Toon star brilliantly fired past Muric off the underside of the bar from just inside the box after being teed up by Gordon following some good play around the penalty area.Isak had another sighter after being played in by Gordon but his curling effort lacked enough power to trouble Muric from 15 yards.Newcastle were handed a third on a plate.Isak scores hat-trickThe ball was played out of the back by keeper Muric but Cajuste did not deal with it.Bruno Guimaraes pounced, played the ball forward to Isak to slot home.McKenna made a half-time change — bringing on Ali Al-Hamadi for Omari Hutchinson.But Newcastle were denied a fourth by the woodwork.Bruno thumped a header from a Lewis Hall cross that bounced off the base of the right post.But they duly got it moments later when Murphy showed great close control and trickery after pouncing on a Cameron Burgess mishit clearance. He calmly rolled the ball across to Isak to poke a shot past Muric.Leaky defence costs IpswichWith the game in the bag, Eddie Howe rang the changes — bringing on Harvey Barnes, Sean Longstaff and Kieran Trippier and then Miguel Almiron for the brilliant Isak and Lewis Miley for Bruno.Barnes lashed a volley over after Dan Burn had done well to keep Gordon’s deep cross alive.But Ipswich were denied snatching a consolation when Dubravka got down quick to keep out a thumping low shot from Nathan Broadbent.Burn had a late fifth ruled out for offside.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Tractor Boys can forget any chance of extending their return to the Premier League beyond this season if McKenna cannot solve their leaky defending.They are too easy to play. They cannot win at home. The omens are not good. More

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      Brighton star Jan Paul van Hecke left with blood pouring down his face after being injured by own team-mate

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      BRIGHTON star Jan Paul van Hecke was left with blood pouring down his face after catching the studs of his own TEAM-MATE.The defender was accidentally kicked in the head by Carlos Baleba as the visitors attempted to clear the ball from a West Ham corner.Paul van Hecke was left with blood pouring down his face during Brighton v West HamCredit: RexBlood pumped from a nasty gash on his foreheadCredit: ReutersThe accidental collision left the Dutchman needing treatment from the Brighton medical staffCredit: GettyCarlos Baleba caught his own team-mate as they attempted to clear the ball in the first-halfWest Ham defender Konstantinos Mavropanos was booked for a high boot after the incidentCredit: GettyHis head was wrapped before half-timeCredit: GettyBut referee Rob Jones got it wrong and booked West Ham defender Konstantinos Mavropanos for a high boot.Jones stopped play after Van Hecke got a kick to the temple in the 36th minute.Blood pumped from a nasty gash on his forehead as Mavropanos contested his yellow card.The accidental collision left the Dutchman on his back and needing treatment from the Brighton medical staff.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSIt came after midfielder Baleba stuck a high leg up to clear the Hammers’ left-swinging corner.But the Cameroonian’s right leg struck Van Hecke, who was attempting to head the ball clear.The Dutchman was forced to change his shirt due to the amount of blood splashed over it.West Ham replaced Mavropanos with Jean-Clair Todibo at half-time.Most read in FootballVan Hecke meanwhile returned after the break and celebrated Mats Wieffer’s deadlock-breaking goal which put Brighton 1-0 up.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFans were quick to call out Mavropanos’ booking. One wrote: “Can you please explain how the yellow on Mavropanos is booked when Van Hecke clearly gets kicked in the face by Baleba?”Gianluigi Donnarumma suffers horror facial injuries after sickening tackle that could have blinded himWhile another said: “These officials are clueless. He’s given Mavropanos a yellow card.”A third added: “That’s such poor officiating.”It comes days after Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was left bloodied and bruised after suffering a horrendous facial injury during a crunch clash with Monaco.Ivory Coast international Wilfried Singo caught Donnarumma’s face – studs first – with his right foot on Wednesday.The Italian required lengthy treatment with a huge gash pouring blood down his face.According to French outlet RMC Sport, he later needed 10 staples to treat the deep cuts on his right cheek.Van Hecke came out for the second half as Brighton went 1-0 up early into the second-halfCredit: PAParis Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma suffered a horrendous injury More

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      Claudia Schiffer spotted at Premier League clash with rarely-seen daughters who are spitting image of supermodel

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      CLAUDIA SCHIFFER was spotted watching a Premier League game from the stands with her daughters.Schiffer, 54, attended the match between Brentford and Nottingham Forest at the Gtech Community Stadium alongside Clementine, 19, and Cosima, 14, who are the spitting image of their mother.Claudia Schiffer was spotted watching a Premier League game with her daughtersCredit: © 2024 PA Media, All Rights ReservedSchiffer was joined by Clementine and Cosima in the Brentford standsCredit: © 2024 PA Media, All Rights ReservedSchiffer is one of the most famous super modelsCredit: AFPThe legendary model lives in the UK with husband Matthew Vaughn, with whom she has been married since 2002 and also have a son Caspar, 21.Schiffer and Vaughn live together in a swanky Tudor manor based in Suffolk.The couple purchased the property around the same time they tied the knot. The pair also own places in Notting Hill, London as well as Northamptonshire.Read More on FootballIt comes as no surprise that Schiffer was spotted with her daughters as they enjoy a very close relationship.In fact, the German model revealed recently that Cosima and Clementine have taken an interest in fashion.Schiffer previously told The Guardian: “I have kept so many pieces over the years, including my Valentino wedding dress.“My daughters are now starting to wear my vintage pieces too, but in a style of their own. Most read in Football”I love watching how they put together outfits. “Wardrobe sharing, swapping and preloved seems second nature to my daughters’ generation.”Supermodel Claudia Schiffer wows in bikini as she celebrates her 53rd birthday in Greece-Schiffer was one of the most famous super models in the 1990s as she featured in esteemed magazine covers across Elle, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan and Time.Schiffer burst onto the scene during the 1990sCredit: GettySchiffer featured in the front cover of some of the biggest titlesCredit: Getty More