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      Incredible moment Gary Neville joins rock band on stage to play bass hours before being on Man Utd vs Arsenal comms

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Gary Neville stunned fans by appearing on stage with a rock band on Saturday.Neville made a surprise appearance with the Reytons at Aviva Studios in Manchester just hours before covering United’s Premier League clash with Arsenal for Sky Sports.Gary Neville joined rock band the Reytons on stage in ManchesterCredit: https://x.com/TheReytonsThe United legend previously joked he was joining the bandCredit: https://x.com/TheReytonsThe 50-year-old joined the band on stage for their hit song, Low Life, while playing the bass guitar.His shock arrival sent the sold-out crowd of 5,000 fans wild.The Reytons then shared a clip of the performance on social media the following day.They said: “Manchester!!! Last night was unbelievable… What a way to end the tour!!Read More in Football”Thank you to every single one of you who joined us across the UK and Ireland… It’s been incredible!”Thanks to our amazing team of family and friends for all the hard work, commitment, late nights and early mornings!! From pubs to arenas… Who’d have thought it?”Is there a better community out there? I f***ing doubt it.”Fans flocked to the comments, with one person writing: “Amazing night as always. But what an unexpected treat to see @GNev2on stage. Absolute riot!”Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsAnother joked: “Why did Gary Neville sub himself off halfway through the song?!”A third said: “This just made the hairs on the back of my neck stand. Absolutely smashing it @TheReytons. Superb.”‘Absolute s***fest of management’ – Gary Neville follows Roy Keane in unleashing angriest Man Utd rant yetWhile a fourth commented: “Yep that’s me convinced we’re in the simulation Gary Neville is playing bass for the Reytons on a big night in Manchester.”Back in September, Neville offered to play bass guitar for the band when bassist Lee Holland suffered a broken arm – even though he had no experience playing the instrument.Just hours after the gig, Neville joined the Sky Sports crew at Old Trafford for Man Utd vs Arsenal in the Premier League.A second-half goal from Declan Rice cancelled out a Bruno Fernandes free kick as the teams took a point each. More

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      Man Utd legend spotted consoling Rasmus Hojlund and giving struggling striker pep talk after 14-minute cameo vs Arsenal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Peter Schmeichel was spotted consoling struggling striker Rasmus Hojlund outside Old Trafford.The under-fire forward made just a 14-minute cameo in the 1-1 draw against Arsenal. Peter Schmeichel was spotted consoling struggling striker Rasmus Hojlund outside Old TraffordCredit: XThe moment was caught by a fanCredit: XHojlund played just 14 minutes against ArsenalCredit: PAPressure is mounting on the £72million man amid reports United’s coaching staff are becoming impatient and frustrated with Hojlund’s form.But he got a pep talk from former United captain and fellow Dane Schmeichel outside the ground – sharing a hug together. Schmeichel – who won FIVE Premier League titles with United – was working as a pundit for Viaplay at the Theatre of Dreams. Bruno Fernandes gave the hosts the lead before half-time before Declan Rice levelled on 74 minutes.READ MORE ON MAN UTDJoshua Zirkzee started up front for Ruben Amorim’s side with Hojlund replacing him on 76 minutes. Hojlund managed just one shot after coming off the bench – failing to hit the target. The attacker has seven goals in 37 games this season – with only two coming in the league.Hojlund scored 16 in his debut campaign last year after being signed by Erik ten Hag for around £72m in August 2023 from Atalanta.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd United great Wayne Rooney has thrown his support the 22-year-old’s way. Rooney, 39, said on Match of The Day: “A striker for Manchester United, when you’re not scoring goals, there’s a lot of pressure, a lot of people talking about you. Amorim ‘pleased’ with Man Utd performance despite missed chances against Arsenal “Can you do it for Manchester United? I think the best thing to do is simplify it and obviously making the runs into penalty boxes is as easy as it comes – you have to make them runs.”But simplifying the game, getting the ball, laying it off, getting in the box, getting the ball out wide, getting in the penalty box, putting yourself in the best position to score goals.”Nine times out of 10 you’re relying on your team-mates to give you chances and put the ball in the box or slide balls in behind.”Maybe he hasn’t been doing that – he hasn’t been getting that service of late. But I’ve got faith in him.”I think he is a good player and he works hard. I think that’s really important as well. “I think he just needs that goal and once he gets it, they’ll all start coming.” More

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      Lauryn Goodman fires eight-word swipe at Kyle Walker after he was spotted with two party girls on night out in Milan

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      LAURYN GOODMAN has taken aim at Kyle Walker with an eight-word dig on social media.England right-back Walker, who is on loan at AC Milan from Manchester City, was seen partying with two women last month.Lauryn Goodman took aim at Kyle Walker with a social media commentCredit: GettyWalker was spotted out in Milan with two women just hours after Annie Kilner flew back to the UKCredit: BackGridWalker partied with two women one day after his wife, Annie, left the city with their childrenCredit: SplashThe 34-year-old took them to Tocqueville 13 in Milan, one of the city’s most popular nightclubs.It all happened just one day after his wife, Annie Kilner, and their children flew back to the UK.Kyle and Annie were reported to be going through a divorce last year in the wake of his his affair with influencer Lauryn.The full-back fathered two children with the social media star while still married to Annie.READ MORE ON KYLE WALKERHe publicly apologised to his family in an interview last January.Now, Lauryn – who went to court in a fight for cash with Walker – has hit out at him on social media following his night out in Milan.Commenting on an Instagram post, she wrote: “But the judge said he’s honest and reliable…”Lauryn was understood to be preparing to move abroad to Italy in recent weeks to be closer to the father of her children.Most read in FootballBut for now she is staying in England.Meanwhile, Annie and her footballer husband have called off their divorce.They still regularly see each other, although Annie does not tend to wear her wedding ring.Inside Kyle Walker’s night with 2 party girls in Milan day after wife Annie flew home – & his whopping bar bill revealedWalker is currently on loan at AC Milan from Man CityCredit: Getty More

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      Sky Sports accidentally broadcast X-rated message during Man Utd vs Arsenal clash

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      A MANCHESTER United fan’s X-rated message to the owners was accidentally broadcast by live Sky Sports cameras.The supporter’s note – possibly to the Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe – was beamed across the world as United players headed down the tunnel following the 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Sunday.Fans spotted an X-rated sign during Sky’s broadcast of Manchester United vs ArsenalArsenal’s fading hopes of chasing Liverpool down took another knock, as they sit now 15 points behind the Reds with ten games to go.Declan Rice delivered heroics at both ends of Old Trafford to earn Arsenal a dramatic point against 14th place United.During the aftermath, fans spotted an X-rated sign held up by a supporter in the Stretford End as the players walked off.The capitalised message, written in a black marker on a slab of cardboard, read: “Sell United and f*** off home.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDThousands of fans gathered outside Old Trafford before kick-off to protest against the club’s ownership. Viral videos showed hundreds chanting those same words on the road leading up to the iconic stadium.There were an estimated 5,000 people taking part in the mile-long march.Scores of flares were set off as fans dressed in black sang abusive songs towards co-chairman Joel Glazer and Ratcliffe, who has spent £1.3bn for a 28.94 per cent stake in the club.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe 1958 spokesperson Steve Crompton has claimed that the club is “dying” and is “facing financial Armageddon”.Reacting on social media, one fan said: “Sky fully showing that Glazers f*** off home sign 😂😂”Amorim ‘pleased’ with Man Utd performance despite missed chances against Arsenal Another tweeted: “Well done to this man. Seen by the world.”A third fan added: “Let’s hope the Glazers saw it and for once read the room.”Speaking after the match, United boss Ruben Amorim was asked about the protest.He replied: “This club will never die, that is clear. You feel it in the streets. “This is a big business and maybe all the fans in this league sometimes feel it is harder to go to the games and pay for tickets.”We want to give them a lot of effort. In the future, we will not play like that.”United fans protested against the club’s ownership on SundayRuben Amorim spoke candidly about the pre-match demonstrationsCredit: GettyThe Red Devils looked on course for a morale-boosting victory thanks to Bruno Fernandes’ controversial free-kick on the brink of half-time.The United captain curled in a dead ball after referee Anthony Taylor set the Arsenal wall back 11.2 yards, according to broadcast technology, rather than the minimum 10 yards.READ MORE SUN STORIESRice brilliantly whipped in Jurrien Timber’s cutback to level the match with 16 minutes to go and then, moments later, slid in when sub Rasmus Hojlund was clean through on goal. The England star celebrated the tackle almost as emphatically as the goal. More

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      Chelsea’s Fernandez poses with girlfriend for first time since split after ‘Argentina team-mate tried to seduce her’

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      CHELSEA midfielder Enzo Fernandez posed publicly with his girlfriend Valentina Cervantes for the first time since their brief split last October.The midfielder delighted fans with a snap from the Stamford Bridge pitch of the couple alongside their children Olivia, four, and Benjamin, one.Enzo Fernandes posed publicly with Valentina Cervantes for the first time since their splitThe couple went their separate ways in OctoberCredit: https://www.instagram.com/valucervantes/?hl=enThey re-united in January amid rumours one of Fernandez’s team-mates was speaking to ValentinaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/valucervantes/?hl=enValentina says she and the Chelsea star have worked through their problemsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/valucervantes/?hl=enFernandez, whose pass led to Spain defender Marc Cucurella’s winning goal against struggling Leicester, had posted several photos of their kids but none of 24-year-old influencer Valentina since she announced the end of the relationship.She confirmed last month they were back together – after reports Fernandez had tried to fix their relationship when he discovered an Argentina team-mate was trying to seduce her – but has yet to post her own pics with the Chelsea star.One of Fernandez’s 11.3 million followers on Instagram reacted to the happy family snap by saying: “Very good. You couldn’t lose that amazing woman.”Another, referencing the reports about Valentina and other footballers which she was quick to refute after confirming she had patched things up with Fernandez, said: “She did it very well. He wanted to be alone?READ MORE ON CHELSEA“With great dignity, she told him that it was perfect and literally left him alone: she took the kids to Argentina, got a job where she is doing well, and told him, “Calm down, I don’t need you.”“By the way, she sent word that many footballers invited her out and that she was willing to fall in love again. My new idol.”Another fan added: “The photo more than half the world were waiting for.”Fernandez and Valentina had sparked reunion rumours at the end of January after being spotted kissing and holding hands as it emerged she was still in London and had yet to return to Argentina with their two children nearly a month after flying to the UK for New Year to “stay a few days.”She went on to fuel fans’ expectations by posting photos showing her having breakfast in a dressing gown on a hotel balcony opposite Rome’s Colosseum with two coffee cups on the table.Most read in FootballConfirming they were back together as she prepared to head back to London last month after a modelling assignment in Buenos Aires, Valentina told an Argentine TV programme: “When I took the children to the UK for New Year we were able to speak.“We’re a family, we’re very young, our children are still very small and while there’s love and good communication, I don’t think there’s anything that can’t be fixed.”Watch Argentina World Cup winner and £107m Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez play hurling on holiday in Ireland Valentina will return to Argentina for work commitmentsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/valucervantes/?hl=enShe denied the rumours that have been circulatingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/valucervantes/?hl=enValentina and Fernandez have two children togetherCredit: https://www.instagram.com/valucervantes/?hl=enShe added in an impromptu airport interview before catching her flight: “Maybe by being with Fernandez in the UK, we realised, he more than anything, that he missed us as his family, that he missed me, and I think it was that.“This separation was good for us so that he realised a lot of things.“Thankfully I’m doing very well. From the beginning, even when we were apart, I had good expectations and I still have them now.“There are worse crises and thankfully ours never became a big thing.”Valentina has just signed for Buenos Aires-based model and talent agency Multitalent Agency and has said she will leave Olivia, who is now enrolled at school in the UK, with Fernandez and fly back to Argentina with their toddler son for future work commitments.Reports around the time the first reunion rumours emerged at the end of January centred on Fernandez trying to fix their love affair after discovering an Argentina team-mate was trying to seduce Valentina.Journalist Daniel Fava said on America TV show A la Tarde he had been told a fellow world champion was “sniffing around her” and then added in a second bombshell claim “more than one footballer” had contacted her over social media since the couple’s shock split.Valentina rubbished the claims as she confirmed she and Fernandez were back together, saying: “I don’t know how that came out or where it came from, but it’s false that one of Fernandez’s team-mates wrote to me.“If one had I probably wouldn’t say so publicly anyway, but I’d tell Fernandez and I haven’t said anything because it’s not true what’s been said.”She also admitted she hadn’t asked the footballer whether he’d slept with anyone else during their near-four month break but revealed Fernandez had asked her.Valentina announced the end of their relationship in late October by writing on Instagram: “With Enzo, today we decided to put space between us.“But we will always be family and we will support each other in everything because there are two children in the middle who need a lot of our love for them.“I know the person and the excellent father that Enzo is, and the heart he has and with that, I’m satisfied.“Don’t try to create wars where there are none.”In an interview with Argentine newspaper La Nacion in December where she revealed the New Year family reunion, Valentina admitted she and Fernandez lived and slept together for another 10 days after he left her shell-shocked by telling her “from one day to the next” he didn’t want to be with her anymore.Speaking of his decision to call time on their relationship, she added: “I think it was a combination of things on his part. He made the decision and I respected it. We have two children together.“To this day, we try to have a good relationship, we try to share, so that the kids can continue living together.“If you ask me what happened, I have nothing specific to tell you.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I just think that he decided to focus 100 per cent on his career, on performing, on finding himself.“He might not have been at his best as a player and tried to find it. Today, fortunately, things are going well for him. That’s why I’m also happy.” More

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      MOTD pundit makes embarrassing blunder live on BBC that leaves Lineker ‘corpsing with laughter’ – did you spot it?

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      JOE HART made a subtle error while appearing on Match of the Day as a pundit at the weekend, leaving Gary Lineker and Micah Richards in stitches.The 37-year-old was a guest pundit on Saturday’s edition of the Premier League highlights show.Joe Hart left Gary Lineker and Micah Richards in stitches with a bizarre piece of analysis on MOTDCredit: https://x.com/BBCMOTDLineker revealed he was copying and speaking to the directorCredit: https://x.com/BBCMOTDBut when discussing Brighton’s clash with Fulham he stunned his colleagues with a small mistake.During his analysis of Jan Paul van Hecke’s equaliser, he said: “What a great header that is.”He’s got a clean run. Yeah, you’re right. It’s a heck of a header, that.”Both Lineker and Richards burst into laughter before the former revealed that Hart was just agreeing with the director giving him instructions behind-the-scenes.Read More in FootballThe ex-goalkeeper responded: “I’m having conversations in my head!”Lineker discussed the incident further in Monday’s episode of The Rest is Football podcast.He explained: “There was a wonderful moment, I don’t know whether you saw it Alan but it was brilliant.”Micah and myself were almost corpsing with laughter because he’s doing his analysis and Joe was going through his bits.Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free bets”Van Hecke scored and Jamie (the editor) said, ‘oh that was a heck of a header,’ and Joe answered him, he was in his ear and he went, ‘yes it was.'”Micah and myself, because we hear the same feed in our ears, you know the gallery talking, and it was so funny.”BBC viewers spot bonkers MOTD editing blunder as Tyrone Mings is in two places at once Richards went on to say: “It was a brilliant moment.”The duo then referenced the slip-up again later in the episode, with Lineker saying: “There was a really good header, wasn’t there, Micah? from Van Hecke.”Ex-Manchester City star Richards responded: “It was a heck of a header!”And Lineker joked: “It was a heck of a header. ‘Yes it was, yes it was.'”It comes after BBC chairman Samir Shah revealed that he believes Match of the Day should not be about football highlights.He told The Times: “[Match of the Day] should not be built around highlights.”It should be built around analysis and examination of the match to give viewers a deeper insight.”Furious supporters have urged him not to mess with the 61-year-old format and ex-boss Harry Redknapp, 78, said: “It’s not a talk show. People tune in because they want to watch the football.”I know it’s different to the old days, when it was the only way to see football on TV, but you still want to see what’s happened, not listen to someone telling you why.”Meanwhile, the Sun’s head of sport Shaun Custis hit back: “There is a misconception that everyone has seen the goals before Match of the Day. People do have lives, they aren’t watching football all day on Saturday.”We’re already drowning in analysis. Nobody down the pub talks about expected goals, transitions and goal involvements.”And many people I know record MoTD and fast- forward through the analysis just to watch the matches.”READ MORE SUN STORIESMotD is already in line for a summer make-over when long-time host Gary Lineker steps aside after 26 years.Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates will take over. More

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      Cole Palmer insisted on playing with DIARRHOEA after being wiped out ill for 48 hours, reveals Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca

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      COLE PALMER had an afternoon to forget as he suffered stomach cramps and missed his first penalty as a pro.The England ace insisted on playing, despite being ill for 24 hours before this hard-fought win.Cole Palmer was ill for two days before playing against Leicester CityCredit: ReutersEnzo Maresca revealed that Palmer had diarrhoeaCredit: APMarc Cucurella’s second-half strike against Leicester City sent the Blues back into the top four.Palmer — whose perfect record of 15 spot-kicks for club and country was KO’d by Mads Hermansen — went straight to the loo after being subbed off.And boss Enzo Maresca said: “Cole didn’t train on Saturday. During the night he didn’t feel well.“This morning he woke up and said, ‘I want to be on the pitch to help us play in the Champions League’.READ MORE CHELSEA NEWS“In the last two days, he was completely out. Fever and I don’t know if it’s something I can say in English — diarrhoea.“But he asked to play  and this shows how he wants to bring this club where it belongs.”Cole’s first-half penalty woe came when Jadon Sancho was fouled by Victor Kristiansen.Maresca celebrated wildly at the final whistle and revealed Leicester’s tactical trickery meant Chelsea’s pre-match plans had to be ripped up just minutes before kick-off.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSDefender Cucurella’s winner was his fourth Prem goal of the season for Chelsea.Maresca also called on fans to be more positive after boos were heard at half-time at Stamford Bridge as they struggled to brush relegation-bound Leicester aside.’That will live with me forever – Boxing champ reveals crazy party with Chelsea stars after 2012 Champions League finalThe Italian said: “I am happy. The main reason is because when we prepare a game, we watch as many games as possible.“So we watched Leicester and they always played with a line of four.“They arrived here with a line of five. So all our sessions were rubbish.“I understand when there is a negative feeling. But today, how many chances did we create in the first half?“People have to understand this is our style and way we’re going to play.“When a team creates the amount of chances we did today, you have to be happy. It’s not easy.“If you think football is just a PlayStation and you win easily — no way. Every game is difficult. We need our fans.”The Foxes are six points adrift of Prem safety with ten matches left.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut boss Ruud van Nistelrooy said: “The display was really good, a lot of heart, a lot of spirit.“We don’t know if we will run out of time. What we do know is we have today and tomorrow.” More

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      Man Utd stars Casemiro and Joshua Zirkzee hailed for genius role in Bruno Fernandes’ stunning free-kick against Arsenal

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      CASEMIRO and Joshua Zirkzee are stealing Bruno Fernandes’ thunder after his stunning free kick opened the scoring against Arsenal.The pair have been credited with some clever positioning, blocking David Raya’s view of Fernandes’ shot.Raya left a clear gap in the wall before the free kick was taken…Credit: Sky…but Zirkzee and Casemiro filled it at the crucial momentCredit: SkyThe goal follows controversy surrounding where referee Anthony Taylor set the wall – 11.2 yards from where the kick was taken, rather than the ten yards that the rules stipulate.This gave Fernandes more chance of getting his shot up and over the wall.And Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp said: “I want to explain why I think this is so hard to stop. First you have to give credit to the striker of the ball, then I want to look at Zirkzee and Casemiro.Read more football”What they do really clever [is]…”The keeper [Raya] has just got a nice gap and that’s exactly what you want because then you might be able to get a look at it as he’s struck it.”But as he gets to the ball, just watch what Casemiro and Zirkzee do. They take Thomas Partey across.”All of a sudden that gap is gone, so the next time that he’s [Raya] going to see the ball is just after it’s gone over the wall.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”Now you have absolutely no chance by then, with that trajectory and that top spin that he’s [Fernandes] got on it, of getting anywhere near it.”That’s why it’s quite smart from whoever has devised that free kick.”How Bruno Fernandes’ ‘Steven Gerrard syndrome’ spoils Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd systemThe goal was a crucial one, coming at the end of a half where United had been on the back foot.Arsenal made amends, though, clawing an equaliser back through Declan Rice in the second half.The set piece marks Fernandes’ second free kick goal in his last three appearances.And United employed similar antics for his goal at Everton two weeks ago, with Zirkzee and Harry Maguire positioning themselves very intentionally to block Jordan Pickford’s view.The England number one was rooted to the spot as the shot hit the bottom right corner.Before this run of goals, Fernandes had scored just one free kick in his previous 183 Premier League appearances.Ruben Amorim may not have made much of an impact in the results column, but he does at least have set piece routines on song. More