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      Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham LIVE RESULT: Chalobah and Jackson dent Spurs’ top four chase as Blues win thrilling derby

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      CHELSEA have put a huge dent in Tottenham’s top four race after beating them 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.Trevoh Chalobah climbed above Richarlison to nod in the Blues’ first.And Nicolas Jackson wrapped up the game with another sublime headed goal in the second half.
      RESULT: Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham
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      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League
      Chelsea XI: etrovic, Gilchrist, Chalobah, Badiashile, Cucurella, Caicedo, Gallagher, Palmer, Madueke, Mudryk, Jackson
      Tottenham XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Royal; Bissouma, Sarr; Johnson, Kulusevski, Son; Richarlison
      BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow ALL the action from Stamford Bridge with our live blog below…That’s all from Chelsea
      Tottenham’s top-four hopes were dealt a massive blow after a heartbreaking 2-0 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
      The Blues, on the other hand, saw a major boost to their European hopes as they target seventh place and Europa Conference League qualification.
      Trevoh Chalobah and Nicolas Jackson scored the West Londoners’ goals following a stunning improvement in recent performances under Mauricio Pochettino.
      That’s all from us here at SunSport, have a great evening!
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      Copy linkCopiedPochettino on star players
      Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino explained his philosophy when picking his strongest team.
      Today was an easy selection for us [because of injuries] but we showed it’s not about ‘name’ football it’s about being competitive, to behave like a team.
      Even if you have big players, big names, if they don’t play like today, trying to help the team in a defensive situation or when we have the ball to believe in every single offensive action we can score, then it’s impossible because the Premier League is so competitive.Mauricio Pochettino
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      Copy linkCopied’Pochettino has to stay’
      Jamie Redknapp insists Chelsea need to hold onto manager Mauricio Pochettino after the last few weeks’ drastic improvement.
      I look at it and think when you’re trying to build a young team – in the summer they’re going to need to bring in some experienced heads to help them because they’re going to lose Thiago Silva – you need continuity on the bench.
      The last thing they need to be doing right now is changing the manager. For a number of reasons.
      One, there aren’t many candidates out there. I’ve always been a big fan of him, especially with young players. I like what I saw there [in his interview]. I saw anger in him.
      There have been times this year when he’s been a little bit passive, trying to be everyone’s friend. He wasn’t like that as a player and he wasn’t like that in his Tottenham days. I think they’d be crazy to get rid of himJamie RedknappSky Sports
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      Copy linkCopiedAnge Postecoglou addresses defeat
      Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou made no excuses after a poor performance against Chelsea.
      We lacked a real sort of conviction and positive mindset in our football. We didn’t really have any fluency, any sort of aggression with and without the ball.
      It’s a bit unlike us because if nothing else we’ve always been competitive, especially in the first half it was missing today.
      It wasn’t a great night and it’s fair to say we didn’t play anywhere near the sort of football and didn’t have the mindset that I expect us to have.
      That’s on me and I’ve got to take responsibility for that ultimately as I’m the one who is putting them out there and preparing them for it.
      We were so far off it and I’ve got to look at myself and see how I’m preparing my team for it.Ange Postecoglou
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      Copy linkCopiedPostecoglou on Maddison
      Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou explained he left James Maddison out of his starting line-up because he felt he needed “some legs” against Chelsea’s pace.
      I thought we needed to freshen up the team.
      I thought we needed some legs today as they’ve obviously got a real mobile and quick front three and four and I just felt we needed some legs in the midfield.
      With Biss [Yves Bissouma] and Pape [Matar Sarr] coming in, and Deki [Dejan Kulusevski], I thought it would help us. Fair to say it didn’t work though.Ange Postecoglou
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      Copy linkCopiedPochettino on his future
      Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino insists he doesn’t know if he will continue in the hotseat next season after a turbulent campaign.
      But Pochettino insists he is very proud of his young team and the way they reacted to such a difficult start to the campaign.
      It’s difficult to see every single week that I’m under scrutiny and judgement. But it’s not my decision to be here or not to be here.
      What can I say? If we want the history of Chelsea, it’s a lot of work to do. We will see if we have time to be in this way.
      My feeling that I’m so, so proud that all these guys, all the squad we have, 25-27 players. We want the best for them and until the last day we’re going to try to help them.Mauricio PochettinoSky Sports
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      Copy linkCopiedTrevoh Chalobah shines
      Chelsea ace Trevoh Chalobah stood out against Tottenham at Stamford Bridbge.
      Chalobah was rock solid in defence next to centre-back partner Benoit Badiashile.
      The 24-year-old also impressed as he moved forward to midfield.
      And the England Under-21’s stunning performance was rewarded with a goal.

      Copy linkCopiedUpdated Premier League table
      Tottenham’s top-four hopes have been dealt a massive blow after their 2-0 loss to Chelsea.
      Spurs are still fifth and seven points away from fourth-placed Aston Villa.
      The North Londoners still have a game in hand but will also have to face title challengers Liverpool and Manchester City after already losing to Arsenal and the Blues.
      The West Londoners, on the other hand, are eighth with only two points separating them from seventh place and Europa Conference League qualification.
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      Copy linkCopiedChelsea vs Tottenham stats
      Tottenham dominated 62 per cent of possession but couldn’t produce anything significant.
      Spurs registered 19 shots but only three of them were on target.
      Chelsea, on the other hand, produced 16 shots but only five them were on target.
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      Chelsea dealt a massive blow to Tottenham’s top-four hopes at Stamford Bridge.
      The Blues opened the scoring on 24 minutes when Conor Gallagher’s pinpoint cross from a free-kick down the right found Trevoh Chalobah on the far post who beat Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario with a stunning header.
      The visitors struggled to produce anything significant throughout the match and paid for it in the 72nd minute.
      That was when Blues’ star man Cole Palmer delivered a thunderous free-kick that rattled Vicario’s crossbar before Nicolas Jackson picked up the rebound and scored a header of his own.
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      Peep!
      That’s full-time at Chelsea!!!
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      Substitution
      Chelsea boss Pochettino brings on another youngster for his debut as Tauriainen replaces Jackson.
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      Chance
      Another wide effort from Tottenham, this time it’s Maddison shot that unlike Bentancur it’s way too powerful.
      The ball goes way over the crossbar and all the way to the nosebleed seats.
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      Chance
      Another shot by Spurs ace Bentancur but just like his first shot it lacks power.
      If anything, this one was even weaker…
      Tottenham fans are leaving the ground.
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      Six minutes of added time to go.
      Maddison tries a curling shot that just misses the target but gets a corner-kick after a slight deflection.
      Nothing comes off the set-piece.
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      Chance
      Tottenham sub Bentancut tries a long-range shot but it lacks power and goes straight to Petrovic who picks it up with ease.
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      Substitution
      Tottenham boss Postecoglou makes another change as Lo Celso comes on for Emerson.
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      Substitution
      Uh-oh, Gilchrist can’t continue and is replaced by 17-year-old fellow academy graduate Acheampong who is making his senior debut.
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      Chelsea youngster Gilchrist is down and receiving attention from the physios.
      That is the last thing Pochettino wishes to see amid his growing injury crisis.
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      Tottenham boss Postecoglou looks very frustrated down the touchline.
      It’s an absolute party at the other end with the home crowd loving every minute of this.
      Copy linkCopied80 Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham
      Just 10 more minutes to go and Tottenham are practically out of ideas.
      Spurs have been unable to do something significant throughout the game, a really good performance by Chelsea’s defence and midfield.
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      Substitution
      Tottenham boss Postecoglou brings on Gil who replaces Johnson.
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      Ouch!
      Tottenham ace Romero is down after coming together with Casadei for a header.
      The two aces clash heads and the Spurs defender gets it worse.
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      Substitution
      Chelsea boss Pochettino makes his first change as highly-rated youngster Casadei comes on for Mudryk.
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      Absolutely stunning by Chelsea!
      Palmer takes ona free-kick and delivers a fabulous shot that rattles Vicario’s crossbar.
      Jackson follows it up and gets the header to score in front of open goal!
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      Sandro Tonali took pay cut to £130k-a-week Newcastle wages after betting ban as his wagers on Toon are revealed

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      SANDRO TONALI took a pay cut to his £132,500-a-week wages after being slapped with a 10-month ban for betting breaches.The Newcastle midfielder, 23, received the punishment from the Italian FA back in October and has not featured since then.
      Sandro Tonali admitted to placing a host of bets after joining NewcastleCredit: PA
      On Thursday, he was handed a further two-month suspended ban after admitting more betting breaches since arriving at St James’ Park last summer.
      Tonali was also fined £20,000 and warned by the FA about his future conduct.
      However, according to journalist Mark Douglas, Tonali’s decision to take a cut in wages following his ban helped to reduce the size of the financial penalty.
      It is not known exactly how much of a wage cut he has taken.
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      But some of the bets that landed him with the two-month suspended ban have been revealed.
      Tonali placed between 40 and 50 bets after joining from AC Milan.
      They included:

      An accumulator bet involving either Newcastle to beat Brighton on September 2, 2023 or Newcastle to beat Burnley on September 30, 2023
      An accumulator bet including Newcastle to beat Brentford, September 16, 2023
      A single bet on Newcastle to beat Manchester City, September 27, 2023
      An accumulator bet including Newcastle to beat West Ham, October 8, 2023

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      Tonali’s new ban is a suspended punishment throughout the 2024/25 campaign, meaning he is still set to return to action on October 27.
      The two-month ban will only be served if he commits further betting breaches.
      Newcastle to snub new stadium and expand St James’ Park in ‘one of most ambitious rebuilds seen in UK’
      Tonali started five of Newcastle’s opening nine Premier League games, before he was charged with the betting breaches and suspended.
      His last match came in the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund on October 25.
      Speaking about the situation earlier in the season, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said: “The most important part of this whole incident is Sandro and his welfare.
      “It’s very easy for people to forget how young he is and the changes he’s had in his life, coming from Italy to England. That’s hard enough to deal with and now he has this situation.
      “Straight away, it was throw our arms round him and protect him, and try to give him the love and support he needs to try to find solutions to the problems that he’s had.
      “That’s what we’re endeavouring to do with a lot of conversations, a lot of communication with him and his family. It’s the people around him that are going to be so important to him as well.
      “It’s a big effort from us and he’s handled himself superbly. He’s obviously emotional but handled himself with respect and dignity.” More

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      Mo Salah is the most selfish player I’ve ever witnessed says Graeme Souness after Liverpool star’s clash with Klopp

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      MO SALAH is the most selfish player ever, according to Graeme Souness.The Liverpool forward remains a topic of conversation after falling out with manager Jurgen Klopp last weekend.Mo Salah has been labelled the ‘most selfish player ever’ by Graeme SounessCredit: GettyThe pundit also praised Salah for his positive traitsSalah, 31, initially refused to shake Klopp’s hand as he prepared to come on as a substitute, leading the pair to exchange fiery words on the touchline.Souness claims Salah is often unhappy about being substituted or starting on the bench – a trait he believes is good to have.But he also accused the Egyptian of being selfish, recalling his several fallouts with former Reds star Sadio Mane.Souness said on the Up Front podcast: “Forget the weekend, prior to that whenever he’s been taken off he’s never been happy.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”That’s what you want from your players, he’s a goal machine. And when [Sadio] Mane was there he would fall out with him every game they played together.”I think he’s the most selfish player I’ve ever witnessed, Salah.”Salah’s future is uncertain amid interest from Saudi Arabia, with bids likely to be launched this summer.Liverpool are even preparing potential replacements for Salah, who has scored 24 goals this season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe club have reportedly got their sights set on Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush.Marmoush has been in fine form this season, scoring 15 goals and providing six assists in all 33 appearances in all competitions.His contract at the Deutsche Bank Park is set to expire in the summer of 2027 and his agent recently hinted that he could soon move on to pastures new.Salah stropsMO SALAH’s row with Jurgen Klopp was not the first time tensions have run high between the striker and his Liverpool colleagues. Here are five times things got heated with the Egyptian during his Anfield career.
      West Ham 2 Liverpool 2 – April 28, 2024
      Salah gets into a heated argument with Klopp and throws his arms up in the air after refusing to shake the manager’s hand.
      Liverpool 3 Sheffield United 1 – April 4, 2024
      Salah shakes his head as he is subbed off during Liverpool’s 3-1 win over the basement club.
      Chelsea 1 Liverpool 1 – August 13, 2023
      Salah storms off the pitch after being replaced on 77 minutes on the first day of the season.
      Brighton 1 Liverpool 1 – November 28, 2020
      Salah throws his arms up in the air and barely looks at Klopp after being subbed off. Brighton go on to equalise with a last minute penalty.
      Burnley 0 Liverpool 3 – August 31, 2019
      Salah gets in a public spat with Sadio Mane after failing to pass to the winger. Team-mate Roberto Firmino says the row had been brewing for some time.

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      Man Utd slammed for ‘paying for swanky Wags day out – hours after axing FA Cup final perks for employees’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been slammed for covering the costs of a swanky Wags day out.The expensive outing came just a day after the club informed staff that certain FA Cup final benefits were being cut.Scott McTominay’s girlfriend Cam Reading was in attendanceCredit: BackGridThe lunch bill was paid for by Manchester UnitedCredit: BackGridAaron Wan-Bissaka’s girlfriend April Francis took home a Harvey Nichols bagCredit: BackGridA heavily pregnant Roosee Xavier, who is married to Antony, made the outingCredit: BackGridDiogo Dalot’s partner Claudia Pinto Lopes was spotted tooCredit: BackGridUnited staff have traditionally been given a free ticket along with free travel and food for the day out at Wembley – including a pre-match lunch, after-match party and accommodation in London.Ineos moved to oust the tradition last week, with staff now restricted to just one ticket and having to pay £20 for a coach trip to the capital as the club focuses its spending on making United a force on the pitch again.To make matters worse, neighbours Manchester City will provide all their staff with a free ticket and free travel for the final, along with a plus one.But what has really rubbed salt in the wounds is the fact United paid for a swanky wags day out last Friday.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe wives and girlfriends of Scott McTominay, Luke Shaw, Antony, Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan Bissaka, headed out to restaurant San Carlo, where items on the wine list can hit around £450.The likes of Cam Reading, McTominay’s girlfriend, and Anoushka Santos – Shaw’s partner – were spotted leaving with Harvey Nichols branded bags.Claudia Pinto Lopes, Roosee Xavier and April Francis all attended the event too.A United staff member reacted by telling the Daily Mail: “It’s a bit of a kick in the teeth.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”The trip to Wembley has been a tradition that staff have enjoyed for years and years. It’s like a thank you for the work that we do and it means that when the team does well we all get rewarded.”Clearly they are cutting costs but to see that less than a day later the Wags are out on the town with the club paying the bill is a bit rich.”Gary Neville reveals Man Utd stars would be ‘killed’ if they broke four unwritten rules in matchesHowever the club have dismissed the criticism as ensuring the happiness of players’ partners and families is a priority. A number of social events are held throughout the year for players and their partners and families, some of which are paid for by United, who take pride in their player care.McTominay and Cam began dating last yearCredit: InstagramShaw and Anouska have two children togetherCredit: Instagram / @anouskasantosDiogo Dalot and Claudia Pinto LopesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/diogodalot/ More

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      ‘You’re a team full of fat players’ – Former Man City star reveals Pep Guardiola’s first words when he arrived at club

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      PEP GUARDIOLA labelled Manchester City a “team full of fat players” when he first arrived at the club, according to former defender Gael Clichy.The Spanish coach, 53, was left with an ageing squad when he arrived at the Etihad back in 2016 following the departure of Manuel Pelligrini – with 12 of his 28 players aged 30 or over.Pep Guardiola had some ruthless words for his players after arriving at Manchester CityCredit: GettyGael Clichy has now revealed just how blunt the Man City boss was with the squadCredit: GettyBut even a dressing room as experienced as that Man City side will have been astonished by Guardiola’s bluntness – recounted by ex-left-back Clichy.Recalling Guardiola’s words, Clichy said: “[Speaking as Guardiola] I’ve known that I’ve been coming here for a year now and I’ve been watching you, you’re a team full of fat players.”The ex-Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss then went on to send a no-nonsense message to his squad regarding transfers.Clichy, still acting as Guardiola, added: “With me, no player is going to be playing every game… deal with it.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”If you’re not happy with that, come knock on my door and we’ll make you leave.”If you stay, I don’t want to hear a single word about it until winter transfer window.”Guardiola endured a difficult start to life in England, finishing fourth in his first season in the Premier League.Clichy left at the end of that 2016/17 campaign after featuring 39 times in all competitions during the season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut Man City then went from strength to strength, winning back-to-back league titles, an FA Cup and two League Cups across the next two seasons.And heading into the final weeks of the 2023/24 campaign, Guardiola has racked up five Premier Leagues, two FA Cups, four League Cups and a Champions League in eight years in Manchester.Pep Guardiola reveals why he sold Cole Palmer with Chelsea star topping Premier League scoring charts amid amazing yearMan City are also chasing history this season as winning their final four Premier League games would see them become the first team in English football history to claim four successive top-flight titles.They could then add to that six days later by retaining the FA Cup against rivals Manchester United at Wembley. More

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      Man Utd frontrunners to land Michael Olise ahead of Arsenal and Chelsea as transfer release clause is revealed

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are rated favourites to land Michael Olise ahead of Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal.Crystal Palace’s uncapped winger, 22, reportedly has a £50million-plus release clause becoming active this summer.Palace assist king Michael Olise is a top target for Prem giantsCredit: RexDortmund loanee winger Jadon Sancho is likely to exit United permanentlyCredit: GettyIt’s understood United’s new minority owners INEOS regard Olise as a core transfer target in what could be a major summer shake-up.ESPN reckon the Red Devils are frontrunners for the France Under-21 star, despite being unable to offer Champions League football next term.United could offer former Eagles right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka  in part-exchange.Meanwhile, wideman Jadon Sancho seems certain to depart Old Trafford permanently this summer, having fallen out with boss Erik ten Hag before thriving on loan with old club Borussia Dortmund. READ MORE ON MAN UTDOlise’s standing has remained sky high with Premier League giants this season, even though hamstring problems have limited his game-time.The London-born ace’s release clause is said to be around £50m-£60m – a huge rise on the £35m figure in his previous clause.Chelsea are thought to have come close to signing Olise last summer.Arsenal have been persistent admirers too, while Liverpool and even Manchester City have been linked with him over the current campaign.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOlise was with the Gunners, Chelsea for seven years and Man City as a kid.He was then at Reading from 2017-21 before joining Palace.Pique reveals he and Lionel Messi were lined up for double transfer to Premier League giants before Man Utd swoopedOlise has now emerged as something of a goal-making king, notching 20 assists in 79 Prem games, as well as scoring 11 times.And not surprisingly the Eagles would love to somehow fend off so-called bigger clubs and keep him for at least another year. More

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      Man Utd could build new super team by selling off biggest stars with available players worth staggering £455MILLION

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could build a completely new team for next season.The Red Devils will reportedly listen to offers for all but three members of their squad this summer.Manchester United’s summer overhaul could see both Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes leaveCredit: ReutersRasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo are the only ‘untouchable’ playersCredit: PAYoungsters Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund are the only players seen as “untouchable” by the club.Meanwhile, on loan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat will return to parent club Fiorentina this summer.Several players are also out of contract, with Tom Heaton, Jonny Evans, Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial all set to leave as free agents.As for the rest of Erik ten Hag’s side, they are free to leave if the right offer comes in.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAlthough the Dutchman shut down the rumours during his press conference on Thursday.Speaking ahead of the match against Crystal Palace, he said: “It’s a joke. As long as I’ve worked here, every summer, every window, I think 200 players are getting interest from Manchester United.”We did some research, it’s untrue. Also every summer we sell all of the players in our squad, which you make all of the headlines and it is untrue. That takes responsibility how you make such a headline. Find a good source if there is some truth in it.”With a total transfer value of £455.5million, according to Transfermarkt, United’s summer clear out could provide the funds for several huge signings ahead of next season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSome players are more likely to leave than others, though, including Bruno Fernandes.The club captain has hinted he could quit this summer and is “thinking about” a move.Three key things Ten Hag is getting wrong at Man UnitedMarcus Rashford is expected to resist an exit from his boyhood club as he is happy in Manchester.As well as departures, United’s squad overhaul will see several players arrive at Old Trafford before the start of the new season.The club have even identified three areas to be strengthened as they target a centre-forward, central midfielder and right-sided centre-back.Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.”

      Here are some of the players the Red Devils could buy.Victor OsimhenVictor Osimhen has been linked with a host of Premier League giants after winning the Serie A golden boot last season.The Napoli striker has also fuelled speculation and his current club appear resigned to losing him this summer.However, Osimhen will not come cheap after he penned a new deal in December which includes a £110million release clause.Victor Osimhen’s contract includes a £110million release clauseCredit: RexGleison BremerJuventus’s Gleison Bremer has been strongly linked with United as they look to bolster their centre-back options.The Brazilian has impressed during his time in Italy and has a £43million release clause, although it does not come into effect until next summer.Michael OliseMichael Olise has long been linked with a move to both United and Chelsea after starring for Crystal Palace in recent seasons.The Eagles are desperate to keep hold of the Frenchman, though, and have slapped a £60million price tag on the 22-year-old.United are long-term admirers of Michael Olise, who has a £60million price tagCredit: RexJarrad BranthwaiteA cheaper alternative to Bremer could be Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, who earned a maiden England call-up in March.The 21-year-old has been linked with a move to United after starring for the Toffees this season.Joao NevesTeenage midfielder Joao Neves, 19, has emerged as one of Europe’s most in-demand players during his breakthrough campaign with Benfica.United are amongst the potential suitors but face competition from both Chelsea and Liverpool for Neves’ signature.Joao Neves is wanted by United, Chelsea and LiverpoolCredit: GettyIvan ToneyIvan Toney looks set to leave Brentford this summer, with his contract expiring in 2025.United are one of a number of clubs eyeing a move for the striker and reportedly lead Arsenal and Chelsea in the race to sign him.Jeremie FrimpongUnited also face a battle to sign Jeremie Frimpong, who has been a key part of Bayer Leverkusen’s historic Bundesliga title triumph.According to reports, though, the club have already held “concrete” talks with Frimpong’s representatives.READ MORE SUN STORIESUnited have reportedly held talks with Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie FrimpongCredit: GettyRoss BarkleyFormer England international Ross Barkley has enjoyed a brilliant campaign with Luton after returning to England last summer.The 33-year-old could leave the Hatters if they go down and previously played for INEOS at French side Nice, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe remaining an admirer. More

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      Sandro Tonali given further punishment by FA after Newcastle midfielder admits breaching betting rules

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      NEWCASTLE midfielder Sandro Tonali has been given a further two-month suspended ban after admitting breaches of FA’s betting rules.The Magpies confirmed the news on social media, with the Italian also receiving a £20,000 fine and a warning from the FA regarding his future conduct.
      Sandro Tonali has received an additional two-month banCredit: Getty
      Tonali had already been banned for 10 months by the Italian FA back in October for breaching betting rules.
      The new ban is a suspended punishment throughout the 2024/25 campaign, meaning he is still set to return to action on October 27.
      The two-month ban will only be served if he commits further betting breaches.
      Tonali, who is reportedly on a contract worth £132,500 per week at Newcastle, has also “voluntarily taken a reduced weekly income from NUFC during the period of the Italian FA sporting sanction”.
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      Newcastle’s statement read: “NUFC midfielder Sandro Tonali has been given a suspended two-month ban from competitive football by an independent Regulatory Commission after self- declaring breaches of FA Betting Rules.
      “He has also been fined £20,000 and warned by the FA as to his future conduct.
      “The banning period is fully suspended for the duration of the 2024/25 season, meaning he will be available to return to competitive football upon the conclusion of an existing ten-month sanction imposed by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) on 27 October 2023.
      “Provided that he does not commit any further breach of the FA Betting Rules during the suspension period, Sandro will not serve any part of the two-month sanction.
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      “As acknowledged by the FA in the independent Regulatory Commission’s written reasons, the level of assistance Sandro has provided by self-referring and fully cooperating with a subsequent investigation is extraordinary and unprecedented.
      “Sandro made full admissions as to his betting activity, and did so in circumstances where there was no other evidence to support misconduct proceedings.
      Newcastle to snub new stadium and expand St James’ Park in ‘one of most ambitious rebuilds seen in UK’Sandro Tonali’s bets placed after Newcastle moveSandro Tonali admitted to placing between 40 and 50 bets after moving to Newcastle, including the following four:

      An accumulator bet involving either Newcastle to beat Brighton on September 2, 2023 or Newcastle to beat Burnley on September 30, 2023
      An accumulator bet including Newcastle to beat Brentford, September 16, 2023
      A single bet on Newcastle to beat Manchester City, September 27, 2023
      An accumulator bet including Newcastle to beat West Ham, October 8, 2023

      “Sandro is continuing to follow a therapeutic plan and educational programme with the club’s full support and will continue to train with his teammates.”
      Tonali joined Newcastle for £55million from AC Milan in the summer.
      He started five of the club’s opening nine Premier League games, before he was charged with the betting breaches and suspended.
      His last match came in the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund on October 25.
      Speaking about the situation earlier in the season, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said: “The most important part of this whole incident is Sandro and his welfare.
      “It’s very easy for people to forget how young he is and the changes he’s had in his life, coming from Italy to England. That’s hard enough to deal with and now he has this situation.
      “Straight away, it was throw our arms round him and protect him, and try to give him the love and support he needs to try to find solutions to the problems that he’s had.
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      “That’s what we’re endeavouring to do with a lot of conversations, a lot of communication with him and his family. It’s the people around him that are going to be so important to him as well.
      “It’s a big effort from us and he’s handled himself superbly. He’s obviously emotional but handled himself with respect and dignity.” More