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      ‘I swear this bloke’s on a wind-up now’, say fans as Erik ten Hag makes bold Man Utd admission after Burnley draw

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      FANS wonder if Erik ten Hag is “on a wind-up” after an astonishing boast following Manchester United’s 1-1 home draw with Burnley.Red Devils’ keeper Andre Onana blundered to concede Zeki Amdouni’s late penalty equaliser after a sharp opener from Antony.Erik ten Hag stunned supporters with his match assessmentCredit: RexBut many observers reckon United’s display was as toothless as so often this season, leaving them 12 points adrift of the top four.Home supporters booed the Red Devils off as they remained without back-to-back Premier League victories since February.But under-pressure boss Ten Hag said: “I think we are one of the most dynamic and entertaining teams in the league at this moment – creating loads of chances, playing good football.”From the performance, the team did very well. Burnley are playing very high, intense football.”READ MORE TOP STORIESFans responded with jibes like: “Comments like this will get him sacked!” and “What!!!! Intense???”Another posted: “The bloke is so disconnected from reality it’s a concern.”A third wrote: “I swear this bloke’s on a wind-up now.”And a fourth blasted: “ENTERTAINING?? Utd DREW to a NINETEENTH place Burnley!!! Utd have lost 12 games in the league!! Drew 6 games!!”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWith the Clarets second bottom, another supporter wrote: “Yeah they’re 19th with their high intense football.”And calls for Ten Hag to be axed flowed in.United’s new technical director Jason Wilcox watched on as United toiled.And Red Devils’ supporters were particularly upset to see Kobbie Mainoo hauled off after 65 minutes.Marcus Rashford should be scoring up to 35 goals a year but ‘needs support’ says Man Utd boss Erik ten HagThe draw left United sixth, still with a goal difference of just plus-one.Meanwhile, Clarets’ chief Vincent Kompany claims his team’s performance shows they can still stay up.The Manchester City legend told the BBC’s Match of the Day: “We’ve earned the right to believe and hope.” More

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      ‘This is just sad’, say fans as Premier League release never-before-seen statement after Sheff Utd’s relegation

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      FANS have been left baffled after the Premier League released a rare statement in response to Sheffield United’s relegation.The Blades’ long-anticipated relegation was finally confirmed by a 5-1 defeat to Newcastle.Sheffield United have been relegated pending the outcome of appealsCredit: GettyNottingham Forest could be docked more points for appealing their initial points deductionCredit: PAThey are now ten points off 17th-placed Nottingham Forest with just three games left to play.But the Premier League responded with an unusual statement regarding Sheffield United’s position.It read: “Following their defeat to Newcastle, Sheffield Utd are relegated pending Everton and Nott’m Forest’s points-deduction appeals.”One fan reacted to the statement saying: “Speculate with point deduction is sad af.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother added: “Pending what now?”A third wrote: “Weird phrasing. What on earth do they mean?”And another commented: “Are you implying there is a possibility you may take more points, pending this appeal.”What exactly are you implying here. Sheff Utd can not get near Everton. What is it, you on the wind up or what.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOur beautiful game is broken, says Dave KidBy Dave Kidd
      WHEN Manchester United got lucky in their FA Cup semi-final, Antony’s first instinct was to goad heartbroken opponents Coventry. To rub their noses in the dirt.
      Antony seems to be a vile individual but this isn’t really about Antony. Because Antony is merely a symptom of the hideous sickness within England’s top flight.
      There is so much wrong.
      After our elite clubs persuaded the FA to completely scrap Cup replays — which gave us Ronnie Radford and Ricky Villa and Ryan Giggs — without due recompense or reasoning with the rest of English football.
      The previous day, after his Manchester City side had defeated Chelsea in the other FA Cup semi-final, Pep Guardiola whinged about the fixture scheduling of TV companies who effectively pay much of his £20m salary.
      Up at Wolves, Guardiola’s friend and rival Mikel Arteta was playing the same sad song about fixture congestion, despite his Arsenal side having played two fewer games this season than Coventry — who don’t have £50m squad players to rotate with.
      Chelsea, oh Chelsea. The one-time plaything of a Russian oligarch now owned by financially incontinent venture capitalists who have piddled £1billion on a squad of players who fight like weasels in a sack about who should bask in the personal glory of scoring the penalty that puts them 5-0 up against Everton.
      Read Dave Kidd’s full column as he takes aim at Nottingham Forest, Fulham’s ticket prices, the 39th game, VAR and much more…

      Forest appealed against a four-point deduction in March in hope of winning some points back.But in doing so they have risked their punishment being increased.England star Anthony Gordon planning shock career change as Newcastle ace reveals his ‘calling’Premier League rules state that an Appeal Board can “vary any penalty imposed or order made at first instance”.Meanwhile Everton were deducted an initial 10 points, later reduced to six upon appeal, for breaching financial rules by £19.5million. More

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      Watch moment Anthony Taylor denies Liverpool one of most bizarre goals of season with TNT Sports viewers left confused

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      FANS are demanding answers after Liverpool were denied an easy goal by one of the most mystifying decisions of the season.Some viewers even reckoned referee Anthony Taylor “knew he messed up” as they watched his actions after the bizarre incident, in a 2-2 draw at West Ham.Referee Anthony Taylor waved play-on after West Ham keeper Alphonse Areola took a tumble claiming a high ballCredit: X @footballontntFans were left confused as Areola then appeared to present Liverpool with an open goalCredit: TNT SportsCody Gakpo spotted his opportunity to score after Areola rolled the ball awayCredit: TNT SportsGakpo couldn’t believe it when referee Anthony Taylor blew his whistleCredit: TNT SportsThe controversy began when home keeper Alphonse Areola tumbled to the ground after gathering a high ball under pressure.Taylor immediately waved play on – as he raised his arm and jogged away.Areola was then helped up by two players, with the ball still in his hands.But what the French keeper did next left everybody in the London Stadium scratching their heads.READ MORE TOP STORIESAs players on both sides waiting for Areola to pass to a team-mate or punt the ball upfield, he instead rolled the ball in front of him as if to take a free-kick.The stopper even bent down to adjust his socks, with the ball now yards away from him.Reds’ attacker Cody Gakpo spotted his surprise opportunity – running back into the area to take possession.But it was then that the watching Taylor finally blew his whistle to stop an incredulous Gakpo from scoring a certain goal.Most read in FootballThe referee got it right… mostly, says Mark HalseyTHE Sun’s ex-Prem whistler gives his verdict on the controversy:

      ANTHONY TAYLOR did NOT make a mistake by stopping Cody Gakpo from scoring what would have been one of the strangest and most controversial goals of the season.
      Taylor spotted an infringement on West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola by Gakpo late on when the score was 2-2 and Liverpool were chasing a winner.
      Referee Taylor saw the incident clearly but signalled play on by raising an arm. Areola went down injured, got up and then lets go of the ball thinking he has been awarded a free-kick.
      Gakpo was about to score when Taylor saw what was happening and blew his whistle – but this was not an error. If advantage is signalled and no advantage follows then an official is allowed to go back and stop play.
      Where Taylor did make a mistake however was by restarting play with a drop ball – it should have been a free-kick. This is what caused all the fuss.
      It would have been better if Taylor had blown for a foul in the first place.

      BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSNext, Taylor strode back to Areola, put his hand on the keeper and appeared to convince him to call for West Ham’s physio to come on.The French keeper at first appeared to suggest he was fine, before stretching his leg as if in pain and accepting the offer of treatment.A bizarre incident in the West Ham vs Liverpool game.Anthony Taylor denied Cody Gakpo taking the ball away from Alphonse Areola in front of goal…Was there a whistle here? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/myjWF8xnX2— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 27, 2024

      Fans were puzzled by this exchange between Taylor and Areola after the referee halted play to call on the physioCredit: X @footballontntMo Salah held back by team-mates after explosive touchline row with Jurgen Klopp before coming on at West HamAnd the whole incident left everybody watching on baffled, with many taking to social media.One fan went back to the start of the matter as he wrote: “He (Taylor) actually motions for the keeper to get up – makes it even worse.”Another said: “Didn’t hear a whistle, ref just botched it. Classic Taylor messing up when it actually matters, smh.”A third argued: “Taylor only called the physio on because he knows he f***ed up.”And a fourth hit out: “Like to see them explain this one!”Another fan was equally curious over the end of the incident.He wrote: “Want to hear what Taylor said to the keeper for the keeper to go from pulling his socks up to being injured.”But a few viewers suggested the ideal response from Liverpool’s Dutch raider would have been to slot the ball home to see if VAR intervened.Such verdicts included: “Gakpo should have just put the ball in the net. Worst case scenario he would have been booked, but the goal could have stood.”Despite fan anger, The Sun’s ex-Prem whistler Mark Halsey insisted the ref was RIGHT.Halsey believes Taylor spotted a foul on Areola and halted the action when the Hammers had no advantage.READ MORE SUN STORIESHalsey said: Gakpo was about to score when Taylor saw what was happening and blew his whistle – but this was not an error.”If advantage is signalled and no advantage follows then an official is allowed to go back and stop play.”Arne Slot’s record is WORSE than Erik ten Hag’s
      ARNE SLOT is set to be tasked with a near-impossible job – replacing Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.
      Should he swap the Eredivisie for the Premier League, Slot will follow in the footsteps of fellow follically-challenged Dutchman Erik ten Hag.
      Ten Hag left Ajax to become Manchester United manager in 2022.
      But he has suffered a nightmare spell at Old Trafford and appears to be a dead-man walking despite making the FA Cup final.
      With Slot seemingly destined for Anfield, fans won’t be able to help but compare his record in Holland with Ten Hag’s.
      And Reds supporters won’t like what they see.
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      ‘This guy should be at Arsenal… he’s literally Thierry Henry’, say Gooners as Premier League star scores deadly double

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      NEWCASTLE star Alexander Isak drew comparisons to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry after his double against Sheffield United.Isak, 24, damned the Blades to relegation from the Premier League as he led the Magpies to a 5-1 triumph with a brace at St James’ Park.Arsenal fans have urged the club to sign Newcastle star Alexander IsakCredit: GettyNewcastle star Isak has been compared to Arsenal legend Thierry HenryCredit: EPAArsenal boss Mikel Arteta is keeping tabs on Isak ahead of the summerCredit: PANewcastle star Isak has dominated in the Premier League this seasonBut it was the striker’s equaliser that went viral as his brilliant movement met a stunning through ball by Jacob Murphy from midfield to beat Wes Foderingham from a tight angle down the right.That brought back glimpses of Henry’s deadly finishes that made him the Gunners’ all-time leading scorer with 228 goals in 377 appearances throughout his glittering stint in north London.Arsenal have been strongly linked with the Sweden international, with manager Mikel Arteta prioritising a striker signing ahead of the summer transfer window.And the Newcastle star is among the North Londoners’ top candidates to spearhead the frontline next season.Read More on ArsenalHowever, SunSport have revealed that Arsenal are facing competition with Barcelona also keeping tabs on Isak.Nevertheless, the Swede’s suitors are confident the Toon would be tempted to discuss a deal as they face having to balance the books to satisfy FFP and PSR rules.And Arsenal fans are adamant that would make for a sensational signing as they suggest Isak could become the next Henry.One fan tweeted: “I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, this guy should be playing for Arsenal.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother commented: “It’s literally Henry.”A third posted: “Isak is honestly the closest player I’ve seen in terms of positions he takes up, movements, style of play, even down to his mannerisms, celebrations & arrogance to Thierry Henry, it’s uncanny.Mikel Arteta picks a fight with Premier League supercomputer after he is told Arsenal’s chances of titleTactics Exposed: Why Kai Havertz is Arsenal’s most important playerBy Dean Scoggins

      KAI HAVERTZ endured a difficult start to life at the Emirates after his big-money move from Chelsea.
      But has now well and truly found his feet.
      The German, 24, has found his scoring boots in recent weeks, including his double against his old club.
      But Havertz has been providing much more than goals in recent months.
      In fact he has become Mikel Arteta’s most important player as Arsenal go for the title.
      That’s after the Spanish boss made a genius tactical switch.
      Click here to read all about it.
      Or to watch the brilliant video in full on YouTube.

      “I’m not saying he has Henry’s quality but they’re just so similar it’s weird.”This fan said: “Isak has so much Thierry Henry in his game.”And that one stated: “Isak is lethal. Closest thing I’ve seen in the @premierleague to Henry.”Isak has now registered a staggering 19 Premier League goals in 26 appearances and is only one behind from the English top flight’s leading scorers Erling Haaland as well as Cole Palmer.Mikel Arteta’s striker shopping listBy Jordan Davies
      ARSENAL are stepping up plans to sign a world-class striker in the summer after their Champions League heartbreak.
      Mikel Arteta splashed out £204.5m last summer on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
      But the Spanish manager accepts he needs a proven goalscorer to take the club to the next level.
      And here are the players he is looking at to get the Gunners firing:
      BENJAMIN SESKO (RB Leipzig, value £40m-£45m)
      One for the future at 20 years old. Scored 16 goals for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and the Slovenian has carried on that good form in Germany with Leipzig this campaign.
      VIKTOR GYOKERES (Sporting Lisbon, value £60m-£80m)
      Been scouted several times this season. The Swedish striker, 25, is more of a traditional No 9 so may not suit Arsenal’s demand for flexibility but would bring a physicality that boss Mikel Arteta craves.
      ALEXANDER ISAK (Newcastle, value £75m-£85m)
      Impressed in his first two seasons in English football. The Swede, 24, has the pace and finesse to match his finishing ability, and Eddie Howe’s Toon may need to sell to balance the books this summer.
      JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (Bologna, value £45m-£50m)
      Dutch wonder  is attracting the attentions of clubs across Europe. At 6ft 4in the 22-year-old forward would have no trouble adapting to the Premier League and already has an eye for goal.
      XAVI SIMONS (RB Leipzig, value £70m-£80m)
      An incredible talent in the Bukayo Saka mould, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The future of the Dutch attacker, 20, depends on how much money his parent club want to make from him. More

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      Aston Villa vs Chelsea LIVE: Blues denied 95th-minute winner by controversial VAR decision – latest updates

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      CHELSEA were denied a late win over Aston Villa thanks to VAR as a fiery contest finished 2-2 at Villa Park. The Blues went 2-0 down in the first half thanks to a Marc Cucurella own goal and Morgan Rogers’ smart finish. But Chelsea were excellent in the second period as they were brought back level by Noni Madueke and Conor Gallagher. Axel Diasi scored a 95th-minute winner but VAR adjudged Benoit Badiashile’s nudge on Diego Carlos in the build-up to be a foul and it was ruled out.
      Kick-off time: 8pm BST
      Stream/TV: NOW TV/Sky Sports PL
      Villa XI: Martínez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Bailey, McGinn, Luiz, Rogers, Tielemans, Watkins
      Chelsea XI: Petrovic; Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Badiashile, Cucurella; Caicedo, Gallagher; Madueke, Palmer, Mudryk; Jackson
      Follow all the action with our live blog below…READ MORE IN CHELSEAWhat are the odds?Match result
      Aston Villa – 23/20
      Draw – 11/4
      Chelsea – 2/1
      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and are correct at the time of publication.Match report:
      CHELSEA proved they do have a backbone as they clawed their way back from two goals down to keep their European hopes alive.
      They could even have won it at a push – and thought they had – until VAR spotted Benoit Badiashile’s shove on Diego Carlos just before he crossed for sub Axel Disasi to head home.
      VAR Chris Kavanagh spotted the infringement and invited ref Craig Pawson to look at the pitchside monitor.
      And amid dramatic scenes it was Villa fans’ turn to cheer as Chelsea’s late strike was controversially chalked off.
      More of tonight’s match report can be found here from Graeme Bryce.
      Copy linkCopiedMauricio Pochettino reacts:
      Mauricio Pochettino has reacted on TNT Sports post-match to the game and in particular to VAR and the end of this game.
      “Everyone that was watching the game feels disappointed. I think we need to explain to the people, the referee saying foul and then confirming on VAR is one thing, but changing his decision after seeing it on the screen is another, it is ridiculous.””I think it [VAR] has damaged English football.”
      “If every challenge like this [the foul on Diego Carlos] is a foul then we will end every game with no players left.”
      “I think the performance was very good and we performed very well. In the first half we conceded two goals and we were very soft… but I am very pleased with the performance of the team and the players were very good.”
      “VAR has damaged English football”Mauricio Pochettinoon VAR
      Copy linkCopiedMan of the match
      The prestigious SunSport man of the match tonight could go to a few players in blue shirts.
      Conor Gallagher drove his team on brilliantly, and scored a beautiful equalizer to level things up.
      Noni Madueke proved a threat all day long on the right hand side, and gave Lucas Digne a torrid time, and finished with composure to start the comeback.
      But man of the match tonight goes to Moises Caicedo.
      The Ecuadorian has come under a lot of scrutiny following his big money move, but was sublime in midfield tonight alongside captain Conor Gallagher.
      He broke up play incredibly well, drove his team forwards at times, and set the standard for the rest of the team.
      Great show.
      Moises Caicedo’s heat map vs Aston Villa
      Copy linkCopiedConor Gallagher speaks:
      “I’m proud of the lads.
      “We had chances to win and showed great character in the second half, the goal at the end should have counted but it’s not my decision. We can hold our heads high and take a lot of confidence from that.
      “We are nowhere near where we want to be as a club, and there is a lot of work to be done but the second half was great tonight”
      “It was a swinger!”Conor Gallagher on his goalVia TNT Sports
      Conor Gallagher said “It was a swinger!” relating to his stunning equalizerCredit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedFULL-TIME! Aston Villa 2-2 Chelsea
      FT. The referee calls the end of the game, but what a game that was!
      The Chelsea players are absolutely incensed at the end of the game, and Madueke is booked after the whistle goes.
      Copy linkCopiedVAR INTERVENES! Aston Villa 2-2 Chelsea
      90+7. THE GOAL IS RULED OUT!
      VAR recommends that Craig Pawson goes to the monitor, and the goal is ruled out for a nudge on Diego Carlos from Benoit Badiashile in the build up.
      Villa are coming forward now with Rogers, and they have a corner!
      Copy linkCopiedTHEY’VE DONE IT! Aston Villa 2-3 Chelsea
      90+6. CHELSEA HAVE TURNED IT AROUND!
      The corner is whipped in by Cole Palmer, to Benoit Badiashile at the back post.
      He lifts the ball back into Axel Disasi, who heads it off the bar and in!
      Copy linkCopiedHUGE CHANCE! Aston Villa 2-2 Chelsea
      90+4. HUGE CHANCE FOR COLE PALMER!
      Right at the death he brilliantly beats two defenders and is 1v1 against Robin Olsen.
      It’s on his left foot and Olsen makes a great save to deny him!
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-2 Chelsea
      90. There will be seven minutes of added time at the end of this one.
      Will either team grab a winner?
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-2 Chelsea
      89. Double change for Chelsea.
      Axel Disasi comes on for Thiago Silva, who seems to be hurt.
      And Cesare Casadei comes on for Mykhailo Mudryk.
      Copy linkCopiedCHANCE! Aston Villa 2-2 Chelsea
      88. HUGE chance for Ollie Watkins in the middle for Aston Villa, and if there is one man you want that chance to fall to this season it’s him.
      McGinn works the ball nicely down the right side into Cash, who sets it back for Watkins, but he fires it over the bar.
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-2 Chelsea
      86. It would be brilliant to just see both teams go for this now, with four minutes of normal time left to play.
      Thiago Silva brings down John McGinn, who is leading the Villa charge on the halfway line and receives a yellow card for his efforts.
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-2 Chelsea
      84. What a response, what a turnaround from Chelsea in the second half.
      They feel in the ascendancy and Jackson strikes a shot off of a Villa defender and out for a corner to the Blues.
      Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLLL! Aston Villa 2-2 Chelsea
      81. OH MY WORD! WHAT A GOAL CONOR GALLAGHER!
      That is simply sensational from the Chelsea academy product!Noni Madueke plays Conor Gallagher inside, and he shifts it onto his left foot and CURLS it into the top left corner!
      Sublime!
      Conor Gallagher scored a screamer to draw Chelsea levelCredit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-1 Chelsea
      78. Close from Cole Palmer, following great out of possession play from the Blues.
      Badiashile won it high up the pitch and found Marc Cucurella inside, who gave it to Palmer on the edge of the box.
      His curling effort was wide of the post and goes out for a goal kick.
      Copy linkCopiedSUBS: Aston Villa 2-1 Chelsea
      75. Double change for Villa.
      Tim Iroegbunam comes on for Douglas Luiz, and Diego Carlos comes on for Leon Bailey.
      A defensive shift from Villa who are gonna look to see this one out it seems.
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-1 Chelsea
      73. Trouble for Chelsea, as Bailey drives at the defence and fires a shot on goal which Petrovic saves.
      It bounces just behind Ollie Watkins and Silva and Petrovic scramble it clear between them for a Villa corner.
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-1 Chelsea
      70. Caicedo looks like he is struggling in the middle of the park after being stood on by Douglas Luiz, before he DIVES into a challenge on the front foot.
      If he wasn’t injured, he had me fooled.
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-1 Chelsea
      68. Lucas Digne goes down injured having been caused plenty of problems by Noni Madueke in this second half.
      It looks like he will be okay to continue but one to keep an eye on.
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-1 Chelsea
      65. This has been a brilliant fight back from Chelsea since half-time.
      Madueke wins a free-kick on the edge of the box straight after kick-off, but Palmer fires it wide.
      Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLLL! Aston Villa 2-1 Chelsea
      62. NONI MADUEKE GETS ONE BACK FOR CHELSEA!
      Great pressure from Chelsea and Conor Gallagher sees Chelsea win the ball back high up the pitch – he turns the ball onto Madueke who calmly slots it into the bottom corner!
      Great finish! Game on!
      Noni Madueke celebrates getting Chelsea back in the gameCredit: Reuters
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-0 Chelsea
      60. Chelsea have two successive corners, the first of which is headed on target by Thiago Silva and blocked.
      The second is put into Robin Olsen’s hands, who is fouled by Trevoh Chalobah.
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-0 Chelsea
      57. Villa can’t seem to hold onto the ball here, but Chelsea cannot seem to get the final ball to stick.
      Chelsea are resorting to efforts from range and they just aren’t troubling the Villa defence.
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-0 Chelsea
      55. Moises Caicedo hits a powerful effort from distance, but it doesn’t trouble Robin Olsen.
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-0 Chelsea
      52. Good effort from Noni Madueke, who takes a great touch on the right side and cuts inside before lashing a shot just wide of the post.
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      Eagle-eyed fans reckon they’ve worked out reason for Mo Salah’s heated row with Jurgen Klopp in brand new footage

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      MO SALAH and Jurgen Klopp clashed after the winger hesitated to shake his manager’s hand, fans believe.The Egyptian was left on the bench for the start of Liverpool’s visit to West Ham.Mo Salah appeared to ignore Jurgen Klopp’s handshake offerThe winger eventually reached out before exchanging tense wordsCredit: beIN SportsSalah appeared defiant after starting the match on the benchAnd Salah appeared to reeling from that decision late on into the match when Klopp finally decided to use him.Liverpool had overturned a 1-0 deficit to lead 2-1 at London Stadium, before Michail Antonio levelled things up.Joe Gomez and Darwin Nunez were getting ready to come on in the 82nd minute alongside Salah, who took a while to shake Klopp’s outstretched hand.The Reds boss appeared to have words with his star man, who did not back down and appeared agitated as he stuck out his arms.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLKlopp then embraced Nunez and Gomez before exchanging more fiery words with Salah.Nunez stepped in between the pair to de-escalate the situation.Klopp tried to pour cold water on the incident during his post-match press conference by insisting the matter was closed after a discussion in the dressing room.However, the Liverpool star suggested otherwise as he walked through the mixed zone telling journalists he couldn’t speak as he suggested things would get even worse if he did.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSlot snubbed Spurs, hates defending and has a PASS named after himBy Dan King
      LIVERPOOL managerial target Arne Slot was a good enough player to have a type of pass named after him.
      But it is as a manager that the Feyenoord head coach is really making his mark.
      Like another bald Dutchman, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, Slot earned his stripes bossing smaller sides before being given a chance at one of the Netherlands’ big three.
      But the question Liverpool are pondering is whether Slot would make a better fist of running one of the biggest clubs in the world than Ten Hag so far has at Old Trafford.
      Slot, 45, was certainly easier on the eye as a player than centre back Ten Hag.
      “The Arne Slot Ball” was something he perfected as a silky No 10 – a back-to-goal, first-time, 180-degree spin and flick behind the defensive line for a winger to run on to deep in the opposition half.
      Click here to read all about the incoming Liverpool boss.

      Salah said: “There’s going to be fire today if I speak.”Liverpool’s season has unravelled over the last few games following defeats to Everton and Crystal Palace, as well as Atalanta in the Europa League.They are now two points off Premier League leaders Arsenal having played a game more.Awkward moment Sky Sports reporter grabbed by security as he asks Liverpool target Arne Slot question live on air More

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      ‘F***ing too big, teeth are too bright.. I’ll be glad he’s gone’, says David Moyes in bizarre X-rated farewell to Klopp

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      DAVID MOYES has left fans open-mouthed in shock with a dazzling tribute to Jurgen Klopp: “F***ing teeth too bright.. glad he’s gone.”Buoyed by a 2-2 comeback draw, the West Ham chief fired off a jokey response to the Liverpool manager’s upcoming summer departure.David Moyes jokingly urged Jurgen Klopp to ‘hurry up’ and leaveCredit: GettyIncoming Arne Slot will hope he is smiles better than KloppCredit: PAAnd with Arne Slot preparing to succeed Klopp at the end of the season, the Scot had own way of saying “Fangs for the memories”.”I’m glad he’s gone,” began Moyes, before his X-rated teeth-teasing.The former Manchester United manager added: “I hate saying it because I’ve worked against him in the other clubs that are probably their biggest rivals, but I think he’s been immense for Liverpool. He really has been.  “He’s the daddy there  and has been able to control a big football club. Hurry up and get away, Jurgen!”READ MORE TOP STORIES”I am glad to see the back of him, I’ve got to say.”Moyes hinted he admired Klopp’s relatively long stint of nine years at such a Prem giant.And when he exits in the summer the German will have 2019 Champions League glory as well as the following year’s Prem title under his belt.Moyes said: “Some come and go very quickly. Some can last the course — Jose Mourinho, Sir Alex [Ferguson], Pep [Guardiola], Arsene [Wenger], obviously Jurgen.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Others can’t last that course. I have to say Jurgen has been really good for Liverpool.”He then appeared to speak almost directly to the 56-year-old.Who is Arne Slot?Moyes, 61, said: “I’ll be pleased to see you move on. “To manage a club like Liverpool you have to be very good, and he’s very good at his job.”Sadly for Klopp, Saturday’s stalemate at the London Stadium all but confirmed the end of his dream to bow out with a second Prem crown.What they have said about Arne Slot
      MATT WADE, head of sporting strategy at Feyenoord
      “He is a brilliant communicator, and consultative, but also clear at the same time.
      “He is quite cautious, quite introverted, but very rule based and principled, which means everyone knows where they stand.
      “And he is not paranoid, which allows freedom for specialists to operate.”
      SANDER WESTERVELD, former Liverpool goalkeeper and team-mate of Arne Slot
      “When I played with Arne at Sparta, you could see that he would become a coach.
      “He was a leader, a No10 midfielder and someone who would change tactics by himself.
      “The job he has done at Feyenoord makes him the perfect fit for Liverpool.”
      Dutch football journalist MARCEL VAN DER KRAAN
      “I’ve followed Feyenoord for 40 years. Not since the days of Johan Cruyff at Ajax in the 1980s has there been a coach so attack-minded in the Dutch league.
      “Cruyff only had a few disciples who followed him and one of them was Pep Guardiola.”
      Arsenal star REISS NELSON who played 31 games under Slot on loan at Feyenoord
      “I felt like Arne Slot is a great manager. He really got me into my rhythm.
      “He gave me a lot of opportunities to play and I excelled.” More

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      Man Utd 1 Burnley 1: Zeki Amdouni scores last-gasp penalty to boost Premier League survival hopes in gripping finale

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      ANTONY accepted Burnley’s gift to scrape past the relegation-threatened side – only for Andre Onana to give it straight back.The Red Devils goalkeeper clumsily clattered into Zeki Amdouni with a leap in the area.It was another poor performance and result for Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyZeki Amdouni converted a late penalty to salvage a draw at Old TraffordCredit: GettyAndre Onana clattered into the Clarets man in the closing stagesCredit: ReutersReferee John Brooks checked the VAR monitor and pointed to the spot.And Amdouni stepped up to slot the spot-kick in, sending Onana the wrong way. Earlier on, frustrations were beginning to build at Old Trafford.But a shocking pass across the defensive line allowed Antony to race clear.And the Brazilian, losing his balance, showed composure to guide the ball into the bottom corner with 11 minutes to go.However, his hard work was undone by an erratic piece of goalkeeping from his team-mate.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTHIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.Onana cut a dejected figure after giving the penalty awayCredit: ReutersAntony produced an unorthodox finish into the bottom cornerCredit: AFPHe put the ball under his shirt to celebrateCredit: GettyAlejandro Garnacho rolls around in pain after taking a whackCredit: GettyHe was also lucky to avoid a booking for going down easily in the boxCredit: PAJacob Bruun Larsen tries his luck with a free-kickCredit: GettyThere were boos when Erik ten Hag took off local hero Kobbie MainooCredit: GettyScott McTominay limped off injured late onCredit: PAUsain Bolt was in the crowd… but he did not see a fast start from his beloved UnitedCredit: ReutersVincent Kompany’s side face a mammoth task to avoid the dropCredit: PA More