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      Man Utd 4-2 Sheff Utd LIVE RESULT: Fernandes’ delightful double fires hosts to crucial win against battling Blades

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S return to Premier League action was anything but smooth – but they got the job done over Sheffield United.Jayden Bogle pounced on Andre Onana’s howler to give the Blades a shock lead before it was quickly wiped out by Harry Maguire’s delightful header.Bereton Diaz then helped the visitors restore their lead, only just to see Bruno Fernandes level the scoring once more from the penalty spot.Captain fantastic Fernandes stepped up yet again by smashing one in from long range to put the hosts in front for the first time.And then the Portuguese magician put it on a plate for Rasmus Hojlund to end his drought and seal all three points.
      RESULT: Man Utd 4-2 Sheff Utd
      Live stream/TV: Not televised in the UK
      Man Utd XI: Onana; Dalot, Maguire, Casemiro, Wan-Bissaka; Mainoo, Eriksen; Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
      Sheff Utd XI:  Foderingham; Holgate, Ahmedhodzic, Trusty; Bogle, Hamer, Arblaster, Osborn, Brooks; Brereton Diaz, Archer
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      Bruno Fernandes spared Manchester United more embarrassment as they came from behind to beat rock bottom Sheffield United.
      Erik ten Hag’s men were behind twice but in the end a Fernandes penalty and long-range blast put them ahead.
      Then he was the supplier with a cross for Rasmus Hojlund to make it all safe.
      Having made more than hardwork of getting past Coventry City on Sunday this looked at one point that it could easily have gone against them too.
      But superior quality showed in the end.
      No doubt in Erik’s eyes this was more evidence of the resilience in his team as they fight it out for a place in the Europa Conference League.

      Copy linkCopiedHow we stand
      Newcastle’s defeat means United are now sixth in the Premier League.
      Here’s how the top half looks, with Liverpool now out the title race it would appear.

      Copy linkCopiedWhere the problems lie
      Bruno Fernandes hinted it when he spoke earlier.
      But this shows where the problem lies at United currently…
      50 – Manchester United have conceded 50+ goals in two of the last three Premier League seasons, having done so in just one of their first 29 in the competition. Susceptible. #MUNSHU pic.twitter.com/kVmRR2zb40— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 24, 2024

      Copy linkCopiedTen Hag on Bruno
      He continued: “Bruno’s very consistent. At the moment he’s in very good form.
      “We are striving to progress the team. The number of goals we are scoring in this moment is a huge progress. If we have our back four back, then I’m sure we will be more consistent.”

      Copy linkCopiedTen Hag reacts
      Erik ten Hag praised the composure of his side after twice falling behind in front of their own fans.
      He told BBC’s Match of the Day: “Many positives today. The resilience to fight back after losing two times. But also there were negatives. We gave it away, it can’t happen, unacceptable, we have to learn from this.
      “But I’m happy with the win and we need to move on.
      “Have you seen some panic? No, not at all, we were very composed. We kept making chances throughout the game.”
      Copy linkCopied250 up
      Not only is it a memorable night for Ethan Wheatley making his first team debut, it represents a milestone for United.
      He becomes the 250th academy graduate to make an appearance in the first team!

      Copy linkCopied’Demands winning games’
      Bruno Fernandes says the main thing is winning games at Man Utd after his performance tonight.
      Per BBC, he said: “We talk about clean sheets all the time and we want to keep them. Credit to Sheffield United.
      “At the end we came back. We put ourselves in a position where it’s tough to win games. But also it shows a bit of character.
      “We also need to be aware that if we control the game like we did in the first half, we have to score our chances.
      “We’re scoring lots of goals. It’s just about that compactness we need to have as a team.
      “I’m really happy to score, but I want to win games more than score goals. It’s part of my role also, to score goals. But the main thing for me is winning games.
      “Lately we haven’t won as many as we should have. It’s part of the job. You can win eight or nine games in a row, and then as soon as you lose you know you will be criticised. Being a Manchester United player demands winning games.”
      Copy linkCopiedFine in the end
      It was a good win for Manchester United in the end but it didn’t start well for them.
      Andre Onana made a shocking blunder to give Sheffield United the lead at Old Trafford.
      Onana was trying to play out from the back when his misdirected pass landed right at Bogle’s feet.
      The defender made the most of the situation and neatly tucked the ball past the goalkeeper to put his relegation battling side ahead.
      Although Sheffield United’s lead didn’t last very long at all after Harry Maguire levelled the score just seven minutes later.
      However, that didn’t stop Man Utd fans from venting their frustrations online about Onana’s shortcomings since his summer arrival from Ajax.

      Copy linkCopiedMan of the match
      No real surprises there is there.
      The United captain picking up successive man of the match awards.

      Copy linkCopiedElsewhere
      It’s a pretty perfect night for Manchester United.
      Liverpool are out the title race now after defeat in the derby at Goodison.
      And closest challengers Newcastle have also been beaten 2-0 at Crystal Palace as they lose their grip on sixth.
      Copy linkCopiedFull time stats
      The numbers at the end of the game showing a dominant United display across the evening.
      Sheffield United more of an attacking threat in the second period but United just about doing enough to warrant the victory.
      Credit: LiveScore
      Copy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 4-2 Sheff Utd
      Sheffield United certainly had a go tonight and played their part in a big way.
      They had the lead twice in the game and looked set to pile more misery on Erik ten Hag.
      But a Bruno Fernandes double and late Rasmus Hojlund goal turned the game on its head and it’s United and Ten Hag celebrating.
      Copy linkCopiedFULL TIME
      Three points for Manchester United as they come from behind for a priceless win to move sixth in the league!
      Reaction to follow.

      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 4-2 Sheff Utd
      90+7. Fernandes then smashes a ball across goal with Garnacho in at the back post but it’s just overhit and away from danger.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 4-2 Sheff Utd
      90+7. Garnacho sent through on the left and bodies to pick out inside the box.
      He smashes it at goal and Foderingham again keeps him out. Not been his night in front of goal at all.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 4-2 Sheff Utd
      90+3. United almost in again.
      Fernandes’ attempted through ball for Wheatley is just cut out in the nick of time as the youngster looked set to be in on goal.

      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 4-2 Sheff Utd
      90. A United double change.
      And a significant and special one at that as 18-year-old academy striker Ethan Wheatley comes on for his Manchester United debut.

      OFF: Hojlund & Mainoo
      ON: Wheatley & Amrabat

      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 4-2 Sheff Utd
      90. United deal with that one.
      There will be NINE added minutes!
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 4-2 Sheff Utd
      89. Hamer comes forward again down the right but his cross hits the head of Harry Maguire and goes behind for a corner.
      His cross is better than the shot a minute ago and a header on target is headed off the line!
      Hamer comes forward again and his shot from the edge of the box strikes Casemiro and goes behind for another corner!
      89 minutes with barely a touch and suddenly Hamer is the main man this last couple of minutes.
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      89. It’s not a great attempt from Hamer as it floats harmlessly wide.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 4-2 Sheff Utd
      88. Casemiro penalised for a foul just outside his own box.
      He looks shocked as the referee points for a free kick, about five yards outside the box. It’s very central too and a chance for Sheffield United.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 4-2 Sheff Utd
      87. McAtee hasn’t long been on but was hurt in a challenge a short time ago. He’s away off again.

      OFF: McAtee
      ON: Osula

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      84. Manchester United are moving into fifth spot tonight.
      I don’t need to tell you who set this one up….
      Dalot with a peach of a ball over the top to find Fernandes who times his run expertly well. He’s running away from goal but on the turn sends a delightful pass across the six-yard box where Hojlund comes steaming in to slide and smash it into the net.
      That ends a six-game drought.
      Copy linkCopiedGOOOOAAAAALLLLLL!!!
      GAME OVER – RASMUS HOJLUND WRAPS UP THE POINTS FOR UNITED!
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Sheff Utd
      81. I asked where United would be without Bruno Fernandes.
      Now I’ll answer it. They’d be ABSOLUTELY NOWHERE.
      He’s single handedly carrying this team on his back and that’s highlighted tonight once more.
      He picks up a pass from Mainoo about 25 yards from goal. Nobody goes to close him down and he works it onto his left foot and smashes a left-footed shot into the corner of the net.
      Foderingham dived but he was nowhere near it. Sensational strike and United turn it around!

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      Incoming Liverpool boss Arne Slot’s record in Holland WORSE than Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag with head-to-head revealed

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      ARNE SLOT is set to be tasked with a near-impossible job – replacing Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.The Dutchman emerged as Liverpool’s top managerial target this week, with club legend Klopp set to depart at the end of the season.Arne Slot is in line to become Liverpool bossCredit: GettyErik ten Hag had a better Eredivisie win rate than SlotCredit: AlamySlot has already made it clear that he wants the job amid ongoing talks, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.But the Reds must negotiate a fee with Feyenoord before a contract is signed.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 has since struggled to find success with the club.Read More on FootballAnd Slot could risk finding himself in a similar position if he moves to Anfield.The 45-year-old currently has a lower Eredivisie win ratio compared Ten Hag’s.Out of the 204 games Slot has taken charge of in the league – with Feyenoord and AZ Alkmaar – 126 have been won, 33 lost and 45 ended as a draw, giving him a win rate of 61.8 per cent.In comparison, Ten Hag had a win rate of 63.2 per cent with 232 wins, 67 draws and 68 defeats from 367 games with Ajax, Utrecht and Go Ahead Eagles.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERArne Slot and Erik ten Hag’s Eredivisie statsSlot took charge of Feyenoord in 2021 and has since won an Eredivisie title.The Rotterdam-based club currently sit second in the league table.Football icons’ strange hobbiesFormer midfielder Xabi Alonso was understood to be Liverpool’s top managerial target, but he recently announced his decision to stay at Bayer Leverkusen for at least another season.Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim has also been mentioned, but West Ham have also expressed an interest.The Hammers held talks with the former Portugal international this week after flying him over to London. More

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      West Ham hold talks with ex-Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui with David Moyes set to leave at end of season

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      WEST HAM have held talks with former Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui over succeeding David Moyes.The Hammers are stepping up planning ahead of the summer when Moyes, 60, is out of contract and expected to leave.David Moyes is tipped to leave the London Stadium this summerCredit: RexJulen Lopetegui is a contender for West Ham, as is Ruben AmorimCredit: RexSporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim, who has also been linked with Liverpool, was in London on Monday night for talks with the East London club.But the Portuguese chief has not made a decision over whether to continue speaking to West Ham.Hammers chairman David Sullivan is also yet to make a final decision over whether or not to offer Moyes a new deal.The club were ready to agree a two-and-a-half year extension with Moyes after a good run of form in December, but a dip in January led to talks being shelved.READ MORE TOP STORIESA final decision is unlikely to be made until after the end of the season.With Moyes out of contract, director of football Tim Steidten has been exploring their options.Amorim and Spaniard Lopetegui are the front-runners, though the former has options across Europe and the club would also have to pay a significant release clause to Sporting.Lopetegui, however, has not worked since leaving Wolves days before the start of the season and would also bring fewer coaches with him to Stratford.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERLille manager Paulo Fonseca, who has been interviewed by West Ham in the past, is a potential candidate and is out of contract himself this summer.Former Germany and Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick has also been a guest of the club at the London Stadium this season.Biggest football kit fails after controversy over new England shirtLopetegui has attended a Hammers game too, while he was also spotted at a Crystal Palace match earlier this season as he looks to return to managing in England.West Ham sit a healthy eighth in the Premier League.And the Eagles entered Wednesday’s home clash with Newcastle 11 points clear of danger in 14th place. More

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      Why is Marcus Rashford not playing for Man Utd against Sheffield United tonight?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will be hoping to build on their FA Cup semi-final win with three points against Sheffield United – but Marcus Rashford is unavailable.The Red Devils avoided a shock defeat on Sunday by beating penalty Championship outfit Coventry via penalties after surrendering a three-goal lead.Marcus Rashford will not feature for Manchester United tonightCredit: RexAnd while SunSport’s Neil Custis labelled the win as an embarrassment, Erik ten Hag believed that his team deserved to book their place in the final.However, United’s attention now returns to their chase for a top-four spot and they’ll be expected to secure a victory against bottom-placed Blades.But the English giants will have to do it without Marcus Rashford who hasn’t even made the bench tonight.Why is Marcus Rashford not playing for Man Utd against Sheffield United tonight?Rashford was hooked off the Wembley turf on Sunday after 97 minutes with a suspected injury.Read more on Marcus RashfordAnd the England international was later seen limping as he walked through the mixed zone after the game.Now United will be without the star altogether as they face the Blades with a growing injury list.Mega money £85m signing Antony is instead starting for Erik ten Hag’s side – just days after being ridiculed for mocking Coventry players following United’s penalty win.The Brazilian is yet to score a single league goal in his 25 appearances this season.Most read in Football More

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      Newcastle receive huge injury boost as leaked footage reveals star striker in squad for crucial Crystal Palace clash

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      CALLUM WILSON has returned to the Newcastle squad ahead of this evening’s match against Crystal Palace.The striker will start from the bench when his side take to Selhurst Park.Callum Wilson has returned to the Newcastle squadCredit: GettyWilson suffered a pectoral injury in FebruaryCredit: PAWilson hasn’t played since he suffered a pectoral injury against Nottingham Forest in February.He was spotted arriving with Eddie Howe’s side before the squad was announced.Speaking ahead of the match, Newcastle boss Howe said: “He’s trained very well this week.”It’s been very good to have him back with the energy he brings and the quality he brings.Read More on Football”He’s been able to focus on his legs and his running during the period he’s been out so he’s come back looking really good.”Hopefully, he’ll be able to hit the ground running and make an impact for us.”Wilson has been limited to 22 appearances so far this season due to a series of injury issues.The striker suffered two hamstring issues and a calf injury earlier in the season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe has scored eight goals for Newcastle since the start of the campaign.Wilson is now in a race to make Gareth Southgate’s squad for Euro 2024.Football icons’ strange hobbiesBut he faces competition from the likes of Harry Kane, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins and Dominic Solanke. More

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      Chelsea risk dressing room REVOLT if they sack Pochettino despite boss slamming his players after Arsenal thrashing

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      CHELSEA risk a dressing room revolt if they sack Mauricio Pochettino this summer.Despite accusing his players of “giving up” in Tuesday’s 5-0 thrashing at Arsenal, the players remain loyal to the manager as a turbulent season lurches towards the end.Chelsea risk a dressing room revolt from player if they sack Mauricio PochettinoThat is despite Pochettino slamming Chelsea stars after their loss to ArsenalChelsea’s £1billion squad believe Pochettino is steadily generating a sense of unity within the camp even though results have been wildly erratic.The young team assembled at huge cost also believe the Argentine head coach is doing the best he can in tough circumstances with a huge injury list in a squad that is massively inexperienced.A source told SunSport: “They are all buying into what Poch is trying to do. The problems at Chelsea are not all his fault. Some of the players think he is the best man-manager in the business. “If Poch gets sacked it won’t go down well at all. He is not the problem.”Read More on ChelseaChelsea insist it is ‘business as usual’ in the aftermath of their heaviest ever defeat to their London rivals and that there is still plenty to play for. But it is understood a review will take place at the end of the season. Chelsea end the campaign at home to Bournemouth on May 19 and are in an uphill battle to qualify for Europe next season.Former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain boss Pochettino, 52, will have 12 months left on his two-year contract come June.Axing him in the summer would make him the third managerial casualty in just two years since Chelsea were bought out by the American Clearlake Capital investment firm.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThomas Tuchel and Graham Potter both fell foul of the new ownership regime which has turned Chelsea’s traditional business model of buying expensive, established stars on its head.They have since embarked on a record-breaking spending spree buying up what they consider to be young, elite players with potential and placing them on lengthy contracts of up to eight years.7 times Arsenal vs Chelsea games EXPLODEDChelsea’s players were given the day off on Wednesday to let the dust settle on their heaviest Premier League loss since being smashed 6-0 by Manchester City in 2019.Some of the younger members of the team which was hopelessly overwhelmed by Arsenal, were said to be “distraught” in the immediate aftermath of the Emirates match.SunSport also understands the away dressing room was quiet after the game – with boss Pochettino preferring to send his downcast players head home and ponder the result instead of risking heated fallouts in the immediate aftermath of the humbling defeat.The players are expecting a full team meeting when they resume training on Thursday with just 48 hours to prepare for Saturday’s tough trip to Champions League-chasing Aston Villa. More

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      Ben White’s agent defends Arsenal star over England snub and says ‘people don’t know what’s going on in personal lives’

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      BEN WHITE’S agent has urged people to “be kind” after a mentally challenging few weeks for the Arsenal star.The Gunners right-back has enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career to date, playing a crucial role in the club’s Premier League title charge.Ben White’s agent Alex Levack defended the Arsenal starCredit: HandoutThe defender made himself unavailable for EnglandCredit: GettyTwo goals in a 5-0 thumping of Chelsea on Tuesday night took the 26-year-old’s tally for the Prem campaign up to four – his best ever return.However, White came under immense criticism for his decision NOT to be available for England selection last month ahead of their friendlies with Brazil and Belgium.In the weeks since, he has been victim to cruel chants from the stands during away matches, in particular at Brighton and Wolves this month.White left England’s camp at the Qatar World Cup in November 2022 due to personal reasons, with later reports alleging it was due to a disagreement with Three Lions assistant coach Steve Holland.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut White’s agent Alexander Levack has now spoken out in support of his client, asking people not to judge or criticise decisions without full knowledge of the situation.Levack posted on LinkedIn: “I feel compelled to write this today after such a great performance last night [against Chelsea], and all season for that matter.“For the past 4 weeks Ben has been in the press and media a great deal in that time with a large percentage of that being negative.“Whilst I appreciate that Ben is in the public eye which brings its own connotations and leaves you open to criticism, I wanted to make the point that every elite performer, whichever field that may be, is a human being who has the same feeling we all have and experience good and bad.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“No one knows what is actually going on in one’s life so I really believe people should think before making a judgement or criticising these elite performers in public.“Ben has shown unbelievable robustness and strength throughout this adverse period off the pitch and has blocked out all the noise and has performed incredibly well on the pitch, in a situation where many others could have and would have wilted.Arsenal’s most glamorous supporters including World Cup super-fan and Kim Kardashian“Ben has an incredible temperament and attitude which allows him the ability to navigate through his working and personal life.“I suppose the main message is be kind to people as you do not have the full facts, which in Ben’s case neither Ben nor I wish to vocalise publicly, and do not know what is going on in people’s personal lives so again please be kind.”After White’s decision to stay away from the England set-up ahead of this summer’s Euros, boss Gareth Southgate explained: “He’s clearly playing very well and has been for a long time.“But he’s not the first player who, at certain times, hasn’t wanted to be available for selection.“I’ve always tried to protect those players because I always want the door to be left open, even though on lots of those occasions I’m the one who gets it in the neck for not picking them and people don’t know the reasons.“There’s no issue between us and there was never any issue with Steve Holland. That has been mentioned in articles and I don’t like that.READ MORE SUN STORIESAlexander Levack statementCredit: X@AlexLevackSM“People can talk about me and I have to accept that things get said that are false, about me. For whatever reason in this role, you have to stomach that.“But I’m not prepared for that to happen to a key member of my coaching team. That is not the reason Ben is not available for selection.”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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      Vincent Kompany’s X-rated rant at referee revealed as Burnley boss raged with penalty awarded to Chelsea in 2-2 draw

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      VINCENT KOMPANY launched into a foul-mouthed tirade after Darren England gave Chelsea a penalty.The Burnley boss, 38, was seething at the referee after Cole Palmer opened the scoring from the spot.Vincent Kompany was sent off by Darren EnglandCredit: PALorenz Assignon also saw a red cardCredit: ReutersTempers flared after England awarded the spot kick for Lorenz Assignon’s foul on Mykhailo Mudryk.Assignon had already been booked, meaning the Clarets had to fight back from a goal down with 10 men.And it has been revealed that Kompany branded England “a f*****g cheat”.The furious Belgian, who was fined £10,000 and handed a two-game touchline ban, repeated the phrase “multiple times” after being sent off.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs reported by the Daily Mail, assistant referee James Bell said: “Following the award of a penalty to Chelsea in the 40th minute the Burnley Manager (Vincent Kompany) reacted angrily by moving out of his technical area throwing his arms aggressively and shouting at the referee. “As the decision was being checked I attempted to use members of his own technical area staff to calm him down but Mr Kompany persisted to insult the referee by pointing towards him and calling him ‘a f*****g cheat’ numerous times. “Despite the attempts to calm him down Mr Kompany then entered the field of play, briefly, again gesturing towards the referee and shouting ‘you’re a f****** cheat.’ “I informed the referee (Darren England) that a Stage 2 (red card) sanction was required for the Burnley manager. As Darren came over to issue the red card Mr Kompany again said, ‘f*****g cheat.’ Most read in Football”After his sending off Mr Kompany remained in the technical area for some time causing a delay to the re-start of the game before he eventually made his way down the tunnel.”Kompany admitted the charge and attended the hearing to apologise for his actions.Burnley supported him in a statement, which claimed: “Retaining Premier League status is our highest priority at the moment in order to safeguard a more robust future for our players and staff at every level of the club.”Whilst we do not want to make excuses for the language used, it is certain that the intense pressure which Mr Kompany is under at this point in the season will have contributed to his outburst at Mr England after the decisions he made following Lorenz’s tackle.”Football’s weirdest contract clauses revealed including non-Arsenal agreement and a private jet promiseImmediately after the game, Kompany said: “I’ll keep saying what I think.”I’m not shying away from it and I’ve said it to the referees themselves, the officials, refereeing hasn’t been good enough this season.”And I have said that in, I think, a constructive way, understanding as well the fact it’s not easy for them. The scrutiny is massive, the pressure is bigger than it’s ever been on the officials.”I think the addition of VAR and more opinions and more officials doesn’t make it easy for them to do their jobs.”I haven’t got any issues with being fined. I just want it to be right.”Can you name the famous fathers? More