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      Laura Woods apologises to former Arsenal star and looks awkward as she asks ‘how could I?’

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      LAURA WOODS issued an awkward apology to an ex-Arsenal ace as she forgot he played in the Premier League.Laura covered the Gunners’ drab 0-0 draw with Manchester City for TNT Sports at the Etihad last week.Arsenal fan Laura Woods apologised to a Scotland hero for forgetting he played in the Premier LeagueCredit: TNT SportsPaul Dickov played for both Arsenal and Manchester City in the Premier LeagueCredit: RexThe TV presenter and Citizens hero Joleon Lescott decided to entertain a very disappointed audience with a game that saw them naming players who competed for both sides during the Prem era.The rules were simple, each of them would take a turn and the first one to run out of names would lose.Lescott let Woods kick things off and she went with England legend David Seaman, who spent almost the entirety of his career in north London and retired in Manchester.The former defender then started to “trigger” the TNT Sports presenter as he started to remind her of all the Arsenal greats who switched her beloved club for City.Read More on ArsenalThe 41-year-old started out with Kolo Toure but Woods took it on the chin and responded with Emmanuel Adebayor, even though that also brought back some bad memories.Lescott hit back with Samir Nasri before the 36-year-old replied with Premier League Hall of Famer Patrick Vieira, who moved to the Etihad before City’s dominance kicked off.The ex-Aston Villa star continued with Gael Clichy and the host answered with Gabriel Jesus.A very confident Lescott then dropped Oleksandr Zinchenko, which is when his TNT Sports colleague started to run out of options.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThat was when she named Paul Dickov, but had to check with the crew as she wasn’t sure the former striker competed during the Premier League era.It was then confirmed that Dickov registered 36 goals and six assists in 155 Prem appearances.Laura Woods threatens to walk out of live TV interview with Bukayo Saka after reaction to Rio Ferdinand and Martin Keown The popular TV personality was then left red faced and apologised to the Scotland legend.Laura said: “Is that Premier League era? Sorry Paul, I wasn’t 100 per cent. How could I?”Lescott then sealed the win with Nicolas Anelka as that was when his colleague had to bow out.But not before the ex-Wolves, Everton and West Brom star poured salt into her wounds by also naming Sylvinho. More

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      MOTD commentator shares ‘scariest position in football’ as he takes fans inside Premier League stadium

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      A MATCH OF THE DAY commentator has revealed where the “scariest position” in football lies – the TV Gantry at Goodison Park.Fans were shown the treacherous journey pundits have to make to watch Everton on a game day.A Match of the Day commentator has revealed the ‘scariest commentary position’ in football is at Goodison ParkCredit: X @BBCSportCommentator Steve Bower showed fans the trek he has to make to the stadium’s TV gantryIt includes a pretty hairy walk across the ROOFCredit: X @BBCSportMOTD’s Steve Bower shared a clip on social media as he made his way to the commentary position at the 132-year-old ground.And, incredibly, it meant walking on the stadium’s ROOF!Bower said: “I’ve always been scared of heights. And as you’ve seen it’s a walk of trepidation to put it midly.”I’ve got better over the years but it’s still something I don’t particularly look forward to as part of my day job. And once I am up here i’m mightily relieved.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn the video Bower gives a first hand view of how you get pitchside to the gantry in what he calls the “scariest part of any ground in the Premier League.”First, he makes his way through the away end at Goodison and then onto the concourse.Then he heads into the upper tier and went straight to the top.Next, Bower heads through a door right at the back of the stand and climbs up to the roof.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERFrom the very top, he can clearly see Liverpool’s Anfield stadium across Stanley Park.A nervous Bower then timidly makes his way across the roof to open a small-latch and climbs down to the gantry, where you see the entire pitch at Everton spread out before you.New footage shows amazing progress at Premier League club’s £500m new stadium but fans say ‘it’s hard to get excited’Some fans were quick to use the video as an opportunity to aim a dig at the struggling Toffees – who find themselves stuck in a relegation battle after a six-point FFP deduction.One fan said about the TV Gantry: “It’s higher than their league position.”While another added: “Wonder if we’ll find any points up there!”A third then put: “The scariest part is having to watch Everton.”Everton currently sit 16th in the league four points above 18th place Luton.And on Saturday in a relegation battle they face Burnley who are 19th in the table.Bower revealed the ‘scary bit’ of the journey up to his usual commentary positionHe has to climb down an old-fashioned-looking ladderWhile up on the roof though you can see views across the city – including Anfield, home to Everton’s hated rivals Liverpool More

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      I’m Man Utd title winner who tried to leave for Liverpool in ‘fight for freedom’ – it didn’t end well

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      A FORMER Manchester United hero regrets trying to leave Old Trafford for rivals Liverpool back in 2007.No one has moved directly between the two foes since Phil Chisnall in 1964 when he swapped Manchester for Merseyside.Gabriel Heinze wanted to leave Manchester United for Liverpool in 2007Credit: PA:Press AssociationHeinze ultimately left Man Utd for Real Madrid but regrets all the dramaCredit: GettyGabriel Heinze almost broke that streak when he fought “for the freedom” to join the Reds in a heated Premier League hearing after United stood in his way.Heinze was enjoying a successful three-year stint under Sir Alex Ferguson that saw him winning the Prem title.But the former centre-back saw first-team opportunities dwindle and thus the Red Devils’ then chief executive David Gill allowed him to leave.However, an offer worth a minimum of €10million (£6.8m) had to be made for the ex-defender.Read More on Man UtdLiverpool saw the opportunity and tabled a £6.8m bid with the Argentine very keen to join Rafa Benitez’s side.However, United refused to even consider the proposal as their rivals continued to grow under Benitez in the Premier League and Champions League.In fact, the Manchester giants wouldn’t let Heinze join any of their direct Premier League challengers, including Arsenal and Chelsea.That sparked a heated battle as the then Argentina international felt he had the right to join any club he wanted.Most read in FootballHeinze said at the time: “My fight is for the freedom to negotiate with any club. “United never wanted me to leave for one of the big clubs, but this anti-Liverpool clause is incredible.”Raging Roy Keane once told forgotten Man Utd star ‘you’ll never make it.. you’ll be playing pub league’ in scathing rantA deal between Liverpool and Heinze never materialised as Real Madrid swooped in and met United’s demands, while the player was more than happy to move to the Santiago Bernabeu.But the 45-year-old insists he regrets all the drama when he looks back at it.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHeinze said: “I spent three years in Manchester and had some great moments and I regret it [leaving the club] a lot. “There are a lot of things I regret from the last months but I am a strong personality, Sir Alex is a strong personality.“I took the decision and, looking back, I regret it because it meant leaving a great club and their supporters. “I was aware of the rivalry [with Liverpool], I knew the risk of going from Manchester to Liverpool and what it means. “I hope it doesn’t tarnish the way they [the fans] see me and they will remember the three years I had in the team.”Gabriel Heinze coaching Newell’s Old Boys in the 2022-23 seasonCredit: AFP More

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      Ten Hag faces awkward Van Gaal scenario as Man Utd boss heads towards FA Cup final with stars unable to hold a lead

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      ERIK TEN HAG faces a Louis van Gaal scenario as he heads towards an FA Cup Final and the sack.It was back in 2016 that his fellow Dutchman led United to silverware at Wembley with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace only to be dumped a few days later having finished fifth in the Premier League.Erik ten Hag could be sacked by Manchester United even if he wins the FA Cup final – just like his compatriot Louis van GaalCredit: AlamyUnited threw away yet another lead against Chelsea on ThursdayCredit: ReutersManchester United probably won’t even finish that high but will be favourites to reach Wembley with Coventry in their Cup semi-final.The problem then is it will be either Thursday night’s opponents Chelsea or Treble winners Manchester City in the final.The result may not make a difference with new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe present at the club’s latest implosion on Thursday night when they conceded twice in injury time to lose 4-3 at Chelsea.Ten Hag admits the late aberrations his side is experiencing are proving expensive and he is set to pay the ultimate price.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSThey have thrown away five points in six days, conceding three goals in injury time.That is four points gained from the last 15 available in the league now and the win was against relegation-threatened Everton.Not good enough.Ten Hag says he continues to search for consistency.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut consistency is not the problem.In the previous ten seasons, the club have finished an average 22 points behind the league winners.Who could be Man Utd’s next manager after Ten Hag?Today they sit 22 points behind table-topping Liverpool who they face on Sunday.Surely after conceding in injury time against Brentford to draw last weekend, work will have been done on how the team needs to keep their composure to see a game out.But game management is not something this Manchester United team seem to do under Ten Hag.United led with 99 minutes 17 seconds on the clock at Stamford Bridge, the latest any team has been in that position and lost.It goes beyond that as panic sets into this team when they seem in control.Take the Champions League where they inexplicably finished bottom of their group to go out.They were 2-0 up and cruising away to FC Copenhagen and then conceded twice in a minute at the end of the half.They would lead again through Bruno Fernandes but shipped two goals in four minutes in the 83rd and 87th to lose 4-3.Chelsea vs Man Utd highlightsREAD the best of the fallout from a bonkers night at Stamford Bridge.
      Twice in four minutes they conceded in the first half away to Bayern Munich to be 2-0 down before going on to lose 4-3.While they would go on to beat Liverpool in the FA Cup 4-3, they conceded twice in two minutes at the end of the first half to be 2-1 down.Away to Wolves they were 3-1 up and coasting but conceded twice in five minutes right at the end only for Kobbie Mainoo to rescue them in injury time.It used to be United who did these things to other teams.They still can use Fergie time to their advantage as we saw in that Wolves game, with two stoppage time goals at home to Brentford and with Amad’s goal in that FA Cup game against to Liverpool.But when that board goes up with that added time, their fans are just as nervous as the opposition now, if not more.United conceded twice in stoppage time as they were beaten 4-3 at Stamford BridgeCredit: GettyThe Red Devils have thrown away leads against Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Wolves this termCredit: RexTo emphasise what a crazy United team this is they have been involved in five 4-3s this season, a 3-3 and a couple of 3-2s but have still scored fewer Premier League goals than Bournemouth or Fulham and the same number as Luton.Ten Hag said: “For me personally, I have to manage the game and I have to manage the team.“We have qualities. We have great players. We can play to very high standards. You can see against Liverpool and Chelsea. We can compete with them, we can beat the best teams in the Premier League.“When you do it in the Premier League, you can do it across Europe. But we need to learn now how to win games.“It was an example against Chelsea, Saturday was an example, how you win big games. It’s an example of how to get a big game over line and get three points. We have to step up. We have to make better decisions, individually and as a team.”Marcus Rashford was benched for this game but came on in the 66th minute.His commitment was questioned once more by fans with a posting on ‘X’ highlighting him ambling around the pitch.Ten Hag once again had to defend him.United’s Champions League qualification hopes are now hanging in the balanceCredit: GettyTen Hag has also come to the defence of Marcus RashfordCredit: GettyMarcus Rashford’s work rate during the game last night. 🤯If I was a United fan I’d be absolutely fuming with this… Unacceptable. 🤬pic.twitter.com/bszpdFOrTt— Football Away Days (@FBAwayDays) April 5, 2024

      He said: “Lately his form is progressing. He has a big motivation because he wants to be successful with us. He wants to win trophies and score goals. But he wants to win and to contribute and we have a chance with the FA Cup. He wants to fight for a Champions League spot and the Euros are coming. So his motivation should be high. Before Brentford he scored, three goals in three games.”Ever the optimist Ten Hag tried to emphasise the spirit in his team, bizarrely using Thursday’s late night horror show as an example.When it comes to clutching at straws that was a massive grab.Ten Hag said: “We will keep fighting and I’m sure you see, our team, they have character. We have seen an example here as well, they are resilient and I’m sure they will be there on Sunday, to be in the fight against Liverpool.”The word ‘resilient’ was not the word on every United fans lips as they left Stamford Bridge on Thursday night. More

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      Man Utd set shocking unwanted record with collapse vs Chelsea after week that ‘sums up their season’

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      MAN UNITED have set a shocking record with a collapse vs Chelsea after losing on Thursday night. The Red Devils were leading the game at 99 minutes and 17 seconds – the latest a side has ever led in the Premier League match they’ve gone on to lose. Man Utd set the shocking record after losing 4-3 against ChelseaCredit: GettyThe Red Devils lost after Cole Palmer scored 11 minutes into injury timeCredit: GettyIt is also the second time in a week that Man Utd have lost a lead in added time, which heartbroken fans said “sums up their season”. The Blues led 2-0 in the first half before Man Utd came roaring back making it 3-2 before the last minutes of the match. Disaster struck Erik ten Hag’s side when Cole Palmer netted two goals in the 100th and 101st minute to make it 4-3. Palmer equalised for Chelsea with a penalty before securing a hat-trick a minute later. READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe former Man City star completed the turnaround with just 82 seconds between the goals. A Chelsea fan reacted: “Latest winning goal in Premier League history. Take a bow, Cole Palmer!”Palmer has now scored more penalties in a season than any other player under the aged on 21.And the Chelsea ace is yet to miss one. Most read in FootballMan Utd fans were left devastated by the latest collapse, one fan on X said: “Just about sums this team up!!”Another supporter said: “That’s unbelievable”. Whilst other fans called Man Utd “Bottle jobs”. Man Utd will take on their rivals, Liverpool, at the Old Trafford on Sunday where they hope to make a turnaround after three losses in their last Premier League games. More

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      Fans furious after ITV News presenter’s ‘shameful’ Prem title race comment as Liverpool go two points clear of Arsenal

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      ITV NEWS presenter Rageh Omaar has divided opinions with his Premier League title race comment live on air.The host let slip his football loyalties following Thursday’s top-flight action.ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar angered fans with his title race commentsCredit: ITVLiverpool are currently two points clear of Arsenal at the top of the Premier LeagueCredit: APLiverpool beat Sheffield United to return to the top of the table and are now two points ahead of Arsenal.The Gunners had leapfrogged their title rivals with a home win over Luton on Wednesday.Reporting on Liverpool’s win, Omaar said: “To sport now and the tussle for the Premier League title is still as close as anything after Liverpool returned to the top of the table.”They beat bottom club Sheffield United 3-1. Alexis Mac Allister got the goal that turned the game, so Liverpool are, regrettably, two points clear of Arsenal.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLJurgen Klopp’s side are also three points ahead of third placed Manchester City with eight matches remaining.However, Arsenal fan Omaar’s comments were met with criticism on social media.One supporter wrote: “Wow, that is shameful.”Another added: “Oh I’m sorry, I forgot it was the Arsenal news at 10.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOthers defended the presenter, though, with a third fan commenting: “Lol it’s just a bit of banter. Rageh Omaar is a well-known Arsenal fan.”Arsenal can once again return to the summit as they visit Brighton on Saturday evening.Mikel Arteta talks to the media after Arsenal cruise to 2-0 win over Luton Meanwhile, Liverpool are not in action until their trip to face Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.Reigning champions City could also go top temporarily when they play Crystal Palace in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off. More

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      Tottenham fans cry ‘this has to be a joke’ as rearranged Premier League fixture leaves Spurs with horror run

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      TOTTENHAM fans have raged at the “joke” rearranged Premier League fixture list that leaves them with a horror run. The Champions League-chasing side were due to play London rivals Chelsea in February but it was postponed due to the Carabao Cup final. Tottenham face a horror run of fixturesCredit: GettyNow they visit Stamford Bridge on Thursday, May 2. Just three days later they travel to Liverpool, which was moved from Saturday to Sunday as a result. It means they play Newcastle on April 13 away, then host Arsenal on the 28th before the Chelsea and Liverpool matches.The break between Newcastle and Arsenal is because of the FA Cup semi-finals when Spurs would have played Man City, meaning that fixture is still to be rearranged in the final few weeks of the season as well. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe run of fixtures had Spurs fans outraged as one said: “This has to be a joke.” Another moaned: “Once again being screwed over, when we’re not even in Europe. They’ve had opportunities to play these.”One joked: “Seems fair…”Another fumed: “Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool all within 8 days. Brilliant.”Most read in FootballSpurs are fifth, one point behind Aston Villa with a game in hand, and dropped points in the 1-1 draw with West Ham. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSManager Ange Postecoglou spoke out about the missed opportunity and joked he wanted a “joystick” to control his players. He said: “I thought for the most part we controlled the game pretty well. Raging Roy Keane once told forgotten Man Utd star ‘you’ll never make it.. you’ll be playing pub league’ in scathing rant”They are a big strong team. They sit deep and make it difficult for you. “You have to be fairly calm in your approach but also really disciplined because they are a threat from the counter-attack.”We conceded from a set-piece but the rest of the set-pieces we coped with really well. In the front third we lacked a bit of clarity of thought.”But they are human beings, it is just football. I would love to have a joystick and put them where I want them, but it doesn’t work like that.”Sometimes we have more time than we think. There were times when the ball was flashed across the box when we should have been in those areas.”It is all part of the development. That is why we have coaches, why we develop a system. We are not the finished article and we know that.”There was enough there tonight for me to say that it is a team still heading in the right direction.” Ange Postecoglou watched Spurs drop points against West HamCredit: Getty More

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      Rio Ferdinand’s stony-faced reaction caught on camera as fellow TNT Sports pundit goads Man Utd icon over Chelsea winner

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      RIO FERDINAND’S gloomy response to Chelsea’s astonishing late winner against Manchester United was captured by TNT Sports cameras last night.The Red Devils legend, 45, was on punditry duty for the big game at Stamford Bridge.Joe Cole celebrated wildly after Chelsea’s late winnerCredit: X/@footballontntRio Ferdinand wore a haunted expression following Cole Palmer’s last-gasp strikeCredit: X/@footballontntPalmer’s 101st minute winner prompted wild scenesCredit: RexChelsea raced to a two-goal advantage on a topsy-turvy evening in West London, before United came roaring back to lead 3-2.The Blues then completed the latest comeback in Premier League history to break Man Utd hearts.Cole Palmer scored from the penalty spot to level at 3-3, before bagging a deflected winner 81 seconds later.Chelsea old boy Joe Cole, also on TNT Sports punditry duty, was filmed going mad pitchside, jumping around with his arms in the air with his face a picture of glee.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe then hugged his mate in wild delight, before pointing out Ferdinand.The 42-year-old turned around and asked: “Where is he?”Smiling he then pointed out Ferdinand, saying: “Look at him!”The camera then zoomed in on the former England defender, who had his fingers over his mouth with a dejected look etched across his face.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERFerdinand and Cole were on TNT Sports duty alongside presenter Lynsey HipgraveCredit: RexChelsea fans loved the clip, with one writing: “Rio’s face… silent rage!”A second joked: “Poor Rio.”Erik ten Hag reacts to Man Utd’s dramatic collapse in 4-3 defeat to ChelseaWhile a third harshly added: “Seeing ferdinand looking gutted is a sight to cherish.”After the game, Ferdinand slammed his former side for switching off.He said: “Concentration plays a huge part at the end of these games.”There’s a lot riding on these games, huge pressure, I know that. In the madness and chaos, you have to have people who are really on top of their game, concentrating, pointing, yelling.”Pushing people about. The corner comes for the winner.’YOU GET PUNISHED'”Palmer drifts out, no one even notices him. He’s the danger man, this is the guy you’ve got to shut down more than anyone else on that pitch. He drifts out, unopposed. “Yes it’s a deflection, but he shouldn’t even get there if you’re concentrating, if you’re professional in that manner. You can’t afford to have them moments, you get punished at this level.”In addition to Ferdinand, Mason Mount also had a miserable evening back at the Bridge.The 25-year-old made his first return to Chelsea since leaving in a £60million switch last summer.Rio’s face… silent rage!TNT Sports viewerHe was booed and jeered by Blues fans throughout, before even clashing with former team-mate Enzo Fernandez.Meanwhile, Palmer enjoyed a record-breaking evening.The Chelsea star has now scored more penalties in a season than any other player aged 21 or under, and is yet to miss one.Only two players have taken more penalties with a 100 per cent conversion rate – Yaya Toure (11/11) and Dimitar Berbatov (9/9).READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Chelsea ace’s astonishing 101st minute winner also became the latest in Premier League history.Having led after 99 minutes and 17 seconds, Man Utd completed the Prem’s latest ever collapse.Chelsea vs Man Utd highlightsREAD the best of the fallout from a bonkers night at Stamford Bridge. More