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    Sheffield United vs Fulham LIVE SCORE: Cottagers look to build on Spurs win against doomed Blades – Prem updates

    TIME is running out for Sheffield United to secure Premier League safety – and next on the to-do list is in-form London outfit Fulham.The Blades dropped two vital points in the final stages of their most recent encounter against Bournemouth.While Marco Silva’s men thrashed top-four chasing Tottenham 3-0 at Craven Cottage before the international break.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER More

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    Hilarious moment Newcastle ballboy snubs West Ham scorer Mohammed Kudus as he asks for his seat for iconic celebration

    WEST HAM star Mohammed Kudus was hilariously snubbed by Newcastle’s ballboy after asking for his seat to celebrate on. Kudus has made a name for himself with iconic celebrations, starting a trend of sitting on advertising boards. Mohammed Kudus was hilariously snubbed by Newcastle’s ballboy after asking for his seat to celebrate onCredit: RexThe ballboy was having none of itCredit: GettyBut he then switched it up to instead sit on the ballboy’s seat, something he wanted to do after putting the Hammers 2-1 up at Newcastle. Kudus was seen asking the ballboy to get up on his feet so that he could use the stool to celebrate with. But the youngster was having none of it as he refused, leaving fans in hysterics. One said: “Maximum respect to that Newcastle ballboy for refusing to give us his seat to Mohammed Kudus for his celebration.”READ MORE IN footballAnother added: “Ball boy told Kudus to f*** off, no way he’s letting him celebrate on his chair against his team.”One put: “Did Kudus just get aggro with a ballboy? Terrific.”Another said: “Ballboy wasn’t having it.”CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThat was far from the only drama at St James’ this afternoon.Most read in FootballNewcastle completed an incredible comeback from 3-1 down with just 15 minutes to go to win 4-3.And then Toon hero Anthony Gordon was sent off – at exactly the same time as he was named man of the match. More

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    ‘Good luck’ – Ryan Giggs’ brother appears to DEFEND Man Utd star after brutal Arsenal fan tweet comparing him to Saka

    RHODRI GIGGS has appeared to defend his brother Ryan on social media.The siblings famously fell out after it emerged that Ryan, 50, had an eight-year affair with Rhodri’s now ex-wife Natasha Lever.Rhodri Giggs famously fell out with his brother RyanCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdRyan Giggs starred for Man Utd for over 20 yearsCredit: Action Images – ReutersBukayo Saka has been a key man for Arsenal this seasonCredit: RexThe Arsenal news site posted this tweet hailing Saka’s record comapred to Ryan GiggsGiggs’ brother Rhodri then tweeted this in an apparent defence of the Man Utd iconDespite any animosity the pair may have shared over the years, Rhodri, 46, seemed to defend his older brother after an Arsenal fan compared him with Bukayo Saka.The Gunners fan account wrote: “Bukayo Saka has already beaten Ryan Giggs’ best ever Premier League season with ten games to spare.”Premier League legend?”The post was referring to Saka having scored 16 goals and laid on 13 assists in all competitions this season – numbers that Giggs never reached.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRhodri subsequently quoted-tweeted the post, including a graphic featuring all his brother’s trophies.Ryan won a staggering 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, four FA Cups, four League Cups, a Uefa Supercup, Intercontinental Cup and Club World Cup during his incredible Man Utd career – while Saka has so far only won the FA Cup.Rhodri captioned the image: “Good luck Bukayo.”He subsequently tweeted a tongue-in-cheek gif of a man with a fishing rod, although it wasn’t clear if he was actually encouraging the young England ace to beat his brother’s record.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThen he followed up by reposting a Man Utd fan’s tweet, which read: “Man just stating facts. Saka wont get near that level of trophies.”Ryan recently landed a new job, two years after leaving his post as Wales boss.Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer windowHe has been appointed as director of football at League Two Salford City. He co-owns the club alongside his Class of 92 pals including David Beckham and Paul Scholes.Giggs, 50, now works for Salford CityCredit: Alamy More

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    Newcastle 4 West Ham 3: Barnes stunner completes comeback for injury-hit Toon as Moyes fumes over controversial penalty

    KALVIN PHILLIPS is well on his way to becoming the worst loan signing in Prem history. And if his Euros hopes weren’t up in smoke before, there’s no way Gareth Southgate will touch him now. Kalvin Phillips gave away a vital penaltyCredit: GettyWest Ham were 3-1 up and cruising at St James’ Park against a shambles of a Newcastle side. David Moyes then brought Phillips on with 20 minutes to go, and they disintegrated. Supersub Harvey Barnes was the Magpies hero, bagging two late goals to complete a sensational turnaround. But it was only possible thanks to Phillips. On loan from Manchester City, he’s had a disaster since joining the Hammers in January, Yet nothing compares to this horror show. He first gave away a penalty on Anthony Gordon, with Alexander Isak scoring his second spot-kick of the afternoon to make it 3-2. Barnes then converted Isak’s brilliant through ball to level it up 3-3, before Phillips got it on the act again. Gordon teed Barnes up at the top of the box but it was all too easy for the winger as he skipped past Phillips’ challenge before bending a stunner into the corner. St James’ Park went wild, Eddie Howe was off dancing down the touchline, and Phillips was left to rue one of the worst cameos you’ll ever see. Defeat would have ramped up the pressure on Howe but the most unlikely of victories leaves them well in the hunt for a European spot. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA rip-roaring classic, just two minutes were on the clock when Vladimir Coufal brought Anthony Gordon down inside the area.Fresh from his England debut, the Scouse winger was full of beans from the off and danced forward before his low cross came back his way.He got there just before Coufal and was hauled down, with ref Rob Jones pointing straight to the spot.A lengthy VAR check for offside followed before Isak stepped up and slammed into the bottom corner.But the Geordies hoping to run away with it in the glorious sunshine were sorely mistaken.Michail Antonio levelled up 21 minutes in but it all stemmed from Toon centre-back Jamaal Lascelles hobbling off moments before.Emil Krafth replaced the skipper and moved to right-back, with Tino Livramento switched to the left. And a back four who had never played together were all over the shop.Alexander Isak opened the scoring from the spotCredit: GettyIsak’s red hot form continuesCredit: ReutersMichail Antonio levelled the scoring for West HamCredit: ReutersAntonio celebrates his equaliserCredit: GettyLucas Paqueta picked it up on halfway and played a beautiful lofted through ball over the dawdling Krafth to the onrushing Antonio.The gap between Newcastle’s defence and keeper Martin Dubravka was alarming but the Slovakian is allergic of leaving his six-yard box, so the striker had a free run on goal and duly obliged by bagging his fourth of the season.With the Euros on the horizon, this was a great opportunity for Gordon and Jarrod Bowen to impress Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate.Gordon started brightly but nodded a brilliant chance wide after it was put on a plate by Jacob Murphy.Bruno Guimaraes then curled one off the bar, but the Hammers took the lead in first-half injury time via Kudus.The Ghana winger was fouled by Fabian Schar but caught the Swiss defender in the face with a stray arm.As Schar rolled around feigning injury, Paqueta took a quick free-kick to Bowen, catching the whole Newcastle side off guard, with Kudus rifling home.Mohammed Kudus gave West Ham the leadCredit: RexThe ballboy refused to give up his seat for a celebrationCredit: GettyJarod Bowen further increased West Ham’s leadCredit: RexBowen thought he had given the Hammers breathing spaceCredit: ReutersThe Mags were up in arms but not one of them was alert to the danger and only had themselves to blame.And they were 3-1 down two minutes into the second half when caught napping AGAIN.Kudus broke from his own box from a Newcastle corner, skinned Schar down the left and played Bowen in down the middle.As the Newcastle players ambled back, the England hopeful had all the time in the world to advance on the rooted Dubravka and fire into the bottom corner.The Mags were a complete mess now. Livramento hobbled off, sub Krafth was hooked following a shocking cameo, and then fellow replacement Miguel Almiron went off crocked 11 minutes after coming on.Alexander Isak and Sean Longstaff both butchered sitters, and the local had all but given up hope…until David Moyes brought Kalvin Phillips on.The midfielder on loan from Manchester City has had a torrid time at West Ham, and it got even worse here when he gave away a penalty on Gordon with one of his first actions.Isak slotted his second, St James’ Park woke up, and it was game on with 13 minutes remaining.Six minutes and Newcastle were miraculously level. Isak was the architect this time, dropping deep and slipping in sub Harvey Barnes, who poked home.The Tynesiders were incredibly eyeing a winner now, and that man Barnes was the hero in the 90th minute, doing Phillips all ends up at the top of the box before curling a beauty into the corner.Isak got the comeback on the roadCredit: GettyHe got his second from the spotCredit: PAHarvey Barnes levelled the game for NewcastleCredit: GettyThe game was all squareCredit: ReutersBarnes riffled home a stunning winnerCredit: ReutersIt capped off a remarkable comebackCredit: Reuters More

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    Fans predict ‘incoming masterclass’ as Erling Haaland posts four-word message ahead of crunch Man City vs Arsenal clash

    ERLING HAALAND has sent out a four-word message to Manchester City fans ahead of their Arsenal showdown on Sunday.Pep Guardiola’s squad will take on Mikel Arteta’s side as they battle it out for the Premier League title with just one point separating the two teams.Erling Haaland has sent out a four-word message to Man City fans ahead of the Arsenal showdownCredit: GettyFans predict an ‘incoming masterclass’ on Sunday from the Norwegian talismanCredit: ReutersAnd goalscoring menace Haaland is gearing up for this weekend’s ultimate clash.The three points on offer could have a huge bearing on the league title this season.And the Norwegian talisman has rallied fans on Instagram in the build-up, with the forward sharing three pictures from training on his story.He also made a post on his main profile, adding a short caption featuring a strong arms emoji saying, “Bring on the weekend!”.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd fans cannot wait to see the 23-year-old take centre stage at the Etihad.One fan commented: “Incoming masterclass Sunday.”While another added: “Time to shine!! Come on haaland!”A third then put: “The best 9 in the world without doubt.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKEREven though Haaland missed a chunk of matches in December and January due to a foot injury, the striker has still managed to score 29 goals in 34 appearances so far this season. He’s also in pole position to pick up the leagues Golden Boot with 18 goals from 23 games.Arsenal fans pray ‘I hope this isn’t mind games’ after Pep Guardiola rules key pair out of huge Man City title clash City signed the Norway frontman for £51million from Borussia Dortmund last summer. In his debut season, he led the club to a historic treble victory. More

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    Man Utd in huge injury blow with star man a doubt for crunch Brentford clash after missing training feeling ‘unwell’

    KOBBIE MAINOO is a fitness doubt for Manchester United’s clash with Brentford this evening.The teenager reported back to Carrington earlier this week after making his first England start against Belgium on Tuesday night.Kobbie Mainoo is a doubt for tonight’s clash with BrentfordCredit: GettyFollowing his player of the match performance in the 2-2 draw, Mainoo began to feel unwell.According to the Mail, he sat out of Man Utd training on Thursday through illness.Mainoo, 18, did report for duty at Carrington yesterday.But it is so far unclear if he will be able to feature from the start in West London.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAhead of the game, boss Erik ten Hag said of Mainoo’s status: “I don’t know, we hope.”Today he is here, not fully recovered but we still have many hours before tomorrow with kick off at 8pm.”United made an unusual tweak to their travel arrangements for the trip to Brentford to give Mainoo every chance of playing.Having missed the start of the season with an ankle injury, Mainoo has since become a mainstay of Ten Hag’s midfield.Most read in FootballHe has started their last 12 Premier League games, featuring in 14 in total this season.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERTen Hag, 54, was impressed by Mainoo’s international emergence with England over the last fortnight.But the Dutchman has also pledged to keep his starlet grounded.Home Wins – Alex FergusonHe said: “So far, he handles it very well and if he crosses the line, I as a manager and we as coaches will interfere.”Should Mainoo be unavailable, Ten Hag could turn to Christian Eriksen to start in midfield.While on international duty with Denmark, Eriksen told Danish outlet Tipsbladet: “I have previously stated that I am not satisfied with not playing, but it’s not something that keeps me up at night.”The team is performing, and I must respect the role I have alongside. For my part, it has been about working hard and focusing on being fresh for every game, and I am.”It is easier now to accept my role than it would have been before.”I have had a conversation with Erik about being unhappy with the situation and wanting to play as much as possible, but I am available and need to be available for the team, which I am and always will be.” More

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    Man Utd make unusual change to travel plans for 8pm Brentford clash in desperate bid to have crocked stars available

    MANCHESTER UNITED have made the rare decision to travel to an away match on the day of the game. United face Brentford at 8pm tonight and would usually fly into the capital a day before kick off.Rasmus Hojlund smiles as he makes his wayCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeHarry Maguire made the tripCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeAs did the returning Lisandro MartinezCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeBruno Fernandes grabbed a morning coffeeCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeBut the club decided to travel just hours before the match is due to start. Capitalising on the late kick off time, it allows United’s crocked stars extra time to recover from injury or illness.Newly-capped England international Kobbie Mainoo missed training on Thursday as he was unwell but returned to Carrington on Friday.United usually tell unwell players to stay away from the first team to reduce the risk of a virus spreading.READ MORE ON MAN UTDManager Erik ten Hag said on Friday: “Yesterday he skipped training because he was ill. I don’t know (if he will be fit for Brentford). “We hope. Today he is there (in training), not fully recovered but we still have many hours before tomorrow with kick-off at 8pm.”The Dutchman was givena huge boost by Lisandro Martinez, who is poised to return for the first time in eight weeks after being sidelined with a medial collateral ligament.Casemiro is back doing outdoor training after missing the FA Cup quarter-final win over Liverpool with a hamstring injury. Most read in FootballTen Hag suggested the Brazilian would return to the squad against Brentford.Alejandro Garnacho was snapped making his wayCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeMason Mount was all smiles in Man Utd gearCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeRaphael Varane made his wayCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSUnited are due to make a late assessment on Jonny Evans’ fitness after the centre-back picked up a knock in recent weeks.Harry Maguire also sustained injury on international duty with England and remains a doubt for the Brentford clash, even though he did travel0It was not clear though whether Mainoo was on the plane to London, with doubts remaining over his availability.Luke Shaw shows off his football skills at Man Utd training More

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    West Ham star Mohammed Kudus reveals toughest Premier League opponent who could have been team-mate at Manchester Utd

    MOHAMMED KUDUS has singled out Luke Shaw as his toughest opponent in the Premier League.The clashes between West Ham and Manchester United resulted in a 2-0 win for the Hammers at the London Stadium followed by a 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford.Mohammed Kudus has singled out Luke Shaw as his toughest opponent in the Premier LeagueCredit: AlamyKudus has faced Shaw at both home and away this seasonCredit: RexOn both occasions the Ghana international was faced with Shaw’s defensive prowess.But the 23-year-old told the Times that none of the games this season have been easy and the Premier League standard surpasses that of the Eredivise where he previously played for Ajax.He said: “You can’t underrate any team. Every game is difficult. When I was at Ajax, if you went in 60 per cent, 70 per cent you were still going to win. “But here even the small teams can surprise. Every game is work time and you can’t switch off. I love it, you know.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShaw has been out of action since suffering a hamstring problem two months ago.And Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate admitted this week that it was “highly unlikely” that he could rely on him for the Euros this summer.But United manager Erik ten Hag has revealed the 28-year-old will be back in action sooner rather than later.Meanwhile, Kudus could have joined the ranks of the Red Devils star, as he was previously part of Ten Hag’s former side at Ajax. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe Dutchman has a reputation for recruiting players from his former club. However, when the opportunity arose to buy a winger Ten Hag chose Antony instead. The Tap In West Ham’s Moyes Out fans should ‘be careful what they wish for’ ft. Tony CotteeUnfortunately, the Brazilian has not lived up to his £82m price tag since joining the Red Devils.Antony has score just two goals this season for the Red Devils.In his debut season for David Moyes’ side, Kudus has been instrumental, scoring 11 goals with six in the Premier League.When he finds the back of the net, fans can anticipate his infamous “Kudus celebration”, which several players have now emulated. During this unique celebration, the Ghanaian sits on an advertising board, facing the pitch, with his back to the crowd — a memorable sight for West Ham supporters.And many stars has been spotted copying the celebration such as United trio Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo.Kudus joked that if players continue to copy him they will have to start paying taxes.He said: “I wanted to do something out of the box because most celebrations are pretty normal, sliding and stuff. “I wanted to add more meaning to me scoring. It’s all about sitting down, resting after scoring a goal, but literally there’s no deeper meaning than that.”Even when I [first] did it there were talks that people were doing it before, though I didn’t see anybody doing it that way. “But, yeah, [other players] are allowed to do it — but soon they will have to start paying taxes.”West Ham return to action on Saturday when they face Newcastle at St James’ Park.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey also still remain in line for Europa League glory after making it through to the quarter-finals.Looking to add on their Conference League triumph from last season, David Moyes’ side will face Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen in the last eight next month. Kudus said he is going to charge ‘taxes’ for player who copy his famous goal celebrationCredit: Getty More