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      Kate Abdo’s boxing trainer boyfriend Malik Scott ‘totally fine’ with Thierry Henry and admits he ‘loves their chemistry’

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      KATE ABDO’S boyfriend Malik Scott insists he is not at all insecure about his partner’s relationship with Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.Abdo, 42, and Henry, 46, work together on CBS Sports and cover the Champions League alongside Liverpool great Jamie Carragher and ex-Manchester City star Micah Richards.Kate Abdo’s boyfriend Malik Scott doesn’t mind her relationship with Thierry HenryCredit: GettyScott is “crazy in love” with Abdo and praises her work with Arsenal legend HenryCredit: Kate Abdo/InstagramThe TV quartet are well known for their banter as they often take friendly swipes at each other while live on studio.The British presenter and the Arsenal record goalscorer have shown some good chemistry on set in the last three years.And Scott, 43, who is “crazy in love” and “plans on marrying” Abdo, is not at all intimidated by that and even praises his girlfriend’s chemistry with the France great.The boxing trainer insists that as long the journalist is “not disrespected or irritated” then he has no issue.Read More on FootballThat is why the American spoke out on Abdo’s recent awkward exchange with Carragher, who launched a misfiring joke about her “loyalty” to him, and even suggested he would “show up in a physical manner so we can talk like men”.Scott told Inclave Casino: “Some people might say what do you think about the jokes about Kate and Thierry? All of that stuff is all good man, I’ve never been a man who has been insecure in a relationship. “I don’t know how to go about jealousy and things of that nature. I enjoy the show, the relationships, the love, and whatever makes the chemistry pop for the show, as long as Kate is not disrespected or irritated.“I don’t have insecurities or jealousy when someone I’m seeing is working around other men, as long as she’s being respectful and she’s being respected, I’m totally fine with it. Most read in Football”None of this is a problem until she’s upset or irritated. I love the show, I love the chemistry they all have, I love the antics and it’s a beautiful thing. “It’s a very special show and it has a very special girl on there and she’s about to be Mrs Scott soon.Glam life of footie pundit Kate Abdo dubbed ‘new Laura Woods’ as fans hail response to odd Carragher gaffe about boyfriend Malik Scott “I want everyone to know that Kate is my lady, I want everyone to know that Kate is my future wife, I want everyone to know that I’m crazy in love with her. “This is someone I’ve had feelings for like no one else in my life, I’m 43 years old so that says a lot. I’ve been in a few relationships in my life, but this one is very, very different. BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”It’s made me better in a lot of areas of my life. It has made me a lot more structured. I’m still working on other things in my life. “But when you’re dealing with a partner who wants better for you and she leads by example, it makes you want to be better in areas where you need to improve. And that’s what I admire most about Kate.“She’s extremely selfless, she’s the hardest worker in show business, and it’s a relationship I’m proud of. And this being in love with her thing, I would say this is the first time I’ve been in love. “I never thought the love thing existed until I felt these feelings I have for Kate. “Her happiness is my number one priority, her smile is the world to me, I’ve never watched boxing or filmed studied with my woman next to me – I love it when Kate is right next to me when I’m film studying, that’s a very serious thing for me.” More

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      Newcastle’s injury crisis hits ridiculous new low with even COACH out for months as fans ‘sums up our season’

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      NEWCASTLE’s injury crisis has swooped to a new low as one of the Magpies backroom staff has suffered a serious blow.It has been an injury-plagued season for Eddie Howe’s side who currently have had 10 players sidelined.Newcastle’ coach Shwan Jalal has suffered a knee injury in trainingCredit: GettyThe Magpies are dropping like flies as last weekend’s clash against West Ham saw Tino Livramento, Miguel Almiron and Jamaal Lascelles suffer new fitness problem.But now even Newcastle’s coaching staff are suffering after goalkeeping coach Shwan Jalal has faced serious damage to his knee during the club’s recent trip to Dubai.And fans are fed up saying this, “sums the season up big time”.While another added: “Even the staff are getting injured🤣.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA third has then predicted the Magpies have been cursed as they put: “You know it’s bad when the coaching staff are getting injured. Did Eddie break a mirror or something?”The 40-year-old went down with the injury in the final 15 minutes of the last session before the squad returned home to Tyneside.Jalal who used to play for Bournemouth from 2008-2014 will be out of action until pre-season and has his leg in a protective brace. Adam Bartlett, the club’s head of goalkeeping will now take care of the Magpies keepers.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERIt’s been a problem position for the Toon all season with Nick Pope sidelined for most of it with shoulder injury.Martin Dubravka has deputised, but even he was forced to miss games with Howe left to turn to Liverpool flop Loris Karius between the sticks.Football’s weirdest contract clauses revealed including non-Arsenal agreement and a private jet promiseMeanwhile, Newcastle have lost defenders Sven Botman and Lascelles to ACL injuries in recent weeks with their return date not yet known.While Keiran Trippier, Lewis Miley, Livramento and Almiron are hoping to return to the team sheet in the coming weeks.Joelinton who has just undergone groin surgery is unlikely to play until next season and the same goes for Callum Wilson who went down with a chest injury back in April.Midfielder Sandro Tonali is currently suspended until next term for breaching betting rules but may have his sentence extended after he was charged with 50 alleged gambling offences last week.Newcastle injury list

      Svenn Botman – ACL injury
      Jamaal Lascelles – ACL injury
      Lewis Miley – Low back injury
      Callum Wilson – chest injury
      Joelinton – thigh injury
      Tino Livramento – ankle injury
      Miguel Almiron – knee injury
      Nick Pope – shoulder injury
      Kieran Trippier – foot injury
      Matt Targett – hamstring injury More

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      Supercomputer predicts final Premier League table as three-way battle between Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City hots up

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      LIVERPOOL are predicted to pip Arsenal and Manchester City to the Premier League title, according to a supercomputer.The Reds currently sit two points clear at the top of the table with eight matches remaining.Liverpool have been predicted to win the Premier League by a supercomputerCredit: GettyArsenal are expected to miss out on the title by one pointCredit: GettyManchester City have been given a 15.9 per cent chance of winning the titleCredit: ReutersBETSiE’s supercomputer is now expecting Jurgen Klopp’s side to maintain their position come the end of the season.Following the midweek action in the Premier League, the supercomputer has simulated the remaining matches 100,000 times.The results have given Liverpool a 49 per cent chance of winning their first title in four years.Meanwhile, Arsenal and City have a 35.1 per cent and 15.9 per cent chance, respectively.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe supercomputer’s predicted table has Liverpool pipping the Gunners to top spot by a single point.Meanwhile, City and Villa complete the top four ahead of Tottenham in fifth, which could still be enough to qualify for the Champions League.Manchester United, however, only have a 0.4 per cent chance of making the top four after their dramatic defeat to Chelsea on Thursday.The Red Devils are still expected to finish sixth, though, 0.6 points ahead of the Blues, who have been tipped to surge from 10th to seventh by the end of the season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNewcastle are the favourites to clinch the potential eighth and European slot for next season.At the other end of the table, all three promoted sides are predicted to face relegation.What is FFP? How Financial Fair Play is affecting Man Utd and Arsenal in January transfer windowAccording to the supercomputer, Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United will all return to the Championship after a single season.As a result, Everton and Nottingham Forest are expected to survive despite their respective points deductions. More

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      Newcastle release two stars despite handing them Premier League debuts this season

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      NEWCASTLE have told two players they will be released in the summer, according to reports.Academy duo Striker Michael Ndiweni, 20, and winger Amadou Diallo, 21, have been told to find new clubs when the season comes to an end.Newcastle have told academy player Michael Ndiweni he will be releasedCredit: GettyAmadou Diallo has also been told to find a new clubCredit: GettyEddie Howe has handed new deals to two academy playersCredit: PAThe pair both made their Newcastle debut against Chelsea in November.They have been in and around the first-team squad this season with Diallo an unused sub against Everton on Tuesday.But both players have been told their contracts will not be renewed when they expire this summer, according to the Daily Mail.Newcastle are set to release a number of academy stars including midfielder Lucas de Bolle, forwards Dylan Stephenson and Kyle Crossley, former Tottenham defender Jordan Hackett and goalkeepers Jude Smith and Will Brown.But Toon have offered new deals to midfielders James Huntley, 20, and Ellis Stanton, 19.Eddie Howe has been forced to call upon academy stars this year due to his squad being decimated by injury.Lewis Miley, 17, has enjoyed a breakout season with 26 appearances in all competitions.He has deputised for the likes of Sean Longstaff and Joelinton, who remains on the treatment table.Most read in FootballNewcastle players released

      Michael Ndiweni, 20
      Amadou Diallo, 21
      Lucas de Bolle, 21
      Dylan Stephenson, 21
      Kyle Crossley, 19
      Jordan Hackett, 20
      Jude Smith, 20
      Will Brown, 22

      BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERJoelinton has missed a number of games with fitness issues, as have Sven Botman, Kieran Trippier and Callum Willson.Against West Ham last weekend Newcastle suffered three injuries in one match with Jamaal Lascelles, Tino Livramento and Miguel Almiron all forced off.Ireland legend Shay Given reveals daughter’s adorable reaction to Newcastle’s dramatic comeback against West Ham More

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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