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      Joe Cole apologises to Glenn Hoddle TWICE live on TNT Sports as pair aim jabs at each other over Spurs West Ham rivalry

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      JOE COLE apologised to Glenn Hoddle live on TNT Sports as the pair aimed jabs at each other over the Tottenham and West Ham rivalry. The former Chelsea stars provided punditry for the London derby which ended in a 1-1 draw. Joe Cole apologised to Glenn Hoddle live on TNT SportsHoddle had to listen to Cole’s rant about SpursBefore the game, ex-Hammer Cole tore into Spurs in front of Tottenham legend Hoddle. He said: “I think West Ham may have also felt like also-rans when Tottenham, even though they haven’t won much silverware, [Spurs] They act and behave like a team…sorry about this Glenn, by the way.”Hoddle, who won the FA Cup with Spurs, then hit back: “That’s alright, because I was there when we did win things.”Cole, a three-time Premier League winner with Chelsea, then continued his rant about Spurs leaving him once again apologising. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe said: “Yeah, Glen’s team won, but they ain’t won much.” West Ham probably think, ‘Why do you consider yourselves a big team?’ “You have that sort of ‘David vs Goliath’ and you think to yourself, ‘Let’s go and stuff them, because, they’re not a big club’. “They’re not Manchester United or Liverpool, they are not of that stature….I’m sorry, Glenn!”Timo Werner opened the scoring at the London Stadium but his former Chelsea team-mate Kurt Zouma levelled. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSpurs boss Ange Postecoglou said after the game: “I’d like to have a joystick and put them where I want but it doesn’t work that way. “My role is to try to help them through that. At times, we have more time than we think. “We scored a great goal but there are times the ball is flashed across when we should have been in those areas. It’s things to work on.”Roberto De Zerbi ruled out of Liverpool boss running but could still quit Brighton this summer to join European giants More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: West Ham vs Spurs updates, Everton seal dramatic draw at Newcastle, Forest thrash Fulham

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      THE Premier League season is hurtling towards a dramatic conclusion – with five crunch clashes on tonight.Nottingham Forest picked up a huge three points after beating Fulham 3-1, while fellow relegation battlers Everton secured a dramatic 1-1 draw at Newcastle after Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s late penalty.While Tottenham drew 1-1 at West Ham in the late kick-off.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHome is where the heart is
      When sides come up from The Championship, one of the biggest factors in survival is making your home ground a fortress.
      Burnley have struggled with that this season and tonight’s game was a classic example.
      On paper, in terms of stats, they were the better side and created far more clear-cut chances than Wolves.
      Vincent Kompany’s side just seem to be lacking natural goalscorers in the final third however.
      Copy linkCopiedCherries pick up valuable win
      Bournemouth fans will not want to reflect back on that game as a Premier League classic from Andoni Iraola’s side.
      However, winning games is what counts at this time of the season.
      The Cherries are now only four points behind West Ham in seventh place and European football is not out of the question.
      To achieve that would be a huge positive for their first season under their new manager.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedForest address points deduction
      After falling behind to Crystal Palace at home on the weekend, the turnaround by Nuno Espirito-Santo contributed to a big four points in their last two games.
      As a result, they are now three points clear of Luton Town, who travel to The Emirates to face Arsenal tomorrow.
      It looks like it is going to be a titanic battle to secure Premier League status at the bottom but tonight’s win was a huge statement.
      Copy linkCopiedMagpies flying south in the table
      Newcastle missed the chance to put some pressure on the sides above them this evening by not putting the game to bed.
      They created enough chances to win this game comfortably but at one-nil, gave Everton hope they could land a sucker-punch.
      As a result, the glimmer of hope of achieving European qualification took a huge blow tonight.
      Copy linkCopiedSpurs struggle for consistency when it counts
      In the race for Champions League football, victory this evening would have seen Tottenham move level on points with Aston Villa.
      With Unai Emery’s side travelling to The Etihad tomorrow, it surely would have been advantage Spurs.
      They will be hoping the Premier League is given five places for next season’s competition as they seem unable to peg Aston Villa back from fourth place.
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      Copy linkCopiedFT: West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
      Despite Spurs having the majority of possession during the game, the stats show that a draw was probably a fair result.
      If Postecoglou wants to take this team to the next level, he needs to address that.
      West Ham defended well and, as ever, they look dangerous on the break with Bowen and Kudus.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Burnley 1-1 Wolves
      Vincent Kompany will see this as a chance missed this evening.
      His side gave him the performance he asked of from them, but they just could not turn chances into goals.
      Wolves looked like they had more quality in the final third and threatened whenever they came forward.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
      What a frantic end to this game.
      West Ham were pressing, looking for a winner and move broke down and Tottenham had a three on three situation.
      The Hammers got the ball back and went straight up the other end but Paqueta could not find that killer pass.
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      90. The fourth official raises their board to notify of an additional four minutes.
      West Ham come forward and force a corner.
      Chance for Ward-Prowse to do his thing.
      Copy linkCopiedFT: Bournemouth 1-0 Crystal Palace
      Crystal Palace just really could not get a foothold in the game.
      They struggled to get Eze involved enough in areas of the pitch where he could hurt The Cherries.
      Bournemouth did not create as much as Iraola would have liked but they got that all-important goal to take all the points.

      Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 1-1 Tottenham
      82. Both managers are making changes, trying to find something to create that winning goal.
      Tottenham look good in their build-up play but they are lacking that killer pass in the final third.
      David Moyes’ side need to start giving their fans more to get them off their seats and create an atmopshere for these final stages.
      Copy linkCopiedFT: Nott’m Forest 3-1 Fulham
      It was a game of two halves for Marco Silva’s side this evening.
      In the first half, they were not at the races and it looked like a walk in the park for Nott’m Forest.
      Despite turning up the pressure in the second half, Fulham did not take the chances they created.
      Huge win for Forest in their relegation battle.

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      75. The visitors are asking questions of West Ham’s defence.
      Credit where it is due, The Hammers have been resolute and when Tottenham get corners, they are dominating the aerial battles.
      David Moyes will still be hoping his side can find another goal on the break.
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      Copy linkCopiedFT: Newcastle 1-1 Everton
      Eddie Howe will very much see this as two points dropped by his side at St James’ Park this evening.
      They had plenty of chances to kill the game off and even had a second goal ruled out for offside.
      A silly challenge in the box has cost them, although Everton are still on their longest run without a win since the 1950s.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Bournemouth 1-0 Crystal Palace
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      65. As you would expect Spurs are dominating possession.
      Under Postecoglou they do look to play a style that sees them retaining possession.
      Despite this, it is The Hammers who are creating the more chances.
      Copy linkCopiedFT: Burnley 1-1 Wolves
      Copy linkCopiedBurnley 1-1 Wolves
      90+3. Time is running out for Vincent Komany’s side.
      This has been their problem all season, not winning enough games at Turf Moor.
      It may well be what sees them relegated.
      Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 1-0 Crystal Palace
      90+3. Into the third minute of added time and it is all about game management now for the hosts.
      They have the lead and there is no need to throw players forward.
      Controlling possession and frustrating their opponents will see them through now.
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      60. This game looks like it will definitely not stay 1-1.
      Both sides are looking dangerous when they come forward and another goal seems immenent.
      West Ham’s direct style of play is really stretching this Spurs defence.
      Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 1-0 Crystal Palace
      88. The visitors claim they should be awarded a penalty.
      VAR sent the referee to the monitor but he stuck by his decision of no penalty.
      Seeing the replay, it was never a foul and thankfully common sense has prevailed.
      Copy linkCopiedBurnley 1-1 Wolves
      83. Neither side has given up on winning this game.
      It is end to end stuff, Wolves creating a good chance for Sarabia but his shot was blocked.
      With both Forest and Everton picking up points this evening, The Clarets really need to find a winning goal.
      Credit: Reuters
      Copy linkCopiedFT: Newcastle 1-1 Everton
      Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 1-1 Tottenham
      53. Antonio is starting to cause problems for the hosts.
      Using his physical presence, he finds Paqueta who cannot find a finish and the keeper saves.
      The Brazilian should really be doing better from that position.
      Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-1 Everton
      90+5. We are in the midst of nine additional minutes at St James’ Park.
      It is a case of stick or twist for both sides.
      Everton may take a point considering how much The Magpies have dominated this game.
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      Pep Guardiola goes to war with Roy Keane after Man Utd legend slammed Erling Haaland as a ‘League Two player’

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      PEP GUARDIOLA slammed Roy Keane’s “League Two” jibe at Erling Haaland, hailing him “the best striker in the world”.And in a dig back, the Manchester City chief insisted: “I am not going to criticise my colleagues when I retire.”Pep Guardiola has slammed Roy Keane’s jib at Erling HaalnadCredit: AlamyKeane said the Man City striker has ‘the movement of a League Two player’Credit: GrabHaaland failed to score in City’s Premier League title clash against Arsenal on SundayCredit: GettyManchester United legend Keane accused City’s 81-goal Treble-winner of having “the movement of a League Two player” in the wake of Sunday’s goalless Etihad draw with title rivals Arsenal.Quizzed about former Sunderland and Ipswich boss Keane’s taunt, Guardiola replied: “I do not agree with him. It’s like if I said he’s a manager for the second or third league. I don’t think so.“So Erling is the best striker in the world and he helped us  win what we did last season.”Guardiola does not expect to work as a pundit when he is finished in the dugout as he feels a lot of the stick ex- players dish out to current stars is unfair.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe said: “I am  surprised when it comes from former players. It’s like referees when they retire, they always criticise the refs.“That always surprises me. The memory disappears quick. The problems  players have now, they had  too.They missed it a thousand, million times and  were hurt when they were criticised by  former players.“I don’t know what’s going to happen in the future but I am not a guy who is going to criticise my colleagues when I retire.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERGuardiola concedes today’s highly-paid stars must take stick in their stride, adding: “It’s their job, accept it.“If you can’t accept it as a footballer you have to dedicate to another job, like read books or . . . ”Roy Keane’s Biggest TV Rants Keane was not the only ex-player to question Haaland’s display against the Gunners — but the City chief thought otherwise.Haaland hit 52 goals in his debut season in England  and has 29 this term despite missing two months with injury.He can add to that tally in tonight’s crunch Premier League clash against Aston Villa.Spaniard Guardiola, 53, added: “We played an exceptional game against Arsenal. I reviewed it.“The reason  we didn’t create many chances was not down  to Erling. He is exceptional.” More

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      I’m a Premier League manager who did my coaching badges with Mikel Arteta – we’re still in the same WhatsApp group

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      ROB EDWARDS takes on WhatsApp pal Mikel Arteta on Wednesday as he deals with the “biggest challenge” of his managerial career.The Luton Town boss undertook his Uefa Pro Licence in Newport seven years ago and was on the same course as the Arsenal chief.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta did his coaching badges with Luton Town manager Rob EdwardsCredit: XThe Luton manager is pictured behind Arsenal gaffer Arteta in the snapCredit: XEdwards will face his former classmate Arteta and Arsenal on WednesdayCredit: AlamyEdwards isn’t surprised by Arteta’s success with ArsenalCredit: RexOther classmates included Gunners hero Thierry Henry as well as Liverpool assistant Pepijn Lijnders and Mike Flynn, the ex-Newport and Swindon boss.The graduates have all stayed in contact via mobile phone group chat – but do not expect any goodwill messages when the Hatters travel to the Emirates for a crunch Premier League tie.Edwards, 41, said: “Mike and I did our Pro Licence together. He was always going to go on to top things.“He’s going to be one of the best, it looks like, for a long, long time.Read More on Arsenal“We’re still all in a group chat from that Pro Licence, which is nice.“So when people achieve something or go into a new role, it’s nice to see best wishes from other people that are on there. It’s nice to keep in touch a little bit from afar.“After his incredible playing career, it looks like Mikel is going on to have maybe an even more successful managerial career.”Injuries have ripped through the Luton Town first team and Edwards has major fitness concerns over Alfie Doughty, Reece Burke and Tahith Chong, who were subbed off in the 2-1 defeat at Tottenham.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThere is the prospect that the Bedfordshire battlers will have, in total, “11-12-13 players out” depending on how training went on Tuesday.There could be four teenagers on the bench in North London as Luton look to end a streak of 10 matches without a win in all competitions.I hated playing against Arsenal Invincible, he’d pinch me and stand on my toes, I only spoke to him to abuse himEdwards is a decent bloke and very optimistic but even he knows the task at hand is extremely tough.The former Wales and Wolves centre-back said: “It’s where we are at. It’s the biggest challenge I’ve ever had.“Aside from a real serious incident that we had with our captain, it’s the most difficult and challenging period I’ve ever faced. I’ve never known anything like it.“We are coming up against the best teams in the world in this period.“Speaking honestly, to be competing the way we did, especially on Saturday against a top team in Tottenham, we’re doing pretty well.“To be as depleted as we are, the lads have given everything, it’s been brilliant.“But it’s hard to be your best when you have so many key players missing.“We are aware of the size and scale of the task. Arsenal can score at any moment, we have to be very good at every aspect of the game.’Must be perfect’“If we are to stop them, we almost have to be perfect. We have to embrace the challenge – but I want to be in the Premier League forever.“I don’t want us to say, ‘Ah, let’s enjoy this, one year and then off we go again’. This is where we feel comfortable and we’re competing. We want to make it the norm.”Luton were defeated 4-3 at Kenilworth Road last December when £105million man Declan Rice scored a headed winner in the seventh minute of stoppage time.Edwards added: “From the outside looking in, when you think really about it, you’d go, ‘It’s a chasm’.“For us in most games so far this season, we have tried to keep that chasm small and tight. The lads do deserve a lot of credit for that.READ MORE SUN STORIES“There are eight more games to go. We have to keep doing that.“People understand that we are down to the bare bones at the moment.” More

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      Everton set incredible new English football record vs Newcastle but fans joke ‘there won’t be many more’

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      EVERTON have set an incredible new English football record in their Premier League clash against Newcastle tonight.But the Toffees’ fans will be wondering if there will be “many more” after a disastrous season.Everton have set an incredible new English football recordCredit: AFPEverton now holds the record for playing the most games in the top flight of English football – a whopping 4,700.Since the inception of the Football League in 1888, they have spent only four seasons outside the first tier.Their continuous presence at the top level since 1954 is second only to Arsenal’s unbroken run.And as of August 2023, Everton has competed in the top division for a staggering 121 seasons, missing out on top-flight action only during the seasons of 1930–31, 1951–52, 1952–53, and 1953–54.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDespite this remarkable achievement, fans could not resist slamming Sean Dyche’s side.As one fan said: “But there won’t be many more if Dyche keeps us playing the same way.”Another then added: “Haha! Not for long.”While a third put: “Not for much longer sadly.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKEREverton currently sit 16th in the league table, with a four-point margin above the relegation zone thanks to a 1-1 draw with Newcastle on Tuesday night.Earlier in the season, the club faced a ten-point deduction due to breaching Financial Fair Play regulations. Ashley Young walks out of live TNT Sports interview after Joleon Lescott quip following Everton’s defeat to Man UtdHowever they might be saved from demotion after they successfully appealed and regained four points. More

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      Hundreds of Burnley fans evacuated from stand DURING MATCH with police moving supporters as metal hangs from roof

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      HUNDREDS of Burnley fans have been evacuate from a stand mid-match after a piece of metal was spotted hanging from the roof.The Clarets were playing a Premier League clash against Wolves at Turf Moor.Burnley fans are being evacuated from an area of the stand due to an issue with the stadium roof.The Clarets are currently playing WolvesThere are reports that metal was hanging down from the roofCredit: X / TurfCastPodcastEvacuated fans will now have to watch the game outside the stadium in the Fan ZoneIn the middle of the first half fans were escorted out of the Jimmy McIlory stand after stewards were alerted about a problem with the roof.Both stewards and police could be seen getting fans to leave their seats.The club tweeted: “Burnley fans are in the process of being moved from a section of the Jimmy McIlroy stand due to current safety concerns with the roof. “We thank supporters for their co-operation and patience while we do this.”There were reports of a piece of metal hanging down dangerously from the roof above, with pictures showing something hanging from it.Evacuated fans were taken to the club’s Fan Zone to watch the remainder of the game.Reporter Steve Madeley tweeted: “Section of the Jimmy McIlroy stand evacuated due to some metal hanging down dangerously from the roof above. “Burnley fans housed in those seats invited to watch the rest of the game from the FanZone!”Most read in FootballThe Jimmy McIlory stand has approximately 400 seats. Block 7 of the East Lower of the stand was kept clear for the remainder of the game.Football icons’ strange hobbiesBurnley displayed a message on the stadium screen explaining the situation.Burnley were drawing 0-0 at the time of the incident.The teams went in 1-1 at half-time.Burnley updated fans using the big screenCredit: Reuters More

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      Brighton set record for biggest profit ever made by English club – and it DOESN’T include £115m Chelsea paid for Caicedo

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      BRIGHTON have notched record profits for an English club – despite Moises Caicedo’s £115million fee NOT being included.The Seagulls’ staggering figure of £122.8m has only been beaten anywhere once – by the £300m racked up at Barcelona in 2022-23.Moises Caicedo was sold just after Brighton raked in record profitsCredit: RexAlexis Mac Allister has thrived after his £35m move to LiverpoolCredit: RexYet Chelsea’s double swoop for Caicedo and £30m keeper Robert Sanchez last August came too late to make Brighton’s profit total.That’s because the annual finances were measured up to June 30 2023.By then, however, the Seagulls had already cashed in with four huge sales.Midfield anchorman Yves Bissouma kicked it off with his £30m move to Tottenham in June 2022.Most read in FootballTwo months later came the £60m exit of wing-back Marc Cucurella, who has since flopped at Stamford Bridge.The 2023 January transfer window saw winger Leandro Trossard switch to Arsenal for £21m.And last June Liverpool paid £35m for Argentinian World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister.Yet those big-name outgoings couldn’t stop Roberto de Zerbi from earning Brighton their highest-ever top-flight finish of sixth.Most read in FootballMarc Cucurella left the Seagulls for £60m but has struggled at ChelseaCredit: RexThe Seagulls were also unlucky losers against Manchester United by 7-6 on penalties in last season’s FA Cup semi-finals.Now Brighton insist the massive profits will spark more “significant progress” on the pitch.What is FFP? How Financial Fair Play is affecting Man Utd and Arsenal in January transfer windowChief executive Paul Barber said: “These accounts will of course catch the eye because of the headline number.”In a season when we made history on the pitch we took a huge step forward in terms of the long-held aim of becoming more sustainable and less reliant on [owner] Tony Bloom’s incredibly generous investment.”The Seagulls’ financial success contrasts with the plight of many of their Premier League rivals.Everton were docked six points for recording £125m losses up to 2021-22.And Nottingham Forest are appealing against having four points deducted for excessive losses up to 2022-23. More

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      Man Utd add two little known teenagers to centre-back search if they miss out on top transfer target Jarrad Branthwaite

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have identified two potential alternatives to Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite ahead of the summer transfer window.Branthwaite, 21, is among United’s top targets in their bid to strengthen at the back amid a turbulent campaign that has seen them plummet to sixth place with 11 points separating them fourth.Manchester United have scouted alternatives to Everton star Jarrad BranthwaiteCredit: GettyMan Utd have asked about figures for Boca Juniors ace Aaron AnselminoCredit: GettyBarcelona B star Mikayil Faye, who is already a Senegal international, is also target by Man UtdCredit: GettyAccording to The Mail, the Red Devils are waiting for the Toffees to set a price for the centre-back, who has been on the club’s radar for quite some time after amassing 32 impressive appearances this term.However, the Manchester giants are making contingency plans in case they miss out on the England Under-21 international.That is why United are also keeping tabs on two lesser-known young talents.The Premier League giants have asked about figures for Boca Juniors ace Aaron Anselmino, 18.Read More on Man UtdThe same request has also been made regarding Barcelona B prospect Mikayil Faye, 19.Anselmino signed his first professional contract with Boca in June but has only played seven times for the senior squad.Faye, on the other hand, also joined Barca in June and has since amassed four goals in 25 appearances for the developmental squad.The defender also registered a goal on his senior Senegal debut – his only cap to this day – despite his young age.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERUnited are definitely going to try and sign at least one centre-back this summer.The Red Devils are also expected to look for a centre-forward, central midfielder and right-back. Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s amazing lifestyleHowever, the budget will be limited due to Financial Fair Play restrictions.But Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be hoping to raise up to £100million from player sales. More