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      Ashley Young walks out of live TNT Sports interview after Joleon Lescott quip following Everton’s defeat to Man Utd

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      ASHLEY YOUNG left the TNT Sports team hanging after walking out of an interview following a quip from Joleon Lescott.The defender featured off the bench at Old Trafford as his Everton side lost to former team Manchester United.Ashley Young said hello to some familiar faces after the matchBut he seemed to take exception to something Joleon LescottYoung quickly took after after hitting back at the punditYoung left the Red Devils in 2022 but he is still going strong almost four years later at the age of 38.TNT Sports pundit Rio Ferdinand questioned the veteran on his longevity and asked how he was able to keep going.Lescott quickly interjected and claimed it was because of all the running Young does after games.The former England international had just completed his warm down after the game, hence Lescott’s comment, but Young dismissed his suggestion.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe hit back saying: “Running after games? No it’s not that.”Young then strutted off before either pundit, and Wayne Rooney, could ask another question.The three pundits all chuckled to themselves as Young appeared to head down the dressing room.Prior to kick-off the full-back said hello to each of the three pundits and embraced them with a hug.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Rooney also bumped into another former team-mate, Seamus Coleman, who at first did not recognise the United legend.A shocked Coleman leant back with a beaming smile and exclaimed: “Wazza what’s happening, you alright?”The pair then enjoyed a warm embrace – with Rooney confirming that he was “good, good” – before Coleman headed off.Man Utd fan Gary Oldman reveals that he texts Sir Alex Ferguson More

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      Awkward 12-second silence live on TNT Sports after commentator asks Wayne Rooney question during Man Utd vs Everton

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      TNT SPORTS viewers were left watching an awkward interaction with Wayne Rooney after a technical blunder.The 38-year-old was on punditry duty as Manchester United beat Everton 2-0.There was a 12 seconds of silence as TNT Sports struggled to connect to Wayne RooneyCredit: GettyAshley Young played 15 minutes of the game and is older than Wayne RooneyCredit: AFPHis former team-mate Ashley Young came off the bench for the final 15 minutes for the Toffees.Young, 38, is actually three months older than Rooney, who hung up his boots back in 2021.Commentator Darren Fletcher wanted to get the ex-DC United and Birmingham manager’s thoughts on his longevity in the Premier League.But as they attempted to connect Rooney to the conversation, a technical hitch meant nobody could hear him.READ MORE ON MAN UTDInstead, there was a whole 12 seconds of silence. Fletcher then awkwardly tried to add Rooney to the chat again as he repeated his stat about Young’s age.Fortunately, he could be heard at the second time of asking.There was another bizarre moment regarding Young after the final whistle as the veteran stormed out of a live interview following a quip from Joleon Lescott.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRooney enjoyed his first punditry role with TNT Sports but was left red faced after discussing his old tweets.He also spoke to Hollywood star Gary Oldman and was seemingly not recognised by Everton skipper Seamus Coleman.Seamus Coleman doesn’t realise he’s shaking hands with Wayne Rooney in Old Trafford tunnel More

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      Mike Dean slams new Premier League referee as ‘bang out of order’ after spotting what he did at half-time

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      LEADING referee Mike Dean blasted whistler Sunny Singh Gill as “bang out of order” – for signing AUTOGRAPHS at half-time on his historic Premier League debut.Gill, 39, became the top-flight’s first-ever British South Asian ref in Crystal Palace’s 1-1 home draw with Luton on Saturday.Referee Sunny Singh Gill sparked controversy by signing autographsGill made history at Selhurst Park in the Prem over the weekendCredit: GettyTop ref Mike Dean was staggered by what he saw as a pundit for Sky SportsBut he raised eyebrows with his actions during the break as he stopped to scribble his name for admirers.Many fans reacted with shock – as did former long-serving Prem ref and current VAR Dean.Asked on Sky Sports News if he had ever done such a thing himself, the 59-year-old replied: “I did after about 300 games!”He added: “I don’t see the point. You’re on a hiding to nothing now.. if kids ask, maybe, but not at half-time, it’s bang out or order.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMany viewers agreed, with one posting: “Just seen… Absolute disgrace, does he think he’s some kind of star? His conduct really needs to be investigated.”But another viewer defended Gill – and looked at the bigger pictureHe wrote: “Sunny Singh Gill makes history, a rare inspiring story about a ref, and Mike Dean slags him off for signing an autograph… You should be ashamed of yourself Mike.”Gill saw Jean-Philippe Mateta put the Eagles in front after 11 minutes.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Sunny Singh Gill surprised some observers with his half-time decisionCredit: RexThat deepened Luton’s woes in the drop zone and left Palace scenting a rise into mid-table.But Cauley Woodrow snatched a point-saver deep into stoppage time.Sunny Singh Gill is a Premier League referee but by night I live a very different life as a prison officer Ahead of his momentous day, ex-prison officer Gill had told EFL.com: “Football has always run in the family. “Me and my brother grew up loving the game and like most young kids, we just wanted to play.”But in our household it was a bit different because when we were going to primary school, we knew our dad was going out to referee on a weekend.”There were times he was a fourth official in the Premier League and our friends would say they saw him on Match of the Day!” More

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      Ross Barkley suffers horror broken nose as he’s left with blood pouring down him during Luton vs Crystal Palace

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      ROSS BARKLEY was left covered in blood after suffering a broken nose against Crystal Palace.Fortunately he was able to continue playing after being patched up by the Luton medical team.Ross Barkley was a bloody mess following his injuryCredit: ReutersHe received medical attention and was able to continue playingCredit: ReutersBarkley suffered considerable damage to his noseCredit: PABarkley sustained the injury following a collision with Palace defender Joel Ward.The pair clashed when challenging for the ball but Ward came out unscathed.Barkley meanwhile was left with a bruised and bloodied nose with his shirt covered in blood.He was given a cloth to mop up the mess and had to change into a spare, numberless shirt.Unfortunately for Barkley the match went from bad to worse as Jean-Philippe Mateta poked the hosts in front just a minute after play resumed.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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      Man City star Kyle Walker names shock opponent who is toughest he has ever faced

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      KYLE WALKER has named Samir Nasri as his toughest ever opponent.The Manchester City star has become renowned for being a tricky customer for wingers to face.Kyle Walker hated tussles with Samir NasriCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdWalker opened up to Rio Ferdinand on Vibe with FiveCredit: YouTube / Rio Ferdinand Presents FIVEThe likes of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr have praised Walker for his electrifying pace.Appearing on Vibe with Five, however, Walker revealed that it was less speedy wide men like Nasri that have always given him more grief.He told Rio Ferdinand: “I used to love playing against Raz [Sterling].”I used to love it. Not as in like a disrespectful way, I knew he was a good player and if I did well against him, people would appreciate what I’m doing.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I used to hate Nasri. He just used to put himself in pockets. Put someone against me one vs one I’m alright but them clever player sitting in pockets, you’d then have Gael Clichy overlapping.”I’d go in there and Gael’s on the overlap. As soon as they pulled me or you [Ferdinand] out of the line, we lost that pace.”Walker, 33, is not just reliant on his speed – having developed an acute tactical understanding under Pep Guardiola.On his recent role, the England star added: “If I go, with John [Stones] stepping into that centre midfield role, I’m leaving Ruben [Dias].Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL “With Manu [Akanji] you can kind of do it and gamble on that as if I don’t get that, Manu’s always there.”It’s just different players you play with and the manager likes to change it.”Rio Ferdinand warns co-host ‘how dare you’ and gives him death stare in tense moment during Kyle Walker interview Walker and Co face a huge title showdown against Liverpool tomorrow.Guardiola’s men go into the match trailing the Reds by a point at the top of the Premier League.A point behind City are Arsenal, with Walker admitting that he would rather Liverpool won the league than the Gunners.He said: “It is so hard. I don’t want Arsenal to win, because of Tottenham.“I think that they [Arsenal] have our assistant coach (Mikel Arteta) as their manager.”You’ve got [Oleksandr] Zinchenko, who I think is a very big part of it, and Gabriel Jesus.”But, I will give them credit. They are a very good team now.”Walker, 33, has enjoyed battles with Raheem Sterling moreCredit: Sunday Times More

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      Why Chelsea need Newcastle to finish above 15th in Premier League

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      THE bizarre reason why Chelsea have secretly been supporting Newcastle has been revealed.Blues fans will not be cheering on the Toon when they go head-to-head on Monday night.Chelsea want Newcastle to finish strongly in order to secure more money for Lewis HallCredit: AlamyHowever, for the rest of the season they will be hoping Newcastle pick up enough points to finish above 15th.That’s because of an unusual clause in the deal that saw Lewis Hall move to St James’ Park from Chelsea in the summer.The 19-year-old joined the club for an initial loan fee of £4million with an obligation to pay a further £24m to make it a permanent switch.But the transfer has not yet been completed as the deal depends on Newcastle’s league finish, according to The Telegraph.READ MORE ON CHELSEAThey need to end the season above 15th in order for the move to go through.Chelsea will be desperate for them to do enough to sign Hall amid financial pressures.Todd Boehly needs to balance the books this summer in order to comply with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.Selling Hall will count as 100 per cent profit as he is a homegrown player.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSNewcastle currently sit eighth in the table and are 14 points above Brentford in 15th.Hall has played just 11 times in all competitions for Eddie Howe’s side this season.Chelsea scout names the forgotten star who was supposed to be a world beaterReports suggest that director of football Dan Ashworth was the driving force behind the signing. More

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      Man Utd 2 Everton 0 LIVE RESULT: Fernandes and Rashford fire Red Devils to three crucial points

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have put their derby day defeat to Manchester City behind them with a comfortable win against Everton.Alejandro Garnacho’s directness earned United their first penalty which Bruno Fernandes comfortably converted.And Garancho also won the second penalty which Marcus Rashford tucked home.
      RESULT: Man Utd 2-0 Everton
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      TV channel: TNT Sports 1
      Man Utd starting XI: Pickford, Godfrey, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Harrison, Onana, Garner, McNeil, Doucoure, Beto
      Everton starting XI: Onana, Lindelof, Varane, Dalot, Evans, Fernandes, Garnacho, Casemiro, Mainoo, McTominay, Rashford
      PADDY POWER WELCOME OFFER – get £40 in free bet builder betsRed Devils need to find form
      With Liverpool travelling to Old Trafford next weekend in the FA Cup, it offers Man Utd’s last chance for silverware this season.
      They will need to up their levels from the game today when they face Jurgen Klopp’s side.
      Not that the manager should need to motivate his players for such a game when their arch-rivals come to town.
      Copy linkCopiedDyche unable to get Toffees out of rut
      Sean Dyche’s side are still looking for their first win of the calendar year.
      He will be frustrated as their build-up play was good but they lacked quality in the final third.
      Unless Everton can start winning games, they may be dragged back into a relegation dogfight.
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      Alejandro Garnacho was awarded man of the match today as the person who won the two penalties but Man Utd’s skipper put in a solid performance.
      He constantly supported the attacks, looking to link play and create chances.
      Having scored the first penalty, Fernandes was integral to victory today for Erik ten Hag’s side.

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      The scoreline suggests a comfortable victory for the Red Devils but it was far from it.
      The result papers over the cracks but they will need better performances than this if they have any hope of securing Champions League football.
      For today, it is mission accomplished as they move to within three points of Tottenham.

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      Simon Hooper brings the game to a close at Old Trafford.
      This was by no means a classic but it is the three points that count.
      Man Utd continue to put pressure on the teams above them.
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      90+2. Antony twists and turns out wide before trying to cross.
      Branthwaite reads it well and puts the ball behind for a corner.
      Man Utd work it short before whipping a cross into the box, but it is too close to Pickford.
      Credit: Reuters
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      90. As the cross comes in, Casemiro has a free header at the back post but heads it well wide.
      That pretty much sums up the Brazilian’s afternoon.
      We are going to have four minutes added.
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      88. McTominay wins a free kick as he is fouled by Tarkowski.
      The Everton defender is not happy with that decision.
      Chermiti comes on for Mykolenko for the visitors.
      Evans is replaced by Kambwala.
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      86. Amrabat is penalised for a foul in the middle of the park.
      It is too far out for a shot so Everton try and work a cross into the box.
      Onana reacts well and comes to claim the ball.
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      84. Dobbin crosses into the box but Mykolenko’s header goes wide of the goal.
      Antony did enough at the back post to put the Ukrainian off.
      At this stage, it seems Man Utd are heading for a much-needed win.
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      82. As Everton whip in another corner, Calvert-Lewin does well to lose his marker and win the header.
      There is no power in the effort which makes for an easy save for Andre Onana.
      Antony comes on for the hosts, replacing Garnacho.
      Credit: AP
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      80. Calvert-Lewin has now gone 21 games since his last goal.
      What the Everton striker would give to get that monkey off his back.
      The visitors continue to dominate possession but are rarely threatening the Man Utd goal.
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      78. Onana tries an outlandish bicycle kick from the edge of the box.
      It is easily saved by the Man Utd keeper.
      The Everton midfielder was looking to outdo Garnacho’s effort in the reverse fixture.
      Amrabat comes on for Mainoo for United.
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      76. As the ball is whipped into the back post, Godfrey heads it across goal.
      Dobbin has the chance to shoot at the back post but his effort goes out for a throw in.
      That pretty much sums up the visitors’ performance here today.
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      74. Everton are still looking for their first win of 2024.
      Unless they can improve their shooting, that wait is looking likely to continue.
      Ashley Young replaces James Garner for the visitors.
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      72. The longer the game goes on, the more desperate the visitors are becoming.
      Man Utd need to improve their final ball as they are not taking advantage of the counter-attack.
      Gomes comes forward, laying the ball off to Calvert-Lewin but a poor first touch allows the keeper to gather.
      Credit: AFP
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      70. McTominay is booked for a rash challenge on Onana.
      A heavy touch by the Scottish midfielder gifted possession back to the visitors and he lunged in to try and win it back.
      It is quite a subdued atmosphere at Old Trafford.
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      68. Gomes looks to shoot from distance but it strikes Casemiro in the wall.
      Everton are having a good period here, camped out in the Man Utd half.
      Just as in the first half, the visitors are not doing enough with possession.
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      66. McNeil comes over to take a corner for the visitors.
      He manages to pick out Tarkowski in the box but Man Utd manage to clear their lines.
      Lindelof is penalised for a foul on Onana, giving Everton a free kick in a very dangerous position.
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      64. Fernandes gets a shot away in the box but Pickford does well to tip it behind for a corner.
      He would have seen that late as it came through bodies in the box.
      The corner comes in and drops dangerous in the middle of the box, a yard from goal, but nobody can convert.
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      62. Dyche decides to make a triple change for Everton.
      Calvert-Lewin, Dobbin and Gomes replace Beto, Harrison and Doucoure.
      They will have some fresh legs now to try and stretch the Man Utd defence.
      Credit: PA
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      60. Everton are pressing well in the final third.
      Man Utd are struggling to play through them so are having to go more direct with their balls into the front three.
      Fernandes gets down the flank and spots Garnacho unmarked at the back post.
      He manages to pick him out but the young winger cannot test Pickford in the visitors’ goal.
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      58. The standard of passing in this game has been poor.
      Beto has a brief glimpse of goal but his shot is blocked.
      It comes to Onana who tries his luck from a tight angle but it is easily saved by his namesake.
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      56. Sean Dyche looks set to make some changes.
      Andre Gomes and Dominic Calvert-Lewin look ready to come on.
      Everton need to get the next goal and the manager seems ready to shuffle his pack in order to do just that.
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      54. Fernandes spots Garnacho in space.
      As he feeds him the ball, the Argentine has a sight of goal but puts his shot well over the bar.
      He really should be working Pickford at the least there.
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      Man Utd 2 Everton 0: Fernandes and Rashford both score from the penalty spot as Garnacho runs Toffees ragged

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      IF every cloud has a silver lining, for Everton that means they don’t have to face Alejandro Garnacho again this season.The bad news is that the damage Manchester United’s brilliant Argentine has already inflicted may mean they don’t get a crack at him next term either.Alejandro Garnacho starred as Manchester United brushed aside EvertonCredit: APBruno Fernandes opened the scoring from the penalty spotCredit: AlamyMarcus Rashford doubled United’s lead with a clinical penalty of his ownCredit: APGarnacho won two penalties after being fouled by Ben Godfrey for the second, picturedCredit: APIn November it was Garnacho’s rabbit-out-of-the-hat flying scissors kick that set United on the way to a 3-0 Goodison romp.This time it was his dancing feet which tempted two lunging legs into two rash challenges that ended in two spot kicks.Both were clinically drilled into the bottom corner of Jordan Pickford’s net, and Everton – for all the territory they enjoyed and chances they created – were finished.After each penalty was dispatched, first by Bruno Fernandes and then Marcus Rashford, Pickford bounced back up to berate his defenders.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Everton keeper had every right to do so as well. On both occasions the Goodison guilty party had been suckered into it.First it was James Tarkowski, throwing out a foot and clipping Garnacho’s heel when the winger chopped back inside. You could see it coming a mile away.Then, when he danced across and into the box, Ben Godfrey could contain himself no longer, stuck out a leg and stamped on the United winger’s heel.Again referee Simon Hooper pointed to the spot, again the Everton defender raged and again the decision was spot on.Most read in FootballThe winger has proved a thorn in Everton’s side in both games this seasonUnited allowed a lot of shots on goal once againCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL After Fernandes drilled the first to Pickford’s left, this time Rashford took over and stuttered, staggered and then stroked his kick in the opposite direction.While Tarkowski wisely kept his counsel after his clanger, Godfrey ranted at the official and got a yellow card to add to his woes.Man Utd fan Gary Oldman reveals that he texts Sir Alex FergusonNothing, you suspect, to the ear-bashing both of them will have copped back in the dressing room from an apoplectic Pickford.To be fair it could have been even worse for him and Everton, as Vitaliy Mykolenko made almost as many saves as the Toffees keeper.The claims denied when he knocked a low cross behind with a trailing arm – as you may guess, from a Garnacho cross – were fair enough. He was sliding back and it would have been harsh.Yet the one which saw him escape when the ball struck BOTH arms as he fell in trying to handle Casemiro’s chip was less understandable.It was as nifty a bit of handling as we’ve seen at Old Trafford since last year’s Super League Grand Final. Everton can expect the bids from St Helens and Hull KR any day.Mind you, the way the Toffees were spewing the openings they created meant it was never really likely to matter.READ MORE SUN STORIESDwight O’Neil shaved a post, James Garner stung Andre Onana’s hands and Amadou Onana blazed a sit-up-and-smash-me ball horribly high.All of which left United still in the scrap for that top four finish, and Everton in an even deeper one for survival. And you wouldn’t back either with confidence to win them.Casemiro covered plenty of ground for the Red DevilsCaptain Fernandes had a big influence on the game More