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      ‘No way,’ says Phil Foden as Man City star is told which Barcelona legend Pep Guardiola compared him to

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      PHIL FODEN is used to being compared to Barcelona legends.Ever since he burst on to the scene as a 17-year-old, people have affectionately nicknamed him the “Stockport Iniesta”.Phil Foden scored twice against Man Utd at the weekendCredit: RexFoden, 23, is having a break-out campaignCredit: RexThe Man City star has been compared to Barcelona legendsCredit: AFPYet there was an even bigger compliment from former Nou Camp coach Pep Guardiola in the aftermath of Sunday’s Manchester derby.The Etihad chief mentioned Foden in the same sentence as the great Lionel Messi — because of his developing knack of being a match-winner.Guardiola was quick to point out he is not putting the England ace  at the same level as his old Barca favourite just yet.After all, he does not believe anyone currently playing at the top level even comes close to the  Argentina World Cup-winner in his heyday.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut it was still the highest praise — on the back of calling the City midfielder the best player in the Premier League.And after his two second-half goals turned the game in his team’s favour as they won 3-1 at the Etihad, it is hard to argue.Guardiola said: “With the good players — and I met the biggest-ever player in Messi — you can play well but you have to win games.“I don’t want to compare because Phil is not the level of Leo  — he can do everything but he is winning games as well.”Most read in FootballWhen told what his boss had said, Foden told Viaplay: “No way!“I want to be that player who wins games for the team — and turn up in the biggest games. You cannot compare anyone to Messi, he is in his own world.Seething Roy Keane reveals how he’d have dealt with Phil Foden as he slams Man Utd star for ‘taking a breather’“But to hear something like that from the manager is really nice.”Even from a young age, coaches who worked with Foden saw comparisons with Leo Messi.Former City academy director Steve Eyre told talkSPORT: “I’ve only seen Lionel Messi better —  in terms of the balance, which sets him apart.“Now Foden’s legs and hips have thickened up he’s not so easy to knock off the ball. But if he ever hits the ground he bounces straight back up. He can get much better.”It was in Tokyo during City’s summer tour that Foden first spoke about his wish to be the main man at the club.He has been learning his trade — since breaking through six seasons ago — in the shadows of players like David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne.But he coveted the chance to play centrally, saying he would be able to show more of his dazzling array of skills in that position.And when De Bruyne’s hamstring surgery meant that opportunity came up for him, he stepped effortlessly and enthusiastically into the gap left by the Belgian maestro.Now KDB is back, Foden is spending more time out wide.But the confidence he has gained from his outstanding season is still evident. And one of the reasons Guardiola rates Foden as the best around is his versatility — he can be effective on either flank or down the middle.The Prem is packed full of superstars but few can offer that kind of brilliance in a variety of different positions.He is also scoring goals — 18 means he has already enjoyed his best-ever season and there could be up to 19 more matches still to come.Surely he will be in the conversation when the individual awards are handed out later in the spring.What is clear is City’s boy wonder has grown up in recent months — and the Treble winners are reaping the benefit.’I WANT TO SCORE EVEN MORE’Foden, who won the Premier League player-of-the-match award in Sunday’s Manchester derby, added: “I’ve been practising on my finishing this year — quite a lot after training.  But I want to be that player winning the big matches for the team.“I’ve got a good run of games now — I seem to be starting a lot more and I think that helps to find your feet. I want to be involved in goals and always be in the box.“It’s coming off well this year and I want to score even more.“I just think I have grown as a player. Each year I have put the work in on the training pitch and I am now getting the rewards that  I deserve.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWith that in mind, you might be seeing a lot more of Foden’s “sniper” celebration in the weeks — and  seasons — ahead.He added: “It’s basically a joke from the lads. They say that I shoot a lot in training and they call me The Sniper. It’s my celebration now. I like to do it.” More

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      Man Utd stars ‘believe Ten Hag will be SACKED in summer’ with Sir Jim Ratcliffe set to wield axe after horror season

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      MANCHESTER UNITED stars believed Erik ten Hag will be sacked in the summer, according to reports.United suffered their 11th Premier League defeat of the season in the Manchester Derby on Sunday.Erik ten Hag could be sacked in the summerCredit: GettySir Jim Ratcliffe is set to make a decision on the Dutchman’s futureCredit: AFPThey were also knocked out of the Champions League and Carabao Cup early on, with Ten Hag coming under pressure at various points of the season.The Red Devils face a difficult task to qualify for the Champions League this season, while they face Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-final – their last shot at silverware this campaign.While results have been poor, there have also been reports players are unhappy with the intensity of training under Ten Hag.And according to the Daily Mail there is a belief in the squad the Dutchman will be sacked at the end of the season.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHowever he still reportedly has support from the dressing room and Ten Hag insisted he is “on the same page” as new investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe.The pair met and held talks at the beginning of the year and Ten Hag has kept in close contact with Ineos chief Sir Dave Brailsford, who is Ratcliffe’s right-hand man.Ten Hag revealed: “We speak a lot. I have had many conversations with him and with Dave Brailsford about this club, about this team, about the structures.“We are very aligned, it totally fits with the ambitions I have, ambitions I had when I came in.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt is understood Ineos will re-assess Ten Hag’s position in the summer, with new chief executive Omar Berrada and incoming sporting director Dan Ashworth likely to have a say over his future.Gary Neville claimed the pair will likely make a decision quickly – if they have not done so already.Gary Neville says ‘my heart sank’ after seeing what Erik ten Hag did before Man Utd clash – but Carragher loved itHe said: “If you look at the guy [Berrada] who has come in from City as CEO and they’re obviously looking to get Dan Ashworth in from Newcastle – they’re going to make a decision [On Ten Hag’s future], I think, quite quickly, if not already.“I suspect Jim Ratcliffe and Dave Brailsford already know whether they are going to keep Erik ten Hag as manager next season. I can’t believe they’re going to wait until May to make that decision and then leave themselves short.“Where Manchester United have been found out in the last 10 years in recruitment on and off the pitch is making poor decisions, late decisions, not being ahead of the game. I don’t think they are going to do that.“For me, I suspect they have probably come to a conclusion already. It may even be whether it’s Champions League or not, they will stick with that decision.” More

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      Sheffield United 0-6 Arsenal LIVE RESULT: Ruthless Gunners batter Blades to keep up title charge – updates

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      ARSENAL thrashed Sheffield United 6-0 at Bramall Lane to keep up their tilt for the Premier League title.In a truly dominant performance, the flying Gunners led 3-0 inside the first 25 minutes and 5-0 before half-time.Ben White then made it six with five different goalscorers in the books for Arsenal, who now know a win over Brentford on Saturday will see them top the league before Liverpool face Manchester City the following day.
      Sheff Utd starting XI: Grbic; Ahmedhodzic, Trusty, Robinson; Bogle, Norwood, Vinicius Souza, Hamer, Davies; McAtee, McBurnie
      Arsenal starting XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Jorgnho, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.
      PADDY POWER WELCOME OFFER – get £40 in free bet builder betsArsenal with chance to lay marker
      With Brentford to come to The Emirates on the weekend, The Gunners can go top of the table.
      With Liverpool and Man City playing each other on the weekend, psychologically, it could be a big advantage.
      Arsenal have winnable fixtures coming up, along with a tricky trip to The Etihad to play Pep Guardiola’s side.

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      It was a fourth consecutive home game where Sheff Utd have conceded five or more goals.
      They have looked well out of their depth in the Premier League and you cannot see that changing between now and the end of the season.
      The season has been a harsh lesson for the club and even more testing for their passionate fans.
      Copy linkCopiedSkipper leads the way to victory
      Martin Odegaard was involved in everything Arsenal did well tonight.
      Sheff Utd allowed the player the time and space to pull the strings for The Gunners all evening.
      Confidence will be growing in North London, feeling they have what it takes in this season’s title race.

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      It was one-way traffic from start to finish at Bramall Lane.
      Chris Wilder’s side offered no resistance whatsoever.
      Arsenal move to within two points of leaders Liverpool.

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      The referee puts the hosts out of their misery.
      Arsenal get all three points with a demolition job of Chris Wilder’s side.
      Sheff Utd are heading back to the Championship if they keep getting beat like this.
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      90+4. Man of the match is awarded to Martin Odegaard.
      The Arsenal skipper has put in a good shift this evening, getting a goal in the process.
      He tries to scoop the ball over the defence for Partey but it is easily gathered by the Sheff Utd keeper.
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      90+2. Mikel Arteta will want his side to ensure a clean sheet now.
      He seemed annoyed when they gifted Newcastle a consolation goal at The Emirates in their last game.
      Raya has had very little to do this evening.
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      90. Credit where it’s due to the Sheff Utd fans who have stayed.
      This must have been a tough watch from start to finish.
      To rub salt into the wound we are going to have five additional minutes.
      Credit: AFP
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      88. Partey plays a lofted ball to Jesus in the box.
      He takes the ball down brilliantly but tries to beat one player too many instead of getting a shot away.
      His blushes are spared as the flag goes up for offside.
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      86. The way it is looking this season, The Blades could be heading to beat Swindon Town’s unwanted record.
      In the 1993/94 season they conceded 100 goals in the Premier League.
      That was over 42 matches before the number of teams in the league was reduced.
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      84. Havertz plays the ball into Jesus in the box.
      He drops his shoulder and cuts onto his right foot, looking to bend one in the far corner.
      Grbic gets down well to turn the ball around the post.
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      82. Osula runs through towards the Arsenal goal.
      He has no support and two Arsenal defenders in front of him.
      The Sheff Utd attacker tries his luck from distance but it is high and into the stands.
      Credit: Reuters
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      80. Partey looks to lift a ball over the top of Jesus.
      The Brazilian tries to pull it out of the air but cannot get anywhere near it.
      It runs through to Grbic for an easy gather.
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      78. The ball is clipped into the box and Kiwior has a free header in the middle of the goal.
      He gets it all wrong as he puts it well wide of the goal.
      Should be really testing the keeper from there as a minimum.
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      76. Odegaard slides the ball into Jesus.
      He looks to square the ball for a tap in but it is blocked by Robinson, at the expense of a corner.
      Chance for The Gunners to get another goal from a set piece.
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      74. Rice comes off for Trossard as Arteta looks to rest his players.
      The result was never in doubt here from about the fourteenth minute of this game.
      Most of the Sheff Utd fans have gone home now.
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      72. Arsenal’s winter break to Dubai seems to have invigorated this team.
      They have not looked back since the turn of the year, having their best run of form of the season.
      It all remains to be seen how far they get in the Champions League also now as that will surely put pressure on the depth of their squad.
      Credit: Getty
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      70. This was never going to be one of The Gunners’ tricky away fixtures in their remaining games.
      Most people are wondering what records there are to be broken now.
      Here are some of Arsenal’s biggest wins in the club’s history.
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      68. Let’s not forget that this Sheff Utd side lost 8-0 at home earlier in the season against Newcastle.
      If there is any positive spin on the scoreline, at least it’s not their heaviest defeat of the season.
      The Blades have now conceded 72 goals this season.
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      66. The way Martinelli was unable to put any weight on that injury did not look good for Arsenal.
      Mikel Arteta will be hoping that Gabriel Jesus can get some much needed game time without aggravating the knee once again.
      Another goal would mean The Gunners matching their biggest ever away scoreline in any competition.
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      64. Martinelli limps off with a foot injury.
      Arteta replaces the winger with Jesus.
      The manager also brings on Cedric and Partey for Jorginho and White.
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      62. Bogle passes the ball through two Arsenal players finding Baldock.
      He looks to get to the byline and cross but Raya gathers with no Sheff Utd player making the run to the near post.
      Martinelli is down injured again, he has spent more time on the grass than most lawnmowers in this second half.
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      60. Some of these Sheff Utd players will have PTSD after this.
      There is still over half an hour remaining, this could be any scoreline at Bramall Lane.
      The only thing you would not predict is a goal for the hosts the way this game is panning out.
      Credit: Getty
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      58. Arsenal just continue to look play through The Blades.
      As Havertz pulls the ball down, he lays it off into the path of White.
      The defender strikes a left-footed shot into the far corner to make it six.
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      ‘Never seen this before’ – Jamie Carragher spots Pep’s brand new tactic to beat Man Utd with Stones in shock position

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER lavished praise on John Stones after he performed a tactic “never seen before” as Manchester City beat United.Marcus Rashford’s 30-yard strike stunned the Etihad but the Red Devils barely threatened Pep Guardiola’s team after that.John Stones was instrumental in Man City’s win over Man UtdCredit: AlamyJamie Carragher highlighted the new way Pep Guardiola deployedCredit: Sky Sports”We’re watching something that I’ve never seen in English football before…” 😮@Carra23 evaluates John Stones’ performance so far at Manchester City 🔵 pic.twitter.com/ptghB4FxNq— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) March 4, 2024

      Despite their dominance, they still went in at the break leading – largely thanks to Erling Haaland’s “worst miss ever” – but then Phil Foden took centre stage.The 23-year-old England attacker curled a superb shot past Andre Onana to level on 56 minutes.United remained set up to try to stifle City and were hanging on at 1-1 until Foden struck again with ten minutes to go before Haaland rounded off the scoring in stoppage time to secure Manchester derby bragging rights and the 3-1 victory.While Foden stole the headlines, it was his team-mate that Sky Sports pundit Carragher wanted to talk about on Monday Night Football.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLEngland defender Stones, 29, often performs the hybrid role for City, but yesterday he was going from centre-half into the No.10 position and “running the game”.Carragher said: “We are watching something that I’ve never seen before in English football and I’ve been watching since the mid-80s.“The only defender back then that you would class as a defender good on the ball would be Alan Hansen of Liverpool.“I then remember watching [Franco] Beresi, who was pretty similar and would come out with the ball from the back, Rio Ferdinand, I think, was another one of those…Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“The only one I can think that was doing what John Stones is doing now is Mathias Sammer around Euro ’96 for Germany.“But John Stones is going from centre-back to No.10. We’ve never seen this before.”Gary Neville says ‘my heart sank’ after seeing what Erik ten Hag did before Man Utd clash – but Carragher loved itCarragher showed Stones’ heat map from the game which revealed that the ex-Everton man had completed 39 passes in that forward position.The Liverpool legend said: “Interesting thing at the top there is the 39 passes completed, the most he’s ever had in a Premier League game.“Why has he had so many touches, even though he has been playing this role for 12 months, and it’s because of the set-up of Man Utd and their marking system in midfield.”Carragher then showed a number of clips and stills from the game showing how United were not only set-up, but also revealing how City took advantage of a gap in front of their defence left by the lack of a holding midfielder.He said: “Whenever Pep Guardiola comes up against Erik ten Hag he always splits his No.8s wider and, at times, we’ve seen Haaland come deep to get the ball, Rodri make runs into this space and this time it was John Stones running into this space.”Carragher criticised United for not being compact last week against Fulham, upsetting Ten Hag in the process.But that did not stop him from showing another example of them defending deep against City with the key area he had spoken about once again being available to exploit.“[Kobbie] Mainoo is with Kevin De Bruyne, Casemiro drops into centre-back basically because of the man marking system that they employ.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Looks at John Stones now, he’s enticing Jonny Evans out of position. He’s not just going in there as a body, he’s running the game John Stones.“Like I said, we haven’t seen this before in English football – it’s unique.” More

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      Who is referee Sunny Singh Gill? Premier League’s first British South Asian official

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      SUNNY SINGH GILL is making Premier League history at Selhurst Park this weekend.The 39-year-old will become the first British South Asian to referee a match in the Prem when he takes charge of Crystal Palace vs Luton.Sunny Singh Gill officiating in the Championship last monthCredit: RexWho is referee Sunny Singh Gill?Sunny Singh Gill is a football referee who took charge of his first Sunday League match aged only 17.Now 39, he had also worked as a prison officer alongside refereeing matches in the EFL.The whistler had made history earlier this year when he became the first British South Asian to referee a game between two Premier League teams for for Brighton’s FA Cup fourth-round win at Sheffield United in January.Though he has TWO other history-making referees in his own family.His father Jarnail is still the first and only English Football League referee to wear a turban, taking charge of 150 matches between 2004 and 2010.And his brother Bhupinder became the first Sikh-Punjabi to serve as a Premier League assistant ref when he worked as the linesman in Nottingham Forest’s 1-0 win at Southampton in January 2023.Sunny’s father Jarnail was an EFL referee for six years between 2004-2010Credit: GettySunny 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.Most read in Football”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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      Man Utd wanted to sign me but dream transfer fell through… I still have a copy of the offer on my phone

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      MANCHESTER UNITED tried and failed to sign Luigi Turci in 1999 – a moment the goalkeeper still regrets.The Red Devils were on the lookout for an Italian keeper following their Treble success in the previous campaign.Manchester United came close to signing Luigi Turci in 1999Credit: GettyMark Bosnich had already arrived on a free to provide competition for the No2 spot, with Peter Schmeichel still at the peak of his powers.United reportedly wanted Gianluigi Buffon but he rejected the club in favour of staying at Parma.So instead Turci was identified and United made an offer to Udinese to sign the goalie.But they were too late as the Serie A side had already confirmed their squad, with Sir Alex Ferguson instead opting for another Italian, Massimo Taibi.READ MORE ON MAN UTDTurci regrets the failed move to this day and he even still has a copy of the fax that details the proposed transfer.He told TV Play’s Twitch channel: “In 1999-2000 Manchester United made an offer to Udinese to sign me, but unfortunately Udinese had already presented the UEFA list and Ferguson took Taibi in my place.“United were looking for an Italian goalkeeper: the first to be contacted was Buffon, but he refused.“The second was me, but the times didn’t match. To this day I regret that missed transfer, I have a copy of the fax on my phone.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMeanwhile, United are expected to look to Serie A again this summer as they try to entice Victor Osimhen away from Napoli.The striker dreams of playing in the Premier League but Chelsea are fighting for his signature and could make a bid when the transfer window re-opens.Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney, 38, lands new job as TNT Sports pundit… and he could be in line for Match of the Day More

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      Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea target Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s dad reveals wonderkid’s summer transfer plans

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      KHVICHA KVARATSKHELIA’s dad has dealt a massive blow to Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal who had all hoped to sign the Napoli star in the summer.The Georgian wonderkid is set to remain at the Serie A club next season after fans speculated about the star’s future in Italy.Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s dad has revealed Napoli’s summer transfer plansCredit: GettyKvaratskhelia, 23, who is under contract at the Italian side until 2027 has been a top transfer target amongst the European giants.But for all the clubs interested in signing the winger including Chelsea, Arsenal and United it looks unlikely the Napoli player will be going anywhere – at least for now.The star’s father Badri confirmed Kvaratskhelia’s summer plans to Radio Serie A.He said: “I am so happy with Napoli’s title and that my son Khvicha contributed to winning it.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I am grateful to Italy and Naples for having welcomed and appreciated him as a person and as a footballer.“He’s the only one who can choose whether to stay at Napoli, but I think he will continue wearing the Napoli shirt. In any case, I will respect his decision.”Despite being key in Francesco Caizona’s squad scoring nine goals and making six assists this season he is still one of the lowest-paid players at the club.The Georgia international was instrumental in Napoli’s first league title win in 33 years last season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe scored 14 goals and assisted 14 in all competitions and had stellar performances in Juventus’ 5-1 defeat in January and Liverpool’s 4-1 loss in the Champions League.With Napoli’s poor season so far as they look unlikely to qualify for the Champions League next term many of Europe’s biggest clubs have been interested in signing the winger.The Biggest January Flop Signings In Premier League HistoryAlongside the Premier League clubs, Barcelona and PSG are said to be keeping tabs on Kvaratskhelia. More

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      Paul Tierney DROPPED after drop ball controversy that sparked angry scenes but ref could still impact weekend’s football

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      PAUL TIERNEY has been dropped from refereeing the next round of Premier League fixtures after controversially assisting Liverpool to snatch a late winner at Nottingham Forest.The referee drew criticism after giving the Reds possession with a drop ball in the build up to Darwin Nunez’s last-gasp winner.Paul Tierney has been dropped from refereeing this weekend’s fixturesCredit: GettyLast weekend he wrongfully gave Liverpool an unopposed drop ball following a head injuryIbrahima Konate went down after appearing to clash with his own goalkeeperThere were chaotic scenes at the end of the matchCredit: PALiverpool defender Ibrahima Konate had gone down with a head injury following a Forest corner after appearing to clash with his own goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.And despite Forest having possession with Callum Hudson-Odoi when the match was paused, Tierney dropped the ball back to Kelleher.Within seconds the ball was back up the other end of the pitch and in the Forest net – cue uproar around the City Ground.Tierney has been punished by the Premier League for his error by not being allowed to referee a match this weekend.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever he will still be on duty as the VAR for Arsenal’s clash with Brentford on Saturday.Some Gooners are not best pleased with that news with one reacting saying: “Why do they like giving us Paul tierney?🤣”Another added: “No way man. Always there to ruin us.”A third wrote: “Of course he’ll be VAR to completely destroy us after granting Liverpool favours.”Most read in FootballForest owner Evangelos Marinakis entered the technical area at the end of the gameCredit: RexAngry fans confronted TierneyCredit: GettyBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd another commented: “Slap on the wrist.”There is no suggestion Tierney would deliberately influence the result at Arsenal.The Prem will make history this weekend with Sunny Singh Gill set to become the first British South Asian to referee a game.Inside 102-year-old stadium unfit for Europe despite club’s incredible charge into Champions League spot Gill has been appointed to oversee Crystal Palace vs Luton on Saturday – 19 years after his father Jarnail Singh became the first EFL ref to wear a turban when he took charge of Bristol Rovers v Bury in August 2004. More