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      Fans in hysterics as Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson ‘tackles himself’ after stepover attempt goes badly wrong

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      FANS were gobsmacked after Nicolas Jackson managed to “tackle himself” during Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Brentford.The forward had burst into Brentford’s box before attempting a stepover, which came off the back of his heel.Nicolas Jackson attempted a step overBut the ball ricocheted off his heelThe ball went on to ricochet off a Brentford defender.That was in the 23rd minute of the game, but to Jackson’s credit, he then opened the scoring for Chelsea in the 35th minute.The forward then put his finger to his lips in celebration as he silenced the Brentford fans that had been giving him abuse.But the failed stepover lived long in the memory of fans on X, with one fan writing: “Only Nicolas Jackson can tackle himself.”READ MORE ON CHELSEAA second fan posted: “One and only Jackson, prolly wanted to do a moon walk there 😂😂😂”A third fan said: “Blud thinks he’s Neymar 😂”A fourth fan posted: “Confusion at it’s peak 😭”While a fifth joked: “The next Ronaldo.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJackson has improved of late after a difficult start to his career in West London, and has 11 goals and three assists in his 30 games so far this season.Chelsea’s draw with Brentford yesterday saw the club’s away support turn on owner Todd Boehly and manager Mauricio Pochettino.’Chelsea are failures, Gary Neville was right’ Crystal Palace Youtuber Dee Kurnaz has his say on The Sun’s Tap InFans sung “Boehly, you’re a c***” and followed that up by singing in favour of previous chief Roman Abramovich.The ire then turned on Pochettino as fans chanted “f*** off Mauricio”. More

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      Fans baffled by ‘stupidest yellow ever seen as Burnley star is booked for ‘timewasting’ after just 25 SECONDS

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      DARA O’SHEA was booked for timewasting after just 27 seconds as fans labelled it the “stupidest yellow ever”. The Burnley centre-back started in the middle of defence alongside Maxime Esteve as Bournemouth made the trip to Turf Moor.Dara O’Shea headed the ball out of Dominic Solanke’s handsCredit: Sky SportsHe tried to play it off as an accidentCredit: Sky SportsThere was just 27 seconds on the clock when the yellow card was shownCredit: Sky SportsO’Shea went into the game knowing he had a tough battle on his hands up against in-form Cherries striker Dominic Solanke.But the Irishman was on a tightrope from the very first minute after his petulant act of timewasting. The ball had gone out for an early throw-in for Bournemouth down their right wing.But as Solanke held the ball over his head to take the throw quickly, O’Shea hilariously jumped up and headed it out of his hands.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe Burnley defender tried to apologise and play it off as an accident.But referee David Coote saw straight through his pretend innocence and brandished the immediate booking.Fans tuning in to the early Sky Sports Super Sunday game ahead of the Manchester derby were left utterly baffled by O’Shea’s behaviour.One said: “That might be the stupidest yellow I’ve ever seen.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnother wrote: “Kompany: ‘Remember lads, keep your discipline. No silly bookings.’ Dara O’Shea:”A third added: “So silly.”On-loan Premier League keeper starts walking off pitch before red card is even shown after moment of madnessAnd Clinton Morrison commentating on BBC 5 Live asked: “Why would you get yourself booked so early? “It’s a stupid decision, unbelievable.”Then when Burnley conceded on 13 minutes to Justin Kluivert, a final user fumed: “Pathetic. Great start by O’Shea – ridiculous booking and then part of that embarrassment. End the season now.”With just 27 seconds on the clock, it surpassed Ashley Young by 11 seconds as the quickest yellow card of this Premier League season.It is also the fifth fastest since Opta stats began recording in 2006-07.Sadio Mane has the quickest, getting booked just 14 seconds into Liverpool’s clash away at Chelsea on January 2, 2022 after catching Cesar Azpilicueta with a stray elbow. More

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      Brentford lining up transfer for on-fire USA striker with Ivan Toney set to leave in summer

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      BRENTFORD are checking on Norwich’s American striker Josh Sargent.The Bees will be in the market for a frontman with goalscorer Ivan Toney set to be sold in the summer.Josh Sargent is attracting interest from NorwichCredit: AlamyIvan Toney is set to leave the Bees in the summerCredit: GettyThe likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are in for the 27-year-old.Meanwhile, Sargent has improved at the Championship club and may be ready to make the step back up to the top flight.The 24-year-old star has previous Prem experience with Norwich and can lead the line like Toney.Sargent has scored 11 goals in 17 matches this season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe netted 13 times last term and just two the year before while he was in the Premier League.Norwich currently sit seventh in the Championship and will likely keep hold of their star player should they earn promotion.Sargent has been capped 23 times by the United States. Any new Brentford striker will have to compete for a starting spot with Igor Thiago.Most read in ChampionshipBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Brazilian will arrive in West London in the summer from Club Brugge.Thiago, 22, has agreed a five-year deal with Thomas Frank’s side.Arsenal transfer target Ivan Toney suggests Thomas Frank ‘doesn’t want me’ in cheeky interview after Brentford goal More

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      Jurgen Klopp has brilliant response after Nottingham Forest fans chant ‘You’re just a s*** Andy Carroll’ at Darwin Nunez

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      JURGEN KLOPP has responded to Nottingham Forest fans’ X-rated chant at Darwin Nunez.Home supporters sang “You’re just a s*** Andy Carroll” at the Uruguayan during Saturday’s clash with Liverpool.Darwin Nunez had the last laugh after scoring against Nottingham ForestCredit: PAForest fans sang ‘you’re just a s*** Andy Carroll’ at Nunez before his dramatic winnerCredit: Getty Images – GettyHowever, Nunez had the last laugh as he snatched a dramatic late winner for the Reds.Klopp was able to see the funny side of the chant after the match, when questioned by reporters.The Liverpool boss joked: “I would not sing a song like that. I would try not to wind Darwin up.”The goal was super deserved for him. They can sing it when Darwin responds like that.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCarroll became Liverpool’s record signing in 2011 after signing from Newcastle for £35million.In two-and-a-half years at Anfield, he scored 11 goals in 58 appearances for the club.Meanwhile, Nunez has now taken his tally for the season to 14 with his goal at the City Ground.He has also bagged ten times in the Premier League so far this term.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJurgen Klopp saw the funny side of the Forest chantsCredit: GettyHis latest goal was not without controversy, though, with Nunez scoring in the 99th minute.The goal sparked chaotic scenes, with Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis confronting referee Paul Tierney at full-time.He reportedly had to be removed by security after chasing the referee down the tunnel.Liverpool’s late win sees Klopp’s side extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to four points.Title rivals Manchester City are in action on Sunday, though, as they welcome Manchester United to the Etihad Stadium.Arsenal are a further point back in third ahead of their clash with Sheffield United on Monday. More

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      ‘What a crossover’ – Fans stunned as Ivan Toney presents Brit Awards just hours after Brentford’s draw with Chelsea

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      IVAN TONEY swapped the green grass for the red carpet in a matter of hours on Saturday as he presented a Brit Award after playing for Brentford.The striker, 27, played the full 90 minutes of the Bees’ 2-2 draw at home to Chelsea.Ivan Toney played the full 90 minutes of Brentford’s 2-2 draw with ChelseaCredit: GettyFive hours later he presented an award at the BritsCredit: GettyThe footballer rocked a grey suit while Vick Hope opted for a stunning dressCredit: PAThat took place at the Gtech Community Stadium by Kew Bridge in West London.The Premier League clash finished just before 5pm.But five hours later, at around 10pm, the England international was on stage at the Brits 16 miles down the River Thames at Greenwich’s O2 Arena.Toney appeared with Vick Hope to present the Producer of the Year gong to drum and bass duo Chase & Status at the annual music awards. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut fans were left baffled by the bizarre switch from the footballer.One said: “Ivan Toney is presenting the Brits only a few hours after playing Chelsea today… What a crossover.”Another wrote: “Ivan Toney presenting a Brit award. So random.”A third added: “Why is Ivan Toney presenting the Brits?”Most read in FootballA fourth commented: “Chelsea at home then the Brits away for Ivan Toney.”A fifth joked: “Get you a man who can do both.”Inside Ivan Toney’s Life As A FootballerAnd Toney’s former club Northampton Town tweeted: “Ivan Toney has become the first @NTFC_Academy product to present a Brit Award #ShoeArmy #BritAwards.”Toney rocked an incredible grey suit alongside glamorous Radio 1 star Hope who dazzled in a sparkling dress. Centre forward Toney was all smiles as he took centre stage – despite late disappointment in the local derby earlier in the day. After falling behind to Nicolas Jackson’s header, Brentford levelled when Mads Roerslev pounced on a Chelsea defensive mix-up.Then Yoane Wissa fired the hosts in front in style with a brilliant acrobatic overhead kick.But Axel Disasi’s late leader rescued a point for his under-pressure boss Mauricio Pochettino., who was abused by Blues fans during the game.Toney teamed up with Hope at the O2 ArenaCredit: PAChase & Status picked up the Producer of the Year gongCredit: GettyCheslea’s result piled more pressure on Mauricio PochettinoCredit: PA More

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      Erik ten Hag backs Man Utd stars over on-field strops and uses surprise player as example of GOOD body language

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      ERIK TEN HAG is happy for his stroppy stars to carry on moaning -claiming it shows how much they care.And he reckons their on-field tantrums can actually help drag Manchester United back to the glory days.Erik ten Hag is not concerned over player tantrumsCredit: PABruno Fernandes’ antics have been criticisedCredit: RexCaptain Bruno Fernandes and his arm-waving antics have come under the sharpest focus and the Red Devils skipper never hides his feelings when things do not go his way.Pundits and ex-pros have slammed his public shows of dissent, insisting he should stick to getting his own game in order instead of trying to blame others around him.Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, whose Treble-winning champions face United in today’s Manchester derby, once memorably warned striker Erling Haaland his body language had to improve.Yet on the eve of the derby at the Etihad, United boss Ten Hag has admitted he has no problem with his players letting off steam and claims it can be an inspiration.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Dutchman said: “Of course it is important because it gives an expression and football is such a psychological game, win or lose.”You have to take everything you can and use it to your advantage, so when your body language can be positive, and your expression, you use it for the good of your own team.”What you see is the character of a player expressed in their body language and that is not a thing that you can change in a short time.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Bruno is a good example of this.Most read in Football”I have seen he wants to win and so he shows his emotion and that is an absolute strength from him to push his own team.Man Utd & Man City Premier League combined XI”He shows how much he wants to win so that others around him pick it up and go and fight with it.”Winger Jack Grealish is definitely out of the derby after picking up a groin injury in the midweek Cup win over Luton.And it could be too soon for City defender Josko Gvardiol who is close to a return from an ankle injury.But Ten Hag is confident centre-half Raphael Varane and talisman Fernandes will recover from knocks in the Cup win at Nottingham Forest.Defenders Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Aaron Wan-Bissaka plus striker Rasmus Hojlund will all miss the derby. More

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      Chelsea ready to pay massive compensation fee for Brighton scout so he can help struggling Blues this summer

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      CHELSEA are ready to pay the compensation for super-scout Sam Jewell and hire him this summer.Jewell, 34, is leaving Brighton and has been put on gardening leave.Sam Jewell will leave Brighton this summerCredit: Photograph: BHAFCTodd Boehly is set to pay a huge fee to bring him to Stamford BridgeCredit: ReutersBut the Blues can buy him out of his contract with a “big six-figure sum”.The fee is much less than Manchester United will have to pay for Newcastle’s Dan Ashworth.It has been reported that it will take £20million to lure him away from St James’ Park.As for Jewell, he has been working in a head of recruitment role at Brighton.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe moved up the ranks when the Seagulls lost Ashworth to the Toon at the start of last season.Jewell has been integral to Brighton’s ability to find emerging talents from across the globe.He has been involved in the signings of Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister, who have both left and generated the club huge profits.Should Jewell join Chelsea, he will be the latest to switch the South Coast for Stamford Bridge.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSCaicedo, Marc Cucurella and Robert Sanchez have all made the move on the pitch.Manager Graham Potter and coaches Billy Reid, Bjorn Hamberg, Bruno Saltor and Ben Roberts all changed Brighton for Chelsea before they were sacked by the Blues.’Chelsea are failures, Gary Neville was right’ Crystal Palace Youtuber Dee Kurnaz has his say on The Sun’s Tap InAnd Chelsea’s chief analyst Kyle Macauley and sporting director Paul Winstanley both joined the club from the Amex Stadium. More

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      Liverpool set for massive EIGHT-FIGURE cash boost with Disney and Netflix in bidding war for Klopp documentary

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      LIVERPOOL hope to make £10million-plus from a fly-on-the-wall documentary of manager Jurgen Klopp’s farewell season.The Reds expect a bidding war between Disney+, Netflix and other streaming outlets for the series.Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool farewell will feature in the documentaryCredit: GettyFilm-makers Lorton Entertainment hit the jackpot as they had no idea Klopp would quit when they began making it in December.The London-based production company’s initial bid was much lower than the offer from Amazon’s All or Nothing team that made similar series about Tottenham and Arsenal.But Klopp was unwilling to give Amazon the kind of access they wanted to justify their premium fee.Now, the Merseysiders stand to make a similar amount to the North London rivals after Klopp’s bombshell news.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAmazon could even end up paying big money to show what they missed out on producing.A source said: “Lorton really did get lucky with the timing of this.“They’ve captured all of the reaction to Jurgen’s shock announcement and the raw emotion inside the club when the news broke — including from the players.“The reaction from people like Virgil van Dijk is likely to feature.Most read in FootballHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALL“Curtis Jones had his team-mates laughing, saying it had taken five years for him to get Jurgen to like him and now, when he’s got a regular first-team place, he decides to leave.”Liverpool chiefs were open to a documentary because delays in completing the Anfield Road Stand left a hole in their budget.Jurgen Klopp compares Liverpool youngster Jayden Danns to darts sensation and Man Utd fan Luke LittlerKlopp eventually gave the green light for the less-intrusive storytelling-based approach of Lorton.That was in October, a month BEFORE he told owners Fenway Sports Group he was quitting.The film crew have been a regular presence at Anfield and the Melwood training ground, spending time with the players away from the club, including in their homes. More