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      Everton 3 Tottenham 2: Pressure heats up on Postecoglou as comeback bid falls short after first-half horror-show

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      EVERTON hit Tottenham with a three-goal first-half blitz to pile pressure on Ange Postecoglou.Toffees boss David Moyes grabbed the first win of his second spell as boss courtesy of strikes by Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Iliman Ndiaye and an Archie Gray own goal – with Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison pulling goals back for Spurs.Dominic Calvert-Lewin fires Everton into the leadCredit: RexIliman Ndiaye makes it 2-0 to the ToffeesCredit: GettyNdiaye celebrates his brilliant solo goalCredit: GettyPressure has piled onto Spurs boss Ange PostecoglouCredit: ReutersArchie Gray turns into his own netCredit: GettyTHIS 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 Utd 1 Brighton 3: Onana howler and defensive disasterclass bring Red Devils’ mini-revival to screeching halt

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      MANCHESTER UNITED paid an emotional tribute to one of their all-time greats Denis Law before kick-off.But on the pitch, the current crop could not give the ‘King of the Stretford End’ – who died on Friday aged 84 – the send off he deserved.Yankuba Minteh’s fifth minute goal silenced the crowd after Denis Law’s tributeCredit: APBruno Fernandes’ penalty levelled thingsCredit: GettyKaoru Mitoma put the Seagulls back in front in the 61st minuteCredit: GettyAndre Onana’s howler spilled out to Georginio Rutter, who made it 3-1Credit: GettyLaw was the third highest scorer in United’s history and was part of a golden era at Old Trafford.Things are very different these days though – and Brighton once again found playing at the Theatre of Dreams very much to their liking.Goals from Yankubah Minteh, Kaoru Mitoma put the Seagulls in charge before Andre Onana gifted sub Georginio Rutter a third.And that was more than enough to see them win at United for a third time in a row – and end the mini-revival Ruben Amorim’s men have enjoyed in the last couple of weeks.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe Law tributes were brilliantly done by United but there was little sympathy from the visitors when the game kicked off.Onana had saved smartly from Joao Pedro at his near post but it wasn’t long before his defence was opened up again in the fifth minute.Carlos Baleba’s ball over the top sent Mitoma clear down the left hand side and he unselfishly squared for Minteh to tap home.United at least showed some fight to force their way back into it and Bart Verbruggen played his defenders into trouble with his wayward pass.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSJoshua Zirkzee was held back by Baleba as he went to shoot and ref Peter Bankes had no choice but to point to the spot.Bruno Fernandes sent Verbruggen the wrong way from the spot and the Red Devils seemed to be back in it.Luke Littler parades World Darts Championship trophy at Old Trafford weeks after Man Utd superfan won £500,000 prizeBut the skipper got away with one just before half-time as his backpass landed his team in trouble but Diogo Dalot blocked former United man Danny Welbeck’s goalbound effort.There was another reprieve just after the re-start as United failed to deal with a low free-kick into the box and Pedro spun sharply before slotting past Onana.Luckily for the home team, the VAR had spotted a kick from Jan Paul van Hecke on Dalot before the ball dropped for the Seagulls striker.The ref had a long look before eventually he agreed – but it’s fair to say the Portuguese defender had made the most of it.This time the let off was short-lived as the visitors did take the lead a little over five minutes later. Mitoma had teed up Minteh for the opening goal – and this time the roles were reversed.Gambian ace Minteh hung up a lovely cross to the back post and Mitoma stretched out a leg to get ahead of Noussair Mazrouai – who also collided with the post.It was no more than the visitors deserved and shortly afterwards it was game over thanks to another clanger from Onana.Yasin Ayari’s low cross into the box should have been simple as he was under no pressure – but somehow he failed to hold onto it.READ MORE SUN STORIESRutter picked it up and had the simplest job to pick up the loose ball and roll it into the empty net.Back to square one for Amorim and United then after a 10th league defeat of this difficult season.  More

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      Ipswich Town vs Man City LIVE SCORE: Latest updates as Pep Guardiola’s City look to get back to winning ways

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      IPSWICH TOWN are hosting champions Manchester City to wrap up a thrilling day of Premier League action.Struggling City are looking to get back to winning ways following their 2-2 draw at Brentford last time out.While Ipswich lost 2-0 at home to Brighton in the midweek to end a run of three matches without a loss in all competitions.TV channel/ stream: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier LeagueKick-off: 4.30pmFollow ALL of the latest updates below More

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      Andre Onana branded ‘worst Man Utd keeper in history’ after shocking blunder a week after Bayindir made himself a hero

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      ANDRE ONANA faced the wrath of Manchester United fans following a howler against Brighton. United were trailing 2-1 at hom when disaster struck inside Onana’s box. Andre Onana faced the wrath of Manchester United fans following a howler against BrightonCredit: GettyGeorginio Rutter converted after Onana’s mistakeCredit: GettyYasin Ayari whipped in a cross which United’s keeper initially gathered – before dropping it at substitute Georginio Rutter’s feet. Rutter did not think twice in capitalising on the horror mistake and put the game beyond United’s reach. Fans were quick to hit out online as one said: “Nah Onana is the worst keeper in the league. Bruv he cost £50m.”Another fumed: “Surely that’s the end of Onana as United’s number 1. Shocking.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDOne raged: “Awful mistake from Andre Onana.”Another added: “That’s terrible from Onana.”The game at Old Trafford ended 3-1 to leave United 13th in the league. United signed Onana from Inter Milan for £47million in July 2023 after David de Gea left the club. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut he has suffered inconsistent from in Manchester – leading to questions over his future. And United’s No2 Altay Bayindir is knocking on the door after his penalty heroics against Arsenal in the FA Cup. He saved Martin Odegaard’s spot-kick to take the game into extra-time before denying Kai Havertz to guide United to victory. More

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      Man Utd get lucky escape as Joao Pedro goal controversially ruled out by VAR for foul on Diogo Dalot

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      MANCHESTER UNITED got a lucky escape as VAR ruled out Brighton from taking the lead at Old Trafford. The Seagulls were leading United thanks to Yankuba Minteh’s opener on five minutes.VAR deemed this a foul on Diogo DalotBut a mistake at the back cost the visitor’s and Joshua Zirkzee was through on goal.That was until Carlos Baleba dragged him to the ground – allowing Bruno Fernandes to level from the spot on 23 minutes.The game was level when Brighton got a free-kick ten minutes after the break. And in a calamitous display of defending at the back, Joao Pedro pounced in the box to score. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut after a VAR check, Jan Paul van Hecke was adjudged to have fouled Diogo Dalot in the build up. Dalot just got his foot to the ball first, with Van Hecke following through and nicking his boot – enough for it to be deemed a foul. Premier League’s Match Centre service clarified: “The referee’s call of goal was checked by VAR, who deemed there was a foul by van Hecke on Dalot in the build-up and recommended an on-field review. “The referee overturned the original decision and the goal was disallowed.”Most read in FootballBut United’s blushes were spared only momentarily as minutes later Kaoru Mitoma converted from a back post cross to make it 2-1.And a calamitous mistake from keeper Andre Onana gifted Georginio Rutter the chance to make it 3-1 and seal the victory.It leaves United 13th in the league. More

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      ‘Can you imagine how lucky I was?’ says Van Nistelrooy as he opens up on being Denis Law’s neighbour in touching tribute

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Ruud van Nistelrooy paid an emotional tribute to Denis Law – who used to be his neighbour.Law died at the age of 84 on Friday following a brave battle with Alzheimer’s for the last four years.Ruud van Nistelrooy paid tribute to Manchester United legend Denis LawCredit: RexVan Nistelrooy opened up about his time being Law’s neighbour when he played at Man UtdCredit: YouTube / BBCTributes poured in across the sport for one of the greatest centre-forwards of all time, who amassed a staggering 237 goals in 404 appearances during an 11-year stint at United.Van Nistelrooy, 48, joined in with the tributes with some touching words about Law while taking charge of Leicester on Saturday.The Dutchman looked back at his time as a Man Utd player that saw him spending five years in Manchester after joining the club in 2001 from PSV Eindhoven.And the former Real Madrid star spoke about living right next to Law, who became quite the mentor for the then popular striker.Read More on Man UtdThe ex-United caretaker manager opened up after Leicester’s 2-0 loss to Fulham at King Power Stadium on Saturday about how much he got to learn from the “humble” Scot.Van Nistelrooy said: “Can you imagine how lucky I was? Being his neighbour.”I was lucky enough to have a cup of tea with him in his home, looking out the window into his back yard. “Time just passed by, talking about life, football, his career, my young career – being 25 or 26. It was just lovely.Most read in Football”The humble person, a guy with a statue outside of Old Trafford, he was the most humble person you’ll ever meet, with the biggest heart. It was absolutely amazing.Sir Alex Ferguson joins Man Utd players past and present to honour Denis Law at Old Trafford”I discussed some personal issues with him, ones that you have to face when you move abroad, playing for United in the public eye.”All aspects of being a footballer for United, to be able to get things off your chest and the sense of humour that he reacted with. It was really helpful.”Van Nistelrooy has previously discussed his time living next to Law during an interview with former team-mate Gary Neville on Sky Sports.And Neville revealed the rest of the team didn’t know about it or the meetings the Dutch star had with Law over tea and coffee.Van Nistelrooy said two years ago: “I went sometimes for a coffee. Talking about football, goals, strikers… It was fantastic.”It’s my neighbour, got to have a coffee with my neighbour. It was always good to have a chat with him.” More

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      Sky Sports presenter praised by fans after rarely-seen move in interview with Liverpool matchwinner Darwin Nunez

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      SKY SPORTS reporter Natalie Gedra has drawn plenty of praise from fans for her brilliant interview with Darwin Nunez.The Liverpool forward, 25, was the hero as he scored two stoppage time goals in the Reds’ 2-0 win at Brentford on Saturday.Natalie Gedra interviewed Darwin Nunez’s after yesterday’s matchCredit: Sky SportsNunez, 25, was the hero at BrentfordCredit: AlamyFans in Britain are not very accustomed to hearing from Nunez, who does not speak much English.But due to her multi-linguistic skills, Gedra was able to seamlessly transition between English and Spanish to give viewers an insight into Nunez’s thinking.Ahead of the interview, she told fans watching at home: “Here he is, the hero of this match, the hero of this Liverpool win against Brentford.”Nunez scored two goals so I’m going to start talking to him and asking him about the circumstances of the match, two goals after 90 minutes.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAfter the Uruguayan answered in Spanish, Gedra summarised by explaining that Nunez had found this season difficult, but that he was delighted with his “important” goals.Gedra, who is Brazilian and therefore also speaks Portuguese, then explained that she was going to quiz Nunez about how difficult it has been to largely have to play second fiddle this season.Following his answer, she summarised: “He said he never throws in the towel and if he’s struggling with finishing then he will try more on a daily basis.”He knows he’s going through a tough time but will continue giving everything he can to Liverpool.Most read in FootballSUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAY”These two goals he scored today will make a good cause for him.”Commenting on YouTube, viewers were full of praise for Gedra.Erling Haaland talks about his contract extension at Man City to 2034 One wrote: “Having this new sky reporter is brilliant, she essentially unlocks all the Spanish and South American players that we rarely get to hear from, she’s fantastic.”While a second pointed out: “This allows foreign players to integrate into the English leagues more naturally and more confidently.”A third said: “As someone who has done work AS an interpreter, doing that and translating it off the bat without any note taking whatsoever is very impressive.”And another added: “Forgetting the fact that this interviewer has many languages, but she asks questions us the fans want to know, Nunez is a mystery on and off the field. Good to hear him talk. Great interview.”Gedra, 39, joined Sky Sports as a matchday reporter in October 2023.Prior to that, she spent seven years working as ESPN Brazil’s London correspondent.Gecra previously covered the Premier League for ESPNCredit: Alamy More

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      Man Utd fans fume ‘what sport’s he trying to play? as Baleba avoids red for ‘clotheslining’ Joshua Zirkzee for penalty

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans fumed after Carlos Baleba avoided a sending off at Old Trafford. Brighton were leading United thanks to Yankuba Minteh’s opener on five minutes. Carlos Baleba avoided a sending off for this foul on Joshua ZirkzeeCredit: PABaleba was only shown yellowCredit: GettyBut a mistake at the back cost the visitors and Joshua Zirkzee was through on goal.That was until Baleba dragged him to the ground – allowing Bruno Fernandes to level from the spot on 23 minutes.Denial of an obvious goal-scoring opportunity (DOGSO) carries different punishments. A deliberate handball or foul, such as holding, pulling, or pushing, inside the box will result in a penalty kick to the opposition and a red card to the offender.READ MORE ON MAN UTDA non-deliberate handball or foul – if the offence was an attempt to play the ball or challenge for the ball – will result in a penalty kick to the opposition and a yellow card to the offender.Midfielder Baleba was shown yellow – but United fans online felt he was let off lightly. One said: “Shouldn’t that be a red card for Baleba being last man and not making a play for the ball? What’s the rule now?”Another fumed: “That’s a wrestling move from Baleba on Zirkzee.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSOne raged: “What sport is Baleba trying to play here?”Another said: “The more I watch this, how is that not a red card? “Baleba denies a clear goalscoring opportunity on Joshua Zirkzee & the foul is ridiculous. He should be sent off.”Things got worse for United as second-half goals from Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter sealed a 3-1 win for the travelling Albion. Denis Law was the last of Man Utd’s ‘Holy Trinity’ and one of football’s true greats More