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      Hollywood legend spotted at Chelsea vs Newcastle just hours after turning up at London leisure centre – did you see him?

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      HOLLYWOOD legend Adam Sandler was spotted in the stands at Stamford Bridge to take in Chelsea’s clash with Newcastle.It comes a day after he was spotted at Kensington leisure centre playing a pick-up basketball game.Adam Sandler was a guest at the Chelsea game tonightCredit: GettyHe was spotted alongside his wife JackieCredit: GettySandler was fresh off the back of playing in a pick-up game in Kensington leisure centreCredit: XSandler is known for his love of basketball, and is often spotted on the court playing with his co-stars during breaks from shooting.His impromptu session at the West London leisure centre yesterday saw him playing with a group of all ages – and even included one kid still in their school uniform.The clip, which was uploaded to Instagram and TikTok, accrued more than two million views since it was uploaded yesterday.He has made sure to make the most of his time in West London by taking in a Chelsea game today.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe Hollywood star was spotted sat next to his wife, Jackie, who has appeared alongside Sandler in films such as Little Nicky and Hotel Transylvania.It’s not the first time Sandler, who has been promoting his film Spaceman, has gone to a Chelsea game, but seems to be his first game at the Bridge.In a local radio interview back in 2009, Sandler spoke of how he attended a game between Fulham and Chelsea at Craven Cottage.As per Tribal Football, he said: “My friend opened the newspaper and saw an ad for the game.Most read in FootballHe first attended a Chelsea game in 2009Credit: ReutersAdam and Jackie are in the UK after his press run to promote his new film ‘Spaceman’Credit: RexCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL “He said ‘do you want to go to a soccer game’, I said ‘yeah that’s a great idea, I’ve never been to one’.”So we all went there and they were really nice, we were at Fulham vs Chelsea and it was at an old-style venue [Craven Cottage]. We sat in the Chelsea section and the tunes were rocking!Former Chelsea hardman left red-faced after losing battle with punching machine leaving former team-mates in hysterics”I couldn’t believe how great everyone was singing, on key. It was rough men singing gently.”Despite his Hollywood presence, he claimed he went unnoticed among the Chelsea away support, saying: “Not a soul saw me, although I stood out a bit. I was the only one not singing and the only one wearing a baseball hat; there wasn’t a single baseball hat in the crowd.”It was an excellent experience; I want to learn more and more. I kept asking questions, ‘how many teams are in the League?’, ‘how many games?’, until I was told to shut up!” More

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      Chelsea 3 Newcastle 2: Cole Palmer runs the show in front of Gareth Southgate as Blues keep slim European hopes alive

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE and Adam Sandler in the same stadium sums up what Chelsea is about right now.The England manager and a Hollywood A-Lister – the football establishment forced to share the spotlight with Tinseltown.Cole Palmer ran the show as Chelsea beat Newcastle at Stamford BridgeCredit: GettyNicolas Jackson opened the scoring for the Blues on Monday nightCredit: ReutersThere was plenty to watch to entertain both men even if like a lot of Sandler’s movies, it wasn’t of the highest quality.Slapstick defending but also a moment of class from England’s rising star in Cole Palmer.His incisive left foot goal turned the tide of a game hanging in the balance and set Sandler’s adopted team on the path to a win that takes huge pressure off boss Mauricio Pochettino.Palmer also provided the magic touch for Nicolas Jackson to score his ninth Premier League goal of the season after only six minutes. The striker now finally has as many top flight goals as bookings.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFor Newcastle, Stamford Bridge remains a frustrating place to visit. Still no victory in this part of West London since 2012.And the added fallout from this defeat means that this unreliable Chelsea team has pulled up to within one point of them in 10th place. Not a good look for Eddie Howe, the Newcastle manager also finding life tough at present.England head coach Southgate will have been impressed by Palmer as he prepares to name a squad on Thursday for the friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.The best and most consistent player at Chelsea in a wobbly season has a fighting chance to make it to the Euros this summer with the kind of maturity he is showing in his first big season.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Chelsea’s American chairman Todd Boehly will have been relieved by the classy goal scored by Mykhailo Mudryk, his £62 million pet project who has failed to find regular form since his arrival more than a year ago.For all his faults, Mykhailo seems to enjoy playing against Newcastle. He scored the last minute equaliser that sent December’s Carabao Cup quarter final into extra time, which Chelsea ultimately won on penalties.Chelsea’s plans for £1bn new stadiumChelsea were tenth at the back end of last year and are now beached in 11th. They were not budging last night irrespective of the result.Even so, the early present of a goal was gratefully received as a means to inject some confidence if nothing else after chucking the lead away at Brentford in their previous match.Palmer poked a ball out right to Malo Gusto. The Frenchman darted into the box and crossed.Sven Botman hoiked it away but only as far as Palmer to hit a low, diagonal shot towards goal. Jackson stuck out a toe nail and deflected it just enough to deceive keeper Martin Dubravka.Neither team looked convincing. Chelsea as they wobbled while defending a slender lead, Newcastle as they failed to capitalise on it.They came close to pulling level following the misfortune of seeing winger Anthony Gordon limp off with injury.His replacement Jacob Murphy was involved within seconds of coming on, delivering a pinpoint cross into the six yard box, only for Alexander Isak to miss connecting by a whisker.Palmer starred in front of England manager Gareth SouthgateCredit: PAMiguel Almiron returned the ball immediately into the danger area and Joe Willock put the ball over the bar from three yards.They finally found the target in the 43rd minute but mainly thanks to Chelsea typically cocking it up in a comedic way that Sandler would be proud of.Malo Gusto’s impromptu keepy-uppy session in the centre circle started the collapse.Even though he was rescued by team-mate Trevoh Chalobah winning possession, Chelsea were in a muddle.Bruno Guimaraes nipped in, laid off a masterful ball wide left to Isak who shimmied then drilled a shot into the opposite corner to claim his 12th Premier League goal of the season.Newcastle came close to taking the lead early in the second half when Miguel Almiron blasted straight at Petrovic.Then a patient build up by Pochettino’s team resulted in Palmer adding a goal to his earlier assist.Fed the ball by Enzo Fernedez on the edge of the box, he switched to his left foot and shot through the legs of Dan Burn to make it 2-1.Mykhailo Mudryk scored Chelsea’s third as they kept their European hopes aliveCredit: GettyMoments later Raheem Sterling, a player being consistently overlooked by Southgate in recent England squads, dithered when put clean through with a chance to put the game out of sight.Instead of squaring the ball to Palmer, he chose to go round the keeper by which time Burn had blocked out the goal-line with his substantial frame and smothered the shot.READ MORE SUN STORIESMudryk’s burst of pace through the middle to take the ball off team-mate Conor Gallgher on the edge of the box was remarkable to watch – not for his trademark pace but for the cool way the Ukrainian rounded Dubravka and slotted in for 3-1.But there was a typical Hollywood finish when sub Murphy blasted in an absolute thunderbolt on the stroke of 90 minutes to make it 3-2 and set up a grandstand finish. 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      Chelsea vs Newcastle LIVE RESULT: Jackson, Palmer and Mudryk on target as Blues pick up vital win at Stamford Bridge

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      CHELSEA impressed to beat Newcastle United and pick up all three points on Monday Night Football – Cole Palmer scoring one and providing one in another top performance.Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring for the Blues with a brilliant flick from a Palmer shot that snuck past Martin Dubravka.Newcastle striker Alexander Isak then levelled just before the break with a smart finish into the corner to make it 1-1 at half-time.But it was Palmer, so often Chelsea’s hero this season, who broke the deadlock – firing in from outside the box to put the Blues in the lead.Mykhailo Mudryk then showed some smart footwork to wriggle himself free and around Dubravka to give Chelsea a commanding lead.Jacob Murphy rifled in a powerful late goal to set up a nervy finish but the Blues held on to take all three points.CHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL That’s all from West London
      Three goals for Chelsea, three points for Chelsea, and renewed optimism among Mauricio Pochettino’s men and the Stamford Bridge faithful.
      It wasn’t always pretty, but there were enough glimpses of class to hint that this season may yet offer something for the Blues to be proud of.
      It’s the FA Cup and Championship leaders Leicester next for Chelsea on Saturday, and we’ll be back here to bring you all the action.
      Until then, thanks for joining us and goodnight.
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      Before we sign off for the evening, enjoy a recap of Chelsea’s 3-2 win over Newcastle with Andrew Dillon’s match report from Stamford Bridge.
      England head coach Gareth Southgate will have been impressed by Cole Palmer as he prepares to name a squad on Thursday for the friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. The best and most consistent player at Chelsea in a wobbly season has a fighting chance to make it to the Euros this summer with the kind of maturity he is showing in his first big season.Andrew DillonThe Sun

      Copy linkCopiedImproving Palmer has no regrets
      Chelsea may be languishing in mid-table, but Cole Palmer has no issues with his decision to leave European champions Manchester City in pursuit of regular first team football.
      I thought I was ready to play football week in, week out and that’s the reason. I just wanted to showcase my ability and thankfully it has paid off. It was a very difficult decision to leave City, I was there since six years old. I was ready to play football, had a chat with my family, had a chat with the club and moved to Chelsea.Cole PalmerSky Sports

      Copy linkCopiedBlues keep European hopes alive
      With their win this evening, Chelsea stay in 11th position but close the gap on Newcastle and the top half to a single point – with a game in hand too.
      With 11 matches remaining for the Blues, those at Stamford Bridge have not given up on qualifying for Europe via their league position.
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      Copy linkCopiedChelsea’s Cole-den boy
      With a goal and an assist this evening (brilliant and inadvertent respectively), Cole Palmer scored and provided in a Premier League game for the fifth time this season – more than any other player in the division.
      The forward’s superb second half strike also meant that he hasnj0w scored in his last five home starts, making him the sixth Chelsea player to do so in the Premier League-era, and the first since Olivier Giroud in December 2020.
      Palmer has now been directly involved in 19 goals (11 goals and eight assists) this season. Only four players have had more goals and assists combined in their debut Premier League campaign for the Blues.

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      No corners for Chelsea, Newcastle scoring with two of their three shots on target, and a referee who wouldn’t allow another ten seconds of play so that the visitors could clock up 500 passes.

      Copy linkCopiedFull time – Chelsea 3-2 Newcastle
      The final whistle goes, and – despite a late Newcastle flourish – Chelsea hang on for all three points.
      You’ll do well to watch a stranger game of football this season, although perhaps it’s quite fitting.
      Five superb goals highlighted the talent in these two expensively-assembled squads, but the sloppiness of play on display said much more about the inconsistency and lack of confidence that has hampered their season.
      The result takes the Blues within a point of their opponents, but the upshot remains that both clubs are heading for a mid-table finish this term. More will be expected the next time they meet.

      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 3-2 Newcastle – White yellow card
      90+5. Mudryk has been a bundle of energy since his introduction, and he may well have just sealed the game for Chelsea – aside from scoring the decisive goal – by winning a free-kick high up the pitch.
      The Ukrainian leaps on to a one-two, and goes down under the challenge of Joe White, a misdemeanour that earns the youngster a very harsh yellow card.
      That should be that.
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      Chelsea 3-2 Newcastle

      90+2. Out of nowhere, it’s nervy times for Chelsea, who have retreated into a low block, content to break the remainder of the game up with a series of fouls and free-kicks.
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      90. On a night of brilliant goals, this is the best of the lot.
      Jacob Murphy shrugs off the feeble challenge of Marc Cucurella by rolling away from him and bursts into the penalty area.
      With the angle against him, the Newcastle substitute unleashes an absolute rocket of a shot that soars into the roof of the net via the crossbar, beating the stunned Djordje Petrovic at his near post.
      Newcastle are not done yet, and there will be six minutes of stoppage time to play.

      Copy linkCopiedWhat a hit!

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      87. The game is meandering towards its conclusion.
      Supporters are already thinking about their plans for the week, and whether the shops will still be open on the way home.
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      84. Mudryk goes fast and direct again, powering his way to the right byline and thumping a cross into the chest of Dubravka.
      It’s impressive if a little aimless from the Ukrainian, who takes a sore one as his momentum carries him crashing into the advertising hoardings.
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      82. The visitors continue to plug away, and Isak almost gets on the end of a hopeful delivery from the right.
      However, Newcastle’s injuries – particularly in attack – are once again being highlighted with the lack of options available to support their tiring striker obvious.
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      80. Here come the kids.
      Miley and White are on as Bruno Guimaraes and Joe Willock are taken off to preserve energy for other battles ahead.
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      78. Eddie Howe knows the game’s up, and calls for two of his youngsters from the bench.
      Lewis Miley and Joe White are going to get some game time.
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      76. Three goals for Chelsea – and it should mean three points too!
      Yet again – in what has been a largely unforgettable and sloppy game – it’s a goal of the highest quality.
      Nicolas Jackson spearheads the attack on the left, eventually moving the ball to Mykhailo Mudryk on the charge though the middle.
      The substitute barely breaks pace as he nips the ball through the legs of Sven Botman, dribbles around the lacklustre Martin Dubravka and steers into the empty net despite Emil Krafth’s last-ditch attempt to clear.
      It’s the Ukrainian’s fourth Premier League goal of the season, and his first of 2024.

      Copy linkCopiedIt’s three!

      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-1 Newcastle – Caicedo yellow card
      73. Enzo Fernandez attempts to take out Tino Livramento and misses.
      No bother thinks Moises Caicedo, who duly obliges in flattening the right-back and receives a yellow card.
      Finally, the Chelsea midfield partnership is beginning to flourish.
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-1 Newcastle – Petrovic yellow card
      71. The Chelsea goalkeeper goes into the book for time wasting.
      I wonder if referee John Brooks had to check whether his name is Petrovic or Petkovic like I have to every time he merits a mention.
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      70. After those Newcastle changes, Mauricio Pochettino responds by making his first of the night.
      Mykhailo Mudryk joins the action, replacing Raheem Sterling.
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      69. Burn wants to continue, but Eddie Howe appears to have decided that it’s the end of the night for the defender.
      It’s one of two changes made by the visitors with Emil Krafth and Elliot Anderson both introduced into the action.
      Miguel Almiron joins Burn in making way for the new arrivals.
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      67. Gordon header! Wide!
      Murphy clips the free-kick across, and the Newcastle defender gets up high above Disasi to nod just past the near post.
      However, Burn hasn’t picked himself back up off the floor, having landed very awkwardly. The Newcastle physios are on once more.
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      65. Newcastle win a free-kick deep inside the Chelsea half, out on the right.
      It’s fair to say that the majority of Newcastle’s most threatening moments tonight have come from set-plays.
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      63. On the touchline, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is deep in conversation with assistant and influencer Jason Tindall.
      Are the Toon plotting further changes?
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      Chelsea were days away from going bust before Todd Boehly takeover, reveals banker who brokered deal

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      CHELSEA were just days from going out of business before Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital’s takeover.Joe Ravitch, the banker who oversaw the complex sale of the club to Boehly and Clearlake after Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government, claimed there would have been “catastrophic consequences” had the deal not gone through when it did.Todd Boehly bought Chelsea in May 2022 just days before the club went bustCredit: GettyRavitch, an American merchant banker who also worked on Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s investment in Manchester United, revealed Chelsea were on the brink of liquidation before the £4.25billion deal was finally approved in May 2022.He told The Times: “If we hadn’t got the deal done by the time we did, Chelsea would have probably gone into liquidation.“There would have been catastrophic consequences. We forcibly boiled the bidders into four separate consortia.“We put the four groups together and we crafted what we hoped would be the best deal, which would maximise the value to the charitable foundation that was being set up [for victims of the war in Ukraine] and maximise investment in the club.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”All four groups, we felt, would be good owners.”Boehly and his Clearlake Capital partners were selected as the preferred bidders, but things have not all gone to plan at Stamford Bridge since their takeover.More than £1billion has been poured into the playing squad over the nearly two years in charge while managers Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter have been sacked with Frank Lampard returning as an interim before Mauricio Pochettino’s appointment this season.The Blues have reached one final, last month’s Carabao Cup defeat to Liverpool, under their ownership and are stuck in the middle of the Premier League table.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL But Ravitch is backing Boehly – who could even be replaced as Chelsea supremo as part of a bizarre deal- to deliver “greatness” at Stamford Bridge.He added: “Clearly since Todd took over there have been some player judgement issues, with regard to on-pitch performance.Who could be Chelsea’s next manager after Pochettino?“But he’s trying. He wants Chelsea to win.”He’s one of the owners of the LA Dodgers and they won the World Series. They’re a fantastic competitor.”He’s now one of the owners of the successful LA Lakers and I think he’ll help restore greatness to Chelsea too.”Roman Abramovich sold up after being sanctioned by the UK GovernmentCredit: GettyThe LA Dodgers owner has been backed to deliver success in West LondonCredit: Getty More

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      Premier League announce major shake-up of rules – but Man City, Everton and Nottingham Forest won’t be affected

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      PREMIER LEAGUE clubs have voted to switch from the current Profitability and Sustainability Rules to a new system.The new system would mirror Uefa’s Squad Cost Ratio, tying spending on wages and transfers to a fixed percentage of income.Premier League clubs have voted to switch from their Profitability and Sustainability RulesCredit: GettyThe changes will not affect the charges against Manchester City and EvertonCredit: AlamyClubs voted at a top flight “shareholders” meeting, with a broad agreement for the new system.However, treble winners Manchester City did vote against the proposed switch.The new system could be introduced as early as this summer and will not affect the ongoing cases against Everton, Nottingham Forest and City.Their cases will instead be judged on the existing financial models, report Sky Sports.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLForest and Everton were both charged with PSR breaches for the 2022/23 season back in January.The Toffees have already faced a six-point deduction this term for a previous PSR breach, with their penalty reduced from ten points on appeal.As for City, they were charged with over 100 breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules between 2009 and 2018 in February 2023 following a four-year investigation. City have vehemently denied any wrongdoing.Most read in FootballMeanwhile, clubs rejected voting on the proposed £995m funding deal for the EFL – in a huge rebuff for chief executive Richard Masters.CHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Masters had summoned the clubs for a meeting designed to ratify the official offer to the EFL’s 72 teams.But in a massive setback, the clubs made it clear they were not interested in even discussing the planned six-year deal.Top 10 highest paid footballers in the world revealed with no Premier League players making the top fiveIn a statement, a Prem spokesman said: “Clubs agreed to prioritise the swift development and implementation of a new League-wide financial system.“This will provide certainty for clubs in relation to their future financial plans and will ensure the Premier League is able to retain its existing world-leading investment to all levels of the game.“Alongside this, Premier League clubs also re-confirmed their commitment to securing a sustainably-funded financial agreement with the EFL, subject to the new financial system being formally approved by clubs.“The League and clubs also reaffirmed their ongoing and longstanding commitment to the wider game which includes £1.6 billion distributed to all levels of football across the current three-year cycle.” More

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      Ex-Premier League star Yannick Bolasie seals random transfer as fans say ‘this guy has toured the world’

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      YANNICK BOLASIE has completed the most surprising move of his 15-club career.Newly-promoted Brazilian top-flight side Criciuma have signed the former Crystal Palace and Everton winger, 34.Yannick Bolasie spent three months with Swansea and is now off to BrazilCredit: GettyBolasie’s most successful spell came in four years with Crystal PalaceFans on social media responded by saluting the ex-DR Congo’s cult spells in the Premier League.And one posted: “This guy has toured the whole world.”Yet the 6ft 2ins French-born ace has never before played outside Europe.Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano confirmed Bolasie’s arrival at Criciuma on Monday following a medical.READ MORE TOP STORIESThe club – little-known on this side of the globe – pulled off their greatest achievement as long ago as 1991 when lifting the Brazilian Cup.But Criciuma are the biggest team in the state of Santa Catarina, having also won Serie B in 2002 and Serie C four years later.The south-east Brazilian city is the core of the country’s flooring and home materials industry – and the second-largest such centre in the world.Now Bolasie hopes to raise the roof on Criciuma’s 19,900-capacity Estadio Heriberto Hulse stadium following what might be the last major move of his career.Most read in FootballBolasie bowed out of English football with the Championship SwansCredit: GettyHe’s been without a club since a short-term deal with Swansea ended in January – just as Luke Williams replaced sacked boss Michael Duff at the Championship side.Ex-Notts County manager Williams said of Bolasie’s departure: “Yannick has been great to work with. Everton aces Bolasie, Tom Davies and Niasse recreate Wayne Rooney wonder goal “He has been a real professional and we wish him well in whatever is next for him.”Non-leaguers Hillingdon Borough were Bolasie’s first club in 2006.Then came the first hint of his globe-trotting to come, via Maltese Premier League side Floriana.Three years with Plymouth Argyle followed, including loan stints with Rushden & Diamonds and Barnet.After switching to Bristol City he enjoyed his peak times – with Palace from 2012-2016.Having helped the Eagles back up to the Prem, Everton swooped in a £25million deal.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut a cruciate ligament injury undermined his five years at Goodison Park, leading to loan stints with Aston Villa, Anderlecht, Sporting Lisbon and Middlesbrough.Bolasie tried out Turkey for two years with Caykur Rizespor – before just a couple of months with Swansea and now his first taste of football in South America.Bolasie was with Everton from 2016 to 2021 but soon after arriving spent 12 months out with a cruciate ligament injuryCredit: PA:Empics Sport More

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      Gareth Southgate snubs titanic Liverpool vs Man City clash to watch the worst England audition of the weekend

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      IT was Kalvin Phillips’ performances for England which convinced David Moyes he would be a good January signing.But the West Ham midfielder’s move now looks to have placed his Euro 2024 spot in jeopardy rather than saved it.Southgate was at the Olympic stadium to witness Phillip’s latest disappointing performanceCredit: RexThe midfielder is at risk of losing his place in Southgate’s England squadCredit: GettyInstead of watching the pulsating clash between Liverpool and Manchester City, England boss Gareth Southgate was in the stands to check in on Phillips during West Ham’s draw with Burnley.Southgate announces his Three Lions squad for the March international break this week and will have been looking for signs that Phillips deserves to keep his place.Even for the most loyal of managers, as Southgate has proved to be, it will be hard to select the former Leeds star off the back of his showing.Phillips was at fault for the opening goal, wasteful on the ball and hooked at half-time. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAn eye-catching performance for all the wrong reasons.It has not been an easy start to life at the London Stadium for Phillips.Moyes had tried to sign the 28-year-old before his ill-fated move to Manchester City, and was encouraged to offer him a way out by his displays for England.Southgate had stood by the midfielder, who still impressed for the Three Lions while not getting a look in under Pep Guardiola.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL The Hammers boss hoped a few games was all it would take to shake off the rust brought about by just two Premier League starts in 18 months at The Etihad.But his early West Ham showings have not offered encouragement. There was a nightmare start minutes into his debut against Bournemouth, handing them an early goal by gifting the ball to Dominic Solanke.Man Utd fans brutally troll Kalvin Phillips with X-rated chant as he warms up – but City rival has perfect responseA red card at Nottingham Forest followed before the Burnley horror-show.Phillips has spoken candidly about the impact of his time playing under Guardiola, watching on in isolation as City won the Treble.It is not an experience he is able to shake off lightly. West Ham was supposed to be a new dawn, a fresh start to get him back to being the player who shone alongside Declan Rice at Euro 2020 as England reached the final.But it has not materialised. Southgate had made it clear to Phillips he had to find a new club to keep his place in the squad ahead of this summer’s tournament, but it is hard to see how his standing with the Three Lions boss would be any worse if he was still warming Manchester City’s bench.There is still time, of course.Aside from Rice, the former West Ham captain, England’s options in a midfield two are limited.Phillips managed to retain his place in the England squad despite not appearing often for CityCredit: GettySouthgate has been out to Amsterdam to watch Jordan Henderson try to rediscover his form with Ajax after his short-lived Saudi adventure.But that has hardly got off to a flying start and Henderson is another player whose inclusion is becoming harder to justify.The lack of depth at the base of midfield helps the case for both, but the squad announced on Thursday is the final one before Southgate selects the group for Germany.Missing out this week would be a crushing blow for Phillips, but hardly surprising given there are no guarantees he will find form between now and the end of the season. He may not even get much more of a chance to.READ MORE SUN STORIESMoyes is fighting for European qualification in the Premier League and for progress in Europe – he cannot afford many more first halves like the one Phillips contributed to on Sunday.If you cannot be trusted at West Ham, what hope is there with England? More

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      How Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool’s Premier League title run-ins compare as SunSport predicts winner of thrilling race

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      LIVERPOOL will win the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City and Arsenal, SunSport has predicted.The top three are separated by just ONE POINT heading into the final 10 games of the season after a breathtaking weekend of action.Arsenal sit top of the Premier League table with 10 games remainingCredit: GettyLiverpool are level on points with Arsenal in Jurgen Klopp’s final season at AnfieldCredit: GettyManchester City are one point adrift as they eye a historic fourth successive league titleCredit: GettyKai Havertz’s late header sent Mikel Arteta’s men to the summit of the table on Saturday evening as they edged a 2-1 win over Brentford.Then on Sunday, Liverpool and Manchester City played out a thrilling 1-1 draw at Anfield as John Stones’ opener was cancelled out by Alexis Mac Allister’s second-half penalty.The results mean Arsenal now lead the way on 64 points, level with Liverpool but with a superior goal difference.Defending champions Man City are then just one point adrift as they eye a historic fourth successive league title.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut it is Jurgen Klopp – in his final season with Liverpool – that SunSport journalists Rob Maul and Will Pugh have tipped to lift the trophy come Sunday, May 19.Klopp, who quits the Reds this summer, will be desperate to win the league championship for the second time especially as the victory in 2020 came behind closed doors.The Reds still have some tricky fixtures left to face – including derby away days at Manchester United and Everton, as well as back-to-back clashes with Tottenham and Aston Villa.But home matches against Brighton, Sheffield United, Crystal Palace and Wolves could well provide the basis for a title tilt.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Arsenal clearly face the toughest run-in of the three teams – with trips to Man City, bitter rivals Tottenham and Man Utd all still yet to come.They also have to go to Brighton, as well as home games against Aston Villa and Chelsea.Klopp claims Doku could have KILLED Mac Allister with ‘karate kick’ while aiming dig at Mike DeanMeanwhile, Pep Guardiola’s champions face an incredibly tricky April as they take on Arsenal, Villa and Tottenham.But their last four games as it stands are Nottingham Forest, Wolves, Fulham and West Ham – a kind final few matches for last season’s Treble winners.Yet despite Man City’s favourable end to the campaign, it is Liverpool that SunSport has tipped to get over the line as you can see in the video at the top of this article. More