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      Liverpool vs Man City: Klopp and Pep face-off for ‘final time’ in huge clash in the race for Premier League title

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      THE Premier League title race could take a turn this weekend when Liverpool face reigning champions Manchester City at Anfield.Liverpool currently sit at the top of the table, just one point ahead of Pep Guardiola’s side.Liverpool will extend their lead at the top of the table with a win over Man CityCredit: GettyCity are eyeing another Premier League titleCredit: GettyAnd with just 11 games left to play this season, the result of Sunday’s fixture could prove to be crucial on the final day.Should the Reds win, they will go a maximum of four points clear at the top.But if City claim the three points they will leapfrog Liverpool into first.Meanwhile, a draw would open the door for Arsenal to take the top spot.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLPlenty has been said ahead of this crunch clash, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Erling Haaland embroiled in a war of words.But who will come out on top at Anfield?When is Liverpool vs Man City?What TV channel is Liverpool vs Man City on and can it be live streamed?
      Liverpool vs Man City will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League.
      Sky Sports customers can live stream the match via the NOW app.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.
      Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Team newsLiverpool will still be without several first team stars due to injury.Ibrahima Konate was forced off with an injury against Sparta Prague on Thursday, meaning he is now a doubt for Sunday.Ibrahima Konate suffered an injury against Sparta Prague on ThursdayCredit: GettyTrent Alexander-Arnold, Alisson Becker, Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic, Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones, Diogo Jota and Joel Matip all remain absent.But the Reds were handed a boost when Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah returned last week.Meanwhile, Man City will be without Jack Grealish, who is not expected to return until after the international break.Matheus Nunes could also be rested after suffering a horrific dislocated finger injury on Wednesday.Who will be the star players?Darwin Nunez could be one to watch for Liverpool.The 24-year-old scored twice for the Reds in the Europa League on Thursday and netted a crucial last-minute goal against Nottingham Forest last week.Darwin Nunez has scored three goals in his last two gamesErling Haaland leads the Premier League Golden Boot raceMeanwhile, Erling Haaland is expected to terrorise Liverpool’s defence on Sunday.The striker currently leads the Premier League Golden Boot race with 18 goals from 22 games.And he was on the scoresheet again last week in the Manchester Derby.What has been said?Trent Alexander-Arnold claimed that although his side haven’t won as many trophies as Man City in recent years, Liverpool’s accomplishments “mean more” to the club and fans.He told FourFourTwo: “It’s tough. We’re up against a machine that’s built to win – that’s the simplest way to describe City and their organisation.”Looking back on this era, although they’ve won more titles than us and have probably been more successful, our trophies will mean more to us and our fanbase because of the situations at both clubs, financially.”How both clubs have built their teams and the manner in which we’ve done it, probably means more to our fans.”However, Haaland was quick to hit back.He told Sky Sports: “If he wants to say that, okay. I’ve been here one year and I’ve won the Treble.”It was quite a nice feeling. I don’t think he knows exactly this feeling.”That’s what I felt last season and it was quite nice.”What are the odds?Match resultREAD MORE SUN STORIES
      Liverpool – 15/8
      Draw – 27/10
      Man City – 6/5
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      My dad won Treble for Man Utd… now I’m slugging it out in Norwegian fifth tier trying to make my own way

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      HENNING BERG etched his name into Manchester United history as part of the Treble-winning squad of 1999.The Norwegian defender played 29 times in that memorable season as Sir Alex Ferguson’s side reigned supreme.Henning Berg, left, won the Treble with Manchester United in 1999Credit: GettyWilliam Berg is also a footballerCredit: https://twitter.com/giffotballNow his son is aiming to follow in his footsteps and forge his own career in the beautiful game.Berg Sr, 54, was a target for Ferguson as a teenager but the Red Devils could not secure a work permit.And he ended up joining Blackburn in bizarre circumstances in 1993 when Rovers gaffer Kenny Dalglish went to scout Tore Pedersen play against England at Wembley.Berg – who could play at right-back or centre-back – told FourFourTwo: “I’d just gotten into the Norway team, so I was on the bench. READ MORE ON MAN UTD“Our centre-back, Tore Pedersen, got an elbow to the head from Ian Wright. “Our doctor ran on and asked Tore what the score was. Because England had been dominating, the doctor thought England were leading 1-0. “But the score was actually 0-0. Tore said it was 0-0, so the doctor thought he had concussion and made him go off. I came on and Dalglish saw me playing.“A month later, I was invited to train with Blackburn and they offered me a contract. It was pretty good for me that the doctor didn’t know much about football.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt proved a smart piece of business for Blackburn as Berg became a mainstay in the side that won the 1994-95 Premier League.Two years later, Ferguson finally got his man, stumping up a joint-British record £5million for the defender.Manchester United’s fall from glory since Sir Alex Ferguson Boyhood United fan Berg dropped down the pecking order when Jaap Stam arrived in 1998.But he made 16 appearances in the 1998-99 Premier League campaign as he became the first player to win the title with two different clubs.Berg featured five times apiece in the FA Cup and Champions League runs but missed both finals through injury. Ronny Jensen’s own spell on the sidelines gave Berg more game time in 1999-00 as United retained the Premier League. In total, he played 103 times for the Red Devils before returning to Ewood Park, initially on loan, in 2000.The Norwegian lifted the League Cup as captain in 2002 and earned 100 caps for his country, playing at two World Cups and a Euros.Berg finished his playing career with one season at Rangers, retiring in 2004 and stepped into coaching, taking managerial jobs in Norway, Poland, Hungary and Cyprus.He even had a very brief 57-day stint as Blackburn boss in 2012 and is now unrecognisable as head coach at Swedish club AIK.However, his son William is trying to make his own way as a footballer. The left-back, 27, played for Strommen IF II then joined fellow Norwegian outfit Fjellhamar FK in 2016.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, Berg Jr left the club for Gjellerasen a year later – taking his father’s No21 jersey – before returning to the Oslo-based team in March 2022.Fjellhamar FK currently play in the regional fifth tier of Norway’s football pyramid – a far cry from the glitz of Champions League nights and a packed Old Trafford enjoyed by William’s father. He missed the Champions League final through injuryCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdSir Alex Ferguson eventually got his man in 1997, nine years after United failed to get a work permitCredit: PA:Press AssociationBerg was scouted by Kenny Dalglish playing against England in bizarre circumstancesCredit: GettyThe versatile defender won the Premier League with RoversCredit: GettyBerg returned to Ewood Park as manager for 57 days in 2012Credit: PA:Press AssociationPictured at Gjellerasen, left-back William returned to Fjellhamar in 2022Credit: https://twitter.com/giffotballBerg Jr got the chance to play with a host of Norway legendsCredit: X @williamberg96 More

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      Fuming Man Utd star ‘asked Andre Onana “are you going to save one or what?” in training ground row’

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      A FUMING Manchester United star raged “are you going to save one?” at Andre Onana, according to reports.The goalkeeper had a tough start to life at Old Trafford after making his £47million move from Inter Milan.Andre Onana was involved in a training ground spat with a United youngsterCredit: GettyOnana, 27, made several high-profile blunders and his huge mistakes cost Man Utd points in the Premier League and led to them crashing out the Champions League.Erik ten Hag stood by his stopper and regularly refused to point the blame at him in interviews.But The Athletic report that players were growing increasingly frustrated by his poor performances.It has been claimed that Onana clashed with a youngster in a training ground row.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe unnamed player, who has barely played a first-team game, supposedly said: “Are you going to save one or what?”Meanwhile, Onana was reportedly baffled as to the reason behind his poor form and had lost confidence.But the Cameroonian’s displays have improved since his shaky start and he was praised by Ten Hag after making multiple big saves in the recent 1-0 FA Cup win over Nottingham Forest.The manager said: “He’s doing very well. He has very good performances in the Premier League.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”He’s progressing, so he has to see this as a base and step up from here.”Ten Hag has also claimed that Onana is the second-best keeper in the league.Erik Ten Hag claims Andre Onana is SECOND BEST goalkeeper in the Premier LeagueHe has kept 11 clean sheets in 37 games in all competitions this season. More

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      I’m a Premier League referee – but by night I live a very different life as a prison officer

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      HISTORY-MAKER Sunny Gill Singh uses skills he learnt working in jails to keep control on a football pitch.Prison officer Gill will become the first British South Asian to referee a top-flight match in England when he takes charge of the Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Luton tomorrow.Sunny Gill Singh will become the first South Asian to referee a Premier League matchCredit: RexGill also works as a prison officerCredit: GettyHe worked at Feltham Prison and Young Offender Institution as recently as 2022Credit: PA:Press AssociationGill worked at Feltham Prison and Young Offender Institution as recently as 2022 and still does the occasional shift in the prison service.He said: “I find it a little bit easier managing players!“But there’s always pressure and there are 22 sets of eyes in different positions that will always have an opinion. “In a prison, you’ve got to know how to talk to people when they get angry and frustrated.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“Players are the same when things don’t go their way.“You have to sell your decision to them straight away. You have to be a bit cute.”When Gill started reffing Sunday league football at the age of 17, he found it a lot tougher.He explained: “The players would turn up half-drunk from the Saturday night out. They always thought they knew more than you.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“Every decision you made, it was World War III.“For £25 a match or whatever, I didn’t even enjoy it and it put me off.’Just doing my job’ – EFL referee reveals how he dealt with star being racially abused as he’s praised for interview“I never faced any racial comments, but I nearly got into a few fights, definitely.“And as a non-white person in the game, it’s easier for people to remember your face if you make a mistake.”Fortunately, Gill and his brother Bhupinder, a high-level assistant referee, had the perfect role model in their father, Jarnail Singh.The latter remains the only man wearing a turban to ref an English league match, having taken charge of 150 EFL matches between 2004 and 2010.Gill, 39, said: “The first match I went to with my dad was Arsenal vs Everton when he was fourth official.“I was used to seeing my dad on Match of the Day and speaking about it at school.”Now Gill will make his debut on the BBC show after a meteoric rise.When SunSport spoke to the family in 2020, Gill had just been promoted to National League Premier level.I’m improving in every department… I now want to set more goals and fulfil my dreamSunny Gill SinghIn April 2021, he and Bhups were the first South Asians to officiate at the same Championship game when he was fourth official and his brother was an assistant for Nottingham Forest’s visit to Bristol City.Then in November 2023, Gill was the first South Asian since his dad to ref a Championship game as he took charge of Huddersfield vs Watford.He and his brother benefited from the FA’s three-year equality, diversity and inclusion plan, In Pursuit of Progress, and its specific Asian Inclusion Strategy.Gill has learnt how to deal with footballers thanks to his other jobCredit: ReutersThe ref compared players to angry inmatesCredit: AlamyGill is following in the footsteps of his refereeing fatherCredit: GettyIn 2019, the FA launched its Asian Inclusion Strategy, a five-pillar plan that aims to address the underrepresentation of Asian communities by encouraging more players, coaches, referees and staff from an Asian background to make football their chosen career path.Now the FA and refereeing body the PGMOL are working together via the new Core X programme to create more diversity among top-level match officials, while a separate initiative aims to recruit 1,000 more referees from under-represented backgrounds.Bhups made his Premier League debut last season and now Sunny will take the biggest step of all for British Asian match officials – just as he hoped to do when speaking last October.READ MORE SUN STORIESGill said: “It’s been a lot of hard work training away from the pitch, improving in every department with the help of the PGMOL and my coaches.“I now want to set more goals and fulfil my dream of becoming the first South Asian to referee in the Premier League.” Jarnail Singh took charge of 150 EFL matches between 2004 and 2010Credit: GettySunny’s brother Bhupinder made his Premier League debut as an assistant last seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Luton captain Tom Lockyer becomes a dad after cardiac arrest as he tells Gary Lineker ‘it changes everything’

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      LUTON captain Tom Lockyer has become a father for the first time after suffering a cardiac arrest.The defender, 29, collapsed during a Premier League match away to Bournemouth in December.Tom Lockyer spoke on Good Morning Britain about his experience having an ICD fittedCredit: RexThe Luton captain’s heart collapsed for nearly three minutesCredit: ReutersHe told Gary Lineker’s The Rest is Football podcast that the birth of his daughter has “changed my world”.He said that he previously believed “football was the most important thing in the world” but he now has a new perspective on life.Speaking to Lineker, Micah Richards and Alan Shearer, he said: “This little girl came along and changes everything for me.”When previously opening up about the experience, Lockyer told Sky Sports that he was “technically dead” for nearly three minutes.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe was discharged from hospital four days later and is continuing his recovery to this day.He told Lineker and Co that “The first thought I had when I came round was ‘My missus is in the stand and she’s seven months pregnant.'”But she seemed to have handled it really well and was amazing throughout the birth. I can’t speak highly enough of her.”Lockyer spoke of a return to the club once his recovery is complete and he gets his bearings as a father.Most read in FootballHe said: “Obviously the baby’s come along, I don’t have the energy at the minute, but when things settle down a little bit hopefully I can try and get in a little bit more.”The player has not decided yet whether he will return to the club in a playing capacity.Tom Lockyer shows defibrillator fitted into his chest after Luton captain suffered cardiac arrest in Bournemouth clashHe has been fitted with an ICD device which helps the heart restart instantly if Lockyer were to suffer a cardiac arrest in the future. More

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      Chelsea ‘steal march on Arsenal and Newcastle in race for £68m Sporting star Ousmane Diomande’

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      CHELSEA are leading the race to sign Ousmane Diomande, according to reports.The defender, 20, has impressed since joining Sporting Lisbon from Midtjylland last year.Ousmane Diomande has impressed for Sporting Lisbon this seasonCredit: GettyHis strong performances for Sporting have already attracted plenty of Premier League interest.According to Portuguese paper Record, Chelsea are very keen on Diomande.They claim that the Blues have already made contact with his representatives ahead of potentially getting a deal done.Chelsea would reportedly be willing to pay around £51million up-front for the Ivory Coast international.READ MORE ON CHELSEASporting are claimed to want a further £17m in add-ons, which Record claim Chelsea would be willing to pay.Newcastle and Arsenal are also interested in Diomande.And should Chelsea’s potential FFP concerns lead to them having to tighten the purse strings this summer, Diomande could move to the Toon or Gunners.Elsewhere, Juventus are also believed to be interested in the commanding 6ft 3in ace.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL But the Serie A side would be unlikely to be able to match Sporting’s asking price.Diomande has made 43 appearances for the Portuguese giants since signing in January 2023.Pochettino reacts to Chelsea_s draw at Brentford, PAHis side currently top their league, while they are also fighting on the European front.Earlier this week Diomande featured as they drew 1-1 with Atalanta in the Europa League round of 16.They will travel to Italy next week for the second leg.Diomande, 20, was in action for Sporting earlier this weekCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea set for £28m windfall as transfer exit for forgotten star is all-but confirmed

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      EDDIE HOWE insists it’s “nailed on” that Lewis Hall WILL be a Newcastle player next season.Toon have agreed to pay Chelsea £28million this summer following the end of his season-long loan.Lewis Hall will stay with Newcastle beyond the summerCredit: GettyEddie Howe insists the left-back is one to watch for the futureCredit: GettyThe situation is complicated given left-back Hall, 19, has not met all the criteria for the move to be made permanent.Given the highly-rated youngster has only made 11 appearances across all competitions, it was thought the Magpies may send him back to Stamford Bridge.But Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said: “It’s nailed on. I’m preparing for Lewis to be at Newcastle for many years.“He was always brought in with a long-term view and I’m delighted because he has many qualities we are looking for.READ MORE ON CHELSEA“Something we just need some patience. Players develop at different speeds, but we’re delighted with the progress he’s made.“We have always believed in him and his quality, and we have been working really hard with him on his game. He’s a really talented lad. I believe in him and my vision is that he will be here for many years.”Fans have questioned why Howe has been so reluctant to play Hall, especially given the injury crisis that has dogged their campaign.Yet the Mags manager admits it has been a tricky adaptation for the boyhood Newcastle supporter to move from London to the North East at such a young age.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Hall has been limited to five Premier League appearances this seasonHowe added: “I have no doubt it’s been hard. When you look at someone of that age moving away from home, you can’t underestimate the challenges that come with that.“He’s handled himself really well and it’s been a season of growth for him although the external view would not necessarily have seen that.Chelsea’s plans for £1bn new stadium“We have seen that internally so it’s been a really powerful, positive year for him. A lot of work has been put into him and I do believe in him long-term.”Howe also revealed that club captain Jamaal Lascelles has triggered a one-year contract extension to extend his stay on Tyneside. More

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      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals he has turned down several job offers as ex-Man Utd boss names conditions to return

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER has hit back at the rumours that he will be returning to management.It has been over two years since he was sacked at Manchester United and the Norwegian has revealed he is not ready just yet to head back into the dugout until certain conditions are met.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed he has turned a ‘few’ job offersCredit: GettyThe ex-Man Utd boss lists what the conditions are for him to return to managementCredit: ReutersSolskjaer, 50, returned to United in 2018 as caretaker boss after Jose Mourinho was given not the boot.And three months later, after an impressive start, the former Red Devils forward signed permanently. But in November 2021 after three years in charge, Solskjaer was given the boot – and he hasn’t managed another club since.Speaking on Gary Neville’s Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet, Solskjaer revealed he has been offered a “few” managerial roles recently.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe said: “I have a few offers but I’m not ready.”It’s got to be somewhere I can be myself not like anyone dictating ‘you need to do this, you need to do that’.”Because when you have been at United and managed them. You learn a few things and you want to do it your way the next time.”Solskjaer has been searching for a new job since the beginning of the season but has yet to find the right project.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL He was linked to Besiktas in January and revealed he rejected two offers from Saudi Arabia.The Norwegian said previously: “I’ve had offers. Most recently, two from Saudi Arabia.Stunned Roy Keane checks Solskjaer’s drink after he claims former Man Utd star ‘gave 8-10 every time'”My best mate, who is also my agent, sifts through them. If you’ve managed Man Utd, you put your own criteria about what you want to work with. I love England and the Premier League.”Even the Championship feels stronger than ever, but I don’t feel bound to England. Maybe a different challenge where I need to experience a new culture and learn a new language.”The DNA and identity of the club are important, a club where I can be the best me. It has to be a match.”Maybe I made the wrong decision to go to Cardiff, for example, where there was a clash of identities and styles.”What I miss most is working with good people, coming in every day, discussing football and putting a plan together for the next game.”It’s not just about formations, but creating a culture where the staff enjoy their job and building a team together.” More