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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

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      Chelsea and Man City set to pounce for Bayern golden boy Jamal Musiala with ex-England youth star keen on return to Prem

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      MANCHESTER CITY and Chelsea are keeping tabs on Jamal Musiala’s ongoing contract talks at Bayern Munich.And they are ready to go head-to-head for the German golden boy if he fails to agree a new deal with the Bundesliga giants.Jamal Musiala has interest from Premier League clubsCredit: RexMusiala, 21, has two years left on his current terms, and although Bayern want to tie him down to an extension, there is still no sign of an agreement.Sources claim the highly-rated Stuttgart-born midfielder fancies a return to England.He previously spent seven years in Chelsea’s Academy.Musiala lived over here for nearly a decade, after his parents moved from Germany when he was seven, and his old club would love to take him back.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut City are equally keen and sent a delegation to watch him in Bayern’s recent 3-0 defeat to leaders Bayer Leverkusen.Talks over a £150,000-a-week new deal have been going on since October.Yet Musiala is aware of the Premier League interest and knows he is in a strong bargaining position.He has scored nine goals and registered four assists in all competitions so far this season.Most read in BundesligaHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALLMusiala netted the title-winning goal for Bayern last season and was their second top scorer.He has also been capped 25 times by Germany after changing his allegiance from England while he was an Under-21 international.Gareth Southgate says he would have liked Jamal Musiala to stay as an England player instead of playing for Germany More

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      Chelsea fans call for Pochettino’s sacking and savage owner Boehly with two X-rated chants in latest disappointment

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      CHELSEA fans turned on Mauricio Pochettino and Todd Bohely as they directed X-rated chants at the duo. The Blues’ struggles continued as they left it late to salvage a 2-2 draw against Brentford.Fans aimed x-rated chants at Mauricio PochettinoCredit: RexChelsea fans also hit out at Todd BoehlyCredit: AlamyAs it looked like they were going to suffer defeat, supporters who made the quick trip across West London vented their frustrations at the state of the club. And they made their opinions heard at the Gtech Stadium as they first took aim at owner Todd Boehly.They chanted “Boehly, you’re a c***” and followed it up with singing previous chief Roman Abramovich’s name.The American billionaire was not at today’s game.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPochettino celebrates turning 52-years-old today – but he did not get well wishes from Chelsea fans. They instead called for him to be sacked as they sung “f*** off Mauricio”.Next up, there was chants about former boss Jose Mourinho, who is currently without a club after he was axed from Roma earlier this season.Pochettino was asked about fan anger after the game and he said: “I am not worried. We need to accept this.Most read in FootballHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALL”You just need to build the relationship through winning games. I won’t ask for it.”I will continue to work and change this perception.”Chelsea’s ‘billion pound bottle jobs’ MUST stick with PochettinoChelsea currently sit 11th in the table and Boehly’s total spend on players since he purchased the club two years ago is at £1bn.They were called “billion-pound bottlejobs” by Gary Neville after losing the Carabao Cup final 1-0 to a young and injury hit Liverpool last weekend. More

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      Rio Ferdinand picks his combined all-time Man Utd and City XI with Roy Keane snubbed and Rooney in unusual role

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      RIO FERDINAND included himself in a combined Manchester United and City XI. Ahead of Sunday’s derby, the 45-year-old was asked to create a dream team from players that have featured in the fixture since 2000. Rio Ferdinand has named his combined all-time United and City XICredit: PARoy Keane was not chosen by Rio FerdinandCredit: GettyWayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo were picked on the flanksCredit: GettyStarting between the sticks, Ferdinand opted for Edwin van der Sar over David De Gea.Explaining his decision, he told the FIVE podcast: “De Gea, I think, probably had more outstanding moments than Van der Sar, but he was just that calming influence.”He was one of the first goalkeepers from that generation to be great with his feet as well. So, I just think as a package, I take him.”At right-back, Gary Neville was snubbed for Kyle Walker, who was called the “best in Premier League history”, and Patrice Evra was on the other flank.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLVincent Kompany, John Stones and Ruben Dias were all options at centre-back for Ferdinand.However, he went with a Man Utd pairing of himself and Nemanja Vidic.On the himself, Ferdinand explained: “I am super confident in what I was, looking at defenders today, put my clips on against any of these guys. “That’s just how I feel and that’s how I was able to play at my level.Most read in FootballHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALL”I couldn’t go ‘he’s better than me’.”I’d go into a game and look across the line and think: ‘I’m better than all of them.’Rio Ferdinand makes announcement onboard Ryanair flight after Arsenal fans brutally trolled him with Bukayo Saka chant”And I still feel like that now, I don’t know why, I can’t lose it.”In midfield, legendary United captain Roy Keane had his spot taken by Man City star Rodri. Ferdinand explained: “Rodri, what he’s doing right now, he’s the best defensive midfielder on the planet. “Clutch goals. He’s nasty. He controls tempo. In terms of influence on the team, I can’t go too far away from that.”When he doesn’t play, City lose. Facts. He’s the only player in their team that the level of the team drops down whenever he’s out of the team – dramatically.”Kevin De Bruyne and Paul Scholes were chosen to join Rodri in the three-man midfield.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe six-time Premier League champion was desperate to put Wayne Rooney in the XI and shoehorned him in at right-wing to allow for Cristiano Ronaldo play off the left.Sergio Aguero earned the No9 shirt as was one of the “hardest” Ferdinand ever played against.Sergio Aguero leads the line in the dream teamCredit: Getty More

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      Furious Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis ‘removed by security after chasing ref Paul Tierney down tunnel’

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST owner Evangelos Marinakis was allegedly removed by security after chasing referee Paul Tierney down the tunnel.An eye-witness, working for BBC 5 Live, claimed the incident happened immediately after Forest were controversially beaten 1-0 by Liverpool thanks to a 99th minute goal from Darwin Nunez. Evangelos Marinakis reportedly chased Paul Tierney down the tunnel on SaturdayCredit: AFPNottingham Forest were fuming after Liverpool scored a controversial late winnerCredit: AlamyA big call from Tierney resulted in Liverpool netting in the 99th minuteCredit: AFPLivid Marinakis, first-team coach Steven Reid and other staff confronted Tierney at the final whistle.Tierney sent off Reid, before the argument continued down the tunnel.Pitchside reporter Rob Schofield told 5 Live: “You rarely see scenes like that in the tunnel. Marinakis had to be removed by security.“We saw Reid getting frustrated and he and Marinakis pursued Tierney and Graham Scott all the way to the referee’s office.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“They were yelling at them, ‘Respect the players, respect the players. This happens every week. Respect the players’.”Forest have insisted Marinakis was calm and had only a brief exchange with the referee and that security were not needed.The anger was sparked after Tierney handed the ball to Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher after stopping play over a head injury to Kop defender Ibrahima Konate.This was despite Forest star Callum Hudson-Odoi being in possession when the game was halted.Most read in FootballHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALLThe Premier League clash at the City Ground was as already deep into stoppage time, and heading for a goalless draw.That was until Nunez fired his glancing header beyond Mats Sels, well past the initial eight minutes of added time.Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool_ Nuno Espirito Santo press conference PAFurious Forest fans chanted “cheat” at Tierney as proceedings drew to a close.Speaking after the whistle, Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo raged: “I don’t want to speak about the referee. Don’t push me.”But the club’s official ref advisor and former Prem whistler Mark Clattenburg said: “Quite rightly the owner’s upset because he feels another decision has gone against the club.“Forest should have had the ball back. But Liverpool got it, went upfield and scored.”Clattenburg continued: “The law is clear that if the ball is outside the  area, you get possession back. Everything seems to be going against Forest.“There have been one or two decisions against them —  decisions that the  PGMOL  accepted have been a mistake.You rarely see scenes like that in the tunnel. Marinakis had to be removed by security.BBC reporter Rob Schofield“If the ref stops the game for a head injury,  the ball has to go back to the team in possession.“And Forest clearly had that possession. This is  a matter of law.“I’m here to advise  the board but I haven’t spoken to the referee.  Paul wouldn’t allow me in.“Everybody is upset. When you lose a game like that then people are frustrated.”The PGMOL also last night confirmed that Tierney had made an error.Marinakis, who bought Forest back in 2017, is a Greek shipping  magnate worth £2.5billion.Defeat leaves Forest in 17th — just four points above the drop zone and facing a potential points rap over their finances.Marinakis and Co look set to lodge a complaint with the PGMOL.READ MORE SUN STORIESLiverpool boss Klopp said: “I don’t know the rule, to be honest. I understand Forest’s anger.” More

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      FA set to use FANS in trial of radical new countdown plan to stop goalkeepers time wasting

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      FANS in stadiums will be invited to join in a “five second countdown” before time-wasting goalkeepers give away a throw-in or a corner.The radical trial could be used in the EFL lower divisions or the Football League Trophy from next season after being backed by the game’s Law-making body the International FA Board.Refs will be encouraged to punish goalkeepers taking too long on goal kicksCredit: GettyWhile introducing sin-bins in professional football has gone on the backburner after a global backlash, Ifab chiefs, at their annual general meeting at Loch Lomond, believe their latest idea will help reduce time-wasting.The current six second rule, rarely punished, will be extended to eight seconds, but with referees then holding up their hands to count down to zero with five seconds left.FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said: “So many times we see the goalkeeper holding onto the ball for five or six seconds at 0-0 and then when they’re 1-0 up they suddenly hold it for 25 seconds.“That’s not right and people get frustrated.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“Once the goalkeeper has got the ball under control, and the referee puts up his hand so that the five seconds gets counted down, you’ll see the crowd respond to that and the other players will.“In terms of how you give possession to the other team, the protocols being discussed are either a throw-in in line with the penalty spot or a corner.“There are pros and cons to both of them. They are still working that out but both will be trialled.”Other trials available from July 1 will see only captains allowed to speak to referees and the use of “cooling off periods” where feuding players would be ordered back to their respective penalty boxes until tempers calmed.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPushed on whether that would see the discussions with the EFL and other leagues on introduction of any of the ideas next term, Bullingham added: “I’m sure we will.“We haven’t got to that point yet but I anticipate that some will be looked at lower levels of English football.’How is he our captain’ moan Man Utd fans as Bruno Fernandes spotted furiously arguing with referee after Fulham loss“What level we will look at is an open discussion, I’m sure we’ll get that discussion with the relevant leagues.“It’s clear that we’re not aiming at the top two leagues in any country. But we’ve got so many options in England.”The meeting took place hours after Fifa President Gianni Infantino gave a “red card to blue cards” as the way of signalling sin-bins.But Ifab chiefs insisted they are not turning their backs on the sin-bin principle – although it will be purely for dissent and not, as previously suggested, cynical “action football action” fouls.Trials at grass roots levels will continue ahead of possible future extension.Bullingham added: “We’ve focused on the area that is more straightforward, which is dissent and encouraging referees to come into the game.“It’s something that affects 90 per cent of the game at all levels.“The cynical foul aspect is a subjective one and that potentially makes applying it harder. Let’s get sin-bins right first and then see if there is a broader application.”Changes for next season will see the option of permanent concussion substitutions written into the Laws as well as red cards for penalty box defensive handballs which deny scoring chances.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Premier League and PFA have called for a trial of temporary concussion replacements and Bullingham conceded: “Permanent substitutions is a positive and there are medics who say that means there is no risk of an injured player being sent back on the pitch.“We operate in an environment where different opinions are aired. English football does think temporary substitutions is worth being trialled at some point but we’ve made big steps forward.” More