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      Sean Millis says it would be a ‘dream’ if Man Utd fans sang his hit at Old Trafford as he opens up on battle with trolls

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      SEAN MILLIS wants Old Trafford to become the theatre for his own dream.The singer would love fans to belt out his ‘Waiting on a Miracle’ Christmas viral No1 at Manchester United – after insisting he has embraced banter over his likeness to Red Devils’ striker Rasmus Hojlund.
      Aussie songwriter Sean Millis enjoys ‘banter’ over his likeness to Rasmus Hojlund
      Hojlund’s Premier League scoring woe was trolled by fans as ‘Waiting for a Miracle but he finally netted on Boxing DayCredit: PA
      Millis, 22, sprung to fame on The Voice Australia 2023.
      But although he’s since faced some trolling, the Aussie says he’s comfortable with that and in particular has enjoyed supporters linked his ‘Miracle’ hit with Hojlund’s Premier League goal drought.
      Fans began sharing Millis’ videos every time United’s £72million summer signing failed to net.
      The TikTok sensation followed suit but with a more positive spin – putting up his own clips in a Red Devils’ shirt and sending Hojlund some motivational words.
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      Both men then struck festive gold – Millis in the online charts and the Dane bagging his first ever Prem goal with a Boxing Day comeback winner in a 3-2 home thriller against Aston Villa.
      And Millis, who has the incurable disability Hunter’s syndrome, says he’s revelled in the whole experience with United.
      Now he hopes to hear something extra special from the stands at the Theatre of Dreams.
      With a beaming smile, he told Sky Sports: “It’s been beautiful. It would be a dream if they sang ‘Waiting On a Miracle’ at Old Trafford.”
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      Millis added: “I’m so grateful for the people connected with the song and I hope it inspires them to do what they want to do.”
      Fans responded warmly online with comments like: “Just a nice fella to be fair isn’t he” and “This guy’s a legend”.
      But some supporters still couldn’t resist linking his best-known song with United’s current plight – as Erik ten Hag’s men sit just ninth in the Prem and are out of the Champions League.
      These jibes included: “Waiting on a miracle at Old Trafford. .. how fitting” and “A miracle is needed at the club alright”.
      Millis’ Hunter’s syndrome causes health issues such as reduced lung capacity, joint stiffness and mild hearing loss. More

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      Liverpool already filming All Or Nothing-style documentary of Klopp’s final season as German promises ‘rare opportunity’

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      LIVERPOOL are filming a new behind-the-scenes documentary at the club.The fly on the wall series is set to be released at the end of the current season.
      Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool are the subject of a new fly on the wall documentary seriesCredit: Rex
      Cameras will capture footage from Jurgen Klopp’s final season in charge as they follow the manager and his players.
      The Reds promise viewers a “unique insight” into the club, with the documentary to explore the club’s journey and tell human stories related to the team.
      Producers Lorton Entertainment have previously developed Steven Gerrard film Make Us Dream and the Diego Maradona movie.
      The company also filmed and released Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story, which was first broadcast on Disney+ last year.
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      Speaking to the club website about the new series, Klopp said: “With this being my final season I thought we should provide a rare opportunity for viewers to have more of an inside look at what makes this club so special: its people, from our fans to our players and those who work so hard behind the scenes, constantly in pursuit of success for Liverpoo.
      “Thanks to this new documentary series, viewers will be able to see what I see every day at this great club, and understand those amazing people more.”
      The 56-year-old announced last week he will be stepping down as manager at the end of this season.
      During his eight-and-a-half-year tenure, Liverpool have won seven major trophies, including both the Premier League and Champions League.
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      The Reds are currently top of the table heading into Wednesday’s home clash with Chelsea.
      Klopp’s side are also into the Carabao Cup final and remain in both the FA Cup and Europa League as they chase success on four fronts.
      A number of Premier League clubs have previously allowed cameras behind the scenes to film documentaries in recent seasons.
      Most notably, Amazon’s All Or Nothing series has captured footage at Manchester City, Tottenham and Arsenal since 2017.
      Cameras will capture Klopp’s final season at AnfieldCredit: Rex More

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      Cole and Crouch pick Chelsea and Liverpool combined XI from stars they played with but fans fume at shock omission

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      JOE COLE and Peter Crouch named their combined Chelsea and Liverpool team – but fans were left fuming. The former England team-mates are on punditry duty for TNT Sports at Anfield.

      And they were tasked with putting together the ultimate combined XI from stars they played with.
      Blues icon Petr Cech was picked over Pepe Reina but the back four was split down the middle.
      Ashley Cole and John Terry – who played with both Crouch and Cole for England – were picked with Jamie Carragher and Steve Finnan.
      And it was the inclusion of centre-half Carragher and right-back Finnan that outraged fans.
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      It meant the likes of Ricardo Carvalho, Paulo Ferreira and Branislav Ivanovic were all snubbed.
      One fan said: “Carragher and Finnan??? Carvalho left out for Carra.”
      Another fumed: “Finnan? Really? Paulo Ferreira was so far clear.”
      One slammed: “Finnan over Ivanovic and Carragher over Carvalho?! What sort of rubbish is this.”
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      Cech, Carvalho and Ferreira were part of the Chelsea defence that famously only conceded 15 goals in their 2004/05 Premier League winning season.
      But Carragher and Finnan also lifted the Champions League the same year.
      In midfield, it is no surprise Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard featured with Claude Makelele named in the holding position.
      Luis Suarez managed to fit in the same forward line as Didier Drogba by being deployed on the left.
      And Arjen Robben was placed on the right, which would enable him to cut in on his left foot.
      Jose Mourinho, under whom Cole won two Premier League titles, was picked as manager.
      And Xabi Alonso was preferred as assistant coach instead of in the starting XI.
      The Liverpool legend, boss of Bayer Leverkuson, is now the front runner to succeed Jurgen Klopp next season after the German announced he will leave in the summer. More

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      Ex-Arsenal star who Wenger labelled ‘interesting prospect’ completes non-league free transfer after 5 months unemployed

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      FORMER Arsenal midfielder Luke Freeman has joined National League side Barnet.The 31-year-old had been a free agent since leaving Luton in August.
      Former Luton star Luke Freeman has joined BarnetCredit: Rex
      However, he sealed a move to the Hive this week following a five-month stint out of the game.
      Upon his arrival, Freeman said: “I’m very delighted (to be here), I’ve been training for the last few weeks now so happy to sign on the dotted line.
      “The most important thing is to be a part of this route to promotion so if I can help in any way then that’s what I’m here to do.”
      Freeman made his professional debut with Gillingham in 2007 after coming through the club’s academy.
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      He joined Arsenal the following year in a £200,000 transfer at the age of just 16.
      Legendary Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger described the midfielder as “a very interesting prospect” following his arrival in North London.
      He made 29 appearances for Arsenal’s reserves but did not break into the first team before leaving for Stevenage in 2012.
      Freeman also played for Yeovil, Bristol City, Queens Park Rangers, Sheffield United, Nottingham Forest and Millwall before joining Luton in 2022.
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      Freeman made just 26 appearances and scored two goals for the Hatters.
      The midfielder has made 217 Championship appearances and 11 Premier League appearances in the last 16 years. More

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      Chelsea’s plans for Liverpool clash in tatters after Nicolas Jackson BANNED from flying home from Afcon after Senegal KO

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO’S bid to fly Nicolas Jackson into Wednesday’s Premier League clash at Liverpool has been grounded.Jackson was hoping to be whisked back to the UK after his Senegal team were knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday night.
      Nicolas Jackson will not feature for Chelsea against Liverpool despite Senegal being knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations on MondayCredit: Reuters
      Mauricio Pochettino will have to re-think his plan for the Blues’ clash at AnfieldCredit: Getty
      But despite late wrangling, no Senegal players were given permission to leave the training camp immediately after the defeat to Ivory Coast.
      And that means Jackson will have no chance of joining up with his Blues team-mates in time for the 8.15pm kick off.
      Chelsea booked their £35million player onto a commercial flight to Manchester which was scheduled to arrive on Wednesday morning in the hope they could get him on the bench at Anfield at least.
      Head coach Pochettino even joked that he was willing to see Jackson parachute out of the plane over the ground “If it gives us one percent more chance of winning. But i don’t know if he is brave enough to jump.”
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      Jackson will instead take a more leisurely route home and is likely to figure in Sunday’s home Premier League clash with Wolves.
      The Senegalese forward has scored eight goals and provided two assists in 23 appearances this season.
      But he hit the back of the net just once in eight league matches before jetting off to the Africa Cup of Nations.
      And he could be under even more pressure if Armando Broja is sold before the end of the January window.
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      Broja’s asking price has been slashed from £50m to £40m as the Blues seek a suitor for the Albania international.
      Wolves and Fulham are both understood to be interested in the forward – who has one Premier League goal this season.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea’s 18-year-old Brazilian striker Deivid Washington could be allowed out on loan for the rest of the season. More

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      I left Chelsea training and travelled 450 miles to see my favourite band in France – I can’t criticise Marcus Rashford

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      FORMER Chelsea winger Pat Nevin refused to criticise Marcus Rashford after his Belfast bender.Nevin, 60, recalled the time he left Blues training and travelled hundreds of miles away to see his favourite French band.
      Pat Nevin has somewhat defended Marcus RashfordCredit: Getty
      Rashford was axed from Manchester United’s squad ahead of their FA Cup tie at NewportCredit: Getty
      Rashford, 26, was disciplined after missing Friday’s training session following a 12-hour night out in Northern Ireland’s capital and was axed from Erik ten Hag’s squad for their 4-2 FA Cup victory over Newport.
      A club statement has since confirmed Rashford has “taken responsibility” for his actions and that they consider the matter to be “closed”.
      And now Nevin – who ditched from his column writing role at Chelsea – has had his say on the saga.
      He wrote for BBC Sport: “I feel unqualified to have a go at Marcus. I once popped over to Heathrow one Tuesday after training for Chelsea.
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      “I flew to Paris on a cheap standby ticket and got the train another 200 miles south to Bourges to see my then favourite band – The Cocteau Twins.
      “I stayed over, got the red eye back in time for training and the team manager was none the wiser.”
      Ten Hag offered clarity at Wednesday’s press conference after the The Sun exclusively revealed the extent of the striker’s time away.
      The United boss said: “So he has taken responsibility and for the rest it’s an internal matter. Case closed.”
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      The Dutchman also hit back at claims there is a lack of discipline in the squad.
      He said: “Nothing to do with that with me. But in football, you need discipline and that is on the pitch but also off the pitch.”
      Following yet another club fall out, Rashford has been linked with a shock move to Paris Saint Germain. More

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      Man City vs Burnley LIVE SCORE: Latest updates as Pep’s side look to close gap on top-of-the-table Liverpool

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      MANCHESTER CITY host Burnley in a midweek Premier League clash TONIGHT.Pep Guardiola’s side will be hoping to continue their impressive form in the top flight and close the gap on table toppers Liverpool.
      Meanwhile, Vincent Kompany returns to the Etihad in the hope of a shock three points to boost Burnley’s survival hopes.

      Kick off time: 7.30pm GMT
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      Tottenham vs Brentford LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Spurs host Bees in huge midweek clash – stream, TV

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      TOTTENHAM host Brentford in a huge midweek Premier League clash in North London.With a handsome victory and results elsewhere going their way, Spurs could find themselves back in the top four, while the Bees will be hoping to continue climbing the table following Ivan Toney’s return.

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