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      ‘I’m not sure people know this’ – Gary Lineker reveals Match of the Day’s contractual obligation with Premier League

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      GARY LINEKER has revealed that the BBC have a contractual agreement with the Premier League that limits the amount of game time that can be shown on Match of the Day.Just two Prem games took place on Saturday as Arsenal hosted Crystal Palace and Brentford faced Nottingham Forest.
      Gary Lineker has explained why the BBC can only show a limited amount of match footageCredit: Getty
      The bizarre fixture scheduling saw BBC highlights show Match of the Day altered, meaning host Alex Scott and pundits Alan Shearer and Ashley Williams had more time to spend on analysis.
      However, ex-Manchester City star Micah Richards joked that Shearer spoke too much during the 35-minute show.
      Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, Richards said: “Talk about overdoing it! You’re talking about (Martin) Odegaard with the socks! Talk about over-analysing a situation!”
      Shearer responded: “We had two hours spare in the afternoon, we had to do something.”
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      However, Lineker then chimed in to reveal why the pundits were forced to spend more time on analysis.
      The England icon explained that the BBC can only use a limited amount of match footage.
      He said: “I’m not sure if people know this but you’re only allowed a certain amount of time of each game.
      “I think it’s limited to something like a maximum of 12 minutes.
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      “So therefore whereas normally we would squeeze in six or eight games and condense our chatting into two or three minutes per game, when you’ve just got two games in 35 minutes you’ve got ten minutes or so to chat.
      “It’s a contractual obligation – I think it’s 12 minutes but I’ll check that.”
      While discussing Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Crystal Palace during the show, ex-Everton star Williams spotted a potential set-piece “trigger” from Martin Odegaard which involved the midfielder pulling up his socks.
      Williams explained: “There’s always a trigger for what the movement’s going to be.
      “We can see they have worked on whether it’s a front-post corner or a back-post corner.
      “If you keep an eye on Odegaard, we feel – maybe we’ve had too much time on our hands – but we feel that maybe he’s signalling something to the corner taker.
      “He’s in the same place for every corner and he’s playing with his socks.  
      “There is synchronicity regarded whether they go to the front or the back. Every clip we see here he is doing the same thing where he’s playing with his socks. It might be coincidence, yes.
      “But it is a big coincidence that he’s always there and always doing something with his sock.” More

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      AC Milan list Arsenal and Chelsea stars Kiwior and Chalobah on transfer shortlist as alternatives to top target

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      AC MILAN have three Premier League players on their shortlist as they look to sign a centre-back, according to reports.The Serie A side are dealing with a defensive injury crisis with Fikayo Tomori, Pierre Kalulu and Malick Thiaw all sidelined.
      Jakub Kiwior is wanted by AC MilanCredit: Getty
      Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah is an option for AC Milan despite them being concerned over his injury problems this seasonCredit: Getty
      Milan have already recalled Matteo Gabbia from his loan at Villarreal but are still keen to enter the market this month.
      The club reportedly hold an interest in Clement Lenglet, who is on loan at Aston Villa.
      But the Frenchman could be recalled and sent out again by Barcelona due to him only playing ten games in all competitions this season.
      However, Milan know a deal will be difficult to complete for their top target.
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      Sky Italia claim Arsenal star Jakub Kiwior is an alternative option.
      The Polish centre-back knows Serie A from his time at Spezia and he could be allowed to leave this January.
      Speculation also suggests Trevoh Chalobah might move to the San Siro.
      But Milan have doubts over the Chelsea ace’s fitness as he has not played all season due to a hamstring problem.
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      They already have former Blues stars Olivier Giroud, Christian Pulisic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Tomori at the club.
      A loan for Atletico Madrid and ex-Leicester defender Caglar Soyuncu was also explored, but he will join Fenerbahce.
      And Torino rejected Milan’s offer for Alessandro Buongiorno.
      Clement Lenglet could be recalled from his loan at Aston Villa and sent out to AC MilanCredit: Getty More

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      Jamie Carragher drenches Virgil van Dijk in awkward umbrella gaffe live on Sky Sports after Liverpool thump Bournemouth

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      FANS waded in to troll Jamie Carragher after his shocking “pour” defending” ended up with Virgil Van Dijk getting drenched.Liverpool legend Carra accidentally tipped an umbrella over the Dutch centre-back following the Reds’ 4-0 win at Bournemouth.
      Virgil van Dijk takes evasive action but in vain as Jamie Carragher shows poor control with an umbrellaCredit: Sky Sports Premier League
      Bournemouth were punch sunk by VVD and Co as Liverpool went five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier LeagueCredit: EPA
      The ex-England ace forced VVD into evasive action in a Sky Sports interview.
      But despite the Reds’ storming finish to the Premier League match, Van Dijk couldn’t handle Carragher’s stormy start to their chat.
      Carra thrust a huge umbrella forwards – trying to protect the centre-back from the rain.
      But instead he tipped water all over him – with VVD bending down in sudden surprise and putting his hands over his head.
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      Carra’s fellow pundits laughed as teasing comments flowed in from viewers.
      One fan asked the all-important question: “Who at @SkySportsPL allowed @Carra23 to have an umbrella unsupervised @GNev2?”
      Another summed up the situation: “You’ve dumped all the water on top of him!”
      And a third observer went down memory rain with a family anecdote.
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      They posted: “Enjoying Jamie Redknapp trying to shelter Virgil Van Dijk under the umbrella he’s holding, reminiscent of my mum, who is nearly an entire foot shorter than me, insisting I try and share hers in the rain.”
      Carra’s antics were also labelled “Team camaraderie at its finest!”
      And another viewer predicted: “It will all end in tears.”
      It certainly did for Bournemouth, who kept the Prem leaders out until early in the second period.
      Darwin Nunez then fired the visitors in front.
      And after Diogo Jota struck twice in the final 20 minutes, the Uruguayan diverted in his second goal deep in stoppage time. More

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      Egypt confirm Mo Salah has returned to Liverpool as they reveal striker’s targeted return date after Afcon injury

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      EGYPT have confirmed Mo Salah is returning to Liverpool for rehab after picking up an injury at the Africa Cup of Nations.The 31-year-old went down hurt and was substituted in the first-half of Egypt’s 2-2 draw with Ghana on Thursday.
      Mo Salah picked up an injury against Ghana on ThursdayCredit: AP
      He watched on at a Egypt training session today but is now returning to Liverpool for treatmentCredit: AFP
      Salah suffered a hamstring injury and has since undergone scans.
      And Egypt confirmed Salah was flying back to England, releasing a statement that read: “The Egyptian FA announces that Salah will now travel to England to receive treatment with the hope that he will join the Egyptian national team if it qualifies for the semi-finals.”
      Salah will miss Egypt’s game against Cape Verde and their following two knockout matches should they make it out of their group.
      The final is not until February 11.
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      The Pharaohs drew their opening two games of Afcon and need a win on Monday to seal their place in the last 16.
      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp had already confirmed Salah’s return to the club prior to Egypt’s statement.
      When asked if he could still head back to the tournament, the Reds boss said: “If he is fit before the final then probably yes.
      “That’s the plan. If that’s already decided 100 per cent, I don’t know. But that’s the plan.
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      “I think probably everybody sees it makes sense that he’s doing the rehab with us or with our people.
      “That’s the plan. But if it’s written in stone already, I don’t know.”
      After Salah sustained the problem, the manager said: “I spoke last night with him and how it is with these injuries — you need further assessment.
      “That’s what they are doing now and then we will know more.
      “Of course it was in that moment a shock: ‘Oh my God, what is it?’ 
      “You have these kinds of hamstring injuries in a different way but he  felt it.
      “And we all know how rarely Mo goes off or needs to go off, so there is definitely something and we will see.”
      Jurgen Klopp also confirmed Salah had returned to LiverpoolCredit: AP More

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      Sky Sports viewers slam ‘garbage American idea’ and demand they ‘bin it’ after rarely-seen half-time segment

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      FOOTBALL fans rubbished Sky Sports’ decision to interview Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola at HALF-TIME during his side’s clash with Liverpool.Premier League broadcasters have opted to pose questions to managers during the interval on a handful of occasions this season.
      Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola was interviewed during half-time at the Vitality Stadium
      Fans were not in favour of the mid-match interviews from Sky Sports
      But many viewers that had not yet seen the new segment were baffled when Patrick Davison thrust a microphone in Iraola’s face moments before the second half got underway at the Vitality Stadium.
      Iraola, who went on to watch his side lose 4-0, answered the questions but gave little away when quizzed on the details of the game as there was still 45 minutes to play.
      And Sky Sports received quite the backlash on social media.
      One person said: “Since when did Sky start interviewing managers at half time or just before the second half?
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      “Please don’t bring some American garbage idea into the sport I love…”
      Another added: “Sky Sports copying Amazon Prime with half-time interviews, lmao….this isn’t America. Bin it.”
      A third replied: “Sky Sports interviewing managers at half time now? F**k off. Let them do their job ffs.”
      While a fourth responded: “Half time interviews with the managers. Latest in ‘Game’s Gone’.”
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      And a fifth said: “Not a fan of the half time interviews 🤮.”
      It is the one of the latest new segments from football’s broadcasters after TNT Sports trialled their own unique content earlier this month.
      Ahead of Manchester City’s 3-2 win over Newcastle, presenter Laura Woods was joined by Rio Ferdinand and Joleon Lescott in the TUNNEL as the players lined up behind them.
      Jamie Carragher and Jamie Redknapp were on punditry duties for the game More

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      Newcastle ‘want £13m for Kieran Trippier as defender demands £200k wages to seal transfer.. but Bayern only wanted loan’

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      NEWCASTLE are demanding £13million for Kieran Tripper but Bayern Munich prefer a loan, according to reports. The German giants have begun talks with the Toon over a deal for the right-back.
      Kieran Trippier is wanted by Bayern Munich this monthCredit: Getty
      Bayern are keen to sign him to add to their English and former Tottenham contingent of Harry Kane and Eric Dier.
      But the Bundesliga side have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Trippier as Newcastle are refusing to let him go for under £13m.
      The signing of Trippier could prove pricey with the 33-year-old reportedly demanding a £200,000-a-week salary.
      He also supposedly wants a contract until 2025.
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      And reports from Bild now claim that Bayern only want him on loan.
      Newcastle are desperate to keep hold of Trippier and are determined to not let him go this month.
      They are set to reject any loan offers and will only sell if Bayern’s bid is deemed too good to refuse.
      Trippier is supposedly open to joining Thomas Tuchel’s men and has cut short a holiday in New York to discuss a transfer.
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      However, Bayern could turn their attention to PSG star Nordi Mukiele.
      Trippier has made 18 appearances for Newcastle this season and assisted eight goals.
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      Colombian right-back Daniel Munoz wants Crystal Palace move and will force current club Genk to sanction transfer

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      COLOMBIAN right-back Daniel Munoz wants a move to Crystal Palace — and will push Belgian side Genk to do a deal.Munoz, 27, is on the Eagles’ wish-list, as revealed last week, and has put a stop to talks with two Brazilian clubs.
      Daniel Munoz is ready to push through a move to Crystal PalaceCredit: Getty
      Genk are holding out for a big fee while Palace have their own lower valuation, but a compromise may be struck.
      Palace also want Marseille forward Iliman Ndiaye, 23, but the French club are yet to commit to letting him leave either as a sale or a loan.
      Meanwhile Palace may let out midfield powerhouse David Ozoh, 18, and forward Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, 21, on loan if they find more senior players.
      Teenager Ozoh has appeared off the bench in four of Palace’s last six Premier League matches.
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      However, Rak-Sakyi has been sidelined since November with a hamstring injury.
      As for incomings, Munoz would become Roy Hodgson’s first January signing.
      The Colombia international has made 148 appearances for Genk since signing in 2020.
      In that time, he has scored 19 goals and provided 20 assists from right-back.
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      Elsewhere, Ndiaye is already known to fans in England from his time with Sheffield United.
      The Senegal midfielder was named in the Championship team of the season last term, before his move to Marseille.
      He has since scored just once in 23 appearances across all competitions.
      Iliman Ndoaye is also a January target for PalaceCredit: AFP More

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      Premier League cult hero SACKED by League One strugglers Shrewsbury after overseeing worst attack in entire EFL

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      FORMER Premier League star Matt Taylor has been sacked as Shrewsbury boss.The League One side were beaten 2-1 by Peterborough yesterday to leave them 19th in the table.
      Matt Taylor has been sacked as Shrewsbury managerCredit: Getty
      Matt Taylor played for four Prem clubs during his careerCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Shrewsbury have the worst attack in the EFL after scoring just 18 goals in 28 games.
      A club statement on Taylor’s sacking read: “Matt arrived at the Croud Meadow in June and has always conducted himself with professionalism and integrity.
      “But following a run that has seen us lose seven of our last eight games, the club feels a change is needed to improve results and performances on the pitch.
      “Alongside Matt, assistant head coach Marcus Bignot has also left the club.
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      “Town would like to wish both Matt and Marcus the best of luck for the future.
      “We will now begin the search for a new head coach.”
      Taylor, 42, previously managed Walsall from 2021 to 2022 and Swindon as a caretaker gaffer six years ago.
      He also managed Tottenham’s Under-18s after hanging up his boots.
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      Taylor featured for Luton, Portsmouth, Bolton, West Ham, Burnley and Northampton during his playing days.
      He won promotion to the top-flight with both the Hammers and the Clarets. More