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      Sheff Utd keen on a move for Bournemouth’s Chris Mepham as they fear Todd Boehly will deny them top transfer target

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      SHEFFIELD UNITED boss Chris Wilder fancies signing Bournemouth star Chris Mepham.And the swoop may gather pace as interest grows in Blades’ centre-half Anel Ahmedhodzic.
      Chris Mepham is wanted by Sheffield UnitedCredit: EPA
      Several clubs are interested in Anel AhmedhodzicCredit: Getty
      Wilder is keen to take Mepham, 26, to boost the club’s survival hopes.
      The Cherries may sell if the deal is right as he is not a regular starter.
      Mepham has played just eight matches this season and just two were Premier League starts.
      He joined Bournemouth from Brentford in 2019 for £12million and he has gone on to play 116 times for the club.
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      Mepham is a regular in the Welsh side, earning 44 international caps during his career.
      While the chances of the Blades landing him are good, it could be bad news on Ahmedhodzic.
      The 24-year-old Bosnian has attracted possible buyers after a decent campaign.
      Sheffield United have also inquired about Strasbourg centre-half Gerzino Nyamsi but would have to fork out around £6m.
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      Strasbourg are reluctant to loan the 26-year-old to the Blades in case they go down and his value drops.
      Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is the French club’s majority shareholder. More

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      Premier League cult hero makes ‘excellent’ BBC MOTD debut as impressed fans say ‘give me more’

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      PREMIER LEAGUE legend Glenn Murray made his Match of the Day debut to the delight of fans.The 40-year-old was joined in the studio by Gary Lineker and Micah Richards last night.
      Glenn Murray made his Match of the Day debut last nightCredit: BBC
      Murray scored 111 goals for Brighton during his lengthy careerCredit: PA
      Murray has previously only featured as a pundit on Match of the Day 2 and yesterday was his Saturday night TV debut.
      Since hanging up his boots in 2021, he has appeared on Sky Sports and often on BBC Radio 5 Live.
      Viewers were pleased to see him handed a chance on MOTD, one said: “More of Glenn Murray please, an excellent pundit.”
      Another added: “Glenn Murray knows football, fantastic analysis.”
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      The retired striker controversially agreed with VAR’s decision not to disallow Luton’s last-gasp equaliser against Burnley on Friday night.
      Clarets keeper James Trafford believed he was fouled by Elijah Adebayo as he came off his line to catch a cross, missing the ball as Carlton Morris headed home.
      Murray claimed not every bit of contact with a goalkeeper is a foul and No1s are “overprotected”.
      He has legendary status at Brighton, playing for the club in League One, the Championship and Premier League during his two spells with the Seagulls.
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      Murray scored 111 goals for them, 26 of which coming in the top-flight.
      He also played for Crystal Palace and Bournemouth in the Prem. More

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      Premier League star spotted travelling by Lime bike as he snubs luxury car for pay-as-you-go ride

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      FULHAM star Kenny Tete snubbed a luxury car for a lime bike after his side’s loss to Chelsea.The defender was spotted travelling on the pay-as-you-go bicycle after Saturday’s match.
      Fulham star Kenny Tete was spotted on a lime bike on SaturdayCredit: TikTok
      The defender snubbed a luxury car for the pay-as-you-go rideCredit: TikTok
      Tete was filmed by supporters outside Stamford Bridge as he rode away from the stadium.
      He smiled and appeared in good spirits as he looked to the fans, while a steward directed him down the road.
      The 28-year-old had started the West London derby at Stamford Bridge, playing 64 minutes before being replaced by Timothy Castagne.
      Reacting to the video, one fan commented: “Some players go home in a G-Wagon. Kenny Tete catches a lime bike.”
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      Another added: “You can take the boy out of Holland but you can’t take Holland out of the boy.”
      Meanwhile, a third supporter joked: “Wheely good player, is Kenny Tete.”
      Tete had been unable to help Fulham to victory against Chelsea, with the Blues emerging as narrow victors.
      Cole Palmer’s penalty in first half stoppage time proved to be the only goal.
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      Tete was filmed by supporters outside Stamford BridgeCredit: TikTok

      The result leaves Marco Silva’s side in 13th place in the Premier League, eight points clear of the relegation zone.
      Fulham signed Tete from Lyon in 2020 and he has since made 92 appearances for the club, scoring four goals and providing eight assists from full-back.
      However, a groin injury earlier in the season has limited him to just nine league appearances so far this term.
      Tete (right) joined Fulham from Lyon in 2020Credit: INSTAGRAM @kennytete More

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      Everton vs Aston Villa LIVE SCORE: Toffees host high-flying Villans in a thrilling Premier League match – latest

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      EVERTON will do all they can to stop Aston Villa from building on their sensational Premier League season.The Villans are flying and recently booked their spot in the FA Cup fourth round following a victory against Middlesbrough.
      But the Toffees will have a lot of confidence restored in them for this match after seeing Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s controversial red card overturned.

      Kick-off time: 2pm GMT
      Live stream: NOW TV
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League

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      I won three Premier Leagues under Sir Alex Ferguson.. Erik ten Hag is so similar to Fergie and can lead Man Utd to glory

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      MANCHESTER UNITED hero Lee Sharpe claims struggling manager Erik ten Hag is “very similar” to how Sir Alex Ferguson was during his early days at the club.Ten Hag has found himself under fire amid a turbulent campaign that has seen United getting eliminated in the Champions League group stage and dropping to eighth place in the Premier League.
      Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is similar to Sir Alex Ferguson, claims Lee SharpeCredit: PA
      Sharpe saw Ferguson struggle during his early years at Man UtdCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Sharpe went on to win three Premier League titles under FergusonCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The Dutch tactician’s future appears uncertain following Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 25 per cent takeover with the Red Devils losing three of their last five Prem matches.
      However, Sharpe insists the 53-year-old shouldn’t be sacked and reminded the fans that Ferguson wasn’t much different during his early years when he took over in 1986.
      The versatile midfielder joined the Red Devils just two years after Sir Alex took over and saw him struggle to build his glittering legacy at Old Trafford.
      Fergie didn’t win anything in his first four years at the club and some fans even called for his dismissal before he finally lifted the FA Cup in 1990.
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      Sharpe then went on to win three Premier League titles, two FA Cup trophies and the 1992 League Cup under Ferguson.
      And the ex-England international insists Ten Hag needs more time the same way the legendary Scotsman had as he can also lead United back on top.
      Sharpe told SunSport on behalf of Fruityslots.com: “I think they’re very similar in a lot of ways. I think he’s very disciplined. He’s very organised. He lives, eats, breathes football.
      “You can see he is 100 per cent dedicated to the club and to the task of getting the team right. So I think it is about giving him a bit of faith, giving him a bit of trust and strengthening in January if they can. I think you’ve got to give him a bit of time.
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      “You know they keep changing managers and a new manager to come in now would have his own philosophy, would want his own players, would ostracise certain players because they wouldn’t fit into his sort of regime.
      “So I think it would probably be a little bit more detrimental than helpful if they sacked him now.
      “Give him a chance, give him a bit of time to get players back on their feet on the pitch, get the squad strengthened up again and see what it can do from there.
      “But I certainly think he knows what he’s talking about. And I would certainly give him a little bit more time.”
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      Sharpe insists Ten Hag needs more time at Man Utd and shouldn’t be sackedCredit: Getty
      Sharpe insists Ten Hag can’t be blamed alone for this season’s shambles as he has also been dealing with a long and growing injury list.
      The former Leeds ace added that even if the ex-Ajax boss was dismissed there wouldn’t be a “great list of candidates” to replace him.
      Sharpe added: “Well, I think at the moment [it] would be a bit harsh to sack him. I’m not sure there’s a great list of candidates to take over if I’m honest. But I also think with the injury list he’s had, you saw the bench last night [against Wigan] there was hardly a senior player on the bench.
      “So I think he’s had a tough time with injuries. He’s had a few issues to deal with off the pitch as well. So I think he’s had a bit of a tough time in his first 12 months in charge.
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      “So I think it’s a bit early to pull the plug. I think if they could back him during this window, get him a couple of players to strengthen the squad and just see how we go over the next couple of months.
      “I don’t think there would be any reason to sack him before the end of the season.” More

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      TNT Sports pundits ‘sound like they’re talking during Mass’ in unusual footage ahead of Newcastle vs Man City clash

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      FOOTBALL fans joked TNT Sports’ coverage of Newcastle’s clash with Manchester City was “like Mass” after they presented a pre-match segment from the TUNNEL.Host Laura Woods, Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand and ex-Man City defender Joleon Lescott gave viewers some amazing access minutes before the start of the game as they moved from the touchline to the tunnel.
      Presenter Laura Woods and pundits Rio Ferdinand and Joleon Lescott went into the tunnelCredit: TNT Sports
      They spoke quietly as the players lined up to head out onto the pitch behind themCredit: TNT Sports
      But they then proceeded to whisper quietly to one another when the coverage returned from an ad break as both teams lined up directly behind them.
      And the decision to go into the tunnel evoked a funny reaction from those on social media.
      One said: “On the pitch, in the tunnel, you’ll be in the toilet next.”
      While a second replied: “TNT reporting from the tunnel is such a strange use of access. Sounds like they’re chatting at Mass 😂.”
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      Meanwhile, Man City headed into the clash with Newcastle knowing a win would take them within two points of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.
      They were also buoyed by the return of Kevin de Bruyne to the substitutes bench for the first time in the league since August.
      The Belgian superstar, 32, assisted just minutes after coming on in a 5-0 win over Huddersfield in the FA Cup last weekend.
      And he will be looking to help the Treble winners secure a fourth successive Premier League title.
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      But striker Erling Haaland remains sidelined after suffering a setback in his recovery from a foot injury.
      Pep Guardiola is hopeful the Norwegian could return before the end of January after more than a month out.
      Haaland has scored 14 league goals in 15 matches so far this season – and he is still the joint-top scorer in the division alongside Liverpool’s Mo Salah. More

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      Chelsea influencer Astrid Wett claims club has held ‘backroom meeting’ about her after latest post with star

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      CHELSEA influencer Astrid Wett has claimed the club held a “backroom meeting” about her after she posed with midfielder Moises Caicedo.Wett, 23, regularly shares Blues content on social media and often attends matches at Stamford Bridge.
      Astrid Wett’s latest photo saw her with Chelsea midfielder Moises CaicedoCredit: Twitter / @AstridWett
      Wett met Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino earlier this seasonCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      Earlier in the season, she was pictured with forward Cole Palmer and manager Mauricio Pochettino.
      But her latest picture alongside Chelsea star Caicedo, 22, came with a caption that got people talking.
      Wett said: “Moises Caicedo, what a guy 💙.
      “Might be the last pic for a while, backroom staff had a meeting about me I was told 😂😂😂.”
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      Wett is already unpopular among Blues fans after she wore a half-and-half shirt to their 4-4 draw with Manchester City in November.
      She was also banned from re-entering Stamford Bridge after storming out the ground while they were losing to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup.
      Wett tried to return to the stadium when the Blues equalised late on but could not get back in.
      Chelsea went on to win the tie on penalties.
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      Wett also posed with Cole Palmer last month
      She angered Chelsea fans after posing in a half-and-half shirt at their clash with Manchester CityCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      When Wett posed with Pochettino earlier this season, she claimed the Chelsea boss knew who she was.
      She shared the photo alongside the caption: “He said ‘hello Astrid'”.
      Wett fights on KSI’s Misfits Boxing shows and was victorious over Alexia Grace last time out.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea beat Fulham 1-0 on Saturday lunchtime to secure a third successive Premier League win.
      The victory lifts the Blues up to eighth in the table, just three points adrift of West Ham in sixth.
      Following Chelsea’s victory over the Cottagers, Poch revealed that a “mystery incident” before the match had affected the team. More

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      Newcastle vs Man City LIVE SCORE: Treble winners take on wounded Magpies in huge Premier League clash – latest updates

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      NEWCASTLE host Premier League champions Manchester City in Saturday’s evening kick-off.The Magpies have lost their last three in the top flight, but they did pick up a crucial win against fierce rivals Sunderland in the FA Cup last time out.
      Man City will travel to St James’ Park hoping to close the gap on Liverpool at the top of the tree, but they must do so without top scorer Erling Haaland once again.
      Pep Guardiola’s side have recovered from their recent rocky period by winning their last five games in all competitions.

      Kick off time: 5.30pm GMT
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      City with chance to close gap
      With the Premier League fixtures spread across two weekends, victory today would take Man City second in the table.
      It would leave them only two points behind league leaders Liverpool.
      Jurgen Klopp’s side offer an obstacle to their hopes of another Premier League crown this season and Pep Guardiola will want to put pressure on the Merseyside outfit this evening.
      Copy linkCopiedMagpies struggling to flex financial muscle
      When the new owners came into St James’ Park, fans thought the sky was the limit with black and white jerseys with Mbappe 9 on the back imminent.
      Sadly for Eddie Howe’s side, with FFP finally flexing their muscle this season, that seems a distant dream for the oil rich club.
      It has been reported this week that Newcastle will need to sell to buy in this January transfer window.
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      Both of these sides, who are owned by the Saudi state, have high expectations for the season ahead.
      For Man City, they are looking to win a fourth consecutive Premier League title, something which has never been done before.
      Newcastle were expecting to regulars in the mix up for Champions League qualification but are a long way off that currently.
      Copy linkCopiedWelcome to Newcastle vs Man City
      The Magpies welcome Man City to St James’ Park for a game of great importance to both teams but for very different reasons.
      Joelinton has been ruled out for a minimum of six weeks due to a thigh injury and joins Callum Wilson, Matt Targett, Nick Pope, Jacob Murphy, Joe Willock, Havey Barnes, Elliot Anderson and Javi Manquillo in the Newcastle very crowded treatment room.
      With the injury to Joelinton, Lewis Miley will slot in to partner Sean Longstaff and Bruno Guimaraes in the heart of midfield for Eddie Howe’s side.
      Fabian Schar signed a contract extension this week and is likely to join a back four alongside Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman and Dan Burn as they look to face Pep Guardiola’s fluid attack.
      Alexander Isak, Miguel Almiron and Anthony Gordon will lead the attack for The Magpies as they look to cause problems for the visitors.
      For Man City Erling Haaland and John Stones will definitely miss this game while Jack Grealish remains a doubt due to illness.
      Manuel Akanji is a minor doubt as he was forced off in the first half of the recent FA Cup game but Man City expect to have Bernardo Silva and Kalvin Phillips available after both missed the last match due to illness.
      Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake are expected to be recalled to the team that started the cup match, along with goalkeeper Ederson.
      The big question for the visitors’ fans is whether they will get to see Kevin De Bruyne start the game against Newcastle today.
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