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      Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber avoided a red card at Tottenham because of a ‘safe call’ from the referee

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      JURRIEN TIMBER avoided a red card at Tottenham because referee Jarred Gillett played it ‘safe’, according to a retired referee.Top former ref Mark Halsey ran the rule over the weekend’s Premier League action exclusively for SunSport.Jurrien Timber could’ve have seen red for his tackle on Pedro PorroThe Arsenal full-back was only given a yellow cardIt wouldn’t be the North London derby without some boiling tempers and on-pitch drama – and Timber ensured Sunday’s clash was no different in his first game against Spurs.The former Ajax defender left one on Pedro Porro after a crunching challenge but didn’t hear the whistle that came later.Timber, 23, caught his Spurs counterpart on the ankle after he went over the ball with his studs, which Gillett deemed worthy of only a yellow card.When asked for his take on the incident, Halsey said: “The temperature was rising, the game was reaching boiling point.READ MORE ON ARSENAL”I think perhaps the referee just took the safe bet and issued a yellow card for a reckless challenge.”Now, listen, when we look at Law 12 (Misconduct) a careless challenge is a free kick and no card, okay? A reckless challenge is a free kick and a yellow card.”And a challenge that endangers the player’s safety with excessive force or brutality must be sanctioned with a red card. “Now, it’s subjective, but for me, I thought they got it absolutely spot on.Most read in FootballSpurs keeper Guglielmo Vicario reacted negatively to Timber’s foulA scuffle then broke out between Spurs and their North London visitorsFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”I thought it was a reckless challenge, free kick and a yellow card. I didn’t think it met the criteria of a serious foul play.”VAR looks at those challenges and they stayed with the on-field decision, which was correct.Arsenal ratings: Gabriel puts in impeccable display in North London Derby but Rice replacement struggles”I think the fact that he was on top of the ball and then his studs just went into the shin, I think that deemed it a reckless challenge. “So, listen, on another day, another referee may have just seen it as a careless.”But the chaos didn’t stop there.Arsenal ratings vs Spurs as Gabriel is the hero in feisty North London derbyGABRIEL headed in the only goal of the game as a depleted Arsenal snatched all three points in the North London Derby.Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the Gunners players…DAVID RAYA – 8/10Commanded his area well, and was a safe pair of hands throughout the game. Another great showing in what has been a spectacular start for the Spanish stopper. JURRIEN TIMBER – 7Did well from an attacking perspective, charging down the left hand side on various occasions. Solid defensively too against Spurs’ flying right side of Johnson and Porro.Some would argue he should’ve been sent off for a challenge on Pedro Porro in the first half, but he escaped despite squaring up to Vicario in the aftermath.WILLIAM SALIBA – 8A really good recovery challenge in the first half to deny Dominic Solanke, despite being booked early on.You can always count on Saliba to put in a solid display, and he didn’t disappoint today with fantastic passing out from the back too. GABRIEL – 9A fantastic defensive showing throughout, reinforced with a towering header inside the box to give his side the lead from a set piece (shock). Has formed an impeccable partnership with Saliba, personified by their heartwarming celebration together after the opener. He’s the man. BEN WHITE – 6Gave away the ball in a dangerous position in the first half, with Solanke failing to capitalise and had a tough first half against the quick feet of Heung Min-Son.Was not able to demonstrate the dangerous right-hand side overlap we saw work so effectively last season, but wasn’t threatened in the second 45.JORGINHO – 4Struggled to replace the suspended Declan Rice for this North London derby, whom the Gunners really missed.A tough task, but didn’t come close to matching Rice’s intensity or ability to drive the ball up the pitch which left Arsenal weak in the forward areas.THOMAS PARTEY – 5Struggled in transition with Jorginho alongside him, another player who felt the full force of no Rice and Odegaard.Not fast enough with or without the ball, and will need to perk his ideas up for City next week. GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 6Looked like a bright spark with his running and forward movement, but was let down by his end product or lack thereof.Worked really really hard throughout, just looks short of confidence in the last actions. LEANDRO TROSSARD – 6Dropping deeper into more of a midfield role than he’s used to today, it should be noted that he did a job for the team when they needed him. Not the flying efficiency machine we have seen him be from the bench, but his versatility will be needed this season it seems. BUKAYO SAKA – 7Didn’t make the kind of impact on the game we are used to seeing from the brilliant Bukayo Saka, and looked less of a threat without Martin Odegaard to combine with. Did some really good defensive work nonetheless, and delivered the perfect corner to claim the assist for Gabriel’s opener. KAI HAVERTZ – 6A good header in the first half was saved well by Vicario in the spurs net – actually made more clearances (3) than he managed shots on target (2) in the first 45. Was a handful for the Spurs defence, but largely nullified by the pace and power of Mickey Van de Ven and Cristian Romero. Not reacting to the ref’s whistle, Timber continued with the ball at his feet until he reached the byline next to Guglielmo Vicario’s goal.Porro’s Tottenham teammates reacted angrily in response and a scuffle broke out between the two teams with plenty of pushing and shoving.Vicario was then booked for instigating the melee as VAR again checked the aftermath.But many felt Timber should have received his marching orders for grabbing the Spurs goalkeeper in response.On whether Timber should have received a second yellow for the confrontation, Halsey said: “We’ve been talking about we don’t want to see too many yellow and red cards. “And I thought Vicario deserved his yellow card because he adopted aggressive attitude towards the opponent. “Now, some may be a bit cynical and say Timber perhaps should have got a second yellow card. But not for me because he wasn’t the aggressor.”He was sort of putting his hands up to try and protect himself. So I thought, again, I thought they handled that well. “And if there was any other unseen incident, VAR would have picked it up.”Meanwhile Arsenal players called for a penalty when the ball accidentally struck Cristian Romero’s arm inside 18 minutes.Kai Havertz’ close range header was saved by Vicario with the ball rebounding onto Romero’s arm after the home side started brightly.However, Halsey said: “Well, it has to be a deliberate act, a deliberate movement of the arm to the ball, and making yourself unnaturally bigger.”And that handball didn’t meet the criteria. Absolutely, Gillett was spot on, not to give a handball.”The first 45 minutes of the clash saw seven yellow cards – the most bookings in the first half of a Premier League game in history.And Halsey was unimpressed with the number of cards handed out across the board as the Premier League saw a new record for one gameweek set.He said: “There were 65 yellow cards, so 66 if you count the red, in one weekend. Poor game management.”Refereeing is all about managing the players, managing the event, and it’s setting those tolerance levels. “And if we look at the game, the Arsenal-Tottenham game, I mean, the temperature was sky high.READ MORE SUN STORIES”As a referee at that level, and every game’s a big game, whatever game you’re in, you have to set your tolerance levels. “And I thought Jarred [Gillett] set his tolerance levels a little bit too low for a game of that magnitude.” More

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      Bournemouth star accuses Anthony Taylor of ignoring little-known rule after ‘mental’ refereeing display against Chelsea

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      BOURNEMOUTH skipper Adam Smith blasted “mental” refereeing in his side’s 1-0 loss to Chelsea.Whistle-mad Anthony Taylor booked a Prem record 14 players on Saturday — costing both clubs £25,000 in FA fines.Adam Smith has blasted the refereeing during Bournemouth’s 1-0 defeat to ChelseaCredit: RexReferee Anthony Taylor dished out 14 yellow cards in the fixture – a new Premier League recordCredit: GettyEight Blues stars saw yellow, including debutant Jadon Sancho just 11 minutes after coming on as sub, along with six from the hosts.Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca and Cherries fitness coach Pablo de la Torre were also booked.Defender Smith, 33, said: “I can’t deal with it any more. Every foul was a yellow. It’s mental.“He booked me for just going up to talk to him about the penalty and the sending-off decision.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“I’m the captain and I’m allowed to do that but he said I had come from a far distance and that’s why he booked me. But I don’t understand.”Smith wanted to ask the official why keeper Robert Sanchez was not sent off for a foul on Evanilson when he had a clear scoring opportunity.Captains are allowed to discuss decisions with referees in a calm manner.Taylor gave a penalty and Blues ace Sanchez saved Evanilson’s kick.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSmith added: “That’s what I said and he booked me. I guess it’s just little Bournemouth, which I’ve had for the past nine years.”Smith has played 380 games for the Cherries and just signed a one-year contract extension but admits football can leave him baffled.Fans fume at ‘pure robbery’ after Arsenal star Jurrien Timber avoids red card after referee ‘bottles it’He said: “Sometimes I don’t enjoy the game. It’s multiple things, to be honest. It’s refereeing for sure, which is just draining, really draining.”Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez was only shown a yellow for his clumsy challenge on Evanilson due to the “double jeopardy” rule.That rule means players can only be sent off and give away a penalty if they didn’t try and make a challenge for the ball – something Taylor and VAR deemed Sanchez to have done.Adam Smith was booked for trying to speak to Taylor about the decision not to send off Robert SanchezCredit: RexSanchez was booked for clattering into Bournemouth striker EvanilsonCredit: AFP More

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      Watch astonishing phantom goal as furious fans call for ‘entire refereeing team to be arrested’

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      FANS have called for a referee to be arrested after he awarded a phantom goal.Montenegrin first division side Decic benefited from some questionable officiating during their 1-1 draw with Jedinstvo.Montenegrin side Decic were awarded a ‘phantom goal’ against JedinstvoJedinstvo goalkeeper Goran Akovic smothered a header from Caique ChagasHe got his whole body behind the ball to stop it crossing the lineBut the officials bizarrely awarded a goalIn the 40th minute midfielder Caique Chagas headed a cross towards goal.Jedinstvo goalkeeper Goran Akovic just about managed to smother the ball to prevent it from crossing the line, yet the referee bizarrely awarded a goal.The ball did not even touch the line yet alone cross it, as Akovic made it clear he got his body behind the ball.But the ref gave a goal which sparked uproar from the Jedinstvo players, who rushed towards the linesman to protest.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans on X slammed the decision and one even called for arrests to be made.One supporter reacted saying: “You just need to casually walk in and arrest the entire refereeing team and a few others from the administration.”Another added: “Not even close.”A third wrote: “A goalkeeper with his whole body in the field… unbelievable!”Most read in FootballAnother referee who came under fire this weekend was Jarred Gillett after he failed to send off Jurrien Timber in the North London derby.The Arsenal defender was booked for a reckless tackle on Pedro Porro which some believed wanted a red card.Derby County head coach Paul Warne jokes about Ebou Adams’ miss in the closing minutesHe then grabbed Gugliemoi Vicario by the shirt but escaped a second yellow, despite the Tottenham keeper being booked. More

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      Fans fume at ‘pure robbery’ after Arsenal star Jurrien Timber avoids red card after referee ‘bottles it’

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      JURRIEN TIMBER should have been sent off against Tottenham as fans claim the referee “bottled” showing him a red card.The defender featured in his first North London Derby and sparked a melee with a tackle in the first half.Fans claimed Jurrien Timber should have seen red for his tackle on Pedro PorroCredit: X @SkySportsPLJamie Redknapp believes he was ‘lucky’ not to be sent offCredit: X @SkySportsPLTimber risked a second yellow card after he grabbed Gugliemo Vicario by his shirtCredit: GettyThe incident sparked a mass brawl but only Vicario was bookedCredit: X @SkySportsPLHe went into a 50-50 challenge with Pedro Porro and the Spurs defender came off second best.Timber caught him on the ankle after he went over the ball with his studs, which referee Jarred Gillett deemed a yellow card.Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp believes the Arsenal star was “lucky” to escape a red card, claiming other refs would have sent him off.He said: “It’s an unusual action because he does definitely go over the top of the ball. He rolls his foot, it’s an unusual action you would usually come in with a side foot to make a challenge like this.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”He is very very lucky. Has he gone in with excessive force to do him like in the olden days? No.”He has given the referee a massive decision to make. I think he’s incredibly lucky because other referees might have sent him off.”He doesn’t need to go in like that, it’s such a strange one. Has he caught him badly? No, but it’s not the point.”It’s excessive force, I think he’s lucky.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSArsenal ratings vs Spurs as Gabriel is the hero in feisty North London derbyGABRIEL headed in the only goal of the game as a depleted Arsenal snatched all three points in the North London Derby.Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the Gunners players…DAVID RAYA – 8/10Commanded his area well, and was a safe pair of hands throughout the game. Another great showing in what has been a spectacular start for the Spanish stopper. JURRIEN TIMBER – 7Did well from an attacking perspective, charging down the left hand side on various occasions. Solid defensively too against Spurs’ flying right side of Johnson and Porro.Some would argue he should’ve been sent off for a challenge on Pedro Porro in the first half, but he escaped despite squaring up to Vicario in the aftermath.WILLIAM SALIBA – 8A really good recovery challenge in the first half to deny Dominic Solanke, despite being booked early on.You can always count on Saliba to put in a solid display, and he didn’t disappoint today with fantastic passing out from the back too. GABRIEL – 9A fantastic defensive showing throughout, reinforced with a towering header inside the box to give his side the lead from a set piece (shock). Has formed an impeccable partnership with Saliba, personified by their heartwarming celebration together after the opener. He’s the man. BEN WHITE – 6Gave away the ball in a dangerous position in the first half, with Solanke failing to capitalise and had a tough first half against the quick feet of Heung Min-Son.Was not able to demonstrate the dangerous right-hand side overlap we saw work so effectively last season, but wasn’t threatened in the second 45.JORGINHO – 4Struggled to replace the suspended Declan Rice for this North London derby, whom the Gunners really missed.A tough task, but didn’t come close to matching Rice’s intensity or ability to drive the ball up the pitch which left Arsenal weak in the forward areas.THOMAS PARTEY – 5Struggled in transition with Jorginho alongside him, another player who felt the full force of no Rice and Odegaard.Not fast enough with or without the ball, and will need to perk his ideas up for City next week. GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 6Looked like a bright spark with his running and forward movement, but was let down by his end product or lack thereof.Worked really really hard throughout, just looks short of confidence in the last actions. LEANDRO TROSSARD – 6Dropping deeper into more of a midfield role than he’s used to today, it should be noted that he did a job for the team when they needed him. Not the flying efficiency machine we have seen him be from the bench, but his versatility will be needed this season it seems. BUKAYO SAKA – 7Didn’t make the kind of impact on the game we are used to seeing from the brilliant Bukayo Saka, and looked less of a threat without Martin Odegaard to combine with. Did some really good defensive work nonetheless, and delivered the perfect corner to claim the assist for Gabriel’s opener. KAI HAVERTZ – 6A good header in the first half was saved well by Vicario in the spurs net – actually made more clearances (3) than he managed shots on target (2) in the first 45. Was a handful for the Spurs defence, but largely nullified by the pace and power of Mickey Van de Ven and Cristian Romero. Some fans agreed with Redknapp while others argued Timber should have picked up a second booking for his coming together with Tottenham keeper Gugliemo Vicario.He grabbed the Italian by the shirt in an aggressive coming together yet only Vicario was yellow carded.Piers Morgan says ‘even our mascot is harder than Tottenham’s’ as Arsenal kid pushes counterparts before derbySupporters claim the ref bottled the double booking for Timber, suggesting he was fortunate to stay on the pitch.One fan said: “Timber didn’t get a red card for all these btw. Pure robbery.”Another added: “Bad tackle, yellow. Grab a player’s shirt, 2nd yellow. But only player booked was Vicario. If you book one, you give the 2nd yellow to Timber. Ref bottled it. Pure and simple.”A third wrote: “If Vicario is booked (and he should be), Timber should get a second yellow.” More

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      Angry fans slam ‘ridiculous’ referee after Andre Onana saves Southampton penalty to turn Man Utd clash on its head

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      FANS have slammed referee Stuart Attwell after Southampton’s Cameron Archer had to wait 51 SECONDS to take his penalty against Manchester United.The match was level at 0-0 when Diogo Dalot chopped Saints kid Tyler Dibling down in the box.Cameron Archer was made to wait before missing his penaltyCredit: GettyAndre Onana saved Archer’s penalty down lowCredit: RexAfter a VAR check, the spot-kick was confirmed and Archer stepped up for the Saints.The striker put the ball on the spot but was made to wait almost a minute before being allowed to take it.And, when he was finally allowed to strike towards goal, Archer’s limp low shot was kept out by a stretching Andre Onana.He managed to get onto the rebound but his header too was caught by the United stopper, to the delight of a thrilled Lisandro Martinez.Most read in FootballIn total, the time between the penalty being awarded and it being taken was over TWO AND A HALF MINUTES.And Southampton fans were fuming with Attwell for making Archer wait, with one saying: “Why was there such a huge delay before he could take it?”It’d been checked, no one was in the box? That was ridiculous, seemed to be the ref deliberately waiting.”A second wrote: “That’s a disgrace. Why did the referee make Archer wait for so long?”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSA third added: “You could see Archer getting more restless as he was made to wait. This is so annoying.”Another chimed in: “You knew he was going to miss. Was too long. Refs need to control those situations better.”How much every Premier League club earns in shirt sponsorsMan Utd ratings vs Southampton as Onana saves a penalty and Rashford finally scoresMARCUS RASHFORD scored his first Premier League goal in 189 days as Manchester United cruised to a 3-0 victory at Southampton.The Red Devils got back to winning ways after suffering defeats in their last two Prem games, with Matthijs de Ligt notching his first Man Utd goal.But United had Andre Onana to thank as the keeper kept out Cameron Archer’s penalty at 0-0.Here’s how SunSport’s Charlie Wyett rated United’s stars…Andre Onana – 7Saved the penalty by Cameron Archer, albeit a poor one from the Southampton forward.But that stop and the stopped rebound proved to be absolutely crucial.Noussair Mazraouri – 7Needed treatment after falling awkwardly in the first half but that did not stop him from delivering a solid performance.Also got forward to good effect before being one of three United defenders to be subbed off.Matthijs De Ligt – 8Shaky start defensively but was unmarked to score from Bruno Fernandes cross to calm United’s nerves with the opener.He was delighted to get his first United goal and dedicated his celebration to his wife’s birthday today.Lisandro Martinez – 7Not been in great form so anything was an improvement – although Saints’ attack was toothless.Diogo Dalot – 5Suffered an absolute shocker of a first half courtesy of Southampton’s tricky wingers.Conceded the penalty after bringing down Tyler Dibling but was also constantly exposed throughout the half.Kobbie Mainoo – 6United continue to lean far too heavily on such a young player. And this defensive role does not really suit him.Christian Eriksen – 7A surprise starter although United’s two goals came from his corners.The system, though, still does not play to his strengths as he is too deep.Bruno Fernandes – 7Cracking corner cross ball from Eriksen who plonked the ball on the head of De Ligt.Amad Diallo – 7Looked lively throughout – really encouraging. Teed up Rashford for the second goal.Joshua Zirkzee – 6Forced a couple of saves by Aaron Ramsdale but does not look like a 25 goal-a-season striker.Marcus Rashford – 7Hopefully the second goal will give him a real confidence boost. Also forced a couple of saves from Aaron Ramsdale.SUBSGarnacho (for Rashford 73 mins) 7Was brutally fouled by Stephens who saw red shortly after coming on. Notched United’s third goal of the game in the final minute.He struck high into Ramsdale’s high corner after a brilliant ball from Casemiro.Manuel Ugarte (for Eriksen 73 mins) 6Harry Maguire (for Mazraouri 74 mins) 6Jonny Evans (for Martinez 77 mins) 6The Saints had an early spring in their step and after dominating the ball and attacking play before the penalty was awarded.United were camped in their own half for most of the first 30 minutes, with Dalot particularly struggling down his left hand side.But Premier League football is cruel and momentum immediately switched on Onana’s save.New United defender Matthijs de Ligt’s header put Erik ten Hag’s side 1-0 up through a Bruno Fernandes assist just two minutes later.Marcus Rashford then doubled the lead for the visitors.It was the 26-year-old’s first Prem goal since his penalty against Everton at Old Trafford on March 9.Alejandro Garnacho made it three at the death, as Saints failed to even have another SHOT after the penalty.And speaking after full-time Ten Hag admitted the penalty was the “turning point”.He said: “The start was not easy.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I think the penalty was the turning point in the game and not so far after we scored and that was very important.”From that moment on, the game was all ours.” More

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      Distraught Arsenal fans cry ‘cancel the season’ after finding out who referee is for Tottenham clash

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      DISTRAUGHT Arsenal fans cried “cancel the season” after discovering who will ref their upcoming derby against Tottenham.Mikel Arteta’s man head into the clash with a number of major absences following their 1-1 draw with Brighton.Arsenal fans aren’t happy after seeing who will referee their game at SpursCredit: GettyDeclan Rice was sent off in that game, meaning he will miss the Spurs encounter through suspension.New boy Mikel Merino is out for two months with a freak shoulder injury.Captain Martin Odegaard has become the latest casualty after turning his ankle while playing for Norway.There’s further concerns at the back too, with Riccardo Calafiori forced off for Italy.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Arteta could be forced to cobble together a new-look XI which may feature Raheem Sterling.However, some Arsenal fans reckon it doesn’t matter who takes to the field on Sunday.That’s because referee Jarred Gillett was confirmed as the main official for the occasion.Arsenal have a history with Gillett, who took charge of their controversial 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa last season.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSJohn McGinn scored the only goal in December’s encounter between the two sides.But Arsenal felt they were hard done by, with Gillett refusing to award a penalty for a foul by Douglas Luiz on Gabriel Jesus in Villa’s box.Raheem Sterling showing off skills in Arsenal training sessionJarred Gillett will take charge of the derbyCredit: GettyHe controversially disallowed a late Arsenal equaliser at Aston Villa last seasonCredit: ReutersWith just moments of the game remaining, Kai Havertz then bundled home a timely equaliser at Villa Park.Yet his effort was immediately chalked off by Gillett for handball.Replays showed the ball had ricocheted off both Havertz and Cash in a frenzied bundle.But VAR decided not to intervene and stood by Gillett’s initial call.Arteta was left raging at the final whistle, saying: “Clear and obvious, clear and obvious. “That’s what I mean. That’s my opinion, that’s all I can say.”And Arsenal fans are now bracing themselves to be on the receiving end of more questionable calls.One said: “Cancel the season.”Another declared: “This is a Gabriel red card and a Spurs penalty.”READ MORE SUN STORIESOne noted: “Are you f***ing kidding me?”Another added: “I think we are finished for Sunday.” More

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      Football analyst bizarrely blames ref Anthony Taylor for ‘hindering Man Utd’s play’ in humiliating loss to Liverpool

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      REFEREE Anthony Taylor has been partly blamed for Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat against Liverpool on Sunday.American analysts pointed to Taylor’s positioning and argued that the PGMOL official blocked United from playing their best football.CBS Sports Golazo pointed to Anthony Taylor’s positioningFirst, when Bruno Fernandes couldn’t make his ideal passAnd pointed to the ref again for Liverpool’s second goal of the first halfCasemiro, 32, was at fault for Liverpool’s two opening goals as he twice gave possession away cheaply inside United’s half that led to Luis Diaz scoring a brace inside 42 minutes.A dismal second-half saw United carved open by Liverpool for Mo Salah’s strike, as fans booed a match that echoed last season’s struggles.But CBS Sports Golazo has since offered a fascinating insight into how and why Liverpool’s first two goals came about.American presenters Ian Joy and Michael Lahoud cheekily pinned some of the blame on referee Taylor’s positioning.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Wythenshawe-born official was seen getting in the way of United’s transitional play on both occasions.Footage has now showed that Bruno Fernandes was potentially limited from making key passes in decisive moments due to the space occupied by Taylor.First, the analysts argued that Taylor blocked Fernandes from unleashing a quick breakaway ball through to Alejandro Garnacho.The Portugal star was forced to pass back to Casemiro, who offloaded a horror pass that was intercepted by Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch, and put in the back of the net by Diaz.Most read in FootballFernandes struggled to exert his usual creative influence on proceedings against LiverpoolFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThen the pundits explain how the 45-year-old’s positioning stopped Casemiro from playing a forward pass to Joshua Zirkzee for the Colombian’s second.Again, the defensive midfielder conceded possession and Liverpool doubled their lead moments later.’Man Utd have wrong bald Dutch manager’ – how Slot schooled Ten Hag at Old TraffordBut the Brazilian ace lost possession 13 times before being substituted for teenager Toby Collyer at the break.United are now talking about offloading Casemiro to Galatasaray on loan, according to journalist Ali Naci Kucuk.The CBS analysis has gone viral, with Premier League fans split on its authenticity.One fan wrote on X: “I didn’t realise this at all! Fantastic analysis. But it doesn’t make the loss any less embarrassing.”One post rejecting the claim, stated: “The ref can have his share blame for this but I don’t think it’s due to him that we lost the game.”Another added: “Let’s not blame referee there! It was individual mistakes and Erik ten Hag’s substitutions that cost us the three points.”READ MORE SUN STORIESA fourth said: “It’s part of football and no one forced Casemiro into making such an awful pass for the first goal.”While a fifth chimed in: “Come on. United were bad across the board.”Man Utd player ratings vs LiverpoolMANCHESTER UNITED had a horror show against Liverpool as they lost 3-0.Casemiro was so bad he was taken off at half-time.But were there any positive performances at Old Trafford?Andre Onana – 5Nothing he could do about any of Liverpool’s goals and made a few saves to prevent the scoreline from getting worse.Noussair Mazraoui – 5Came close to scoring in the first half and looked solid enough against Diaz although he did push up too high before Liverpool’s opener.Matthijs de Ligt – 4Left Diaz and Domink Szobozslai in acres of space for the opening goal but was left in a tricky spot thanks to Casemiro’s error. Booked for a shocking late tackle on Diaz.Lisandro Martinez – 3Lost Diaz for the second goal which meant the Colombian was able to score unmarked from the penalty spot.Also guilty of giving away the ball too easily and was not tight enough with his marking.Diogo Dalot – 4Was caught out pushing up too quickly for the first goal and did not do enough to stop Mo Salah’s cross in the build-up to Liverpool’s second.Looked dangerous in attack at times but too infrequently as he had plenty of defensive work to do since Rashford did not track Trent Alexander-Arnold.Casemiro – 2A horror show in the first half as he gave the ball away in the lead up to both of Liverpool’s goals.He was caught on the ball for the second after a shocking misplaced pass left his defence vulnerable for the opening goal. Hooked at half-time.Kobbie Mainoo – 4Fell victim to the Casemiro curse as he was shrugged off the ball in a terrible position, allowing Liverpool to add a third with ease.Bruno Fernandes – 5Was United’s most creative spark but that is not saying much. Tried to get his side going in the first half but looked short of ideas and inspiration after the break.Alejandro Garnacho – 4Still appears to be a little rusty and is yet to hit the heights he reached last season.Marcus Rashford – 3Nothing came off for the out-of-sorts forward who must be running out of chances before he is dropped.Joshua Zirkzee – 4Quiet up-front and had little influence on the wing as well, but missed a clear-cut chance with his head and should have turned in Rashford’s cross which he met at the far post.SubsToby Collyer (for Casemiro, HT) – 5A difficult game for the youngster to make his Premier League debut but he put himself about and won a few tackles.Harry Maguire (for De Ligt, 69mins) – 5Shored things up at the back as Liverpool took their foot off the pedal.Amad (for Garnacho, 69mins) – 5Provided a spark on the right and looked more lively than Garnacho.Christian Eriksen (for Zirkzee, 86mins) – N/ANot on long enough to make an impact. More

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      Agonising moment referee jumps in one second too late as boxer collapses to canvas after brutal KO

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      BOXER Qamil Balla fell to a brutal knockout loss after the referee jumped in just one second too late. Aussie Balla faced Japanese knockout artist Jin Sasaki on Naoya Inoue’s undercard in Tokyo. Jin Sasaki brutally knocked out Qamil BallaThe referee was just a second off stopping the KOSasaki came into the bout with a frightening record of 16 KOs in his 17 wins – and he notched one more against Balla. He stopped his opponent in brutal fashion after a barrage of punches forced Balla into the corner. Eventually, he collapsed to the ground amid the flurry of combinations with the ref just too late to step in. Fans were quick to hail ruthless Sasaki, as one said: “Violent finish.”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother added: Jin Sasaki with an incredible finishing sequence. “Amazing body work throughout the match and a thunderous leaping hook.One praised: “A lot of heavy strikes, a lot of violence.”Another said: “This man a beast.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSasaki won a trinket WBO title after his savage stoppage and now has future world championships in his sights. He said: “I want a title match.” Sickening moment fighter snaps ankle mid-fight before slipping it back into place as if nothing happened More