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    ‘I didn’t say that you clown’ – Jamie Carragher and Rio Ferdinand locked in row over Sky Sports pundit’s Salah comments

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    JAMIE Carragher branded Rio Ferdinand a “clown” amid a heated row over the Liverpool legend’s comments about the Africa Cup of Nations.Carragher, 47, spoke on Sky Sports after his former team’s 2-0 win at Manchester City and appeared to suggest that playing at Afcon worked against Mo Salah’s chances of winning the Ballon d’Or.Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher landed in hot water over comments regarding the Africa Cup of NationsCarragher suggested Afcon doesn’t help Liverpool star Mohamed Salah’s claim for the Ballon d’OrCredit: GettyCarragher branded Rio Ferdinand a ‘clown’ after he criticised his Afcon commentsCredit: RexThe legendary centre-back hinted that the Egypt international is at a disadvantage compared to Real Madrid superstars Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr.Carragher said on Sky Sports: “I think the problem [is] the fact he’s with Egypt, and he’s probably not playing in the major tournament as such or maybe got a great chance of winning, I think it’s either the Champions League or the major tournament [that influences who wins the Ballon d’Or].”Normally, the player who excels in that, like Vini Jr and Mbappe right now, Real Madrid looking really good going for the Champions League. “Liverpool will be in that conversation, but right now [Real] is certainly the front runner.”Read More on FootballBut fellow pundits Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge chimed in to correct Carragher by insisting Afcon is a major tournament.Richards said: “Just to say, AFCON is a major tournament because a lot of people are at home saying, ‘They aren’t taking it seriously’. AFCON is a major tournament, just so you know.”Carragher asked the Man City hero if he thought Egypt had a chance of winning the World Cup. Richards replied: “No, but AFCON is big, isn’t it? You remember when he and [Sadio] Mane were going for it and…”Most read in FootballAnd Carragher interrupted the former defender by complaining:”Oh God.”Sturridge jumped in by stating it’s a “fact” that Afcon is at the same level as the Euros or Copa America. ‘Oh, God… did he say that?’ – Pep Guardiola left in disbelief at Jamie Carragher’s ‘not nice and not true’ claimThe ex-Liverpool star said: “It’s a fact. It’s a fact. It’s a fact. If you win the Euros or if you win Copa America it’s deemed to be big so the AFCON is at the same level.”Ferdinand, 46, caught wind of Carragher’s statement and argued that sort of thought process is “ignorant”.The Man Utd legend claimed he understood what his ex-England team-mate was trying to say but insists Fifa needs to work on promoting Afcon exactly like the Euros and Copa America.Ferdinand said on his Rio Presents podcast: “I think that comment is representative of the majority of the people out there. But I don’t think that’s right. It’s an ignorant thought process. “If you go to Didier Drogba, Abedi Pele, Samuel Eto’o, Riyad Mahrez, Mo Salah or Sadio Mane, they’ll tell you, ‘We have to win this’ – it’s a demand in their countries to win this.”Yes, it doesn’t get backed resources wise like the Euros etc, but that doesn’t mean you have to devalue it. It’s a continent of huge power. A continent that contributes to European football through players massively. It should be respected more than it is.Carragher slams Ferdinand”I understand what Jamie’s saying but I don’t agree with it. That’s the majority’s fault, if we’re honest, and its not right. “I think the federations like FIFA need to make sure they implement a way of thinking and language around Afcon so it equals the Euros and the Copa America.”Jamie is right in what he is saying because that is what happens. If Mo Salah won Afcon that would have no bearing on anyone when they vote for the Ballon d’Or, which is absolutely wrong.”Carragher heard what Ferdinand had to say on Instagram and hit back with a fiery response on the comments’ section.The Liverpool great branded his fellow Premier League hero a “clown” as he insisted his words were taken out of context.Carragher responded: “I didn’t say that you clown. Stop playing to the gallery like you always do.”Setting the record straightThe former centre-back tried to set the record straight with a lengthy post on Twitter.Carragher tweeted: “The point I was trying to make yesterday was that Mo Salah is at a disadvantage playing for Egypt in terms of him winning the Balon D’or.”If Salah had an average season at LFC but won the AFCON & was MVP I don’t think he would win the Ballon d’Or. Because I don’t think AFCON carries the weight of other tournaments.”But if Mbappe had an average season at Real Madrid but won the World Cup/Euros he would still have a great opportunity.”It’s not just about certain tournaments, [Andriy] Shevchenko (Ukraine), [Robert] Lewandowski (Poland) were never going to win the WC/Euros to help their case for the prize. I don’t think it’s controversial at all really it’s just a fact.”I know Mane came 2nd a few years back after winning the tournament but that alone wouldn’t have got him to that position, it was LFC being two games away from a quadruple that played a big role also.”It’s not disrespectful if I feel the WC/Euros/CP are better tournaments it’s just my opinion when I watch them. Saying it wasn’t a major competition was clumsy but I think most people watching could understand the point I was trying to make.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The face I pulled when Micah interjected was nothing to do with the merits of the tournament, I just knew as soon as he did what the reaction was going to be! I get a lot people didn’t like what I said & that’s fine.”I don’t normally respond to things on here with posts like this butI decided to tweet in the end after seeing so many phoneys jumping on the bandwagon & playing to the gallery when they knew what I meant. Good luck MO you little dancer.” More

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      ‘It’s a fact’ – Jamie Carragher brutally shut down by Daniel Sturridge live on Sky Sports over controversial AFCON take

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER was shut down by both Daniel Sturridge and Micah Richards after disregarding the Africa Cup of Nations as a major tournament.The trio were covering Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Manchester City on Sky Sports when the topic of conversation turned to Mohamed Salah.Daniel Sturridge and Micah Richards were forced to step in after Jamie Carragher appeared to suggest that AFCON was not a major tournamentCredit: Sky SportsCarragher claimed that Salah needs to win a major tournament to be considered the best player in the worldCredit: GettyDebating whether or not he could win any individual awards – such as the Ballon d’Or – and become “the best in the world” this season, Carragher suggested there was one obstacle stopping him.The ex-defender claimed that Salah would have to win a major tournament with Egypt in order to be in the running.He said: “I think the problem (is) the fact he’s with Egypt, and he’s probably not playing in the major tournament as such, or maybe got a great chance of winning, I think it’s either the Champions League or the major tournament.”Normally, the player who excels in that, like Vini Jr and (Kylian) Mbappe right now, Real Madrid looking really good going for the Champions League. Read More in Football”Liverpool will be in that conversation, but right now (Real Madrid) are certainly the front runner.”Richards quickly chimed in to say: “Just saying, AFCON is a major tournament. Just so you know.”But Carragher responded: “Egypt aren’t going to win the World Cup, are they?”Richards reiterated his point, but the ex-Liverpool man appeared to disregard it before Sturridge joined in the conversation.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”It’s a fact. It’s a fact. If you win the Euros or the Copa America it’s deemed to be big so the AFCON is the same level,” the ex-striker said.Carragher also received some backlash on social media, with one person writing: “The disrespect AFCON gets within pundits and even fans is disgusting. Equivalent of Euro/Copa America and these people are treating it like it’s the Carabao Cup. Nasty work from Jamie Carragher!” ‘Oh, God… did he say that?’ – Pep Guardiola left in disbelief at Jamie Carragher’s ‘not nice and not true’ claimAnother commented: “It’s the scoff, for me, when he is corrected. It’s just awful.”A third said: “I like the way both Daniel Sturridge & Micah Richards correct Carragher here. They don’t hesitate to provide him with the correct information.”SunSport has contacted Sky for comment.Salah scored the opening goal as Liverpool beat Man City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium.Dominik Szoboszlai netted the second to secure the win and boost the club’s title hopes. More

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      Daniel Sturridge makes embarrassing blunder live on Sky Sports during Man City vs Liverpool as presenter corrects him

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      DANIEL STURRIDGE made an embarrassing gaffe on pundit duty for Sky Sports.The former Man City and Liverpool star was on duty at the Etihad for Super Sunday, as his ex-clubs faced off against each other.Daniel Sturridge made an embarrassing blunder on Sky SportsSturridge called on City to introduce Haaland into the game who wasn’t even fit to playCredit: GettyCity trailed at the break 2-0, as presenter David Jones asked if he could see them getting back into the game.He said: “They’ve been prying away and giving themselves opportunities.”But when they’re getting crosses in the box, there’s not that presence in the box to get on the end of it.”So, we might end up seeing Haaland at some stage in the game.”Read more football news Norwegian hotshot Erling Haaland – who Sturridge referred to – was deemed unfit to be included in City’s squad before the clash.That prompted Sky Sports presenter David Jones to interrupt.Jones said: “Not Haaland today because he’s, of course, missing. But maybe there might be one or two options they can turn to.”Fans online couldn’t help but notice Sturridge’s mistake.Most read in FootballOne wrote on X: “Sturridge had a stinker there.”Daniel Sturridge suffers wardrobe malfunction live on Sky Sports during Chelsea’s defeat to Man City A second posted: “Sturridge has just been embarrassed there.”While a third added: “Someone give Daniel Sturridge a team sheet.”Sturridge is used to getting some attention on punditry duty for Sky Sports.On his debut in 2023, he showed his flamboyant side by singing an initiation song alongside Micah Richards and Roy Keane.While back in August last year, he suffered a wardrobe malfunction when one of the buttons on a shirt had broken.Without Haaland, Man City struggled to find the net in a one-sided contest.The Reds took the lead in the 14th minute through Mo Salah.Dominik Szoboszlai scored Liverpool’s second before half-time to give the away side a comfortable lead.Liverpool’s win has given them an 11 point lead at the top, following second-placed Arsenal’s defeat to West Ham on Saturday.Meanwhile, fellow Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher continued his row with Pep Guardiola over Erling Haaland’s absense.Jamie Carragher continued his row with Pep Guardiola over Haaland’s fitnessCredit: GettyMidweek, Carragher joked Haaland was suffering with “Rudigeritis” while working as a pundit on CBS Sports.When asked about the comments, Guardiola said: “Oh, God. Did he say that? Jamie Carragher said that? Oh God. Don’t laugh. I don’t know why he makes that suspicious, you know that?”Did he say that Haaland didn’t want to play the game? It’s not nice — and it’s not true.“He was crazy to play the game but had a problem with his knee and could not play.”Carragher responded on social media by clarifying the comment was a joke made at the expense of fellow pundit and ex-Man City star Micah Richards.During Sky Sports Super Sunday, Carragher was asked again about the comments.Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool and Erling Haaland come togetherCredit: GettyThe 47-year-old said while smirking: “Listen that illness may have carried over and could be Van Dijkitis.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAfter a few jokes among the panel, including presenter Jones, Micah Richards, Sturridge and Keane, Carragher added: “Listen there’s no doubt, I think I said in this fixture at Anfield, I think [Virgil] Van Dijk has the edge in terms of being slightly better in his position than Haaland is.”But that is a brilliant match up.” More

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      Why is Erling Haaland not playing for Man City against Liverpool?

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      MANCHESTER CITY welcome Liverpool for a blockbuster Super Sunday clash at the Etihad.The Reds can extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to a whopping 11 points with victory this afternoon.Erling Haaland will play no part against Liverpool this afternoonCredit: GettyMAN CITY VS LIVERPOOL LIVEIt comes after title rivals Arsenal fell to a 1-0 defeat to London rivals West Ham yesterday.Liverpool will fancy their chances against a wounded City side after they were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid on Wednesday night.Arne Slot’s men have been handed a welcome boost before the match with top scorer Erling Haaland not included in the City squad.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhy is Erling Haaland not playing for Man City against Liverpool?Erling Haaland limped off with a suspected knee issue during Man City’s 4-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday, February 15.He was since an unused substitute for their Champions League knockout play-off second leg with Real Madrid on Wednesday night after being deemed unable to start the match.Speaking before the Liverpool clash, Pep Guardiola said that yesterday (Saturday), Haaland “didn’t feel good” after training, which is why the forward is missing this afternoon.It’s the first time the Norwegian goal machine has not been named in the City squad for a Premier League match since April 2024, when he missed a 4-0 win over Brighton.Most read in FootballOmar Marmoush replaces Haaland up top, looking to build on his stunning hat-trick against Newcastle in his last Prem outing.How to watch Man City vs Liverpool?Man City vs Liverpool will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League.Sky Sports customers can live stream the match via the NOW/Sky Sports app.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog. More

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      talkSPORT presenter opens up on 50-yard Premier League ‘clearance-goal’ after being forced out of Chelsea

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      JASON CUNDY turns the clock back to 1992 and the first month of the all-new Premier League.The 55-year-old former defender, who now works for talkSPORT co-presenting the Sports Bar with Jamie O’Hara, reflects on his freak ‘clearance’ goal from 50 yards to give Tottenham the lead at Ipswich.Jason Cundy talks THAT goal for Tottenham against Ipswich in 1992Cundy scored a fluky goal from past the half-way lineCundy is now a presenter on talkSPORTI would love to tell you I looked up, spotted Ipswich keeper Craig Forrest off his line, measured my shot from 50 yards and the ball flew in just as I had planned.But here’s the TRUTH of what really happened 33 years ago.I was just inside Ipswich’s half and the ball was played into a space which I thought was going to end up being a 50-50 challenge between myself and Jason Dozzell.My thought process was that I wanted to make sure I got to the ball as quick as possible to avoid there being any sort of contact between the two of us.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSWhat played out was Jason didn’t make the expected challenge by which time I was fully committed.My proposed tackle ended up being a completely freakish clearance  that ballooned in the wind and sailed over the top of a flailing Forrest in the Ipswich goal.As a defender, I didn’t score that many goals in my career — in fact this was my only one for Tottenham. But because it’s completely niche, this one resurfaces whenever a collection of madcap Premier League goals are replayed.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt’s also odd how 30 or more years can blur certain moments . . . and facts too.It wasn’t until I looked back at this game to see that Tottenham were bottom of the table going into this game in the all-new Premier League.The Tottenham team take the INEOS Grenadier 4×4 for a spinAnd that this draw took us off the foot of the league. It took me by complete surprise because I had no recollection that we had started so slowly.I had joined Tottenham in March, 1992 back in the days when the ‘transfer window’ went on until March. The move came completely out of nowhere.Manager Ian Porterfield called me in and told me Chelsea had accepted an offer from Tottenham.  I wasn’t happy with the way it was  a ‘done deal’ and no one had even talked to me.But back then, if I had decided to turn it down I could have quite literally been thrown into the reserves and never played in the first  team again.I heard again from Porterfield shortly after that a meeting had been set up with Tottenham’s Terry Venables. And that was it.It was odd because Peter Shreeves was manager when I joined Tottenham with Terry taking training.Then we started 1992-93  with Doug Livermore and Ray Clemence in charge.Sadly, despite spending four years at White Hart Lane — with a couple of loan spells at Crystal Palace and Bristol City — my time at the club was blighted with injuries.By pure coincidence I ended up switching from Spurs to Ipswich in 1996 and so was back at the ground of this bizarre goal moment.It also meant that one of my new team-mates was Forrest — the unfortunate keeper who conceded my crazy goal.READ MORE SUN STORIESI have to say even before we became good friends I had so much sympathy for him for having to watch those endless repeats of the goal.It’s crazy to think that he played for 17 years, made 56 appearances for his country —  yet most people only remember him for either my strike or conceding nine at Manchester United in the Premier League! More

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      ‘I’ve not seen Phil for well over a year,’ admits Gary Neville as brother’s special birthday message surprises Roy Keane

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      GARY NEVILLE admitted he has not seen his brother Phil in over a year after he was sent a touching birthday message by him.The Manchester United legend and Sky Sports pundit celebrated turning 50 on Tuesday.Phil Neville wishes his brother Gary a happy 50th birthdayCredit: YouTube/The OverlapThe Neville brothers won six Premier League titles and the Champions League togetherCredit: EPAAnd the Sky Bet’s Stick to Football podcast pulled out all the stops for a special birthday episode.Party poppers, huge balloons and a personalised cake filled the studio as Gary was played video messages from his loved ones.His brother Phil, 48, sent him his best wishes from the US where he manages MLS side Portland Timbers.Phil said: “Gary, it’s Phillip here. Just wanted to send you a massive happy birthday.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I know we have not spoke or seen each other for ages. I’m always thinking of you and always watching what you’re up to and reading about you all the time.”Happy 50th and I will catch up with you when I’m back in the UK or if you come to Portland to see your brother.”Love you lots, miss you and have the most amazing birthday.”Roy Keane was then left shocked when Gary admitted he has not seen his brother, who he won six Premier League titles with at Manchester United, in over a year.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSGary admitted: “I’ve not seen Phil in ages. I’ve not seen him for well over a year now. “We text sometimes, we don’t speak that often but that’s really more me. Man Utd squad is worse than Tottenham despite £553million MORE in transfer spending in last decade, says Gary Neville”My brother will ring my mum every day, will ring my sister and text her whereas I’m a bit more [distant]. I need to book a week over in Portland.”The two children Harvey and Isabella, I miss them the most. Me and Phil have seen each other a long time. But the kids, I adore the kids.”Keane then encouraged Gary to take his family over to the States to visit.Gary was also sent birthday messages from his sister Tracey, 48, and her son, as well as David Beckham.Tracey now lives in Australia and it was revealed that he only sees her at Christmas when she is back home.As the birthday celebrations continued, Gary’s wife Emma and mum Jill later joined the show to share stories about what he is like off the pitch and away from the cameras.Emma joked about his “strange” habit of going to sleep by 9pm and his mum claimed her family grew up in a non-stop sport environment.Gary’s wife Emma and mum Jill later joined the showCredit: YouTube/The Overlap More

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      Unbeaten Brit who caused huge upset to step in at last minute after ‘poison’ scandal chaos hits Beterbiev vs Bivol card

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      UNBEATEN Josh Padley is set to be parachuted in to fight Shakur Stevenson this weekend.The Sky Sports report comes after Floyd Schofield pulled out of this weekend’s world title fight after being deemed “too ill” to challenge Stevenson for the WBC lightweight belt.Unbeaten Josh Padley is set to be drafted in to fight Shakur StevensonCredit: GettyIt comes after Floyd Schofield pulled out amid a ‘poisoning’ scandalCredit: GettyShakur Stevenson is defending the WBC lightweight title beltCredit: GettyPadley, 29, has a record of 15 wins including a stunning upset over Mark Chamberlain in his last fight on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois in September.The move came after a rumour spread on social media that Schofield had been “poisoned” before he failed to show up among the arrivals on Tuesday night. Leaked messages, reportedly from Schofield’s dad, Floyd Schofield Sr, accused unnamed people of poisoning his son.A text sent to Schofield Sr was leaked online, reading: “This isn’t something to take lightly Sr. I’m not trying to play no games.READ MORE IN BOXING”I got love for y’all and looking out, but they spiked your son”.The 22-year-old had initially showed up to Saudi Arabia and did all the Monday media, but then vanished on Tuesday and no-showed for the grand arrivalsThe pair were set to throw hands in a battle for the WBC World Lightweight Championship.JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSBut will no longer be able to take to the ring as a result of the bizarre circumstances.Most read in BoxingStevenson is appearing on the undercard of the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol undisputed light-heavyweight card in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.Fans all saying the same thing after subtle change to Anthony Joshua’s trainingThe fight card is stacked with big names.Joshua Buatsi faces fellow Brit Callum Smith, while Zhilei Zhang collides with Agit Kabayel in a heavyweight showdown. More

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      Wayne Rooney offered high-profile TV role as Man Utd legend considers whether to return to management

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      WAYNE ROONEY is wanted as a star pundit for Amazon Prime – while deciding whether to return to football.The former England captain, sacked by Plymouth last month, made his Amazon debut in Manchester City’s Champions League play-off first leg with Real Madrid.Wayne Rooney could have a big future as a punditCredit: GettyThe Prem icon has been coaching in Dubai this weekCredit: Instagram / footballescapesRooney, 39, has proved to be a popular pundit with his honest views, and has already worked for Sky Sports and BBC Sport.Amazon, although set to lose Premier League rights at the end of this season, will continue to show Champions League football until 2027.The ex-Manchester United striker will be able to do as much work as he wants for the station.Meanwhile, Rooney is deciding his next steps in the game having also managed Derby, DC United and Birmingham before his stint at Plymouth.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe told former Red Devils’ team-mate Gary Neville on his YouTube show The Overlap: “I would like to go back in [to management]. But it would have to be the right club.”I’m not in a massive rush to go back in. There’s different things that I’m looking at to try and get involved with… unless something was absolutely the right thing to do.”Every club I’ve been at, I’ve put myself in a really challenging situation.”I’ve had some great experiences, good ones, bad ones (and) you’ve always got that to fall back on.”Most read in FootballRooney poked fun at himself on his Amazon debutCredit: X @primevideosportBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThis week, however, Rooney is in Dubai – after accepting a coaching role during the February half-term break. He’s working with Football Escapes, tutoring young children at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel.Inside Coleen and Wayne Rooney’s incredible £1k a night Disneyland trip with the kids – and a special birthday surpriseFellow ex-Prem stars Michael Owen and Mark Noble are among other coaches employed by the company. Rooney was a big hit when making his Amazon bow last week at the Etihad – helped by his relaxed joking.Predicting a hostile reception at United’s neighbours City, his first words were: “Obviously a stadium I’ve scored a lot of goals in.”He also trolled HIMSELF during a heavy downpour where he was the only Amazon pundit on the pitch without an umbrella.Rooney, who has had two hair transplants, said: “I hope the rain doesn’t come down any more, my hair will be all over the place!” More

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      ‘It breaks all rules in football, absolute madness’ – Gary Neville slams Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd tactics in Spurs clash

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      GARY NEVILLE had some less-than-kind words for Manchester United’s first-half performance against Tottenham.The injury-ravaged Red Devils still managed to field a starting XI worth £448million, but were second best in the first 45 minutes in North London.Gary Neville savaged the ’embarrassing’ midfield plan of Man UtdCredit: GettyCasemiro was paired with Bruno Fernandes in midfield against TottenhamCredit: AlamyBut Neville claimed the selection ‘broke all rules of football’Credit: AlamyJames Maddison’s goal was the difference maker as he reacted first to Lucas Bergvall’s rebounded shot after Andre Onana could not push it far enough away.Spurs had five shots to United’s eight, though the home side had three on target compared to the visitors two.But Neville was particularly critical of the way Ruben Amorim had set up his midfield pair of Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro.Speaking on co-commentary for Sky Sports, he blasted the midfield plan as “embarrassing”.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe explained: “The distance between the two central midfield players, see where Casemiro is and where Bruno Fernandes is, that cannot be right. “It breaks all rules in football. Absolute madness.”The former defender added: “United may win today and may score goals but I have to say that the structure of the team is awful.”The gaps in that midfield between Fernandes and Casemiro. Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”That’s a tactic, they’ve been asked to do that, Bruno’s been asked to come out to this side and it isn’t right.”Bruno Fernandes is playing right wing, the two of them in midfield are split, it’s embarrassing. Mass of fuming Tottenham fans flood streets and chant ‘we want Levy out’ in biggest protest against club’s ownership”You wouldn’t see this in Under-9s or Under-10s football.”Despite the criticism, the Red Devils arguably should have gone in at the break level. Alejandro Garnacho had been played into the penalty area on his favoured right foot with only the goalkeeper to beat just 11 yards out from goal.However, the Argentine, who has not scored in the league under Amorim skied his shot miles over the bar.It compounds a worrying stat for the 20-year-old that he has the worst big chance conversion rate of any player in the Premier League to have had at least 10 of them, with only two of his 14 scored – a rate of just 14 per cent.Amorim named EIGHT teenagers – including seven academy stars – on his bench with 12 senior stars out of contention. More