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      Fans in stitches as Sky Sports confuse Championship legend for Chile boss Eduardo Berizzo during Blackburn vs Wigan game

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      FANS have been in hysterics over a Sky Sports blunder confusing a former Championship goalie with Chile manager Eduardo Berizzo.Berizzo was thought to have been spotted at Blackburn’s Championship fixture against Wigan.
      An ex-Derby, QPR and Birmingham star was mistaken for Chile manager Eduardo BerizzoCredit: Twitter
      Eduardo Berizzo was thought to be at Blackburn’s Championship clash against WiganCredit: EPA
      Lee Camp played for a host of Championship sidesCredit: Reuters
      It was believed that he might have made the trip to Ewood Park to watch Chile international striker Ben Brereton Diaz.
      However, as the broadcaster’s cameras panned to him, it turned out it was not Berizzo and instead veteran goalkeeper Lee Camp.
      The gaffe caught the attention of fans, who took to social media to show off their laughter.
      One tweeted: “Sky have just mistaken Lee Camp for the Chile manager 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦🏻‍♂️.”
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      A second commented: “Knew I wasn’t going crazy when I saw this! 🤣.”
      A third wrote: “Sky Sports said this was Chile manager Eduardo Berizzo but I’m convinced it’s Championship legend Lee Camp.”
      A fourth said: “Lee Camp looks far more like a Chile manager than the actual Chile manager.”
      A fifth added: “Has Lee Camp has been banished to Chile & given a new identity then.”
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      Camp had a hailed career in the English league football leagues.
      He starred for clubs such as Derby County, Nottingham Forest, Birmingham City, QPR and Rotherham.
      The goalkeeper was last on the books of Wrexham, where he failed to make an appearance before leaving last year.
      Berizzo, on the other hand, has been the Chile boss since 2022 as he took over the role from Martín Lasarte.
      He has also managed at club level, including LaLiga sides Celta Vigo, Athletic Bilbao and Sevilla.
      And his playing career was slightly more illustrious than that of Camp, as he played for Marseille, River Plate, Celta and the Argentina national team. More

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      Fans in stitches at Sky Sports News reporter’s bizarre description of Man Utd new boy Marcel Sabitzer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED swooped on deadline day to sign Marcel Sabitzer on loan from Bayern Munich until the end of the season.And fans have been left in stitches after hearing a Sky Sports reporter’s description of the midfielder.
      Marcel Sabitzer joined Manchester United on loan on transfer deadline dayCredit: Getty
      A Sky reporter had fans in stitches with their description of Sabitzer

      Sabitzer, 28, plays in the middle of the park, but has operated out wide on the right before.
      And, according to a Sky reporter in Germany, the Austrian international “shoots like a horse” in front of goal.

      While describing Sabitzer on Sky Sports News, the reporter said: “He can play everywhere in midfield and he shoots like a horse.”
      The bizarre description of the United loanee left fans on social media in stitches.
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      One said: “Just that description is worth every penny.”
      Another added: “This was the best part of #DeadlineDay for me yesterday.”
      While others joked that the phrase could be turned into a chant for the midfielder.
      One wrote: “He can shoot like a horse, he can shoot like a horse, Marcel Sabitzer, he can shoot like a horse.”
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      And a second quipped: “Nobody: United at the Stretford End: he shoots like a horse, he shoots like a hoooorse, Marcel Sabitzer he shoots like a horse.”
      Sabitzer is expected to be in the stands at Old Trafford tonight as United face Forest in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie.
      The Red Devils are 3-0 up from the first leg last week, and are heavy favourites to book a Wembley meeting with Newcastle.
      The Magpies reached a first final in 24 years with a 3-1 aggregate win over Southampton on Tuesday. More

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      Real reason why F1 legend Johnny Herbert and fellow pundit Paul Di Resta were axed by Sky Sports revealed

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      THE reason why pundits Johnny Herbert and Paul Di Resta have been axed from Sky Sports’ F1 coverage has been revealed.It was confirmed earlier last week that the duo have been dropped two months before the start of the 2023 season.
      Johnny Herbert has left Sky Sports’ F1 team after more than 10 yearsCredit: Getty
      Herbert leaves after more than a decade in the job, while Di Resta moves on having contributed since 2016.
      And the Daily Mail claim their exits are down to Sky Sports looking to cut down their team.
      The pair were at the end of their respective contracts and the broadcaster have decided against offering them extensions.
      Herbert took to Instagram to confirm his departure with a photo of the F1 team and a caption that read: “Going to miss this team.”
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      His messages was greeted by plenty of responses from his colleagues.
      Naomi Schiff, who joined the team last year, said: “We’re gonna miss you the most Johnny. Had so much fun with you. What a kind soul!”
      Natalie Pinkham commented: “Johnny, love you forever ever 🙌❤️.”
      While Rachel Brookes responded: “Not as much as we will miss you!
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      “Thank you for everything and being such a lovely “tv husband” – won’t be the same without you 💗.”
      A spokesperson told The Mirror: “Johnny has been an integral part of our Formula 1 team since the very first season on Sky Sports in 2012.
      “We will miss his humour and big personality and thank him for his energy and enthusiasm over the last 11 years.
      “Everyone wishes him all the best for the future.” More

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      Chelsea legend and Sky pundit Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink makes Premier League title prediction… and reveals Arsenal fears

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      CHELSEA legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has revealed who he believes will win the Premier League this season. And despite their five-point advantage over Manchester City, he believes the Gunners will eventually be chased down by the champions.
      Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink does not believe Arsenal will win the titleCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Instead, he has tipped City to claim a third title in a rowCredit: Getty
      Hasselbaink, who works as a pundit for Sky Sports, admitted that Mikel Arteta’s side have surprised him.
      However, he insisted that they will “have a bad time” at some point this season which could cause them to slip up and lose their hold on the title.
      Speaking to SafeBettingSites, he said: “Arsenal are doing so well and they keep on surprising me.
      “They’re doing great and playing really good football but I do think they’re going to have a bad time of maybe two or three losses and then we’ll see how they react.
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      “My favourites are still Manchester City but I’m getting closer and closer to saying that perhaps it is going to be Arsenal’s year.”
      The Gunners have lost just once so far this season.
      That loss came at Old Trafford in a 3-1 defeat to Manchester United, but Arsenal got their revenge when United visited the Emirates last week with an Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka-inspired 3-2 victory.
      Meanwhile, Man City have continued to pick up wins, but have been heavily criticised by manager Pep Guardiola.
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      The Spaniard, who has won four of the last five Prem titles, has hypothesised that his players have lost their hunger to go and win another title.
      Erling Haaland has scored a staggering 25 goals in the Prem alone this season, but City have still dropped points to opponents they would typically brush aside in previous years.
      Historical statistics are also in Arsenal’s favour.
      Only one team in Prem history has failed to win the title after collecting 50 points or more from their first 19 games of the season, that being Liverpool in 2018/19. More

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      Roy Keane heaps praise on Wout Weghorst as Man Utd legend hits back at doubters after striker’s goal vs Forest

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      ROY KEANE hit back at Wout Weghorst’s doubters after he got off the mark for Manchester United against Nottingham Forest.Marcus Rashford wasted no time putting the Red Devils in front, waltzing through the Forest defence and firing in on just seven minutes.
      Wout Weghorst scored his first Man Utd goal against Nottingham ForestCredit: AFP
      Roy Keane was full of praise for the star afterwardsCredit: PA
      Sam Surridge thought he had levelled – and even copied Cristiano Ronaldo’s celebration – but the goal was chalked off by VAR for offside.
      Weghort grabbed his first United goal just before half-time with a fine finish on the rebound.
      And Bruno Fernandes drilled in a late third to seal the 3-0 win in the first-leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final.
      On-loan Dutch striker Weghorst, 30, had failed to score in his first two outings for United, leading to many fans questioning his abilities.
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      But Keane heaped the praise on him afterwards, telling Sky Sports: “Great finish, look at his [Weghorst’s] reactions.
      “People have been critical that he’s come to the club. That’s what he’s been brought to the club for. Huge goal for United.”
      After witnessing his new boy break his duck, boss Erik ten Hag said: “I know it’s what he is capable of. He has a really good goalscoring record.
      “We created some more really good chances. On the right side, it was a good action by Antony and Wout was on the rebound. It was a real striker’s goal. Therefore we got it.”
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      And the scorer himself added: “A great night for us. A great result and of course after this first match, victory is a really good chance and to get to the final.
      “It’s always special and you want to score goals. You prefer to have this first one as quick as possible so I’m really happy. It was an important moment also. It gave us a way better feeling at the break.
      “I just turned to the goal hoping for a rebound and it came exactly like this. A good finish, it was nice.
      “It’s a great result for us, let’s finish it next week.” More

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      Fans celebrate as Man Utd legend Roy Keane ditches moustache on Sky Sports – and say he looks ‘much younger’

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      FANS were celebrating after Manchester United legend Roy Keane ditched his moustache – with many claiming he now looks “much younger”.The Sky Sports pundit, 51, showed off his new tash earlier this month and caused quite the stir.
      Roy Keane caused quite the stir with his moustacheCredit: Twitter / @itvfootball
      Fans are now delighted that he has ditched the tashCredit: PA
      The Old Trafford icon sported a bushy moustache, having shaved off his iconic beard for the World Cup final last month.
      On that occasion Keane had an impressive moustache complete with a soul patch under his bottom lip before he shaved off the soul patch and just kept the hair on his upper lip.
      However, Keane returned to his former stomping ground at Nottingham Forest tonight to watch them face United.
      His two old clubs were facing off in the first-leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, which United won 3-0.
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      And as coverage of the clash on Sky Sports began, viewers were delighted to see that the Irish hardman had got rid of his bushy tash.
      One tweeted: “Hubby when he noticed Roy Keane’s moustache had gone: He looks so much younger.”
      Another wrote: “Roy Keane’s moustache has left the building.”
      A fellow viewer said: “RIP Roy Keane’s Moustache.”
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      The joy continued after he appeared on screen again at half time.
      Another person commented: “Thank god, Roy Keane shaved his moustache.”
      While another added: “So glad Roy Keane’s tash has left the world.” More

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      Sky Sports favourite Johnny Herbert leaves F1 coverage after 11yrs alongside Paul di Resta after posting cryptic tweet

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      JOHNNY HERBERT and Paul Di Resta won’t be part of Sky Sports’ Formula One coverage next season.Former Jaguar and Sauber star Herbert recently sparked intense speculation around his future with a cryptic Instagram post of Sky’s presenting team.
      Johnny Herbert has left Sky Sports’ Formula One broadcast teamCredit: THE SUNDAY TIMES
      Former Force India ace Paul Di Resta has also left SkyCredit: GETTY
      His accompanying caption, which raised several eyebrows, read: “Going to miss the team.”
      And his departure has since been confirmed by Sky, with a spokesperson telling The Mirror: “Johnny has been an integral part of our Formula 1 team since the very first season on Sky Sports in 2012.
      “We will miss his humour and big personality and thank him for his energy and enthusiasm over the last 11 years.
      “Everyone wishes him all the best for the future.”
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      Herbert, 58, doesn’t plan to leave the sport of F1, telling Last Lap Lucy: “I’m not with Sky this year, unfortunately.
      “But there are other things I’ll be getting involved with.
      “I’ll be at Silverstone for sure, and the Monaco Grand Prix.
      “I’m hoping to get to Le Mans as well this year, because that’s going to be a big event this time around.
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      “I’m doing a bit of karting – not racing, just testing.
      “My son-in-law wants me to race but I don’t really want to, but you’ll probably see me on a go-kart track near you.
      “I’ve got various things going on.
      “I’m enjoying things on the track and also life off the track as well.”
      Former Force India Di Resta has yet to address his departure from Sky’s F1 broadcast team.
      Jenson Button, Nico Rosberg, Naomi Schiff, Martin Brundle, Damon Hill, Karun Chandhok, Anthony Davidson, Natalie Pinkham, Ted Kravitz, Danica Patrick, Simon Lazenby, David Croft and Rachel Brookes will make up Sky’s F1 team for the upcoming season. More

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      Premier League announce rearranged TV games for March as date for mouthwatering Liverpool vs Man Utd clash revealed

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      THE Premier League have confirmed which games in March have been rearranged and selected for live TV coverage.Manchester United’s trip to bitter rivals Liverpool is the standout fixture, and will be shown live on Sky Sports.
      The Premier League have announced the TV selections for MarchCredit: Getty
      That game will now take place at 4.30pm on Sunday, March 5th.
      The first televised game of the month sees Manchester City host Newcastle in the early kick-off live on BT Sport on Saturday, March 4th.
      Leicester will then travel to Southampton in the evening game on Sky Sports.
      The following day the same channel will show Liverpool vs United at Anfield, after a meeting between the relegation threatened Nottingham Forest and Everton.
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      A West London derby between high-flying Brentford and Fulham has been moved to Monday, March 6th, and will kick off at 8pm.
      On Saturday, March 11th, Bournemouth vs Liverpool and Crystal Palace vs Manchester City have both been selected for TV coverage.
      A day later it’s Fulham vs Arsenal and Newcastle vs Wolves on Super Sunday.
      Aston Villa’s trip to West Ham has also been pushed back to the Sunday due to the Hammers’ Europa Conference League participation.
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      There is Friday night football action on March 17th, with Sky Sports set to show Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle.
      The following day Sky will also show Chelsea vs Everton at 5.30pm.
      And a tasty Super Sunday will include Brighton vs Man United and Man City vs West Ham, although both games could be rearranged again depending on FA Cup participation.
      Arsenal vs Crystal Palace will also be on Sunday, March 19th, due to the Gunners’ involvement in the Europa League.
      After that there are no Premier League games until April due to the first international break since the World Cup. More