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      Kyle Walker ‘confronts Michael Oliver in tunnel’ over crucial moment Sky Sports cameras missed in Arsenal clash

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      KYLE WALKER confronted referee Michael Oliver in the tunnel at half-time of Man City’s clash with Arsenal, it’s alleged.The incident was a continuation of his furious protests at Arsenal’s equaliser against Manchester City in the Premier League clash.Riccardo Calafiori drew Arsenal level against Manchester City in sensational fashionCredit: GettyKyle Walker complained to referee Michael Oliver immediately after the goal and during the half-time intervalCredit: PAReplays showed Oliver called Walker over to him moments before the goalCredit: SKY SPORTSWalker protested that he was out of position after Gabriel Martinell was played in behindCredit: SKYRiccardo Calafiori cancelled out Erling Haaland’s opener with a stunning left-footed finish from outside the box in the 22nd minute.Walker and his team-mates fumed at Oliver as they believed the free kick leading up to the goal had been taken quickly after he was pulled out of position to talk with the official.Sky Sports cameras missed the incident initially, but replays showed Oliver called the England defender over for a chat seconds before Thomas Partey played in Gabriel Martinelli, who teed up Calafiori’s strike.And according to reports, Walker seemingly reminded the veteran ref of the build-up to the goal during the half-time interval.Walker’s half-time protestations weren’t picked up by Sky Sports’ cameras but were seen by BBC Sport reporter Simon Stone.He wrote on X: “Kyle Walker making his point to Michael Oliver in the tunnel at half-time.”Footie fans sympathised with Walker after seeing replays of Oliver calling him over moments before Calafiori’s wonder strike.One said: “TV replays have shown Michael Oliver called Kyle Walker over to speak after Arsenal were awarded a free-kick. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSArsenal ratings vs Man CityTEN-MAN Arsenal came desperately close to beating Man City.Unfortunately for Mikel Arteta’s men, John Stones popped up in the 98th minute to score an equaliser with the match ending 2-2.Here’s how the players rated…DAVID RAYA – 9Well beaten for Haaland’s opener but continued his impressive start to the season with some super second half stops – notably from Haaland and Gvardiol. RICARDO CALAFIORI – 8A full debut the Italian won’t forget. Didn’t get close enough to Savinho for the opening goal but made amends with his stunning long range curler to level it.GABRIEL – 9Planted one header over but made no mistake with his second one just before the break to score for the second straight weekend.WILLIAM SALIBA – 8Clattered by Haaland early on and lost the Norwegian for City’s goal – but dusted himself down and led the rearguard action for the visitors superbly.JURRIEN TIMBER – 8Asked to play an unfamiliar role on the right but did a great job for his boss keeping the livewire Doku quiet – and did fine when Pep changed it around too.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 7Caused Walker plenty of problems in the first half. Played the ball back for Calafiori to score and teed up another great chance for Trossard.DECLAN RICE – 7Helped Arsenal work their way back into the game after early onslaught – and protected the back four so well when City were camped on the edge of the box.THOMAS PARTEY – 7Quick thinking from free-kick led to equaliser – also involved in the collision with Rodri that changed the course of the game.BUKAYO SAKA – 6Always a threat with his corners – not least when Arsenal got their second. Subbed at the break to make way for an extra defender.LEANDRO TROSSARD – 4Steered good chance over. Booked for pulling back Savinho then a second yellow for barge on Silva and then delaying the restart. Stupid from the Belgian.  KAI HAVERTZ – 7Early collision with Rodri and caused a few problems in the first half but then had to focus on helping his 10 man team out defensively.SUBSWHITE – 7(For Saka 46) – Thrown on to shore up the defence at the break – and did exactly that.KIWIOR – 6(For Calafiori 74 )– Gave the Italian a rest for the final few minutes and kept it tight.JESUS – 6(For Martinelli 87) – Some good pressing against his old team in the closing minutesLEWIS SKELLY – 6(For Timber 90) – Good experience for the youngster but was bizarrely booked before even coming on for his debut.Click here to read more on Arsenal.”The referee waited momentarily after the conversation, before restarting play, while Kyle Walker was not yet in position when Gabriel Martinelli was on.”Another said: “Replays showing Michael Oliver called Kyle Walker out for a chat when Arsenal were awarded their free-kick.”He waited a bit before Arsenal took it but Walker claimed he wasn’t back in position.”Another remarked: “Replays on Sky Sports clearly showing referee Michael Oliver called Kyle Walker out for a chat when Arsenal were awarded their free-kick. Premier League’s Biggest Spenders: Top 10 Seasons”Oliver didn’t blow immediately but Walker clearly shown arguing he had not got back into position when the pass was played out to Gabriel Martinelli. “We have not heard the last of that. “I suspect Oliver will find out what the Manchester City fans think when he heads to the tunnel at half-time.”Some might argue Walker was simply too slow to get back into position after speaking to Oliver.READ MORE SUN STORIESThings went from bad to worse for City in first-half stoppage time when Gabriel Magalhaes headed the Gunners into the lead.But Leandro Trossard’s second booking and resulting red card for delaying the restart a few moments later meant they went into the second half against ten men.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. 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      Fans praise Sky Sports for getting Phil Jones in studio for Man Utd clash as they say ‘he’s a really interesting guy’

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      FANS praised Sky Sports for having Phil Jones in the studio for Manchester United’s 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace.The Red Devils travelled to Selhurst Park on Saturday hoping for three wins on the bounce.Fans praised Sky Sports as Phil Jones gave his thoughts on Man Utd’s draw with Crystal PalaceJones retired this summer after 229 games in 12 seasons for the Red DevilsCredit: GettyThere was already a major talking point before kick-off when Marcus Rashford was left out of the starting XI.But, after netting 10 goals in their previous two matches, United were unable to find a way past Palace in south London.Despite the result, Red Devils fans were still left smiling after a former favourite appeared on TV.Ex-England centre-back Jones was in the Sky Sports studio to deliver his views on United’s performance.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 32-year-old joined the Red Devils from Blackburn for £16.5million in 2011 and was hailed by Sir Alex Ferguson as a future club captain.Jones ended up spending 12 years at Old Trafford as he won a Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League.But his career was blighted by numerous injury setbacks before he was released last year.Jones failed to find a new club and retired in August after just 229 appearances, plus a further 27 for the Three Lions.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe is now working as a coach with United’s academy.And earlier this month Jones exclusively opened up to SunSport over his mental health trauma caused by vile trolls on social media.’Man Utd have wrong bald Dutch manager’ – how Slot schooled Ten Hag at Old TraffordMan Utd ratings vs Crystal Palace as Andre Onana saves the day for wasteful Red DevilsMANCHESTER UNITED were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace as they missed a flurry of first-half chances.Erik ten Hag shocked fans this afternoon when he left Marcus Rashford out of his starting XI.And the Red Devils failed to make a breakthrough – dropping two more points.Here, SunSport’s Jordan Davies delivers his Man Utd player ratings…ANDRE ONANA – 8/10Had one save to make just before half time – a comfortable one from Eberechi Eze.And then, a worldie double save to keep out Eddie Nketiah and Ismaila Sarr, rivalling the one made by Arsenal’s David Raya in mid-week.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 7One of United’s most consistent performers who continues to impress week by week. Strong in the tackle and great positioning to stop Palace counters.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 7Lost an early duel with Jean-Philippe Mateta which put the Frenchman in but it was pulled back for a foul. Blamed his boots and changed them moments later.Unlucky with a brilliant header from a corner that was somehow kept out by Dean Henderson and made a superb last-ditch tackle to stop Eze in the second half.LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 6Another player who came close to scoring but for the brilliance of Henderson, swivelling and turning in the six-yard box with a stabbed effort.Lucky not to be sent off for a ridiculous two-footed lunge that narrowly avoided contact with Daichi Kamada.DIOGO DALOT – 7Played as a left winger for most of the first half, such was United’s dominance.Brilliant pick out only for Garnacho to hit the crossbar.KOBBIE MAINOO – 7Covered ground well and linked defence with attack. Drifted forward more in the second half without seriously threatening.An insane Cruyff piece of skill in the second half was worth the admission fee alone.CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 6Kept things ticking over and picked some nice passes at times but his lack of pace and physicality was evident.BRUNO FERNANDES – 7Tenacious in ensuring Palace’s midfield could not get a foothold in the game and grazed the top of the bar with a volley into the ground just before the half hour mark.Was United’s most creative player on the ball and should have had one goal to his name at least.AMAD DIALLO – 6Showed glimpses with some darting runs but never possessing the intent and aggression to force anything meaningful from it.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7Had a personal battle with Henderson, one that he ultimately lost.Early chance to show it was the right call to start ahead of Marcus Rashford squandered – put through by Zirkzee but 1v1 effort palmed away by Henderson.Smacked the bar in a similar position from Dalot’s through ball and came close to knocking one in from close range.JOSHUA ZIRKZEE – 6Linked up well with Garnacho, dropping deep and slipping the winger in that should have led to the opener. Headed wide from a Diallo corner just before the break.Rightly subbed off on the hour mark as his influence waned.SUBS:MARCUS RASHFORD (ZIRKZEE, 61) – 6Did very little to convince Erik Ten Hag to throw him back into the starting XI, but was barely given the service either.MANUEL UGARTE (ERIKSEN, 76) – 6United certainly appear calmer and more solid with him at the base of their midfield.RASMUS HOJLUND (DIALLO, 76) – 6Still getting minutes back into his legs after returning from injury, but this is one of his more forgettable cameos.However, fans were loving his latest Sky Sports appearance as Jones gave some fascinating insights into United’s stalemate at Palace.One of Jones’ observations went down particularly well as he analysed United’s set-up.He said: “You can see Dalot coming on the inside in the no.6 and controlling the game from there“United have been really good in possession and created a lot of chances.“With Dalot coming inside, they’re creating overloads in midfield and causing Palace problems.”And reacting to Jones, one supporter said: “Well done Sky Sports for getting Jones as a pundit. He’s a really interesting guy to watch and listen to.”Another declared: “Well chuffed to see Jones on Sky Sports. Great player who doesn’t get the respect he deserves for putting his body on the line time and again.”READ MORE SUN STORIESOne noted: “Phil Jones on Sky Sports doing well, come on.”Another added: “Phil (GOAT) Jones on Sky Sports. Class!” More

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      Tyson Fury interrupts live Sky Sports TV interview with old rival Dillian Whyte as he pleads ‘we need him back in’

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      TYSON FURY interrupted Dillian Whyte’s live TV interview to plead for his boxing return. Fury knocked out Whyte in front of a then-record 94,000 fans at Wembley Stadium in April 2022.Tyson Fury interrupting Dillian Whyte’s live TV interviewBut Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois broke that number as a historic 96,000 came out to watch their world title fight. Among those were Fury, 36, and Whyte, 36, as they shared a hilarious moment on Sky Sports. Whyte was probed on bumping into old rivals Fury and Derek Chisora. And he said: “We’re all warriors at the end of the day and you learn mutual respect for the warriors you share the ring with and spill blood with.READ MORE IN BOXING”The mutual respect thing, if I was to fight one of them tomorrow all that goes out the window but today we’re not fighting, we’re here as spectators and as fans of the game.”Fury then came on screen to shout: “Bring the Body Snatcher back! “Let him back in the game. Let him back in, we need him back in! It’s a better place with the Body Snatcher.”Whyte replied: “That’s right. See, that’s the mutual respect, that’s what I love.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe British star was set to rematch Joshua in August of last year until he returned an “adverse finding” in pre-fight drug tests. Whyte was later cleared to again after a contaminated supplement was determined to have caused the finding. The heavyweight returned with victory over Christian Hammer, 36, in March.Those in attendance at Wembley on Saturday night saw Dubois stun AJ with an absolute masterclass.Joshua was knocked down multiple times before the being KO’d in the fifth round.Joseph Parker calls out Dillian Whyte with Take That video More

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      ‘Obviously something has happened’ says Sky Sports pundit, 51, as Marcus Rashford left out of Man Utd starting XI

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      A SKY SPORTS pundit reckons “obviously something’s happened” after Marcus Rashford was left out of Manchester United’s starting XI at Crystal Palace.The Red Devils forward looked to have turned a corner after scoring three goals in his side’s last two matches.A Sky Sports pundit said ‘something’s happened’ after Marcus Rashford was left out of Man Utd vs Crystal PalaceCredit: AFPErik ten Hag blamed last season’s poor form on Rashford’s lifestyleCredit: APRashford netted in last weekend’s 3-0 win at Southampton.And he bagged a brace in the midweek 7-0 Carabao Cup victory against Barnsley.But Rashford did not get the opportunity to keep his fine form going at Crystal Palace.The left-winger was named on the bench for the clash at Selhurst Park, with Alejandro Garnacho instead getting a start.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp claimed before kick-off that “something happened” between Rashford and boss Erik ten Hag.The Dutchman revealed in this week’s press conference that Rashford’s poor performances last season were down to his lifestyle after the ace scored just eight times in 43 apppearances.Ten Hag said: “Probably he needed some help, by backing him for instance. At the end of the day, he has to do it by himself.“He has to set his life right, his training attitude right, his match attitude right. When he sets his professionalism he will perform because he is a class player.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“I think he always knew, and every player knows, because when your lifestyle is not right, you can’t perform.“You don’t get the right levels when you don’t have a good and disciplined life away from Carrington.”Man Utd Player Ratings vs Crystal PalaceTen Hag dismissed Jamie Redknapp’s words before kick-offCredit: GettyRedknapp took those words to mean that a clash had potentially ensued between Ten Hag and Rashford ahead of the Palace game, leading to his appearance on the bench.Redknapp said live on Sky Sports: “It feels like something has gone untoward. You don’t drop a player that’s scored two in midweek and Southampton.“I’d be nervous to say he’s back but he’s certainly showing signs of the energy a few years ago.“It feels something has happened this week, the manager’s frustration…“It’s unusual for a manager to come out and out a player by talking about their lifestyle.“Something over the last year hasn’t been right with Rashford. If you want to live right and play right you’ve got to be at it all the time.Man Utd ratings vs Crystal Palace as Andre Onana saves the day for wasteful Red DevilsMANCHESTER UNITED were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace as they missed a flurry of first-half chances.Erik ten Hag shocked fans this afternoon when he left Marcus Rashford out of his starting XI.And the Red Devils failed to make a breakthrough – dropping two more points.Here, SunSport’s Jordan Davies delivers his Man Utd player ratings…ANDRE ONANA – 8/10Had one save to make just before half time – a comfortable one from Eberechi Eze.And then, a worldie double save to keep out Eddie Nketiah and Ismaila Sarr, rivalling the one made by Arsenal’s David Raya in mid-week.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 7One of United’s most consistent performers who continues to impress week by week. Strong in the tackle and great positioning to stop Palace counters.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 7Lost an early duel with Jean-Philippe Mateta which put the Frenchman in but it was pulled back for a foul. Blamed his boots and changed them moments later.Unlucky with a brilliant header from a corner that was somehow kept out by Dean Henderson and made a superb last-ditch tackle to stop Eze in the second half.LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 6Another player who came close to scoring but for the brilliance of Henderson, swivelling and turning in the six-yard box with a stabbed effort.Lucky not to be sent off for a ridiculous two-footed lunge that narrowly avoided contact with Daichi Kamada.DIOGO DALOT – 7Played as a left winger for most of the first half, such was United’s dominance.Brilliant pick out only for Garnacho to hit the crossbar.KOBBIE MAINOO – 7Covered ground well and linked defence with attack. Drifted forward more in the second half without seriously threatening.An insane Cruyff piece of skill in the second half was worth the admission fee alone.CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 6Kept things ticking over and picked some nice passes at times but his lack of pace and physicality was evident.BRUNO FERNANDES – 7Tenacious in ensuring Palace’s midfield could not get a foothold in the game and grazed the top of the bar with a volley into the ground just before the half hour mark.Was United’s most creative player on the ball and should have had one goal to his name at least.AMAD DIALLO – 6Showed glimpses with some darting runs but never possessing the intent and aggression to force anything meaningful from it.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7Had a personal battle with Henderson, one that he ultimately lost.Early chance to show it was the right call to start ahead of Marcus Rashford squandered – put through by Zirkzee but 1v1 effort palmed away by Henderson.Smacked the bar in a similar position from Dalot’s through ball and came close to knocking one in from close range.JOSHUA ZIRKZEE – 6Linked up well with Garnacho, dropping deep and slipping the winger in that should have led to the opener. Headed wide from a Diallo corner just before the break.Rightly subbed off on the hour mark as his influence waned.SUBS:MARCUS RASHFORD (ZIRKZEE, 61) – 6Did very little to convince Erik Ten Hag to throw him back into the starting XI, but was barely given the service either.MANUEL UGARTE (ERIKSEN, 76) – 6United certainly appear calmer and more solid with him at the base of their midfield.RASMUS HOJLUND (DIALLO, 76) – 6Still getting minutes back into his legs after returning from injury, but this is one of his more forgettable cameos.“There’s no doubting his talent but when the manager talks about not being professional, you can’t have that, it’s not acceptable.“There’s obviously something that’s happened, but for Rashford to have that labelled against him is not ideal either.”Speaking before kick-off, Ten Hag dismissed the notion of a bust-up with Rashford and explained he had simply been rotated out of the team to rest.Ten Hag said: “We need to rotate, no one can play all the games.“Garnacho has had end product and hasn’t started. He needs starts, rotation is good.“Is it difficult to bench Rashford? No because you need to rotate.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Nobody can play every game and Garnacho also needs to start to continue to improve.”Rashford came off the bench during the second half. More

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      Sky Sports F1 reporter Ted Kravitz swears in live TV gaffe… in same week FIA president tried to crack down on swearing

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      TED KRAVITZ made an unfortunate gaffe as he was heard swearing live on TV… just days after the FIA president ordered drivers to cut back on profanities.Mohammed Ben Sulayem caught the ire of Formula One drivers after complaining about the amount of swearing heard on live broadcasts during races. Ted Kravitz made a gaffe live on TV by swearing after stumbling over his wordsCredit: Sky Sports F1It came as he was doing a report live on air for Ferrari’s upgrades for the Singapore GPCredit: Sky Sports F1Kravitz was heard mumbling ‘f***ing hell, sorry’Credit: Sky Sports F1Kravitz issued a grovelling apology afterwardsCredit: Sky Sports F1He had said: “We have to differentiate between our sport – motorsport – and rap music. We’re not rappers, you know.“They say the F-word how many times per minute? We are not on that. That’s them and we are [us].”Lewis Hamilton claimed there was a “racial element” to the comments, while Max Verstappen blasted, “are we five”, in his own fiery response.However, Sky Sports F1 reporter Kravitz is the next star to be caught out by the new no-swearing rule, after he uncharacteristically stumbled over his words at the Singapore Grand Prix.READ MORE IN F1While appearing live on TV before Free Practice One, Kravitz was doing a report on the upgrades Ferrari had brought to the race.But the fan favourite struggled to get his words out while talking about the Scuderia’s new front wing.He stopped mid-sentence but could then be heard mumbling: “F***ing hell, sorry. Let’s do that again.”Kravitz later issued an apology in light of his earlier X-rated slip of the tongue.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe said: “Apologies from my side… I seek perfection but sometimes I don’t get it. “And if I mess up a first take and then I’m frustrated by myself sometimes there’s a naughty word that comes out.F1 Driver Salaries in 2024: How Much Do They Make? “Obviously that was never meant to be played, that’s our mistake, we’re owning that.”I apologise that take that was not supposed to play, got played out. This happens in television sometimes, so apologies for that, we seek to do better next time.”While the veteran F1 reporter may have not been too impressed by the slip-up, fans saw the funny side.Taking to social media, one fan said: “I just started watching and laughed so hard when I heard him say it.”A second said: “The FIA banning swearing from drivers and then Ted Kravitz having the wrong take aired on Sky of him just swearing is so f***ing funny.”Savage sackings in F1THE world of F1 can be savage, with employees discarded like used tea bags.Danish driver Kevin Magnussen was a rising star of the McLaren team when he made his debut in 2014 alongside Jensen Button.But when he finished the season trailing in eleventh place, he was swiftly replaced by two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso.Instead of breaking the bad news to him in a face-to-face meeting, boss Ron Dennis got his assistant to send Magnussen a short and impersonal email.Worst still, the curt message landed in Kevin’s inbox on his 23rd birthday.Read more tales of F1’s brutal world including one boss who was labelled an ‘executioner’ and a driver dumped by a brisk TEXT.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season so far:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio PerezFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and TBCAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and TBCHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban OconAnother said: “Can’t believe they played one of @tedkravitz outtakes on the Ferrari front wing.”A fourth added: “A Ted Whoops… love it! So natural!”A fifth said: “Come on then @Ben_Sulayem & the @fia, you gonna summon @tedkravitz as well? What a world we live in when adults get told off for swearing.”Another said: “That bit with Ted Kravitz in the build-up to FP1 on Sky just proves we’re all human and that even the best reporters make mistakes.”All forgiven Ted, one of the best and most legendary reporters in F1 history.”READ MORE SUN STORIESKravitz, 50, has worked on Sky Sports coverage of F1 since 2012.He previously worked for BBC and ITV when they broadcast the motorsport.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 More

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      Watch Micah Richards’ hilarious reaction after Arsenal hero David Raya reveals favourite CBS pundit in awkward interview

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      MICAH RICHARDS celebrated a big win in the Champions League… with the help of Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.Richards, who never made it past the last-16 of Europe’s elite club competition, was appearing on CBS Sports alongside Jamie Carragher, Thierry Henry and newly-married presenter Kate Scott – formerly Abdo.Arsenal hero David Raya was interviewed by CBS Sports after his heroics against AtalantaRichards asked Raya who is favourite member wasRaya replied by saying Richards was his favouriteThis prompted a huge celebration from RichardsHe then ran over to Raya to hug and kiss himFollowing Arsenal’s game against Atalanta, which ended in a 0-0 draw thanks to a stunning double save from Raya which included a save from the penalty spot, the Spaniard appeared on the show.During the interview, former Manchester City star Richards asked Raya who his favourite member of the CBS crew was.In reply, Raya said: “Oh you put me right on the spot there.”I like you all, but for me I think Micah takes it, he’s quite funny.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis sparked a jubilant celebration from the 36-year-old, who then proceeded to get up before running over to the screen where Raya was and “hugging” and “kissing” him.Richards also shouted “I love you”, towards the goalkeeper.Fans loved Richards’ reaction, with one saying: “Who doesn’t love Big Meeks.”A second said: “Big meeks all the way.”Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA third added: “l love this guy.”Another said: “You gotta love micah… He’s so lively.”Watch hilarious moment Kate Abdo gets the giggles after Micah Richards’ X-rated slip of the tongue live on CBS Sports, CBSSportsGolazoArsenal ratings vs Atalanta as Raya saves uninspiring Gunners in ItalyARSENAL had some David Raya heroics to thank for a points in the Champions League opener.Raya’s stunning double save just after the break spared Thomas Partey’s blushes after the midfielder gave away a penalty.And that was the closest either side came to a goal in the 0-0 draw.Here’s how SunSport’s Joshua Jones rated Mikel Arteta’s men…David Raya – 9Produced a simply stunning double save to stop Mateo Retegui’s penalty and then flung himself across to push away the follow-up rebound header – even better than his effort to deny Ollie Watkins.Robbie Savage labelled it the “best save I’ve ever seen” while Gunners fans lauded their Spanish hero, who has conceded just once in five games so far this term.Ben White – 7Given the daunting task of trying to keep Ademola Lookman quiet inside a rocking Gewiss Stadium but completed the job with his classic relaxed, languid demeanour.William Saliba – 8One of the world’s top centre-backs but did not need to be anywhere near his best – solid enough when called upon, including excellent late sliding tackle in own box.Retegui showed great movement but Saliba will have far sterner tests this season, none more so than up against Erling Haaland on Sunday.Gabriel Magalhaes – 7Like his partner Saliba, Gabriel helped ensure the Arsenal defence came out on top.Starting to run out of words to say about this pair who just concede so few chances.Jurrien Timber – 7Adds an extra dimension to this Arsenal side – showing just how much he was missed when sidelined last season.Arguably had the easiest evening’s work of the four defenders.Thomas Partey – 4Martin Keown described the Gunners’ retraction en masse during the transition as Arteta putting up his own “Thames Barrier”.But Partey nearly allowed the floodgates to open by giving away the penalty three minutes into the second half – only to be rescued by Raya’s heroics.Declan Rice – 6Top awareness to sniff out the Atalanta danger and help control midfield.But squandered a great chance to drive Arsenal forward when he won the ball on the halfway line and could have launched a potent counter.Kai Havertz – 6With Jesus starting up front, Havertz dropped into a deeper role – but he is perfectly comfortable there, too, and can carry the ball forwards.Little to show for his evening, though, but continued to put a shift in defensively until the final whistle.Buakyo Saka – 6Drew the foul from Ederson who collected an early yellow and from the resulting free-kick almost squeezed a low effort into bottom corner but for top save.Given a breather for final 20 minutes with an eye on Sunday.Gabriel Jesus – 5Captain on the night was his typical busy self early on getting himself around but virtually all of his involvement was outside the Atalanta penalty area.Withdrawn before the hour mark.Gabriel Martinelli – 4Struggled to get in the game and then when he did get in, squandered a really good chance when he blazed over.Definitely not hitting top form so far this season and may well find himself among the subs against Manchester City. More

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      Fans say ‘a new meme is born’ as Gary Neville’s voice ‘goes full Mickey Mouse’ after snapping at Overlap crew member

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      FANS have been left in hysterics after Gary Neville’s voice reached a new level of high-pitched.Sky Sports viewers are no strangers to hearing the pundit go to dog-whistle frequency when he is debating Jamie Carragher, or letting out an iconic “oooo” on commentary.Gary Neville went extremely high-pitched in an outburst at a crew memberCredit: The OverlapHis voice was compared to Mickey MouseCredit: The OverlapJamie Carragher made Neville calm down with deep breathsCredit: The OverlapBut on the latest episode of SkyBet’s The Overlap on Tour, Neville was compared to Mickey Mouse after his latest outburst.The Manchester United legend was discussing with Carragher, Ian Wright and Roy Keane how to switch off, when a member of the crew interrupted their chat.Neville hilariously snapped and went incredibly high-pitch, exclaiming: “Jack, we are filming here. This is content.”The behind-the-scenes team member thought they had not started filming, with the former right-back replying: “We have started. I told you press record from the [first] minute.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWright then brilliantly chimed in, saying: “Talk about relaxing.”Neville was then reassured that they were recording, being forced to do deep breathes and “get his belly out” by Carragher.Even Keane was laughing and fans also found it hilarious, with one saying: “Gary is brilliant.”Others were distracted by Neville’s voice, commenting: “A new meme is born.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnother added: “He’s gone full Mickey Mouse.”A third reacted: “Shorts are too tight maybe.”While one wrote: “Neville doing his best Joe Pasquale impression.” Gary Neville appears to make huge career change by joining indie band as bass player with major tour set for next year More

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      Soccer AM legend Helen Chamberlain reveals most famous guest refused to set alarm and turned up whenever he wanted

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      HELEN Chamberlain has revealed one celebrity guest regularly caused carnage on Soccer AM – because they refused to get out of bed.The former Sky Sports host presented the popular morning show alongside Tim Lovejoy from 1996 to 2007.Helen Chamberlain presented Soccer AM for almost two decadesCredit: RexShe has recently teamed up with co-star Tim Lovejoy for the Soccer A-Z podcastCredit: AlamyChamberlain and Lovejoy recently announced they are getting the cast back together for a new podcast.The pair launched Soccer A-Z earlier this month, looking back at football fan culture and their time on the iconic Saturday morning program. Discussing evasive guests during a recent episode, Chamberlain namedropped former boxer David Haye. She laughed: “David Haye, the boxer, he didn’t not show up.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”But we would book him and would say ‘Your call time is 7.30am’.”And he’d say ‘No, my call time is when I wake up and get there’.”Haye unified the cruiserweight world title in 2008 and later became a heavyweight world champion. But the now 43-year-old’s timekeeping proved a huge issue with the Soccer AM production staff. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSChamberlain continued: “His interview used to be just floating. “So it would be whenever he arrives, [production] would just go, right David Haye is here, and we go to a commercial break and then he’d be there.Fans say ‘good job it’s the last one’ as final Soccer AM goes off air with technical blunders midway through show”Sometimes he would be first guest, sometimes he would be last guest, and we never argued with him. “He said ‘I will get there when I get there, I refuse to set my alarm’.”Lovejoy laughed in response and pointed out: “Who is going to argue with him?”The pair’s co-star Peter Dale – known as Tubes – was more scathing, adding: “Yeah, I’m not really having that. I don’t like that.”Former boxer David Haye was namedropped by Chamberlain for his timekeepingCredit: PAChamberlain left Soccer AM in 2017, a decade after Lovejoy departed the show. It ran for another six years, before ending for good last May. Chamberlain was excited for a trip down memory lane on Soccer A-Z, which has already topped the Apple podcast charts. She explained: “I’m really looking forward to reminding Tim of all the absolute nonsense he thought up, and made us do during the Soccer AM days.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m sure he’s forgotten most of it – luckily, the rest of us haven’t.”We all have endless stories about putting that show together, and it’s going to be so good to catch up with some of the old crew and hear their best memories from both behind the scenes and in front of camera.” More