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      Axed Sky Sports Soccer Saturday stars reunite for pic as ‘most difficult colleague’ says ‘I must not be on mailing list’

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      THE much-loved former Sky Sports Soccer Saturday cast reunited last night – but it seems their “most difficult colleague” did not get an invite.Jeff Stelling was the face of the hit TV show for over 25 years, providing countless hilarious moments covering all of the UK’s footy action each weekend.Rodney Marsh was named as the ‘most difficult colleague’ by Jeff StellingCredit: PA:Press Association(Left-right) Tony Cottee, Phil Thompson, producer Ian Condron, Jeff Stelling, Chris kamara and Alan McInally reunited last nightCredit: X @chris_kammyBut things started to turn sour when a number of regulars were axed in 2021 as part of a huge shake-up by broadcasters following the Covid pandemic.Ex-Aston Villa and Bayern Munich striker Alan McInally survived but West Ham icon Tony Cottee and Liverpool legend Phil Thompson were both axed after two decades on the programme.Matt Le Tissier and Charlie Nicholas were also let go by Sky Sports with the much-loved Chris Kamara then announcing his departure in 2022 due to health reasons.Presenter Stelling finally quit last summer because “fighting” every week was “making him ill” and he is now starring in a new role on talkSPORT.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHowever, this week a host of our former favourites reunited for a bite to eat and drink.‘Kammy’ shared a snap of himself sat with Stelling, McInally, Cottee and Thompson on X last night along with another man, who the ex host later revealed was Ian Condron – the “best ever producer”.He captioned that with: “5 of the lads & the producer turned up.“What a great night so far.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhere are the former Soccer Saturday stars now?
      Jeff Stelling can now be found presenting talkSPORT’s Breakfast show alongside Ally McCoist between 6am and 10am on Monday and Tuesday mornings.
      Last year he and old pal Chris Kamara travelled to Sri Lanka together to tackle “The Devil’s Staircase” together while appearing on World’s Most Dangerous Roads.
      Kammy, 66, has been raising awareness for people with Apraxia, having left Sky in 2022 as he managed his illness.
      Charlie Nicholas now has a newspaper column in Scotland, and recently took part in a BBC Scotland documentary titled “Pitch Invasion: How the Scottish and Irish Changed Football”.
      Phil Thompson regularly shares his football views with bookmaker Paddy Power, while Matt Le Tissier can be found appearing on podcasts sharing conspiracy theories.
      Tony Cottee is often found on talkSPORT, while he also appeared on SunSport’s The Tap In last month.
      Rodney Marsh, meanwhile, has been hosting the programme “Grumpy Pundits” on American broadcaster Sirius XM since 2015.
      And Paul Merson is the only member of the old gang to still regularly feature on Soccer Saturday.

      However, one of their former team-mates on the show spotted the snap on social media and quickly responded.Ex-QPR, Man City and England forward Rodney Marsh worked on Soccer Saturday for 11 years.Soccer Saturday legend Jeff Stelling in sensational blast at Sky Sports after blunder over ‘biggest story of the day’He was sacked in January 2005 for making an on-air joke about the devastating tsunamis that just hit Thailand weeks earlier.He replied to Kamara’s post last night with a laughing emoji and the words: “I must not be on  the mailing list.”To which Kammy responded with a similar emoji and the message: “Your a recluse Rodney.”Who are these famous footballers?
      Stelling picked Marsh, 79, as the “most difficult colleague” he had worked with after his departure last year.Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: “The worst colleague I’ve ever worked on screen with? Rodney Marsh.“Ex of talkSPORT as well of course. But, you know, Rodney was a difficult so and so.“And that was just what we wanted.”Rodney Marsh worked on Soccer Saturday with Jeff Stelling for 11 yearsCredit: Rex More

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      Jamie Redknapp names the two games that will decide whether Man City, Liverpool or Arsenal will win Premier League title

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      JAMIE REDKNAPP has picked the TWO key games that he believes will decide where the title ends up.And they both involve his former club Tottenham.Tottenham will have the biggest say in where the title ends upCredit: GettyJamie Redknapp has picked the two games he thinks will be mosr crucial in the run-inCredit: Sky SportsPremier League champions Manchester City closed the gap on Arsenal to a point at the top by thumping Brighton 4-0 last night.Crucially, Pep Guardiola’s men also have a game in hand on their rivals.Meanwhile, Liverpool’s hopes of winning the league in Jurgen Klopp’s farewell campaign suffered a crushing blow as they were beaten 2-0 at Everton 24 hours earlier.That left them two points behind City having played a game more.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe thrilling title race continues at full steam this weekend when Arsenal travel to neighbours Spurs in the North London derby.Redknapp believes if they win there then they will go all the way to the end with a 100 per cent record – but that still might not be enough to catch the Cityzens.And he says that it is Spurs that will have the biggest say in the race to be champs as they still have all three contenders left to play.The ex-England midfielder told Sky Sports: “Tottenham have a massive part to play don’t they?Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“They’ve obviously going to play Arsenal on Sunday which is going to be a huge game.“We’ve only got to look at what happened yesterday… with derby matches anything is possible.Most dramatic Premier League’s final daysTHE RUN-INThe Premier League title race will go right to the wire – here’s each contenders remaining fixtures:

      ARSENAL
      April 28 – Tottenham (away)
      May 4 – Bournemouth (home)
      May 12 – Manchester United (away)
      May 19 – Everton (home)
      MAN CITY
      April 28 – Nottingham Forest (away)
      May 4 – Wolves (home)
      May 11 – Fulham (away)
      May 14 – Tottenham (away)
      May 19 – West Ham (home)
      LIVERPOOL
      April 27 – West Ham (away)
      May 5 – Tottenham (home)
      May 13 – Aston Villa (away)
      May 19 – Wolves (home)

      “If Arsenal can navigate that one and get three points, I think they win all their games. Then it’s just a question of if Manchester City were to just slip up once and by slipping up I mean a draw. Then it’ll be Arsenal’s title.”Redknapp continued: “Tottenham have got a home game against Manchester City as well. They’ve got a good record against them.“Man City are rightly favourites. I’ve not always agreed with the Opta stats, but they are rightly favourites because they’ve got the history, they know how to do it.“But I do believe that Arsenal are going to keep them so honest I really do. But I just point to the Tottenham game on Sunday because that’s the big one for me.“If they win that, Arsenal win the rest of their games.”Redknapp was joined in the Sky Sports studio by former Arsenal and Man City full-back Gael Clichy.And the Frenchman also backed Spurs to have the biggest impact on where the trophy ends up.Clichy said: “Tottenham can really change the course of the race. If Arsenal goes and wins away this puts pressure on City.READ MORE SUN STORIES“But I don’t see City dropping points against [Nottingham] Forest, against Wolverhampton, against Fulham, but I see them struggling against Tottenham.“So Tottenham will have a massive say the title race but again that first game, Arsenal against Tottenham will be the big one.”Tactics Exposed: Why Kai Havertz is Arsenal’s most important playerBy Dean Scoggins
      KAI HAVERTZ endured a difficult start to life at the Emirates after his big-money move from Chelsea.
      But has now well and truly found his feet.
      The German, 24, has found his scoring boots in recent weeks, including his double against his old club.
      But Havertz has been providing much more than goals in recent months.
      In fact he has become Mikel Arteta’s most important player as Arsenal go for the title.
      That’s after the Spanish boss made a genius tactical switch.
      Click here to read all about it.
      Or to watch the brilliant video in full on YouTube. More

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      Fans convinced Sky Sports are BREAKING 3pm blackout rule to show crunch EFL clash but there’s a reason it’s allowed

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      FANS have been left confused over the 3pm blackout rule, after it was announced that a League Two game will be shown by Sky Sports in that timeslot this weekend.Traditionally matches cannot be televised between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on a Saturday afternoon in the UK.Action from Colchester will be televised this SaturdayCredit: RexBroadcasters are usually restricted by the 3pm blackoutCredit: RexThis rule has been in effect since the 1960s, having been implemented in order to protect lower league attendances.Yesterday it was announced that Colchester’s League Two final day clash with Crewe Alexandra will be shown live on Sky Sports at 3pm this Saturday.The announcement left some supporters on social media confused, with one writing: “Didn’t think Saturday 3pm kick offs could be televised?”While a second asked: “I might be being thick here but what about the 3pm blackout rule?”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs it turns out, the last of the 3pm blackout windows for the 2023-24 season expired last weekend.There are six windows in total, with the blackout lifted during international breaks and the Christmas period.As per Uefa, the final window of the season ran between March 30 and April 20.This means that Sky Sports are free to show action from League Two this Saturday.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThey have chosen to broadcast Colchester vs Crewe, with both teams still having something on the line.Colchester are 22nd in the table, and could still be sucked into the bottom two.EFL club reaches agreement to build stunning new stadium after 23 years at three-sided groundFor the U’s to be relegated they would have to lose with Sutton United winning at MK Dons – and a goal difference swing of four.Crewe, meanwhile, are going into the match in sixth – and could still finish anywhere between fifth and eighth.A draw would see both sides achieve their goals, while a win either way could prove costly to the losers, depending on results from elsewhere.2023-24 3pm blackout windowsUK broadcasters were not allowed to show games between 2:45pm and 5:15pm between these dates
      August 5, 2023 – September 2, 2023
      September 16, 2023 – October 7, 2023
      October 21, 2023 – November 11, 2023
      November 25, 2023 – December 23, 2023
      January 12, 2024 – March 16, 2024
      March 30, 2024 – April 20, 2024 More

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      Gary Neville reveals he won’t be at Nottingham Forest for Sky amid lawsuit threat as Roy Keane slams club for ‘no class’

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      GARY NEVILLE will not be covering Nottingham Forest for Sky Sports this weekend.The Manchester United legend was highly critical of Nuno Espirito Santo’s side as they lost 2-0 to Everton in controversial style.Gary Neville won’t be present for Nottingham Forest vs Man City this weekendCredit: GettyRoy Keane has also taken aim at his former clubCredit: PAForest believe they were denied three clear penalties, all of which were waved away by VAR.The man in charge of the video for that game was Stuart Attwell, who supports fellow relegation rivals Luton Town.And after the game, Forest released a furious statement where they appeared to question Attwell’s integrity.It read: “Three extremely poor decisions – three penalties not given – which we simply cannot accept.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We warned the PGMOL that the VAR is a Luton fan before the game but they didn’t change him. Our patience has been tested multiple times. NFFC will now consider its options.”But Neville was unimpressed with Forest’s declaration, likening their words to a “mafia-gang statement.”He said: “It’s like a mafia-gang statement. I mean, honestly, what the hell are they playing at? It’s like a petulant child, it’s embarrassing.”And some of those things they’re saying in there, the suggestion of some sort of inferring of cheating because there’s an official in VAR in Stockley Park who’s a Luton fan is a scandal, and they will pay for that.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERIn turn, Neville’s quip has now seen Forest consider legal action against Sky.And all eyes will be on the City Ground when they welcome Man City to their home for Sunday’s 4.30pm kick off.Nottingham Forest ‘consider SUING Gary Neville’ after Man Utd legend’s ‘mafia gang’ comment on Sky SportsHowever, Neville has declared he will not be taking part in the game as the row rumbles on.Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, he said: “I rang Sky up and said I need the north London derby on Sunday! No (I’m not at Forest), I am at the north London derby.”The north London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal is Sky’s other televised game on Sunday, with that match kicking off at 2pm.Neville also continued his criticism of ex-ref Mark Clattenburg, who now works as an analyst at Forest and backed up their penalty claims this week.Neville, who previously called on Clattenburg to resign from his position, continued: “You’ve got Clattenburg almost like a Navy Seal in the director’s box crawling along to the CEO (whispering).“The reason I asked him to resign was because if he actually saw that Luton tweet that went out, he actually has to distance himself from it or he’s part of it. If he’s part of that, I’m like ‘wow’. “The second part of it is it’s football, right. If you’re the leader of that football club, since Mark Clattenburg came in, in the last 10 games they’ve won one match. In the 10 games before, they won four. “You never give football players or employees a get-out excuse ever. He’s given them an excuse to not win. Now that might sound crazy, but when you put that negativity in, Neco Williams, he’s probably a really good player, he’s coming out on Sunday and he’s talking about referees. What did Neville say about Clattenburg?His words at the weekend in full:
      “Mark Clattenberg must resign tonight.
      “If he saw those words go out in which question the integrity of a referee and claims someone is a cheat for supporting another club, then he’s supporting what is being said.
      “He would lose all credibility with referees in the game. He should stand down tonight and distance himself from that statement.
      “The statement is like a petulant child. It’s embarrassing.
      “Today has been a horrendous day for Nottingham Forest. Possibly horrendous because of the decisions that they’ve had, but horrendous for how they’ve reacted to the situation.
      “To mention the VAR official as being a Luton fan and inferring in some way that’s had an impact on the decision-making process and suggesting to me as a fan, thinking ‘has he cheated us’, you’re into really dangerous territory.
      “I’m disappointed for Nottingham Forest’s players and fans, but I’m also disappointed in Nottingham Forest for the way in which they’ve acted.
      “It’s a horrendous tweet they’ve put out there and they’ll regret that as a football club.”

      “They’re all consumed about referees, and they’ve given themselves an excuse, everyone’s against us. It’s not working for them this strategy of the way in which it’s going. “What they need to do is switch their mentality completely and forget about referees. Get Clattenburg out the director’s box so the camera stops going on him and concentrate on football, because they’re going to go down if they’re not careful.”Keane piles inFormer Forest star Roy Keane also took aim at his old club, accusing them of not showing “any class.”He growled: “It’s very messy. Forest, looking back over the last few months, I don’t think they’ve shown any class, that’s the way I’d look at it.“The way they’re carrying on, they were on the pitch against Liverpool, you look at the ownership there. I was lucky to play for Forest, brilliant club when I was there. I don’t like the type of behaviour at the moment, what they’re doing. “They’re entitled to come out and defend themselves and fight their own corner, of course. But just looking at them over the last few years, I don’t like what I see with the behaviour that’s gone on at ownership-level.“Forest have this idea, all of a sudden, the referees are going to be ‘do you know what? Let’s have a bit of sympathy towards Forest’. I think that’s just going to go against them. The way they keep coming out with these statements and badgering on the pitch. READ MORE SUN STORIES“You fight your corner, but not when coaching staff and owners are coming on the pitch. In terms of Forest’s attitude of the world is against us, now steady on a bit.”Gary Neville and Roy Keane were speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet. More

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      Watch Wayne Rooney go full Roy Keane live on Sky Sports in angry rant on Liverpool that would make Man Utd hardman proud

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      WAYNE ROONEY unleashed his inner Roy Keane as he launched an angry rant over Liverpool’s reaction to their Everton defeat.The former Toffees, Manchester United and England striker was in the Sky Sports studio for last night’s Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park.Wayne Rooney unleashed an amazing rant on live TV after Liverpool’s defeat at EvertonWazza channelled his inner Roy Keane on Sky SportsCredit: PARooney watched with amazement as his old side virtually secured their top-flight status with a thrilling 2-0 win over Liverpool.Everton’s amazing result also put a huge dent in their neighbours’ title ambitions, with the Reds now three points off leaders Arsenal and just one ahead of Man City — who had TWO games in hand.After the final whistle, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk chastised his team-mates for “not wanting” to win the Premier League.He also moaned about his side’s upcoming 12.30pm kick-off against West Ham on Saturday.READ MORE ON MAN UTDVan Dijk said: “Do they really want to win the league?”If you play like this overall in the game and not win any challenges and give the referee an opportunity to give a free-kick away then we have no chance to win the title.”Very disappointed in so many ways. Everyone has to look in the mirror and look at their own performance and think if they gave everything.”It is a tough one and obviously we have to do better against a side near the relegation [positions] it is time to focus.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”If you play like today we have no chance to consider ourselves in the title race.”It’s time to focus on the 12:30 kick-off again. These games are always a big fight and something that we shouldn’t have lost in my opinion, but we did.Man Utd icon Wayne Rooney calls Twitch streamer AngryGinge a ‘ginger c’ during EA Sports FC live stream”Now we have to pick ourselves up and be ready for an early kick-off Saturday.”But Rooney, who moved into management after retiring in 2021, wasn’t having any of it as he tapped into his inner Keane.The Irishman is famous for his no-nonsense approach when in the studio.And Wazza delivered a tirade against Van Dijk’s comments that even Keane would have been proud of.Rooney, who’s been out of working since being axed by Birmingham in January, blasted: “He’s the captain and he’s talking about Liverpool getting outfought but again we’re hearing about 12:30 kick-offs after he’s just lost a derby.”That Liverpool team should be wanting to be on the pitch tomorrow morning to get the next game going.”When you lose a game, especially a derby game, you want the next game to come quick.”We’ve heard it so many times this season with Liverpool about 12:30 kick-offs.”Get on with it! That’s part of your job! Get on with it and you should be ready to play.”Rooney also suggested that Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp made a grave error when he announced his summer exit earlier in the season.Rooney continued: “Do you not question the timing of it getting released that Klopp’s leaving the club? “Because over the last few weeks or the last couple of months, everyone’s saying ‘fairytale ending’ – all stuff like that.”But the minute it goes wrong, I think you have to look at that timing. I think with Nunez, maybe with Salah, van Dijk as well.”These players are looking — Klopp’s so popular, even as an Everton fan I really like Jurgen Klopp.READ MORE SUN STORIES“With him leaving the club, in their heads they’ll be thinking ‘what does my future hold? Am I still gonna be a Liverpool player? Do I still want to be a Liverpool player?'”I think that’s something you can look at.”Wayne Rooney’s career statsPlaying career:

      Everton, 2002-2004: 77 games, 17 goals

      Man Utd, 2004-2017: 559 games, 253 goals

      Everton, 2017-2018: 40 games, 11 goals

      DC United, 2018-2019: 52 games, 25 goals

      Derby, 2019-2021: 35 games, 7 goals

      England, 2003-2018: 120 games, 53 goals

      Trophies: Premier League x5, FA Cup, Carabao Cup x3, Community Shield x4, Champions League, Europa League, Club World Cup (Man Utd)

      Managerial career:

      Derby, 2020-2022: P85 W24 D22 L39

      DC United, 2022-2023: P53 W14 D14 L25

      Birmingham, 2023-2024: P15 W2 D4 L9 More

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      Gary Neville makes hilarious blunder live on TV after naming Everton’s Calvert-Lewin man of the match against Liverpool

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      GARY NEVILLE was left with egg on his face as he got Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s name wrong on live TV during Everton’s shock victory over rivals Liverpool.The Toffees picked up a surprise 2-0 win during the Merseyside derby against the Reds at Goodison Park in what proved to be a massive boost amid the hosts’ intense relegation struggles.Man Utd legend Gary Neville committed a hilarious blunder live on Sky SportsNeville called Everton star Dominic Calvert-Lewin as ‘Daniel Calvert-Lewin’Credit: APJarrad Branthwaite opened the scoring on 27 minutes and Calvert-Lewin sealed the valuable three points in the 58th minute to add yet another blow to Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes.And Neville didn’t think twice when asked to name his man of the match. while providing live commentary for Sky Sports.But the Manchester United legend might have wanted to take moment first before naming Calvert-Lewin.That is because the Sky Sports pundit accidentally called the Everton star “Daniel Calvert-Lewin”.Read More on FootballFans were left laughing their socks off as they stormed social media soon after the ex-England international’s blunder.One fan quipped: “Good Old Daniel Calvert-Lewin.”Another tweeted: “Daniel Calvert-Lewin”??? Did I hear that correctly?”A third posted: “Daniel Calvert-Lewin for England!”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThis fan said: “Well done Daniel Calvert-Lewin.”And that one wondered: “Who’s Daniel Calvert-Lewin?”Most dramatic Premier League’s final daysEverton are now 16th in the Premier League table with eight points separating them from the relegation zone amid a turbulent campaign. More

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      Former Premier League star forced to answer awkward question live on Sky Sports ahead of huge EFL clash

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      LUKE AYLING was forced to answer an awkward question as his Middlesbrough side took on parent club Leeds.The defender spent eight years at Leeds before joining Boro on loan in January.Luke Ayling revealed he wanted football to win between Middlesbrough and LeedsThat meant he was not eligible to play as Leeds visited the Riverside Stadium on Monday in search of three points to help their promotion push.Ahead of kick-off Ayling spoke to Sky Sports and was asked for his score prediction and who he thought would win – leading to a nervy answer.He said: “I want football to win. I love football and if I’m totally honest I really cant call it.”Like I said I haven’t seen Leeds a lot lately but I’ve seen these boys on the training pitch and how we’ve played the last 9-10 games.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I’m really confident the boys can put in a good shift today. Who knows but I’m just hoping for a good game of football.”Ayling certainly got what he asked for as Boro raced into an early lead with Isaiah Jones scoring in the seventh minute.But the visitors hit back with two goals in four minutes – only for Emmanuel Latte Lath to equalise.However Wilfried Gnonto fired Leeds back in front to give Daniel Farke’s side a 3-2 lead at half-time.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERLeeds are on the promotion hunt but need Ipswich to drop points in their three remaining games to achieve automatic promotion.They ran out 4-3 winners at the Riverside after a late goal from Latte Lath set up a nervy finish.Leeds ‘make contact with Kalvin Phillips over emotional transfer return’ to end two-year nightmare More

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      Sky Sports commentator apologises as he admits he was not even watching Premier League clash he was covering

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      GARY NEVILLE admitted that he was not watching Liverpool’s win over Fulham despite being on commentary.The pundit was on duty as the Reds ran out 3-1 winners over the Cottagers at Craven Cottage.Gary Neville admitted he did not watch the final minutes of the match he was coveringCredit: Sky SportsNeville, 49, however, did not speak during the final five minutes of the match as he was distracted.The Manchester United legend was instead following his former side’s FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City.The Red Devils had looked to have sealed their spot in the final before a late three-goal comeback from the Championship side forced extra time.Victor Torp thought he had completed the fairytale for Coventry, only for Haji Wright to have been judged offside by VAR in the 121st minute.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMan United went on to win the tie on penalties and Neville had his attention on the action at Wembley.He apologised on Sky Sports after the full time whistle at Craven Cottage.He said: “I’m sorry there was only Peter Drury actually watching Liverpool and Fulham for the last five minutes.”I was like this up in the commentary box [hunched over], I don’t think I spoke.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERLiverpool beat Fulham 3-1 thanks to goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ryan Gravenberch and Diogo Jota.Timothy Castagne netted am equaliser for Marco Silva’s side before the visitors dominated the second half.Jamie Carragher brutally trolls Gary Neville with brilliant flashback as pair discuss Sean Dyche’s shock transformationThe result has boosted Liverpool’s Premier League title challenge as they are now equal on points with leaders Arsenal.Manchester City remain the favourites for the title, as they are only one point behind with a game in hand.Victory his never been less glorious than this for Man Utd, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
      PROBABLY only Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United could book a place in an FA Cup final while hanging their heads in shame.
      Minutes after the final whistle of this ridiculous semi-final, Coventry’s magnificent underdogs were performing a lap of honour to their cheering fans — while most of United’s players and supporters had disappeared.
      Then the Wembley PA system started blaring out ‘Glory, Glory Man United!’ and everybody started laughing out loud.
      Victory has never been less glorious.
      As a party-starter it, fell flat. As a stab at dark humour, it was sensational.
      Even by United’s standards of low farce this was ridiculous.
      Now even the unlikely scenario of a final victory over City is unlikely to save Ten Hag’s job.
      After all, Louis van Gaal was axed days after United last won this competition in 2016 and his side were never as bad as this current lot.
      Read Dave Kidd’s thoughts on the game in full here.
      Or click here to check out all of Dave Kidd’s articles. More