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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

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    Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois: Who are the commentators and presenters for huge Wembley bout?

    ANTHONY JOSHUA and Daniel Dubois are days away from locking horns in front of a packed Wembley crowd – so it’s only right that there is a star-studded punditry team to match.TNT Sports, Sky Sports AND Dazn will broadcast the huge all-British showdown.Anthony Joshua is all set to take on Daniel DuboisCredit: PAThis means we could witness a record-breaking figure of people tuning in to see whether AJ can continue his impressive run.Joshua, 34, hasn’t lost since his 2022 defeat against Oleksandr Uysk – the Francis Ngannou victory earlier this year made it five in a row.While Dubois left his last opponent Filip Hrgovic with cuts under both eyes before securing a TKO win.There’s no telling which way this thrilling bout will go with both itching to get their hands on the vacant IBF heavyweight belt.Read more on Anthony JoshuaBut we do know who the punditry team will be, and SunSport can reveal all.Who are the commentators and presenters for Joshua vs Dubois?TNT Sports Box OfficeTNT Sports Box Office has announced that TV favourite Laura Woods will be their main fight presenter.Former boxing champions Carl Frampton and Lennox Lewis will join Woods along with pundit legend Steve Bunce.Most read in BoxingWhile live commentary duties have been left in the safe hands of Darren Fletcher and Richie Woodhall.DAZN Mike Costello is the lead commentator for DAZN boxing coverage and will be the main man for AJ vs Dubois.Sergio Mora, Todd Grisham and former WBC Cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew are also expected to be on the panel.Sky Sports Box OfficeAnna Woodhouse is the lead presenter for Sky Sports and is expected to be your lady on the mic for this huge fight.Woodhouse will be joined by Adam Smith, Andy Scott, Johnny Nelson and Matt Macklin.ANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at WembleyWhat time is Joshua vs Dubois?Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois will take place from approximately 10:45pm BST.But this depends on the length of the undercard bouts.READ MORE SUN STORIESTNT Sports Box Office, Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN will all broadcast the huge event.Who else is on the Joshua vs Dubois card?Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois – for IBF heavyweight titleJosh Kelly vs Liam SmithJoshua Buatsi vs Willy Hutchinson – for interim WBO light-heavyweight titleAnthony Cacace vs Josh Warrington – for IBF and IBO super-featherweight titleTyler Denny vs Hamzah Sheeraz Mark Chamberlain vs Josh Padley More

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    Fans slam TNT Sports for ‘absolutely butchering’ Champions League coverage with viewers left ‘devastated’ at huge change

    FOOTBALL fans slammed TNT Sports for “absolutely butchering” a popular Champions League show.The beloved Goals Show has been repackaged to suit the new format of the three European club competitions.Champions League fans slammed TNT Sports for repackaging the beloved Goals ShowThat means fans won’t get to watch analysis from presenter James Richardson as well as journalists James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Raphael Honigstein.TNT Sports replaced the popular show with Goals Show Xtra, which is presented by Matt Smith from a brand new studio called The Curve.Smith is joined by Karen Carney and Owen Hargreaves for matchday one of the Champions League.But that didn’t go down well with fans as they stormed social media to air their grievances.Read More on FootballOne fan tweeted: “TNT had the best football programme with the Champions League Goals Show. “They’ve absolutely butchered it. A real shame.”Another commented: “This new format is terrible.”A third wrote: “TNT sports had the best football show in the business with the Champions League Goals Show and they had to go and f*****g ruin it.”Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThis one said: “Look like TNT have f****d the Champions League Goal Show.”And that one stated: “Tremendous job from TNT ruining the Champions League Goals Show. It used to be must-watch television.”Champions League releases new anthem as fuming fans say ‘the beautiful game has died’Laurens, Horncastle, and Honigstein will offer additional commentary and analysis throughout the season.Owen Hargreaves Season PredictionsHARGREAVES ON BELLINGHAM“I SAW the Super Cup and Jude Bellingham played the best game of his life.“He’s playing a bit more in his natural position, a little bit deeper. He’s the perfect midfield player.“Jude is just going to get better and better with Kylian Mbappe and Endrick.“I know a lot of people have not seen much of Endrick but to go with him and Rodrygo, Valverde, Modric, Courtois and Alaba, Rudiger, Carvajal . . .“That is some collection of players, it’s amazing.”HARGREAVES ON CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DARK HORSES“PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN, just in the way Luis Enrique plays. He plays such aggressive football and they’ve got so many really good ball players.“I’m happy to see they’re focused on young French players. That’s probably what they should have done long ago.“Inter are really good. They’ve got a clear identity to how they play under Simone Inzaghi.“Marcus Thuram came on a free, it’s amazing no one else picked him up.“They’re not the most offensive team but often those teams do really well in the Champions League.“They don’t make mistakes in silly moments.”HARGREAVES ON PREM CONTENDERS“MANCHESTER CITY have the best squad and they’re using four centre-backs so defensively they’re a bit more stable.“Arsenal need a little bit more experience in the Champions League. “To win the Champions League might take a little bit more time in the transfer windows. But they’re going to win trophies, it’s a question of when.“Liverpool have crazy firepower. Federico Chiesa is an amazing player and he’ll suit the Premier League because he’s crazy explosive.“I’m excited for Aston Villa as Villa Park is going to be one of the best atmospheres in Europe this season.”HARGREAVES ON PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR“MICHAEL OLISE is going to be great at Bayern Munich.“Playing at Crystal Palace he probably didn’t get the notoriety he deserved but he’s such a good finisher and technically really good.“Endrick at Real Madrid is cool because people don’t know a lot about him. He’s still so young but he’s just got it.“Florian Wirtz at Bayer Leverkusen is an amazing player with a really unique style. His numbers from last season were crazy.“As a young kid, putting himself in the Ballon d’Or conversation is rare. He’ll be playing at Real Madrid or Man City in a couple of years. More

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    David Beckham shocks CBS Sports panel as he gatecrashes Champions League coverage before making cheeky Kate Abdo joke

    DAVID BECKHAM stole the show and delivered the best line with a Devil of a comment about Kate Abdo – as he gatecrashed the CBS Champions League coverage.Pundits Jamie Carragher, Thierry Henry and especially Micah Richards were open-mouthed with excitement when Beckham walked into the studio.David Beckham surprised CBS pundits by walking into the studio to greet Kate Abdo and CoCredit: X formerly Twitter / @CBSSportsGolazoAbdo left the ex-Prem stars agog as she announced a special visitorCredit: X formerly Twitter / @CBSSportsGolazoBecks gave a straightforward answer when asked who his favourite wasAnd the England icon didn’t let them down when Richards asked The Big Question.Former Manchester United midfielder Becks was first left smiling bashfully as the ex-Man City defender was overcome with emotion at his hero’s unexpected visit.But after recovering, Richards asked: “Who’s your favourite on this show?”Beckham flashed back faster than one of his trademark free-kicks: “The United fan” – as he turned to look at Abdo.READ MORE TOP STORIESCue uproar in the studio – with Richards jokily hurling some screwed-up paper at the smiling broadcaster at the far end of the table.Manchester-born Abdo is a lifetime Red Devils’ supporter.And she smiled broadly at Beckham’s announcement.But while Becks was wowing the pundits, it was Richards who was doing the woo-ing!Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSJamie Carragher got up to greet Beckham amid an excited studioSitting next to the former Real Madrid star, he raved: “He smells good, he looks good… His suit is fresh. What a guy!”Becks couldn’t contain his laughter at that claim.David Beckham: Beyond the Pitch and Into the ScreenAbdo had earlier opened the whole encounter by teasing the appearance of a special guest.Beckham then appeared on a video link – but with apparent “sound problems” preventing him from being heard.However, that was all part of Abdo’s mischievous build-up – as Becks then shocked the three Prem stars next to her by walking in on the other side of the studio.He praised CBS coverage as “exciting, different” – before modestly insisting: “I’m not a pundit and I don’t think I’ve ever been good enough to be a pundit.”But whatever impression he might make on viewers, he certainly won over the studio.Beckham loved Richards’ banter about him More