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      Man Utd 0-1 Man City LIVE SCORE: Haaland fires City ahead after VAR penalty in epic Manchester derby at Old Trafford

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are trailing to Man City in an epic Manchester derby after Erling Haaland’s penalty.The spot kick was given after a VAR wait following Rasmus Hojlund’s offence.
      The Red Devils went into this game off the back of three consecutive wins – most recently beating Copenhagen in a dramatic Champions League match.

      Kick-off time: 3:30pm GMT
      Live stream: NOW TV
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League
      Man Utd XI: Onana; Lindelof, Evans, Maguire, Dalot; McTominay, Amrabat; Fernandes, Eriksen, Rashford; Hojlund
      Man City XI: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Stones; Gvardiol; Silva, Rodri; Foden, Alvarez, Grealish; Haaland
      Explainer: Why is the game kicking off at 3:30pm GMT?

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      37. A cross comes in from the right hand side, and seems to hit Dalot on the arm, but nothing given by the referee.
      Manchester United 0-1 Manchester City
      34. Great footwork from Jack Grealish as Man City move down the left side.
      He works it into Phil Foden, who eventually loses the ball.
      Manchester United 0-1 Manchester City
      32. Hojlund goes close!
      Foden makes a mistake and sends Hojlund through on goal, but his touch gives Stones a chance the get back, and eventually the striker is crowded out.
      He does get a cut back in to Bruno Fernandes, but the Portuguese attacker fires over.
      Manchester United 0-1 Manchester City
      30. Gary Neville is insisting the penalty was soft, but it is most definitely a penalty.
      Hojlund wrapped his arm around Rodri as he tried to attack the ball, and dragged him to the ground in the process.
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      28. Onana was booked for time wasting in the build up to the penalty, so will now play the remaining 70 minutes or so on a warning.
      Manchester United 0-1 Manchester City
      26. ERLING HAALAND OPENS THE SCORING!
      He sends Onana the wrong way, and slots it into the bottom right corner.
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      24. PENALTY TO MANCHESTER CITY!
      Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City
      22. The referee has stopped the game here for a VAR check.
      Rodri is insisting he was fouled as Man City attacked a free-kick.
      Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City
      20. Corner for Man City.
      Alvarez takes it short, Stones finds Grealish.
      He works some space and bends a shot, but it is saved out for another corner.
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      18. Manchester City have a free kick, just in front of the halfway line.
      It is worked out to Bernardo Silva on the left side, but City play it backwards and will look to build another attack from the back.
      Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City
      16. Phil Foden spots a great pass into Erling Haaland, who looks to be through on goal, but he just seems to be on his heels a tad, and Andre Onana beats him to the ball.
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      13. A poor pass from Jack Grealish means Hojlund can escape on the break.
      His pass back to Christian Eriksen is slow, and City are able to win it back.
      Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City
      11. Man City are largely keeping possession now, with United players mostly behind the ball.
      Starting to look more like the game that most people expected now…
      Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City
      8. So close for Manchester City!
      Rodri finds a great ball insode the box to Kyle Walker, who heads the ball back to Phil Foden.
      His header is excellent, but Onana denies him.
      Haaland looks to tap in the rebound, but the Cameroonian goalkeeper denies him too.
      It is eventually cleared off the line by Harry Maguire.
      Inches in it…
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      6. Hojlund seems to be mounted by Rodri in midfield, but does well to work the ball out to Rashford on the left wing.
      He tries to drive past Kyle Walker, but the English right back puts a stop to that.
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      4. Man City gain control here, and work the ball out to Phil Foden on the right side of midfield.
      It is played all the way back to Ederson in net, and they will look to rebuild down the left flank now.
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      2. Dalot whips a ball into the far post, but it is slightly overhit and Lindelof is unable to keep the ball in play.
      KICK-OFF – Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City
      We are underway here at Old Trafford, and it is Scott McTominay who has the first kick.
      Ready to go
      Just a matter of moments to go before kick off here.
      The players are out, we will have a minutes applause for Sir Bobby Charlton, with the view of a beautiful tribute and then we will be underway.
      Ten minutes to go…
      Just ten minutes until kick-off here at Old Trafford.
      The tension is building as we approach the start of the game, and the fans are ready.
      Settle down with your roast dinner, get cosy on the sofa, it is time for the Manchester Derby!
      “Tactic.”
      When asked about why Jonny Evans is preferred to Raphael Varane in the starting XI for Man Utd today, Erik Ten Hag had a very simple answer for Sky Sports…
      “Tactic.” was his only word, nothing more, nothing less.
      I guess you have to take his word for it!
      Milestone for Grealish
      It is a big day for Jack Grealish, as he is set to make his 100th appearance for the club today.
      He comes back into the side for Jeremy Doku, the young Belgian winger who has been excellent since he joined.
      Jack Grealish makes his 100th appearance for Man City todayCredit: Via X – @ManCity
      Leading the way
      There is no denying that Erling Haaland is a superstar, and probably the best striker in the world.
      He tops the Premier League scoring charts so far this season, and is yet to really even hit his stride.
      A goal or three for him today could be huge for his season.
      The top scorers in the Premier League this season
      Remembering Sir Bobby Charlton
      You may never have seen Sir Bobby Charlton play, but you will know his name.
      One of the finest English players to ever touch the hallowed turf, he was a sensational dribbler and finisher, winning a World Cup in his magnificent career.
      Today he will be remembered before the game at Old Trafford, and lots of fans have been paying tribute before the game…
      Tributes have been laid outside Old Trafford for Sir Bobby CharltonCredit: Getty
      What are the odds?
      As we said, this is not an easy one to bet on, but we have all of the odds for you from Betfair for this game.

      Man Utd – 4/1
      Draw – 31/10
      Man City – 8/13

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      Ange Postecoglou leaves Gary Neville in stitches with brutal put-down after Tottenham’s win over Crystal Palace

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU had the Sky Sports pundit team in stitches with his hilarious putdown of Gary Neville.The Tottenham manager was in good spirits after watching his side go five points clear at the top of the Premier League.
      Ange Postecoglou fired a brilliant putdown at Gary NevilleCredit: Sky Sports
      The Aussie’s clever quip left everyone laughingCredit: Sky Sports

      Postecoglou’s side edged to a 2-1 over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Palace despite only mustering one shot on target.
      The manager has earned plenty of plaudits this season for the club’s performances on the pitch but he has also been praised for his manner off the pitch.
      And following the victory Postecoglou was no different as he had Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher in hysterics.
      Speaking to Sky Sports, Carragher joked that Spurs’ success this season has come from Postecoglou just “copying Pep Guardiola”.
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      Postecoglou cheekily responded: “I just study one game a week and see what he is doing and where to go from there.
      “And you know what there is nothing wrong with that you know?”
      This prompted Neville to say: “I tried copying him (Pep)!”
      To which Postecoglou brilliantly responded: “How’d that go?”
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      “We just want to stay on the ground, stay humble” Heung-min Son on whether Tottenham are going to challenge for the title this season 🏆 pic.twitter.com/ZoPdWQYAI7— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 27, 2023

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      The Aussie’s quick wit left Neville and Carragher reeling in laughter.
      As Postecoglou prepared to return to the changing room, he had one more joke in the locker as he quipped: “I’m off to watch Man City”.
      The manager also did not want to lower any expectations from the jubilant Spurs fans.
      When asked if they should be allowed to dream, he gave an encouraging answer.
      He said: “Let them dream. It’s what being a football fan is all about.
      “It’s fair to say that this lot have suffered a fair bit so I’m certainly not going to dampen that.” More

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      Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling left ‘heartbroken’ as beloved dog Stan dies after long health battle

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      JEFF STELLING has been left heartbroken after his beloved dog Stan died.The Sky Sports legend announced the passing of his companion on X, formerly known as Twitter.
      Jeff Stelling’s dog Stan has diedCredit: X formerly Twitter / @JeffStelling
      The pundit admitted he was heartbrokenCredit: MI News/NurPhoto
      Stelling, 68, revealed in his post that Stan had passed after losing his health battle despite them trying “everything”.
      The former Soccer Saturday host posted a picture of Stan looking out at a rainbow on a beach with a tennis ball in front of him.
      In Stelling’s heartfelt message, he shared a story of how Stan would “welcome” everyone into their home and was “never aggressive”.
      Stelling wrote: “Heartbroken today. Stan lost his battle.
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      “For 12 years he gave us unconditional love.
      “He was never aggressive, even with our cats, and welcomed everyone with a Croc in his mouth and a furious tail wagging.
      “We tried everything but in the end there was nothing left we could do.” 
      Stelling’s son, Matt, added: “The best boy we could have ever hoped for, heartbroken doesn’t even cover it.
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      Stelling left Sky Sports earlier this yearCredit: 2020 Tom Jenkins
      “Leaving behind a massive hole in our family.”
      Stelling announced that Stan had fallen ill last week as he wrote at the time: “Tonight guys you can support as many teams as you like.
      “I don’t care.
      “I don’t care much about football tonight tbh.
      “My best mate for 12 years Stan is tonight fighting for his life in hospital.
      “I know some people will think it is pathetic but right now he is all I care about.”
      Stelling’s vacant role at Sky Sports was filled by Simon Thomas. More

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      Newcastle legend looks unrecognisable on Sky Sports News as fans are convinced he’s ‘morphed into Mike Ashley’

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      A NEWCASTLE legend made a surprise appearance on Sky Sports where he looked unrecognisable.The former centre-back started his career at Newcastle and spent 11 years at St James’ Park.
      Newcastle legend Steve Howey looked unrecognisable on Sky Sports News
      Some fans think Howey looks like former Newcastle owner Mike AshleyCredit: Getty
      Howey spent 11 years at Newcastle before moving to Manchester City
      The ex-England international amassed a total of seven goals and 11 assists in 238 appearances with the Magpies.
      That was before the now 51-year-old went on to play for the likes of Manchester City, Leicester, Bolton, New England Revolution, Hartlepool United and Bishop Auckland.
      And that is none other than Steve Howey, who shared some interesting insight during his latest TV appearance.
      However, some fans struggled to recognise him and one of them even thought he was another former Newcastle personality.
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      A fan tweeted: “Steve Howey has morphed into Mike Ashley!”
      This comes after former owner Ashley sold the Toon to a consortium, which included Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
      The sale took place two years ago and saw Ashley becoming richer by £300million.
      The PIF now control 80 per cent of the club along with the Reuben brothers and Amanda Staveley, who hold 10 per cent each.
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      Newcastle turned from relegation strugglers to Premier League contenders in less than a year.
      Manager Eddie Howe led them back to the Champions League for the first time since 2003.
      Howe’s men finished fourth last season and are eyeing another top four finish this term.
      Newcastle are currently sixth in the table with four points separating them from fourth-placed Liverpool. More

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      Sky Sports forced to apologise after fan’s X-rated compliment to ex-Arsenal stopper Bernd Leno in Spurs’ win over Fulham

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      FANS have been left in hysterics after Sky Sports microphones picked up a supporter’s X-rated comment about Bernd Leno.The remarks were heard by viewers watching Tottenham beat Fulham 2-0.
      Bernd Leno was the subject of an unusual comment from a fanCredit: Rex
      Goals from Son Heung-min and James Maddison moved Spurs top of the league – but it was comments about a bottom that got fans talking.
      During the match, while the ball was in Leno’s grasp, a shout from the crowd seemed to complement the ex-Arsenal goalkeeper’s backside.
      It left many in shock and plenty laughed on social media.
      One said: “Did I just hear some bloke say ‘nice a**e Leno’ on Sky Sports.”
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      Another added: “Just heard someone say Bernd Leno has a nice a**e on a national broadcast.”
      A third reacted: “Someone just belted out, ‘nice a**e Leno.’ Crystal clear into the Sky mics.”

      The commentators were forced to apologise for the rude language heard.
      And it was only Sky Sports’ first apology of the night as they had to say sorry to Maddison during his post-match interview as he suffered an issue with his headphones.
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      The midfielder complained he could hear the reaction of Fulham boss Marco Silva instead of questions from the studio.
      Jamie Carragher reacted: “What’s he saying?”
      And the witty ex-Leicester star hilariously responded: “He was saying Maddison’s goal was excellent I think.” More

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      Chris Kamara reveals he contemplated suicide as he struggled with health battle in heartbreaking revelations

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      CHRIS KAMARA says he contemplated suicide as he struggled in his health battle in a heartbreaking revelation.The former footy star, 65, went on to become one of the most-loved pundits on the box.
      Chris Kamara has made a heartbreaking revelation in his new bookCredit: Getty
      He achieved legendary status working alongside Jeff Stelling on Sky Sports Soccer Saturday for three decades.
      Kammy left his role on Sky Sports in 2022 after being diagnosed with an underactive thyroid, leaving him with a condition that affects his speech.
      Kamara explained how he felt like a “fraud” following his apraxia of speech diagnosis – and like someone else is controlling his voice.
      The ex-Swindon and Brentford midfielder has continued with some of his media work as the host of ITV’s Ninja Warrior UK and co-host of the BBC’s Proper Football podcast with Ben Shephard.
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      However, he has now revealed in his new book titled ‘Kammy’, which is being serialised in the Daily Mirror. how he had the darkest of thoughts at his lowest point and decided he did not want to be a burden on his wife Anne.
      Kamara wrote: “I’m going to admit something now, something I’ve never mentioned before. It’s hard for me to talk about, so bear with me.
      “I worried about where I was going to end up. Would my physical and neurological deterioration just keep going and going? And I worried more about the effect it would have on those around me.
      “I’m a man who has always wanted to help, to provide, to love and nurture those around me. And now I could only see myself as a burden. A shell of the man I used to be that they would be left to look after.
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      It’s the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes.
      And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women.
      Yet it’s rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now.
      That is why The Sun launched the You’re Not Alone campaign.
      The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives.
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      “Seeing myself like that was like staring into an abyss. I could never reconcile that image in my head. It was unthinkable.
      “And it’s at that point I’d think, ‘They’d be better off without me.’”
      He admitted that Gary Speed’s tragic suicide in 2011 then came into his mind, saying: “I thought of Gary Speed and then I thought of my own position – a man in his mid-sixties, whose best days, because of a brain condition, were gone, struggling on while becoming a weight on all around him. Whose wife and children would be left to deal with whatever I became.
      “I didn’t want that for Anne and the boys. So how do you prevent it from happening? You take yourself out of the picture.
      “There were times when I definitely thought that was a way out. If you’re stuck in a maze, with no sign of an escape route, eventually you’ll try something extreme. Especially if you have chosen to wander that maze alone.”
      Gary Speed (bottom right, pictured with Kammy, top left) committed suicide in 2011Credit: Sky Sports
      Thankfully for everyone, Kamara opened up on his issues and he urged anyone else contemplating those dark thoughts to seek help.
      He adds that he began to realise that the “future was not so bleak” as he began to accept his illness.
      The football icon has appeared on TV to talk about his struggles and has admitted he has been left stunned at the support he has received.
      He also received a an MBE in 2022 for his anti-racism and charity work.
      Apraxia of speech is a condition which makes talking difficult, with sufferers knowing what they’d like to say, but having trouble communicating their words.
      The NHS says that the condition can be extremely frustrating for people.
      They explained: “Frequently the person with apraxia will have difficulties with conversational speech. However they may be good at ‘automatic’ speech tasks such as counting, swearing, repeating rhymes, greetings and farewell.
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      “It’s usually caused by damage to the left side of the brain, such as a stroke.”
      “The condition does not affect a person’s understanding and the symptoms of the condition can vary occurring to the severity of the disorder.”
      Chris Kamara was diagnosed with apraxia and left Sky Sports Soccer Saturday in 2022Credit: GettyMAIN SYMPTOMS OF APRAXIAThe main symptoms of apraxia are…

      Being able to say a word correctly one minute and then not the next

      Difficulty at the beginning of words

      Greater difficulty with longer words

      Aware of mistakes but unable to correct them

      Speaking slowly

      Being better at ‘automatic tasks’ such as counting and singing. More

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      Legendary football competition ‘in danger of dying’ after crucial talks go horribly wrong

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      NAPOLI’S owner has declared that Serie A “will die” after a controversial new TV deal was agreed.The Italian top-flight has announced that after months of negotiations they have agreed a package with DAZN and Sky to continue broadcasting their matches.
      Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has slammed Serie A’s new TV dealCredit: Getty
      The £779m-per-season agreement means that Serie A will remain on the two channels for the next five years.
      A majority 17 out of the 20 top division teams voted for it after opting against creating their own Serie A channel.
      That revolutionary idea would have meant cutting out broadcasters entirely and that the league could produce all of their own content.
      But with the current TV deal expiring at the end of the campaign, it was felt that there was not enough time to get the infrastructure needed.
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      And that meant that they had to go with the low-ball joint-offer from DAZN and Sky that is worth £23m less than the current package.
      Italy previously had the Melandri law that only allowed TV right contracts to be for three years at a time.
      However, that has now been relaxed, which has enabled the five-year package.
      The purpose of that was to try and ensure a higher value of domestic TV rights – but many feel that will see Premier League clubs have even more of a financial advantage over their Italian counterparts as their broadcast rights will rocket again when they come to be renegotiated in 2025.
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      Additionally to the £779m per season offered by DAZN and Sky, the former have also got a revenue sharing part to the deal.
      That will see Serie A and DAZN split revenue 50/50 on sustaining and growing the subscriber base should specified targets be met.
      This move now looks very unlikely to help Italy’s big guns bridge the gap with their Prem, Spanish LaLiga and German Bundesliga rivals in revenue.
      And it led to a furious outburst from Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis upon its announcement today.
      He interrupted Serie A president Luigi De Siervo’s press conference by claiming: “Italian football will die.”
      He then told the media in attendance: “It’s a defeat for Italian football, with this deal our football will die.
      “Sky and DAZN are not competent, they aren’t good for Italian football.” More

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      Fans hail ‘the GOAT is back’ as Sky Sports legend comes out of retirement to make shock return for Tottenham vs Fulham

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      FANS were stunned as the “GOAT” Martin Tyler came out of retirement to make a shock comeback.The legendary commentator, 78, hung up the microphone at the end of last season after 33 years with Sky Sports.
      Martin Tyler stunned viewers by making a shock return to commentaryCredit: Getty
      He was on the gantry as Tottenham hosted Fulham in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      He was replaced as the No1 man by Peter Drury, who has taken over duties for the main Super Sunday matches.
      However, he never formally retired and is back on the gantry tonight.
      Viewers could barely believe their ears when Tyler’s iconic voice came through the TV as Tottenham hosted Fulham.
      Tyler – who is also a coach with National League South side Dartford – was providing the commentary for Premier League Productions, though, and not Sky Sports.
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      The feed is beamed around the world on the top flight’s global broadcast.
      And fans at home were clearly delighted with the surprise dulcet tones calling the action in North London.
      One said: “Martin Tyler on commentary – missed you big dawg.”
      Another wrote: “Is that Martin Tyler I’m hearing??”
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      A third added: “Martin Tyler is back! GOAT.”
      And a final user commented: “Good to hear his voice again.”
      Then at half-time on Monday Night Football on Sky, Jamie Carragher said: “Great to see him back where he belongs.”
      He visited the Spurs training ground on Friday to do some prep for his return.
      The Chester-born legend first started out as a journalist with The Times before switching into broadcasting with ITV.
      But he is best known for being the voice of the Premier League, producing countless famous lines to accompany some of the biggest moments in football.
      The most memorable was, of course, his “Agueroooo” commentary when Manchester City pipped rivals United to the title in the closing seconds of the 2011-12 season.
      But Tyler was unable to get a final send-off at the end of the 2022-23 campaign as he missed the last few weeks of the season through illness.
      Tyler spent 33 years with Sky Sports before leaving at the end of last seasonCredit: Getty More