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      Rasmus Hojlund ‘cooked’ on Monday Night Football as horror stat emerges but Man Utd fans insist striker not to blame

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      FANS of Manchester United have leapt to Rasmus Hojlund’s defence after a horror stat about the striker emerged on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football.Daniel Sturridge and Jamie Carragher took turns to analyse the fortunes of the attacker, and opened with a damning statistic that places Hojlund 100th in the Premier League for shots taken per 90 minutes.
      Hojlund is yet to score for United in the Premier LeagueCredit: Twitter @unitedviewtv
      He ranks 100th in the league for shots taken per 90Credit: Twitter @SkySportsPL

      The United forward averages just 1.7 shots per 90 which is dwarfed by the attacker with the most shots, Darwin Nunez, with 5.7 per 90.
      Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge defended Hojlund, saying that his low shot volume is partly caused by his team’s struggles to make chances for him.
      Sturridge also said the presence of Rashford on the left-wing for United limits the number of opportunities Hojlund receives because of his tendency to shoot often.
      Hojlund ranks behind both Rashford and Bruno Fernandes for shots taken despite being the focal point of the team.
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      When presenter Dave Jones asked whether Hojlund needs to be more “ruthless” in front goal, Sturridge said: “He’s a project, and he’s not the perfect striker.
      “He’s not the finished article just yet, so when he gets the opportunities he is trying very hard.
      “He wants to score goals, he wants to be in the positions to score. He is desperate to show his capabilities at a club like Manchester United.
      “Has he scored the goals that they would have expected him to? Would they have expected him to have more shots at least? I don’t think they are impressed with that.
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      “But I don’t think he’s getting loads of chances per game that are clear misses.”
      Fans were divided on how harsh the analysis was on Hojlund on X, formerly known as Twitter.
      One fan wrote: “They basically cooking Hojlund on MNF”
      Another posted: “Watching these Hojlund highlights on MNF. Seeing him run into so much space and he’s not being played the ball. Thank the lord Sturridge is pointing this out.”
      Another wrote: “Sky Sports s**g off Hojlund but forget that he’s not getting any service.”
      Hohlund has another chance to return to form on Wednesday when he plays former club FC Copenhagen, where he began his career. More

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      Luton to escape FA punishment for sick chants against Liverpool blasted by Jamie Carragher as talks held with police

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      THE FA will not sanction Luton over the “tragedy chanting” that marred the Hatters’ 1-1 draw with Liverpool.Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher condemned the home fans who chanted “always the victims” during the game – a reference to the Hillsborough disaster.
      Luton will not be sanctioned by the FA over ‘tragedy chanting’ heard against LiverpoolCredit: Rex
      But while the FA and Premier League united in a pre-season drive to root out offensive chants, that did not include punishing clubs for the behaviour of their fans.
      While Wembley accepts the chants are offensive and do not want them to continue, they are not deemed “discriminatory” in law – and so cannot bring FA action.
      The onus is on Luton to identify and – if they see fit – ban the perpetrators, while working alongside local police to determine if a criminal act has taken place.
      Such action would be welcomed by the FA but they are powerless to act by taking any disciplinary action.
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      Despite that, the FA showed its concern as a spokesperson said: “We are aware of the tragedy chanting during yesterday’s Premier League fixture between Luton Town and Liverpool.
      “We are seeking observations from Luton Town and further detail from the Police.
      “We strongly condemn chanting of this nature and will continue to work closely with our stakeholders across the game, including the clubs, leagues, fan groups and the relevant authorities to proactively address this issue.”
      Carragher had called out the home fans for their sick chants, which were heard live on Sky Sports.
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      Jamie Carragher had condemned the chants on Sky SportsCredit: Alamy
      Appearing on commentary, he said during the game: “At the start of the season I was involved in something about tragedy chanting and supporters coming together. I have just heard something a couple of times in this game.
      “Supporters have got to have rivalry but we are better than that. A lot of clubs have been guilty of that over the years but football fans are better than that.”
      The Luton chants came just a week after Manchester City blasted a section of their own fans.
      A small section of fans were overheard singing disgraceful chants following the death of Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton.
      City responded to the incident with a damning club statement, condemning the chants from their supporters. More

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      Sky Sports legend Adam Smith announces departure from channel after three decades as he wins brutal cancer battle

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      ADAM SMITH has announced his departure from Sky Sports after overcoming his cancer battle.The Sky Sports legend revealed that he made “magical memories” while at the broadcaster.
      Adam Smith has left Sky Sports after three decadesCredit: Getty
      Smith had been working at Sky Sports since August 1994 but will now not return to the channel.
      He admitted that during his year away his battle with cancer had been “brutal”.
      But now cancer-free, he insists he “cannot wait” for his new adventure and that he is “raring to go”.
      He shared the news on Instagram, where he has over 30k followers.
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      Smith wrote: “Hope everyone is well… new, exciting beginnings and challenges for me after a wonderful, incredible, three-decade journey at the amazing place that is Sky Sports.
      “A brutal year away recovering from serious illness – health has given me the opportunity to think of my wider passions in sport – taking a deeper interest in the development of sportsmen and women and presenting/commentating on a broader canvas.
      “I am cancer free and raring to go.
      “Thanks to everyone at Sky – all my super-talented colleagues past and present – for the most magical memories.
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      Smith has won multiple awards during his careerCredit: Reuters
      “Time for me to fly and I cannot wait!”
      Smith received plenty of messages wishing him luck on his next chapter.
      One fan wrote: “Amazing news, Adam! So pleased to hear this.”
      A second commented: “Welcome back Adam. Look forward to hearing you back on comms for some big fights!”
      A third said: “All the best mate. Top man.”
      Another added: “The best commentator in the game. Glad that you’re cancer free!”
      During his career, he won the Broadcast Award and RTS Award as well as being nominated for a BAFTA, SJA and The Sports Book Awards.
      He has provided the commentary for some of the most iconic fights in the past three decades, including Floyd Mayweather’s bout with Conor McGregor as well as Anthony Joshua’s clash with Vladimir Klitschko.  More

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      Machine Gun Kelly storms off from ‘most awkward interview ever’ with Martin Brundle at Brazilian Grand Prix

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      MACHINE GUN KELLY stormed off from his interview with Martin Brundle on Sky Sports at the Brazilian Grand Prix.The American rapper was in Sao Paulo for the Formula One when he spoke to Brundle in what fans have labelled the “most awkward interview ever”.
      Martin Brundle and Machine Gun Kelly shared an excruciatingly awkward interview at the Brazil GPCredit: Twitter @SkySportsF1
      Machine Gun Kelly ended up storming off from the interviewCredit: Twitter @SkySportsF1

      Brundle, who is well known for his entertaining gridwalk interviews, grabbed Kelly for a chat before the race.
      But things got off to an awkward start when the British reporter asked how things were going in the superstar’s career.
      Kelly batted away the question, saying: “My career? I don’t think about my career. I don’t think about it.”
      And it only got more awkward when he asked the Sky Sports interviewer to join him for a live air guitar and air piano session.
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      Brundle uncomfortably declined by saying: “No there’s millions [of people watching]. You do it!
      “I can’t do it, I can’t do it. I probably need to get on because we’ve got some people to see.”
      Machine Gun Kelly was left furious that he didn’t join him in a peculiar jam session and stormed off from the interview and away from the camera.
      Brundle joked as he moved on that the Hollywood star may not be his biggest fan after the interaction.
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      He said: “Something tells me I won’t be on his Christmas card list.”
      Fans watching on from home were left confused by the interview and couldn’t believe just how awkward it was.
      One said: “That was properly awkward! I don’t think it was Martin either!”
      While another added: “THE MOST awkwaaarrd interview EVEEEEERRRRR.”
      A third commented: “An absolute embarrassment.”
      Max Verstappen went on to win the subsequent race. More

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      Jamie Carragher calls out Luton Town fans for sick chants heard live on Sky Sports

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER called out Luton Town fans for disgusting chants heard during their Premier League match with Liverpool.The Hatters were in action against the Reds on Sunday, when TV cameras picked up the vile taunts from a minority number of the home crowd.
      Chanting was heard from a section of home fansCredit: PA
      Jamie Carragher called it on during commentaryCredit: Alamy
      Anfield legend Carragher was in the gantry co-commentating on the match for Sky Sports.
      He said during the game: “At the start of the season I was involved in something about tragedy chanting and supporters coming together. I have just heard something a couple of times in this game.
      “Supporters have got to have rivalry but we are better than that. A lot of clubs have been guilty of that over the years but football fans are better than that.”
      In the summer, the Premier League said they would clamp down on clubs whose fans were caught taunting the opposition in such a horrific manner.

      A statement read: “Premier League clubs unanimously agreed at the Annual General Meeting today to a series of new measures to address the unacceptable rise in anti-social behaviour involving football tragedy-related chanting, gesturing, graffiti, online abuse and other behaviours last season.
      “The measures are the output of a cross-football working group which was set up in December to explore available options to challenge the normalisation of such distasteful behaviours and incidents.
      “The issues have continued to cause significant distress to the victims’ families, survivors and affected club supporters, in addition to damaging the reputation of the clubs involved and football in England and Wales.
      “The action will focus on criminal prosecution, the regulatory environment, enforcement, online abuse, education and communications.”
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      Liverpool supporters have heard vile chants mocking the 1989 Hillsborough tragedy, when 97 fans lost their lives during a FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest before.
      The clash between Liverpool and Luton ended 1-1 after a dramatic late equaliser from Luis Diaz.
      In recent weeks, Man City blasted a section of their own fans for disgraceful chants heard in the stands following Man Utd legend Bobby Charlton’s death.
      A club statement said: “We are extremely disappointed to have learned of reports of offensive chanting from a small number of individuals about Sir Bobby Charlton in some of the concourses.
      “The club condemns these chants in the strongest terms, and apologises unreservedly to the family and friends of Sir Bobby, and to all those at Manchester United.
      “On this day of all days, when the stadium stood to pay tribute to our own legend in Francis Lee, Manchester City supporters should understand and appreciate as keenly as anyone the need for respect in our game.
      “Our security team are studying CCTV footage of the concourse areas.
      “We are thankful to those who have already come forward to report this matter.
      “We continue to appeal for any information that can help us identify the individuals involved, so that we can take the appropriate action to issue banning orders.” More

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      Paul Merson’s bold Tottenham vs Chelsea claim leaves Sky Sports panel stunned ahead of huge Premier League clash

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      ARSENAL legend Paul Merson would be “shocked” if Premier League leaders Tottenham BEAT struggling Chelsea.Spurs and the Blues face off in the Premier League on Monday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      Paul Merson left the Sky Sports panel stunned with a controversial predictionCredit: Sky Sports
      The North Londoners have been flying high this season and are top of the table thanks to a ten-match unbeaten streak, which has seen them win a staggering eight times along the way.
      The West Londoners, on the other hand, have been struggling significantly with only three wins out of ten league matches, of which they have lost four.
      That has seen Mauricio Pochettino’s side left languishing in 11th place.
      However, Merson still doesn’t believe Tottenham can beat Chelsea next week.
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      During his latest Sky Sports appearance, the pundit stated Ange Postecoglou’s side will “have a go” and that will suit the visitors as it will allow them to find space for the counter-attack.
      Merson told the panel: “Chelsea fans would rather play them teams [who come at them].
      “Teams that come to Chelsea and sit back, it’s a struggle. I go and watch myself. Ten behind the ball.
      “I am more confident about going to Tottenham on Monday than playing Brentford at home. I am.
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      “Because I know Tottenham will have a go – I am going Monday. I would be shocked if Chelsea lose, I would be shocked.”
      Merson left the panel stunned with his controversial take of the upcoming clash.
      Jamie Mackie replied: “You would be shocked if they lost?”
      And Glenn Murray started to laugh as he added: “Against top of the league?”
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      Arsenal legend Merson would be “shocked” if Tottenham beat Chelsea
      Danny Mills joined the conversation as he said: “I think you are on your own, Merse.”
      However, that didn’t daunt Merson as he doubled down on his bold analysis, insisting Tottenham are set for a different kind of pressure.
      Merson explained: “This is the first time after a very, very long time, believe me, that Tottenham fans will be turning up expected to beat Chelsea.
      “For the first time in a long time and they should. But it’s a different pressure now. They have to have a go.” More

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      Fans love Sky Sports presenter Melissa Reddy’s ‘gorgeous smile’ as she stuns in elegant outfit and slams Man Utd

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      MELISSA REDDY has left fans stunned as she shared snaps of her Manchester derby outfit on Instagram.The Sky Sports presenter also took aim at Manchester United while posting the photos on social media.
      Melissa Reddy stunned pitch-side at Old TraffordCredit: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_reddy/
      She wore a black dress with a beige coloured blazerCredit: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_reddy/
      Melissa was part of the broadcaster’s presenting team for the blockbuster clash at the weekend.
      And she left fans in awe of her elegant outfit in the photos she shared from Sunday’s match.
      She posed pitch-side in a flowing black dress with a beige coloured jacket over the top.
      One fan was more taken aback by her smile though as they commented: “Melissa has a gorgeous smile.”
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      While another agreed, writing: “It’s the smile for me though!”
      A third commented: “Looking beautiful.”
      And another simply wrote: “Stunning.”
      Melissa was reporting on Manchester City’s 3-0 demolition job of Man Utd from Old Trafford.
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      And she didn’t hold back in her scathing analysis of the Red Devils’ poor performance.
      In her Instagram caption she wrote: “City did what we know them to. I can’t tell what United want to, or are trying to do this season.
      “Their drop off since February is staggering.”
      Man Utd’s form isn’t improving either as they were on the receiving end of another 3-0 defeat last night.
      Erik ten Hag’s men were comfortably beaten by a heavily rotated Newcastle side, knocking them out of the Carabao Cup.
      A glimpse inside Melissa Reddy’s glamorous life as a sports fan and TV presenter…
      Melissa Reddy had fans gushing over this ‘amazing outfit’ as she turned up to the day jobCredit: Instagram @melissareddy
      Melissa has built up an impressive 221,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram/@melissa_reddy
      But her main focus is as a reporter for Sky SportsCredit: INSTAGRAM @melissa_reddy
      She celebrated her birthday with an exotic holiday and posted some stunning snapsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuP4qogNivU/
      She regularly updates fans with her travel-filled lifestyle and array of bikinisCredit: Instagram/@melissa_reddy
      Melissa travelled to the US last summer to cover the MLS All-star’s vs Arsenal game for Sky SportsCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddy
      Fans love Melissa’s insights on the Beautiful GameCredit: instagram @melissa_reddy
      Reddy is a key part of Sky Sports’ rosterCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddy
      The Sky Sports star chats with Jamie RedknappCredit: Getty
      Melissa was showered with compliments by fansCredit: instgram @melissa_reddy
      Proud South African Melissa supported her side throughout their Rugby World Cup triumphCredit: instagram @melissa_reddy
      Melissa supported the Springboks with her pals in FranceCredit: instagram @melissa_reddy
      She wowed in this outfit when in Paris after South Africa’s semi-final winCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddy
      Melissa put on a daring outfit, completing the look with a hat and sunglasses in this holiday snapCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddy
      She took a well-earned break from her presenting duties for this holidayCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddy
      Melissa loves a trip to a glamorous locationCredit: instagram @melissa_reddy
      Melissa showed off her book collection featuring some football iconsCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Melissa wowed in pink while presenting the game at Stamford Bridge
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      Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen’s facial expressions on bench sum up how bad Man Utd are in Newcastle struggle

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans believe Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen are “depressed” after spotting their facial expressions on the bench.The midfield duo were caught on camera looking “miserable” during Sky Sports’ coverage of their clash with Newcastle.
      Newcastle raced into a two-goal lead against Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
      In a repeat of last season’s final, the two sides met at Old Trafford in the last 16 of the Carabao Cup.
      However, unlike back in February, it was Newcastle who took the lead on Wednesday night.
      Two goals in eight minutes from Miguel Almiron and Lewis Hall put the visitors into a comfortable lead at Old Trafford.
      After the goals, Sky Sports’ cameras quickly panned to the United bench to get the players’ reaction.
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      Fernandes and Eriksen were amongst those looking glum in the dugout, with fans taking the chance to react on social media.
      One supporter joked: “Look at Bruno and Eriksen on the bench they’re depressed man.”
      Another added: “Love how miserable Bruno looks on that bench.”
      A third also commented: “The reaction from Bruno Fernandes on the bench says it all.”
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      Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen were seen looking ‘miserable’ on the benchCredit: BEIN Sports
      United’s first half struggles came after fans had celebrated Erik ten Hag’s decision to drop Fernandes from the starting line-up.
      Both the Portugal international and Marcus Rashford were dropped to the bench for Wednesday’s match.
      Ten Hag made seven changes following the loss to Manchester City at the weekend.
      One fan had celebrated on X, formerly Twitter, by writing: “No Bruno Rashford lets goooo.”
      The pair have come under fire amid the Red Devils’ poor form in recent weeks. More