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      Liverpool vs Newcastle live stream: How to watch huge Premier League clash TONIGHT

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      MIDWEEK Premier League action sees fans treated to a preview of the Carabao Cup final at Anfield as Newcastle take on Liverpool.Arne Slot’s Reds and Eddie Howe’s Toon are set to clash next month at Wembley. Mo Salah is having arguably his best season in a Liverpool shirtCredit: EPA/ADAM VAUGHANAlexander Isak has helped Newcastle reach a cup final and challenge for the top fourCredit: GettyThe Reds have seen the teams chasing them continuously falling over hurdles and must feel as though they already have one hand on the Premier League title.Arne Slot is close to the title in his first season, extending Liverpool’s Premier League lead to 11 points after his side beat City and Arsenal were beaten by West Ham last weekend.In what could be his final season at Liverpool, Mo Salah is putting on a show for Premier League fans.Dubbed “the Egyptian King,” Salah has scored in EIGHT consecutive Premier League games.Read more FootballHowever, Newcastle are not coming to serenade the king and will be looking to add three crucial points to their Champions League charge.Eddie Howe and the Toon know the value of a victory here is worth more than three points – as a win at Anfield would give them a psychological edge ahead of Wembley next month.How to watch Liverpool vs Newcastle and is there a live stream?ALL of the Premier League games between Tuesday, February 25 and Thursday, February 27 are LIVE in the UK.Liverpool vs Newcastle will be live on TNT Sports 1 on Wednesday, February 26.The game will also be available for stream on Discovery+.Alternatively, follow along with SunSport’s live blog.Liverpool vs Newcastle kick-off timeLiverpool vs Newcastle will kick off at 8:15pm GMTAction from Anfield is available LIVE on TNT Sports 1 or for streaming on Discovery+Most read in Football More

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      Erik ten Hag ‘would have sent Marcus Rashford to seventh-tier Macclesfield’ if he’d had enough strikers at Man Utd

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      ERIK TEN HAG said he wanted to send Marcus Rashford to non-league Macclesfield – but he just did not have enough strikers.The forward found himself in hot water twice last season and was disciplined by Manchester United.Erik ten Hag wanted to send Marcus Rashford to MacclesfieldCredit: GettyFirst Rashford was sanctioned after arriving late for a team meeting after apparently oversleeping.He was left on the bench for the next match against Wolves – that was strike one.His next slip-up was more serious as Rashford skipped training to travel to Belfast.Man Utd subsequently fined him two weeks wages after Rashford claimed illness forced him to miss training.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThat second act of defiance apparently did not sit well with Ten Hag, who wanted to take a hardline approach to dealing with the England star.According to Manchester Evening News, Ten Hag made his feelings clear to a confidant during a team meeting.The confidant reportedly joked to Ten Hag that if Rashford stepped out of line in the days of Sir Alex Ferguson, he would have been sent to seventh-tier Macclesfield.Ten Hag assured the confidant that if he had enough forwards he would have sent Rashford to Macclesfield himself.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSRashford, 27, has since been shipped out on loan to Aston Villa as Ten Hag’s successor Ruben Amorim was also unhappy with his attitude.Amorim slammed Rashford’s training levels, while the player himself admitted he was ready for a new challenge.And he has risen to the task at Villa Park so far, with fans very impressed with his early form.Erik ten Hag reveals he HAS returned to work and may never go back to management after Man Utd sacking More

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      ‘He battered me’ – Wayne Rooney reveals worst ever rollicking from Sir Alex Ferguson and Man Utd legend snapped back

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      WAYNE Rooney has revealed one of the worst hairdryer treatments he ever received from Sir Alex Ferguson.Rooney, 39, was signed by the legendary Manchester United boss in 2004 and became the club’s all-time record scorer with 253 goals in 559 appearances.Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney opened up on one of the worst Hairdryer TreatmentsCredit: BBCFerguson would blast his Man Utd stars in the dressing room if he wasn’t happy with their performanceCredit: PA:Press AssociationRooney was ‘battered’ by Ferguson at half-time despite scoring at PortsmouthCredit: PA:Press AssociationRooney and Ferguson had a few confrontations during their time at Man UtdCredit: GettyHowever, the two Man Utd heroes butted heads a few times and one of their biggest confrontations took place during the 2009-10 season at Portsmouth.The Red Devils visited Fratton Park 16 years ago in the Premier League and endured a mediocre first half that saw Rooney’s opener getting cancelled out by Kevin-Prince Boateng’s penalty.Sir Alex wasn’t happy at all and was especially disappointed with his star striker.And so Fergie “battered” his player during his half-time team talk in the dressing room.Read More on Man UtdRooney, though, strongly believed this dressing down wasn’t deserved and hit back at his manager.Upon reflection, the England legend admits he went ” a bit too far” and was disrespectful.That led to a quick one-on-one chat between the two where Rooney was reminded of who rules the roost.The former centre-forward, though, insists that interaction had a positive effect on him as he went on to complete a hat-trick in the second half before Ryan Giggs made it 4-1.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt was obvious the two patched things up during the bus ride home as Ferguson confirmed all was forgotten.Rooney told the BBC: “I got it a lot, yeah. When he went of course he was scary and intimidating.EXCL Wayne Rooney spotted training his England teammate Kyle Walker’s six-year-old son at £5k a night Dubai hotel”At times deserved, at times not deserved. But I think he knew the right times to do it and he knew the effect it would have. Which normally for me was a positive effect on the pitch.”There was a game which always sticks out. It was Portsmouth away, we were winning 1-0.”I scored in the first half and he came in and he battered me. He just went at me and I felt it wasn’t deserved.”And I went back at him and probably went back a bit too far. It was a bit disrespectful.”And he spoke to me after that. And made it clear that I can’t speak to him like that.”And then I went out and scored another two. So I scored a hat-trick in the game.Patching things up”It was always after the game, it was on the bus. This is where he was always brilliant.”He’d be sat on the bus and he’d walk past you and get a tea or a coffee. “And he walks back past you, he’d give you a little slap on the head and that was his way of saying it’s forgot about.”So you were half waiting for it. I think you would be more worried if it didn’t come.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It was necessary as well at times. I think sometimes it gets blown a bit out of propotion.”Because he was really light-hearted as well. But when he went of course he was scary and intimidating.” More

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      ‘Mum’s gonna be really disappointed when she sees this,’ Conor Benn tells dad Nigel after Eubank Jr throat grab

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      CONOR BENN has admitted his mum won’t be impressed if she sees footage of his press conference brawl with Chris Eubank Jr.The 28-year-old was slapped in the face with an EGG by Next Gen at an ill-tempered presser on Tuesday.Chris Eubank Jr smashed an egg in rival Conor Benn’s face on TuesdayCredit: GettyBenn’s dad Nigel, on left in cap, appeared to grab Eubank by the throat in the aftermathBenn was filmed warning his dad about mum Caroline seeing the footageCredit: XA furious Benn had to be held back by three security guards at the event in North London.The bitter rivals had joined up to promote their April showdown at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Benn’s dad Nigel – himself a former world champ – was on stage with his son for the face-off.Viral footage showed him appearing to grab Eubank by the neck in the chaotic scenes. READ MORE ON BOXINGFollowing the brawl, Benn talked with his entourage and dad backstage. Speaking to Nigel, Benn said: “Mum is gonna be really disappointed when she sees this.”Ex-WBO middleweight king Nigel replied to laughs: “She ain’t gonna see the video.”Benn’s promoter Eddie Hearn engaged in a war of words with Eubank ahead of the egg slap. Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHearn was seen appearing to push fellow promoter Ben Shalom in the melee. And he later told Sky Sports: “If you see Nigel Benn tonight, run!”Shocking moment Nigel Benn grabs Chris Eubank Jr by throat after boxer slaps Conor Benn in face with egg Eubank claimed the stunt was in reference to Benn’s failed drug test from 2022.The first fight between the pair was called off after 28-year-old Benn’s positive sample for clomiphene.Eubank later wrote on X: “Eggcellent. Apparently egg contamination was the reason for his two failed drugs tests. So I contaminated him with an egg.”A shaken-up Hearn later talked to reporters, insisting the fight would be “off” if Benn and Eubank ran into each other again. Hearn said: “What’s happened now is the game has changed.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And if you do that, you have to live with the consequences of that.”We have to put provisions in place – put a lid on it – to make sure this doesn’t get out of control.”Nigel has been married to Caroline Jackson, Conor’s mum, since 1996Credit: Getty More

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      Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal live stream: How to watch huge Premier League clash TONIGHT

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      ARSENAL and Nottingham Forest both look to keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool.Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are storming towards the Champions League, currently third in the Prem.Chris Wood has helped Forest in their quest for Champions League footballCredit: GettyMikel Arteta’s Arsenal have struggled to kick on from recent seasons this yearCredit: Ian Kington / IKIMAGES / AFPAfter narrowly avoiding relegation in recent seasons, many at the City Ground would never have believed the triumphant upturn in form 12 months ago.For the first time since they gained promotion to the Premier League, Forest are looking up – not down, and see Arsenal six points ahead of them in second.The Gunners are experiencing terrible luck with injuries – but their apparent refusal to reinforce in attack over the past two windows has come back to bite them.NOTTM FOREST VS ARSENAL LIVE – LATEST UPDATESRead more FootballForest are experiencing nothing of the kind, and Chris Wood will be hoping to make it a night to forget for Gabriel and William Saliba.The Kiwi striker is mixing it up with the likes of Erling Haaland and Alexander Isak in the Golden Boot race – but is still quite a way off Mo Salah.Wood and Co hold a narrow three-point advantage in the race for the Champions League.There are a handful of teams – including Manchester City and Newcastle – who are ready to pounce if Forest lose ground in their bid for the Champions League.Most read in FootballHow to watch Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal and is there a live stream?ALL of the Premier League games between Tuesday, February 25 and Thursday, February 27 are LIVE in the UK.Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal will be live on TNT Sports 2.The game will also be available for stream on Discovery+.Alternatively, follow along with SunSport’s live blog.Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal kick-off timeNottingham Forest vs Arsenal will kick off at 7:30pm GMTAction from The City Ground is available LIVE on TNT Sports 2 or for streaming on discovery+ More

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      Tottenham vs Man City live stream: How to watch huge Premier League clash TONIGHT

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      MANCHESTER CITY travel to Tottenham as they look to move back into the top four in the Premier League.Pep Guardiola will be hoping to put the woes of defeat to his great rivals Liverpool behind him as City travel to the capital.Pep Guardiola was beaten by Premier League leaders Liverpool last weekendCredit: GettyAnge Postecoglou is under pressure as Spurs sit in the bottom halfCredit: GettyThe Citizens are usually there or thereabouts when it comes to Premier League title races, but this season are nowhere to be found.For the quality of Guardiola’s side, they are having an “off season,” but they are still in the hunt for Champions League qualification, only nine points behind Arsenal in second.The Gunners will be hoping their north London rivals Tottenham can do them a favour and halt City from making any further ground on them.While Ange Postecoglou’s promise of delivering a trophy in his second season still bears fruit in the Europa League, their Premier League season has been one to forget.Read more FootballThe Lily Whites are way off where they want to be, closer to West Ham in 16th than Fulham in 10th.However, Spurs weirdly almost always manage to pull off a result against City, with their 4-0 win over Guardiola’s side in November being their only win in eight during that spell. How to watch Tottenham vs Man City and is there a live stream?ALL of the Premier League games between Tuesday, February 25 and Thursday, February 27 are LIVE in the UK.Tottenham vs Man City will be live on TNT Sports 3.The game will also be available for stream on Discovery+.Alternatively, follow along with SunSport’s live blog.Tottenham vs Man City kick-off timeTottenham vs Man City will kick off at 7:30pm GMTAction from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is available LIVE on TNT Sports 3 or for streaming on Discovery+Most read in Football More

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      Man Utd vs Ipswich live stream: How to watch huge Premier League clash TONIGHT

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      MANCHESTER UNITED host struggling Ipswich at Old Trafford as they desperately seek an upturn in form.Ruben Amorim has endured a torrid start to his Red Devils career, steering the club closer to the Championship than the Champions League.Manchester United are in the midst of a terrible Premier League seasonCredit: GettyKieran McKenna spent time on the books as a coach at Man UnitedCredit: GettyFor a man who has beaten Pep Guardiola TWICE with two separate teams this season, Amorim seems surprisingly devoid of ideas. The reverse fixture was Amorim’s first in charge of United, and for a moment, it looked as though he would turn things around at Old Trafford.Marcus Rashford scored early, but it all unravelled, with Omari Hutchinson levelling and United failing to do anything of note in the Premier League since.According to reports, Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna was in the running for a number of top jobs last summer, including United.Read more FootballMAN UTD VS IPSWICH LIVE – LATEST UPDATESMcKenna, a former coach at United, will be hoping to haunt his old side as he tries to guide Ipswich out of the relegation zone.His side are in need of a huge upturn in form if they are to stay in the Premier League.Ipswich have claimed just two points since the turn of the year and are five points from saftey.Most read in FootballHow to watch Man United vs Ipswich and is there a live stream?ALL of the Premier League games between Tuesday, February 25 and Thursday, February 27 are LIVE in the UK.Man United vs Ipswich will be live on TNT Sports 4.The game will also be available for stream on Discovery+.Alternatively, follow along with SunSport’s live blog.Man United vs Ipswich kick-off timeMan United vs Ipswich will kick off at 7:30pm GMTAction from Old Trafford is available LIVE on TNT Sports 4 or for streaming on Discovery+ More

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      Mercedes make awkward Lewis Hamilton blunder at F1 testing as staff spotted hurriedly fixing error

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      MERCEDES made an awkward Lewis Hamilton gaffe on the first day of F1 testing.The F1 legend departed the Siver Arrows in December to join Ferrari but his ghost remains at the factory.Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari colours for the first time in testingCredit: RexIt appears some in the team are still getting used to a Mercedes without Hamilton – for the first time in 12 years.In testing at the Bahrain International Circuit a Mercedes staff member had to peel Hamilton’s iconic No44 off a generator.It is a symbolic image which shows Mercedes are very much in transition, with George Russell joined by 18-year-old rookie Kimi Antonelli in testing.Fans reacted to the image with one saying: “This is an amazing picture. So symbolic.”READ MORE ON HAMILTONAnother added: “End of an era.”A third wrote: “Oh my gosh, they hadn’t taken it out yet…”Hamilton, 40, did not have the best start to life at Ferrari as a power cut hit the circuit.The cause of the fault is unknown as the circuit’s lighting system was also extinguished.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe race director red-flagged the session immediately afterwards and the FIA confirmed the action was taken in response to the blackout.The failure struck shortly after 5pm local time and continued for more than an hour.Inside Lewis Hamilton’s first day at Ferrari as he instantly surprises new bosses at first official day of F1 testing The session was scheduled to end at 7pm, with sunset due to fall at 5:40pm.The season kicks off in Australia on March 16, when Hamilton launches his bid for a record eighth world championship. More