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      Jamie Redknapp blasts Man Utd fans accusing Old Trafford crowd of creating as much atmosphere as Covid times

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      JAMIE REDKNAPP has called out Manchester United fans for giving their players the silent treatment against Chelsea.The Sky Sports pundit savaged the subdued atmosphere during United’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Super Sunday. Jamie Redknapp has savaged Man Utd’s atmosphere – and likened it to a game in CovidA capacity crowd is at Old Trafford to watch United face ChelseaCredit: GettyInterim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy is taking charge of his first Premier League gameCredit: PARedknapp was far from impressed by the noise levels as Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side drew a blank in the first half at Old Trafford. Marcus Rashford came closest to breaking the deadlock before the break at the Theatre of Dreams, crashing a volley onto the crossbar.But the game remained scoreless at the break, with Redknapp baffled by the lack of energy in the home support. Redknapp told his Sky colleagues Roy Keane and Frank Lampard: “It’s like watching a game in Covid. READ MORE MAN UTD”There’s no crowd, there’s no atmosphere, no energy.”The players have got to do more [to get the crowd going].”One fan agreed on X: “Old Trafford feels more like a library than the Theatre of Dreams lately.”Another wrote: “It’s disappointing to hear that about Old Trafford. A lively atmosphere makes all the difference in the game. Fans need to bring that energy back!”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut a third argued: “Redknapp baiting as usual. Crowd is immense.”Van Nistelrooy watched his side improve in the second 45, taking the game to the visitors.Manchester United vs Chelsea: Player Ratings Breakdown (2)Bruno Fernandes looked to have given United all three points, slotting home from the penalty spot after Rasmus Hojlund was felled.But Moises Caicedo responded with a stunning volley minutes later, ensuring the Blues took a point home to West London. Van Nistelrooy will remain in post for a further two matches before new boss Ruben Amorim arrives on November 11. Redknapp’s colleague Gary Neville had earlier called out the club for its poor transfer dealings over the past decade.Neville claimed only Bruno Fernandes has lived up to his hefty transfer fee out of the £1.8bn in signings United have made since 2013.Ruben Amorim is ‘Mourinho 2.0’ who turned Sporting from ‘walking dead’ into Portuguese champs… he can revive Man UtdWHEN Ruben Amorim took charge of Sporting Lisbon in March 2020, one club official compared their situation to the “walking dead”, writes Jordan Davies.Optimism and hope was at an all-time low.But the Amorim-effect was almost instantaneous, guiding the Portuguese sleeping giants to their first league title for 19 years in 2020/21, losing just once and only conceding 20 goals.Since then, Sporting have lifted another league title in 2023/24 – as well as two League Cups – and currently sit top with nine wins from nine this term.He may be young, but Amorim already has an eye for rebuilding and revitalising fallen super powers with his infectious charisma and intense tactical philosophy that hardly ever wavers. The “walking dead” at Manchester United must be praying for a similar sort of revival.And they may just get it from one of the most talented young coaches on the continent – a man accustomed to breathing new life back into crumbling institutions such as Old Trafford.Amorim has spent the last decade dreaming of one day gracing England’s Premier League, such was his admiration for an ex-United boss in Jose Mourinho growing up.Often nicknamed ‘Mourinho 2.0’, Amorim spent a week with his coaching idol in an internship capacity at United’s Carrington training base in 2018, going on to cite him as his “reference point”.United should not be expecting a mini-Mourinho, as Amorim said himself: “Mourinho is one of a kind. There won’t be another Mourinho. Mourinho is unique.”And yet, you cannot help but compare the two.For all the mismanagement in the Old Trafford hot seats over the years, this would be a real get – finally a slap in the face United’s Prem rivals have no answer for.He told Sky: “There are players that have come here with great potential and ones that you thought would be good signings for the club.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Only really Bruno [Fernandes] I can think of in 10 years has signed for the club and done more than I thought he would.”I can’t think of any other player. That’s £1.8bn spent in the last 10 years, that’s one thing that has to change.” More

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      ‘Olivia Rodrigo, you traitor’, say Chelsea fans after singer paraded around Old Trafford pitch for Man Utd clash

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      CHELSEA fans labelled pop star Olivia Rodrigo a “traitor” after she lifted up a personalised Manchester United shirt at Old Trafford.American Rodrigo, 21, was in attendance as the Blues travelled to take on Ruud van Nistelrooy’s men on Sunday afternoon.Singer Olivia Rodrigo was at Old Trafford for Manchester United’s clash with ChelseaCredit: GettyShe posed with a Man Utd shirt that had her name on the backLast year Rodrigo was seen alongside Ben Chilwell as they held up a Chelsea jerseyAnd she appeared to be supporting the hosts as she held up a Man Utd shirt with her name on the back.But Chelsea fans were quick to point out that she had previously posed with one of their shirts.Last year, Rodrigo met Ben Chilwell and the pair had photos taken while holding up a Blues jersey.This was referenced on social media by supporters of the West London club as they labelled her a turncoat.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne person shared pictures of her with both shirts and said: “OLIVIA RODRIGO YOU TRAITOR.”While another added: “Can’t decide who she supports.”A third replied: “So guys … is Olivia Rodrigo a Chelsea fan or not?😭”And a fourth responded: “She’s a Chelsea fan btw.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOlivia Rodrigo and Manchester United Treble winner Dennis Irwin had a selfie togetherCredit: AlamySky Sports presenter Kelly Cates made reference to Rodrigo being at the game – while she labelled Roy Keane “Cardi B”.Rodrigo’s appearance at Old Trafford – which also saw her have a selfie with Treble winner Dennis Irwin – comes at the end of a bizarre week for the singer.Van Nistelrooy makes clear his hopes to remain at Man Utd Just a few days ago it was revealed she was receiving abuse on social media from Real Madrid fans who mistakenly believed her to be Manchester City midfielder Rodri.Spaniard Rodri, 28, won the Ballon d’Or on Monday ahead of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior.Chelsea player ratings vs Man UtdCHELSEA came from a goal down to rescue a point at Old Trafford.Robert Sanchez brought down Rasmus Hojlund with 20 minutes remaining and Bruno Fernandes rolled in what looked to be a decisive spot kick.But Chelsea hit back swiftly as Moises Caicedo’s sweet strike flew into the bottom corner.Here is how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield saw the performances of the Chelsea players in the 1-1 draw…Robert Sanchez – 3Made a few really good saves in the first half, and was much improved after a poor performance last time out against Newcastle.That was until he gave away a reckless penalty on Rasmus Hojlund, which was easily dispatched by Bruno Fernandes.His mistakes are starting to cost Chelsea time after time.Malo Gusto – 2Got in good positions in the first half, but was often wasteful when he got there.Was booked for a late challenge on Manuel Ugarte, before being hooked for Cucurella at half-time after an awful overall showing.Wesley Fofana – 6A strong performance at the back was marred only by the Frenchman letting Rasmus Hojlund escape him before winning a penalty for his side.Showed brilliant recovery pace throughout the game, and made some crucial challenges too.Levi Colwill – 6That was a strong defensive showing from the Chelsea number 6.For a player with a passing range as impressive as his is, it would’ve been nice to see him use it more as Chelsea looked for a goal.Reece James – 5Improved this week, but still showed signs of rustiness as he gave the ball away in dangerous positions a few times.More effective on the right side in Malo Gusto’s position, and more comfortable there as expected with Marc Cucurella on the left.Another 90 minutes in the tank is fantastic news for Chelsea fans.Moises Caicedo – 9Scored a certain contender for goal of the month with a sensational volley from the edge of the box to level the scoring for his side.Effective in breaking up play for the Blues once more, and showed why he is worthy of the £100m price tag Chelsea paid for him.Romeo Lavia – 8Another impressive midfield performance from the Belgian, who shows prowess beyond his years on and off the ball.Seems the perfect pivot partner for Moises Caicedo, and people need to start talking about how Manchester City let him go for peanuts.Noni Madueke – 6Unfortunate to hit the post in the 13th minute with a header following a corner.Worked hard defensively throughout the game too, but was unable to really put his creative abilities to the test.Cole Palmer – 7In the first half, his signature ‘Palmer touch’ got the away supporters off their feet, and he was Chelsea’s most creative outlet on the day.Unable to add another goal or assist to his impressive tally this season, but still had a solid showing.Pedro Neto – 5Showed flashes of brilliance on the left-hand side, and came close with a shot across goal in the second half.Was moved to the right-hand side in the second half, but it was much of the same from there.Nicolas Jackson – 5Pretty invisible up front for Chelsea today.Worked hard and tracked back well when required to, but fans were left confused as to why Christopher Nkunku was left on the bench.In fairness to him, could’ve had an assist if Enzo Fernandez could finish his dinner.SubsMarc Cucurella (for Gusto, 46 mins) – 5A solid showing on the left-hand side. Chelsea look a better team with him in the 11.Mykhailo Mudryk (for Madueke, 70 mins) – 4Tried to light things up on the left hand side, but his spark wasn’t enough to win the game for his side.Enzo Fernandez (for Lavia, 70 mins) – 2Missed an absolute sitter which would have won his team the game after coming on. Looks very short on confidence.Click here to read more Chelsea stories. More

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      ‘Man Utd have only made ONE good signing in the last TEN YEARS… they’ve spent £1.8billion, that has to change’

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      GARY NEVILLE has savaged Manchester United’s transfer dealings – and believes they have got just ONE signing right in the last decade.The Red Devils sacked Erik ten Hag on Monday and were quick to replace him with Ruben Amorim.Gary Neville has hit out at Man Utd’s transfer dealings since Sir Alex Ferguson leftCredit: GettyNew boss Ruben Amorim has been challenged with changing the culture at Old TraffordCredit: GettyMan Utd have splashed out £1.8billion on players over the past ten years.They have failed to mount a Premier League title challenge in that time, going through six managers and a string of expensive flops.Neville believes only Bruno Fernandes has lived up to his fee after arriving from Sporting Lisbon for £55m in January 2020. He told Sky Sports: “There are managers that have come here that have been tried and tested and successful.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”There are players that have come here with great potential and ones that you thought would be good signings for the club.”Only really Bruno [Fernandes] I can think of in 10 years has signed for the club and done more than I thought he would. “I can’t think of any other player. That’s £1.8bn spent in the last 10 years, that’s one thing that has to change.”Amorim arrives at United with the club languishing in the bottom half of the league. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd Neville has challenged the 39-year-old to stop the rot that has set in since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club in 2013.He continued: “[Amorim] has to get the best out of the players.Gary Neville predicts exact date Erik ten Hag will be sacked as he rants Man Utd ‘can’t be 14th after nine games’ “The players need to take responsibility for what’s happened in the last 10 years.”The club have signed a lot of players that other clubs wanted and when those players have arrived at Manchester United they’ve deteriorated. Neville believes Bruno Fernandes has been United’s only successful signingCredit: Alamy”Why is that? It could be the coach, it could be the players, it could be the environment is too big for them.”Whatever it is it has to change because if he [Amorim] doesn’t change that he will fall the same way the rest of them have.” More

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      Stoke to make £3m offer for exciting Wigan ace Thelo Aasgaard after Championship rivals Blackburn failed with summer bid

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      STOKE are in the queue for Wigan’s exciting star Thelo Aasgaard — but will have to pay £3million.Potters spy Jon Walters and sidekick Lee Darnbrough watched Norway Under-21 Aasgaard last week.Thelo Aasgaard is attracting plenty of interestCredit: AlamyBlackburn failed in a bid for Aasgaard, 22, in the summer but Stoke are likely to top their offer and get closer to the valuation.City have been scouting in Ukraine recently and are planning an offer to keep Tom Cannon in January when his loan from Leicester is reviewed.Narcis Pelach’s side were in Championship action yesterday.The Potters took on newly-promoted Derby County at Bet365 Stadium.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCannon got Stoke off to a perfect start, netting from the penalty spot on nine minutes.Derby went on to level in the 68th minute courtesy of Viktor Johansson’s own goal.Stoke left it late to grab all three points, with Ben Gibson scoring the winner eight minutes from time.After his side’s win, Pelach told the BBC: “I was very pleased with the goal. We have worked a lot on set-plays. When I was with Huddersfield, we were the best team in the league.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”We scored 22 goals from set-plays by keeping it very simple but being very aggressive.”We wanted to be more aggressive than them. We want to be this strong team that scores with wide free-kicks and set-plays.Lincoln’s Ethan Erhahon reveals players STOLE the physio’s car and he was offered a ‘scrap’ with a fan – What the EFL”I am really pleased. When you watch the goal back we are nasty. We put the ball into the six-yard box and we get good contact with it.”I am pleased that our captain has scored it after the mistake for their goal.”We were the better team. We deserved to win.”We scored a nice goal with some really good play which resulted in the penalty, but for me the most important thing was coming back mentally from the goal we conceded.”Narcis Pelach was delighted with his side’s win against DerbyCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Non-league at its best’, joke fans after goalkeeper gets stuck in his own NET… but still makes worldie of a save

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      A NON-LEAGUE goalkeeper has pulled off one of the saves of the season – despite being STUCK in his own net.Bearsted FC’s Frankie Leonard went viral after his heroics in a Southern Counties East League game on Saturday. Bearsted goalkeeper Frankie Leonard was caught off his line in a non-league game on SaturdayCredit: X @FisherFilmCrew
      The ball rebounded off the bar and fell kindly for a Fisher FC strikerCredit: X @FisherFilmCrewThe Beasted keeper rushed out to block the shot, but was caught up in his own netCredit: X @FisherFilmCrewLeonard somehow dived to block the shot with the entire goal frame caught up in his bootCredit: X @FisherFilmCrewLeonard was in goal as Kent-based Bearsted took on Fisher FC, who arrived on the back of three consecutive wins. Leading 1-0, Fisher’s Ed Sata spotted Leonard off his line in the second half at Honey Lane. Sata’s spectacular effort clattered back off the crossbar, with the back-pedalling Leonard collapsing into his goal. As he rushed out to block the rebound from Fisher striker Courtney Barrington, the goalkeeper got his foot caught up in the netting.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLLeonard somehow managed to burst out into his six-yard box and block the shot with a remarkable reflex save.But he was still tangled up in the net, bringing the game to a halt as the goal frame fell apart around him. One fan gasped on X: “Not giving the keeper enough credit for that save here. World class, save of the year level.”FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMost read in FootballAnother said: “Quality keeper. Saved us so many times over the last couple of seasons.”While a third added: “He never gave up! Great effort and quite funny tbh.” Former Premier League bad boy Nile Ranger returns to football with non-league club after two years unemployedAnd a fourth laughed: “This is non league at its best.”Bearsted were founded in 1895 and are one of the oldest clubs in Kent.Lionesses goal machine Alessia Russo began her youth career with the club in the early 2000s.Last season Bearsted finished 7th in the SCEFL Premier Division, the highest finish in their history. Fisher’s 1-0 win on Saturday propelled them to third in the division, gaining ground on leaders VCD Athletic who were held 3-3 by Rusthall. More

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      ‘F***ing shut your mouth’ – Ian Wright in X-rated rant at giggling Alan Shearer after Newcastle stun Arsenal

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      IAN WRIGHT launched an X-rated rant at giggling pal Alan Shearer after Newcastle’s win over Arsenal.Shearer’s beloved Toon beat the Gunners 1-0 at St James’ Park courtesy of Alexander Isak’s 12th minute goal.Alan Shearer was buzzing with Newcastle’s triumphCredit: X / premierleagueIan Wright is in a wheelchair after undergoing surgeryCredit: X / alanshearerWrighty was far less pleased with how the game wentCredit: X / premierleagueWright, 61, told his pal to ‘f*** off’Credit: X / alanshearerPrior to the match, the pair both beamed as they posed for a snap.Shearer posted the picture to his X account, writing: “Together today for @premierleague tv @NUFC v @Arsenal we have promised no hard feelings whatever the result!!!”After Newcastle’s win, Wrighty didn’t seem best pleased.The Arsenal icon, 61, is currently in a wheelchair having undergone knee replacement surgery.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs he wheeled into the studio, Shearer filmed him and couldn’t help but giggle.Wright, fighting off a smile, told the former Toon striker: “F*** off.”Through giggles, Shearer said: “It was only 1-0.”Wrighty then responded: “F***ing shut your mouth.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSShearer, 54, laughed even more as he said: “We love you Wrighty, we love you.”The Premier League also shared footage of Shearer and Wright watching the game together behind the scenes.Arsenal legend Ian Wright in wheelchair after surgery as Roy Keane helps him out after filming Stick to Football In the clip, Shearer can be seen getting up and pumping his fists after Isak’s goal.He bellowed: “Yes! What a goal that is!”Shearer then clapped in Wright’s direction as his pal looked despondent.Shearer loved Alexander Isak’s winning goalCredit: Getty More

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      Ruben Amorim warned he will have to ditch his favoured 3-4-3 formation when he joins ‘unbalanced’ Man Utd

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      DANNY MURPHY has urged Ruben Amorim to shelve his favourite formation – because Manchester United don’t have the players to make it work. The new Red Devils boss will take up his role at Old Trafford on November 11. Ruben Amorim has based his success in Portugal on a 3-4-3 formationCredit: PADanny Murphy is not convinced the same system will work with Man Utd’s current cropCredit: Getty – ContributorAmorim has made his name in Portugal playing an expansive 3-4-3 system with Sporting Lisbon.The formation has proved a huge success, helping the 39-year-old win two top-flight titles.But Match of the Day pundit Murphy believes United are too “imbalanced” to make it work.The former Liverpool midfielder told The Daily Mail that United’s current squad “lacks athleticism and confidence.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe added that Amorim’s “high energy approach and flying wing backs carry big risks in the Premier League.”And Murphy believes the Red Devils’ lack of pace at the back is an accident waiting to happen.He claimed: “The central defenders don’t have the pace to compensate for a lack of numbers in midfield.”The last team to win the Premier League playing a similar 3-4-3 system to Amorim’s was Antonio Conte’s Chelsea in 2017.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMurphy is not convinced that the Portuguese manager will be playing his preferred way “a year from now.”The ex-England midfielder also claimed Bruno Fernandes could be pushed out should Amorim look to play an “athletic midfield pairing.”Amorim confirmed by Man Utd but it’s a huge gamble and delay to start is bizarreMurphy touted Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte as a midfield duo, with the latter playing under Amorim for Sporting.Man Utd fans will have to wait until late this month to see how Amorim chooses to set up his team. The 39-year-old takes charge for the first time against Ipswich Town on November 24. Ruben Amorim leaves Sporting on a highBy Charlie WyettRUBEN AMORIM would have preferred to leave Lisbon in a blaze of glory after winning a third Primeira Liga title.Yet football does not work like that. And in what was surely his final game before taking charge of Manchester United, Amorim prepared to say his goodbyes at a half-empty Estadio Jose Alvalade in a League Cup quarter-final against Nacional.Sporting won 3-1 thanks to  second-half goals by captain  Morten Hjulmand and Viktor Gyokeres, who scored two.Luis Esteves pulled back for Madeira-based Nacional.The stadium  will be a good deal more lively on Tuesday when Manchester City are here for  a Champions League match — although Amorim should by then have his feet firmly under his desk at Old Trafford.Liverpool and Aston Villa were both interested in Europe’s most sought-after coach. Even City could have been a possible destination post-Pep Guardiola.Yet the United job is one Amorim, 39,  could not turn  down — even if not everyone saw it that way at Sporting last night.There is clearly a huge split in the Portuguese club’s fan base over their coach leaving at this stage of the season with many believing he should have seen the job through.Yet Amorim, along with the three-man coaching team who are expected to follow him, leaves a club in a much better state than when he arrived here in 2020.Inside the stadium, there was applause — albeit muted — when his name was read out before the game along with the line-ups.And there did not appear to be any jeers when Amorim shuffled out from the tunnel awkwardly towards the dugout.So, while his departure is hard to take for some, none of the fans will forget his legacy.This is a club which is back as the dominant force in Portugal. Even this term, Sporting have won their first nine league games, scoring 30 goals and conceding just two.They are also eighth in the Champions League table, which is one hell of an effort.In contrast, Lisbon was not exactly hit by League Cup fever last night.Amorim made lots of changes, which saw Sporting’s star man Gyokeres, the former Coventry striker, start on the bench.There was, however, a first appearance in six weeks for former Tottenham winger Marcus Edwards. He is certainly one player who has been transformed by Amorim since arriving at the club from Vitoria in 2022 and will be sorry to see the coach leave.While he changed his team, Amorim stuck with his tried and trusted formation of a back three.It will certainly be something Manchester United’s fans will have to get used to over the  coming months.But looking at the Premier League table, none of them will be complaining about the change.He was officially unveiled by the club on Friday, just four days after the Red Devils sacked Erik ten Hag. A Man Utd statement read: “Ruben is one of the most exciting and highly rated young coaches in European football.”Highly decorated as both a player and coach, his titles include winning the Primeira Liga twice in Portugal with Sporting CP; the first of which was the club’s first title in 19 years.” More

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      Tottenham 4 Aston Villa 1: Spurs close in on top four after incredible second-half turnaround in major blow to visitors

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      NO wonder Ange Postecoglou had no worries about shotshy Dominic Solanke.His £65million star striker had not had an effort on target for SIX matches before this game.Tottenham came from behind to clinch an impressive win over Aston VillaCredit: ReutersMorgan Rogers tucked home from close range after Spurs made a mess of a cornerCredit: RexBrennan Johnson levelled shortly after the breakCredit: ReutersDominic Solanke put Spurs in front with a superb dink and netted his second four minutes laterCredit: RexSpurs ran riot in the second half to claim a deserved winSolanke enjoyed a superb afternoon at the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumAnd then he beats the best goalkeeper in the world, twice, to complete Spurs’ latest turnaround.It backed up just why his manager said his forward’s toothless run “did not matter” in the lead up to this game – and why Postecoglou’s belief in Solanke was so unshakeable.Spurs had conceded first in a home Premier League game for the TWELFTH time in 2024 when Morgan Rogers exposed some poor set-piece defending in the first half.That was unsurprisingly more than any other side, but just like they did against Brentford and West Ham in the last two games, Postecoglou’s men turned it around.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBrennan Johnson got the ball rolling by finishing off an exquisite cross from Son Heung-min, who then looked stunned and angry to be subbed before the hour.The controversial change was vindicated though as Spurs ran out winners to ruin Unai Emery’s 53rd birthday, thanks to party-pooper Solanke.His first strike against Emi Martinez – this week voted the world’s best goalkeeper for the second year running at the Ballon D’Or awards – was a clever dink; the second a tap-in.It delivered, along with James Maddison’s delicious free-kick in injury time, Spurs’ ninth win in their last 11 games in all competitions, lifting them up to seventh and to within two points of the top four.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRogers now has three Premier League goals this seasonCredit: RexYou never would have seen it coming at half-time though.Savvy Villa had frustrated their hosts by slowing the game down and reducing them to lame long shots, mainly from Rodrigo Bentancur.Chelsea fans LOVE Eden Hazard’s reaction as Blues legend is pranked by barber with Tottenham shirtThen when Spurs showed a vulnerability when defending set-pieces – as was a regular occurrence last season – Emery’s men pounced.Rogers was Johnny on the spot when Guglielmo Vicario had been forced to parry away a goalbound header from his own defender Pedro Porro, firing home inside the six-yard box.It was only the second goal conceded from set-pieces by Postecoglou’s side this season – the other being the one that lost them September’s North London derby.But it will have done nothing to put off future opponents from sensing blood with Vicario in future.Boos rang out at half-time from the home fans at their side’s display, which would have been punished further had Ollie Watkins not dragged a shot wide just before the break.Postecoglou would have been well within his rights to give them the hairdryer treatment at the break to up the ante.Solanke bagged his second just four minutes after his openerCredit: RexWhatever he did, Spurs came out for the second half a new team and within four minutes were on level terms.Captain Son, back after a two-game absence with a hamstring issue, sent in a delicious cross that Johnson converted at the back post.It was the Welshman’s first goal in five games after a red-hot streak of seven in seven for club and country.Then came a moment you do not see too often as Son showed as near to dissenting anger towards his own manager as the mild-mannered South Korean is capable of.Stunned when his number came up on 56 minutes, Son stood on the pitch with a ‘What, me?’ expression on his face.Postecoglou waved his arm in ‘Yes you, you’re coming off’ motion and though the pair looked to have a civil exchange as Son trudged off, the 32-year-old’s frustration was obvious.It was even more obvious when the cameras seemed to pick him saying ‘Why?’ along with an F-bomb after miserably taking his seat on the bench.James Maddison added a fourth with a lovely free-kick in stoppage timeCredit: GettySpurs were then forced into another change when Cristian Romero, who had taken the armband from Son, injured himself when flying into a dangerous tackle on Rogers, for which he got booked.It left Spurs without their first-choice centre-back pairing, with the watching Micky van de Ven already out injured.But from there the hosts took control, with Solanke taking centre-stage.Ben Davies, on from Romero, won a 50-50 to spark an attack which saw Kulusevski slip in Solanke who cleverly dinked the ball over Martinez.Five minutes later he had a second, as Sarr latched onto Torres’ lax pass, fed Richarlison who teed up Solanke to tap home.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt was a brilliant, rapid-fire double to kill off the game, with the only downside was Richarlison injured himself when providing the assist and was forced off.Birthday-boy Emery’s day was made even more miserable when sub Maddison sent a beautiful free-kick curling into the far corner during ten minutes of stoppage time. 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