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      Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal LIVE RESULT: Gunners drop more points to leave slim title hopes in tatters after drab draw

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      ARSENAL dropped more points in a disappointing stalemate at Nottingham Forest to leave their slim Premier League title hopes in tatters.Riccardo Calafiori hit the post for the Gunners in the best chance of a match bereft of clear chances for either side.Liverpool – who went into the game 11 points ahead but having played one more game – can now go 13 points clear if they beat Newcastle with their clash on currently.Kick off time: 7.30pm GMTTV channel: TNT Sports 2Live stream: discovery+Nottingham Forest team: Sels, Aina, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams, Anderson, Dominguez, Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, WoodArsenal team: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard, Nwaneri, Trossard, MerinoCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Match reportHere was another desperate indictment of Arsenal’s inability to sign a striker in January.After Mikel Arteta’s bare-bones society failed to score for a third time in four matches, it looks as though the Gunners will struggle to finish second in a one-horse race.A point away against Nuno Espirito’s Champions League-chasing Nottingham Forest – who are unbeaten at home since September – is not a terrible result in itself.But with midfield man Mikel Merino struggling as a false nine, there was precious little prospect of Arsenal scoring on the banks of the Trent.Since their 5-1 pasting of Manchester City, the Gunners have only managed to score against the whipping boys of Leicester City.And in defence of Merino, it was not as if Arteta’s team created any chances for him to miss.Copy linkCopiedOut the top four?Martin Keown reckons Arsenal have to be careful or they might lose out on the TOP FOUR.It’s a bold claim but the Gunners hero reckons the lack of goals could end up costing them if they don’t buck their ideas up.He told TNT Sports: “Just because you can’t be champions doesn’t mean that you throw it all away. If they don’t score goals there is a danger that they might slip out of the top four.”Tonight when you come away with a point you think that is important because it means Forest don’t get any closer to catching them.”Rest, recover and then they are away to Manchester United, and they must win.”Copy linkCopiedNext fourForest have Ipswich in the FA Cup this weekend and then again in the league in a fortnight.But Man City and Man Utd visit the City Ground in the next month too as part of their next four games.Arsenal have the Champions League to content with, with games against PSV to come.A trip to Old Trafford is their next league game the weekend after next before a home game with Chelsea as their game in hand.Copy linkCopied”Finished”Martin O’Neill told TNT Sports: “I cannot see Arsenal catching Liverpool, not at all. First of all Arsenal have to win their games, and that is not a given by any stretch of the imagination.”Also then you are talking about Liverpool dropping points, which they will do because they are involved in a few other competitions.”I think tonight is the result that finished it.”Copy linkCopiedTitle race still on?Only the most diehard of Arsenal fans will feel it is.Even then, they’ll probably admit behind closed doors it isn’t.Arteta isn’t giving up, though. Asked about the title race he told BBC Sport: “It was same a week ago, two weeks ago, three months ago. “The only thing we can do is win our matches and see how many points we get.”Copy linkCopied’Very happy’Nuno Espirito Santo said his players have worked all week on dealing with Arsenal’s set pieces.And the Forest boss was thrilled to get back to being hard to beat after a spell of conceding goals.He told BBC Sport: “I’m very happy with the way we did things, the way we played against Arsenal.”It’s very difficult to play against them. They’re a very good team. It requires a lot of effort. We were solid and compact. Very positive game.”After this period we had conceding it was important to go back to basics – solid, clean sheet. We had a couple of moments to do it better. But in terms of the game, positive because it was very important to go back to the team we are that allows us to be successful.”They have danger all over the place. Set-pieces are some of them. It requires focus. The boys did well. We prepared it.”Copy linkCopiedFull time at AnfieldThat’s game over in Merseyside and Liverpool have beaten Newcastle 2-0.The gap at the top confirmed to be THIRTEEN points.That could go down to 10 if Arsenal win their game in hand. But still….Copy linkCopiedArsenal player ratings – FORWARDSETHAN NWANERI – 6MIKEL MERINO – 6LEANDRO TROSSARD – 6Copy linkCopiedArsenal player ratings – MIDFIELDERSMARTIN ODEGAARD – 7JORGINHO – 5DECLAN RICE – 7Copy linkCopiedArsenal player ratings – DEFENDERSA look at how SunSport’s Graeme Bryce saw tonight’s game at the City Ground. He runs the rule over the visitors.DAVID RAYA – 7JURIEN TIMBER – 6WILLIAM SALIBA – 8*GABRIEL – 6RICCARDO CALAFIORI – 7Copy linkCopiedArteta reactsMikel Arteta told the BBC: ” It was unquestionable character, how much we wanted it and tried.”We dominated the game. We tried in many different ways. We insisted but lacked that spark, that final pass to unlock a well organised team. We have to generate more shots on target.”Very different to the weekend. We defended with energy, purpose, fight, willingness to make things happen. It wasn’t because we lacked that. We tried until the end but weren’t able to do it.”Copy linkCopiedMatch statsThree shots on target in the whole game.Arsenal with almost double the passes and possession of Forest but one effort on target to show for it.They failed to make the most of those 11 corners, too. A key tactic of theirs.Copy linkCopiedPiers guttedArsenal-daft, Piers Morgan sums things up well tonight.Copy linkCopiedWhat that meansShould it stay as it is at Anfield, Arsenal will fall 13 POINTS behind Liverpool.The Gunners will still have that game in hand but that would almost certainly be it in terms of any sort of race.Forest with a valuable point for them in the top four hunt. But wowza, that race is heating up very, very nicely.Copy linkCopiedOther results tonightThree more full times so far tonight and they’re into the last half hour at Anfield.Brentford 1-1 Everton FTMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich FTTottenham 0-1 Man City FTLiverpool 1-0 Newcastle LATESTCopy linkCopiedGoallessIf you’re watching the highlights from the midweek games tonight, make sure you fast forward through this one.Calafiori hit the post, Merino had a header well saved by Sels from point blank range and a superb Saliba tackle denied Wood late on.That’s pretty much your lot as Arsenal dropped yet more points.Forest defended superbly all night and deserved their point in the hunt for top four.Copy linkCopiedFULL TIMEA point apiece as Arsenal’s title charge continues to unravel.Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalCopy linkCopied90+4 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalIt finds a Forest head once again.Copy linkCopied90+3 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalAnderson catches Merino 10 yards inside the Forest half and the visitors will get one final set piece.Can they make this one count?Copy linkCopied90 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalFour minutes added time at the end of this one.Copy linkCopied90 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalChance for Forest on the counter once again.Anderson driving down the left unchallenged and carries it 40 yards into the Arsenal half.He lofts a clever pass towards Hudson-Odoi at the back post but there’s just too much on it and it bounces away for a goal kick.Copy linkCopied89 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalThey don’t.Arsenal defend that one well too.Copy linkCopied88 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalWilliams with a speculative effort on his left foot outside the box.It hits White and spins up in the air and away for a Forest corner.After all the Gunners set pieces, this would be quite the story if they won it via one here….Copy linkCopied86 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalChanges for both sides, a double switch for Arsenal.Nottm ForestOFF: WoodON: AwoniyiArsenalOFF: Timber & OdegaardON: White & ParteyCopy linkCopied85 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalForest break superbly through the middle of the park.Hudson-Odoi receives a pass on the corner of the box on the right. He has options to pick out but opts to cut inside and shoot on his left foot. Terrible strike, well, well over.Copy linkCopied More

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      Nottingham Forest 0 Arsenal 0: Toothless Gunners’ slim title hopes extinguished for good as they fail to score again

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      HERE was another desperate indictment of Arsenal’s inability to sign a striker in January.After Mikel Arteta’s bare-bones society failed to score for a third time in four matches, it looks as though the Gunners will struggle to finish second in a one-horse race.Ethan Nwaneri was a bright spark for the GunnersCredit: GettyIt was another frustrating match for Mikel ArtetaCredit: GettyMikel Merino provided little in attackCredit: APA point away against Nuno Espirito’s Champions League-chasing Nottingham Forest – who are unbeaten at home since September – is not a terrible result in itself.But with midfield man Mikel Merino struggling as a false nine, there was precious little prospect of Arsenal scoring on the banks of the Trent.Since their 5-1 pasting of Manchester City, the Gunners have only managed to score against the whipping boys of Leicester City.And in defence of Merino, it was not as if Arteta’s team created any chances for him to miss.READ MORE ON ARSENALFor a match between the second and third best teams in England, this was extremely poor.Riccardo Calafiori fired against the inside of a post early on but until a late flurry of goalmouth action, this was a dismal affair.Arsenal must attempt to find some inspiration before their Champions League campaign restarts against PSV Eindhoven in Holland on Tuesday because this was depressingly flat.Arteta’s men look tired and weary, their raft of injuries to attacking players seriously taking its toll.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWhile Forest fans sang about being champions of Europe 45 years ago, and Arsenal sang about being champions of England 20-odd years ago, there was precious little to shout about in the here and now. While three straight away defeats had bruised Forest’s hopes of Champions League football, they had been red-hot at the City Ground – pasting Brighton 7-0 here the last time out.Arsenal ratings vs Forest as NOBODY looks like scoring for Gunners but Saliba’s a Rolls Royce againMIKEL ARTETA may not have anyone to put the ball in the back of the net but in William Saliba he has one of the best defenders in the Prem.The Arsenal boss watched his side’s faint title hopes go well and truly up in smoke in the goalless draw with Nottingham Forest.But his brilliant backline emerged, once again, with credit from this tricky clash at the City Ground.Together with Gabriel, Saliba kept a tight lid on Forest dangerman Chris Wood, who scored a hat-trick in his last appearance on this ground.But the fact the Gunners’ biggest threat at the other end of the pitch came from left-back Riccardo Calafiori – who was subbed off at half-time – says it all about the dire situation Arsenal somehow find themselves in.Here is how SunSport’s Graeme Bryce rated the Gunners stars’ displays…Ian Wright fears three Arsenal superstars could run down contract, including Saka Arsenal’s home defeat by West Ham had snuffed out their faint title hopes – and Merino continued as a makeshift centre-forward. Even without silverware to play for, there are always records to be broken.And when Arsenal full-back Calafiori and Forest’s Nikola Milenkovic were booked inside the first three and a half minutes, it was the earliest instance of two yellow cards in a Premier League game since 2012. Early on, it was much as predicted – Arsenal with plenty of the ball, Forest threatening on the counter. Calafiori was hogging the limelight – almost conceding a penalty when he was beaten for pace by Callum Hudson-Odoi, clipping the winger on his way down, then turning Nicolas Dominguez in the Forest box and drilling a shot against the inside of the post. That effort was greeted with strangled cries from the Gooners at the opposite end of the ground. While plenty of full-backs have doubled as central midfielders, since Pep Guardiola came up with that idea, it is rare to see a left-back continually popping up at centre-forward.But that appeared to be Calafiori’s novel dual role – and in the absence of an authentic No 9, necessity was the mother of invention for Arteta. Or perhaps the Italian wasn’t actually supposed to be bombing forward all the time – because, at the interval, Arteta withdrew the only interesting player in the first half, in favour of Kieran Tierney. It was scrappy and disjointed contest, with an inordinate amount of misplaced passes disappearing off the pitch entirely. Even Arsenal’s mastery of set-pieces has been on the wane lately, although Tierney went closer with a header from an Odegaard corner. As the tumbleweed swept across the pitch, Forest finally launched their first attack of the second half, the roof almost coming off the Trent End when Nuno’s men won a corner. Soon, Gibbs-White slotted a pass through to Chris Wood, whose shot was pushed away by David Raya – and, 69 minutes in, we had our first meaningful save of the match. Wood soon had another sniff at goal but was cleaned out by a William Saliba slide tackle – yet the linesman flagged for offside, just in case anyone had any ideas about getting excited by this.Ryan Yates, on as a sub, won a free-kick on the edge of the box when he was clattered by Merino. It was desperate enough for Arteta to call Raheem Sterling from the bench, in place of Ethan Nwaneri, who had been well shackled by Forest left-back Neco Williams. The former England winger has been hopelessly devoid of inspiration since arriving on loan from Chelsea last summer. Martin Odegaard appeared to have the best chance of the night but his shot was acrobatically cleared by Murillo – yet again it was offside.Forest finished the stronger side, bombing the Arsenal box with crosses in the dying minutes but of all the 0-0 draws you could witness, few could be quite as 0-0 as this one. More

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      Ruben Amorim slammed for ‘garbage decision’ to haul Garnacho off as Man Utd star heads straight down tunnel

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      MANCHESTER UNITED boss Riben Amorim felt the wrath of the Old Trafford faithful after a controversial sub on Wednesday night.The Red Devils went down to ten men against Ipswich when Patrick Dorgu was given a straight red card.Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho was not impressed about being subbed against IpswichCredit: PAThe forward was taken off after Patrick Dorgu saw red in the first halfCredit: GettyFans were not impressed at Ruben Amorim’s decisionCredit: ReutersDorgu sees red just before half-timeCredit: GettyDorgu was given his marching orders just minutes before the break with United leading 2-1. The 20-year-old lunged in on Omari Hutchinson, with the tackle deemed worthy of a red after an intervention from VAR.Amorim wasted no time in shuffling his pack to cope with the loss of his full-back.But fans were not impressed to see him sacrifice Alejandro Garnacho to bring on the more defensive-minded Noussair Mazraoui.READ MORE ON MAN UTDOne raged on X: “Garbage decision to take Garnacho off! Terrible terrible terrible.”Another said: “Garnacho hooked very surprising, he’s an outlet and will run all day.”While a third wrote: “Why are you taking Garnacho off when you’ve got f***ing Hojlund up front, if the fella fell off a boat he’d miss the water.”And a fourth added: “I will never fully blame the manager but pulling off Garnacho at 2-1 was a literal f***ing war crime.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhile a fifth complained: “Amorim is a proper coward for taking off Garnacho instead of Hojlund.”The decision didn’t appear to go down too well with Garnacho either.Ruben Amorim admits Man Utd were invisible in first half at Everton Man Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Maguire saves the day after Onana makes case to be WORST ever signingMANCHESTER UNITED eased their fears of the drop in a topsy-turvy relegation six-pointer with Ipswich.The Red Devils triumphed 3-2 despite playing the second half with ten men.A major cock-up from Patrick Dorgu and Andre Onana saw Ipswich take a third-minute lead through Jaden Philogene.Then, after United had recovered to lead 2-1, Dorgu saw a straight red card for a poor challenge on Omari Hutchinson.Philogene scored again to level it before the break only for Harry Maguire to nod in to be United’s saviour.But who was United’s best player on the night?Here, SunSport’s Phil Thomas reveals his Manchester United player ratings…He was spotted walking straight down the tunnel to the dressing room, with Ipswich levelling the games moments later.Jalen Philogene netted his second of the match as the Tractor Boys sensed a big second half.But Amorim’s decision ultimately paid off as Harry Maguire headed United into the lead after the break.They then held on for a much-needed 3-2 win. Garnacho was linked with a move to Napoli during the January transfer window. The switch didn’t materialise but the Argentine’s future could yet lay away from the North West. Amorim has admitted any squad rebuild at Old Trafford will have to see them cash in on their prize assets.The United boss declared earlier this month: “I have to understand these problems [the club has] but that is not new. READ MORE SUN STORIES”You know the rules of financial fair play, we have a problem and right now my focus is on other things – like playing Tottenham on Sunday.”But here it is simple. To do something we need to sell players. Right now the window is closed. My focus is on the next game.” More

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      ‘James, you can’t f***ing win’ – Roy Keane delivers perfect comeback as he finally responds to Maddison dig

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      ROY KEANE has taken his spat with James Maddison to new heights.And after the pundit’s latest mischievous jibe, Tottenham midfielder Maddison was told by Gary Neville: “James, you can’t f***ing win!”Fans reckoned Roy Keane was in top form for ‘banter’James Maddison made his darts celebration after scoring vs Man UtdCredit: Sky SportsThe Spurs ace then made this gesture, though to be aimed at KeaneCredit: Sky SportsThe banter battle began when Keane accused the England ace of never stepping up to the plate.Keane even claimed: “He got relegated with Leicester and he’ll get relegated with Spurs.”Maddison responded by firing an early winner against Manchester United on his return from injury a week ago.The 28-year-old then followed up his trademark dart-throwing celebration with a “shush-ing” gesture to the camera.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLMany reckoned that was aimed squarely at Keane.And on The Overlap, Neville asked his former Red Devils team-mate about Maddison’s antics.Keane at first appeared supportive – before delivering a sting in the tail.He said of Maddison putting his finger to his lips: “Good on him, yeah. Absolutely no problem.”Most read in FootballKeane ended his banter with this cheeky gestureBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHowever, Keane then got into his stride as he added: “I still go to what I said. I don’t think he does enough of that (influencing games).”But when he scores I was at home with my cup of tea and I went, ‘Good on you’.’Just lost it’ – Prem icon reveals Roy Keane’s two and a half hour dressing room rant about yoga and LUCOZADE after loss”No problem. If people have a go at you you answer them back.”But then came Keane’s first cheeky dig: “I was hoping he was going to do it the other day – but he was sub against Ipswich.”The smiling ex-hardman turned to the camera and mimicked Maddison’s oche-style celebration.Neville and fellow Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher roared with laughter at that.And Arsenal icon Ian Wright chipped in with: ” Do your stuff, James – because you can’t f***ing win!”In fact Maddison came on at Portman Road last Saturday to tee up Tottenham’s third goal in a 4-1 victory.And Keane bowed out on a soft note as he said: “He got an assist against Ipswich to be fair.”Fans loved the exchange, calling it “great banter”.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnother posted: “Classic Roy, you cannot have the last laugh against him!”And one wrote: “Roy Keane is a legend on and off the pitch!” More

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      Man Utd 3-2 Ipswich LIVE RESULT: 10-man United fight back in thriller after Maguire’s winner following Dorgu red

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fought back to secure a thrilling 3-2 win over Ipswich at Old Trafford.The Red Devils played the whole of the second half with 10 men following Patrick Dorgu’s red card for a wild lunge.Harry Maguire headed home the winner three minutes into the second half to end a run of three Prem matches without a win.TV channel: TNT Sports 4Live stream: discovery+Man Utd team: Onana; Yoro, Maguire, De Ligt; Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu; Zirkzee, Garnacho; Hojlund.Ipswich team: Palmer; Tuanzebe, O’Shea, Greaves, Davis; Morsy, Cajuste; Philogene, Hutchinson, Clarke; Delap.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…That’s all from Old TraffordWhere Manchester United have done something most unusual – and sent their fans home happy. A hard-fought 3-2 victory over Ipswich demonstrated the squad’s ability to dig in when faced with adversity. Now they need to add some attacking spark to their game.Not for the first time, Bruno Fernandes’ dead ball expertise got them out of a hole, and they can enjoy a rare round of Premier League games when they are looking up the table and not over their shoulders.Whether they can continue it on Sunday against Fulham in the FA Cup remains to be seen – make sure you join us to find out.Goodnight.Copy linkCopiedAmorim praises fighting qualitiesRuben Amorim was full of praise for his players after they battled their way to victory against Ipswich with ten menUnited had to play with a numerical disadvantage for the whole of the second half following Patrick Dorgu’s sending off but still found a way to find a winner through Harry Maguire.After the game, Amorim said his side were deserving of victory, and were helped on their way by the home support.Today I am not frustrated. We controlled the game and since the first minute I felt that the players were trying to play and we managed to score two goals. The sending off changed the game a bit but the fight the fans showed helped a lot and we fully deserved the three points. There are some moments that are really hard but that’s natural in every profession, you need to suffer.Ruben AmorimTNT SportsCopy linkCopiedBruno delivers for United againNot for the first time, Bruno Fernandes was the man to step up when Manchester United needed assisting – and he obliged with three.Only one has gone down in the record books as an official assist, but all of United’s goals this evening stemmed from dangerous set-pieces that the captain sent into the box.Since his Premier League debut on February the 1st, 2020, only Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne have more assists than the Portuguese playmaker (48).Copy linkCopiedRed Devils leapfrog EvertonManchester United are finally on the move up the Premier League table after tonight’s 3-2 home win against Ipswich.As a result, the Red Devils rise to 14th and above Everton, who could only draw at Brentford.For Ipswich, they remain five points from safety after being unable to take advantage of Wolves’ home defeat to Fulham last night.Tonight’s Premier League results:Brentford 1-1 EvertonMan Utd 3-2 IpswichNott’m Forest 0-0 ArsenalTottenham 0-1 Man CityLiverpool 2-0 NewcastleCopy linkCopiedMatch stats from Old TraffordSince Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge on November the 24th, Manchester United have conceded the first goal in more Premier League games than any other side (12).However – since 1992 – they have now won 110 matches after conceding the first goal, the most of any side in Premier League history.Copy linkCopiedFrom Martin Blackburn at Old TraffordHarry Maguire was the toast of Old Trafford again as he headed in a second half winner for a second straight game.United did their best to lose at home for an eighth time this season as Patrick Dorgu gifted the visitors an early goal and later got a red card on his first home appearance in the Prem.But credit to Ruben Amorim’s men for showing the spirit needed to recover from a calamitous end to the first half and steady the ship before claiming the points.Copy linkCopiedFull time – Man Utd 3-2 IpswichThe final whistle goes and Manchester United hold for three vital points. Hell, they could even afford some Bruno Fernandes showboating in the final seconds.Despite playing the whole of the second half with ten men, United not only grabbed the lead at the start of it – but they were then comfortable as Ipswich dominated the ball.Bruno Fernandes was the man who made it happen once more, laying on all three United goals with delicious set-pieces.But there was still plenty to cause concern among the home ranks, not least with the manner in which they gifted the Tractor Boys two goals with shambolic defending.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich90+3. United send on Victor Lindelof and Christian Eriksen to wind down the final few seconds; Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee make way.The Red Devils are edging closer to a rare home win.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich90. The fourth official holds up the board and the Old Trafford faithful will have to endure another four minutes if they are to hold on.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich89. There once was a time when Manchester United would be Ipswich 9-0 at Old Trafford.Now they’ve got Leny Yoro getting booked for timewasting and Casemiro thumping his chest after winning a throw-in.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich87. Philogene forces a save from Onana, but it was an effort that was never going to bring about the hat-trick.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich85. That booking was Liam Delap’s ninth of the season, which means he’s just one yellow card away from a two-match ban. That’s a scenario Ipswich will be desperate to avoid.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich83. Liam Delap has been described as a throwback striker at times this season, and here’s a good reason.The former Manchester City youngster deploys not one but two shoulder barges on Manuel Ugarte, eventually sending him spinning to the turf.The United players aren’t happy with the Ipswich forward, not least Noussair Mazraoui who is straight over with a shove of retribution.When the situation calms down, Darren England yellow cards both players. Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich81. Inside the final ten minutes and it remains in the balance.This could be a huge ten minutes in Ipswich’s season. It could be a huge ten minutes in the coaching career of Ruben Amorim.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich79. That effort at goal was Tuanzebe’s last act, and he receives warm applause from the home supporters as he departs.Left wing-back Leif Davis is also off, and so it’s an opportunity for Ben Johnson and George Hirst to propel Ipswich back into this one.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich77. Axel Tuanzebe – who spent close to two decades on the books of Manchester United – tries his luck to deflate his former fans.His right-foot thumper is blocked at close quarters.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich74. Ipswich are working the ball in the United half, switching play from flank to flank and looking to expose an opening.For now, United are holding firm, but they’re only outlet is Joshua Zirkzee, who is leading the line very well. Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich72. Substitute Jack Taylor tries his luck from outside the box, but it has neither the power or accuracy to threaten.But Ipswich are beginning to take it up a gear.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich70. Twenty minutes remain, and while United aren’t comfortable – they’re never comfortable – they’re yet to be truly troubled by Ipswich in this second half.In fact, most of the trouble faced in this game has been entirely their own doing.Copy linkCopiedFrom Martin Blackburn at Old TraffordIs Harry Maguire going to be the match-winner for a second straight game at Old Trafford?He struck deep into stoppage time to edge the FA Cup tie with Leicester earlier this month.And here he was again – nodding in a Bruno Fernandes corner to put his 10-man team in front. None of the chaos of the first half with United in control.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich68. Manchester United are already down to ten men, and some wisecracks would suggest that they are now down to nine men following the introduction of Casemiro.Not me though.The Brazilian replaces Rasmus Hojlund after it initially looked as though the superior Joshua Zirkzee was going off.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich66. Kieran McKenna turns to his bench and introduces Jack Taylor and Nathan Broadhead. Off goes Sam Morsy and Omari Hutchinson, who has been hobbling these past few minutes.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich63. Neat play from Ipswich to cut United open.Hutchinson slips Cajuste in on the left, and his low drive across the six-yard box has just too much pace for Philogene to control at the back post. Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich61. Joshua Zirkzee goes into the book for kicking the ball away.The big forward isn’t happy at conceding a free-kick to Jacob Greaves and gives referee Darren England little choice.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich59. Cajuste is pushing forward whenever possible, and is looking to exploit the gaps vacated by Dorgu’s sending off.He shows a lovely turn of feet in the box too to make room for a shot, but once again De Ligt is on hand to block. Copy linkCopied More

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      ‘Can’t make this up’ – Arsenal fans moan that Isak is OUT vs Liverpool… but table shows they should be happy about it

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      ARSENAL fans moaned after Alexander Isak was ruled out of Newcastle’s clash with Liverpool – even though the table shows they should actually be HAPPY about it.The Gunners were in action against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night and looking to keep up the pressure in what is increasingly becoming a one-horse title race.Arsenal fans moaned after Alexander Isak missed Newcastle’s trip to LiverpoolCredit: AlamyLiverpool were already 11 points clear of second-place Arsenal, who lost to West Ham at the weekend.And Arne Slot’s men made that a 13-point gap after beating Newcastle 2-0, while the Gunners were held to a 0-0 draw at the City Ground.However, Liverpool were given a gift before their game against the Magpies.Newcastle have been carried to sixth in the table by striker Isak.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Swede has banged in 19 goals and is their biggest threat by a mile.Fortunately for Liverpool, Isak missed out on Newcastle’s trip to Anfield this evening with a groin injury.But Arsenal fans were left complaining about Liverpool at not having to face one of the league’s best players.One said: “Isak injured, you can’t make this up.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnother declared: “Arsenal fans going mental.”One noted: “Most gifted title run in history.”‘Second again, ole ole’ – Brutal West Ham fans taunt Arsenal with three cheeky chants after stunning the EmiratesAnother added: “Happy days for Liverpool.”However, the Premier League table suggests that Arsenal should actually have been happy about Isak’s absence.That’s because they were closer to sixth-place Newcastle than to league leaders Liverpool before kick-off.Toon were only nine points behind the Gunners.One fan chuckled: “Always something to moan about.”Another added: “Every team has injuries, it’s unfortunate.” More

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      Patrick Dorgu SENT OFF for potential leg-breaker after VAR check as he suffers nightmare first half for Man Utd

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      PATRICK DORGU was sent for an early bath at a rain-soaked Old Trafford after a horror tackle. The Manchester United defender saw red for a late lunge on Ipswich’s Omari Hutchinson. Patrick Dorgu was sent off for a studs-up challenge on Omari HutchinsonThe 20-year-old endured a miserable half at Old TraffordCredit: ReutersThe defender was given a straight red after a VAR checkCredit: GettyDorgu was partially at fault for the Tractor Boys taking the lead after a comedy mix-up with keeper Andre Onana.And just before the break he was given a straight red card for a potential leg-breaker on Hutchinson. Referee Darren England had not initially seen the challenge, with VAR recommending another look. Dorgu dived in late on Hutchinson, who had slipped in the wet conditions at the Theatre of Dreams. READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe 20-year-old’s studs planted down firmly on the winger’s shin. And England had no hesitation in showing a straight red card following the VAR check. One fan gasped on X: “Yeeesh. That’s a leg breaker right there. Glad Hutchinson is okay.”Another sighed: “This job only gets harder and harder for Amorim every week.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhile a third commented: “Should get more than three matches.”Dorgu’s nightmare game started with a shocking error to gift relegation-threatened Ipswich the lead.Ruben Amorim admits he and Man Utd players ALL fighting for their jobs between now and the end of the seasonMan Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Maguire saves the day after Onana makes case to be WORST ever signingMANCHESTER UNITED eased their fears of the drop in a topsy-turvy relegation six-pointer with Ipswich.The Red Devils triumphed 3-2 despite playing the second half with ten men.A major cock-up from Patrick Dorgu and Andre Onana saw Ipswich take a third-minute lead through Jaden Philogene.Then, after United had recovered to lead 2-1, Dorgu saw a straight red card for a poor challenge on Omari Hutchinson.Philogene scored again to level it before the break only for Harry Maguire to nod in to be United’s saviour.But who was United’s best player on the night?Here, SunSport’s Phil Thomas reveals his Manchester United player ratings…After a long ball downfield, Dorgu was chased by Philogene and looked set to tap the ball back to Onana.But the United keeper came rushing out of his goal, resulting in a disastrous failure of communication.Dorgu failed to look up and his backpass sailed right by Onana, who dived to try and stop the ball.With both United players stranded, Philogene could just walk through and tap into an empty net. United hit back through a Sam Morsy own goal and Matthijs De Ligt to take the lead.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut following Dorgu’s moment of madness, Philogene tapped in his second to level things up at the break.Harry Maguire got his pals out trouble with a header almost straight after the break before United held on for a much-needed 3-2 win. More

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      Why is Arne Slot not on the touchline for Liverpool vs Newcastle?

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      LIVERPOOL welcome Newcastle for a huge Premier League clash TONIGHT!The Reds are flying high at the top of the Prem table, sitting 11 points clear of Arsenal in second.Arne Slot was involved in a firey exchange with the match officials after Liverpool’s 2-2 draw away at Everton earlier this monthCredit: ReutersArne Slot will not want his side to take their foot off the gas despite their hefty advantage.Liverpool will need to be on their A-game this evening against Champions League hopefuls Newcastle.But the Reds will be without their gaffer on the touchline – SunSport details the reason why below.Why is Arne Slot not on the touchline for Liverpool vs Newcastle?Slot will be missing from the touchline for Liverpool’s next two games as a result of being handed a two-game touchline ban plus a £70,000 fine for his actions post-match at the Merseyside derby earlier this month.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLiverpool were informed of the FA’s decision to ban Slot yesterday (Tuesday), which means he will be absent from the touchline for Newcastle tonight and their following Premier League game on March 8, which is Southampton. Following the full-time whistle of the pulsating 2-2 draw between the two Merseyside clubs, Slot was seen exchanging words with one of the assistant referees before shaking hands with referee Michael Oliver, who showed him a straight red card.The FA deemed Slot acted in “an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards both the match referee and an assistant referee after the match had finished.”Slot admitted the charge.Most read in FootballThe Dutchman’s assistant, Sipke Hulshoff, was also handed a straight red and a £7,000 fine, so he, too, will miss Liverpool’s next two Premier League fixtures for a similar charge.Former Everton defender Johnny Heitinga is expected to be the man in the dug-out for both games as Liverpool aim to close in on the title.What’s been said?Here’s what Arne Slot had to say on his red card following the Liverpool vs Everton match: ”Emotions got the better of me. If I could do that differently, if I look back I would love to do that differently, and I hope to do that differently next time.”I think what happened was that the extra five minutes ended up being eight. It happened a lot.”I should have acted differently after the game, but it’s an emotional sport and sometimes individuals make wrong decisions and that’s definitely what I did.” More