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      Man City set sights on Newcastle star Tino Livramento to replace Kyle Walker as summer transfer plans revealed

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      MANCHESTER CITY have set their sights on Newcastle star Tino Livramento, according to reports.The defender is viewed as a potential replacement for veteran Kyle Walker.Tino Livramento is reportedly wanted by Manchester CityCredit: RexHe could be the replacement for Kyle WalkerCredit: GettyWalker’s future at the Etihad appears to be over following his loan exit in January.The 34-year-old left Manchester City for AC Milan on a deal until the end of the season.The Telegraph has claimed that Livramento is being monitored by Pep Guardiola’s side.The former Southampton ace has excelled since his arrival at St James’ Park in 2023.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe joined Newcastle on a five-year contract in a transfer worth £32million.Livramento, 22, has since made 50 appearances for the Magpies in the Premier League.He even earned his first international cap for England in the 5-0 win over the Republic of Ireland in November.Livramento overcame a horror ACL injury that he suffered against Brighton in 2022.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe report has also suggested that Livramento is not the only full-back target.It is claimed that Man City are also considering a move for Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso.Micah Richards reveals he supports two Premier League teams but it ‘depends if I’m off air or on air’ Andrea Cambiaso is also under consideration by Man CityCredit: GettyCambiaso, 25, joined the Old Lady in 2022 but spent his first season out on loan at Bologna.He has since established himself in Turin and has earned 13 caps for Italy since March 2024.Man City are also said to be interested in adding a new No8 to the squad.The incoming star would be a replacement for veteran llkay Gundogan.The German, 34, is on course to trigger a one-year extension to his contract.He has struggled to show his previous form since he returned to the club from Barcelona.The midfielder has recently received interest from Galatasaray with the Turkish club willing to offer him a two-year deal.Manchester City squad agesHere is a look at the ages in Manchester City’s squad…Goalkeepers: Ederson, 31Stefan Ortega, 32Scott Carson, 39Defenders: Ruben Dias, 27Manuel Akanji, 29Nathan Ake, 30John Stones, 30Vitor Ries, 19Abdukodri Khsanov, 20Jahmai Simpson-Pursey, 19Josko Gvardiol, 23Rico Lewis, 20Kyle Walker, 34 – On loan at AC MilanMidfielders: Rodri, 28Matheus Nunes, 26Mateo Kovacic, 30Nico Gonzalez, 23Ilkay Gundogan, 34Bernardo Silva, 30Kevin de Bruyne, 33Claudio Echeverri, 19James McAtee, 22Attackers:Jeremy Doku, 22Jack Grealish, 29Phil Foden, 24Savinho, 20Oscar Bobb, 21Erling Haaland, 24Omar Marmoush, 26Average age: 26.6 More

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      Man Utd have splurged £1.6BILLION on transfers since Sir Alex Ferguson left as Big Six’s eye-watering spends revealed

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have splurged a staggering £1.6BILLION on transfers since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement.And despite their enormous outlay, they have never felt so far away from competing for the Premier League title.Mason Mount has played just 237 minutes of Prem football this seasonCredit: GettyRasmus Hojlund has scored two goals this termCredit: GettyCasemiro remains under contract until June 2026Credit: GettyRuben Amorim’s lowly flops are 15th in the Prem table, with the Portuguese boss even suggesting that his players are partially to blame for mass job cuts behind the scenes at Old Trafford.Throughout the post-Ferguson era, the Red Devils have attempted to throw money at their problems – forking out huge transfer fees and wages every summer.But having never previously addressed their football structure behind the scenes, United’s scatter-gun strategy has consistently yielded disastrous results.Amorim’s current crop includes £60m Casemiro, £64m Rasmus Hojlund, £55m Mason Mount and £85m Harry Maguire, to name just a few.READ MORE ON MAN UTDFollowing a decent first season, Casemiro’s form has dropped off a cliff, yet United remain liable for his eye-watering £350,000 a week salary until June 2026.Hojlund, meanwhile, has managed just two Premier League goals this season, and Mount just 237 minutes of game time amid constant injury woes.Maguire’s form has also fluctuated wildly, with the Red Devils having previously tried to flog him to West Ham.United misfits Antony and Jadon Sancho are both out on loan, having cost nearly £160m in transfer fees and £450,000 per week in wages between them.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAntony struggled throughout his Old Trafford stayCredit: ReutersJadon Sancho never delivered on his price tagCredit: GettyLiverpool and Arsenal, the Premier League’s top two, have spent £1.12bn and £1.26bn on transfer fees since Ferguson’s retirement – significantly less than Man Utd.Yet they find themselves streets ahead, despite also having smaller wage bills than the Red Devils, per FBref.Erik ten Hag reveals he HAS returned to work and may never go back to management after Man Utd sackingOnly Manchester City, winners of six of the last seven Prem titles, have a higher wage bill than United.Pep Guardiola’s men have spent £1.74bn since Fergie’s United departure, but have the silverware to show for it.In the same period Chelsea, who judging by last night’s fan protests have problems of their own, have spent £2.37bn on transfers, while Tottenham have forked out £1.21bn.United’s current crop includes plenty of high-profile flops, but such a phenomenon is nothing new.A then-world record £89m was spent on Paul Pogba, £35m on Donny van de Beek, £75m on Romelu Lukaku, £59.7m on Angel Di Maria…The list could go on and on.In the first post-Ferguson season, United chiefs handed David Moyes £65m to spend on Marouane Fellaini and Juan Mata.Since that campaign, the Red Devils have only spent less than £119m in a season twice – forking out an average of £140m on new players per year.READ MORE SUN STORIESSince his arrival 12 months ago, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been on a controversial cost-cutting drive that has seen hundreds lose their jobs – but the football side of the business continues to cost fortunes without the returns to show for it.It has been 12 years since Man Utd’s last Premier League title and if they do not improve their recruitment, it is hard to see when their next one will come.Paul Pogba cost a then-world record £89million from JuventusCredit: Rex FeaturesDonny van de Beek never hit the heights at Old TraffordCredit: PA More

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      Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face off CANCELLED at last-minute after chaotic face egg slap

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      A FACE OFF between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn has been CANCELLED at the last-minute after chaotic egg slap scenes. The born rivals traded verbal jabs in Manchester on Tuesday to officially launch their April 26 middleweight grudge match.Chris Eubank Jr slapped Conor Benn with an eggCredit: GettyBenn was left with egg quite literally on his faceCredit: PAIt sparked chaos on stageCredit: PABut Eubank caused bedlam after he smashed an egg into Benn’s face – sparking a mass brawl on stage. Both teams, including Benn’s dad Nigel and promoter Eddie Hearn were left raging on stage as security desperately kept the pair apart. The sons of British legends will meet again tomorrow at Tottenham – the scene of the pay-per-view fight – for another heated press conference. But a sit down face off to promote the fight – scheduled for today – has now been scrapped amid security concerns.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd Eubank now faces a hearing with the British Boxing Board of Control to determine his punishment – likely to be a fine. Eubank’s dad Chris Sr and Benn’s father Nigel share one of the nation’s most fierce rivalries. Eubank Sr won the 1990 original before escaping with a controversial draw at Old Trafford three years later. More than three decades on and their boys were ready to do battle in October 2022. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut the 157lb catchweight clash was dramatically axed after Benn failed two doping tests. The unbeaten welterweight tested positive for clomifene – a banned substance known to boost testosterone. Benn had his BBBoC license removed while he was investigated.Shocking moment Nigel Benn grabs Chris Eubank Jr by throat after boxer slaps Conor Benn in face with egg He has since had his provisional ban lifted by UK Anti-Doping. One theory behind his failed test infamously shared by the World Boxing Council was a high intake of egg consumption. So Eubank wasted no time in making reference to the failed test by cracking the yolk on Benn’s face. Benn’s promoter Hearn fumed at the stunt and admitted tomorrow’s press conference is in doubt.He said: “I don’t know if we can do Thursday’s press conference to be honest with you, because it will be attack on sight. “It won’t be ‘have a sleep on it, calm down’, because it’s a one-upmanship.”It wasn’t a slap, it was with an object in the eye. From my point of view it’s unacceptable, but the game is the game. “If you want to play those games, then the fun really begins and it might not be the fun that people want.”Certainly now, I could not let Conor Benn near Chris Eubank Jr. I could not let Nigel Benn anywhere near Chris Eubank Jr. “Whether that changes over 48 hours we will see, but these two need to be kept apart and they can’t be anywhere near each other.”Eubank, 35, shared the viral egg slap and posted: “Apparently egg contamination was the reason for his two failed drugs tests. READ MORE SUN STORIES”So I contaminated him with an egg.” Benn, 28, hit back: “That’s the only shot you’ll land on me you f***ing p***k. 2 rounds you are finished.” The rivals fight on April 26Credit: PA More

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      Josh Padley’s payslip revealed after electrician took world title fight at four days’ notice and will QUIT day job

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      BOXING underdog Josh Padley has seen his payslip revealed for his world lightweight title fight with Shakur Stevenson.Padley had been working as an electrician last week and had planned to do DIY in his new home when he received a phone call bringing him in as a last-minute substitute to fight Stevenson.Josh Padley is set to quit his job as an electrician after receiving a sizeable purse from his fight with Shakur StevensonCredit: GettyThe Doncaster electrician went nine rounds with the world champion despite being drafted in with four days noticeCredit: GettyThe Doncaster-born star was then flown out to Saudi Arabia to replace Floyd Schofield after he fell ill through alleged poisoning.On just four days’ notice, Padley, who had won favour after stunning Mark Chamberlain on the Anthony Joshua v Daniel Dubois undercard in September, fought valiantly against the world champion.However, after nine rounds of brutal punishment, his coach threw in the towel to stop the fight and confirm the first defeat of his career at 15-1.A week on from the fight, Padley has revealed he is set to quit his day job to pursue boxing full-time.READ MORE IN BOXINGIt comes after he collected a sizeable fight purse despite the defeat.According to figures from Sporty Salaries, Padley earned a cool £395,000 ($500,000) which is perhaps the biggest of his young career.Speaking after the fight, Padley revealed his plans to commit to boxing fully. He said: “Luckily I am in a position now where I can probably pack that in and fully dedicate my life to boxing.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”I’m grateful for that, thank you to Turki for giving me that opportunity, we’ll be back.”There’s more of that to come. That was four days’ notice. Eight-week camp and I know I’ll be better.”I was meant to be doing DIY in Doncaster this weekend, now I’m on a world title fight – my boss isn’t best pleasedHe added: “I would have loved to have got the win and there would have been some back story to it, but didn’t get it.”I tried my hardest, no regrets, I gave it everything I could, but the body wasn’t conditioned to take them shots.”Padley’s impressive showing last weekend could land him another bout in Riyadh Season. More

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      Liverpool boss Arne Slot BANNED over Merseyside derby chaos as he’s set to miss crunch Premier League matches

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      LIVERPOOL boss Arne Slot has been handed a two-match touchline ban following his Merseyside derby red card earlier this month.The Dutchman, 46, was sent off by referee Michael Oliver after the final whistle following a frenetic 2-2 draw with Everton at Goodison Park.Arne Slot was sent off at the end of the Merseyside derbyCredit: ReutersThe Dutchman had spoken to Michael Oliver at the end of the gameCredit: GettySlot subsequently admitted he had let “emotions get the better of me” after what was understood to be a four-letter blast at both officials following Everton’s stoppage-time equaliser and suggested he would act “differently” in future.And after admitting a charge of “improper conduct” at an independent FA disciplinary hearing Slot has now been given the two match suspension and fined £70,000.Assistant Sipke Hulshoff has also accepted a similar charge and will serve a two-match touchline ban alongside Slot, beginning tonight.Slot has continued to be on the touchline for Liverpool’s subsequent games against Wolves, Aston Villa and Manchester City, due to the FA taking time to examine the referee’s report.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut he will now begin his ban for this evening’s Anfield clash with Newcastle.Slot will return to the touchline for the Champions League match-up with Paris Saint-Germain next Wednesday, due to it being a Uefa competition and thus not being included in the FA’s suspension.He and Hulshoff will then serve the second game of their touchline bans for Liverpool’s home match with Southampton on March 8.While Reds boss has been fined £70k, Hulshoff will have to pay £7,000.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSFormer Everton star Johnny Heitinga will take charge of LiverpoolCredit: PA:Empics SportAn FA spokesman added: “The Regulatory Commission’s written reasons for these sanctions will be published in due course.”Should the decision have been delayed a further 24 hours, Slot’s two-match ban would have seen him missing the Carabao Cup final.Liverpool boss Arne Slot breaks silence on red card controversy and mystery over ban His first Prem game back on the touchline will be the Reds’ homne reverse fixture against Everton.In Slot and Hulshoff’s temporary absence, former Everton star Johnny Heitinga, who is now a first team coach at Anfield, will take charge of Liverpool’s next two Prem games.Slot’s red card followed a chaotic ending to the last Merseyside derby to be played at Goodison Park.James Tarkowski dramatically thumped home a 98th minute equaliser.Following the final whistle, Curtis Jones took issue with Doucoure celebrating in front of the Liverpool supporters.The midfielder angrily confronted Doucoure, yanking his shirt before Ashley Young and Carlos Alcaraz attempted to intervene.Darwin Nunez and Alexis Mac Allister then stepped in, before several more players and even policemen got involved.Jones and Doucoure both received red cards for their roles in the ruckus from referee Oliver.Liverpool have been fined £50,000 for failing to control their players, with Everton made to pay £65,000 for the same offence.Since the incident, Liverpool have taken huge strides towards the title.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey subsequently beat Wolves 2-1, before grabbing a 2-2 draw at Aston Villa.On Sunday they defeated defending champions Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad, profiting on Arsenal’s home loss to West Ham to move 11 points clear at the top.Curtis Jones furiously clashed with Abdoulaye DoucoureCredit: ReutersThe incident sparked a huge ruckusCredit: PA More

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      ‘It’s like being punched in the stomach’ – Beresford still haunted by Newcastle’s 4-3 defeat to Liverpool 29 years on

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      IT took a decade before John Beresford could stomach a re-watch — and 29 years on it still ‘haunts’ him.The Newcastle legend, 58, will be at Anfield tonight to see his former side face leaders Liverpool.John Beresford was part of the Newcastle side that finished second in 1996Credit: GettyStan Collymore scored a stoppage time winner in Liverpool’s 4-3 classic vs NewcastleCredit: ReutersAnd one-time left-back Beresford enjoyed many memorable moments in the black and white as part of Kevin Keegan’s Entertainers.Yet despite some famous wins — such as a 5-0 triumph over Manchester United — there is one defeat in particular he gets asked about most.Keegan’s Magpies were ten points clear at Christmas in 1995 but blew the title after surrendering their lead to Sir Alex Ferguson’s Red Devils.A pivotal moment in that slump occurred on April 3, 1996 when they went toe-to-toe with Liverpool in a match decided in the final seconds by Stan Collymore.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTo this day, that 4-3 Anfield defeat makes Beresford feel “horrible”, even if it was voted the Premier League’s greatest match.Speaking exclusively to SunSport via BetSelect, the Toon fan favourite said: “I still get haunted by it.“It’s a bittersweet thing as I’m reminded about it so many times.“People used to say to me it got voted the best game in the Premier League and I was just like, ‘Whatever’.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS“About ten years after I retired I was in a gym and it came up on Sky Sports Gold — and I thought, ‘I’m gonna watch it’.“I got on an exercise bike, then couldn’t take my eyes off it but it was just horrible.Newcastle’s Alexander Isak talks to Alan Shearer about Champions League desires “It was interesting to watch it from the outside. It was hypnotic. But, I have to admit, it got to the last minute and I just couldn’t watch.”Robbie Fowler fired Liverpool into the lead after two minutes before Les Ferdinand and David Ginola put Newcastle 2-1 up. Fowler equalised early in the second half but Faustino Asprilla restored Toon’s advantage.Collymore drew Liverpool level as this thriller looked set to end with honours even — until the former England striker struck a killer blow deep in stoppage time.Beresford said: “I remember the goal clearly. I remember falling over. I tripped when John Barnes goes through and, as I get up, he rolls it to Collymore who smashes it in.“I felt sick and just couldn’t believe what had happened. It’s like being punched in the stomach.“It was the weirdest sensation as it’s the only time in a game where I thought, ‘That just doesn’t seem right’. How did we get beat? We had actually played really well.“Les even had a couple of great chances towards the end to go for us, you know, for when we went 3-2 up. I knew what the gaffer was like when he was in that mood.“Most managers would shut up shop and get people behind the ball but we just didn’t have those players.“Kevin just wouldn’t do it that way. You keep going and you score.“Even people who usually could slow it down with professional fouls couldn’t, it was that open.“There would be a shot, the keeper would save it… and then there would be a breakaway again.”Beresford continued: “Because of the Liverpool history of Kevin Keegan and Terry McDermott, there was always a buzz when we went to them and we’d always done OK.“Kevin just went beforehand, ‘Right, come on boys, this is where we can show everybody what we are’.“He never liked long Churchillian speeches. It was always just a little comment here and there and this was like, ‘We’re going for it’.”However, even Keegan was lost for words at the end of this one as their title dreams faded away.Beresford said: “It was the weirdest thing I had ever come across afterwards in the dressing room.“It was silence — absolute silence. I’m thinking that Kevin was going  to flip, because he could, he could give you a right b******ing.“But he didn’t say anything. It was the first time he’d been like that. I don’t think he knew what to say and was as distraught as we were.”United went on to lift the title as Newcastle finished second and a few months later Keegan had resigned.Beresford revealed: “A couple of years later, I bumped into Jamie Redknapp and he said Liverpool were devastated they beat us because they hated Manchester United.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Looking back, am I devastated we lost the league? Absolutely. Honestly, it still hurts now thinking about it.”But the part of it that I love is not that we came second — but we’re still talking about it now.”Beresford admitted the defeat still hurts nowCredit: Getty More

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      Awkward moment Villa keeper refuses to move out of net and let kids take penalties at half-time of Palace clash

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      ROBIN OLSEN awkwardly refused to leave his goal and let kids take penalties at Selhurst Park.The Aston Villa goalkeeper headed on to the pitch at half-time against Crystal Palace for a warm-up.Robin Olsen refused to move out of the way during his warm-upCredit: GettyThe Aston Villa goalkeeper was preparing to come on at half-timeCredit: XKids were waiting to take their shot at goalCredit: XRude Olsen completely ignored the Palace staff memberCredit: XAs he went through his catching drills, a group of youngsters were lining up for their special moment to try and score at a Premier League ground.But the group of kids – including both Palace and Villa fans – had to traipse their way up to the other end of the stadium and use the other goal. Olsen, 35, was readying himself to replace regular No1 Emi Martinez at the break as the Argentine struggled with an injury. So he was quite within his rights to make all the necessary preparations to come on in the Premier League clash – especially with the game in the balance at 1-0.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe clearly spotted the Palace staff member trying to grab his attention but totally ignored him to continue his exercises. And that prompted a chorus of boos and X-rated chants from the home fans in the Whitehorse Lane Stand.But the travelling Villa fans responded with songs of: “We shall not be moved.”Palace shared a video out of the incident on Wednesday morning, revealing the one-way conversation between the Eagles co-ordinator and Olsen.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe polite Palace bloke said: “Sorry we’re using the goal.”I feel like I’m at school. I’m really sorry.Jean-Philippe Mateta celebrates after 4-1 win vs Aston Villa”This has never happened before.”He then walked up to Olsen waving and continued: “Hello? “Sorry, we need the goal. No?”Can I play with the goal? “We’re using the goal. We….”But with Olsen – who was assaulted on the Etihad pitch by fans in 2022 – completely blanking him to carry on catching crosses, the Palace employee walked back to the edge of the area.A Villa coach appeared to remonstrate with him and insist Olsen needed the goal before the organiser added: “I’m really sorry.”This is the first time this has ever happened. Shall we go down the Holmesdale [Road Stand]?”Palace fans, I genuinely don’t know what to say. “Right, kids, let’s leg it down the other end because Villa clearly don’t want to play.”So the group headed down the field to complete the fun and games. Olsen, meanwhile, finished off his warm-up.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut it clearly did not have the desired effect as he conceded three second-half goals in a 4-1 defeat. SunSport have contacted Aston Villa for comment. A Villa coach appeared to explain the situationCredit: XThe Palace employee took the game to the other endCredit: XOlsen conceded three times in the second halfCredit: Getty More

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      Embarrassed Kate Abdo covers face on live TV as she says Arsenal legend was her celebrity crush

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      KATE ABDO was left red faced after revealing her childhood celebrity crush as none other than Arsenal legend Ian Wright.The presenter was hosting the broadcaster’s Champions League coverage alongside Micah Richards, Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher.Kate Abdo was left red faced after revealing her childhood celebrity crushCredit: CBSCarragher, Henry and Richards were all left shocked with Abdo’s revelationCredit: CBSThe latest clip to come off the CBS production line shows the pundits each discussing their old celebrity crushes.As ever, the much-loved quartet had provided some unexpected, but hilarious, answers.Carragher, Henry and Richards pressed Abdo for her puppy love, before she blurted: “I already said, Ian Wright!”The trio of former footballers were left genuinely shocked, causing Abdo to squirm in her chair and hide away behind her cards in embarrassment.READ MORE ON ARSENALAn animated Richards kept repeating: “You didn’t say that! Hold on.”Carragher added: “Wait. I thought he was your favourite pundit.”While Henry – who fans have long joked has a crush on Abdo – simply gasped: “Wow. Now we know”.The pick of the bunch from the three pundits came from Carragher.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Liverpool legend’s answer of Sheila Grant from 80s TV show Brookside was met with a fit of laughter from others in the studio.Richards went with American actress Jessica Alba and said he might dive into her DMs now that she’s split from husband Cash Warren.Watch Arsenal legend Thierry Henry’s hilarious reaction after being called out by boxing champ Oleksandr UsykArsenal legend Ian Wright was Abdo’s celebrity crushCredit: GettyHenry picked Daisy Duke, who is a fictional character, played by Catherine Bach, from the US series The Dukes of Hazzard.Abdo tied the knot with former pro US boxer Malik Scott in an intimate wedding ceremony last September.Last year, Carragher’s awkward “loyalty” joke caused carnage.The incident occurred during coverage of Arsenal’s Champions League clash against Porto at the Emirates in March 2024.In a skit involving a Gunners shirt, Abdo stated that she wouldn’t wear it because she is “loyal” to Manchester United.Carragher then made a quip about her Scott, saying “not to Malik”, prompting her to ask: “Why would you even ask that?”Fans cringed and hit out at the former Liverpool defender for his ‘unfunny’ comment which uncomfortably missed the mark.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Abdo patched things up soon after and accepted Carragher’s apology after initially “feeling hurt” by it.Abdo subsequently addressed the incident live on TV 24 hours later, delivering an hilarious ‘brotherly’ put-down to Carragher.Sheila Corkhill (second right) is a fictional character from British soap opera Brookside, played by Sue Johnston More