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      Ange Postecoglou falls to his knees in despair after Pedro Porro fails to convert golden chance against Liverpool

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU dropped to his knees in despair after Pedro Porro failed to convert a golden chance against Liverpool.Tottenham earned a shock 1-0 win over Arne Slot’s side after enjoying the better chances in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.Ange Postecoglou dropped to his knees in despair after Pedro Porro failed to convert golden chance against LiverpoolPorro couldn’t opening the scoring when he chipped wide with the goal gapingSpurs worked hard but frustrated the home fans after missing several opportunities to take the lead against Liverpool.But Postecoglou couldn’t believe his eyes when Porro fluffed two glorious chances in succession from close range in the 55th minute.Alisson was caught napping on the ball by Lucas Bergvall, who brilliantly chased down the Brazilian in his area.The hard-working 18-year-old then re-emerged behind the sloppy Alisson to poke the ball into Porro’s path.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSPorro’s first time shot was blocked by Virgil van Dijk before the ball quickly bounced out to Bergvall, who put Porro through again.But the Spanish full-back failed to convert from eight yards as he chipped wide with the goal gaping.A perplexed Postecoglou turned to his bench and covered his eyes in disbelief before stumbling back around to fall to his knees.The Aussie gaffer then punched the turf in agony, before jumping back up to his feet.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIt’s been a sluggish start to 2025 for Liverpool, who dropped points against Man Utd on Sunday and were below their best tonight.Meanwhile, Spurs midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was rushed to hospital after a sickening fall inside 15 minutes.Moment Tottenham flop injures his own manager with ‘red card tackle’ as he celebrates trophy months after leaving SpursThe midfielder landed awkwardly after attempting to head the ball unchallenged at a corner.The Uruguayan received treatment for around eight minutes and was given oxygen as he was taken off on a stretcher.Tottenham confirmed Bentancur was speaking and announced he would be taken to hospital for further checks.Former Anfield striker Dominic Solanke had a brilliant 77th minute finish disallowed after he was judged to have been marginally offside.But Bergvall stole the show when his first club goal put Spurs 1-0 up with four minutes of normal time remaining.Liverpool manager Slot was furious as Bergvall had seemingly escaped a second yellow just a minute before scoring.The Swedish midfielder had already been booked before he lunged into Liverpool full-back Kostas Tsimikas.READ MORE SUN STORIESInjury treatment rules meant Tsimikas was forced to walk off the pitch and wait 10 seconds as Spurs scored their winner.Meanwhile, Liverpool’s 24-match unbeaten run came to an end and host Spurs in the second leg on February 6.Lucas Bergvall put Tottenham in pole position heading into Anfield next monthLiverpool manager Slot was furious as Bergvall had seemingly escaped a second yellow just a minute before scoring More

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      Man Utd recall THREE goalkeepers from loan spells including ‘superb’ 18-year-old amid questions over Andre Onana

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have recalled three goalkeepers from their loan stints amid Andre Onana’s struggles between the sticks.Onana, 28, has made significant errors throughout new manager Ruben Amorim’s two-month stint in charge of United.Manchester United have recalled three goalkeepers amid Andre Onana’s strugglesCredit: ReutersRising talent Elyh Harrison is among the keepers Man Utd brought backCredit: GettyAnd the Cameroon international’s understudy Altay Bayindir committed two major blunders in last month’s Carabao Cup loss at Tottenham.That is why the Red Devils have decided to cut three of their keepers’ loan stints short to bring in some extra competition for their two struggling shot stoppers.According to The Mail, Tom Wooster and Tom Myles have come back from Farsley Celtic and Runcorn Linnets respectively.Man Utd also recalled rising young talent Elyh Harrison from a stunning loan stint at Chester.Read More on Man UtdWooster, 19, Myles, 19, and Harrison, 18, are all expected to stay at Old Trafford for the rest of the season.This comes amid reports suggesting United are looking for a new goalkeeper to provide serious competition for Onana.Royal Antwerp ace Senne Lammens is being monitored by the Manchester giants’ scouts.However, Amorim is unlikely to buy another keeper during the January transfer window while both Onana and Bayindir are still in his squad.Most read in FootballHarrison, however, poses as a very interesting addition to the Portuguese tactician’s side as he will be training with the first team while playing with the Under-21s.The England Under-18 international amassed a total of 23 appearances with Chester and kept nine clean sheets.Man Utd Player Ratings vs LiverpoolThat led to immense praise by manager Calum McIntyre, who described the teenager as “superb”.Harrison was involved in Man Utd’s first-team squad during last summer’s pre-season but did not go on tour to the US. More

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      Rodrigo Bentancur rushed to hospital after sickening injury as team-mate Pedro Porro praised for quick-thinking actions

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      RODRIGO BENTANCUR was rushed to hospital after a sickening fall early on in Tottenham’s clash against Liverpool.The midfielder landed awkwardly after attempting to head the ball unchallenged at a corner just six minutes into the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.Rodrigo Bentancur received lengthy treatment before being substitutedPedro Porro rushed to Bentancur’s aid and has been hailed by fansCredit: PAThe midfielder was carried off after a delay of around eight minutesCredit: GettyBentancur received oxygen as he was stretchered offCredit: PAIt is the second time Bentancur has been knocked out this seasonCredit: RexBentancur missed the ball as he dived low to reach it, and appeared to fall heavily on his right arm before hitting his head on the pitch.He remained motionless on the spot as play continues before team-mates raised an alarm.Pedro Porro was the first to reach his stricken pal and quickly put him in the recovery position while appearing to move his tongue so he could breathe.Stars from both sides immediately beckoned physios and medical staff onto the pitch to attend to Bentancur.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Uruguayan received treatment for around eight minutes and was given oxygen before being taken off on a stretcher.Bentancur, 27, was accompanied by doctors to the dressing room and they were still with him by half-time, some 30 minutes later.The club’s former midfielder and BBC Radio 5 Live pundit Michael Brown praised Porro and the medical team’s swift actions.He said: “It’s a huge concern. Those players pretty much know what the injury is.Most read in Football“Porro saw it early and was over there quickly.“The medical team did their job and were right on top of it. We wish Rodrigo well.”Bentancur later posted from hospital on Instagram telling fans he was ‘all good’Credit: InstagramAntonin Kinsky embraced by family after stellar Tottenham debut against LiverpoolAt half-time, Tottenham confirmed Bentancur was conscious in the dressing room.An update on the club’s X account said: “We can confirm Rodrigo is conscious, talking and will go to hospital for further checks.”After full-time, boss Ange Postecoglou added: Postecoglou added: “It was some sort of head injury, but he was conscious when he was coming off the field.“He’s been taken to the hospital for observation. Hopefully he’ll be OK.”And just after midnight Bentancur posted a picture from hospital with partner Melany La Blanca on his Instagram story.Bentancur smiled in the snap and gave a thumbs up, writing: “All good guys! Thank you for the messages!!! Congratulations for the victory boys!!!”The worrying incident was the second time Bentancur has been knocked out this season after he clashed heads with Leicester star Abdul Fatawu during the opening game of the season.Tottenham have been hit by an injury crisis in recent weeks and lined up with several youngsters against Liverpool, including Archie Gray at centre-back once again.There was also a debut for Antonin Kinsky who only signed this week from Slavia Prague.Lucas Bergvall scored the winner as Tottenham head to Anfield with a 1-0 leadCredit: AlamyBut Postecoglou’s patched-up side worked hard to earn a 1-0 win in the first leg, courtesy of a first club goal for Lucas Bergvall.READ MORE SUN STORIESBentancur has only recently returned from a lengthy ban after he was found guilty of using a racial slur toward team-mate Son Heung-min.He missed seven games through suspension and returned against Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day. More

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      Man City warned it would take ‘something extraordinary’ to sign £50million-rated Omar Marmoush

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      MANCHESTER CITY must do “something extraordinary” if they want to sign £50million-rated Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush this month.The Egyptian, 25, is the top target for Pep Guardiola as he looks to replace Julian Alvarez and provide some support for Erling Haaland.Manchester City must do ‘something extraordinary’ to sign Eintracht Frankfurt star Omar MarmoushCredit: GettyEintracht have no plans to let Man City target Marmoush leave in JanuaryCredit: GettyHowever Eintracht are reluctant to sell their star players as they are going well in both their domestic league and the Europa League this season.Frankfurt have no plans to let Marmoush – who has also been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool – leave following 18 goals in 24 games this term.Director of football Markus Krosche said: “Our basic intention is to keep the squad together.”Something extraordinary would have to happen for us to move away from this position.”Read More on FootballIn the meantime, City are also looking to finalise an agreement with Lens for defender Abdukodir Khusanov.The Uzbekistan international has been targeted by a host of clubs and is rated at around £30m by his current employers.Meanwhile, Galatasaray are keeping close tabs on Ilkay Gundogan’s situation at the Etihad.The former skipper returned to Man City in the summer – just a year after leaving to join Barcelona.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe signed a 12-month deal with the option of a further year but the move has not worked out as well as all parties hoped.The 34-year-old has been needed more than expected due to Rodri’s injury but has struggled during a difficult season for the champions.Man City boss Pep Guardiola ready to make urgent tactical tweak and defends Erling Haaland He has been on the bench for the last three matches and City are on the lookout for midfield reinforcements in the January transfer window.Guardiola does not want to lose players this window so a move to Turkey is more likely in the summer. More

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      KSI throws his hat in the ring to fight Conor McGregor with Logan Paul rumoured to be OUT of mouthwatering clash

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      KSI has announced he wants to fight Conor McGregor if Logan Paul pulls out of the clash.Last month McGregor revealed he has held talks over a fight with Paul in India.KSI wants to replace Logan Paul as Conor McGregor’s next opponentCredit: RexMcGregor is rumoured to be fighting Paul in IndiaCredit: AFPBoth fighters could earn £200m for the boutCredit: GettyA few days later he then suggested the clash – which is set to be financed by Indian billionaire Anant Ambani – was on the brink of being announced.Both men would be set to earn a whopping £200million ($250m), but there are now doubts over whether Paul will take part amid rumours he wants to focus on WWE.Rumours then began to circulate claiming KSI could step in for his Prime business partner, which the YouTuber confirmed.He said: “Not rumoured. I’m very down.”READ MORE IN BOXINGKSI then shared a mock-up fight promotional poster featuring himself and McGregor.He wrote a caption alongside which read: “Let’s make this happen @TheNotoriousMMA.”However McGregor is still focused on fighting Paul and this week shared a message for the YouTuber.The Irishman shared a photo of his potential opponent and warned: “I’m coming.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSunSport understands negotiations over the bout are in the exploratory phase and neither the UFC nor the WWE are at the table.The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is being lined up to host the crossover clash, which will reportedly be in conjunction with the ‘Visit India’ tourism campaign.KSI tells SunSport about his next fight, Donald Trump drinking Prime and Arsenal’s chances of winning the league More

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      Trent Alexander-Arnold DROPPED for Liverpool’s Carabao Cup semi-final with Spurs after Man Utd horror show

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      LIVERPOOL dropped Trent Alexander-Arnold for their Carabao Cup semi against Spurs after his Manchester United horror show.The Real Madrid free transfer target was well off the pace in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with the Red Devils on Sunday.Trent Alexander-Arnold has been dropped for Liverpool’s Carabao Cup semi against SpursCredit: RexSunSport’s Tactics Exposed revealed how United targeted Alexander-Arnold and stopped him from dictating play.Arne Slot saw fit to drop the defender from his starting XI against Tottenham.Alexander-Arnold found himself on the bench alongside other big names including Andy Robertson, Luis Diaz and Ibrahima Konate.Instead, Conor Bradley was selected to go up against Tottenham captain Son Heung-Min, fresh after the attacker penned a contract extension.Key men Alisson, Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah were all been selected for the game.Curtis Jones, Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister made the midfield cut.Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, Jarrell Quansah and Kostas Tsimikas werealso chosen as Liverpool looked to put one foot in the Carabao final.Alexander-Arnold did manage to get onto the pitch however, as he replaced Bradley on 60 minutes.Most read in FootballAs for Spurs, they handed an immediate debut to new goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Czech stopped joined from Slavia Prague for £12million at the weekend and his first task was to stop Liverpool’s free-scoring attack from finding the target.Injuries to several players means Ange Postecoglou once again picked a backline of Pedro Porro, Djed Spence, Radu Dragusin and Archie Gray.Inside Elon Musk’s shock Liverpool takeover plot and how fans will be likely to reactYves Bissouma, Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Bergvall manned Tottenham’s midfield.While Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski joined Son up front.Speaking after Liverpool’s draw, Slot admitted Alexander-Arnold did not enjoy his best outing at Anfield.The Dutch boss said: “I think we were all disappointed, not only Trent, we were all disappointed by the way we played, first of all by the result, parts of the game we could be quite satisfied with, other parts we were not completely happy with.“That was not only Trent, there were more things in the game we could have done better. Trent did not play his best game, I’ve said that already, but it is not the first time in his life he didn’t play the best game of his career.READ MORE SUN STORIES“He has played so so so many games well for this club, now it wasn’t his best – like some others it wasn’t the best game – but we just pick it up and start training again today. “These players know if you play 50-60 games in a season once in a while you don’t have your best performance.” More

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      Legendary 90,000-capacity World Cup final stadium EVACUATED as deadly wildfires rage nearby

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      AN iconic stadium that hosted the 1994 World Cup final has been evacuated as massive wildfires rage on in Los Angeles.Two people have been killed and several are injured in the devastating blaze, while more than 1,000 California structures have been destroyed.The Rose Bowl has been evacuated as massive wildfires rage on in Los AngelesCredit: Getty – PoolTwo people have been killed and several are injured by the devastating blazeCredit: AlamyAnd the flames are now closing in on the Rose Bowl, which is one of college American football’s most iconic venues and saw Brazil beat Italy on penalties in a dramatic USA 94 final.According to the Associated Press, new evacuation warnings have been issued in the Pasadena area and include the 90,000-capacity venue.The same source reported at least four separate blazes are burning from the Pacific Coast inland to Pasadena.Over 5,000 acres across three areas in Los Angeles have burned so far since the fires began on Tuesday morning.Read More on FootballThousands of firefighters are already battling the flames around the area.The Los Angeles Fire Department put out a plea for off-duty firefighters to help.However, weather conditions were too windy for firefighting aircrafts to fly.This has hampered the bid to extinguish the wildfires and fire officials are hoping to get the planes up soon.Most read in FootballThe Rose Bowl is the 16th biggest stadium in the world and has hosted five Super Bowls – the third highest number played at a single venue.It hosts one of the most high profile college football games every year.LA wildfires send celebs including Star Wars legend fleeing with 30k evacuated & flames fanned by 100mph hurricane galesBut it remains best known for the rest of the world for being the venue for the showdown between Italy and Brazil 21 years ago.The game ended in a goalless draw and the winner was decided in a penalty shootout.That was when iconic playmaker Roberto Baggio famously fired the ball over the crossbar as Brazil won their fourth World CupThe Rose Bowl hosted the 1994 World Cup final between Italy and BrazilCredit: GettyBrazil won the final in the famous Super Bowl venueCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Tottenham vs Liverpool live stream: How to watch huge Carabao Cup semi-final first leg

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      TOTTENHAM host Liverpool in a match that could save their season – any maybe Ange Postecoglu’s future.Spurs are in the middle of a rotten run of form, having won just two of their last ELEVEN matches.Liverpool smashed Tottenham 6-3 just before ChristmasCredit: PAOne of those wins was the 4-3 thriller against Manchester United in the quarter-final of this competition.For Liverpool, they may have been lucky to draw against Manchester United on Sunday but they will be full confident heading into this game.It has been just over two weeks since Liverpool came to north London and thrashed Spurs 6-3 – and were up 6-1 at one point.But this is cup football and anything can happen.How to watch Tottenham vs Liverpool Tottenham vs Liverpool will be available for UK viewers on Sky Sports.It will be shown on two channels, Main Event and Football.It can also be live streamed on Sky Go.Sky Go is a free streaming service for Sky customers, however you must have the Sky Sports package to stream the match.The match will not be available on free-to-air TV like Arsenal vs Newcastle on Tuesday, which was shown on ITV1 and ITVX.Non-Sky customers will not be able to watch the match.SunSport will blog all the build-up and the action as it happens.Who is playing in the other Carabao Cup semi-final?Arsenal and Newcastle played their semi-final first leg match on Tuesday evening.The Magpies shocked the Gunners with a brilliant 2-0 win that left Mikel Arteta fuming.The Spaniard complained about a “tricky” Puma ball.He said: “It’s just different. It’s very different to a Premier League ball.”You have to adapt to that because it flies different.”When you touch it, the grip is very different as well, so you adapt to that.”The ball didn’t appear to cause too many problems for Eddie Howe’s side, who scored through Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon.Carabao Cup full scheduleTuesday, January 7Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle (1st leg)Wednesday, January 8Tottenham vs Liverpool (1st leg)Wednesday, February 5Newcastle vs Arsenal (2nd leg)Thursday, February 6Liverpool vs Tottenham (2nd leg) More