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      Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn LIVE RESULTS: Eubank Jr rushed to hospital after all-out bloody war – updates

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR and Conor Benn’s generational grudge match has concluded in stunning scenes.What started hesitantly soon kicked into an all-out bloody war as Eubank Jr won by a unanimous decision.Despite suffering a huge cut above his right eye, Eubank Jr upped the pressure in the final stages of what was an absolute classic and a rematch has already been eyed for later this year.Eubank Jr walked down into the ring with his father, Chris Eubank Sr, who had made a shock appearance for the big main event.Follow our live blog below…More on Eubank JrA little bit more info on Eubank Jr’s hospital trip… he has been taken to North Middlesex Hospital in Edmonton.It’s not clear if Chris Eubank Sr went with him.Copy linkCopiedFull resultsHere’s how a scintillating night of action unfolded:Copy linkCopiedPrecautionaryFurther update on Eubank – his trip to hospital is precautionary rather than anything serious at this point.The post-fight press conference has also been cancelled so we are not going to hear any more from the fighters tonight.Copy linkCopiedEubank Jr taken to hospitalWe’re just hearing that Chris Eubank Jr has been taken to hospital.It’s not clear if that is precautionary, to deal with his cut eye, or something else.We will provide updates as soon as possible.Copy linkCopiedEddie Hearn’s verdictConor Benn’s promoter Eddie Hearn has called his fighter the “people’s champion” after that defeat.Alongside a picture of Nigel and Conor Benn hugging, he wrote: “Not even going to talk about the scorecards.”The people’s champion right there [crying emoji.”Copy linkCopiedThe punch stats are inThe CompuBox stats have dropped and they show that Eubank Jr threw more, landed more and was more accurate with his punching.Copy linkCopiedWill there be a rematch?Let’s hope so!Although nothing was confirmed tonight, most of you will be very pleased to know that there IS a rematch clause in the contract. Copy linkCopiedSunSport’s Wally Downes Jr offers his verdictCHRIS EUBANK JR ended his three-year war of words with Conor Benn with 36 minutes of frantic violence.In a 12-round slugfest that left both men exhausted and swinging for the Spurs rafters, the bitter rivalry was brought to a close by a brutal battle.Benn was shattered by carrying around an extra 20lbs after moving up from welterweight and Eubank was wrecked after melting off a similar amount in the build-up.All the skill, technique, game plans and mind games went out of the window and the pair attacked each other as much as they possibly could, from the opening bell until the final second…Read the rest here:Copy linkCopiedCopy linkCopiedBenn wants the rematch”We knew he was a good fighter. All that talk is fighting talk.”I feel like I can compete at 160lbs.”I want the rematch, I’d love to avenge that loss.”But it’s either the rematch or go and face [WBC and WBA super-lightweight champion] Mario Barrios.”Copy linkCopiedMore from Benn”I stayed on the ropes a bit too long, he worked harder towards the end.”I’m going to have to watch it back.”Copy linkCopiedConor Benn speaks”14 months out of the ring. Inactivity must have been a factor.”I felt it was a close fight. I’m not going to go ‘Yea, I think I won it and all that.'”It was close, I’ve got to watch it back.”Copy linkCopied’Underestimated him’Eubank Jr adds: “Everything surprised me. I didn’t know he had what he had in him.”I underestimated him. I didn’t train for a fight like that.”He’s never shown it, but then again never have I.”Copy linkCopiedMore from Eubank Jr”I pushed through. There’s a lot of things that have been going on.”I’m happy to have this man [Eubank Sr] back with me.””Neither was I [sure he’s be in the corner.]”He needed to be here. It was special.”Copy linkCopiedEubank Jr speaks”I knew I was capable of that, I just needed someone to bring it out of me.”I didn’t expect him to be the guy to do that.”I guess the fact our fathers did it years ago.”Copy linkCopiedThe moment he wonChris Eubank Jr drops to his knees and screams!Copy linkCopiedEubank Jr roars, Benn is stunnedWow!Wow! Wow!That is incredible, Conor Benn looks absolutely gutted, he looks close to tears!Both Sr and Jr roar as the result comes through. That is a sensational result.Copy linkCopiedJudges scorecards – Eubank Jr wins!The scorecards are in and all three score it 116-112 to Chris Eubank Jr!Copy linkCopiedWe go to the judges!I am not brave enough to give my scorecard on that one, no way I can second guess how the judges might score that fight.It ebbed and flowed with both fighters having success and struggling at times.That was absolutely sensational.Copy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn – R12Here we go – the final round of what has been a brilliant fight!Huge roar goes out from the crowd and the whole stadium looks to be on their feet.Oh wow here we go, this is no longer a boxing match, this is a pub brawl!The pair of them just throw wild shots!Eubank Jr lands a great shot that wobbles Benn but he manages to evade any further damage, brilliant stuff.They continue to stand face to face and unlaod on each other.Ninety seconds of the round to go and dozens of punches are going in from both of them.Then in the middle of an exchange Eubank Jr throws in a massive left hook that has Benn stumbling!He SOMEHOW stays on his feet but Eubank Jr smells blood!Eubank Jr continues to throw but Benn lands another great right to the body before his jaw is spent spinning back the other way from another great Eubank Jr left!There goes the bell – both corners celebrate – but what a fight!Copy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn – R11Two rounds to go! The two resume the position up close and personal and continue to just unload punches on each other.Eubank Jr lands with a lovely right to the body and then a sharp jab reigns in.Up close he unloads a nice combo with an uppercut landing but not causing much damage, while a couple of others only catch air.Both men continue to work off the other’s shoulder and smash each other.Eubank Jr on top in this round as he shoves Benn into the ropes and refuses to let Benn out – this is great stuff from him, he’s found a bit of energy from somewhere.It’s then Benn’s turn to unload some good shots to the body and a big right from Benn just has Eubank Jr momentarily stunned.It’s right at the end of the round though and he can’t follow it up.Copy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn – R10The ref confirms that the cut comes from a clash of heads rather than a punch – but the damage is still there.Into the championship rounds and they both again come out throwing bombs.Benn starts the round with another nice right but Eubank Jr then unloads a nice combo with his rival on the ropes.Another lovely left hook lands from Eubank Jr but Benn continues to throw big shots.Eubank Jr is caught and just emerges gingerly from that exchange.He does respond with another nice left hook but Benn the starts working the body and Eubank Jr is gasping in air – these are painful shots!Eubank Jr looking really tired again and Benn seems to have found a second wins.All props to the older man though, he continues to throw shots with venom despite his fuel light clearly starting to flash red.He finishes the round well but that was Benn’s round for me.This is so tight – and so good.Copy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn – R9 Oh wow! Benn lands two huge punches to start the round and Eubank Jr looks in a bit of trouble!Another shot then comes in and Eubank Jr looks in real pain.But he digs deep to push Benn back onto the ropes and fires in half a dozen punches on the inside.The pace increases yet again as both fighters are putting everything on the line in this one!Massive punches coming in from both – the momentum is throwing from one fighter to the other.But you feel this type of war favours only one man, Conor Benn who is the younger and faster fighter.Eubank Jr emerges from a clinch with a big cut of his right eye, not clear if that was a punch or a headbutt.Superb stuff from both though as they continue to throw with supreme violence.Incredible stuff – that cut is likely to play a big part here!Copy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn – R8Benn comes out like a rocket and just unloads with massive shots and combos.Not everything lands but there was a couple of decent shots in there.Eubank Jr then unloads and is countered, but then the opposite happens as the pair continue to throw and throw.Eubank Jr continues to have decent success with the long uppercut.Both fighters have spent a lot of energy in this one as the second half of the round sees the pace really slow down.They continue to throw and throw – this has very quickly become a WAR now!Twenty seconds left in the round as both men just throw everything they’ve got at each other.They are locked on the ropes and look absolutely gassed as the bell goes.What a brilliant round that was!Copy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn – R7Scrappy start to the round as the pair are grabbing each other in the clinch and fail to separate when asked.Victor Loughlin looks like he might have taken a punch there as well and he has a stern word with Eubank Jr.Eubank Jr then gets a huge cheer for a peach of a straight left he lands on the chin of Benn and then about 20 seconds later he plants his feet and learns another massive combo.Benn isn’t rocked but they are really good shots that will have impressed the judges.Benn continues to walk forward though but he’s not really landing too much.Another decent shot from Eubank Jr lands and Benn is no longer the bouncy, elusive fighter he was at the start of the contest.He’s still throwing, though, but the better work came from Eubank Jr.Copy linkCopied More

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      Marcus Rashford, Declan Rice, Maya Jama and Idris Elba among stars at Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn

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      MARCUS RASHFORD led the star names at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to finally watch Conor Benn take on Chris Eubank Jr.Declan Rice, Idris Elba and Maya Jama were spotted settling in before the all-British main event in front of 65,000 fans.Newly injured Marcus Rashford sat ringsideArsenal star Dedan Rice took a night off from practising free kicks to join the funRashford is sitting near England team-mate RiceLove Island presenter Maya Jama joined a star-studded listIdris Elba was spotted in the crowdGordon Ramsay was sat in front of the commentator boothEubank edged Benn in the 12-round thrillerCredit: GettyEubank delivered a grandstand finish to beat Benn by unanimous decision after 12 gutsy rounds.And eagerly anticipated family grudge match proved to be a big draw for the showbiz world.Celebrities from the world of acting, to Premier League footballers and boxing royalty all were in tow to cheer either side on.Rashford looked more causal than usual, as he donned a black Louis Vuitton bomber jacket.READ MORE IN BOXINGA video spread online of the Manchester United loanee walking to his seat wearing tinted sunglasses, while carrying a fizzy soft drink. The England winger missed Aston Villa’s 3-0 FA Cup semi-final defeat by Crystal Palace across London earlier on Saturday.Rashford – who could miss the reason of the season through injury – is reportedly set to be joined by team-mate Ollie Watkins, who hasn’t been spotted just yet.Hollywood A-lister Elba looked stylish in a shirt and black sunglasses alongside wife Sabrina. Most read in BoxingAnd Elba has backed Benn to win the eye-watering bout.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe British actor said: “My prediction is Benn. He’s the younger, fitter fighter. I think he’s got a lot more to fight for.”I think Eubank is a class fighter. But he’s past it a little bit now. It’ll be Benn’s toughest fight, but he will win.”British boxer Ben Whittaker snuck inRashford and Rice’s reactions ringside after Round 5While Arsenal midfielder Rice – who beat rivals Spurs on this turf earlier in the season before it was turned into a boxing arena – looked dapper in a smart jacket and white T-shirt.Rice was sat close to Rashford, with the pair closely chatting during the undercard fights. And Love Island presenter Maya – who is in a relationship with Manchester City star Ruben Dias – was also spotted ringside.Elsewhere, Ben Whittaker travelled down from the West Midlands to watch his fellow British boxers fight on the biggest stage.Whittaker is enjoying some down time after stopping Liam Cameron in the second round of their rematch in Birmingham last Sunday.Meanwhile, Kieran Trippier, Harry Redknapp and Ben Chilwell are apparently in the building. CHRIS EUBANK JR VS CONOR BENN LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM HUGE GRUDGE MATCHAward-winning British chef Gordon Ramsay was spotted sitting on the opposite side, in front of the commentator booth.But believe or not, the biggest shock appearance came when Chris Eubank Sr walked into with his eldest son.Eubank Sr had vowed to miss the grudge match after falling out with his son last year.Sr maintained he could never be in his Jr’s corner, after he smashed an egg around Benn’s face and refused to move up to super-middleweight. Eubank had even told SunSport’s Behind The Gloves that his son had “never understood” boxing.But he touchingly told Sky Sports cameras that he “loves his son” before Jr took to the ring on Saturday.Chris Eubank Snr has made a surprise appearance at his son’s fight with Conor BennAnd it all threatened to kick off back stage before the main event.Benn tried to throw one final mind game towards Eubank Jr.Benn sent Billy Joe Saunders – who beat bitter enemy Eubank in 2014 – into his opponent’s dressing room to oversee the wrapping of his hands.A member of both boxers’ teams are allowed one person into the opposing dressing room to watch over the process.Read More on The SunBut footage shared by Matchroom Boxing revealed Saunders was DENIED access into the dressing room.A furious bust up ensued outside with Eubank’s manager Napper – also known as Elliott Amoakoh – and Saunders – flanked by a right-hand man. More

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      Huge row erupts before Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn as Billy Joe Saunders is BLOCKED from checking old rival’s gloves

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      CONOR BENN failed in throwing one final mind game Chris Eubank Jr way – causing a massive row just moments before their fight.Benn sent Billy Joe Saunders – who beat bitter enemy Eubank in 2014 – into his opponent’s dressing room to oversee the wrapping of his hands.Conor Benn tried to send Chris Eubank Jr nemesis Billy Joe Saunders into his dressing roomCredit: APSaunders was sent by Benn to oversee the glove wrapping processCredit: Sky SportsBut he was blocked by a member of Eubank’s manager NapperCredit: Sky SportsIt caused a huge argument right outside of the changing roomCredit: Sky SportsEubank Jr did not look impressed by the stuntSaunders beat Eubank Jr back in 2014Credit: GettyA member of both boxers’ teams are allowed one person into the opposing dressing room to watch over the process.And Benn tried to use former world champion Saunders – who has an ugly history with Eubank dating back to their grudge match a decade ago.But footage shared by Matchroom Boxing revealed Saunders was DENIED access into the dressing room.A furious bust up ensued outside with Eubank’s manager Napper – also known as Elliott Amoakoh – and Saunders – flanked by a right-hand man.READ MORE IN BOXING Saunders – an ex-middleweight and super-middle champ – had leaked the news earlier in the week.But Eubank said at the press conference: “It’s an obvious attempt to unsettle me but you can’t unsettle me, I’m ice cold.“Would I be alright with it? Obviously I would prefer him not to be there but if he is, it’s not going to affect anything.“It’s not like he’s going to be talking to me. He will be in his little corner watching, I’ll get my hands wrapped and then he’ll get out of the room. It makes zero difference.”Most read in BoxingEUBANK JR VS BENN – BETTING TIPS AND LATEST ODDSSaunders, 35, has not fought since having his eye busted by Canelo Alvarez, 34, in their 2021 title unification.But he now manages 11-0 light-heavyweight Lewis Edmondson and claimed earlier in the week that he would oversee Eubank’s hand wrapping.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn fight thrown into more chaos amid row over glovesHe said: “I spoke to Conor, also spoke to his management and that is something I will be doing.”He asked me to do it so I will be walking into the Eubank dressing room and inspecting and making sure there’s no cheating.”Despite Benn’s failed attempt at mind games – Eubank got the mother of all boosts after reuniting his with legendary dad.The pair had fallen out in the public eye over the years but Sr returned to his boy’s side on the night of his biggest fight.It sent the £1billion 65,000-seat Tottenham stadium into a frenzy.CHRIS EUBANK JR VS CONOR BENN LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM HUGE GRUDGE MATCH More

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      Leicester face being leapfrogged by Rangers in chase for first-choice manager target Russell Martin

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      RUSSELL MARTIN is heading for a managerial tussle between Leicester City and Rangers.Martin, 39, is the first choice at relegated Foxes, as SunSport revealed last month, and the former Southampton chief is keen.Rangers and Leicester are set to battle for Russell MartinCredit: GettyRuud van Nistelrooy hopes to continue as Foxes bossCredit: ReutersHowever, Scottish giants Gers have also shortlisted Martin, who played for them on loan and is very interested.Martin is waiting on the call from Ibrox, where the club is about to be taken over by an American group tied in with Leeds.Until the takeover is finalised, it is difficult to make a concrete offer to a boss.Leicester are also waiting for a few weeks before committing to their own change, so it is a case of who moves first for Martin.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLee Carsley has been linked with the Foxes – but the England Under-21 boss is not looking to work in the Championship.Current Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy remains in the dark over his future.He has picked up just three wins as manager in 23 games.But he is keen to stay on, despite Sean Dyche also being tipped to join the King Power dugout.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSVan Nistelrooy said of his future: “It’s necessary to find alignment.”The quicker the better in the best interests for the football club.That’s what I’m urging.Jamie Vardy anounces he’s LEAVING Leicester in emotional video with striker left close to tears after 13 years”We need to be on the same page.”Over the past months, starting in February, I’ve had conversations with the board and the chairman. Later in March and recently as well.”The club knows where I stand.”I’ve always informed the club on the way I see things, the lessons learned now it’s clear it’s going to be in the Championship.”We can move on to that scenario. But I’m still waiting for the club to come back. That’s where it stands now.”I know what my plan is to move forward and bring the club back up with the people in this building.Read More on The Sun”There are 60-70 great professionals here who can move the club forward.”But I’m still waiting on that alignment.” More

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      Prem clubs with most arrests for Class A drugs on match days revealed – where does your club rank?

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      THE most arrests for Class A drugs on match days in Premier League grounds were at Manchester’s United and City stadiums, figures reveal.The league table of shame for the past two seasons also includes West Ham, Liverpool and Newcastle among the worst offenders.The Manchester rivals account for one in five of all Class A drug arrests at the 20 Premier League grounds. Police made 15 inside both City’s Etihad stadium and at United’s Old Trafford.One in seven arrests at Prem grounds are for Class A drugs. There were 54 in 2022-23 and 99 last year. Read More on SportIpswich were the only club with none.Home Office stats were analysed by betting service TipMan Tips, which said: “These figures show that drug possession is a prevalent issue across all the Premier League clubs.“They highlight the need for a police presence at football matches to prevent drugs getting inside stadiums.“The fear is however that many more people are getting away with bringing illegal substances into football stadiums.”Most read in FootballMoment scandal-hit Prem ref David Coote snorts white powder in shocking video during Euro 2024Number of arrests for Class A drug possession inside Premier League grounds during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasonsManchester City – 15Manchester United – 15West Ham United – 13Liverpool – 13Newcastle United – 12Arsenal – 11Fulham – 9Chelsea – 9Everton – 9Crystal Palace – 8Nottingham Forest – 7Wolverhampton Wanderers – 6Tottenham Hotspur – 6Bournemouth – 5Southampton – 4Brighton – 4Aston Villa – 3Leicester City – 3Brentford – 2Ipswich – 0The most arrests for Class A drugs on match days in Premier League grounds were at Manchester’s United and City stadiums, figures revealCredit: Getty More

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      Chris Eubank Jr looks surprised as dad Sr arrives to support him against Conor Benn despite publicly criticising son

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      CHRIS EUBANK SR sent Tottenham’s stadium into a frenzy – by returning to his son’s corner on the night of his life. The father and son duo heartbreakingly fell out in the public eye after Jr no longer wanted Sr as the frontman in his career. Chris Eubank Snr has made a surprise appearance at his son’s fight with Conor BennCredit: Sky SportsEubank Jr looked stunned to see his old man had arrivedSr stepped out of a car to stand with his sonCredit: Sky SportsChris Eubank Sr had claimed he could never support his son’s boxing career againCredit: Sky SportsConor Benn and his dad Nigel saw the footage of Eubank Sr arriving with his sonBenn, with dad Nigel behind him in glasses, did not appear too pleased with the stunning revelationCredit: Sky SportsJr was seen shadow boxing with his dadAnd the breakdown in relationship was played out in the public eye, causing Sr to slam his boy’s generational grudge match against Conor Benn – son of his arch rival Nigel. Sr maintained he could never be in his Jr’s corner, after he smashed an egg around Benn’s face and refused to move up to super-middleweight. The British boxing great even blasted his eldest as a “disgrace”. Eubank had even told SunSport’s Behind The Gloves that his son had “never understood” boxing.READ MORE IN BOXINGJr was prepared to fight the biggest bout of his career alone – as all hope seemed lost. But then, as a black car pulled up in the parking lot of Tottenham’s stadium, out stepped Eubank Sr with Jr flanking just behind him. Speaking to Sky Sports after his arrival, Eubank Sr refused to confirm where he’d be sat for the bout, saying: “I’m here, whether im ringside or in his corner.”And in a message to Conor Benn, he said: “Conor, that’s not fair to say that I don’t even like my son, I love my son.Most read in Boxing” I may not like some of his ways, as I don’t like some of your ways, but I love him.”Liam Smith and Aaron McKenna – boxing in the ring as footage of Eubank Sr arriving was shown to the crowd – got the shock of their lives as the £1billion stadium went wild. Screams of “Eubank, Eubank, Eubank” echoed around the 65,000-seater stadium as though the fight had already been won. EUBANK JR VS BENN – BETTING TIPS AND LATEST ODDSBenn – watching backstage with his dad Nigel who lost to Sr in 1990 – sized up Eubank Jr through the monitor in his dressing room. And those cheering fans soon turned to loud boos – confirming Benn truly is the villain of his fight. Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn fight thrown into more chaos amid row over glovesNigel Benn gave his thoughts on his old rival’s stunning arrival.He told Sky Sports: “I’m so glad he’s here, I wanted him here, it’s a family affair. It’s not affected Conor at all.”Hopefully I can go shake his hand. It depends what Chris is in there, don’t know what Chris will turn up tonight.”Much has been made of the fight weight heading into Eubank Jr’s second-generation grudge match.The born rivals first signed for a 157lb catchweight clash in 2022 – causing fears for Sr with his son having NEVER fought that low.But it was KOd with just days to go as Benn tested positive for clomiphene – a banned substance known to boost testosterone.Benn protested his innocence and took his career to America – having two wins at the light-middleweight limit.Meanwhile, UK Anti-Doping dropped the case against him, allowing Benn to fight on British soil again.But after the doping scandal, Eubank was in no mood to make concessions and demanded the bout be at the 160lb middleweight limit.There was only a 10lb rehydration clause – restricting what they weighed on the morning of the bout – although both made the limit.Sr told SunSport’s explosive No Glove Lost show that Benn should not have been allowed to jump two weight divisions for the fight.Read More on The SunAnd he warned how Jr’s best days at middleweight were over – urging him to move up to super-middleweight or else he would remain absent from his career. But, a last-minute change of heart caused Sr at last return to his son’s corner to help end the family feud he started 35 years ago. CHRIS EUBANK JR VS CONOR BENN LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM HUGE GRUDGE MATCH More

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      Marcus Rashford set to miss rest of season and could have played final Aston Villa game after suffering hamstring injury

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      MARCUS RASHFORD looks set to miss the rest of the season after picking up a hamstring injury.Rashford might have played his last game for loan side Aston Villa after being ruled out of their FA Cup semi-final defeat to Crystal Palace.Marcus Rashford could be ruled out for the rest of the seasonCredit: RexUnai Emery broke the news after his side crashed out of the FA Cup to Crystal PalaceCredit: GettyThe 27-year-old was set to play at Wembley, after scoring four goals and providing six assists since joining in February. But he suffered a hamstring injury in training on Thursday, forcing him out of Saturday’s 3-0 defeat by Palace.Gutted boss Unai Emery revealed: “He’s injured. “He got injured this week and yesterday we did a test – it is his hamstring. READ MORE ON MAN UTD”We are going to try to test him each match but he’s injured and probably won’t be available for some weeks.”This spells bad news for Rashford as there is just one month left until the final game of the season on May 24.It is the latest blow to hit Villa after they crashed out of the Champions League to Paris Saint-Germain, then lost ground in the Premier League after losing to a last minute goal at Manchester City on Tuesday.The 27-year-old, who scored a first-half penalty at the Etihad, replaced by Ollie Watkins after 76 minutes.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAfter defeat at Man City, Rashford issued a statement to fans on Instagram.He wrote: “Losing a game in the last minutes was tough, but we have to stay focused and be ready for the next game.”Moment Marcus Rashford’s £700k Rolls-Royce is towed off motorway after tyre blew outBut that could have been his final game in Villa colours, with his future up in the air.Rashford is on loan from Manchester United until the end of the season, with Villa holding the option to buy him for a reported fee of £40m.But the England international said he is yet to make a decision about his next step, with a return to Old Trafford potentially still on the cards.Villa missed Rashford as the Midlands club crashed out of the FA Cup in brutal fashion.The Eagles cruised into the third FA Cup final in their history thanks to a brilliant goal by their talismanic No 10 Eberechi Eze and two second-half strikes by fellow forward Ismaila Sarr.Emery reflected on his Wembley defeat and confessed: “Crystal Palace deserved to win.  This year we played them four times and lost three and drew one. “We have to accept it and keep going in the Premier League where we are close to qualifying for Europe. We must dominate our frustrations.”Read More on The SunDefeat means Villa have just four Premier League games left to chase Champions League qualification, with Rashford potentially set to miss all of them.Rashford was later spotted across London watching Conor Benn take on Chris Eubank Jr in their family grudge match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Newly injured Marcus Rashford sat ringside at Benn v Eubank More

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      Norwich consider shock move for Watford manager Tom Cleverley, 35, after sacking Johannes Hoff Thorup

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      WATFORD boss Tom Cleverley is a shock name on the Norwich shortlist to fill their managerial vacancy.Cleverley, 35, has made a good start to his career as a gaffer after his surprise call to take charge of the Hornets last year.Tom Cleverley is being eyed by Norwich bosses for the vacant managerial roleCredit: RexJohannes Hoff Thorup was sacked by the Canaries earlier this monthCredit: AlamyJack Wilshere was put in interim charge until the end of the seasonCredit: GettyThe former Manchester United and England midfielder has stepped up comfortably and caught the eye of the Canaries.Norwich could offer Cleverley a more stable environment and a long-term plan to work on.And they may appeal if they decide he is their first choice.Cleverley was appointed Watford boss last year and has led the Hornets to 13th in the table. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe was given a stay of execution in January after speculation the club would pull the trigger with a playoff push fizzling out. Johannes Hoff Thorup was axed by the Canaries following a 3-1 Easter Monday defeat to Millwall. The Dane failed to launch a promotion bid at Carrow Road with Norwich 12 points off the playoffs. Former Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere was put in interim charge by sporting director Ben Knapper.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKWilshere admitted: “He was my first coach and he lost his job.” “It’s never a nice feeling when that happens, and actually it was my first time experiencing it as a coach.Jack Wilshere in race against time as he faces huge 350-mile commute from managerial debut to run London Marathon”We’ve had a few bad results, and you get a feeling about the atmosphere not being great and the environment.”But listen, I was behind the manager, we were all behind the manager. “We were all trying to help him get some results and get some performances, and then all of a sudden you get a phone call and things change really quickly.”I got a phone call on Tuesday morning after our game on Monday, maybe at 10am. “I made my way to the training ground and I’ve been there ever since!”Wilshere’s side earned a point on the road at Middlesbrough on Saturday afternoon.The 0-0 stalemate put a big dent in Boro’s own playoff hopes, setting up a showdown with 6th-placed Coventry on the final day. More