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      Man Utd vs Athletic Bilbao LIVE SCORE: Red Devils look to avoid catastrophic collapse and book Europa League final spot

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      MANCHESTER UNITED host Athletic Bilbao in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final TONIGHT.The Red Devils have one foot in the final after smashing the Spaniards 3-0 on their own turf last week.Ruben Amorim’s men will be looking to avoid a catastrophic collapse at Old Trafford and keep their hopes of silverware alive.Kick off time: 8pm BSTTV channel: TNT Sports 1Live stream: discovery+Man Utd team: To follow…Athletic Bilbao team: To follow…CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Bao outRuben Amorim is worried about losing to Athletic Bilbao as his team have a tendency to “lose our minds”.The manager admitted in his pre-match press conference: “We cannot control, we cannot say what is going to happen.”There are some teams that understand the game is going to be like this.”It can change a little bit but the story is going to be like this and you can control the narrative of the game. But we cannot do that.”We have to face the game as one more game, to win it, I feel we need to score to go to the next round.”We use Brentford, we are near a draw then we suffer a goal and another goal quite fast.”We will have to suffer a bit to go to the final and we are ready to suffer.”Copy linkCopiedGarna stayAlejandro Garnacho has vowed to stay at Manchester United and could now smash one of his idol Cristiano Ronaldo’s records.The Argentine brushed off comparisons with Ronaldo as he stands on the brink of surpassing one of the Portuguese superstar’s many feats.Yet he knows he will likely have to deal with them for as long as he remains a United player.After all, it was Ronaldo who created the Argentinian winger’s first goal for the Red Devils back in November 2022.And when the six-time Ballon d’Or winner left Old Trafford for the second and final time a few weeks later, the Stretford End immediately gave his song to Garnacho.But deep down he probably would not have it any other way.Copy linkCopiedManta StayManchester United’s young Saka-like starlet Bendito Mantato has signed his first professional contract with the club.Mantato, 17, was named on the bench for the first time last week as he travelled to Spain for the first leg of United’s Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao.He was also absent from Monday’s U21 squad to face West Ham to be instead part of the preparations for the second leg on Thursday night.The teenager is so highly-rated that he has drawn comparisons with Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka with his dynamic left-footed play on the right wing.His journey from wing-back to right wing mirrors the Arsenal star’s youth journey and makes him an attractive fit for Ruben Amorim’s side.The United boss has experimented with wing-backs this season, using Patrick Dorgu and Diogo Dalot in the role.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied(Red Devils)Manchester United will not wear their usual home kit against West Ham at Old Trafford.The Red Devils host the Hammers in the Premier League on Sunday in the battle to avoid finishing 17th.But United’s red home shirt is being changed for the match.Rather than the logo of sponsors Snapdragon on the front of the jersey, the symbol for (Red) will feature instead.The special edition changed tops will also be used for Manchester United Women’s WSL clash with Arsenal on Saturday.The one-off shirts from the matches will then be sold off on online auction site MatchWornShirt to raise funds, with net proceeds going to (Red)’s campaign against health injustice.Copy linkCopiedWelcome!We have a big night in store for Manchester United with a place in the Europa League final up for grabs.Ruben Amorim’s side were incredible last week in the Basque country, putting Athletic to the sword with a superb 3-0 win.Surely even they can’t blow a lead from this position…We’ll bring you all the build-up to a huge night at Old Trafford.Copy linkCopied More

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      Chelsea vs Djurgarden LIVE SCORE: Conference League updates as Maresca’s Blues close in on final spot – latest

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      CHELSEA host Djurgarden in the second leg of their Conference League semi-final TONIGHT.The Blues are all but in the final after Enzo Maresca’s men dominated the first leg last week with a 4-1 win.It would require a monumental collapse from Chelsea for them not to progress past the Swedish minnows this evening.Kick off time: 8pm BSTTV channel: TNT Sports 3Live stream: discovery+Chelsea team: To follow…Djurgarden team: To follow…CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Cole Palmer back in the goalsCole Palmer spent a while away from the back of the net, but managed to get a HUGE goal to secure Chelsea a win over Liverpool at the weekend.Copy linkCopiedOne for the futureEstevao has got Chelsea fans excited, with his talent getting him compared to the likes of Neymar.He scored another stunning goal for Palmeiras last weekend, can he bring the talent to London?Copy linkCopiedA big momentum builderChelsea picked up three crucial points in their pursuit of the Champions League on their way into this clash.They beat Premier League champions Liverpool 3-1 at Stamford Bridge.Admittedly, Liverpool have nothing to play for, so once going 2-0 down, motivation to get back into it would have been low.But, for Cole Palmer, ending his run without a goal would have been a much better feeling than three points.Can he kick on tonight, and guide Chelsea into the Conference League final?Copy linkCopiedGood afternoon!Here we go! Chelsea have one foot in the Europa Conference League final and are facing Djugarden at home to finish their semi-final job.Enzo Maresca’s side hold a 4-1 lead over the Swedish side heading into the second leg and should be confident of reaching the final in Poland.The Blues have a full strength squad to choose from with even Marc Guiu having a chance to get back into the side.Big night ahead in West London!Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      Chelsea star Sam Kerr and footballer partner Kristie Mewis welcome first child as they reveal adorable name

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      CHELSEA star Sam Kerr and footballer partner Kristie Mewis have welcomed their first child together.The pair first met in 2019 and began dating a year later before going public in 2021.Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis have welcomed their first child togetherCredit: Instagram @samanthakerr20The pair have been together for five yearsCredit: InstagramAustralian and Chelsea forward Kerr and American midfielder Mewis, who plays for West Ham, then got engaged in 2023.And in November they announced they were expecting their first child together.Now, the duo have revealed their bundle of joy has arrived.And they have named the kid Jagger Mewis-Kerr.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA post on social media read: “Our little man is here, Jagger Mewis-Kerr.”Fans were quick to react to the amazing news.One said: “Aw congrats you two he’s adorable.”Another declared: “The cutest little man.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSOne noted: “So happy for you.”Another added: “Lil Jagger is so cute.”Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis baby announcementMewis has played just four times for West Ham after joining them in 2023.As for Kerr, she has been sidelined for the past 15 months with a cruciate ligament injury.Kerr plays for Australia and Chelsea, while Mews represents West Ham and the USACredit: GettyThey have shared lots of loved-up moments togetherCredit: InstagramThey announced they were expecting in NovemberCredit: Instagram.com/kmewis19 More

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      ‘Were we not good enough?’ – Man Utd legend Roy Keane takes cheeky dig at David Beckham over 50th birthday snub

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      ROY KEANE joked that former Manchester United team-mate David Beckham “forgot” to invite him to his star-studded 50th birthday party at the weekend – while Gary Neville admitted he “wasn’t the best” the following day.Beckham turned 50 last Friday and marked the occasion with a dinner party in central London.Gary Neville attended David Beckham’s birthday party in London at the weekendCredit: SplashRoy Keane joked Beckham ‘forgot’ to invite himCredit: YOUTUBE / The OverlapThe England legend’s family and closest friends were all in attendance at the three Michelin star restaurant Core on Saturday.Eva Longoria, Tom Cruise and Gordon Ramsay were among those on the guest list.Neville also enjoyed the occasion – and was pictured outside the restaraunt after the party.The former United defender was asked about the party by Jill Scott in the latest episode of the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by SkyBet.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe United icon went on to say: “It was before Sunday’s game, I wasn’t the best on Sunday,” before revealing that he left at 3:30am.Just hours later he then appeared at Stamford Bridge to cover Chelsea’s Premier League meeting with Liverpool.Neville was reportedly the only ex-Man Utd player to have been invited to the party.It prompted Keane to joke: “Did he forget about all his other team-mates? Were we not good enough? Know what I mean…”Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordGordon Ramsay was on the star-studded guest listCredit: InstagramInstantly, Neville responded: “It is because you didn’t invite us to your 50th.”But the former Ireland international replied: “You know my 50th, it was at the Pizza Express in Altrincham.”Furious Brooklyn Beckham convinced dad chose Romeo over him & Nicola as real reason for snubbing David’s 50th revealedHe then hit back with: “I didn’t want you there,” when Neville said that he would have attended.As well as the party, Beckham marked his 50th birthday with a family gathering at his £10million Cotswolds mansion, a black tie bash in Miami and a trip to France.His children – Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 13 – were at each celebration, as was his wife, Victoria, 51.However, Beckham’s eldest son, Brooklyn, 26, was absent amid rumours of a family feud.Neville was the only former Man Utd player at the partyCredit: FacebookTom Cruise was also thereCredit: Facebook More

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      Arsenal Wags show their class with message to PSG as they share pictures from trip to Paris

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      ARSENAL’S dreams of finally winning their first ever European title ended in tears after getting knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain.But three of the Gunners stars’ partners had the time of their lives in Paris where they got to enjoy the City of Light before Wednesday’s crunch semi-final second leg at Parc des Princes.Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson, Jurrien Timber’s better half Rose de Back and Leandro Trossard’s wife Laura Trossard Hilven went to ParisLaura shared pictures of their holiday in FranceLaura and Tolami followed Arsenal for the Champions League semi-finalLaura watched Arsenal take on Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des PrincesBukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson, Leandro Trossard’s wife Laura Trossard Hilven and Jurrien Timber’s better half Rose de Back shared pics of their holiday on social media.The ladies got to walk around the French capital and even found time for a spa break before going to PSG’s ground.And despite witnessing their men’s dreams of a Champions league trophy going up in flames following a 2-1 loss, the trio showed class and thanked Paris for a lovely hospitality.Laura posted on Instagram: “Bisous Paris, merci. Félicitations et au revoir. [Kisses Paris, thank you. Congratulations and see you].”Read More on ArsenalArsenal fans loved the positivity as they stormed the comments’ section.One supporter posted: “Beauty.”Another commented: “Such nice pictures.”A third wrote: “Amazing.”Most read in FootballThis fan said: “Awesome.”And that one gushed: “Incredible.”Man City vs Arsenal WagsArsenal are now focused on sealing second place in the Premier League.Tolami, Laura and Rose had a classy message for PSG despite the eliminationThe trio thanked Paris for the hospitalityThey even found time for a spa break More

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      Man Utd wonderkid and ‘next Bukayo Saka’ Bendito Mantato, 17, signs first pro contract with club

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      MANCHESTER United’s young Saka-like starlet Bendito Mantato has signed his first professional contract with the club.Mantato, 17, was named on the bench for the first time last week as he travelled to Spain for the first leg of United’s Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao.Bendito Mantato, centre, has signed a first professional contract with Man Utd after training with the first team.Credit: GettyHe was also absent from Monday’s U21 squad to face West Ham to be instead part of the preparations for the second leg on Thursday night.The teenager is so highly-rated that he has drawn comparisons with Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka with his dynamic left-footed play on the right wing.His journey from wing-back to right wing mirrors the Arsenal star’s youth journey and makes him an attractive fit for Ruben Amorim’s side.The United boss has experimented with wing-backs this season, using Patrick Dorgu and Diogo Dalot in the role.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut Mantato could be a valuable string to his bow with 14 goals and assists this season across U18 and U21 level.It’s not just Amorim who can see the potential in the star as Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle and Brighton expressed interest in signing him last year, according to the Manchester Evening News.Mantato has been hailed as a “versatile player with impressive size for his age and a strong technical base” by community football platform Planet Football and has gone viral on X for his skills.Despite making his U18 debut aged 14 only last season, his senior debut could be on the horizon.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAmorim has already started to give youth a shot, fielding the club’s youngest ever starting XI in the Premier League against Brentford on Sunday with a 22 years and 270 days average age.Chido Obi, 17, and Harry Amass, 18, both started among an additional five 20-year-olds. After scoring the 99th minute winner against Arsenal in the February FA Youth Cup quarterfinals, Mantato will be a welcome addition to the senior side.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

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      Ryan Reynolds and Tom Brady’s secret roles in David Beckham’s Salford takeover revealed as he lays out ambitious plans

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      DAVID BECKHAM has revealed why Tom Brady and Ryan Reynolds inspired him to complete a takeover of League Two side Salford City.The England icon recently joined forces with Gary Neville to finalise a takeover of Salford, having initially held a 10 per cent stake.Gary Neville and David Beckham have completed a takeover of Salford CityCredit: GettyBeckham has admitted he was inspired by Wrexham co-owner Ryan ReynoldsCredit: Getty Images – GettyThe England icon has also been impressed by Tom Brady’s work at BirminghamCredit: ReutersFollowing the departure of majority shareholder Peter Lim last year, several members of Manchester United’s Class of 92 – including Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Phil Neville and Paul Scholes – relinquished their ownership, allowing Beckham and Neville to invest further.The duo have since put together a consortium made up of Declan Kelly, founder of US-based advisory firm Consello, and Lord Mervyn Davies, chairman of the Lawn Tennis Association.It also includes four additional businessmen plus an Indian sports technology company.The Athletic has reported that Beckham and Co have invested between £11million and £15m to bolster Salford’s infrastructure and sporting ambitions.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Inter Miami chief has admitted that he was influenced by Wrexham co-owner Reynolds and Birmingham shareholder Brady when making his decision to invest.He said: “We’ve all been inspired by what Ryan Reynolds has been doing at Wrexham and I’m not saying this is why we’re doing it because it’s not”But I’ve spoken to Ryan about it so many times now and he said the feeling around the city, the feeling around the club, is so exceptional. That’s the kind of thing that we want to create.”Tom Wagner and Tom Brady have done an incredible job with Birmingham.Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I went to a game a few months back and the atmosphere in the stadium was one of the best I’ve seen for a long time. That’s what we want to create.”We want to create that community, add to the community and fan base we’ve already got — and then lift it.How Wrexham was transformed from crime-ridden hellhole to Welsh Hollywood as locals say ‘next stop’s the Premier League’ “When you see what the Toms are doing, there is investment, there is a plan and it would be the dream to talk about the growth of Salford City.”It’s not only growth on the field, which is what we care most about, but we want success. Because if we’re having success then we’re also having the opportunity to say: ‘Now we we’re going to invest, now we’re going to get a bigger stadium, now we’re going to get a bigger training facility and then it will go on. That is what we’re aiming for.”We’re not going to turn around and say: ‘OK, there’s a bunch of money, we have no plan but we have the money and now we’ll go and get the players’. That’s not how we work in business. It has to be sustainable.”It has to be a real plan around the club because we want to be taken seriously on the field, firstly, and then on the business side. We don’t want to look stupid or make the mistakes that others have in the past.”Beckham also said: “I will be over every big decision that’s made and every little decision that’s made.”That’s what my commitment is to Gary. It’s what my commitment is to the club.”We’re definitely not doing it for a laugh and it’s also not for the romantic side of things. Yes, we care about the club — but we’re doing it to win. We want Salford to be successful and we have had success, but then we want it to go on to the next level.”I always dream big so I’m always going to want us to get to the pinnacle of football and be in the Premier League. But there’s a lot of hard work and a lot of investment to be done up until that point.”The Championship is a league that we want to get in but it’s step by step. We want success very quickly but these things take time.”There’s a reason why we’re not going to be going up this year. So what is that reason? How do we solve it? And what do we need to put around the team, the manager and the club to ensure we have that success?”But if we can do that, fast forward it and be up in the Championship, that’s what the dream would be.”The new consortium will not take on active daily roles within the club.Read More on The SunInstead, a new chief executive will likely be appointed.Butt, Giggs, Scholes and Phil Neville are expected to stay on in other non-stakeholder roles at Moor Lane. More

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      The nightmare scenario that would see Arsenal MISS OUT on top-five finish as horror Premier League run is laid bare

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      ARSENAL are out of the Champions League and no longer able to win a trophy from a season that promised so much.But that doesn’t mean Mikel Arteta’s side have nothing to play for.Arsenal went out of the Champions League after a 3-1 aggregate defeat to PSGCredit: PABut now the manager must rally the troops to make sure they are playing in next year’s competitionCredit: GettyA shock 2-1 loss to Bournemouth means Arsenal have now won just three of their last ten Premier League gamesCredit: GettyArsenal still have work to do to make sure of qualifying for the Champions League next seasonWith Man City finding some form in third place and now just three points behind the Gunners, the prospect of Pep Guardiola maintaining his record of finishing above the Gunners in every season he’s managed in England looms large.Although they have had some memorable nights in Europe, Arteta’s men could hardly be more out of form in the Premier League.They have won just three of their last ten matches, allowing Liverpool to stroll to the title.However, there is a greater danger lurking than just wounded pride if an underwhelming end to the season sees Arsenal unable to manage a second placed finish.READ MORE ARSENAL NEWSThat is because there is still the possibility of missing out on Champions League football altogether.This season, it should be easier than any other to secure a place in Europe’s elite club competition.That’s because the top five will qualify for the Champions League as a result of the Premier League being one of the two strongest in European competition this season.But Arsenal still have work to do with City, Newcastle, Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa all capable of overtaking them.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKArsenal’s next game is a trip to newly-crowned champions Liverpool, where they’ll hope to break an Anfield duck that has lasted 13 years.Lukas Podolski and Santi Cazorla were the scorers when Arsenal last won at Liverpool back in September 2012. ‘I don’t like your vibe’ – Ian Wright calls out Paul Scholes in heated row over ArsenalA nightmare scenario could see Arsenal finish outside the Champions League placesThey then have the all-important home game with fourth-placed Newcastle, who are on 63 points.Should they win that match, they would reach 70 points and automatically qualify for the Champions League.Aston Villa, in seventh, are currently on 60 points and would be unable to catch Arsenal in that scenario.Sixth placed Nottingham Forest, on 61 points, and fifth placed Chelsea, on 63 points, still have to play each other, meaning only one of the two teams can reach 70 points.Arsenal face a trip to champions Liverpool, a six-pointer at home to Newcastle and a final day at basement club SouthamptonFortunately for Arsenal, they then face a final-day trip to a Southampton side who will go down as the joint-worst in Premier League history if they are unable to pick up another point in their final three matches.If Arsenal can pick up two points from their games against Liverpool, Newcastle and Southampton, that should be enough for Champions League qualification.That’s because their goal difference is 12 goals better than Newcastle and Chelsea, 21 better than Nottingham Forest and 27 better than Aston Villa.But if they pick up a point or less, that will open the door to all their rivals.Read More on The SunAston Villa will need to win their three games against Bournemouth, Tottenham and Man Utd to have any chance of finishing above Arsenal.While a point for the Gunners will mean Nottingham Forest would also need to win their remaining three games to finish above them. More