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      Erik ten Hag reveals ‘admiration’ for David Moyes as Man Utd boss call his West Ham rival ‘brave’ for replacing Fergie

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      ERIK TEN HAG has always loved a challenge — and they do not come much bigger than when Manchester United gave him a call 12 months ago.When United decided he was the man to drag them off their knees, Ten Hag was leading Ajax to a third successive title and one of the hottest managers in Europe.
      Sir Alex Ferguson was replaced at Man Utd in 2013 by David MoyesCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag has hailed the Scot’s bravery for replacing Fergie at Man UtdCredit: Getty
      The glamour of Old Trafford was always going to trump Amsterdam but bossing England’s biggest club meant a more glaring spotlight than at any other Premier League side.
      Yet replacing Ralf Rangnick was one thing — tonight Ten Hag faces the man who had the most thankless job of all in stepping into Sir Alex Ferguson’s boots ten years ago.
      United take on a West Ham side managed by David Moyes, the man Fergie helped pick as his replacement but who was sacked after just ten tortuous months.
      Ten Hag had one year’s experience at the time — a title-winning campaign with Go Ahead Eagles — when Moyes arrived at Old Trafford in 2013.
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      Even a managerial rookie as he was then knew what a mission impossible the Scot had taken on.
      Whether Dutchman Ten Hag, 53, would have done the same is, as he pointed out, hypothetical.
      But it is one of the reasons why he has huge respect for 60-year-old Moyes.
      Ten Hag admitted: “It is quite clear that when you have to succeed Sir Alex, it is a really difficult job to do.
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      “He did it and had the bravery to do it — that is why I admire him. He has also spent so long in the job with many Premier League clubs.
      “So he is a great manager with a lot of skills. We have to play our maximum if we want to get the result we need.”
      After the drama of Thursday’s last-kick penalty loss at Brighton, that result is a win — to help seal a top-four finish which looked nailed down yet is suddenly far from it.
      With the Hammers still chasing points to secure safety, as well as a Europa Conference final, Ten Hag knows there can be no lack of focus.
      For all he is turning United into a force again — the EFL Cup is won and an FA Cup final awaits — there have still been way too many wobbles.
      In six away games against the Prem’s top dogs, they have managed only one point and were hanging on for that after coughing up a two-goal lead at Tottenham.
      Ten Hag added: “We have to keep our heads clear but also I demand passion from my players.
      “But I am telling the players that if you want to be in four competitions, you need so much energy and a good game plan.
      “You can’t do it at 99 per cent, it has to be 100 and for 95 minutes. We like it but it costs energy. That’s our job and Sunday we go again.”
      No one is more determined to go again than Luke Shaw, whose rush-of-blood handball handed Brighton their spot-kick.
      Shaw has been United’s most consistent performer, switching from left-back to central defence and has told his team-mates they will be stepping into the lion’s den this afternoon.
      He said: “We know how good their crowd is and they will be fired up, they’ll get their team fired up and we must be ready.
      “They are a really good team and have good momentum. We have to play the game, not the occasion.
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      “What’s even more disappointing is we were so comfortable but have been dragged back into a fight we didn’t want to be in, so we must refocus.”
      MAN UTD (likely): De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Casemiro, Eriksen, Fernandes, Antony, Martial, Rashford. More

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      West Ham vs Man Utd: Red Devils looking to bounce back from Brighton defeat against beleaguered Hammers – Stream, TV

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      MANCHESTER UNITED visit West Ham this weekend as they look to seal a Champions League spot. The Red Devils were beaten at the death by Brighton on Thursday night as they lost 1-0 thanks to Alexis Mac Allister’s 99th-minute penalty.
      Alexis Mac Allister won the game against Man Utd with a late penaltyCredit: Getty
      West Ham were beaten 3-0 by Man City in midweekCredit: PA
      United are still in a good position to finish fourth, as Liverpool are four points behind them having played a game more.
      West Ham meanwhile, are in a relegation battle and they will be fighting to keep their Premier League futures intact.
      The Hammers are 15th, four points clear of the drop, but with four games left, anything can happen.
      When is West Ham vs Man Utd?

      Man Utd’s clash with West Ham will take place on Sunday, May 7.
      The clash will kick off at a later than usual start time: 7pm BST.
      The game will be held at the London Stadium.
      United beat West Ham 1-0 earlier this season thanks to Marcus Rashford’s header.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      West Ham vs Man Utd will be shown live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport 1 HD.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Team news
      Kurt Zouma is still out of action for the hosts as he continues to nurse an ankle injury.
      Vladimir Coufal pulled up in the Man City defeat with a hamstring issue and is a doubt for the game but his status has yet to be confirmed.
      Declan Rice missed the City game with illness but could be back to play United.
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      The Red Devils don’t have any fresh injury concerns following their defeat to Brighton.
      But Jadon Sancho may get a start ahead of Antony and Tyrell Malacia may slot into the XI once again.
      Odds

      West Ham – 12/5
      Draw – 13/5
      Man Utd – 21/20

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Manager who Tottenham turned down throws hat in the ring for West Ham job if club sack David Moyes

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      PAULO FONSECA remains interested in the West Ham job should David Moyes depart.The Hammers have identified the Portuguese coach – who is currently at Ligue 1 club Lille – as a potential replacement.
      David Moyes’ future at West Ham remains uncertainCredit: Reuters
      Lille boss Paulo Fonseca is keeping tabs on a potential openingCredit: MAX ROSSI
      Moyes, 60, recently revealed he is already planning for next season – but there are question marks over his long-term future after a poor Premier League campaign.
      And SunSport understands that Fonseca, 50, is keeping an eye on the situation in East London from afar.
      It is also understood that Fonseca is open to leaving Lille this summer should he not receive assurances over available transfer funds, despite being under contract until 2024.
      Jobless pair Graham Potter and Brendan Rodgers, as well as Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso, have also been linked.
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      Fonseca came close joining West Ham in 2018 at the end of Moyes’ first spell, meeting with owner David Sullivan, only for Manuel Pellegrini to take over for a brief stint.
      Since then, he has managed Roma and then Lille, taking the latter from 10th to fifth this season – yet they are still 10 points off a Champions League spot with five games left.
      Fonseca is known for his attacking style of play, one which almost saw him land the Tottenham job in 2021 only for negotiations to break down late on.
      The message from inside West Ham is that Moyes is expected to be in charge next season – yet this is largely dependent on results in their final four games.
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      Despite spending £160m last summer, relegation is still on the cards after Wednesday’s 3-0 loss to Manchester City, sitting in 15th just four points above the bottom three.
      The run-in is a tricky one, welcoming Manchester United to the London Stadium on Sunday before a trip to Brentford followed by two defining clashes against 17th-placed Leeds and 16th-placed Leicester.
      West Ham are also tipped to reach the Europa Conference League final with this month’s semi-final versus AZ Alkmaar considered a favourable one.
      Lifting the club’s first piece of silverware since 1980 – and securing European football for a third successive year – could buy Moyes more time.
      However, fans are wary that Moyes would then be entrusted with yet another squad rebuild, especially given the fact skipper Declan Rice is likely to leave for a hefty fee. More

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      Sam Allardyce set for shock Premier League return as he’s ‘in the frame to replace Javi Gracia at Leeds’

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      SAM Allardyce is a shock candidate to take over at Leeds if the relegation strugglers sack Javi Gracia.The club, outside of the drop zone only on goal difference, held crisis talks yesterday over the future of Javi Gracia.
      Sam Allardyce is the shock name in the frame to take over at Leeds if they sack Javi GraciaCredit: AFP or licensors
      Sunday’s 4-1 defeat at Bournemouth was greeted by a furious fan backlash and means the Spaniard has won just three of his 11 matches since replacing Jesse Marsch.
      And it’s led the club to consider relegation specialist Allardyce, 68, who has been out of management for two years after last working at West Brom.
      The Athletic report that the former England manager is being ‘strongly considered’ for the job to try to keep Leeds in the top flight.
      The former England boss has worked for several Premier League clubs over an illustrious career, including Bolton and West Ham, and has a reputation for swooping in to save clubs from the drop.

      Although his last rescue attempt, when he arrived at West Brom midway through the 2020-21 season saw the club relegated to the Championship.
      With the Whites in the relegation mire, ex-midfielder Lee Bowyer also emerged as a shock candidate to become their third manager this season.
      Below, Sun Sport takes a look at where it’s gone wrong at Elland Road:
      BOARDROOM
      Owner Andrea Radrizzani has barely got a thing right since shooting Bambi — and that includes his pre- season prediction that another relegation scrap would be “impossible”.
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      If you are going to sack God-like Marcelo Bielsa, you had better have a good plan in place. But it has been a disaster, with American Jesse Marsch hired and fired before Javi Gracia was brought in.
      Supporters are  raging at the torching of Bielsa’s legacy.
      FAN CONNECTION
      The players were made to pick up litter under Bielsa to show appreciation to supporters.
      Now the majority cannot even be  bothered to acknowledge kids trying to catch a glimpse of their heroes.
      Heads down, earphones on and hiding behind their phones, most went out of their way to ignore fans when leaving the team hotel before the 4-1 rout. The connection  has gone.
      RECRUITMENT
      Director of football Victor Orta has wasted the Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha money.
      They have spent £135million this season  and it is hard to make a case for a success story, other than the injured Tyler Adams.
      Crocked winger Luis Sinisterra is inconsistent, while Max Wober and Willy Gnonto have shown flashes. But a record £35m deal on unproven kid Georginio Rutter in January when desperate for goals . . . really?
      Marc Roca and Weston McKennie are a terrible midfield pairing and then you have got Red Bull flops Brenden Aaronson and Rasmus Kristensen.
      Not one of them had any Prem experience — and it shows.
      JAVI GRACIA
      It is hardly a shock  it has not worked out for the manager nobody really wanted.
      Leeds butchered the search for a new boss after sacking Marsch in February, eventually landing on fifth-choice Gracia.
      The Spaniard started well but has been a rabbit in  headlights since the walls started caving in.
      Leeds have let in a league-high 28 goals in  11 games since he took over, while tactics and selections have baffled.

      ILLAN MESLIER
      The young keeper looks shot and has to be dropped if Leeds are to stand any chance of staying up.
      Meslier, 23, was woeful again on Sunday, adding another two howlers to his rapidly growing reel. He is in alarming decline and worse than when he started.
      Leeds held emergency talks over Gracia’s job yesterdayCredit: Rex More

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      Fans all say same thing as West Ham fan is taken out by a POLICE HORSE at thrilling Crystal Palace clash

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      FANS are all saying the same thing after a West Ham supporter was taken out by a police horse outside Selhurst Park. The incident occurred after the Hammers were beaten in a 4-3 thriller by Crystal Palace yesterday.
      A West Ham fan was knocked over by a police horseCredit: @FBAwayDays
      Fans joked the supporter had taken a diveCredit: @FBAwayDays
      As fans left the ground, a member of the West Ham faithful was tripped up by a police horse and fell to the floor.
      Social media saw the funny side of the collision with many joking that the supporter dived.
      One said: “I think he went down way too easily and looked like he was simulating and looking for it, yellow for the fan.”
      Another responded: “Waited for the contact. Went down as soon as he felt it.”
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      More reacted: “Straight red and last man from the horse, clearly see it had no intention of playing ball.”
      One eagle-eyed supporter even noticed another West Ham fan pointing to the guy on the ground and joked that the referee had given a penalty.
      During the match, there was controversy on the pitch when Palace were awarded a soft penalty after Nayef Aguerd made contact with Eberechi Eze in the box.
      It led to one Hammer claiming that the attacking midfielder made a bigger meal of his fall than the supporter.
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      The penalty ended up being the difference between the two sides as Roy Hodgson’s men moved up to eleventh with 40 points.
      As for West Ham, they sit just five points above the relegation zone with matches versus Manchester City and Manchester United up next. More

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      Fans joke Roy Hodgson ‘will be playing for Chelsea next week’ after wayward touch during West Ham win

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      FANS have been joking that Roy Hodgson could play for Chelsea after some poor ball control during Crystal Palace’s win over West Ham.The Eagles boss tried to control a wayward clearance from Lukasz Fabianski but got his touch all wrong.
      Roy Hodgson tried to control a clearance from Lukasz FabianskiCredit: https://twitter.com/btsportfootball/status/1652289648381554691
      But he got the touch all wrongCredit: https://twitter.com/btsportfootball/status/1652289648381554691
      Hodgson, 75, tried to cushion the ball down, but instead, it bounced off his shin and back on to the pitch.
      But the veteran manager saw the funny side as he had a little chuckle at his own expense.
      And Palace fans that spotted the moment were all left joking about the manager’s ability on the ball.
      One fan quipped: “He’s playing centre-forward for Chelsea next week!”
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      A second wrote: “So David De Gea has the same technical ability as Hodgson?”
      A third commented: “Pretty awesome for someone that’s almost 80 tbh.”
      A fourth said: “Golden Touch.”
      While a fifth added: “Well done, he’s 94.”
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      And another tweeted: “Can’t stop watching this. Love Roy so much.”
      Luckily for Palace, the players were much better than their manager on the pitch as they won the thrilling game at Selhurst Park after a delayed start.
      Despite going behind to an early goal from Tomas Soucek, the hosts flew into the lead after netting three goals in 15 minutes.
      Michail Antonio did grab another for the Hammers before half time.
      But Eberechi Eze converted from a controversial penalty to restore Palace’s two-goal advantage.
      Nayef Aguerd got the visitors back in the game, but they could not find an equaliser before full time.
      The win has pretty much secured Palace’s spot in the Premier League for next season, while West Ham will still be looking over their shoulders having lost their last two games. More

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      Arsenal ‘target Villarreal’s Samuel Chukwueze but face competition from FIVE clubs including Real Madrid & Liverpool’

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      ARSENAL are reportedly among five clubs chasing Villarreal star Samuel Chukwueze. Liverpool and Real Madrid are believed to be among the sides who are interested in the Nigerian, who has just over a year to run on his contract.
      Samuel Chukwueze has caught the eye in La Liga this seasonCredit: Getty
      Chukwueze has enjoyed a brilliant season for the Yellow Submarine, notching 13 goals and 11 assists in all competitions.
      The 22-year-old winger was the star man when Villarreal beat Real Madrid earlier this month in a game that was overshadowed by Federico Valverde’s spat with Alex Baena.
      Chukwueze scored twice at the Bernabeu to underline his potential.
      Defensa Central report Arsenal, Liverpool and Real Madrid are all keen to swoop for the star.
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      But other Premier League clubs including Everton, West Ham and Aston Villa are also believed to be in the hunt.
      A potential stumbling block for any of the clubs is Chukwueze’s contract, which includes a release clause of £88m.
      But his deal expires in the summer of 2024 so Villarreal will be under pressure to sell or face losing him for free this summer.
      Chukwueze joined the Spanish club in 2017 after learning his trade at Nigeria’s Diamond Academy.
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      With eight games left in the La Liga season, Villarreal are in sixth place, seven points off a top four position.
      They had been making ground on Real Sociedad in the Champions League hunt before they lost their last two games. More

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      Where Arsenal’s 2009 Youth Cup winners are now from shock early retirement to journeyman flop and even an accountant

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      IT’S a big week for Arsenal football club as the senior team get geared up for a potential title decider against Manchester City. But it’s not only Mikel Arteta’s men who have it all to play for this week.
      Sanchez Watt and Jack Wilshere proudly held the youth cup after a 6-2 aggregate win over LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      Some familiar names graced Arsenal’s first-leg line-up v Liverpool in 2009
      Arsenal’s U18s team have a Youth Cup Final against West Ham coming up as the young Gunners look to claim the trophy for the first time since 2009.
      That talented team beat Liverpool’s youngsters 4-1 and 2-1 over two legs with Jack Wilshere among the scorers.
      SunSport had a look at what happened next for the talented crop of youngsters and how their football careers turned out.
      James Shea
      James Shea started in between the sticks for Arsenal in both legs and conceded one in each game.
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      The keeper, now 31, has gone on to enjoy a really solid career.
      While he never made it into the Arsenal first team, he spent time at non-league Harrow Borough before getting a move to EFL side AFC Wimbledon in 2014.
      Three years later he joined Luton, where he remains to this day, with the Hatters aiming for promotion to the Premier League.
      Craig Eastmond
      Craig Eastmond made four senior senior appearances for Arsenal while also being sent out for a handful of loan spells.
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      He would jump ship permanently in 2013 and join Colchester before heading to Sutton in 2015.
      The midfielder remains at the League 2 club and has made well over 300 appearances for them.
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      Thomas Cruise
      Thomas Cruise retired in 2016 after three years with Torquay United.
      The former footballer, now 32, began a new and quieter life as an accountant after the ups and downs of the beautiful game.
      He only made one senior appearance for Arsenal but it was a memorable one.
      The left-back played all 90 minutes against Olympiakos in a 2009 Champions League group game only months after the Youth Cup triumph.
      Kyle Bartley
      Bartley has carved out a solid career West Brom since leaving ArsenalCredit: PA
      Kyle Bartley is a name that should be familiar to most football fans who regularly watch the EFL.
      The defender, 31, has been out and about since leaving Arsenal in 2012.
      He enjoyed a six year spell at Swansea which included multiple loan spells before settling with West Brom in 2018.
      Bartley has made 51 appearances in the Premier League.

      Emmanuel Frimpong
      There were high expectations for the now retired Ghanaian Emmanuel Frimpong.
      But ultimately the midfielder, now 31, would only make six appearances for Arsenal and failed to set the world alight in loan spells at Wolves, Charlton and Fulham.
      Frimpong would make brief stints in Russia, Sweden and Cyprus before calling it a day in 2019 due to persistent knee issues.
      Luke Ayling
      It did not work out at the Emirates but Luke Ayling has enjoyed a brilliant career.
      The defender, now 31, made 185 appearances for Yeovil over four years before a two-year stay in Bristol City.
      He then joined Leeds United in 2016 and was promoted to the top flight alongside future Arsenal star Ben White in 2020.
      Henri Lansbury
      Lansbury’s claim to fame is his League Cup goal at White Hart LaneCredit: Graham Hughes – The Times
      Henri Lansbury is best remembered by Arsenal for scoring against rivals Tottenham in the League Cup in 2010.
      But he could not use that moment as a springboard to success and would only make seven other senior appearances, despite Arsene Wenger predicting the midfielder would be a “big player” for Arsenal in 2009.
      He now plays alongside goalkeeper Shea at Luton Town.
      Francis Coquelin
      Coquelin made 160 appearances in Arsenal’s midfieldCredit: Rex Features
      Francis Coquelin was so highly thought of at Arsenal that he made his first-team debut even before the FA Cup Youth Final.
      He would go on to make 160 appearances for the North London club and was part of the squads who won the 2015 and 2017 FA Cups.
      Coquelin, 31, left for Valencia and then Villarreal and he would pick up a Europa League medal when the Spanish club beat Manchester United on penalties in 2021.
      Gilles Sunu
      Winger Gilles Sunu scored the opening goal of the Youth Cup Final first leg but could not make the breakthrough at Arsenal.
      He would leave for France in 2011 and play for several different clubs in the region before rejoining his local side Chateauroux in 2020.
      Jack Wilshere
      Jack Wilshere has impressed with his coaching ability and now leads the U18s after injuries cut his career shortCredit: Getty
      Fans will need little reminding of Jack Wilshere.
      His boundless ability was clear even before the Youth Cup Final and he would quickly emerge as a star of Arsenal’s midfield, making 35 Premier League appearances in the 2010-11 season.
      Persistent injuries unfortunately halted the star in his tracks and moves to Bournemouth and West Ham failed to re-energise his career. He announced his retirement last summer.
      But Wilshere would return to Arsenal in a coaching capacity and his career will come full circle when he leads the Gunners out of the tunnel for the cup final as the U18s boss.
      Jay Emmanuel-Thomas
      Despite scoring in the Youth Cup Final, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas would only make one Prem appearance at Arsenal.
      He then begun a journeyman career around the EFL and played for the likes of Ipswich, Bristol City and QPR.
      Since the beginning of this season, the 32-year-old has been playing in the Indian Super League for Jamshedpur.
      Rhys Murphy
      Rhys Murphy has had a busy career since leaving North London in 2012.
      He has made appearances at 15 clubs between League One and the National League and had a brief stint in the Dutch second division in 2012.
      Since 2021 Murphy, 32, has been playing up front for National League side Southend.
      Sanchez Watt
      Arsenal boss Wenger revealed himself to be a fan of Sanchez Watt, hailing the “street player” as “determined” and possessing good movement.
      But he would only make three appearances in the League Cup before leaving the club in 2013.
      After a number of years in the lower leagues, he finished his career at Wealdstone and retired in 2020.
      Conor Henderson
      Conor Henderson made one appearance in the FA Cup for the Gunners but spent most of his time out on loan.
      The midfielder’s most recent club was with Pirin Blagoevgrad in the top flight of Bulgarian football.
      Oguzhan Ozyakup
      Oguzhan Ozyakup is one of 10 Youth Cup winners who would go on to play for their country.
      The midfielder, now 30, has made 43 appearances for Turkey.
      He also enjoyed a decade at Besiktas after leaving Arsenal before joining Dutch club Fortuna Sittard.

      Cedric Evina
      Cedric Evina enjoyed a solid career in the EFL and gained promotion to the Championship with Charlton in 2012.
      After a few more years knocking around lower league football, he joined non-league Romford but decided to pursue projects outside of football after just a couple of training sessions. More