Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho looks set to leave Old Trafford in the New Year, but a new report has claimed he is angry with Erik ten Hag for playing one star recently.
Jadon Sancho to leave Man Utd
The attacker was left out of the Red Devils squad for a trip to Arsenal last month in the Premier League, with Ten Hag saying after that it was down to Sancho’s poor performances in training.
"On his performance on training we didn't select him. You have to reach the level every day at Manchester United. You can make choices in the front line, so in this game he wasn't selected."
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Sancho still hasn’t featured for the club since and hit back at the manager’s claims on social media.
"Please don't believe everything you read! I will not allow people saying things that is completely untrue. I have conducted myself in training very well this week. I believe there are other reasons for this matter that I won't get into, I've been a scapegoat for a long time which isn't fair!" Sancho added, All I want to do is to play football with a smile on my face and contribute to my team."
More recent reports on Sancho at Man Utd have claimed that he has been having food brought to him from the canteen in a lunch box as he continues to train away from the first-team squad, with some at Old Trafford believing Ten Hag could have handled the situation better.
A move away in January appears to be on the cards, according to a new Jadon Sancho transfer update from TEAMtalk, with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli named as a possible option. However, the update more interestingly states that Sancho is “angry that players such as Antony have been chosen despite poor form”.
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Antony at Man Utd
Antony, on £200,000-a-week at Old Trafford, has also had his off-field issues to deal with this season, missing parts of the campaign due to an ongoing investigation. However, the Brazilian returned to the squad earlier this month and has started the last two games against Sheffield United and FC Copenhagen.
The 23-year-old is yet to score or provide an assist in all competitions during the current campaign and is actually United’s 11th-best performer in the squad, with the likes of Andre Onana, Jonny Evans and Scott McTominay all recording a better match rating, as per WhoScored.
Therefore, Sancho may be feeling he could be a better option out on the right-hand side, if given the chance again at Old Trafford, but by the looks of things, he’ll be leaving Manchester in the New Year, either on loan or a permanent deal.
Fran Kirby revealed how the Chelsea squad took over the dancefloor by "removing everyone else" during a team night out after winning a trophy.
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Chelsea have been simply unstoppable in the last few years under Emma Hayes as they have swept several domestic honours including the WSL on four successive editions. They are a cohesive unit on the pitch and they make sure that their cohesion and togetherness are on full display even when the squad is celebrating in the dressing room or on the dance floor.
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Speaking on the podcast, Kirby revealed: "They are a bit crazy (celebrations) to be fair. Our celebrations in the changing room are quite fun. Obviously, is always on when we win. But I remember that we were on a team night out after we'd won a trophy and came on when we were out. And honestly, everyone else had to like to remove themselves from the dance floor because Chelsea women were just boom in the middle. Jumping up and down and literally it was one of those moments when you are looking around and you're like 'Oh, my God! What a team environment. What a culture. Probably someone went and asked the DJ, It's normally me, but it was not me. So I don't know where the song came from. It was just one of those moments when I was just looking around and everyone was so happy and I think that memory will stay with me forever and obviously all the ones in the changing room as well. But that one I think because it was that song, the whole team was out and I probably pushed about two randoms off. No, we're here, this is our moment."
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Kirby recently grabbed headlines after an impressive cameo against West Ham in what was her 200th appearance for the club. After joining Chelsea, on a British record fee of that time between £40,000 and £60,000, Kirby has been one of the mainstays under Hayes for several years. She is also the top-scorer of the club with 115 goals scored across competitions.
England have taken a 2-0 series lead over Sri Lanka after victory in another rain-affected match in Pallekele
The Report by George Dobell17-Oct-2018 Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsEngland have taken a 2-0 series lead over Sri Lanka after victory in another rain-affected match in Pallekele.An excellent spell of spin bowling from Adil Rashid and the well-controlled variations of Tom Curran held Sri Lanka to a total that always appeared significantly under par before Eoin Morgan marshalled a calm and controlled run chase. Victory was perhaps even more comfortable than the margins – seven wickets and 15 deliveries to spare – suggested. Sri Lanka, who have now lost 32 of their last 42 completed ODIs, will need to win both the remaining games to square the series.In many ways, this was a deeply forgettable encounter. With the toss delayed for more than five hours by rain, the match was reduced to 21-over per side and both gripping the ball and retaining footing proved challenging throughout. Not for the first time, the folly, greed or desperation (delete as appropriate) of scheduling a tour during the monsoon period was clear to see. Every day of cricket on England’s tour has been affected by rain.But an England side that is working hard to shed its reputation as flat-track bullies will take heart from such a professional performance in trying circumstances. When their Champions Trophy hopes were halted at the semi-final stage by a skilful Pakistan side and a used wicket, England recognised they had to learn some adaptability if they were going to go the extra step in such tournaments. They couldn’t just plunder vast scores on perfect batting surfaces; they had to learn to win when the ball spun or seamed or even stopped.In that respect, this soggy series may yet prove a valuable learning experience. While conditions are unlikely to bear much comparisons with those expected at the World Cup in England next year, that ability to play in a slightly more clinical manner – and the calm which is required to do so – is an adaptable skill that will serve them well.There were a couple of nervous moments here. When left-arm spinner, Amila Aponso, opened the bowling and had Jonny Bairstow miscuing to mid-off and then skidded one through Joe Root’s forward press, England found themselves at 34 for 2 and facing the prospect of a nervy chase.But so fluent was Jason Roy and so assured Morgan that Sri Lanka were never able to build any pressure. While Sri Lanka’s batsmen faced 53 dot balls, England faced 37, managing to rotate the strike and find the gaps with far greater freedom.And while Roy’s impressive innings – he got off the mark with a six flicked over midwicket off Lasith Malinga and lofted another off Akila Dananjaya – was ended when Sri Lanka reviewed a shout for leg before, so good is the form of Morgan and Ben Stokes, that victory was achieved without Jos Buttler – perhaps England finest ever ODI batsman – being required to bat.Morgan has now been dismissed just once on this tour – including the warm-up game – for an aggregate of 255 runs, while Stokes looked back to his best. He got off the mark with an apparently gentle push that raced to the long-on boundary and subsequently hit two sixes: one a scoop off Nuwan Pradeep that would have pleased Buttler; the other a thrash down the ground off Aponso that sealed the game.Sri Lanka had started the match brightly. With Niroshan Dickwella striking the ball beautifully, Sri Lanka hit nine fours in the first three overs – Olly Stone’s first over, which cost 17, included four of them – and raced to 55 without loss after five.It was to prove the high watermark of their performance. The next 16 overs realised only 95 runs and nine wickets as they lost their way against a disciplined England side that showed fine control of their variations with the ball and continued to field well despite the slippery conditions.If Curran started the rot with a perfect slower-ball delivered out of the back of his hand – Dickwella’s attempt to hit over the top resulted in a comfortable catch for mid-off – it was Rashid who inflicted the more serious damage. Striking with his second delivery, a fine googly that deceived Kusal Mendis, he followed with the wicket of Thisara Perera, whose attempt to thrash his first ball out of the ground resulted in a skied catch, and Dasun Shanaka who was also deceived by a googly.And, if the wicket of Sadeera Samarawickrama, who mishit a horrid full-toss to square-leg, owed more than a little to fortune, perhaps Rashid deserved it for retaining his composure and control despite the damp ball and decent batting surface.Dinesh Chandimal’s unconvincing innings – his 34 from 42 balls proved well off the pace – was ended by another fine back of the hand slower-ball from Curran who continues to make a strong case for inclusion in England’s full-strength side. They are the sort of problems a team loves to have a few months out from a World Cup; the sort of problems Sri Lanka must dream of at present.
England star Ella Toone has revealed her favourite Man Utd team-mate and it's not Mary Earps despite her dubbing the goalkeeper the 'Queen of TikTok'.
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Toone reveals favourite Man Utd team-mateDescribes Earps as 'Queen of TikTok'But chooses another England starWHAT HAPPENED?
Toone and Earps are two of the liveliest personalities in the Red Devils' side and both have endeared themselves to team-mates and fans alike because of that – their connections with the latter also coming from how active they are in showing themselves off the pitch on social media.
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The pair have a great relationship from their time spent together at Man Utd and also England, with Toone describing Earps as "Queen of TikTok" on the podcast this week. "Loves a TikTok," she said, before telling host GK Barry: "You'd like her. You'd get on."
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On the show, Toone was also asked who her favourite team-mate at Man Utd is and she replied: "I'm going to go Millie Turner. She's a good egg. She's just a happy person to be around. She won't say that about me!"
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Turner is evidently a popular member of the Man Utd team, with the love that she received after making her England debut in February showing as much. Earps was among those to celebrate her team-mate's achievement, ambushing her with a huge hug at full-time and then writing on Instagram: "Congratulations on your debut. So so so chuffed for you!"
Everton's takeover saga continues to rumble on with no end in sight, and a new update from journalist Paul Brown could raise eyebrows amongst supporters at Goodison Park.
Everton takeover updates
Talk of a potential takeover has dominated the headlines on the blue half of Merseyside of late, with the situation somewhat overshadowing what the Blues are doing on the pitch, as they look to steer themselves away from the Premier League relegation zone this season.
As it stands, 777 Partners are the front-runners to come in and bring an end to the Farhad Moshiri era at Everton, which is something that many supporters want to see happen, following a turbulent reign in charge that has led to protests outside the stadium and during matches in 2023.
There are concerns over whether 777 are the right people to come in, however, with doubts over their finances, and it is making for a murky situation at the club that feels a long way from ending. Another update has now emerged – one that sheds further light on whether 777 will be the people to lead the Blues forward ahead of move to Bramley Moore Dock at the end of the season.
Less than 50% chance of Everton takeover
Speaking to Give Me Sport, Brown assessed Everton's chances of being taken over by 777 Partners, saying that former Arsenal chairman David Dein knows those involved in the talks well, but it looks lower than a 50% chance of happening at the moment:
"He (Dein) is at least someone who knows all of the people involved, and they think will be able to pave the way for the takeover to be approved.
"I think it is still fraught with difficulty for them and I think their finances and being able to provide the right documentation for the regulatory bodies to get this signed off is a problem for various reasons. So I think it's still up in the air and I've been told that the chances are less than 50/50 of it going through at the moment."
This is an update that will once again likely cause frustration among the Everton fanbase, with the saga feeling never ending at this point, when a smooth transition from Moshiri to a new owner would be far more ideal.
It is vital that a takeover is completed in time for the January transfer window, potentially generating more funds for Sean Dyche to spend on new signings at that point, and it is important for the general feel-good factor of the club, bringing a stability to proceedings in the process.
The longer this goes on, the harder it is going to be for Dyche and his players to simply focus on getting positive results, and similarly, supporters are going to games with a negative mindset at times because of the unresolved issues higher up.
Whatever happens, Moshiri's time as owner needs to come to an end, and whoever comes in to replace him must tick every box, rather than a gamble which could potentially put Everton in even more financial strife.
Christian Pulisic looks to have a surprising source of advice at AC Milan, with the USMNT star responding to the club’s kit man after his latest goal.
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The United States international has posted a personal best on the goal front in 2023-24, with the target being found on 13 occasions across all competitions. Pulisic has never been so productive and continues to put his versatility to good use at San Siro.
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He has been used in a familiar wide attacking berth this season, while also filling in as a No.10 and false nine at times. Pulisic has flourished in Italy, with his decision to sever ties with Premier League giants Chelsea in the summer of 2023 being justified.
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Pulisic has plenty of experience around him in Milan, on and off the field, with there no shortage of wisdom for him to buy into. It may be that Hesham Hassan forms part of the ‘coaching’ team working to bring the best out of Pulisic as the American has posted an “I always listen” message in response to the Rossoneri’s kit man pointing out that he scored with his “left foot again” in a 3-0 win over Lecce.
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Whoever is helping to unlock Pulisic's potential, Milan will be hoping that impressive standards can be maintained. They remain second in Serie A, leaving them on course for Champions League qualification, while also reaching the quarter-finals of the Europa League – where they will face domestic rivals Roma.
The opener, who has been out of action with a wrist fracture and then a side strain, has been included in the BCB XI squad that will face the West Indians in a one-day warm-up match
Mohammad Isam01-Dec-2018Tamim Iqbal comes out to bat with a fractured left hand•Associated PressTamim Iqbal is set to return from multiple injuries after he was named in the BCB XI squad for the one-day practice match against the visiting West Indians, which is scheduled to be played on December 6 at the BKSP ground. Tamim suffered a fractured wrist during the Asia Cup opener against Sri Lanka in September, and had just begun batting in the nets again when a side strain earlier this month cut short his bid to return in time for the Test series against West Indies.The BCB XI side will be led by ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza, who is also short of game time, having been restricted to only training sessions since the third ODI against Zimbabwe in Chittagong in late October. The squad also includes Imrul Kayes, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Mithun, Ariful Haque, Rubel Hossain and Nazmul Islam, who have featured in the ODI side recently.The selectors have also included Bangladesh U19 captain Towhid Hridoy and his teammates Akbar Ali, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury and Sahin Alam.The first ODI of the three-match series is scheduled for December 9 in Mirpur.BCB XI squad: Mashrafe Mortaza (capt), Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Mithun, Towhid Hridoy, Ariful Haque, Akbar Ali, Rubel Hossain, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Shahin Alam, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Nazmul Islam
Tottenham Hotspur made some changes over the summer, and while chairman Daniel Levy hasn't always had the Lilywhites support singing his praises, there are clear signs that the club is headed in the right direction.
Despite foundering to an eighth-placed finish in the Premier League last season, Spurs have blitzed into the ascendancy this year and topped the table after ten matches, and while Ange Postecoglou has now suffered successive defeats against Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers, there is much optimism that the side has entered an exciting new chapter.
Appointing the Australian just feels right, with his possession-based, fearless style aligning with the exciting style of football that became the staple of the halcyon days of Mauricio Pochettino's time at the helm.
And while successive losses were a bitter pill to have swallowed after such a brilliant start, injuries and suspensions more than played their part and inhibited Spurs from maintaining their lead at the forefront of the Premier League pack.
Before this recent slump, there was almost an air of invincibility enveloping the Spurs squad, who secured statement victories over the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool and left the Emirates Stadium with an impressive draw against Arsenal.
Postecoglou deserves all the plaudits for instilling his philosophy and doing so to resounding success, with his leadership nurturing formerly struggling stars such as Cristian Romero and Yves Bissouma to the fore.
The same could be said for Heung-min Son, who is now thriving as the star centre-forward in Harry Kane's wake, but such successes have only been realised with the integration of top-class talents.
James Maddison and Micky van de Ven are the salient examples, but Destiny Udogie has been equally instrumental in crafting Tottenham's resurgence, and while he was actually signed over a year ago, he has slotted perfectly into the new system.
Why Tottenham signed Destiny Udogie
An Antonio Conte-led Spurs side completed a swoop for Udogie in August 2022 for an initial £15m, but while the young Italian boasted more than a hint of promise, it was felt that his development would be best served away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at that stage and he was loaned back to his outfit, Serie A side Udinese, for the 2022/23 campaign.
Last season, the 6 foot 1 gem certainly grew into his skin in Italy, posting three goals and four assists across 33 Serie A outings and producing performances that left little choice but to welcome him to the fold down the N17.
It was a prudent move from Levy and his transfer team, with Udogie lined up as the long-term solution to the left-back quandary at the club, with Ivan Perisic ageing and not considered the starring, multi-functional star to make the position his own and Ryan Sessegnon plagued by injury problems.
Destiny Udogie's market value now
Described as "sickeningly good" by footballJOE's Hunter Godson, who also remarked that Udogie "gets into nearly every team in the world already", it's clear that this fast-improving gem has been a stellar investment for Tottenham.
Still aged only 21, Udogie was one of the standout performers in the early phase of the current Premier League campaign before a reckless lunge at Raheem Sterling two weeks ago handed Chelsea a two-man advantage to condemn Postecoglou to his very first defeat in the English top-flight.
As per FBref, the Italian ranks among the top 18% of full-backs across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for shot-creating actions, the top 19% for assists, the top 8% for progressive carries and the top 7% for successful take-ons per 90.
Evidently one of the most compelling and progressive in his position right now, Udogie has been sensational since linking up with the Spurs squad in the summer, with journalist Carlo Garganese remarking that he has been "taking the best league in the world by storm."
Destiny Udogie for Tottenham.
The 6 foot 2 defender's exploits had been instrumental in establishing Tottenham as a formidable force in the top-flight this season, with the £45k-per-week dynamo bagging two assists from ten matches so far, completing 88% of his passes and making 2.7 tackles and 6.2 ball recoveries per game, as per Sofascore.
It's not surprising that his market value has shot right up, with CIES Football Observatory currently valuing the dynamic defender at €60m (£52m).
This represents a 247% increase in value for a player still so young, with his current market value even surpassing the fee that was paid to sign Maddison in the summer.
Why Tottenham signed James Maddison
After Leicester City suffered relegation from the Premier League last season, it was always going to be inevitable that Maddison would depart, having established himself as one of English football's standout creators over the past years.
In what appeared to be a coup for Postecoglou's outfit, Tottenham wrapped up a £40m deal for the 26-year-old's signature in July to provide an exciting addition to boost the hopes of returning to prominence.
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As the table delineates, Maddison has maintained all of his core creative attributes while honing the crispness of his craft; he's effectively on course to match last season's goal tally right now and is playmaking at a far greater rate, roughly 33% more effective.
He's been absolutely sensational and the fact that he is sidelined until the new year threatens to be a detrimental blow to Spurs' aspirations of disrupting the title race, as evidenced by the past few weeks.
While he is the fulcrum in the middle, the charger of the offensive engine and the conductor in attacking transitions, Udogie has been equally immense under Postecoglou's guidance and his absence was definitely felt against the Old Gold last time out.
It's frightening to imagine how good the 20-year-old could become over the coming years but given that CIES Football Observatory already value him at higher than Spurs paid for Maddison just a few months ago is a testament to his meteoric rise.
Liverpool proved in their 1-1 draw against Manchester City that they are more than capable of going stride for stride with the Premier League champions once more, having endured a campaign to forget last time out. With a rebuilt midfield and backline far closer to its best, Jurgen Klopp has got the Reds back among English football's top table to ease any fears that last season could be the beginning of a frustrating period of struggle.
It doesn't look as though those at Anfield are resting on their laurels, either, with reported interest in signing one particular star who has already enjoyed an excellent campaign in Germany.
Liverpool transfer news
Liverpool proved their transfer genius once again during the summer transfer window by replacing Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Naby Keita and others with Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo, who have all made solid starts to live in Merseyside. That younger midfield has seen the Reds go from a side struggling to reach Champions League football to possible title challengers yet again in the space of just one summer. Now, those at Anfield seemingly want to add another piece of firepower
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According to Sacha Tavolieri, Liverpool are interested in signing Lois Openda, who scored twice in RB Leipzig's 3-2 loss against Manchester City, including one incredible solo effort. Tavolieri posted on X: "What an amazing performance of Loïs Openda during this first half. Belgian striker’s adapting perfectly with the type of play that fits with RBLeipzig…The transfer market in Premier League already very hot on him – LFC. Wonderful talent."
The Belgian has certainly proved his ability to perform against Premier League sides, ripping City to shreds in the first half, having also scored against Pep Guardiola's side in Leipzig's last game against the Cityzens to make it three goals in two meetings. Now, Openda could get the chance to square off against the Manchester club every season.
"Very special" Openda could be game-changer for Liverpool
Earning a move from RC Lens to Leipzig in the summer, Openda instantly hit the ground running in Germany, making Liverpool's interest little surprise. Openda's stats show that he has even outperformed Mohamed Salah's total so far this season, with 13 goals in 20 games to his name one more than the current Liverpool star has managed this term.
Former Leipzig sporting director Max Eberl was well aware of Openda's ability when he signed in the summer. Eberl told the club's official website: "Lois is a very direct player, who always looks to attack the goal, whether as a centre forward or on the wings. In addition to his pace, his ability to score goals with both feet and his head only adds to the quality he brings. At just 23 years of age, he still has plenty of potential to grow and he will only get better over the coming years with us. Our fans can look forward to a very special player!”
At just 23-years-old, Openda is likely to get better and better, handing Leipzig the toughest task when it comes to keeping hold of their summer signing, who has quickly caught the attention of the Premier League.
Mikel Arteta has been accused of "dyeing his hair every day" as Manchester United legend believes Arsenal are suffering from "psychological collapse".
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Arsenal were ousted from UCL and slipped in PLCan hardly afford to drop points to keep title hopes aliveYorke believes Arsenal are succumbing to pressureWHAT HAPPENED?
Despite the pressure of managing a top-tier English football club, the 42-year-old Spanish manager sports a healthy coverage of jet-black foliage over his scalp. His rich hair growth might be a thing of envy of many football managers and former players who have a receding hairline or have turned bald.
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Former United striker, Dwight Yorke, might be one of those as the ex-striker has bizarrely claimed that Arteta colours his hair to hide the silver ones.
Speaking to, Yorke said: "Will Arteta start getting grey hairs? You can't see grey hairs if you dye your hair every day. Arteta won't allow that to show. Your hair can't be that black at that age."
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Nonetheless, Arteta might get to pluck a few white hairs at the end of the campaign if Arsenal continue to tread on shaky soil in the final lap of the season with the Premier League title at stake. They slipped to Aston Villa in the league and got ousted from the Champions League by Bayer Munich which has suddenly put question marks on their ability to handle pressure in the business end of the season.
"Arsenal's annual collapse in April is concerning for the club," said Yorke.
"Every time they come to the business end of the season, we've seen them lose some important games. It's a psychological reason, because they were playing some of the best football in the league weeks ago, managing to score at least four goals a game, so it's an unbelievable change. It's pressure getting to the players and Mikel Arteta.
"We usually see the manager run up and down the touchline, but now it looks like he's running out of energy. Arteta has to be careful, he looks like he's become cautious and defensive mode, and his body language is not what it was a month ago. Compare his body language in interviews and on the side of the pitch, and tell me you don't see a difference. The pressure is likely to blow up in his face again, and that will be a disaster for Arsenal. The intensity in his interviews is not what it used to be."
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After a disastrous mid-April collapse, Arsenal bounced back with a 2-0 win against Wolves on Saturday evening. They are a point ahead of Manchester City but Pep Guardiola's men have a game in hand. However, the Gunners can further extend their lead if they bag the three points over Chelsea in a London derby on Tuesday evening before City face Brighton and Hove Albion on Thursday.