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ERIK TEN HAG says he is relishing working with Donny van de Beek again after their time together at Ajax. Van de Beek won a league and cup double under Ten Hag in 2018-19 and moved on to Manchester United for £35million in August 2020. Donny van de Beek will return to Man Utd from his Everton loan this summerGetty Former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag is keen on linking up with Van de Beek againGetty New Red Devils boss Ten Hag said: “Of course we had a fantastic squad in that time in Ajax.

“We had a fantastic relationship and I look forward to seeing him again.” Van de Beek, 25, he has been a big money flop at Old Trafford starting online four league games since his move.

The midfielder spent the second-half of last season on loan at Everton where he also failed to shine. READ MORE ON MAN UTD EURO KINGS Get Liverpool at 30/1, or Real Madrid at 40/1 to win the Champions League title MAN UTD NEWS Man Utd boss talks Maguire captaincy, Rangnick's role and Ronaldo's future He did at least sign off with the Toffees with his first goal for the club in their final game of the season, although they went down 5-1 at Arsenal.

Now he is looking forward to a second chance back at United under Ten Hag.

Van de Beek became one of Europe’s top attacking midfielders working with the coach at Ajax. He netted 27 goals in his final two seasons at the Amsterdam club. Most read in Football NEW BEGINNINGS When does Premier League 2022/23 season start? Fixtures release date 'NO CHANCE' Watch Grealish's hilarious reaction as Keane warns him to 'stick with beer' NEYM YOUR PRICE PSG 'put Neymar up for sale' after Kylian Mbappe signs massive new contract PREM FINALE All the reaction as Man City WIN title, Burnley go down and Spurs land CL spot FAN SHAME Moment Villa keeper 'assaulted' by Man City pitch-invaders as police launch probe JOE KO Newcastle's Joelinton suffers horror injury with bone popping out of leg at Burnley FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS And the pair were seconds away from reaching the 2019 Champions League final after knocking out Real Madrid and Juventus.

But Lucas Moura’s 96th minute effort sent Spurs through to the showpiece game against Liverpool.

Van de Beek also forged a strong partnership with Frenkie de Jong at Ajax.

He has been struggling at Barcelona, and reports claim Ten Hag wants to reunite him with Van de Beek this summer.

BOXING promoter Eddie Hearn has hit out at drug cheat Jarrell Miller and claimed the heavyweight “owes him money”. Miller will have his first fight for three-and-a-half years on a Triller show next month. Getty Images - GettyJarrell Miller is set to return to the boxing ring after almost four years out[/caption] Promoter Eddie Hearn claims Jarrell Miller ‘owes him money’Rex The 33-year-old was set to fight Anthony Joshua in 2019 in his hometown of New York.

But Miller infamously failed three Voluntary Anti-Doping Association pre-fight drug tests – blowing the mega-money bout.

Another separate drug bust a year later has kept the former kickboxer sidelined and serving a backdated two-year suspension. But the Nevada State Athletic Commission has voted to re-licence Miller as of June 17, so long as he continues to return clean tests.

Read More Sport RUN OF THE MILL Miller to make comeback on June 25 in first fight since steroid scandal ACE DEALS French Open 2022 betting offers and free bets - Sign up deals for tennis major And while admitting he “likes” Miller, Hearn believes the boxer should not be allowed in the ring.

The Matchroom boss told talkSPORT: “Some fighters I genuinely believe have made mistakes, some have just outright cheated. “You have to understand, when he failed the drug tests for the Anthony Joshua fight he was injecting things into him to beat Anthony Joshua.

That’s outrageous, that’s criminal. “Ultimately, I don’t think he should be allowed to fight again but I’m not the governing bodies, I’m not the commissions.” Most read in Boxing HAPPIEST I'VE BEEN Naz loves new life near Queen in Windsor but still '100 per cent cocky' CHAMP CHARGED Ex-world boxing champ Glenn McCrory charged after 'calling waitresses 'pet'' U WHAT? Joshua reveals his 'hardest opponent' is not Usyk or Ruiz despite losses to both BACK DOWN TO EARTH Furys end luxury £18k-a-night yacht stay with budget flight back to UK FIT FOR A PRINCE Prince Naseem Hamed looks unrecognisable on walk after moving to Windsor HATT'S MY BOY Hatton mistaken for son after body transformation leaves fans stunned FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS “I like Jarrell Miller.

I think he’s a nice guy, but the fact is he repeatedly cheated to try to gain an unfair advantage in a fight against another athlete.

“And he owes me money, genuinely.

And he will be paying me.” Miller, 33, blamed his failed test before fighting Joshua, 32, on a tainted supplement and stem cell shots in his elbow.

The heavyweight would in 2020 then get a contract with Bob Arum’s Top Rank stable but again tested positive for a banned substance. This time Miller put it down to a SEX PILL and is still serving a ban – but now has a date to return.

Daniel Ricciardo is among the most talented F1 drivers in the current grid, but he yearned for Red Bull’s attention to ensure his European survival. The 32-year-old Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo had a long journey in F1. He marked his debut in the sport back in 2011, and since then he has been a prominent member of the grid.

However, like anyone else, he had a long journey before being a hit in F1. Coming all the way from Australia, and settling in Europe at the age of 17 had its own difficulties for him. He at that time vying in the junior leagues was surviving on the funds provided by his own family.

Ricciardo reveals that in the first year, financing his races wasn’t a problem. But for his sophomore year, he needed a driving programme. Amidst the plethora of options, Red Bull was the one he was attracted to the most.

And to survive in Europe, to further extend his motorsport journey, he yearned for the attention of the Milton-Keynes based team. “2007 was the first year I moved to Europe,” said Ricciardo in a Nico Rosberg’s podcast. “So we had enough funding that year. Dad built a business over the course of his life that paid for the majority.” “We had some family friends who chipped in.

But to do a second year with bit more of a budget was going to be tight. So the objective in 2007 was to do enough to get the eye of Red Bull.” Also read: Daniel Ricciardo gets surprising feedback by talk show host James Corden How did Daniel Ricciardo attract Red Bull despite getting no podiums? Ricciardo revealed it was Red bull that approached him.

Despite having no podiums in 2007, he said that they were impressed how he was splitting all Red Bull drivers in the races.

Spoke to Daniel Ricciardo at the scene of Max Verstappen’s first #F1 victory. He admits Verstappen’s early momentum shift was one of the 30 core factors that led to his Red Bull exit, and insists he has no regrets about leaving #F1 #SpanishGP https://t.co/Q8M5kl8kYv — Lewis Larkam (@Lewis_Larkam) May 21, 2022 “I had no podiums that year, but I had a lot of fourth places.

Several times I was splitting the Red Bull cars> i wasn;t necessarily in the tope teams. So I think they recognized that.” Ricciardo reveals that to confirm his place in Red Bull’s academy, he had to go through a test.

Where he was supposed to drive for five laps, and it was nervously exciting for him. Also read: Mercedes social media admin trolls Daniel Ricciardo on Twitter The post “Second year was going to be tight”– Daniel Ricciardo sought Red Bull’s attention to survive in Europe back in 2008 appeared first on The SportsRush.

Michael Chandler recieves flak on social media from fans for supporting Dana White with his controversial statement on fighter pay. Michael Chandler’s fans are irritated. In a recent interview, he made a few comments that angered supporters. As a result, Twitter users vented their anger at the UFC fighter.

“I don’t have a problem with the quote-unquote, fighter pay argument. I think people think that we should make a lot more money because the UFC makes a lot, makes a ton of money…” Chandler said. “Well, the UFC has been at it since 1993, Dana White has had ten thousand sleepless nights when most of us fighters are just showing up to practice and going to bed, laying our head on the pillow and getting after it and getting paid a decent wage for what we do.” The fighter went on to say that UFC fighters are self-employed and are free to do whatever they want.

As a result, he believes that athletes can make YouTube videos, land movie roles, work in the health and wellness industry, etc.

“I think that there’s people on the lower rungs of society always throwing rocks at the people above them when it takes the same amount of energy to reach up and grab the next rung to pull themselves up.” – Chandler continued.

Michael Chandler recieves flak on Twitter for supporting Dana White with controversial statement on fighter pay “I always think that there’s people on the lower rungs of society always throwing rocks at the people above them, when it takes the same amount of energy to reach up and grab the next rung to pull themselves up” https://t.co/19nW194eWr — John S.

Nash (@heynottheface) May 19, 2022 This is exactly the mindset owners/ ceos want employees to have — ChrisCharles26 (@ballinoc26) May 19, 2022 The ol’ pic.twitter.com/6OxXK3BoNv — Crackër (@BlandinoJb) May 19, 2022 Kim Kardashian would be so proud https://t.co/Xqtg51aqwq — ariel helwani national day account (@mmatheman) May 19, 2022 Gonna watch this tmw for full context because these quotes got me real life “shaking my head” https://t.co/bxMJ9XNaCs — Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) May 19, 2022 As a result, it appears that UFC competitors and fans are dissatisfied with what he said in the interview.

“Dana White Privilege” for Michael Chandler ‘Iron’ just defeated Tony Ferguson in the UFC 274 battle.

In the second round, he won by KO.

On the other side, Ferguson said Chandler had Dana White privilege during their pre-fight press conference. While Ferguson’s words made the former Bellator fighter giggle, many people agree with ‘El Cucay.’ Many people pointed out that the fighter spoke in favour of UFC President Dana White.

White has previously been questioned about fighter pay, particularly after Francis Ngannou openly discussed the issue.

Also Read: Dana White gives an update on when Conor McGregor will make his UFC return       The post “Kim Kardashian Would Be So Proud” – Michael Chandler recieves flak for supporting Dana White with controversial statement on fighter pay appeared first on The SportsRush.

Drivers have been responding to Carlos Sainz’s claims that issues such as porpoising could have a long-term impact on their health. With the added bounce caused by porpoising as a result of the change in regulations for 2022, drivers are being asked to endure a physical challenge that differs greatly from previous years.

Ahead of his home race at the Spanish Grand Prix, Ferrari’s Sainz had been highlighting this fact and began to question whether the 2022 cars would have an impact on a driver’s long-term health. The 27-year-old is quoted as saying the sport needs to consider “how much of a toll a driver should be paying for his back and his health in a Formula 1 career”.

“With these kinds of cars’ philosophy, we need to open a debate more than anything,” he said, quoted by The Guardian. “I have done checks on my back and neck tightness and this year it is tighter everywhere, I am already feeling it.

I don’t need expert advice to know 10 years like this will be tough.” "Porpoising also doesn't disturb me" Charles Leclerc gives his thoughts on how this season's cars have affected drivers and the impact it could have on their long-term health pic.twitter.com/1PpNzdswy6 — Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) May 20, 2022 “To run as stiff for our necks and backs as we are having to run lately with this car mass, it’s a question for F1 and everyone to think about,” the Ferrari driver added.

“How much a driver needs to pay a price in his career and his health in order to combat it.

I am thinking long term.” The reaction from his fellow drivers has been mixed though, and his former McLaren team-mate Lando Norris argued a high-speed impact was much more likely to cause long-term health problems.

“I would have thought you’d have much worse effects from crashing a car at 50 or 60G like some of us have done,” he said as per Eurosport. “There are also many ways for them to stop porpoising. Like lifting your rear ride height 20mm.” Sainz’s current team-mate Charles Leclerc was also sceptical and said porpoising does not “disturb” him.

“I don’t think so,” he replied when Sky Sports asked him if it was an issue. “I think we are in a much better place than even 20 years ago, so it’s not the most comfortable car to drive with porpoising.

“But I’m probably not the best person to speak because I’m not sensitive at all. Kerb-riding doesn’t disturb me and porpoising doesn’t disturb me also. It’s not a problem for me.” It is perhaps unsurprising that one ally to Sainz’s cause was George Russell considering Mercedes’ difficulty in overcoming their ‘porpoising’ problem.

“I’d love to speak to my team and be able to share some of the data of the forces we are experiencing through the car,” he said. “We are driving 200mph down the straight, the car is smashing against the floor.

“I think sometimes people forget there is a human being inside the car. We might have a helmet on, but it’s brutal. A conversation needs to happen at some point.”   The post Drivers respond to Sainz’s porpoising health concerns appeared first on PlanetF1.

2022 IPL playoffs format: The winner of Indian Premier League 2022 will be determined after four more matches. The ongoing 15th season of the Indian Premier League is into its business end in real sense now. Following 70 league matches played across 57 days, four out of 10 teams have qualified for the second round.

The qualified teams are Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore. IPL 2022 will be remembered as a rare season where qualified teams were known even before the last league match. As a result, Punjab Kings beating Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium last night had no affect on the points table as the Top Four teams had been finalized by Saturday.

○ single ○ taken ● can’t wait to play at Eden Gardens — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 23, 2022 2022 IPL playoffs format While IPL 2022 league stage was played across four venues in two cities in one state of Maharashtra, four playoff matches will be played across two venues (Kolkata and Ahmedabad) in two cities in two states namely West Bengal and Gujarat.

Named Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2 and Final, results of these four matches will determine the winner of IPL 2022.

Qualifier 1, the first match of IPL 2022 playoffs, will be played between the first two ranked teams (Gujarat and Rajasthan) on the points table on Tuesday. A second match in Eliminator will act as the first knockout match of the season as the third and fourth ranked teams (Lucknow and Bangalore) will face each other on Wednesday.

While the winner of Qualifier 1 will directly qualify for the final match, the loser will play the winner of Eliminator in Qualifier 2 on Friday.

Such a format rewards teams for attaining the first and second positions on the points table. The final match will be played between the winners of Qualifier 1 and 2 on Sunday. While the first two playoff matches will be played at the Eden Gardens, the remaining two will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

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Tensions flared as the 10-year-old went after the referees An ice hockey youngster has made headlines in Russia after launching a violent assault on two officials during a recent game, hitting out at one before attacking the other with his stick. The shocking scenes unfolded at a tournament in the Sverdlovsk region in the Urals.

According to reports, a young goaltender by the name of Artemi Akshumov was penalized for tripping with around five minutes remaining of a game at a children's tournament in Kurganovo, just outside Ekaterinburg.  Venting his anger, the young hothead began striking the frame of the goal with his stick.

Artemi's anger increased as he then apparently struck an opponent before turning his ire towards the officials, punching one and then going after another and hitting him on the head several times with his stick.

The official attempted to calm the scenes and signaled the end of the game – but the incident was captured on camera and went viral across the Russian internet after being shared on Telegram by former KHL player Nikita Shchitov. The young goalie’s fury may have been enflamed by the scoreline and his team's performance at the tournament.

Playing for the second team of the Yekaterinburg Youth Sports School No. 19, Artemi and his teammates were losing 10-1 at the time of the fracas. They reportedly finished in last place overall at the event, suffering five defeats and scoring seven goals while conceding 62.

According to Match TV, Artemi racked up 47 penalty minutes during the tournament.

Kimi Raikkonen had one of the most unique personalities on the F1 grid, with his unusually short and brutally honest replies to questions. Raikkonen’s presence in the paddock is something which all F1 fans dearly miss. The 42-year old, brought an end to his twenty year career at the end of last season.

Behind the wheel he’s one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time, having won the 2007 World Championship with Ferrari. The last three years of his career however, he spent in the lower midfield region, scrambling for points. After the 2018 season, he left Ferrari to join Alfa Romeo, where he spent the remainder of his time in the sport.

After the 2021 Spanish GP, Raikkonen like every other driver, paused in front of the journalists to answer questions. While the Finn was answering, Red Bull’s Sergio Perez was waiting behind him for his turn.

However, the 31-year old didn’t have to wait very long. Raikkonen answered his questions quickly, acknowledged Perez, and headed off. The Mexican in turn, joked by saying that, “He speaks longer than I thought!” Also read: “Carlos Sainz won’t be too happy about this!”- Charles Leclerc meets FC Barcelona star after the Spanish GP even though his teammate is a Real Madrid fan Kimi Raikkonen does not care how the F1 fans remember him Raikkonen was always one of F1’s most beloved figures.

His habit of answering questions honestly, and not sugar coating opinions on drivers/incidents provided fans with a refreshing break from all the PR driven media interviews we see today.

The Finn however, does not really ‘care’, if fans remember him in a good or bad way. He does appreciate the support he received from millions of his fans over the years, but counts himself as incredibly lucky, doing what he did.

“Leave me alone, I know what I’m doing.” – 8 years ago today pic.twitter.com/RnCszIpvnU — Kimi Räikkönen #bwoah (@Kimi7iceman) November 4, 2020 “I mean, I don’t care much because I have luckily been able to do most of the things how I wished to do,” he said.

“And whatever they remember, good way or bad way, it’s a memory and it’s fine for me.” “I don’t know, maybe because I have always been myself,” the former Ferrari driver replied when asked why fans love him so much.

Raikkonen finished his F1 career with 21 wins and a World Championship to his name. Also read: “Brilliant yeah, I thought I recognized you”- Journalist fails to recognize Nico Rosberg during World Economic Forum in 2020 The post “Kimi Raikkonen speaks longer than I thought”- Red Bull’s Sergio Perez jokes about Former World Champion’s unusually short interview lengths appeared first on The SportsRush.

Valtteri Bottas had thought he could have capitalised on the issues of others in Spain, but his ambitious strategy did not work out in the end. The Alfa Romeo driver had been comfortably running in the top five throughout the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, placing himself as ‘best of the rest’ behind the two Red Bulls, George Russell and Carlos Sainz.

But with Sainz having fallen back at the start and spun into the gravel and Max Verstappen having done the same, this peaked his interest and he thought he could have been in a position to pounce on their misfortune.

It wasn’t to be in the end however, with former team-mate Lewis Hamilton eventually fighting past Bottas and, while he took a solid P6 finish in Barcelona, he wondered what might have been after trying to risk an alternative strategy by only taking two pit stops, instead of the three used by the majority of the field.

A race of two halves for Red Bull and Ferrari… #F1 #SpanishGPhttps://t.co/KXmbhxSxDX pic.twitter.com/31DZZeNpBA — PlanetF1 (@Planet_F1) May 23, 2022 “When you are in those positions and things are going smoothly and you see things are going smoothly and you see things happening to other cars you are thinking ‘it could be our day’,” Bottas told reporters after the race, per GPFans.

“But strategy-wise we took a risk. We left the last stint to be very long, but in the end, it was too long.

The tyres died towards the end. “We tried. We had the chance to choose – ‘Are we going to be best of the rest or are we going to try something more?’ “So we tried something different. It didn’t work out, but the risk was pretty minimal. There was not that much threat from behind.” Because of that lack of challenge from the rest of the field, there would have been scope for Bottas to try a further stop to try and ensure a top-five place, but he was quick to bat away those suggestions – believing his Alfa Romeo wasn’t quick enough to pull it off.

But despite that, he was pleased with the team’s outcome.

  “There was not quite enough pace,” he said. “But maybe with the issues Lewis had towards the end we would have been a bit shorter on the last stint. “Maybe it could have been possible but anyway, it is still good points.” Bottas has now moved on to 38 points after six races, while team-mate Zhou Guanyu had to retire on Sunday and still remains on a solitary point so far in his debut season.

  The post Bottas thought ‘it could be our day’, but his ‘tyres died’ appeared first on PlanetF1.

MANCHESTER UNITED star Cristiano Ronaldo “BLOCKED” the club from approaching Antonio Conte for the vacant managerial role, according to sensational reports. Italian gaffer Conte was linked with the Old Trafford hotseat towards the end of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s turbulent tenure. Cristiano Ronaldo is claimed to have rejected the prospect of Man Utd approaching Antonio Conte for the role of managerGetty PAItalian Conte ended up joining Tottenham last November[/caption] And at one stage in late October, a month before Solskjaer had been axed, the club are said to have asked Ronaldo for his thoughts on possibly appointing Conte.

But astonishingly a source told Manchester Evening News CR7 effectively rejected the notion of appointing Conte.

It’s claimed the demanding workload Conte puts on players, combined with his high intensity put the 37-year-old off from working under the Italian.

United instead turned to Ralf Rangnick as interim boss when Solskjaer was eventually relieved of his duties. Read More On Man Utd MAN UTD NEWS Man Utd boss talks Maguire captaincy, Rangnick's role and Ronaldo's future EURO KINGS Get Liverpool at 30/1, or Real Madrid at 40/1 to win the Champions League title The German was supposed to steady the ship while the search for Solskjaer’s permanent successor went on.

But all Rangnick succeeded in doing was steering the Red Devils to their lowest ever Premier League points tally.

United picked up just 58 points over the course of the campaign, winning just two of their final nine games. Conte meanwhile was confirmed as new Tottenham manager back in November, soon after the reported discussions between Ronaldo and United chiefs.

Most read in Football NEW BEGINNINGS When does Premier League 2022/23 season start? Fixtures release date PREM FINALE All the reaction as Man City WIN title, Burnley go down and Spurs land CL spot FAN SHAME Moment Villa keeper 'assaulted' by Man City pitch-invaders as police launch probe BACK FROM THE RED City pip Reds to dramatic title as Spurs grab fourth & Burnley go down DREAD DEVILS Ten Hag can't believe what he's watching as hapless Man Utd flop at Palace JUAN TO WATCH Juan Mata set for stunning transfer U-turn ahead of talks with Erik ten Hag FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS The 52-year-old was handed the daunting task of guiding Spurs to a Champions League finish following a horror start to the campaign under Nuno Espirito Santo.

And the former Chelsea and Juventus boss did exactly that.

Conte used every last bit of his expertise to put Spurs in a position to pounce if arch-rivals Arsenal capitulated.

The Gunners lost two out of their final three games, including once against Spurs, to put Champions League qualification in Conte’s hands right at the death.

NEVER will Manchester United fans have been more relieved following a defeat than Sunday. In front of new boss Erik ten Hag for the first time, an abject Red Devils side slipped to a 1-0 loss at Crystal Palace courtesy of a goal from one of their former players, Wilfried Zaha. APRalf Rangnick’s brief, tumultuous era as Man Utd boss is over as sources lift the lid on the ‘toxic’ atmosphere at the club[/caption] PAErik ten Hag has taken over as Man Utd boss – but what is he getting himself into?[/caption] But despite the defeat, supporters breathed a sigh of relief – the Ralf Rangnick era was over.

The 2021-22 season was comfortably one of the worst in United‘s recent history, which is saying something given the turbulent, post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.

Man Utd broke records for all the wrong reasons and ensured their ongoing trophy drought will now be their longest in nearly 50 years – when they were last relegated.

But United never stood a chance on the pitch, given all the off-pitch drama and politics. READ MORE SPORT STORIES MAN UTD NEWS Man Utd boss talks Maguire captaincy, Rangnick's role and Ronaldo's future EURO KINGS Get Liverpool at 30/1, or Real Madrid at 40/1 to win the Champions League title The season started with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and a host of big-name signings including Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and, of course, Cristiano Ronaldo.

But the optimism quickly turned to 74,000 fans facepalming in unison around the “Theatre of Dreams” as the season unravelled at an alarming rate.

According to Manchester Evening News, United were accused of “tossing off” their season after sacking Solskjaer in November by an unnamed club legend.

The Norwegian was replaced by Rangnick – a man with precious little managerial experience in the last decade. Just 81 games, to be precise. Most read in Football NEW BEGINNINGS When does Premier League 2022/23 season start? Fixtures release date PREM FINALE All the reaction as Man City WIN title, Burnley go down and Spurs land CL spot FAN SHAME Moment Villa keeper 'assaulted' by Man City pitch-invaders as police launch probe BACK FROM THE RED City pip Reds to dramatic title as Spurs grab fourth & Burnley go down DREAD DEVILS Ten Hag can't believe what he's watching as hapless Man Utd flop at Palace JUAN TO WATCH Juan Mata set for stunning transfer U-turn ahead of talks with Erik ten Hag FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS By season’s end, the atmosphere in the dressing room had grown into a “toxic mix of backbiting and spitefulness”, claim MEN.

But let’s start from the beginning… Early on in the season, an unnamed United player described Solskjaer as “finished” behind closed doors, long before his departure.

The former boss held a private team meeting and asked the players if they still trusted him – with players all “looking at their shoes” and avoiding eye contact, according to one star.

Jesse Lingard shining at West Ham on loan last season only to return to Old Trafford and yet again be frozen out only further “killed” Solskjaer’s reputation among the squad.

By November, he was gone – as fans hoped Rangnick, the “father of Gegenpress” and man who blazed a trail for the likes of Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel, would usher in a new era.

Instead, Rangnick’s brief tenure was so tumultuous, fans seemingly look back on Solskjaer’s reign as the “good, old days” – with two top-three finishes, four cup semi-finals and a final in under three years.

Almost immediately after Rangnick’s arrivals, the gaping cracks in the Old Trafford squad turned into chasms.

As United struggled on the pitch, the off-field drama intensified with the decisions to snub Antonio Conte and Dejan Kulusevski – who both joined Tottenham – looking increasingly baffling. Ronaldo himself is alleged to have had a say in the decision.

A source told MEN one player nicknamed Rangnick “Specs” behind his back. Club legend Paul Scholes revealed Lingard had told him the dressing room was a “disaster”. All the while, Rangnick took aim at his players, incredibly claiming the squad “needed open-heart surgery”.

“NO F***ING CLUE” Eric Bailly openly slammed the decision to continually pick Harry Maguire despite his obvious struggles in defence. Rangnick later held a team meeting for senior players, but NOT captain Maguire, which caused a stir. One veteran was alleged to have “hijacked” the meeting, in a sure sign Rangnick was being undermined.

Fans began to chant things that’d never been heard at Old Trafford in their lifetime. Things like “you’re not fit to wear the shirt” quickly became a staple. One player reportedly described Rangnick as “bad”, while a source claimed his substitutions – namely in the 4-1 defeat to rivals Manchester City – were thoughtless.

They claimed players introduced had “no instructions, no game plan, no position plan” and “didn’t, have a f***ing clue what they were doing”, according to MEN.

Another star whinged at being spoken to “like a child” by Rangnick, before lashing out saying he “didn’t give a s***e” about the German’s advice. One senior player is said to have talked down any rival for his position, while others bemoaned Anthony Elanga’s growing playing-time, calling it “mind-boggling”.

On star’s representatives attacked a United legend after fierce criticism upset his family. The off-pitch drama filtered onto the pitch and, at one stage, a player barely celebrated a goal before angrily lashing out at his team-mate after being urged to “smile for the camera”.

Even Bruno Fernandes – the United fans’ favourite since his January 2020 transfer – wasn’t immune to criticism. Amid a season that saw him sulking time and time again after a series of poor results, one team-mate reportedly claimed his “wasteful” approach was a “problem”.

So what exactly has Ten Hag inherited? Read More on The Sun NOT ON My BFF stole my hugely significant baby name & after her reaction we don't speak HOUSE THAT I slashed my gas bill by £25 a month with a simple boiler tweak The former Ajax chief promised wholesale changes with his TEN-POINT plan to get United back to the top of world football.

It seems as though Ten Hag will rip the squad down to its bare bones and rebuild – and apparently the club needs it more than most fans even realise.

American rapper Jay Electronica caused a stir among boxing fans on social media over the weekend by tweeting his opinion about the heavyweight division. The 45-year-old received a mixed response after tweeting: “In my eyes, Deontay Wilder is the TRUE heavyweight champion of the world.” Wilder held the WBC heavyweight title for five years between 2015-2020Getty In my eyes, Deontay Wilder is the TRUE Heavyweight Champion of The World.— J A Y E L E C T R O N I C A (@JayElectronica) May 21, 2022 Wilder is of course no longer a heavyweight champion having been dethroned by Tyson Fury.

The Bronze Bomber first won the WBC crown back in 2015 when he beat Bermane Stiverne.

Successful stoppage defences followed against Eric Molina, Johann Duhaupas, Artur Szpilka, Chris Arreola, Gerald Washington, a Stiverne rematch and Luis Ortiz.

Then, in December 2018, Wilder met Fury for the first time and, despite scoring two knockdowns, was largely outboxed and appeared fortunate to escape with his belt in a controversial draw. Fury went in a different direction in 2019, so Wilder knocked out Dominic Breazeale and Ortiz again before facing Fury once more.

This time, in February 2020, the Gypsy King battered and stopped the Bronze Bomber, who came out with a series of bizarre conspiracy theories and excuses as to why he lost the fight. Fury stopped Wilder twice and took his WBC heavyweight world titleFrank Micelotta/FOX Oleksandr Usyk dethroned Anthony Joshua to claim the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titlesMark Robinson/Matchroom Eventually, in October 2021, the pair met in their contracted trilogy bout which Fury ultimately won by KO, despite a monumental effort from Wilder who once again floored him twice.

Now, the American is rumoured to be eyeing a ring return, though has not fought since his most recent defeat to Fury.

As a result, Jay Electronica’s tweet most certainly divided opinion, with fans of Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua joining the debate.

It seemed that the majority did not take him seriously. One fan replied: “Is this Stevie Wonders account?” While another added: “Should have gone to Specsavers.” And a third mocked: “In my eyes, Liverpool are the TRUE Champions of the Premier League.” When you accidentally hit send on a tweet that’s been in your drafts since the end of 2018 https://t.co/Mxpw4Wxr0K— Morgan Campbell (@MorganPCampbell) May 21, 2022 Is this Stevie Wonders account https://t.co/YjDHM2pW7M— Durham Tory (@capitalisttrev1) May 21, 2022 Donald Trump is the TRUE president of the USA energy https://t.co/MxNST75kWx— IB Freely (@FreelyIb) May 22, 2022 Naw champ it’s Fury then Usyk https://t.co/HzMEmIH9Rf— George Middleton (@george51391) May 21, 2022 He will be if he fights Usyk or AJ https://t.co/02RVRSGATA— Marvthegreatest (@Marvitodude) May 21, 2022 Tyson fury beat him 3 times? How can you possibly think this haha— Cal Leyland (@leylandCal94) May 21, 2022 In my eyes, Liverpool are the TRUE Champions of the Premier League.

https://t.co/mnWynvpAs7— Del G (@ReallyNiceDerek) May 22, 2022 Should have gone to specsavers….

pic.twitter.com/MiquGFwk3V— InShaneInTheMembrane (@Dagenham5) May 22, 2022 However, it was not just criticism that came in the replies.

One supporter of Wilder tweeted: “Facts.

Never lost either.” While another put: “Fury got knocked out twice but two corrupt refs helped him beat the ‘count’.” And a third concluded: “I agree cause Tyson Fury retired, hung it up.

He’s scared of Fury vs Wilder 4 with Deontay Wilder. Till then Anthony Joshua is first in line with Andy Ruiz Jr behind him then Oleksandr Usyk.” Facts.

Never lost either https://t.co/EycQrZ16kO— . (@GoodTweetsp) May 21, 2022 Forever, there'll be only one bronze bomber.— Nigerian unofficial minister of public order. (@OdeyemiOladapo1) May 21, 2022 Same. https://t.co/a1mivXnkIC— Sugar Ray Top Cat (@KarmaSerene) May 21, 2022 Facts he got robbed..

https://t.co/zBiu31iydl— Salute city (@chachuck0) May 21, 2022 Fury got knocked out twice but two corrupt refs helped him beat the "count"— Gmane (@Gmane07) May 21, 2022 Same. Fury benefitted from possibly the longest count in history https://t.co/YCsLAnf4lQ— Unified Champion (@unifiedchampbox) May 21, 2022 I agree cause @Tyson_Fury retired hung it up he scared of Fury/Wilder 4 with @BronzeBomber till then @anthonyjoshua is first in line with @Andy_destroyer1 behind him then @usykaa— Dboi M oney Mitch (@Dbueno90210) May 21, 2022 Boxing on talkSPORT Head over to YouTube for more of talkSPORT’s dedicated boxing content where you will find exclusive interviews with the likes of Tyson Fury, Eddie Hearn and Jake Paul, plus our very own boxing insider.

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Aston Villa have completed their second signing of the summer after announcing a deal to sign Boubacar Kamara. The 22-year-old will move to Villa Park on a free transfer following the expiry of his deal with current club, Marseille. Kamara has become Aston Villa’s second signing of the summerGetty Images A central midfielder by trade, Kamara has made 170 appearances for the French side after coming through the youth academy, making him one of the most sought-after youngsters in Europe.

Speaking to the club’s official website, manager Steven Gerrard said: “I am delighted that we have been able to attract one of the most promising young talents in European football.

“We have a very clear plan to make our team stronger and Bouba is an important part of that.” The arrival of Kamara follows the blockbuster deal to bring Philippe Coutinho to Villa Park.

The ex-Liverpool man has joined for a fee of £17million and looks set to play a major role for the club going into next season. With Villa finishing in 14th position this term, Gerrard will be determined to strengthen his side with some stellar signings to move the club forward.

Most read in Football SAVAGE 'Out of order' - Liverpool victims of cruel Villa rumour that spread around stadium Ouch Dias' dad left Gallagher needing stitches after headbutt during title celebrations chaos Man City apologise to Villa keeper Olsen who is attacked by fan in pitch invasion RIVALS Everton fans celebrate wildly despite being 5-1 down as Liverpool don't win PL love 'Football without Origi is nothing' - Liverpool man gets guard of honour and banner out Gary Neville's Salford co-owner Peter Lim receives stunning protest from Valencia fans Kamara has arrived on a free transfer from Marseille According to former striker Gabby Agbonlahor, Villa need to continue their recruitment efforts if they’re to kick on.

Speaking ahead of the Marvelous Nakamba signing, he said: “Gerrard’s gone in there and he’s probably still looking at players and thinking, ‘you know what, in the summer you can go’.

“He needs to bring in a centre-half, another striker, another defensive midfielder because if you put someone like Declan Rice in that midfield, they’re a completely different team.

“They’re missing that midfielder, a [Yves] Bissouma, that’s what he’ll be looking at in the summer.

“There will be players in that squad who, when the season finishes, Gerrard will say to them not to come back because they’re not good enough.” Gerrard will be hoping to add plenty more additions this summerGetty Offer Of The Day Bet365: Bet £10, Get £50 in Free Bets* – CLAIM HERE Open account offer.

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SORT your public WiFi out racecourses. In most cases it’s absolutely pathetic. Pathetic I tell you. Yes I know, in the great schemes of the terrible things happening on planet earth working WiFI at racecourses is not the most pressing matter. GettyPunters deserve to be able to get decent WiFi – something we all expect in today’s world[/caption] But I’m sick and tired of the rubbish service racegoers have to put up with.

If you can’t get it to work, then don’t tell people you offer it. Simple. I wrote a few years ago that every racecourse should provide racegoers with free WiFi.

It’s a no brainer in the modern era. Luckily tracks seemed to agree, and in most cases – as far as I know, as I haven’t been to every course in the UK – WiFI systems are in place. But it’s one thing offering it – another getting it to work. In recent weeks, the following have been guilty: WiFi at the Cheltenham Festival was shambolic.

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WiFi is part of every person’s daily life. Every person with a phone expects it to work. It helps people stay connected in big crowds, and it also helps tracks publicise the action they are showing. People want to take pictures and post them at major events.

SIMPLE ISSUE TO FIX FOR PUNTERS Big groups of people are no excuse. Pay for a decent system or don’t bother at all and live in the dark ages. Added to all this, blocking betting websites – essentially pointless to be fair as you can’t access the internet! – and price comparison websites is pathetic and dated.

It’s up to bookmakers on course to offer terms to attract customers and publicise them accordingly. Denying the public access is simply denying free markets and choice. Once that had a place, but no longer. Open it up. For God’s sake.

On the racing front, I’ve been lapping up the skills of Charlie Appleby and William Haggas. Both greatly helped by class act riders in William Buick, James Doyle and Tom Marquand. Over the weekend I stated on ITV and Sky that I think Marquand is close to world class.

Actually, he IS world class, as his ride on Alenquer showed at the Curragh. My Prospero was also a terrific ride. As Haggas said on Racing Debate, he should be picking up big spares when they become available. And what about Homeless Songs in the Irish 1000? The turn of foot was explosive and great to see the master of Rosewell Dermot Weld back in the big time.

DERBY FEVER RISING I loved talking to Weld on the old Attheraces when we showed the Irish racing. There was just something about him that I respected and he has a sense of humour as well.

You talk to Weld, and you know you are talking to one of the greatest trainers of all time. Chris Hayes rode Homeless Songs like an image of the late Pat Smullen. This will have been emotional for Moyglare Stud. It was emotional for all of us. Emotion is what racing brings, and with the Derby just over a week away there is much to look forward to.

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Max Verstappen was “eight seconds” away from a pit lane start as Red Bull, it has been claimed, needed to bring his fuel up to temperature in Spain. With the Spanish Grand Prix taking place in swelteringly hot conditions, Red Bull are suspected to have cooled the fuel for both RB18s below Sunday’s minimum of 25’C.

That meant they had to bring it up to temperature before either car could leave the pits, which turned into a race against time. According to Auto Motor und Sport, the “fuel temperature in the two Red Bulls did not meet the prescribed value when the pit lane was opened 40 minutes before the start” of Sunday’s race.

As such while their rivals did practice laps on the way to the grid, Verstappen and Sergio Perez sat in their respective garages as Red Bull ran their cars’ engines to raise the fuel temperature.

Clear a path, world champion coming through!#SpanishGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/bqlB4boOP9 — Formula 1 (@F1) May 22, 2022 Fuel temperature is decided by the ambient temperature two hours before the race minus 10 degrees. But given that Honda are said to have problems in hot races if the fuel temperature rises too much, AMuS reports that Red Bull prefer to “cool down the fuel as much as possible beforehand because with a lower starting value it stays cooler over the entire race”.

Verstappen was the last driver to make it onto the grid, leaving the pits with “eight seconds” to spare.

The FIA, though, told The Race that Red Bull’s fuel temperature was always above the legal minimum, something Ferrari doubt. Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto said: “I can imagine it [the late pit exit] was down to the fuel temperature.

“They need to be a maximum 10C below the ambient. It should be at all times during the event. So not only when the car is going out but when the car is in the garage itself. “I can only trust the FIA. “It’s difficult to understand that they were maybe heating up the fuel through a fire-up because it would not explain… as I said, it should be [legal] at all times.

“I can only trust the FIA and I’m pretty sure they are comfortable. They checked it. And maybe that’s not the right explanation as well, you should ask them.”   Verstappen won Spanish Grand Prix, leading home Sergio Perez in a Red Bull 1-2, to take the lead in the Drivers’ Championship.

He is six points up on Charles Leclerc after the Ferrari driver recorded his first DNF of the season, out of the race with a power unit failure.     The post Ferrari suspect cool fuel behind Max’s last second pit lane exit appeared first on PlanetF1.

The New York Rangers were indebted to another inspired performance from Russian goalie Igor Shesterkin Russian goalie Igor Shesterkin was hailed as “outstanding” as his resolute performance helped the New York Rangers gain a valuable foothold in their Stanley Cup playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Shesterkin made a remarkable 43 saves as the Rangers ran out 3-1 winners at a raucous Madison Square Garden on Sunday night. The result halves the deficit to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference second-round series with the Hurricanes, with the pair next meeting for Game 4 in New York on Tuesday.

“Igor was outstanding for us and that was the key,” said Rangers coach Gerard Gallant as he paid tribute to the Russian stopper. “He’s the key for our group.” IGOR, IGOR, IGOR! 🗣Igor Shesterkin's 43-save performance powers the @NYRangers to victory and helps cut the series lead to 2-1! #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/07vOSfix6X— NHL (@NHL) May 22, 2022 Shesterkin, 26, has enjoyed a stellar season for New York and is a finalist for the Hart Trophy – awarded to the NHL’s most valuable player in the regular season – as well as the Vezina Trophy for the league’s best goalie.

Performances like Sunday show why the Moscow-born star is a nailed on winner of the latter accolade – even if he was disappointed with the one goal he did concede from a stoppable shot from Nino Niederreiter.  “I gave up a goal and let down the team,” Shesterkin said.

“I had to fix the mistake that I made.” Read more Russians star in NHL history Teammate Filip Chytil paid tribute to the Russian and his superb campaign.   “He’s been doing it all season,” said the Czech forward.

“We know what he’s capable of.

He’s one of the best goalies in the game and we just trust every second he’s in the net. We just trust him and he’s doing what he can do. He’s unbelievable.” The Rangers were grateful to Shesterkin in their dramatic first-round playoff win against the Pittsburgh Penguins in a Game 7 decider, when he made 42 saves.

The Rangers edged themselves back into contention against Carolina with goals from Mika Zibanejad, Chris Kreider and Tyler Motte in front of more than 18,000 fans at the Garden. Russian winger Artemi Panarin registered an assist for Zibanejad’s goal to get the Rangers underway in the first period.

Read more Player throws water bottle at NHL rival during live TV interview (VIDEO) Elsewhere in the playoffs, Nikita Kucherov starred as the Tampa Bay Lightning forward scored and produced three assists in his team’s 5-1 rout of the Florida Panthers.

The tally moved Kucherov to 142 (48 goals, 94 assists) points in NHL playoff history – putting him one ahead of countryman and Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin, although still behind Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins in overall terms among Russians in the all-time charts.  Kucherov and two-time defending Stanley Cup champions Tampa Bay will look to seal their second-round series against the Panthers when they meet in Game 4 at Amalie Arena on Monday night.

  Among the outright favorites for the Stanley Cup, Florida saw off Ovechkin and the Capitals in the first-round of the playoffs, but the Presidents’ Trophy winners will face an almighty effort to drag themselves back into contention against the Lightning.

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ERIK TEN HAG has shared his TEN-POINT plan to get Manchester United back to the top of world football. The former Ajax boss, 52, watched new new club‘s horrific season finally come to an end with a drab 1-0 loss at Crystal Palace on Sunday. AFPErik ten Hag has revealed his ten-point plan to fire Man Utd back to the top of world football[/caption] PAErik ten Hag watched Man Utd’s final-day defeat at Crystal Palace along with new assistants Mitchell van der Gaag and Steve McClaren[/caption] On Monday morning, Ten Hag gave his first interview as official Man Utd boss.

And Ten Hag has pulled no punches, revealing he will tear the team down to its bare bones and rebuild in his own vision.

Incredibly, Ten Hag revealed TEN ways he will change United. From style of play to the transfer window and channelling legends like Sir Alex Ferguson, as well as the energy of Old Trafford, Ten Hag is certain to have United fans excited after his first interview.

READ MORE SPORT STORIES MAN UTD NEWS Erik ten Hag's first United press conference, Crystal Palace defeat reaction EURO KINGS Get Liverpool at 30/1, or Real Madrid at 40/1 to win the Champions League title The Dutchman’s ten commandments are: Dominate and dictate play at all timesWork, fight and give 100%Renew the squadSurround club with competent, quality peopleImplement total high-pressing styleUtilise the club’s young talentPlay like a team, not individualsWin in spectacular, adventurous wayImplement a fighting cultureChannel the energy of Old Trafford crowd Most read in Football NEW BEGINNINGS When does Premier League 2022/23 season start? Fixtures release date PREM FINALE All the reaction as Man City WIN title, Burnley go down and Spurs land CL spot FAN SHAME Moment Villa keeper 'assaulted' by Man City pitch-invaders as police launch probe BACK FROM THE RED City pip Reds to dramatic title as Spurs grab fourth & Burnley go down DREAD DEVILS Ten Hag can't believe what he's watching as hapless Man Utd flop at Palace JUAN TO WATCH Juan Mata set for stunning transfer U-turn ahead of talks with Erik ten Hag FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS First and foremost, Ten Hag was keen to hammer home the fact he is desperate for Man Utd to attack – including continuing interim boss Ralf Rangnick‘s work to press high up the pitch.

Ten Hag told the Man Utd website: “We are playing in the Theatre of Dreams.

We want to entertain.

“The intention is to play fantastic football.

If we can’t play fantastic football, we still have to win.

“[We must] accept the current situation but also know one year ago, this club was second in the Premier League.

“There’s potential and now it’s up to us to get that out. It’s a process, it will take time but I’m convinced we will come to that point where we get success.

“We have to work hard and it has to be based on the right philosophy and strategy. “In certain positions we want to renew the squad, but as I said, one year ago, this squad was second in the league, so there is potential and I’m really looking forward to co-operating with the squad.

“I have to build, starting a new relationship with the squad, with my players. ” I have high expectations from myself and that is also what I demand from my squad. “They have to co-operate together and they have to give every day their best.

And I would say, for me, good is not good enough. We have to do better.” WALKING IN FOOTSTEPS OF GIANTS But Ten Hag admits he too must work hard as he aims to follow in the footsteps of Fergie, Sir Matt Busby and Sir Bobby Charlton.

The ex-Ajax chief continued: “I have to do my best and I will give everything, every day. Every day I will go to the maximum that I have, so hopefully I can continue their legacy. “I know the history of Man Utd, I know the big times and the audience, the vibe that can be around Old Trafford.

“I watched them in their big times, when Sir Alex Ferguson was manager, during the really successful times when they won titles and were dominating Europe. “But also before Sir Alex, Man Utd was a really big club and I know names like Busby and Charlton that gave Man Utd a presence to the outside world from winning, and winning in a spectacular way, winning so they entertain people.

“What stays with me is there was always a fighting culture. They fight together and they get success. “The fans behind the ambience at Old Trafford… it will be fabulous and I’m really looking forward to getting that experience.

“I will give everything necessary to get Man Utd back where they belong. “I’ve been aware of the massive presence and the massive audience around Man Utd. “It’s all over the world, so I’ve been aware, and I will do my best and take responsibility to deliver them the success they need.” “The way we did it [at Ajax] – with dominant, dictating football – that is the way I want to act in Man Utd as well.

Erik ten Hag Ten Hag covered himself in glory with his impressive success at Ajax, where his attack-first approach and faith in their youth system paid off in a huge way, particularly in 2018-19.

That season, Ajax were just minutes away from the Champions League final before Tottenham’s last-ditch comeback, while completing the Dutch league-cup Double.

And Ten Hag is planning to stick to his guns, adding: “Of course [there will be similarities], but you never can compare teams. “The way we did it [at Ajax] – with dominant, dictating football – that is the way I want to act in Man Utd as well.

“But the competence and the quality of the players decide how you have to play. “I know our opponents are highly motivated to beat Man Utd and we have to be ready for that. To go and win that battle. “Even if they are over-motivated, we have to be more. We always have to be more willing to win the game than the opponent.

“We are playing in the Theatre of Dreams and have to entertain the opponent. We are playing in the opponent’s half and we have to do attacking football. “We have to do the pressing, the total high-pressing and the adventurous football.

“Also Ajax has that history of bringing young talents into the first team.” Ten Hag concluded his interview by insisting it’s “not about” him, but instead the team as a whole. He claimed: “We don’t have to go over my football. It’s about the Man Utd football and about the Man Utd identity and philosophy.

“I think that you pointed it out: it has to be about attacking football. We have to bring structures in the way of playing, so we can play attacking football. Read More on The Sun NOT ON My BFF stole my hugely significant baby name & after her reaction we don't speak HOUSE THAT I slashed my gas bill by £25 a month with a simple boiler tweak “Everywhere I was in my career, I have high demands on my players.

I expect them to fight and give 100 per cent. “We have to do better and they have to co-operate. They have to be unified, to form a team, and to battle the opponent.”

MANCHESTER CITY have been priced as the early favourites for the 2022/23 Premier League title. Betfair are offering odds of 4/6 for City to secure the league title for the third season in a row, having secured their fourth title in five years in dramatic fashion on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester City are favourites to win their third league title in a row next season.getty Betfair – Money Back as Cash up to £20 if your first bet loses* Pep Guardiola’s side were forced to do it the hard way against Aston Villa on Sunday, who were 2-0 up with 15 minutes of the season remaining, before three quickfire goals from City swung the title back into their hands.

The win gave City the three points they needed to reach 93 points, pipping Liverpool to the title by just one point, after their 3-1 against Wolves at Anfield. Guardiola’s side have already strengthened their squad ahead of next season, having secured the signing of Norwegian star Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund.

It will also be the first chance to see Julian Alvarez in a Manchester City shirt, having signed the promising young Argentinian striker in January before loaning him back to River Plate for the remainder of the Premier League season.

2022/23 Premier League title odds Betfair odds Manchester City: 4/6 Liverpool: 7/4 Chelsea: 20/1 Manchester United: 22/1 Tottenham: 25/1 Arsenal: 40/1 Newcastle: 50/1 West Ham: 100/1 Leicester: 150/1 Everton, Brighton, Aston Villa: 250/1 Leeds, Southampton, Wolves, Crystal Palace: 500/1 Brentford: 750/1 Fulham: 1,000/1 Bournemouth 1,500/1 Betfair – Money Back as Cash up to £20 if your first bet loses* Betfair fancies Liverpool as City’s closest title challengers, with Jurgen Klopp’s side touted at 7/4.

Manchester City’s win on Sunday meant that Liverpool’s quest for the unprecedented quadruple fell short, but they could still scoop their third trophy of the season this weekend, as they take on Real Madrid in the Champions League final in Paris on Saturday night.

Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea side are still a bit off the pace of the top two according to Betfair, as they’re priced at 20/1 for the title.

The Blues’ immediate future is still up in the air, with no new owner still currently preventing them from being able to sign or sell any players this summer.

The sanctions placed by the government also meant no contract negotiations were able to take place, which has led to the exits of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen, with the club currently unable to sign replacements.

Erik ten Hag’s new look Manchester United side are being priced at 22/1. It’s expected to be a busy summer at Old Trafford this year, with the United team in desperate need of a revamp after finishing down in sixth-place this season, 35 points behind Man City.

Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom said: “After a thrilling end to the 2021/22 campaign, which saw Man City come from two goals down to beat Aston Villa and clinch a fourth Premier League title in five years, Pep Guardiola’s men are the early 4/6 favourites to win next season’s competition.” “Meanwhile, Liverpool, who finished a point behind City, are 7/4 with Chelsea 20/1.

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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE finalists Liverpool came within a whisker of snatching the Premier League trophy away from Manchester City on the final day. Many inside Anfield even thought they had won it, after a rumour spread around the stands that Steven Gerrard’s side had made it 3-3 late on at the Etihad.

Mohamed Salah put Liverpool ahead against Wolves, and just seconds later a rumour spread around Anfield that Aston Villa had celebrated against Manchester CityGetty There were huge cheers in the stands as the home crowd believed the title could be theirsGetty Liverpool had initially trailed Wolves 1-0 after an early goal from Pedro Neto.

Sadio Mane levelled things up for the hosts, before Mohamed Salah put Jurgen Klopp’s side ahead on 84 minutes. And shortly after Salah’s strike, an enormous cheer erupted around Anfield. It seemed as though the home crowd thought Villa had pegged back City to make it 3-3, and the title would have red ribbons around it.

Read More In Football LIVERPOOL VS REAL All the crucial info you need for MASSIVE Champions League final in Paris EURO KINGS Get Liverpool at 30/1, or Real Madrid at 40/1 to win the Champions League title Fans in the stands were spotted hugging and celebrating in the apparent belief that as things stood they would be champions.

The moment was captured on Sky Sports, with commentator Rob Hawthorne saying: “A cheer going around though we know not why because Manchester City, to our knowledge, are still leading by three goals to two.

“I’m not sure if a false rumour has spread around here like wildfire.” But the home crowd’s joy was not to be. Most read in Football NEW BEGINNINGS When does Premier League 2022/23 season start? Fixtures release date PREM FINALE All the reaction as Man City WIN title, Burnley go down and Spurs land CL spot FAN SHAME Moment Villa keeper 'assaulted' by Man City pitch-invaders as police launch probe BACK FROM THE RED City pip Reds to dramatic title as Spurs grab fourth & Burnley go down DREAD DEVILS Ten Hag can't believe what he's watching as hapless Man Utd flop at Palace JUAN TO WATCH Juan Mata set for stunning transfer U-turn ahead of talks with Erik ten Hag FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS Gerrard’s Villa had led City 2-0 before a stunning five-minute turnaround saw a Rodri goal sandwiched in between an Ilkay Gundogan brace secure the title for Pep Guardiola in dramatic style.

Klopp was spotted embracing Thiago Alcantara as the deafening cheer erupted, although that could have been in relation to the first-half injury the Spanish midfielder had picked up.

Substitute Takumi Minamino meanwhile appeared not to be fooled, and motioned for the Reds to calm down as supporters cheered.

Guardiola’s side did indeed manage to keep Villa out in the closing stages at the Etihad to secure back-to-back Prem crowns.

It meant Liverpool agonisingly missed out on the title by a single point, having gone the league entire campaign at Anfield without being beaten.

RIYAD MAHREZ has claimed Liverpool “hate” Manchester City after they were pipped to the Premier League title again. Pep Guardiola’s side sensationally fought back from two goals down to beat Aston Villa 3-2 at the Etihad to seal a fourth Prem crown in five seasons. Man City claimed their fourth title in five seasons on Sunday afternoonGetty ReutersLiverpool were pipped to the title by one point for the second time in four campaigns[/caption] At Anfield, Liverpool beat Wolves 3-1 but were ultimately left disappointed as they finished one point behind rivals City.

The end of the season mirrored that of the 2018/19 campaign when Liverpool missed out on the Premier League title by a single point.

And Mahrez feels Jurgen Klopp’s men – whose only Prem title triumph came in 2020 – are sick of the sight of the Sky Blues. Speaking to French TV channel Canal+, the Algerian said: “Liverpool are a mad team, they are a superb team… I know they hate us [laughs].

READ MORE IN FOOTBALL CITY SLICKERS City stars and Guardiola hit the town with Wags to celebrate final day PL win EURO KINGS Get Liverpool at 30/1, or Real Madrid at 40/1 to win the Champions League title “They’re sick of us because if we weren’t here they would’ve won everything every year.

“But we’re here and we’re never letting go and we’ll be here next year too!” Despite missing out on the Premier League title, Liverpool are still on course for a cup treble this season.

They have already claimed the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, winning both in penalty shoot-outs against Chelsea. Most read in Football NEW BEGINNINGS When does Premier League 2022/23 season start? Fixtures release date PREM FINALE All the reaction as Man City WIN title, Burnley go down and Spurs land CL spot FAN SHAME Moment Villa keeper 'assaulted' by Man City pitch-invaders as police launch probe BACK FROM THE RED City pip Reds to dramatic title as Spurs grab fourth & Burnley go down DREAD DEVILS Ten Hag can't believe what he's watching as hapless Man Utd flop at Palace JUAN TO WATCH Juan Mata set for stunning transfer U-turn ahead of talks with Erik ten Hag FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS And then on Saturday, May 28 they are competing in the Champions League final against Real Madrid.

The Reds are looking to lift the club’s seventh European title after last claiming Champions League glory back in 2019.

They are also hoping for redemption against Madrid after losing the 2018 final 3-1 to the Spanish giants.