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Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag has heaped praise on his star midfielders Bruno Fernandes and Fred. Fernandes has been bearing the added responsibility of being the stand-in captain for most of the season after Harry Maguire was benched. Although he has not scored or assisted in many games, the Portuguese has been instrumental as an attacking midfielder. Meanwhile, Fred, who has seen somewhat of a resurgence under Ten Hag, has delivered some important performances. He recently scored the third goal for the Red Devils against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Speaking to the club’s in-house media (manutd.com) ahead…

For a cool £10 million, you could own Johnny Depp’s Los Angeles penthouse. The 53-year-old is starting anew after his divorce from wife Amber Heard after just one year of marriage – starting with putting his stunning five house penthouse on the market. Johnny’s home is in the Eastern Columbia Building, in Downton LA and is comprised of five adjacent penthouses, which the actor kept largely separate, living in them “like rooms in a home,” his real-estate agent Kevin Dees of Partners Trust told the Wall Street Journal. Johnny Depp owns not just one but five of the houses in this penthouseCredit:…

I assume you are aware of the trial of the year—at least in terms of importance and media attention—the one featuring ex-spouses Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, unless you have been on the International Space Station for the past month and have just returned to Earth. Unless you have been on the International Space Station for the past month and have just returned to Earth, I imagine you are aware of the trial of the year-at least in terms of relevance and media attention-the one involving ex-spouses Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.We won’t go into the specifics of the trial…

The giant squid (Architeuthis dux), one of the most elusive and amazing creatures of the deep sea, recently astounded a group of tourists when it washed up as a half-eaten corpse on a New Zealand beach. A half-buried giant squid on the beach at Farewell Spit nature reserve in New Zealand. (Image credit: Anton Donaldson)(opens in new tab) A tour guide who was leading the group at the time described the chance finding as a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience. The colossal cephalopod, with a mantle measuring around 13 feet (4 meters) long, was discovered Sept. 9 on the beach at Farewell Spit, a nature…

The Kraken is a terrifying gigantic sea creature that is reported to be one mile long in Scandinavian folklore. Stories generally describe it as a terrifyingly enormous octopus or squid like creature that attacks ships. According to some tales, the Kraken was so huge that its body could be mistaken for an island. But is there any chance that a real animal exists behind these scary legends? Writings about the Kraken The Kraken is first mentioned in the Örvar-Oddr, a 13th century Icelandic saga involving two sea monsters , the Hafgufa (sea mist) and the Lyngbakr (heather-back). The Hafgufa is believed to be a reference to…

The ex-Arsenal striker left the club last summer, but recent statements from the Frenchman have generated discussion over whether he regrets his leave. Alexandre Lacazette left Arsenal to return to Ligue 1 outfit Lyon in the summer – but it appears he may have made a mistake. That is at least according to an exchange he had with his old Gunners colleague Rob Holding, who has since revealed that Lacazette told him that the “grass isn’t always greener elsewhere”. The comments may come as a surprise to the Lyon faithful, especially after Lacazette has enjoyed a decent enough start to his second stint at the Parc Olympique…

Chelsea might have the ideal replacements for midfield combination Jorginho and N’Golo Kanté lined up in Benfica’s Enzo Fernández and West Ham United’s Declan Rice as Graham Potter enters his first transfer window at Stamford Bridge, according to journalist Dean Jones of GiveMeSport. The former Brighton and Hove Albion manager will be looking to put his own stamp on the Blues this winter. Chelsea transfer news – Enzo Fernández and Declan Rice According to CBS Journalist Ben Jacobs, Benfica have rejected Chelsea’s initial bid of what was believed to be £112m in instalments for the services of Fernández this winter, with the Portuguese…

Liverpool have not replaced Gini Wijnaldum since his departure, but they may have identified a suitable replacement who can also fix the club’s Fabinho dilemma. Liverpool have been looking to find a resolution to their midfield problems ever since the departure of Gini Wijnaldum. The Dutchman was the last player who could competently provide cover for Fabinho in the Brazilian’s absence in the holding midfield role and since his departure, Liverpool have been vulnerable. Ever since Wijnaldum left the club, Liverpool have relied on Fabinho far too much and even rushed him back early from an injury to play in the Champions League final last season…

In the FA Cup match at Old Trafford, Man Utd defeated Everton 3-1 thanks to two assists from Marcus Rashford. Rashford scored again Erik ten Hag believes Marcus Rashford is in unstoppable form for Man Utd after his fifth goal in as many games. The 25-year-old created two goals and scored a penalty in United’s FA Cup third round win over Everton to take his tally for the season to 16 club and international goals. Rashford has scored in all five of United’s matches since the World Cup and he was named the club’s player of the month for December.…

After Marcus Rashford, an English striker, scored his fifth goal in as many games and assisted on two more in a 3-1 FA Cup victory over Everton, Erik ten Hag claimed that Rashford can be “unstoppable” for Man Utd. Rashford laid on Antony’s fourth minute opener, then played in the cross that forced Conor Coady into an own goal early in the second half, before making it seven straight home games with a goal for United as he scored a stoppage time penalty. ‘From the first minute I think Marcus was the one who showed the confidence and the belief,’ Ten…

Following the departure of Martin Dubravka, Man Utd has confirmed the signing of Jack Butland on a loan basis for the conclusion of the current campaign. And the shot-stopper is poised to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Nemanja Matic and Bastian Schweinsteiger after being given the No 31 jersey. The 29-year-old will provide competition for David De Gea, who remains Erik ten Hag’s undisputed No 1. Man Utd recently saw Dubravka leave Old Trafford, with Newcastle recalling the Slovakia international following an injury to Nick Pope. And they have confirmed the arrival of Butland on Friday, with the shot-stopper…

Man Utd are among two clubs to have lodged an offer for a striker who’ll solve Erik ten Hag’s problems, and a report claims the Red Devils are ‘likely’ to win the race. Replacing Cristiano Ronaldo is the primary focus in the market at Old Trafford this month. Ten Hag can call upon Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford to lead the line, though an injury to either could devastate their season. Injuries will be commonplace in the second half of the campaign too with the fixture list more congested than ever thanks to the mid-season World Cup. With the battle…

Graham Potter is searching for solutions as he pursues the Champions League after Chelsea lost at home to Manchester City, pushing them farther away from the top-four fight. Todd Boehly will not axe Graham Potter if he fails to deliver a top-four finish at Chelsea. The Blues boss, who was only appointed in September, is facing a difficult period in west London, which was only worsened by Thursday night’s defeat by Manchester City. The loss leaves Chelsea languishing in tenth – 10 points outside the top four with neighbours Brentford and Fulham above them. Potter made the step up to the two-time European champions following his impressive…

The Daily Star Sport examines five offensive possibilities Mikel Arteta may buy after Gary Neville criticized Arsenal’s lack of options after their goalless draw with Newcastle. Gary Neville slammed Arsenal’s squad depth against Newcastle (Image: PA) Arsenal’s title challenge hit a hurdle on Tuesday evening as they were held to a goalless draw at the Emirates by high-flying Newcastle. And as the Gunners seemingly ran out of ideas on the pitch, Mikel Arteta only made one change – as Arsenal’s squad depth was laid bare. One of Arsenal’s biggest problems is their lack of attackers following Gabriel Jesus’ injury. Gary Neville said on Sky Sports:…

During his heyday as Man Utd manager, Sir Alex Ferguson’s behavior on the touchline was as terrifying as his teams on the field, with even referees wilting under pressure. Sir Alex Ferguson and referee Phil Dowd [R] clashed on more than one occasion (Image: Man Utd via Getty Images) Former Premier League referee Phil Dowd once pranked Sir Alex Ferguson over his famous ‘Fergie time’ requests. The legendary Man Utd manager was a master at bending referees to his will with a mere scowl in their direction. Ferguson, over time, became known for pointing at his watch and demanding additional minutes as his side…

After a two-minute video clip of Gabriel Jesus’ injury recovery surfaced online, Arsenal fans were encouraged. Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus is making positive progress in his return from injury, with his latest video update exciting fans amid the club’s Premier League title challenge. Jesus has been absent since before the World Cup with a knee injury, but he is edging closer to a comeback. After suffering a World Cup-ending injury while representing Brazil in Qatar this winter, the 26-year-old underwent surgery to repair ligament damage to his knee. He had been expected to miss three months of action as he goes…

Jadon Sancho hasn’t played for Man Utd since October, but manager Erik ten Hag says the former Borussia Dortmund star is still not ready. Jadon Sancho is not mentally or physically ready to return for Man Utd, according to boss Erik ten Hag. Sancho has not played for United since October 22 and continues to train away from the first-team squad after returning from an individual training camp in Holland. Ten Hag admitted he is impatient for the £73million signing to return quickly, given United’s lack of options in attack, but admitted he cannot rush the 22-year-old. “I would like…

Man Utd were reportedly looking for a replacement for Martin Dubravka on Wednesday. Man Utd are expected to sign Jack Butland in the January transfer window (Image: GETTY) The Slovakia international has been recalled by Newcastle, having made just two appearances during his time at Old Trafford. And Jack Butland, according to widespread reports, is likely to move to the Premier League giants as a replacement. Man Utd signed Dubravka back in the summer, with the goalkeeper arriving from Newcastle to provide competition for David De Gea. However, after just two outings, he’s now been sent back to his parent…

Man Utd are reportedly interested in Patrick Schick, with a view to strengthening the centre-forward position as the club looks to climb the Premier League ladder. This is according to reports stemming from Spain, which chalk Schick’s name onto the list of candidates to take Cristiano Ronald0’s role in the side, after the legendary Portuguese forward came to a mutual agreement with the club to terminate his contract in acrimonious circumstances in November. United’s issues in attack have been laid on the table for all to see this season, with Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford the only two established players capable of adopting the role. Rashford has been in blistering…

Martin Odegaard has been one of the Gunners’ standout performers this season, both in front of goal and in terms of his captaincy. Cesc Fabregas captained Arsenal for three years before joining Barcelona in 2011 (Image: Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images) Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has been likened to Cesc Fabregas for his leadership qualities after an impressive first six months as the Gunners’ captain. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s departure in January 2021 left Mikel Arteta in need of appointing a new skipper, with the decision made to hand the armband to Odegaard ahead of the 2022/23 season. After captaining Arsenal’s final eight Premier League games of last…

Liverpool’s winter transfer addition Cody Gakpo is expected to make his debut for the club in the FA Cup against Wolves after being given the all-clear to play. New Liverpool signing Cody Gakpo is expected to make his debut for the club in the upcoming FA Cup third round tie against Wolves on Saturday. Gakpo agreed to sign for Liverpool just after Christmas, but the Dutch transfer window did not open until January 3. Moreover, he had to wait until all of the official paperwork was signed and rubber-stamped, including his work permit. That is now the case, and James Pearce of…

Roberto Firmino, a forward for Liverpool, is wanted by Bayern Munich. German giants Bayern Munich are believed to be eyeing a move for Liverpool and Brazil forward Roberto Firmino, according to Media Foot (h/t Liverpool Echo). The 31-year-old sees his current contract run out in the summer and he is currently free to discuss his future with clubs outside of England. The Bundesliga champions are free to speak with him and hope to reunite him with Sadio Mane. Jurgen Klopp has, however, has made it clear that he wants to keep hold of the Brazilian. It would make sense to do so as he has proven…

Benoit Badiashile, a France international defender and a former colleague of former Monaco player Cesc Fabregas, has been signed by Chelsea for £35 million. Fabregas is delighted to see his former teammate join Chelsea (Image: @btsportfootball/Twitter) Cesc Fabregas has given Chelsea’s £35million signing of Benoit Badiashile his seal of approval. France defender Badiashile has completed a switch to Stamford Bridge from Monaco – where he was a former teammate of the Spaniard. The 21-year-old has inked a seven-and-a-half-year deal in west London, the Premier League club have confirmed, having made over 100 appearances in Ligue 1 for the Principality side. He has also played in the Champions…

Graham Potter has warned Chelsea star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang that his performance in the Blues’ 1-0 loss to Manchester City on Thursday might be his last. The ex-Arsenal and Barcelona man came off the bench early in the game after an injury to Raheem Sterling, but was brought off in the second half with Chelsea attempting to get back into the game. Chelsea star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been warned that his performance in the Blues’ 1-0 defeat to Manchester City on Thursday may be his last under Graham Potter. The ex-Arsenal and Barcelona man came off the bench early in the game after an injury to Raheem Sterling, but was brought off in…