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CHELSEA fans believe outcast Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would be smiles better than Kai Havertz up front after seeing Frank Lampard take his first training session. Aubameyang laughed alongside Lampard as the Stamford Bridge legend returned as an interim replacement for sacked manager Graham Potter. The ex-Arsenal striker, 33, struggled for even a bench spot under Potter. But many Bridge supporters feel he is the out-and-out scorer Chelsea need, even if no longer the lightning-quick force he once was. One fan said: “Reintegrate Aubameyang immediately. Havertz is simply not good enough for Chelsea.” Another posted: “He’s a striker they can’t score. I’d try anything.” A third wrote: “I mean…

Strange things always seem to happen when the two sides meet – so welcome Jurgen Klopp and Antonio Conte to the madness of the Blues versus the Reds JURGEN KLOPP will surely have watched that Steven Gerrard slip with the same morbid fascination as most of us at the time. One of the great midfielders of his generation — someone who Jose Mourinho twice so nearly bought — stumbles. Suddenly Demba Ba is away, through on his own to put Chelsea ahead. To this day it remains a near inexplicable moment. Except that when it comes to what happens between the sides that meet tonight, maybe…

Klopp has pulled an amazing array of faces in his time at Anfield and on the touchline for Borussia Dortmund JURGEN KLOPP has given his take on the many mad facial expressions he pulls on the touchline. Liverpool fans have joined Borussia Dortmund supporters in taking the boss to their hearts for his passionate approach to the game. In an interview with the Mail, the 49-year-old has revealed that he couldn’t help himself even as a child. He said: “That is my face for sport. When I was a kid, when I played tennis, that’s how I was. “I don’t like it, but I have…

ERLING HAALAND might be best goalscorer in English football but he is still only Manchester City’s second highest earner. The Norwegian forward has taken the league by storm since his £51million summer arrival from Borussia Dortmund last summer. City beat off interest from all of Europe’s elite clubs to secure Haaland’s signature on a five-year, £375,000-a-week contract. The 22-year-old has instantly begun repaying them, scoring 42 goals in his first 37 competitive matches for Pep Guardiola’s side. Only Kevin De Bruyne earns more than Haaland at the Etihad. The City skipper penned a four-year £400,000-a-week deal in April 2021, as per Spotrac. De Bruyne, 31, is…

ERLING HAALAND has enjoyed a sensational debut season in the Premier League – on track to break the record for most goals in a season on his first attempt. But the Manchester City ace, 22, has also had a bit of success off the pitch. Haaland was spotted in London’s West End earlier this week with girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen. The pair are rarely spotted together – but there’s a good reason for that. Isabel, 19, is a footballer herself. In fact, that’s how the lovebirds met. Haaland joined local team Bryne when he was just five years old. He would go on to…

IZZY JAY BROWN has announced his retirement from football aged 26. The midfielder was blighted by injury throughout his career and spent large chunks of it in the treatment room. Brown was most recently with Championship side Preston North End – although he didn’t make a single appearance for the club after rupturing his Achilles before the 2021-22 season. He was released by PNE in May 2022 but has been unable to overcome his injury woes, which has led to him hanging up his boots. In a heartfelt statement, Brown said: “I really don’t know where to start, although I always thought I’d have…

MANCHESTER UNITED fans were in stitches after watching Bruno Fernandes kick David de Gea while the goalkeeper was down injured. The United No1 required treatment after producing a magnificent save in the 1-0 win over Brentford. https://twitter.com/UtdPlug/status/1643896652585943040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1643896652585943040%7Ctwgr%5E6146149ea5f630d82d9f575070063965e4fa6945%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesun.co.uk%2Fsport%2F21962150%2Fman-utd-bruno-fernandes-de-gea%2F As the physios rushed over to De Gea they were joined by the captain on the night, Fernandes. But instead of checking on the welfare of his team-mate, the Portugal international began to kick De Gea as he lay on the ground. Footage emerged of the incident on social media and many fans found Fernandes’ behaviour hilarious. One fan reacted saying: “Watching it on…

MARCUS RASHFORD’S goals have been vital for Manchester United this season, but he is not the most important striker in the Premier League. The Red Devils ace has netted 15 league goals this season which has helped the club into the Champions League spots. Rashford, 25, netted his most recent goal last night – a crucial one against Brentford in his club’s 1-0 win. The next most prolific player in the squad is Bruno Fernandes, 28, with five goals. Rashford has netted an impressive 36 per cent of Man United’s 42 league goals this season. The Old Trafford side are the lowest scorers…

LISANDRO MARTINEZ HAS warned his team-mates they can no longer ‘disrespect’ Manchester United with weak performances. The Red Devils got back on track with their first win and first goal in four league games with the 1-0 victory over Brentford on Wednesday night. That followed a 7-0 humiliation at the hands of Liverpool, drab goalless draw at home to Southampton and 2-0 defeat at Newcastle where they were easily second best. Centre-back Martinez said: “It’s not possible when you lose this kind of game, especially against Newcastle. “Now every game is a final and you have to play with passion, you have to be ready, you have…

EVERY time Kevin De Bruyne or Mohamed Salah put in a Man of the Match performance, Chelsea fans are hit with a pinch of ‘what might have been’. Unfortunately for Blues supporters, those two are now undisputed world superstars. But, before they reached their current elite level, they were once allowed to leave Stamford Bridge as underplayed, underachieving youngsters. And they’re not the only two either. We’ve taken a look at SIX players who could have been starring in West London, if they had not failed to make the grade at Chelsea before going on to become superstars elsewhere. It’s enough to…

DARWIN NUNEZ’S partner has left shocked fans in stitches with her X-rated sushi joke on Instagram. Lorena Manas, the ex of former Barcelona star Aleix Vidal, was out for a meal with the Liverpool striker when she shared a picture on social media. The snap showed the former Benfica striker tucking into some food surrounded by plates. But Lorena turned the air blue around the Reds ace with her caption. The mum-of-two wrote: “The two things I like to eat the most.” Fans were left astonished by the post with hoards of supporters replying with cry-laughing emojis. Lorena and Nunez met when the now-Liverpool…

From stage crashing to secretly record phone calls, here’s a breakdown of the decade-long feud between Taylor Swift and Kanye West It’s no secret that Taylor Swift and Kanye West’s relationship can be described as volatile at best. The pair’s bad blood first became news when the rapper ambushed Swift’s acceptance speech for Video of the Year at the 2009 MTV VMAs — for which he later apologized. But after years of tension and a long-awaited reconciliation, Swift and West seem no closer to making up than they were following the rapper’s February 2016 release of “Famous” off his The Life of Pablo album (which made jabs at the…

There have been occasions when Taylor Swift has drawn attention to herself by displaying her signature collarbones in plunging dresses. One of the most attractive and well-known vocalists in the world is Taylor Swift. She has a sizable and devoted fan base. She has been in the headlines because of her most well-known song, The Man, which gained a lot of popularity and praise for its idea! She also tries out new haircuts and fashion trends and does it effortlessly. There is no disputing that her feed is beautiful to look at. Taylor Swift’s gorgeous appearance and impeccable dress sense are frequently the…

Missouri resident Michael Loftis adopted an “off-the-grid” lifestyle with his family four years ago when they hit the open road in an RV to explore the country. Even with four children under the age of seven, Loftis found the experience exhilarating. “We were already kind of adventurous people. We like being in secluded locations,” said the 41-year-old former real estate broker. Loftis and his family’s journey stretched from the Florida Everglades to Wyoming’s Grand Teton national park. In 2020, Loftis imagined a home base for his family to return to after their trips and began building an off-grid cabin on…

Taylor Swift has baked me a cake. It looks like Jamaican ginger cake – she calls it ‘pumpkin loaf’ – nestled inside a linen pouch bag embroidered with a cartoon wooden spoon, which she also made. She’s aware I’m alone and 6,000 miles from home, meeting her in a bistro in Beverly Hills (no PR, management or security involved), ‘and I thought there’d be nothing homey for you here in a different country’. It’s 2013 and 23-year-old Swift is not only an accomplished baker and craftswoman (and the kind of celebrity, uniquely, who woos reporters with gifts) but the most successful…

AXED Chelsea boss Graham Potter flew off for a sunshine holiday — and checked his old side’s result on the way. He spent £20,000 of his £13million pay-off on a Maldives break with his wife and three children. After changing at Dubai, he was in his Maldives-bound business-class seat when he got his phone out to see Chelsea had drawn 0-0 with Liverpool. A source said: “Graham certainly wasn’t cracking open the champagne, and, if anything, looked a little glum. “He perked up during the flight — perhaps knowing Chelsea still struggled without him gave him a lift. “He played games with his son and also had…

Mohamed Salah’s transformation into one of the best footballers on the planet has been an incredible one. The 30-year-old, who signed for Liverpool five years ago, has been at the heart of The Reds’ success domestically and in Europe over recent seasons. And he’s not done yet either, with the player set to stick around for a few more years at least thanks to a bumper new contract. He has been a machine in front of goal, scoring 156 times in just 254 games – winning three Premier League Golden Boots over the last five seasons. That deadly consistency is no doubt helped by…

LUKE SHAW gave Manchester United fans a reason to worry as he hobbled off against Brentford. The defender headed straight down the tunnel in the 37th minute of the Premier League fixture. Shaw was replaced by Tyrell Malacia by manager Erik ten Hag. As the Red Devils’ defender made his exit from the pitch he was seen holding his hamstring. It is an unfortunate blow for Shaw who was making his 250th appearance for the club. The defender only recently extended his stay the club by signing a new contract. And fans were quick to share their worry for the defender on social media. One Tweeted: “Luke Shaw…

JUST five years ago, Jadon Sancho was a relative unknown quitting Manchester City’s academy to try his luck at Borussia Dortmund. Getting £7million for the young Englishman, then just 17, appeared good business. But with hindsight being 20/20, it may be one of the biggest transfer blunders ever – up there with Chelsea getting rid of Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah. Fast forward to 2022 and England international Sancho joined City’s local rivals United after the club agreed a £73million deal plus add-ons. The now-22-year-old star isn’t the only player City let slip through their fingers… we take a look at seven of the…

ERLING HAALAND has been snapped shopping in London’s West End with his rarely-seen girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen. The Manchester City forward, 22, has kept his relationship with fellow Norwegian footballer Isabel, 18, away from the cameras. The couple were spotted together on New Year’s Eve as they enjoyed an evening out in Manchester. But now they have been pictured down in London at Nike Town after Haaland signed a £20million deal with the sporting giant. The pair were seen on Oxford Street as they enjoyed some time in the capital. It came as Haaland finally penned a new deal with Nike after his previous contract expired in January.…

TAKE a look inside this incredible converted fire truck that has been transformed into a two-bedroom home – complete with a pole to travel between floors. Brits can burn away the holiday blues with this quirky getaway that will satisfy all your fireman dreams – without the risk of an open flame. The incredible pad, named Red Alert Fire Truck, offers families a unique experience in the heart of the countryside near Blencathra, in the Lake District National Park. It boasts the comfort of cottage home-living, with the added thrill of some extraordinary features that you certainly won’t find anywhere else. Prices…

The actress and her other-half enjoyed a wild night of partying in New York. They emerged in the pouring rain in the early hours’ ACTRESS Scarlett Johansson is a pro when it comes to slushy romance scenes and created one of her own as she passionately kissed new man Colin Jost in the pouring rain. The beauty didn’t care who saw her passionate display of affection as they braved the showers for a snog in the very early hours of the morning. The cute pair had spent the evening at Saturday Night Live’s After Party, held at the swanky Vandal club in…

The actress plays ill-fated Sharon Tate in Quentin Tarantino’s 60s thriller, set for release next year MARGOT Robbie was spotted wearing a pregnancy suit on the set of Once Upon A Time In Hollywood yesterday. The actress, 28, appears as ill-fated actress Sharon Tate in Quentin Tarantino’s new thriller, which co-stars Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio. The I, Tonya star showed off her fake bump in a bright yellow mini dress as she filmed a number of seemingly tense scenes on set. Joined by co-star Emile Hirsch, the actress was seen cradling her bump and ranting at a co-star, before fiercely flicking…

MARGOT Robbie looked ready for bed in a pyjama-style outfit as she left the Once Upon A Time In Hollywood party. The star was joined by Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio for the London premiere of Quentin Tarantino’s critically-acclaimed film. Choosing to change out of the burnt orange gown she had worn earlier in the evening, the 29-year-old covered up her famous figure in a pair of edgy, dark floral pjs for the after party. Keeping her hair and make-up the same, the Wolf of Wall Street actress gave her look an update with a fresh pair of heels and…