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THE last time Manchester City pipped Liverpool to the Premier League title on the final day of the season, the margin was a single point — or 11 millimetres. Jurgen Klopp still remembers it keenly — an extraordinary goal-line clearance by John Stones in City’s 2-1 victory at the Etihad which was Liverpool’s ONLY league defeat of that 2018-19 campaign. If Sunday’s final day goes to form, with home wins for City and Liverpool leaving Pep Guardiola’s men a point clear again, this time Klopp will locate the fine margin for success and failure inside the wiring of referee Paul Tierney’s brain. While recognising every team has several ‘if only’ moments during the course of a season, Klopp mentioned the Reds’ 2-2 draw at Tottenham on December 19. The fact he had to start with teenager Tyler Morton in central midfield due to a Covid outbreak and the failure of Tierney, or his VAR Chris Kavanagh, to award a stonewall straight red to Harry Kane for a reckless first-half … [Read more...] about Liverpool and Man City title race going right to the wire again – just like it did when only 11mm separated them in 2019

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp took the chance to remember last season after beating Villarreal (Image: GETTY) Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Jurgen Klopp has revealed that he paused celebrations after Liverpool reached the Champions League final against Villarreal to text his wife Ulla, Rhys Williams and Nat Phillips. The German was keen to thank the two Liverpool youngsters for their integral contributions towards the latter stages of last season's injury-plagued campaign, which simply made it all possible. Related articles Liverpool 'strike another Porto agreement' over £12.7m talent Man City boss Pep Guardiola issues request to Southampton vs … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp sent 3 unsung Liverpool heroes texts after reaching Champions League final

Giovanni van Bronckhorst wants Rangers fans to be on best behaviour in Seville Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Rangers fans have made a dig at former manager Steven Gerrard ahead of their Europa League final, claiming they “wouldn’t be here” if he was still at the helm. Related articles Police confirm five arrests ahead of Frankfurt vs Rangers Europa Le... Panic as Rangers fan suffers heart attack on flight to Seville Gerrard left the Scottish side in November to join Premier League Aston Villa , after leading Rangers to their first league title in ten years. The former Liverpool great was replaced by Giovanni van … [Read more...] about Rangers fans dig at Steven Gerrard ahead of Europa League final – “we wouldn’t be here”

MANCHESTER UNITED fans have ramped up their anti-Glazer tactics by starting a "#BoycottAdidas" trend on Twitter. Some United supporters threatened not to wear Adidas products until the Glazers sell the club. Adidas are the club's official kit manufacturers. Fan group The 1958 revealed on Wednesday night that they would be targeting a different stakeholder each week. They wrote on Twitter: "Calling all reds! Tonight we launch our worldwide cyber campaign against the Glazer stakeholders. "Each week we'll be focusing on one Stakeholder at a time and posting two easy tasks every few days that week. Read More On Man Utd United news Man Utd 'in battle' for Milinkovic-Savic whilst being 'in talks' for Timber BOSS BOND 'I will always stand with you' - Man Utd target Antony sends message to Ten Hag "This week we start with: Adidas. "Do your bit, save your club." The aim of the campaigns are to "reduce the … [Read more...] about Man Utd fan campaign to ‘Boycott Adidas’ trending on Twitter as group targets stakeholders in bid to rid club of Glazers

Rangers will be in a partying mood on Thursday as they arrive in Seville for the Europa League final and, with thousands of Gers fans travelling for the showpiece event, their famous chant about John Lundstram has already made an appearance. Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side have battled their way to a first European final in over 50 years after brushing aside RB Leipzig in the semi-finals. They now face another Bundesliga outfit in the final in Eintracht Frankfurt, who broke West Ham's hearts with a 3-1 aggregate win. The Scottish outfit will be looking to gain any potential advantage they can and creating an electric atmosphere will be one way they can make their contribution, especially if they belt out their Lundstram anthem inside the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. But here at Daily Star Sport, we have to gone to lengths of measuring where the chant stands against some of its football rivals - ranking the top nine. 8. Jason Puncheon Footballers are human, just like the rest … [Read more...] about Football’s funniest chants ranked as Rangers bellow John Lundstram classic in Seville

After almost two decades away, Steve McClaren is closing in on a sensational return to Manchester United . The former England and Middlesbrough boss is set to return to the Premier League as one of Erik ten Hag's assistant coaches ahead of the upcoming season. The duo have meshed well previously, with Ten Hag assisting McClaren during his brief stint in Holland with FC Twente back in the 2008/09 campaign. With McClaren believed to be on the verge of a spectacular return to the Premier League , Daily Star Sport has taken a look back at some of the 61-year-old's most iconic moments. Wally with a Brolly McClaren was handed the opportunity of a lifetime by the FA when he was given the England job back in 2006 - but his dream job quickly descended into a nightmare. After serving as Sven-Goran Eriksson's assistant for four years, McClaren was the obvious choice after 'Big' Phil Scolari snubbed the role. But McClaren lasted just 16 months in the role after failing to … [Read more...] about Steve McClaren’s funniest moments from ‘Wally with a Brolly’ to dodgy Dutch accent

Jamie Vardy ’s courtroom drawings from the ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial have left fans in stitches. The Leicester City hero attended court on Tuesday (May 17) to support Rebekah Vardy libel case against Coleen Rooney. She is accused of leaking stories about Coleen, but denies this. Vardy, 35, did not attend the first five days of the trial but appeared for day six, having netted twice in a 5-1 win over Watford on the weekend. As has been a feature of the trial so far, courtroom drawings of the WAGs, Wayne Rooney and now Vardy have been released to the public. And fans have been left stunned by the artist’s interpretation of the 2015/16 Premier League winner, while taking to Twitter to mock the drawings in spectacular fashion. One fan pointed out: “Jamie Vardy has been done very dirty.” Another was forced to ask: “Do you even have to have a GCSE in art to get a job as a court sketcher?” A third added: “Why he look like the moon?” Who do you think Jamie Vardy's drawing … [Read more...] about Jamie Vardy ‘looks like the Moon’ in savage courtroom sketch at Wagatha trial

Mikel Arteta reviews Arsenal's defeat at Newcastle Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Nicolas Pepe has reportedly told his agent that he wants to leave Arsenal this summer as the club continue to chase Manchester City 's Gabriel Jesus as his potential replacement. The Ivorian has scarcely featured under Mikel Arteta this season and is understood to have now expressed a desire to depart the Emirates at the end of the current campaign. Related articles Albert Sambi Lokonga's brother issues update on Arsenal star's future Arsenal chiefs hold talks over Gabriel sale with £51m fee touted The 27-year-old will assess his options … [Read more...] about Nicolas Pepe tells agent he ‘wants to leave Arsenal’ as club identify replacement

Antonio Rudiger admits he could have stayed at Chelsea Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chelsea ace Cesar Azpilicueta is reportedly holding final talks with manager Thomas Tuchel on Wednesday afternoon to find out whether he will still be a Blues player next season. The defender has been a stalwart of the Chelsea backline since joining from Marseille a decade ago but has been linked with a summer move to Barcelona . Related articles Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel believes they 'deserved' to do the double Kalvin Phillips' stance on joining Man City over Man Utd Chelsea have endured a tumultuous season after their Russian … [Read more...] about Chelsea’s Cesar Azpilicueta in ‘final talks’ with Thomas Tuchel today amid Barcelona links

Manchester City agree deal with Borussia Dortmund for striker Erling Haaland Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has targeted England ace Kalvin Phillips as a possible replacement for Fernandinho. And the Leeds star would be much more open to moving to the Etihad over joining their rivals Manchester United. Related articles What Man Utd players thought about Carrick and McKenna before exits Ten Hag can make five game-changing Man Utd signings with £200m budget Guardiola is expected to join bitter rivals Liverpool and Manchester United in the battle to land the Leeds midfielder this summer in a … [Read more...] about Kalvin Phillips’ stance on joining Man City over Man Utd as Pep Guardiola eyes transfer