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Diogo Jota was so much more than just a finisher... he was an intelligent footballer that fans around the world came to appreciate, writes CHRIS SUTTON
03/07/25 12:49
CHRIS SUTTON: To hear news of Diogo Jota passing away is both devastating and tragic. My first memory of him at Wolves was just of his talent and the excitement he delivered each week playing alongside Raul Jimenez. The way they played under Nuno Espirito Santo, they were incredibly successful and much of that was down to Jota's brilliance. In Nuno's teams you are always relying on those front two to play together and link up and while he played as a centre forward, he was always an incredibly versatile player, not a typical No 9. He could drop deep, link things up and he always had that eye for a goal....read
Our experts DANNY MURPHY, CHRIS SUTTON and MARTIN KEOWN pick their England World Cup squads a year out from the start
09/06/25 09:30Tuchel is acutely aware of the his assignment as England manager. The German is not here for a long time and on the evidence of his first three matches in charge, definitely not a fun time.
Daniel Levy's ridiculous decision to sack Ange Postecoglou is Tottenham's loss, writes CHRIS SUTTON - he will go and win silverware elsewhere
06/06/25 11:47CHRIS SUTTON: Manager wins club their first trophy since 2008 to stop them from being so 'Spursy'. Club sacks manager. Daniel Levy took his sweet time and came to a ridiculous conclusion.
CHRIS SUTTON: People were underwhelmed when Ange arrived in Glasgow, too... and look how that ended up!
05/06/25 05:21The response to Rangers choosing Russell Martin to lead them into their new future has been underwhelming, and I get it in a way.
Liam Delap's a snip at £30m but only if Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca plays to his strengths, writes CHRIS SUTTON
02/06/25 09:30CHRIS SUTTON: Funny to think when I moved to Chelsea in 1999 for £10m, I was their record signing. Now, £30m for Liam Delap would be an absolute bargain, a total no-brainer.
Bruno Fernandes must be aching from carrying Man United and Casemiro's legs are shot: CHRIS SUTTON gives his verdict on who should stay and go after Europa League final no-show
22/05/25 09:36CHRIS SUTTON: Man United 's grand plans for a lavish summer revamp have been vastly altered by their failure to qualify for next season's Champions League .
Ollie Watkins has every right to feel miffed... he's a better striker than Marcus Rashford, writes CHRIS SUTTON
23/04/25 10:10CHRIS SUTTON: Ollie Watkins has endured a tough second half of the season up front for Aston Villa but has every right to be frustrated about how he has lost his place to Marcus Rashford.
Thomas Tuchel was wrong to criticise Gareth Southgate's approach, writes CHRIS SUTTON - the new England boss should name names after questioning players' hunger to win
21/03/25 12:38CHRIS SUTTON: No one can listen to what Thomas Tuchel said and hear anything but a two-footer on Gareth Southgate. No clear playing style, no clarity, no rhythm, no repetition of patterns.
The secrets of Newcastle cup final hero Joelinton's success: He's the guy you can't stand when he's against you and bullied Liverpool to lead Eddie Howe's side to glory
17/03/25 05:00CHRIS SUTTON: I'm struggling to remember the last time I saw Liverpool as outrun and outmuscled as they were at Wembley on Sunday, not least in midfield.
CHRIS SUTTON: Why Chido Obi reminds me of Wayne Rooney - and how Ethan Nwaneri is already Arsenal's most reliable attacker
09/03/25 02:55CHRIS SUTTON: There is no doubt that Obi seems a little bit raw, which is normal at 17 with only 73 minutes of first team action to his name so far, but he looks extremely physical.
Rasmus Hojlund looks shorn of confidence and is second-guessing himself right now, writes CHRIS SUTTON - this is how he can END 19-game Man United goal drought
08/03/25 09:30CHRIS SUTTON: I've been where Rasmus Hojlund is right now at various points in my career where there is that slight hesitation in all aspects of his game.
CHRIS SUTTON: Here's why Mikel Merino is not the answer for Arsenal... And I know only too well how hard it is to play out of position
21/02/25 10:38CHRIS SUTTON: Mikel Merino has one hell of a story to tell years from now and he isn't alone. Most footballers will have a tale of when they were asked to play out of position.
When EVAN FERGUSON met CHRIS SUTTON: As the explosive Brighton striker catches the eye of SIX Premier League rivals late on in the January window, Mail Sport revisits their 2023 sit-down
31/01/25 01:52Mail Sport's CHRIS SUTTON travelled to Brighton in November 2023 to meet with the teenage talent to learn more about what makes the nerveless striker tick.
The big-money summer signing who already needs to go, the great survivor at the back and the Premier League hotshot he should make a move for… CHRIS SUTTON reveals how radical Ruben Amorim can ditch the deadwood and overhaul Man United
29/12/24 05:00CHRIS SUTTON: I've not been surprised by anything when it comes to United this season. I've been predicting them to lose most weeks now and I think they've got no choice but to stick with Amorim.
Harry Kane may NOT be the best man to lead England's attack at the World Cup... Ollie Watkins will give defenders more to worry about, writes CHRIS SUTTON
18/11/24 10:30CHRIS SUTTON: The Harry Kane and England situation is a really interesting one. If we go back to the Euros, I was always adamant that you have to play Kane.
How Chris Wood has revived the old-school No 9 role: CHRIS SUTTON reveals the secret tricks that have led to Nottingham Forest star's stunning form... but MARTIN KEOWN explains how to stop him!
08/11/24 10:31Mail Sport's Chris Sutton and Martin Keown offer their expert opinion on why Chris Wood is proving so effective for Nottingham Forest and is reviving the old school No 9.
A draining show to watch and the potential for a boring final few rounds of matches - but plenty of mouthwatering ties for British sides: CHRIS SUTTON's Champions League draw verdict
29/08/24 09:17CHRIS SUTTON: I thought the new computerised system used for the Champions League would be short and sharp but it was anything but and, let's be honest, draining to watch.
Erik ten Hag SACKED before Christmas, patience for Enzo Maresca, you're mad to think that Ange Postecoglou will change and a crackdown on Bruno Fernandes and Jamie Vardy: CHRIS SUTTON'S guide to the new season
15/08/24 09:30CHRIS SUTTON: After a summer of football which saw England fall short in the Euros once again and Argentina rule supreme in the Copa America, the return of domestic football is merely hours away.
How Spain's wing wonders baffled England and Jude Bellingham with half-time tweak to take control of Euro 2024 final - CHRIS SUTTON talks tactics
16/07/24 01:00CHRIS SUTTON: Symmetrical. Smooth. Everything Spain were England weren't. It seemed effortless how they progressed play from back to front.
Lopsided England were just not brave enough to triumph... Spain have been superior and are deserved champions, writes CHRIS SUTTON
14/07/24 10:24CHRIS SUTTON: I don't think anybody could argue that Spain did not deserve that victory. They had the better of the opportunities, they were the dominant and most outstanding team in the tournament.
Gareth Southgate did what Roberto Martinez was too afraid to do and it got England through to the Euro 2024 final, writes CHRIS SUTTON
10/07/24 10:05CHRIS SUTTON: Within a few seconds of Ollie Watkins being on the field, we saw him sprint forward to take Virgil van Dijk with him and then reverse his run in order to burst behind the Dutch defence.
FIVE England stars up for the axe: Our experts name their teams to face the Netherlands in the Euros semi-final - with only two picking the same XI and changes in defence, midfield AND attack!
09/07/24 01:00Approaching the sixth game of the tournament, you would expect Gareth Southgate to know his best team by now, but he is still yet to find the magic formula in Germany.
CHRIS SUTTON: Wout Weghorst is so much more than a battering ram... England must beware the threat of the giant Dutchman in semi-final showdown
08/07/24 10:39CHRIS SUTTON: In this age of tiki taka, inverted full backs, false nines, passing triangles, gegenpressing, set-piece specialists there is something beautiful about Wout Weghorst.
It is a gigantic risk for Gareth Southgate to drop three-at-the-back on his England players for Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland, writes CHRIS SUTTON
04/07/24 09:30CHRIS SUTTON: There is no doubt that Switzerland have looked like a better-functioning team than England at Euro 2024. They beat Italy. They almost defeated Germany.
Roberto Martinez does not have the backbone to axe Cristiano Ronaldo, writes CHRIS SUTTON... the selfish star is more of a hindrance than a help to Portugal right now
02/07/24 09:30CHRIS SUTTON: He almost seems scared to axe Ronaldo, who might as well be named Portugal's manager with the amount of carte blanche he is being gifted in Germany.
FOUR England stars up for the axe: Our experts name their teams to face Switzerland in the Euros quarter-finals - with seven different XIs and one making FIVE changes
01/07/24 04:00On the back of the dramatic Slovakia result and ahead of the Switzerland game, Mail Sport's football experts have picked their sides for the quarter-final tie on Saturday evening.
Declan Rice should be barking at his England team-mates when it's time to press, writes CHRIS SUTTON... We need to see an improvement in this area if we are to be successful
23/06/24 10:16CHRIS SUTTON: For a team with so many smart players, not knowing when to press is ridiculous. Wayne Rooney mentioned how England miss Jordan Henderson for his vocal presence.
How to sort England's mess: Mail Sport's experts believe Cole Palmer has to start against Slovenia… and the one player they all agree MUST be dropped
21/06/24 04:00Mail Sport's experts have got their heads together, worked out what to change, and suggested their starting teams for the next game against Slovenia.
The Great Foden Debate: How does Gareth Southgate get Man City's star man in the England team for Euro 2024? Mail Sport's experts can't agree
21/05/24 01:00IAN LADYMAN, CHRIS SUTTON AND MARTIN KEOWN: Foden (left) will go again next year, but before that will come the conundrum of England. How he fits in, how he performs.
I'm in the company of Henry and Salah as a Golden Boot winner, so it's pride of place on my mantelpiece, writes CHRIS SUTTON
10/05/24 01:00CHRIS SUTTON: My dad, Mike, was a former professional footballer himself. Growing up, any awards he won were on display. I loved looking at them and imagined him when he won them.
CHRIS SUTTON: It's a disgrace that English football's stars suffering from dementia are STILL waiting for help
25/04/24 08:12COMMENT BY CHRIS SUTTON: The lack of support from English football for the families of ex-players who are suffering, with neurodegenerative diseases is a disgrace.
The art of buying a penalty: Our experts reveal how Harry Kane and Anthony Gordon do it - and whether Bukayo Saka was robbed
10/04/24 04:00CHRIS SUTTON, MARK CLATTENBURG AND MARTIN KEOWN: Throw out a leg as the defender moves in for the ball, make first contact and then find yourself in a heap. To the naked eye, it is a penalty.
CHRIS SUTTON'S KEY BATTLES: Rico Lewis faces his biggest career test yet against Vinicius Jnr, while Rodri must find a way to stop Madrid's golden boy Jude Bellingham at the Santiago Bernabeu
08/04/24 09:44CHRIS SUTTON: Manchester City's quest to pull off an unthinkable second successive Treble faces its biggest challenge yet as Real Madrid attempt to derail Pep Guardiola's side.
Gabriel and Saliba meet the ultimate test in Harry Kane and Saka faces high-octane battle with Davies... Mail Sport's CHRIS SUTTON picks out three key battles as Arsenal host Bayern Munich
08/04/24 09:30Arsenal will aim to take their domestic form into the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final with Bayern Munich on Tuesday night.
Why Roy Keane was wrong to label Erling Haaland a 'League Two player'! CHRIS SUTTON backs 'the world's greatest finisher' after Man City blank
01/04/24 04:00CHRIS SUTTON: Macaulay Langstaff is currently the top scorer in League Two but last season he was being hailed as 'the non-league Erling Haaland
It's one of the tightest title races ever - A point separates Arsenal, Liverpool and City... as the finish line nears, we crunch the data to see who'll win Premier League's Game of Thrones
23/03/24 10:30THE SHARPE END: Will Pep Guardiola make it four titles in a row? Will his protege Mikel Arteta end Arsenal's 20-year wait to be champions again? Or will Jurgen Klopp secure the perfect curtain call.
CHRIS SUTTON: A show about football's Hollywood role will be must-watch TV - strikers play in the glory position, it's no wonder Netflix want some of the action
20/03/24 10:30CHRIS SUTTON: Clive Allen scored 49 goals in the 1986-87 season and I marvelled at his scoring art. As a kid it was Trevor Francis for me, with a bit of Tony Woodcock and Garry Birtles.
CHRIS SUTTON's guide to the Champions League final eight as reigning champions Man City go up against Real Madrid... and who will come out on top in the Europa League?
15/03/24 10:31CHRIS SUTTON: Who needs the European Super League? We've got the heavyweight clashes we want right here and it hardly gets bigger than Manchester City facing Real Madrid.
CHRIS SUTTON: Ben White will regret refusing England at the end of his career - it's a stance I once took against Glenn Hoddle and still rue the decision to this day
14/03/24 10:30CHRIS SUTTON: If Ben White is refusing to represent England because of a grudge, he will regret this stance at the end of his career, I should know because I regret doing the same.
CHRIS SUTTON: Pep Guardiola knows small details matter and Man City profited from it through John Stones' goal from a smart corner routine
10/03/24 10:46CHRIS SUTTON: Who knows how long Manchester City had been sitting on that set-piece routine. Days? Weeks? Months? Years? I can't say I'd seen them try this before.
CHRIS SUTTON: Harry Maguire faces the ultimate test in Harry Kane, Bruno Fernandes must outfox a midfield machine and Antony will have to do his defensive duties - three key player battles ahead of Manchester United against Bayern Munich
11/12/23 10:30CHRIS SUTTON: I admire Maguire for the way he has persevered. He's shown himself to be a solid character in what appears a toxic changing room, even winning a player of the month award.
CHRIS SUTTON: Bruno Fernandes tried to play Hollywood passes and ended up in Hartlepool... he's the chief cry baby but the attitude STINKS everywhere at Man United
10/12/23 10:34CHRIS SUTTON: There was one quote in particular from Bruno Fernandes which summed up the alarmingly poor attitude among Manchester United's players.
CHRIS SUTTON: Yes, referee Simon Hooper made a mistake during Man City's 3-3 draw with Tottenham... but the abuse is grotesque!
03/12/23 11:37CHRIS SUTTON: No one knows if Jack Grealish would have scored, especially as he had Tottenham players chasing him. But what I do know is that the abuse of match officials is grotesque.
Forget the calamity keeper, what Man United need is a proper holding midfielder to challenge the Premier League's best
30/11/23 10:30CHRIS SUTTON: The decision to let Casemiro sign a long-term deal is looking more and more foolish because he is not the answer to the lack of protection being provided by the midfield.
CHRIS SUTTON: We have witnessed the game's GREATEST overhead kick... Alejandro Garnacho's effort against Everton cannot be beaten for technique or execution - Wayne Rooney shinned his goal in 2011!
26/11/23 10:31Just like that, we've now witnessed the game's greatest overhead kick. It cannot be beaten in terms of technique or execution. For 0.86 seconds, all of Goodison Park was spellbound.
ANGE POSTECOGLOU INTERVIEW on his Tottenham love affair, Rod Stewart asking for his wine back - and why he hates chit-chat: 'The scrutiny may be coming now... but perversely I love it'
24/11/23 05:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHRIS SUTTON AND IAN LADYMAN: Few Spurs managers have so energised and lifted this great London football club like Postecoglou.
CHRIS SUTTON: Birmingham City have taken a HUGE risk by hiring a showbiz name in Wayne Rooney
11/10/23 09:30CHRIS SUTTON: Wayne Rooney is stepping into a wonderful footballing city and one where I crossed the divide, playing for Birmingham in the first half of 2006 and for Aston Villa in the second half.
CHRIS SUTTON: Sorry Jurgen, but this is utter tripe to demand a replay... plenty of teams have been wronged by diabolical decisions - it is football!
04/10/23 09:35CHRIS SUTTON: Hell, we could go back to the 1966 World Cup final when West Germany were adamant that Geoff Hurst's shot did not cross the line for England.
CHRIS SUTTON: Aston Villa players have every right to complain if shirts are affecting performances because it's bonkers that their kits aren't up to scratch
29/09/23 09:31CHRIS SUTTON: Football has moved on since the days when my sweaty, stinky, grass-stained Norwich shirt would be washed in time for me to wear it again in the next game.
EXCLUSIVE: Martin Keown reveals all on the iconic Battle of Old Trafford 20 years on as Man United fans still tear into him about Ruud van Nistelrooy moment
21/09/23 11:00EXCLUSIVE: It's 20 years since Martin Keown and Ruud van Nistelrooy locked horns. Old Trafford, September 21, 2003. It was the escalation of years of rivalry.
CHRIS SUTTON: Erik ten Hag isn't living up to Man United's huge expectations, and the scrutiny on him grows with every sub-standard game
17/09/23 09:30CHRIS SUTTON: Manchester United are not in such a big crisis as when Jose Mourinho was playing the blame game. He cut an isolated figure towards the end, with his mad, egotistical ramblings.
The whole of England is talking about Harry Maguire... Is he the selfless leader refusing to crumble? A handy United scapegoat? Or has he made his own bed? MAIL SPORT's experts have their say
13/09/23 09:31Harry Maguire has received hefty criticism this season, with the defender remaining at Manchester United despite a lack of game time under Erik ten Hag .
CHRIS SUTTON claims referees are in Man United's pocket after winning another dubious penalty at Old Trafford... but MIKE DEAN insists that's a big myth and Marcus Rashford did not dive
27/08/23 09:31Manchester United completed a stunning turnaround against Nottingham Forest on Saturday with the Red Devils fighting back from two goals down to win 3-2 at Old Trafford.
CHRIS SUTTON: Man United's dealing of Mason Greenwood has been an utter car crash - and they've had Dithering Dickie at the wheel!
21/08/23 09:30CHRIS SUTTON: Manchester United's CEO Richard Arnold has made himself look like a real Dithering Dickie throughout this entire car crash of a process.
CHRIS SUTTON: If the goalkeeper is your best player, you're in trouble! England tried their best but Spain were just too good
20/08/23 09:30CHRIS SUTTON: The Lionesses tried their best but, ultimately, we have to accept the better team won on the night. As painful as it is, that's the truth Sarina Wiegman and her squad will have to embrace.
CHRIS SUTTON: Queen Sarina will have her own statue if she can cement a historic double by lifting the World Cup with England
16/08/23 09:30CHRIS SUTTON: So, Sarina, where would you like your statue? That is what Wiegman will be asked if she can cement this historic double by winning the World Cup.
CHRIS SUTTON: England must play with flair not fear and not be afraid of Colombia if they are to fight their way through to a World Cup semi-final
11/08/23 10:37CHRIS SUTTON: Colombia played the Republic of Ireland in a World Cup warm-up last month, only for this 'friendly' to be abandoned after 20 minutes.
CHRIS SUTTON: Harry Kane's potential departure leaves a bitter taste; the timing of this decision is shambolic
10/08/23 09:30CHRIS SUTTON: Postecoglou will have known this was a possibility for some time, yet for confirmation of Bayern's accepted offer to arrive now, it's shambolic.
CHRIS SUTTON: Lauren James' spectacular volley against China is the goal players DREAM of scoring... she has sparked England into life
02/08/23 09:30CHRIS SUTTON: Hitting the ball when it is coming across your body and dropping from a significant height is one of the most difficult techniques in the game - and Lauren James did it superbly.
CHRIS SUTTON'S TEAM GUIDE: John Stones and Erling Haaland have been pivotal for Man City but need to be on their game against Inter's robust Nicolo Barella and elite finisher Lautaro Martinez
09/06/23 09:31CHRIS SUTTON: Man City and Inter will go head-to-head in the Champions League final, and there is plenty on the line and the talk of the week is whether City can clinch the coveted Treble.
CHRIS SUTTON: Spurs fans will LOVE watching their team play heavy metal football under Big Ange. They've had three back-foot managers in a row but fearless Postecoglou is as front-foot as they come
05/06/23 09:30CHRIS SUTTON: Nobody had heard of Arsene Wenger when he arrived at Arsenal from Japan and there were Celtic fans who were underwhelmed when Ange Postecoglou came from Yokohama in 2021.
Who will avoid Premier League relegation and who is destined for the drop? Mail Sport's CHRIS SUTTON offers his predictions for the final weekend of the season
26/05/23 09:30CHRIS SUTTON: The 2022/23 Premier League season is on it's last lap as this weekend prepares to rubber-stamp the closing of another English top-flight campaign.
Man City will make light work of hapless Chelsea, Newcastle should clinch Champions League football and Liverpool to continue their winning run - Mail Sport's CHRIS SUTTON offers his predictions for this weekend's Premier League action
19/05/23 09:30CHRIS SUTTON: On the penultimate weekend of Premier League action, only the club the bottom at the bottom of the table - Southampton - has their fate this season assured.
CHRIS SUTTON'S RATINGS: Bernardo Silva makes the game look easy while moving John Stones into midfield is a MASTERSTROKE... but Vinicius Jnr was far less influential this time around
17/05/23 09:24Man City have booked their spot in this season's Champions League final after beating Real Madrid 5-1 across their two semi-final legs. Here, CHRIS SUTTON looks at how each player fared.
Battles of the Big Beasts! Rudiger's bid to tame free-scoring Haaland AGAIN and Grealish's spicy duel with Carvajal - Mail Sport's CHRIS SUTTON picks out three key battles he can't wait to see as Man City host Real Madrid
16/05/23 09:42CHRIS SUTTON: Round one in Spain was enthralling viewing where City came from behind thanks to Kevin De Bruyne's goal to head home to Manchester with the tie balancing at 1-1.
CHRIS SUTTON: Ilkay Gundogan has gone under the radar - but he probably doesn't mind that. He would not be out of place in conversations around the best midfielders in recent memory
14/05/23 10:00CHRIS SUTTON: Signed for just over £20million as Pep Guardiola's first buy at the club, he's been very understated - and he probably doesn't mind that.
Manchester United will return to winning ways, Arsenal to drop points at home to Brighton, Aston Villa to beat Tottenham and goodbye Southampton - Mail Sport's CHRIS SUTTON offers his predictions for this weekend's Premier League action
12/05/23 09:30CHRIS SUTTON: Meanwhile, Manchester United will be hoping to return to winning ways against Wolves and stop Liverpool's top four resurgence dead in its tracks.
CHRIS SUTTON'S BIG MATCH RATINGS: Vinicius Jnr and David Alaba shine for Real Madrid, while Kevin de Bruyne keeps the tie level heading back to the Etihad… but Erling Haaland falls short of his exceptionally high standards
09/05/23 09:40CHRS SUTTON: Manchester City came from behind to draw the first leg of their Champions League semi final against Real Madrid on Tuesday night.
Can Antonio Rudiger shackle 51-goal Erling Haaland and will John Stones be able to keep Vinicius Jr quiet? CHRIS SUTTON looks at the THREE key battles ahead of Man City's Champions League semi-final showdown with Real Madrid
08/05/23 09:43CHRIS SUTTON: Pep Guardiola's side are point clear of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League and have a date with Manchester United in the FA Cup Final next month.
CHRIS SUTTON: After six defeats, Chelsea are stuck with 'Frank L-L-L-L-L-Lampard': What was supposed to be 'free hit' has turned into a reputation killer for the interim boss... and it is difficult to see how he will get another Premier League job
03/05/23 09:30Chelsea are collecting only 'L's under their caretaker, their latest coming in a pitiful performance at Arsenal. It was enough to make you wonder what they do in training during the week.
CHRIS SUTTON: The FA MUST get a grip on Jurgen Klopp's foul behaviour... it's groundhog day after his latest childish outbursts and only a ban will teach him a lesson
01/05/23 03:13CHRIS SUTTON: I like Jurgen Klopp's passion. His air punching. His infectious smile. It's 'cool', as he would say. But I don't like this childish side to him.
CHRIS SUTTON'S CRYSTAL BALL: Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Leicester, Everton and Southampton are all at risk of relegation... but WHO will go down?
28/04/23 09:30Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Leicester, Everton and Southampton are all at risk of relegation. Mail Sport's Chris Sutton gives his verdict on where they'll finish…
Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli pose a huge threat for Arsenal, but Man City are firing on all cylinders with 'perfect' Erling Haaland in SCARY form... CHRIS SUTTON's form guide ahead of Premier League title showdown
25/04/23 09:30CHRIS SUTTON: Man City and Arsenal's meeting has all the ingredients for a classic as the title race heads towards a gripping conclusion - so which team is in best shape to come out on top?
CHRIS SUTTON: My Mail Sport colleague Martin Keown used to pinch me in the back during games just like Erling Haaland does to opponents... but it never bothered me, I saw it as just a winding-up mechanism!
18/04/23 09:30CHRIS SUTTON: Pinching wasn't the most common tactic in the Premier League when I played but I knew to expect a few nips in the lower back when I was playing Martin Keown!
CHRIS SUTTON: Frank Lampard MUST pick N'Golo Kante to stop Luka Modric against Real Madrid on Wednesday... Chelsea barely laid a glove on Wolves and will need to start scoring if they're to stand any chance of an upset
11/04/23 09:30N'Golo Kante has trained ahead of this first leg and that could be huge. Two years ago, when Chelsea beat Real in the semi-finals, Kante was man of the match in both legs, and again in the final.
CHRIS SUTTON: Granit Xhaka's act of STUPIDITY was what brought Anfield to life and sparked Liverpool's revival... now Arsenal's trip to the Etihad this month is looking like a Premier League title decider
09/04/23 09:30CHRIS SUTTON: Jurgen Klopp used to describe his Liverpool players as 'mentality monsters'. But for the first 40 minutes of this match, they were more like 'meek mice'.
London's calling for Julian Nagelsmann after his Bayern Munich sacking - but should he pick Chelsea's wild west or the nearly men in Tottenham? CHRIS SUTTON runs the rule over German's options as he eyes Premier League's two big vacancies
03/04/23 09:31CHRIS SUTTON: If Julian Nagelsmann chooses London as his next move, he needs to think very carefully about whether he goes to the wild west or to the nearly men in the north.
Everton have the toughest run-in, David Moyes is under pressure at West Ham and Southampton are still trying to bounce back from Nathan Jones' ill-fated reign: CHRIS SUTTON's bottom of the table worryometer
30/03/23 09:30CHRIS SUTTON: The Premier League looks set for its tightest relegation battle ever this season with just four points separating Southampton in 20th and Crystal Palace in 12th.
CHRIS SUTTON: Bukayo Saka is the best right winger in the world... seriously! Mo Salah's lost his edge this season, Riyad Mahrez is incredible but behind the Arsenal star - and Antony doesn't even enter the conversation
28/03/23 10:09CHRIS SUTTON: Saka is only 21 and it is his decision-making that impresses me most. He knows when to dribble and the ball stays glued to his foot. He knows when to lay it off and make a run.
CHRIS SUTTON: To top England's all-time goal scoring list is an IMMENSE achievement by Harry Kane... but he'll want team medals to go with that to make it an absolutely perfect set
23/03/23 10:51CHRIS SUTTON: When you think of the great names on the list of England's all-time top scorers, for Harry Kane to sit clear of them all is an immense achievement.
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'Breaking point'
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Scary moment stadium is plunged into darkness as floodlights fail
In late-night Halloween college football showdown
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Ex-UFC star Rousey reignites ugly Rogan feud with brutal podcast takedown
The pair previously worked together at the highest level of the sport
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World Series Game 7 becomes Canada's most expensive sporting seat in HISTORY
Fans battling for a Dodgers-Blue Jays ticket
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EXCLUSIVEHow a 58-year-old dad overcame drugs shame and one huge 'regret' to pursue his unlikely COLLEGE football dream
Slogged through camp
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McAfee leaves fans split after ripping his shirt off in wild 7am moment live on College GameDay
Well-known for his brash antics on screen
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Hudson is back at Belichick's side as under-fire UNC coach FINALLY wins an ACC game
Team was 2-5 heading into the Halloween game
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World Series fan with American flag invades field during Game 6 in Toronto
Before getting brutally tackled to the floor by security
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Stephen A. Smith ignites race uproar with rant on Chris Grier's Miami Dolphins exit
Questions why team's black GM was first to lose his job
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Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes send fans wild with genius Pamela Anderson and Borat Halloween outfits
Show off their impressive creativity
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Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld's 'elite' Halloween costumes go viral: 'F***ing awesome'
Paid homage to a much-loved football comedy movie
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Donald Trump set for a shock return to the WWE in December, claims former star
Could be involved in the final match of a wrestling icon
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Golf glamour girl Paige Spiranac sets pulses racing with raunchy Halloween costume
Unveiled her look for the spooky festivities
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Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua and Hallie Aiono put on united front to announce son's birth after paternity drama
Broke up this year
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Family of Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer terrorized after owl flies into their house on Halloween
'Freaking out'
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UFC fans troll Mark Zuckerberg after footage of billionaire sparring with a reigning champion emerges
Fans left unimpressed by the footage
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Miami Dolphins fan's vulgar verdict on quarterback Tua Tagovailoa caught on broadcast camera
Frustration of Miami fans was palpable
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Boston Celtics commentator makes savage on-air joke about star player Jaylen Brown's hairline
After footage went viral online
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NBA team is forced to shut and disinfect their locker rooms after arena was used for rap star's concert
One day before their game
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New England Patriots star on $83m contract refuses to reveal why he was benched for disciplinary reasons
After being dropped for first quarter
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Livvy Dunne has perfect response to fans who mocked her viral sweaty armpits at boyfriend's MLB game
Was visibly stressed while watching Paul Skenes
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Kylie and Jason Kelce reveal why they'd be reluctant to let Travis babysit their four daughters
Youngest is just seven-months-old
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Eagle-eyed baseball viewers are left stunned after spotting 'sneaky' move from fan who caught World Series home run ball
Fooled fellow attendees
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Megan Thee Stallion hints at major step in her relationship with NBA star Klay Thompson
Sent her fans into a frenzy with latest post
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Kid Rock sparks fury by saying he wants to dress up as a 'r*****' for Halloween
Special Olympics official slammed the musician over his insensitive joke
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Rookie pitcher makes World Series history as Blue Jays take 3-2 lead over Dodgers ahead of return to Toronto
Yesavage possesses a remarkable story
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ESPN reporter reveals she broke up with her 'smoking hot' Mr Switzerland boyfriend over college basketball comment
Wild story
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Sanity is restored at the World Series as Magic Johnson throws first pitch... a day after being relegated for Harry and Meghan
Fans furious on Tuesday
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Louisiana Governor takes brutal swipe at LSU director over $132m mistakes and claims he'd rather TRUMP chose the next head coach
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Alleged drunk driver charged with killing NHL star begs for confession to be thrown out after he told cops: 'I hit them... my life is over'
In court this week
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Fan favorite sports broadcaster is brutally cut by his network after 20 years in the job
Longtime color commentator revealed the news on social media
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Tour chief drops major hint over Tiger Woods' future after legend's injury hell left fans fearing the worst: 'We're prepared'
Golf legend isn't done yet
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Ex-NFL star Adrian Peterson pictured 'asleep at the wheel' as he 'admits to drinking at poker game' before DWI arrest
Legal issues mount
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Falcons owner and Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank donates $1.5million to Hurricane Melissa relief
Region 'holds a special place in my heart'
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Ex-NFL player Deland McCullough recalls moment he discovered his biological dad was old coach
Touching story from the gridiron
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LA Dodgers' fans furious as Harry and Meghan get royal treatment at World Series over local legends
Two big names in Row 2
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EXCLUSIVETaylor Swift is HIDING: Insiders spill on secretive behavior at NFL games... and why she's adamant about new life in the shadows
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Star NFL quarterback leaves fans in tears after donning Superman costume for visit to children's hospital
The rookie star tugged on the heartstrings of fans
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Baseball fans go wild for the 'most beautiful woman on the planet' singing national anthem at the World Series
Singer lit up TV screens before Game 4
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Sweeney sparks liberal meltdown with shock appearance on Fox's World Series coverage
The Hollywood A-lister was front and center
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ESPN reporter feels the wrath of online trolls after making humiliating Travis Kelce mistake during interview
After Chiefs win
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Family of WWE legend Mike Rotunda issues troubling health update on Hall of Famer
Rotunda became a household name during the 1980s and 1990s
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Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai set to make her LPGA debut with Caitlin Clark
The 18-year-old has received a sponsor's exemption
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Serena Williams' husband calls out Natalie Portman and others involved in their soccer team for putting up 'no money'
Speaks out
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Taylor Swift fans mourn her glamorous entrances at Chiefs games after she snuck in to watch Travis Kelce
Kelce shone against the Commanders
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Justin Bieber caught taunting Shohei Ohtani as he and wife Hailey watch Blue Jays play the Dodgers in World Series
Seen cheering on his home team
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Taylor Swift sneaks into another Chiefs game to watch fiance Travis Kelce make history alongside Brittany Mahomes
Kept a low profile again
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Emotional Chiefs star Chris Jones breaks down in tears again during national anthem before Commanders win
Feared pass rusher can't hide his emotions
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Erling Haaland grimaces as he plunges into ice bath in EIGHT DEGREE temperatures - after he made...
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Will Still SACKED: Southampton axe manager, 33, after two wins in 13 games - after he quit role in France to...
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Vitor Pereira and Wolves - where it all went wrong: The red flags that went ignored, gambles that backfired...
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The Man City maverick bucking the modern-day trend: Why 'special' talent could be Pep Guardiola's ace in the...
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Former Wolves boss is shock contender to replace sacked Vitor Pereira, with Ruben Amorim's Sporting Lisbon...
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Eddie Howe tears into his 'unrecognisable' Newcastle players after dismal West Ham defeat and warns: 'I...
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Erling Haaland unveils new goal celebration as he mimics Premier League cult hero - leaving fans in stitches
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Jude Bellingham is back with a bang - and if Thomas Tuchel overlooks one of England's sublime talents once...
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How Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca stumped Thomas Frank's long throw strategy with innovative tactic in win over...
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Nottingham Forest pledge financial support to fans injured in Huntingdon train stabbings as club release...
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Premier League footballer in his 20s 'threatened with gun on busy London street by top agent who works for...
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Heartbroken Declan Rice opens up on family tragedy behind goal celebration after helping Arsenal to beat...
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England 25-7 Australia PLAYER RATINGS: Which livewire showed different side to his game? Who had a...
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why I now believe England CAN beat the All Blacks - as long as Steve Borthwick...
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NFL fans left in awe as Jaguars' Cam Little kicks the longest field goal in history
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Why Thomas Frank's authority is now in question after spoilt brats Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence snubbed...
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Tottenham 0-1 Chelsea - PLAYER RATINGS: Which Spurs star is given a THREE after nightmare outing? Who was...
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Inside the mind of Arne Slot in the biggest week of his career: Liverpool insiders and the people who know...
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Man City 3-1 Bournemouth: Erling Haaland continues scintillating form with a brace - as Pep Guardiola's side...
- Blue Jays analyst swears on camera and dismisses Dodgers' epic World Series win
- Tear gas is deployed on baseball fans as World Series aftermath descends into violent chaos
- F1 star Charles Leclerc announces engagement to model Alexandra Saint Mleux as she flaunts VERY pricey ring
- NFL fans left in awe as Jaguars' Cam Little kicks the longest field goal in history
- Sydney Sweeney struts out on stage at major NASCAR race just hours after screaming at her ex-fiance in LA
- Tony Romo's strange noises during Bills-Chiefs broadcast enrage CBS viewers
- College Football rankings REVEALED: Arch Manning and Texas climb after another dramatic weekend of action
- Travis Kelce goads Bills fans as he walks hurt into locker room before Chiefs lose again in Buffalo... and there's no sign of Taylor Swift
- NFL legend Bob Trumpy dead at 80: Bengals mourn iconic tight end and Hall-of-Fame announcer
- Trump rants about 'ridiculous' NFL rule that has infuriated fans
- Travis Kelce arrives in sharp suit for Chiefs' clash with Bills... but will Taylor Swift sneak in once more?
- Panthers' Rico Dowdle gets penalized for lewd touchdown celebration... and it proves costly for Carolina
- Pregnant Cardi B goes wild as boyfriend Stefon Diggs stars in New England Patriots victory
- Ryan Lochte poses with his new girlfriend and children after getting baptized following stint in rehab
- Aaron Rodgers suffers major injury scare in warmups ahead of Steelers' clash with the Colts
- MLS playoff game halted after Chicago Fire fans chant 'homophobic slur' as club slams 'unacceptable' song
- Lamine Yamal, 18, 'has split from pop star girlfriend Nicki Nicole, 25' - as Barcelona star 'dismisses rumours he cheated during their relationship'
- Son of NFL star and Alabama DB Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. arrested on a string of charges
- Auburn 'fires head coach Hugh Freeze' after miserable season went from bad to worse against Kentucky
- Texans QB CJ Stroud suffers brutal head injury in collision with Broncos rival that sparked melee
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