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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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Tom Brady leaves fans swooning with glimpse at his incredible physique
Commitment to peak performance remains as relentless as ever
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Cardi B's ruthless message to NFL star boyfriend Stefon Diggs just days before his first Super Bowl
Has reportedly set strict boundaries
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Shocking moment Jarrell Miller's hair piece falls off as he gets pummeled in the head
Before he throws it into the crowd in chaotic scenes
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NFL players battle for Sydney Sweeney's attention on social media
The Hollywood star has been in the news after launching her lingerie line
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Stephen A. Smith gives passionate defense of Don Lemon after his arrest
ESPN star tells critics they 'don't support the First Amendment'
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How Jordon Hudson plans to recruit Tom Brady for her revenge on Hall of Fame over shock Bill Belichick snub
Furious response
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Tom Brady's Super Bowl-winning coach Bruce Arians to have open heart surgery in shock health update
The 73-year-old won a Super Bowl in 2021
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Friend reveals Lindsey Vonn's request after being airlifted to hospital with injury that may ruin Olympic dream
Worrying scenes
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Move over, Patrick! Brittany Mahomes awarded prestigious honor for her own sporting career
The Chiefs quarterback has been outshone
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Tragedy as champion bodybuilder dead at 38 with devastated wife sharing heartbreaking message
Horrifying details of his death emerge
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NFL star Puka Nacua shoots his shot with Sydney Sweeney after Hollywood star launches lingerie line
It's a very bold move, made in public!
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Hulk Hogan's Florida mansion to go on sale for $11million
Just six months after the WWE icon had a heart attack there before his death
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New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch breaks his silence after DOJ emails revealed 'terrible' Jeffrey Epstein found women for him
Speaks out
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EXCLUSIVEUrban Meyer on close friend Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame snub, hiring a young Mike Vrabel
And what 'nut job' Dave Portnoy is really like
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Sha'Carri Richardson seen pleading with police as bodycam footage emerges of arrest for 'driving over 100mph'
Begged cops for mercy
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Brooks Koepka's wife claps back at troll after sharing bikini photos
After Koepka's shock decision to leave LIV Golf and make a dramatic return to the PGA Tour.
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Trump hints at Super Bowl pick as he brushes off feud with NFL owner at Melania movie premiere
After falling out of January 6 riots at Capitol Hill
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Josh Allen reveals how he is preparing for wife Hailee Steinfeld's due date with QB set to juggle being a new dad with the NFL season
After playoffs blow
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German bobsledder reveals her Olympic dreams are funded by OnlyFans profits: 'That's the downside'
Faced with task of funding much of her own training
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Charles Barkley blasts NBC over interview controversy with former friend Michael Jordan
Did little to repair his relationship with icon
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Long-time ESPN host Chris Fowler stuns fans with his post-surgery body by deadlifting 360 pounds at age 63
Defying his age with grueling gym workouts
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EXCLUSIVEBill Belichick and Jordon Hudson 'engagement' whisper swirls
Hall-of-Fame snub could lead to wedding bells for Bill
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Lamar Odom checks into rehab after his arrest on DUI charge as spokeswoman says he is 'taking responsibility'
Odom refocuses on his sobriety
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Boxer Gervonta Davis finally arrested after weeks-long manhunt over strip club domestic violence allegations
Baltimore native's legal issues continue
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LeBron James is introduced in Cleveland for possibly the last time before Lakers star tears up during tribute
Was this his last game in Cleveland?
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Serena Williams brazenly flaunts body transformation in Super Bowl ad for weight loss drug after sparking fury
But critics are upset about injection drug
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Man who threatened to shoot Kelce and Mahomes at Morgan Wallen concert files motion to dismiss
Social media post back in August 2024
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Outrage as football Hall of Fame rejects another NFL great after wild Belichick snub
Not in for a second straight year
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Haley Kalil confident her bitter lawsuit with ex-NFL star husband will be thrown out as she cites 'free speech'
After revealing size of his manhood to the world
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NFL quarterback who'd feared he'd torn his ACL gets miraculous news on his recovery
Already made a full recovery
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Portnoy pitches radical plan to get Belichick in Hall of Fame after surprise snub
Could the ingenious plan actually work?
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EXCLUSIVEThe wild truth about my influencer sons, their psycho dad and how lawsuits nearly left them bankrupt - by Jake and Logan Paul's MOM
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LeBron James and Patrick Mahomes lead furious backlash over Bill Belichick's brutal Hall of Fame snub: 'That's impossible and disrespectful!'
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Caitlin Clark lands huge new TV role as injuries stall her WNBA career
The Indiana star has found a new side hustle as she gears up for next season
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Football fans left stunned as NFL-bound quarterback star is revealed to have lied about his height throughout his college career
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NFL fans left divided as NBC's Super Bowl announcers and sideline reporters are revealed
Ahead of the showpiece event next month in Santa Clara
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End of Portnoy's NFL ban comes with crucial condition ahead of his beloved Patriots' Super Bowl
Has long been banned from NFL events
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Gauff rages at Australian Open organizers after her shocking behind-the-scenes meltdown was broadcast to the world
Dumped out in 59 mins
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Dodgers manager wants huge new job after leading LA to back-to-back World Series titles
Targeting glory with a new team altogether
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Chiefs owner reveals his strategy to convince Kelce to return for another NFL season
Has a lot on his plate, including a wedding with Swift this summer
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Shohei Ohtani's beloved dog Decoy awarded rare honor as Dodgers star takes home more awards
At swanky BBWAA Dinner in New York
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Hockey star and his fiancee mourn loss of their unborn baby amid her battle with heart problems
Months after she suffered a near-death scare
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OnlyFans model sparks rumors she's dating Packers star... just weeks after being linked to his bitter Bears rival
With recent images
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Paul Pierce hit with paternity lawsuit as woman demands court make basketball legend take a DNA test
Claims Celtics great us dad to her unborn child
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NFL fans force ESPN analyst to confront her humiliating pre-season prediction about the Seattle Seahawks
As they celebrated team's 31-27 victory over Rams
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EXCLUSIVE'I yelled at God to send me to hell': NFL star's celestial journey saved him from suicide
Here's what brought him back from the brink
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Leerdam flaunts her incredible figure as she steps into hot tub with fiance Paul in a skimpy black bikini
Set to compete in the Winter Olympics
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Stunned NFL fans rage as Shedeur is awarded 'undeserved' end of season honor
Was a third-string quarterback for much of his rookie season
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Stephen A. blasted for giving 'worst NFL take ever' that even left his ESPN colleague embarrassed
Might be his most outlandish claim yet
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Stunning twist of fate that saw Brittany leave Patrick Mahomes weeks after he was drafted by the Chiefs...
Crazy story that has rarely been told
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Tom Brady leaves NFL viewers in awe of his stunning $650,000 watch
The seven-time Super Bowl winner's latest breathtaking timepiece
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NFL fans slam 'annoying' Cardi B as she celebrates wildly after boyfriend Stefon Diggs' Patriots reach Super Bowl
Did not go down well
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Drake Maye and wife Ann Michael share loving embrace after he sealed Super Bowl spot
The signal caller sealed his spot in the Super Bowl in just his second season
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Livvy Dunne steals the show on boyfriend Paul Skenes' big night
With stunning appearance in a jaw-dropping red dress at the annual MLB awards
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Daredevil Honnold reveals 'embarrassing' fee he was paid to climb 101-story Taiwan skyscraper live on Netflix
Didn't wear a harness
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Odom is spotted in Vegas bar days after DUI arrest as concern mounts for ex-NBA star
Khloe Kardashian's ex-husband was seen at C3 Lounge just off the Strip
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Former France star labels Liverpool as 'suckers' who have 'lost their minds' over decision to sign £60m...
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How ITV plan to blow low-budget BBC and their work-from-home World Cup plans out of the water: Laura Woods...
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Former Man United star Brandon Williams - once sentenced to 14 months after dangerous driving charge -...
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How Liverpool beat Chelsea in the race to sign 'big gem' Jeremy Jacquet, why it wasn't about money, why...
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How Jean-Philippe Mateta's AC Milan move fell through, Nottingham Forest's day of disappointment - and the...
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Inside the sad decline of Kalvin Phillips: The problem at Man City from day one, being a 'foodie' and the...
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On-strike Cristiano Ronaldo FAILS to stop Karim Benzema's Saudi swap transfer and now faces uncertain future...
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Chelsea looking for summer transfers in EVERY position... bar one: KIERAN GILL reveals what the Blues will...
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Tony Pigott dead at 67: Ex-England cricketer - who postponed his own wedding to play for his country - dies...
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Gay dating app Grindr ramp up their security for the Winter Olympics to let athletes hook up in secret
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How Kepa Arrizabalaga became the perfect back-up to David Raya: The pair's 'exceptional relationship', the...
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CRAIG HOPE lifts the lid on Newcastle's transfer plans - and issues a big warning on Sandro Tonali, who is...
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What Liverpool do next: LEWIS STEELE on plans to sign in two positions in the summer along with Jeremy...
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Mercedes are the big winners from F1 testing and their rocket ship makes George Russell favourite for the...
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Transfer Deadline Day RECAP: Crystal Palace break transfer record by forking out £48MILLION on deadline day,...
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Revealed: Why Everton winger Dwight McNeil's £20m transfer to Crystal Palace COLLAPSED - as the Toffees...
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Footballer's daughter to footballer's wife! Man United flop Donny van de Beek is marrying an Arsenal...
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Luke Littler reveals he got NOTHING for girlfriend's birthday - but makes pledge after banking £100,000...
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'Everybody knows Elliot Anderson will leave this summer': TOM COLLOMOSSE reveals details of Nottingham...
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Cristian Romero criticises Tottenham's 'disgraceful' recruitment strategy - and claims Spurs had just 11...
- Turning Point USA announces star-studded lineup for its rival Super Bowl halftime show after Bad Bunny backlash
- NFL chief Roger Goodell addresses Bad Bunny's scathing ICE criticism at the Grammys days before his Super Bowl show
- Savannah Guthrie set to pull out of Winter Olympics coverage as mom Nancy remains missing
- Sexually explicit emails sent by former NASCAR star who was married to Jeffrey Epstein's 'key lieutenant' are revealed in latest shocking release
- LA Rams make huge decision on the future of head coach Sean McVay after team missed out on the Super Bowl
- Everyone applauded Billie Eilish's anti-ICE speech at the Grammys except me... then A-list stars reached out one-by-one
- Olympics fans fume at NBC as favorite figure skater is BANNED from using iconic song in Milan
- 'Furious' Caitlin Clark's reaction to basketball icon goes viral after he makes unflattering comparison between her and NBA player
- Lewis Hamilton in major SPLIT from his closest professional partner - just as his 'secret romance' with Kim Kardashian emerges
- Firm behind horrific Super Bowl merch blasted for its 'pathetic' explanation to Patriots and Seahawks fans
- Fresh blow for Tiger Woods' legacy as his 27-year-old golf record is finally broken while he recovers from surgery
- NFL star Puka Nacua says he's got a date with Sydney Sweeney after publicly flirting with actress
- NFL fans destroy 'diabolically pathetic' Super Bowl merch as fans start to arrive in San Francisco
- NFL set to make its debut in Paris as the league continues its global expansion... with the Saints slated to suit up in historic clash
- NFL icon Russell Wilson furiously hits back after being named in the latest Epstein file release
- 'Classless' hockey team blasted for teasing cancer survivor with $1million charity donation in 'impossible' game
- Iconic national championship-winning football coach makes bombshell retirement decision at 60
- NFL finally breaks its silence after DOJ files showed Jeffrey Epstein found young women for Giants co-owner Steve Tisch
- Cardi B's NFL star boyfriend Stefon Diggs makes his feelings clear on Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show
- Why £488,000‑a‑day Cristiano Ronaldo is on strike: Inside the Saudi power struggle that has football's first billionaire and Karim Benzema refusing to play over lack of spending
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