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a minute agoBy Jack Johnson

TOTTENHAM LEAD!

Tottenham XI: Forster, Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Spence, Sarr, Bissouma, Maddison, Kulusevski, Solanke, Son

Subs: Austin, Whiteman, Reguilon, Dorrington, Hardy, Bergvall, Olusesi, Johnson, Lankshear

Man United XI: Bayindir, Lindelof, Mazraoui, Martinez, Fernandes, Hojlund, Eriksen, Yoro, Dalot, Antony, Ugarte

Subs: Onana, Evans, Maguire, Malacia, Casemiro, Mainoo, Amad, Garnacho, Zirkzee

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Today, 18:30By Ciaran Wiseman

Chelsea are also in action tonight as they welcome Irish side Shamrock Rovers to Stamford Bridge.

It is both sides' final match in the league phase of the Europa Conference League.

The Blues have so far won all five of their matches in the competition this term.

Enzo Maresca is without Mykhailo Mudryk after he was suspended this week following a positive drug test.

Meanwhile, the rotation is expected to continue from the Italian.

Wesley Fofana and Reece James remain injured, with Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile also fitness doubts.

Joao Felix could return from a knock, whilst Marc Cucurella may feature as he is suspended for the weekend.

Chelsea are back in action on Sunday away to Everton.

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Today, 18:18By Ciaran Wiseman

Tottenham host Manchester United in the final Carabao Cup quarter-final tonight at 8pm.

The winner will join Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle in the last four, with the draw taking place following the match.

Spurs remain without several notable stars as their injury woes continue.

Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are all unavailable along with Wilson Odobert, Richarlison, Mikey Moore and Ben Davies.

Rodrigo Bentancur will also miss the match due to his ongoing suspension and Destiny Udogie is a doubt.

However, Yves Bissouma is available to return after serving a suspension against Southampton.

Meanwhile, Luke Shaw is injured for United, who could also be without Mason Mount and Jonny Evans.

Marcus Rashford will be absent once again having not travelled with the rest of the squad to London.

The forward was dropped for Sunday's Manchester derby before missing training the following day through illness.

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Today, 17:30By Ciaran Wiseman

Jamie Vardy is the subject of an upcoming Netflix documentary charting his incredible journey.

The television series will tell the tale of his career having started in non-league before winning the Premier League with Leicester.

Filming for the documentary is already underway, reports the Telegraph.

Meanwhile, Netflix hope to have the series completed by next autumn.

It will also give fans an insight into the fan-favourite Foxes forward, including his infamous pre-match Red Bulls.

The report adds that Vardy often prepares for fixtures by learning insults in the native language of the opposing centre-backs.

Meanwhile, he spent one morning training session earlier this season booting balls at the windows of Leicester's HQ.

The 37-year-old has scored six goals in 15 Premier League appearances so far this term.

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Today, 16:29By Joe Brophy

Gabby Agbonlahor told talkSPORT that he doesn’t believe Sean Dyche will keep his role as Everton boss next season.

The former Burnley manager's position at Goodison Park has been the subject of speculation with the Friedkin Group’s takeover now confirmed.

“I think it’s wrong [to get rid of Dyche before the end of the season] but maybe they’ll see it as Sean Dyche always gets that label for the style of football he plays," Agbonlahor told talkSPORT Breakfast.

“Maybe they’ll be like you know what, new stadium, new owners, new style of football, new manager, you know they [The Friedkin Group] might want Everton to start playing football from the back,

“I think they’ve still got a job to do, I mean, you look at the bottom of the table and they’re only three points off Ipswich but if these players can get Everton safe this season, then they’ve done a fantastic job because they’ve had their struggles.

“I just think you can’t see him keeping his job, there will be a manager that they’ll have in line.”

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Today, 15:33By Joe Brophy

Gary O’Neil has turned down the chance to make an immediate return to management, talkSPORT understands.

O’Neil, who was sacked by Wolves on Sunday, was sounded out by Millwall over taking the vacant job at The Den.

However, he believes it is too soon to return to management.

Alex Neil is in the box seat to take the Championship job with Steven Schumacher also in the running.

Neil Harris stepped down from the Millwall job, with his last game a 1-0 defeat at Middlesbrough on Saturday.

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Today, 14:46By Joe Brophy

Mathias Pogba, 34, was one of six defendants who stood on trial after being accused of trying to extort €13 million (£10.7m) out of his younger brother, Paul.

The individuals were handed terms of between three and eight years on Thursday after being convicted of extortion attempts against the footballer.

The case dates back to 2022, when Paul Pogba revealed he was subjected to threats and extortion by a criminal group, leading to Mathias being placed under formal investigation.

The 31-year-old midfielder informed prosecutors in Paris that childhood friends had tried to extort him in March 2022, forcing him to pay €100,000 ($104,000) to the group.

Mathias Pogba was sentenced to three years in prison, with two years suspended, for his role in the organized extortion and attempted extortion.

He was also ordered to pay a €20,000 fine.

The other convicted individuals received various sentences: Roushdane K was given eight years, Boubacar C four years (with two suspended), Machikour K four years (with three suspended), Mamadou M five years (with 12 months suspended), and Adama C five years.

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Today, 14:34By Joe Brophy

Portuguese manager Vitor Pereira has signed a one-and-a-half year contract to become the new Wolves boss.

Pereira's appointment comes after the Midlands club parted ways with Gary O'Neil following a 2-1 defeat to Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Saturday.

talkSPORT understands that Wolves have paid Al Shabab £800,000 in compensation to prise Pereira away.

Chairman Jeff Shi said: “We are delighted to welcome Vitor Pereira to Wolves as the new head coach of our men’s first-team.

His personality, desire and leadership qualities stood out to us during this process, and we’re excited to see how he applies his expertise here at Wolves.

“I’m looking forward to working closely with Vitor and his team on a daily basis, supporting them in every way possible - from getting the maximum out of our staff at Compton, to recruitment in the upcoming transfer window - as we work together to strengthen the squad and achieve our collective goals.”

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Today, 13:31By Joe Brophy

Mykhailo Mudryk’s failed drugs test could push Chelsea back towards financial problems.

That is the view from football finance expert Kieran Maguire, who told talkSPORT the damage that will arise should the 23-year-old’s ‘B’ sample come back positive.

The Ukrainian winger was provisionally suspended on December 17 after testing positive for a banned substance.

Speaking to Hawksbee and Jacobs, he explained: “There are two issues here, if he fails the drugs test and is subject to a four-year ban, which I believe to be the maximum, then what they will have to do is take a look at the existing value of his contract which he signed for £88m over eight years and they’re going to have to write it down to what they think they could sell the player for in four years time, or alternatively write off the whole contract.

“That would have significant implications as far as PSR is concerned, looking at the Premier League handbook there doesn’t appear to be any form of get out clause under these circumstances so he could be a very big hit for PSR.”

Maguire continued: “There is a sort of precedent when Chelsea signed Adrian Mutu about 20 years ago and he was subject to a different type of failure of a test, but they tried to recover the money and they were awarded £14m by the court from the player himself.

“There are a lot of outstanding issues.

At the end we did our job and won the game.”

Jesus may have been even more grateful for the rules of the Carabao Cup than his teammates through balls.

Replays of the striker's second goal at 1-1 that had put Arsenal in front against Palace showed him in an offside position from Bukayo Saka's pass.

However, referees in the Carabao Cup have not been able to call upon VAR - with the technology not in use during the quarter-finals.

To add insult to injury, video assistant referees will become a fixture from the semi-final stage, while it was confirmed this week that VAR will also be used for every FA Cup fifth-round.

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Today, 10:18By Joe Brophy

American businessman Dan Friedkin wrote a message to Everton fans on the club website: "Following the completion of the takeover of Everton football club, I want to express my gratitude for your continued support and introduce the incoming executive chairman of Everton, Marc Watts.

"I take immense pride in welcoming one of England’s most historic football clubs to our global family, the Friedkin Group.

We are deeply committed to honouring this legacy while contributing positively to the community, economy, and people of this remarkable city.

"Once again, thank you for your continued support."

A Premier League statement read: "The Premier League board has approved the Friedkin Group’s 98.8% acquisition of Everton football club, following the completion of the league’s owners’ and directors’ test.

"Having been agreed by the board, the takeover has now been ratified by an independent oversight panel.

"The club’s new owners and directors have also signed the Premier League’s owners’ charter."

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Today, 10:03By Joe Brophy

Everton’s takeover by Roma owner Dan Friedkin will allow them to move into their new stadium debt free, talkSPORT understands.

Current owner Farhad Moshiri accepted a lower offer from Dan Friedkin than John Textor was willing to pay to ensure a smoother and quicker sale of the club.

Moshiri will walk away having made a significant loss on his £700m investment after agreeing to sell his 94.1 per cent stake in the Merseysiders to the Friedkin Group, fronted by Friedkin.

Sources close to Moshiri say the takeover is worth between £400m and £500m, the majority of which will be used to convert debts into equity.

Moshiri, the outgoing majority shareholder, said in a statement on the club's website: “I truly believe that the transaction with The Friedkin Group is the best outcome for the Club and its future success.

“There has been a huge team effort in getting to this stage and I would like to personally thank my Board colleagues John Spellman and Colin Chong and all the senior management team including Katie, James, Richard and of course Kevin and Sean for their huge commitment to the Club.
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