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Marcus Rashford is in talks over signing a new five-year contract at Manchester United but Erik ten Hag’s new ‘Cristiano Ronaldo rule’ may effect negotiations Manchester United’s new ‘ Cristiano Ronaldo rule’ could be put to the test with Marcus Rashford in talks over a new bumper contract, according to reports. It was reported earlier this month that United will introduce a salary cap of £200,000 per-week to ensure that there’s no bad blood in the Old Trafford dressing room when it comes to wages. The Red Devils are set to implement the law after United waved goodbye to Ronaldo and his £480,000-a-week contract in November. Chief…

Jadon Sancho was back in Manchester United first team training on Tuesday, having not played since October. The England international has not been out injured, but a loss of form cost him his place in the first team and then has lost fitness as a result. The 22-year-old had been back at the Manchester United training ground last week and was on a personal schedule before rejoining his teammates. The Athletic report that Sancho has now been back in first team training at Carrington on Tuesday and will be hoping to be back in a match day squad as soon as possible. Talking about…

Erik ten Hag is confident Luke Shaw has the ‘physical power’ and ‘tactical view’ to thrive playing at centre-half for Manchester United. Shaw has started three of United’s last four Premier League games at centre-half, impressing alongside Raphael Varane at the back in his new role. Eyebrows were raised when the England international was named in the same role against Manchester City on Saturday after Erling Haaland punished United’s backline in the reverse fixture in October, scoring a hat-trick at the Etihad. Shaw impressed again however, helping nullify Haaland and Kevin de Bruyne with the manager’s gamble paying off. ‘It is a big decision,’ ten Hag said.…

Alejandro Garnacho is said to be locked in talks with Manchester United over a new and improved contract at Old Trafford. Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is worried that Alejandro Garnacho could get too comfortable at Old Trafford if he is given a huge pay rise in any new contract with the Red Devils, according to reports. The 18-year-old winger has emerged as one of United’s brightest young talents over the last few months and has managed to force his way into the first-team setup by making the most of his chances to impress Ten Hag over the course of this season. United…

Scarlett Johansson has admitted that she t**k nak*d photographs of herself which were leaked online. The 26-year-old Lost In Translation star, who has never appeared fully n*d* in her movies, has been left humiliated after the explicit pictures were published on a website yesterday. The FBI has, meanwhile, been called in to investigate how the private photographs were hacked from her mobile phone – and it emerged today that it is closing in on the suspected hacker. Law enforcement sources told TMZ authorities are ‘honing in’ on the criminal gang, with the identity of one of the ringleaders known to…

She’s back in her home country of Australia after a whirlwind overseas promotional tour for Babylon. And Margot Robbie did not disappoint in the style stakes on Monday night, pulling out all the stops for the film’s Australian premiere in Sydney. The 32-year-old turned heads in a floor length baby blue gown which featured a daring split adorned with red lace detailing. Margot looked every inch the movie star as she posed on the red carpet for photographers, before meeting her adoring fans. The Wolf Of Wall Street Star showcased her cleavage in a plunging satin gown, with the minimalist style frock clinging to…

Margot Robbie looked effortlessly cool in a whit singlet top and blue jeans as she touched down in Sydney on Sunday ahead of the film premiere of Babylon. The Australian native, 32, looked sensational in the body-hugging top and relaxed denim as she was whisked towards a waiting car. The I, Tonya star accessorised her look with a pair of sunglasses, a pendant necklace, hoop earrings and a white Prada handbag slung over her shoulder – but chose not to wear her engagement ring from husband Tom Ackerley. Margot also sported a pair of unusual blue heels by Bottega Veneta. She opted for…

Margot Robbie was joined by her entire family and several friends at the Sydney premiere of her new movie Babylon on Monday night. And the two-time Oscar nominee’s childhood pals made sure to embarrass her during her red carpet turn. While she was speaking to entertainment reporter Justin Hill, one of her friends standing behind her yelled out, ‘Hey, maggot!’ ‘Maggot’ was Margot’s nickname during school. It appears to be a play on her first name, but also could be a reference to the fact she is a fan of the band Slipknot, whose fans are known as ‘maggots’. Margot took the dig in her…

John Aldridge looks ahead to upcoming matches against Wolves and Chelsea in part two of his weekly Liverpool column Liverpool have the chance to put things right this evening against Wolves, and who is selected to start will be interesting to see. James Milner could come in, I’m sure he is the sort of player who will give his all, and maybe Ben Doak should be given a game. Klopp has got to get a reaction from the players and we need to get back on track. If we go there and get pulled apart, that is going to be a nightmare…

Jurgen Klopp has vowed there will be a summer of change at Anfield – but his departure from Liverpool will not be one of them. Liverpool face Wolves in an FA Cup third round replay on Tuesday and the tie has assumed huge significance on the back of a 3-0 defeat to Brighton – who await the winners in round four – which Klopp described as the worst of his managerial career. The German was in the mood to talk yesterday and, in what felt like a significant press conference, Klopp defended himself against criticism he is too loyal to players, insisted his squad are still…

Pep Guardiola has admitted Manchester City must find a way to get Erling Haaland more involved in their play. The Norway international was a peripheral figure in Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League derby defeat to Manchester United, having only a couple of half-chances and just 19 touches in the match. Haaland has now gone three games without a goal – hardly a crisis, particularly as he was only a second-half substitute at Southampton, but a dip by the standards of a player who had 27 in his first 21 outings. But more noticeable has been the impact Haaland has had on City’s system after they became so…

Pep Guardiola predicted a drop in form for Phil Foden in an interview which has since gone viral. Having been at City since he was a boy, Foden was eased into the first-team by Guardiola, who was immediately in awe of his talents when he spotted him in the academy. Despite calls from many for him to be loaned out, Foden eventually became a regular in the City side and was integral in their back-to-back Premier League wins in the 2020/21 and 2021/22 campaigns. He also picked up back-to-back PFA Young Player of the Year awards and hit 30 goals in…

Kai Havertz believes Chelsea’s victory over Crystal Palace could be the catalyst to turn their season around. The Germany star’s second-half header gave the Blues just a second win in nine Premier League games on the day the club announced the big-money arrival of Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk. ‘That’s a huge win for us, definitely,’ said Havertz of a result that eased the pressure on Chelsea manager Graham Potter. ‘The last few weeks have been tough for us. ‘We knew that it wouldn’t be easy, we knew we’d have to work hard for the three points, but we said before the game this could…

Newcastle United are considering making approaches for three Chelsea stars this January, with Eddie Howe keen on Conor Gallagher, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Hakim Ziyech.  Chelsea have just made a mega-money signing in Mykhaylo Mudryk on a staggering €100m (£88.7m) deal, so the Blues may look to recoup some transfer funds by selling players. This is good news for Howe, who is keen to add reinforcements with the quality to help them qualify and compete in the Champions League next season. The Magpies have enjoyed an incredible start to the season, winning 10 of their 19 Premier League games so far, taking…

Man Utd’s derby day comeback victory over Manchester City at Old Trafford sent a message of intent. Raphael Varane admitted “everything is possible” when asked about Manchester United’s title hopes after their victory against Manchester City. United showed great character to come from behind to beat their noisy neighbours at the weekend, as goals from Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford cancelled out Jack Grealish’s headed opener. The victory moved Erik ten Hag’s side to within a point of City and showed just how far United have come since the start of the season under their new manager. United still sit nine points off of Arsenal, although they…

Manchester United have two players at risk of suspension, including summer signing Casemiro with their crucial match against Premier League leaders Arsenal just around the corner Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has a decision to make on Casemiro, with the Brazil midfielder at risk of missing Sunday’s game against Arsenal if he picks up a yellow card in midweek. United remain the only team to have beaten Mikel Arteta’s Gunners in the league this season, winning 3-1 at Old Trafford in September. They sit nine points adrift of the league leaders ahead of the trip to the Emirates Stadium, but have a game against Crystal Palace to navigate…

Some Chelsea supporters have already grown tired of Graham Potter and are calling for a change in management. After a torrid start to his tenure at Chelsea, Graham Potter could end up relying on senior players in his dressing room to stop him from being sacked. Thomas Tuchel was dismissed by Todd Boehly following meetings with players, which confirmed to the new owner that he wanted a fresh face in the dugout. Despite only being Blues boss for 19 matches, Potter is starting to feel the heat in London. His side have slipped to 10th in the Premier League and need a serious U-turn in…

Bruno Fernandes says Manchester United need to be aiming higher than just a top-four place, and revealed that he sought assurances over the club’s ambitions before signing a new contract at Old Trafford. Fernandes penned the new deal last year, committing himself to United until June 2026 with the option of a 12-month extension. But the Portugal star, who has a record of 53 goals and 44 assists in 151 games for United, admits he wanted to know that the club would be competing at the highest level before agreeing terms. United were facing an uncertain future under caretaker boss Ralf Rangnick at the time after sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer,…

The Hollywood actress headed to London’s Chiltern Firehouse after the BAFTAs for a star-studded after-party hosted by Netflix Scarlett Johansson suffered an unlucky wardrobe malfunction as she let loose at the Netflix BAFTA after-party on Monday night. The curvy star, 35, was seen putting on a leggy display in a black blazer mini-dress with a pair of sheer tights that were laddered from her mid-calf up to her thigh. Appearing to have had a fun night – as she enjoyed herself at London’s Chiltern Firehouse with a number of A-listers – the Black Widow actress beamed from ear to ear and looked giddy…

Being an actor comes with a lot of mental and emotional risks. During the lowest point of her time, Margot Robbie wanted to quit Hollywood and stop acting altogether. She revealed, however, that her mother came to save the day. Margot Robbie found fame from Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) before which she had to earn he way through minor roles in various places. Starting her career back in 2008, Margot Robbie in the Television series Neighbours. She was a regular in the show until 2011. Following her journey to America, she took on a role in Pan Am. The series was unfortunately…

In these modern ages of feminism and equal pay, there were still some roles that followed the principle of gender discrimination. Margot Robbie, who portrayed Harley Quinn in David Ayer’s Suicide Squad earned less than Jared Leto’s Joker from the same movie! Even though Joker was not considered a major antagonist in the movie, Jared Leto was paid a ridiculous amount of money for a bare minimum of a few minutes of screen time compared to Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn. Being one of the main protagonists of a movie, people might expect that Margot Robbie would’ve walked off the set with millions…

Scarlett Johansson and her husband Colin Jost set their worries to the side as they enjoyed some fun in the sun off the coast of the Hamptons on Friday. The actress, 37, wowed in a wine red bikini while relaxing with her husband and several friends on a sleek boat. Scarlett looked incredible as usual in a plunging bikini top, high waist bottoms, and white baseball cap shielding her stunning complexion. She basked in the sunshine with a pair of stylish sunnies concealing her eyes and a gold pendant necklace accessorizing the look. Scarlett was the picture of relaxation hanging out…

When Casemiro signed for Manchester United in August, I called him a ‘Steady Eddie’. Maybe this gave the impression that I did not think he was up to much. I tell you, I would have been more than happy to be called a ‘Steady Eddie’. It would mean I was consistent, doing something well every week that would get me a 7 or 7.5 out of 10 – that is what I see in Casemiro. For me, he’s the single biggest reason why the team have settled down and go into today’s Manchester derby having won their last eight in all competitions. If you…

Liverpool star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is “virtually certain” to leave the club, according to a fresh report. Jurgen Klopp is in the middle of a rebuilding job at Liverpool. The club have been reliant on the ever-dependable but ageing Jordan Henderson and the mesmeric but injury-prone Thiago Alcantara in midfield this season. Meanwhile, a number of fringe players look to be on their way out. Naby Keita’s contract is expiring at the end of the season, while Arthur Melo looks set to return to Juventus upon the expiry of his loan deal. Meanwhile, Oxlade-Chamberlain also looks likely to end his five-and-a-half-year Liverpool spell, despite…